Refining the question a little. The O/D unit used was either the D-type or the later J-type Laycock De Normanville overdrive. Given the J-Type was ...   05-08-2018 04:35 pm

Apologies if this is a repeat question, but I've read up and am confused about Gearbox + Overdrive options. I'm not that interested in ...   05-08-2018 04:07 pm

redracer, Thanks.  I'm fairly familiar with the main engine components, but the JH is fair bit different from my Spitfire, so I want to make sure ...   02-22-2017 01:56 pm

This is probably a dumb question, but does anyone possess a decently detailed & annotated diagram (or diagrams) of the engine bay, and ...   02-21-2017 05:29 pm

dwalls1 wrote: The lack of a fuse box cover interests me as mine came with an obviously home made cover. A box of glued together ...   08-30-2016 04:49 pm

Found a slightly loose connection on the electrical feed to the fuel pump, so that was crimped and taped back up. I have a few other ...   08-30-2016 03:10 pm

Thanks everyone.  Guess I'll be spending a couple of hours poking about under the hood this weekend. ...   08-26-2016 02:40 pm

Randallclary@icloud.com wrote: Have you checked the float setting on the Dellorto's. Also there is a filter basket that is attached to the fuel input ...   08-26-2016 01:15 pm

"Are you still running points and condenser? A few years ago I had a problem somewhat similar to yours... it wouldn't necessarily flatline ...   08-25-2016 05:49 pm

Looks like it's still a problem in modern vehicles as well! http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a22532/ford-recalls-cop-cars/ ;-) ...   08-25-2016 05:29 pm

NigelK wrote: I'm no expert either, but it sounds like an electrical fault to me as well. One easy thing to check would be ...   08-25-2016 03:28 pm

Looking for some advice here.  I've had my JH for a few months and am experiencing an intermittent problem that I'd like to identify some ...   08-25-2016 01:54 pm

Still laughing at the image of all those perfectly restored classics sat with the high tech cardboard oil mat solution. ...   06-22-2016 06:32 pm

Ken, Thanks - so far I've only noted some minor spotting, and only after longish drives, once the oil system has got properly warmed up.  Certainly ...   06-17-2016 07:15 pm

Ok, here's my list.  Some of these weren't classics when I had them, but may be by now...  These were a mixture of practicality and ...   06-16-2016 08:48 pm

Hi, New Member, and Expat Brit, living in Central NJ. A couple of weeks ago I bought a Yellow 1974 JH.  VIN is 14664, Engine No. ...   06-16-2016 05:34 pm