Formulating motor oil should be left to chemists. This article explains the dangers of zddp additives: http://www.lnengineering.com/oil.html#Z13 There are many oils still on the market ...   09-08-2008 02:26 pm

Congrats on the acquisition and many thanks to Ron Earp for his time and energy spent sharing his experiences with us all. This is a ...   08-28-2008 09:12 pm

Hi Jim, I purchased a pair of front Koni's from Ron Earp. I then realized that the KYB gas shocks currently on the car are ...   08-21-2008 02:37 pm

It's in the people and places link above. September 18-21, 2008, The 2008 Jensen Nationals , is being held at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake, California ...   07-27-2008 12:10 pm

You seem to have two issues. Heater won't shut off: Do what Jody said. Check the rubber seal at the firewall to hood area around the air intake ...   07-25-2008 09:29 pm

Welcome to the tech forum Bob! Does JHRV8 mean you have a Rover V8 under the bonnet? If so, please post some pictures for our ...   07-25-2008 12:04 am

I forgot to pay the reg and am now waiting for my sticker.  :-(  What a moron! I am looking forward to the West Coast Nationals ...   07-24-2008 11:37 pm

Well... this IS a tech forum. :-) ...   07-03-2008 02:33 pm

If anyone in the SF Bay Area wants to do a quick run to Drake's Bay Oyster Co. send me a message. Oysters are a ...   07-01-2008 08:35 pm

I know the tach face is removed by rotating the bezel until the the tabs line up with the slots. Just wipe with a soft ...   06-23-2008 08:04 pm

Great pictures Mitch! I must remember to cancel all family events so I can attend Jensen meets! Jealous in Cali, Kurt ...   06-22-2008 11:15 pm

Welcome! Try this thread: http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=502&forum_id=6   Kurt ...   06-21-2008 03:22 pm

Superleggerra? Is that Italian? Italian radiators never worked! ;-) ...   06-14-2008 03:45 am

Remove the cover and flip the flat metal spring over. ...   06-09-2008 01:55 am

The dashpots help to richen the mixture during acceleration. Fill with 20-50 to about 1/2" from the top. It's not critical if they overflow, just ...   06-08-2008 10:16 pm

I have never tried it but the 115/115 timing should move your torque and HP peaks to a lower rpm. What is your goal? Kurt http://gglotus.org/ggtech/907camdial/907dialcam.htm ...   06-01-2008 03:54 am

Thanks for the correction Jim! I checked a spare camshaft and indeed it did have the plug. Now I need to remove the bolts from the ...   05-26-2008 04:23 pm

The bolt that holds on the pulley needs to be sealed. It has full oil pressure behind it. Kurt ...   05-26-2008 01:53 pm

I suspect the only top that actually fits properly is only available in black or tan. Get one from the club store and be happy. Kurt ...   05-26-2008 01:47 pm

If you have a custom cam profile (or are racing) and want to fine tune then it's a valuable item. For stock cams, there is ...   05-26-2008 01:40 pm

Stick an "L" shaped bar or bent screwdriver directly under the keyhole (until it touches) and rotate it clockwise. There is a plate in the ...   05-23-2008 08:34 pm

My flat top pistons from Delta make 150 to 155psi. Kurt ...   05-22-2008 02:32 am

I imagine that plastic bag will find the hot exhaust someday. Just put the wheel in there and forget about it. It's supposed to get ...   05-22-2008 02:18 am

Remember that the 104 requires the performance valve springs. You can slap a pair of 107's in there and be driving after a few weeks ...   05-05-2008 10:10 pm

Try turning the rotor 180 degrees. The slot the shaft engages is not centered so it only fits one way. ...   04-29-2008 01:44 pm

  To reset the timing, turn the engine to top dead center. Make sure the rotor is pointing at the number 1 tower on the distributor ...   04-27-2008 06:35 pm

That doesn't really sound like a good idea to me.  I'm no chemist but I'll stick with approved fluids or reasonable sounding alternatives like Red Line ...   04-16-2008 05:11 am

I can't even get my top to stow correctly. ...   04-14-2008 02:40 am

Stand on the passenger side (USA) and look down in front of the ignition coil. ...   04-14-2008 02:34 am

Yesterday evening the JH slowly died while at a stop light. It took a while to figure out, but replacing the rotor got it going ...   04-13-2008 06:31 pm

It's behind the carbs on the top of the block next to the head. ...   04-13-2008 01:14 am

I also love the GT dash and would like to fabricate one. I need an old knackered dash for a pattern. Anyone have one? Kurt Housh ...   03-29-2008 02:31 pm

The center section should be bolted directly to the sheetmetal under the oilcooler. Bring  the sides all the way back even with the wheel arches. I have ...   03-15-2008 02:29 pm

Hi Edward, Paeco will make shims to any thickness. I don't know if it's a great idea to go thinner than .060 but for $12 ...   03-11-2008 01:31 am

The Hawk pads for the Spitfire drop right in and are a great improvement. ...   03-01-2008 02:29 pm

$50 bucks for a keyed dash mount ignition switch with starter function: http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+115+304719&D=304719 ...   02-16-2008 02:41 am

Are you running 20-50? Before my rebuild I had to use a steel can which was cut in half and a screen with breather media inserted. It ...   02-13-2008 01:06 am

When we pressure test plumbing pipes we use 4psi. Believe me, when a cap blows off there is a loud pop! Water cannot travel in ...   02-13-2008 12:55 am

Congrats! Where are you located? Kurt ...   01-28-2008 06:22 pm

I just want to drive a 7000 rpm MGB!!! I have a pertronix and a MSD unit. I bought an VDO electronic tach that plugs directly into ...   01-19-2008 01:24 am