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Miscellaneous > East Coast Nationals 2015 (3 replies - 8461 views) Bump ... 04-28-2015 03:09 am Miscellaneous > East Coast Nationals 2015 (3 replies - 8461 views) Registration for the 2015 East Coast Nationals in Rhinebeck,NY is now open! The event will be held June 24 to June 28, 2015.
All ... 12-16-2014 06:14 pm Engine & Transmission > rear main seal oil leak? (10 replies - 19577 views) It feels pretty brittle and new ones are only $27 at the club store. Easy decision to remove and replace. ... 08-12-2013 07:30 pm Engine & Transmission > rear main seal oil leak? (10 replies - 19577 views) I cleaned off the engine with degreaser and water and then watched closely while it was running. Sure enough, the oil was leaking from ... 08-11-2013 10:51 pm Engine & Transmission > rear main seal oil leak? (10 replies - 19577 views) Thanks. The engine is dry under the distributor, so I don't think that's the source. But I'll look closely at the vent and ... 08-08-2013 01:40 am Engine & Transmission > rear main seal oil leak? (10 replies - 19577 views) Can someone help confirm if the oil leak I have is from the rear main seal?
Here's what I know: I have a series II engine ... 08-06-2013 12:16 am Cooling > Aluminum Radiator (18 replies - 42064 views) I have one of these in my car and know of a second one in a friend's car. Both fit well out of the ... 08-06-2013 12:01 am Ignition > Distributor orientation (7 replies - 15671 views) You can spin the body of the distributor any which way you like, as long as you adjust the plug position accordingly. However, the ... 02-04-2013 01:40 am Ignition > Fuel Injection KIt for 907 (109 replies - 217264 views) Hi Steve,
Thanks! Yes, I forgot to mention the O2 sensor installed in the exhaust. This allows immediate feedback of rich / lean mixture.
Ross
... 06-16-2012 05:43 pm Ignition > Fuel Injection KIt for 907 (109 replies - 217264 views)
At the Jensen East 2012 Steve Duchene gave a well received presentation on crank fired ignition and fuel injection of the Jensen Healey. This prompted ... 06-16-2012 04:54 pm Electrical & Instruments > Dellorto air box needed (1 reply - 6262 views) Anybody have a dellorto air box they'd like to sell? I tried Delta with no luck.
Ross
... 01-11-2012 03:29 pm Engine & Transmission > sluggish clutch (8 replies - 14992 views) Just to complete the thread, I replaced the clutch cable as everyone suggested. What a difference! Totally solved the problem. I never knew the Jensen ... 12-25-2011 02:03 am Engine & Transmission > sluggish clutch (8 replies - 14992 views) Thanks everyone.
I'll start by removing the cable and see how it glides. It would be great if that's the culprit. Not looking forward to a clutch ... 12-10-2011 03:49 am Engine & Transmission > sluggish clutch (8 replies - 14992 views) My JH5 sat for some time while I upgraded to Dellortos. With those complete, the car is back on the road, but now there's something ... 12-08-2011 02:57 am Ignition > vacuum lines with Dellortos (6 replies - 14332 views) Now I understand. Thanks.
Ross
... 09-29-2011 05:52 pm Ignition > vacuum lines with Dellortos (6 replies - 14332 views) Yes, it is a very late model 75.
I've thought about just what you've suggested. I can probably do it, but it's surprising how little room ... 09-28-2011 04:02 am Ignition > vacuum lines with Dellortos (6 replies - 14332 views) On my car, oil filler neck "spigott" had a hose going to the carb air filter. The air pressure inside the air filter should always be at ... 09-27-2011 11:51 pm Ignition > vacuum lines with Dellortos (6 replies - 14332 views) What is the purpose of the vacuum lines from the airbox to the oil filler neck?
I switched to Dellortos with pancake filters and no airbox. ... 09-25-2011 09:48 pm Body & interior stuff > Madera Concepts wood fascia (8 replies - 17005 views) Matt,
I've done this upgrade and can say without hesitation that the fit and finsih are excellent. That's not to say that there isn't some work ... 05-04-2011 11:06 pm Suspension > Installing front sway bar (33 replies - 67137 views) Kurt's explination of the handling issues with installation of only a front bar is accurate and what I was driving at. The key here is ... 04-13-2011 02:42 am Suspension > Installing front sway bar (33 replies - 67137 views) Anton,
I fitted the Addco front sway bar. (As well as the rear. These must be done in pairs or be prepared for some, shall we ... 04-06-2011 05:35 pm Engine & Transmission > 5 spd Shifter removal help needed (3 replies - 9180 views) Having just done this with kudos to Jim DeClerck for directions, here's how I did it...
