Loosening a couple head bolts

[D_Barnes]

Larry here is another option in the photos in this thread. I kinda like it better than down in the valley but in my case with the rear crossover pipe it probably would not work well. Just a thought.

XJ6 Engine in E Type

Hi Peter, Yes with the age of our chariots, a few of us have opted for the XJ6 block exchange. In my case the original block was timexed at .40 thou over and no room for more without pulling cans and starting again. In retrospect, I might consider it now but that ship has sailed. The XJ6 Block that I have came without heads, sump or water pump (short block). But the holes and the crank were all standard, so in essence a clean sheet. I used my original head and sump (no problem) and the wa…

David
68 E-type