- 61. Re: [Healeys] OFF WITH HER HEAD!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <Rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:58:17 -0700
- Hi Guys, Not all steel head gaskets are the same. The DWR gasket is MLS. Quote from another source: -- "MLS head gaskets are made of several layers of embossed stainless steel. A thin coating (0.001-
- /html/healeys/2007-11/msg00503.html (9,091 bytes)
- 62. Re: [Healeys] OFF WITH HER HEAD!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <Rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:39:55 -0700
- Hi Bob, Not sure how good a compromise copper gaskets are. The whole idea behind MLS gaskets is that the head & block are free to move in relation to each other, as they expand & contract under tempe
- /html/healeys/2007-11/msg00507.html (8,836 bytes)
- 63. Re: [Healeys] OFF WITH HER HEAD!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <Rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:54:58 -0700
- Hi Chris, -- "A thin coating (0.001- to 0.0015-inch) of nitrile rubber or Viton is used on the external surfaces as well as between the layers to provide maximum sealing." -- I agree with the torquin
- /html/healeys/2007-11/msg00511.html (9,616 bytes)
- 64. Re: [Healeys] Compression test (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <Rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:56:18 -0700
- Hi Michael, Yes - I think it would tell you much more. It will also tell you where the leakage is. On a serious race engine I would consider anything greater than 5% leakage to be excessive. Regards,
- /html/healeys/2007-12/msg00170.html (6,610 bytes)
- 65. Re: [Healeys] Healey Blue rattle can paint (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <Rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 18:47:13 -0700
- Check your local hardware & auto stores for the "Preval Sprayer". It works quite well for small jobs. Dave Russell _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net
- /html/healeys/2007-12/msg00242.html (7,883 bytes)
- 66. Re: [Healeys] cool tool find (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <Rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:21:46 -0700
- There is no way that a "new nut" works anything like a good split die. Ed, thanks for the tip. I've made a couple of split dies in the past. It's a whole lot of work! Regards, Dave _________________
- /html/healeys/2007-12/msg00256.html (7,694 bytes)
- 67. Re: [Healeys] Foam injection in chasis (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <Rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:48:21 -0700
- Hi Tom, I don't know about the stiffening part. Just my opinion, but, anything injected into a closed frame member would have to make a perfect bond/seal to keep water out. Otherwise, it would simply
- /html/healeys/2007-12/msg00557.html (8,975 bytes)
- 68. Re: [Healeys] Rear-end ratio (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:16:07 -0700
- There should be a couple of numbers stamped on a near horizontal surface at the top of aluminum center section. Just to the drivers side of center on a LHD car. For a 4.1 ratio, the numbers would be
- /html/healeys/2008-01/msg00288.html (7,438 bytes)
- 69. Re: [Healeys] Syntec Oil (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:00:37 -0700
- Not quite sure how to word this. In the instance of Valvoline VR1 20-50 "Racing", the container shows that it is rated API service SM. SM in itself would indicate reduced ZDDP, yes, no, or it depend
- /html/healeys/2008-01/msg00431.html (8,368 bytes)
- 70. Re: [Healeys] Testing a battery, non Healey (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:07:08 -0700
- 60 milliamps is 0.060 amps. This would be 1.44 amp hours per day, 10 amp hours per week, 43 amp hours per month, etc. Since the draw is on-off instead of steady the actual drain would be less. How l
- /html/healeys/2008-01/msg00526.html (8,980 bytes)
- 71. Re: [Healeys] Cam (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:34:45 -0700
- A word about cams -- Prompted by the "crappy gas mileage" comment. All cams close the intake valve somewhat after bottom dead center as the piston is on it's way back up on the compression stroke. La
- /html/healeys/2008-01/msg00537.html (10,094 bytes)
- 72. Re: [Healeys] brake fluid (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:00:38 -0700
- Hi Jim, All presently available Castrol brake fluids for Dot 3-4 use are synthetic. Castrol GT LMA is a Dot 3-Dot 4 synthetic brake fluid. Fully compatible with other Dot 3-4 fluids. It contains a mi
- /html/healeys/2008-01/msg00612.html (9,108 bytes)
- 73. Re: [Healeys] relacement shock absorbers (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:04:58 -0700
- In my experience, a seemingly "good" old shock can appear & feel like it's working ok. However, when compared to a really good rebuilt, the RB will have noticeably more damping resistance. They do ap
- /html/healeys/2008-02/msg00014.html (9,312 bytes)
- 74. Re: [Healeys] relacement shock absorbers (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:52:00 -0700
- When I had Peter rebuild my shocks several years ago I kept my originals & paid the core charges. I was was very pleasantly surprised when the rebuilts came back with steel inserts firmly pressed int
- /html/healeys/2008-02/msg00025.html (9,236 bytes)
- 75. Re: [Healeys] Great article explaining relationship of compression (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:16:39 -0700
- If you don't want to go through so many calculations, try the calculator http://kb-silvolite.com/calc.php?action=comp It will show static & dynamic CR's & includes intake valve closing point, rod len
- /html/healeys/2008-02/msg00040.html (7,500 bytes)
- 76. Re: [Healeys] Wheels and tires (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:27:49 -0700
- Some 60 spoke wheels will not go on the wider BN2 front drums without the spokes rubbing on the drum. Hendrix WW has supplied 60 spoke wheels (Dayton) with a little extra offset that do clear the fro
- /html/healeys/2008-02/msg00041.html (7,465 bytes)
- 77. Re: [Healeys] Oil article abour ZDDP (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:02:18 -0700
- I sort of agree with Mike. However, in reading through the very confusing API standards, it appears that some weights of oils may somehow be rated SM & still have higher levels of Z & P. The oils whi
- /html/healeys/2008-02/msg00093.html (10,909 bytes)
- 78. Re: [Healeys] Oil article abour ZDDP- PS (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:23:14 -0700
- PS - The relevent section is in appendix G. I "think" it says that under SM, only 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, & 10W-30, are limited on sulfur & phosphorus. Dave ______________________________________
- /html/healeys/2008-02/msg00094.html (7,544 bytes)
- 79. Re: [Healeys] Oil article abour ZDDP (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:35:06 -0700
- ZDDP is being phased out of diesel oils also. Diesels are starting to be equipped with catalycic converters. Dave Russell _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.t
- /html/healeys/2008-02/msg00117.html (8,218 bytes)
- 80. Re: [Healeys] Shroud Welding (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net>
- Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:58:51 -0700
- You may find this of interest. It pretty well covers the original shroud welding process. Note that some of the joints were finished with gas welding. http://www.users.bigpond.com/acmefluid/jensenwel
- /html/healeys/2008-02/msg00139.html (8,568 bytes)
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