My Junk E-Type Engine Part 9

[@waynep343]

i use staylube Moly graphite assembly lube on my valve stems.. wiping some on the top of the valve stem to push thru the guide and a little around the keeper groove .. i work the valve in and out till it slides really smooth.. with the valve fully seated i put a dab of the assembly lube around the top of the stem above the guide and push the valve seal down. this gives me a reservoir to lube the valve stem in the future. engine oil drips out and leaves a dry guide.. when i am fitting overhead cam valve with shims.. if i don't have a good section of extra shims.. put the lifter in with a shim on top.. without the valve spring. i push the valve up and while holding it check the valve lash with a feeler gauge.. i try to set it on the loose end of the range so when i assemble the valves with their springs. it pulls the valve slightly tighter.. if i need more clearance for each valve.. i grind the tip.. if need less clearance i grind the valve face.. i happen to have my own valve refacer.. but i would do this when i worked in a cylinder head rebuilding shop. it allowed me to put the heads together and give them back to the customer without them usually needing to mess with shims.. speeding their job. i had the head up in the air clamped to a double rail support so i could slide the valves in and out easily leaving the combustion chambers uncovered. i have not seen what you are going to use on the head gaskets. personally won't put heads on without a thin layers of Hylomar or Permatex 85420 flange dressing.. same stuff inside the tube. i have not had a leaking head gasket come back since i started doing it in 1993.. i will have to look thru your other videos.. i love old jags.. i used to resolder the turn signal relay boxes for the local jag shop.. they had a pile of dead ones. i set up a test jig for them also. working on jags.. my families rover 2000's, 3500s, Series II and III land rovers and a neat pair of matching austin americas.. made me a far better mechanic. that experience allowed me to fix the wiring system on a fuel injected countach that nothing electrical worked on. it was like a whack a mole arcade game.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Top comment Wayne! I totally agree! Thanks for sharing. Yes we will use Hylomar.

[@Conservator.]

wayne p Cool! Tx for that story. ‘Wayne’ sounds American but your cars are very very British. Just curious. Can you help me out?

[@waynep343]

@@Conservator. californian.. formerly with a bunch of british cars in the family. you can post automotive repair questions over at www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice/ i answer a lot there.

[@Conservator.]

wayne p 👍

[@area85restorations75]

You can't say it is a "junk" E-Type engine anymore!! This thing is a jewel!!!

[@o2wow]

I was really enjoying this series right up to 4:11 when you started the valve clearance check. Flashbacks to torquing down the cams, checking clearance, changing shim, repeat, repeat repeat. Many years ago I worked in a small foreign car garage. It was owned and operated by a fellow that was apprenticed at age 12 in Scotland and later immigrated to the US. He rebuilt several of these engines while I was there. Two engines had really bad heads, one from corrosion and the other from a broken valve that bashed the heck out of the head. A local welding shop rebuilt them to perfect condition. One thing not to do, turn the crankshaft with the head on and the timing chains not connected. :-( The joy of removing the head to replace a bent valve. Thanks very much for allowing me to vicariously relive my shop days.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Aaaah yes the bent valve. Been there!!!

[@o2wow]

@@RichardMichaelOwen oh my, I am so sorry. Patience has to be in the DNA of a car mechanic/shop owner. Right as something like a broken bolt or bent valve occurs, a customer calls... again, to ask if their car is ready... and probably doesn't understand why they cannot make payments when you have already been billed for all the parts. My hat is off to you and your Father.

[@petereedy6092]

Hi Richard -- I'm not really into mechanicals, but have found this series quite absorbing -- and quite astonishing to read the respectful and constructive comments from viewers -- unlike many other KZbin videos, where the comments can descend rapidly -- there's hope for us all yet!

[@johnnyo3fan]

These videos really take me back. My dad bought my mom a used '72 XJ6. Someone had run it hot and pretty much trashed the engine, so I ended up rebuilding it. It was only my second build, my first being my '67 Camaro. Talk about a learning experience! Getting the cam timing and the valve lash right was a trip and sourcing parts was a nightmare. No internet and only a Chilton manual to go by.

[@shmonkus]

Well. This Episode 1 was suggested to me yesterday, and 8 episodes later, gutted there aren't any more!. Incredible workmanship. Subscribed!

