Home 
Home Search search Menu menu Not logged in - Login | Register
> roland11a

Profile Topics Posts
Posts by roland11a
80 postsShowing posts 1-40 of 80

Projects > Dellorto carbs? (3 replies - 10727 views)

Hi Just setting up my Dellorto carbs following the re-build. The carbs have been re-built with a full kit including spindle bearings. My question is? When ...   11-01-2014 06:01 pm

Projects > New Restoration Project Started - 13046 - Riverside, CA (70 replies - 102018 views)

No the lack of side lights is correct for a british spec car. They were only for the American spec I belive? ...   11-01-2014 05:53 pm

Projects > New Restoration Project Started - 13046 - Riverside, CA (70 replies - 102018 views)

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l607/roland11a/Mobile%20Uploads/image-3.jpg?1414779567178&1414779569453http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l607/roland11a/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg?1414779567181&1414779569454http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l607/roland11a/Mobile%20Uploads/image-2.jpg?1414779567179&1414779569454http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l607/roland11a/Mobile%20Uploads/image-1.jpg?1414779567180&1414779569454 Bumper moved closer in. I was concidering moving it closer still, but that would have involved much more modifications to the brackets. I like it ...   10-31-2014 06:23 pm

Projects > New Restoration Project Started - 13046 - Riverside, CA (70 replies - 102018 views)

Hi I also thought about leaving the rear bumper of when rebuilding my JH. In the end I decided to refit it but modify the brackets ...   10-31-2014 08:50 am

Body & interior stuff > Door panels Fit (2 replies - 7008 views)

Hi Brett Thanks, sent e mail ...   09-10-2014 01:51 pm

Body & interior stuff > Door panels Fit (2 replies - 7008 views)

Hi all I'm in the process of manufacturing new door trim panels for my JH. I've made new door cards with all the holes for the ...   09-08-2014 11:59 am

Ignition > Having trouble re-installing the distrubtor (3 replies - 8778 views)

Ive just fitted mine with a new "O" ring. What a pig to get in against the spring!! ...   08-28-2014 08:12 am

Engine & Transmission > Stainless steel exhaust front box removal (3 replies - 8274 views)

Hi All Thanks for the reply's. it seems that I'm destined to keep the first box after all. A good friend in the uk sent me this ...   08-16-2014 10:29 pm

Engine & Transmission > Stainless steel exhaust front box removal (3 replies - 8274 views)

Hi, at present I'm looking to refit the stainless steel exhaust system to my JH. Unfortunately the front box after the manifold is damaged due ...   08-15-2014 09:05 am

Body & interior stuff > Help! Seat won't tilt forward, can't tighten track mounts (10 replies - 15814 views)

Hi Not all seats have a cable. Mine have two levers, one to adjust the seat rake and the other to tilt the whole back forward. ...   07-23-2014 05:34 pm

Body & interior stuff > soft top anchor points (8 replies - 13356 views)

Alternative bracket. ...   07-13-2014 04:16 pm

Body & interior stuff > soft top anchor points (8 replies - 13356 views)

Jim The so called 3 white dots are the holes in the plate through which the soft top frame assembly bolts use. The photo shows the ...   07-13-2014 03:10 pm

Body & interior stuff > soft top anchor points (8 replies - 13356 views)

I've no fixed threaded hole above the captive plate so i can't help you there! The spring supplies tention to the frame and assists ...   07-12-2014 05:23 pm

Body & interior stuff > soft top anchor points (8 replies - 13356 views)

My hood frame is off for painting at the moment. I'll take some pictures in the morning. I think we may be at crossed purposes. but ...   07-10-2014 11:11 pm

Body & interior stuff > soft top anchor points (8 replies - 13356 views)

I've just fitted mine and you have to use all three threaded holes in the captive plate. The other holes in the body allow the ...   07-10-2014 07:22 am

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > VIN (3 replies - 12959 views)

Elite/Eclat/907 OK then, It's also coded into the engine number. The number will be in the form D (C) 907 76 06 12844 The 907 is engine ...   07-09-2014 09:36 pm

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > VIN (3 replies - 12959 views)

Hi Cars of this age didn't have a VIN number, just a chassis number. The number will be stamped onto a metal plate which will be ...   07-09-2014 09:25 pm

Body & interior stuff > Windshield (8 replies - 13722 views)

JH  windscreens are a very early example of the now standard bonded windscreens  fitted in all modern cars. As a short term fix if you ...   06-01-2014 07:44 pm

Body & interior stuff > Chassis Number (3 replies - 7921 views)

Hi Top of front chassis rail just in front of engine mounting. I've had two cars with the numbers , RH on one and LH on ...   05-30-2014 08:11 pm

Engine & Transmission > Realign crank with camshafts (1 reply - 5179 views)

