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Engine & Transmission > Burn Baby Burn (20 replies - 29027 views)

Joel, likewise sorry to hear of your misfortune. At least you are ok........... ...   10-08-2008 08:22 pm

Cooling > Still Running Hot! (17 replies - 35001 views)

Dave, one way to verify the coolant temp compared to the gauge is to use an infared temp sensor on the back of of the ...   09-19-2008 02:23 am

Body & interior stuff > Measure twice, glue once - lesson learned on door panels (8 replies - 15074 views)

Jody, I am sure a lot of us relate to your "oversight". I know I do. Been There Done That on several occasions! Thanks for the ...   08-27-2008 01:57 am

Miscellaneous > Jensen Healey Disasters (10 replies - 17583 views)

John glad you are ok.   ...   08-17-2008 06:51 pm

Cooling > Center Console Radiating Heat (6 replies - 17393 views)

You could also install a valve in the supply side heater hose located in the engine compartment if there is room. When closed this will ...   07-25-2008 09:56 pm

Cooling > Leaking coolant at the heater (2 replies - 9571 views)

On the engine side of the fire wall, remove the two heater hoses from the heater core barbs and splice them together. You can find ...   07-12-2008 07:57 pm

Engine & Transmission > Timing belt tension (7 replies - 16015 views)

Try finding a Burroughs or Robinair guage on ebay or google. Model numbers that are known to work for the Lotus 907 are (Burroughs) BT-33-86J, ...   07-06-2008 03:26 pm

Body & interior stuff > Secret to Opening the Trunk Thru an Access Hole? (15 replies - 25047 views)

Dan, welcome to the world of JH's. You'll find this forum a valuable resource. I have owned my 74-JH since the summer of 2005. Pix of ...   05-23-2008 09:18 pm

Engine & Transmission > Ignition Timing (9 replies - 15583 views)

If you do happen to overtighten as I did send your dizzy to the shop listed below. He rebuilt mine and installed a steel collar. Excellent ...   04-30-2008 10:19 pm

Body & interior stuff > Seat recovering (11 replies - 24082 views)

I purchased elastic strap material (for cheap) from an auto upholstery shop and my wife sewed the loop ends on her machine. I used the old ...   04-27-2008 08:06 pm

Body & interior stuff > JH Heater Restoration Article (1 reply - 6313 views)

Jody, Well done! I look forward to future project documentations. John ...   04-24-2008 09:01 pm

Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top Recommendations (18 replies - 33284 views)

I had a Stayfast top by AA Best professionally installed and am very pleased with it.  Pix on the JHP Photo Gallery, Minnesota.  John   ...   11-06-2007 01:58 pm

Ignition > Spark for Number 2 is MIA (9 replies - 16029 views)

In my opinion you won't be dissapointed with Jeff's work. I live about 25 miles from him so was able to see his shop, equipment ...   09-29-2007 01:25 pm

Ignition > Spark for Number 2 is MIA (9 replies - 16029 views)

How about reinstalling the points? ...   09-28-2007 11:36 pm

Ignition > Spark for Number 2 is MIA (9 replies - 16029 views)

I've also had my distributor rebuilt by Jeff and recommend him. Required new bushings and replacing the aluminum securing collar with steel. Some one overtorqued...........He ...   09-27-2007 08:57 pm

Body & interior stuff > sun visors (2 replies - 8036 views)

Mike, I think I have a pair incl hardware less mounting screws. Send me a pm I'll go look and pm you a picture and ...   08-31-2007 10:29 pm

Ignition > Pertronix & MSD Timing Question (17 replies - 29569 views)

Got the dizzy rebuilt and recurved by Jeff Schlemmer at Advanced Distributors jschlemmer1@comcast.net, 612-804-5543. He also repaired the clamp collar I damaged and fine tuned ...   07-21-2007 12:09 pm

Ignition > Pertronix & MSD Timing Question (17 replies - 29569 views)

Great lead! Thanks Ron! ...   07-09-2007 01:58 am

Ignition > Pertronix & MSD Timing Question (17 replies - 29569 views)

Looks like I am in the market for a 25D4. Thanks again for all the excellent knowledge and advice. ...   07-08-2007 10:23 pm

Ignition > Pertronix & MSD Timing Question (17 replies - 29569 views)

Great insight. Thanks to both! John ...   07-08-2007 02:51 pm

Ignition > Pertronix & MSD Timing Question (17 replies - 29569 views)

John Thanks. I balanced the carbs with my Carbtune after installing the Pertronix and all was ok actually. I am currently running 55 idle jets. Thats ...   07-07-2007 09:45 pm

