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Engine & Transmission > Burn Baby Burn (20 replies - 28670 views) I'm so sorry to hear about that Joel, that's just awful!
I blame Wall Street also and maybe Iceland, but even more – braided fuel lines ... 10-09-2008 11:29 pm Miscellaneous > Jensens in movies and TV shows (7 replies - 14247 views) My favorite LA, early 80's, new wave, all girl band and Jensen Healeys in one spot, cool!
This is a still image from the video. It's ... 10-07-2008 03:24 pm Miscellaneous > Jensens in movies and TV shows (7 replies - 14247 views) Neat! I've never seen that site, it's interesting. I believe there's a few other bit parts as well that the JH is not listed in, ... 10-06-2008 10:27 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Nationals (West) (5 replies - 10487 views) Photos? ... 09-30-2008 05:42 pm Miscellaneous > Paint and Restoration (9 replies - 17621 views) What, you're not using the original paint? Just kidding, of course. Paint technology has changed so much just in the last 10 years, it's not ... 09-24-2008 12:02 am Miscellaneous > JHPS End of Summer Party, Saturday September 20, 2008 (3 replies - 8687 views) Last call for the JHPS club party this weekend. ... 09-18-2008 06:36 pm Brakes > Front Brakes (3 replies - 9604 views) As a maintenance thing, I would replace the hoses and rebuild both front calipers before driving it again. That kind of symptom indicates that the ... 09-14-2008 02:22 am Miscellaneous > JHPS End of Summer Party, Saturday September 20, 2008 (3 replies - 8687 views) We need a head count for our local event this Saturday, September 20, 2008- for the JHPS End of Summer Party at Bob & Theresa ... 09-14-2008 02:18 am Fuel Stuff > Fuel pump check valve (2 replies - 9563 views) The glorious, original SU fuel pump is a wonder of mechanical engineering. It will work fine with any amount of fuel in the tank, other ... 08-13-2008 05:17 pm Suspension > Spax or Bilstein? (5 replies - 12789 views) I used the Spax on my old JH for many years, they were ok, a little bouncy. I don't sell these because so many people ... 08-12-2008 05:36 pm Miscellaneous > Remembering Garth Pacaud (1 reply - 6430 views) I'm sorry to report the death of longtime club member and Jensen enthusiast, Garth Pacaud, aka Major Garth L. Pacaud, ret.
Garth loved the Jensen ... 07-30-2008 04:28 pm Miscellaneous > Is The Board Down ??? (7 replies - 12860 views) Errr, I guess that nobody knew about this before. It was only announced a couple of weeks ago and I wasn't even able to get ... 07-28-2008 06:11 pm Miscellaneous > Is The Board Down ??? (7 replies - 12860 views) Everyone is on vacation? ... 07-25-2008 10:36 pm Engine & Transmission > Timing belt tension (7 replies - 15933 views) I lived for years without a belt tensioner gauge, so don't feel did like you must have one. As John mentions, it does take the ... 07-06-2008 03:55 pm Engine & Transmission > Replacing Cam Pulleys (17 replies - 26387 views) Just an FYI- our excellent JH Shop Manual does list a measurement for timing belt tension- whoo hooo, it's 35 Kp! It's in the RM ... 07-03-2008 10:17 pm Ignition > Starter and Fuel Pump won't work when Key Turned (7 replies - 19220 views) Lash Russell wrote:
Just for fun I thought I'd try cleaning both of them...
My experience has always been that the Lucas electrical system has ... 06-16-2008 04:18 pm Cooling > Radiator Cap pressure rating (11 replies - 28472 views) Superleggerra = Superlight.
Ok, the system pressure is rated at 10 pounds, so any cap near, at or around that rating will be fine. ... 06-16-2008 04:08 pm Cooling > Radiator Cap pressure rating (11 replies - 28472 views) I'd use the 7# cap.
Your Superleggerra radiator might need more capacity?
The JH temp gauge should always be at or near the center on ... 06-13-2008 10:39 pm Brakes > Brake Booster (11 replies - 49446 views) The TR-6 units don't fit without some serious mods and I would not even attempt that.
The good news is, after years of being No ... 06-12-2008 08:46 pm Cooling > Radiator Cap pressure rating (11 replies - 28472 views) If the cooling system is in good condition, it's probably not a big deal.
