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Engine & Transmission > adjusting valves (23 replies - 48851 views) People often forget this, but it is super important that when your knowledgeable and experienced machine shop is doing the work on your head, they ... 03-10-2008 03:51 pm Brakes > Brake drum and rotor paint??? (1 reply - 7185 views) Those came with black paint. I'd leave on the dust shields, they do provide a useful service on road cars. ... 03-07-2008 06:33 pm Engine & Transmission > adjusting valves (23 replies - 48851 views) Not sure what Dan in Florida is working on, but it can't be a JH with the motor it came with as you would need ... 03-04-2008 09:35 pm Brakes > Different viewpoints on brakes (16 replies - 32780 views) I'm sure some quality brake pads would make a world of difference on this car.
Jody- I have the SS flexible brake hoses (I don't have ... 02-29-2008 07:51 pm Brakes > Different viewpoints on brakes (16 replies - 32780 views) The stock set up is not bad if it's all working as it should. I remembered that they always seems good on my old car ... 02-29-2008 04:04 pm Electrical & Instruments > Meltdown! (1 reply - 6707 views) "The previous owner said" blah, blah, blah. That's always a cause for concern. I would, at the very least, triple check whatever Previous Owner tells ... 02-20-2008 04:50 pm Fuel Stuff > Tanks, you're welcome (23 replies - 46086 views) Try 10 lbs and you'll see what it can handle. ... 02-12-2008 03:25 pm Wheels > Wire Wheels (7 replies - 20172 views) Ha! I took that photo years ago when the car was in California. ... 02-06-2008 09:43 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Inter-Nationals East 2008 (18 replies - 30962 views) As long as we drink wine while we're throwing Jarts, I'm in. ... 02-01-2008 03:45 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Inter-Nationals East 2008 (18 replies - 30962 views) "The JARTS tournament will be an instant classic event."
JARTS!!! (insert dramatic music) Sheesh, you guys are scaring me. You mean the deadly game ... 01-31-2008 11:29 pm Miscellaneous > Texas "chapter" should meet (11 replies - 38032 views) Ben Franklin also wrote about Noah and Wine:
"Before Noah, men having only water to drink, could not find the truth. Accordingly...they became abominably wicked, and ... 01-31-2008 10:00 pm Miscellaneous > Texas "chapter" should meet (11 replies - 38032 views) I'm not saying that beer is not a goodly beverage, but scientific evidence reveals the following-
Wine Drinkers Live Longer Than Beer Guzzlers
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050131224416.htm
Besides, wine glasses don’t ... 01-31-2008 09:18 pm Fuel Stuff > Tanks, you're welcome (23 replies - 46086 views) What really alarmed me about the replacement tank issue is that weird seal they come with. I can't imagine why the builder can't improve on ... 01-29-2008 05:23 pm Fuel Stuff > SU 305 Fuel Pump Rebuild (3 replies - 12345 views) Dave is a great guy. Unfortunately, in my experience which involves a number of his units over several years, the failure rate is (again this ... 01-29-2008 05:07 pm Fuel Stuff > Replacement Fuel Tank (3 replies - 14276 views) A Jensen Healey owner sent me this letter last week and I'm posting it as public service. I've never used one of these repro tanks ... 12-05-2007 05:53 pm Wheels > Wire Wheels (7 replies - 20172 views) Does anyone have some photos of wire wheels on their Jensen Healey? The original, optional Dunlop wire wheels would be nice to see, or whatever ... 11-30-2007 04:39 pm Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top Recommendations (18 replies - 33292 views) They seemed to be having significant problems years ago, their JH top was great once upon a time, but I would never recommend that anyone ... 11-06-2007 11:37 pm Miscellaneous > Cal. Burning (1 reply - 5923 views) I think my brand new JH seats have smoke damage! Typical! Fires are gone from our area now, but what a horrible mess! It's like ... 10-26-2007 12:44 am Engine & Transmission > Interesting JH Engine Alternative (5 replies - 14445 views) Garry Kemp in the UK has had some very interesting Lotus engine projects over the years, converting older Lotus engines to modern 90's specs with ... 10-10-2007 03:43 pm Carburetors > Stromberg Emission (2 replies - 9729 views) No way, emission stuff works great!
