healeys
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: [Healeys] turn signal thumb-lever movement

To: <healey.nut@gmail.com>, <wericars@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] turn signal thumb-lever movement
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:02:02 -0400
Bill,

This indicates that the keyway slot in the main stator tube has spread open 
and is likely partially split, allowing the inner (upper) portion attached 
to the switch head to rotate somewhat. The only cure is a new lower stator 
tube.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <wericars@aol.com>
To: <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Cc: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] turn signal thumb-lever movement


> Actually,I didn't describe the condition well.? The entire visible portion 
> of the traficator is moving about a half inch with the motion of the 
> steering wheel.? After a half inch of total travel, the entire visible 
> portion stops moving until I turn the wheel in the other direction.
>
>
> Bill
> Boston area
> 65 BJ8
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>
> To: wericars@aol.com <wericars@aol.com>
> Cc: healeys@autox.team.net
> Sent: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:19 am
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] turn signal thumb-lever movement
>
>
>
> Bill -
>
> ?
>
> It shouldn't move at all.? Check to make sure the olive nut at the far end 
> of the steering column is tight.? Also make sure the cancelling "L" is not 
> bent too much, otherwise it will interfere with the lever when the L is at 
> the top position.
>
> ?
>
> Alan
>
> ?
>
> On 8/31/07, wericars@aol.com <wericars@aol.com> wrote:
> When the traficator is installed and the three grub screws are tightened, 
> how much should the thumb-lever move as you turn the steering wheel?? Mine 
> follows the wheel for about the first half inch or so of wheel motion.
>
>
> Bill
> Boston area
> 65 BJ8
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - 
> http://mail.aol.com
> _______________________________________________
> richchrysler@quickclic.net
>
> Healeys@autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
_______________________________________________

Healeys@autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>