In reply to a message from Robert Wilkinson sent Fri 12 Nov 2010:
Robert,
I think we have talked about this before, but this is a
later update now that I have an operable radio and antenna.
I am pretty well convinced that I have a Series III antenna
unit mounted in the back of the boot between the fuel pumps.
It operates exactly the same as my Series III with the delay
relay etc. This was set up by the PO and I didn’t change any
thing including the mast. My antenna mast is on the outside
top of the left rear fender right at the back. Here are
links to the only two photos I have of the installation.
I am pretty well convinced the entire assembly (mast &
Motor) is Series III except for the bezels and stuff that
mount to the fender. I remember the PO told me the bezel
plus miscellaneous nuts/parts are Series II. I did not
remove any of it but made sure everything worked right, was
tight and lubricated so I can not be 100% sure. I do know it
works every time including the delay. There are no new holes
in the body anywhere to accommodate the Series III setup. It
all just points to the left now instead of to the right. My
fuel pumps are in their original positions and original
mountings. I did replace some old foam rubber with new
because the original(?) had deteriorated. As I said the
antenna motor unit is smack dab in the middle between them.–
The original message included these comments:
I want to try a Series III antenna, but cutting one hole and
having to fill another seems overly risky without knowing
that it will work. Has anyone done that? I looked at
photos once and it seems that a S1 fuel pump would have to
be moved, at the very least.
–
Gordon S. Tompkins ('73 XJ6, '85 XJ6 & '03 S-Type)
Springville, CA, United States
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