Heat in the cockpit is a huge issue, especially for the LHS of the car (passenger for you, driver for us here in NA) so ...   07-24-2016 03:51 pm

Car was low miles, 39K or so but the tranny and shifter was from another car, no idea mileage (Getrag conversion). Glad to hear ...   02-29-2016 03:55 pm

A couple of years ago I bought the 5-speed shifter refurbishment kit from (JHPS or Delta) and it did a pretty good job of taking ...   02-29-2016 02:26 pm

Thanks Art, I was pretty sure of that but glad you confirmed. Lash ...   01-21-2016 01:42 pm

Very, very NICE! Thanks for sharing, we are not alone. Lash ...   01-21-2016 01:39 pm

Gents, Regarding the different engine mounting locations for the GT (and I think on later JH's), was this strictly to accommodate the air pump ...   01-17-2016 03:43 pm

Thank you Nigel, I also had a PM from another member (probably trying to spare me the embarassment for not knowing something so well ...   01-03-2015 10:36 pm

I have an interesting question for the aficionados and purists: Is there such a thing with Jensen Healeys as "number matching" primarily wrt VIN ...   01-03-2015 07:02 pm

Hi Mitch, Looking at the photos of your race car (my condolences for your latest setback, tough!) it is a beautiful car and the ...   07-24-2014 12:37 pm

Very Nice!! This is beautiful, probably the nicest I've ever seen. I think this is also the first time I've see a ...   07-05-2014 07:00 pm

Yes, I've used paint for the vinyl trim on the side the vinyl posts. It comes out nice and clean but too glossy ...   02-04-2014 05:48 am

I remember in '87 when I was looking for my first JH I read a number of articles in sports car mags about him and ...   11-05-2013 05:31 pm

If you currently have some play you will love this relatively simple and inexpensive repair! I was pretty amazed at how much play it ...   06-24-2013 12:51 pm

Hi Roland,   Welcome to the club!!  I believe there are still some past issues available on the wbsite.  I'm going from my memory, which is ...   12-19-2012 12:55 pm

Ross,   This sounds a little unusual.  If the TO bearing is going it usually makes a grinding/rubbing/squeeling noise whne the clutch is engaged.  If you ...   12-08-2011 02:11 pm

Hi Scott, Welcome to the Jensen craziness, you're gonna love it  I'd say the first thing you need is the JH Shop manual.  I've seen these ...   12-01-2011 02:32 pm

Hi Scott,   Welcome to the JH world.  As Mike mentioned there are enough of us now in this area we can get together for pops ...   10-25-2011 12:28 pm

Hi Mitch,   I had a similar problem a couple of years ago, pulled everything apart, cleaned, searched, nothing.  Then, I can't remember exactly why, I ...   09-23-2011 01:19 am

Anton, Art.    This is opposite of the usual ride height request for feedback.  Usually the ride height is too high after a clubber has put in ...   09-06-2011 03:06 pm

OK,    Those few people who may have been following this, I finally got the system to work.  As it turned out I wasn't able to ...   08-21-2011 12:02 am

Thanks Frank for your detailed responses.    As far as the mini switch, I did remove it before sandblasting the box and cleaned it out.  I ...   08-16-2011 01:57 pm

Hello all,    I am rebuilding my heater box and core for my JH and was able to get everything back into the car.  I hooked ...   08-15-2011 01:15 pm

Hi Carl,   I'm no expert but the addidtion of viton valve seals is available, look on the JHPS store.  It is part of the Stainless ...   07-01-2011 03:17 pm

Hello all,    I've been doing a little research trying to figure out exactly what I need for replacing 1st and 2nd gear synchros on my ...   05-10-2011 06:00 pm

Thanks Brett,   I did some searching back in the forum and found an earlier posting from Mitch: "I just found out that the synchros that I need ...   03-21-2011 01:50 am

Hello all,   I'm having my five speed mechanism rebuilt by Pete Bahr (Pete's Kits) and I'm thinking its time to address another problem I'm having ...   03-19-2011 02:28 pm

Nice job Mitch,   No flaming hornets here, everyone too busy with gettin on and makin friends.  No time for drama. Lash ...   02-12-2011 06:38 pm

Hi Mitch,    IMHO thisis one of those no-brainer tasks, not really worth thinking about.  If you don't know the service history or when the last ...   02-07-2011 02:49 pm

OK everyone interested in the rebuilt shifter.  Pete's right about getting this going so we can enjoy the shifters for the summer.  I've already sent Pete ...   01-20-2011 10:45 pm

Yes, I'll go in on that if we can find another. Lash   ...   01-20-2011 01:05 am

Thanks Mitch, Lash ...   12-22-2010 04:35 pm

OUCH! Thanks Jody.  I wonder if they do them truly "one-of" or if there is any special jigging or set up required specifically for our dashes ...   12-22-2010 01:05 pm

Hi Mitch,   I didn't know there was an issue with the Aux oil pump housing for a hole to be drilled.  Was this for the ...   12-21-2010 01:21 pm

Hi Jody,     The just dashes website looks pretty good, even have the JH listed for dash restoration.  Have they given a quote, or do you ...   12-21-2010 01:10 pm

Hello Timeforwalkies,      I posted this note earlier in the week under another topic it sounds like you may not  have seen it.   I checked the flywheels I ...   12-04-2010 03:13 pm

Hi Dave,    I checked the flywheels I have and I have two with the DA21785 stamped on them with 20H2 and 26L4 after respectively.  I ...   11-30-2010 01:41 pm

Aloha Gary,    I haven't had this problem with the top per se but I have with the tonneau cover.  What worked for me was to ...   11-30-2010 12:46 pm

    Shoulda bought gold insteadof the JH's,  if investment was the only thing important to me.  I love everything about the car.  Actually, one of ...   11-08-2010 02:24 pm

Well put Kurt. I think back to my first JH in 87 in Vancouver and I remember how hard it was to find any info on ...   10-26-2010 12:30 pm

Nice,    Sounds like you got hooked the same way I did.  Also, seems from the bumpers you have the coveted 5 speed, enjoy. Lash ...   10-21-2010 12:44 pm