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FEATURES

XJ COAST TO COAST by L. Brooks . . . .. 9 Or, the Diary of a Mad Jag Driver on a 8,000 miles trip. Two intrepid young women embark on a<:oast to co.ut odyssey from San F ranisco to the Tri State Trial Rally in Massachusetts in an XJ sedan meeting instant decapitat ion, dinoS11urs, Chinese dinners and Japanese skin along the way.

ISO SURPRISES by R. Hawkins. . . .... 19 What happened to this cat shouldn't happen to a dog, or. how not to treat your Jaguar.

JAGUAR AT SEA by D . Sandom . . . 25 Our UK editor finds a wet cat(amaran) reOOy to race with a Jaguar V-12 engine. CENTERFOLD: l958XK150 by S. Stegrniller . . .32

TECHNICAL

WIPER SYSTEM REPA IR . Part I by P. Trentham . The E-type Series II Windscreen Wiper System. General description of the wiper system, testing and the method of disassembly for repair and $e-rvicing. Procedures can also be used on other Jaguar wiper systems. TRANSMISSION . RESEARCH NOI'ES . . SU Carburetors fitted to post-war Jaguars from 1948 to 1961

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NOTES . EDITORIAL· Off the Interstate . LETrERS .

Where's my Magazine, Aug. 18; Here It Is! Aug. 19; More on Originality; More Jaguars for Him; Two Questions; XJ-S Fan; New Jag Owner. PIT STOPS . . News from the UK; New Automatic Transmission ; Wiring; a New Taste Treat; Shhh! in Delaware; Dealer Keeps Deposit in NY ; Short Takes.

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OFF CAMBER: J une Sprints by W. Vincent . . .... . 16 EVENT: Atlanta Vintage Grand Prix . . . .. . . ... ... . ... . . 22 THE JAGGED EDGE: Scrapping the Corpse by P. Johnson . . ..... 28 TRACK RECORD: Trois Rivieres, Mosport Park. . .. . . .. .. . . 31

BOOK REVIEW: Jaguar XJ by C. Harvey. . . 39 EVENT REPORT: Tri State Trial . . ..... . ... . 40 CONSUMER DIVISION. . .... . . , • • . • . • 44 GOWER'S GALLERY: Mark V Saloon ......... . . .. •• • • . THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Loch Ness by R. Bunch ............ . USEFUL LISTS, Part II continued . EJAG REPRINTS . CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE CLASSIFIEDS WANTED. HONEYMOON photo by T. a.nd D. Roth .

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GREAT JAGUAR DRIVERS by K. A. Hendron ... . . . . . . .. .. .. • . . . .. . . . . . . 9 Four of the ~t~driffnwbo9iye lhenu,rque its fame: Stirtin9 Moss, Ivor Bueb, ~ Hamilton and Mike lhwthom. SS I by F. Browne .. A rare original photo ot an SS I Drophead Coupe and tht uory behind it. JAGUARS IN SCALE: TH£ ENTEX SS 100 by M. R. Zimmennan . The difficulties in constructing this J~ model c»i easily be overcomt to produot a very fine miniiitunt. WELL-GROOMED CAT by 0. Saodom .. EJAG'1 UK reporter decides that nothing beau a great car and pretty girls,

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WIPER SYSTEM REPAIR · Pvt II by P. Trentham . . .. Disasambling your wipe!" motor, troubJtshooting and reassanbling are all covered in the conclusion of this article. FROM UNDER THE RUST by T. A. Danielson . Words or comfon and rt.t$S\lrance from a grounds-up r.stortr. TRANSMISSION . CENTERFOLD: 3.8 MARK II MAINTENANCE CHART .•

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NOTES. EDITORIAL: &ckground Music •. LE'iI'ERS.. . . . . . . . ........ . . The September Sahu• to Sit Willwn; 5-ptemberCen~ rfold: About the C.O..rs

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THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Here is Our Solution by R. Bunch . . ... 8 TRACK RECORD: Prospects ror a Second JaguarCba.mpM>nship. . . . 16 EVENT; Atlanu. V1nt.ag,t Gr.mo Prix • . . . 20 THE JAGGED EDGE: Trevor's Tribulations by P. John10n . . . ... , . , • • • . . .. 29 EJAG BEST IN SHOW TROPHY . . .... .. , •• , , . • . , • . . 30 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . .. . •. • .•. • ... ... .. 34 EVENT REPORT: The ABFM & JC In Oregon . .. . • • ••••••••• . , . . , .• ...... 42 £JAG BOOKSTORE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . . . • • . . 49 USEF'UL LISTS: J.vJuar Oe.alers . . .. 51 NEW BOOKS . . • . . .. SS EJAG REPRINTS. . .... 56 CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE. . .... 57 CLASSIFIEDS WANTED. . .61 DATA BANK: LucuEqWpmentSpeciftcatioml946-58. . .62 PUPPY LOVE photo by R. Hawkins. • . • . . • • . • • • . • . • • . . .. 64

"OLD CHAP"· 1951 MARK V DROPHEAD COUPE photo by Donald F.cnst of California.

BACK COVER, "EL GATO GRANDE" photo by Robert Dunn of lllinois

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FEATURES

MARGARET ALLAN JENNINGS: Racing's Dancing Trouper b y R. Macrae .. . .. .. IO S.S. Rallyist, Le Mans competitor, Margaret Allan was one of the select fe w ladies who competed internationaUy during the Thirties. Now retired, she $h.i,res a noot algic afternoon with Rosalie Macr.1e. THE 1982 EJAG CAL ENDAR. . 1978 XJ-6L Photo by N. Reid (Virginia)

TECHNICAL

ADJUSTING STROMBERG$ by R. Malpede . . A follow-up to his anicle on servicing Strombergs, Malpede now tells how they can be properly adjusted. RE/\SEARCH NOTES. Modified Overdrive Solenoid and Operating Valve on the 1963 Mark 10; Operation and Adjustment of this new Solenoid and Operat ing Valve; Note on Bench Testing All Jaguar Overdrive Solenoid:.:: E-type Series Ill V-12 Carburetors: Loss of Power on Cornering; Inaccuracy of Fluctuation of Fuel Gauge and W.-iter Tempera1ure Gauge Readings Consistent with Engine Speed . Mark n. TRANSMISSION


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Them Varmiu Ain't Cows; 150 Paint Job;On the Cover this Month; Oops!; A Comment on Child Auto Re$traints; Letter from a Yo ung JitC]Uar Owner.

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PIT STOPS. . . . . . . .. . . 7 BL Survives Again! ; Jaguar Reca.lls; Mort Work, Le'SS Tea; Talking cars; Cannonball Resanus; Short Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH; New Year's R esolutions by R. Bunch . OFF CAMBER; Borderline Gumball by W.W. Vincent . CONSUMER DIVISION .

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25 CONSUMER QUESTIONNAIRE . THE JAGGED EDGE: Daydreaming 1982 EJAG PHOTO CONTEST .

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BOOK REVIEW; TheCompleteJaguM;JaguarMark II . EVENTS: OallasConcours bys. Kirgis.

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SANTA JAG Donald Koepnok's Mark II Sedan (North Carolina)

BACK COVER: ''MY JAG"· Arvid Brusted (Oregon) keeps his Jaguar in an opulent garage with chandeliers.

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WASHOUT: ROAD ATLANTA '81 by M. V. Gregory . . The Gran Turismo Jaguar Team tried to win its second C-Produc1ion Championship at Road Atlanta. The challenge came from a Triumph, but long before the cars ever reached the track. As it turned out the politics wert more interesting than the race. Photos by the author and the Gran Turismo Jaguar team. EARLS COURT by F, Browne .. AFTER FOUR YEARS LONDON GETS AN AUTO SHOW AGAIN What'$ new on 1he Brilidi Car scene? Our reporter tells all about the new cars and the revived London Show at Earls Court, scene of many Jaguar debuts. THE 1981 EJAG NEWS MAGAZINE PHOTO CONTEST WlNNERS . The long awaited announcement of the 1981 Photo Contest winners and Honorable Mentions is made. CENTERFOLD: XK 120RACER byR.Linder ..

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GETTING YOUR J AG INTO LINE T. Wilkinson ... . . 34 All about alignment, both how to get it and how to keep it. TRANSMISSION . . .. 47 DAIMLER OEN: TECHNICAL NOTES . . ... 50 SP250 technical topics; Adjustment of Clutch O~rating Mechanism . DATA BANK. . . ............ . ...... . . .• . •• .. . .. 62 Seginning Chassis Numbers; Mk . V and VII Lucas Parts, Part IL


NOTES. EDITORIAL: Grandma Wore Snuggies. LETTERS Greetinl}s; Seeks 150; An Enthusiast Writes; What is it? PIT STOPS . . BL and Honda Pact; Government Rates Tires; Golden Fleece Award to In terstate System; Short Takes.

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OFF CAMBER: Resul ts by W. Vincent. . . . 18 THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Squeek number 2 by R. Bunch . . 19 BOOK REVIEW: Britidi Leyland by J. Daniels . . 25 1982 EJAG News Magazine Photo Contest. . . 31 TRACK RECORD: Tullius Wins the Most Races. . . . . .. .. . ••. , . . . . .. 40 EVENT: Autumn Jaguar M~t in New Jersey by R. Herfurth . . . .. 42 USEFUL LISTS: Jaguar Dealers, continued . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 46 GOWER'SGALLERY: XKl40Coupe . 55 REPRINTS . . 56 CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE. CLASSIFIEDS WANTED. TEXAS TAGS by B. Fleming .

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A Jaguar Mark IX under a sunny F1orida grapefruit tree. Photo by Tom Dillin

BACK COVER, Converted drawing of the early XK engine.

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JAGUAR OWNERS AND MECHANICS: FROM 80TH SIDES by P. Cooke . . .... 9 Do you sornetimes think that all Jaguar mechanics are out to get you? The feeling I$ mutual. Sometimes mechanics feel besieged by their customers. Here's how it is from both sides from a man who knows to help you deal with Jaguar repair in the future. ECURIE ENFANTS . . ... .. 18 There's nothing more beauti[ul than a Jag? Wai1 until you see a bunch of beautiful children and Jaguars. THE ULiJMATE CAT HOUSE by J. E. Preuss. Where do you keep your Jaguar? These Missouri cats have a veritable p.al,.ice - with a wine cellar. CENTERFOLD: THE FACTORY.

TECHNICAL

WOOD STEERING WHEEL R ESTORATION by K. Glennon. For early E-type owner$: How to get your steering wheel looking like new. TRANSMISSION RESEARCH NOTES . Mark V Handbr.lke, Rear Cable Assembly Removal itnd Assembly;Mark V Exh.i,u$t $}'$tern Removal and Refitting: Windscroon Wa$her on the XK 120 and Mark VII Sedan; Rear Road Springs on the XK 120; Modified Matter Cylinder for Various Models; Automatic Transmission Change.


NOTES .. EDITORIAL: De Gustibus Non Est Disputandum ... LETTERS. F an Mail for Paul Johnson; J ag Reclassified; Dissatisfied Young Jaguar Ovmer; Series Ill E Register Forming; Comments on the Useful Lists; Kudos. PIT STOPS ' The 1982 XJ-S; Keep 'Em Rollin'; News East and West; A 3½ Llter DOHC Engine•Powered House; Short Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Saga of the Squeek No. 3 by R. Bunch .. THE LADY O R THE TIGER . THE JAGGED EDGE: Paul's Pal by P. Johnson . OFF CAMBER: Bet ter Late Than Sorry by W. W. Vincent. MAILBAG: The Great Leather Controversy .. 1982 PHOTO CONTEST .

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. . . .41 BOOK REVIEW: Haynes XJI 2 ; XK Collector's Guide REPRINTS . . . . . ... .. . . . 45 CONSUMER DIVISION. . .... . . .. ... . . ... ... . . . .... 46 EJAGSHOW ROUNDUP· Peori.i, Illinois; B1,1ffalo. New 'fork. . . . . 48 USEI-~UL LISTS . , . . . . 5 2 CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE . . .. . 57 CLASSIFIEDS WANTED. . .. 6 1 DAT/\ BANK: Lucas Parts Specifications . J/\G\'/00D Photo bv B. Campbe-11 ..

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Carol Hughes and Baba • The Lady or the Tiger? Find out on pdge l 5. Photo by Ann Boyer and Bernie Soika BACK COVER: 6.8 Liter racing E-ty pe.

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EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: Do l Have to Pay That Bill? by G. C. Love. What do you do when your mechanic hands you a bill that is twice the amount you expected to pay? When are you liable for repairs? An attorney discusses the general legal r-amific;itions of bill paying for your Jaguar. E-TYPE: Coming of Age Celebration .. When the E-type made its debut, it was a stunner. Follow the most importani dates in the E-type's life up to the present, its 1wentyfirst birthday. A spedal section on the earliest E-typ,es in the USA is included in this birthday card SS 100 . A special SS I 00 in closeup CENTERFOLD: E-TYPE AT SPEED by J. Hope .

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SHIMMY 1 XKE Steering Shimmy, Diagnosis and Repair by P. Trentham ... .. .. ... 34 Everything you need to know from removing the bonnet to curing the wobbles in order to keep your cat on the straight and narrow. TIMING CHAIN Replacement of the Lower Timing Chain by V. Vervalen ... . ... 49 on a Six Cylinder Engine - Wi thout Removing the Head. The title says it all and if you have ever had this problem, here is a solution. TRANSMISSION . . . 46


NOTES. EDITORIAL: Ghoti Spells Fish. LETTERS .. The Gre.at Leather Cont roversy; Where 's Jaguar1 From a Budding Designer; Daimler Den Enthusiast; Better Late than Never; Ad Worked; February's ''Jagwood"; August, 1981 Cover PIT STOPS . . News from the UK; Jaguar Sales Up; What's Up, Doc7 Taxes, Naturally; National DriveN Register Urged: Dream Cars; Riding on Air; Shon Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Shake, Rattle and Roll by R. Bunch. THE JAGGED EDGE: Potpourri by P. Johnson. PROFILES: Winners of the Photo Contest . . TRACK RECORD: New Cat on the Track EJAG PHOTO CONTEST BOOK REVIEW : The Encyclopedkl of the Motorcar by P. Drackett . EVENTS: Pennsylvania; Arizona; Washington: Ohio . GOWER 's GALLERY: A 1960's Ad for Sportscar and Saloon. EJAG REPRINTS . CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE. CLASSIFIEDS WANTED . OAT A BANK; Suspensions . . USEFUL LISTS . PICKUP! by B. Murray .

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Dave Garroway 's SS 100 at Thompson, Connec1icut in the early ·sos. Photo by C. A_ Stoddard of Ohio BACK COVER Photo conversion of SS 100 at speed.