Theoretically, an over-pressurized system could result in internal leaks. If you ... 06-11-2008 03:55 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Pump Pressure (1 reply - 7674 views) The low pressure SU pumps should provide 2.5 - 3 psi max for Strombergs or Dellortos. More than 3 psi and you risk fuel ... 06-09-2008 05:00 pm Engine & Transmission > Exhast Manifold (Header) (4 replies - 8975 views) I think installing is the pain. The last time I did this I used a sawsall to simply cut off the old one so I ... 06-04-2008 10:46 pm Miscellaneous > Passing of club member Bill Marshall of South Lake Tahoe, Calif. (0 replies - 5305 views) I received the following from Tim Pettenati-
Unfortunately I have some bad news that I wanted to share with the JHPS community. Long time Jensen Healey ... 05-16-2008 04:07 pm Engine & Transmission > Varying oil pressure (1 reply - 6462 views) I thought everyone knew about the curse of the Lotus 907 engine? My old JH did this every weekday for about 16 years on the ... 05-08-2008 12:19 am Engine & Transmission > 4 speed rebuild parts (3 replies - 9081 views) Who among us does not have at least 2-3 transmissions in their garage for spares? In a nutshell, you'll need to find a low mileage ... 05-05-2008 09:08 pm Engine & Transmission > Valve timing waaaay off? (7 replies - 12483 views) Glad to hear it's running. The gears can be off by quite a bit before a valve will bend, I'm forgetting what that is exactly ... 05-01-2008 08:48 pm Engine & Transmission > 5 Speed Gear Lube (6 replies - 15377 views) Ditto what Brett said. The 20W 50 engine oil is fine for the thrasher 4 speed (it's recommended for that), but I would never use ... 04-30-2008 04:14 pm Ignition > Spark Plug Wire Set (1 reply - 7677 views) Other Lotus vehicles from the '70's & '80 with 900 series engines, but I don't think this would be super helpful information.
If you're tired ... 04-29-2008 06:13 pm Engine & Transmission > Ignition Timing (9 replies - 15536 views) The distributor clamp must be flush to the base for it to be engaged properly. You can thank Lotus for this swell design.
Attention people ... 04-29-2008 06:06 pm Engine & Transmission > 4 speed Transmission fluid (5 replies - 12145 views) I agree with Kurt, not sure if adding AFT is advised. I'd be concerned that the ATF might be too light for the 4 speed. ... 04-16-2008 04:46 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine Stuck (3 replies - 8085 views) Sounds weird about that clunk. Are you running steel rings or the chrome moly? Do you get a lot of moisture where you are? There ... 04-11-2008 04:56 pm Engine & Transmission > Timing belt roller vs the crank pulley (3 replies - 8831 views) I think you'll need to remove the crank pulley. ... 04-11-2008 04:45 pm Engine & Transmission > Early JH oil and vapor collector can (8 replies - 14997 views) I have this unit (not on a car) and I didn't see a screen with it ever. Maybe that was a later addition? I don't ... 04-11-2008 04:42 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Inter-Nationals East 2008 (18 replies - 30853 views) Yes, my wife and I are really going, Jeff has talked us into it. Sounds like a super event. We are very much looking forward ... 04-01-2008 03:33 pm Engine & Transmission > Crank Pulley (2 replies - 6624 views) The extra notch should be for the AC compressor, presumably that engine had the optional dealer installed air conditioning put on when it was new.
If ... 03-20-2008 07:27 pm Engine & Transmission > 4 Speed Jumping out of third gear (1 reply - 8390 views) You need pull the drive shaft off and remove the tail shaft from the transmission. That typically won't cure this issue, but worth investigating, as ... 03-20-2008 05:36 pm Suspension > Aftermarket Shock Replacements (31 replies - 60723 views) Those are ones that Delta sells. They do raise the rear ride height slightly as they are not specifically designed for the JH. ... 03-19-2008 04:18 pm Miscellaneous > GEORGIA TECH autoshow: saturday March 29, 2008 (6 replies - 11552 views) Maybe I'm missing something, but the The FAQ section of that web site clearly states "only Georgia Tech students, former students, faculty, staff, alumni, fans, ... 03-19-2008 04:12 pm Electrical & Instruments > Turn Signal mount to steering shaft broken - thoughts on fixing? (16 replies - 28921 views) I think I once saw someone fix this with a hose clamp? ... 03-14-2008 10:50 pm Brakes > Front wheel bearing seals?? (4 replies - 11859 views) I know it sounds lame, but they do work. The originals are NLA, but folks have been using these Delta replacements for a few years ... 03-10-2008 11:29 pm | |
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