[@caicaraskiki]

I sure hope we get to see this engine run. Wish I had taken my 4.2 to you guys instead of the joke mechanic I went to in Tucson back in the day. Great series. I am loving it. Please keep this one going. Makes me regret giving my 1972 XJ6 to my neighbor. It does my soul good to see one treated kindly. Thank you.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

I'll try to get it running soon!

[@robertmaybeth3434]

very interesting - reminded me of my favorite parts of my career in automotive, 40 years of it ruined my back so i can't do it anymore - but some things like this i miss doing now.

[@Triumphwonderdog]

Maybe a dozen years ago i bought some fiberglass Austin Healey 3000 fenders on ebay and picked them up in Florida. The seller seamed to be a rather interesting fellow and after chatting for a while and loading up my purchase he seamed to trust me and said " you want to see something you will never see again", i said yes I do. He opened up his lower level garage and there sat about a 1962 austin healey 3000. I looked at him puzzeled as I have seen Healeys before and I was buying healey fenders from him. He repeated , "you will never see this again anywhere" ! He opened the hood to show a jag 6 cyl engine like yours stuffed into the engine bay ! wow, it fit in there! The healeys had a big six but the jags always looked impressive with that overhead dual cam head! Polished alum, nice! He had me look underneath the rear end of the car to show he also installed a jag independent rear suspension. So I'm looking at this old guy some 30 years older than I trying to sound smart said something like, the healey wire wheels knock offs fit the jag rear end? He had the healey wire wheel hub welded inside the jag wire wheel hub, so the front wheels could then be jag and matched the back Jag wire wheels. He said the horsepower about doubled and the thing could take corners like you would not believe! He gave me a ride in it and as it was awesome. he would not sell me it and I wish i would have kept his number. It would have been a cool car at the cars shows!

[@eekamoose]

I came across the first video of this engine rebuild by chance and just had to cancel everything else and watch all the videos one after the other. I don't have an E-Type engine or any other bit of E-Type to rebuild, sadly, but this was too fascinating to walk away from. It's great that you show every single detail, right down to the composition of your gold paint mix. I take my hat off to you and to your dad also. Superbly informative and interesting videos. Subscribed!

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Thanks for watching, great to have you along. It will be running on the floor shortly.

[@barkingmouse8152]

Beautiful mechanics and tuition, right up there with Squatch.

[@mattfairy5927]

Richard, THANK YOU so much for taking the terror out of a Jag engine rebuild. With the help of your fantastic videos, I'm going to give it a shot. Thank you again! Cheers Matthew

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

No problem hope to have this one running soon.

[@richardockenden8669]

The gold paint job is really great it looks awesome. Loving this engine rebuild too its kept me up far too late for an early start in the morning. I`ll be back to watch the rest later.

[@julianneale6128]

I just discovered your channel, I'm engrossed and have been watching this rebuild for a couple of hours or more. I also love 'The Gun Man', he has a great channel too and really knows what he's doing. Lastly I love how you are particular especially with Queen's head up, always a must!

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Thanks Julian, great to have you along.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Yes your right about the valve seats older engines seat are flatter!!! Keep up the great work (restoration) !!! Beautiful paint job. Thanks for sharing.

[@Reddoguk]

I'm lovin resto vids atm, can't get enough of people turning back the clock on old tools and cars.

[@westschleife]

Thats a super smart way for setting TDC on a cyl head. Wish more manufacturers did that. That gold looks awesome! I had no idea they came that way.

[@danielallenbutler1782]

I just binge-watched all eight (so far) episodes, and hated each and every one of them -- BECAUSE I WASN'T THERE WORKING WITH YOU! I've been a British two-seater fan since 1984, when I bought my first Triumph Spitfire ('72, 1296cc, dual SU HS2 carbs, 4-speed, no O/D), have owned four of them total, and one of my ongoing pleasures is tinkering, repairing, rebuilding. I've rebuilt engines, suspensions, and final-drive units, but I don't touch transmissions, as I'm only an enthusiast, not a professional, and I'm convinced the word "transmission" is French for "Don't fucquez-vouz with it!" I'm genuinely enjoying these videos, looking forward to seeing the project through to completion. Thanks very much for sharing this rebuild with the rest of us!

