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Engine & Transmission > Ignition Timing (9 replies - 15583 views) Yes, bad things can happen. Your case may be completely different, but here's what happened to me many moons ago- I noticed my engine was ... 07-15-2005 09:30 pm Suspension > Bushing replacement on front axle control rods (1 reply - 6957 views) I'm remembering that those front bolts will need to be removed so that you can pull the rod out of the subframe opening and remove ... 07-13-2005 12:34 am Engine & Transmission > Driveshaft into transmission yoke - procedure? (5 replies - 11103 views) I've never heard of that one. It should be a snug fit that is simple to slide in and out. Are you sure you have ... 07-08-2005 06:34 pm Cooling > Overheating (39 replies - 80291 views) I would change the thermostat before I do anything else, as that sounds like an issue in this case. They can go bad anytime. You ... 06-27-2005 04:16 pm Brakes > Inexpensive home-made pressure brake bleeder (22 replies - 75353 views) I've used an English made kit that did the same thing. Despite the fact that it included the correct sized adaptor and rubber seals it ... 06-21-2005 04:45 pm Carburetors > Dellorto Carbs/Distributor (2 replies - 10990 views) I put the washer under the locknut.
A slight improvement would be to use the Thackery washers below and the rubber spacers and cup washers ... 06-01-2005 07:09 pm Electrical & Instruments > Battery Size and Type (10 replies - 28029 views) Group 56 works for me (at least that's what I've been using all these years) and is still be available from some manufacturers, at least ... 05-24-2005 04:37 pm Carburetors > Dellorto Troubles (27 replies - 68580 views) I also think your new settings look good. This what I've been using on the new Dellorto carb kits with for a 2 liter engine ... 05-24-2005 04:28 pm Wheels > Original Dunlop Wire Wheel lug nuts (5 replies - 19662 views) I believe this is one, but I'm not certain. I can say it is an actual wire wheel on an actual Jensen Healey. I don't ... 05-17-2005 10:12 pm Wheels > Original Dunlop Wire Wheel lug nuts (5 replies - 19662 views) A few Jensen Healeys had dealer installed Dunlop wire wheels. These original wheels had long, thin steel lug nuts that were quite unique and that ... 05-16-2005 10:22 pm Cooling > The JH Water Pump (4 replies - 16011 views) Good point Kurt! It's always so sad to see this kind of damage that can easily avoided by some simple maintenaince. Remember that a very ... 05-09-2005 01:04 am Miscellaneous > Jensen Healey Window Sticker/ Invoice (1 reply - 8164 views) I thought this was interesting; an original Jensen Healey window sticker from VIN 10980 sold in Ohio when new.
Note the exciting list of options ... 05-05-2005 10:57 pm Engine & Transmission > Cam installation (4 replies - 13489 views) Judson Manning wrote:
Greg,
What is the gross lift and duration of the 'flavor' of 104 and 107 cams available in the JHPS store? I think ... 05-02-2005 10:19 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine Damper (3 replies - 10690 views) I've noticed that those dampers are a bit soft. Even when new, you will able to compress it by hand without too much effort, it's ... 05-01-2005 07:16 pm Engine & Transmission > Cam installation (4 replies - 13489 views) It's pretty straight forward. You'll be removing the same number of parts in addition removing the cams from the housings and, hopefully, adding new seals ... 04-29-2005 09:09 pm Carburetors > Carburetors (10 replies - 22217 views) Judson, you get extra credit for all that tubing! Pretty fancy stuff. I simply ran a hose out of the engine to an aftermarket charcoal ... 04-21-2005 05:26 pm Ignition > Starter motor turns engine for 5sec then disengages from engine but still spins (3 replies - 31870 views) This happened on my old JH and is quite common on high mileage Jensen Healeys. This is one of my biggest pet peeves on this ... 04-14-2005 03:53 pm Body & interior stuff > 1st time carpet install: DMS kit vs.$8 sq. yard marine carpet (7 replies - 20856 views) I agree, I think the Dynamat Extreme is one of the best items you can add to your JH. If you've ever driven a Jensen ... 04-12-2005 04:31 pm Engine & Transmission > Valve Shims (5 replies - 27216 views) There are some listed at the Club Store (I need to add more sizes) at
http://www.jhps.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=Warehouse&Product_Code=93613
A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away ... 04-06-2005 08:23 pm Suspension > Suspension bolts (13 replies - 24439 views) I like the SuperPros as they are much closer to the original Metalastik in feel and fit. The cost has gone up a couple times ... 04-05-2005 09:38 pm Engine & Transmission > Flywheel weight ? (23 replies - 41730 views) None of this stuff is cheap. The Tilton flywheel was $475 back in the early 90's. Conversion Components in New Zealand also has something for ... 04-01-2005 04:06 pm Engine & Transmission > Flywheel weight ? (23 replies - 41730 views) A ran a Tilton aluminum flywheel on my previous JH that was a feathery 7 pounds. The Tiltons, sadly, are long gone but there is ... 03-31-2005 11:27 pm Carburetors > Dellorto Emulsion Tubes (5 replies - 16853 views) The 7772.5 emulsion tube is one thing that's pretty much a constant on the JH Dellortos. That's not neccessarily your problem though, you may have ... 03-30-2005 12:35 am Electrical & Instruments > Signal lenses (3 replies - 10600 views) Correct front and rear side marker lamp assemblies with new rubber are available from the Club Store. They come as complete units only. They are ... 03-25-2005 04:07 pm Intro Tech Board stuff > Links on the Message Board (0 replies - 10521 views) Thanks very much to everyone that's contributed to the Board with posts or links to cool articles.
I would like to point out, however, that ... 03-24-2005 03:58 pm Engine & Transmission > 907 Front and rear main seal tool (0 replies - 7447 views) The Lotus club is making up some front and rear main seal tools. Lucky for us JH owners, they thought about us at the last ... 03-16-2005 09:06 pm Intro Tech Board stuff > Join the JH Tech Message Board (2 replies - 15749 views) Thanks for stopping by the Jensen Healey Preservation Society JH Tech Board, here's how this works-
Anyone can view the topics and search for stuff.
To post ... 03-16-2005 08:14 pm Miscellaneous > O-rings (2 replies - 14360 views) I know the nitrile is the usual choice, but I prefer the Class 1, military grade Viton o-rings- they have exceptional chemical and oil resistance. ... 03-15-2005 04:38 pm Engine & Transmission > Front and Rear main seals, timing gear removal (6 replies - 15442 views) Jim makes a good point- these current seals will always be problematic. When I was having difficulties installing the front and rear crank seals, I ... 03-15-2005 03:55 pm Engine & Transmission > Mufflers (4 replies - 14590 views) They probably will be. I've found the answer to that is not so much another rear muffler (although it may help), but to add a ... 03-12-2005 03:23 pm | |
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