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141. Re: PCV (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 11:46:27 -0700; Hi Wayne, I don't know the exact number for the PCV. Any valve from a similar displacement engine should work if it has suitable fittings. The spring in the valve should overcome differences in mount; /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00348.html (7,646 bytes)
142. Re: Hot Cam question for discussion (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:08:06 -0700; I think what he is actually refering to is relieving the top inside edge of the cylinder block to enhance valve flow inside the cylinder. If the duration is increased for the same lift, the valve op; /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00349.html (10,640 bytes)
143. Re: Hot Cam question for discussion (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:24:14 -0700; Hi Dick, If the cam lift is increased too much, the intake valve will collide with the top inside edge of the cylinder. The edge of the valve actually overlaps the cylinder. Dave Russell; /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00351.html (8,095 bytes)
144. Re: Starting woes (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:03:29 -0700; Hi Bob, The usual suspects are battery connections etc. The "master switch" quite often develops high resistance. You could jumper around this switch, go directly from battery ground terminal to a go; /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00355.html (8,108 bytes)
145. Re: Hot Cam question for discussion (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 01:01:54 -0700; Yes, you are correct. Your block looks very good. The head gaskets are actually relieved in this area which gives a good pattern for where to cut. You don't want to cut so deep that the top ring is; /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00363.html (8,830 bytes)
146. Re: More Specifics on Main / Rod Bearings (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 15:01:07 -0700; Hi Carlos, You can't be absolutely sure what size the crank is without micing it. The lack of marking "might" indicate that the shells are standard size, but there is no absolute standard for bearing; /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00396.html (9,141 bytes)
147. Re: .060 pistons (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 22:45:04 -0700; Increasing the bore by .060" will increase the displacement & HP about 3.7%. You can decide if this is significant. The BJ8 cam was pretty good as is, for street use. You might gain some with anothe; /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00647.html (7,301 bytes)
148. Re: Healey 100 Cam Specs (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2004 16:12:28 -0700; I have some old GM part numbers. Lifters are # 1393910 Longer pushrods which must also be used are # 1310479 Dave Russell BN2; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00063.html (8,420 bytes)
149. Re: rear end growl continued (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2004 18:06:52 -0700; Hi Ken, The .030 is much closer to being correct. I think you may have a pinion gear shim issue. I have been told that the pinion gear depth setting shims sometimes break up & cause excessive gear ba; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00123.html (7,849 bytes)
150. Re: Horn-s (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2004 15:07:13 -0700; Hi Lyle, It is supposed to sound terrible. Nobody would pay attention if it sounded pleasant. Dave Russell Bn2; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00216.html (7,334 bytes)
151. Re: timing mark on pulley (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 21:26:17 -0700; Hi Guys, My front pulley also has a small dimple to indicate TDC. I can't imagine that a "small round dimple" would have much effect on balance. It would weigh about .026 gm. At a radius of three inc; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00260.html (8,095 bytes)
152. Re: measuring toe-in (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 10:23:42 -0700; Hi Rick, I think toe in is usually defined as the difference between front of the tires & rear of the tires. Your method may be subject to some errors. Tire sidewall variations, wheel lateral runout,; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00341.html (8,909 bytes)
153. Re: OIL TEMP GAUGE (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:12:31 -0700; Hi John, To be effective, the oil temp. sender needs to be in the oil sump & below the normal oil level. The best way is to remove the sump, drill a hole, & weld/braze/silver solder a pickup adapter; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00350.html (7,724 bytes)
154. Re: Clicking Sound (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 00:12:47 -0700; Hi Ben, I think that what you describe is an unusual situation, in that most folks would not come to a stop with the switch in OD. Why not switch the OD off before stopping. "If it hurts when you do; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00515.html (7,847 bytes)
155. Re: Redline MTL (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 13:36:01 -0700; Hi Tom, RL MTL is a SAE 75W80 rated gear oil. RL MT90 is a SAE 75W90 rated gear oil. The MTL might be a little better for cold climates. I have used MT90 in the Healey gearbox/OD for quite a while. P; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00547.html (7,322 bytes)
156. Re: Merry Christmas from OZ (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 03:07:40 -0700; Hi Peter, I think that the seal should be placed with the open (spring) side facing out. It is to prevent the oil that runs along the axle shaft & out to the bearing, from leaking back out of the hub; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00575.html (8,438 bytes)
157. Re: Tire Pressure (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 14:43:31 -0700; Hi John, "If" the tires were tubeless, you would stand a good chance of the tire bead losing seal with the wheel at such low pressures. Even with tubes, I don't think that radial tires like to be run; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00601.html (8,521 bytes)
158. Re: master cly. (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:04:29 -0700; Hi Kurt, There is a possibility that the fitting on the bottom of the can is leaking & running down to appear as a fitting leak. The can to fitting seal may need replacing. Dave Russell BN2; /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00734.html (7,063 bytes)
159. Re: Overdrive wierdness - I'm not really sure (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2004 12:12:38 -0700; Hi Rick, If the car has been in OD & the dash switch is then moved to normal, the car will not shift out of OD unless the throttle is depressed. It appears that the throttle switch is not adjusted co; /html/healeys/2004-11/msg00154.html (10,389 bytes)
160. Re: Overdrive wierdness - I'm not really sure (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2004 12:26:15 -0700; Hi Greg, The BN2 & up do not have the centrifugal switch which is an improvement over the BN1 in my estimation. Dave Russell BN2; /html/healeys/2004-11/msg00156.html (9,090 bytes)

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