A lot of the bolt sizing information is also in my parts catalog database (I believ Jim actually supplied me with the information). http://www.theymightberacing.com/PartsCatalog/PartsCatalog.aspx You just need ...   04-01-2009 05:31 pm

only for engines #1 through 2759. Your car is much later and doesn't require it.   Jody ...   03-25-2009 11:45 pm

So, I finally got my doors done a while back. They look great and only took two tries. ;) I wrote up a how to article. http://www.theymightberacing.com/Projects/FrameOff/JH74G/DoorPanelRestoration.aspx ...   02-19-2009 04:04 pm

A couple extra things to add. When I last had to replace my water heater I plumbed an extra hot water line to the garage. I also ...   02-16-2009 06:31 am

Ok, I'm a really big fan of the POR-15 stuff in general, especially the paint. Mix is 1:3 instead of 1:5. Make *sure* you're wearing gloves ...   02-14-2009 03:59 pm

If thy didn't send you one, get a spray bottle for the marine clean. ...   02-14-2009 03:09 pm

My favorites are:   Oven Cleaner POR-15 Marine Clean The dishwasher (when the wife's not looking)   Other old standby's are brake cleaner & carb cleaner. ...   02-14-2009 12:09 am

I wonder if they'd have a price just to take the whole lot... house, cars and all. :)   And Avanti? Like in Studebaker Avanti? Didn't see ...   02-06-2009 01:51 am

There's a fllow named Gorge out in california that makes aluminum gas tanks for the JH. I think min cost me $350.00. It's rally pretty, ...   01-08-2009 11:40 pm

Do you have the 5speed or the 4speed? The 5speed (getrag) are pretty expensive rebuilds, but the parts are retty easy to obtain. The 4speed (rapier) is ...   11-02-2008 07:52 pm

Ozza, The car looks brilliant. I've always been 50/50 about the stainless trim that runs down the side, but it looks to be in very good ...   11-02-2008 12:24 am

Those "big screws" are #3 phillips head. Don't bother with a screwdriver. If you've got some old-school tools out in the garage, see if you have ...   10-23-2008 02:57 am

Gary,   That's why I came up with these fasteners. While it doesn't solve the problem of the outer weather strip (I've not needed to look into ...   10-18-2008 03:25 am

Many parts for the Jensen Healey are no longer available, and it becomes an exercise in engineering and design to fabricate new parts. Recently I ...   10-12-2008 06:22 pm

You'll be amazed what a fresh suspension feels like on one of these cars, and how much peppier the engine will be! I have one ...   10-07-2008 03:25 pm

Hey Kurt, Congrats on first prize! Just beware, we'll be there next year with my completed JH. Jody ...   09-22-2008 05:24 am

Is there no cross reference to the part #'s for the colour codes in the Parts Catalog?   e.g. Blue (Malaga) Jensen # 97021 Supplier #LSC 31032   Jody ...   09-22-2008 03:42 am

"I'd rather pay Delta than a shrink." Now that's a great line. :) When I get frustrated with the world I like to just drive up ...   09-16-2008 04:53 pm

Brett, Now, I've not put a JH on a rotisserie yet (the one I'm working on now had all the body work already done).  But I ...   09-15-2008 04:07 pm

The engine numbers (per the chassis book) for the production Jensen Healey start at engine #17 and end at engine #11311. Based on the number in your ...   09-09-2008 09:07 pm

Hey Folks, I've been progressively fiddling around with the database improving the various bits and pieces. So, now you can to go the site, specify the Engine #, ...   09-09-2008 04:07 am

The lock slider itself is available from Delta motorsports. As to the trim ring (escutcheon) and retaining plate (escutcheon plate) are NLA and can be hard ...   08-28-2008 02:58 pm

Every once in a while I start to believe that I know what I'm doing, and that's inevitably when I screw up in the most ...   08-27-2008 01:20 am

John, That's Terrible!!!! The important thing it that you're ok and will live to drive another day. :) Those pictures look pretty bad, that must have ...   08-16-2008 04:45 pm

No readings = crappy readings. Bsed on my understanding of the tachometer (I took one apart a while back, so colour my ingorance for me) the ...   08-15-2008 04:52 am

Oh,and the wires are one circuit. + and -. The blower motor is not a switched unit. ...   08-03-2008 03:37 am

In regards to the blower motor, it only runs at one speed, so if you are getting no response to the motor, something's wrong. I would ...   08-03-2008 03:36 am

Hola! Bienvenidos! Buen suerte con su Jensen! (Yo hablo un poquetito espanol... :) Jody ...   07-30-2008 10:23 pm

John, Providing it's still wired originally the wires for the blower motor exit out a small hole in the firewall right next to the heater unit. ...   07-26-2008 05:20 pm

Dan, Then you've got one of the cars that didn't come with the inline switch. Considering how fast the MN summer dissapears I suggest doing the bypass ...   07-25-2008 10:37 pm

Dan, I'm going to take a wild guess and say that you've got one of the earlier JH's that don't have the heater vacuum switch or ...   07-25-2008 10:07 pm

Take a look at this article: http://www.theymightberacing.com/Projects/FrameOff/JH74G/HeaterAssemblyRestoration.aspx And, There's a fair bit of spelunking necessary to get the unit out. You'll have to remove the section ...   07-12-2008 09:45 pm

Ahh, good luck. I'm in Phoenix, maybe I can get Jim to tell me who does it and have me taught how it's done. :)   Jody ...   07-03-2008 04:26 am

That's a very good question. I double checked my online and then my book based catalog. I don't have any supplier numbers for the steering ...   07-03-2008 03:28 am

Lash, i've found it helps the back quite a bit if you can take the seat out and lay some padding down. I use my pad ...   06-26-2008 02:32 pm

(*someone please correct me if I'm wrong*) The pieces with the full wood are all adhered with glue, there are no screw on bits, or easily removable ...   06-19-2008 04:02 am

Also, I've been updating my parts catalog on my website. It's still not very pretty, but for those known bolts/nuts/washers the "remarks" column has the ...   06-13-2008 10:38 pm

That's really slick looking. :) ...   06-13-2008 12:06 am

Found out about two JH's today. VIN: 11068 - driver VIN: 13785 - Parts car Located in Southeast Texas. I can find more information if desired. I also ran ...   06-09-2008 10:47 pm

When the lever is all the way to the left it should comrpress the plunger. If it's not hitting, make sure the valve is seated all ...   05-30-2008 05:01 pm