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Engine & Transmission > 4spd Gearbox and Overdrive Options (2 replies - 5835 views)

A little bit of info here: http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=1892&forum_id=2&highlight=D+overdrive+ ...   05-09-2018 01:43 am

Body & interior stuff > Bumpers (4 replies - 6512 views)

Any metal polish like Mothers Wheel Polish or Simichrome Polish will have it looking great in no time ...   03-26-2018 03:56 pm

Engine & Transmission > Second gear popping out (8 replies - 9995 views)

My memory tells me there's a rear flange nut that must be torqued to about 80 lbft or it slips out of gear. ...   03-22-2018 12:31 am

Engine & Transmission > Changing rear differential gears (9 replies - 12171 views)

My ‘73 has a warmed over 2.0 with a 4 speed and 3.45 differential. It is slow off the line but has long gears. I ...   03-08-2018 07:22 pm

Engine & Transmission > Damaged Cam (5 replies - 8251 views)

The 7’s around the end of the cam indicates it is a 107 profile. Your engine seems to have received an upgrade from stock. Cheers, Kurt ...   01-26-2018 03:49 pm

Carburetors > carbon canister question (2 replies - 5952 views)

The purpose of the carbon is to absorb fuel vapors from a parked car and burn them when the engine is running again. The bottom ...   01-06-2018 10:36 pm

Engine & Transmission > Compression Readings for 2.2L Stroker Lotus 907 Engine (2 replies - 8762 views)

Those readings look great! I got 155 psi with flat top pistons. Your valves and rings are sealing well! ...   12-13-2017 04:45 pm

Engine & Transmission > 5 speed trans (2 replies - 5507 views)

I suspect the shift linkage. It is prone to heavy wear in the metal on metal bushings and joints. Try soaking the area with spray ...   10-07-2017 01:27 am

Miscellaneous > 2015 Jensen Western Nationals (3 replies - 7840 views)

Herding JH owners is like herding cats. I had to skip the 2015 event due to back problems and still am not driving the car. ...   08-08-2017 06:27 pm

Engine & Transmission > 907 Main Bearing Shells - Conversion to Run Chrysler 318 V8 Shells (7 replies - 10874 views)

Try GT40s.com forum. I think he runs it. ...   07-20-2017 08:33 pm

Engine & Transmission > 104 MOP cam gears. (6 replies - 9520 views)

Welcome to the message board. Try Mike Taylor at lotusbits.com. ...   07-20-2017 08:26 pm

Projects > New car and new member (2 replies - 6550 views)

Welcome aboard! Send photos when you have a chance. ...   07-11-2017 11:18 pm

Projects > Project 16984. (28 replies - 41314 views)

FYI While many classic British cars had leather upholstery and accessories, the Jensen Healey did not. The steering wheel, seats, shifter and parking brake boots, ...   06-06-2017 12:56 am

Body & interior stuff > Steering wheel adaptor (14 replies - 20373 views)

You need to host your photos at a service like Photobucket which creates "img" tags. Then paste the tag into your post. I'm not an expert ...   01-08-2017 09:15 pm

Engine & Transmission > Installing the intake manifold (9 replies - 13574 views)

Just to reiterate, these studs are NOT used by the factory. There have been no reports of leakage. ...   11-18-2016 11:12 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 106990 views)

My leaky rack secret is to install a zerk fitting in the plate and use grease instead of oil. My JH has been running grease ...   10-25-2016 03:19 am

Electrical & Instruments > JH TACHOMETER VS PERTRONIX IGNITION (18 replies - 38165 views)

Rick, that is brilliant! I haven't gotten around to installing my Spiyda Buffer due to other projects and obligations but hope to post a full report ...   10-13-2016 01:56 am

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > New(ish) member owner (1 reply - 5754 views)

Welcome to the forum! ...   10-02-2016 02:11 am

Electrical & Instruments > Rear and reverse circuit (8 replies - 14056 views)

There is an inline fuse under the dash IIRC. Edit: yes, check the inline use in the brown wire coming out of the hazard switch. All ...   10-02-2016 02:09 am

Body & interior stuff > Wiper arm removal (13 replies - 16425 views)

I think you were correct. The resistance decreases as it gets hotter until it is zero. It is effectively grounded at this point and the ...   09-28-2016 02:36 pm

