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301. Re: [Healeys] Ear Plugs, etc. (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:55:22 -0800
I've been using ear plugs for years. I use the 29db cylindrical foam ones. The loudest noises on the interstate are tire noises from large trucks and buses. They sound like jet engines when you're ne
/html/healeys/2009-10/msg00288.html (7,442 bytes)

302. Re: [Healeys] Ear plugs etc. (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:05:04 -0800
My understanding here in CA is covering one ear is OK, but both is illegal. I think that's why phone headsets have only one earphone. Practically, in an open car with ear plugs you can still easily h
/html/healeys/2009-10/msg00300.html (7,376 bytes)

303. [Healeys] [off] Possible Secondary Cylinder re (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:34:45 -0800
Free the Secondary Cylinders! We've got nothing to lose but our hydraulic lines! I'd better watch out - I've got 6 of them and they're out there possibly plotting to "let it slide" next time I need t
/html/healeys/2009-10/msg00979.html (7,124 bytes)

304. [Healeys] Heater Tap Handle [was 'Brass'] (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:18:34 -0800
re-tapping it. I took mine apart - it indeed had a small threaded hole - either a 6-32 or 8-32, I forget which. I drilled it out with the appropriate drill and tapped it to 10-32 and made a new hand
/html/healeys/2009-11/msg00491.html (7,295 bytes)

305. [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:25:27 -0800
Today I on returning from Early Rodders Cruise-In I noticed my exhaust system was nearly on the ground - all the bonded rubber exhaust hangers had separated except the one by the rear axle. The metal
/html/healeys/2009-11/msg00492.html (7,583 bytes)

306. Re: [Healeys] Exhaust Hangers (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:08:17 -0800
Thanks to all who responded to my question about exhaust hanger replacements. Guy, I like these ideas. Think I'll use 1/2" countersunk flathead sheet metal screws, staggered one from each side. Will
/html/healeys/2009-11/msg00507.html (8,309 bytes)

307. Re: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:31:48 -0800
They're original style - on the roadsters they're used in both tension and shear but not compression. Not sure it would be possible to use the straps without the exhaust hanging down further which is
/html/healeys/2009-11/msg00508.html (7,495 bytes)

308. [Healeys] Exhaust hanger in compression (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:19:04 -0800
Following up on some ideas expressed here, I redid my broken exhaust hangers today. The rear one I changed to act in compression rather than tension, in order to provide additional safety in the even
/html/healeys/2009-11/msg00648.html (7,238 bytes)

309. Re: [Healeys] Exhaust hanger in compression (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:22:11 -0800
The problem with the Monza design is it has a single bend-kickup behind the rear axle rather than two as the stock and some others have, reducing clearance and causing scraping, going into driveways.
/html/healeys/2009-11/msg00672.html (8,735 bytes)

310. Re: [Healeys] Lowering a BJ8 - Cape shocks (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:48:07 -0800
Jim, I'm running the Cape rear tube shock kit and it lowers the car via the use of insufficient travel on the rear shocks. When I installed mine, with the car on stands, the rear axle didn't rest aga
/html/healeys/2009-12/msg00076.html (7,952 bytes)

311. [Healeys] Harbor Freight Jacks (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 18:24:24 -0800
For stateside folks within range of Harbor Freight Tools, their racing jacks are currently on sale for $99.99 Mine came with a cool iridescent blue handle to contrast nicely with the aluminum body -
/html/healeys/2009-12/msg00128.html (6,441 bytes)

312. Re: [Healeys] Harbor Freight Jacks (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:22:00 -0800
FWIW - I used my new jack to lift up one side of the front of my wife's 240Z (no Healey endangerment allowed around here - but don't tell her!) about 6" and released it by turning the handle about 1/
/html/healeys/2009-12/msg00170.html (7,401 bytes)

313. [Healeys] Harbor Freight Pittman puller - was HF j (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:27:10 -0800
I bought the same puller as Richard did a few years back - it's worked fine on at least 3 Healey pittmans (pittmen?) since then. As I recall we sprayed them all with Sili-Kroil first. My BN6 buddy Pe
/html/healeys/2009-12/msg00222.html (8,178 bytes)

314. [Healeys] So Cal Healey restorers (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:04:02 -0800
Southern Two top restorers in So Cal: Kurt Tanner in Ontario and Tom Rocke at Healey Lane in Norco. Absolutely British (Eric Grunden) is in Santa Maria. Don't have contact info - Google ought to wor
/html/healeys/2009-12/msg00425.html (7,153 bytes)

315. Re: [Healeys] license plate stickers (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:03:17 -0800
I've used both Bestine and lacquer thinner to remove stickers from California plates without any ill effects. What's worked best for me was to gradually slide a single-edge razor blade under the [usu
/html/healeys/2009-12/msg00648.html (6,693 bytes)

316. Re: [Healeys] King Pin with needle bearings (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:30:05 -0800
This is the first I'd heard of these bearings. Do they require special fitting of any kind, or do they just drop in? -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA BN6 _____________________________________________
/html/healeys/2010-01/msg00309.html (8,582 bytes)

317. [Healeys] Confusion - was King Pin with needle bearings (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:52:31 -0800
I'm confused - are we discussing the needle upper-trunnion thrust bearing or is it a lower bushing replacement? -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA BN6 _______________________________________________ Su
/html/healeys/2010-01/msg00325.html (7,010 bytes)

318. [Healeys] Stuff to do near JAX (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:02 -0800
I've been to the JAX area a couple of times and highly recommend visiting the Okeefenokee (sp) swamp 30 miles northwest just across the Georgia line. It should be a national park, but isn't for some
/html/healeys/2010-02/msg00295.html (7,259 bytes)

319. Re: [Healeys] HD8 carb conversion questions (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:27:59 -0800
These look like really good carbs for the price. Adapting them to a custom setup will be a project. They look like series 1 E-type carbs. You can cannibalize your HD6 float bowls and their caps to wo
/html/healeys/2010-02/msg00359.html (8,314 bytes)

320. Re: [Healeys] Tube shocks comments (score: 1)
Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:43:20 -0800
I've helped install two Putzke kits on club members' cars and they fit really well and are easy to install as long as your front shock tower threads are OK. I bought the rear shock kit from Cape seve
/html/healeys/2010-02/msg00422.html (7,414 bytes)


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