Are you sure you got the distributor all the way in? It can be a real pain to get it seated all the way. With ...   03-28-2006 09:43 pm

Just checked my can of Aircraft Remover, and it says "safe for use on all common metals". I assumed aluminum is a common metal.   Mitch Ware ...   03-27-2006 02:38 pm

I'll check my can of aircraft remover when I get to work on monday and see. But I believe that it was made to use ...   03-25-2006 07:04 pm

Aircraft remover works as well as anything in removing paint from aluminum.   Mitch Ware ...   03-24-2006 05:35 pm

I used the "J" hook method. I took a piece of spring steel strapping and bent it in a vice to get a permanent hook ...   03-22-2006 01:22 pm

Moss motors has them http://www.mossmotors.com I believe they are listed under the fuel or emmision section Mitch Ware checked the catalog, part # 589-320 is the single ...   03-21-2006 08:11 pm

I put the Miata seats in my car and they are very comfortable and easy to adapt to the JH. The only issue I had is ...   03-21-2006 11:55 am

As far as the inertia switch, Ford puts them in all of their cars. I have a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria in the shop right ...   03-13-2006 07:52 pm

You might want to contact Richard directly. When I did, he sent me a list of questions about my car which he used to "flesh ...   03-10-2006 06:40 pm

It does look great, however, the picture on the first page isn't my car, I believe its Tim's car (IIRC) that is linked to the ...   03-08-2006 07:55 pm

Is Pete selling that kit to upgrade the 5 speed shifter? I remember him talking abou the parts he had made when we were at ...   03-07-2006 06:12 pm

#19670, a JH5, had neither body side nor sill moulding on it. It did have black painted sills (that were later painted body color over ...   02-17-2006 01:55 pm

Well, let me know if you are heading up this way and I'll try to answer any questions for you. Mitch Ware 1974 Jensen Healey JH5 #111119670 1971 ...   02-09-2006 11:23 pm

Welcome to the fraternity! There isn't really a big JH community here in the north-east. I'm a couple hours north of you in Albany, I know ...   02-09-2006 09:01 pm

My thinnest feeler gauge is a go/nogo that is .004"-.006". Mitch Ware 1974 JH-5 #111119670 1971 TR-6 #CC66950LO ...   02-07-2006 11:54 am

IIRC, the 3 valves that I couldn't get a feeler gauge into had shims in the .071"-.077" range (I don't have my notes here in ...   02-07-2006 02:15 am

Still up in the air atm. My wife and I are opening a restaurant later this summer, and that coupled with SCCA racing has me ...   02-06-2006 05:49 pm

Madera Concepts. http://www.maderaconcepts.com/ I put the carpathian elm in my car. Its really nice. Mitch Ware 1974 JH-5 #111119670 1971 TR-6 #CC66950LO ...   02-06-2006 05:35 pm

So 8k miles after I got 19670 on the road, and this winter seemed like a good time to check/adjust the valves. Pretty straight forward ...   02-05-2006 03:31 pm

Also, only remove one floor at a time and replace it prior to removing the other floor.   Mitch Ware 1974 JH-5 #111119670 1971 TR-6 #CC66950LO ...   02-03-2006 11:59 am

The housing with the heater ducts. http://www2.kjware.net:8079/mitch/Under%20Dash%20Center.JPG Mitch Ware 1974 Jensen Healey JH5 #111119670 1971 Triumph TR6 #CC66950LO   ...   01-25-2006 01:38 am

I was trying to figure out how I could buy that GT and still keep my wife. It looks like a really good starting point ...   01-21-2006 02:17 am

Man, that is one sad sight Mitch Ware 1974 Jensen Healey JH5 #111119670 1971 Triumph TR6 #CC66950LO ...   01-15-2006 02:16 am

How about the o-ring on the brass/plastic plug that goes in the bottom of the float bowl?   Mitch Ware 1974 Jensen Healey JH5 #111119670 1971 Triumph TR6 #CC66950LO ...   01-15-2006 02:16 am

Martin Robey, http://www.martinrobey.com, is one place that sells new floor pans in the UK. Mitch Ware 1974 Jensen Healey JH5 #111119670 1971 Triumph TR6 #CC66950LO ...   12-24-2005 06:07 pm

I wonder if anyone knows what carbs were first used by Lotus during the initial developement of the 907. It seems rather unlikely that they ...   12-22-2005 12:18 pm

Or you can use part #803-420 from moss motors http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=32885#top.  I used them for both my TR6 and my JH Mitch Ware 1974 Jensen Healey JH5 #111119670 1971 ...   12-19-2005 02:09 am

IIRC it was factory standard on later models. What VIN was the starting point thought, I don't know. Mitch Ware 1974 Jensen Healey JH5 #111119670 1971 Triumph TR6 ...   12-12-2005 09:46 pm

Well, perhaps not the best example, that photo only shows how it hooks up to the "frame rails" of the unibody. the sway bar has two ...   12-03-2005 01:30 am

Lower steering u-joint is available from DMS, however, upper isn't If SCCA allows you to change master cylinder, go with a new TR6 unit. (except pricey ...   11-28-2005 01:05 am

Also be very careful on the backswing not to hit your wife in the face with the hammer.  They tend to be less willing to ...   11-21-2005 08:53 pm

Hey Tim, I'm going to be doing the valve adjustment on my JH very soon, can you shoot me that spread sheet as well?   thanks, Mitch Ware 1974 JH-5 ...   11-11-2005 02:33 pm

I believe that it could be done. IIRC when I dropped the car down on top of my front suspension with the engine/trans already on the ...   11-04-2005 04:31 pm

Judson Manning wrote: Actually, per SCCA Production rules,  the rear drums can be replaced with any solid disc brake that does not exceed the diameter of ...   10-28-2005 01:51 am

In the SCCA GCR there is a line regarding what modifications are allowed to a Jensen Healey in E-production and it states that the rear ...   10-26-2005 07:27 pm

"I will then be crusing the back roads of Oregon with my brother following behind in his MGB. " Be sure to let your brother know ...   10-17-2005 12:55 pm

I eventually traced mine down to a failing voltage stabilizer. My fuel gauge and temperature gauge fluctuate in sync. It is on my list for ...   10-17-2005 12:50 pm

Hmm, I've been driving mine for over a year since I "finished" the restoration. I still haven't run out of things to fix.   Mitch Ware 1974 JH-5 ...   09-22-2005 02:42 pm

Congrats Ron! Mitch Ware 1974 JH-5 #111119670 1971 TR-6 #CC66950LO ...   08-29-2005 11:55 am

order the gaskets from the club store, they are re-usable and most importantly, they work. Be sure to follow the directions to the letter and ...   08-22-2005 06:02 pm