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Engine & Transmission > 4spd Gearbox and Overdrive Options (2 replies - 6443 views) A little bit of info here:
http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=1892&forum_id=2&highlight=D+overdrive+ ... 05-09-2018 02:43 am Body & interior stuff > Bumpers (4 replies - 7283 views) Any metal polish like Mothers Wheel Polish or Simichrome Polish will have it looking great in no time ... 03-26-2018 04:56 pm Engine & Transmission > Second gear popping out (8 replies - 11131 views) My memory tells me there's a rear flange nut that must be torqued to about 80 lbft or it slips out of gear. ... 03-22-2018 01:31 am Engine & Transmission > Changing rear differential gears (9 replies - 13705 views) My ‘73 has a warmed over 2.0 with a 4 speed and 3.45 differential. It is slow off the line but has long gears. I ... 03-08-2018 08:22 pm Engine & Transmission > Damaged Cam (5 replies - 8719 views) The 7’s around the end of the cam indicates it is a 107 profile. Your engine seems to have received an upgrade from stock.
Cheers, Kurt ... 01-26-2018 04:49 pm Carburetors > carbon canister question (2 replies - 6505 views) The purpose of the carbon is to absorb fuel vapors from a parked car and burn them when the engine is running again. The bottom ... 01-06-2018 11:36 pm Engine & Transmission > Compression Readings for 2.2L Stroker Lotus 907 Engine (2 replies - 9611 views) Those readings look great! I got 155 psi with flat top pistons. Your valves and rings are sealing well! ... 12-13-2017 05:45 pm Engine & Transmission > 5 speed trans (2 replies - 5794 views) I suspect the shift linkage. It is prone to heavy wear in the metal on metal bushings and joints.
Try soaking the area with spray ... 10-07-2017 02:27 am Miscellaneous > 2015 Jensen Western Nationals (3 replies - 8362 views) Herding JH owners is like herding cats. I had to skip the 2015 event due to back problems and still am not driving the car. ... 08-08-2017 07:27 pm Engine & Transmission > 907 Main Bearing Shells - Conversion to Run Chrysler 318 V8 Shells (7 replies - 11652 views) Try GT40s.com forum. I think he runs it. ... 07-20-2017 09:33 pm Engine & Transmission > 104 MOP cam gears. (6 replies - 10335 views) Welcome to the message board. Try Mike Taylor at lotusbits.com. ... 07-20-2017 09:26 pm Projects > New car and new member (2 replies - 7012 views) Welcome aboard! Send photos when you have a chance. ... 07-12-2017 12:18 am Projects > Project 16984. (28 replies - 44367 views) FYI While many classic British cars had leather upholstery and accessories, the Jensen Healey did not. The steering wheel, seats, shifter and parking brake boots, ... 06-06-2017 01:56 am Body & interior stuff > Steering wheel adaptor (14 replies - 21994 views) You need to host your photos at a service like Photobucket which creates "img" tags. Then paste the tag into your post.
I'm not an expert ... 01-08-2017 10:15 pm Engine & Transmission > Installing the intake manifold (9 replies - 14688 views) Just to reiterate, these studs are NOT used by the factory. There have been no reports of leakage. ... 11-19-2016 12:12 am Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 114686 views) My leaky rack secret is to install a zerk fitting in the plate and use grease instead of oil. My JH has been running grease ... 10-25-2016 04:19 am Electrical & Instruments > JH TACHOMETER VS PERTRONIX IGNITION (18 replies - 40443 views) Rick, that is brilliant!
I haven't gotten around to installing my Spiyda Buffer due to other projects and obligations but hope to post a full report ... 10-13-2016 02:56 am VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > New(ish) member owner (1 reply - 6189 views) Welcome to the forum! ... 10-02-2016 03:11 am Electrical & Instruments > Rear and reverse circuit (8 replies - 15181 views) There is an inline fuse under the dash IIRC.
