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141. Re: Won't Start II (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 06:09:05 -0700; If the engine quitting was accompanied by a loud intake backfire, you may have blown the soft plug out of the back of the intake manifold. Happened to me. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@com; /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00913.html (8,864 bytes)
142. Re: Rear Wheel Seal Replacement (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 06:30:16 -0700; British Tool: http://www.britishtool.com/servtool.htm I believe Hemphill's Healey Haven also stocks them, probably BCS too. The bearing is splash lubricated with differential oil. There is a gasket; /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00917.html (8,890 bytes)
143. Re: BJ8 Starter Comes Alive (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 06:31:36 -0700; I'd guess the starter solenoid is giving fair warning. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00919.html (8,456 bytes)
144. Re: Rear Wheel Seal Replacement (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 06:47:06 -0700; Oops .... now that I've thought about it and had a couple cups of coffee I believe the inboard seal is behind the bearing so, yes, you have to pull the bearing to get at the seal. bs ** Bob Spidell S; /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00922.html (8,448 bytes)
145. Re: Silicone Brk. Fluid (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 06:49:43 -0700; I'd plan on using the better part of a quart/liter. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00924.html (8,099 bytes)
146. Re: Won't Start II (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 18:08:27 -0700; Not unless the engine had it before. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00947.html (7,971 bytes)
147. Re: Adjustable shock mount plates (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 18:12:49 -0700; How did you position the plates? bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00948.html (7,117 bytes)
148. Re: Push Button Starter Solenoids (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 18:17:51 -0700; AFAIK, the solenoid with the button on back was standard on all Big Healeys (except maybe the 100s?). The "newer" style is an aftermarket part that works and is cheaper but is not correct (the new re; /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00949.html (7,623 bytes)
149. Re: I'm OD'ing! + intermittant rough running (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 18:18:56 -0700; Sounds like ignition to me. I'd check: - points - rotor - distributor cap bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00950.html (9,161 bytes)
150. Re: License Plate Obscuration (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 22:30:39 -0800; I'll take a WAG: Presumably, the people that buy big-ticket autos are wealthy (at least BEFORE they buy the cars ;). Someone with access to DMV records could use the plate numbers to find the address; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00043.html (8,018 bytes)
151. Tyres (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 20:15:44 -0700; Anybody know the story behind the "RoadSpeed" tyres that came with later Big Healeys? Were they radials and/or what was so special about them they got listed in the BMIHT certs? TIA, bs ** Bob Spidel; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00067.html (6,838 bytes)
152. Re: Mistress needs a new pair of shoes (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 20:54:11 -0700; About the only tires available in 185/70R15 are Vredestein Sprint Steel. They come in S- and H-rated. I have the S-rated and I've been happy with them for 20K miles or so. I had Yokohama A321s befor; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00082.html (8,358 bytes)
153. Re: Rubber shift boot (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 19:27:46 -0700; I've installed them both ways (and seen them both ways in "official" photos as I've had better luck--from a durability standpoint--installing them "nipple-up." They seem to last longer (though I thin; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00135.html (8,998 bytes)
154. Friday Funnies (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 18:33:17 -0700; A guy is out with buddies - has few drinks - is feeling a little frisky but, to his wife, goes home. He finds her sound asleep in bed with her mouth wide open, so he gets two aspirin and drops them i; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00258.html (7,169 bytes)
155. Re: Longbridge MG Rover plant. (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 18:44:08 -0700; The early 'Vettes weren't much better, with an inline six (OK for Healeys ... too little engine for that car). They didn't sell well at all. According to all I've heard, read and seen the original (5; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00259.html (8,575 bytes)
156. Re: Brake Master Cylinder Leaking (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 21:11:41 -0700; Hi Scot, You should be able to get to the MC by removing the air cleaners. You're right, there're just two bolts into the firewall, and the two lines. Use a flare nut wrench--the kind with the slot--; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00266.html (10,124 bytes)
157. Re: Help, Kingpin setup (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 07:22:34 -0700; Well, since no one else replied I'll give it a shot. re: I faced the same question when I rebuilt my front suspension a few years ago. I ended up adjusting using the .002 spacing--I think it's a fla; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00280.html (9,820 bytes)
158. Re: Selling Healey stuff on the list (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 07:33:46 -0700; This question comes up periodically on the List. The concensus has usually been that individuals offering Healey-related items for sale is approved of by most. It's a good idea to put "For Sale"--or; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00281.html (10,032 bytes)
159. Re: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 seat back angle (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 08:21:44 -0700; I've done two things: 1) installed high-quality, custom fit sheepskin seat covers 2) use a lumbar support "pillow" (available at office supply stores) bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00631.html (7,834 bytes)
160. Re: Vapor Lock Symptoms? (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 08:25:56 -0700; re: "... I have been told to through away these Champion plugs ..." I've used Champion plugs--in my Healey and in airplanes--for years with no problems attributable to the plugs. Don't know where th; /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00632.html (9,549 bytes)

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