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1. Re: BJ8 Wheel Alignment (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 15:15:46 -0700; Hello Jack, Fairly special. A few really serious folks do it. A fair amount of metal work & fitting is involved. Usually not a standard solution unless the shock mount nuts inside the tower are strip; /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00239.html (8,559 bytes)
2. Re: An interesting question (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:41:52 -0700; If you are moving forward & the bottom of the spinner hits the curb, it will loosen. If moving backward, it will tighten. This applies to both sides of the car. Provided that the correct spinners are; /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00422.html (9,034 bytes)
3. Re: slave cylinder retaining plates (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:38:35 -0700; Hi Simon, It's not exactly childs play. Especially when you can't see things very well on the back side. The two U shaped plates slide between the wheel cylinder flanges & the backing plate. One from; /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00463.html (8,131 bytes)
4. Re: cylinder head (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 21:05:30 -0700; You've got good advice on the gage nut. Actually, the carbon buildup should be self limiting if the engine is not burning oil. A relatively thin layer of carbon on the pistons & chambers is actually; /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00759.html (7,260 bytes)
5. Re: Springs (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 09:53:58 -0700; Hi Bill, In my opinion, the easiest way to check front spring condition is to measure the distance from apex (high point) of the front wheel openings to the ground. they should be fairly even & measu; /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00768.html (6,884 bytes)
6. Re: Replacing Rear Wheel Cylinders (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:27:10 -0700; Hi Ned, The two retaining plates are locked together with a retaining tab. Thus the need to "prise the retaining plate and spring plate apart" to unlock the tab before driving the plate out. Dave Rus; /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00041.html (7,675 bytes)
7. Re: New AH Owner Questions (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 23:46:19 -0700; Hi Bruce, If you are familiar with working on cars you should be able to handle quite a bit of the project. First, get a good shop manual, Moss has some, & study it thoroughly. Check compression to g; /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00052.html (9,962 bytes)
8. Re: Constant clearance Steering column (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 09:14:45 -0700; Hi Gary, This will likely get some disagreement. I have found that since the majority of steering is done in the center position, slight wear over time tends to wear/loosen the center position. On a; /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00098.html (7,960 bytes)
9. Re: 100 head thickness (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 11:41:29 -0700; Hello Peter, I have an unmolested (I think), BN2 head that measures 3.680" to 3.705", depending on which corner is measured. Since the combustion chambers are all the same depth, I assume that it is; /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00243.html (6,924 bytes)
10. Re: Tire Age & Related Problems (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:20:33 -0700; Hi Reid, I use a tire durometer to measure tread hardness. It measures from zero to 100 on the "Shore A Scale". Tires range from around 50 for sticky race tires to maybe 85 for hard commercial tires.; /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00356.html (11,621 bytes)
11. Re: Brake light switch (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 18:47:40 -0600; Hi Michael, I've been hearing this quite a bit lately. It's really strange, the original switches last something like 40 years plus. So far, my very original hydraulic switch still operates with very; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00046.html (7,769 bytes)
12. Re: Can someone explain 'magnaflux'? (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 18:51:51 -0600; Hi Alan, I would think that many local engine machine shops & good auto repair shops would have the equipment & do it for a small fee. Check around locally. Dave Russell BN2; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00047.html (7,494 bytes)
13. Re: Oil Filters (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 11:26:10 -0600; Hi Doug, Any filter that fits the 94 to 98 Mustang 3.8L V6 will work. A few: AC Delco PF56 K&N HP 2009 -- My favorite Fram PH3600 Pennzoil PZ19 Purolator L20195 Motorcraft FL400S Dave Russell BN2; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00262.html (6,801 bytes)
14. Re: Oil Pressure '65 BJ8 (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:43:07 -0600; Hi Doug, It's possible that a restrictive filter could drop the oil pressure 10 - 20 psi. Most filters have a built in pressure relief/bypass valve set at 10 - 20 psi to prevent complete blockage if; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00290.html (8,451 bytes)
15. Re: Why, oh Why? (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:27:16 -0600; Hi Chris, After the car has been sitting for a while, try disconnecting the gage line at the block. On my engine, the oil has drained out of the oil gallery & also some out of the copper line & out o; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00340.html (8,292 bytes)
16. Re: Why, oh Why? (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 22:55:17 -0600; That's just the point. Combined with the tiny inlet restrictor in the gage line It does alter the high frequency pulses to much lower frequency. This reduces flutter & the wear & tear on the rack &; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00343.html (10,326 bytes)
17. Re: "New" Restoration Guide (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 12:38:55 -0600; Hi David, Try here: http://www.team.net/www/healey/autobila/errata_rg.html#Corrections Dave Russell; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00389.html (7,289 bytes)
18. Re: Thermostat Question (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 23:17:01 -0600; Hi Alan, Now you're getting me confused. The text & pic at mgaguru says "For this thermostat the sleeve is in the full raised position when cold, nearly touching the top mounting flange. The closure; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00457.html (10,720 bytes)
19. Re: Update on Advance Timing Issue (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 04:46:22 -0600; Hi Eric, Pardon the intrusion. I think 45 degrees at 4000 rpm is a bit much. Especially with a high compression engine. I think 35 degrees would be more like it. You can get "silent" detonation at hi; /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00544.html (8,088 bytes)
20. Re: BJ8 starting problem (score: 1): Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 21:41:08 -0600; Hi Frank, There are several possibilities. The chokes are not fully operating, check for full travel. The carb passages are partially plugged. The float levels are wrong. Air leaks in the intake or c; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00061.html (8,351 bytes)

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