There was a snap ring behind the sprocket, but I guess it lost its tension and the sprocket pushed it ... 10-05-2007 07:33 pm Ignition > Spark for Number 2 is MIA (9 replies - 16042 views) I would tell them the story, return it to them and let them know you're not happy about the unit failing, receipt or not. They ... 10-05-2007 04:00 pm Carburetors > Stromberg Emission (2 replies - 9729 views) I started my project engine last weekend (yippy!) for the first time and things are going pretty well so far. The engine sounds great. Few ... 10-04-2007 04:00 pm Engine & Transmission > More Clutch Troubles (6 replies - 11363 views) You should be able to shift without the clutch if the transmission is otherwise ok. Your comments make me think the problem lies in the ... 10-03-2007 04:36 pm Body & interior stuff > Windshield Top Trim (14 replies - 25663 views) Crash roll, what a great name for this part! Someone from Monty Python must have been working on the parts book that day.
Anyway, it attaches ... 10-02-2007 04:58 pm Body & interior stuff > Trunk lock (2 replies - 6596 views) I might try spraying in some Tri-Flow type lubricant and seeing if a pair of needle nose pliers and a jeweler's screwdriver would help.
... 10-01-2007 09:00 pm Engine & Transmission > Cam Belt--To Cover or Not to Cover (3 replies - 7498 views) It's much more practical to leave it removed. On my restoration, I decided to leave most everything stock and fit the timing belt cover- but ... 09-25-2007 03:12 am Ignition > Pertronix Ignitor - Toasty (10 replies - 21443 views) Just MHO, but I think the Crane is overly complicated and just adds extra stuff you don't need. The Pertronix is an elegant solution has ... 09-25-2007 03:06 am Ignition > Pertronix Ignitor - Toasty (10 replies - 21443 views) Interesting Steve, thanks for posting that. I had my JH cut out once for the same reason and also did not turn the ignition off. ... 09-24-2007 10:03 pm Miscellaneous > JHPS End of Summer Party, Saturday September 15 , 2007 (2 replies - 7845 views) The club summer party had a great turnout! It was almost a mini-Jensen meet. Nine Jensen Healeys and a group of about 22 made the ... 09-19-2007 03:59 pm Miscellaneous > JHPS End of Summer Party, Saturday September 15 , 2007 (2 replies - 7845 views) We need a head count for our event this Saturday, September 15 , 2007- for the JHPS End of Summer Party at Bob & ... 09-10-2007 03:48 pm Engine & Transmission > Installing Automatic in JH (7 replies - 13551 views) I used to own a Rover 3500S V8, I'm thinking that had a Borg Warner type 35 automatic (that had one crazy kick-down when you ... 09-07-2007 07:53 pm Suspension > Aftermarket Shock Replacements (31 replies - 61553 views) I don't think you're going to find any shocks at your local auto parts chain store for this car. The size has been obsolete for ... 09-06-2007 03:38 pm Body & interior stuff > Installing seat belts? (3 replies - 8456 views) That's it! Thanks. I must have glued the carpet right over that. I was thinking it was lower.
Another question- my bracket doesn't have what looks ... 08-28-2007 05:10 pm Body & interior stuff > Installing seat belts? (3 replies - 8456 views) I'm trying to get my seat belts back in the car and I can't figure out where the sliding bracket goes that's on the belt ... 08-28-2007 04:30 pm Miscellaneous > Need help evaluating a car (6 replies - 12252 views) Joel has some excellent points. $500 does seem like a fair price for this one. If it has a gang of rust, move on to ... 08-16-2007 12:08 am Engine & Transmission > Clutch Lever Release (16 replies - 24474 views) The part about the cable seeming too short is a bit of a mystery in itself. I'm guesing your clutch fork is out of position. ... 08-11-2007 04:00 pm Electrical & Instruments > Fuel Pump Inertia Switch (3 replies - 8887 views) I didn't see that in the Jensen Parts Catalogue Supplement, do you know if an Inertia switch fuel cut off was orginally fitted to GTs? ... 08-09-2007 12:49 am Engine & Transmission > Clutch Troubles (10 replies - 18662 views) Interesting, Joey. I've never seen a clutch stick like that, but I'm guessing that you don't drive your car everyday? Perhaps corrosion, moisture and dust ... 08-02-2007 04:48 pm Miscellaneous > Mark Rosenbaum (19 replies - 28278 views) That is very sad. Mark was a wonderful person, always ready to help and advise anyone and very insightful. I think he touched many people ... 07-24-2007 04:31 pm Engine & Transmission > Valve/Cam Covers (5 replies - 9515 views) I've always refinished my covers in black wrinkle finish since they came that way and I like that look. If it's applied correctly, the wrinkle ... 06-29-2007 07:26 pm | |
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