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Engine & Transmission > How much of a rebuild would you do? (5 replies - 10103 views) During a normal rebuild, you will be reluctant to stop halfway through. If you're replacing the lip seal, the crank will need to be polished ... 09-25-2015 06:15 pm Miscellaneous > 2015 Jensen Western Regional (1 reply - 5533 views) Just a reminder to sign up for the West Coast Nationals soon! ... 09-25-2015 03:32 pm Wheels > Refinishing/restoring the stock JH wheels (19 replies - 32581 views) That's what I did, Tom. After the 2000 wet sanding an application of Mothers Aluminum Wheel polish really makes them shine!
Jack up the rear of ... 09-04-2015 02:33 am Body & interior stuff > Snap Down that Soft Top Cover (1 reply - 5314 views) Great idea, Dan!
I've been rehabbing mine for the trip to Pismo Beach for the West Coast Nationals. Bought some super sticky Velcro type material but ... 09-03-2015 09:58 pm Engine & Transmission > Urgent advice request (12 replies - 18603 views) The large gap between 3000 and 4000rpm suggests the Dellortos are not transitioning from the idle to the main circuit effectively. Was a co or ... 08-11-2015 04:07 pm Engine & Transmission > Sprocket timing (14 replies - 19115 views) Hi Frank, can you explain how a hanging throttle cable and bad tach caused your symptoms? I'm confused.
Kurt ... 08-07-2015 06:09 pm Engine & Transmission > Sprocket timing (14 replies - 19115 views) Hi Frank, I experienced the same symptoms once and it turns out I had installed the plug wires in the wrong order due to the ... 08-04-2015 03:22 pm Ignition > Static timing (8 replies - 16275 views) As Tim says, set your static timing to factory specs. You can play around a little and go to 12^ but no more.
The Pertronix ... 07-18-2015 03:45 pm Ignition > Static timing (8 replies - 16275 views) You'll want your total advance to be 32^. How much advance does the Pertronix distributor have? Just subtract for the proper static setting. You could ... 07-16-2015 06:03 pm Miscellaneous > 2015 Jensen Western Nationals (3 replies - 7842 views) Save the date! Further details as they become available. ... 06-30-2015 03:00 pm Carburetors > DHLA 45s possibly boiling? (21 replies - 36510 views) Good point, Jim. I had two black rotors fail from subjecting them to MSD 6A ignition and high energy coil. They burned a carbon track ... 06-14-2015 10:21 pm Carburetors > DHLA 45s possibly boiling? (21 replies - 36510 views) 90% of carburetor problems are ignition. It could be coil failure.
Cracks in the internal windings open when the coil heats up, and close when it ... 06-14-2015 03:27 pm Projects > J-H hillclimb and AX project (43 replies - 93182 views) Nice wheels! Where did you find them? What size tires are you running?
Kurt ... 05-14-2015 01:49 pm Suspension > Uneven ride height (15 replies - 23283 views) I thought all Healeys leaned to the drivers side! The rear suspension bolts should be tightened with the weight of the car on the wheels. ... 05-05-2015 11:02 pm Engine & Transmission > Cam Timing Setup for 2.2L with Dellorto 45 mm and 10.5:1 Pistons (2 replies - 11340 views) Hi Randall, I don't see any harm in reducing the overlap by using 108 degrees setting. You may never notice the difference on a street ... 05-03-2015 03:52 pm Cooling > Radiator cap (11 replies - 18915 views) I feel that the manufacturer of radiator caps doesn't sell just any cap for the JH. They sell the 7# cap. They have liability if ... 04-30-2015 03:50 pm Cooling > Radiator cap (11 replies - 18915 views) Hi Frank, page 7 of the shop manual states the cooling system is rated for 10PSI.
I see RockAuto UK sells the 7# cap for ... 04-30-2015 12:54 am Cooling > Radiator cap (11 replies - 18915 views) Thanks Jim. My caps are 13 and 16lbs. I didn't want to post erroneous information again.
Kurt ... 04-29-2015 11:05 pm Miscellaneous > All British Field Meet (0 replies - 4118 views) http://www.ubscc.org/CarShow.htm
Over 200 British cars, swap meet, Bangers, etc.
BE THERE!