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TH' RICHARDSON JAGUARS: by J. Swanson. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MAN AND HIS CARS Geoff Richardson 90$1 way back. with Jaguan and other exotic cars Here is part of hlJI S1ory. THE ATLANTA VINT ACE ORAND PRJX Pages of photos of gmt cars - especiatly Jaguars that came to the Vintage Grand Prix at Road Atlanta Wt season JOE EGLE'S COLLECTION AND XKC028 by J. £gle XK120 ON THE GRID by R. O'Bnen . , . CENTER OLD. .q,-LAN"'A VINTAGE GRANO PRIX

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SILICONE BRAKE FLUID by T Brownell May your Jaguar's Brakes Lave Foreve Don't be old.fashioned, read <1bout this new substance that is a vast improvement over the old brake fluid and elld save you a lot of trouble in the future. RESEARCH NO'l'ES Gearbox Interchangeability on the XK120, Mark V and Mark VII; General Information for 1973 XJl 2and £-type V-12: Electrically Operated Windows on the Mark IO St-clan. TRANSMISSION


NOTES EDITORIAL Good Management THE NEW JAGUAR V 4NDEN PLAS LETTERS Steering Wheel Restoration Article Comment; Something to Make You Happy, ebruary Issue; No-Knock; Enthusiast Writes. PTT STOPS The Future Looks Rosier for BL: Beauty Contest Winner; Ouch Department: There's More of Them in Boston; Can This Marriage Be Saved? Road Hazards ln Sweden; Luxury Car Boom Coming. MAIL BAG: 1he G~at Ltather Controversy Continued • . . • . JAGUAR IN SCALE: Monogram XK120 by M. R. Zimmerman ••.. , ... CONSUMER DIVISION

BOOK REVIEW: Jagua.1 Under the Southern Cross by L. Hughes EJAG PHOTO CONTEST THE JAGUAR BUNCH· The Creeping Hand by R Bunch JAGUAR PRICES by B. Brown JE$ICA IN ENGINELAND USEFUL LISTS EJAG REPRINTS CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE CLASSIFIEDS WANTED DAIMLER DEN· DaimlerOne-0-Fout WINTER'S ,mo G. And nn

Joe Egle's C•type in Action

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THE PIRANA JAGUAR. A special-bodies Jaguar designed by Benone reach~ the height of elegance. ISO • 25: H/\PPY BIRTHDAY! . Twenry -five ye.an ago thii month, the XK ISO made its debut . Here is ai Jpecial gm ung to that mMVrlous sportJCM md all I SO ownen

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THE FLYING JAGUAR by K. Glennon , . 17 Only birds have wings' No, this cat flies ' OTHER BRITISH CARS: HUMBER by F. A. J. Browne .. . . .... ... . . . .. . .... . 46 Of Hwnben, Oenerals and • B17. A few tales .tbout one of J aguar's British Brethtren, the Humber and a funny story .1:bout one of the most famous Humber driven. CENTERFOLD: NEW MEXICAN XJ by C. Burnett. . . .. . 32

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WIRE WHEELS: CARE AND REPAIR by R, Northrup .. Robb Northrup lells us how to keep our spokes tight , bright and blautiful . PARTS INTERCHANGE LISTS: Small Body hrts. Paru th.at can ti. used o n NVttal hguar and Daimler models. TRANSMISSION .

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NOTES. EDITORIAL: Murphy's Law. LETTERS. Don 't Cry Argentina; Comments About March : Sh immy Comments: No Jag Ads, Plea111:! Do You Trust YourWire7 Kudos PIT STOPS . . Tmg•A-Ling; Mof(I on the Jaguar Vanden Plas; Guu.le Tax: Car Wash, Jags Higher in the UK; New Eq_ulprnenl ldws; A Bird in the Hand; MPG Won't MOOve Up. THE JAGGED EDGE. Rally Round th• Jag by P. Johnson • EJAG PHOTO CONTEST OFF CAMBER: FromQ't Lab by W, W. Vincent. CONSUMER DIVISION . CONSUMER QUESTIONNAIRE. ALBUM. . . . ....... .

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EARLS COURT: Through 800 Yeat$and Henry Vlll by F. A. J. Browne . . .. . . . 9 Almost eveiy Jaguar has made its debut at the London Motor Show at Earls Court. Here is a short trip via the London Underground to the Jaguar showplace. Don't fall in the pool ! MAIDEN VOYAGE by D. Denier . . . . 18 Did that white XK 120 with the big yeUow ribbons o n it just come from a wedding? Yes, it d id. But why is it on a 0atbed? EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: Righting a Wreck by M. J. Small. . 2S The EJAG Legal Clinic offers some tips for Jaguar owners whose pride and JOY is !ost in a wreck. CAT IN MY SOUP-UP by D. Sandom . . ....... . . 51 Here's wh,1t the British do with old Jaguar parts. CENTERFOLD: Album . . .. .. . .... 32 Tara LaRue Valencia in Uncle Kent 's E-type; A. D. Jones' 1967 E-type; The Schy's Jag Joy; The Alger's E-type in front of Honolulu.

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SOME EARLY E-TYPE CHANGES by R. Northrup . . .. . . . 35 A few t ips to the restorer on early E interior fittings. BITS AND PIECE.S by G. Bunn. 42 ''Burn W.iter" in your Jaguar. Gerald Bunn reports on waler injection : how to do it and the results. TRANSMISS[ON . . .. . .45


NOTES. EDITORIAL: Spring Thoughts LETTERS TO THE EDITOR .. April Issue Appreciation; Sweet Sixteen(?) Jag; Model Query ; XJ6 Enthusiast; Handicrafts; Swallow Fan; Comment on OBC PIT STOPS .. Jaguar Rides Again[ Jaguar Sales Now and Then; Jaguar Recall; J aguar a Classic? Naturally; More Talking Cars; Car of the Future Remanufactured; Short Takes.

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THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Changing Times by R. Bunch. .8 THE JAGGED EDGE: Down Under by P. Johnson 16 TRACK RECORD . 27 DID YOU? YOU DIDN'T. . 30 EJAG PHOTO CONTEST ..... 31 BOOK REVIEW: Jaguar E-Type by 0 . Jenkinson; Bosch Auto Handbook. . . . . . . 38 USEFUL LISTS: Jaguar Deale rs Continued . . .. , ... .. ... 50 MARK IV . 52 EJAG REPRINTS. . . • , , • , . .• , , . . . 5S CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE . . . . . . 57 CLASSIFIEDS WANTED. . . 6 1 DAIMLER DEN: Regency and Conquest. . . 62 Advertisement from the 1954 Show Guide. "CLASSIFIED" Photo by T. Johnson. . 64

XJ Co\lpe owned by William E. Sacks of New Jersey BACK COVER: 1951 Mark V owned by Archie Pryde of

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THE 3.8 S-TYPE .. "An Armchair .. . that t ravels two miles a minute " The characteristics and features of the 3.8S-type, one o f the stars of the sixties Jaguar line. A speedy, stable and luxurious model for the mid-range Jaguar lover. F IRST CAR by P. Fouliard .. "Your First Car is like your First Kiss" How did you feel about yo1,1r first car? How would you have felt about your first car if it had been an XK 120 • that worked! THE BUCHANAN V -12 by K . Buchanan .. Take a qang of Jaguar parts of different vintage, des.:ign a smashingly exotic body and you have ii car that will turn heads. ODE TO PENELOPE PJTSTOP by M. C. Wilson. A single girl needs a sense of humor when she owns an E-t~pe. CENTERFOLD: The Best o f Four Worlds from W. Mason of California.

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CLUTCH HYDRAULICS by K. Glennon. Rebuild of Clutch Hydraulic Syuem o n the XKE Series II. A guide for 1he do-it-yourselfer on the rep~r and rebuild of the mast.er and slave cylinders. Troubleshooting tips. TRANSMISSION . Including comments on previously publishe-d tech articles.


EDITORIAL A New Breed of Cat . LETTERS. The Wife Replies; Foil the Thieves; A Toothsome Car; Flying Carpet : Electronic Repair; Thunder Wings Aficianado; Help Offered: Kudos.. PIT STOPS . . Gordon Smiley, Jag Race Driver, Killed at Indy; New Cl.assic Car lnsur.ance; Possible Tax Bre.iks for Autos; Good Cars Make Good Listeners; Acid Rain Cause Linked to Cars; Last Pant hers Sold; Hartford Car Theft Capital; What Me Worry? Ano ther Car Museum; How Many? Did You Know? (Do You Care?). THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Why Can't we Go in the Chevy by R. Bunch THE JAGGED EDGE: Fuel Injection by P. J ohnson. OFF CAMBER. Zing the Ping by W.W. Vincent IV .. ALBUM:. Jack Sanft in his 3.8 S-type; T. Kappely's New Zealand Jags.

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1974 E-type V -12 of Captain Kerry J. Alex.and er of Mississippi

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MALCOLM SA YER by K. Sayer . . .... . 10 A portrait o f Jaguar's aerodynamicist, Malcolm Sayer, from h is daughter's

point of view. He was a multi-faceted man, and orMlge paint and rickety shelves notv.ithstanding, a great dad! XK M ETAL WORKER by 8. Linder and M. O'Brien . . . 27 Carl Mertz is one of a d isappearing bree,d of body men who work with lead. Follow him through an XK140 restoration.

NOTORIOUS JAGUAR LADY OF THE WEST by K. Glennon. . . 43 Pam Phillips is a business woman with a Jaguar, but she learned the hard way that Utah roads can be hazardous to your pocketbook.

CENTERFOLD: CLASSIC COCKPIT AT SUNSET by 8. Linder. . . . .... .. 32

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Reunion; Model Answers; May Centerfold; Cat Bite; English Practice. . , ..... 6

PIT STO PS. . . ... .. • , , , , ... .. ... 7 Jaguar Gets the Bird; Jaguar Spyder to Pininfarina Museum; Jaguar Production and SaJes Figures; 21st Century Jaguar{?); Touch Anti• Drunk Driving Law in Arizona; Your Very Own Parking Meter; California Lemon Law Passes;Short Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Garaged by R. Bunch . THE JAGGED EDGE: Settlin' Up by P. Johnson.

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JAGUARS IN SCALE; The Heller XK120 by M. Zimmerman. BOOK REVIEW: World Cars 1982.

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EJAG R EPRINTS. CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE. CLASSIFIEDS WANTED .

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The interior of the 1954 XK120 Drophead Coupe restored by Jerry Hawkin$ of Ohio. BACK COVER: Ernest Bostic's ''Pride and Joy" i.n a Queens, New York setting.

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DIAMOND JUBILEE F. Browne .. , ........... ...... .. . lO The Jaguar ComJ)my grew Crom a tiny sidecar manuracturing business in Blackpool to• large factory in Coventry, employing thous.ands. This is the D1Mnond Jubilee or the J.aguar ractory, sixty yuu of quality vehic:~. rrom sidecan 10 special bod1n to S.S. c.an to Jaguan. - Here Fred Browne tr.1Cft the development of th• firm through the developmcrnt or its physical plant, MAKING JAGUARS IN THE 1950s. FIRE AT THE FACTORY 1957. BROWNS LANE IN THE 1960s .. JAGUAR TODAY.

MAL.COLM SAYER, PART II by K Slyer . . • ........ . The ,e,cond part or Kate Sayer 's remini,censes about her father, Malcolm Sayer, aerodynamicist for the C, D and E-tYpes, a man of many talents. FEDERAL CAMELS by D. L. Siders ..... . ............... . A new series on federal regulations and the1reffecu on our daily driving. CENTERFOLD: ALBUM ............... . George Dal'Wln's SS 100; J. Dennis Moore's XJ-S and Gary W. Shield's XKH0MC.

TECHNICAL

RESEARCH NOTES ...................... . Final Drive Units on the XJ6 and Series II £.type: S~cial Overhauling Techniques ror Fin.al Drive Units; Additional Notes on the Fin~ Drive; Oil Coolet" for the 3.8and 4.2 E-rype; Po-r Assilted Steering on th• XJ6 Service Manual Correction. TRANSMISSION .


NOTES. EDITORIAL: Jaguar Means "Sponsca.r" in the U.S.A .... Ll:."TIERS.......... . . . .. This Month's Cover; We Made His Day, Mother's ln the Centtrfold! Wrong ID; Kudos; Jaguar: Great Performance. PIT STOPS. . . . . . . .. ...... .... , . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · What's Dotnqat Jaguar USA: NewJ~ Raoe Car ~~t Scheduled; How Many Jags? Jaguar, Jr.; Crazy Can.

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Lt.Col. 0. G. Grt99'1 1967 420 sedan ln front of the Bay of

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MEMOIRES OF A JAGUAR WARRANTY MANAGER by R. H. Pike. 1958 • 64 • This fonner J aguar warranty Manager tells what it was like to t rouble shoo1 on the Jaguars of the late fifties and early six ties. He gives an i nsight into some of the problems encountered and some of his solutions.

TRACK RECORD: REPORT FROM POCONO by J. J. Ellis The XJRS races again! With rare pictures of the Jaguar - Rondeau crash. EJAG LEGAL CLINIC· THE PRIVATE PURCHASE ANO SALE OF

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AN AUTOMOBILE by E. H. Boles. . ... . .. .... .. . 20 The Carnal Sale Becomes Less Casual. Before you buy or sell your Jaguar, read this so that you can make a deal without getting stuck. How to com-J>0$8 a bill of sale and h ow to make sure that everything agreed upon is actua lly d o ne.

THE LISTER.JAGUAR, PART II by D. S. Murphy. The disastrous 1958 season; the Costin-bodied Lister.Jaguars: Lister Jaguars in the U.S.A.; Listers at Le Mans; Lister retires. CENTERFOLD: ALBUM . Tumer's two Jaguars; Maragni 's E-type; Abend 's "Now and Then"; Allen's restored 120.

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SPEEDOMETER DATA: PART II. Speedometers with the "SN" prefix and the equipment, gauges, etc. that go with them. TRANSMISSION . LUCAS LISTS .

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LETTERS . . . . . 6 A Fan's Eyeview of Pocono; Go Topless; Protest; Joke Time. PIT STOPS ..

