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Body & interior stuff > Front bumper top piece (4 replies - 7533 views) Thanks Bruce, appreciate it.
Answerman - The thought has crossed my mind. I guess it depends on how accurately I can reproduce them. The first one ... 06-23-2017 08:36 pm Body & interior stuff > Front bumper top piece (4 replies - 7533 views) If anyone has a good front bumper top piece I would appreciate some measurements. I have one good one but I think it is off ... 06-23-2017 01:27 am Projects > Build custom car from scratch book (4 replies - 12342 views) Looks like they moved it here: http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/book_aoe/ ... 01-21-2017 02:16 am Electrical & Instruments > Crazy three fuse box (10 replies - 16535 views) The connections are out the bottom. I didn't worry about the bottom being open that much because it hardly rains here, I don't plan on ... 10-20-2016 12:37 am Electrical & Instruments > Crazy three fuse box (10 replies - 16535 views) This is pretty close to what I got.
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I didn't take many pictures of the process but here's one. ... 10-19-2016 12:28 am Electrical & Instruments > Crazy three fuse box (10 replies - 16535 views) I changed the fuse box to a modern flat fuse box with 6 fuses. Currently using four of the six fuses. I did this during ... 10-18-2016 07:24 pm Projects > Project 16984. (28 replies - 41317 views) You certainly have your work cutout if you decide to fix all that rust. Like others have mentioned you should hope for a donor car ... 10-10-2016 02:55 am Suspension > steering rack question (4 replies - 9201 views) Look here.
http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=1535&forum_id=8&highlight=steering ... 07-18-2016 09:34 pm Engine & Transmission > Delta 4 into 1 header and steering shaft again (4 replies - 7807 views) While reading this about the passenger side sagging some, I seem to remember that on 2 cars the spacers were thicker than what was on ... 06-17-2016 08:14 pm Engine & Transmission > Delta 4 into 1 header and steering shaft again (4 replies - 7807 views) I won't be much help since I'm not using the cam belt cover.
But what changed from when it worked before to now?
I also remember from ... 06-07-2016 07:21 pm Projects > JH 17967 (31 replies - 43084 views) I'll second Joachim comment. Very impressive job. I like what you have done with the transmission work. ... 02-06-2016 03:13 pm Projects > JH 17967 (31 replies - 43084 views) Yes, very familiar. Been there, done that. More than once.
Nice looking work. ... 01-21-2016 12:39 am Engine & Transmission > Differences between MkII engine and GT engine? (16 replies - 22011 views) Lash,
My experience, with my cars, is that the only engine mounting difference is on the passenger side because of the compressor. The engine mounting brackets ... 01-18-2016 06:44 pm Engine & Transmission > compressor removal (6 replies - 10062 views) If I understand correctly your alternator was on the bottom and the compressor was on the top.
On my car the alternator was on top and ... 01-09-2016 11:37 pm Engine & Transmission > compressor removal (6 replies - 10062 views) You will need a new belt. I don't have the size or a picture handy right now. Someone else should chime in with the size. ... 01-07-2016 01:32 am Body & interior stuff > Trunk lid (11 replies - 17773 views) That was Dan Eiland and the topic came up on the Jensen mail list.
For pictures see http://jhppg.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=28946 ... 01-06-2016 12:32 am Engine & Transmission > 5 speed Getrag (2 replies - 6487 views) On one of my cars I just positioned the bracket where it needed to be, braced it to hold it in position and then drilled ... 12-28-2015 02:32 pm Body & interior stuff > Question for those who have installed the Delta floor pans (3 replies - 7818 views) On one of my cars I made the drivers floor pan and included the curve in the design. It wasn't difficult to make once I ... 12-23-2015 11:07 pm Engine & Transmission > Differences between MkII engine and GT engine? (16 replies - 22011 views) I'm not sure but I believe there was a discussion on the differences between the MKII engine and the GT/later 907 engine somewhere on the ... 09-18-2015 01:57 am Wheels > Refinishing/restoring the stock JH wheels (19 replies - 32575 views) Tom, that makes too much sense. That would be the easiest way to do the rims. ... 09-14-2015 02:48 am Wheels > Refinishing/restoring the stock JH wheels (19 replies - 32575 views) Depending on what they used to blast with will determine the surface smoothness. Obviously the finer the material the smoother the finish. If they didn't ... 09-07-2015 01:59 am Projects > 16173 will be entering project status... (162 replies - 258154 views) Don't you love it when a plan comes together. Good job. And you still have a few months of driving up there. ... 07-25-2015 02:37 am Engine & Transmission > Cam Pulleys (5 replies - 10243 views) No reverse threads that I remember. Parking brake engaged, trans in first gear, marked everything up and took lots of pictures.
