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Engine & Transmission > 4-speed Gearshift Linkage Question (4 replies - 9491 views) Check the parts manual schematic for the proper order of the pieces. If you do not have one you can see the schematic on ... 06-05-2013 12:18 am Engine & Transmission > Crank case ventillation hose (5 replies - 9957 views) The original design had the crankcase vent going to the "air box" at it's bottom where heavy vapors could condense and flow back to the ... 05-15-2013 09:51 pm Engine & Transmission > removing cylinder head (10 replies - 16947 views) I can't imagine pulling the head with the engine in the car. I believe you'll find it easier in the long run to pull ... 05-10-2013 05:00 pm Fuel Stuff > pressure relieve valve (8 replies - 18089 views) You can buy fuel check valves 1/4 or 5/16" on eBay or Amazon. The lines on both my cars had tiny check valves installed ... 04-04-2013 12:02 am Fuel Stuff > pressure relieve valve (8 replies - 18089 views) Do not forget that there is a check valve in the anti-syphon line. Jensen placed it completely inside the hose so most got thrown ... 04-02-2013 09:28 pm Engine & Transmission > 40/45 DelOrtto's (6 replies - 11631 views) It's been done. I do not know how well they work. There are a pair of converted 40 to 45s on eBay. ... 02-14-2013 12:34 am Engine & Transmission > 40/45 DelOrtto's (6 replies - 11631 views) On the top of each carb body there is casting identifying the carb. it should read DHLA45 or 40. Immediately after should be ... 02-13-2013 11:45 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen-Healey in Yogurt Commercial (1 reply - 6610 views) You are correct. Here is the commercial:
http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7w1E/dannon-light-and-fit-greek-yogurt-no-ordinary-low-fat-yogurt ... 01-14-2013 01:10 pm Body & interior stuff > interior trim (2 replies - 6179 views) Macgregor in Canada lists it. I tried ordering a few times online but never received a response. Here is the link: http://www.macgregorukcarparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=JH-cockpit ... 12-27-2012 09:14 pm Suspension > Suspension lock nuts (9 replies - 15150 views) Metal expansion locknuts are available from mcmaster-Carr.
That said, nylock grade 8 are stronger than original. Surprisingly, the original are only grade 5. ... 11-20-2012 12:43 am Engine & Transmission > Replacing an alternator (7 replies - 12545 views) I have replaced a Lucas with a Bosch and it fit the existing brackets and plugs exactly. The more amps the better. ... 07-03-2012 12:33 am Electrical & Instruments > Battery Size and Type (10 replies - 27909 views) It appears that some group 56 batteries have an extruded lip on the bottom that make them too wide. I've trimmed off the lip ... 06-24-2012 02:30 am Suspension > Steering (7 replies - 13982 views) Sounds like steering shaft knuckle is hitting exhaust manifold or corner of cam tower. It is not uncommon and is fixed by checking engine ... 06-12-2012 12:10 am Engine & Transmission > Toyota W58 gearbox & bellhousing progress (10 replies - 20281 views) Unfortunately I do not think you can get the volumes to make this economically feasible. I have done 3 W58 conversions, one using the ... 05-15-2012 01:22 pm Body & interior stuff > Complete dash removal for dashpad install (5 replies - 12713 views) They are not metric. Engine metric, body SAE. ... 02-16-2012 05:00 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine and Transmission (8 replies - 12389 views) Yes, I simply cut them from the appropriate shim stock with scissors. It cuts quite easily. I take particular care to make sure ... 12-03-2011 10:25 pm Engine & Transmission > Engine and Transmission (8 replies - 12389 views) You can simply shim the liners by cutting the required thickness shim and placing it under it's respective liner with a little sealer. This ... 11-30-2011 01:49 am Engine & Transmission > Exhaust Header Replacement (22 replies - 32669 views) You definitely can pull the engine with the header in place, as well as, install the engine with the header in place.
Shimming the engine mount ... 08-12-2011 11:04 am Engine & Transmission > 4-speed vs. 5-speed transmission bonehead question (3 replies - 7557 views) There are no differences, that I can recall, between the engines used for the later 4 speed and 5 speed transmissions that would impact your engine ... 08-10-2011 12:51 pm Engine & Transmission > Exhaust Header Replacement (22 replies - 32669 views) Carefully focused heat usually works on stubborn nuts.