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Lew C,ampbell's 1956 XK 140MC roadster restored from the car pictured on page 64. Now this is a California earl

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ROAD ATLANTA '82: A SWAN SONG? by M. V. Gregory . . ..... . 9 Wherein our berot$ Fred Baker, Lou Fmnsa and the rest or th• GT Jaguair team try to best the factOl'y teams in GT·l grossly o'ftrwti,ght by SCCA fiat. Will they ever run for the Championship again? Or Is this their final campaign in Atlanta? SOPHISTICATED MAINTENANCE by A. Flu. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 23 Driving and maintaining a Jaguar !p:res you a htad sw-t on do-it-younelf mechAnieall on other can, or 10 you might think. Actually, Jaguars do not r.qu.irt a l&r91' am.y of tools or years of trmlin9 to adequutly comet malfunctions. COOL CAT by R. D. Cohen, MO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26 Question: How do you cool a Cat in heat? - Answer: With a mayonntise ~and a fan. CENTERFOLD: Tht 1983 EJAG CUndu · with R. Ullman's 1968 £ -type ROAdster CE.trl'ERFOLO FLIPSIDE: II " 1: 31" E-type Coupe Poster

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RESEARCH NOTES: W1ttr l,tak.s in the M1rk X . . , , . , . . . . 38 There u. seventten pl.on on th• Mark X whtrt w1ttr can com, in. Armed with a gardtn hose. here is a trouble shooting list with pictum:. FEDERAL CAMELS by D. Siden... .. .48 SuJphuric 1dd, acid rain and th• automobil•. TRANSMISSION . , . . . 44 LUCAS LISTS: 1966 Equipment Specification,. . . . . . . . , , ... .. 45 3.4 and 3.8 Litre Mark II continued and 4.2 'E' Typ1 Open and Hard Top 2-$eate r.


NOTES . EDITORIAL: A VISIT FROM THE JAG ELF .•. LEtTERS . ,.. . . . . . . .. . .. Renewal Ode; High on the Hit Lbt; Comments on the Cover: ~9uin• is Early. PtTSTOPS ... News from BL hgu.u; Jag~r Commemomiw Swnp;can't ~ our Eyes; Jaguar SUH Figum; AY.anti Company A Ba(91in. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: GrtU Mileq by R. Bunch .. THE JAGGED EDGE: Reminhctnce by P. Johnson. MAil.BAO: The Great Lealh•r Controveny .. JAGUARS IN SCALE by M. R. Zimmennan . The AMT l/52 Scale SS100 and AC Cobra. THE 1983 £JAG PHOTO CONTEST · Swu this month1

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BEAULI EU VISITED by F. Browne. . . ... . . . . . .. ... .... . . . .. 9 A two•part tour through Britain's National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, ancestral hom& of Lord Montagu, famous motoring author. In this in• stallment we discover the long history of the site and ho w the Abbey bacame a museum. Then we start the tour with some of the antique and u nusual can on exhibit there. DAIMLERDEN: ADAYWITHTHEDARTS by P.A.White . . .... 21 O ur corN!sdondant takes a trip in an SP250, the Daimler Dart, to a far-distant lnimler meet in Great Britain. How doe-s the SP250 hold up after all these yean-1 THE 1982 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS . 24 The winners of the 1982 Photo Contest are announced and their winning pictures reproduc«I. Congratulations! TRACK RECORD: THE JAGUAR XJR,5 AT DAYTONA by J. J. Ellis. The Group 44 Jaguar XJR•S racer made an appearance at the last !MSA race on this season's schedule. Things were looking good until . . . . With wonderful shots of the car and its inner workings by the author DAYTONA : ANOTHER VIEW by L. Lowery. Lew Lowery gives us additional infom1.1tion with exclusive p ictures captu red by the author. CENTERFOLD: THE XJR-5 ENGINE COMPARTMENT by J. J. Ellis . .

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Engine Oil Dipstick. o n the 4200; Higher Setting on the XJ6 Thermostat; Lucas Fuses on All 1969 Models; Fuel Tanks in the E-type. LUCAS LISTS . Alternators, Ignition Coils, Control Boxes, Horns and Ammeten 1966.


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NOTES . . . . .. . ......... 2 EDITORIAL: NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED . LETTERS About the January Cover; Not Good Enough Yet, John ; We Ain't Late, We Ain 't Canned Editorial; Why Are You in My Wallet? A Compliment and a Su<J9estion ; Don't Stop! About the Warranty Manager Article; Rertoration Tips Wanted. PIT STOPS .. Computer Cat Coming in 1983: Jaguar Sales in Recent Months; The Drop• head Returns! Jaguar Future Bright; Rolls Royce in Trouble; Test Tower; A Tiny Study.

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THE JAGUAR BUNCH; ET Jags Home by R. Bunch . . ... 8 THE JAGGED EDGE: Revitalization by P. Johnson . . . 17 THE FEDERAL CAMELS: Complexities by D. L. Siders ... . .• • . , • • • • • • . . .44 CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . • • • • • • . . 57 CLASSIFIEDS WANTED . ... 60 MOTHER 'N' CHILD by J. Garis. . .. .. . 64

A Toast to the New Year by Valerie Van Norte of South Carolina. BACK COVER: The Jaguar XJ13.

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BEAULIEU VISITED, PART ll by F . Browne. . .. .. .. 9 Ou r t rip to Britain's National Motor Museum continues with a visit to the race car exhibit ion hall and a look at the Jaguars. Other cars and their stories abound too, along with a short look at the Montagu family. EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: "STATED AMOUNT" AU10MOBILE INSURANCE . . 19 by E. H. Boles. Everything you need to know about the pros and cons of "$lated amount" insurance: what it is, how to get it , documentation need«! and how it sometimes doesn't work. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY. . SNOW ANGELS by S. Stebbins . . 23 It's not bad enough to have to drive your Jag through snow country in the winter, then you meet a ditched camper. AL'S FOLLY by A. R. Pincus. . 49 "Al's Folly" was worse than the wreck of the Hesperus, but it came back slowly with a great deal of work. CENTERFOLD: SERIES 1½ E-TYPE by B. Chencinski. . . . .. 32

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.4 EDITORIAL: ET UBIQUITOUS . LETTERS TO THE EDITOR . . . . . , .... .. . . .. .. 6 Excitement; Now We've Heard Them All; Commiserations; Proud Owner; Mailbag Comments - More About Leather: Another Racing Jaguar: Suggestion Departmen t; In Agreement; A Fan. PIT STOPS . . Jag Wagon; Jaguar U.S. Sales in 1982; Production Figures; Colin Chapman Dies; Fangio Ailing; Con$dentious Clean Up : Odd Ad ; Salad Fixings; Short Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Beat 'em or Join 'em by R. Bunch. THE JAGGED EDGE: 1984 Big Brother Approaches by P. Johnson . CONSUMER DIVISION. CONSUME R QUESTIONNAIRE. FEDERAL CAMELS: Mix and Match Standards by D. Siden. ALBUM .. Mel Irvine's XK 140; Dan Middleton's Mark I; The Fenstennaker 's E and the Ryans on Jaguar Lane CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE.

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Air Forca Capt. Kenneth James at the Robins Air Force Sise, Georgia flight tine in hii 1953 Jagura modified comp, tition roadster. In hck: an Air Force ReseM F-10S Thunderchilf.

Photo by Gregory Schmitt SACK COVER: Oatail of the tool kit in the trunk of "Old Chap" Don Ernst's 1951 Mark V.

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340: THE ECONOMY JAGUAR ... AND 240s TOO by D. S. Murphy . . .. . ... .. 9 The 240 and 340 sedans were the !an of the Mark II line of sporty sedans that were so popular for more than a de<:ade. These seldom seen Jaguar models were handsome and good value for t he money. HUNTING THE JAGUAR IN NORTH YORKSHIRE by M. Wilmington. . . 2 1 Jaguars abound in the Mothercoun1ry. Follow an intrepid Jaguar hunter as ihe stalks the beast through fog and rain. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY.. by J . Sanft. . 25 A Rea.I Good Jaguar Story with a Happy Ending. Sometimei there <1re problems when buying a Jaguar cross country. CENTERFOLD: 1960 3.8 MARK II by G. Foley. . . 32

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XKENGINEREBUILD PARTl byB.R.Hall. . ..... . . .. 34 Understanding what your Engine is Telling You. A Guide to Rebuilding the XK Bottom End. What are 1he tell-tale signs of different kinds of engine wear and ibuse? Here is a clear and readable way to diagnose t rouble. TRANSMISSION . . . . . 42 BITS AND PIECES. . .. . . . 45 Silicone Brake Fluid: An Addendum by T. Brownell; Kit for Cool Cats by M. Mack; Octane Boosters by ''9:1"

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6 Equal Time For John; Mideast Jag; Association for Prevention of Cruelty to Jaguar Cars on TV; More on Al's Folly. PIT STOPS. . . ....... . ... 7 Jaguar's Best.Sear; New Ideas at BL: Antique Car Rallye; Sunshine Car in Trans·Contincntal Run; You Thing You Have T rouble ? Tire Alley Gone. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Rain by R. Bunch . . .8 THE JAGGED EDGE: The Big Bash by P. John$0n .. . ...... .. . .... . . .. . .. 18 MAILBAG . . ..... ... . .. 27 The 1982 Photo Contest Winners Reply: We asked the Photo Contest Winners about their cars, cameras and themselves. TRACK RECORD: Letters from Lou . BOOK REVIEW: The Money-Wise Guide to Sports Cars .. GOWER'S GALLERY: l960's Ad . AL BUM. B. Viart; D. St(lrk's Ml:.. II; 0. & M. Smith's twoJags;S. F. Unti's E; Weddendorf's Mk. IV; R. Pierce's E-type OBC: An Old Bentley by F . Browne LUCAS LISTS: Starter Motors, Windshield Wipers . CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE . CLASSIFIEDS WANTED .. RESEARCH NOTE: Mark II Front Suspension. PAYING THROUGH THE NOSE by E. L . Douon .

Luke Smith's 1965 3 .8 'S' sedan, ;1 California car.

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VANDEN PLAS by L . Fleming . . . .. . . ...... 9 The story of one of the l.t$l surviving coach building firms, founded berore the tum of the century: the cars that it built, the changing methods o! construction, the impact of the wars and soci.ll change on an old craft, the company's connect ion with Bentley, Austin, Daimler and Jaguar . JAGUARS IN SCALE by M. Zimmerman . . . . . . .... .. ..... .. . . . 20 The Burago I/18th Scale SS 100 is covered along with a list of factory assembled models and mail order companies that sell model Jaguars. TRACK RECORDS: JAGUAR TAKES THE LEAD by J. Ellis. . ....... 24 The Jaguar XJR-5 race car star1ed the season with a bang at the Daytona 24 Hours in February. Drivers Tullius, Adam and Bedard did themselves proud in the green and while Quaker State Jag.

CENTERFOLD: THE JAGUAR XJR-5 passes a pink Porsche Turbo by J. Elli3

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RESEARCH NOTES Servicing Current Lucas equipmen t : I . Amplifier Model AB14 Constant Energy Changes; 2 . Battery Jump Starting of Vehicles· Warnings; 3. CP Type 8-ilttery Fitted to XJS; 4. Workshop Note on Model 36DM12 Lucas Distributor. TRANSMISSION .


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Correction of "Stated Amount Insurance," Nitpicker; From the Shdk of Araby; LightsOu1; In the Eye of the Beholder ... ; Kudo . PIT STOPS .. Jaguar Doings, New Name, Jaguar Hit with Guzzler Fine; Jaguar Sales; Shady Lady Law in California ; More Gadgets; Short Takes.

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THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Waiting for Jaguar by R. Bunch. . .8 THE JAGGED EDGE: At the Drop of a Pin by P. Jo hnson . . .. . .. 17 CONSUMER DIVISION. . .. . . .. .. . .. . 42 Report from Maryland, Recommendations. CONSUMER QUFSTIONNAIRE . . . 43 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY: Nightmare by D. George . . . . ... .49 RESTORATION ON A SHOESTRING: E-type 2+2 by B. Doles. . . ... .. .. . 50 BITS ANO PIECES: Body Off Method by C. Greenhill .. .. . .. .. . .. .. ..... .. 53 CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE. . . 57 CLASSIFIEDS WANTED . EJAG PHOTO CONTEST WINTERS END by R. Murray.

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Troy Norlander ·s (California) XK l40 Fixed Head Coupe after a 4-year restoration.

BACK COVER: Crowd at Daytona J . Ellis

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A JAG IN RED SQUARE by D. Oiarlton . Imagine driving a Jaguar Mark X through western and e~tem Europe to Moscow and Leningrad. Will it hold up? Will the two intrepid British adventurers arrive at their destination? Will they ever find a cup of tea? With illustrations by D. Red.fem. SS JAGUAR l½ LlTER AT THE BOYERTOWN MUSEUM An infrequently !:(>en Jaguar now resides at this interesting museum in Penn~lvania, the perfect place to stop on your warm weather driving tour. TRACK RECORD: SEBRING '83 by J . J. Ellis .

The "Grand Dame" of American races $<1W the Jaguar in the lead again. Our correspondent tells the whole story with the best XJR-5 pictures you are going to sec anywhere, on the track and behind the scenes. RESTORATION: PET CAT by B. Brackney . THE STORY OF AN UNPLANNED $35,000 RES'r'ORATION. Sometimes the bills on a restoration rea.lly mount up ! There is a moral to this story. CENTERFOLD: ALBUM. Stultz 's XJ; Welle n's XJ; Thomas' E-type; Brackney's E-type; Pincus' XK140 and Stotts' Mark. VII

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When your wobble is caused by tie rod ends, upper and lower ball jo ints or wheel beatings, this article will help you t.ike care or the problem. BITS AND PIECES . A Case of Termin;il Bleeding by J. Morris : Jaguar Door Locks by H. H. Garrison. TRANSMISSION .


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NatES. . . . . 2 EDITORIAL: MORALITY TALE. . .. . .... .4 LETTERS 6 Cold Start; Kenrncky Restored Jaguars; Seat ~It Tip; Restoration: In Progress Report; Jag Boat; Model Needs. PIT STOPS. . . .. .... 7 More Cats on Track : True Confessions; Comeback Little Jaguar; Merger; Shape of Things to Come; Numbers; What's in a Name., Shon Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Screech! Thump ' by R. Bunch . THE J/1.GGED EDGE: Super Survey by P. Johnson

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CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE. . . .... . . 57 CLASSI FIEDS \'/ANTED LITTERMATES by J. Ulver .

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Frederick W. Miller Jr.'s 1967 Series IE-type roadster in front of a Texas tree in bloom

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WINNER! by J. J.Ellis . . .... 9 Here is the happy story of how everything clicked and, despite a few close encounters, the XJR-5 , piloted by Tullius and Adam led the pack to the checkered flag c1t Road Atlanta on April 10th. Photos by J. J. Ellis and R. P. Norton.

A JAGUAR IN RED SQUARE by D. Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 21 PART II • Our intrepid Mark X drivers le-ave Moscow for the beautiful city of Leningrad where their most pleasant stay ends with clandestine meetings with the captain of ' Das Boot' .. With situations illustrated by D. Redfern.

CALIFORNIA I: JAGGING THE SCENIC WAY by E. and P. Husman .......... 49 A wonderful two,day trip is awaiting West Coast travelers this summer along California Highway l where your cat can cavort with seals and otters.

CENTERFOLD: JAGUAR ALBUM . . . ............... ..... . .. . . ... .. . . 32 Sim S~r•s v .12 E; Rick Peet's ISO and Sandy Schlieper's 120; W. Osborne's Mark V;The Husman'sE at Morro Bay.

