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Engine & Transmission > ZDDP additives (7 replies - 15043 views)
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 Miscellaneous > Jensen Healey Race Tub Available to Home... (7 replies - 17002 views)
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 Suspension > Front Shock Bolts (11 replies - 21585 views)
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 Miscellaneous > Is The Board Down ??? (7 replies - 12885 views) 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 Cooling > Center Console Radiating Heat (6 replies - 17366 views) 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 Suspension > SHOCKS AND SWAY BARS (7 replies - 15794 views)
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 Miscellaneous > Is The Board Down ??? (7 replies - 12885 views) 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 Miscellaneous > Off Topic (2 replies - 6648 views) Well... this IS a tech forum. :-) ... 07-03-2008 02:33 pm Miscellaneous > Off Topic (2 replies - 6648 views) 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 Electrical & Instruments > Gauge cleaning (2 replies - 7180 views) 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 Miscellaneous > Jensen 2008 Photos (2 replies - 7196 views) 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 Brakes > Rear Disc Brakes (11 replies - 28001 views) Welcome! Try this thread:
http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=502&forum_id=6
Kurt
... 06-21-2008 03:22 pm Cooling > Radiator Cap pressure rating (11 replies - 28513 views) Superleggerra? Is that Italian? Italian radiators never worked! ;-) ... 06-14-2008 03:45 am Carburetors > Strombergs rising ide (6 replies - 12057 views) Remove the cover and flip the flat metal spring over. ... 06-09-2008 01:55 am Carburetors > Strombergs rising ide (6 replies - 12057 views)
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 Engine & Transmission > Help needed!!! Thank You (4 replies - 8963 views) 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 Engine & Transmission > Cam shaft oil seal (5 replies - 11702 views) 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 Engine & Transmission > Cam shaft oil seal (5 replies - 11702 views) 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 Miscellaneous > Replacing J-H top (4 replies - 8918 views) 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 Engine & Transmission > Adjustable Cam Gears (1 reply - 7002 views)
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 Body & interior stuff > Secret to Opening the Trunk Thru an Access Hole? (15 replies - 24966 views)
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 Engine & Transmission > compression test (5 replies - 11283 views) My flat top pistons from Delta make 150 to 155psi.
Kurt
... 05-22-2008 02:32 am Body & interior stuff > Wheel for spare tire. (7 replies - 13832 views) 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 Carburetors > Cams 107 with 104 (8 replies - 16762 views) 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 Engine & Transmission > Ignition Timing (9 replies - 15558 views) 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 Engine & Transmission > Valve timing waaaay off? (7 replies - 12511 views)
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 Engine & Transmission > 4 speed Transmission fluid (5 replies - 12176 views) 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 Body & interior stuff > Stowing Convertible top (13 replies - 24272 views) I can't even get my top to stow correctly. ... 04-14-2008 02:40 am VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > ???engine # (13 replies - 26581 views) Stand on the passenger side (USA) and look down in front of the ignition coil. ... 04-14-2008 02:34 am Ignition > Rotor Failure (0 replies - 5378 views) 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 VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > ???engine # (13 replies - 26581 views) It's behind the carbs on the top of the block next to the head. ... 04-13-2008 01:14 am Body & interior stuff > Has anyone put a GT Dash in a JH? (15 replies - 24286 views) 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 Cooling > Front Spoiler Attachment (8 replies - 18653 views) 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 Engine & Transmission > adjusting valves (23 replies - 48718 views) 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 Brakes > Different viewpoints on brakes (16 replies - 32703 views) The Hawk pads for the Spitfire drop right in and are a great improvement. ... 03-01-2008 02:29 pm Body & interior stuff > Steering column (13 replies - 23379 views) $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 Engine & Transmission > Vapor Hose Oil (9 replies - 15328 views) 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 Fuel Stuff > Tanks, you're welcome (23 replies - 46002 views) 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 Miscellaneous > It Is ALIVE (3 replies - 8215 views) Congrats! Where are you located?
Kurt
... 01-28-2008 06:22 pm Ignition > TACHOMETER (5 replies - 12365 views) 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 | |
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