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Newbies First Problem AND it is a JENSEN HEALEY

RNV

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Howdy Pardners

Well leme see here if I can give ya’ll an intro dukshun.. I am out here in the wild west of California. I been playin with cars since I was about 3-4 years old… Yep, my Daddy says my first word was carburetor.

Since then I learned a lot more words and many I care not to actually utter.. You know whut I’m talking about--- words like --- Suzuki --- Honda --- and four letter words like --- YUGO..

So for now I think I said enuf about me… No here is why I was searchin for you guys and what I am up to.

I picked up a Jensen Heally – Had my eyes on them since about 1976 when one of the race cars I ran with popped in with an engine out of a Jensen.. Yep there it was a twin cam Lotus engine in a BCRA Edmunds Midget Oval Track Race Car…… COOL!

Well, here is the deal with my Jensen. It does not run….. It has compression, fuel and spark.. But I am positive the timing has got to be off…

Reading posts on the forum I see MANY threads about playing with the cams and ignition, but not a single mention about exactly where the timing marks are supposed to be for initial set up…….. NO, I do not have a service manual.. I don’t think I can get one until AFTER the holiday….. And I WANT to play with the car NOW--- Yep Like an NEW KID, I want it NOW!!!

So---- Is there anyone out there that can explain to me where to place the cams, crank and distributor gear marks ?????

And YES, I do know how to roll things over so as NOT to damage valves…… Just need to know where to set marks!!!! BEFORE I put the timing belt on…
 
Welcome to ya!

I don't have an answer for you, but you might want to post your question over on the Other British Cars forum. Someone will no doubt be able to help.

:cheers:
Mickey
 
Someone?

Mebbe. :devilgrin:

...first I gotta go out an' water th' 907. :smirk:

Welcome aboard, RNV! The post in Other British Cars has the manual illustration.
 
Hi There RVN,

"Welcome" to the BCF. I suspect you`ve already checked into the "Other British Cars" Forum & got some answers there.

Enjoy the Ride,

Russ
 
Welcome to the Forum! :savewave:
 
Welcome aboard there RNV...
You will get lots of answers..
just pick the one you like the best...... :thumbsup:
 
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