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Wheels > Wheel and tire program (3 replies - 13306 views) But 13" wheels were SO COOL in the 1970's! I remember seeing small aftermarket wheels on lots of cars.
In the future people will complain about ... 02-05-2009 02:22 pm Projects > New member and Project (13 replies - 23378 views) Congrats! I'm sure you'll have loads of fun!
Kurt
... 01-19-2009 03:47 pm Miscellaneous > fire extinguisher (12 replies - 19402 views)
I used to keep mine there.
Then one fine day while driving along with a friend through the Point Reyes National Seashore a cloud rose ... 01-13-2009 02:36 am Engine & Transmission > Draing oil cooler (12 replies - 17804 views) It's certainly safer to go with more frequent changes.
I hated my Ford minivan and wanted it to die but a lack of oil changes couldn't ... 01-10-2009 07:28 pm Engine & Transmission > Transmission capacity (8 replies - 13696 views) 3.1 pints for the 4 speed, 4.2 pints for the 5 speed. ... 01-10-2009 06:36 pm Suspension > Swaybar Identification Assistance (4 replies - 11106 views) The sway bars I got from Delta a few years back are plated. They require drilling holes in the rear spring seat area and in the ... 01-04-2009 05:53 pm Engine & Transmission > Draing oil cooler (12 replies - 17804 views)
During the rebuild I cleaned the oil cooler with paint thinner, not much gunk was in there. The oil pan was a many hour cleaning ... 12-17-2008 05:02 pm Body & interior stuff > Trunk overhang measurement check needed (2 replies - 7329 views) Hi Art,
My '73 has an overhang in the center and is flush at the corners. I think you should check the fit of the trunk latch.
Good ... 12-15-2008 02:57 am Engine & Transmission > help with oil pan plug (16 replies - 24997 views) I had a commuter car with a frozen tranny plug caused by clorinated oil additives, (Dura Lube). My 1/2" rachet stripped when I tried a 3 foot ... 12-06-2008 10:14 pm Engine & Transmission > help with oil pan plug (16 replies - 24997 views) Hi Mitch,
How would one get the tube in there???
Kurt
... 12-05-2008 05:25 pm Ignition > Fuel Injection KIt for 907 (109 replies - 204656 views) Is this the Patton kit with JH maps?
http://www.pattonmachine.com/
... 11-30-2008 04:06 am Engine & Transmission > help with oil pan plug (16 replies - 24997 views) The original plug requires a 3/4 Whitworth wrench which is about 23mm. I filed mine down to 22mm so I could use a socket on ... 11-28-2008 06:10 pm Suspension > Upper cross member mounting (10 replies - 16514 views) The twin tube Konis and the Girling are hydraulic shocks and have no effect on the ride height. The KYB and other gas shocks do.
The Konis I ... 11-24-2008 03:21 pm Suspension > Upper cross member mounting (10 replies - 16514 views)
The KYB shocks from Delta are a high pressure monotube shock similar in design to the Bilsteins. They are a definite improvement over the stock ... 11-24-2008 01:15 am Suspension > Upper cross member mounting (10 replies - 16514 views) The KYB gas should be an upgrade from the Woodhead shocks that were on the car.
The Konis are non-gas so the ride height will be ... 11-23-2008 06:06 pm Suspension > Upper cross member mounting (10 replies - 16514 views) I have never removed the subframe. It's good to know the bushings are available if needed.
The shocks are KYB from Delta. I was going to ... 11-23-2008 02:40 pm Suspension > Upper cross member mounting (10 replies - 16514 views) I replaced all of the other bushings front and rear and still feel a bit of sloppyness in the ride. ... 11-22-2008 03:37 pm Miscellaneous > JHEEVES spotted in San Rafael, CA (1 reply - 5373 views) I got a call from a buddy that a JH was parked at a local british car repair shop. I was passing by so I ... 11-21-2008 03:41 pm Suspension > Upper cross member mounting (10 replies - 16514 views) I see the Superpro cross member lower bushing is available at the Club Store. Is the upper mounting available or should I call Delta?
