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Miscellaneous > membership (1 reply - 5342 views) Hey Greg
I'm still not getting the newsletter which is not too suprising in that you have not deposited my check #1095 dated Aug 2 2016 ... 09-17-2016 04:22 pm Projects > 18711 "Miss Jensen" (129 replies - 263043 views) Joachim
The project looks great! You mentioned doing a bit of work on the brakes and that reminded me of the time my daughter-in-law came ... 07-23-2016 09:37 pm Body & interior stuff > door noise (1 reply - 6466 views) Does anyone have a suggestion for making the doors shut with that satisfying ker-chunk. I have the windows and the associated hardware removed and I ... 08-26-2009 02:10 am Ignition > ignition problem (0 replies - 5768 views) 13753 feels so much better now. It had been ailing for a while with a problem others may have had. Someone, who shall remain nameless, broke off ... 08-26-2009 01:57 am Wheels > wheels (4 replies - 14980 views) In my earlier post I failed to mention that the 60 series tires now on 13753 provide noticeably better steering response even at low inflation ... 03-08-2008 11:55 pm Wheels > wheels (4 replies - 14980 views) George
They were neither expensive nor hard to make but then again I have worked in and around machine shops most of my life.
Probably the ... 02-10-2008 07:59 pm Wheels > wheels (4 replies - 14980 views) 13753 is now wearing a set of Miata wheels and they don't look too bad. If anyone wants to look I can post a photo ... 02-10-2008 12:02 am Wheels > Original Wheels (17 replies - 40030 views) Many blasting shops offer an alternative to sand or glass bead when it comes to removing paint from aluminum. It is baking soda. The blaster ... 06-04-2007 10:45 pm Wheels > Pleasantly Surprised (4 replies - 13346 views) smc
I do have a center cap which I will sell to you IF you promise not to burn it. How does $5 + ship ... 05-23-2007 01:59 am Ignition > Starter (10 replies - 24157 views) Mitch
My JH was acting the same way (firing when the key is released) and the problem was that the ballast resistor was not being ... 05-02-2007 10:48 pm Ignition > Starting Woes (1 reply - 7090 views) Some time back I posted a complaint abt 13753 being hard to start. Once started, it ran great. Turns out to be a very simple ... 04-29-2007 02:49 am Body & interior stuff > How do you remove the front and rear fenders? (4 replies - 10288 views) Dish
Be aware that the seam sealer that Art mentioned is some world class stuff ! I had to make a thin chisel out of ... 02-23-2007 02:11 am Suspension > Coil-Over Shock/Spring Conversions (22 replies - 44524 views) Greg
Do you still have the old Koni's around and if so would you sell them?
Tom 13753
... 12-21-2006 11:54 pm Suspension > Coil-Over Shock/Spring Conversions (22 replies - 44524 views) Guys
Twice in this thread I have seen mention of Koni Shocks. The Koni importer says no listing exists for the JH. What application are ... 12-19-2006 11:24 pm Ignition > Electronic Distributor Experiences? (23 replies - 50547 views) Judson:
The reliabilty part I get; no points to burn etc. It's the starting, economy, power and emissions that have me wondering. These all seem ... 12-02-2006 11:25 pm Ignition > Electronic Distributor Experiences? (23 replies - 50547 views) I've been thinking that I may not know all that I thought I knew about ignitions. What SPECIFIC benefits do I get from a "high ... 12-01-2006 11:37 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 588400 views) 13753 Good running cond eng 6631
16971 In process-stripped completely down
16036 Parts car
All in central Indiana Tom Thomson
... 11-13-2006 11:44 pm Brakes > sticking front brake (16 replies - 56247 views) Jim
I am reluctant to disagree with the expert but a defective hose may not be as rare as you think. I have experienced this twice ... 09-23-2006 10:52 pm Miscellaneous > newbie here with a couple questions (16 replies - 28851 views) Bob:
I had trouble with the door fit and it turned out to be that the car was bending. The jump seat/package shelf at the ... 08-20-2006 01:08 am Miscellaneous > newbie here with a couple questions (16 replies - 28851 views) Bob:
What a great looking car. 13753 looks just like yours except for the rollbar and the hood fit. How did you get that hood ... 08-18-2006 08:19 pm Brakes > sticking front brake (16 replies - 56247 views) Tom
I believe that Mark has the answer on your brake problem. After my daughter-in- law came back trailing smoke from the rear brakes, I ... 08-11-2006 02:38 am Body & interior stuff > Floor Pans (3 replies - 12634 views) TX
I could not find a good spot on the floor of 16971 to check but the driveshaft tunnel mikes .048 or 18 ga. I ... 12-24-2005 05:35 pm Engine & Transmission > Need Some Parts - Sources? (9 replies - 17200 views) Ron
13753 had a steering shaft U-joint which was in bad shape but I took it apart and pressed in new bronze bushings which I got ... 11-28-2005 01:43 am Suspension > Lower ball joint removal (9 replies - 24891 views) George
We all have heard about joints that require no lubrication. Yeah right! But not to worry cause you can get a hypodermic needle that ... 11-10-2005 10:46 pm Engine & Transmission > starting (5 replies - 11999 views) 13753 starts quickly if it was driven yesterday but if I let it sit for a few days it is an absolute bear. Choke (enrichment) ... 09-22-2005 01:01 am Wheels > Wheels (57 replies - 134148 views) Actually Sport, if you will take a look at axel (axle) and hub flanges you will discover that there are no thinck (thick) spots at ... 08-30-2005 08:44 pm Wheels > Wheels (57 replies - 134148 views) I am seeing lots of messages about adapters and spacers. It would require some amount of teardown but why not drill new stud holes on ... 08-23-2005 02:25 am Wheels > Wheels (57 replies - 134148 views) Me too - #13753
Tom
tthomson@tls.net
... 08-07-2005 02:31 am Brakes > Rear Brake Adjustment (8 replies - 21913 views) A while back, just as my old computer was was in it's death throes, someone sent a message abt the availabilty of old style ( ... 06-23-2005 01:54 am Miscellaneous > JH Heater - Possible alternate source for some parts (3 replies - 11636 views) I have an extra heater which could be had for a pittance. However, since working under the dash is equivalent to getting a root canal, ... 04-21-2005 02:14 am Wheels > JH Lug Nuts (8 replies - 44329 views) Mark:
I have a pretty grundy set of lug nuts which are yours for shipping cost if you want them.
Tom - 13753
... 04-16-2005 02:45 am Miscellaneous > Dead VINs - 18612 and 18636 (4 replies - 11566 views) Ron
I too, have a spare engine which is just taking up floor space. Drop a line if you have any interest.
Tom - 13753
... 04-16-2005 02:41 am Ignition > Pertronix (2 replies - 10858 views) John:
I found lots of neat stuff on the (very well done) web page, but nothing on the Pertronix???? By the way, yours is the ... 04-05-2005 03:00 am | |
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