Found this listing for a K&N filter for a Jensen Healey. https://www.lethalperformance.com/k-and-n-filters-replacement-air-filter-e-2240.html Vance ...   04-28-2025 08:35 pm

ptroot wrote: For instance, Robey has the turn signal stack for 130bp, that's about $170 here. It looks identical to the one on my ...   04-28-2025 07:53 pm

The simple thing to do is order the filter from Martin Robey in the UK . Vance ...   04-27-2025 01:57 am

Barthol wrote: sorry I meant at which valve clearance is the normal opening and closing figures of the valves given? Best regards Kim Old thread, but I thought ...   04-19-2025 07:14 pm

Lads: Having read this VERY old thread, I wanted to clear up some misconceptions that are woven into the discussion. First and foremost, lobe centers (that ...   04-14-2025 01:44 am

Lads: A small update on Rusty. I have installed the drivers switch panel and it is all wired in, and also the column switches. While doing so, ...   04-13-2025 11:44 pm

Lads: Not much in the way of earth shaking Healey news to report, but I have managed to get a couple more things done on Rusty. The ...   04-03-2025 02:14 am

Lads: Latest news on Rusty the car. The engine has been fully torn down and sent off for machining. I will be installing 0.030" (0.75mm) over ...   03-05-2025 11:09 pm

redracer wrote: I have always retrofitted them with the earlier style that takes 2 bearings. I have found that they are cheaper and easier to ...   02-20-2025 12:24 am

Lads: Engine is off at the machine shop for an overbore and a few odds and ends. I will want a new bearing for the cam tensioner ...   02-17-2025 09:58 pm

redracer wrote: Just read this--Sorry to hear about your problem. After 45+ years of working on these cars, I too have my first blown" head ...   02-15-2025 06:43 pm

Well, I found a reference that calls it a "Spray Shield". Apparently to protect the rear main seal from oil spray? Vance ...   02-01-2025 05:28 pm

Lads: Finished tearing down my engine in preparation for a trip to the machine shop. Getting some of the studs out was a real b****. ...   01-31-2025 09:32 pm

If the head is toast, I have a spare that's for sale. Let me know. ...   01-19-2025 11:50 pm

Jh092 wrote: You might want to consider new studs when you put it back together. Having just gone through disassembly of my engine, this may be ...   01-19-2025 06:28 pm

stewart.wigg@gmail.com wrote: I don’t have concrete measurement, but I was a little surprised how easily it was to undo the head nuts. The cam ...   01-17-2025 06:10 pm

Interesting failure. The pressure in each cylinder pushed the head gasket laterally, causing it to buckle. That to me says that the clamping force on the intake ...   01-17-2025 01:37 am

nomg: Good to know, guess I will not be using a cap screw to replace it. Vance ...   01-05-2025 04:56 pm

Well... Argh! A hex key socket on my ratchet simply rounded out the hole in the center of the socket screw. A pipe wrench on the washer ...   01-04-2025 11:27 pm

Jh092 wrote: And that’s why you should only use a small dab of Loctite during assembly Not to be patronizing, but "I told you so" doesn't ...   01-04-2025 06:55 pm

Lads: Looking for a little advice here. See item 13 in the attached drawing for the oil pump drive. The Martin Robey drawing is slightly different ...   01-04-2025 12:35 am

DavidShanahan wrote: My question on the Martin Robey website here in the UK there are two NLA parts 18 and 19, a spring and ...   01-03-2025 07:14 pm

#17963 was purchased in Jan 2023, and is undergoing a frame off. Originally Orange, it arrived painted black, but I had it stripped back to ...   01-03-2025 05:20 pm

noomg wrote: Vance, Just curious where did you get your degree in Ghetto Engineering and is it a B.S. or M.S.? Trailer Park University, and it is ...   12-30-2024 04:17 pm

Lads: My dash is pretty much back together, but I am unable to determine how to mount the catch for the glove box. The ...   12-29-2024 08:03 pm

DonBurns wrote: Could it be stranded 14 G vs. solid 14 G ? If that were the case, the number of strands would be 1, not ...   12-25-2024 05:10 pm

Art DeKneef wrote: I did that with the speedo cable. Cleaned it all up, lubricated it, tested it with a drill and everything seemed to ...   12-20-2024 04:58 pm

Art DeKneef wrote: I just drove the car and enjoyed it. Early this year, all of a sudden, the tach started working. But now the ...   12-15-2024 01:24 am

redracer wrote: If you need/want good used gauges(and some new), let me know--will try not to "rip-you-off" too badly:) bruce'redracer You have always been more than fair, ...   12-15-2024 01:17 am

noomg wrote: Vance, Interesting but the speedo is kilometers and doesn't have a trip meter. Is that what you went with? Not running until summer, I'm guessing ...   12-15-2024 01:14 am

Folks: As many of you know, the stock tachometer is not happy when the ignition is converted to an electronic one. The tach typically will read ...   12-13-2024 11:31 pm

noomg wrote: Vance, That's a deal that's hard to pass up and they look pretty close to original but that's an awful lot of gauges for ...   12-13-2024 10:30 pm

noomg wrote: I'm curious as to the reason for the swap I could see it if the gauges were full sweep but it looks like ...   12-12-2024 04:22 pm

Lads: Some details on the repop gauges I am using in my restoration. Technically I am into resto-mod territory since I will also be using an ...   12-11-2024 10:51 pm

A bit more on my recent update (I wish we could post more than one photo per reply). I worked a bit on my instruments. Clearly ...   12-10-2024 12:08 am

Lads: Another pointless update on "Rusty" the car. Can't say that progress has been quick, but I have gotten some stuff done. This big step is that ...   12-09-2024 11:48 pm

JH12947 wrote: I am installing a oil pressure switch to the circuit that runs my fuel pump, with the idea that when there is insufficient ...   12-06-2024 08:32 pm

JenHeal74 wrote: So he says to find a replacement 5 speed or a 4 speed. I really would like a replacement 5 speed. So i ...   11-16-2024 02:07 am

OK, sports fans... Latest and greatest on Rusty the car. I have installed the Martin Robey carpet kit with some felt I got from Amazon. I used ...   11-02-2024 10:22 pm

DavidShanahan wrote: HiI have asked my employers bearing supplier and they cant come up with an equivalent.David =:-( Vance ...   10-02-2024 02:02 am