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Engine & Transmission > Head removal? (19 replies - 14106 views)

Good catch Tim. ...   07-21-2020 05:01 pm

Engine & Transmission > Head removal? (19 replies - 14106 views)

The plugs in all the heads I have seen are steel. Yellow teflon tape is for natural gas or propane. I personally don’t ...   07-21-2020 11:51 am

Engine & Transmission > Head removal? (19 replies - 14106 views)

I don’t remember what I used, but Permatex thread sealant should do the trick. Permatex also has a high temperature thread sealant. ...   07-20-2020 07:28 pm

Engine & Transmission > Head removal? (19 replies - 14106 views)

Yes. Those plugs go directly to a coolant passage. ...   07-20-2020 07:23 pm

Engine & Transmission > Head removal? (19 replies - 14106 views)

Head photo of coolant plugs. ...   07-20-2020 12:31 pm

Engine & Transmission > Head removal? (19 replies - 14106 views)

CHECK THIS FIRST! There is an Allen head set screw plug under the bottom lip of the head that goes up into the head that is ...   07-20-2020 12:23 pm

Engine & Transmission > Clutch Cable Installation--Help! (9 replies - 14540 views)

I seem to be having a bad day at communicating. I meant to say timing belt cover NOT “fan shroud”. Sorry about that. ...   06-21-2020 02:21 pm

Engine & Transmission > Clutch Cable Installation--Help! (9 replies - 14540 views)

Sorry, I can't seem to attach photo no matter how small I make it. ...   06-21-2020 02:11 pm

Engine & Transmission > Clutch Cable Installation--Help! (9 replies - 14540 views)

On the 74 JH the clutch cable attaches to the PDWA on top and the front of the timing belt cover spacer stud below. ...   06-21-2020 01:57 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Tach not functioning correctly (32 replies - 26460 views)

If I recall correctly, the tantalum capacitor in the rvi tachometers is a common failure point as they had about a 20 year life expectancy. ...   03-18-2020 09:50 pm

Fuel Stuff > Fuel pump pressure (10 replies - 14653 views)

2 to 3 psi. SU fuel pump AZX-1307 delivers 2.7 psi. ...   05-20-2018 09:32 pm

Fuel Stuff > Fuel pump vaporisation (3 replies - 6606 views)

I am not aware of a restrictor or recirculating loop. There is a one way check valve and return line that acts as an ...   04-10-2018 10:03 pm

Projects > 73 #11928 (18 replies - 20756 views)

Looks good. It looks like you still have the original radiator cap. You may want to replace that. Also, I don’t see ...   03-30-2018 12:28 am

Engine & Transmission > Transmission Leaks 4 Speed 13556 (14 replies - 16269 views)

Flywheel to crankshaft bolts are straight thread and must have sealant on them or they will let oil pass. I had this issue years ...   01-30-2018 12:29 pm

Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 79893 views)

If interested, here is the drive shaft dimensions I used on my W58 conversions. http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/attachment.php?id=503 Jim ...   01-21-2018 11:25 pm

Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 79893 views)

This is a link to an earlier post I made with all the relevant dimensions. http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/attachment.php?id=502 If that does not work you can look under “Supra Conversions”. ...   01-21-2018 11:22 pm

Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 79893 views)

I don't recall. I know one of them I used was a Mookeeh. ...   09-15-2017 11:26 am

Engine & Transmission > Lotus 5 speed transmission (47 replies - 79893 views)

I have completed 3 W58 JH conversions. One using a Conversion Components kit, one using just the Conversion Components supplied bell housing and one ...   07-25-2017 09:14 pm

Engine & Transmission > Auxiliary housing shaft circlip (5 replies - 9300 views)

Tim and Bruce, I was hoping for responses from you. Good info. I will check chamfer ( compare it to oem 907 pulley) and reassemble with ...   07-21-2017 06:42 pm

Engine & Transmission > Auxiliary housing shaft circlip (5 replies - 9300 views)

I am having a problem on a new 2.2l conversion where the circlip on the aux. housing shaft that holds the timing belt gear slips ...   07-20-2017 07:03 pm

