Hey gang; some time ago I had purchased a pack of 10 HBC bearings for the belt tensioner. I had 3 "ready-to-go" and when I ...   09-01-2022 08:08 pm

Likely, as I knew the late Jim Albeck when he was president of the west coast Healey club in 1974. That year both the ...   06-24-2022 06:49 pm

Just looked at the pix, and the COOPERS cylinder would be an aftermarket charcoal cannister, and the other cylinder could be an electric pump for ...   06-23-2022 05:52 pm

thanks for the update; I should have said smog equipment for our cars (Air pump, etc) didn't start until 1975, even though there were minor ...   06-22-2022 03:55 pm

wow--just found out from a friend this IS Jim Albeck's car. My friend said his son, Jeff Albeck, is selling his dad's car. If I didn't ...   06-21-2022 07:00 pm

CARONE: This could be the car the late Jim Albeck owned? If so, this price is an absolute steal. (I believe Jim worked for the ...   06-21-2022 04:32 pm

Interestingly, I'll be giving 3 wire harnesses for auction at this Jensen National this year in Hiawassee, GA(the site of the first east coast one ...   05-31-2022 01:37 am

At BPNW they have many items that will fit our J-H: here;s just one: https://www.bpnorthwest.com/triumph/spitfire/brake-pads-ceramic-hd-spitfire-67-to-80-jensen-healey-lotus-morgan.html Brake Pads Ceramic HD Spitfire 67 to 80, Jensen Healey, Lotus, ...   05-28-2022 01:05 am

Ed: if you need the engine/tm. bracket, I've got plenty. bruce ...   05-23-2022 01:03 am

That's the support for the "frame" side of the engine dampener, which you are missing. The other end of the dampener attached to another steel ...   05-21-2022 01:57 pm

Very interesting; so, does the car run and drive now? ...   05-17-2022 11:31 pm

You'll need to slither upside down under the dash. Take a long thin flat bladed screwdriver to remove the clip on the end of ...   05-15-2022 02:25 pm

DBE(Dave Bean Engineering) has some ; just ordered +0.030 J&E with rings. Ken should be able to help. Address: 636 E St Charles St, San Andreas, CA ...   05-12-2022 09:21 pm

Rob Wester is hosting this year, back where it started when Aaron(Arnold) Gross was the host: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2#label/JENSEN+National%2C+2022/FMfcgzGmtXJFfnrwqztnjlZWqXXXSVSD?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1.1 ...   05-05-2022 10:47 pm

I could likely help you with whatever; I don't have any '73s(except the Huffaker race car). If you get specific on what you want to ...   05-03-2022 02:23 pm

I don't have a GT whole glovebox lock assembly(the 2 GTs I stripped, only one had a lock and Frank Schwartz got that one a ...   04-04-2022 09:29 pm

Sorry; I didn't catch this thread last year when it came out. Do you need an actual tumbler/lock for the glove box? (should use the ...   03-15-2022 12:18 am

fellow Jensenites: I thought most of you knew this, but Dave Bean Engineering(San Andreas) has them now at a VERY reasonable price. Rather than converting ...   03-02-2022 07:11 pm

Can't figure out anymore how to post an image on this thing' Go back to the earlier one I did--another ruined housing http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=2682&forum_id=3&highlight=water+pump%2C+bruce ...   03-01-2022 02:46 pm

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Here's a "recent" rebuild on another ruined housing thanks to those spiral steel cored radiator hoses. ...   03-01-2022 02:39 pm

mr, Loco & Don: the logic box scenario has been written up many times, even back to the late '70s. Yes, if you're seat ...   01-12-2022 05:43 pm

Ah--okay. So you're Ronald Tarr; remember trying Hylomar on your rear housing and leaking(don't use that anymore for normal gasket sealing--back to Permatex #2) Glad to ...   01-02-2022 05:13 pm

Jim Reilly (in Coram) has 40+ years experience. Here's his info: jimreilly43@hotmail.com • Home (631)938-3069 • Jim(cell) Coram, NY 11727 I believe he may be trying soon ...   01-02-2022 03:47 pm

okay--so please call/skype as you could be one tooth off and still drive the car. Also, the belt must be tensioned with a cold engine, ...   01-02-2022 03:06 pm

I can not tell from the pic even after enlarging it. Please do NOT turn over the engine if not sure. Putting a straight edge between ...   01-02-2022 02:50 pm

The belt pulley is not adjustable(I have never heard anyone try to shim it); the center portion fits around the protruding nose of the hub(where ...   12-30-2021 04:51 pm

Interesting last photo; looks like you have the press in your library! ...   12-06-2021 02:01 pm

For pressing both the bearing and locking collar on, I went to our local hardware store and got/had made a length of pipe that just ...   11-30-2021 09:12 pm

Disco: have done many of these bearing replacements. Use a small cut-off wheel(think DREMEL) and cut the retainer at angles until nearly through. A chisel ...   11-29-2021 06:32 pm

There is no adjustment for camber. If you wish to adjust it, you will need to make a sliding plate for the top ball joint ...   11-19-2021 10:53 pm

Having worked on "many", I have looked at that long ago and decided it was not worth the effort. If I remember correctly, you ...   11-08-2021 12:04 am

Agree strongly with Tim's recommendations along with the possible calamity of oil pick-up tube blockage. Personally, I would use silicone ONLY on the water pump ...   11-07-2021 02:47 pm

85 psi for all 4 should be fine after such a long layover,. The spark you are getting is at the spark plug I ...   10-25-2021 04:15 pm

Doesn't look too bad! btw: Pilkington has been selling J-H windscreens for a long time. Not sure if you had contacted them, but their cost used ...   10-16-2021 01:11 am

For $180, that's a pretty good deal. If they were to advertise that, they would likely get a good bit more business. ...   10-15-2021 05:33 pm

The original tonneau covers are the same way; you need to lay the seats back for clearance!! At least they made a slot for the ...   10-15-2021 04:16 pm

The original bolts(the hub is round) are 1/4"X20, as Brett stated. However, the aftermarket ones(NOT round; cast ) use 1/4"X28 ...   10-15-2021 04:14 pm

The notch part of the visor goes on the outside. Hopefully, you will be able to get the machine screws out as they easily get ...   10-10-2021 10:29 pm