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Fuel Stuff > Gas tank (4 replies - 13798 views) A used toothed cam belt has been mentioned in the past. ... 09-09-2013 02:00 pm Projects > The Red Fox (15 replies - 27139 views) The head is toast. A cracked valve, valve recession, and deep pitting will send this one to the smelter.
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I have a '74 head on ... 09-04-2013 04:09 am Engine & Transmission > Valve clearenc on a rebuilt head (7 replies - 12252 views) Do you have any shims at all? Maybe one of the east coast guys has a box of shims you could use to get close ... 09-03-2013 07:50 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > 17897 (2 replies - 8564 views) Welcome to the forum! Please feel free to ask questions and make comments. There are some multiple Jensen owners near you. Good luck with the ... 09-02-2013 03:03 am Body & interior stuff > Sound Deadening and Heat Control (2 replies - 7682 views) We've all seen DynaMat installed over the entire interior of a car with foil facing. We are led to believe that this is the ultimate ... 08-30-2013 04:17 pm Projects > The Red Fox (15 replies - 27139 views) http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad190/klhoush/photo2_zps4d96a4fa.jpg
Standard issue floor rot already treated with phosphoric acid.
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New front half repair panel ready to be trimmed.
New panel welded in under seat and treated with ... 08-30-2013 12:34 am Projects > The Red Fox (15 replies - 27139 views)
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Here she is, arriving after a 3 hour tow. My truck had a flat on the front left after hitting road debris. The U-Haul trailer ... 08-29-2013 10:33 pm Projects > 10628 Refresh (63 replies - 99157 views) Wow! Beautiful work! Which cams are you using? What brake and suspension mods are you doing to handle the increase in power?
When shimming the cams, ... 08-27-2013 05:36 am Carburetors > Dellorto 40 leaks (4 replies - 10558 views) The Carburettor Refactory in Richmond. 815 Harbour Way S, Unit #5 Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 237-1277 ... 08-26-2013 12:37 am Carburetors > Dellorto 40 leaks (4 replies - 10558 views) I'll call a friend. He is rebuilding a set and IIRC had the shafts chromed to bring them into tolerance. I'll find out where he's ... 08-25-2013 06:42 pm Brakes > Choosing a Master Cylinder Brand (5 replies - 17338 views) The Land Rover SWB pre 1980 with 3/4" bore is the proper MC and seems to be a perfect match for the original JH unit. ... 08-23-2013 02:37 pm Electrical & Instruments > Fritzy Tachometer (41 replies - 100608 views) VDO Tach: Connect to coil or MSD. Looks good but not as cool as the stock tach. $90
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vdo-333051/overview/ ... 08-23-2013 01:17 am VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 542758 views) JH5 19753, The Red Fox, has the original Jensen Healey branded floor mats and the rust to prove it! The floors will need to be ... 08-22-2013 03:49 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 542758 views) I just purchased #19753 off of Craigslist SF Bay Area. It has JH5 badges but is a filthy non-runner.
I'll bring the old girl home Wednesday or ... 08-20-2013 04:57 am Miscellaneous > Monterey Motorsports Reunion (3 replies - 8148 views) Joe Huffaker has vanquished all challengers in Group 7B! Congratulations to Pat Lind and thanks for the shirt!
Kurt Housh
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/grp_7b_sun_rolex_race_w_times.pdf
... 08-19-2013 01:49 am Miscellaneous > Monterey Motorsports Reunion (3 replies - 8148 views) The Lind JH will be screaming around Laguna Seca with Joe Huffaker Jr. at the wheel. This should be a great showcase for the original ... 08-15-2013 05:03 pm Wheels > Lug Nut Torque (13 replies - 31619 views) Ha Ha! Hey, if the late Mark Rosenbaum did it, you're in good engineering company. Your hypothesis is correct but un-tested in the real world.
Re-inventing ... 08-15-2013 05:03 am Wheels > Lug Nut Torque (13 replies - 31619 views) I figure it's worked for 40 years so why change now? If your lug nuts aren't stripped out after this abuse they can take it a ... 08-14-2013 03:03 pm Wheels > Lug Nut Torque (13 replies - 31619 views) I recommend you clean the anti-seize off of the threads and install the lug nuts dry.