If the crank has turned, and I guess by not much its not caught the valves. Just carefully  turn it back untill the markings on ...   03-10-2014 11:54 am

Engine & Transmission > Cylinder head oil gallery feed mod (3 replies - 7301 views)

Hi I was advised to do this by a reptutable engine builder in the UK. Apparently the original design allows to much oil into the head ...   03-10-2014 11:47 am

Ignition > Distributor orientation (7 replies - 15222 views)

Hi Due to the engine being completely apart and rebuilt with a replacement block, the timing has got to be reset from scratch, The ...   02-10-2014 10:00 pm

Engine & Transmission > Engine numbers (4 replies - 10248 views)

Ok Thanks Both sets of cams came out of a JH but the lotus short engine came without any ancilleries as well as no oil pump ...   02-10-2014 09:44 pm

Engine & Transmission > Engine numbers (4 replies - 10248 views)

Thanks Kurt Does that make A72032231, 1972  March Number 2231 which is odd as its a month older than the other one but with much later ...   02-10-2014 07:09 am

Ignition > Distributor orientation (7 replies - 15222 views)

Thanks Is Number One the bottom left as you look at the cap. I've got no leads on as yet? ...   02-10-2014 07:00 am

Ignition > Distributor orientation (7 replies - 15222 views)

Hi Hi Very usefully photo thanks. Can you tell me which is  plug one position on the distributor cap as I've forgotten due to having my engines ...   02-09-2014 11:13 am

Engine & Transmission > Engine numbers (4 replies - 10248 views)

Hi Ive got two engines , one from a 1972 car and one from a 1973 car. Engine numbers A72040046 and A72032231 respectively. Please can someone ...   02-09-2014 11:06 am

Engine & Transmission > cams, valve timing and ignition timing (106 replies - 145230 views)

Very usefull thread as i'm just at this point in my engine re-build. Can somone shed some light on the cam belt sprocked retaining bolt and ...   02-09-2014 10:53 am

Body & interior stuff > Dashboard Vinyl paint? (5 replies - 9669 views)

I looked at the eye ball vents and decided as all the paint had worn off to leave them black. You can get chrome spray ...   02-06-2014 07:31 am

Body & interior stuff > Dashboard Vinyl paint? (5 replies - 9669 views)

Hi Lash Can you remember what type of paint you used? Most paints can be got in Matt, Satin & Gloss. I'm fancying satin. Thanks ...   02-04-2014 07:12 am

Body & interior stuff > Dashboard Vinyl paint? (5 replies - 9669 views)

Hi I've got a fairly good dashboard but the Vinyl coating is very discoloured. Has anyone had any experience with re -painting using one of the ...   02-03-2014 11:24 pm

Engine & Transmission > Looking for a two piece exhaust header for a 74 JH (13 replies - 17763 views)

Ah see! I suppose Its easier on UK cars as the steering is on the other side. ...   02-01-2014 08:40 pm

Engine & Transmission > Looking for a two piece exhaust header for a 74 JH (13 replies - 17763 views)

Just wondering the reason for wanting a two piece exhaust manifold?? ...   01-31-2014 08:02 pm

Miscellaneous > Foot Too Big? (11 replies - 18741 views)

Hi Nice car! Just had mine sprayed white as I think it really suits the car. It was originally white but has spent much of its ...   01-27-2014 08:51 pm

Projects > Fresh Air Vent (4 replies - 9779 views)

Sorted now, had a flash of inspiration. I used a strip of metal banding that usually holds building materials onto pallets and bent it into ...   01-27-2014 07:18 pm

Engine & Transmission > Mark I cam belt tensioner need advice (17 replies - 24603 views)

I ended up dropping on a later lotus short engine with a good crank. also a set of original liners, pistons and bearings off ebay. ...   01-22-2014 09:40 pm

Engine & Transmission > Mark I cam belt tensioner need advice (17 replies - 24603 views)

Ah thanks. It was duly taken ...   01-22-2014 07:30 pm

Engine & Transmission > Mark I cam belt tensioner need advice (17 replies - 24603 views)

Hi Most of the advise I got was to put on the later bearing that can be adjusted from the front. This comes in one piece. ...   01-22-2014 04:53 pm

Body & interior stuff > Body Joint Leading? (9 replies - 14300 views)

Yes I think you're right mine have had new wings in there lives. I'm just suprised that Jensen was still lead loading in the 70's Mines ...   01-18-2014 12:19 am

Projects > Fresh Air Vent (4 replies - 9779 views)

Just be nice to have the correct part. Opening to far is not a problem as there are additional stops. having said that we don't ...   01-18-2014 12:10 am


 Current time is 11:23 am
   1  2  Next Page Last Page


UltraBB 1.172 Copyright © 2007-2011 Data 1 Systems