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Suspension > Suspension Bolts (3 replies - 8287 views)

Brian, I went with 8's were I could but I think I had to use 1 or 2 5's, the factory bolts are grade 5 (3 ...   05-17-2010 01:15 pm

Body & interior stuff > Securing the floor mats (2 replies - 7486 views)

The way I got mine to stay put was to install a grommet in the rear center of each carpet, and then a stainless allen ...   05-11-2010 12:59 pm

Suspension > Suspension Bolts (3 replies - 8287 views)

Brian, the only thing I have seen on the suspension bolts was a diagram Mark Rosenbaum did with torque settings nothing on actual bolt sizes, ...   05-08-2010 02:35 pm

Body & interior stuff > Convertible Top Recommendations (18 replies - 33156 views)

I haven't used it on my hard top Int. but on plastic lawn furniture and painted white railings, but ordinary bleach turns things back to ...   04-29-2010 01:09 pm

Carburetors > Stromberg Rebuild Question (5 replies - 15614 views)

Steve, it's not common practice to replace the pressed in main, it can be done but I haven't seen  much written on the subject. As ...   04-28-2010 01:29 pm

Engine & Transmission > Starter Ring Gear Location (19 replies - 35684 views)

Yes & Yes, you have nothing to lose. Brett ...   04-28-2010 01:18 pm

Body & interior stuff > Window handle problem (3 replies - 7327 views)

Joachim, you dont mention the spacer that fit's over the hex and then the handle goes over that, and the screw holds it all together. Brett ...   04-28-2010 01:15 pm

Projects > 1973 Jensen Healey Vin#11602 (40 replies - 91167 views)

Well welcome to the world of Jensen Healey's, as for parts British Masters in Vista Cal. has ton's of used parts so if you are any ...   04-25-2010 02:34 pm

Body & interior stuff > chrome bumpers (9 replies - 16674 views)

Jeremy, you could have broken the news about the Mau/Gibson team split a bit easier than having me read it in a public forum, I ...   04-24-2010 01:30 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Removal of instrument panel (6 replies - 11923 views)

Your car is 37 years old and during that time the wire contacts have become less than conductive, you need to clean everything you can ...   04-22-2010 01:15 pm

Body & interior stuff > chrome bumpers (9 replies - 16674 views)

Jeremy, I would be in for a front depending on cost's, plus I know Frank Schwartz is in the market for a front as well. Brett PS. ...   04-21-2010 01:14 pm

Carburetors > Fuel overfilling/diluting oil in engine sump (14 replies - 26761 views)

Hank, been away to TN on a parts run, But yes I know a Burrit, Zeb & Kathy, how have you made out with the ...   04-20-2010 02:05 pm

Body & interior stuff > Which glue for soft top? (3 replies - 9680 views)

What we have here in the US that works for me is Weldwood brand contact cement, comes in gell and regular runny stuff, I prefer ...   04-20-2010 01:55 pm

Carburetors > Fuel overfilling/diluting oil in engine sump (14 replies - 26761 views)

Most decent Stromberg rebuild kits include a schematic and settings, if you dont have one I can e-mail you direct a copy. First off Stromb's ...   04-10-2010 02:28 pm

Carburetors > Fuel overfilling/diluting oil in engine sump (14 replies - 26761 views)

As Greg said your dumping gas right thru your carbs, float bowl level on a Strom 175 CD is 11/16" 17mm. with the gasket removed. ...   04-09-2010 01:19 pm

Body & interior stuff > Bonnet release cable (2 replies - 7791 views)

Jim, I have not used the cable in years to open the bonnet, the one time I did I ended up scrapping my knuckles pretty ...   04-07-2010 01:20 pm

Electrical & Instruments > 3 way firewall fuse block (6 replies - 11946 views)

Chances are when you fed power directly to the pump the bad connection in the system arked and made a complete circiut. So now it ...   04-02-2010 01:52 pm

Engine & Transmission > To glue or not to glue? (3 replies - 7055 views)

Joachim, that would kind of depend on what gasket you are talking about, water pumps I do, valve covers I don't, exhaust header yes, head ...   03-22-2010 01:24 pm

Engine & Transmission > Rebuilding a GT engine without the airpump stuff (3 replies - 7110 views)

Art, my head used to have those air holes and the PO filled them years ago with what look's like JB Weld, haven't had any ...   03-18-2010 01:31 pm

Miscellaneous > East Coast Nationals (4 replies - 11115 views)

