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rbcnewfield Member
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Hello members, I am a new owner to J-H's, I always have interest in unique cars so I purchased this 73 online out of long term dry storage in Utah and brought it to Maine. Primarily complete but missing a few pieces (air box and some interior trim). Seller had fired it on ether but that's it. Attachment: 73 jensen project (9).JPG (Downloaded 168 times) |
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rbcnewfield Member
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First task was to replace the timing belt and tensioner bearings, also replace all fluids Attachment: 73 jensen project (13).JPG (Downloaded 165 times) Last edited on 03-18-2018 05:28 pm by rbcnewfield |
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redracer Member
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Possibly the fuel pump? If you have the original SU, do NOT throw it away. They are more reliable and quieter than most, and if you do need a new pump, the special banjo fittings($$$) are NOT included. The one extra part to carry is a fuel pump, and the reasonably priced ones from ROCKAUTO workfine: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jensen,1974,healey,2.0l+l4,1312383,fuel+&+air,fuel+pump,6256 |
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redracer Member
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btw, should have mentioned about rustproofing the car(floors, rockers, inner fenders) with POR15, Mastercoat, or KBS, all excellent products |
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rbcnewfield Member
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I did replace the fuel pump, I spent the money for a new brush-less SU. Also, I am rust proofing the floors as I go. Just fabricated a new rear seat support for the passenger side and then used a rust proofing paint. Attachment: 73 jensen project (35).JPG (Downloaded 149 times) Last edited on 03-19-2018 06:13 pm by rbcnewfield |
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redracer Member
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Excellent; except I would have welded the seat channel in. |
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rbcnewfield Member
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I am adding more rivets. I thought about that but after looking at the spot welds there isn't a tremendous difference. Also, since the seat belts are mounted behind to the floor there is actually no pulling/lifting force ever really applied. |
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redracer Member
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Seat belts mounted to the floor? The original points of attachment were to the tm. tunnel and the side of panel welded to the rocker? There should be a large not welded in each spot(you can see the tm.' tunnel one from under the car) |
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rbcnewfield Member
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Yes, the tunnel. I was just pointing out the seatbelt is not attached to the seat. |
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rbcnewfield Member
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More progress, Had the fuel tank cleaned and lined, refurbished the sender and installed the tank along with the new SU fuel pump. Now running off the tank. Attachment: 73 jensen project (38).JPG (Downloaded 122 times) Last edited on 03-26-2018 12:15 am by rbcnewfield |
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rbcnewfield Member
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Rebuilt the carbs this weekend, car runs well, next electrics and brakes. Attachment: 73 J-H CARBS.jpg (Downloaded 124 times) Last edited on 03-26-2018 12:20 am by rbcnewfield |
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rbcnewfield Member
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Installed factory air box set up from fellow member, Richard Zink, Thanks Attachment: 73 J-H air box.jpg (Downloaded 124 times) Last edited on 03-26-2018 12:22 am by rbcnewfield |
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Jim Ketcham Member
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Looks good. It looks like you still have the original radiator cap. You may want to replace that. Also, I don’t see the fan shroud. It makes a big difference with the original radiator and was put on by dealers after a TSB was issued. Good Luck, Jim |
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rbcnewfield Member
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Thanks for the advise. I am hoping to get it on the road the next few weeks. Just waiting for the rest of the snow to melt and some rain to fully wash off the roads. |
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rbcnewfield Member
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Making more progress, wheel cyl replace, brake fluid flushed, system bled. New tires mounted, wheels cleaned, now working on interior again. Floors painted, carpeting going in. Attachment: 73 J-H floor.jpg (Downloaded 91 times) Last edited on 03-30-2018 10:34 pm by rbcnewfield |
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rbcnewfield Member
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More pics Attachment: 73 J-H FLOOR2.jpg (Downloaded 92 times) |
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rbcnewfield Member
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pic 3 Attachment: 73 J-H CARPET.jpg (Downloaded 90 times) Last edited on 03-30-2018 10:35 pm by rbcnewfield |
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rbcnewfield Member
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sills Attachment: 73 J-H SILL.jpg (Downloaded 92 times) Last edited on 03-30-2018 10:36 pm by rbcnewfield |
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rbcnewfield Member
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sill left Attachment: 73 J-H SILL2.jpg (Downloaded 90 times) Last edited on 03-30-2018 10:36 pm by rbcnewfield |
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