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Miscellaneous > Jensen West Coast Nationals (2 replies - 6710 views) Reminder only FOUR weeks away. Hotel is only holding room until June 4th.
They are just waiting for our rooms to be released to sell ... 05-29-2013 11:18 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil leak behind distributor housing (5 replies - 11708 views) Automotive shops use fluorescent dye in the motor oil to locate leaks.
After a thorough cleaning,(I like WD40), it should be easy to spot the source ... 05-21-2013 03:33 pm Engine & Transmission > Crank case ventillation hose (5 replies - 9960 views) Before my engine rebuild I fabricated a catch can with 5 or 6 layers of 1/8" screen inside to reduce the amount of oil entering ... 05-15-2013 11:31 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen West Coast Nationals (2 replies - 6710 views) Bump ... 05-09-2013 03:45 pm Engine & Transmission > 80 - 82 mph at 3500rpm - W58 5spd (6 replies - 11061 views) Very cool Steven! How is the spacing of 1st through 4th?
Kurt ... 04-26-2013 05:22 pm Ignition > Gear reduction starter (8 replies - 16538 views) The proper starter at Classic Garage is $197. The $120 starter won't work.
I've never had a problem with the stock starter and I have flat ... 04-19-2013 01:45 am Body & interior stuff > Custom Dashboard Project (16 replies - 25057 views) http://www.jensenwest.com/ ... 04-06-2013 06:50 pm Body & interior stuff > Custom Dashboard Project (16 replies - 25057 views) Hi Robert, nice work getting the car back on the road!
The Lucas gremlins are mostly related to the brass bullet connectors that need to ... 04-06-2013 01:59 pm Fuel Stuff > pressure relieve valve (8 replies - 18091 views) The info is in the article at Jody Kerr's site. Basically it's a metal plug with a .046 hole drilled through it. ... 04-03-2013 06:42 pm Fuel Stuff > pressure relieve valve (8 replies - 18091 views) Please read Jody Kerr's excellent article on installing a fuel tank.
http://www.theymightberacing.com/Projects/FrameOff/JH74G/FuelSystem.aspx
There is a check valve in the return line that makes the seemingly ... 04-02-2013 05:47 pm Fuel Stuff > pressure relieve valve (8 replies - 18091 views) There is a return line from the fuel pump that prevents siphoning when the car is parked with the nose downhill. The other is the ... 04-02-2013 02:19 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen West Coast Nationals (2 replies - 6710 views) Join us for the Jensen social event of the year. Good times, good wine, good friends, and great cars! June 20th through 23rd, Suisun, CA ... 03-28-2013 02:45 am Engine & Transmission > Plug for Pete's Kits (9 replies - 15433 views) I, too am impressed by your dedication to the marque and engineering prowess. Keep up the good work, I will be in need of some ... 03-28-2013 02:31 am Engine & Transmission > Engine Damper (3 replies - 8208 views) Hi Pete, I wouldn't have paid much more than $30 bucks for this jury rigged solution. It is a direct fit though and if the ... 03-27-2013 11:14 pm Body & interior stuff > Alternative convertible top securing (11 replies - 18052 views) A shrunken vinyl top will never fit properly. Most aftermarket tops are copies of shrunken original tops so they don't fit either.
The only top that ... 03-27-2013 10:52 pm Miscellaneous > Which car had the first "mass produced" 4 valve engine? (0 replies - 4216 views) The Triumph Dolomite Sprint was introduced to rave reviews in 1973 and is claimed to be the "first truly mass produced" multi valve car with ... 03-19-2013 11:42 pm Body & interior stuff > Headlight pod and rear panel blackout (9 replies - 14599 views) Robert, I don't think the factory used any "tar based goop" on the headlight nacelles. They would have been painted with lacquer which will not ... 03-19-2013 10:52 pm Miscellaneous > alternator bracket length (3 replies - 7788 views) 5 1/4" overall. My Delco alternator is tight at 3 1/2". ... 03-19-2013 06:47 pm Miscellaneous > parts list (6 replies - 18645 views) Interesting list.
I see the lug nuts cross referenced to the Chevy Monza. Dorman makes the 611-248 which does look close.
Has anyone tried these?
