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21. Re: Fulcrum Pin, how do you remove them? (score: 1): Author: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 17:07:42 +0000; "Try not to peen over the end by hammering." Thread an approriate-sized nut (don't use your good castellated nut) over the last 3-4 threads and pound on it instead of the end of the bolt. -- AND/OR; /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00726.html (8,774 bytes)
22. RE: Fulcrum Pin, how do you remove them? (score: 1): Author: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 20:48:15 +0000; OK, guess I was confused (there are four what could be called "fulcrum pins" in the suspension: top and bottom of the king/fulcrum pin and two that anchor the A-arms to the chassis). Guess we're talk; /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00728.html (9,198 bytes)
23. Re: Spin On Oil Filter Adapter (score: 1): Author: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2005 20:59:02 +0000; If it's the "simple" adapter (about a 1" thick disk that bolts up between the block and the filter) it should use a Fram PH3600 or equivalent. Emphasis on the "equivalent," as in use anything but a; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00136.html (7,921 bytes)
24. Re: ethanol (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 08:27:27 -0700; We've been getting some form of gasahol in the SF Bay Area for years. I haven't had any problems from it, but have heard some versions of BJ8 carb diaphragms might suffer. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose,; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00208.html (7,615 bytes)
25. Re: ethanol (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 09:16:08 -0700; 100LL ("Low Lead") avgas is chock full o' lead (something like 2 grams per liter or something). It's only "low" compared to earlier formulations of avgas, which had about 50% more lead. Don't inhale; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00213.html (8,427 bytes)
26. Re: Crazy 'bout a Mercury (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 09:18:24 -0700; Do you mean Tim Allen (star of the show)? bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00214.html (7,496 bytes)
27. Re: ethanol (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 15:41:43 -0700; I saw a guy fill up a mean-looking inboard at an airport the other day. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M ** --When I lived in Albany,; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00222.html (9,958 bytes)
28. Re: New York Times (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2005 10:12:13 -0700; Here's a link: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/09/style/tmagazine/endpage.html bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00237.html (6,787 bytes)
29. Re: Oil Filters (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:08:21 -0700; I'm partial to the Wix 51516 bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M **; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00272.html (7,094 bytes)
30. Re: Compression Readings? (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 07:01:25 -0700; I would expect 175psi give or take, depending on whether the head and/or block has been milled, etc. bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00282.html (7,028 bytes)
31. Re: Oil Pressure '65 BJ8 (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:53:30 -0700; To add some substance to the negative comments about Fram, I can attest to the following: 1) I've cut a few brands of filters open (car and light aircraft). The Fram PH3600 used thinner sheetmetal an; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00301.html (8,846 bytes)
32. Beleated Friday Funny (PG) (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 10:36:44 -0700; Ole married an attractive woman, Lena, half his age. After several months, Lena complained that she had never climaxed during sex; and according to her Grandma, all Norwegian farm women are entitled; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00386.html (7,788 bytes)
33. Re: Another "New" Restoration Guide (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 13:18:00 -0700; This book is reviewed (favorably) by Reid Trummel in the latest (Sep-Oct) issue of _Austin-Healey Magazine_ (from the AHCUSA). There is also a flyer offering copies signed by the author. bs ** Bob S; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00395.html (7,937 bytes)
34. Re: Rear Resonators--BJ8 (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 07:05:21 -0700; If you can't find a replacement, I patch the holes (mostly from scaping driveways) with epoxy/steel resin (like JBWeld Stick). Clean the affected area then work the stuff in. I make a little ridge w; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00414.html (7,303 bytes)
35. Re: Thermostat Question (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 20:17:06 -0700; re: I thought the bypass port was left open with the thermostat closed, allowing the coolant to circulate in the head? Then, when the thermostat opens it blocks the bypass port, forcing all/most coo; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00454.html (10,143 bytes)
36. Re: Thermostat Question (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 07:11:36 -0700; This is what I have in my BJ8; however, I bought a 180deg Robertshaw thermo and de/re-soldered the outer ring to it. It works well (one thing I noticed about the Robertshaw thermos is that they open; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00465.html (12,266 bytes)
37. Re: Water pump (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 07:41:15 -0700; If you can't find the oiling hole--there may be a flat boss where it should be--you have an aftermarket pump with sealed bearings. If your car has more than 70K miles it's almost a certainty the pum; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00467.html (7,790 bytes)
38. Re: Vacuum Advance Units - High Compression (score: 1): Author: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 19:13:27 +0000; Hi Olin, Ordinarily, having timing too advanced shouldn't contribute to overheating. This sounds like a mixture problem ... have you tried richer needles? bs ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comc; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00476.html (8,700 bytes)
39. Re: Hardtop parts / CHEAP SHOT (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:28:28 -0700; re: I think this is a bit severe. It's quite likely Norm just responded to Kenny's original inquiry before he saw your response. I believe most of us read--and reply to--the messages sequentially, w; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00575.html (10,677 bytes)
40. Healey in TV Ad? (score: 1): Author: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 08:16:15 -0700; Just caught a "Lincoln Financial" commercial showing an older gent with an impressive BC collection talking about selling his business and moving on or some such ... Anyway, along with an X-Type, an; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00394.html (6,736 bytes)

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