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1. Re: [Healeys] Overdrive Ideas Needed (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:46:04 -0700 (PDT); I have always run 30 weight in my gearbox with no problems. It shifts better than when using 40 or 50 weight. Never, ever tried heavier oil. Often I put a quart of ATF to help preserve the rubber pa; /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00686.html (10,260 bytes)
2. [Healeys] Concours Judging Advice Needed Please (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 14:44:34 -0700 (PDT); Where is the biggest return on investment here? Looking at judging sheet for a bronze award level and want to bring the car up to the next level. Deductions are: Mechanical and safety 1/2 Engine 10 E; /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00197.html (7,264 bytes)
3. [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 15:18:33 -0700 (PDT); What are the concours correct water hose clamps for a late model 1956 BN2? I am looking at March-April 2010 Healey Mag p. 11. Are these also correct for the BN2? Looks like wire clamps with slotted r; /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00264.html (7,579 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] Concours Question on Water Hose Clamps - BN2 (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 18:07:40 -0700 (PDT); I know the parts (bands) you describe and have heard Roger Moment discuss proper installation. Still I pause putting these on a driver. I keep one on my cold air box. Let me know where to order the; /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00269.html (9,766 bytes)
5. Re: [Healeys] Off Topic (sort of) (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 21:40:28 -0700 (PDT); I question the statistic of 10 million lines of code in a car. Industry average "bugs per line of code" (a little guesswork here as I have not studied these stats in some years) is about 1 per 10,000; /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00442.html (9,727 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] look at what we found while at Springthing (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 21:47:44 -0700 (PDT); A little off thread here . . . Some cars need to be preserved in what I call "owner modified condition". This seems like one of those unique cars. The concours stuff is great. My car is maintained in; /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00443.html (9,384 bytes)
7. Re: [Healeys] correct duo color 100 BN2 - help needed (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:34:32 -0700 (PDT); We find different fenders on the 100's with different ridges. The front wheel arch is larger on some fenders. The two colors meet at the ridge in the fender and the door. The read fender on the later; /html/healeys/2010-06/msg00039.html (8,943 bytes)
8. Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 19:03:49 -0700 (PDT); Does Castrol GT LMA destroy paint ? Thanks in advance, Jim LeBlanc 1956 100-M Use Castrol GT LMA only Now this is probably the most contravercial subject on the List and I guarantee that you will get; /html/healeys/2010-06/msg00195.html (8,036 bytes)
9. Re: [Healeys] Sticking brakes (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:28:59 -0700 (PDT); I have fixed this problem on 2 Healeys. Both had sticky hydraulics. One had very dirty disc brake calipers. We dismantled, cleaned and problem was gone. On the BN-1 and BN-2 master cylinders, they ar; /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00506.html (9,598 bytes)
10. Re: [Healeys] Should Jule Frames be promoted on the Healey List? (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:20:02 -0700 (PDT); Commenting on Gary's key words about the forum, its purpose and value My comments, I personally appreciate the comments of vendors who build Healey products and provide techincal support - they keep; /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00635.html (9,062 bytes)
11. Re: [Healeys] Intermittent OD failiure (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:49:20 -0700 (PDT); I have seen many types of OD failures, mostly adjustment related. The key is to measure valve lift and use that metric as final confirmation of adjustment. My service manual almost falls open to pag; /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00636.html (11,096 bytes)
12. Re: [Healeys] Intermittent OD failiure (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:01:40 -0700 (PDT); More comments on OD adjustment. To make sure the solenoid is fully up, slack off the 7/16 head (1/4 inch bolt) on the shaft. Then actuate the solenoid. Holding the other side of the valve actuating r; /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00637.html (10,888 bytes)
13. Re: [Healeys] intermittent OD (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:15:07 -0700 (PDT); I recall using a brass screw without putting threads in the hole. Some recommend a nylon screw. As the plunger operates on magnetic pull, one does want to avoid steel. (I have never verified the effe; /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00962.html (9,363 bytes)
14. Re: [Healeys] thickness of phenolic spacers for 100 LeMans (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:08:35 -0700 (PDT); I just looked at the carb setup on my M. With the cold air box in place adding these spacers would prevent installing the cold air box. So if going with the ever-hard-to-install cold air box, check c; /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00478.html (10,937 bytes)
15. Re: [Healeys] BN2: Cold Air Box fitting (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:58:07 -0700 (PDT); The frame piece is bent to make room for the cold air box. Knowing what I do about the cold air box, I would avoid adding one to a car. In my mind the only reason to have a cold air box is for origin; /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00485.html (10,417 bytes)
16. Re: [Healeys] Intermittent OD:the answer (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:40:29 -0700 (PDT); Your solenoid will burn out after a few hours, if you fail to correctly set the rise and fall of the plunger. Follow the procedure to set the overdrive "operating valve". The correct adjustment requi; /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00647.html (10,740 bytes)
17. Re: [Healeys] offset bracket for the cold air box question (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:42:50 -0700 (PDT); In inches the measurements on my bracket are 2 3/8, 1 1/2 and 1 The cold air box has about 1/4 inch clearance from the frame without the 1/8 carburetor spacers. The bracket is the original piece. Reg; /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00854.html (8,416 bytes)
18. Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:49:15 -0700 (PDT); I personally like the look of louvers and enjoy engine smell coming over the folded down windscreen. When you get close to this, let me know I will send pictures and/or cut out shapes from an origin; /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00014.html (10,285 bytes)
19. Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Louvers (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:27:15 -0700 (PDT); If I were doing this, and I have no intentions of doing so, I would look for a die. First I would find somebody who does this for hot rods. My metal guy does this work and would do the job cheaper th; /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00034.html (9,953 bytes)
20. Re: [Healeys] Oil leaking from tacho drive on my BN2 (score: 1): Author: Jim LeBlanc <jim_leblanc@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 10:45:39 -0700 (PDT); I just pulled the tach drive out of my spare engine. Using Moss part numbers and approximate measurements: 520-440 oil seal (5/16 i.d 11/16 o.d. and 1/4 tall) 324-585 n/a must be a standard fiber wa; /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00074.html (9,225 bytes)

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