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Re: [Healeys] Fuel odors

To: Tom Felts <tomfelts@windstream.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel odors
From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:38:41 +0200
You guys don't know Dutch speedbumps. They can be very short, shorter 
than the wheelbase, and higher than 6".
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Tom Felts wrote:
> Ditto Alan.
>
> tom
>
> ---- Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com> wrote: 
>
> =============
> Fredrich -
>
> Fifteen years ago I rebuilt the suspension complete with new rear springs on
> my BJ8, and also worked to get the exhaust firmly installed just under the
> floor boards (w/o touching the chassis) and I can tell you I have not had
> any problems with scraping my exhaust, even with spirited driving.  I did
> all this because I spent the money to get a SS exhaust. I think in that 15
> years I've scraped my exhaust maybe two times, lightly (no damage).  Speed
> bumps are never a problem (i.e. my shocks are working properly).
>
> If you are dragging exhaust either your pipes aren't mounted properly or
> your suspension is worn out.
>
> Alan
>
> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 9:31 AM, Frederich Ficke <jagwarman@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>   
>> I hate the factory exhaust on these BJ8's . I have even given thoughts that
>> after the header pipes I am going to install two glass packs and run the
>> pipes out in front of the rear wheel . I like noise just not sure how load
>> it would really be. I have just gotten really tired of dragging the exhaust
>> system that is on it . I drag it on inclines and over speedbumps . It is
>> amazing it is still even on the car the way I drive it.
>>     
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