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Great to have you along Daniel

[@jldossey45]

Daniel, I agree. My problem is I am 73 years old, yet many of the procedures are STILL Identical to how I was rebuilding flathead engines, and early OHV engines when I was in high school. I really wish I PHYSICALLY could still be doing this.

[@johnpollock4257]

Engine looks amazing Richard 👍great job.

[@nichesound]

From a fellow motorhead living in the great PNW I was caught up in your Junk E working with that engine with dad! Couldn't not have enjoyed myself more with this Saturday night at work with zilch work going on! Waiting for the finish line! Johnne in Seattle

[@globaleye8]

My first job as apprentice mechanic was to assist in the engine rebuild of a Jaguar 3.8 saloon in 1960. Very similar engine, only on the saloon the whole front suspension has to be dropped out to remove the it. Happy days....left the trade in 1970.

[@ShevillMathers]

I wish you had rebuilt my Mark 2 1967 engine, love the paint job and your attention to cleaning and things to spec. Tedious those tappet shims, one is not correct on mine but it is too big a job for one to get right once the body is back on the engine. English spray 🔫 gun, you’re the man. Really liked the series. My Mark 2 had been running on 5 cylinders for a long time, used more water than petrol, but I did not know this until after I bought it. Also there were Silicone sealer used on so many areas, a real rip-off mechanic had done like after the war tricks to stop oil leaks long enough to get it home. I wrote an article for a Jag car club magazine called ‘’The Silastic Saga ‘’. Took many pictures of its rebuild and learnt a lot in the process. Original tool kit, owners books etc. done 97,000 miles since new. Thank you for sharing.🇦🇺🎹🎼🔭🛠🌞

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Awesome, glad your MKII is back to 100%. Amazing how these engines will endure.

[@ShevillMathers]

@@RichardMichaelOwen Just a note, the Mark 2 Model is written as a number, not as Mark II - easy to do but all my factory Jaguar books have it as a Mark 2 Model. One day I plan to scan all the pics I took of the rebuild. The original auto 3 speed transmission was rebuilt with modern materials by a firm specialising in this work, the drip feed Solex carbs were replaced with twin SU carbs, the old Dunlop disc brakes were replaced with Series one pots, calipers etc so it actually stops. Various refinements to meet modern day safety aspects. I still have all the old parts I took off and replaced. photos.app.goo.gl/m5GZ9Hk6H0Sg5cFj1

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Love the MKII, now I want one!

[@AxehandleA]

Just finished watching all 9 Parts great workmanship! Beautiful paint job on the cylinder head :) Eagerly awaiting the next Vid! Keep up the great work.

[@richardmason902]

Best series yet -- Binge watched them & loving it as I am about to embark on two MG rebuilds TC, TF. Good motivation for me.

[@paulacton7595]

You might want to check out those camshaft serated adjuster plates on some of the Jaguar forums. Jaguar fitted those X type ones for a short period as they were cheaper to produce, but soon reverted to the previous type, (with 360 degree serations), when reports of them failing started to come in. Just a thought, as I'd hate to see all that good work get damaged. I'm currently working on my 3.8 MK9 engine and found great encouragement from your posts. Thank you.

[@tekoppentekoppen761]

Such a beautiful engine.

[@AlfDagg]

Superb videos. You're a stud when it comes to e-types!

[@ianemptymindtank]

Thanks Richard. This is a really well produced set of videos and very informative. I've a pair of MkV 3.5s on the stand to be rebuilt, if i can get to 80% the finish on those that you've achieved on that XK I will be a happy soul.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

I'd love to get a chance to work on those early 3.4/3.8s. The casting must be a world apart.

[@raydavies3278]

Hi,lm from the U.K. served my apprenticeship working on Jaguar,s,great job your doing.But im a little surprised at the lack of oil being used for the rebuild in the pots,rings, chain,cam lobs,pump ect,as the first revolutions are the most important.Perhaps in the next episode you have a procedure we back in the early 70's never thought of.Thanks,it brings many memories back to mind.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

I've used assembly lube on the threads, the cam follwers, valve stems and bearings.

