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Engine & Transmission > engine swaps (35 replies - 76866 views) There is an extremely easy way to convince everyone of a JH-V8's capability: Build one.
Build one, take it to car shows and campaign it ... 05-24-2010 10:54 pm Engine & Transmission > engine swaps (35 replies - 76866 views) Back in the late 1980s Porsche ran an ad for the 944 Turbo showing every part differentiating it from the standard 944....let's just say the ... 05-24-2010 04:07 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil pressure slow to come up on start (2 replies - 7708 views) In realative terms 10sec is not all that uncommon. A running modification was made to the accessory housing in mid 1974 (oil bleed hole) to ... 02-14-2010 03:25 pm Ignition > replacement keyed ignition switch (11 replies - 20777 views) They are easy enough to replace. Bruce Madden in Atlanta, GA has a large stock of them. ... 02-14-2010 03:21 pm Projects > The Mighty 907 Lives! (6 replies - 14489 views) Ask John Cronin for the dyno plot we did on his identical build...I'm thinking the smiles for this combination are getting contageous. ... 01-15-2010 11:55 pm Carburetors > ZS Rebuild Time? (3 replies - 8981 views) Sounds like a fairly typical issue. Floats may be stuck and/or gross-jets may be clogged w varnish, etc. A full rebuild may not ... 01-04-2010 02:58 pm Engine & Transmission > hoses etc. (1 reply - 5534 views) http://jhppg.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=30265
In my research I found the guys that sell oil pumps and accessories suggest a minimum of 10AN fittings. I did use 8AN for the ... 12-28-2009 12:19 am Engine & Transmission > Headers (5 replies - 9923 views) You may need to add a few spacer to the driver's side engine mount. ... 12-17-2009 04:31 pm Engine & Transmission > Conversion Components Supra Bell Housing (13 replies - 22922 views) Interesting...
I'm wondering if this is the same bellhousing used in the Eclat 2.2 (?) which would be extremely rare. This variant from the factory used the ... 12-16-2009 06:55 pm Engine & Transmission > Installing new cams is a bear, (1 reply - 5759 views) Having access to the original Lotus shim kit with every shim between .050" and .130" AND an 8mm helicoil kit to fix those stripped studs ... 12-16-2009 12:46 am Engine & Transmission > Oil pressure line (1 reply - 5648 views) The short answer is no. The line + fittings are specific British Whitworth(sp?) items that are close to 1/8" NPT but not close enough for ... 12-02-2009 09:40 pm Engine & Transmission > Rear Main Seal Housing (3 replies - 7636 views) Contact Bruce Madden in Atlanta, GA 404-261-2552 ... 11-22-2009 03:33 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil pump seized... (8 replies - 15756 views) :)
There are a number of critical dimensions and quirks not mentioned in the shop manual that took me blowing up four of my own engines ... 11-12-2009 11:49 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil pump seized... (8 replies - 15756 views) Thanks Kurt....this story is one of a dozen or so over the years I've seen that explains why I take great pride in knowing every ... 11-09-2009 01:05 am Engine & Transmission > 107 Cams (3 replies - 9487 views) Kurt,
The re-grinds have a smaller base-circle to get more lift (you can't really add material to the toe of the cam), no worries, it's common ... 11-01-2009 03:24 pm Engine & Transmission > Conversion Components Supra Bell Housing (13 replies - 22922 views) Put me on that distribution list!
... 10-21-2009 04:46 pm Suspension > Winter projects: front wheel bearings, differential seal. (5 replies - 12169 views) Edward,
When tightening the bearings, you may want to inspect the hub and the spindle for wear first. I made the mistake of over-tightening a wheel ... 10-06-2009 12:38 am Engine & Transmission > Rear main seal and other oil leaks -- tips? (8 replies - 17915 views) Edward,
Be sure to coat the threads of the flywheel bolts upon reassembly. It only took me three transmission changes to figure that's where a lot ... 10-06-2009 12:34 am Engine & Transmission > Which direction? (2 replies - 7383 views) Just say no to forced induction with the 907...
A few brave souls have slapped on super-chargers and I know of at least one person who ... 09-14-2009 07:07 pm Carburetors > Dellorto 40 mounting and initial setup (1 reply - 8011 views) Opinions will differ, but I'm not a fan of the flexible mounting hardware on the Dellortos due to my past experiences...Strombers are a different story. ... 09-14-2009 12:57 pm Suspension > Steering problem (13 replies - 21415 views) As Jody and Dan have pointed out, the usual suspects are the deteriorated rubber bushings in the upper shaft joint (the fix is bronze) and the nylon/delrin ... 08-07-2009 02:59 pm Engine & Transmission > Rustorama (10 replies - 16736 views) Rebar and Angle Iron...
