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Old 07-24-2021, 09:06 PM
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Just joined - I’m on the Central Coast an hour north of Sydney. 68 S-type in “rolling restoration” condition. Actually that’s been the case for the 18 years I’ve owned it. Various other old cars in various states of decay. All running… maybe not well… but all on the road.

Having a problem with a small surge in idle on the Jag… Up and down ~200rpm. Twin SU’s, recently rebuilt including throttle spindle bushes and plates. I’ve gone through and renewed all the gaskets and insulators between carb and engine so I don’t think there’s a vacuum leak there, but idle still rises and falls. Sticking piston in carb? Jet off center? My paranoia is telling me it’s a bearing in the engine. Probably just need to switch to decaf.

 
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Hello,
All cars, no matter how old (or new), are in various states of decay!
Some merely look better (or worse) than others.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome aboard….I’ve added you to our NSW Roll…..just follow the link below!
We’ll catch up on a run after this madness is over.
 

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Welcome to the Forums.

This is not the Tech Section, BUT, Brake booster was the surge on my S type,. and the MK X. Carby piston theory, YES.

Engine bearings, NAH, never sen a bad one.

Good luck.
 
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Originally Posted by 68SType
..... All running… maybe not well… but all on the road. .....
Welcome to the forums 68SType,
Very few are able to make a claim like that.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...40-daimler-61/ to the MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the Australia - New South Wales / ACT Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...-wales-act-93/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums 68SType,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
 
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!
 
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