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Carburetors > Mikuni Carbs from an R1 (30 replies - 48108 views) I fail to see how this is a good HP/buck value.
The 907 suffers from short stroke, low compression and mild cams as well as carburetion. ... 12-07-2010 04:11 pm Engine & Transmission > Evaporative loss control assembly (6 replies - 9910 views) Oh, you mean the 8.5 compression, stock cams, short stroke crank and the ZS carbs? Yeah, that system will slow you down! ;-) ... 12-01-2010 11:55 pm Engine & Transmission > Evaporative loss control assembly (6 replies - 9910 views) How does the carbon canister slow you down?
The unit absorbs fuel vapors and burns them next time you start the car.
... 12-01-2010 12:39 am Suspension > RACK AND PINION LUBRICATION (11 replies - 22818 views) Sorry!
The factory used 80/90 wt.
I use grease because I have a grease fitting.
I don't think it matters as long as there's something in ... 11-24-2010 04:57 am Suspension > RACK AND PINION LUBRICATION (11 replies - 22818 views) Yes.
... 11-23-2010 07:24 pm Miscellaneous > AZ Jensen meeting in November (9 replies - 15559 views) Wow! Looks like a great time. Hopefully I'll see you guys at next years West Coast Nationals in LA!
Kurt
... 11-07-2010 03:47 am Miscellaneous > Red Line Oil (13 replies - 21270 views) Begin rant:
The operative word is "silicone". The basic Fram is about the worst filter made. Even their website promotes their high mileage filter as 25 ... 11-06-2010 07:39 pm Miscellaneous > Valve clatter and low oil pressure (21 replies - 34461 views) No problems buying it here. The VR1 states on the back of the container "for high performance passenger cars and race cars."
If they don't want ... 11-06-2010 04:34 pm Miscellaneous > Red Line Oil (13 replies - 21270 views) Hi Mitch, What oil filter are you using? A high quality filter with a silicone anti-drain back valve can help retain oil in the gallery. ... 11-06-2010 04:27 pm Miscellaneous > Valve clatter and low oil pressure (21 replies - 34461 views) Your oil pressure is normal for a worn 907. If it doesn't go below 10 lbs you should be fine.
Loss of oil pressure could be related ... 11-05-2010 12:08 am Miscellaneous > Valve clatter and low oil pressure (21 replies - 34461 views) Hi Phil, After further reading, I can't recommend trying to formulate your own brew. Oil engineers spend their careers doing this.
Since too much ZDDP can ... 11-04-2010 07:54 pm Miscellaneous > Valve clatter and low oil pressure (21 replies - 34461 views) Hi Phil, ZDDP is zinc and phosphorus that prevents metal to metal contact. It smears on the surfaces just as the oil shears. Oil has ... 11-04-2010 01:33 am Miscellaneous > Valve clatter and low oil pressure (21 replies - 34461 views) The stock JH is a torqueless wonder. The short stroke motor is more suited for high rpm use as Lotus intended.
It costs a bit of money ... 11-03-2010 06:01 pm Ignition > electronic ignition conversion (21 replies - 44431 views) The Accuspark is similar to the Pertronix. They are "Hall effect" triggers. The location of the hole in the mounting plate is critical. The Pertronix ... 10-31-2010 02:24 am Projects > Jensen Healey Lover gets a great car (6 replies - 13527 views) Well, I guess that's a clue!
The originals are also bolt-on and IIRC were Dunlops.
Have fun! I'll let you know when I'm headed your way in ... 10-28-2010 12:48 am Miscellaneous > 20 Years of the JHPS! (7 replies - 12898 views) Dear Greg,
Thank you for enriching my Jensen Healey experience. Your club is a constant source of contact and camaraderie with the JH owners of the world. The ... 10-26-2010 05:35 am Ignition > No Spark at all (48 replies - 63573 views) Look for carbon tracking inside the cap. It looks like a fern drawn with pencil. Use a bright light to check. Check the side of ... 10-24-2010 07:03 am Projects > Jensen Healey Lover gets a great car (6 replies - 13527 views) Those wire wheels were a factory option. Sort of rare and certainly cool looking.
Kurt
... 10-21-2010 11:38 pm Brakes > Healey Master cylinder (2 replies - 8596 views) Hi Ron, Welcome!
Please let us know how it works when you get it installed. I've heard rumors that certain Volvo MC's fit also.
