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Engine & Transmission > Mk 1 with a better crank/seal (7 replies - 12968 views) First off,does the Mk II engine have a non-rope rear main seal ? Starting what year ? I am securing a raw forged crank,(stroker potential), for ... 01-04-2013 10:52 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine rebuild/replace? (10 replies - 18518 views) Is it possible to convert from rope rear seal to later one piece, by machining? I have done this conversion on many 215" V8's. I ... 12-20-2012 03:17 pm Suspension > Cowl Shake (1 reply - 6700 views) If you feel scientific, you might do a torsional deflection test, as a baseline , before mod's begin. PITA bars,(diagonals) from front suspension/rail area, to ... 12-07-2012 06:22 pm Engine & Transmission > engine swaps (35 replies - 70443 views) Update>>I have several reasons, for the Vette C5 torque tube: strenght to weight, rubber coupled drive shaft at each end, and the rigid aluminum outer ... 12-04-2012 03:20 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Lotus 907- 920 ? (4 replies - 10924 views) Yes, based on what strokes prove compatable with potential of existing forging. Likely a shorter/lighter rod and less compression height on piston. Regards, Art G. ... 12-03-2012 07:51 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Lotus 907- 920 ? (4 replies - 10924 views) I suppose "expensive" is a relative term ? Isn't the cast 2.2L crank approx. $1,200, In the JHPS store ? Forged stroker will likely be ... 12-03-2012 04:16 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > vin# 30340 (2 replies - 8243 views) Jack has his GT currently listed on Craigslist, in Simi Valley. I thought since he has sold (8) Dell'Ortto conversions, JHPS would know of him. ... 12-01-2012 08:17 pm Wheels > Wheel and tire program (3 replies - 13329 views) Huffaker fenders, changes everything. 10.5wide/net x 17" dia., rear with a 295/40 tire, Team III, AC wheels,"retro look". Tire fits all the way -up into ... 12-01-2012 08:10 pm Body & interior stuff > Has a one pc body front ever been done ? (10 replies - 16684 views) Scott, I suppose part of the equation, is application ? The JH roadster was never noted for rigidity, hence those pesky stories of cowl shake. ... 12-01-2012 07:38 pm Body & interior stuff > Fiberglass bonnet? (2 replies - 7814 views) "Huffaker" builds hand-laid, f-glass bonnets. Not cheap, but good quality. I got my rear deck from "Proform", as listed in BritishV8forum. Cheers, roverman. ... 12-01-2012 07:19 pm Engine & Transmission > engine swaps (35 replies - 70443 views) Thank you Greg, for letting us discuss engine swaps here. I'm building a 74' Hemi Healey. As many others have mentioned here, this requires a ... 12-01-2012 05:51 pm Engine & Transmission > Cross-drilled crank/bearing design (3 replies - 10060 views) Perhaps ditching the diesel rods would be a step, in the right direction? At 927 grams, jerking a cast iron crank, can't be good. "Richard" ... 12-01-2012 05:32 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Lotus 907- 920 ? (4 replies - 10924 views) Is it possible this series of motors share a common crankshaft , but different strokes ? I'm working with a crank manufacturer for potential of ... 12-01-2012 05:16 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > vin# 30340 (2 replies - 8243 views) I'm a little supprised no one has bought Jack Troyers' car, at least for parts ? He has sold (8) Del;Ortto conversion sets, so I suspect ... 12-01-2012 05:09 pm Engine & Transmission > engine swaps (35 replies - 70443 views) Thanks Kurt. I feel like I belong, in the British V8 Forum. Plenty of free thinkers who are willing to share their, innermost ,car hacking ... 05-25-2010 04:13 am Engine & Transmission > engine swaps (35 replies - 70443 views) Your veiw is understandable. Most of us regret seeing such well intended projects, laid to waste. You don't suppose if their was open, shameless discussion ... 05-24-2010 03:22 pm Engine & Transmission > engine swaps (35 replies - 70443 views) Some members actually have them, and yet , their tolerated ? If so, why can't we just discuss this ? Pretty popular conversion is Supra ... 05-23-2010 04:26 pm Engine & Transmission > Porting the 907 head (5 replies - 10562 views) Garry, Thanks for response, 2mm os. on valves. I'll look-up the conversion factor to 28". How was flow, under the curve ? Have you flowed/ported ... 04-02-2010 11:42 pm Engine & Transmission > Porting the 907 head (5 replies - 10562 views) Hi, any suggestions or personal experiance with this head. I've been told 305 cfm./28" @ .45"lift on intake side, Anybody? I will be using I.R. with ... 