Kurt ... 08-13-2013 12:13 am Cooling > Aluminum Radiator (18 replies - 39700 views) I have seen one in service with positive comments from the owner.
Kurt ... 08-05-2013 08:38 pm Suspension > Replacing steering parts (2 replies - 7061 views) Yea! Go out and drive!
What was the total including shipping? ... 07-24-2013 02:23 am Engine & Transmission > Timing gears (3 replies - 7352 views) I've never seen a solid cam gear. Are there any markings on it?
Kurt ... 07-23-2013 04:08 am VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 542758 views) Welcome back George! Maybe it was parked with the nose uncovered. My car only has rust on the right side.
Kurt ... 07-03-2013 02:47 pm Suspension > firewall steering shaft bushing (15 replies - 28361 views) Believe it or not, string trimmer line. Yes, Weed Whacker line.
Don't blame it on me, I wasn't the first!
The two halves of the steering column ... 07-03-2013 05:39 am Engine & Transmission > Oil leak behind distributor housing (5 replies - 11755 views) Hi Cory,
I took a look at my spare housing and compared it to the one on the engine. The roll pin does face straight up ... 07-03-2013 02:07 am VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 542758 views) Welcome to the forum. Where are you located?
Kurt Housh ... 06-30-2013 10:27 pm Miscellaneous > Jennifer Miller Passes Suddenly (0 replies - 4530 views) From the Jensen Mail List:
It is with great sadness
that I relay the news of Jennifer Miller's passing. She was suddenly stricken
with a catastrophic cerebral aneurism ... 06-29-2013 05:36 am Miscellaneous > Jensen East 2014 (15 replies - 23606 views) There are supposed to be six Jensens coming from blighty for a nationwide tour, which will include the East Nationals.
At the West Nationals there ... 06-29-2013 05:27 am Brakes > Stuck rear brake, weak brakes (2 replies - 8001 views) The flex hoses can fail internally sometimes causing locking symptoms.
The disk brake pads may be glazed. Turning or replacing the rotors and installing quality ... 06-28-2013 03:43 pm Suspension > Lower steering knuckle (11 replies - 18563 views) Martin Robey has the universal joint listed for 24GBP.
http://www.martinrobey.com/jensen-healey/interactive-parts/91335/universal-joint/
Shipping usually doubles the cost.
Kurt ... 06-26-2013 04:08 am Suspension > Lower steering knuckle (11 replies - 18563 views) Delta Motorsports is where I got mine. I don't know if this is a parts bin item or a one-off for the JH.
Kurt ... 06-24-2013 03:42 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen West Nationals (0 replies - 4123 views) I'm packing an insulated bag for my wine country purchases!
Hope to see you there! Kurt
... 06-20-2013 07:27 pm Suspension > firewall steering shaft bushing (15 replies - 28361 views) Sounds right. I did mine years ago when the engine was out of the car. I removed the entire column to replace the plastic bits ... 06-19-2013 10:18 pm Carburetors > Stromberg carb manifold gap (8 replies - 17153 views) Tim, I appreciate your attention to detail and agree that care must be taken when tightening the mounts. There is a fine line between vacuum ... 06-05-2013 06:13 pm Miscellaneous > Links to photos of Jensen East 2013 in Shepherdstown, WV (6 replies - 10861 views) That is an impressive group of Jensen Healeys!!!! ... 06-04-2013 11:39 pm Miscellaneous > Left out in the rain (4 replies - 8525 views) Ha Ha! I love it! ... 06-04-2013 11:36 pm Carburetors > Stromberg carb manifold gap (8 replies - 17153 views) Apparently the o-rings reduce heat transfer from the manifold as well as dampening the vibration from the engine. Obviously they need to be air tight.
This is ... 06-04-2013 04:44 am VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 542758 views) Welcome to the forum!
The B74 engine number is indeed a 1974 build date. Your original engine may be early enough to have the rope seal ... 06-02-2013 01:34 pm Carburetors > Stromberg carb manifold gap (8 replies - 17153 views) Just snug them up until they feel about right. Then use a feeler gage to make them even from front to back.
I have run them ... 06-01-2013 01:05 am Engine & Transmission > Oil Pressure (6 replies - 10546 views) Any luck Mitch?
If the hole in the cover isn't clogged, there's a major blockage in the oil gallery. Since that's highly unlikely it must ... 05-30-2013 01:29 am | |
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