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Engine & Transmission > Conversion Components Questions (2 replies - 4349 views)

Hi Mike, I did my Toyota 5-speed a couple of years ago. I got my "kit" from Lotus Bits in the UK, which included the ...   09-04-2019 06:10 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Side light marker RUBBER!! (5 replies - 9829 views)

For what it's worth, Delta also sells the rubber for the side markers - at least they did 2 years ago when I got the ...   06-27-2017 02:27 pm

Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 80141 views)

I gotta tell you, and I hope I don't sound like an arrogant son of a gun...I really like the set-up I have right now ...   04-13-2017 04:30 pm

Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 80141 views)

Sorry. To be clear and I hope I'm describing this right. If you look at the post above by Tim Engel, he notes ...   04-12-2017 11:32 pm

Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 80141 views)

There's quite a bit to consider with this project. Look on the board for tons of information beyond what I'll summarize here. Parts * Transmission - ...   04-12-2017 01:46 pm

Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 80141 views)

Hey Don...I literally JUST completed the conversion over to the Toyota W58. I used a tranny from a Lotus Excel. I also used ...   03-31-2017 07:22 pm

Engine & Transmission > Speedo setup post W58 conversion (10 replies - 18889 views)

Thanks for the quick feedback here, guys. I really appreciate it! I've talked to a couple of specialists who do recalibration right here ...   02-10-2017 04:49 pm

Engine & Transmission > Speedo setup post W58 conversion (10 replies - 18889 views)

Hey Jerry, Nigel, T4Brew, and anyone else reading this.... Sorry to bring up an old string here, but I'm in the middle of my W58 conversion ...   02-09-2017 10:06 pm

Miscellaneous > Being prepared saves the day (2 replies - 7441 views)

Gosh Kurt...nice job knocking that fire out immediately and a good lesson for anyone who owns this car. My first JH caught fire in ...   07-13-2016 07:53 pm

Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top Install (4 replies - 9260 views)

Did a new top install myself a few months ago. I installed a plain Robbins vinyl top, so I don't know if the proper ...   11-23-2015 01:42 pm

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Hello to anyone who commented on this string and provided me input. I might...MIGHT...be the happiest JH owner on the planet today. I ...   05-02-2015 06:56 pm

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Thanks, Jim! I think I'll take it to the local British shop for another review. When I took it to them the first time to ...   12-17-2014 04:10 pm

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Hi Tom and Jim and anyone following this post. Sorry if this ridiculous string has become a bit of a mess. And thanks ...   12-17-2014 05:35 am

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Thanks, Tim. We actually thought the same thing right off the bat. We replaced the exhaust system from the bottom of the headers ...   12-12-2014 10:35 pm

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Sorry! Just fixed it. Hopefully, you can see it now? Thanks! Rick ...   12-12-2014 04:57 am

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Hey Guys, Sorry this post has gotten so long. As I've said repeatedly, I'll take any insights. Today, I pulled onto my street after ...   12-12-2014 02:25 am

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Hey Tom, Kim, Gordon, and Greg, Thanks for the input, guys. I had a chance to disconnect the vacuum going to the brake boost. ...   12-08-2014 09:05 pm

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Now that is an interesting idea, Greg. Haven't even considered that before.... I will be glad to post a video as soon as ...   11-18-2014 05:22 pm

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Gordon...thanks so much for taking the time to share. I REALLY appreciate it. Unfortunately, I don't think this issue is the same as ...   11-18-2014 11:44 am

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Thanks again, Tom. Did a quick huddle with the folks who have seen and heard this noise and we agree that it's not the mains. ...   11-13-2014 12:11 pm

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

This is a very good question, Tom, and I'm sorry I didn't cover it with previous commentary. The noise is more obvious when there ...   11-10-2014 06:39 pm

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

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Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Hey Guys, For any of you watching this thread, I'm still open to suggestions. Here's what I know.... * Engine has been thoroughly checked and there ...   11-08-2014 02:53 am

