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Overdrive-sticky wicket
Typically, when I recondition an overdrive I start with a complete, whole unit then disassemble and clean, add new bearings and parts and reassemble as per the textbook. In this case, I acquired most of the unit but some key parts we missing. That’s not as desirable as the factory, when ther was one, strived…
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100 Carb Petrol leak ?
I have chased the cause of too much fuel exiting from the rear carburetor overflow of my AH100 for years. These are SU H4 carbs-very simple design, but must be done correctly to perform. So I find that the jet is out of center and piston is sticking up above the flat about 1/8″-that would allow fuel to run…
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Fixed with a Paper Clip!
Fueled up the Jensen-Healey and drove home. Parked the car and then attempted to start it up again. No spark. Curious, it has a Pertronix ignition system that has been most reliable. Checking voltage at coil shows that it should start. Oh, wait what about the ballast resistor? That is in line to take up…