02-07-2010 04:06 pm Engine & Transmission > Valve clearances and Camshafts (67 replies - 115252 views) Hi, Maybe under the, dumb question category, has anyone considered use of, or plagerizing the design of," Vega "buckets? No shims, just a "tapered" adjusment ... 01-27-2010 02:06 am Engine & Transmission > Header removal (5 replies - 9231 views) Another trick is to take next oversize nut, set over busted-off stud and mig/tig weld nut to stud. The heat also helps when you go ... 08-05-2009 03:02 am Miscellaneous > Attendance (0 replies - 4438 views) For those of you who chose not to attend the "Queens English British Car Show" at Woodley Park and also the tech. session with John ... 05-04-2009 03:26 am Engine & Transmission > 32 valve J.H. V8 (38 replies - 63166 views) Perhaps we could consider the "benefits"? of diversity? Some believe this is one of many items that brought the US. to it's level. Many of ... 02-09-2009 12:39 am Engine & Transmission > 32 valve J.H. V8 (38 replies - 63166 views) Thanks for the nice picture, very impressive! Only problem is, I'm not Mr. Goodwrench. I think this motor probably needs to visit an "authorized dealer" ... 02-07-2009 04:03 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Healy, $400. (2 replies - 7989 views) Maybe they do. Please do not ask about the Avanti that does not exist. Good luck on the rest, roverman. ... 02-06-2009 03:22 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Healy, $400. (2 replies - 7989 views) I just saw it on Craigslist, LA. Call Adolph at (310) 633-1377. Estate Sale. All I ask is you don't bid on Avanti, please! Good ... 02-05-2009 11:52 pm Miscellaneous > Queens English All British car meet (0 replies - 4478 views) When: March 08/09 Where: Woodley Park, Van Nuys,CA. Any members going? I hope to take my 74 JH. Hope ya'll can make it. Regards, roverman. ... 02-04-2009 08:18 pm Fuel Stuff > Tanks, you're welcome (23 replies - 45993 views) Looks like "buyer beware", Thanks, roverman. ... 01-13-2009 02:56 pm Fuel Stuff > Tanks, you're welcome (23 replies - 45993 views) Same Jorge as on e-bay ad now? roverman. ... 01-13-2009 12:23 am Fuel Stuff > Tanks, you're welcome (23 replies - 45993 views) Hello, Well I'm hoping this isn't the same guy/mfg'r. as described in previous post with inherent design/material and attitude problems. I intend to inspect said tank ... 01-13-2009 12:21 am Fuel Stuff > Tanks, you're welcome (23 replies - 45993 views) Thanks Art. I sent my questions about e-bay tank to "angelheartpancho" regarding problems and guarrantee, heehee. I hope he has one. Art/roverman. ... 01-09-2009 11:13 pm Fuel Stuff > Tanks, you're welcome (23 replies - 45993 views) Thanks for the response, but I typed in "George of California" to scource the tank on Internet.... it didn't work. roverman ... 01-08-2009 11:46 pm Fuel Stuff > Tanks, you're welcome (23 replies - 45993 views) Hello all, I'm considering purchase of "TANKS INC" p.n.# U3-g , factory galvanized steel , universal fit gas tank for use in Healy/later and MGB. ... 01-08-2009 10:34 pm Engine & Transmission > 32 valve J.H. V8 (38 replies - 63166 views) The good news is, all 4 cams are Sync'd. individually. One bank of cylinders fires every 180 deg's as does opposite bank. You alternate between as ... 12-28-2008 12:10 am Engine & Transmission > 32 valve J.H. V8 (38 replies - 63166 views) I think I'll reverse 1 head, 2 cams, and give each cylinder 90 deg's of crank to do it's thing. More likely I'll run out ... 12-23-2008 03:23 pm Engine & Transmission > 32 valve J.H. V8 (38 replies - 63166 views) Thanks for the reply. Thats just how the mock-up went so many years ago. Looks like well under $30 k. Might be able to squeez ... 12-22-2008 03:33 pm Miscellaneous > Rover V8 JH. (0 replies - 5101 views) Fellow Jensen Holics, I would like to tune- in on useable data from Rover V8 converted cars. Of course I'm willing to share V8 data. Regards, ... 12-05-2008 06:08 pm Miscellaneous > British car swapmeet (0 replies - 4552 views) It's 11/23/08 Anyone outhere going? 7 am./1pm. 2600 Nutwood, across from Fullerton college. Anyone care to meet for group "Healing"? Cheers, Roverman. (951) 265-4436 ... 11-20-2008 06:57 pm Engine & Transmission > 32 valve J.H. V8 (38 replies - 63166 views) I might be off-here but Norstar should be about 4.36" on bore centers. We need 4.24". IE. 907, B.O.R.V8's and Buick V6's. I prefer "closed ... 11-11-2008 07:04 pm Engine & Transmission > 32 valve J.H. V8 (38 replies - 63166 views) Maybe we should just sign-up for a test drive with the guy making 500 hp.?? roverman. ... 11-11-2008 04:07 pm | |
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