Crank and cam pulleys are ... 05-02-2015 02:49 am Suspension > Rear wheel bearings (7 replies - 16909 views) That was a great idea. Have to remember that for next time.
Art ... 05-02-2015 02:33 am Cooling > block drain (1 reply - 6306 views) I have not removed that plug for any normal maintenance.
The one time I think I took it out was when I completely tore down an ... 04-15-2015 07:31 pm Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107000 views) Bolted for the most part. There should be two tack welds. One on each end on the top. Once you clean everything you should be ... 04-15-2015 07:27 pm Engine & Transmission > Motor Mount Shims - where to put them? (2 replies - 5783 views) You're stressing too much.
For the current car that has the headers in it everything went back together fine without any shims. So maybe I got ... 04-01-2015 05:06 am Electrical & Instruments > Wiper Arms (2 replies - 6604 views) They come off straight up. The last couple of cars I had to evenly pry around the arm to get them to come off. Just ... 03-08-2015 01:13 am Miscellaneous > Miller Mule (2 replies - 5940 views) First time I've heard of them. Are you looking for parts? Start with Delta Motorsports, Arizona and Dave Bean Engineering, California.
When you get a chance ... 02-16-2015 01:36 am Ignition > oil in distributor 1975 Jensen (13 replies - 25218 views) It's original to the distributor. Often times forgotten to be put back on when the distributor is replaced.
Your choices for distributor stock distributor with points ... 02-16-2015 01:31 am Projects > GT 30071 Rolling Restoration (34 replies - 54143 views) Raises a glass (beverage of choice) to your accomplishment. I know it feels good. ... 01-24-2015 11:09 pm Suspension > RACK AND PINION LUBRICATION (11 replies - 22664 views) I would really clean the boot and see if you can see any cracks or holes. If it's an original boot it's probably just finally ... 01-20-2015 01:04 am Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 90376 views) Using a long dowel might work. I would use metal instead of wood. The pressure of gouging into the wood could hamper removing the dowels. ... 01-10-2015 03:30 am Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 90376 views) Eric,
Replacing just the front shocks can be done with the strut rod attached if I remember correctly. There are 2 brackets that attach to the ... 01-08-2015 01:27 am Body & interior stuff > Door Jensen GT (2 replies - 6012 views) It's been several years but this is what I remember.
The door shells are the same as were the door handle locations and mounting brackets. You ... 12-21-2014 06:49 pm Suspension > Rear spring assemblies (36 replies - 59486 views) You can replace the bushings with the car on jack stands. Brace it high enough so you can slide underneath to work. A jack stand ... 11-24-2014 10:34 pm Electrical & Instruments > Fuel Pump Wiring (11 replies - 18646 views) If memory serves me the GT harness had the fuel pump wires go down the center of the car and then run along the passenger ... 11-01-2014 12:07 am Electrical & Instruments > Fuel Pump Wiring (11 replies - 18646 views) Could those long wires go to the trunk lid?
I have 19658 and the wires I remember in the trunk are fuel pump, sending unit, side ... 10-30-2014 12:55 am Electrical & Instruments > Extra Wires in JH-5 Engine Compartment (4 replies - 10955 views) I'm not sure having never seen a JH-5 but this is based on a GT I had for a while. There was a light mounted ... 10-04-2014 01:11 am Projects > Restoration Project (6 replies - 13953 views) You will probably have better luck finding a used 907 than a 912. Unless you already have a line on one. Also I remember a ... 10-04-2014 12:26 am | |
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