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Brakes > Lockheed Drum Brake Parts (1 reply - 7113 views)

If you cant find the correct ones how about just cutting the long ones down to size and pounding the flat on the end with ...   09-30-2009 01:19 pm

Projects > Putting the Race Car back on the street (38 replies - 62344 views)

Well lets see a picture of this thing ...   09-29-2009 01:18 pm

Ignition > Pertronics catastrophic failure (4 replies - 10135 views)

Thanks for the update, sure hope they dont make a habit out of it. Brett ...   09-21-2009 12:57 pm

Brakes > brake booster (11 replies - 21201 views)

Well found the info at the Buckeye Triumphs Web site.   Brett Brake servo rebuild service:  Those of you that need a servo serviced might consider  Partco ...   09-19-2009 02:13 pm

Ignition > Pertronics catastrophic failure (4 replies - 10135 views)

Anyone have a answer to this question, thiers a Petronix in my future and It would be nice to know what some of the issue's ...   09-19-2009 02:06 pm

Brakes > brake booster (11 replies - 21201 views)

There was a vendor in Ohio that rebuilt the servo's if you shipped yours to him for about $80, I looked thru the JHPS site ...   09-19-2009 02:02 pm

Ignition > Help setting points (2 replies - 7610 views)

.014/.016 in. .36/.41 mm. dwell 60 degree +3.   8 to 10 degree timing BTDC Brett ...   09-17-2009 01:19 pm

Carburetors > Carburetor adjustment (8 replies - 15513 views)

Yes, remove the vac line and also the diaphram, replace that with a full gasket so it blocks off any holes in the carb body. Brett  ...   09-07-2009 12:43 pm

Brakes > brake booster (11 replies - 21201 views)

If you still have those 3 old rubber flex hoses replace them with the SS braided ones, you will feel the differance at the pedal. Brett ...   09-05-2009 01:44 pm

Carburetors > Carburetor adjustment (8 replies - 15513 views)

Float bowl level and condition of shutoff valve,plus check to make sure the choke lever is not contacting, all add to richness, and while your ...   09-05-2009 01:40 pm

Engine & Transmission > Problems with my gearbox (6 replies - 13622 views)

Oscar, as long as you know that the clucth disengages fully when the car is running as Gary suggest's, then next I would make sure the ...   08-13-2009 01:52 pm

Carburetors > Runs rough on acceleration when warm (3 replies - 10137 views)

A stromberg equiped engine was spec'd with a vacumn advance dizzy, could be an issue, also you say it runs better cold, I assume a ...   08-02-2009 02:25 pm

Electrical & Instruments > FNG question (5 replies - 10359 views)

Check the continuety of the wires that have melted, making sure that they are not shorted, power for the fuel pump comes from a power ...   07-31-2009 01:01 pm

Electrical & Instruments > FNG question (5 replies - 10359 views)

Parking lights should come on when you second and third click, check for a good ground, that is usually the culprit or just a bad ...   07-29-2009 12:59 pm

Miscellaneous > Jensen's In the New York Times Article. (1 reply - 6223 views)

Check it out. http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/13/jensen-lovers-gather-in-penns ylvania/?pagemode=print Brett ...   07-15-2009 01:29 pm

Body & interior stuff > Weather proffing the soft top (8 replies - 15207 views)

I cured the top to window leak by adding to the seal that should already be there on the top, a 1/4" thick by 1" ...   07-14-2009 01:27 pm

Engine & Transmission > Engine oil (5 replies - 11407 views)

20-50 for a regular engine that has some miles on it, new engine break in is another matter. Brett ...   07-13-2009 01:36 pm

Body & interior stuff > Weather proffing the soft top (8 replies - 15207 views)

A lot of water can come in from the pedal box if it is not sealed well, and the same for any penatrations of the ...   07-13-2009 01:34 pm

Engine & Transmission > Clutch Cable (2 replies - 7395 views)

Thanks for the tip on MC shops that makes alot of sense, I'l have to ask my neighbor he does sales for Drag Specialties and ...   07-02-2009 01:28 pm

Engine & Transmission > Clutch Cable (2 replies - 7395 views)

After a very nice Sunday drive with the Wife and dog, and checking out the car for the upcoming PA event I pulled into the ...   06-30-2009 01:43 pm

Body & interior stuff > Tonneau Cover - Do-It-Myself (7 replies - 13729 views)

