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Body & interior stuff > Door Hinge Screw Heads (6 replies - 5158 views) I am trying to adjust the door hinges on the Red Fox and the Phillips (Pozidrive?) screw heads are gigantic. Does a #4 Phillips ... 05-29-2014 04:20 am Engine & Transmission > Latest/Greatest Cam Drives ? (13 replies - 20138 views) QED also has the vernier pulleys. http://qedmotorsport.co.uk/
I haven't heard of anyone adapting VVT.
Kurt ... 05-28-2014 03:45 pm Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 258163 views) Your build is truly inspiring! Have fun at Jensen East!
Kurt ... 05-21-2014 09:57 pm Brakes > Brake upgrade? (27 replies - 51518 views) I stand corrected Which kit did you order? ... 05-21-2014 04:04 pm Brakes > Brake upgrade? (27 replies - 51518 views) Hi James,
The only bolt-on hub swap I know of involves Holden parts from down under. Where are you located?
The Miata tie rod ends are certainly ... 05-20-2014 03:01 pm Cooling > Running hot (10 replies - 21856 views) Hi Tom,
The Lotus 907 doesn't flow water correctly if the thermostat isn't installed. This is not a small block Chevy!
You MUST have the CORRECT duel ... 05-18-2014 03:44 am Engine & Transmission > Worn Cam Shaft Timing wheels ? (22 replies - 36982 views) Hi Frank, contact Mike at
www.lotusbits.com
He probably has the anodized 110 pulleys (sprockets, cam wheels) in stock. They are listed on his website ... 05-16-2014 02:38 pm Suspension > Making Bushings (14 replies - 32792 views) Wow, that looks fantastic! I'm still dreading the job. ... 05-15-2014 09:21 pm Miscellaneous > May 18th All British Field Meet (1 reply - 5318 views) See you there this Sunday! ... 05-15-2014 04:05 pm Engine & Transmission > Cam belt tensioner bearing replacements (8 replies - 14459 views) Hi Cory,
A vice and a few sockets did the trick. Press one bearing in from either side.
I have found the Harbor Freight 1/2" drive ... 04-29-2014 08:50 pm Carburetors > emulsion tubes stuck in DHLA45 (4 replies - 9366 views) In that case, an EZ-out will come in handy. ... 04-29-2014 02:34 pm Carburetors > emulsion tubes stuck in DHLA45 (4 replies - 9366 views) Hi Jim,
Try a 50/50 mix of auto tranny fluid mixed with acetone. It's called "weasel piss". Soak up to 4 days. This stuff really works!
Tap ... 04-28-2014 10:03 pm Engine & Transmission > Worn Cam Shaft Timing wheels ? (22 replies - 36982 views) I used pulleys in this condition for several years before ordering some anodized pulleys from Mike at www.Lotusbits.com
It sure would be a shame to ... 04-27-2014 03:19 pm Body & interior stuff > Hood latch (Bonnet latch) (3 replies - 9368 views) Yes, lube the receiver and if it is working then loosen the large nut at the base of the spring and move it slightly. Then ... 04-18-2014 01:14 am Projects > LS engine swap (5 replies - 14700 views) I've seen a number of cars with an engine swap but most of them don't address the brakes, suspension, and safety issues.
I personally believe the ... 04-17-2014 04:31 pm Projects > LS engine swap (5 replies - 14700 views) Hi Farmbroker,
I saw a Jensen GT with just such a swap at the Dixon, CA British Meet. The gent's name is Rich and he can ... 04-16-2014 10:16 pm Engine & Transmission > cams, valve timing and ignition timing (106 replies - 145224 views) I'm sorry I never really understood cam timing. Since the cams and pulleys are fixed, there is no adjustment to be made unless one purchases ... 04-12-2014 01:40 am Engine & Transmission > cams, valve timing and ignition timing (106 replies - 145224 views) The E cam has 2 grooves but the lift should be 0.344".
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=12&ved=0CIUBEBYwCw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fusers.ox.ac.uk%2F~ohare%2FCam_Data.xls&ei=dyE_U5i9E-TAyAHpn4GoBw&usg=AFQjCNFoIxrFTBT3oEmFzNTI9hzg81M5_A&sig2=pf99R9nUtgm6iRIeKgSjrQ&bvm=bv.64125504,d.aWc
This is an Excel spreadsheet with tons of info. ... 04-04-2014 09:26 pm Miscellaneous > May 18th All British Field Meet (1 reply - 5318 views) Get the Jensen out of the barn and join over 250 other British Car enthusiasts for a fun day on the grass.
http://www.ubscc.org/CarShow.htm ... 04-03-2014 04:15 pm Ignition > Electronic Ignition (13 replies - 23341 views) I had trouble with the XR700 hitting the inside of the distributor cap and opted for the Pertronix. There's no need for the huge heat ... 04-01-2014 04:06 am Cooling > Water Pump Pulley (2 replies - 8196 views) Ha ha! Those of us in warmer climates wish we had A/C when cruising the back roads in the summertime.
