very nice, what's it sharing the garage with? ...   12-16-2016 09:47 pm

That's good info, thanks. I had new oil lines made for the engine, but can't find the receipt and forgot what fittings they are. ...   11-29-2016 01:11 pm

I googled Setrab and now have a new question; what are the fittings on the cooler?  Is it AN or a British version thereof? Thanks ...   11-28-2016 09:54 pm

Anyone successfully have an oil cooler repaired?  Mine is seeping from one of the bottom rows.   Definitely easier to replace it but trying to keep ...   11-28-2016 05:52 pm

I'll just add this, you say you had to reset the timing...what did they have it at? I see you have 12 initial now, did you ...   11-15-2016 01:53 am

Don, 2 things I noticed on that dyno sheet...I've read repeatedly these engines are 7000 rpm with max power in the 6500 area. This guy stopped the ...   11-14-2016 03:30 am

As I was told the O2 sensor needs to be within 12" of the collector. I put mine about 8" back. ...   11-12-2016 05:26 pm

I like the LM 2 and Logworks software is a very in depth program to analyze your tuning efforts. Weld a bung in the pipe and ...   11-12-2016 04:27 pm

Tim, In depth and informative. I especially appreciate the info on the idle air correctors. I have no interest in beating the snot out this thing...I've got ...   11-12-2016 02:08 pm

love MGAs....good collection...good luck with it hopefully get the carpet in tomorrow.....then get it registered before the end of the year....looking forward to driving it. ...   11-11-2016 10:32 pm

you've got an Interceptor? I am green with envy....love anything with a big block... I will take the round clock idea for serious consideration... the car ...   11-11-2016 10:25 pm

today I pulled the old carpet from the right hand side . It was bad....used a heat gun on low to relax the adhesive ...   11-10-2016 10:47 pm

Took the clock out, lubed it with some light machine oil and hooked it to power.  It works! But, the hands fell off the axle ...   11-10-2016 10:41 pm

Joachim, Thanks for the replies. I'm actually a big David Vizard fan and have read several of his books. I also have an Innovate ...   11-10-2016 01:50 pm

Nigel, No real problems....used a 6" hex key socket...all bolts broke free..took about 5 mins Good luck with that GT ...   11-10-2016 01:13 am

Took the passenger seat out to change the carpet....found some change, some mouse droppings, a Fleetwood Mac eight track, and a lot of old rolling ...   11-09-2016 04:00 pm

put the battery in, 3 gallons of gas turned the key and it started.... ...   11-06-2016 10:10 pm

trying to post a picture ...   11-06-2016 02:01 am

I agree. You can't always get solid metal, just do the best with what you find. I use MIG too....023 wire for sheetmetal. Comes ...   11-06-2016 01:56 am

If I may, I would like to ask for clarification on one point. As I understand the text of Des Hammil's book, when an ...   11-05-2016 12:25 am

Posted this in my thread, but thought this was a more appropriate location Took a look at my carburetors yesterday. Dellorto 45s. I'll list what I ...   11-04-2016 04:00 pm

Took a look at my carburetors yesterday. Dellorto 45s. I'll list what I found for those interested: Cold start jet 95 Main air corrector 230 Main emulsion ...   11-04-2016 03:50 pm

Good luck with the resto. Just curious, do you MIG or TIG bodywork sheetmetal? I've been using MIG but have heard TIG can ...   11-04-2016 03:29 pm

Thanks Nigel. Just did the rear brakes, this was a big help. If I may, I'd like to add that if the wheel cylinders are ...   10-30-2016 01:51 pm

Today; drained the rack. Thanks to Redracer for his tip. drained it through the lower plate and refilled through the top. ...   10-25-2016 10:42 pm

do you use any specific grease? how much do you use? I like the idea.. ...   10-25-2016 03:23 am

Today, made some progress. Radiator and fan in. rear drums and shoes ordered and on the way. Rack still leaks. Thanks to Redracer, ...   10-25-2016 02:21 am

I was curious how people were saying they add oil through that top plate. So those parts just pull out and go back in? ...   10-23-2016 11:11 pm

Appreciate the offer. This all seems like standard car stuff to me. Most annoying issue I have now is the d___n rack ...   10-23-2016 03:49 pm

Been a while....engine, transmission and front suspension back in. Calipers rebuilt and installed with new brake pads. Power booster installed yesterday. New stainless ...   10-21-2016 01:58 pm

that's good info..Thanks I will act accordingly... ...   10-02-2016 10:25 pm

I read through this thread http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=1930&forum_id=14 and saw people use varied things under the tank. I'm thinking about using 3/16" thick material, either rubber or some type of ...   10-02-2016 01:21 am

so it does belong there....good to know..thanks ...   09-15-2016 01:25 pm

I did a search, but may not have used the right terms so please be kind.. Anyway, took the left front fender {in the USA} or ...   09-15-2016 12:58 pm

Back to the suspension...as I said, the car has Spax shocks and I'm going to give them a second chance. The issue is the ...   08-02-2016 03:15 pm

after only what, six weeks(?), I finally got the F$%^&*(# bellhousing back on. Not in the car mind you, and the trans is still ...   07-25-2016 09:33 pm

Thanks for the reply. I'm in North America too...at least I think Florida is North America. I was going to jet hot the manifold BUT ...   07-24-2016 03:08 pm

http://www.dynamat.com/ Anyone try this product?  I've seen it used on TV cars but have no experience with it.  I'm not worried about noise control so much ...   07-24-2016 02:24 pm

To paraphrase Edd China, lots of faffing about. I would use other words, but this is a family friendly site. Got the outrigger bushings ...   07-24-2016 12:45 am

Upper and lower control arm bushings replaced, strut rod bushings on the bench, Waiting for: outrigger bushings, rack boots, and tie rod ends. Brake flex lines replaced. Right ...   07-20-2016 01:37 am