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Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47251 views) One more thought: the cabin heater core can come loose on these cars. You can check by pushing and pulling on the pair of ... 12-13-2014 02:48 pm Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47251 views) Sounds like something loosening up and resonating, though exactly what is a puzzle. I do not hear any high frequency clanks like I would ... 12-12-2014 11:58 pm Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47251 views) The link worked, but the video was "private", so I could not access it. Can you change it to public? ... 12-12-2014 03:31 am Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47251 views) Funny coincidence. Just this weekend I had a noise suddenly crop up that sounded much like this. It was a fairly high-pitched swirling noise, like ... 12-08-2014 08:42 pm Ignition > electronic ignition conversion (21 replies - 44268 views) The oil line should be long and flexible enough to pull the instrument cluster out far enough to disconnect the line from the pressure gauge ... 11-26-2014 01:52 pm Ignition > electronic ignition conversion (21 replies - 44268 views) I had my tach open a few months ago. It was an inductive pickup with a heavy duty wire for the primary. I ... 11-21-2014 11:26 pm Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47251 views) I agree that a well-maintained J-H with such low mileage is unlikely to have internal bearing problems. So my next guess would be external ... 11-12-2014 07:01 pm Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47251 views) Does the sound change depending on the load on the engine? The only experience I had with bad main bearings (not JH), the sound ... 11-10-2014 06:15 pm Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47251 views) The electrical problem you are describing sounds more like one or more bad connections rather than the alternator itself. My experience with these alternators ... 11-03-2014 01:10 am Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47251 views) Sounds most like a water pump bearing to me. These can make all kinds of strange noises. It can also change depending on ... 11-02-2014 01:18 am Projects > 19744 Running (14 replies - 24131 views) I finally have broken down and finished the last of the mechanical work I have been planning.
I replaced my beloved old Spax shocks ... 10-28-2014 05:01 am Wheels > Tire Size (25 replies - 67614 views) I finally replaced my ancient 205/60R13's with 15 inch wheels and Michelin 205/60R15's. I was considering putting the Kumho's on the stock wheels, but ... 10-28-2014 04:31 am Body & interior stuff > Interior trim (10 replies - 16390 views) I had the same problem: nothing available in the tan color I have. So I repaired the ripped parts of the old vinyl with ... 06-25-2014 04:04 am Miscellaneous > Switched to Hagerty Insurance (7 replies - 12422 views) I used to keep my JH5 insured even during the years when it was a garagester. The reason was that the multi-car discount AAA ... 06-22-2014 12:11 am Carburetors > starting after a lay off (13 replies - 20466 views) I am a bit late with this reply, but using glue to hold the O-rings is not a good idea. As the mating surfaces ... 06-10-2014 11:45 pm Projects > 19744 Running (14 replies - 24131 views) Apparently I can only attach one file per post, so here is the pic of the new covered seat. ... 06-08-2014 01:47 am Projects > 19744 Running (14 replies - 24131 views) I finally got the rebuilt seats back in. I decided to go with repairing the JH seats instead of replacing them with Miata seats ... 06-08-2014 01:46 am Carburetors > starting after a lay off (13 replies - 20466 views) Possibly something bad in the vacuum system? The amount of vacuum to the carbs and distributor is different under load. Possibly a hose ... 06-01-2014 05:00 pm Projects > 19744 Running (14 replies - 24131 views) Funny the small things that catch me in getting this thing back to snuff. As everyone knows, it never rains in California. But ... 05-21-2014 11:10 pm Projects > 19744 Running (14 replies - 24131 views) I have been remiss in updating my progress. Largely because I have been out having fun with the car.
