Just got the original build cards photocopied for my J-H from Robeys here in the UK, curious as to what the item under extras/options would ...   10-24-2019 06:42 pm

Glad to hear the JH is on the road again, I've enjoyed following your progress on this thread. There was a Nash Metropolitan in the next ...   10-03-2016 09:13 am

I'm inclined to lean towards fuelling, if the engine revs drop back but still ticks over, and you need to pump the throttle to get ...   08-30-2016 09:53 am

I've not delved into the inner workings of a volt gauge but have managed to bring back to life the tach and fuel sender, it ...   06-06-2016 09:47 am

The cheap fixes are always the most satisfying! Glad you got it sorted. ...   05-21-2016 11:19 am

You mentioned the coil is too hot to hold for any period of time, either there is increased resistance in the circuit (plugs/gaps, dizzy cap ...   05-11-2016 02:53 pm

Reading this old post- I've got a 4 speed with a slight crunch into 4th- The box was refurbed recently but the previous owner installed, ...   11-19-2015 11:28 am

I believe Tex Automotive were the original suppliers of the mirrors, and they are one UK company that is still in business.... Www.texautomotive.com ...   11-16-2015 06:54 am

After looking at some specs Brett kindly emailed, upped my mains from 130 to 145 and main air corrector to 190. Left my slow running at ...   11-15-2015 04:08 pm

Just wondering what the general consensus is on the best jetting/choke size for DHLA40E, stock Euro cams, 2.0. There is a wealth of info on different ...   11-10-2015 03:38 pm

I've got the exact same setup and this seems strange. I don't think its the MSD as that shouldn't affect the voltmeter, and I think ...   11-03-2015 11:09 am

If you want to sanity check the relative positions of the sprockets and timing marks there is a good image here http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/attachment.php?id=69 Although if you have 110IN ...   08-05-2015 10:28 am

Has anyone got a street roll bar for a J-H? I'm based in UK but they are as rare as hens teeth over here. -Jim ...   03-02-2015 03:35 pm

I had a similar situation with my rear Dellortos having wet plugs. In the end I rebuilt the carbs, two of the pump jets weren't ...   02-28-2015 08:57 am

Came out with the cables attached if I remember correctly. But once you can get at the back, its no trouble releasing the cables and ...   02-26-2015 06:44 pm

Just changed the booster on mine last year. Actually more straightforward than I thought, did it all from the engine bay. You can unbolt the pedal ...   02-26-2015 05:02 pm

Managed to make a tool to press them out, they were completely knackered, they have clearly not been inspected since the car was built. Have ...   02-23-2015 12:38 pm

Anyone got a good technique to get jammed pump jets out of a Dellorto? Mine are all completely solid. I've tried the needle nose pliers ...   02-19-2015 07:49 pm

If the battery is good it sounds like you've possibly got a bad earth, may be worth checking the earth straps out? This could also be ...   01-04-2015 10:45 pm

Possibly one of your idle jets has got gunked up? That would explain why its fine at high RPM as they only work under 3000rpm Also ...   12-29-2014 08:57 am

Quick update- Lotus fibreglass airbox now obtained from Lotusbits, (last one he had, off one of the old rally cars), filled a few holes, sprayed ...   10-17-2014 11:44 am

I'll keep a look out to see if any Lotus airboxes come up for sale in the UK. In the meantime I've got the original JH ...   10-06-2014 02:52 pm

My engine looks stock, but this car has some paperwork with it that implies an engine swap may have been made in its past. The ...   10-05-2014 04:39 pm

Yes must just drive it harder, even more fun when all around you are whirring hybrid eco-boxes and you have crazy induction roar... Now I've ...   10-03-2014 07:34 am

I've heard that the JH was known as the Torqueless Wonder, wasn't sure whether that was referring to the Strombergs and different valve timing, or ...   10-02-2014 07:44 pm

Having ironed out most of the main issues with 17607 I'm now down to tuning it up for the best to match my driving style. I'm looking ...   10-02-2014 04:06 pm

A quick update. Took the servo off and on the bench looked through the valve hole with a torch to see the condition- on one ...   09-28-2014 06:36 pm

Probably wishful thinking on my part but after driving it around a bit it seems the new MC has helped with the feel, but the ...   09-23-2014 08:41 pm

I think that's the seal I need included with this kit. With the MC off I should be able to access well enough to remove ...   09-22-2014 11:35 am

The vacuum doesn't recover, drops off sharply for the duration of the full down brake pedal (that's the noise I was hearing). Recovers immediately the ...   09-20-2014 07:38 pm

OK the brakes are now pretty much modern car feel, ok not 4 pot calipers like my BMW but then the JH is a lot ...   09-20-2014 04:48 pm

The new 'TR6' master cylinder arrived this afternoon so I have installed it. I can confirm the Land Rover master cylinder I just removed had ...   09-19-2014 07:23 pm

I've got a GMC234 (TR6) Master Cylinder on order. Using the math it looks like:   Original stock master cylinder (two possible sizes): 3/4 (19.05)... area 285mm2 13/16 (20.6)... ...   09-17-2014 11:59 am

Jim Ketcham wrote: The fitting sizes and positions are the same. That is 3/8-24 and 7/16-20 as you stated. The TR6 master should ...   09-17-2014 09:57 am

I will pull the master cylinder and verify the size when I get a moment. The car had a Girling type MC on it unusually with ...   09-16-2014 09:24 pm

Interesting points as I have my doubts on the master cylinder. To put it into perspective I would say the brakes are 'borderline OK' and ...   09-16-2014 08:57 am

Nothing like seventies brakes to sharpen the senses when you are in traffic... But there is an appeal in improving on the original design with more ...   09-15-2014 08:24 pm

Yes Paddock are the people I got it from. The brakes are OK, but my daily driver is a newish BMW so it is probably ...   09-15-2014 07:15 pm

Yes it is a SWB LR Master Cylinder. When I checked it, it looked like a 3/4" bore. It was certainly comparable to the one that came ...   09-15-2014 11:13 am

Hi Slowly working my way around the JH and have replaced calipers, flexi's, master cylinder and lines, and put in a set of green stuff pads ...   09-14-2014 02:53 pm