Just set aside the parts so ... 03-16-2014 04:05 am Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 258163 views) Just a note on toxicity of 2k paints.
http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/analytical-chromatography/air-monitoring/applications/paints-and-coatings/binding-agents.html
You need to consider harm to yourself and others. ... 03-14-2014 03:16 pm Engine & Transmission > Cylinder head oil gallery feed mod (3 replies - 7301 views) I did this to my street engine. Since I could only find hardened set screws, I annealed it before drilling the 1/8" hole.
Kurt ... 03-10-2014 03:29 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine numbers (4 replies - 10248 views) As I said, these are rumors.
The later Lotus 107 cam is obviously different from the "c" cam in the JH. If they look the ... 02-10-2014 02:23 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine numbers (4 replies - 10248 views) A 72 04 0046 means it was built in 1972, in April, and is engine 0046 making it one of the earliest 907's built.
Since ... 02-09-2014 03:16 pm Engine & Transmission > Looking for a two piece exhaust header for a 74 JH (13 replies - 17763 views) Every month or so. I won't be doing much for the next few months due to eye surgery. Hope to be back in action mid ... 02-06-2014 03:59 am Engine & Transmission > Looking for a two piece exhaust header for a 74 JH (13 replies - 17763 views) The 4 into 1 header I have is really loud. I ended up fitting a sleeve inside the collector to reduce the booming. It connects ... 02-06-2014 12:18 am Projects > New Member (1 reply - 6155 views) Welcome, Gramps!
Mike at Lotusbits has been very helpful to me also. Congratulations on getting your engine woes corrected.
Kurt ... 01-29-2014 04:45 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 538595 views) Welcome Fogrocker, where are you located?
Kurt ... 01-21-2014 11:24 pm Engine & Transmission > Getrag 5 speed gearbox (4 replies - 8456 views) No, the 5 speed bell housing is much shorter. ... 01-09-2014 03:53 pm Miscellaneous > Seasons Greetings (2 replies - 6227 views) May your Jensen dreams come true. I hope there's some Jensen bling under the tree!
Kurt Housh ... 12-25-2013 02:46 pm Engine & Transmission > Getting the rocker covers oil tight (9 replies - 13964 views) I believe that most cam covers have been over-tightened in the past, warping them. I don't worry too much about the 4 ft/lbs factory setting ... 12-24-2013 02:25 pm Engine & Transmission > Getting the rocker covers oil tight (9 replies - 13964 views) I install mine completely dry. All surfaces must be cleaned with acetone. Use blue tape on the outer 1/8" in a few spots to position ... 12-23-2013 09:08 pm Suspension > Steering Rack (2 replies - 7997 views) No, if the pinion or the rack is worn you will need to have it rebuilt.
I tried .003" shims under the cap opposite where ... 12-20-2013 09:41 pm Engine & Transmission > 318 Chrysler main bearing (6 replies - 11781 views) Judson Manning was the guy who used to do such things. Unfortunately, he is not active on this board. Frank S. was trying to reach ... 12-17-2013 06:28 am Suspension > Installing front sway bar (33 replies - 62621 views) That looks really odd compared to the chassis mount bars. ... 11-29-2013 08:01 pm Brakes > Inexpensive home-made pressure brake bleeder (22 replies - 75193 views) It may not hold a vacuum at all so no need to consider other options until you get there.
The check valve is bad it probably ... 11-26-2013 07:20 pm Carburetors > Dellorto DHLA 45 Has No Fuel Main Jets (6 replies - 12097 views) Weird. Did the engine run above 3000 rpm? That's when the main circuit cuts in. I've never heard of this "performance" technique.
Maybe the jets stuck ... 11-25-2013 02:12 pm Carburetors > Dellorto DHLA 45 Has No Fuel Main Jets (6 replies - 12097 views) Wow! Another new poster on the board. Welcome!
I'm not sure how the main jet could be installed if not pressed onto an emulsion tube. The ... 11-25-2013 12:24 am Engine & Transmission > Getrag 5 speed linkage problems (2 replies - 7790 views) Welcome to the board!
If you are handy, a lot can be done to tighten up the shifter.
One can install sleeves into all the pivot ... 11-24-2013 11:19 pm | |
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