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Suspension > Oversteer (19 replies - 30126 views)

Hi Judson, the Toyo R888 is still available at a few places. Get some before the're gone! It's a DOT approved track day tire UTOG ...   05-19-2009 03:27 pm

Suspension > Oversteer (19 replies - 30126 views)

Check out this website: http://www.automotion.co.nz/News/news-details.asp?NewsID=53 Kurt Edit: The usual fixes include: Add a front sway bar. (or remove the rear bar if you have them) Increase rear tire pressure. The ...   05-17-2009 10:57 pm

Engine & Transmission > Blown head gasket (10 replies - 16954 views)

Fred the Fearless Foreman installed the lower wishbones anyway they would fit. Some cars have two rights or two lefts! Kurt ...   05-14-2009 01:05 am

Miscellaneous > All British Meet Northern California (0 replies - 4450 views)

Jensen Healeys needed to sign up today to have enough cars for their own class. Sign up online today and get $10 off the entry ...   05-01-2009 11:40 pm

Engine & Transmission > Redline oil (1 reply - 5602 views)

I'm cleaning up a 5 speed differential for installation in my car and contacted Redline for the proper gear oil. The guy that got back ...   05-01-2009 11:34 pm

Suspension > Looking for Differential Bearings (6 replies - 11932 views)

Please post the matching bearing numbers when you get them. Kurt ...   05-01-2009 12:33 am

Projects > J-H hillclimb and AX project (43 replies - 93180 views)

Wow! I'm jealous! Looks like loads of fun in the shop. Kurt   ...   04-29-2009 01:13 am

Ignition > Crane XR3000 ignition (27 replies - 48694 views)

Let's assume you have a stock Jensen Healey distributor which is vacuum retard. My total advance is about 17 to 18 degrees at 2000 to 2500 ...   04-27-2009 09:37 pm

Ignition > Crane XR3000 ignition (27 replies - 48694 views)

No, no, no. DISCONNECT THE VACUUM!!!!!!   Cap it at the manifold. You can't check the timing with the vacuum retard system connected. Your timing is way ...   04-27-2009 02:47 pm

Ignition > ignition timing (7 replies - 18129 views)

Disconnect the vacuum line at the manifold and cap the tap. The vacuum retard system retards the timing by 7 degrees IIRC. Most people leave this ...   04-27-2009 02:38 pm

Engine & Transmission > Timing the stock cams and sprockets (17 replies - 23427 views)

All stock JH's should be set at 110/ 110. The smoke is probably from worn valve guides. Kurt ...   04-18-2009 04:29 am

Carburetors > The air filter housing (10 replies - 17279 views)

Frank and I were playing at a "pay it forward" where if someone sent you a free Jensen item you would be obliged to do the same ...   04-18-2009 01:43 am

Ignition > Crane XR3000 ignition (27 replies - 48694 views)

Block the vacuum tap at the manofold. That's a vacuum leak and the car will never run right. If your advance doesn't change with rpm then ...   04-13-2009 10:57 pm

Ignition > Crane XR3000 ignition (27 replies - 48694 views)

Jeff also sells high quality rotors. ...   04-13-2009 03:06 pm

Engine & Transmission > Differential- 4 speed & 5 speed difference (8 replies - 18587 views)

I have a spare diff from a '74 4 speed. I think the flange diameter is 3 3/4" but I'll check tomorrow. Come and get it, ...   04-12-2009 05:03 am

Body & interior stuff > Boot Latch Retainer (4 replies - 9329 views)

Love to Bob! I'll just have to find a free day for a Jensen run. I'll let you know, Kurt ...   04-11-2009 01:33 am

Ignition > Crane XR3000 ignition (27 replies - 48694 views)

To set the phasing I used an old cap and drilled holes on either side of the #1 tower. Then used a timing light to look ...   04-09-2009 02:25 pm

Body & interior stuff > Boot Latch Retainer (4 replies - 9329 views)

Yes, that spring steel thing that snaps into place as the the lock is pushed into the hole in the boot lid. Mine's been broken ...   04-09-2009 01:17 am

Miscellaneous > Fuses (7 replies - 13909 views)

From an old Mark Rosenbaum post: The stock JH fuses are rated 35 amps.  IIRC this is the must-blow rating, which, for Lucas fuses, means a must-carry ...   04-09-2009 12:56 am

Carburetors > The air filter housing (10 replies - 17279 views)