I'm gathering ... 11-21-2008 03:31 pm Engine & Transmission > problem hot starts & milky oil on dipstick (18 replies - 35447 views)
Open the oil filler cap and look inside the cam cover. Then open the drain plug and see what comes out. If it's got any ... 11-17-2008 12:01 am Miscellaneous > GT rear glass available (0 replies - 4783 views) Sorry to put up for sale items here, but..... it's a rare item that shouldn't end up in the dump.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/911637189.html
... 11-16-2008 05:00 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil weights (6 replies - 13020 views) Good article. I'll test for 10psi per 1000 rpm tomorrow if the weather holds.
Kurt
... 11-15-2008 01:00 am Engine & Transmission > 32 valve J.H. V8 (38 replies - 63096 views) Roverman, You are a madman! Welcome!!! I haven't ever looked at a Rover V8 so I can't comment, but will look forward to further analysis ... 11-11-2008 02:44 am Carburetors > Weber Carbs (20 replies - 45175 views) Hi Joachim,
Since no oxygen sensors were in general use when the JH was built tuning was done using Co readings. The manual states 1.2 - ... 10-26-2008 02:05 pm Carburetors > Weber Carbs (20 replies - 45175 views) I meant the jetting kit, not the carbs. ... 10-25-2008 07:00 pm Carburetors > Weber Carbs (20 replies - 45175 views) If someone has logged the difference in air/fuel ratio for each air corrector, it would be possible to make a more educated guess, presuming all ... 10-25-2008 04:59 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Vin Plate & Title (3 replies - 11984 views) If you have a Ferrari GTO vin# you can rebuild the rest of the car and it is still that GTO. I'm not sure there's ... 10-23-2008 04:02 pm Carburetors > Weber Carbs (20 replies - 45175 views)
After re-reading Des Hammill's excellent book, here are my thoughts:
Webers and Dellortos are infinitely adjustable. The progression mixture is adjusted with the idle circuit and ... 10-22-2008 04:11 pm Carburetors > Weber Carbs (20 replies - 45175 views) Hi Arvin,
At what RPM are you having issues? I know an Alfa restorer I can ask questions.
Kurt
... 10-21-2008 07:31 pm Engine & Transmission > RATTLING NOISE (4 replies - 10790 views) These cars will make some crazy noises if the cam belt is too tight. I replaced my pulleys and overtightened the belt. There was a ... 10-19-2008 10:42 pm Carburetors > Weber Carbs (20 replies - 45175 views) Webers and Dellortos (except competition models) have choke mechanisms. The Weber's is located on the manifold side of the body. The arm and cable stops should ... 10-19-2008 10:33 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Nationals (West) (5 replies - 10488 views) Some photos are up at
http://www.j2008west.com/
... 10-11-2008 05:03 pm Engine & Transmission > Burn Baby Burn (20 replies - 28676 views)
Holy Shite! I think I'll park outside instead of in the garage which is under my bedroom!
I hope you figure out the cause so ... 10-09-2008 04:01 am Ignition > Need a GT Expert (2 replies - 8196 views) Hi Frank, your posts are never "clutter". Since it's a tech question you are asking, any information exchanged could be of benefit to others with ... 10-05-2008 06:11 pm Wheels > Tire Pressure guidelines? (2 replies - 10870 views) I have run with the Sumitomos at 24lbs and while more comfortable on one's rear, a bit sloppy in the corners. I settled on 28lbs for ... 10-05-2008 04:32 am Miscellaneous > Jensen Nationals (West) (5 replies - 10488 views) Great Jody! The hot poop is that the 2009 West coast Nationals may be held in Carson City Nevada in September.
I will be making ... 09-22-2008 05:13 am Miscellaneous > Jensen Nationals (West) (5 replies - 10488 views) I'm back home. We drove over 700 miles and had a great time at the West Coast Nationals. The JH ran flawlessly throughout and we ... 09-22-2008 04:15 am Fuel Stuff > SU fuel pump (4 replies - 11712 views) Bill, it was great to meet you at the West Coast Nationals! Welcome to the group. Hope to see you again soon at another British ... 09-22-2008 02:50 am Miscellaneous > Jensen Nationals (West) (5 replies - 10488 views) I'm waxing up for four days of Jensen fun in the Yosemite area. Hope you all can make it! I don't want to send too ... 09-17-2008 02:34 pm Brakes > Front Brakes (3 replies - 9604 views) I had the same issue after replacing the hoses. Repeatedly and carefully bleeding the system did the trick.
The bleed screws leak around the threads ... 09-14-2008 03:13 pm | |
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