Edit: yes, check the inline use in the brown wire coming out of the hazard switch. All ... 10-02-2016 03:09 am Body & interior stuff > Wiper arm removal (13 replies - 17764 views) I think you were correct. The resistance decreases as it gets hotter until it is zero. It is effectively grounded at this point and the ... 09-28-2016 03:36 pm Body & interior stuff > Wiper arm removal (13 replies - 17764 views) Check for continuity between the sender wire and ground. I think you may have a short. ... 09-28-2016 06:01 am Wheels > VTO Wheels (6 replies - 14197 views) I like the way they fill up the wheel wells! The taller sidewalls have a classic look. ... 09-12-2016 03:44 pm Electrical & Instruments > Spiyda RVI Buffer (4 replies - 12958 views) I haven't seen anything about calibration in the online documentation. I was hoping to split the output from the MSD and use my VDO tach ... 09-01-2016 08:16 pm Electrical & Instruments > Spiyda RVI Buffer (4 replies - 12958 views) I just ordered a Spiyda RVI Buffer. Hopefully it will make the stock Smiths tachometer play nice with the Pertronix/ MSD ignition I'm running.
I have ... 09-01-2016 04:33 pm Miscellaneous > Being prepared saves the day (2 replies - 7837 views) I haven't driven my JH since last spring due to back problems. When I tried to move the car in March, the clutch had rusted ... 07-13-2016 08:01 pm Body & interior stuff > Help! Seat won't tilt forward, can't tighten track mounts (10 replies - 16922 views) Welcome to the message board Azvat1!
Both of the my cars had the nuts welded inside the cross channels. I had to grind off the Allen ... 03-22-2016 09:50 pm Electrical & Instruments > Alternator Wiring (9 replies - 20133 views) Hi Clinton, I finally looked and the "other" fat wire is actually black. It goes to a ground screw on the chassis. ... 03-18-2016 10:34 pm Electrical & Instruments > Alternator Wiring (9 replies - 20133 views) The ground wires are black. Brown wires are always hot. The diagram shows only one brown wire at the alternator. I'll look at the car ... 03-16-2016 06:53 am Ignition > Timing (4 replies - 11731 views) It appears that your timing is set to about 18 degrees BTDC. It should be one mark to the right.
Also, check your firing order. It's ... 02-23-2016 12:21 am Engine & Transmission > resealing cam towers (3 replies - 7702 views) I block sanded the mating surfaces to remove the major imperfections, cleaned thoroughly with acetone, and installed the silicone gasket dry using a bit of ... 01-04-2016 05:56 pm Electrical & Instruments > '74 JH (3 replies - 8278 views) Welcome to the board! There are several sellers listed in the marketplace that may be able to help.
I have been able to repair the ... 12-17-2015 05:43 am Projects > 75 jh rear diff and transmission (4 replies - 10874 views) There's no drain plug on the diff. I pumped the old oil out with a cheap gear lube pump for a quart bottle, about $8. ... 12-04-2015 01:55 am Carburetors > Dellorto DHLA 45 (7 replies - 21193 views) 90% of carburetor issues are ignition. If the car ran great before, replace the plugs, wires, points, etc. ... 11-27-2015 10:40 pm Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top Install (4 replies - 10035 views) Yep, just glued on.
Lower the top frame on the oblong mounting holes before starting. Stretch the top over the frame and tape it to ... 11-19-2015 11:24 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > 1974 JH5 #19064 (2 replies - 8496 views) Welcome Steve! She looks great! ... 11-04-2015 04:07 pm Engine & Transmission > Rear Main Seal and Oil Thrower (1 reply - 5823 views) The spray shield (oil thrower) takes a lot of the load off of the lip seal. Since the lip seal doesn't always keep oil from ... 10-30-2015 04:28 pm Brakes > Master Cylinder (4 replies - 9673 views) Wow, that would be great! I'll send you a pm. ... 10-29-2015 06:16 am Brakes > Master Cylinder (4 replies - 9673 views) Hi Frank, I am having trouble locating a rubber washer for the cap. The angle of the TR6 MC is causing dribbling brake fluid. I've ... 10-26-2015 04:06 pm Projects > 1/43 Scale Models (2 replies - 8317 views) eBay uk. Just google "Jensen healey 1/43" ... 10-06-2015 10:31 pm Engine & Transmission > How much of a rebuild would you do? (5 replies - 10751 views) Yes. This engine has an appetite for compression and won't require premium fuel. I ran mine with stock cams for several years before switching to ... 09-30-2015 07:38 pm | |
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