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Engine & Transmission > sunbeam gearbox (8 replies - 15954 views)

Got my Sunbeam Rapier OD home, and from watching the rebuild video on the Sunbeam page, it doesn't look too daunting. I am thinking the ...   02-28-2022 11:28 pm

Engine & Transmission > 4 speed rebuild parts (3 replies - 9649 views)

Ya, I have 3 including a Sunbeam Rapier with Overdrive I am hoping to mate to the 907. so besides the obvious, the input shaft ...   02-28-2022 11:23 pm

Body & interior stuff > Alternative convertible top securing (11 replies - 19720 views)

So I have everything in place, need to add the snaps at the back, and rivet the velcro strips on, but I am wondering what ...   09-14-2021 08:44 pm

Engine & Transmission > sunbeam gearbox (8 replies - 15954 views)

So do you still have that article, I just bought a Sunbeam Rapier OD, and wonder what parts I need to get with it? Do ...   03-25-2021 11:57 pm

Body & interior stuff > Alternative convertible top securing (11 replies - 19720 views)

I thought the seam was stiched over, but was able to get a coathanger to push thru, so my technique will be, lube the bar ...   11-24-2020 09:20 pm

Body & interior stuff > Alternative convertible top securing (11 replies - 19720 views)

So my question is, on the Robbins, Vinyl top, how do you actually get the back brace in? If you slide through one of the ...   11-20-2020 07:31 pm

Engine & Transmission > Leaking cam seal (20 replies - 29655 views)

I have just replaced one of mine, but i think I tapped it in too far, there is an oil drain hole or two behind ...   04-27-2020 09:22 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Defeating the seat belt interlock (6 replies - 16091 views)

that makes no sense, your WR wire from ignition goes thru the round plug, therefore it needs to be plugged back in for the voltage ...   09-17-2019 07:46 pm

Body & interior stuff > Mystery questions: Center console, steering wheel badge (6 replies - 14463 views)

Dan is correct, I have both, an early 74 with rubber insert and stainless bumpers, and a later 74 with the Metal steering wheel insert ...   05-23-2019 07:56 pm

Projects > Project 16984. (28 replies - 44645 views)

Its a JH5 I presume, looking at the stick ? Very good find, this one is restorable, the other not so much. Mine had very ...   07-18-2018 08:49 pm

Accessories > Viewing the LCD on a modern stereo (5 replies - 15147 views)

How do you get the radio panel out? I am told it pulls out from the front? cheers ...   07-18-2018 08:31 pm

Brakes > rear brakes draging (10 replies - 18868 views)

Just did my brakes, and yes, that spring was a bitch to get back into place. I assembled all the parts on the bench, and ...   10-25-2017 01:01 am

Cooling > Cleaning the entire system? (9 replies - 20759 views)

We always were told to use Distilled water, available from drug stores, else just use premix. ...   10-11-2017 08:01 pm

Cooling > Cleaning the entire system? (9 replies - 20759 views)

Yes something to think about, I don't leave it in the system, I flush it, drain it, and right now filled up with tap water. ...   10-11-2017 08:00 pm

Brakes > Lockheed handbrake not quite holding (9 replies - 18509 views)

I am dong my rear brakes right now, and as the E-Brake and self adjuster are one and the same mechanism, it makes sense. The ...   10-05-2017 12:33 am

Cooling > Cleaning the entire system? (9 replies - 20759 views)

One trick, which I am using, is to use tap water, and pop in a dishwasher cube. My 74 sat for 20 years, luckily the ...   09-29-2017 05:40 pm

Brakes > JH BRAKE DRUMS (5 replies - 11861 views)

My 74 has the holes but no bolts, and no threads to put them in, looks like after chassis 14600 they stopped using them. ...   09-26-2017 06:05 pm

Brakes > BRAKE FLUID (9 replies - 21565 views)

My Jensen manual states to only use Dot 3 brake fluid, or an equivalent ...   09-22-2017 12:38 am

VIN Database for Jensen Healey & Jensen GT > VIN 14586 (0 replies - 4308 views)

back in operation after 20 years of sitting in a back yard, and 4 on the back of a flat deck in a pig farm ...   09-20-2017 08:07 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Water Pump Test (5 replies - 9863 views)

leak appears to be fixed, now to run it up to temp and test the temp gauge. Also need to pull the dash out and ...   07-20-2017 05:13 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Water Pump Test (5 replies - 9863 views)

I have had 2 on hand for every test, first the oil seal went, then carb #1 overfilled and spewed, and then carb 2 had ...   07-19-2017 11:39 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Water Pump Test (5 replies - 9863 views)

I haven't run it for more than 4 minutes, as I fear overheating, interesting info on the 2 stage thermostat, yes I have been reading ...   07-19-2017 10:50 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Water Pump Test (5 replies - 9863 views)

Finally got my car to run, oil pressure problems etc, but now I don't see any water running thru the upper hose? Also my temp ...   07-18-2017 11:30 pm

Engine & Transmission > Oil Pressure too high (23 replies - 35880 views)

I have the same problem, oil pressure too high, so looking at the picture, which one is the valve? Appears to me its the little ...   06-13-2017 07:51 pm

Engine & Transmission > Oil pump rebuild (68 replies - 95622 views)

my first post to the forum since joining, my problem is too high of oil pressure, possibly caused by a stuck relief valve. Does anyone ...   06-13-2017 07:41 pm


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