1. Remove the knob and locking nut on the shifter.
2. Set ... 03-26-2011 02:44 am Engine & Transmission > Alternator removal and refit (8 replies - 15192 views) Thanks. I knew this couldn't be as bad as some said.
Ross
... 02-26-2011 03:58 pm Engine & Transmission > Alternator removal and refit (8 replies - 15192 views) Thanks Ron!
But I had a total brain burp! I meant to say DISTRIBUTOR, not alternator.
Maybe the question makes more sense now. Sorry!
Ross
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... 02-25-2011 11:47 pm Engine & Transmission > Alternator removal and refit (8 replies - 15192 views) Can someone please explain in detail how to remove and refit the distributor?
The board is filled with warnings about "never doing this under penalty of ... 02-25-2011 07:12 pm Electrical & Instruments > Decent wiring diagram (18 replies - 36391 views) Also, consider this color diagram. Much easier to read, however not free.
http://joc.org.uk/regalia/index.php?cPath=24_28
Ross
... 07-04-2010 03:55 am Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 97272 views) Thanks! The shells actually came out quite easily. I have a shop press and using a piece of pipe on one side and an appropriately ... 01-17-2010 10:22 pm Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 97272 views) Regarding the lower front suspension arm Superpro bushings: am I correct to conclude that the original outer shell MUST be REMOVED? I originally thought it ... 01-16-2010 06:33 pm Fuel Stuff > Carbon Canister question (1 reply - 8357 views) Regarding the carbon canister: I understand how to hook up the top three ports: center port to the carbs, one peripheral port to the gas ... 11-02-2009 01:53 am Cooling > Still Running Hot! (17 replies - 37445 views) No need to remove the dash. Just the gauge cluster. 2 screws - one in each upper corner of the cluster, then pull. (How hard ... 10-20-2009 01:28 am Cooling > Still Running Hot! (17 replies - 37445 views) I used a voltage stabilizer from a Triumph Spitfire. Looks and works identically. Readily available from Moss Motors and I'm sure other Triumph parts houses. ... 10-09-2009 02:45 am Miscellaneous > Your classic car history (17 replies - 55455 views) Here's my list....
1976 Cadillac Sedan DeVille - First car in high school. So uncool, it was cool. Performance: 10. But it did have a hugh ... 06-02-2009 04:46 pm Ignition > idle speed chnages when brakes applied (3 replies - 10609 views) Thanks! This is an interesting theory, especially because I had some idea there might be a servo vacuum leak. So much so, that I recently ... 04-28-2009 07:15 pm Ignition > idle speed chnages when brakes applied (3 replies - 10609 views) Can someone explain why my idle speed rises when the brakes are applied?
When sitting idle, the engine turns over at about 900rpm. But when sitting ... 04-28-2009 01:22 am Body & interior stuff > Seat belt malfunction (4 replies - 12566 views) I replaced mine with belts i got here: http://gotbelts.com/products.html
I tried the belts from Delta, but the length of the latch side was much longer than the ... 04-13-2009 03:39 am Miscellaneous > fire extinguisher (12 replies - 20989 views) one last photo... ... 03-29-2009 03:14 am Miscellaneous > fire extinguisher (12 replies - 20989 views) not sure how to do multiple photos... ... 03-29-2009 03:11 am Miscellaneous > fire extinguisher (12 replies - 20989 views) So, here's how i attached the extinguisher:
I used 16ga steel plate and 3/4" square tubing to make the bracket that the extinguisher bracket attaches to. ... 03-29-2009 03:08 am Miscellaneous > fire extinguisher (12 replies - 20989 views) Thanks for the replies.
I'm not a big fan of putting the extinguisher behind the seat -- seems it might be a little out of reach ... 01-13-2009 07:06 pm Miscellaneous > fire extinguisher (12 replies - 20989 views) Am curious...
Where have people mounted their fire extinguisher? And how have you done it? I've been thinking of fabricating a bracket for the front of ... 01-06-2009 02:53 pm | |
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