I have one of these 3.8 liter s types in New Zealand. It hasn’t run in 5 years and over the last 4 months I have been learning heaps. I am enjoying the videos so keep up them. My classic error ... I read the circuit diagram which says positive earth. So I connected it up. Sometime before has a actually charged it to negative earth but no label for people like me. Wasn’t a train smash just some gauges didn’t work. But I have done 500 miles in it now. Seems to be ok. Julian
The 2 studs on the inside of the air filter duct are standard of factory on a S-type. By the way also the airduct on my XK140 and my XK150 has 2 studs on the inside. Seems to be standard!
Hi Gary ...This is a great car and you will fix it , I am sure . (Then you are the BOSS ;) ! ) However ... my favorite is the Jag MK V - from 1950 !!! And of course the E type....... In the year 1968 I was 23 years old... and a friend came to EAST-BERLIN , where I lived. We drove through town together. Yeah with a dark blue E-Type....I will never forget it . regards to you.......
Paul Marriner in response to your (NO REPLY) comments about removing the fuel pump fuse behind the center dash, you are obviously not aware, Not in this case, the wiring is so bad I was not going to risk pulling down the centerpiece and breaking a wire which could cause a fire, the ones in the boot were easy to get to once I opened the boot.
We are now quite clear on that...I only come here for the expert car repair. I wouldn't drive that car further than I'm willing to walk. I for sure thought that bottle was for keeping your Guinness warm.
My father was A grade mechanic diesel engineer etc so i am not bothered at all by the odd swear word, he had 3.4 Mk2 4spd O/D on 3rd & 4th beautiful car it was cream red leather, steel wheels, many american mechanics could not work on the XK engines, really they are just a big six with two camshafts.
I've worked on them for more years than I care to remember they are not difficult, you just have to have a brain to work on them, of course the Chevy V8 is a simple engine which is why most Americans cannot work on Jaguars or other exotics.
@@barryphillips7327 one of the first Jaguars I owned was a series 2 XJ6 I loved that car then one day in a junk yard I saw it staked between three other cars, must admit it brought a tear to my eye. Jaguars in your blood, there is no hope for you. :)
@@jagvette1 my uncles XJ series 2, he had done some mods, think triple carbs, cams, man g/box, he went thru a flying mile competition think his speed was 135mph! Not bad for an XJ! The S type clearly the previous mechanic knew NOTHING about XK engines and should have left the damn thing ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!
Blimey, I haven't seen a '60s Jag in that state since the seventies when they were botched on the cheap to keep them going! I rather fear this is going to be more than just getting it started!! I'm fascinated to see how bad it gets!! Hope the compression is OK!!
I have a question I’m working on a 67 mark 2 carbs where rebuilt new condenser coil and plugs compression is 120 per cylinder and it don’t start I get a backfire once in a while but not on every crank any thoughts also starting carb I have it wired to a switch
First start by spraying carb cleaner/brake cleaner/starting fluid into the carbs if it fires you have a fuel problem if not you have a spark problem. I am assuming you have set up the carbs correctly jets centered and at the correct level, dampers have oil in them and the carb pistons move freely. I am also going to assume you have the distributor set correctly TDC on the compressions stroke AND that you are not thinking Cyl No 1 is at the front of the engine. Obviously without being there it’s hard to tell, but first you need to get it down to a fuel or spark problem.
You are absolutely correct Gary. The S-Type air intake plenum does NOT have studs on. Same principle as your Mk2 one but obviously a different shape housing to the actual air filter. Your engine rebuild series has taught me enough (I hope!!) to have a go at my 3.8 (S-Type) rebuild when I get to that point! Keep 'em coming. I am learning loads from your videos! :) PS I also love the Mk2 but I owned a few XJ saloons and thought the IRS was a brilliant design so I decided on a 3.8S manual with OD! Here's one for sale that clearly shows the smooth mating surfaces: www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-automotive-Jaguar-air-intake-alu-manifold-f-3-8-S-420-orig-factory/274260174966?hash=item3fdb2e2876:g:p98AAOSw-itXuiR~
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I have one of these 3.8 liter s types in New Zealand. It hasn’t run in 5 years and over the last 4 months I have been learning heaps. I am enjoying the videos so keep up them. My classic error ... I read the circuit diagram which says positive earth. So I connected it up. Sometime before has a actually charged it to negative earth but no label for people like me. Wasn’t a train smash just some gauges didn’t work. But I have done 500 miles in it now. Seems to be ok. Julian
Glad they are helping they usually are positive earth but a lot have been changed so that modern radios can be fitted.