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WOBBLE PART JI by P . Trentham. XKE Front End Wobbles Adjustment and Repait, the Upper Ball Joint, Lower Ball Joint, and Front Wheel Bearings described and repairsd. PRODUCT REPORT: THE MATRIX SYSTEM TRANSMISSION . RESEARCH NOTES .

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Racing History Needed; Comments on the Clap Cap; An Angel's Jag; More about the Prince; Insurance Information Wanted; Dad's Jag; AJways Heard An Encouraging Word.

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PIT STOPS. . . . . ...... . . . ... . ........ ... . . .. 7 Cat Tracks; Movie Star; Who Drives a Jag; More about the Marriag., o! LUSI; Bionda takes on New Project; Jag Sales; No More Cruisin'; We're Not Alone; Short Takes.

THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Road Ends! by R. Bunch ........ . . ' .............. a THE JAGGED EDGE: TSD by P. Johnson . . ... .. ... . ..... .. 18 BOOK REVIEW: "Automobile Archaeology" ..... . ... . ...... . ........... 39 CONSUMER DIVISION. CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE. CLASSIFIEDS WANTED. CAR PORT by D. Palmer.

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MARK 2: LIFE STORY by F. Browne .. EJAG's UK Correspondent tells the life story of a 3.8 Mark 2, its owners, its travels. The story illustrates the fact that with tender loving care, a Jaguar can go to great lengths. And if you ever had a mad desire to learn .ibout "Hedging and Ditching,'' you'll find out here. HEAD 'EM UP by S. Thigpen · illustration by D. Red.fem ..

Just there are working beffds of dOg, there are also working breeds of "cat." This is a somewhat unexpected job for a Jaguar.

DAIMLER DEN: DAIMLER'S DART by M. Wilmington. Daimler, part of the Jaguar group, was not famous for sporu cars. Here is the background on the Dart or SP 250 and the Double-Sixes.

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TRACK RECORD: RIVERSIDE, LAGUNA SECA AND CHARLOTTE by J. J. Ellis . 50 The boys of Group 44 are criscrossing the country with their green and white Jaguars. One of these cats not only had nine lives, it had four nose jobs in one

race and, to the excitement of the cheering crowd, managed to work its way back to the front under the skillful tutelege o r Bob Tullius and Bill Adam. CENTERFOLD: CLOSEUP OF XJ6 GRILLE by Dr. M. Annm . . . . 32

TECHNICAL:

XK ENGINE REBUILD: PART II by B. R. Hall . . . Machining Your Engine Back to Life: All about machining, how to know when your e ngine parts need to be machined and how it is done.

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LUCAS LISTS: 1966 SWITCHES, TERMINAL SCREWS, WASHERS, LEVERS . . . 61 TRANSMISSION . . . . . ...... . .. .. ....... 44

COLUMNS AND DEPARTMENTS:

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. . Copy Cats; Texas Jag; Re : Jaguars in Scale; In Love with the Cats; Help Needed; Japanese Have a Yen for Jaguars; Meow Translated; Kudo.

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PIT STOPS. . . . . ..... . .. .... ...... .. 9 GTJ Mak.es Appearance; Winning the PM; Jags for Sale; On the Burner at Jaguar; In the Oven at Group 44; Autoweek 's Gone Jag Crazy; Short Takes. CARTOON: DARTH DAIMLER. . .... 10 THE JAGGED EDGE: A Mauve Tale by P. Johnson . . . . . 18 EJAG PHOTO CONTEST . ...... . .. .. . . .... .. .. .. . ... . . • . • . .• • •.. ... 27 UK REPORT byF.J.Browne.. . . . .. ... ..... .. . . ... . .. . . . . ... 30 GOWER'S HISTORICAL GALLERY: 3 .4 Mark Ir . . .47 CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE. . . 57 CLASSIFIEDS WANTED. JAG JAB by J. cam.

Warren Hendrick.son's 1959 XK 150 'S' and oolorful plane enhance this Minnesota landscape.

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SIR MICHAEL EDWARDES . "Back F rom the Brink" The Rejuvenation of BL. Bringing BL, Jaguar's parent company, back from the edge of disaster is a story to rival any thriller. Ed.wardes h ad to juggle labor relations, with government relations, start new models as the old were discarded, and persu.)de everyone that when he said "No,'' he meant it. REAL SPORTS CARS DON'T HAVE HARD TOPS by C. A. Wilkes . . . You may not agree, but C. A. Wilkes believes ragtops are the only true sports cars made. TRACK RECORD: JAGUAR XJR-5 WINS AGAIN! by J. J. Ellis Group 44 brought home another win ner, this t ime at Lime Rock in Connecticut. They had their usual share of adverse fortune, but perselVerence paid off. CENTERFOLD: ALBUM. Beilgard's Es in Wyoming; Sapiro's 120; Raymond's 120 and Pitts 150;

Holmes' 120 ,ind Smith's E-type.

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THE CONSTANT ENERGY IGNITION SYSTEM. . . .. . . 34 This new ignition system, created by Lucas for the XJ6s, is described, Disassenbled and trouble-shot. The constant energy ignition system began in 1981. TRANSMISSION .


NOTES . EDITORIAL BUYING A NEW CAR. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Less R.i.cing, Please ; XK 150 History Answer; To Paul Trentham about "Wobble;" Help Needed. PIT STOPS . . Jaguar is Consistent; Jaguar Sales;J aguars are "Sound;" Jagua r Replicars; Electronic License Plates; From the U.S. Customs Department; Did You Know? THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Purr by R. Bunch. THE JAGG ED EDGE: Existential Debate by P. Johnson . CONSUMER DIVISION. CONSUMER QUESTIONNAIRE. RESTORATION: FROM BASKET TO BEAUTIF UL by L. K. Smith . . CARTOON : Aftennarket Add-ons by S. Dimond . . EJAG PHOTO CONTEST. CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE ..... .... ........ .....• • .• • • . CLASSIFIEDS WANTED. FRONT WHEEL DR IVE by B. Gibson .

Henry Burr's 1948 Mark IV DHC a Connecticut Jaguar and winner o f many show prizes.

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CANADIAN JAGUAR MEMORIES by R. H. Pike .. Wh.it .Ort of problems does a J~ar W¥T~ty man•r me.t in Canida' Many o f them are connected 10 the wea1he-r whk:h c.in be seve re . Roland Pike tells stories about Jagut1rs and owners and how some winter problems can be solved on olde r Jaguars, parbcularly thost from his e ra, the sixties. Q & A: THE ALUMINUM XK-120s ... Some ques1ions and .mswers about the first or tht XK-120s that had aluminum bodae5 and some unexpected charx:11ristics.

TRACK RECORD: FREDDY BAKER by M. Edgerton .. Fred Baker, driver of the SUCC(lSSful Gran Turismo Jaguar 6-cylinder E-type and 1980 C-Producuon Champion, is intt rvitwed by Mike EdCJ!rton about his past, present and future on lhe trKk.

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CENTERFOLD THE QUEEN AND THE KING · 1972 XJ6 by C. Wimc) ••..••.. 32

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XK ENGINE REBUILD, PART III by B. H.111 . The final installment on lhe XK engine rebuild. Bur1on H.aU guides you through rHSternbly. TRANSMISSION .


NOTES. EDITORIAL DISTlNCTL Y ALARMING .. LETfERS The Mark JI is a I and Whence 1htS 150? Whe~is Lynx, Mark lb Unlimited; Help needed; EJAG Ubiquitous. PIT STOPS .. Jaguars on the Track ; More Hi nts on Future Jags, More Jags in GttmMy; How M-ny Jai;p,? Dishw,uer oo the Continent; Htghet Test; Shon Takes.

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THE JAGGED EDGE: THE POSE GOES JAG by P. John,on.. . ..... 18 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY: Lost and Found by D. Moler . . 20 BOOK REV IEW: World C.ars 1983.. , .30 JAGUARS IN PITTSBURCH by B. and C. Williams . . ... . . .. . ... .. 44 THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Roar1 by R. Bunch . . . . 48 MAILBAG... .. . .SO Rare Jag for Ale, We Are What We Drive; Auto Art; English PL11tes, Odd Mail Depa,rtment; Thanks , Fast Comp.1ny; Bottoms Up. RESTORATION ALBUM: Before and Afte r , .

C. Stock's E type and Engint; A. R~uppero's XK 140 and C. Pongrance's E·type. CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE . CLASSIFIEDS WANTED. , CATS ONLY' by E. Sharkur ..

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JAGUAR'S UNSUNG HEROES by D. S. Murphy . Some Jaguars ne-ed more time in the limelight because they don't receive enou11h attention. This is EJAG's s.ilute to the 4200 and Mark VIII sedans, fine examples of the breed.

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DRIVING TOURS : WASHINGTON D.C. by L. Simon . . ... .. , • • , . 20 The nat ion's capital is a great place to visit in the fall. Not only are there national monuments to see, th.ere are some wonderful d riving tours in the nearby count ryside that will give your Jaguar a chance to enjoy the open road. PRODUCT REPORT by R, Oakes The latest products that you can use to enhance you r Jaguar ownership are covered in this new feature by an aftermarket expert.

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A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY.. by I. A. Brown .. .. . 29 My Brother's XK.11 may have been big brother's car, an XK120 battered a lmost beyond recognition, but it was love at first sigh.t for this Jaguar enthusiast TRACK RECORD: WIN AT MOSPORT by J . J . Ellis . 49 The racing Jaguar XJR.s does it a third time with a win at Mosport Park. in Canada. CENTERFOLD: THREE JAGUARS by R. Linder. . ... . , . .. .... . _ .. 32

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RESEARCH NOTES . Modific•tion on all 4 -Speed Synchromedt Gearboxes; Body Sealing on Series I XJ6 Models; Panel Light "In-Line" Fuse on the XJ6; Wiring Modification on the Serie, II E·types.

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TRANSMISSION . . .. . . .. . .. 41 BRAKE PULL OR LEG PULL by R . H. Pike . . . ... .. ... . . . ..•• , •.. , . . . 42


NOTES. EDITORIAL: THE GENERIC CAR. LETTERS. "Real Sports Cars;" Top Hat; Racing Coverage: Pro; Racing Coverage: Con; Pro Jaguar Education. GOWER' GALLERY: THE Sport scar. PIT STOPS Adam Leaves Group 44; Jag Boat Rising High on the Seils: No More Grilles? fashion Plates; Jaguar Sales; Americans Change Their Minds About Cars(?);Something We Alread y Knew Department: Short Takes CARTOON: The J..guar Bunch· XKE by R. Bunch . THE J AGGED EDGE: REBU'IiAL by P. J ohnson . . .. BOOK REVIEW: The D•type and XKSS by G. Robson . CONSUMER DIVISION . CONSUMER QUESTfONNAIRE . CARTOON: Bleeding Brakes by D. Redfern . CLASSIFIEDS . HOT SHOTS by D. Perkel .

Series I £-type of Thomas S. Budlong from California.

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BACK COVER· Bill Adam with Miu Labatt GT on the winner's stand in Canada.

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C-TYPE C LONES by M. V. Gregory. How do you tum a Mark 11 into a C,type done? Mike Gregory describes the process in the first part of his odyssey to the U.K . U.K. REPORT by F. J. Browne . EJAG's U.K. Editor reports on things British, especially automolive things. BL is doing well, thank you and, guess whit' There's a new

Jaguar, the XJ-S Cabriolet TRACK RECORD . We have two short reports on other racing programs in the J aguar world· Rodriques Racing in California and TWR-Motul's effort on the Continent. CENTERFOLD: LADIES ALBUM . . Dr. K. Ulbricht her E-type and Ge\ls:e; Mn J. Mandel and E-type; D. Stansell

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This is an 'equivalent parts' type of article wherein the author tells you how to buy small a ircraft components that will fit your Jaguar and last longer too. If you like ' nuts and bolts,' you'll like these. TRANSMISSION .


NOTES EDITORIAL· RETURN OF THE CANT RAI LS.

LETTERS. Kudos to Ja(Juar; l,ove .u First Slght; Help Needed; Pro Racing: Some More Read en Comment ; Helpful Suggestions; Loads of Jags.

PIT STOPS .. Group 44 Wins Again ! What's New in 1984; Background Material ; Edwardes in New Job; Brit ish Brethren and Their Activities. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Only Around the Block by R. Bunch. THE JAGGED EDGE: V IVA VALVES! by P. Johnson. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY ... by Kobus . .

Charles' Moral. BOOK REVIEW· The Haynes Foulis Super Profile Serie1 . PRODUCT REPORT by R. Dakes . Belt Dressing; Oil Filter System; Instant Traction Spray; Film on Re1tora1ion ; Whale Tail: Curb Indicator. CLASSIFIEDS Check the Oil? by D. Red fern . IRS: Independent Rear Suspension by B. Carlson.

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JAGUARS IN SCALE: D·TYPES by M. R. Zimmerman .. EJAG's resident model maker, describes two D-types and their construction. TO A 1962 £-TYPE by K . Jacobek . •.. , .•••••• , •••. The thoughts or a Jag owner as she rounds the block. CENTERFOLD: THE 1984 EJAGCALENDAR . .• , •••• , ••• ,. Photo : Dennis Hoxsie's 1954 XK120 Roadster.

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S.U. · TRIVIA FOR THE BENCH RACER by R. Mammel . What does S.U. mean? How did S.U. Carbs come to be' The story behind the carbs that Jaguar owners ailor•. TRANSMISSION


NOTES . EDITORIAL: TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY! .. LETI'ERS .

Custom Cat ; Jag Beast Checks In; Viva Mark Vllls .and IXs: Racing Con. PIT STOPS .. For Sal• ; The Jaguar Company; RobotJ March on Jagu,.r; Numbers: Jaguar's World Volume Up; Lucas Girling Anti-Lock Braking; Short Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Centerfold by R. Bunch THE JAGGED EDGE: Electrifying Material by P . Johnson

BOOK REVIEW: Murder Makes the Wheels go 'Round by E. Lathen. CONSUMER DIVISION CONSUMER QUESTIONNAIRE HOLIDAY JAGUAR ALBUM . S. Allen's Mark 11; E. C. Tour's XK120; Norb S<:haefer's XJS and W. A. Wagner's E-type. CLASSIEDS EJAG NEWS INDEX TO 1983 .. .......•...... CHEERS! Photo: by G. Urban .

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OCTANE PLUS by T . Brownell. Knocks and pings a re th e result of using low octane, unleaded gas in a high compression engine. Tom Brownell d iscusses the history of the p roblem and off el'$ his suggestions for a solution. CALIFORNIA 1: PART II by E. and P. Husman . Calories, Festivities and "Skunks" • The Husmam complete their trip on California I north of San Francisco. Their E-type behaves impeccably• well, ~ most. But onoe on the way again, there are myriad sights, many calories and a whiff of the 'skunks' to be encountered. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY: Oh Rats by J. J. Law . When you buy an old XK you never know what you are going to find . CENTERFOLD: Gary Black's 1959 XK l 50'S' roadster.

