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Engine & Transmission > Taller Diff Ratio (1 reply - 5437 views) Hi Nigel,
I'm running a 3.45 diff with the 4 speed transmission. It's slower off the line, but I do like the long gears. With flat ... 11-17-2014 03:12 am Brakes > Brake Fluid Disappearing (3 replies - 8154 views) Probably into the booster. The MC needs a rebuild if that's the case. ... 11-16-2014 05:33 am Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47244 views) It's starting to look like the main bearings. As the block warms up and expands, the bearing tolerance widens.
What oil are you running? Hopefully ... 11-08-2014 03:29 am Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47244 views) Hi Rick, I think you are right about the tensioner bearings and water pump. Maybe try some WD40 to see if the noise changes. ... 10-31-2014 06:50 pm Engine & Transmission > Worn Cam Shaft Timing wheels ? (22 replies - 36979 views) The ignition timing should be checked if the belt is removed from the auxiliary sprocket.
The carburetors should be fine but it never hurts to balance ... 10-22-2014 03:43 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 538543 views) Welcome to the message board. what condition is your car in?
Kurt ... 10-22-2014 12:11 am Engine & Transmission > Plug for Pete's Kits (9 replies - 15430 views) Get well soon, Pete.
Kurt ... 10-13-2014 12:37 am Wheels > Pad in Differential (13 replies - 25033 views) In the Getrag 5 speed transmission make sure to use a gear oil that is rated GL-4, NOT GL-5.
There is much discussion on the ... 10-07-2014 06:05 pm Wheels > Pad in Differential (13 replies - 25033 views) Hi Frank,
Most gear oils contain sulfur. It is a great high pressure additive where no brass or copper parts are present.
In our 4 speed transmissions, ... 10-07-2014 05:36 pm Wheels > Pad in Differential (13 replies - 25033 views) Google up motor oil gear oil viscosity equivalents. Those oils are the about same viscosity.
The sulfur in the gear oil eats the brass synchronizers ... 10-07-2014 01:45 am Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30724 views) All the models have the short stroke crank with low compression 8.5:1 pistons. High revving is fun!
If you have stock Dellortos they can be ... 10-02-2014 08:41 pm Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30724 views) The simple answer is longer stacks for midrange power, shorter stacks for high rpm power. ... 10-02-2014 04:41 pm Engine & Transmission > oil pan (11 replies - 19064 views) The drain plug requires a Whitworth socket. If it's already rounded off from the adjustable wrenches and giant pliers, it can easily be filed down ... 09-27-2014 03:36 pm Fuel Stuff > Custom Tank-No Breather/Pressure Relief (4 replies - 11135 views) Wow! Those tanks look great! ... 09-24-2014 10:32 pm Projects > Restoration Project (6 replies - 13952 views) Welcome to the message board!
Sounds like you have your work cut out for you. Feel free to ask questions if you get stuck, we do ... 09-24-2014 05:46 pm Fuel Stuff > Custom Tank-No Breather/Pressure Relief (4 replies - 11135 views) Beware of the leaky aluminum fuel tanks from Jorge.
I just removed the tank from 19753 and cleaned it to bare metal. The tank is ... 09-20-2014 03:47 pm Projects > New Restoration Project Started - 13046 - Riverside, CA (70 replies - 102008 views) I do like the "add lightness" aspect of removing the bumper and spare tire and hanger. With less weight in the rear, A lighter sway ... 09-18-2014 05:44 pm Projects > New Restoration Project Started - 13046 - Riverside, CA (70 replies - 102008 views) The bumper delete just looks unfinished to me. The chrome finishers don't extend to the bottom of the valance and the spare tire is exposed.
How ... 09-18-2014 02:38 pm Engine & Transmission > 907 Head(s) at Nurburgring (5 replies - 10810 views) I thought the use of 907 heads was suspect also. Wouldn't you go with a later version, at least to eliminate the cam cover leak?
