What is the plus and minus on the automatic gear shift?
“The plus/minus is your up shift and your downshift,” said T.J. Male, operations manager for Stanley Driving School. Many drivers own the technology that transforms their transmission from an automatic to a standard but don’t know it. “It gives the wheels more torque, even more than if you were in drive,” Male said.
Where is the body number on a 1968 Jaguar?
1. Stamped into the vehicle’s data plate, which sits on the right hand side of the engine bay, below the fuel bowl/filter. 2. Stamped into the top of the square box frame next to the right front wheel (the cross member above the hydraulic shock absorber mounting). 6. Body number – Series 1.5 E-Type Jaguar
What was the speedometer on a 1968 Jaguar?
Dashboard rocker switches replaced the Series 1 toggle switches (to meet US safety regulations). Instrument gauges were all Smiths. In the main cluster behind the wheel was a 160mph speedometer and an RPM timer with clock at the base.
What was the redline on a 1968 Jaguar 1.5?
US spec Series 1.5 cars had a 5500rpm redline marking, whilst non US spec cars had a 5000rpm redline marking (the same as the Series 1 4.2l cars). A revised order was applied to the central dashboard Smiths instruments for the US spec Series 1.5.
How big is the exhaust on a 1968 Jaguar OTS?
Original exhaust size was 1.75 inches (many have modified to a 2 inch system). OTS cars in Series 1.5 form had two roof bows (as opposed to the three bows in the Series 1). Small front grille/mouth (the same as Series 1). The design is smaller than later models, with a single chrome strip through the middle and small central Jaguar badge.
1. Stamped into the vehicle’s data plate, which sits on the right hand side of the engine bay, below the fuel bowl/filter. 2. Stamped into the top of the square box frame next to the right front wheel (the cross member above the hydraulic shock absorber mounting). 6. Body number – Series 1.5 E-Type Jaguar
Can a JAG be converted to a manual transmission?
This kit converts an automatic pedal box to manual. Drilling and threading required. Includes rubber brake and pedal pads, clutch master cylinder and illustrated instructions. Series 1 XJ6 requires Series 2 or 3 pedal box. Inquire about Mark 1, Mark 2, 3.4 or 3.8S.
Dashboard rocker switches replaced the Series 1 toggle switches (to meet US safety regulations). Instrument gauges were all Smiths. In the main cluster behind the wheel was a 160mph speedometer and an RPM timer with clock at the base.
Can a 5 speed transmission be used on a Jaguar?
One transmission that is not usually suitable in any case is the S-10 GM pickup T-5 non-world class 5-speed. They have weaker gears and bearings and will not handle the torque of a good-running Jaguar engine, especially in a heavy car.