Fuel Stuff > Fuel sender replacement (10 replies - 14656 views)

When replacing the hoses remember the anti-siphon hose has a check valve embedded in it. Don't throw it out. It can be cut ...   06-20-2017 07:01 pm

Ignition > Misfire after 30 minutes (31 replies - 45447 views)

I had a similar problem in one of my JHs. When the car was warmed up it would die and not start again until ...   05-09-2016 12:27 am

Engine & Transmission > Delta 4 into 1 header and steering column question (20 replies - 30866 views)

They appear to be listed in the club store when I just checked. ...   03-29-2016 07:43 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Alternator Wiring (9 replies - 18576 views)

I don't recall a TSB for the wire, so I would guess it was a running change. Since it cost money to add it, I would ...   03-18-2016 12:35 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Alternator Wiring (9 replies - 18576 views)

Both brown wires go to the same place, the battery via the harness connector. As for why, it is a simple way of doubling ...   03-16-2016 09:05 pm

Engine & Transmission > Valve guides (3 replies - 6872 views)

IIRC, they are sintered bronze, same as Delta. ...   01-12-2016 03:03 pm

Engine & Transmission > Fastner Sizes - Nuts & Bolts (4 replies - 8321 views)

Jim refers to Jim Ketcham. Not sure which version Dan hijacked, but the latest had included "class" for both metric and SAE bolts. ...   11-02-2015 02:05 pm

Engine & Transmission > Cam Pulleys (5 replies - 10242 views)

Do not remove the cover. The crank pulley has 2 small threaded holes in its face where you use a puller. ...   06-28-2015 09:12 pm

Suspension > D shaped bolts holding steering rack (1 reply - 6136 views)

Mine don't turn because the flat side fits against front suspension frame. It worked that way on 4 cars that I have worked on. ...   06-19-2015 11:40 pm

Carburetors > DHLA 45s possibly boiling? (21 replies - 36504 views)

I had similar symptoms and finally discovered it to be a faulty (new) rotor. I replaced it and a short time later it started ...   06-14-2015 09:10 pm

Cooling > Radiator cap (11 replies - 18907 views)

Frank, 7 psi cap is what came from the factory with the car. I am sure since I bought the car new in 1974. You would ...   04-30-2015 03:51 pm

Cooling > Radiator cap (11 replies - 18907 views)

Sorry. Missed this one. The cooling system is rated at just 10 psi (as per shop manual). The OEM radiator cap was 7 PSI. I noticed most ...   04-29-2015 10:29 pm

Fuel Stuff > fuel hose routing in trunk (10 replies - 20749 views)

Pictorial in the parts manual offers an excellent view of fuel lines. Do not forget the hidden check valve in the anti-syphon hose. ...   04-03-2015 12:52 pm

Engine & Transmission > Delta 4 into 1 header and steering column question (20 replies - 30866 views)

Yes, the steering shaft has to thread thru it. Loosening the steering rack makes it easier to fit the shaft in. Also you ...   03-30-2015 01:30 pm

Wheels > spare tire (2 replies - 7529 views)

My late 74 purchased new from dealer came with a spare that matched the other wheels. ...   03-17-2015 01:49 pm

Miscellaneous > Steering shaft (5 replies - 11691 views)

The two bolts that hold the steering rack pass thru the front cross member from front to back. The nuts (9/16" IIR) can be ...   03-13-2015 06:51 pm

Carburetors > Dellorto return issue (4 replies - 10269 views)

The "throttle lever return springs" number 16 in parts manual is the only return spring I have on my JHs. The throttles snap close ...   03-04-2015 03:34 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 106990 views)

Your advance curve appears to be a bit off. Max advance for both the Stromberg or Dellorto stock engines is 17.0 degrees at 2500 ...   02-27-2015 04:16 pm

Ignition > Spring behind distributor (2 replies - 7466 views)

The spring behind the distributor should mount in the recessed hole in the oil pump shaft. The distributor butts up against in when in place. Without ...   02-27-2015 04:02 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 106990 views)

You can drill a small hole and pin the braker plate so it is stationary. It is not vacuum advance but vacuum retard and ...   02-21-2015 01:03 am


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