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TRANSMISSION . . . . . ... .. . . .. .. . .. . 52 Aircraft Parts for Jags; Some Answers for December Questions; Heat Transfer Pipe Replactment; Some Questions and Tips; Series I½ Owners Compart Notes.


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FROM THE BOOT : How Do You Spell Restoration? CARTOON: 1/lOO0th of a Second by 0 . Redfern TOE·IN·ITIS by K. Syke1 . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .... .. . 64

Eric and Pa1tie Husman's E-type and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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PLus\rwo by M. Warmington . The [ .type 2+2 added extra room £or those little people in a J&gUar owner's life. Here are some tips for buying a used 2 +2, aJong with a history of the model. BOOK REVIEW: Great C.anof Great Collections Vol. I - The SS 100 . . A superb new picture book has recently a rrived for review. It features one o f the most sought after Jag~r models. CENTERFOLD: JUNIOR JAG AL BUM . Marisa Davis and XKl SO; Macanga Family and E-type; Amanda Bratton and dismembered E ; Matt Gruber and XJ12L; Heather and Lynn Mied in E

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ELECTRIC TACHOMETER TRICKS by P. N. Wood .. . Both text and drawinl}S lead yo u through some repair t ricks on a Smith's tachometer.

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in Translation; Short Takes THE JAGUAR BUNCH: O il U$er by R. Bunch . THE JAGGED EDGE: Nostalgia by P. Johnson. Q & A· EARLY E-TYPES: FIRST 500 .. PSALM V-12 by B. Sandiford .. CARTOON : JAg Restorer's Dream Car by D. Red fern . MAILBAG: The l 983 £JAG Photo Contest. CLASSIFIEDS . . FROM THE BOOT: Headers For Your E-type by C. A. Wilkes . SAFARI CAT by W. Duchon .

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'KING'OF THE FIFTIES PART l by D. Henig The Mark VII was the 100 mph sedan that been planned by William Lyons for years. Part l d iscusses the design of the Mark VII and its relation to both Jaguar prede<:essors and the cars ofiu day. U.K. REPORT by F. Browne . A conglomera1ion o f automotive and Jaguarian lore from the mother country by EJAG 's U.K. Editor.

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DAIMLER OEN: THE DAIMLER LIMOUSINE by F. Browne .. . . 46 The Daimler Limousine may come to America and bring its computer along. TRACK RECORD: Daytona and Miami by M. White . . . . . . ... . . 49 The 24 Hours of Daytona QW two Jaguars on the track but no win. Miami was a different story. Nobody has seen the like for 27 yean! CENTERFOLD: The Mark VII of JamesC. Rulledgeof Alabama .. . ... . .. . .. .. . 32

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RESEARCH NOTES . Mark VII Servicing Information: Engine Tightening Torque Data; Mark VII Brake Modifications; Windshield Wiper Modifications:

Correction of Steering Problems. TRANSMISSION . Comments on '0<:tane Plus'; Tacking Rail Replacement; Series I½ Again; Sticking Brakes.


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1948 Mark IV Drophead Coupe of W. Locke

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LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE MECHANIC by 8. Pratt . Whal really goes on in the back rooms of the deale r when you bring your car for ser.-ice? . Do you think they park it against the wall and then hand you the b ill? · The reality is vastly differen1 according to Pratt ' KING' OF THE F IFTIES, PART II by D. Henig . The second part in thi$ multi part series on the Mark VII describes the technical features that were new to Jaguar and the British automotive industry and rare even in the United States.. JAGUAR WINS AT MONZA! . The Jiguar XJ-S running in the European Touring Championship series won a b ig one ! TRACK RECORD: Three-Car 'J'WR-Jagu.1r team by F . Browne . The 1984 European Touring Car Championship . • A trio or nearly stock XJ-S's is burning up the uacks in Eucope and the U.K. • Here's the background to the story. CENTERFOLD: C, B. Stoddard's 1974 Series III E-tyf>') .

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OVERHEATING by W. H. Nelson

Want to keep your Cat cool this summer? Follow these steps and you can drive at midday in Texas without too much trouble WORKING WITH WHlTWORTH .

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XK140 Roadster and Friend by Reid Trummel o f Califomi11..

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SECURITY SYSTEMS THAT WORK by T. Brownell . . . . . . . . • • • . • .11 Foil the Crooks and save your Jag by installing a security synem . Tom Brownell de~ribes some systems that actually do thtl job and keep your cat from taking a walk at the end of the wrong

leash. MARK VII : 'KING' OF THE FIFTIES, Part JII by D. Henig. . ... • 19 The concluding section of this s1udy on the first great $1$((.).n of the fifties, the Mark VII ; its perfonnanoe in the road, its competition sucetss and the advenisements used here iJ\ the U.S. are the topics covered th is month. TRACK RECORD by F. Browne . . . 50 The XJS has won another race in the ETC and Group 44 it taking

two races off to prepare for the future. CENTERFOLD: William Gerwig's 1956 XK140 . . . .. . 32

TECHNICAL

NO MORE RUST! by R. Mammel . There are a number of methods used for treating the metal of your Jaguar before you do any bodywork or apply paint. You'll find this

information g.tlvanizing! TRANSMISSION . Advice to J aguar Owners; Sticking Brakes Solved; Tire Suggestion; The History of Rust; Road Whee I'S; Several Answen; More Brake

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EDITORIAL: ATTRACTING ATTENTION AND OTHER TOPICS. . . .. . 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. .... 6 The XJ40 Unveiled? A Big Boost; Mark I Owner Lonely ; SS 100 Value; XKl 40 Question. PIT STOPS.. . . . 8 What's New at Jaguar and BL; Jaguar Sales; More Numben; Kiddie Kar; Quaker State Cans the Can; Custom Cats; Luxury Business Cars to be Taxed; Shon Takes. PRODUCT REPORT: Valuable Accessory by R. Oakes . . . 26 THE MARK I • • • • . •••.• • 30 BOOK REVIEW: Automobile Answer Book by B & H Harris . . . . ... 45

CONSUMER DIVISION . . 46 CONSUMER QUESTIONNAIRE. CARTOON: Car Wash by D. Redfern. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Supper by R. Bunch .. CLASSIFIEDS . FROM THE BOOT : A Great Jaguar Ad by C. Wilkes . . NO COMMENT! by N. Kamik ..

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1959 Mark I owned by Charles E. Stubbs of California.

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SALUTE TO J AGUAR by D. Denier . ! 2 The Santa Barbara Concours d'Elegance: Some of the mort beauti ful Jaguars in the world gathered to benefit the Crane School in Santa Barbara. All vintages were there from the thirt ies to the eighties .. Do you want to see some fine Jaguars? Well, here they a re! 'LEMON' AlD by B. J . Owen, Jr.. . . . 24 The new consumet protection laws, also called 'lemon' laws can help you with a problem car. Here are !!Orne pointe rs TRACK RECORD: The Bear Gets the Jaguars Again by J . and L. Lowery. . , ... .. 50 The " Bear" caught up with the two Group 44 XJR-Ss at their second Watkins Glen apl)Nrance ot the season . Either 1hat, or it's gremlins because another white and green worrier was carted ir;inominiously off the track. CENTERFOLD: Red, White and Weber . . 32 Robert Kent's 1972 V•l2 E-type photo by D. Oestler.

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ON BATTERlES: Til>$ for Charging Your Battery by H. Thomas. Helpful hints for reviving your nearly dead battery. RESEARCH NOTES . . Series II E,type Front Torsion Bar Setting; 1970 XJ6 Heat Shields; 1975 Models Fuel Tank Changtover Switch and Map Light Switch; Speedometer Cablt and Angle Drive on 1975 Jaguar Cars; 1975 Metr1fica1ion of Brake Systems on A1l Jaguar Models. TRANSMISSION . Regain Your Balance; Restart Problems; Mixing Octanes; Factory Hardtops; Hybrid; Mark II Rejuvenation; What Do I Have7


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NOTES. . . . . . . . • • . • • • . . . . 2 EDITORIAL REAL MEN DON'T EAT CARROTS . . . . . 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. .. . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. , , • • • . • • . . . . . 6 Houston Rebuts San Die,go ; On Jaguar Safety; Salaid E-Bar; Shul•Off Device Source; Something to Get Your Teeth Into; Happy 16th ; Halon Extinguishers; What About Jaguar Stock'> PIT STOPS . . Jaguar in Top Ten With Satisfied Owners; Jaguar Sales; New for '85 ; Jagelegance; No Jags for Yuppies: " 18": New Hampshire Sticker\es:s: Short T41kes. CARTOON: The Jaguair Bunch · Tow.Away by R. Bunch BOOK REVIEW . An Encyclopedia of European Sports and GT Can 1945·60 G . Robson. 1984 SUPPLIER LISTJNG . CLASSIFIEDS . FROM THE BOOT: Stamps by C. Wilkes .

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Or. Bob Sutter's 1948 Mark IV Drophead Coupe. photo 0. Destler

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JAGUAR WINS EUROPE! with pictures by Jaguar Cars and F . Browne. 12 The European Touring Car Championship belongs to Jaguar, Tom Walkinshaw and TWR,Motul in 1984.

JAGUARS IN SCALE: Some Factory Builts by M. Zimmerman. 19 For those who do not wish to build t heir own, here are the little Jags that are available ready 10 go.

JAGUAR LEGAL CLINIC : Driving Drunk by P. L. Schmidt .. . . .... 23 There are some stiff new drunk driving laws. Here are a few pointers in case you are stopped. JAGUAR TRIVIA. . 26 EJAG's version of the current game craze will give you $0ffiething to do during the holidays.

CENTERFOLD: THE 1985 EJAG CALENDAR. . .... . . . .. . . .. . .. . . 29 Photo: 1%1 Mark IX owned by R. Courtney - photographed by D, Destler

TECHNICAL FEATURES

ON BATTERIES, Part III by H. Thomas RESEARCH NOTES .

Mostly E-types : Bonnet (Hood) Replaoement on £ .types; Radiator Bottom Water Hose; Revised Headlight Mounting on E-types (1968); Valve Guides on 1968 XK engines ; Valve Guide - Ream Size. TRANSMISSION

The Heat's Still On!; Factory Sunroof QuMtion; Grabbing Brakes; Rust ; Stan Problems ; Blue Book Prices.


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PIT STOPS. . . .. ... . . .. .. 8 Tough Te$1s; Achtung! Jaguar Sales Up in Germany; It's Up to Us in the U.S.; Jaguar Prices Up! ; Cabriolet May Arrive; Rover and MG Return 10 U.S ; The Shape of Things to Come.

CARTOON: Santa's Problem by R. Bunch . . .. .. ..... .. . 10 TRACK RECORD: Deja Vu· Jaguar Au Mans 1984 by 8. Viart . . . 44 THEN AND NOW by W. Sebastian . . . 49 EJAG SUPPLIER LIST[NG. . . . . 52 EJAGNEWS MAGAZINE 1984 INDEX 55

CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . .... . . . •. .. . , . 5 7 FROM THE BOOT: A " New" E-typ e by C. Wilkes. . .. . . , . • • . • . . . 61 CARTOON: No Overheating! by D. Redfern. . . ... . . . ...•. • ... .. ... 63 MUSH! byW. B. Feldman . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . , . • . . . .64

Holly Hollenbeck's 193 7 SS 100 photo by D. Destler

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WINNERS OF THE 1984 PHOTO CONTEST. All the pl'lotos were the Best ! Th&Se a re the Best of the Best! UK REPORT: BRITISH INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW by F. Browne . EJAG's UK Editor takes us t o the Birmingham Auto Show for a view of the Jaguar stand and some other cars. Jaguar potentates were all there as were the Jaguar raoe cars from either side of theAtl..mtic. EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: It's Your Car , . by B. J. Owen, Jr. What is the law that governs t he service person's behavior when you leave your precious Jag in his (her) care? The author discusses "bailment." CENTERFOLD: ALL E ALBUM . E. B. Parker's 1968 E•type; R . A. Maurer's 1972 2-+2; W. R. Hayden's 1966 E coupe ; T. Bowles £.type and Parthenon: C. A. Rumll's 1967 E ;1:nd plane.

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ON STARTERS by H. Thomas HaJ Thomas continues his series on electricals wi th starter tests. HARDWARE, AGAIN! by W. Flowers .. More about aero•hardware for chassis and frame members. TRANSMISSION . No Hard Water; Sunroof and Motif Bar: Two•Tones; Maintenance Tips Needed: Color Question; Cold Water? Hi Test in Dallas; Studs; Tricky Transmissions..


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THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Celebratio n by R. Bu nch . 10 JAGUAR TRIVIA : ANSWERS . . . . 25 RESTORATION: To Live o r Let Die by E. Salvatore . .30 EJ AG SUPPLIER LISTING. . . 46 TRACK RECORD: Group 44 Ends Year on Up beat No te by L. and J . Lowery . . . 48 CLASSIFIEDS . . 57 FROM THE BOOT: Remembrances of Jaguars Past by C. A. Wilke-s. . . 61 CARTOON: l 'm OK byV. S . Dimond . . . .. . .. .. .. .. . 63 MINISTICKER by F. Browne . . ..... . 64

Bob Llnder's Series I E-type Coupe in rural Missoui:.

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JAGUAR XJ6 by D.S. Murphy. The Jaguar XJ6 was the culmination of all the sedans of the l 960s in styling and technical achievement. Daffi Murphy begins the story with a description of t he development of the XJ6 and its relationship to the other Jaguars that preceded it. ISLAND RUN by H_ Hough . Art Detrich took his racing E-type " Blue Streak" to the Bahamas for the Speed Week, a recre,uion of a '50s race meet that was as notable for its social events as its racing. CENTERFOLD; 1974 E-tye of Dr. R. Fish ..

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ON IGNITION by H. Thomas . Thomas stans a series of ttsts for ignition systems and how to find out what ha:. caused those no-nan blues. TRANSMISSION . Additives and Pressure; Damper Quest ions: Wiper Motor Destructs; Neqlected Jag; Alarm Kills Jag. RESEARCH NOTES Propeller Shaft Vibration • 1968 Cars; Grease Nipples on Rear Half Shahs • 1968; Fuel System on the 1976 XJ6.


