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Fuel Stuff > fuel hose routing in trunk (10 replies - 20945 views) No, that piece of hardboard is gone...I plan on a full trunk kit due to mice. What holds the panel in? Velcro? Screws?
Pictures would be ... 04-01-2015 04:56 am Fuel Stuff > fuel hose routing in trunk (10 replies - 20945 views) I'm at the point where I'm trying to recreate the fuel hose routing in the trunk. THe original pump is gone, and the hoses ... 04-01-2015 04:25 am Miscellaneous > repair shops (0 replies - 4313 views) Anyone know of a 907 friendly machine shop or a transmission shop that will care for the Getrag in the St Augustine or Jacksonville area ... 03-28-2015 11:35 pm Engine & Transmission > 5 speed longevity (20 replies - 30645 views) nope..just kidding around ... 03-26-2015 01:21 pm Engine & Transmission > 5 speed longevity (20 replies - 30645 views) Nigel
no offense intended. It's just that I keep and drive my cars for a long time...so I'm trying to decide the best course of ... 03-26-2015 12:40 am Engine & Transmission > 5 speed longevity (20 replies - 30645 views) Brett Gibson JH5 20497 wrote:
You are talking getting parts verse's how the transmission holds up, true the parts are getting few and far between but ... 03-25-2015 08:14 pm Engine & Transmission > 5 speed longevity (20 replies - 30645 views) Just so I'm clear, Conversion Components is NOT a reliable supplier, correct? I shouldn't even consider him as a possible source of parts? ... 03-25-2015 06:42 pm Engine & Transmission > 5 speed longevity (20 replies - 30645 views) will the 4 speed fit the 5 speed bellhousing, clutch, crossmember and driveshaft? ... 03-25-2015 06:38 pm Engine & Transmission > 5 speed longevity (20 replies - 30645 views) Unfortunately, a large amount of core parts for these gearboxes are NLA. If you are in need of major parts for this transmission, you may ... 03-25-2015 05:43 pm Engine & Transmission > 5 speed longevity (20 replies - 30645 views) Thanks ... 03-25-2015 05:37 pm Engine & Transmission > 5 speed longevity (20 replies - 30645 views) well that's comforting. I'll try to get in touch with Mr. Behr about that shifter ... 03-25-2015 01:44 am Engine & Transmission > 5 speed longevity (20 replies - 30645 views) So I'm reading all the horror posts about the Getrag 5 speed, which were enough to make me seriously question why I bought this thing, ... 03-23-2015 11:32 pm Engine & Transmission > renovated engine burning oil (46 replies - 63893 views) I think I'm going to side with gmgiltd, this engine only has about 120 miles on it....but if it continues ... 03-21-2015 03:57 pm Engine & Transmission > renovated engine burning oil (46 replies - 63893 views) just curious...what type of rings were installed? cast iron, chrome moly, anything "special"?
I know this is a stretch, but would you be able to do ... 03-21-2015 03:22 pm Cooling > Electric fan sender (9 replies - 18047 views) I had a system like that on my 429 Torino in the good old days.
I also like the in hose sender, Edd China approved you ... 03-19-2015 07:29 pm Cooling > Electric fan sender (9 replies - 18047 views) thanks for the info. I'm certain I'll use one of those methods. ... 03-19-2015 03:12 pm Cooling > Electric fan sender (9 replies - 18047 views) Is there an accepted mounting point for the temp sender for an electric fan? I am adverse to drilling holes, so I'd like to avoid ... 03-18-2015 09:13 pm Cooling > fan clutch (18 replies - 29387 views) Brett Gibson JH5 20497 wrote:
It's true the clutch fans came on JH5's & GT's and they work great in cooling the engine, that is until ... 03-17-2015 09:26 pm Cooling > fan clutch (18 replies - 29387 views) Is it possible that the viscous fan clutch for the JH and GT is the same part as used on the Triumph Spitfire? I would ... 03-16-2015 05:50 pm Wheels > spare tire (2 replies - 7582 views) Did JH come with spare tires? If so, was it an aluminum wheel as the other four, or a steel one?
