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Expert Profile: Jo Jesty

Expertise: Most detailed about Austin Healeys but also MGs (A,B,C), old Minis, old Volvos: they share SU carbs, Lucas (Prince of Darkness!) ignition, Girling brakes & shocks. Some things shared with TRs too, but I don't know so much about them. Can advise the semi-neophyte on the basics of keeping things running, especially tuning ignition and carbs: but no rebuilding engines or transmissions; no frame or bodywork.
Middling: I am not an auto mechanic. (Should we stop right here?) Grew up In England and a workshop. I have had a 3-carb 60/61 Healey for ca. 8 years, largely looked after myself. New fuel system and carbs and resuscitated ignition recently. Brakes always fine. Great driver's car. Major jobs done by others: king pins, front frame cancer excision; caliper rebuild; etc. Organizations.: Austin Healey Sports & Touring Car Club (PA) Publications: irrelevant Education/CredentialsPhD: irrelevant to this Awards and Honors: irrelevant Languages: I could try French...

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 250
Knowledge	9.00 Excellent
Clarity of Response	9.75 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.25 Excellent
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		32

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
9	10	10	10	08/15/08
10	10	10	10	06/24/08
10	10	10	10	04/12/08
9	9	7	10	01/29/08
8	9	10	10	01/24/08

User Comments

THANKS FOR UR REPLY, I THINK IT WAS THE HILMAN IMP THAT IT.
(glen on 08/15/08)

Thank you so much. Your answer was thoughtful and right on the money, and so helpful. I'll be doing what you suggest, including telling my mecha
(Charles on 06/24/08)

Yes, it was E-Bay where I had all the trouble; in fact received a check for an amount over the asking price and I took it to the bank, took the e-mail
(Donna on 04/12/08)

thanks
(ken on 01/29/08)

Had seen similar carbs but not the particular carb and stated so. Good answer on types and probable problem.
(Max on 01/24/08)

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Recent Answers from Jo Jesty

2008-08-30 1973 MG: I would guess that either (1) you've had a leak in the clutch hydraulics and you're out of fluid, or (2) if not actually a leak, a rubber seal in the clutch master cylinder has gone bad. I would rebuild...

2008-08-12 oil cooler austin healey: If you drive fair distances, especially in hot weather, I would put one in, yes. If mostly short distances or cooler weather, don't bother. Moss and others have various sizes. Unless you're racing or...

2008-08-09 mini: No, never. Issigonis designed the transverse front-engined layout, with transmission in one piece with the engine, and the Mini is it. At that time it was the fastest cube between two points. Of course...

2008-06-21 Volvo 122S: Sorry: didn't get the original experts email... If the onset is sudden, I rather doubt it is the engine mounts; although if they look beaten up, certainly replace them (1 each side in the front, and...

2008-03-17 Positive Ground: It's likely still positive. (1) The ignition switch wire should go the negative terminal on the coil. (2)Battery terminal posts and connectors are slightly different sizes. My car is not close by to check...