Bump ...   03-15-2010 09:06 pm

Suspension > Winter projects: front wheel bearings, differential seal. (5 replies - 11488 views)

Ed, backlash on your pinion and gear teeth need to be measured at the teeth, while you might get an indication of wear by turning ...   03-02-2010 01:01 pm

Miscellaneous > East Coast Nationals (4 replies - 11115 views)

FYI http://jeast2010.webs.com/ Brett ...   02-27-2010 01:53 pm

Wheels > Tire Size (25 replies - 67608 views)

If you go thru this Web link you can bump into john Cronins JH going thru it's restoration in that section. Check it out John ........... Brett  ...   02-23-2010 01:57 pm

Ignition > replacement keyed ignition switch (11 replies - 18761 views)

Have you tried removing the assembly and taking it to a lock smith, if it's a tumbler issue they should be able to help. Not sure ...   02-10-2010 07:46 pm

Carburetors > no start - getting air, fuel and spark......carbs? (6 replies - 12324 views)

flatlanderep wrote: i guess that was my next question. how do you drain the floats bowls on the stroms? Pretty simple really, just feel under each ...   02-07-2010 08:43 pm

Carburetors > no start - getting air, fuel and spark......carbs? (6 replies - 12324 views)

Not sure just how you checked spark and fuel, but lets say you have 2 to 3 lb's of fuel pressure at the carb's, and ...   02-07-2010 03:55 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Electric fan always running (2 replies - 7500 views)

Use a continuity tester. When the engine is cold check to see if you have a completed circuit across the themostat, you should not have, ...   01-26-2010 01:29 pm

Suspension > Front suspension (53 replies - 90371 views)

Ross, a tip to get the shell out if it is rusted in solid is to, take a hack saw blade and start cutting by ...   01-17-2010 02:29 pm

Body & interior stuff > Installing Exterior Weather Strip (10 replies - 20463 views)

Gary, I have heard the new clips Delta supplies dont really do a proper job, haven't used them myself so just going on what was ...   01-02-2010 02:01 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Headlights? (3 replies - 8192 views)

Well welcome aboard Mitch, and congratulations on have great taste by driving a JH. So let's see, are the connections making a good contact, at the ...   01-01-2010 01:59 pm

Carburetors > cold air box, PCV (9 replies - 18804 views)

The GT's and late JH5's used a outside air box, that ran a 3" to 4" hose to the side of the radiator bulk head. ...   12-21-2009 01:27 pm

Engine & Transmission > Cam cover washers from the club store (2 replies - 6458 views)

Kurt, I have used these washers both from the store and McMaster-Carr, what works for me is having the washer go against the valve cover ...   12-16-2009 01:07 pm

Miscellaneous > Delta Flyer (1 reply - 5687 views)

Well I had been wondering where my Delta flyer could be, I was all set to clip some adds for goodie's and lay them about ...   12-15-2009 01:46 pm

Ignition > Dead electrics and starting problems (14 replies - 22451 views)

Well lets see, you have gas, you have power, but do you have spark ???. Turn the engine over by hand and lign up the timing ...   12-07-2009 12:59 pm

Engine & Transmission > Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer (3 replies - 8444 views)

I could swear I read an article about this issue on the board's once, or was it someplace else,??? anyhow, what I got out of ...   11-29-2009 02:21 pm

Carburetors > Dellorto question (4 replies - 9175 views)

I dont see a real reason to rebuild them if they were not exposed to gas, I would check though to see if all the ...   11-25-2009 01:14 pm

Engine & Transmission > Exhaust system replacement (27 replies - 50487 views)

The last bunch of JH's that were equipped with cat. converters had a heat shield installed similar to the GT's, these cars also had an ...   10-22-2009 01:46 pm

Engine & Transmission > Ignition Sprocket Removal (4 replies - 8515 views)

Ty, your right the sprocket is the same as the cam's and they are a pretty common item, if I had any I send you ...   10-05-2009 12:54 pm

Miscellaneous > English Motors at Fairbrook Farm, San Diego, CA (6 replies - 12220 views)

Come out to Michigan next year for the East Coast Nationals and you will see way more than 2 JH's toghether, it's almost like rush ...   10-04-2009 02:28 pm

Engine & Transmission > Ignition Sprocket Removal (4 replies - 8515 views)

Ty, if it was me I would remove the whole oil pump distributor assembly and get it on the bench to see just how much ...   10-04-2009 02:23 pm


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