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VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > JH 10100 (10 replies - 19424 views) Welcome! The previous owner spent a load of cash on that motor. The anodized cam pulleys and Lotus covers are from a later Lotus Esprit.
I ... 11-24-2013 12:03 am Brakes > Inexpensive home-made pressure brake bleeder (22 replies - 75260 views) http://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/Brakes/Servo/Servo.htm
Lots of good info here. ... 11-22-2013 08:17 pm Engine & Transmission > engine questions (4 replies - 8929 views) 10 to 12 deg advance with the distributor vacuum line capped. Leave it capped off due to the capsule being vacuum retard, not advance. Emissions ... 11-22-2013 12:27 am Engine & Transmission > engine questions (4 replies - 8929 views) The standard cam is the "c" cam. The intake and exhaust are the same, the manual contains an error concerning cam timing. 272 deg is ... 11-21-2013 03:02 pm Carburetors > Morgan Carbtune (33 replies - 53087 views) Which vacuum hose? ... 11-20-2013 05:58 pm Engine & Transmission > engine questions (4 replies - 8929 views) Nice find! The best bang for the buck on a stock federal engine is to replace the Strombergs with the Dellorto 40's that you have. ... 11-20-2013 05:56 pm Carburetors > Morgan Carbtune (33 replies - 53087 views) I agree with Joachim. It's likely oil from the exhaust cam cover dripping on the headers. It's easy to see with a good flashlight.
Your low ... 11-20-2013 02:51 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > 1974 #18059 (1 reply - 6777 views) Welcome to the forum! Sounds like a fun project. Keep us posted.
Kurt ... 11-17-2013 03:02 am Engine & Transmission > piston to cylinder wall tolerance (9 replies - 24001 views) Agree that the clearance should be 0.0025 with forged pistons.
Kurt ... 11-17-2013 02:51 am Engine & Transmission > piston to cylinder wall tolerance (9 replies - 24001 views) Hi Pete, yes, .3 is more than 1/4". ... 11-16-2013 03:54 pm Engine & Transmission > piston to cylinder wall tolerance (9 replies - 24001 views) The forged pistons expand less than the stock cast pistons. Sorry I don't have documentation but I had my liners bored .030 over by Barry ... 11-16-2013 02:51 am Miscellaneous > Kjell Qvale passes at 94 (3 replies - 7761 views) http://www.sportscardigest.com/remembering-kjell-qvale-1919-2013/ ... 11-06-2013 03:33 pm Electrical & Instruments > Location of reverse light switch (12 replies - 24505 views) It is interesting that removing the washer didn't allow the switch to operate. How does the ball contact point on the switch look?
Maybe you could ... 10-24-2013 03:21 am Electrical & Instruments > Location of reverse light switch (12 replies - 24505 views) Sounds like it's time to check the nub on the linkage. ... 10-24-2013 12:32 am Electrical & Instruments > Location of reverse light switch (12 replies - 24505 views) Yes, you need to test the switch itself. ... 10-23-2013 07:29 pm Miscellaneous > parts list (6 replies - 18693 views) I bought a Chevy Monza lug nut. The outside diameter is too small for the holes in the wheels. You could use one on each ... 10-20-2013 10:48 pm Engine & Transmission > Flywheel weight reduction (6 replies - 13212 views) Hi Frank,
As I stated, it will improve drivability off the line in a stock engine. If you're going to surface the flywheel anyway, there's no ... 10-20-2013 04:43 pm Engine & Transmission > Flywheel weight reduction (6 replies - 13212 views) A flywheel stores rotational energy. It helps smooth the power output and maintain constant cruising speed.
In a stock engine the pistons and rods are not ... 10-20-2013 02:34 pm Carburetors > Zenith Stromberg Carburetor Vacuum Lines Schematic (11 replies - 26589 views) I'm sorry to inform you that Mark Rosenbaum has passed away.
