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Body & interior stuff > Glove Box (3 replies - 8518 views) Thanks. I will give Jim a call in the morning. ... 06-22-2011 02:14 am Body & interior stuff > Glove Box (3 replies - 8518 views) One of the last things (maybe) on our 73 Jensen is replacing the missing glove box. When we got the car there was no glove ... 06-22-2011 02:09 am Suspension > Aftermarket Shock Replacements (31 replies - 66301 views) It's hard to believe it's been three years since I posted the note about Monroe shocks. I finally pried my wallet open and picked up ... 06-20-2011 01:07 am Accessories > steering wheel question (16 replies - 46787 views) I visited BMC in Smithville the other weekend and took the original steering wheel to see if they had an adaptor kit that fit. After ... 05-24-2010 09:20 pm Carburetors > Stromberg Rebuild Question (5 replies - 16473 views) Brett, appreciate the advice and suggestions. The needle may do it but the jet is quite beat up. Given the accuracy they make the needle, I ... 05-04-2010 01:47 am Carburetors > Stromberg Rebuild Question (5 replies - 16473 views) Arvin, the idea of making a stop for pressing the jets in was a good suggestion. I had noticed the difference and was wondering how to limit how ... 05-04-2010 01:45 am Carburetors > no start - getting air, fuel and spark......carbs? (6 replies - 13241 views) I just replaced it on the front carb as it was leaking. I think you need to remove the bowl and press from the inside ... 04-25-2010 11:03 pm Carburetors > Stromberg Rebuild Question (5 replies - 16473 views) A leak on the bottom of one carb prompted me start to rebuild the carbs on my '73. I have the kit and most of it looks fairly ... 04-25-2010 11:00 pm Accessories > steering wheel question (16 replies - 46787 views) Great. I'll check it out today when I'm at the store. ... 10-24-2009 12:30 pm Accessories > steering wheel question (16 replies - 46787 views) I've got access to make any items but the challenge is the splined aluminium adapter that you mentioned was from a Chev. Can you provide the ... 10-21-2009 12:48 am Accessories > steering wheel question (16 replies - 46787 views) Do you have the Grant product number for the adapter you used? I went through their list and there appears to be at least three ... 09-16-2009 10:54 pm Carburetors > TONS of white smoke (7 replies - 15296 views) This happened to a Mazda 616 I had back in the 80's and it was a leak from the coolant into the motor. Unbelievable amount ... 02-13-2009 09:30 pm Engine & Transmission > Draing oil cooler (12 replies - 19104 views) Thanks. I was considering holding the unit (where the hoses connect at the oil filter) over a bucket and using a small (read that very ... 12-16-2008 10:26 pm Engine & Transmission > Draing oil cooler (12 replies - 19104 views) Just wondering if there is a simple way to drain the oil cooler without totally removing it? Haven't worried about it in the past but ... 12-16-2008 12:06 am Body & interior stuff > Window Wipes...Help! (11 replies - 20872 views) You need to remove the three bolts that hold the front quarter window in place (2 near the top and 1 at the bottom). It ... 08-04-2008 11:23 pm Engine & Transmission > Timing belt tension (7 replies - 17066 views) I just tightened the belt up from about +1/2" of play to 5/16". Seems to be fairly easy. I did do it differently than the ... 07-19-2008 08:19 pm Engine & Transmission > Timing belt tension (7 replies - 17066 views) Since I don't have the device to measure the belt tension (or know where to get one) I wanted to understand the process. Do you ... 07-06-2008 12:39 am Carburetors > Dellorto Rebuild (13 replies - 27819 views) I suspect it's like replacing the clutch cable. The only solution I came to was to remove the bolts from the housing and pull it ... 05-27-2008 01:06 am Wheels > Tire Size (25 replies - 71117 views) Thanks for the update. I'm not sure my rims are standard but they came with the car. I'll try and check the offset etc.