As mentioned previously, I wanted to recheck ... 05-20-2014 03:41 am Brakes > Master cylinder rebuild (2 replies - 8279 views) My brakes have been working fine, but the brake fluid tank on my master cylinder was seriously discolored and cracking, so I decided to try ... 05-20-2014 02:20 am Cooling > Running hot (10 replies - 21856 views) I went out and looked at the spare water pump core and thermostat I had sitting around. I stand corrected. The water flow ... 05-19-2014 11:57 pm Cooling > Running hot (10 replies - 21856 views) My understanding is that engine coolant temperatures usually run right around the boiling point of water (100C). I think the lack of a thermostat ... 05-18-2014 02:17 am Projects > 19744 Running (14 replies - 24131 views) I got the tank back from the shop this past week. The price ended up being $240. They said they had to fix ... 04-30-2014 11:19 pm Fuel Stuff > rejuvenating fuel sending unit (7 replies - 21532 views) The first time I put the sending unit back in I had a leak. I had a new gasket, cleaned the mating surface of ... 04-30-2014 10:25 pm Fuel Stuff > rejuvenating fuel sending unit (7 replies - 21532 views) (thought I would put my experience here in case it is of help to anyone else)
In getting my JH back running after sitting for several ... 04-30-2014 04:51 am Projects > 19744 Running (14 replies - 24131 views) It has been a while since my last update. I have been making progress and also have been out having fun with it. The exhaust ... 04-26-2014 12:32 am Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 258166 views) The only reason I know for connecting the crankcase ventilation to the air box is for pollution control: the blowby gets sent back into the ... 04-09-2014 07:39 pm Body & interior stuff > head rests (2 replies - 6831 views) Judging from the description, the headrests cannot be removed unless the D-shaped spring is removed. Or possibly if you pull hard enough to break ... 04-06-2014 03:19 am Engine & Transmission > cams, valve timing and ignition timing (106 replies - 145224 views) Back in the mid 90's I put a 2.2L crank and pistons in my JH5. I did not change anything else, even the cam ... 04-05-2014 12:57 am Projects > 19744 Running (14 replies - 24131 views) 19744 is now street legal! I finally got the drive train and front suspension good enough to take it to the DMV and get it ... 04-05-2014 12:44 am Cooling > Heater Bypass Valve (Vacuum Activated) (12 replies - 28033 views) The heater does add some cooling capacity when water if flowing through it. If the cooling system is working correctly, it should not be ... 03-31-2014 05:44 pm Carburetors > Cams and Cam pulleys (3 replies - 8740 views) Attached should be the circuit I used to replace my ignition switch. This gets rid of the steering column switch entirely and replaces it with ... 03-29-2014 04:37 pm Carburetors > Cams and Cam pulleys (3 replies - 8740 views) I had a problem with my ignition switch as well. It was not making reliable contact so the engine would misfire sometimes. The ... 03-28-2014 05:35 am Ignition > Electronic Ignition (13 replies - 23342 views) I also have also had an XR700 for many years. The tach works OK, but reads about 30% high (checked against a couple of ... 03-28-2014 05:07 am Carburetors > Factory Air Box with Strombergs (7 replies - 14985 views) Mine has gaskets, though they are so old and hard, I am not sure they are actually doing anything useful. But if there are ... 03-21-2014 06:55 pm Engine & Transmission > Where do I lift the engine from? (7 replies - 15088 views) From my recent experience, I would not recommend engine removal by lifting the body from the subframe. When I read the above description, I ... 03-19-2014 04:57 am Projects > 19744 Running (14 replies - 24131 views) Finally got enough together to get the engine running smoothly. No oil leaks at last! I completely redid the front suspension including the isolators between ... 01-23-2014 02:46 am Engine & Transmission > Getting the rocker covers oil tight (9 replies - 13964 views) If the gasket is sliding out at the back of the lower (exhaust) cover, it may be that you did not get rid off all ... 12-27-2013 02:42 pm VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > Jensen Healey & Jensen GT VIN Database (342 replies - 538599 views) VIN # 19744
Official build date: 12-31-1974
First sold: 1976
Engine #: B74 12 10671
5-speed getrag transmission
Spare engine: B74 10 9328
(with 4-speed trans. Both from demolished ... 07-16-2013 03:55 am | |
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