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Electrical & Instruments > Alternator overcharging (3 replies - 9626 views) Yes, overcharging is bad, replace before it's too late. If your battery is old it can make it burst- it happened on my car years ... 07-21-2010 10:40 pm Brakes > front rotor thickness (17 replies - 38377 views) Too much runout will create wheel wobble and pulsing during braking- that .004 sounds pretty high. I would think below .002 would be a better ... 06-28-2010 04:34 pm Suspension > SUSPENSION (11 replies - 19083 views) Last I heard, the Konis are NLA. Their site lists no application for the JH, did I miss something? ... 06-25-2010 02:39 am Suspension > SUSPENSION (11 replies - 19083 views) Yes, the club store has the Bilstein shocks, those are rewelded and damped to the correct specs to fit the JH, Bilstein does not make ... 06-22-2010 06:04 pm Brakes > front rotor thickness (17 replies - 38377 views) Lash is right. The rotors are very thin to start with, it's not recommended by the manufacturer to turn them. However, like many thrifty JH ... 06-15-2010 10:27 pm Miscellaneous > 2010 West Coast Nationals website is up! (7 replies - 12887 views) Just a suggestion to ALL event planners. For me, as a clueless Jensen owner looking at this for the first time, it would be very, ... 06-03-2010 04:21 pm Carburetors > AN fittings for 45 Dells (5 replies - 10707 views) I don't recommend the braided fuel lines and AN fittings, I've seen and heard of a lot or fires and close calls on the 907 ... 06-02-2010 06:16 pm Engine & Transmission > engine swaps (35 replies - 70542 views) You can talk about engine transplants all you want, I can't imagine it's a big deal to most people. As this group is called the ... 05-24-2010 10:27 pm Engine & Transmission > How to get access to tighten exhaust manifold nuts? (3 replies - 15184 views) If installing a new header, I've found it helpful to cut off the old one with a sawsall as close as possible to the head. ... 05-13-2010 05:41 pm Engine & Transmission > Good oil seal - bad oil seal (9 replies - 18854 views) The seals that are available these days for the 907 are not very precise. I also ruined a rear main seal on the last engine ... 05-12-2010 06:11 pm Body & interior stuff > Securing the floor mats (2 replies - 7518 views) I guess you are talking about additional mats that you put on top of the carpet? The kit I installed in my JH has a ... 05-10-2010 11:49 pm Engine & Transmission > Exhaust system replacement (27 replies - 50628 views) The exhaust system that Delta sells is normally not a simple install, part of the problem is the non-standard nature of the Jensen Healey. With ... 05-04-2010 11:38 pm Carburetors > Stromberg Rebuild Question (5 replies - 15650 views) The jet orifice dimension is very specific. As the metering needle is biased, it will wear the orifice into an oval shape over the years ... 05-04-2010 11:22 pm Body & interior stuff > chrome bumpers (9 replies - 16783 views) Well, at least Martin Robey has them (although they are more than that). Unfortunately, finding cash to invest in a project that won't pay off ... 04-21-2010 10:08 pm Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top Recommendations (18 replies - 33239 views) It's not cheap to get a top installed by a reputable professional these days, but that sounds a little on the high side. I know ... 04-19-2010 08:28 pm Carburetors > Fuel overfilling/diluting oil in engine sump (14 replies - 26816 views) The Jensen Healey would normally use the Stromberg CD175s. I would assume the needle and valve arrangement at the carb float bowl are not sealing ... 04-08-2010 12:12 am Body & interior stuff > Need a dash restoration company. (4 replies - 9158 views) This place is in Van Nuys, California- justdashes.com
I've seen their work, it's exceptional, but not cheap. If you can find a good one from a ... 04-02-2010 07:41 pm Body & interior stuff > Need a dash restoration company. (4 replies - 9158 views) Madera Concepts in Goleta, CA is the best, great prices for the quality offered. ... 04-02-2010 12:16 am Engine & Transmission > Oil pump rebuild (68 replies - 88413 views) I had the entire housing on the bench when I did it, my guess is that it would considerably easier that way, but you may ... 03-25-2010 09:26 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil pump rebuild (68 replies - 88413 views) That's very hopeful then. What you really must do however is completely remove the spring from the housing and clean it so that it SPOTLESS. ... 03-25-2010 09:02 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil pump rebuild (68 replies - 88413 views) I'd only use a traditional 20w50 oil in this engine, but I doubt that is the nature of your problem. I would also avoid running ... 03-24-2010 08:48 pm Electrical & Instruments > Alternator voltage randomly jumps (1 reply - 6239 views) It probably needs to be replaced. Voltage spikes, voltage too high or too low often indicate that something inside is in need of replacement, the ... 03-16-2010 05:14 pm Fuel Stuff > Jorge strikes again (2 replies - 9005 views) Ugh! That's too bad John. Tank Renu is certainly your best option to be sure it never leaks again. They really do have a good ... 02-18-2010 03:39 pm Miscellaneous > British Car Meet & Drive to 2 Cool Locations Event - Southern California (1 reply - 5641 views) February 27, Saturday- British Car Meet & Drive to 2 Cool Locations Event.
