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  Kendon T Birchard July 25, 2014 at 5:14am

  Have a unmolested 120m FHC with leaf springs encased in leather.
  It's not a 150, but suspect the shocks. Disconnect one end of shocks and see if car settles to normal ride height per your cars manual. If it does not, bad springs. Duh!
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  David Scaperoth May 1, 2014 at 4:23pm

  Thanks Otto, I purchased my leaf springs from Bill Basset as well.  It looks like they are correct.  After talking with a few people they mentioned that it may take some time for the new springs to settle.  Did you notice anything?  As for the shocks my originals were in perfect shape but decided to upgrade them to Spax Gas shocks through XK's Unlimited.  

  
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  Otto Mueller April 30, 2014 at 11:34pm

   Hi David, the only two items that control the rear ride height, would be the springs & shocks. Where did you purchase them? I got mine from Bill Bassetts Jaguar & my original rear shocks were still in good shape so I restored them.

  I've enclosed a photo of my 150 which appears to have the correct height, front & rear, also a photo of my original rear shocks.

  The 150 springs have a different part # from the 140, so a possibility could be the wrong part. Part # C-5721 for the 140 springs, # C-14476 for 150, # C-3186 for the wedge on the center bolt of the spring.

  The shocks are the same for both, part # C-16558 for the rear shocks, C-3053 for the upper shock bushings, (4) & C-3273 for the lower shock bush. (4)
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  David Scaperoth April 30, 2014 at 7:34pm

  I have replaced the front and rear suspension on my XK 140 and I'm finding the ride height to be unacceptably high(4+ inches over the tires).  Are there any suggestions on how to lower the rear end?  Front ride height is torsion bar set, so that can be lowered easily enough.  

  Is 4 inches a normal height from top of the tire to body?  Seems crazy but then again I have grown up with triple adjustable shocks and magnetic ride control. 

  Thanks.
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  D. R. Stevens, III April 25, 2014 at 12:26am

  David,
  
  For what it is worth, S814880, a very early 1956 FHC MC, came with silver painted 54 spoke wheels. It is my understanding in that time, a buyer could have his XK painted in the color of his own choosing. Personally, I think black painted wire wheels with bright knockoffs are strikingly elegant on a black 120 or 140. I believe the chromed wire Daytons may have been an option. There is currently an XK140 FHC MC barn find on FlEa-bay that
  has been reawakened after a forty year nap, that has an untouched undercarriage, complete with a cracked original right side exhaust pipe, sporting silver painted wire wheels. The dual exhausts, cylinder head markings and valve covers indicate it has a "C" type head. It has Borg Warner automatic transmission. It is likely an MC.
  
  Happy Trails!
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  David Scaperoth April 24, 2014 at 6:52pm

  After reading the XK 140 Explored book, I saw a note regarding the 54 spoke wire wheels.  It stated that all XK 140 wire wheels are painted body color for the MC models.  Can anyone confirm this is correct?  Almost every car I see(at least today) has chrome wire wheels.  I'm on the fence about having my brand new Chrome Daton wire wheels Painted Black.
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  Andrew Ludlow July 19, 2013 at 9:08pm

  Hand Brake Mechanism: having detached the hand brake lever, and the cable adjustment assembly I am left with the 15cm bar attached to the chassis member. What is the method of removing this final part of the hand brake mechanism?
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  WILLIAM PETER GELDEARD September 23, 2012 at 9:37am

  Hi Nick

  I have a good 3.8 Litre engine I built for my XK 140 but as I have now fitted the original C Type 3.4 Litre I may sell the 3.8.

  I built this engine with a Mk2 block but with MK10 straight port head and an E type sump and an XK150S triple carb inlet manifold, it is fitted with 9 to 1pistons and is balanced, but needs a flywheel and a crankshaft damper.

  The head is fitted with fast road camshafts.

  It had done around 15000 miles in my 140 when I removed it.

  Bill
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  Paul Gavaza April 22, 2012 at 3:05pm

  Does anyone have the exact head height dimensions for my XK 120.   I have my motor apart for inspection and see very slight nicks on 3 piston tops indicating possible intake valve contact.  This is assumed to be the result of excessive planing, but I want to get the correct original dimensions.   The removed gasket is .017 thickness, and a slightly thicker gasket .041  should correct the problem.  Any help would be appreciated.
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  Rafe Saber June 16, 2011 at 2:35pm

  This comment is for David Perera

  David those two questions that you ask are fully covered in the Jaguar Parts & Maintenance Manual. I have sent you an email with instructions on how to download an electronic copy. (Any Member who wants a copy please contact me).

  As I own a XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe I can send you all the pictures you want. Just let me know exactly what you want.

   

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