Kurt ... 04-29-2015 01:44 am Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top (1 reply - 5760 views) I've heard complaints about the tops available these days. It seems they are copies of old shrunken vinyl tops. Can anyone give a good recommendation ... 04-28-2015 02:25 pm Miscellaneous > Jenesen Travels (9 replies - 14321 views) Please check their facebook page for exciting video. The link is at the top of this thread. Kurt ... 04-27-2015 02:29 pm Miscellaneous > Jenesen Travels (9 replies - 14321 views) Great to meet up with the intrepid travelers in San Rafael, CA this morning!
Brett Gibson, Arvin and Deb Appelman, And Steve and Michelle Luckett ... 04-24-2015 05:57 pm Miscellaneous > Jenesen Travels (9 replies - 14321 views) Great! You want to experience the amazing traffic on a Friday afternoon! I am taking my wife and daughter to the Napa Valley on Saturday ... 04-21-2015 10:02 pm Miscellaneous > Jenesen Travels (9 replies - 14321 views) Too bad I'm in Northern California, I'd love to be there.
Kurt ... 04-20-2015 04:57 am Miscellaneous > Jenesen Travels (9 replies - 14321 views) Wow, awesome! Happy travels and good luck!
Kurt Housh ... 04-12-2015 04:11 am Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 258184 views) I think the 4 into 1 exits lower, under the sway bar. You may have additional re-configuring to do.
Good Luck ... 03-30-2015 02:46 pm Engine & Transmission > Exhaust Header Removal and Cam Covers (15 replies - 55160 views) I had to cut the broken header into several pieces to get it removed. You can try loosening the motor mount and jacking the engine ... 03-29-2015 09:31 pm Wheels > Motor oil viscosoity (12 replies - 25745 views) Hi Joachim,
I agree. Using lighter weight oil will cause a lean condition during acceleration.
Also, these engines need the zinc (ZDDP) which is found in ... 03-27-2015 03:02 pm Engine & Transmission > renovated engine burning oil (46 replies - 63554 views) I have seen valve guides with seals from various sources.
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Lotus-Sunbeam-Esprit-Excel-Elite-Eclat-Bronze-valve-guides-stem-seals-/271054537358
The engine oil should be 20-50. This should help a bit until the head ... 03-21-2015 07:28 pm Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107012 views) The vacuum capsule was a 4-6-4R giving 4 degrees of retard at 4 to 6 inches mercury.
The vacuum capsule does not change the timing ... 03-08-2015 03:46 pm Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107012 views) There are many vacuum advance and vacuum retard diaphragms available for the 25D. The JH used vacuum retard for pollution control, exactly the opposite of ... 03-06-2015 03:07 pm Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107012 views) I've read that the ZS carb cars were down about 20hp. Take that with a grain of salt.
If the PO installed Dellortos and MSD, I ... 02-20-2015 03:25 pm Miscellaneous > My JH & Delta (25 replies - 71097 views) Nice!
It appears your car is one of the backdated cars made in 1975. One of my cars is also 12/31/1974 JH5 vin# 19753.
Richard Calver confirmed ... 02-08-2015 09:03 pm Projects > New Project 17505 (6 replies - 12813 views) Welcome to the message board Eurico.
The engine oil should be 20w50 with the zinc/ phosphorus, ZDDP for older engines. I use Valvoline VR1 but don't ... 02-04-2015 02:36 am Engine & Transmission > Living the dream: JH W58 5spd (40 replies - 63925 views) I don't think Colin is intent on defrauding people, just that he has had some reliability issues. I believe that he would answer honestly if ... 01-06-2015 03:08 pm Engine & Transmission > Living the dream: JH W58 5spd (40 replies - 63925 views) DeDub wrote:
Thanks. I'm sure there's plenty of those in my local PickNPull. I just got an email from Colin Dray in NZ saying ... 01-05-2015 10:17 pm Suspension > Fitting rear Superpro bushes (27 replies - 50534 views) Pound them out with a long piece of wood an d a heavy hammer. The metal jacket protrudes from the mount. Use lots of penetrating ... 12-01-2014 02:37 pm Miscellaneous > JH "Spider" (8 replies - 33636 views) Is that a Ferrari badge on the boot lid? I guess if it has Corvette power it could be fast in the drag races. ... 11-27-2014 06:40 pm Miscellaneous > JH "Spider" (8 replies - 33636 views) The photo looks like the Jensen Healey "Avenger" which was how this car was described in a verbose Ebay posting about 10 years ago.
The story ... 11-26-2014 04:51 pm Suspension > Rear spring assemblies (36 replies - 59492 views) The "lean" is usually worn or incorrectly installed rear bushings. The car must be lowered onto ramps or blocks before the trailing arm bushings are ... 11-24-2014 03:04 pm | |
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