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Projects > Flywheel bolt replacement part (7 replies - 3313 views) Again, I'm not sure how just oil would stop the return oil behind the seal housing would not seep through the threads on the ... 04-17-2024 07:57 pm Projects > Flywheel bolt replacement part (7 replies - 3313 views) Maybe call ARP directly and ask them?
Having done 100s of clutch and flywheel resurfacing(in order to change the rear main seal at the same time), ... 04-17-2024 03:49 pm Projects > Darth V8Rs project (38 replies - 8015 views) Vance: the Stromberg carbs are very easy to adjust, especially if one has a CO meter(my Heathkit from 1983). Also, I happened to get ... 04-10-2024 05:25 pm Engine & Transmission > Depress Clutch - Car Stalls (17 replies - 785 views) Hope these pix go through? The 2 i took of the later style show the circumference just outside the bolt holes is machined ... 04-09-2024 02:41 am Engine & Transmission > Depress Clutch - Car Stalls (17 replies - 785 views) Hope these pix go through? The 2 i took of the later style show the circumference just outside the bolt holes is machined ... 04-09-2024 02:38 am Engine & Transmission > Depress Clutch - Car Stalls (17 replies - 785 views) Hope these pix go through? The 2 i took of the later style show the circumference just outside the bolt holes is machined ... 04-09-2024 02:38 am Engine & Transmission > Depress Clutch - Car Stalls (17 replies - 785 views) I can't be sure from the 2 dimensional picture, but that looks like the earlier('72 & '73) flywheel. If that surface is "sticking out" ... 04-08-2024 09:34 pm Engine & Transmission > Depress Clutch - Car Stalls (17 replies - 785 views) At least put a dial gauge on the crank to see what the runout is.
Also, put on the flywheel and push it forward ... 04-07-2024 05:03 pm Engine & Transmission > Depress Clutch - Car Stalls (17 replies - 785 views) Sounds like your thrust(fore-aft movement of the crank)is too large. I do not know if you rebuilt the engine, but the 2 half-moon washers should ... 04-07-2024 12:34 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > VIN Database / Location Jensen GT (62 replies - 56810 views) Looks like a very nice one with many upgrades! ... 03-19-2024 07:59 pm Projects > Darth V8Rs project (38 replies - 8015 views) Glad to hear you're making progress on your car--hopefully you'll have it ready for spring?
I made a puller for the caliper pistons(looked all over ... 02-03-2024 02:01 am Electrical & Instruments > Engine Earth Strap Location (4 replies - 1007 views) Corey: the original engine-to-ground strap went from the the front bottom oil pan bolt(passenger side) to a lower body bolt where the original air ... 12-13-2023 04:28 pm Engine & Transmission > Crankcase ventilation setup (7 replies - 1410 views) Corey: As Art stated, the later engines had the breather tube go from the rear crankcase breather(like yours) to the airbox. The earlier '73 ... 12-13-2023 04:17 pm Engine & Transmission > Driveshaft flange to differential torque? (5 replies - 1234 views) So, according to the torque chart for grade 5, fine pitch(24 threads/inch) for a 5/16" diameter bolt, that would be 22lbs-ft ... 11-21-2023 08:09 pm Engine & Transmission > Driveshaft flange to differential torque? (5 replies - 1234 views) Sent a "private message" chart so you could print it:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HOHszn-zS.jpg
The one I have used for years came from the back of a Snap-On catalog ... 11-21-2023 11:48 am Engine & Transmission > Driveshaft flange to differential torque? (5 replies - 1234 views) Assuming the later, larger flanges that use the 3/8" X 24 threads/inch, standard torque would be 44 ft-lbs for a grade 5 bolt.
40 would probably ... 11-21-2023 01:13 am Miscellaneous > Pete Bahr (10 replies - 10942 views) Very nice rebuild! Hope all is well and want to thank you for saving another one!
One thing I noticed that could easily be changed is ... 11-10-2023 12:22 pm Miscellaneous > Steering wheel moves in and out (towards front and rear of car) by 1/4 inch (1 reply - 713 views) Rob: this could be VERY dangerous as the shaft is collapsible, with an inner and outer casing. There are/were 2 nylon "breakaway" pins inside ... 11-03-2023 09:04 pm Engine & Transmission > Timing belt shroud / cover - do I need one (3 replies - 995 views) The upper stud for the top cover(with metal bushing) is 8mmX1.25 pitch while the bottom stud for the lower cover(with bushing) is 6mmX1.0 pitch.