[@leonardchapman8373]

Thanks for a great video. Owen is one of my Big family names, on my moms side. Going to add Timothy Owen of Connecticut, Rev. War veteran . Member of the SAR. Owner of Austin "Sprite" and 1957 Porsche.

[@fbeale3537]

Good Job Richard, looking forward to see that lump all together.

[@anidiotinaracingcar]

Loved the 9 videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@lyndonbushnell8080]

Good you learned from the gunman as he is a great Aussie painter, knows his stuff & spray guns.

[@nexpro6985]

@Richard Michael Owen those parts you call cotters are called collets here in the UK. Keep up the nice work.

[@sonyhk3824]

Attractive colour. Nice job Richard. Cheers

[@TheDaf95xf]

Beautiful looking cylinder head 😃👍🏻🇬🇧

[@derekwilkinson7939]

Only just found your channel. The cylinder head looks really good. Looking forward too the next episode. Subscribed. 👍

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Great to have you along Derek

[@henryvanweeren7233]

Very engaging video series. It wasn't until you mentioned “Queen side up" (11:08) that this was not done in the U.S. I found your website and noticed you are in British Columbia (Vancouver Island to be precise)! My wife and I may actually be traveling there near the end of May while visiting my brother-in-law and his wife in Vancouver. Perhaps we may meet up during your next episode! ;)

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Thanks, yeah we are near the airport in Sidney, BC.

[@Tony-bu5hk]

just found your channel,love from the uk

[@buddysinsight9834]

Brilliant job mate. The E type is the one car I dream about owning so it's superb to watch you work on it. I have just subscribed

[@adamskikijowski9139]

I would give the valve stem a few whacks after you've fitted the collets. Just to bed them into place.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Yes, I usually hit the collar

[@adamskikijowski9139]

Obviously be careful with hitting the collar as this was a lazy mans way of removing the collets without a valve spring compressor. The collets would jump out if you gave the spring a shock blow. I think you've got the idea. Nice work.

[@billy123174]

It’s going to look awesome

[@videomaniac108]

What a beautiful engine.

[@conmcgrath7502]

Love i! I was gon'ta pass a comment about the valve grinding and shims (and the actual valve strike areas but you make a good point about keeping original specs. When it came time to shave the head, I would have been tempted to shave a big bit more (contingent on proper clearances) and gas-flow but I admit that I wouldn't know how to manage the timing to deal with a slightly higher compression. I drive a Mazda currently, great car, very reliable....great car, did I mention reliable? I once owned an XJ6 4.2 , I LOVED THAT CAR. I raced it against my mate who had a new Yamaha 650, but the race was down the motorway at 4 am and I had done my homework, his new bike would max/rev out at 110 mph, he he he! Yes, he took off like a demon and I drove steadily after him, by the time I was doing 120 mph I saw blue lights on the horizon and tested the brakes severely, as I cruised by (him slowing down) cops behind, three bikes whammed by me that had to be doing more than 150 mph.... (ok, that is my guestimate, def 120-150) and I took the next exit as the blues disappeared and waited for Neil to admit my car was better. Double wish-bone suspension, that car would shake it's ass in tight corners, yet effortlessly point the right way.... I dream of owning a Jag again...

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Great story, we restored a Concours level XJ6C with manual, great car but I want to try a mkx next

[@jeremyclarke4481]

That engine is looking awesome great job.

[@stevewaclo167]

A few years back a buddy (who said he knew what he was doing) helped with a head gasket on my ‘87 Alfa 2.0 Spider. The two front cam caps got swapped and since the timing marks were not vertical, the car ran, shall I say poorly. Come to find out, a barely visible number was stamped on each and months later, things got put right.

[@keithwheeler747]

I'm just going to have to wait because I want to see this engine run.

[@jamesjenkins7814]

Cant wait for you to put the head on and show me any tricks you have for the timing chain. Im currently working on an e type and would love to see how you put it together.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

next episode!

[@coolersmoke]

"I prefer to put my coins Queen-side up." Good man! Canada we love you!

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

Looks amazing Richard. Good work!

