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Body & interior stuff > Rottiserie (19 replies - 30312 views)

The club has a rotisserie for loan somewhere.  Pictures of it can be found in JH Photo Gallery.  http://jhppg.com/gallery/album40/fPrimer1 Works fine with a pair of saw ...   07-10-2006 07:58 pm

Body & interior stuff > Windshield (5 replies - 13119 views)

Pilkington acquired the JH original glass manufacturer and still supplies windscreens for the JH.  They are worldwide and have offices in Canada.  (This is where ...   05-30-2006 10:34 pm

Cooling > Water Pump (4 replies - 12595 views)

Hello Ty, Sounds like a PO did not press the bearing in all the way to spec.  during an overhaul.  You really should not try to ...   05-29-2006 06:23 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Trip Odometer (7 replies - 14952 views)

The reset for the trip odometer is located under the steering column in a hole in the rubber steering cowl.   ...   05-26-2006 07:56 pm

Cooling > right side coolant leak (10 replies - 22128 views)

If the leak is minor you can try "stop leak".  I would only try the non-metalic type.  I had the same problem after a new ...   05-25-2006 03:44 am

Cooling > right side coolant leak (10 replies - 22128 views)

If you have eliminated the usual coolant connections and the intake manifold and freeze plugs, then you might want to check head gasket.  It is ...   05-19-2006 11:25 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Alternators (28 replies - 54997 views)

Mark is correct.  If the bulb is out or fails the alternator will not provide a charge.  ...   05-17-2006 01:03 am

Body & interior stuff > Placement of "J" badges (10 replies - 19210 views)

Once you locate the holes, the J badge mounts via a "push fix", p/n 67160.  I obtained my last ones from Delta.  Quite simply, a ...   05-09-2006 02:08 am

Body & interior stuff > Gas pedal rubber? (3 replies - 8374 views)

JH's did not come with a rubber pad on the gas pedal.  The only pads are on the brake and clutch pedals.   ...   05-03-2006 12:32 pm

Engine & Transmission > Engine Rebuild (25 replies - 59702 views)

I have a list at home.  I will send you one when I return later this week. Jim ...   04-12-2006 09:01 am

Body & interior stuff > Window glass wiper seal (9 replies - 17978 views)

I also was quite frustrated at trying to put these on with the clips I bought from Delta.  I found it quite a bit easier ...   03-22-2006 02:14 am

Miscellaneous > newbie here with a couple questions (16 replies - 26298 views)

Hello Dave, Welcome aboard.  There are a few of us that are not too far from you.  We have Adam in Poughkeepsie with a 74 JH, ...   02-10-2006 02:34 am

Body & interior stuff > Bolt Sizes (1 reply - 6997 views)

Side marker lights use 6-32 nuts. For steel bumper vehicles, The front bumper flasher unit uses 8-32 nuts. The front bumper flasher lens uses 6-32x1 1/4 inch long ...   01-31-2006 12:28 am

Miscellaneous > Lets get Gregs car running. (7 replies - 12479 views)

OK.  Give me an address and I'll get it out pronto. ...   01-18-2006 09:36 pm

Miscellaneous > Lets get Gregs car running. (7 replies - 12479 views)

I have a torn one that looks complete except for having the tear.  I'll send it if you think it will work. ...   01-18-2006 12:10 am

Electrical & Instruments > Lucas Smoke? Or the tale of mysteriously flashing turn signals. (10 replies - 22192 views)

British Wiring sells a hazard switch with the correct pinouts that match the JH wiring harness and can be plugged in directly  Unforunately, the switch ...   08-16-2005 07:50 pm

Engine & Transmission > Driveshaft into transmission yoke - procedure? (5 replies - 11044 views)

Ron, I inadvertantly caught the spring in the lip seal with the splined shaft and could not understand why the shaft would not go in easily.  ...   07-08-2005 09:19 pm

Brakes > Rear Brake Adjustment (8 replies - 20588 views)

Ron, JHs with the Lockheed rear drum brakes use the handbrake for adjustment as you describe.  I am unfamiliar with the earlier Girling rear brake systems. Jim ...   06-16-2005 02:35 am

Cooling > Electric Cooling Fan (20 replies - 51656 views)

I have noticed that Flex-A-Lite has a "Flex-a-lite model 365 Scirocco fan" that looks very interesting.  It is close in dimensions and only 2 1/2" deep ...   06-10-2005 02:52 am

Ignition > Starter (10 replies - 22665 views)

Andrew, According to my records the following are Lucas P/Ns that are equivalent: 25615 = 25691 = 25710 = 25743 = 28691 = S3116 My starter catalog ...   06-07-2005 03:09 pm