Is there ... 05-06-2008 03:05 am Suspension > Aftermarket Shock Replacements (31 replies - 66301 views) I had a note from another member that Monroe Sensatrax work - 5752 for the front (tough to install) & 5867 for the rear (easy to ... 05-06-2008 02:45 am Wheels > Tire Size (25 replies - 71117 views) Joel, I noticed you put the HTR 200s 205/60R13 on your Jensen. I've been looking at them to replace the current 185s but was worried ... 05-06-2008 02:20 am Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top Recommendations (18 replies - 35608 views) Thanks for all the ideas. Ordered the Robbins and will install in the spring. Too cold to do it now. ... 11-10-2007 12:06 am Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top Recommendations (18 replies - 35608 views) For interest, I called Caribou Canvas several times over the last two days with no answer. I then checked out their fax number and it is ... 11-06-2007 11:43 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch Lever Release (16 replies - 26269 views) Pete,
Not yet as I'm putting it away for the winter. I did take it for a spin around the block and encountered a significant clunk ... 11-04-2007 11:33 pm Body & interior stuff > Sun Visor (5 replies - 11766 views) Any suggestions for new ones when you don't have the originals? I called Delta but they want the old ones to restock their supply. Thanks. ... 11-04-2007 11:26 pm Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top Recommendations (18 replies - 35608 views) I'm looking for a recommendation for a new convertible top. When we bought the car it came with an EZ On replacement that had been ... 11-04-2007 03:26 pm Carburetors > Fuel Pump Blues (6 replies - 14229 views) I just put a Facet Posi-Flow 04SV in my Jensen and it seems to work fine. It delivers 1.5-4.0 PSI and is recommended for a ... 10-28-2007 11:43 pm Engine & Transmission > More Clutch Troubles (6 replies - 12218 views) Let me know what you find when you drop your transmission. I've had a similar problem with stopping at a light and not being able ... 10-28-2007 04:09 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch Cable Installation--Help! (9 replies - 15531 views) I went through the same process for several hours one night to figure out how to replace the clutch cable. The only solution I came ... 10-28-2007 04:02 pm Ignition > Spark for Number 2 is MIA (9 replies - 17194 views) Pertronix Support (1-800-827-3758) - Difficult number to find as it is not on their website. ... 10-15-2007 05:49 pm Ignition > Pertronix Ignitor - Toasty (10 replies - 22738 views) Pertronix did ship a replacement part. If anyone wants a good deal on an Ignitor, drop me an email.
I wasn't thrilled by the melting unit, ... 10-15-2007 05:47 pm Body & interior stuff > Plastic Door Panel Fasteners (8 replies - 20688 views) I ordered the clips from Moss Motors as mentioned in the previous post. Unfortunately the ones they are shipping now are very different from the ... 10-15-2007 05:45 pm Ignition > Pertronix Ignitor - Toasty (10 replies - 22738 views) Update from today. I talked with Marvin in Pertronix Support (1-800-827-3758) and he indicated the unit should be safe up to 10 minutes. This doesn't ... 09-25-2007 01:08 am Ignition > Pertronix Ignitor - Toasty (10 replies - 22738 views) Here's an odd question that I was wondering if anyone has encountered. On the way back from British Car Day, the engine lost power. The ... 09-23-2007 09:57 pm Carburetors > Uni-Syn Balancer (8 replies - 20447 views) I found it on their site and it is en route. Thanks for the suggestion.
I have it now and finally had a chance to try ... 09-19-2007 02:05 am Engine & Transmission > Clutch Lever Release (16 replies - 26269 views) Pete, thanks as that's the picture I've been wondering about. If I recall, the pivot lever that I saw with the mirror in my transmission ... 08-25-2007 10:25 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch Lever Release (16 replies - 26269 views) Peter, thanks for the postings. I tend to concur with the view there is something amiss with the pivot point. It just doesn't make any ... 08-25-2007 02:21 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch Lever Release (16 replies - 26269 views)
Thanks for all the suggestions. I’ve attached a quick picture with some text to indicate lengths. Trust the following will clarify some of my comments:
The ... 08-24-2007 10:37 pm Body & interior stuff > Windshield (3 replies - 9020 views) The gap on my windshield is approx 1/8" at the outside edge and slightly under 1/2" in the middle.
The wiper blade arms are similar to ... 08-16-2007 12:47 am Engine & Transmission > Clutch Lever Release (16 replies - 26269 views) After a bunch of checking and adjusting here's where I am:
The end at the clutch pedal is engaged properly and seated in as far as it will ... 08-12-2007 10:37 pm | |
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