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Engine & Transmission > New noises (1 reply - 5960 views)

I have acquired a new noise that has me worried. When pulling away from a stop there is a tinkeling sound like a fan hitting ...   08-31-2006 04:13 pm

Ignition > Spark plugs (3 replies - 12822 views)

BP6E(S or Y) Is a better heat range for the JH. I use Autolite 64's with good sucess. Do your plugs show any visible signs of ...   08-30-2006 02:12 pm

Brakes > sticking front brake (13 replies - 53563 views)

The Hawk street pads I use are from the Spitfire and are a little smaller than the JH.  They work great for 'normal' street driving. ;-) Kurt ...   08-25-2006 01:21 am

Body & interior stuff > Oakland Green (1 reply - 6148 views)

British Racing Green Italian racing red and French racing blue were not specific colors but identified the cars nationality from a distance on the track. ...   08-24-2006 06:24 pm

Engine & Transmission > 907 2L high compresion pistons whats avaliable (5 replies - 11668 views)

My 2 Liter flat tops (no dish) from Delta make 155 psi on my compression tester which works out to about 10.5:1. The engine idles ...   08-11-2006 07:06 pm

Wheels > I'm going with 16's and I'm not sure what offset (8 replies - 19023 views)

  Just use the search function to get all the wheel info that's been posted.   http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=487&forum_id=12&highlight=wheels ...   08-10-2006 08:18 pm

Body & interior stuff > Looking for a small rear spoiler (1 reply - 5954 views)

Try some '80s Toyotas for the correct width. ...   08-03-2006 03:39 am

Engine & Transmission > 907 vs 910 (14 replies - 26610 views)

Lotus developed the LT5 Corvette engine for GM in the 1980's. It has the "bearing panel" design of the 907 as does the Northstar engine. ...   07-18-2006 02:34 pm

Carburetors > Dellorto Choke sizes (15 replies - 30231 views)

I thought spit back was caused by a too lean condition. As I have repeatedly posted, the smooth running of Dellortos is directly related to ...   07-17-2006 08:27 pm

Carburetors > Dellorto Choke sizes (15 replies - 30231 views)

Hi Judson, The book says the 40s should have a maximum 34mm choke and even though 35mm and 36mm will fit, they will flow better in ...   07-16-2006 11:37 pm

Carburetors > Dellorto Choke sizes (15 replies - 30231 views)

Hi Dan, The Des Hammill book lists 34mm as the smallest recommended choke for the 45s so it seems likely the seller is correct. www.dellorto.com lists 31mm ...   07-16-2006 07:47 pm

Engine & Transmission > another TIMING question.... (2 replies - 7534 views)

So you're saying the belt jumped a tooth while you were rotating the engine by the crankshaft bolt? Then you removed the belt and turned ...   06-25-2006 04:48 pm

Body & interior stuff > Interior Heat Barriers (6 replies - 15948 views)

Yes, anything is a lot better than nothing. I've used insolite camping pads under the carpet because that's what was in the garage! They are ...   06-22-2006 05:29 pm

Body & interior stuff > Interior Heat Barriers (6 replies - 15948 views)

I think Dynamat and Dynaliner are acoustic barriers and not designed to be a thermal barrior. A better thermal barrier would be foil/foam/foil or foil/bubble/foil/bubble/foil. http://www.insulation4less.com/highr_FfmF.asp To ...   06-22-2006 03:31 pm

Wheels > Wheels (3 replies - 12856 views)

That's the current knowledge on the subject. We're lucky anyone makes wheels for the JH. Very few cars have a 4x4 bolt pattern and very ...   06-21-2006 03:34 am

Engine & Transmission > cam cover gaskets (4 replies - 11859 views)

I tighten mine with a box end wrench and dead reckoning, probably closer to 10 ft/lbs. Four ft/lbs always seemed really stupid to me. I use the ...   06-08-2006 02:26 am

Miscellaneous > New top (6 replies - 11617 views)

Glad to see we have a reliable vendor for our tops. After my last bout with the weather I will be replacing mine this summer. Are ...   06-07-2006 02:44 pm

Miscellaneous > New top (6 replies - 11617 views)

How long did it take to receive your top? Kurt ...   06-07-2006 02:07 am

Engine & Transmission > Lotus Excel cams / housings (6 replies - 11833 views)

It would be cheaper to use two 107 cams and skip the cost of new springs, head gasket, exhaust gaskets, and intake gasket.  Just a ...   06-04-2006 01:08 am

