One think to keep in mind about these blocks is that there's a rather narrow/rough spot on the back side of cylinder #4. One of the ...   04-14-2013 04:02 am

Art is correct. You need the bumpers + the mounts. The other thing I've seen done with the rear rubber bumper is to shorten the bracket ...   03-20-2013 06:30 am

In the united states most brake fittings use SAE tools ...   02-22-2013 09:23 pm

Correct configuration is to a straight end with no fitting. Fuel line is clamped on over line and connects to T. ...   02-17-2013 01:01 am

If John's information can be located I'll be happy to host it on my web site. ...   10-19-2012 04:24 am

Looks like good stuff. Another nice little tip to add to the pile here. You can get an aftermarket heallight wiring harness from Victoria British which ...   10-15-2012 12:26 am

You tried Delta? ...   10-14-2012 03:36 pm

Keep in mind that the front end of the MKI & MKII are actually slightly different. You'll likely have trouble fitting bezels from one to ...   10-09-2012 03:06 am

I'm serious about the denatured alcohol. Get the car good and warm. Run the car down to around 1/4 of a tank, get the big container of ...   08-11-2012 04:31 pm

Run alcohol for the test instead of gasoline. :) ...   08-11-2012 08:38 am

Sounds more like a Master Cylinder/rubber brake line issue. ...   06-05-2012 03:42 am

Geting up early involves children, getting said children off to schol, and thn work. Doesn't matter how early I get up, my boy always seems ...   05-17-2012 01:49 pm

Totally understood. I just find that as I get older it gets much harder staying up late enough to call the UK during business hours ...   05-16-2012 09:17 pm

Dangit. I thought this was normally in september. I'll be hiding iout in the mountains up in Washington state. ...   05-10-2012 12:47 am

Out of curiosity I just checked the following: TR8, Spitfire 1500, MGB, Austin Healey Sprite mkiv, and Austin Healey 3000. None of them use the ...   05-08-2012 10:52 pm

Check ebay. Otherwise Delta. I don't know if the handles, etc. interchange with any other brit cars. ...   05-08-2012 10:43 pm

Brett, Never knew the newsletter was called "The Standard." used to get it, but unless the wife is put in charge of such things then they ...   05-08-2012 01:36 pm

Where is this article? I need it too. Jody ...   05-07-2012 02:48 pm

If you are careful you can pop the spades out of the back of the fuse panel. Then reconnect one by one until it pops. Jody ...   05-03-2012 07:58 pm

Let me go digging, i may have some extra heads. ...   04-30-2012 05:05 pm

Is Jim @ Delta out of stock? ...   04-26-2012 03:28 pm

You can get an excel bellhousing and cable kit from Lotus bits in the UK. This will accept a Toyota W58 5 speed transmission (this ...   04-23-2012 06:11 pm

That's good too. Many people were never taught to use the stuff when assembling brakes. That was my main reason for pointing out the Permatex as ...   04-14-2012 01:54 am

The lube is for the rubber bits on the wheel cylinder during reassembly. ...   04-14-2012 01:30 am

As long as you correctly clean the system out before putting DOT5 in then you're fine. There is no water in the lines, etc. I've been ...   04-14-2012 12:57 am

A brake spring tool is very handy to have, be very careful removing the rather thin drums. Otherwise it's a straightforward process. I also recommend using Permatex ...   04-13-2012 09:02 pm

I've driven my somewhat crumbly pre-restoration JH for years (needs floorboards at a minimum). I've never noticed any cowl shake. In fact, the body has ...   04-12-2012 03:24 pm

Skip the PB Blaster. Make up some Weasel Pee: 50/50 mix of Acetone and ATF. It loosens bolts far better! Gotta store it in a glass jar ...   04-10-2012 03:12 pm

Hey folks, I'm looking to source (preferrably) a set of Dellorto DLHA 45 or 48 mm for my current project. Anyone have a pair or leads on ...   04-06-2012 04:15 pm

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Jensen Healey wiper assembly but were afraid to ask: http://theymightberacing.com/Projects/FrameOff/JH74G/WiperAssemblyRestoration.aspx ...   02-25-2012 09:13 pm

Definitely have a professional install windshields. They are just too danged easy to screw up and/or break. Call your local glass shops and tell them exactly ...   02-16-2012 02:14 pm

IIRC, it was one or two very long socket extensions, and may have had a universal in the middle. ...   02-16-2012 02:10 pm

The Jensen Healey windshield was specific to the vehicle. It was also used in some TVRs. It shouldn't be that hard to find one. ...   02-13-2012 02:56 pm

Well, don't want to dissuade you from a crazy idea, as I'm a big fan of crazy ideas, but this is not a small order ...   02-09-2012 02:49 pm

Hey All,   I was able to find someone who had fit the 910/912 to a Jensen Healey in the past. Based on their information it apparently ...   02-08-2012 08:53 pm

Bumping this topic. Anyone have pictures or more specific information on the chassis modifications necessary to install the 910 block? ...   02-05-2012 07:21 pm

None of my notes have the measurements for that specific bolt. I do know that it's the exact same one as the one that holds ...   01-04-2012 12:53 am

Have you checked with Delta? Last time I checked only the pinion bearing was unobtanium. ...   12-16-2011 05:33 pm

Heh, I hadn't thought of penultimate in that term. I used it as any "ultimate" version will eventually be updated. :) Jody ...   12-13-2011 03:10 am

Now, I don't know how much governing rules will impact what you'll do. I also don't know the track constraints where you'll be racing. But, ...   12-12-2011 09:13 pm