NOTES . EDITORIAL: 187 YEARS IN SING SING LETTERS TO THE EDITOR . . Dealer Changt ~ uses Woe; Concours Comment; Family Car; Cover Jag : Love Letter; Building an E: 007's XK140. P IT STOPS .. Most Expensive J ag? R~ Schedule; Anti-Billboard Campaign a Flop; Bootleg Gas in New York; Predictions: Jagads: J ag Films to Come? Anti-Theft of the Future; Shon Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Another Shock by R. Bunch. EJAG LEGAL CLINIC by L. E. Savell . Drunk Driving : Recent Development:;

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1971 European model XJ6 by C. Albee, Californ~

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THE XJR-6· A NEW EUROPEAN JAGUAR RACER

The XJR-6, deweloped by 'JWR and J~.u Can Lid., bas bNn un"iltd and will soon debut on the WEC ctrt'\lit SERIES 3 E by 0 . S. Murphy. The Series 3 E-type V -12 was the last great Jaguar tw0-seater spons car. It had all the refinernt nu a nd am@nities expected of a J.iguar .md more: the V-12 engine, and opuonal air amditlonUM). WFSTCOASTER: IT STILL HAPPENS IN PASADENA byJ. Hickson Onoe lll 11 hretime you rind l~t unknown and undervalued J~iur, TRACK RECORD by L. and J. Lowery . Group 44 suceessfu.lty conquered the gremlins .1nd came in first and second a t t he Road Atlanta IMSA outing. But one of the cars

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Retreading on the T ire Questk,n, Something Smells Funny, Hot Md Cokf; Jag Bodily Fluids and Restart Problems; Ketntu.ue the Nega,uve (Ground); No Engme Swap.

AMPLIFIERS· How to Keep that Amplifier Running Cool by T. McGrath . The fu.lJ 1itle is: All alx>ut the ba:ocs of the 191\ltion system, the electronic ignition syste m of t he V-12 engin• and how to keep that amplifier cool (even in the heat or summer).


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NOTES 2 EDITORl/1.L: PUTRID PJ\ RTS. . . . ... ... . . .. 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR .6 Qi.I Rubs Hun the Wrong W~y. A Monetary Qutte1on; Out or Control; The Good Old Da~. Brtauuful W(IC'Mn Do Drive Jags1 Not a J~ Loffr. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: J•tte's Spring by R. Bunch . . . . .. . 7 PIT STOPS ... .. .. 8 Two XJR Ss Confirmed for L• Mans: An Old Campaigner Returns Home; Bobbies Beekon to Simmers; XJ40-Progress Report , Hat s Off Era Returns; Jaguar. an ExotW: Import in Germa.ny; Driver', Ed Uselns, Concludes Insurers;Short Takes. £JAG LEGAL CLINIC. R.i.ial MiSm.ltch by H.F. Bell, Jr 26 One jury's view of the consequences o f allow1ng radials to be miitnatched with non-rad ials. JAGUAR DEALER LISTING . . 29 CLASSIFIEDS. FROM THE BOOT: Ekctric Blues by C Walkes. CARTOON father's D.aiy b y D. Redrern MILLER TIME1 by K. Swett .

Wedding Jag by Bill Mason, ca!ifomi.a BACK COVER 8 . McLaren .ind E2A.

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THESERIES3E - PARTII byD.S.Murphy . . The V-12 E•type was a dream to drive; the new engine was smooth, quiet and powerful. It was the "high water mark of sports cars." EJAG LEGAL CLINlC : The Lease Aqreement by B. J. Owen, J r. Leasing a J;iguar t~kes more than just signing on the dotted Hne. You will have a number of obligations to fulfdl and if you are not careful, you may have to pay more than you expected. TRACK RECORD by H. Eubanks, L. Lowery . The Group 44 Jaguars at Riverside, CA d idn't win, but they d id h;,we a h igh finish, The same is true in Charlott, NC, where they had two high finishers CENTERFOLD: Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue ! , T. Larson's Mark Vll;T. Stengel's E FHC;T. Baranoski's XK140; C. Russell 's E-type; L. and U. Lester's 1hree Jags.

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XK120COMFORT EJAGStaff. How to minutely change your 120's seats for enhanced comfort. RESEARCH NOTES Eatly E-types . Sun Visors: Window Glass and Seals; Rear Bumpers; Door Hinge Seizure. TRANSMISSION , ~ping Slave cylinder; Drive Shaft Judder1 Leaky Head Gasket; E-type Paint Colors; Steering Problems "From the Boot ;" Transmission Extra: Oil Filters and Drive Shaft Judder by J . Peck.

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NOTE.5. . ... 2 EDITORIAL: DISTRACTIONS. . , .. .4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. . . .. 6 The First Oil Well Controversy; Mo~ Jaguars in Movies; XJ6 With Manual, A TotaJ Loss? Kudos for Supplier Listing ;md Supplier; On Conversions. PIT STOPS. . . . . . 8 Jaguar on Track; TWR's XJR-6 Eagerly Awaited; How Many? U'K Driving Hazard; Car Art; Lotus and Chrysler; Sir William Remembered ; Shon Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH : Color Match by R. Bunch. . . . .. . . 9 JAGUARS IN SCALE: Two Interesting Jaguar Models by M. Zimmerman , . . 20 BOOK REVrEW: Worki Can 1985. . ... . 35 A SHORT REPORT ON TAXES by C. Kaefer . . ..... 37 CARTOON: Oil Change by D. Redfern. . . . 37 CONSUMER DIVISION . . . 39 EJAG SUPPLIER LJSTJNG. , .. 47 J AGUAR DEALER LISTING CLASSIFIEDS . FROM THE BOOT: The Big Crash by C. Wilkes . SNAKEUAR by G. 8. Hutchins ..

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U.S.JAGUARSATL£MANS1985 byQ.Spumng . , 12 Group 44 brought two Jaguar racers to Le Mans this ye,u Md tho results were more heiN"tenin,g to Jaguar fans than the '84 rerults. A Jaguar fini$hed and won its claSJ. This year the finish. Nut year 1he checkered flag!

1985 TWO ANN[VERSARIES . . .... . .. 34 35 years ago the first Jaguars, three XK120s, ran at Le J.hns and sat the a.age for later glory. 30 years itCJO 1M Jaguar O t~ won its first of three IA Mans victories but the worst racing accident in history eclipsed all el~. CENTERFOLD: A Vermont Picnic by F, Berecz and£. Howe . . . .. . . . 32

TECHNICAL

ON ALTERNATORS H. Thomas. . .. .. . 29 Genera1 infonnation about the Lucas ACR alterna tor used in recent J••n models and the s1art of lOffle tips for troubleshooung. TRANSMISSION . . . .. . . .. . . .. 39 To Hal T homas on Electricals; Antidot e to an OderiteroUJ Boot; More 'rlre-iag; To Tom McGrath on Amplitien; Hot Restart Problem; Negative

Ground ; Tr .vumission Leak. BREATHE IN BUT NOT OUT by T. M. McGrath . . ... 44 Your Engine's Crankca~ Ventilation • Positively Presented: The PCV system is part or your J aguar 's " breathing a ppar,lllus" since the emmusion l&ws were insmu1ed. Here's h ow th• syn em works, or doein 't.


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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR . . No Lead Problem; J~ Rel~bility; Gtttin9 1he Bugs 0,u I A ~r Owner Right to the End, No Chevy/ Jags; Seller Bew;ne; Blueprint s Needtd. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Photo Con test by R. Bunch . PIT STOPS. Jaguar Sets Record: Tht Jaguar Snarls; J~ Excitement in Europe and the UK., Temper Tantrum; Three Jag-uan in Vigil; Your Jaguar Stolen? • Moderately Likely; The Price or J aqu,1rs • Per Pound; How Many Jaguars' How to Find Your Car. EJAO LEGAL CLINIC. Child Restr~t by L. Savell. BOOK REVIEW . TedtnM::al Book Roundup, . JAGUAR DEALER LISTING . CLASSIFIEDS . FROM THE 800T Death of an E type7 by C Wilkes. .. . . SCOOTER POWER by 8 . Shrachn .

Group 44 at LA Mans by Simon Maurice

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JAGUARS IN FRANCE . The Vi.lrt-Coqnet book "Jaguar: Sport et Tradition" is now av11ilable in a fine English t ranslation, illustrated with French pictures that have rarely been seen. The authors tell the Jaguar sponscar story car by car but with a distinctively Gallic flavor. FIRST DECADE: The XJS.

The XJS is ten years old! And now you can buy rive different versions of it. U.K. REPORT by F. Browne . Fred Browne describes the new V-12 XJS Cabriolet that is going into

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TECHNICAL

REPLACING THE BRUSHES ON A LUCJ\S GENERATOR by J. Williams, 0. Smith . . 35 Jake and Dave combine their talents to give a blow.by-blow description of generator rejuvenation. TRANSMISSION . Overheating Cute; Overheating Question; Response to Tire-0 Jaguar Ow-ners; Dynamic Timing Question ; Exhaust Pipe Substitute; NC Substitute. RF.SEARCH NOTES Checking the XJ12 Cooling System; Faulty Water Temperature Gauge.


NOTES EDITORIAL: THE SINCERF.ST FLATTERY. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. About Leasing; A Terrible O::currence; Manuals are Fun• Ou1 of Parts; Information Needed;Kudo. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Make My Day by R. Bunch .. PJT STOPS ..

Update on the Fabulous 44; New Debut Date for TWR's WEC XJR 6 Challenger; Investment Jag; How Many? Jaguar Owners: Happy at Last! Love a t Fi rst Light; The Second XJ13; Donington Park Revisited: London Taxis; Made in U.S.A.; Short Takes.

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JAGUAR BUSINESS REPORT; Jaguar and its People . . ... . .. . 10 EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: Resolving Service Problems by H.F. Bel1, Jr 23 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY.. by D. Gould . . 30 A Real Birthday Party.

CONSUMER DIVISION. . .. . . . .. . 43 THEN ANO NOW: XK120 by A. E. Shiell . CARTOON: Jaguar Slammer by D. Redfern . JAGUAR DEALER LISTING .

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1953 XKl20 OHC of Bernard Vian, France.

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THE JAGUAR 420 by D.S. Murphy .

The 420 sedan was an opulent and dignified, but late, entry into the Jaguar pantheon of the 1960's. In the U.S. the 420 lasted only a year, but it was a wonderful car in both performance and styling and deserves its tum in the spotlight. U.K. REPORT by F. Browne

A Jaguar duck blind? Catnapping in a Jag? Some weird stories of J aguars that drive themselves, of JaguaQ: in the Channel Islands and other tales of wonder from the mother country.

PROBLEMS OF A ROOKIE JAGUAR MECHANIC by C. M. Amick What happens when a real rookie buys a Jag with terrible t roubles? He learns fast! Here is a familiar cat tale with some helpful hints. CENTERFOLD: 1953 Mark VU S@dan of R. B. O'Brien, Jr., .

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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION by T. M. McGrath . More background inform;1tion on that labyrinth of hoses and tubes in your engine compMtment: the emissions system for the well-briefed late model Jaguar owner.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. . . ... ... 6 Chevy Engines Yea and Nay; Abou t the August Centerfold; A '63 or a '64? Information for an E-type Seeker.

THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Leaky Head by R. Bunch. 7

PIT STOPS.. . 8 Jaguar Wins Again! New Jaguar Makes WEC Debut; Americans Own a Piece

of the Jag; Is There a 'CART ' in 44's Future? Jaguar in '86; Dachshund Cat ; How Many? U.K. Car Theft Capital o f Eu rope; Short Takes.

EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: Looking fora Good Used Car? by B. J. Owen, Jr.. 20 JAGUAR BUS INESs REPORT . 29

BOOK R EVIEW: Investing in Classic Automobiles for Profit and Capital Gain .... . . . 4 1 JAGUAR DEALER LISTING . S4 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . ... S7 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY . . . E-type Madness by F, J . Eatherton. 61 SHOO! by 8 . Sleap .. . . b4

1978 XJ12L ow11ed by Ted Smith, Massachusetts photo by Elliott Smith

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HEAD MAN: THE HARRY WESLAKE STORY by J . Kennedy . Harry Weslake, the acknowledged master of cylinder head design, was a great personality and ind ividualist. His work contributed to the success of the first SS Jaguar and to many other engines for half a Ci!ntury. JAGUAR: F IFTIETH ANNIVERSARY. F ifty years ago William Lyons decided to bring out a new car with beautiful styling and exciting performance. It was, of course, the SS Jaguar. Bu t d id you know that it almost became a Sunbeam? TRACK RECORD: JAGUARS AT POCONO by J_ P. and J. N. Reid Group 44's racing Jaguars excited the crowd and took second at Poco no and Chip Robinson took special honors as well. CENTERFOLD: The Most Famous J aguar Sports Cars by J. J ones .

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ON ALTERNATORS Part Ill by H. Thomas. The tests on the 20ACR Lucas alternator are completed.

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S.U. CARBURETORS AND THE JAGUAR by R.H. Pike . . .. . . . . .. . 34 The operation and history of the S.U. carburetor wi1h some special technical

1ips for owners ofS.U .. equipped Jaguan. E•TYPE RESEARCH NOTES . 38 Brake Squeal o n Series 2 Dunlop Discs: In troduction o f Sun Vison; In troduct ion o f 9 lb Pressure cap; Sealing Rubbers. J AGUAR COLORS . TRANSMISSION . Thermostats and Manifolds; What Price Exhaust Systems? Exhausting and Parts; Winter Tips: Disc Brake Caliper Question ; Race Prep Questions.


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NOTF.S .. . ..... . ........ 2 EDITORIAL: THE RADAR GAME LETTERS TO THE EDITOR More on Engine Swapping; Info Needed : September's " Then and Now;" J ag Ad from Henny : Jags Get Good Press; Potpourri.

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TH E JAGUAR BUNCH: A Smooth Road by R. Bunch . . . . 6 PIT STOPS. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 9 Jaguar Potpourri ; More J aguar Sales: No Price RiS\!: in '86; Wash Your Car! Robots to Auack J aguar Plant ; Jaguars at the Glen : Feds Can Jags Guzzlers Again : News from the WEC; MG Revived . More or Less; Legal Roundup; Another Long Cat ; Short Takes.

EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: ·Radar Detectors: Acces.sories. to the Crinu1? by L. E. Savell . 20 CONSUMER DIVISIO N. CARTOON : Type 'E' by D. Redfern . CLASSIFIEDS . FROM THE BOOT: Jags In . . by C. Wilkes JAG WOODY by 8. and L. Nelson.

1955 XKl40 owned by A. Nash, Massachusetts. Photo by A. Marasco.

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FEATURES

HEAD MAN: THE HARRY WESLAKE STORY, Part II by J. Kennedy The lndomitilble Harry adds his brand of magic to the design and development of the Jaguar XK engine and then p roceed:. to design marine i!-nd racing engines, $J)Onsor motorcycle race teams and combine with Dan Gurney on the "Eagles." LOOKING FORWARD with Ron Beaty Ron Beaty of Forward Engineering describes his development of the Jaguar V-12 engines for even gre.iter power.

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JAGUAR POEM by D. Haga! . . . . .. . . . 23 HOLIDAY JAGUAR ALBUM: by D. C. Batts and C. Reel . JAGUARS FOR 1986 byf.J.Browne.