[@Bluswede]

An only slightly related and rambling story for all'Y'all's enjoyment! A girlfriend and I were just finishing up walking through a "cars and planes" show at the local small airport when we came across a beautiful V-12 E-Type that the owner was readying for the hour and a half trip home. We chatted a bit til all was packed and ready...he turns the key and, no joy! He up and says that the wire probably fell off the starter again...those dang blade connectors with no screws to positively hold the wire in place! There was no way to raise the car high enough, or feel safe with my arm and shoulder under the car. Having just changed out the starter on my TR-7, (yeah, I know!) I thought that, maybe, I could pull it off by feel from the top. There were "bundle of snakes" headers on the car, so it was a bit rough jamming my arm far enough in so that I could grab the offending wire. A small crowd had gathered, so when I asked for a set of pliers one came forth from the vapors in short order. I gave the connector a gentle squeeze, weaseled my arm and the wire back through the header, and slipped it on its blade with a satisfying click! (after several failed attempts) The V-12 coughed to life with a small poof of blue smoke and settled into a sweet-sounding idle. Goodbyes were said, luck was wished, and the throttle was jacked a couple times for effect! The girlfriend and I went to the FBO so I could clean up my arm in the bathroom. I came out rolling down the sleeve of my white shirt...to find her madder than a wet cat 'cause we were going to be a few minutes late to her sister's dinner party! The sister's husband and I had JUST changed the cam belt in the sister's Gen-1 Toyota MR-2, (MAJOR pain!) and he was hanging around when I'd done the starter on my TR-7. (yeah, I know) He was no stranger to wrenching OR helping people. He was also there for my V-8 350 Chevy, 5-speed '79 Sunbird conversion. Well the "dinner party" party ended up being a barbeque with three guys jaw-jackin' about what cars they'd owned and/or wrenched on...AND times they'd bailed someone out of a tight spot with a baling wire and bubble gum roadside fix. The women sat in the house complaining to each other about the times that the men were late for something 'cause they were helping someone out. I thought to myself on the way home in a deathly silent car with a truly, stunningly, pretty woman that she'd probably be much better off with a self-centered guy who stopped at the strip club every night for a lap dance...but showed up on time for everything. I shared that thought with her when I dropped her off. Neither she, nor her sister, have spoken to me in 25 years. My poor boy, the sister's husband, has had to deal with 'em both all that time! See!...wrenching on cars CAN simplify and improve your life!

[@etheroar6312]

If it flies, floats, or fornicates, you are better off renting it by the hour. I'm 70 and only recently figured that out.

[@Bluswede]

@@etheroar6312 You are a truly wise person!

[@1flashlite1]

You're correct. I'm 60... wish I knew then what I know now.

[@jeffallen2923]

@@1flashlite1 Yep! At least when a car lets me down I can fix it!

[@arthurflax1505]

So you married her anyway AND have never spoken since?

[@frankmurray9172]

Great attention to detail !

[@davidcollis4758]

A little bit of white grease in the groove of the valve will help the keepers stay in place. The collar is called the retainer.

[@markwybierala4936]

The way it was explained to me “back in the day” was that the 3-angle seat prevented carbon build up from causing leakage. A wide contact area has less impact force per sq inch than a narrow contact area and any micro debris is better destroyed when the valve closes. Additionally, as the valve seat wears, the narrow middle fully contact angle enlarges and continues to restore its sealing surface coming into contact with new previously untouched surface of the valves face. With a single angle, the entire face of the valve is used from the start and a single bit of hard carbon getting in the seat can compromise the seal. However, ... It may be that the engine designers did the single angle on purpose for reasons of their own.

[@vonfefer]

Great videos! Excellent job!!!

[@markcole1473]

Coins Queen side up, nice detail ;)

[@almostfm]

And Canadian nickels (unlike the US ones) are, unless you get one from about 1982-2000, either pure nickel or nickel-plated steel. Makes them easy to pull out of the spark plug holes with a magnet.

[@rogerwilliamcoates5724]

Woh, that takes me back. Think I still have my old valve spring compressor....Old Ford side valve engines and Big Ford Falcons...buy a FORD you have a hobby as well...fixing engines...LOL great vids cheers guys from NZ.

[@fw1421]

I was wondering when episode 9 would be released! Thanks!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@michaelclark2840]

Amazing build so far. Hard to imagine this was a junker. Just goes to show eh!