Ignition > Pertronix & MSD Timing Question (17 replies - 29569 views)

I've completed the installation of a Pertronix and MSD on 18309. Plugs are gapped at .35. Dellorto 45's spec 5. Starts and idles fine. I ...   07-07-2007 07:01 pm

Cooling > Time to change your coolant. (1 reply - 7705 views)

Thanks Mom, I'll get "r" done. Your son ...   05-19-2007 02:40 am

Ignition > Pertronix Distributor Help!!! (47 replies - 77944 views)

Paul, congratulations and enjoy the ride! JHPS is a great organization. I know my JH sure runs better thanks to the fine folks sharing their knowledge and ...   04-28-2007 07:50 pm

Cooling > water temp gauge and voltage stabilizer (4 replies - 13611 views)

Hi Dave, actually I saw Milwaukee in the left margin after I sent the email. The Mpls Lotus car club I belong to likes to ...   04-27-2007 05:28 pm

Carburetors > Frumpy idle (18 replies - 28967 views)

Steve, I have a pair of strombergs that I've never run fuel through. They sat idle on the car in Phoenix for 15 years before ...   04-25-2007 10:33 pm

Cooling > water temp gauge and voltage stabilizer (4 replies - 13611 views)

Search the JHPS site for voltage stabilizer. There are some photos and good reference infor for you. Basically its behind the fuel and temp gauges. ...   04-25-2007 01:15 am

Cooling > Overheating (39 replies - 80293 views)

 I bought one in Oct 2005 from Edgar Esslinger at esslinger@charter.net on ebay for $20.00. Works great so far. It was listed as a Triumph ...   03-01-2007 09:21 pm

Carburetors > Dellorto set up (16 replies - 30838 views)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dellorto-DHLA-Weber-DCOE-tuning-manual-NEW_W0QQitemZ300065722756QQihZ020QQcategoryZ48444QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Try this link to purchase an excellent book on Dellorto Carbs ...   01-04-2007 06:47 pm

Engine & Transmission > Coolant to heater with Dellorto conversion (12 replies - 20149 views)

I had my Dellorto manifold modified to accept the hose fitting. Works great. Good luck with your project. ...   12-22-2006 08:38 pm

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 542675 views)

Vin...1111-18309  w/orig steel bumpers and 4 spd Condition...Mechanically restored, Dellorto 45’s, Body is orig and excellent Engine #...B74 09 9084 Mfg Date...Oct-8-74  (8-10-74 on door plate) 63k orig miles, ...   11-14-2006 08:51 pm

Body & interior stuff > AA Best Convertible top (13 replies - 25396 views)

FYI, I purchased a stayfast top from AA Best for 18309 last fall and had it installed this spring. I am very pleased with the ...   10-07-2006 03:17 pm

Body & interior stuff > folding the top (2 replies - 8022 views)

Following is from the owners manual: "Unfasten the seven press studs and detach the velcro held side panels at the rear of the soft top. ...   09-08-2006 09:06 pm

Body & interior stuff > Convertble Top Weatherstripping (1 reply - 6026 views)

I got one from Delta this spring and it works great. About $10.00 IIRC ...   09-08-2006 08:49 pm

Carburetors > DELLORTO DOCTORS...HELP!!!! (13 replies - 24778 views)

Norm, get the Des Hammill book if you don't have it. "How to Build and Power tune Weber & Dellorto Carbs" Ebay or Amazon. Per ...   08-20-2006 01:52 pm

Brakes > Brake Fade (8 replies - 19397 views)

Hey Jon, where did you get the servo non return valve? 18309 has the symptom you described and corrected by replacing the valve. Thanks John ...   08-08-2006 04:40 pm

Carburetors > Need a new gas tank (13 replies - 25004 views)

I also have had mine done by gas tank renew. Looks and  works great so far. Good luck John ...   07-25-2006 10:08 pm

Miscellaneous > The Shark roars into live! (5 replies - 10297 views)

Congratulations! Its been fun and educational "watching" your progress. I know I've learned from your experiences. Its great to feel and hear a 907 come back ...   07-04-2006 02:25 pm

Engine & Transmission > A new Cam Belt Tension Question (6 replies - 23345 views)

Following is how Tim Engle explained and set up 18309 after bringing it back to life after sitting for 15 years. So far no issues at all.  ...   06-22-2006 08:06 pm

Body & interior stuff > Interior Heat Barriers (6 replies - 16002 views)

I used a 1/4" wool type insulator backed with foil on one side. Easy to cut and fit. Basically its a water heater type wrap. ...   06-22-2006 07:32 pm


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