Kurt
... 10-21-2010 03:07 pm Carburetors > Fuel overfilling/diluting oil in engine sump (14 replies - 26830 views) I use Autolite 64's
Kurt
'73 JH 13148
... 10-19-2010 04:37 am Brakes > Speed Bleeders (16 replies - 26449 views) Hi Pete,
I put the question mark in there to indicate that the Healeys probably got nauga hides instead of leather. My car came with ... 10-19-2010 04:34 am Ignition > No Spark at all (48 replies - 63573 views) The wire from the ignition switch. It's white and goes through the tachometer and then to the ballast resistor.
On some later cars the wire ... 10-18-2010 02:37 am Ignition > No Spark at all (48 replies - 63573 views) Remove all wires from coil. Find the switched hot wire and put it on the + side. put the red wire from the Pertronix on ... 10-17-2010 10:42 pm Ignition > No Spark at all (48 replies - 63573 views) The Pertronix is just a switch. The hot 12 volts goes through the red Pertronix wire from the hot side of the coil. The magnetic ... 10-17-2010 08:39 pm Ignition > No Spark at all (48 replies - 63573 views) If that wire with the red tape is the hot, connect it directly to the red Pertronix wire.
Edit: sorry, connect both the hot and the ... 10-17-2010 08:28 pm Ignition > No Spark at all (48 replies - 63573 views) Take the white with slate wire off the negative terminal. It provides 12 volts during cranking coming from the starter. It should connect to the ... 10-17-2010 08:26 pm Ignition > No Spark at all (48 replies - 63573 views) That thing with the bent contacts is an oil pressure sending unit. It's not stock. The stock setup is a small tube that carries oil ... 10-17-2010 08:02 pm Ignition > No Spark at all (48 replies - 63573 views) First of all, did you buy a new rotor? ... 10-17-2010 07:54 pm Suspension > Play in Steering Wheel (7 replies - 17976 views) Success!
After loosening the steering rack from the sub-frame I removed the old lower steering knuckle. It had a small bit of play when moved by ... 10-16-2010 04:55 am VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > New Addition (15 replies - 25061 views) Hi Gus, I sent you a message.
I am now 90% sure the '75 to '79 MG Midget springs won't fit.
My local parts house (now owned by ... 10-14-2010 07:10 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > New Addition (15 replies - 25061 views) So you have some springs to compare to?
The springs I'm using were rusty but cleaned up well on the wire wheel.
Kurt
Several thoughts:
There must be ... 10-13-2010 10:51 pm Miscellaneous > Pat Lind '74 JH (2 replies - 7696 views) I think this is the Huffaker car that won the SCCA D class in '74. Not surprising when you watch him pass everything in sight! ... 10-13-2010 12:56 am VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > New Addition (15 replies - 25061 views) Which springs are you missing? I have a Lockheed setup on the bench. I could take the springs to my parts house and try to ... 10-12-2010 03:22 pm Ignition > No Spark (14 replies - 22559 views) Get the Pertronix. The 123 doesn't have the proper advance curve for the Lotus 907. If you need a new distributor get a rebuild from ... 10-12-2010 03:09 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > New Addition (15 replies - 25061 views) Try this old thread:
http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=1112&forum_id=6&highlight=volvo
Kurt
... 10-07-2010 03:37 pm Brakes > Speed Bleeders (16 replies - 26449 views) Hi Pete, 99852 is the leather(?) gearshift boot on the mk2 cars. It is shown on Delta's website.
I assume the early cars with the plastic tray got ... 10-06-2010 06:14 pm Miscellaneous > New to jh's, couple of questions (11 replies - 18633 views) Thanks John and thanks Pete!
... 10-06-2010 05:25 pm Miscellaneous > New to jh's, couple of questions (11 replies - 18633 views) Wow, thanks John!
I'll send you a JHPS message with my address and such.
I really appriciate it!
Kurt
... 10-06-2010 04:19 am Brakes > Speed Bleeders (16 replies - 26449 views) Hi Pete,
91692 is described as a "'73 shift boot". Was this part used under part# 99852?
I can see how it would help the heat issue. ... 10-05-2010 08:49 pm Miscellaneous > New to jh's, couple of questions (11 replies - 18633 views)
I made a fiberglass airbox to allow room for the velocity stacks to breath. It doesn't do much for the induction noise, even after the stock ... 10-05-2010 08:22 pm | |
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