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CENTERFOLD: The 1986 Jaguar Calendar, Part I: with K. Bruner's E-type . 32 HOL1DAY JAGUAR ALBUM P. and A. Kuhnert and M. Applebawn . . .. .. .40

TECHNICAL FEATURES

OUR JAGUAR TOOLS: Hammen by D. Vnuk . . . 35 A lea med discourse on the use of hammers and avoiding a struck thumb. PRODUCT REPORT. . . 38 The Mainta iner; Top Cylinder Lubricators: Kroil; Buy Direct and Save! Car Finder. TRANSMISSION . . . . . 44 Pl,ease Cool My CatJ The Third Key; Whilt About 5-Speed? Tuning Wire Wheels; Neg;itive and Positive Ground, Replace a 3.4 with a 3.8? What Colors?


NOTES . EDITORIAL: THANK YOU! . LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

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Re: Jaguar Dealers and Old Jag Servict; More Comment on Chevy Conversions; Scarecrow and Mr. Steap; Mark VII Picture Appreciated; Wants a cabriolet; Jags In . .. Another Contribution.

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PIT STOPS .... . .. . .. . .. . .. 9 Jaguar: Past, Present and Furnre; Debut Date for New Jaguar; Sunroof for XJ-S; Jaguar and EJAG in Vogue: How Many? Group 44 in Oh.io; Pot Hole Capital; Taxis to Take Credit Cards; Le Mans Winner Dies; Short Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Snow Time by R. Bunch . . .10 JAGUAR TRIVIA. . . ... . .. . ........ . .. 19 EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: The Negligently Driving Thief by L. £.Savell. . .... 28 BOOK REVIEW: Famous Marques of Britaln by J. Wood . . . .. . 41 CARTOON: Ready to Ride by D. Redfern . . .47 JAGUAR TRIVIJ\ ANSWERS. . .. 48 TRACI< RECORD: Jaguar's New Record JAGUAR DEALER LISTING . CLASSIFIEDS . 1985 EJAG MAGAZINE INDEX. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! by S . S. Dootson and "Boo"' . .

HOLIDAY MASCOT by Adelaide Raffel of New York

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E-TYPE SILVER JUBILEE by D.S. Murphy. . .. . ..... . 10 D.S. Murphy celebrates the first quarter century of the E-type sportscar. The Debut of the E, type: The Predecessors:

E-type Design: E-type Technology; The In terior; Publicity : Driving the E-type;

The Most Quotable Quotes on the E-type.

BUYING A JAGUAR. . 27

Buying an E-type abroad in the 1960s was very easy on the waUet; buying

an E-type at home was entertaining - · if you read the ad$.

TRACK RECORD: Again the Bridesmaid at DIS Finale by I •. & J. J..owery ........ 49

CENTERFOLD: E. W. Johnson's 1970 E•type .. . .... . .. . ..... . .. . . ..... . . 32

TECHNJC/\L

TRANSMISSION . . .. ....... 34 Vintage Racing Prep; Filter Canister Color; Cold Feet and the XJ; Hot Wire;

About Dark Green Metallic Paint; Two Questions; Frozen Oil Pan

PRODUCT REPORT by J . Gunnell ....... . .. . . .. 37 XK120 Prints; Sheet Metal Tools; Hot Restoration Aid; Mighty Mac;

Rainbow Tuning Tool; Lucas Headlights.

RESEARCH NOTES .

Early E-type Propeller Shaft Servicing; Rear Hub Water Thrower on E-type;

Repositioning or Brake Pipe; Modified Master Cylinders; Modification to Increase Seat Travel.


NOTES.

EDITORIAL: FIRST QUARTER CENTURY

LETERS TO THE EDl1'0R . .

100,000 Miles on an XK Engine; 120 Info Sought; From Our l 985 Photo

Contest Winners; Thit Month's Cover; E-type Model; HydrauliC$ Rebuilt

Completed; St ill More About Chevy Conversions. PIT STOPS .

Jaguar Tops 20,000; Ten Best; Wh.o's Who at Daytona 24; A Purple

Jaguar? No More Panther OeVilles; Le Mans Changes 1986; Prince Bira

Dies; All Bound Up in Britain: Bobbies Nick Bimmers in UK; Short Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH; As Fast As I Can by R. Bunch.

BOOK REVIEW: E-type Round Up .

EJAG Leg.3.I Clinic; Club Liability by H. F. Bell, Jr.

CLASSIFIEDS . . ... . . .. . .... ......... •••. ... . FROM THE BOOT: Murphy Owned a Jaguar by C. Wilkes ..

PIT STOP by W. Czech and C. B. Duke .

1967 E-type William Blythe of California

BACK COVER: Detail view of Wllliam Blythe's E•type

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SILVER JUBILEE Part II by D. $. Murph y D. S. Murphy leach the celebration of the £-type's 25th bi rthday by discussing the variations on the £-type theme: the 4 .2 Series l , the 2-t2, the Series l½; the Series 2 and the Series 3. DAIMLER DEN; NINETY YEARS OF DAIMLER .. Du ring t he 1960s Jaguar took over the oldest British marque. Daimler is still t hnving and this year celebrates its nintieth birthday THE JAGUAR XJ-S IN ONE OF ITS CONVERTIBLE CONVERSIONS . This one from England is a beauty. CENTERFOLD: A View from the Bonnet by D. Schuh ..

TECHNICAL

OUR JAGUAR TOOLS Screwdrivers by D. Vnuk. Th ere are a ll sorts of screwdrivers for all sorts of jobs. Dan Vnuk tells you

about some old faithfuls and new arrivals. TRANSMISSION . More Vintage Racing Preparation; NC Unit Removal; Running on Unle~ed; Removing an Oil Pan; Heat Shield on the Series II XJ: Tires and Splines; Over Responsive Steering: F1at spline.


NOTES EDITORIAL: MYTHS OF THE ROAD . . LETTERS TO THE EDITOR .. A Good In vestment; From a Winner; Schedule Wanted : No Whale Tail, Please; A Plate Full o f Dollars; More Jaguars in Films: Another XJ•S Convertible: Don't Dent the Jag! Kudos. PIT STOPS .. Phantom Jag Will Appea r 1 How Many1 T he- WEC Changes Its Name; A New Season for IMSA; B·W DevelopsCVT; XKSS For Sale: /\ Dirty Billboard; A FWD Jag? Who Buys a Jaguar? Some Useful DIY Items. THE JAGUAR BUNCH· Bubbles by R. Bunch . . EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: Don't Liett Ott My Jag by B. J . Owen, Jr .. GOLDEN AGE JAGUAR by J . A. Gunnell PRODUCT REPORT by J_ A . Gunnell . PowerShield Additive; Jaguar Decanter; Sp,ukrite AT·80 Alarm System ;

Deep Crystal Poli~ and Wax BOOK REVIEW: The Jaguar Poster Sook : Sportscars .

CONSUMER DIVISION. CARTOON· Cinderella by V. S. Dimond IMSA/WSCC SCHEDULE . . . . CLASSIFIEDS . FROM THE BOOT: Auto Etiquette by C. Wilkts . . STOCK EXCHANGE by 0. Phillips

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MIRA A Look Around The Proving Ground by T. Holloway The place where Jaguar ca~ are tested . When the new Jaguar appears, it will have spent many Ngqed houl'i on the MIRA track A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY.. by Dr. J . H. Williams . II Happened at Kroger's· An XKE Quest But a Jag l'lt Kroger'f' - Not quite. This is the sto ry of one man's quest for his perfect Jaguar. TRACK RECORD: Jaguars Battle Hard by J . and J, Reid CENTERFOLD: 1986 Calendar Part 11, C. Stubbs' Mark I. Flip-side: Jaguars at Daytona by J. N . Reid

TECHNICAL

RESEARCH NOTES Precautions for H.mdling Power Assisted Steering on 1965 3 .4/3.8 S-type; Sump Front Oil Seal Replacement on 1964 Models; Anti Roll S.n P~king Block on 1964 Mark 2s; Sealed for Life Half Shaft U•Joints in 1963. TRANSMISSION . Answers ; Electronic Repair; New Top Needed; Amplifier Question; Cooling Query and Speedo Error; Automatic Transmi$:$.iori. : Tires. CATALYTIC CONVERTERS by T. McGrath . . ..

What's madt with platinuro and srnok~ exhaust pipes' - Your expensive catalytic converter. Here is the story of what i t does and how your ' 'cat"

keep, your cat from polluting the air


NOTES .. EDITQR[AL; SlGN LANGUAGE ,

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Jaguan in Song and Story ; Murphy 's Jag Continued ; About the Jaguar Poster Book; Buying a Jaguar Abroad' Flagship Jaguar ; Heart Like a Jaguar, Calendar J<l(JUar. THE JAGUAR BUNCH. Tum Off YourMotor1 by R Bunch . PIT STOPS .. The Cat 's Out of the Bag: 1985 A Record Year for Jaguar: Who Buys a

Jaguar? The Benefits of Working for Jaguar: Jag U; TWR Adds and Subtracts. JAGUAR IN SCALE: XJ-S and XK 120 by M. R. Zimmerman . EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: Pursuing the Pursuers by L. Savell MAILBAG . . BOOK REVIEW: Video Review , Mille Miglia Storica · 1984 . CARTOON: To be Continued . . . by D. Redfern JAGUAR DEALERS CLASSIFIEDS FROM THE BOOT. Reli.ibility Stinks by C. Wilkes WINTERS END by J . M. Schoonover .

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FEATURES

THE XK-140: AN APPRECIATION by D.S. Murphy . . 11 The XK-140 is the "middle child" of the XK family and seldom appreciated for t he wonderful Jaguar that it is. The 140 is also a proto-GT car and Murphy tells why. UK REPORT: THE XJ-SC HE: The Most Memorable of Cars by F . Browne. . . . .. 26 The XJ-S Cabriolet made its American Debut in April. In ca~ you haven't run right out to buy one, Fred Browne will set your craving on fire as he describes a week with the latest ~auty from Brown's Lane. CENTERFOLD K. Ries' XK-140 DHC. . . 32

TECHNICAL

ON ELECTRICALS: Wiper Moton by H. Thomas . There may not be much for the do-it -yourselfer on mon modem high tech J .\g!, but testing a wiper motor is something that the reasonably adept can do. TRANSMISSION . All About Splines; Aircraft Fuel and Flat Splines; Series I E Question; PolaritY Reversal; Interior Fabric Sought; Which Original Radio? What Kind of Polish? Tires for 2• 2.


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NOTES ... . . 2 EDITORIAL: JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE. . .4 LEITERS TO THE EDITOR . .. . . 6 40th Surprise; Thorn's Original: More Tech Needed ; What is Affection? More on Conversions. PIT STOPS. . . .. .. . ... . . 8 Jaguar 's Cabriole t Make Debut; A Jag in a Chevy7 How Many Jags? The Lister.Jag XJ-S: Lee lacocca on "Vice": A New Kind of Road Coa ting; Short Takes. THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Spring! by R . Bunch . CARTOON; XK-140 by R. Moehr.

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EVENTS: Jaguars a t Chicago Show; Jaguan at Auction by J . A. Gunnell .. . .. .. .. 18 EJAG LEGAL CLINIC; Caveat Lende r by L. Savell . . , . 22 BOOK REVIEW: Jaguars for the Road, H. Rasmussen . . .. . . ... . . 41 CONSUMER DIVISION . 44 PRODUCT REPORT by J . A. Gunmrll . . . . . .. .. . 46 Goo-by Mess; Kai-Gard Engine Lube; Gasoline Pumperj New Jag Badge; Racing Cat : Hayden Fans. TRACK RECORD: Group 44 at Miami by L. and J. Lowery . . . . . .. . . ... 49 JAGUAR DEALERS . . .. . S4 CLASSIFIEDS . A FUNNY THING HAPPENED: Lost Loves by D. Sefton. INTERLOPER! by B. Bradley .

Bob Patterson's 1955 XK-140 Roodster in Maine.

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DAIMLER DEN: DAIMLER DAYS by R.H. Pike Roland Pike reminisces about his days as a trainee at lhe Daimler

factory durmg the 1950s. It was .i time when there were no torque wrenches and sometimes no seau in the car. And that iron gate a t tM end or the 1::ine wils letha l 1

THE XKl40: J\N APPRECIJ\TION, Part I! by D. S. Murphy . In the second part o f our appreciation of the XKl 40, D. S. Murphy looks at the car's technical innovations and finds out how it drove

and how It was received ALBUM: Dr. F . A. Cl.ash (E-type)and A. Young (E•type) CENTERFOLD R L('ssard's E-type . .

TECHNICAL

CLEAN MACHINE by H. Eubanks ... Cleaning the engine compartment on an o ld , but otherwise, good Jaguar takes some cleaning ma te rials, e lbow greasie and a system

TRANSMISSION . Air Filter Cannister Color; Reply to '' New To p Needed''; Amplifier Coohng Solution; Valve Fix Question; Another Hiss; '71 V-12 E Brake Problems.


NOTES. EDITORIAL: FADS AND FOLDE ROLS .

LETIERS TO T HE EDITOR ..

Importing a Jaguar; Some Applic.ible Words from the Good Book, " Reliability Stinks"; E-1ype- Jubilee ; XJs m the Winter. PIT STO PS . . Silk Cut Jaguar Wins Silversto ne : One Jag Runnmg at Laguna $e{:a ; Group 44 Teammates to Join TWR at Le Mans:Queen's /\ward Hat

Trick for Jaguar; Group 44 Feat ured on Race Brochure..

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THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Reverse Role by R. Bunch. 9 EJAG LEGAL CLINIC- As[e()p at the Wheel by L. E:. Savell 26 OUR TOOLS: Good Advice by D. Vnuk.. . . . . . . 30 BOOK REVIEW Jagoar V-12 Race Cars. Bred to Wm. . . 4 l TRACK RECORD, T he Gre mlins. Not Sebring ')et Groop 44 by L . and J . Lowe ry- . . 49 The Silk Cut Jaguar. JAGUAR DEALER LISTING . .. 54

CLASSIFIEDS . . . . S7 CARTOON: Quick. the Owners Manual! by D. Red fern .. FROM THE BOOT· High Ligh ts by C. Wllk~s . . YUMMY! picture by S. Klem .

Sanford Hinkars 1967 '340' sedan. Photo by J. N. Reid

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IN MEMORIAM· LADY GRETA LYONS THE NEW JAGUAR MARK 2 by F. Browne . Would you like a "new'' Mark 2 from the Vic.uage1 They rebuild Mark 2s to original specifications. Our UK Editor takes a look at a new-old friend. SOOK REVIEW: " . .Importing a European Car'' by B. 0. Smith Importing your Jagu;u direct from Europe may seem hke a money saving idea. But first, read this book so that you are p~pared. JAGUARS AT SILVERSTONE .. A Jaguar win on the home track' CENTERFOLD: S Kelly and 1976 XJ Coupe.

