I have not provided many updates on my restoration progress lately, but yesterday provided an occasion worth sharing. I know these things are pretty much all alike and pretty boring to everyone except the owner, but hit the link below and you will witness the initial start-up of my 1964 Jaguar MK2 3.8. We balanced everything that could be balanced and the results show - very smooth runner. Still have tuning to do and a few minor leaks to fix, but I would have to say that the start-up was a successful event.

the password for the video is jaguar - all lower case.

Lin


Starting my 1964 Jaguar MK2 3.8 Engine
https://vimeo.com/79335218

 

And here are a few photos of the engine on the test rack:
That is Mike my engine builder in one photo.

 

Perfect! Congratulation!

 

Lin, tried to get the link but it says I need a password.
barry

 

Hi Barry,
Yes, I said in my post that the password is jaguar - all lower case.
Lin

 

thanks, sorry mate get word blind somtimes, goes with my age I expect.
barry

 

Great job , thanks for going thru posting these images as well as video .I like sound of the engine too

 

A thing of beauty indeed Lin. Where did you get the brackets to mount the Sanden A/C compressor? Inquisitive minds wish to know!

 

The bracket and the compressor came from RetroAir/Mr. jaguar. Just check his website if you are interested. I don't think he will sell individual components, just full kits.
Lin

 

I almost creid when I started mine up after all those years. The sound to me was awsome(magnified by the stainless pipes), after that I ran it when I got a bit fed up with the progress.
Barry