I used a couple of rubber bungee cords. Seems to work ok ...   09-09-2013 09:55 pm

Looks like an easy project. Let us know how it goes. ...   08-30-2013 01:06 am

Sounds like a good time. Is it on TV or the WEB? ...   08-16-2013 02:14 am

bump ...   03-26-2013 08:47 pm

Me too. I have been thinking of making the long trek to the west coast, but it is too close to the Eastern Nationals. Maybe ...   05-10-2012 01:32 am

I would absolutely change the timing belt. If the belt goes it takes a bunch of valves with it.  New points, condenser, plug wires. Rebuilding ...   02-22-2012 07:51 pm

You might want to check the temperature with an in-fared thermometer. My Jensen was showing a hot temperature but was only running at 160 degrees. ...   10-01-2011 12:17 am

In addition to the mounting points on the right and left, there are three bolts under the dash directly under the top of the dash, ...   05-21-2011 09:35 pm

Correct . No threads it is just a push fit. It has 2 ears/ tabs on the plug that hold it in place. Pull down ...   05-16-2011 09:33 pm

Matt,  I  ordered mine and they only needed the cigarette lighter part. I am assuming that they have the other parts down to a science and ...   05-05-2011 02:30 am

Hi Ross, The alternator isn't that much trouble and you don't have to remove the carbs. There are 3 bolts that secure the alternator. The one on ...   02-25-2011 09:53 pm

Yes it is normal to remove them. Ron Mau 16367   ...   12-08-2010 12:51 am

Is it actually the bolt? The tightening nut will come out of the block with the bearings and the tensioner. If teh stud it self ...   10-18-2010 09:55 pm

I'm In Davenport, IA. If you need anything for your rebuild let me know. Or if you need to compare notes.   Ron Mau 16763   ...   09-29-2010 07:08 pm

This should be a great event, I was at a planning meeting and the venues and hotel are top notch. Bernie and Andy have done ...   07-02-2010 10:41 pm

I've always removed the gear shift for the extra clearance. Quite simple, just four screws and it pulls staight up. Be sure and have it ...   05-14-2010 10:30 pm

I haven't had any input into this decision. He hasn't even asked yet. HMMMM Being a youngster He hasn'y even thrown a Jart in his ...   04-24-2010 09:36 pm

Hi Rory, There are 12 nuts that you have to remove. You will need to take the wheel off to get to some of them. ...   07-31-2009 11:04 pm

I have a set in the garage. PM me and we can work something out. Ron Mau ...   03-01-2009 11:26 pm

I used a dremel and cut a groove in the bolt and then it came out rather easily and was able to reuse it. Not ...   11-10-2008 11:52 pm

Gary, Looks great!!! The paint is awesome. The paint codes would be great as I need a repaint and can't find anyone who has the codes.   Ron ...   09-21-2008 11:45 pm

Hi, Sometimes the brake hoses age and swell up on the inside not releasing the pressure. If you hven't replaced them in along time it might ...   09-13-2008 11:14 pm

Hi Andy, Originally the cars came with a cover over the side marker lights. Looks good and should be water tight now.   Ron Mau 16367   ...   07-14-2008 03:00 am

The easiest way is to remove the pedal box. You don't have to pull it out very far for access to the pin,  but it ...   06-06-2008 10:54 pm

Thanks Jim, Worked like a charm.  Only took a little while to get it done that way. Fiddled around alot longer to begin with. Thanks ...   05-27-2008 12:22 am

Frustration prevails, It came off why won't it go back on.  The steering shaft seems to not compact enough to fit. Is there a sequence that ...   05-26-2008 01:56 am

Alright, I am at a loss. There doesn't appear to be enough clearance to remove the header now that it is diconnected. What am i ...   05-21-2008 02:16 am

Welcome, You might try to rotate the crankshaft  one more time around to top dead center. It looks like you are off one revolution. Try that ...   04-26-2008 11:13 am

My only concern would be depth of the radio. There is not alot of room back there with all of the other hoses and wires.  ...   08-18-2007 02:51 am

Hi Steve, I don't remember the #, but I measured the inside diameter and the legnth and wentt to the parts store and they found one ...   07-30-2007 10:43 pm

Got that figured out Gregg, thanks. Next question is, I had 2 fittings come with the manifold.  One of course is the brass one, but there ...   05-13-2007 05:41 pm

Hey Ron, Where is a good place you suggest for the TR7 Calipers?  Mine just locked up on me 15 miles from home and by ...   05-13-2007 05:38 pm

The locksmith has already been called!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dad ...   05-10-2007 02:13 am

I have used the rotor for a 1974 mgb. I believer they used the same distributor in them. Ron Mau ...   04-18-2007 12:06 pm

I finally figured out the real problem. The drivers door would open 42 inches (measured from the latch on the frame to the door) , ...   04-14-2007 08:35 pm

In the process of stripping paint from my car,I have found that the door is about a quarter of an inch inside of the front ...   03-22-2007 02:03 am

I am wondering if anyone has a template for the door panels. I am working on the interior and the panels I have are decayed ...   03-14-2007 12:21 am

Hi Steve, The shop manuel lists the clearances for the valves. Intake  0.005-0.007 Exhaust 0.010-0.012 Lokks like you'll be changing some shims. Ron Mau Davenport, IA ...   12-31-2006 05:51 pm

Vin # 11619  Parts car  Dismantled and stored  Engine # B73 02 1880 Vin # 15296  Parts car  Dismantled and stored  Engine #B74 01 5431 Vin # 15814  ...   12-28-2006 03:05 pm

Hi Jim, What bolts and where are they? We need more info. Ron Mau ...   12-07-2006 11:36 pm