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1. bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: Don Day <fsufan1952@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 12:30:56 -0700 (PDT); to have my head converted so I can use un-leaded gas is it true that I only need to have the exaust valves replaced?my head seems in good shape the car has about 75,000 is there anything else I shoul; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00054.html (7,571 bytes)
2. RE: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>; Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 16:21:01 -0400; Hi Don, IMHO you do not need to do anything to the head or even change the valves to run satisfactorily on unleaded fuel for a very long time. The general consensus seems to be that only small high r; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00056.html (8,234 bytes)
3. Re: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 03 May 2004 15:08:43 -0600; There are many very strong & differing opinions on the unleaded conversion subject. In my opinion, conversion of the head for unleaded gas is a complete waste of money. Especially installing special; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00060.html (8,030 bytes)
4. Re: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 19:09:21 -0400; Mike Salter is one of the premier gurus of Healey maintenance on this list, so I hesitate to add any contradiction, but my experience was different. From 1984 through 1999, I averaged about 2,750 mi; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00064.html (10,106 bytes)
5. Re: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: "Rick" <webmasterrick@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 19:27:14 -0500; "Steve: <<Maybe the mods weren't necessary, but why not if the head is going to be rebuilt anyway? >> Although I also bow to Mike, I am in total agreement with you. My mileage was 96K and your descr; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00067.html (7,848 bytes)
6. Re: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 03 May 2004 18:29:36 -0600; A couple of thoughts; The height of a valve head above it's surrounding surface is determined by original machined depth of the seat, & the valve head margin. (extra distance between the valve seati; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00068.html (9,186 bytes)
7. re: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 21:09:36 -0400; Dave, thanks for your thoughts and for all your other good contributions to this list. I am not an expert on engines. All I know is that when I got my head back from the shop, the valve face was no l; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00069.html (10,082 bytes)
8. Re: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: "Charley Braum" <cbaustin@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 21:38:05 -0400; For us non-intuitive types, please translate " <G>!! " Is that 'Ed-Bonics'? Warmest regards, <CB>!!; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00071.html (7,409 bytes)
9. Re: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: "Scott Willis" <ahpowered@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 20:59:05 -0500; It looks like Rick wrote that.<G^v~ Where's that dang greater than sign?? Cheers; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00072.html (7,826 bytes)
10. Re: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Mon, 03 May 2004 21:43:12 -0600; There is nothing wrong with doing the mods if you're so inclined. Peace of mind is worth a lot. You are also correct on the theory. The metal removal is caused by micro welds being constantly made &; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00074.html (8,371 bytes)
11. Re: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: Blue One Hundred <international_investor@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 21:39:15 -0700 (PDT); If you do anything, replace the exhaust valves with new, modern material hardened valves. The old factory valves (and other factory OEM types) are prone to edge chipping. Hardened valves last a heck; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00075.html (7,599 bytes)
12. Re: bj8 restoration (score: 1): Author: "frogeye" <frogeye@swcp.com>; Date: Tue, 4 May 2004 06:48:52 -0600; Michael and Dave are spot on in their recommendations. The only thing I'd add is to have a 3 angle valve cut and to cut shoulders on the tops of the valve guides for the use of modern positive oil s; /html/healeys/2004-05/msg00079.html (8,195 bytes)
13. BJ8 restoration (score: 1): Author: "Daniel" <tw002crew@shoreham.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:37:22 -0400; Long story real short.I've had this 1965 BJ8 for about 16 years and it's time for the restoration projects to begin. I need floors, sills, trunk floor, rear bumper extensions, outriggers, inner rear; /html/healeys/2004-04/msg00832.html (6,706 bytes)
14. Re: BJ8 restoration (score: 1): Author: "frogeye" <frogeye@swcp.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 06:47:35 -0600; Since your current frame will require extensive rust removal steps prior to replacing the rotted areas; i.e. grinding, sand blasting. I think you will quickly find out if the frame salvageable. As a; /html/healeys/2004-04/msg00845.html (7,244 bytes)

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