I would try Delta, Ebay or British Masters in CA (high shipping cost though with the later). There is a fan switch curently on ...   09-19-2006 11:12 pm

Maybe John, you will be fortunate enough to end up with a Son in-law or Grandson who is both mechanicaly inclined and motivated enough ...   09-17-2006 05:08 pm

Hi Jason. When I installed a new clutch lever boot, the lever detatched itself from it's pivot point. The good news is yes it can ...   09-12-2006 01:48 pm

The Royal Mail can ship by air or by the 'slow boat from China'! By air is usualy a week and by sea can take several ...   09-11-2006 01:51 pm

Ask the sellers for as many pics as possible if the known problem areas. Body work is more expensive than mechanical and somewhat easier to ...   09-08-2006 07:31 pm

You may need a Pit Bull instead :~( ...   09-08-2006 06:39 pm

Suzanne                 So if you're going to pick up a JH sight unseen, you may need a few things. Take some jump leads, oil, coolant, fuses, ...   09-08-2006 05:10 pm

I replaced the top on 15851 with a vinyl one from 'EZ ON Auto Tops' via Ebay, as the original rear window was the color of ...   09-08-2006 02:07 pm

This seems very very high to me. What about getting a used engine. That wouldn't cost anywhere this much and if your reasonably handy you ...   08-17-2006 02:25 pm

Hi Mitch  I visited Niskayuna a few times 6 or 7 years ago. I had a friend who worked at what I think was called ...   08-17-2006 02:22 pm

Hi Dave  My Body Shop is in Bloomfield CT & I live in Hebron CT, both 2 1/2 hours or so from NYC. I restored ...   08-16-2006 03:14 pm

Hi Brett     I was is Rochester two weekends ago on our way to Viagra Falls! ...   08-08-2006 02:35 pm

Hi Brett                   Were abouts in England did you grow up? I'm from Brighton originaly and came to the USA (CT) in October 1992. Colin ...   08-08-2006 01:50 pm

I'm trying to find out the verbage of the oval decal that sits on the right side of the steering colum cowel, above the ingnition, ...   08-03-2006 01:33 pm

Did you try checking the plug on #4 Ron ? The circuit needs to be complete for the flow of current, it may not be ...   08-02-2006 02:12 pm

I used these on 15851, but I stuck with the lighter 13". http://jhppg.com/gallery/74-Jensen-Healey-15851 ...   08-02-2006 02:09 pm

This is indeed a  royal PITA, probably the hardest on a JH. On 15851 I re-installed the restored header with the engine in place. The ...   08-02-2006 02:07 pm

The quickest mechanical way I found to remove undercoat is with Surface Strip Discs. They look a little like a hamburger with a small center ...   07-27-2006 02:10 pm

I also have one for sale. Call me at 860-243-5503 EST (8:00-6:00) if you're interested. ...   07-20-2006 01:43 pm

Mike, there's a whole section in the forum devoted to wheels and tires. You should be able to make a decision based upon the numerous ...   06-21-2006 02:34 pm

I had  a similar problem on 15851, ie lack of spark but nly on a few cylinders. I assumed that it was the supply of power ...   06-15-2006 01:22 pm

It looks like it's the Lucus alternator, that's only has 200 miles on it since new! It's output is zero and I've eliminated everything else (I ...   06-14-2006 06:39 pm

If you mean the interior door handle, the screw for which is located behind the armrest (which must come out to install this handle), I ...   06-12-2006 06:48 pm

The visors were from Delta. They rebuilt my old ones. So for those of you that want new ones, don't throw the old away. Thanks for ...   06-09-2006 05:39 pm

This crash roll is now obsolete. On 15851 the gap between the padding and the stainless frame was uneven, with the edge of the padding being ragged ...   06-09-2006 02:11 pm

There's a windshield on Ebay right now. The details state that the seller has two in stock. Click on the link below; http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jensen-Healey-New-Tinted-OEM-Windshields-Discounted_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33686QQitemZ8071953101QQrdZ1 ...   06-03-2006 12:06 pm

From the factory there is only open air (hot air) between the shifter aperture in the transmission tunnel and the leather shifter boot. It seemed ...   06-02-2006 01:29 pm

When I started the restoration of 15851 the trip meter had gone AWOL! I ordered a new one from Delta, only to find at final assembly ...   05-31-2006 08:40 pm

Delta has windshields from time to time (that's were I got mine for #15851), also I've seen them pop up fairly frequently, and just recently, on ...   05-30-2006 01:29 pm

The carpet butts up to the inside lip of the inner and outer rocker panel seam. It does not fold over it. If you do ...   05-26-2006 01:37 pm

Yes it's Velcro, but it's reinforced with a steel strip sandwiched between the outer velcro and fabric backing (just like the 2 pieces on the ...   05-26-2006 01:33 pm

These pieces of trim go on the  forward upper corners of the interior door trim, with the thin section at the bottom. See pic in gallery ...   05-25-2006 07:17 pm

Well this is odd. #15851 is now 99.99% (more pics will be posted later today). I've driven her maybe 100 miles with no electrical problem ...   05-23-2006 01:57 pm

The Monza exhaust system on #15851 was in great condition when I picked her up Nov. 2004, with the exception of some pitting on the chrome tips. I ...   05-15-2006 06:16 pm

Pics of the Superlite Wheels 13"x6", 4x4", 13mm+ offset in Platinum finish with a turned lip have been posted on the Gallery. http://jhppg.com/gallery/74-Jensen-Healey-15851  ...   05-10-2006 02:19 pm

Nice images Dan, how about Buttercup yellow !?!? ...   05-09-2006 08:23 pm

#15851 came without the 2 counterbalance springs for the convertible top. Could someone be so kind as to send me some pics of these springs ...   05-09-2006 07:56 pm

Have you thought about using double sided tape? I own a body shop and we'll usually use tape rather than put holes in a panel. The stuff ...   05-09-2006 01:37 pm

Here is the alignment geometry for the JH directly from the Workshop Manual:- Front wheel alignment            0 - 0.90" toe (0 - 2.3mm)   Camber angle                         -1.0  deg. + ...   04-20-2006 05:09 pm

I'm looking to put a set of these Superlite wheels  on #15851 when she's done. They will cost me around $120 (incl. shipping)  more than ...   04-07-2006 04:56 pm