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101. Trunk Floor (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:59:52 -0500; I removed the carpet in the trunk today and, much to my surprise, there was the gas tank. Shouldn't there be some kind of structure around the tank? Ned Smith BJ8 near Chattanooga, TN N34.98 W85.5; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg00987.html (6,708 bytes)
102. Exhaust Pipe Hangers (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 16:50:19 -0500; I am installing the hanger kits sold by Moss. They don't resemble what was on the car (BJ8) but I was able to puzzle it out by looking at the exploded diagram in the Moss catalog and matching existin; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg01023.html (6,865 bytes)
103. Exhaust Hangers (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:36:25 -0500; Thanks to everyone who replied to my questions. It turns out that the studs already present in my trunk floor do not fit the proper BJ8 mounting bracket. I will put off changing that to next winter.; /html/healeys/2006-01/msg01045.html (6,536 bytes)
104. DIY Car Lift (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 17:35:35 -0400; Has anyone ever built there own low rise car lift? TIA Ned Smith BJ8 near Chattanooga, TN N34.98 W85.5; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00151.html (6,200 bytes)
105. Solvent for Contact Cement (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2006 17:20:21 -0400; Does anyone know the proper solvent for cured contact cement? I put a rubber seal on the wrong surface and now I have to clean up after myself. Ned Smith BJ8 near Chattanooga, TN N34.98 W85.5; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00179.html (6,650 bytes)
106. Bad Sound (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:57:22 -0400; I took the Healey out yesterday and put fifty Interstate miles at near 70 mph. Seemed to be running fine. Oil pressure starts at 60 and goes down to 42 at operating temp. Water temp is under 190. Tod; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00259.html (7,982 bytes)
107. RE: Bad Sound (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:26:12 -0400; I've tried to move the crank pulley. It doesn't budge in either direction. I have adjusted the valves again. Is it safe to run the engine like it is? Ned Smith BJ8 near Chattanooga, TN N34.98 W85.5 H; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00278.html (7,783 bytes)
108. Bad Sound 2 (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:15:52 -0400; A compression test showed this: 1 - 70# 2 - 150 3 - 155 4 - 155 5 - 150 6 - 170 Clearly Cyl. 1 has a problem. I am looking at references to a "wet test" and not understanding the explanations. If I a; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00296.html (7,237 bytes)
109. Bad Sound 3 (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:40:52 -0400; The story so far: What we know for sure A loud noise is heard from the front of the engine when under power. The noise diminishes greatly when the spark plugs are removed and the engine is spun with; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00327.html (7,076 bytes)
110. Bad Sound 4 (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:03:25 -0400; The consensus is it is probably a piston problem and the head will have to be removed. I will do that but work slowly. While the head is off I should also do other repairs. What might they be? I will; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00357.html (6,697 bytes)
111. Getting ready to remove the Head (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 16:01:29 -0400; Today I removed the alternator, radiator (I probably didn t have to but while the car is down already I thought I would get it looked at), and water pump and found the following: The radiator was not; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00384.html (7,630 bytes)
112. Manifolds removed (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:49:06 -0400; You can clearly see, with the manifolds removed, that the engine is tilted to the right about 1.5" at the top. The left engine mount platform tilts in and the other tilts out. This now explains why t; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00415.html (6,932 bytes)
113. Manifold Mounting Nuts (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:16:40 -0400; Can someone tell me why two different materials were used for the manifold mounting nuts? My installation doesn't have the proper number of each (brass and steel) so I need help finding which goes wh; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00446.html (6,823 bytes)
114. The Head is Off (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:21:48 -0400; The water temp. sensor finally released and the head is off. Those of you that suggested Broken Piston Rings were correct. You will receive your checks by certified mail shortly. I found a < piece; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00450.html (7,756 bytes)
115. RE: The Head is Off (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 09:26:05 -0400; This car has 87,000 miles on it. I don't know when it was last overhauled. I am asking the PO now. I recently got a Colortune and followed the instructions to get the proper mixture. I did that only; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00466.html (8,200 bytes)
116. RE: The Head is Off (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:25:16 -0400; 1. It does not use much oil (one-half quart in 1200 of Interstate driving). Hot oil pressure is close to 42 PSI. It has never gotten hot while I have had it. I have never had to add water to the radi; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00478.html (8,461 bytes)
117. RE: BJ8 vent window rubber (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:02:23 -0400; I use WD-40 as a rubber lubricant. It then evaporates leaving no visible Ned Smith BJ8 near Chattanooga, TN N34.98 W85.5 Any hints on installing a new big rubber formed gasket for the BJ8 vent window; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00484.html (7,036 bytes)
118. Pistons Out (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:14:58 -0400; All the pistons are out now. All connecting rod bearings show some copper except #1. This says to me that #1 has not had full compression for some time. The crankshaft surfaces under the bearings loo; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00485.html (7,549 bytes)
119. Engine Coming Out (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:07:13 -0400; ALL RIGHT!! ALL RIGHT. I'll take the engine out. Geeez. Ned Smith BJ8 near Chattanooga, TN N34.98 W85.5; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00516.html (6,227 bytes)
120. RE: Pistons Out (score: 1): Author: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:10:43 -0400; What filters do you use? Ned Smith BJ8 near Chattanooga, TN N34.98 W85.5 Patton - That's easy - Better air and fuel filters on the carbs and better oil filters on the spin-on adaptor. These three cha; /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00536.html (8,190 bytes)

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