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Ignition > Ignition switch wiring (14 replies - 14344 views) I had a turn ignition, no juice going to starter, etc problem that was solved by replacing the ignition switch (the part you pictured) ... 11-16-2019 02:34 am Ignition > Pertronix Install (39 replies - 34074 views) Apparently, according to some MG forums, the pertronix one can be static timed. Check with the factory to make sure that is accurate. If so, ... 11-08-2019 12:47 am Ignition > Pertronix Install (39 replies - 34074 views) And a Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wifTHbb06_I ... 11-05-2019 12:04 am Ignition > Pertronix Install (39 replies - 34074 views) From your pictures it looks like the crank, cams and distributor are set up correctly. Which is to be expected as it ran good before ... 11-04-2019 11:59 pm Ignition > Pertronix Install (39 replies - 34074 views) As Tom Bradley suggested in his 2nd post, and I in my first, you really need to check you timing, both crank and cams, with ... 11-04-2019 01:57 am Ignition > Pertronix Install (39 replies - 34074 views) Check you spark timing with a timing light. The spark trigger "mechanism" may be off. When you checked that the rotor was pointed at #1 ... 11-02-2019 03:43 am Carburetors > ZS Choke/Cable (20 replies - 18136 views) Replacing dashpot O ring: There is a small O ring on the needle adjusting screw inside the air valve (piston). The O ring is what ... 10-11-2019 05:47 am Carburetors > ZS Choke/Cable (20 replies - 18136 views) I check on ebay for JH Strombergs, they don't often come up for sale. Triumph carbs are more common. Maybe they were available and not ... 10-11-2019 05:38 am Body & interior stuff > Water Ingress (6 replies - 7366 views) The air intake for the heater in front of the windshield. Washing the car or a heavy rain will cause water to get into the ... 10-10-2019 05:43 am Projects > 10628 Refresh (63 replies - 98911 views) When asked "what's a Jensen Healey?" I asked if they have heard of the Austin Healey. Most say yes, so I explain that both cars ... 09-26-2019 02:59 am Electrical & Instruments > DO NOT use a USA rated 35 amp fuse in your Jensen Healey (6 replies - 11399 views) 35 amp fuses are specified in the Owners Handbook on page 28. Really negligent of the Jensen company not to correct that for the American ... 09-09-2019 06:36 am Electrical & Instruments > DO NOT use a USA rated 35 amp fuse in your Jensen Healey (6 replies - 11399 views) AFAIK, it only melted the wire to the cigar lighter. It hasn't affected any of the other electrical circuits that I know of. So I ... 09-09-2019 03:52 am Engine & Transmission > Oil Pressure (27 replies - 26205 views) I second what Tom Bradley suggested about the brakes locking up. You may not be able to adjust the booster pushrod, some are frozen. Just ... 08-01-2019 05:28 am Engine & Transmission > Crazy no start issue for 73 JH # 12265 (7 replies - 8184 views) Here is a link to a JH wiring diagram done by John R Kimbrough several years ago. This should help. Take care. ... 05-20-2019 01:31 am Fuel Stuff > Engine (5 replies - 7634 views) I apologize, I was wrong in saying the head had to be removed to re shim the valves. The only time I shimmed the valves ... 03-16-2019 08:39 am Fuel Stuff > Fuel Pump vs Fuel Lines (42 replies - 43939 views) To re shim the valves requires the head be removed and reinstalled. That is a lot of work, sometimes has to be done two times ... 03-15-2019 06:44 am Fuel Stuff > Engine (5 replies - 7634 views) To re shim the valves requires the head be removed and reinstalled. That is a lot of work, sometimes has to be done two times ... 03-15-2019 06:29 am Body & interior stuff > Dashboard Renovation (3 replies - 5824 views) That looks good. It would be helpful to many, IMO, if you wrote up what exactly you did. Include any pictures you may have ... 03-04-2019 07:42 am Engine & Transmission > cam gear run-out (2 replies - 4620 views) I was told by an experienced JH mechanic that the most important cam gear to worry about is the intake gear because it had so ... 03-02-2019 04:35 am Accessories > Side Stripe Kits (3 replies - 5989 views) Noomg, Your car looks too good to put side stripes on. Hope to see you at Jan 2019 JHPS meeting. Take care ... 12-22-2018 03:42 am Projects > 19661 paint and bodywork (64 replies - 65439 views) Looks great, a big thumbs up to you. ... 12-18-2018 03:36 am Cooling > Heater hose size and routing. (6 replies - 10780 views) As I remember, the heater valve worked off engine vacuum. So you would operate a lever on the center counsel which would open a local ... 12-10-2018 06:31 am Fuel Stuff > Fuel Pump vs Fuel Lines (42 replies - 43939 views) You didn't say if you had an electronic ignition. If you have the stock set up with points, be sure your point gap is correct ... 11-09-2018 08:09 am Fuel Stuff > Fuel Pump vs Fuel Lines (42 replies - 43939 views) "... saw sparks in the Dell carb filters and then stalls."
