Two that I found useful,
Balance rear brake drums on cars with front disc brakes, less vibration
(scuttle shake).
Pedal mounted brake light switch that actuates with light foot pressure.
Sid 65 BJ8
----- Original Message -----
From: <Editorgary@aol.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 10:10 AM
Subject: Ten Improvements
> > I've just submitted my English Patient column for the December issue to
> > Sports Car Market magazine. The assigned topic from the editor was: ten
things
> > you should do to improve your British car. I'm thinking about doing a
more
> > Healey-specific version for an upcoming issue, so would appreciate any
> > disagreements with my current list, and help with specific sources for
Healeys.
> > Here's my list:
> > Three-point seat belts
> > Spin-on Oil filter
> > Lightweight multiblade fan
> > Pertronix points replacement
> > Modern fuse panel
> > Alternator
> > Gear-reduction starter
> > 12-volt battery replacing six-volt ones
> > Five-speed transmission
> > Upgraded engine at rebuild time (flywheel, cam, intake and exhaust work,
> > hardened valve seats)
> >
> > Thoughts, ideas, comments, best sources?
> >
> > Cheers
> > Gary
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