As I understand, the vacuum retard was for emissions purpose only. So set it up with and without vac advance to see which gives the ...   06-24-2024 06:16 am

I had a turn ignition, no juice going to starter, etc problem that was solved by replacing the ignition switch (the part you pictured) ...   11-16-2019 03:34 am

Apparently, according to some MG forums, the pertronix one can be static timed. Check with the factory to make sure that is accurate. If so, ...   11-08-2019 01:47 am

And a Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wifTHbb06_I ...   11-05-2019 01:04 am

From your pictures it looks like the crank, cams and distributor are set up correctly. Which is to be expected as it ran good before ...   11-05-2019 12:59 am

As Tom Bradley suggested in his 2nd post, and I in my first, you really need to check you timing, both crank and cams, with ...   11-04-2019 02:57 am

Check you spark timing with a timing light. The spark trigger "mechanism" may be off. When you checked that the rotor was pointed at #1 ...   11-02-2019 04:43 am

Replacing dashpot O ring: There is a small O ring on the needle adjusting screw inside the air valve (piston). The O ring is what ...   10-11-2019 06:47 am

I check on ebay for JH Strombergs, they don't often come up for sale. Triumph carbs are more common. Maybe they were available and not ...   10-11-2019 06:38 am

The air intake for the heater in front of the windshield. Washing the car or a heavy rain will cause water to get into the ...   10-10-2019 06:43 am

When asked "what's a Jensen Healey?" I asked if they have heard of the Austin Healey. Most say yes, so I explain that both cars ...   09-26-2019 03:59 am

35 amp fuses are specified in the Owners Handbook on page 28. Really negligent of the Jensen company not to correct that for the American ...   09-09-2019 07:36 am

AFAIK, it only melted the wire to the cigar lighter. It hasn't affected any of the other electrical circuits that I know of. So I ...   09-09-2019 04:52 am

I second what Tom Bradley suggested about the brakes locking up. You may not be able to adjust the booster pushrod, some are frozen. Just ...   08-01-2019 06:28 am

Here is a link to a JH wiring diagram done by John R Kimbrough several years ago. This should help. Take care. ...   05-20-2019 02:31 am

I apologize, I was wrong in saying the head had to be removed to re shim the valves. The only time I shimmed the valves ...   03-16-2019 09:39 am

To re shim the valves requires the head be removed and reinstalled. That is a lot of work, sometimes has to be done two times ...   03-15-2019 07:44 am

To re shim the valves requires the head be removed and reinstalled. That is a lot of work, sometimes has to be done two times ...   03-15-2019 07:29 am

That looks good. It would be helpful to many, IMO, if you wrote up what exactly you did. Include any pictures you may have ...   03-04-2019 08:42 am

I was told by an experienced JH mechanic that the most important cam gear to worry about is the intake gear because it had so ...   03-02-2019 05:35 am

Noomg, Your car looks too good to put side stripes on. Hope to see you at Jan 2019 JHPS meeting. Take care ...   12-22-2018 04:42 am

Looks great, a big thumbs up to you. ...   12-18-2018 04:36 am

As I remember, the heater valve worked off engine vacuum. So you would operate a lever on the center counsel which would open a local ...   12-10-2018 07:31 am

You didn't say if you had an electronic ignition. If you have the stock set up with points, be sure your point gap is correct ...   11-09-2018 09:09 am

"... saw sparks in the Dell carb filters and then stalls." Tim: I don't think you saw electrical sparks but rather ignited gasoline. Something is way ...   11-08-2018 06:27 am

Nigel, in the photo, is that heat shield above the exhaust system stock on the GT? Any idea how effective it is? Thanks. ...   10-26-2018 10:26 pm

Dick Fickey said in his first post: "It looks like I should pull the tanks and correct my screw up." Tim Murphy: I am glad you ...   10-10-2018 08:43 am

As I could never figure out that entangle mess of fuel lines by the tank and pump, I have no idea of what you said. ...   10-04-2018 06:30 am

Don, even if your JH isn't running you can come to a JHPS meeting, just drive another car. There are usually a couple of us ...   09-19-2018 09:35 am

I have the same problem, a hiccup when idling. I am going to throw you a couple of curve balls here so be prepared :<) ...   09-18-2018 08:29 am

When I was recarpeting the interior I cut a hole in the trans tunnel where the plug is. I cut a larger circle in the ...   08-19-2018 07:55 am

I second what redracer said about grinding off the tab on the inside of the clamping collar. Makes a big difference in how tight the ...   08-16-2018 11:24 pm

I would start by changing fuel filters. Just curious, when was the last time you changed the fuel filter by the gas tank?. Could be ...   07-21-2018 05:52 am

The car pictured looks in good condition. Congratulations on a wise purchase. Take care. ...   07-09-2018 06:31 am

Thanks Tim Engel, those diagrams and your explanations make things much clearer. And Answerman,I didn't realize the CD's were not to be installed with the ...   02-02-2018 01:00 am

Redracer,(or anyone else)do you have a picture or diagram of what you are describing. Or maybe you can explain it more for those of us ...   01-31-2018 07:43 am

Man, that looks great. I did something similar. It not only helped cooling but my front end felt more stable at high (freeway) speeds. Do ...   07-31-2017 05:24 am

When I posted above that both gauges and fuel pump go thru the middle fuse I was using former member John Kimbrough's wiring diagrams. The ...   07-17-2017 05:32 am

Both the fuel pump and the gauges are on circuits that go thru the middle fuse. You may try cleaning those electrical connections. If you ...   07-17-2017 02:32 am

Frank, I had the same problem years ago. The very experience JH mechanic who swapped arms said it was common, the factory installed the arms ...   06-26-2017 08:26 am