Very regal Ron, looks great.
Do ensure the fan for the battery box is working correctly lest ye cook your battery.
Jim. 2012 XKR Black pack, Speed Pack, Aero pack, Rat pack. Past:-87'XJS 3.6L, 93'XJ40 3.2L gold, 95'XJ6 4.0L sport, 00'XJ8 3.2L sport, 2005 XK8 4.2L coupe, 2009 XK 5.0L Portfolio in that order and enjoyed all of 'em.
I do not offer advice, I only say what I would do with the set of circumstances presented. Your choice always.
It came about with the V12's. They found the heat soak from that engine was literally cooking the batteries so they fitted a fan to the battery box. It is simply controlled by a thermal switch within the box itself.
Jim. 2012 XKR Black pack, Speed Pack, Aero pack, Rat pack. Past:-87'XJS 3.6L, 93'XJ40 3.2L gold, 95'XJ6 4.0L sport, 00'XJ8 3.2L sport, 2005 XK8 4.2L coupe, 2009 XK 5.0L Portfolio in that order and enjoyed all of 'em.
I do not offer advice, I only say what I would do with the set of circumstances presented. Your choice always.
Found a battery box. Only, the thermal switch is broken. It cannot be repaired. Is there an alternative for that switch or a part number zo i can find one. Better, does anyone have a spare avaiable?
Just treated myself to a 1975 XJ6-C. After buying a XKR (2000) convertible last year i stumbled across this car.
Lovely car Ron. I had one in the late 80's and I am pining for another these days. Mine was a 78 in squadron blue with the rare power sunroof option.
Love my 2012 XKR rag top, so not enough room for another car.
2009 X358 XJ LWB 2.7 Tdvi , Liquid Silver , 100k+ and going strong.
Bumper reflectors drilled and fitted with 3W side marker lights.
Fog lamps / DRL running with HID colour match of dipped beam.
I found an original thermal switch at an autojumble from a fellow enthusiat who was parting out his parts. Modern batteries don't fit the box but i found a supplier with the right battery to fit the box and has the Amp i need (70Amp). The battery is 260 x 173 x 220mm. So slightly higher. I have to insulate the terminals to prevent them to touch the bonnet. Getting there. Slowly but certain.
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Past:-87'XJS 3.6L, 93'XJ40 3.2L gold, 95'XJ6 4.0L sport, 00'XJ8 3.2L sport, 2005 XK8 4.2L coupe, 2009 XK 5.0L Portfolio in that order and enjoyed all of 'em.
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