Tim: I don't think you saw electrical sparks but rather ignited gasoline. Something is way ... 11-08-2018 05:27 am Fuel Stuff > 1976 Jensen GT (12 replies - 14338 views) Nigel, in the photo, is that heat shield above the exhaust system stock on the GT? Any idea how effective it is? Thanks. ... 10-26-2018 09:26 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Tank Lines (10 replies - 14357 views) Dick Fickey said in his first post: "It looks like I should pull the tanks and correct my screw up."
Tim Murphy: I am glad you ... 10-10-2018 07:43 am Fuel Stuff > Fuel Tank Lines (10 replies - 14357 views) As I could never figure out that entangle mess of fuel lines by the tank and pump, I have no idea of what you said. ... 10-04-2018 05:30 am Electrical & Instruments > Pertronix Tachometer "blips" (46 replies - 51419 views) Don, even if your JH isn't running you can come to a JHPS meeting, just drive another car. There are usually a couple of us ... 09-19-2018 08:35 am Electrical & Instruments > Pertronix Tachometer "blips" (46 replies - 51419 views) I have the same problem, a hiccup when idling. I am going to throw you a couple of curve balls here so be prepared :<) ... 09-18-2018 07:29 am Engine & Transmission > trans filling method (10 replies - 11555 views) When I was recarpeting the interior I cut a hole in the trans tunnel where the plug is. I cut a larger circle in the ... 08-19-2018 06:55 am Electrical & Instruments > Lights stay on (9 replies - 11826 views) I second what redracer said about grinding off the tab on the inside of the clamping collar. Makes a big difference in how tight the ... 08-16-2018 10:24 pm Engine & Transmission > jensen with strombergs (4 replies - 6358 views) I would start by changing fuel filters. Just curious, when was the last time you changed the fuel filter by the gas tank?. Could be ... 07-21-2018 04:52 am Projects > 1974 Jensen Project Vin16281 (12 replies - 13195 views) The car pictured looks in good condition. Congratulations on a wise purchase. Take care. ... 07-09-2018 05:31 am Engine & Transmission > Transmission Leaks 4 Speed 13556 (14 replies - 16321 views) Thanks Tim Engel, those diagrams and your explanations make things much clearer. And Answerman,I didn't realize the CD's were not to be installed with the ... 02-02-2018 12:00 am Engine & Transmission > Transmission Leaks 4 Speed 13556 (14 replies - 16321 views) Redracer,(or anyone else)do you have a picture or diagram of what you are describing. Or maybe you can explain it more for those of us ... 01-31-2018 06:43 am Cooling > Cooling - AirDam (8 replies - 12642 views) Man, that looks great. I did something similar. It not only helped cooling but my front end felt more stable at high (freeway) speeds. Do ... 07-31-2017 04:24 am Electrical & Instruments > Related or coincidence? (7 replies - 12981 views) When I posted above that both gauges and fuel pump go thru the middle fuse I was using former member John Kimbrough's wiring diagrams. The ... 07-17-2017 04:32 am Electrical & Instruments > Related or coincidence? (7 replies - 12981 views) Both the fuel pump and the gauges are on circuits that go thru the middle fuse. You may try cleaning those electrical connections. If you ... 07-17-2017 01:32 am Suspension > Installing front sway bar (33 replies - 62847 views) Frank, I had the same problem years ago. The very experience JH mechanic who swapped arms said it was common, the factory installed the arms ... 06-26-2017 07:26 am Intro Tech Board stuff > 502 bad gateway (3 replies - 10137 views) To be honest, I am not really sure what resetting cookie means or how else it would be done. Can anyone explain and possibly give ... 03-31-2017 07:15 am | |
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