My left front upper control arm is loose. I had thought the bushings were worn out. I just removed the long mounting bolt and removed ...   03-02-2009 11:15 pm

I also used a group 56. As for brands, Interstate is very good. Or you could use a dry cell Optima if they have one ...   02-20-2009 11:16 pm

Rob, not so much a concern for the springs and shocks, as it is for the tires. The tires can flat spot when sitting in ...   11-28-2008 09:00 pm

Chris, the snap mounting posts on the dash and inside windshield post would tend to indicate the car was designed for a toneau cover. Most ...   11-28-2008 05:18 pm

Ross, first I'd be sure you are turning it in the right direction. To loosen it would be counter clockwise looking at your picture. Be ...   11-28-2008 04:50 pm

OK, I finally have the PPG formulation for Malaga Blue, PPG code 14926. If you show this to your paint shop they should be able ...   10-21-2008 01:59 am

The JH originally came with the dual Strombergs in most western markets. In Europe they were available with dual Dellorto two barrels. Weber two barrels were never ...   10-19-2008 09:28 pm

I am just discovering this as well. My JH was just painted, and I'm currently re-assembling the car. I ordered new outer window rubber weatherstrip ...   10-18-2008 02:15 am

Another posibility would be a cracked piston or piston skirt. When cold the pistons have not expanded to proper tolerances. Older cars need to be ...   10-18-2008 01:57 am

I'm getting the paint code information from the paint shop. Should have it in a day or two. They used PPG paint and in the ...   09-23-2008 06:50 pm

15371 was just painted Malaga Blue this week (it used to be yellow). Its still in the paint shop, will get it back Monday. Bought ...   09-19-2008 04:09 am

I have 15375 at home in my garage and have been looking it over. The frame is tweaked a bit, while the back sits level ...   09-06-2008 07:39 pm

  The photos are under Jensens of Washington, John and Mimi Kimbrough. Here is a link to the photo gallery. http://jhppg.com/gallery/album169 I'm one of the NW Jensen ...   08-16-2008 05:53 pm

The two wires coming directly from the blower motor should be + and - . Ground one and apply power to the other to test ...   08-06-2008 01:37 am

I also bought the Aluminum tank back the fall of 2005 as part of the original order of  tanks. However I am still working to ...   01-27-2008 12:36 am

A quick question on Cam gears. My spare engine (3277) has the gears that only say IN and EX. The gears say IN on one ...   01-09-2008 05:55 pm

74 JH 15371. Engine fire in 1986, has not been on the road since. Currently being restored. Mechanically done and engine started in 2005. Now ...   11-25-2006 03:53 pm

Welcome Al, I bought my 74 JH back in 1986 from a salvage sale after it had the infamous carb fire from the plastic gas ...   08-12-2006 01:47 am

Thanks, Art and Judson. To answer some of Art's questions about what I've done so far. The front fenders, hood, trunk, windshield and doors are off ...   05-20-2006 08:30 pm

I'm sure there are many people restoring cars that can associate to this story. JH 15371 suffered an engine fire back in 1986, and my dad ...   05-20-2006 02:15 am

Yes, the new photo gallery looks great. Maybe I'm missing something, but I found it difficult to get to the page where it lists the ...   03-11-2006 02:59 am

Jay, When I removed my stainless trim on the rocker panels it had two beads of black adhesive the whole length. After removing the screws, ...   03-09-2006 02:22 am

Jay, see the JHP photo gallery under body and paint. I have a rust repair section there. I have pictures of repairing this area. Removing ...   02-23-2006 01:17 am

Jay, I have my glove box out at the moment. I can take a picture and post it sometime this weekend. There are two leather ...   02-11-2006 01:37 am

Glen, I aggree with Mark, sounds like the solenoid. But first I would check battery connections, and where the negative battery cable connects to the ...   01-28-2006 11:09 pm

Lawrence, Mine is metal. See picture below from JHPS photo gallery. View is just to the right of filler cap and the gas tank is ...   01-20-2006 07:28 pm

I need some advise on repairing some stretched metal. After striping the paint off of 15371 I found that the metal was stretched on the ...   01-14-2006 09:28 pm

John, Moving to Portland. Very good. We could use some more JH enthusiasts in the area. Can't tell you much on the shipping of cars, ...   01-12-2006 08:43 pm

Joel, The wiring connector you seek should be right under the power brake booster. There are two connectors there. One has four wires: ignition wire to ...   12-24-2005 08:25 pm

Ed, I agree with Judson. They are not that expensive for that "clicker" type you have installed. That type is commonly available at most parts stores. ...   11-20-2005 02:17 am

John, That slight bend on the control rod strut is standard. I thought the same thing when I removed mine earlier this summer. Both of ...   11-20-2005 02:02 am

Bill, The factory Stromberg setup only uses a start enrichment valve on the front carb. So there is only one choke cable. There is a ...   10-22-2005 09:31 pm

I contacted Jorge by email and asked him about the hard plastic seals. Here is his response. WE USE THE SAME GASKETS ON THE "SPITFIRE" ...   10-22-2005 07:30 pm

John, The JHPS club store has vinyl tops for $335. The top is made by Robbins. From what I hear these are good quality tops. ...   10-22-2005 05:22 pm

I don't plan to seal inside or outside. It should last as long or longer than the original. I would be more concerned with how ...   10-22-2005 01:33 am

I also have the Uni-Syn like # 5746. It is at least 30 years old. It worked on my car to get carbs syncronized. Never ...   10-22-2005 12:57 am

Question about Brazing. I have started in cutting off and replacing my trunk lip flange. The rust only got to the verticle part of the ...   10-19-2005 11:22 pm

My tank arrived Monday. It is pretty much an exact duplicate of the original tank. The only difference I see so far is the four internal ...   10-19-2005 05:31 pm

Joel, Yes, sounds electrical. You must have a bad connection somewhere. Try looking at the wiring harness connectors located just below the power brake booster. ...   10-16-2005 02:32 am

On JH 15371 I have a coolant leak at both ends of the radiator hose between the water pump and intake manifold. The hoses are ...   10-15-2005 11:26 pm