Well, you should of got it by now, probably make a good template right ??? Brett ...   06-29-2009 12:27 pm

Suspension > subframe question (9 replies - 20219 views)

I would check dimensions from the side you think is OK, create a center line and then check it against what you think is NG, ...   06-24-2009 01:10 pm

Engine & Transmission > Engine & transmission need to go back where they came from (4 replies - 26350 views)

John, off set towards the fire wall, and have to agree with Mitch, not much to putting things back but it does get easier if ...   06-24-2009 01:02 pm

Suspension > subframe question (9 replies - 20219 views)

The arms are mirrow images, with a slight bend near the lower wish bone, two bolts hold it to that and at the rear it's ...   06-20-2009 07:37 pm

Engine & Transmission > oil pressure gage line (4 replies - 8144 views)

Yes, get a new line from Delta, that plastic line is better than 25 years old and your engines life blood runs thru it, cheap ...   06-19-2009 01:44 pm

Carburetors > float level (2 replies - 7051 views)

Carbs have to be off the car, float bowls off. carbs verticle with floats hanging down. the tab should lightly touch the needle. distance between ...   06-18-2009 02:00 pm

Ignition > Problems with my ignition (8 replies - 18645 views)

The mark on the pulley should line up with the hash mark that is on top, or towards the center of the engine, thats TDC. ...   06-18-2009 01:48 pm

Ignition > Problems with my ignition (8 replies - 18645 views)

Oscar, pull the spark plug at the front of the engine and make sure that the piston is at the top, the cam inlet and ...   06-17-2009 01:44 pm

Suspension > Front engine mounts (6 replies - 12547 views)

John, I have a couple of pictures that show the motor mounts one either side, not sure how to post a picture on the boards ...   06-13-2009 01:45 pm

Miscellaneous > 2009 Jensen International East- Lancaster PA (7 replies - 14128 views)

At this years show there is talk of having a bit of a swap meet as well, so bring what Jensen items you have and ...   06-09-2009 01:10 pm

Body & interior stuff > seat belt retractor rattle (4 replies - 9599 views)

I see you have not had a reply to this yet so i will give you my speculations on the subject, the only thing inside ...   06-09-2009 01:04 pm

Body & interior stuff > Tonneau Cover - Do-It-Myself (7 replies - 13729 views)

Marvin, send my your address and I'll ship it to you, if you want to reimburse me after youve seen it then send me a ...   06-06-2009 02:26 pm

Body & interior stuff > Tonneau Cover - Do-It-Myself (7 replies - 13729 views)

Marvin, I have an old one with a few issues, just needs some TLC. I picked it up in a grab bag on E-bay, I'll never ...   06-01-2009 01:21 pm

Carburetors > Z-S Carbs - "Choke" and fuel/air adjustment (8 replies - 17464 views)

Ditto, I spent two days tweeking those stupid things till they were perfect by the book, didn't change a darn thing, blocked the off with ...   06-01-2009 01:14 pm

Carburetors > Z-S Carbs - "Choke" and fuel/air adjustment (8 replies - 17464 views)

Marvin, Never heard of that way of tuning Stromb's, but hey if it works for you ........ As for the choke, there is only one and it's ...   05-27-2009 01:30 pm

Engine & Transmission > Pulling a 5 speed (6 replies - 11397 views)

Mitch. Pete Bahr rebuilds the shifters, but if you can use a lathe and get some bronze bushings theres not to much to it, once ...   05-25-2009 01:31 pm

Body & interior stuff > Modern Paint codes (13 replies - 32076 views)

Thanks for the info, when my project gets done it's going to stay with the original orange color ....... Groovey Baby, 70's retro, roaring down the highway ...   05-15-2009 12:57 pm

Engine & Transmission > Blown head gasket (10 replies - 16985 views)

It's a bear when you feel pushed for time to get something done, but it's only a sports car, (a very nice one), and alot ...   05-14-2009 01:14 pm

Accessories > steering wheel question (16 replies - 44179 views)

Delta carry's the Hub or at least did. worse case you could cut your old wheel up for the one on it, and adapt that. Brett ...   05-01-2009 01:10 pm

Electrical & Instruments > My alternator is rattling (5 replies - 12723 views)

Andrew, I have to agree with John, getting your alternator rebuilt is much better than buying a mass produced rebuilt, you know what condition yours ...   05-01-2009 01:08 pm


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