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Re: [Healeys] Healey Special tools/ weird spanners

To: Chris Dimmock <austin.healey@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Special tools/ weird spanners
From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" <cnaarndt@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:40:54 -0700
Chris,

Robb Nortier founded British Tool Company many years ago and specializes in
not only tool kit tools for MGs, Healeys,  etc... he also has some of the
original Churchill Service Tools.  Check out his website...

http://www.britishtool.com/index.htm

Cheers,

Curt

On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 2:20 AM, Chris Dimmock <austin.healey@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hey guys,
> Has anyone ever compiled a list and pics of the weird and wonderful BMC
> Special tools, spanners and sockets you need to restore a Healey (and their
> 'workable alternatives')?
> For example:
> Front crankshaft pulley nut removal requires (BMC Part number is xxxxxx)
> which is a six sided 1in Whitworh socket (thanks Alan Bromfield). Workable
> alternative is 1 11/16 AF (preferably 6 sided) socket...
> Rear hub nut is a weird 8 sided.......
> Temperature sensor is... Alternative tool can be homemade using an angle
> grinder, a long reach socket, and a hose clamp...
> Get it?
> Etc.
> I've googled, no authoritative list.
> So I'll make one and publish it at www,myaustinhealey.com (and yes, like
> all my stuff, any Healey Club mag can republish).
> And all those who contribute will be acknowledged.
> Trying to help Patrick Quinn Esq. has made me realise just how much stuff
> (information, tools, etc) I've either forgotten, misplaced, or lost in my
> divorce!!
> Feel free to add to this!
> Chris
>
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