I don't know how removing all the vacuum lines would affect the performance of the ... 10-18-2013 11:39 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine Removal (7 replies - 14318 views) My Dellorto inlet manifold had to be tig welded due to such lifting. Use this method at your own risk. ... 10-18-2013 12:00 am Engine & Transmission > Engine Removal (7 replies - 14318 views) I have pulled the engine using a hoist and it is not difficult. The aluminum intake manifold is not to be used for lifting. It ... 10-16-2013 01:11 pm Engine & Transmission > Head bolt torque for hi compression engine? (7 replies - 12674 views) The liners should stand .005" above the block. As Jim points out in a previous post, they can be shimmed at the bottom after removal ... 10-11-2013 06:26 pm Engine & Transmission > Head bolt torque for hi compression engine? (7 replies - 12674 views) Contact JAE for ARP torque angle studs and instructions.
www.jaeparts.com ... 10-11-2013 02:46 am Brakes > Brake Booster Rebuild (5 replies - 13026 views) Good to know. I'll be sending mine in a few weeks.
Kurt ... 10-10-2013 03:44 pm Brakes > Brake Booster Rebuild (5 replies - 13026 views) www.brakematerialsandparts.webs.com/
These guys bought out Partco. Worth a call. Let us know how it works out.
Kurt ... 10-09-2013 01:59 pm Projects > The Red Fox (15 replies - 27050 views) Shimming the cams on the bench. Here's the head from the rear:
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad190/klhoush/photo2_zps46298ce0.jpg ... 09-29-2013 05:51 am Carburetors > DHLA 45 Idle Mixture Setting Help (17 replies - 31635 views) If you have a 2.2 with HC pistons and 104 cams then you may indeed have success with:
Spec 9
Carb Type ...................... ... 09-27-2013 03:20 pm Carburetors > DHLA 45 Idle Mixture Setting Help (17 replies - 31635 views) Since Lotus/ Jensen couldn't even tune these carbs properly at the factory your best bet is to use the jetting that works for others with ... 09-25-2013 01:53 am Carburetors > DHLA 45 Idle Mixture Setting Help (17 replies - 31635 views) It looks like you are over jetted for a stock engine.
Here's a jetting chart for a stock engine from Greg Flatcher:
Choke .............................. 34 ... 09-24-2013 04:34 pm Carburetors > DHLA 45 Idle Mixture Setting Help (17 replies - 31635 views) What are the specs on the engine? Do you have high compression pistons and performance cams? ... 09-24-2013 02:21 pm Suspension > Fitting rear Superpro bushes (27 replies - 50634 views) Extra lube is easily obtained so don't skimp. The squeaking of poly bushings is REALLY annoying.
I used silicone grease from Ace Hardware on my daughter's ... 09-22-2013 03:35 am Suspension > Fitting rear Superpro bushes (27 replies - 50634 views) Make sure the bolts slide easily through the crush tubes. I had to drill for clearance on the Delta Motorsports poly bushings. ... 09-21-2013 01:16 pm Projects > The Red Fox (15 replies - 27050 views) I jest called Mike at Delta Motorsports. He said if they're dished then they're stock compression. Oh Well. ... 09-20-2013 09:53 pm Projects > The Red Fox (15 replies - 27050 views) Close! The SJ pistons seem to have a cutout along the side of the valve pockets.
Mine look similar to the stock piston but the ... 09-20-2013 08:19 pm Projects > The Red Fox (15 replies - 27050 views) Has anyone seen these pistons? This is a 2.0 bored .030 over with what appear to be forged pistons. I'm wishing and hoping that the ... 09-20-2013 06:23 pm Accessories > OEM Door speaker grilles for Jensen Healey (21 replies - 36614 views) How about a photo? ... 09-19-2013 10:42 pm Wheels > Wheel centre (pilot) bore? (4 replies - 12424 views) Since the hubs were manufactured in inches the dimension is probably 2 inches which would be 50.8mm. The wheels should have a tolerance for ease ... 09-18-2013 05:06 am Ignition > Fuel Injection KIt for 907 (109 replies - 204990 views) Hi Frank, I have a spare intake manifold for you. I sent you a PM. ... 09-13-2013 01:30 am Projects > The Red Fox (15 replies - 27050 views) Work on the replacement head is progressing. The valve seats were replaced by the PO. Just a bit of lapping is producing a good seal ... 09-10-2013 03:01 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > VIN Database for Jensen-Healey GT (1 reply - 7733 views) Hi Jim,
Welcome to the message board. Most neglected Jensen Healeys seem to have issues with the valves. A compression and leak-down test should point you ... 09-10-2013 04:20 am | |
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