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Thanks for the input, guys. All of this makes good sense to me. By the way, Tom and Jim, you might be on ...   11-02-2014 12:46 pm

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47357 views)

Hey Folks, I'm scratching my head on this one, so I'm asking for some expertise from my fellow club members....  My JH is a real nice ...   10-31-2014 06:37 pm

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 542017 views)

Hey Guys.... Was exchanging e-mail with Ric Calver recently. As many of you know...he's such a great guy and a wealth of knowledge. ...   10-27-2014 04:20 pm

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Returning to the Jensen Healey Family (4 replies - 12248 views)

Hi Schorse...the RHD thing is just a preference. I've had a few LHD JH's over the years - they're unique cars, as we'd all ...   10-04-2014 01:47 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Interesting Dashboard Traits Delivered by Lucas (3 replies - 8689 views)

Brett, Thanks for taking some time this morning and providing some initial thoughts. Funny...the green indicator light on the dash for the left turn signal ...   10-01-2014 04:09 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Interesting Dashboard Traits Delivered by Lucas (3 replies - 8689 views)

Sorry for the double post of this topic. Greg...I tried to delete the second post, but no luck. Feel free to do some ...   10-01-2014 05:18 am

Electrical & Instruments > Interesting Dashboard Traits Delivered by Lucas (3 replies - 8689 views)

Tried to find this answer on the boards, but...couldn't match my electrical issues exactly. Here's the status and I will GLADLY accept any input, ...   10-01-2014 05:13 am

Electrical & Instruments > Interesting Dashboard Traits Delivered by Lucas (0 replies - 4508 views)

Tried to find this answer on the boards, but...couldn't match my electrical issues exactly. Here's the status and I will GLADLY accept any input, ...   10-01-2014 04:37 am

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Returning to the Jensen Healey Family (4 replies - 12248 views)

I had a change of heart. While I have a ton that I invested in 14011 way back when (mostly recovered through Hagerty after ...   09-26-2014 11:50 pm

Projects > New Restoration Project Started - 13046 - Riverside, CA (70 replies - 102212 views)

Great project Randall and thanks for posting the pictures to date! Have you seen the website featuring Ernie Vicencio's Rover V8 conversion? I ...   09-25-2014 12:03 pm

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Returning to the Jensen Healey Family (4 replies - 12248 views)

Hello Everyone, I'm not sure if many of you remember me or not. Back in 2005, I imported a RHD JH from England to the ...   08-15-2014 10:53 am

Miscellaneous > 0-60 times (7 replies - 18937 views)

I had to try this also.  Unfortunately, I did not have a perfect open spot since this is the Friday before Christmas weekend, and it's not ...   12-22-2006 11:17 pm

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 542017 views)

Mine is a 1974 MK II (4-speed). Vin #1140 - 14011 (RHD, imported from the UK to the US in 2005).  Engine #A73 08 3836 (Original) Engine #B74 ...   11-28-2006 04:00 am

Engine & Transmission > Clutch Troubles (10 replies - 18623 views)

An update for those of you that provided me your input, and anyone else curious...the clutch is done and fixed.  As I mentioned before, the ...   08-15-2006 02:02 pm

Engine & Transmission > Clutch Troubles (10 replies - 18623 views)

Good info.  I can live with that happening.  Had it been installed wrong, I'd be a little more ready to place some blame.  If it's ...   08-09-2006 05:00 pm

Engine & Transmission > Clutch Troubles (10 replies - 18623 views)

Thanks for the reply, Greg!  Here's an update for you and anyone else on the board who might have some ideas.... The tranny is down; the ...   08-09-2006 12:48 am

Engine & Transmission > Clutch Troubles (10 replies - 18623 views)

Hi folks, I quickly searched the board for this topic, and didn't see it.  Hope that I'm not duplicating any previous post.  Here's my issue, and ...   08-03-2006 08:56 pm


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