We start at the local Cars and Coffee car meet in Irvine, ... 02-05-2010 04:28 pm Projects > The Mighty 907 Lives! (6 replies - 13712 views) Good going, Kurt! A fine cacophony indeed! ... 01-14-2010 03:55 pm Carburetors > cold air box, PCV (9 replies - 18842 views) Jensen Healeys did not have a PVC valve, I think that was added much later onto the MK III versions. A preformed hose from the ... 12-23-2009 06:31 pm Electrical & Instruments > Burning Wire (2 replies - 7496 views) The beauty of British wiring is that the color tells you everything in a nut shell. A white main wire with a slate tracer should ... 11-25-2009 03:43 pm Miscellaneous > Arizona Jensen Get Together (3 replies - 8064 views) I missed you guys by a week. We stopped at that shell station right next to the Micky D's and we were wondering what was ... 11-23-2009 08:52 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil pump seized... (8 replies - 14467 views) Glad to hear that the STP worked, Frank. I would recommend a high quality anti-seize lube for reassembly of any about any engine part. I ... 11-12-2009 10:47 pm Ignition > Need some info (1 reply - 6320 views) You might want to go through the distributor again. You need a good ground for starters, that really is essential. It's also easy to reassembly ... 11-06-2009 04:11 pm Engine & Transmission > Flywheels (2 replies - 7417 views) Later Lotus flywheels do fit, although no idea up to how far that goes. They look about the same, I doubt they are much lighter. ... 11-05-2009 11:23 pm Engine & Transmission > Jensen Healey factory exhaust headers (8 replies - 12306 views) Just an FYI, the matched performance version is no longer available and hasn't been for some time. Low demand tends to thin out those kind ... 11-05-2009 11:13 pm Miscellaneous > Nationals (3 replies - 7887 views) Sounds great, I wish I could have been there. We need more photos! ... 10-12-2009 03:39 pm Suspension > Winter projects: front wheel bearings, differential seal. (5 replies - 11522 views) On the pinion seal, count the number of threads from the end to the nut before you loosen it (you need to remove the flange ... 10-06-2009 06:05 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Healeys needed at St Regis, Dana Point Car Event, Sunday Oct. 4 (6 replies - 11502 views) This turned out to be an exceptional event. I'm already looking forward to next year's concours. I think everyone had a great time. They parked ... 10-05-2009 05:04 pm Engine & Transmission > Ignition Sprocket Removal (4 replies - 8539 views) I had this problem on my car, the circlip was worn (lost its tension) and allowed the sprocket to walk back and contact the housing. ... 10-05-2009 04:19 pm Miscellaneous > English Motors at Fairbrook Farm, San Diego, CA (6 replies - 12261 views) Not many Jensens came, but this turned out to be a very fun event. No Jensen left without an award!
http://www.jhps.com/photos/Fairbrook2009.jpg ... 10-02-2009 03:54 pm Engine & Transmission > Jahns Pistons (2 replies - 6950 views) No idea about those Jahn's pistons except they are a company from the old days, I don't think they are around any more. Might be ... 10-01-2009 10:26 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Healeys needed at St Regis, Dana Point Car Event, Sunday Oct. 4 (6 replies - 11502 views) OK, last call for the St. Regis Concours on Sunday (show cars not required).
The club has enough Jensen Healeys now to make a class ... 09-30-2009 10:17 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Healeys needed at St Regis, Dana Point Car Event, Sunday Oct. 4 (6 replies - 11502 views) Good going Steve! Now we just need one more Jensen. I roped in someone else, but they can only bring a Jaguar and we really ... 09-28-2009 09:32 pm | |
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