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Hi Shaun, "Is that normal?" - No! I'd take the cover off & strip it to find out what's going on. I ended up making a new shaft for mine, as the selector was on the wrong side, so it can be resolved Andy

You need to confirm the number of teeth on the flywheel and then I would talk to Powerlite about parts or a replacement https://www.powerlite-units.com/high-torque-starter-motors.html Regards, Andy

This is a gear reduction starter motor. There is a epicycle gear-train inside the housing. Generally made of plastic & known to strip. Take out the long bolts and you should be able to split the alloy casing to reveal any damage Regards, Andy

I use a Classic Additions 'Super soft Stretch Indoor cover' - really pleased with it. Shows the lines well when covered (std small is required) https://www.classicadditions.com/en-GB/indoor-car-covers/super-soft-stretch-indoor-car-cover/prod_10072 Regards. Andy

Hi Eddy, the lack of fore/aft rigidity was eventually resolved by welded some thick wall box section across the back Regards, Andy

Hi Eddy, Really like what you’ve done with your bead-roller. I bought a similar one for the panelling on another ’40 I’m building. There’s various clips on You-tube how to use & improve these rollers, but I found by modifying it to use a 3/8” ratchet instead of the drive handle, I found a lot...

Hi Shaun, maybe you need to leave it running a bit longer, as the ambient temperature is still low and the system is not working that hard. Trying to bridge the switch to prove the circuit is OK , would be a good test, so would trying another switch Andy

glad you got there in the end Andy

Hi Shaun, when I did my wiring, this was the hardest part to figure out. However once you fully understand how the trinary switch operates, it becomes a lot clearer. The following I eventually found in a Lotus service manual and expalins why you have delayed reactions The Trinary switch serves...

Hi Chris, firstly I would check that they are actually baffled. That design of silencer is normally straight-through, with a perforated pipe and exhaust wadding wrapped around it. This type takes out the high frequency harmonics without restricting performance. Replacing with a straight through...

Hi Shaun, sorry bit late to this, but you can easily wire in a momentary switch for fog light - see attached. I'd had mine wired from the side light feed, which for a 2014 IVA was OK. The key point they are looking for is to ensure that the fog light doesn't stay on when the main lights are...

I wasn’t aware the couple in Sweden were also manufacturing C-types, as it puts a different perspective on matters. JLR have also gone after and successfully seen the demise of Suffolk SportCars , who manufactured replica Jaguar SS100 & C-type replicas. What they are trying to stop is anyone...

Well done Shaun, always a major achievement for first engine start :cool: Andy

Excellent purchase, you definitely won't regret it I already had a lathe when I built my '40 and I Know I couldn't have done it without it and now I've a milling machine, I do so much more myself, that I would previously shipped out Keep up the great work Regards, Andy

Hi Brian, what sort of forging are you after. Something simple, that could be manufactured in a traditional blacksmith's forge, or something, with tight tolerances and a complex shape? Andy

Hi, Wills rings aren't copper, they are steel. I've never heard of copper being used in conjunction with piston rings. However it used to be common practice to cut the head or block to take a copper wire. This would then be used to increase the clamping force on the sealing edge of the head...

In my applications I delete the original pump completely. Why have 2 pumps, when a single correctly specified pump is a better solution Regards, Andy

Hi, I’ve used the EWP150 pump on my ’40 for the last 10,000 miles with no major issues. I did originally use the EWP130, which had the plastic body and had an early failure, but the replacement has coped without issues on to multiple trips to Spa & LeMans (35+ degC and sitting in heavy traffic)...

Very sad news and my thoughts go out to the family RIP Andy

Hi Jake, Building of the more established kits, like RCR really helps, in the form of all the parts from one source (if required) and a factory help line, when things need resolving. The build logs on this forum, is an absolute gold mine of information & ideas of how to do things and importantly...