Troubleshooting suggestions (?) for new owner with pics
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I need a sanity check. This is for a US 74 xj6. I pulled the fuse panel under the dash and saw there were 10 amp, 25 amp, and 35 amp fuses. When I Googled the stock Lucas fuses a post popped up on here with British to American cross references (Lucas to AGC). HOWEVER, I forgot that the person making this post may have actually been in Europe. Anyways, I ended up ordering Bussman AGC fuses in 7.5, 15, and 25 amp. Should I have actually ordered the Bussman AGC in the 10, 25, and 35 as the amps were displayed on the fuse panel?
I woke up this morning and it was literally the first thing that popped into my head. The joys of being an automotive enthusiast!
I woke up this morning and it was literally the first thing that popped into my head. The joys of being an automotive enthusiast!
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Thanks but my question is really if the fuse markings on the fuse panel are British or American...
I.e. the Bussman conversion. Chart is:
English Type. = American Standard replacement.
50 amp. = AGC 30 or 25.
35 amp. = AGC 25 or 20.
30 amp. = AGC 20 or 15.
25 amp. = AGC 15.
20 amp. = AGC 10.
10 amp. = AGC 7.5 or 5.
5 amp. = AGC 3.
So on my fuse panel, it says 10, 25, 35. Are those British or AGC values? I assumed british, so I bought AGC equivalents. I'm not sure if I'm right.
I.e. the Bussman conversion. Chart is:
English Type. = American Standard replacement.
50 amp. = AGC 30 or 25.
35 amp. = AGC 25 or 20.
30 amp. = AGC 20 or 15.
25 amp. = AGC 15.
20 amp. = AGC 10.
10 amp. = AGC 7.5 or 5.
5 amp. = AGC 3.
So on my fuse panel, it says 10, 25, 35. Are those British or AGC values? I assumed british, so I bought AGC equivalents. I'm not sure if I'm right.
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copied from the Bussman Conversion Chart:
English Type American Standard Replacement
50 amp AGC 30
35 amp AGC 25
30 amp AGC 20
25 amp AGC 15
20 amp AGC 10
10 amp AGC 7 1/2
5 amp AGC 3
Personally, I feel even this chart results in fuses rather larger than needed, so for example I use an AGC 20 to replace the original "35 amp" fuse in my TR3A. My conversion chart would go more like :
Randall's Recommendations
English Type American Standard Replacement
50 amp AGC 25
35 amp AGC 20
30 amp AGC 15
25 amp AGC 15
20 amp AGC 10
10 amp AGC 5
5 amp AGC 3
English Type American Standard Replacement
50 amp AGC 30
35 amp AGC 25
30 amp AGC 20
25 amp AGC 15
20 amp AGC 10
10 amp AGC 7 1/2
5 amp AGC 3
Personally, I feel even this chart results in fuses rather larger than needed, so for example I use an AGC 20 to replace the original "35 amp" fuse in my TR3A. My conversion chart would go more like :
Randall's Recommendations
English Type American Standard Replacement
50 amp AGC 25
35 amp AGC 20
30 amp AGC 15
25 amp AGC 15
20 amp AGC 10
10 amp AGC 5
5 amp AGC 3
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Searching forums turns up so many results, I'm not sure what is correct....I had ordered a full filter. It looked like there is an in line unit beneath the carbs. The FRAM one I got, G7404, looks much larger. Other places show there is a filter in the trunk and/or under the car along the frame, and one that is in each carb. Can someone clear up where the filters are for a 74. Suggested part numbers?
And where is the water temp sensor?
And where is the water temp sensor?
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I personally like fuel filters out where I can easily change them, not back with in-tank pumps or under the car. Just before the carb(s) is where I would move them (assuming there's space) no matter where they were originally mounted. I also like the biggest diameter filter cartridge I can find, not one of those 1/2 inch jobbies made for the likes of my lawn mower.
But that's just me.
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But that's just me.
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First, remove the tail lights and then read this thread:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-166388/page2/
It's not hard, but the senders are mounted very low in the back of the tanks. You could jack up the rear if fuel level is close but not quite empty.
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https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-166388/page2/
It's not hard, but the senders are mounted very low in the back of the tanks. You could jack up the rear if fuel level is close but not quite empty.
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I think there is (or should be), only 1 fuel filter in the XJ, carbed or injected, the one in the trunk / boot.
http://www.sngbarratt.com/CatalogueP...=13903&a=17403
the one near the Carbs is probably one that was added by a previous owner, especially if it looks "auto-partish".
http://www.sngbarratt.com/CatalogueP...=13903&a=17403
the one near the Carbs is probably one that was added by a previous owner, especially if it looks "auto-partish".
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