The 2 studs on the inside of the air filter duct are standard of factory on a S-type.
By the way also the airduct on my XK140 and my XK150 has 2 studs on the inside. Seems to be standard!
How strange on my MKII it has two blind bolts.
Hi Gary ...This is a great car and you will fix it , I am sure . (Then you are the BOSS ;) ! ) However ... my favorite is the Jag MK V - from 1950 !!! And of course the E type....... In the year 1968 I was 23 years old... and a friend came to EAST-BERLIN , where I lived. We drove through town together. Yeah with a dark blue E-Type....I will never forget it . regards to you.......
must admit I am a fan of 50's and 60's Jaguar, but never owned a50's one. As for the S type this is going to be a long road for sure.
Paul Marriner in response to your (NO REPLY) comments about removing the fuel pump fuse behind the center dash, you are obviously not aware,
Not in this case, the wiring is so bad I was not going to risk pulling down the centerpiece and breaking a wire which could cause a fire, the ones in the boot were easy to get to once I opened the boot.
We are now quite clear on that...I only come here for the expert car repair. I wouldn't drive that car further than I'm willing to walk. I for sure thought that bottle was for keeping your Guinness warm.
Gwins must be chilled :)
@@jagvette1 No more warm beer and Lucas refrigerators?
@@jagvette1 You can almost cut it with a knife at room temperature...
My father was A grade mechanic diesel engineer etc so i am not bothered at all by the odd swear word, he had 3.4 Mk2 4spd O/D on 3rd & 4th beautiful car it was cream red leather, steel wheels,
many american mechanics could not work on the XK engines, really they are just a big six with two camshafts.
I've worked on them for more years than I care to remember they are not difficult, you just have to have a brain to work on them, of course the Chevy V8 is a simple engine which is why most Americans cannot work on Jaguars or other exotics.
@@jagvette1 my gran parents had an XK150, Mk4 Jag, my uncle had a series 2 XJ6, Dolomite Sprint
@@barryphillips7327 one of the first Jaguars I owned was a series 2 XJ6 I loved that car then one day in a junk yard I saw it staked between three other cars, must admit it brought a tear to my eye. Jaguars in your blood, there is no hope for you. :)
@@jagvette1 my uncles XJ series 2, he had done some mods, think triple carbs, cams, man g/box, he went thru a flying mile competition think his speed was 135mph! Not bad for an XJ!
The S type clearly the previous mechanic knew NOTHING about XK engines and should have left the damn thing ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!
Blimey, I haven't seen a '60s Jag in that state since the seventies when they were botched on the cheap to keep them going! I rather fear this is going to be more than just getting it started!! I'm fascinated to see how bad it gets!! Hope the compression is OK!!
Yup I am sure these problems are going to go deeper
I have a question I’m working on a 67 mark 2 carbs where rebuilt new condenser coil and plugs compression is 120 per cylinder and it don’t start I get a backfire once in a while but not on every crank any thoughts also starting carb I have it wired to a switch
First start by spraying carb cleaner/brake cleaner/starting fluid into the carbs if it fires you have a fuel problem if not you have a spark problem.
I am assuming you have set up the carbs correctly jets centered and at the correct level, dampers have oil in them and the carb pistons move freely.
I am also going to assume you have the distributor set correctly TDC on the compressions stroke AND that you are not thinking Cyl No 1 is at the front of the engine.
Obviously without being there it’s hard to tell, but first you need to get it down to a fuel or spark problem.
You are absolutely correct Gary. The S-Type air intake plenum does NOT have studs on. Same principle as your Mk2 one but obviously a different shape housing to the actual air filter. Your engine rebuild series has taught me enough (I hope!!) to have a go at my 3.8 (S-Type) rebuild when I get to that point! Keep 'em coming. I am learning loads from your videos! :) PS I also love the Mk2 but I owned a few XJ saloons and thought the IRS was a brilliant design so I decided on a 3.8S manual with OD!
Here's one for sale that clearly shows the smooth mating surfaces: www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-automotive-Jaguar-air-intake-alu-manifold-f-3-8-S-420-orig-factory/274260174966?hash=item3fdb2e2876:g:p98AAOSw-itXuiR~
I am always will to learn, but it is also nice to be proved right :)