I'd do the head gasket and fix the plug hole.  Take your head to a good machine shop and they will have the plug hole fixed ...   05-14-2009 01:00 am

http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/1057754159.html NOT MINE!!! I talked to the seller a couple years ago when he was asking 10K.  At the time the car hadn't run in years and ...   03-03-2009 02:15 pm

Jensenman and Joel Thanks for the offer.  I've decided to go with the RCI 2162 fuel cell which I can get for about $150.  I will ...   03-03-2009 02:09 pm

My old tank is well and truly dorked up.  PO had covered it with firbreglass in the hopes of stopping the leaks.  I cut the ...   02-27-2009 02:11 pm

Colin Very nice work!  It is a thing of beauty. Have a nice day Steve ...   02-26-2009 12:59 pm

I was thinking the reason so many were re-painted was theft.  I really like the blue color my roadster was originally painted.  I don't know ...   02-25-2009 11:15 am

My JH roadster was originally a cool shade of blue.  It is now a boring shade of red.  I have seen several other JH's original really ...   02-24-2009 03:55 pm

I've watched the tank debacle with interest.  I need a new gas tank for my roadster.  I can get a Jorge tank for $319 w/ ...   02-23-2009 01:08 am

Citri-clean is good stuff and won't harm anything but the grunge.  Old fashioned Gunk works good with a brush and some added elbow brease.  Gunk Foamy ...   02-15-2009 04:55 pm

If it has been sitting 5 years, I would not be surprised if it smoked for a while.  Probably just burning up all the oil ...   02-15-2009 04:47 pm

I totally agree with Subwoofer and Edward. The Jensen Healey would be merely a homlier version of the Spitfire, if it weren't for the really cool ...   02-10-2009 12:56 am

I have had problems with junk solder sold at local retail chains.  This stuff DOES NOT work.  It is crap.  Stick with a name brand ...   01-20-2009 04:08 pm

normv wrote: I have seen this done somwhere on the net a few years ago but can't find it now, it should be on there ...   12-22-2008 02:53 pm

I haven't tried this but you could simply undo the feed line and run clean oil into it until clean oil comes out the filter ...   12-17-2008 02:25 pm

Before I lift the whole car for an oil change, I raise the back of my JH on the lift so that gravity drains the cam ...   12-09-2008 01:05 pm

The newer towers are certainly improved.  They have o-ring seals at the oiling holes and the cam lubrication problems are fixed.   I would stay with ...   11-01-2008 04:07 pm

My wife is currently in Hudson OH with my truck.  How much for what you got left?  Got any trim or interior stuff? Steve ...   10-31-2008 03:34 pm

The insurance company probably has no data to go on for the JH.  If they total it, they may sell it back to you for ...   10-29-2008 01:36 pm

When you revved to 6K under no load you possibly floated the valves.  It is possible that one or more of the shims popped loose and I'm ...   10-19-2008 03:56 pm

Maybe I missed it but, where is it and how much? Have a nice day Steve ...   10-08-2008 11:40 am

Your 4 speed transmissions will both be the same gearing in 4th.  That is direct drive or 1:1 so your speedo should not be reading ...   10-08-2008 11:33 am

Do put the sealer on the gasket.  The reason the gaskets are "evil" is because it is very difficult to accurately set the valves when ...   03-24-2008 05:45 pm

My progress has been hampered by bad parts.  I needed one rear brake adjuster so I bought 2 from a dealer on ebay.  They looked ...   03-20-2008 01:46 pm

I'm in KY.  What parts do you need? Have a nice day Steve ...   03-15-2008 09:23 pm

I'm looking at a getting a real rough GT.  Are there any GT guys out there who need GT specific parts?  No glass, all busted ...   03-14-2008 10:54 am

I dorked around and dorked around trying to figure out how to install the rear wheel cylinders.  This is Girling specific but may also apply ...   03-13-2008 11:53 pm

Federal Mogul 481163 fits perfectly.  1.500 X 2.000 X .312 Have a nice day Steve  ...   03-12-2008 12:29 pm

The problem with using shims that are too thin is that the cam follower will rest on the valve spring retainer instead of sitting on ...   03-11-2008 02:58 am

These seals do not seal in the bore of the rotor.  They are about 1/16 inch smaller in diameter than the ID of the rotor.  ...   03-10-2008 09:33 pm

I see no way you could grind the valve stems without pulling the head.  The end of the valve is recessed in the spring retainer.  ...   03-10-2008 04:39 pm

The manual says you can grind up to .010" off the valve stem.  How tight are your valves? Have a good day Steve   ...   03-10-2008 01:36 pm

I got some wheel bearing seals from Delta that look like thin metal washers.  There is no rubber seal.  Has anyone used them?  They came with ...   03-08-2008 08:36 pm

I have all the parts to complete the brake job.  What color were the drums and rotors painted originally?  Are the tin dust shield on ...   03-06-2008 02:44 am

I bought the shims I needed from Delta and it was very reasonable.  After you figure out what size xhims you need, post it here ...   03-04-2008 08:49 pm

It is an interesting article.  The 907 engine has the shims under the followers so it would be impossible to adjust the valves with the cam ...   02-27-2008 04:20 pm

I just started doing the brakes on my long idle '73 roadster.  I plan to drive it this summer.  I definately need new pads on ...   01-06-2008 05:27 pm

Jensen Healey values are certainly in the toilet, but I didn't know they were that worthless.  Last year a 5 speed car here in KY was listed on ...   08-16-2007 04:58 pm

Judson et al:  I just got my pump back.  As soon as Bruce got it he called me and asked why the hub was so ...   08-09-2007 01:12 pm

A stuck clutch is not unique to British cars.  If a car sits long enough in conditions condusive to clutch sticking, the clutch will stick.  ...   08-06-2007 12:52 pm

What is the preffered hose for this?   I have my pump off so it seems like a good time to replace it. Thanks Steve ...   07-27-2007 09:39 pm