Still, ... 09-11-2014 06:42 pm Engine & Transmission > 907 Head(s) at Nurburgring (5 replies - 10810 views) Ha Ha! I guess money is not a limiting factor! I'd need to win two lottos to afford this. ... 09-10-2014 09:15 pm Engine & Transmission > Exhaust Header Removal and Cam Covers (15 replies - 55151 views) Many a 907 has burned exhaust valves because checking the valve clearances is a pain in the b. Go ahead and remove the covers, check ... 09-10-2014 08:53 pm Carburetors > Webers or ? (23 replies - 46370 views) I have several heads with burnt exhaust valves. I suspect the engines didn't have proper maintenance since adjusting valves on the 907 is so difficult ... 08-19-2014 07:24 pm Carburetors > Webers or ? (23 replies - 46370 views) Weber carb kits are readily available. Your location should determine your supplier.
http://www.piercemanifolds.com/default.asp
http://www.webercarbsdirect.com/ ... 08-19-2014 03:56 pm Carburetors > Webers or ? (23 replies - 46370 views) The carbs may be gummed up due to sitting. A rebuild kit, float adjustment, and a good cleaning should get them back to normal.
I ... 08-19-2014 03:09 pm Engine & Transmission > Stainless steel exhaust front box removal (3 replies - 8274 views) I just read an article on the subject:
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/articles/hardcore/0505em_exh/
The collector after the 4 into one connection is critical to maximizing performance. A resonator can be ... 08-15-2014 02:08 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Returning to the Jensen Healey Family (4 replies - 12214 views) Great! Looking forward to it!
Kurt ... 08-15-2014 01:57 pm Projects > J-H hillclimb and AX project (43 replies - 93172 views) Sorry to hear that Jensenman. Get well soon!
Kurt ... 08-11-2014 06:31 pm Engine & Transmission > Stripped out cam cover hole (6 replies - 11314 views) I agree with you, Gordon. Once the cam cover has been over-torqued and splayed, most of them, it will never seal at 4lb torque.
I've had ... 08-04-2014 03:40 pm Projects > The Red Fox (15 replies - 26998 views) I finally removed the door handles and locks last night. I had been dreading this project since there is little room to work in this ... 07-02-2014 12:14 am Engine & Transmission > Flywheel Bolt Sealing (2 replies - 7127 views) Locktite claims their 271 thread locker is "for permanent locking and sealing".
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/t_lkr_red/overview/Loctite-Threadlocker-Red-271.htm
For Sealing Applications: Apply a 360° bead of product to the leading threads of ... 06-30-2014 03:04 pm Miscellaneous > Nice drive (1 reply - 5056 views) Sweet! It's always good to get out and enjoy the twisties. Wine tasting makes it that much better!
When we have guests in town, I'm usually ... 06-24-2014 12:20 am Miscellaneous > Switched to Hagerty Insurance (7 replies - 12419 views) I totally agree! I have $6000 value on mine and a 2000 mile/ year restriction. ... 06-21-2014 03:22 am Projects > 18711 "Miss Jensen" (129 replies - 245969 views) Do they also have speed cameras in France? I'll be driving there this summer.
Kurt ... 06-19-2014 11:42 pm Miscellaneous > Switched to Hagerty Insurance (7 replies - 12419 views) I used to have Hagerty but switched to American Collector's. Price dropped from $125 to $85 for the same coverage. YMMV
Kurt ... 06-19-2014 11:33 pm Engine & Transmission > Latest/Greatest Cam Drives ? (13 replies - 20133 views) Photos? ... 06-09-2014 11:35 pm Body & interior stuff > Door Hinge Screw Heads (6 replies - 5158 views) Well, I managed to lever the door upward about 3/16". This door doesn't fit very well in the hole and I suspect the fenders were ... 06-08-2014 04:08 pm Carburetors > starting after a lay off (13 replies - 20463 views) My clear fuel filter catches small bits of rust on the screen that are hard to see since the screen is brass colored. It tends ... 06-07-2014 06:24 pm Body & interior stuff > Door Hinge Screw Heads (6 replies - 5158 views) I will loosen the bolts with the door in the closed position and attempt to pry the hinge side upward while lowering the strike side. ... 06-07-2014 01:44 am Carburetors > starting after a lay off (13 replies - 20463 views) I'd guess clogged fuel filter. It can't pass enough fuel to run at high rpm. ... 06-01-2014 03:58 am Body & interior stuff > Door Hinge Screw Heads (6 replies - 5158 views) Well, I managed to purchase a #4 phillips bit at the local Ace Hardware. The fit wasn't good but it did the job.
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