[xk] Instrument fixation brackets; no part number?

XK
1

Hi to all,

At the moment I’m busy with mounting the instrument panel of
my XK 140 FHC in place after a total rewire. All of the
instrument panel wiring has been done; I�m gradually
checking all circuits step by step and then I have to put
the Thermometer/Oil pressure gauge back in place. Here I’ve
encountered a problem.

The instruments are fixed to a steel panel (which is screwed
to the wooden instrument panel) by means of 2 or 3 small L-
shaped brackets (and 2BA screws). There seem to be 3
different sizes for these brackets as the rim/flange of the
various instruments varies. However, I can�t find any
reference in whatever Jaguar parts manual.
Does anyone have more info? Is this a Jaguar or a Smiths
item? Any ideas on the 3 different heights?
I also found with my car a wider �flat� bracket. Could these
be for the Ammeter and Thermometer/Oil pressure gauges where
the rim lays almost flat on the steel plate?

Regards,

Bob K.–
Bob K. Jaguar XK 140 SE FHC S814683 DN
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2

Hi Bob,
Are you referring to the “L” shaped brackets that are fixed to the
sides of the instrument?? The fuel, ammeter & oil/water meter all have
the same size bracket, (I can send you photos). The tach. & speedo. have
3 small ear shaped brackets, the other 3 have 2.

Regards, Otto-----Original Message-----
From: Bob K. bob@bobine.demon.nl
To: xk xk@jag-lovers.org
Sent: Fri, Jul 18, 2014 9:08 am
Subject: [xk] Instrument fixation brackets; no part number?

Hi to all,

At the moment I’m busy with mounting the instrument panel of
my XK 140 FHC in place after a total rewire. All of the
instrument panel wiring has been done; I�m gradually
checking all circuits step by step and then I have to put
the Thermometer/Oil pressure gauge back in place. Here I’ve
encountered a problem.

The instruments are fixed to a steel panel (which is screwed
to the wooden instrument panel) by means of 2 or 3 small L-
shaped brackets (and 2BA screws). There seem to be 3
different sizes for these brackets as the rim/flange of the
various instruments varies. However, I can�t find any
reference in whatever Jaguar parts manual.
Does anyone have more info? Is this a Jaguar or a Smiths
item? Any ideas on the 3 different heights?
I also found with my car a wider �flat� bracket. Could these
be for the Ammeter and Thermometer/Oil pressure gauges where
the rim lays almost flat on the steel plate?

Regards,

Bob K.

–
Bob K. Jaguar XK 140 SE FHC S814683 DN
–Posted using Jag-lovers JagFORUM [forums.jag-lovers.org]–

3

Correction on the response, the ammeter has different mounting ears than
the others. I took photos if that’s what you need.

Regards, Otto-----Original Message-----
From: Otto <@S-834292>
To: xk xk@jag-lovers.org
Sent: Fri, Jul 18, 2014 5:16 pm
Subject: Re: [xk] Instrument fixation brackets; no part number?

Hi Bob,
Are you referring to the “L” shaped brackets that are fixed to the
sides of the instrument?? The fuel, ammeter & oil/water meter all have
the same size bracket, (I can send you photos). The tach. & speedo. have

3 small ear shaped brackets, the other 3 have 2.

Regards, Otto

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob K. bob@bobine.demon.nl
To: xk xk@jag-lovers.org
Sent: Fri, Jul 18, 2014 9:08 am
Subject: [xk] Instrument fixation brackets; no part number?

Hi to all,

At the moment I’m busy with mounting the instrument panel of
my XK 140 FHC in place after a total rewire. All of the
instrument panel wiring has been done; I�m gradually
checking all circuits step by step and then I have to put
the Thermometer/Oil pressure gauge back in place. Here I’ve
encountered a problem.

The instruments are fixed to a steel panel (which is screwed
to the wooden instrument panel) by means of 2 or 3 small L-
shaped brackets (and 2BA screws). There seem to be 3
different sizes for these brackets as the rim/flange of the
various instruments varies. However, I can�t find any
reference in whatever Jaguar parts manual.
Does anyone have more info? Is this a Jaguar or a Smiths
item? Any ideas on the 3 different heights?
I also found with my car a wider �flat� bracket. Could these
be for the Ammeter and Thermometer/Oil pressure gauges where
the rim lays almost flat on the steel plate?

Regards,

Bob K.

–
Bob K. Jaguar XK 140 SE FHC S814683 DN
–Posted using Jag-lovers JagFORUM [forums.jag-lovers.org]–