Good catch Tim. ...   07-21-2020 06:01 pm

The plugs in all the heads I have seen are steel. Yellow teflon tape is for natural gas or propane. I personally don’t ...   07-21-2020 12:51 pm

I don’t remember what I used, but Permatex thread sealant should do the trick. Permatex also has a high temperature thread sealant. ...   07-20-2020 08:28 pm

Yes. Those plugs go directly to a coolant passage. ...   07-20-2020 08:23 pm

Head photo of coolant plugs. ...   07-20-2020 01:31 pm

CHECK THIS FIRST! There is an Allen head set screw plug under the bottom lip of the head that goes up into the head that is ...   07-20-2020 01:23 pm

I seem to be having a bad day at communicating. I meant to say timing belt cover NOT “fan shroud”. Sorry about that. ...   06-21-2020 03:21 pm

Sorry, I can't seem to attach photo no matter how small I make it. ...   06-21-2020 03:11 pm

On the 74 JH the clutch cable attaches to the PDWA on top and the front of the timing belt cover spacer stud below. ...   06-21-2020 02:57 pm

If I recall correctly, the tantalum capacitor in the rvi tachometers is a common failure point as they had about a 20 year life expectancy. ...   03-18-2020 10:50 pm

2 to 3 psi. SU fuel pump AZX-1307 delivers 2.7 psi. ...   05-20-2018 10:32 pm

I am not aware of a restrictor or recirculating loop. There is a one way check valve and return line that acts as an ...   04-10-2018 11:03 pm

Looks good. It looks like you still have the original radiator cap. You may want to replace that. Also, I don’t see ...   03-30-2018 01:28 am

Flywheel to crankshaft bolts are straight thread and must have sealant on them or they will let oil pass. I had this issue years ...   01-30-2018 01:29 pm

If interested, here is the drive shaft dimensions I used on my W58 conversions. http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/attachment.php?id=503 Jim ...   01-22-2018 12:25 am

This is a link to an earlier post I made with all the relevant dimensions. http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/attachment.php?id=502 If that does not work you can look under “Supra Conversions”. ...   01-22-2018 12:22 am

I don't recall. I know one of them I used was a Mookeeh. ...   09-15-2017 12:26 pm

I have completed 3 W58 JH conversions. One using a Conversion Components kit, one using just the Conversion Components supplied bell housing and one ...   07-25-2017 10:14 pm

Tim and Bruce, I was hoping for responses from you. Good info. I will check chamfer ( compare it to oem 907 pulley) and reassemble with ...   07-21-2017 07:42 pm

I am having a problem on a new 2.2l conversion where the circlip on the aux. housing shaft that holds the timing belt gear slips ...   07-20-2017 08:03 pm

When replacing the hoses remember the anti-siphon hose has a check valve embedded in it. Don't throw it out. It can be cut ...   06-20-2017 08:01 pm

I had a similar problem in one of my JHs. When the car was warmed up it would die and not start again until ...   05-09-2016 01:27 am

They appear to be listed in the club store when I just checked. ...   03-29-2016 08:43 pm

I don't recall a TSB for the wire, so I would guess it was a running change. Since it cost money to add it, I would ...   03-18-2016 01:35 pm

Both brown wires go to the same place, the battery via the harness connector. As for why, it is a simple way of doubling ...   03-16-2016 10:05 pm

IIRC, they are sintered bronze, same as Delta. ...   01-12-2016 04:03 pm

Jim refers to Jim Ketcham. Not sure which version Dan hijacked, but the latest had included "class" for both metric and SAE bolts. ...   11-02-2015 03:05 pm

Do not remove the cover. The crank pulley has 2 small threaded holes in its face where you use a puller. ...   06-28-2015 10:12 pm

Mine don't turn because the flat side fits against front suspension frame. It worked that way on 4 cars that I have worked on. ...   06-20-2015 12:40 am

I had similar symptoms and finally discovered it to be a faulty (new) rotor. I replaced it and a short time later it started ...   06-14-2015 10:10 pm

Frank, 7 psi cap is what came from the factory with the car. I am sure since I bought the car new in 1974. You would ...   04-30-2015 04:51 pm

Sorry. Missed this one. The cooling system is rated at just 10 psi (as per shop manual). The OEM radiator cap was 7 PSI. I noticed most ...   04-29-2015 11:29 pm

Pictorial in the parts manual offers an excellent view of fuel lines. Do not forget the hidden check valve in the anti-syphon hose. ...   04-03-2015 01:52 pm

Yes, the steering shaft has to thread thru it. Loosening the steering rack makes it easier to fit the shaft in. Also you ...   03-30-2015 02:30 pm

My late 74 purchased new from dealer came with a spare that matched the other wheels. ...   03-17-2015 02:49 pm

The two bolts that hold the steering rack pass thru the front cross member from front to back. The nuts (9/16" IIR) can be ...   03-13-2015 07:51 pm

The "throttle lever return springs" number 16 in parts manual is the only return spring I have on my JHs. The throttles snap close ...   03-04-2015 04:34 pm

Your advance curve appears to be a bit off. Max advance for both the Stromberg or Dellorto stock engines is 17.0 degrees at 2500 ...   02-27-2015 05:16 pm

The spring behind the distributor should mount in the recessed hole in the oil pump shaft. The distributor butts up against in when in place. Without ...   02-27-2015 05:02 pm

You can drill a small hole and pin the braker plate so it is stationary. It is not vacuum advance but vacuum retard and ...   02-21-2015 02:03 am