What do you guys use? ... 03-16-2015 05:38 pm Cooling > fan clutch (18 replies - 29387 views) I ask because my car has a fan clutch but no fan shroud, however, I will not waste the money on a fan shroud if ... 03-16-2015 05:35 pm Cooling > fan clutch (18 replies - 29387 views) Does anyone know of a source for the fan clutch for th JH?
Does it interchange with another car perhaps? Alternatively, are they rebuildable?
Thanks ... 03-15-2015 01:56 am Brakes > Identifying brake type (3 replies - 8185 views) That's the VIN and the car. Thanks ... 03-07-2015 12:32 pm Brakes > Identifying brake type (3 replies - 8185 views) Is there an easy way to tell if my car has Lockheed or Girling brakes? Can it be determined by the year or were ... 03-07-2015 12:42 am Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107622 views) Thanks for the info.
I did remove the vac retard...the end of the spring had rotted off, but the can did hold vacuum. Replaced it ... 03-07-2015 12:15 am Carburetors > Dellorto return issue (4 replies - 10308 views) Thanks to all who commented. Got it running and synced my carbs. Went very easily, took longer to get heat into the engine ... 03-04-2015 07:20 pm Carburetors > Dellorto return issue (4 replies - 10308 views) I searched for this so forgive me if I missed it.
On my DHLAs, direct your attention to the coupling between the front and rear carb ... 03-04-2015 04:03 am Ignition > Spring behind distributor (2 replies - 7494 views) the mystery spring turned out to be the idle mixture screw spring from one of the Dellortos...I'm in Massapequa, Long Island ... 02-27-2015 08:19 pm Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107622 views) I saw those figures in the manual...unfortunately I left it with the car....is that crank degrees or distributor degrees?
I was able to get a vacuum ... 02-27-2015 08:17 pm Ignition > Spring behind distributor (2 replies - 7494 views) In the process of installing my distributor I stuck my finger in the hole and felt the spring in the pump was still there. Does ... 02-27-2015 02:24 am Ignition > Reinstalling the Lucas 25D distributor (4 replies - 12440 views) "note there are three, not two o rings on the distributor...most people overlook the large very thin one at the end of the shaft housing ... 02-26-2015 09:43 pm Carburetors > idle vacuum/cruise vacuum (0 replies - 5058 views) As I get my car closer to running, I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what manifold vacuum reading I should ... 02-21-2015 02:39 am Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107622 views) I'm actually a fan of part throttle vacuum advance, so I'm going to put some effort into finding a can that works. ... 02-21-2015 02:05 am Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107622 views) It is quite possible, but it does have the cast iron manifold and an exhaust system with 2 mufflers inline...so it should be very quiet. ... 02-20-2015 08:37 pm Ignition > oil in distributor 1975 Jensen (13 replies - 25306 views) I got my seal from McMaster and have a question....This seal has a tapered side and the sealing "spring" is toward the large part of ... 02-20-2015 04:40 am Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107622 views) I've never seen the car run. Probably hasn't been run in 10 yrs. The Dellortos have been rebuilt, by a carb guy not me. ... 02-20-2015 03:05 am Miscellaneous > QED motorsports (3 replies - 7361 views) That is more than I could have asked for. Thank you.
I wonder if being on the other side of the Atlantic has ... 02-16-2015 08:54 pm Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107622 views) Thanks for the encouragement. Looks like previous owner tried to do the right thing, but time has not been kind. Spoke to my friend with ... 02-16-2015 08:51 pm Miscellaneous > Miller Mule (2 replies - 5972 views) I was interested in Miller because he lists a crank hub with trigger wheel on his website. That would be too easy though. ... 02-16-2015 03:17 am Ignition > oil in distributor 1975 Jensen (13 replies - 25306 views) Thanks. I've done distributors before but don't have the tools to machine them. I hope the bushings are serviceable.
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