My similar story is continuously welding two 3/4"x3/4"x1/8" pieces of angle iron down the "frame rails" to tie the front and rear suspension ... 07-16-2009 08:31 pm Engine & Transmission > W58 rear transmission mount (2 replies - 7225 views) John,
You actually don't want everything in the powertrain lined-up perfectly. Sounds strange, yes, but a little out-of-line wobble is necessary to keep the bearings in ... 07-15-2009 09:21 pm Engine & Transmission > cams, valve timing and ignition timing (106 replies - 157263 views) All -
John hinted at the beginnings of this little adolescent side-show "...i know this gets discussed...but I never saw an answer"
Like all good Americans, I ... 05-30-2009 06:41 am Engine & Transmission > cams, valve timing and ignition timing (106 replies - 157263 views) Tim,
We've had the opportunity to disagree in the past. I do have the data with which to base my claims, and to date you haven't ... 05-28-2009 07:01 pm Engine & Transmission > cams, valve timing and ignition timing (106 replies - 157263 views) John,
There really is very little emperical data (dyno runs) to differentiate the various combinations of cams, sprockets, carbs and ignition settings. However, thanks to people like Tim the ... 05-26-2009 03:09 am Suspension > Oversteer (19 replies - 32262 views) What? I thought the whole idea of a sports-car was for it to always have wildly uncontrollable oversteer???? or is that just indicative of 911s? ... 05-19-2009 02:24 pm Engine & Transmission > Cam removal (2 replies - 7185 views) Once the two short bolts are out you can rotate the retaining plate to expose the ears. It is a tight fit and there is ... 04-22-2009 12:09 am Brakes > TR6 Master/TR7 caliper combo (8 replies - 22171 views) There is a rarely used adjustment screw on the shaft mating the brake booster to the master cylinder. You may need to back it out ... 04-15-2009 04:45 pm Ignition > Crane XR3000 ignition (27 replies - 52528 views) What you've got is a band-aid solution. While it may be running, it's not running well and it's certainly not taking advantage of the Crane's ... 04-13-2009 03:46 pm Engine & Transmission > adjusting valves (23 replies - 51379 views) Gary,
Upon assembling that engine I set the Exhaust on the high side of .012" and the Intake to the high side of .007" dry. Same thing I ... 04-06-2009 01:11 am Brakes > Firenza / Ford Brake Upgrade (4 replies - 14919 views) In upgrading the brakes to deal with bigger and stickier rubber, you'll also want to upgrade the frickin tiny JH ball joints and wheel bearings. ... 03-20-2009 03:48 pm Miscellaneous > Power Steering ? (3 replies - 8833 views) As J-man points out, look for the obvious out of spec / worn items. When I first got my JH it was about as easy ... 03-13-2009 03:23 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil spewing out below carb (5 replies - 11889 views) Verify it is not the oil pressure gauge take-off fitting located in the same area. No it wont stop regardless of which fitting it's coming ... 03-08-2009 08:43 pm Engine & Transmission > Oil spewing out below carb (5 replies - 11889 views) Congrats on gettting her started - now comes the fun part!
A "1973" model could have either late MkI or early MkII block. Both blocks have ... 03-08-2009 07:14 pm Engine & Transmission > Paeco Industries in 'bama (2 replies - 7400 views) PAECO has been around for a long time. I found their extensive catalog extremely helpful in learning the technical aspects of engine building, but I've never ... 03-05-2009 04:20 pm Miscellaneous > New steering column (9 replies - 17137 views) Brett is correct in that the shaft is held together with shear-pins made from plastic, for safety sakes I would not retrofit a steel cotter-pin. ... 03-02-2009 08:41 pm Miscellaneous > Distributer oil leaks (4 replies - 10047 views) How about posting that dyno run so we can compare the shape of the torque curve to John Cronin's recent dyno run???
I solved my leakage problem by ... 02-24-2009 04:02 pm Cooling > Air conditioning (5 replies - 17670 views) Chris,
Your best bet for a kit is as JHRV8 suggests and going to a modern hot rod source and find something that will fit.
The ... 02-12-2009 03:05 pm Engine & Transmission > K&Ns and vapour hose (4 replies - 30099 views) Ollie,
Congrats on the K&N upgrade, I think you'll find access to the distributor, oil filter, wiring harness, etc. will be MUCH easier!
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