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Projects > 73 #11928 (18 replies - 21124 views) Possibly the fuel pump? If you have the original SU, do NOT throw it away. They are more reliable and quieter than most, and ... 03-19-2018 04:52 pm Body & interior stuff > Windshield and frame swap (7 replies - 9526 views) Tony: very often the "push" buttons on either/both stalks(horn & washer spray) have the brass contact inside come out of their "sockets". Both of the ... 03-19-2018 04:46 pm Wheels > Need a spare (5 replies - 8753 views) Atlanta, GA. ... 03-14-2018 02:43 am Wheels > Need a spare (5 replies - 8753 views) Have plenty of "decent" wheels with and without tires mounted. ... 03-14-2018 12:32 am Engine & Transmission > Changing rear differential gears (9 replies - 12325 views) Much, much easier to swap the whole pumpkin; the only thing you may have a problem is if the original 4 speed diff. has the ... 03-06-2018 02:43 am Engine & Transmission > Replacing Cam/timing belt (19 replies - 33840 views) Not too wild about the Lotus replacement with timing marks at TDC; previous posts have it safer to put the belt on at 90 degrees ... 03-05-2018 05:41 pm Brakes > brake line fitting (3 replies - 8458 views) As a follow up to the above website I posted:(the rear brake line fittings from the master are 3/8"X24 whereas the front brake fittings are ... 03-05-2018 05:40 pm Body & interior stuff > Locked Trunk Lock more or less damaged (9 replies - 10663 views) Max?
the trunk lock "springing" up implies that the spring steel on the inside of the trunk has come out of its slot on one side. ... 03-05-2018 05:16 pm Wheels > 205/60-13 Tires (36 replies - 79362 views) 13" tires:
for those having trouble finding this size, here is a couple of places that do carry many 13" tires(cheap & "expensive"):
Simple Tire:
https://simpletire.com/catalog?width=185&ratio=70&rim=13
& Perfomance ... 03-05-2018 05:05 pm Brakes > brake line fitting (3 replies - 8458 views) Try typing in "British brake line fittings"; here's one place:
http://store.fedhillusa.com/britishgirling-316475nutsandfittings.aspx
Try Earl's as well.
British Girling 3/16"/4.75mm brake line tubing nuts and fittings.
store.fedhillusa.com/britishgirling-316475nutsandfittings.aspx
Results 1 - 15 ... 03-05-2018 02:57 pm Engine & Transmission > Transmission Leaks 4 Speed 13556 (14 replies - 16449 views) You may start with Martin Robey; Richard Appleyard used to supply parts but I don't know if he still works on them. Then Cropredy Bridge(used ... 01-31-2018 01:19 pm Engine & Transmission > Transmission Leaks 4 Speed 13556 (14 replies - 16449 views) Besides the above mentioned flywheel bolts(I use #2 Permatex and teflon tape on the upper threads), you may want to be sure the oil thrower ... 01-31-2018 12:35 am Body & interior stuff > How to remove floor console between seats (2 replies - 5183 views) There are 2, #2 size posidrive/crosspoint screws in the very rear bottom(outside) under the rear deck carpet. Once these are removed, remove the shift knob ... 01-29-2018 05:16 pm Body & interior stuff > Jensen-Healey Mk1 Body Panels (5 replies - 8919 views) Oakleigh: I assume you are talking about the long flanged "U" shaped channels that run under the center of each floor? (could not find ... 01-26-2018 06:27 pm Ignition > Needed: Lucas 25D distributor core for rebuild (2 replies - 6464 views) I'm sure I have plenty; Hank Leach (who got most of Gene Reddick's collection) would likely have some too. ... 01-20-2018 01:56 pm Brakes > Lockheed Self Adjusters and Handbrake Function (13 replies - 23405 views) I've got plenty of used parts for brakes, among other things ... 01-16-2018 10:36 pm Wheels > MK1 Lug nut size and or source for a replament set (5 replies - 9942 views) the threads are 7/16" X 20 threads/inch(the "fine" size for 7/16" bolts). The lug nuts(aluminum) have a tapered raised edge near the shoulder to allow ... 01-14-2018 02:36 pm Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 260429 views) There is no seal, "O" ring INSIDE the hole on the "auxiliary oil pump housing. Just the 2 for the distributor, the outer "O" ring ... 01-09-2018 04:41 pm Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 260429 views) The inner item is a seal, not an "O" ring. It is at the bottom of the interior (visible after removing the centrifugal plates, etc. ... 01-09-2018 03:33 pm Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 260429 views) yes; you already have the Chicago Rawhide # for the inner seal(according to your earlier email) and the outer "O" ring is easy to replace. ... 01-08-2018 10:41 pm Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 260429 views) Rebuilding the Lucas distributors is fairly easy, so if you still have it you may want to go that route. ... 01-08-2018 09:46 pm Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 260429 views) Not sure why one would need a Falmethrower distibutor as the regular Lucas 25 or 45 with the Petronix inside work fine? ... 01-08-2018 09:37 pm Ignition > 1974 Jensen Healey Crank but No Start (13 replies - 17466 views) Concerning the "seat belt interlock system": I have posted this before on this site somewhere, but here it is again:
btw, if you're car "cranked", i.e. ... 01-06-2018 02:47 pm Ignition > 1974 Jensen Healey Crank but No Start (13 replies - 17466 views) Tim's reply should get the trouble narrowed, but please keep a fire extinguisher VERY handy since the carbs will almost certainly leak. (the rear carb. ... 01-05-2018 01:59 pm Ignition > 1974 Jensen Healey Crank but No Start (13 replies - 17466 views) Tim's reply should get the trouble narrowed, but please keep a fire extinguisher VERY handy since the carbs will almost certainly leak. (the rear carb. ... 01-04-2018 05:34 pm Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 260429 views) Yes, increasing the oil pressure. The "factory" had the spring set for 55psi., which is really too low for a 7000 redline(rule of thumb is ... 12-29-2017 01:57 pm Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 260429 views) Almost forgot; while you're at it, shim the pressure relief valve.
Knock out the split pin into the distributor shaft hole, and add just under 6mm ... 12-28-2017 10:52 pm Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 260429 views) Good luck with the "shimming".
As for the distributor oil leak, it is much more likely from the seal on the spinning shaft itself, located ... 12-28-2017 05:09 pm Projects > 1973 Jensen Healey Vin#11602 (40 replies - 91932 views) Would strongly recommend putting a fuel filter BEFORE the pump; I've seen rust particles break the plastic flapper valves inside the SU pump. ... 11-26-2017 04:52 pm Brakes > Pressure Differential Warning Actuator (8 replies - 13289 views) Boy--you guys are up early!
I wrote about this over 25 years ago and had it published in the White Lady, our now defunct mag. for ... 08-30-2017 02:04 pm Cooling > Water Temperature Gauge Calibration (19 replies - 43271 views) Don: If you do get a 910 impeller, you can cut it down as much as you wish even with a grinder if you use ... 08-23-2017 12:02 am Cooling > Water Temperature Gauge Calibration (19 replies - 43271 views) Don: have quite a few used ones; I'll have to bench yest them first but I advise you do that to yours first.
Getting ... 08-20-2017 11:27 pm Cooling > Water Temperature Gauge Calibration (19 replies - 43271 views) Having rebuilt well over 300, again, they are usually fine if not leaking; at least check the bearings by grabbing the fan blades and gently ... 08-16-2017 08:09 pm Cooling > Water Temperature Gauge Calibration (19 replies - 43271 views) Assume you got one of the CHAMPION 3 row jobs? I never used one(mine and many others used 4 rows in with the original "tanks") ... 08-16-2017 07:39 pm Cooling > Water Temperature Gauge Calibration (19 replies - 43271 views) Don: both the water and fuel gauge run off a 9 volt stabilizer attached to the metal gauge plate with a sheet metal screw(above the ... 08-16-2017 07:00 pm Suspension > Front wheel bearing problem (6 replies - 11648 views) As Brett explained, I imagine you used a cotter pin(otherwise your right side would have become loose as well) but you did not say whether ... 08-07-2017 03:24 pm Body & interior stuff > One of these things is not like the others (2 replies - 5309 views) That's a '74 & later fender & shroud, and yes the bumper is too high.
Also, the headlight shroud should NOT be touching the fender ... 08-04-2017 07:21 pm Electrical & Instruments > Side light marker RUBBER!! (5 replies - 9904 views) yes; have whatever you need(EXCEPT new rubber) use & new, for whatever you need. Good idea to check ALL the light fixtures after you get ... 07-24-2017 08:31 pm Engine & Transmission > Auxiliary housing shaft circlip (5 replies - 9380 views) Some of the aftermarket cam wheels did not have a chamfer on at least one of the hole to "capture" the circlip. Hopefully the other ... 07-21-2017 04:23 pm Electrical & Instruments > Water Pump Test (5 replies - 9147 views) whoa...leaky carb.? That rear carb sits right over the starter--it's called instant fire(hope you brought the marshmallows).
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