TECHNICAL

RADAR BRAKES by J -B Shoemaker . The Rashid Radar Safety Brake may be the system th;1t $:aves your future Jag from a crash. It tells you how far you a.re from dis.aste r.

RESEARCH N OTES .. Modification to the Front Suspension (Mark 2); Faulty Rear Clutch Spring on B-W Automatic (1968); XK120 Handrake Modification; Mark VII Rear

Brake Shoe Return Springs. TRANSMISSION .


NOTES. EDITORIAL: IN THE OFFICE LE'ITERS TO THE EDITOR . . . Do You Want a "New" E-typ&' Weddmg Jag:Happy Jag Owner; Jaguan of the Future? H;1ywood's Car Admired: On Jagwr PLC; A New Bntish Tax.

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PIT STOPS.. . .8 On Again, Off Agam Debutant : Redm.1n a Hero at Riverside; Jaguar Sales in April; Cabriolet Price $et; Cats to be Restramed in Vennoot ; D.iimler Limo Production Booster; More Warranty Coverage for New Jags. THE JAGUAR BUNCH· A Second Opinion by R. Bunch. . . .9 EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: Invitation. What Does It Mean? by B. J. Owen, Jr. . 21 JAGUAR BUSINESS REPORT . . 26 A Funny Thing H.-.ppened US l Highway to Heaven by M. 8. Ridgway. 38 ALBUM : Then and Now in Sweden: 1-l. Stenkil"sJaguars . 41 PRODUCT REPORT by M. Wittman . . 44 New Twin Tires for your XJ-S; Radar Video; Ponable Engine Hoist;

Electronic Car Alarm. TRACK RECORD: Ro.a.d Atlanta by L.&J. Lowery; Rivets1d(l by H. Eubanks . . . 47

CLASSIFIEDS . 57 CARTOON: Mark IV DHC by D Moehr .62 MR. SHADES by J . & V. DcLay . 64

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LE MANS 1986 by Q. Spurring, J. Bloxham . EJAG returns with the Jaguars to Le Mans for another t ry at the 24 hour race. This time the Silk Cut Jaguar team is at the starting line in purple and white. EJAG LEGAL CLINIC by H. F . Bell, Jr .. What You Can Do To Keep Your Insurance Costs Down - tips for improving your insurance coverage and its price.

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EVENTS: XKE Wins SO Silver Dollars by J. A. Gunnell. . .. . ...... 23 The great auto man at Carlisle brought out some Jaguars for a show R ETROSPECT: 1956 Jaguar Wins Le Mans . . . 26 It was David against Goliath at Le Mans. Two S<:otsmen in a blue D-type ran everyone else off thetrack. CALENDAR: 1975 XJ6L C. Freshwater. . . . . .. .. . 32

TECHNICAL

JAGUAR COLORS: XK120 and Mark VII . The First Synthetic Paint Co\ot'$; Color Combinations: Factory Tips for Touch Up and Repair; Jaguar Painting 1986 Style.

TRANSMISSION . Reversing Polarity • Direction of Rotation of Electric Motors: Blackening Exhaust Pipe Problem; Mark IX Manual Query ; Paint Question; A H.m:ib-aktPtoblem and Related Comments.


NOTES . EDITORIAL: WHY CAN'T JAGUARS WIN AT LE MANS'. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR .. Additions to June Issue: Importing Question; About t he Cover; "Bad Gas" Article Recommended; More on Jaguar PLC; More on Conversions.

PIT STOPS . . Debut Now Set for October· We Hope; Jag Ads of the Fu ture, BL Renamed; Tr.tc:k Briefs; Chip's Last Season with Group 44; Convertible Tests Underway; Thieves Don't Like Jaguars; Jaguar Price Increase; Short Takes THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Wh ere Do They Live? by R. Bunch . . ALBUM: H. A . Polderman'sTwo Jaguars;$. Poitras and E . . CARTOON: To Le Mans by R . Moehr CONSUMER DIVISION. PRODUCT REPORT . New Le~ Supplemc-nt; Franklin Mint Honors Jaguar; Key to Security;

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D. L. Shapiro and 1974 E-type V-12 in Arizona

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THE SS 100: FIFTY YEARS by J. A. Kennedy

The SS 100 Jaguar's first successful sport!ICar is celebrating its

fiftieth year. lt was the sort of car 10 inspire enthusiasm for both

driving and competing.

CORROSION, PART II by J. 0 . Palmer .

In this di9C'ussion of the causes and cures, Palmer turns to prevention

and maintenance to avo id the dreaded rot.

SS 100 COAST TO COAST by W. L. Martin II The fast Jaguar to complete the Great American Race coast to coast

was an SS 100.

U.K. REPORT: Power Unlea~hed by F. Browne . .

EJAG's U.K. f.ditor takes a quick look al modem mo toring on Jaguar's

home turf, which includes Jaguar police cars, the E-type 'b irthday,"

GM and BL, and fire engine " shopping carts.''

CENTERFOLD: 1974 E-type by E. J. Werner.

TECHNICAL

ON SPEEDOMETERS, PART II by H. Thom.is .

Hal Thomas completes his faultfinding on the speedometer with causes

and cures for the wavering pointer and odd noises.

TRANSMISSION .

Exhaust Problems Cleared; Mark IX Wirin g; Unexpected Stops; Hand

Brake U$i1.ge: Tire Question; Fuel Pump Question


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EDITORIAL: SCARED STIFF! . .

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. ..

PIT STOPS . .

THE JAGUAR BUNCH: Puppy Love by R. Bunch

BOOK REVIEW: Cabriolets.

PRODUCT REPORT by J. A. Gunnell . .

Negligible Clogging Injector: New Tool Box ;Wakeni ng Alarm; Painting

"Hot " JaqS.

TRACK RECORD: Watkins Glen Grand Prix J. and J. N. Reid.

CLASSIF IEDS .

FROM THE BOOT· Idea Number 3 by C. A. Wilkes

GOBLIN J AG by F. Browne

The Coast to Coas1 SS 100 and its team. Story page 25.

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PREVIEW· THE NEW XJ6 . . Engineering, Body Design, Interior Space, Wft9ht Red~tion,

An Ewn Qweter Jag, Protection A9Mtlst Co!TODOn, Th• Jaguar•

Daimler Ran~. The Interior, Driver Comrort, Controls and

lnnrument Panel, Vehicle Condition Monitor, Trip Computer,

Heater, Venuladon, Air Conditioning, Other Equipment.

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THE NEW JAGUARS: STANDARD AND OPTIONAL F EATURES . . . 52

LOOKING FORWARD by R. Beaty. . . .. . . . . ... 21

Forward Engineering's latest projecu involve both marine and avieuon V-12.

FROM CLASSICS TO JAGUARS by J. Gunnell. . ..... 26 Why would an ACD C1ub member colltct Jaguu,., Bec,u~ they are

great coll~tor cars, of course1

CENTERFOLD: E Let Noblt's 3.8 Mark U and XJ6 .

TECHNICAL

TRANSMJSSfON . Resr.onitJOn Advice Sought;Coolant In the Oil; All Electrical l.euon; Fuel

Injection Idle; Raindrops Keep Fallin' 111ru the Top; A Burning Quettion

about R191Jlaton.

RESEARCH NOTES .

Windshield Wiper Motor R1plaeemen1; Torque Convener 1960 Models;Sel

AdJUsnng HMdbrakn: Power Steering Pump• M.rk 10; Bleed Point on Power St•rin9 Unit . Mark 10.


NOTES . .. . EDITORIAL: AT LONG LAST!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR .. PIT STOPS .

THE JAGUAR BUNCH· A Por,che Down the Strett by R. Bunch .. . . JAGUAR BUSINESS REPORT

ALBUM: W. 8. F11!ldman '1 XJ and 9""; R. E. S,rdull'sMark II and leaves

TRACK RECORD . .. Jaguar Wms at Nurburg-rin9; Group C Rules Chan!Je Imperils J..,,._ar Racing Pl'09ram.

CONSUMER DI VISION.

CARTOON· Anything 10Stop Thi.t Oki R..tde by V. S. Dimond .

PRODUCT REPORT by J. Gunnell . Real Lead, Rtal Octane;Wax Fax; Ho1 Rod Rear; Imported Car Guide. CLASSIFIEDS SPO'M'ED CAT by 8. tuys. .

The 1954 XK120M of H . R091!R, Nevada.

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PARIS SHOW by J. N. Reid .

£JAG visits the site of the Continental debut of the new Jaguar. On

the Jagu.u u.1.nd there is a crimson Sovereign, a gold en Daimle r, a

British Racing Green XJS and a two-toned Daimler limousine which

exen a siren call to the French autophiles and draw them to the stand. T HE NEW XJ , Part IL

The technologica l wonden of the new Jaguar:

Electrical Innovations; Mict"O¢hip Control and Wiring:

3.6 AJ6 Engine ; Ignition .lnd Fuel {njection: The 2.9 AJ6 Engine: Tram.mission: $U$pension: Brakes: Testin11; Maintenance and Re pair.

CENTERFOLD: The AJ6 Engine photo J. N. Reid .

TECHNICAL

RESEARCH NOTES .

Clutch Slave Cylinder (Non Hydrostat ic); Clutch Adjustment.

Series II E: Oil Pump Assembly; Brake Vacuum System; Oil Pressure Warning Switch.


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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ..

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PIT STOPS . . • , .• , , , • , . . . . .. .. . . B l 986 J AGUAR TRIVIA . . . . 19 HOLIDAY JAGUAR AL BUM. . . 37

C. Clark and 1962 Mk II: C.&J. Roesler and '68 E and new XJ.

CARTOON: A C.Ood Park ing Space by D. Redfern. . .. . 38 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY by Dr. K. Ulbricht. . . .. . 39 How to Stay Married to a Jag Nut.

TR IVIA ANSWERS. . .. . ... .. .. . 4 1

PRODUCT REPORT by J. Gunnell . . . ..... . . 44 '' Fall-Out" Fighter; Bi11 Buck Body Mods; Gasket-in·a•Tu be; Valve Saver.

TRACK RECORD: Daytona IMSA Finale· A Great Wm by L.&J. Lowery . . 47 And a Sad Re tirement for Group 44.

CLASSIFIEDS . . . . 57 FROM THE BOOT: A Jaguar Home by C. Wilkes. . . . 60

1986 [JAG MAGAZINE INDEX .. 62

SEASONS GREETINGS by T . A . Dick son.. . ... . . . 64

Herman Stone's 1959 XK150 with Sherry Nims and Billy Simpson

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THE 1986 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS .

U.K. REPORT THE BIRMINGHAM SHOW by F. Browne ..

The new XJ6, XJ Sovereign and Daimler made their debut on the

home fron1 and were greeted with great enthusiasm.

JAGUAR UNIVERSITY . ..

The Jaguar Company supports young automotive writers and young

automotive engineer-s through its sponsorship of The Sir William Lyons

Award and the Jaguar Chair of Automotive Engineering.

F IRE AT THE FACTORY! by E. R. Andeiwn . .

Next month marks the thirtieth anniversary of the terrible fire that

devastated a quarter of the fac1ocy and ended the brief career of the XKSS.

CENTERFOLD: LtCol. Edw,uds, F-15 and £.type .

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Part l describes how torsion bars work and thee preparations that need to be

done before adjusting the torsion bars.

TRANSMISSION . . . .. . .. 39

Timely Advice ; Fuel Pump Problems Solved; Bronze Color Needed; Cylinder

Head Removal Question; ''Electrical Lesson" Comment; Wood Dash and

Climate Control Problems in the XJ6C; Another Opinion on Engine Swaps.


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CONSUMER DIVISION. . . 44

PRODUCT REPORTS by M. Wittman . . ... . . .. . . ... . . ... .. 46

Radar Defense; Three in One Lock De-icer; Frame-a-Phrase and Express it;

Attache Case for Jaguar Owners; Wheel Alignment Gauge ; Genuine Lucas

Altemators.

TRACK RECORD: Group 44 Roundup by L. Lowery .

Silk Cut Jaguar Champions for Two Hours!

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CARTOON· Extension Needed by D. Red.fem .. .

BACKUP! by G. McKillips .

S. and E. Fishman and E-type in Florida.

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THE LIGHTWEIGHT Es by P. D. Wilson. ........... •••• . 11

Pan ! P~ ·U11htwei9ht E-typu; Th• Jaguar Racing Program 1%1-1962. The early sixti« wt rt not true racing years for the Jaguar worlu:, but

thtY pnpared cut ror oth~ teams and along the wr, developed the

liibtweight Es, as well as 4WPD, a ptt..fightwei9h1 of notabH

acoomplrshments PREPARING AN EARLY E-TYPE FOR RACING; HOW THEY DID IT . Want to set up your 1961-62 E for a race? Here's the factory recommended

melhods used tWfflty odd ye.1r1 ago ARCTIC CATS.

Some Jaguars ch .. rfully face the frozen northem climes, e ven beyond

the Arct ic Circle. Here att some vtry s~ Jagua ri who frolic with

the polar brars in AJaska and the Northwest Tem10ties.

CENTERFOLD: F. u d M. E:.s,tn's 1951 XK120 .......... .

TECHNICAL

ON TORSION BARS PART II by H. Thoma:s . Alter all the prepanuon. here's tht torsion b,r ldjunment for tht E-typn. And for all the restorers, tht same proc,.durefor tht M.lrk V,

VII, VIII, IX wS XK120, 140. 150. TRANSMISSION .

Another Electric.al Lesson : XK120 Regulators; Le.ak:y Top Solution;

G.as SrMll in Oil.


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PIT STOPS. . . . . .. ...... . . 9 THE JAGUAR BUNCH: M.ach 2 by R. Bunch. . .. 9 EJAG LEGAL CLINIC: A S.-i Expetifmce by£. J. F reeh, M.D.. .25 BOOK REVIEW: Jaguar and Historic Car R.acing 3 . . .41

PRODUCT REPORT by M. Wmm~ .. 44 Hot Car; Auto Shadt; Hand, FrH He~p;J.aguar Floor Mats; Rt movt Control Car Starter. TRACK RECORD: Jaguar's Grea test Drivers: Gr.aham Hill by D. Murphy. . . . S3

Gr.ah,m Hill is known tor bis Fl suoc-eu. but htw• a.lsoa h;l.1¥ Driver. In ract, he drove Just aboot .w,rythin9 indud.in9 golf balls.

CLASSIFIEDS . . ... 57

A FUNNY TH ING HAPPENED ON THE WAY by J . M. Kr,egsman . . . 62

Tht Homecoming.

TAILGATING by C. K. Schaffer. . .....•....•...•. 64

A. Goldsttln and Liner XJ-S in Ntw YorkCuy.

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