Well hope springs eternal but if it's your first time it's highly unlikely you'll be able to do it in one day, it's a rather ...   09-12-2026 01:19 pm

No "shim kit" you'll have to order them separately. Delta is where I ordered mine but they are probably available through other Lotus supplies like ...   09-11-2026 01:13 pm

Bruce, Just so I'm clear you're talking about the brass/rubber bushings for the throttle shaft, good to know. It's one of the things I've found over ...   08-28-2026 01:24 pm

Paul, I'm familiar with the TR7 trans and the problem with towing it, it has a pump that lubes the trans when the motor is running ...   07-21-2026 01:12 pm

Rlasher, Delta has copies of the original wiring diagrams, an early one and one for the later model. I recommend getting both so you can cross ...   06-18-2026 01:29 pm

Your first J/H likely still had it's original two row radiator, switching to a three row radiator will solve your overheating problem. When I got ...   05-19-2026 01:18 pm

Vance, Good advice I'd just add one caveat. It used to be standard procedure whenever you had the tranny out for whatever reason you replaced the ...   04-11-2026 02:24 pm

Bill, Good news, that'll save you a step and it shows the PO knew something of the care and feeding of Jensen-Healeys. ...   04-08-2026 01:06 pm

Bill, Wise choice! I'd talk to the seller to find out how old the timing belt is, if that info is unknown I'd plan on changing ...   04-07-2026 01:11 pm

Bill, I don't know what kind of a budget you've got to work with but if you haven't noticed Jensen-Healeys are very cheap. For $15,000 you ...   04-03-2026 01:45 pm

Vance, I've seen Just Dashes experiences on other Classic Car sites of all makes. Your experience mirrors their's, expensive, poor customer service, long wait times. IMO ...   03-16-2026 01:33 pm

Vance, If the the dash was so brittle you couldn't repair it with bondo or foam what method did Just Dashes use to repair it? ...   03-15-2026 01:23 pm

Bruce, Thanks for the videos they just might come in handy. It never occurred to me to use bondo, it's a great idea especially if the ...   03-08-2026 01:49 pm

Don't forget when you drop a nut in the shop it will ALWAYS roll under the work bench! ...   12-12-2025 12:36 pm

Vance, To the best of my knowledge all cigarette lighters are wired to the battery (always hot) as to whether or not they are fused or ...   12-11-2025 02:01 pm

Bruce, Call it insurance or a back up. When I got my J/H it had no fusebox just a hole in the firewall where it used ...   12-10-2025 01:26 pm

Vance, The problem with the lighter is a small nylon washer/insulator after decades it gets brittle and falls apart creating that destructive short. It's an easy ...   12-09-2025 01:59 pm

Vance, Reconnecting the battery after I finished restoration was how I burned up my wiring harness so I'd be nervous too. Mine was caused by a ...   12-08-2025 02:53 pm

Vance, This project is very reminiscent of your TR7 Sprint project but at least you don't have Tirebiter chipping in! FYI, of the 6 or 7 J/H ...   12-07-2025 01:55 pm

Vance, You're right it is bolted, the sheet metal screws at the base I thought were mounting screws were actually remnants from a PO installed 4-channel ...   12-04-2025 01:41 pm

Vance, Back in '74 my best friend bought a brand new TR6 at the time I was driving a '57 Austin-Healey (my first LBC) and while ...   12-02-2025 02:21 pm

Regarding the jets if you've got debris in your fuel due to rust or dirt or whatever either jet (Grosse or OEM) can stick. A ...   11-30-2025 01:34 pm

Cowl shake, in a uni-body Jensen-Healey? I submit anyone who thinks they are experiencing cowl shake in their J/H has never driver an Austin-Healey or ...   11-30-2025 01:00 pm

Initially it is difficult to read a British wiring diagram there are a lot of weird symbols that require some study to become familiar with ...   11-01-2025 02:28 pm

Your wiring diagram will show you which wires go where and while it's a black and white diagram it does have a color key to ...   10-31-2025 12:57 pm

If you're going with a non-standard color the usual suppliers like Delta and MacGregor won't be much help since they only supply the standard black ...   10-24-2025 01:18 pm

I was wrong there were only 511 built and not many of that number still around so good luck getting this one back on the ...   09-06-2025 01:11 pm

Congrats on your acquisition and well come to the club. The Jensen GT is quite an upgrade from an MGB-GT in performance, handling, roominess, and ...   09-05-2025 01:18 pm

Vance, Yes, you've done valve adjustments many times over the years but like the rest of us when you got to the Jensen-Healey you found it ...   08-19-2025 02:35 pm

Unfortunately the workshop manual from the factory is very bare bones so while you can find one in better condition there is no comprehensive manual ...   07-30-2025 02:05 pm

Congrats on your acquisition I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. My VIN is 19661 so we're pretty close. I think you'll ...   07-28-2025 01:21 pm

The engine number is on the left rear flange just above the valve covers, it should read something like B74 02 12345. The "B" number ...   07-10-2025 01:55 pm

Brit, I realize some guys a reluctant to introduce stop leak into their cooling system and I get that but I take a more practical approach, ...   07-08-2025 05:57 pm

Brit, I'm not sure what you mean by "starting a flooded engine". Are you talking about getting too much gas during start up? If that's the ...   07-08-2025 01:38 pm

The rotor position is correct if the mark on the distributor drive pulley is pointing straight up. ...   07-05-2025 12:54 pm

"Break the crank free", can we assume the motor is not running? When you've got a problem the more detail and history you can provide ...   06-29-2025 01:15 pm

Mike, My apologies if that's how you took my response, it was meant to be neither smart ass nor dumbass. I wouldn't spend several hours trying ...   06-18-2025 01:40 pm

Mike, Well since you're still twisting about the sale I'd say you've got two options fix it or sell it. ...   06-16-2025 12:41 pm

Mike, As an aircraft mechanic you know that what passes as good, solid work in the auto industry could be substandard in the aircraft industry so ...   06-15-2025 02:06 pm

Mike, I saw your car on BaT, you got a good deal. I even commented during the auction (sliproc). Have you changed that 10 year old ...   06-14-2025 03:27 pm