Miscellaneous > Transmission oil fill plug (5 replies - 12262 views)

Paul, The filler plug and the drain plug are identical.  They are both P/N 93091.  As I recall, all the transmission hardware is SAE and not ...   06-06-2005 04:44 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Tachometer needle pins when starting (6 replies - 15402 views)

Judson, THANKS!! You were "spot on".  My Pertronix coil does have an internal resistor so I disconnected the white/yellow at starter and coil ends and tach ...   06-05-2005 01:42 am

Electrical & Instruments > Tachometer needle pins when starting (6 replies - 15402 views)

When I turn my key to the start position (starter cranking) my tach needle rapidly swings up past 8000 and pins.  When I release the ...   06-04-2005 11:02 pm

Engine & Transmission > Clutch return spring bracket (3 replies - 10220 views)

Andrew, I cobbled the grommet from a "Mr. Gasket" generic shift boot sold at my local AdvanceAuto store.  I believe it costs about $8.  It's far ...   06-04-2005 11:06 am

Engine & Transmission > Clutch return spring bracket (3 replies - 10220 views)

Here's a picture.  Jim ...   06-03-2005 11:53 pm

Engine & Transmission > transmission fluid (3 replies - 10534 views)

Andrew, It is not uncommon to have engine oil specified for manual transmissions.  For the JH the 20-50 works well.  I believe many have tried variations ...   06-03-2005 05:20 pm

Carburetors > Engine and Valve cover breathers (12 replies - 24095 views)

Please remember that an important function of the "airbox" is to capture the liquid and let it drain back.  If you note the airbox is ...   06-03-2005 05:02 pm

Carburetors > Engine and Valve cover breathers (12 replies - 24095 views)

Hello Wayne, The large breather hose that comes from the rear of the block goes into the "air box" on the factory original.  On later models ...   06-02-2005 11:33 pm

Engine & Transmission > Attachement points for clutch cable (2 replies - 8874 views)

Hello Andrew, On my car the top tab connects to a small L bracket that attaches to the PDWA and the bottom tab connects to the ...   06-02-2005 07:07 pm

Cooling > Electric Cooling Fan (20 replies - 51656 views)

George and Judson, Thanks for the replies.  It apparantly is quite feasible to convert to an electric fan cooling system.  I am not quite sure if there ...   05-26-2005 04:41 pm

Cooling > Electric Cooling Fan (20 replies - 51656 views)

Has anyone switched "completely" to an electric cooling fan and eliminated the engine driven fan?  If so, can you relate your experience, type of fan, ...   05-24-2005 09:15 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Battery Size and Type (10 replies - 27914 views)

I too have found the Group 56 to fit nicely.  The height of the 51 scares me a little as the positive terminal seems to be ...   05-24-2005 09:06 pm

Carburetors > Dellorto Troubles (27 replies - 68383 views)

Brett, Your jetting seems pretty good to me.  I am running 45s in my 2.0 with essentially that jetting and am not having any problem.  What ...   05-24-2005 02:26 am

Body & interior stuff > Another steering wheel question (4 replies - 11275 views)

As a point of interest, I recall my steering collars were originally held in place by a small rubber band.  I thought this to be ...   05-17-2005 08:06 pm

Engine & Transmission > Loosing electrical?? (11 replies - 22424 views)

Hello Brett, I went through the same issues with my first set of Dellorto's a few years ago.  For the stock 907 I strongly suggest using ...   05-12-2005 10:49 pm

Body & interior stuff > Hardtop attachments (14 replies - 28512 views)

Here is sketch of the hard top bracket with the dimensions for fabrication. Regards, Jim ...   04-19-2005 08:59 pm

Body & interior stuff > Hardtop attachments (14 replies - 28512 views)

Hello Mark, The pictured hardware are the factory brackets and bolts that came with my car from the dealer.  The rods are simply carriage bolts.  Sounds like ...   04-18-2005 02:58 pm

Body & interior stuff > Hardtop attachments (14 replies - 28512 views)

Here's a photo of the hardtop brackets. Jim ...   04-18-2005 11:54 am

Miscellaneous > Nuts and Bolts. (6 replies - 15557 views)

I put together a list of some of the hardware when I did my restoration.  I will email you my excel spreadsheet.  General rule is all ...   04-10-2005 01:19 am

Miscellaneous > JH VIN 17948 Restoration (4 replies - 12395 views)

My parts car came with the wheel and I thought I would give it a try.  I am just getting the car registered today for ...   03-31-2005 11:58 am


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