I also found that loosening/removing the 2 steering rack bolts/nuts makes removing the steering linkage must easier by allowing ... 07-20-2011 01:34 pm Body & interior stuff > Soft top up and down (7 replies - 14501 views) The header rail is attached to the top frame by only two 1/4x28 nuts. I replaced these nuts with wing nuts so I can quickly ... 04-21-2011 12:52 am Carburetors > dellorto hoses (5 replies - 10499 views) I am not sure what you are describing. There is no hose that comes out of the Dellorto's (other than fuel hose). The crankcase breather ... 04-21-2011 12:46 am Fuel Stuff > FUEL PUMP (2 replies - 10913 views) I believe the SU part number for the points version is AZX1307. If you want the electronic version (no points) it is AZX1307EN.
Jim
... 10-16-2010 09:33 pm Brakes > Speed Bleeders (16 replies - 26328 views) I found that Harley Davidson has a clutch cable gaiter (dust cover) that fits very well at a very reasonable price. It looks almost identical ... 10-05-2010 11:49 pm Suspension > Spare tire carrier bolts (2 replies - 7294 views) Frank,
Parts Manual
Use
Item
Size
Quantity
P/N
Plate Ref
Plate Illus
Tire Carrier to Bracket
Lock Nut
3/8-24
2
65406
K30-10
544A
Tire Carrier to Bracket
Bolt
3/8-24x5
2
65045
K30-7
544A
Tire Carrier to Bracket
Washer
3/8
4
65506
K30-8
544A
Jim
... 06-11-2010 11:58 am Body & interior stuff > chrome bumpers (9 replies - 16674 views) Jeremy,
If they are polished stainless like the originals (not chrome) and competitively priced I would be interested in 1 front and 1 rear.
Jim
... 04-21-2010 10:02 pm Suspension > Changing steering U-joints (3 replies - 7960 views) I've found it easier to loosen the steering rack (2 bolts) which then gives you the free play to slip the pinch bolts off. ... 04-12-2010 10:44 am Engine & Transmission > W58 Clutch release bearing (18 replies - 27987 views) I also could not find a suitable clutch replacement. I had ordered an extra from Colin at the time I got my kit. In the ... 03-23-2010 03:38 pm Engine & Transmission > W58 Clutch release bearing (18 replies - 27987 views) I used the JH clutch bearing. My conversion to the W58 was via the Conversion Components kit. ... 03-23-2010 12:56 am Body & interior stuff > Installing Exterior Weather Strip (10 replies - 20462 views) I gave up on the Delta clips and purchased clips from McGregor British Car Parts (14 clips for $3.50) that matched the originals quite well.
Link: ... 01-02-2010 10:03 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel pump banjo fiittings (2 replies - 9539 views) What type pump was it? The banjo fittings and banjo bolts are for the original SU and require fiber sealing washers or for the later ... 06-03-2009 10:01 pm Electrical & Instruments > My alternator is rattling (5 replies - 12698 views) Disconnect the fan belt and run the car. If the noise is still there than it is not the alternator. If the noise goes away ... 05-02-2009 11:05 am Fuel Stuff > Fuel tank vent lines...etc. (21 replies - 37428 views) Hello Jody,
Unfortunately, for the JH, the actual valve was part of the "anti-syphon hose assy" p/n 97183 for later models.
Earlier models had it as an ... 04-24-2009 04:30 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel tank vent lines...etc. (21 replies - 37428 views) This has been covered somewhere on this board before.
The original line from the T to the tank has a one-way check valve in it. It ... 04-24-2009 11:27 am Fuel Stuff > Fuel pickup (2 replies - 8648 views) Francis,
The fuel pickup is part of the sending unit that mounts in the side.
Jim
... 04-11-2009 10:43 pm Body & interior stuff > Online bolt source (5 replies - 19760 views) I compiled a list of all hardware sizes etc. with reference to their respective part numbers in the JH parts manual several years ago when ... 04-01-2009 04:02 pm Engine & Transmission > Supra conversions (7 replies - 18925 views) John,
Colin's kit has a piece that extends the input shaft and fits in the JH pilot bearing. In addition his kit includes a sleeve that ... 03-06-2009 08:44 pm Engine & Transmission > Supra conversions (7 replies - 18925 views) John,
This is a schematic of the driveshaft that I had made to mate the Supra with the 4 speed axle.
Jim
... 03-05-2009 08:17 pm Engine & Transmission > Supra conversions (7 replies - 18925 views) John,
I found alignment using the Conversion Components bell housing to be fine. I modified an old rear mounting bracket instead of using Conversion Components and ... 03-05-2009 08:10 pm Carburetors > air box? (8 replies - 16085 views) The original air filter was a typical flexible cylindrical paper element. Delta sells a K&N that can be made to fit and is reusable.
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