[@pauloconnor7951]

Loving it with you !. And learning.

[@dntlss]

About 15 years ago i met this guy from another guy at my work and we became kinda friends,not close but friends , he was a older guy and i would go hang out at his house once in awhile,he lived in a rough neighborhood, lost of decaying houses etc,in the backyard he had a XJ6 and a XJS just hanging back there rotting away, not wrecked, nothing wrong with them,just wasting away,something about motor trouble, wiring etc,he died about 5 years ago, i wonder where those cars went sometimes.

[@simonmarsden66]

I haven't done this in over 30 years, but I could remember how to do it.

[@derekbrownson7430]

when is number 10 coming out want to see the head going on and possible startup. this is a great series

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Soon!!

[@colinblankenship2401]

nice build

[@rztrzt]

That silver finish on the cylinder head is called a satin finish and can also be achieved with bead or vapor blasting.

[@jameshohimer2542]

The gold head on my 1964 three carb. Ser. 1 tells everyone it has 9:1 compression pistons.

[@videomaniac108]

On my old Kawasaki with inverted buckets and removable variable thickness shims I would sand the shims to equalize intake valve lift at the specified degree setting.

[@chrisj197438]

Put grease on the inside of the keepers that will help them stick to the valves

[@nexpro6985]

@Chump Johnson yup that's what I was shown.

[@stephenrouse2233]

They are called valve collets here in UK

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

Many years ago here in the UK my brother bought a new injector for a Triumph PI. My Dad spotted it as bad straight from the box! Without him we'd have continued to look for another fault. How bad is that? God bless Dads. Shame on suppliers.

[@johnwelch139]

Love the Chopin etude. I thought I was the only person who assembled engines while listening to Chopin.

[@waltersaunders7699]

When can we expect to see episode 10?

[@beaverstuff]

I'm waiting for the finish and install!!

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Yes just finished editing today should be up very soon.

[@kenameika8919]

Have you consider a clear coat protective layer on the polished aluminum? (I thoroughly enjoyed your video series -- thank you.)

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

I prefer polish to clearcoat, thanks for watching

[@gm2431]

beautiful job. thanks for sharing.

[@buckybucky8596]

You guys should consider investing in a 'plunger' style valve keeper installation/removal tool. Make your work easier and and a lot quicker. In addition, it will allow you to install new valve seals without removing the head (handy for motors that are burning oil through worn valve seals but otherwise not needing a full rebuild).

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Sounds like a great tool, it hold the stem then ?

[@buckybucky8596]

The tool presses down on the valve spring, releasing the keepers which are 'grabbed' by a magnet in the tool. The tool is reversed for installation with the tip pressing the valve spring down enough that the keepers fall into place.@@RichardMichaelOwen

[@2aklamath]

did you check to see if the cams bent easy to correct with v blocks and a rounded air hammer chisel on the low side !

[@edz7555]

Beautiful...nice one 👍🏻

[@Thereishope664]

It's an English engine so it's maths and not math. Very useful videos, thanks.

[@chrispbacon3042]

He is from Nth America please don't confuse him with extra letters.

[@ryale7174]

Continuing to enjoy your series. Since the 4.2 xk engine has such a long life cycle perhaps a review of the major differences, if any between the e-type, xj6, 420, etc. I am planning my own rebuild of 4.2 that came from a 420. Knowing what parts suppliers sell quality rebuild parts such as bearing, rings etc. would be critical information for me and others. I would like to suggest two more series for your consideration. The benefits and drawbacks of supercharging and/or turbocharging the 4.2 xk engine, and manual transmission choices both stock and other makers. Thanks.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Hi thanks for watching. I didn't use too many new parts in this engine, if you go back you can see the new bearings and rings being fitted. I will try to include manufacturers wherever possible. 420 engine is very similar, but has a different oil filter housing, engine mounts, alternator mount, exhaust manifolds and oil pan.

[@alexbrown1995]

It might be worth your while joining a club or getting onto a forum. There are a lot of very useful sources out there :-)

[@amirxj4077]

I love it. Great job ✌✊

[@paulrobertson3685]

love it...........well done.

[@perpetualjon]

So gorgeous!!

