I use a scissors jack that came from an '80s-era Chrysler K-car. It gets
down low enough that I can even get a piece of 2x4 between the jack and the
frame or suspension points to spread out the load.
As far as whacking the fuel pump, I just installed a backup pump that is
selectable from a switch under the dash and wait to get home where it's more
convenient to whack the SU pump. Also not Concours but a hell of a lot more
convenient (for accessing the pumps, plumbing, filter, and checking/filling
the differential) I installed the rear seats with screws into anchor nuts
from above like BJ7s. Most of the studs were already broken off the seat
pans anyway.
I used to have regular flats. Once had two flats on the same 700-mile trip,
resulting in having to leave the car on the shoulder of an interstate for
two hours while someone took me to find a tire and tube. Then I found Allen
Hendrix and haven't had a flat since, going on 25,000 miles.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Blue 100
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 8:23 PM
To: Awgertoo@aol.com
Cc: thehartnetts@earthlink.net; healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: jacks
Michael -
On the BJ8 you need a jack so that you can take off the rear wheel, access
the fuel pump, and whack it to holy hell with the thor. I know all other
healeys you don't need to jack up the car to get at the fuel pump.
Also... I've had 2 flats in 20 years... the small bottle jack I have is
small enough to get under the car in the rear.
Best Regards,
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
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