Body & interior stuff > Wiper arm removal (13 replies - 16425 views)

Check for continuity between the sender wire and ground. I think you may have a short. ...   09-28-2016 05:01 am

Wheels > VTO Wheels (6 replies - 13098 views)

I like the way they fill up the wheel wells! The taller sidewalls have a classic look. ...   09-12-2016 02:44 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Spiyda RVI Buffer (4 replies - 12254 views)

I haven't seen anything about calibration in the online documentation. I was hoping to split the output from the MSD and use my VDO tach ...   09-01-2016 07:16 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Spiyda RVI Buffer (4 replies - 12254 views)

I just ordered a Spiyda RVI Buffer. Hopefully it will make the stock Smiths tachometer play nice with the Pertronix/ MSD ignition I'm running. I have ...   09-01-2016 03:33 pm

Miscellaneous > Being prepared saves the day (2 replies - 7427 views)

I haven't driven my JH since last spring due to back problems. When I tried to move the car in March, the clutch had rusted ...   07-13-2016 07:01 pm

Body & interior stuff > Help! Seat won't tilt forward, can't tighten track mounts (10 replies - 15811 views)

Welcome to the message board Azvat1! Both of the my cars had the nuts welded inside the cross channels. I had to grind off the Allen ...   03-22-2016 08:50 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Alternator Wiring (9 replies - 18576 views)

Hi Clinton, I finally looked and the "other" fat wire is actually black. It goes to a ground screw on the chassis. ...   03-18-2016 09:34 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Alternator Wiring (9 replies - 18576 views)

The ground wires are black. Brown wires are always hot. The diagram shows only one brown wire at the alternator. I'll look at the car ...   03-16-2016 05:53 am

Ignition > Timing (4 replies - 11176 views)

It appears that your timing is set to about 18 degrees BTDC. It should be one mark to the right. Also, check your firing order. It's ...   02-22-2016 11:21 pm

Engine & Transmission > resealing cam towers (3 replies - 6964 views)

I block sanded the mating surfaces to remove the major imperfections, cleaned thoroughly with acetone, and installed the silicone gasket dry using a bit of ...   01-04-2016 04:56 pm

Electrical & Instruments > '74 JH (3 replies - 7667 views)

Welcome to the board! There are several sellers listed in the marketplace that may be able to help. I have been able to repair the ...   12-17-2015 04:43 am

Projects > 75 jh rear diff and transmission (4 replies - 10033 views)

There's no drain plug on the diff. I pumped the old oil out with a cheap gear lube pump for a quart bottle, about $8. ...   12-04-2015 12:55 am

Carburetors > Dellorto DHLA 45 (7 replies - 19490 views)

90% of carburetor issues are ignition. If the car ran great before, replace the plugs, wires, points, etc. ...   11-27-2015 09:40 pm

Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top Install (4 replies - 9233 views)

Yep, just glued on. Lower the top frame on the oblong mounting holes before starting. Stretch the top over the frame and tape it to ...   11-19-2015 10:24 pm

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > 1974 JH5 #19064 (2 replies - 7750 views)

Welcome Steve! She looks great! ...   11-04-2015 03:07 pm

Engine & Transmission > Rear Main Seal and Oil Thrower (1 reply - 5232 views)

The spray shield (oil thrower) takes a lot of the load off of the lip seal. Since the lip seal doesn't always keep oil from ...   10-30-2015 03:28 pm

Brakes > Master Cylinder (4 replies - 9092 views)

Wow, that would be great! I'll send you a pm. ...   10-29-2015 05:16 am

Brakes > Master Cylinder (4 replies - 9092 views)

Hi Frank, I am having trouble locating a rubber washer for the cap. The angle of the TR6 MC is causing dribbling brake fluid. I've ...   10-26-2015 03:06 pm

Projects > 1/43 Scale Models (2 replies - 7725 views)

eBay uk. Just google "Jensen healey 1/43" ...   10-06-2015 09:31 pm

Engine & Transmission > How much of a rebuild would you do? (5 replies - 10102 views)

Yes. This engine has an appetite for compression and won't require premium fuel. I ran mine with stock cams for several years before switching to ...   09-30-2015 06:38 pm


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