Keep trying, You're not the first! Go to a small town DMV... or at least the next town. All you need is one guy to say ...   04-09-2009 12:43 am

Carburetors > The air filter housing (10 replies - 17279 views)

Smog test? Do you have a '76? Kurt ...   04-08-2009 03:04 am

Ignition > Crane XR3000 ignition (27 replies - 48694 views)

There are two "bumps" on the inside of some aftermarket distributor caps that interfered with the Crane that was on my car. I removed the ...   04-08-2009 02:59 am

Engine & Transmission > adjusting valves (23 replies - 48653 views)

I'm guessing the intake side was tightened up to gain a couple thousandths of lift.  Race engines get much more attention than a street engines so ...   04-07-2009 01:47 pm

Carburetors > Strombergs -- higher altitude operation (4 replies - 10375 views)

A simple adjustment should be all you need. No need to buy any parts but you will need the Stromberg tool. Call Delta. ...   04-02-2009 04:53 pm

Engine & Transmission > Timing the stock cams and sprockets (17 replies - 23427 views)

Move the crankshaft to top dead center. Turn 90 degrees so no pistons can interfere with the valves. Loosen or remove the timing belt. Put the ...   03-31-2009 05:59 am

Engine & Transmission > O/D for the 4 speed (3 replies - 7421 views)

It has come up in the past. IIRC you need a mainshaft from a Sunbeam/Hillman that came with the overdrive. ...   03-27-2009 03:22 am

Wheels > New wheels (13 replies - 28819 views)

And rollbar! What brand, size, tires, etc? Inquiring minds... ...   03-17-2009 11:16 pm

Body & interior stuff > Roll Bar (9 replies - 16865 views)

Your safety is important. Bolt that thing in there. I know a guy who was in a massive crash in an MGB. He lost an eye ...   03-17-2009 02:16 pm

Suspension > Lower control arm bolt stuck in bushing (4 replies - 13373 views)

Cut the bolt with a sawsall. How hard is it to get a bolt??? ...   03-16-2009 04:48 am

Body & interior stuff > Roll Bar (9 replies - 16865 views)

Center the bar carefully. Look uner the parcel shelf and locate the triangular gussets. Try to miss them when drilling. The rear mounts should be ...   03-16-2009 03:04 am

Cooling > Oil cooler w/ electric fan (4 replies - 13736 views)

    Thoughts on cooling: The engine must be in proper mechanical condition with good bearings, valves and carbs. The radiator should be upgraded to 3 or 4 core ...   03-07-2009 03:31 pm

Suspension > Special tool VR2026 (7 replies - 14505 views)

I used a 4" length of 2" pipe and a cap in which I drilled a 5/8" hole and some 5/8" all thread with nuts ...   03-07-2009 01:13 am

Carburetors > air box? (8 replies - 16089 views)

No, the service kit is the cleaner and oil for the K&N's. ...   03-04-2009 02:21 am

Projects > Craigslist in KY (2 replies - 11875 views)

That's an early 4 speed car.  ...   03-03-2009 03:37 pm

Carburetors > air box? (8 replies - 16089 views)

Delta sells the K&N filter for the "muffler". The JH can get really loud from both the intake and the exhaust. ...   03-03-2009 03:32 pm

Body & interior stuff > Why did they paint it?? (13 replies - 21017 views)

Tangerine? Not real pretty, too orange. Brown Mustard? Blecch. That's why they get repainted. The Dreaded Previous Owner, DPO, painted mine sea foam green over the original Pacific Blue. ...   02-25-2009 02:11 am

Electrical & Instruments > Battery alternatives (8 replies - 16928 views)

What's the issue with the battery? The car already has a 51% rear weight bias, why move the battery to the boot?  ...   02-20-2009 02:08 am

Suspension > Degreasing agents? (13 replies - 19740 views)

Oven cleaner is lye and will remove anodizing from aluminum. Be careful! Kurt  ...   02-14-2009 09:18 pm

Suspension > Degreasing agents? (13 replies - 19740 views)

Rent a pressure washer. ...   02-13-2009 08:28 pm

Engine & Transmission > 32 valve J.H. V8 (38 replies - 63102 views)

Hi Brett, That was Jim Albeck's (sp?) car. He built it so his wife could drive it, thus the automatic. It had no drivetrain when ...   02-09-2009 12:09 am


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