Jaguar E-Type - 1966 OTS Roadster - Episode 7 - SU Carbs & Fuel Pump

We're still moving forward on bringing this all-original E-Type back to life - slowly but surely! Over the past few months, I've cleaned and repaired the inner working components of the SU Carburetors, the external SU Fuel Pump in the boot, and also the fuel filter/sediment bowl on the forward bulkhead.

And as far as the fuel system goes, that's everything! All of the 50-year-old gasoline and it's residue (and it's stench!) is cleared out, and the fuel system is now crystal clear from start to finish, and ready for fresh fuel to be added for the initial start-up. The project is moving forward again, but slowly, so I am going to wait until the actual start-up day to add new fuel, as modern fuel has an even shorter shelf-life than the old stuff, and I don't want to go through all of this again!

In the process of this work, we have continued with our aim to keep the car as original as possible, and have simply cleaned the pieces and replaced only what is necessary - in this case, only a few small internal pieces - rubber diaphragms, etc. That being said, you won't believe how clean things come up with a simple scrubbing of soap and water with a toothbrush, etc. I do also use "Simple Green" alot to cut grease without harming the original finishes and patina.

This video is long, and goes into great depth of the work performed inside the carburetors and fuel pump, so sit back and enjoy! - Chuck. :-)

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