I have ... 11-01-2023 11:31 pm Engine & Transmission > Timing belt shroud / cover - do I need one (3 replies - 995 views) You CAN slide the lower one off, but most people use only the upper one as it is easier to remove and where an rag ... 11-01-2023 05:24 pm Engine & Transmission > Replacing Cam/timing belt (19 replies - 33700 views) The obvious is a rag/whatever getting caught between a sprocket and the belt, braking the belt resulting in $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. ... 11-01-2023 05:22 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine & Tranny Install (2 replies - 930 views) Finally got a 2 post lift, and like you, the subframe way to install if one uses the lift.
However, having for year done it with ... 10-23-2023 06:45 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel system - sending unit (3 replies - 1305 views) https://www.martinrobey.com/
Since you are now "STUVCK" with this fuel tank, in that article I attached, you should find a decent sending unit info as well as ... 10-17-2023 04:44 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel system - sending unit (3 replies - 1305 views) Sorry you purchased that: I had written this past year about this, and they are poorly designed. Martin Robey's one, although a little more ... 10-17-2023 02:25 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine Mount Shim (1 reply - 765 views) The aluminum shims that are SOMETIMES used are on the driver's/left side engine mount, so the steering shaft is not hitting the exhaust header. ... 10-13-2023 01:01 pm Suspension > Front suspension refresh questions/concern (10 replies - 8342 views) Jr: noomg is correct in that you can remove the front suspension fairly easily by his method. Art is also correct in that the ... 10-06-2023 01:45 pm Engine & Transmission > Rear Crank seal housing (3 replies - 1114 views) The true '73 engines(rope seal, #2760 & earlier) did not have an oil slinger.
The later ones with a rear crank seal housing did and there ... 09-20-2023 08:55 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch lever pins (2 replies - 974 views) "new" position ... 09-19-2023 02:11 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch lever pins (2 replies - 974 views) pins to be rotated ... 09-19-2023 02:11 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch lever pins (2 replies - 974 views) When installing a new clutch assembly, check the two pins that engage the throw out bearing for signs of wear on the front surface that ... 09-19-2023 02:10 pm Engine & Transmission > Rear Crank seal housing (3 replies - 1114 views) Close up of "dented" surface ... 09-19-2023 02:04 pm Engine & Transmission > Rear Crank seal housing (3 replies - 1114 views) When replacing the rear main crank seal housing back onto the engine, EXTREME care must be used to ensure one of the fingers(usually at 5 ... 09-19-2023 02:03 pm Engine & Transmission > Pilot Bearing Question (2 replies - 922 views) Some of the earlier J-Hs had a bronze bushing, which was later replaced with a better roller bearing one:
INA-Germany--HK-1514 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007D340SK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
or Torrington-Germany--Hk-1514 ... 09-13-2023 01:57 pm Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 91062 views) Dan: just saw this new thread; glad to see you found the "missing" link and have it down. I would strongly suggest you add a ... 09-11-2023 07:15 pm Miscellaneous > Tips for Towing a Jensen Healey on a U-Haul Trailer? (4 replies - 1375 views) Having hauled around my J-H many times in the past, a chain up and over the front of the diff. worked fine. The brakes lines ... 08-30-2023 04:05 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch lever pins rotation (4 replies - 1346 views) Sorry about the "mix-up": in the order of this, but somehow there is no preview(or maybe it does not work) but please notice the flat ... 08-19-2023 09:34 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch lever pins rotation (4 replies - 1346 views) pins ... 08-19-2023 09:32 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch lever pins rotation (4 replies - 1346 views) pins ... 08-19-2023 09:31 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch lever pins rotation (4 replies - 1346 views) pins ... 08-19-2023 09:31 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch lever pins rotation (4 replies - 1346 views) When changing the clutch, you will notice the wear on the front part of the two pins in the shift lever, where they contact the ... 08-19-2023 09:28 pm | |
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