Kurt ... 03-18-2013 04:49 pm Ignition > Crankshaft pulley (8 replies - 16970 views) Bummer. I guess it's time to call British Masters. ... 03-18-2013 04:21 pm Engine & Transmission > Bay Area JH Meeting (4 replies - 8837 views) Jensen invasion of the MG Sorry Safari in Mill Valley, CA this Saturday morning at 9:15. We leave at 9:50 for the top of Mt. ... 03-14-2013 03:32 am VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 538610 views) Welcome to the Forum! Good luck with the appraisal. ... 03-12-2013 10:56 pm Ignition > Crankshaft pulley (8 replies - 16970 views) OK, I have the right part here. I'll trade you! Kurt ... 03-12-2013 10:20 pm Ignition > Crankshaft pulley (8 replies - 16970 views) Is that the pulley with the timing mark on it?
#7 in this picture?
http://www.deltamotorsports.com/products/pg3c-front-cover.html ... 03-12-2013 09:46 pm Ignition > Vacuum Retard Capsule (2 replies - 7997 views) Most people run vacuum delete. The retard was for pollution control and is the opposite to what the engine needs. Vacuum advance would be ideal ... 03-07-2013 02:57 am Engine & Transmission > valve cover gasket replacement - tips for success (4 replies - 11644 views) I apply the silicone gaskets dry after cleaning the mating surfaces with acetone. It takes longer to remove the pool of oil and clean everything ... 03-05-2013 02:31 pm Cooling > Thermostat Neck (7 replies - 17758 views) Just wondering if you cleaned up your radiator neck. The casting is 3/16" thick. I found my spare and it was in poor condition. It was covered with deposits ... 03-04-2013 08:16 pm Cooling > Thermostat Neck (7 replies - 17758 views) I may have one for you Mark, I'll check the pile and get back to you. ... 03-03-2013 02:48 pm Engine & Transmission > Living the dream: JH W58 5spd (40 replies - 63921 views) Wow! Great work Steven!
I'll have to look in the boneyard for a bellhousing.
I installed a rear end from a 5 speed car into my ... 03-03-2013 02:42 pm Engine & Transmission > Bay Area JH Meeting (4 replies - 8837 views)
First Saturday Cars and Biscotti in Sausalito from 8 to 10 this
morning!
I am usually at this but have to go the airport this morning.
There ... 03-02-2013 02:25 pm Suspension > Making Bushings (14 replies - 32793 views) Yes, I never got around to installing them. It's a PITA to drop the subframe. ... 02-28-2013 04:18 am Brakes > Metric? (8 replies - 14431 views) The brake fittings fit a 7/16" wrench. A standard open end spanner can distort the flare nut.
Proper brake wrenches have the head angled a ... 02-22-2013 10:15 pm Engine & Transmission > 40/45 DelOrtto's (6 replies - 11632 views) Since those carbs are jetted for a Lotus "Escalat" all bets are off!
For the modifications you've discussed FI seems like the way to go. Tuning ... 02-14-2013 04:14 am Engine & Transmission > Engine Damper (3 replies - 8208 views) My engine damper reads 13lbs on a scale when moved through it's range of motion. Curiously my spare also reads 13lbs resistance. I figure they ... 02-10-2013 07:14 pm Body & interior stuff > Some Jensen paint colors available on Amazon UK (0 replies - 4566 views) http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=jensen+malaga+blue#/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=jensen+industrial+solvent+oil+based+paint&rh=n%3A248877031%2Ck%3Ajensen+industrial+solvent+oil+based+paint
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Industrial-Solvent-Based-JENSEN-PACIFIC/dp/B004U1EQQ4
... 02-05-2013 03:18 pm Engine & Transmission > .060" over pistons (8 replies - 14905 views) It would move the torque peak to a higher rpm.
In a race car that's not an issue.
If one is searching for more enjoyment out of ... 02-01-2013 12:17 am Electrical & Instruments > oil sender (4 replies - 9828 views) Why do you want to eliminate the oil tube? It's just another maintenence item that should be replaced every 20 years. ... 01-21-2013 02:24 pm Electrical & Instruments > trouble shooting my tach (13 replies - 20549 views) Welcome to the forum!
Please post your vin number and, if you can see it above the starter, engine number to the VIN database. The Jensen ... 01-19-2013 12:57 am Engine & Transmission > Mk 1 with a better crank/seal (7 replies - 12950 views) http://lotusbits.com/upgrades_engine.html
Use the scroll bar on the right and scroll to the bottom. There you will also find a link to a pdf.
Kurt
... 01-12-2013 04:37 pm Engine & Transmission > Mk 1 with a better crank/seal (7 replies - 12950 views) The upgrade to the lip seal occurred in 1973 while the older square corner headlight surrounds and two piece wings were still in production.
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