[@oldcars5547720]

I wish you would have shown the assembly of the head to the block. What did you do with this beautiful engine? How much did this cost you to do?

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

David thanks for watching, the head/block marraige will be in the next episode, waiting for a long block gasket.

[@oldcars5547720]

@@RichardMichaelOwen the entire series has been fabulous. I have never seen a Jag engine torn completely apart. I have often wondered what one of these engines look like inside. Those carburetors look extremely complicated. The XK-E type Jaguar has always been one of my favorites. I have a 1/24 model, once had a slot car and several die-cast miniatures of both the coupe and the roadster. I will never be able to own one but they are fun to look at. I am particularly interested in how you meld the block to the head and hook the timing chains in correctly.

[@jorgennorrman4023]

beautiful !!

[@JohnIsett]

Enjoying the series, Richard! Very fascinating. There is one thing I find a little off-putting and that is the cadence you fall into when lecturing the listener. Its kind of a valley-girl sing-songy rhythm and doesn't sound natural. When you are just talking to the listener, as to a friend, it is much more natural. You did some of that when extracting the broken stud and when setting the valve lash. Give it some practice and I'm sure you'll be great! Best wishes!

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Sorry not going completely dead-pan for you guys.

[@charpocus]

What's the paint cod efor this gold color? I love it!

[@silva-anderida7695]

Really good.Thanks.

[@stanherman5604]

Lots of sharp edges in the combustion chamber, detonation could be a problem with today's gas. A little time rounding those edges would save a lot of timing.

[@johnhall260]

i never heard anyone doing valve gaps at 5 and 6 thou on these engine i was told min was 12 - 14 thou , but i never tried doing them smaller do they run ok , i just done a triump stag head rebuilds and i wish i did the tappet gap smaller , i could hear them but customer said it sounded lovely

[@artsncrafts909]

Much later XK engines had the wider gaps, I believe. All E-Types and sixties XK motors are 4thou Inlet and 6thou exhaust.

[@johnhall260]

@@artsncrafts909 yes , what i found is that its down to the camshaft that is fitted to that model , everyone i've done has been 12 - 14

[@stevem7868-y4l]

.33 do you leave all the other valves out ?? its a 6 cylinder engine, so has 6 inlet. and 6 exhaust, makes 12 valves

[@danhard8440]

that block looks more solid built then the Nissan 2JZ

[@gatorred157]

look at the seat cutting and the valve back cut, i had a guy run 2 race cars one had a street cam one he hauled with other one home with after the race both run on track same lap what was difference other the cam it was in the way the cylinder heads were done! the thing the one car drove normal on the road!

[@lapoint7603]

The valve tappets and shims look very similar to the ones on the 1.5L & 1.6L VW diesel engines. To change shims on the VW engines there is a tool that is an eccentric that hooks under the camshaft and contacts the perimeter of the tappet allowing you to compress the springs and replace the shim without removing the camshaft. Did you use a similar tool when you set the valve clearance?

[@jasonfeinman1112]

The difference is that the shims are on the top of the VW tappets giving you access with the cam shaft in place after the valve spring is compressed. The JAG valve system puts the shims under (inside the tappet buckets and requires the removal of the camshaft to access the shim from underneath the "tappet".

[@alexyo3927]

Build is going great I started watching on episode 8. The valve clearance steps looks very tedious!

[@freqeist]

15:48 you could put in the tate gallery ...art

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Thanks!!

[@johnnymac26]

keep you collets in a small tub of gear oil they stick nice then.

[@canabox7112]

Re used the valve springs?

[@LiamE69]

0:31 All 8 valves? On a 6 cylinder engine?

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

I messed up

[@LiamE69]

@@RichardMichaelOwen As long as all 12 went in your good my friend!

[@joe2mercs]

Just wondering if the valve seats are the ones designed for unleaded fuel if not you may get a lot of pitting on the exhausts.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

let's see I plan to run good fuel. Maybe avgas to start out.

[@philipspencer1834]

Richard, what are you going to do with the engine when it’s complete? This is a beautiful rebuild and I am in awe of your skill (and your dad’s!). Great video.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Well, I am going to wrap up the series in Episode 10. Then buy a 1967 Coupe to fit it in!!!