the painless kit i used was #10201 universal street rod harness 18 circuits gm column. It had extra instructions for GM ford and Mopar. ...   04-23-2023 02:56 pm

Hi Tim, As always you are a great source of knowledge. As I began my investigation testing both cams for mobility and zeroing in on ...   09-08-2018 03:28 pm

Just finished a rebuild that combined a 1973 head #2440 to a later engine block 3836 to get the newer rear main seal. After ...   09-03-2018 03:57 am

Thanks for the info on the Australian source. I think I am going to reach out to Ross in Sydney to see what he ...   12-12-2017 01:43 am

Thanks Tim, You have stated my struggle perfectly in that I have fully restored an early numbers matching JH. I recently won a ribbon ...   12-10-2017 02:09 pm

Hi All, I know I have read many posts about the famous rope seal leaking. I have 500 miles on my rebuild and now have ...   12-09-2017 03:28 pm

Thanks Tim, I am interested in the extra document. I want to keep my JH as original as possible but dont like the oil pouring ...   06-21-2017 02:36 am

Do you just buy a filter and pull off the ring? Also is this right fram filter for the JH? I use the ...   06-17-2017 03:53 pm

I did replace the seals (back and front) of the "doughnut" during the rebuild and inspected them again recently do to the high pressure situation ...   06-17-2017 03:51 pm

Thanks Tim, That was a great narrative and exactly right from my experience. After taking apart the valve and studying the parts catalog and reversing ...   06-16-2017 03:23 am

Thanks for the update. I have been wondering about how to get an adapter and have seen one on Ebay for $200! ...   01-07-2017 06:03 pm

I have found a new (to me) source for new front glass. Pilkington classics: www.pilkingtonclassics.com. I just received mine and it seems to ...   11-19-2016 03:34 pm

Thanks all for your help. I also contacted Martin Robey and they said they are getting ready for a new production run of JH ...   11-19-2016 03:21 pm

Thanks for the followup! I now have a plan to move forward. Still wish I could get a new tank but oh well. ...   11-18-2016 01:37 pm

Thanks. Do you use the mastercoat as a primer then POR? What is KBS? ...   11-17-2016 12:56 pm

Haven't seen any new conversations about finding a new fuel tank recently. Anybody found a suitable replacement? I had my old tank repaired ...   11-16-2016 01:47 pm

It was easy to install, just took a fair amount of time. I should also mention that this car was a frame up restoration, ...   08-10-2016 01:42 pm

I just finished rewiring my mark 1 with a new Painless wiring harness and it turned out great. Everything works and it looks good. ...   08-07-2016 07:32 pm

Update on oil pressure. After turning the plunger around and reinstalling pump pressure now reads 60 pounds at start up. ...   07-17-2016 03:57 am

shop photo ...   07-12-2016 04:05 am

This is how it looked. ...   07-12-2016 04:04 am

Thanks Greg. I broke down the oil pump and I think the plunger is in backwards from the machine shop. This is how ...   07-12-2016 04:00 am

Thanks Greg, I haven't driven the car yet because of the high pressure. Since the gauge only goes to 100 the pressure pegged the ...   07-08-2016 01:52 am

I have a freshly rebuilt 1973 mark 1 and upon starting it for the first time it has oil pressure at 100 pounds. I ...   07-07-2016 02:24 am

Hi all, anyone remember where the article on installing carpet went to? I know it's pretty straight forward but it was good reference. ...   02-22-2015 04:14 pm

Does anybody have recommendations for a wood steering wheel for my JH? I understand I need a adapter kit as well. I called ...   12-20-2014 02:50 am

Just wondering what club members used in the trunk under the gas tank. My Jensen didn't have anything in it but a badley ...   09-08-2013 11:32 pm

Thanks Kurt! I will give it a try. Scott ...   07-08-2013 02:04 pm

Hi Kurt , What did you use to replace the plastic bits in the steering column? Thanks, Scott ...   07-03-2013 05:04 am

Wow! I suppose that the imperfections make the cars unique. I would probably be better off getting used ones for a mark 1 ...   10-11-2012 12:12 am

Thanks. Good to know. The ones I have been fiberglassed poorly already. ...   10-09-2012 03:26 am

Hi all from Colorado, Could use some more help. Finished undercarriage, now ready for paint. Wow sticker shock! Quote for $9000! $4000 ...   10-07-2012 03:46 am

Does anybody have a good source for a new wiring loom? One member mentioned premier wiring, but the web site is gone. I ...   11-06-2011 02:41 pm

Nice to hear from all of you. My JH started off yellow, ended up white,before it sat in my father in laws garden for ...   10-30-2011 03:19 pm

Wow! Nice to hear from you. I would like to talk to you sometime. Here is my contact info: Scott Smith 719-473-4800 Lss40xray@comcast.net ...   10-22-2011 02:46 am

JH 12114 Engine B73032440 Car is being dismantled for total rebuild. Engine will be stock except for slightly higher comp pistons. ...   10-21-2011 02:11 pm