Engine & Transmission > Lotus Excel cams / housings (6 replies - 11833 views)

The 104 cam will cause binding of the stock valve springs. You will need to either change the springs to the performance version or use ...   06-03-2006 02:39 pm

Engine & Transmission > Dellorto/Weber upgrade is a carburetorism (8 replies - 17458 views)

That's my take on it but to each his own. As long as your having fun it's the right thing to do. Perhaps some others ...   06-02-2006 06:02 pm

Engine & Transmission > Dellorto/Weber upgrade is a carburetorism (8 replies - 17458 views)

Let's not start insulting carburetors. Some of us here like old cars and the parts that came with them. When you finish your project you can ...   06-02-2006 07:26 am

Engine & Transmission > cam cover gaskets (7 replies - 16274 views)

So you use the thick oil method to install yours Brett? Hey Mitch, just what were those instructions? I never got any instructions with the Delta ...   06-01-2006 02:43 pm

Body & interior stuff > Insulation (2 replies - 7228 views)

I found that most of the heat comes up around the gear shift. I attached an inner boot made from plastic sheeting and packed fiberglass ...   06-01-2006 02:18 pm

Body & interior stuff > Style Bars (rollbars) (3 replies - 8864 views)

The ad on Ebay states they are not for roll over protection.  Why bother? If a Miata roll bar would fit the JH you could get ...   06-01-2006 02:14 pm

Engine & Transmission > cam cover gaskets (7 replies - 16274 views)

The rubber gaskets installed dry work for me. I block sanded the surfaces for a smoother mating surface. Has anyone been on the mail list following ...   05-31-2006 03:31 am

Miscellaneous > Dixon 2006 Pictures (1 reply - 5930 views)

Nice job Edward! I couldn't find the camera before the show. Of course it turned up in plain sight when I got home. Just a note; ...   05-31-2006 02:50 am

Cooling > Water Pump (4 replies - 12595 views)

Since no one else has jumped in... I think you better fix this fairly soon. You may want to purchase the new parts prior to ...   05-29-2006 03:40 pm

Cooling > Overheating (39 replies - 80016 views)

Hi Joe, So you're saying that the installation of the water pump lowered your oil pressure? It's possible that the new water pump isn't flowing as ...   05-29-2006 03:35 pm

Body & interior stuff > Leakage (1 reply - 5664 views)

The Dixon All British Field Meet was a success and in spite of threatening weather we were dry throughout the show. There were five JH's, ...   05-26-2006 03:31 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Alternators (28 replies - 54992 views)

I removed the bulb several years ago but thankfully I have a Delco-Remy alternator. Kurt ...   05-17-2006 12:36 pm

Ignition > Plug gap with MSD (1 reply - 7745 views)

Hi John, I use .035" but have had it as high as .045".  My distributor issues were related to the Pertronix which was out of phase ...   05-13-2006 07:50 pm

Miscellaneous > The Jensen Healey Virtual Paint Scheme (26 replies - 43807 views)

Or dark blue, which was the original color of my car. Thanks, Kurt ...   05-09-2006 10:02 pm

Electrical & Instruments > POLL: Headlights (15 replies - 28020 views)

Hi Mark, I have one Marchal H4 and one Sylvania sealed beam halogen thanks to the P.O. They seem to emit the same amount of light ...   05-09-2006 06:24 am

Cooling > New Radiator for Jensen Race Car (10 replies - 70197 views)

"Left to it's own devices a Jensen Healey would rather lie around in a field and rust or go to a car show. Making it into ...   05-07-2006 12:41 am

Cooling > New Radiator for Jensen Race Car (10 replies - 70197 views)

Wow! Is there an on-line supplier for those babies? I bet the 22" would work great for a street car. Looks like you might need some ...   05-06-2006 10:06 pm

Engine & Transmission > Amount of oil for oil change (5 replies - 15959 views)

4 quarts and then use the dipstick with each additional quart. There is a service bulletin on checking the dipstick height. If it's not welded ...   05-03-2006 02:00 pm

Miscellaneous > Die cast Jensen Healey? (3 replies - 10651 views)

What Greg said. ...   04-30-2006 04:37 pm

Miscellaneous > JENSEN GT (9 replies - 15403 views)

http://www.jensenhealey.com/market/marketplace.html   ...   04-29-2006 04:04 pm

Cooling > Running Cooler (8 replies - 17567 views)

Water wetter works great in a 15% antifreeze mix. I can idle in 105^ and stay under the red line.  I keep 50/ 50 in it ...   04-26-2006 03:09 pm


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