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by thomaslk
Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Jensen unicorn spotted
Replies: 9
Views: 5244

Re: Another Jensen unicorn spotted

based on your input i guess it is VIN 127-230 according to the following web-site http://jensencars.be/ff%20conveertibles.html
rgds
Thomas
by thomaslk
Wed Oct 02, 2019 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Jensen unicorn spotted
Replies: 9
Views: 5244

Another Jensen unicorn spotted

One of my vintage car club buddies sent me some interesting pics which he made in November 2010 (London, Portobello Road). First i thought: Yes - a nice Interceptor Convertible in his natural habitat - but then i stumbled across the double side vents of the engine compartment :shock: This looks defi...
by thomaslk
Thu May 16, 2019 9:07 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: SP back to England
Replies: 8
Views: 4120

Re: SP back to England

For me it was an eyeopener when i changed the plugs. Some of them extremely oily. Subjectively the engine ran nice and there was no obvious smoke visible when driving - even not for following cars - BUT some valve stem seals were extremely brittle and already split. Exchanging the valve stem seals w...
by thomaslk
Tue May 14, 2019 9:03 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: SP back to England
Replies: 8
Views: 4120

Re: SP back to England

what a nice license plate ...
rgds
Thomas
by thomaslk
Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: 1973 Int. MKIII 133/5839 Salvage on Craigslist
Replies: 4
Views: 2206

Re: 1973 Int. MKIII 133/5839 Salvage on Craigslist

Interesting junkyard with dozends of Porsche 356. They still fetch quite some money these days ...
rgds
Thomas
by thomaslk
Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Body wrapping of an Interceptor
Replies: 13
Views: 4644

Re: Body wrapping of an Interceptor

hmm - one aspect beside the appearance issue - will the wrap really stand the temperature of the hood/bonnet in Tokio traffic conditions with hours of "crawling"?
rgds
Thomas
by thomaslk
Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:22 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: Jensen-Healey with interesting exterior modifications
Replies: 8
Views: 3935

Re: Jensen-Healey with interesting exterior modifications

rear lights remind me on Opel Manta (Cavalier?)- but the look is really nice ...
Thomas
by thomaslk
Wed Aug 22, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: Jensen Int. MKIII 140/8609 At Estate Auction
Replies: 4
Views: 1933

Re: Jensen Int. MKIII 140/8609 At Estate Auction

Robinson D wrote:Appears to be fairly original...
i miss the typical MkIII louvres in hood/bonnet and have some doubts regarding the air cleaner housing and front/rear valances - but yes - fairly original and honest description. Auction result will be interesting.
rgds
Thomas
by thomaslk
Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:35 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 21
Views: 15303

Re: Spark plugs

Hi Fredrik,
i second Steve's statement that you got the wrong NGKs.
I am currently running on NGK XR5 again. These are just standard NGKs for about 30 Euro per set of 8 - no superduper Iridiums.
rgds
Thomas
by thomaslk
Sun Jun 10, 2018 8:56 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: Rhythmic vibrations from 383
Replies: 52
Views: 20841

Re: Rhythmic vibrations from 383

Before you start the deep dive with pulling the plugs etc what about a quick check with the infrared thermometer?
A misfiring / non-firing cylinder might be identified with lower exhaust port temperature.
Just an idea ...
rgds
Thomas
by thomaslk
Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:48 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: C-V8 Mk111 For Sale
Replies: 7
Views: 2817

Re: C-V8 Mk111 For Sale

nice half finished project - just to be curious, what was the asking price?
rgds
Thomas
by thomaslk
Mon May 07, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: rocker arm shaft play
Replies: 4
Views: 2191

Re: rocker arm shaft play

Hi Florian, first of all - just for understanding - are you talking about brand new engine parts or a used engine with high mileage? I have the impression some wear seems to be quite normal for the stamped steel rockers. As the contact forces are concentrated in the lower part of the rocker bore whe...
by thomaslk
Fri Apr 27, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Registered in Germany
Replies: 17
Views: 5593

Re: Registered in Germany

... we will monitor very consistently if you could really keep your hands off the Six Pack and do NOT convert to EFI 8)
rgds
Thomas
by thomaslk
Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Registered in Germany
Replies: 17
Views: 5593

Re: Registered in Germany

Hi Joerg,
welcome back in the (late) Interceptor community :D
What a nice car in your favourite colour 8)
Congratulations
rgds
Thomas
by thomaslk
Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:18 pm
Forum: V-8 Engine Tech
Topic: 440 engine and gearbox split apart with a siezed engine
Replies: 24
Views: 9356

Re: 440 engine and gearbox split apart with a siezed engine

Hmm - not an easy situation. What you might also consider is to disassemble the engine in situ and start/try to unseize it. Means you pull the heads (which will also reduce the weight far by more than 100 pounds incl intake etc and has to be done anyway). Than you can see how desperately corroded th...

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