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Re: [Healeys] clutch improvements

To: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>, healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] clutch improvements
From: I Erbs <eyera3@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:30:15 -0700
Ok,
I just bought the unit with the 3.0.1 ratio. came to $221.00 US with
shipping. Went to the sugeon today. Knee replacement is doing fine, knee is
just too damaged to use the stock clutch. I'm 53 and plan to drive this
thing for many more years to come.
Thanks Kees,
Ira

On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 11:17 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:

> What I am using is the remote power booster Powertune RLE72696, a Lockheed
> replica, appearantly using some original Lockheed parts, but I am sure you
> can also use an original AH remote brake servo item for the proper look
> under the bonnet and even a larger boost (3,0:1 I believe).
> The Powertunes are available in various types through ebay from as little
> as GBP83 for the 1,9:1 ratio to GBP99 for the 3,0:1 ratio plus P&P.
>
> http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/mgservicesheathrow/
>
> http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/psautopartskent/
>
>
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> I Erbs schreef:
>
>> do you have part#s?
>>
>> Ira Erbs
>>
>> On 4/7/09, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I am in the proces of fitting a Lockheed 1,9:1 servo, as used in the
>>> brake line, into the hydraulic clutch line of my Landrover to lessen the
>>> force to operate the clutch. If you have the room under the bonnet of
>>> the Healey, why not? It is a simple and easy to fit mod that does not
>>> cost an arm and a leg.
>>> Kees Oudesluijs
>>> NL
>>>
>>>
>>> I Erbs schreef:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hello all.
>>>> I had my left knee replaced last May, and was hoping that I would have
>>>> little to no pain when driving my 59 BT7. No luck, the knee is not happy
>>>> with the amount of force I need to apply to the clutch.
>>>> I have been told that the BJ8 assembly is easier to use. Has anyone else
>>>> looked into this? Is there a smaller bore cylinder out there that would
>>>> work? Has anyone tried to add a power booster to the clutch master. I
>>>> was
>>>> thinking about how hot roddders use a remote booster on the brakes....
>>>> What mods do I need to do to use a BJ8 clutch?. I work at a High School
>>>> and
>>>> can get what ever I need machined or fabricated.\The flywheel has been
>>>> lightened and balanced to my driveline.
>>>>
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I Erbs
Portland, OR
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