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Re: [Healeys] A Ping in time on the List:

To: "'Bob Haskell'" <rchaskell@earthlink.net>, "'David Maxwell'" <dmmax@aol.com>, <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] A Ping in time on the List:
From: "Mirek Sharp" <m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca>
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:35:33 -0400
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References: <mailman.3.1477418401.30161.healeys@autox.team.net> <1580321df64-3a0-36e0@webprd-a103.mail.aol.com> <5811598E.9030508@earthlink.net>
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I think she was a "Miss", which of course allowed us to be ever hopeful.

Cheers, Mirek

-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Haskell
Sent: October-26-16 9:34 PM
To: David Maxwell; healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] A Ping in time on the List:

Mrs. Emma Peel was the female character played by Diana Rigg in The Avengers
TV series.

Cheers,

Bob Haskell
AHCA 3000 MkI registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

On 10/26/2016 06:35 PM, David Maxwell wrote:
> OK
> RE: the list; let me toss out this "ping"
>
> I've been on list for years, starting in the .... mid 1990's ???
>
> Haven't been active lately. Here's the Ping
>
> Anybody remember "Mrs. Peel" ?
>
> Anybody ?
>
> Cheers,
> David Maxwell &  Mrs. Peel the 1960 BT-7 Sometimes Coupe'
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Tue, Oct 25, 2016 4:16 pm
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> 1. Re: List quiet (josef-eckert@t-online.de) 2. Re: List quiet (Bob 
> Spidell) 3. tire pressures (Mike) 4. Re: List quiet (i erbs) 5. 
> Knowledge (Fred Wescoe) 6. Re: LED dash lights 
> (michael.salter@gmail.com
> 7. Re: tire pressure (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) 8. Re: List quiet 
> (Perry) 9. Re: bj8 (David Cooperman) 10. Re: tire pressure (Oudesluys) 
> 11. Re: List quiet (Paul Leeks) 12. Re: tire pressure (Michael Oritt) 
> 13. Re: tire pressure (i erbs) 14. Re: bj8 (ROBERT A WESTCOTT)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:14:42 +0200 (MEST)
> From: "josef-eckert@t-online.de" <josef-eckert@t-online.de>
> To: Reinhart Rosner <reinhart.rosner@aon.at 
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] List quiet
> Message-ID:
> <1477332882461.89540.910ee12d00ca3a0a81af6f2c92a90cc1517aba12@spica.te
> lekom.de 
> pica.telekom.de>>
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> Reinhard,
> Perhaps I need to work on me to be more patient. As a European I am 
> only guest and should keep me in the background.
>
> For me its not those (new) members asking questions in need of helpful 
> answers who wear me out. To help those is the meaning of this list and 
> I am in first row to help when help is needed no matter how qualified 
> or not the question is. All of us started with no or very little
knowledge.
> What is really wearing are some answers of people always need to tell 
> their two cents even they have no idea of the problem. it looks like 
> they count their own value by the number of postings they do.
>
> Sorry, but I know I am wrong and the list is better than ever, but for 
> me its no more the list I liked so much.
> Thanks to all of those who try to keep the level high, but there are 
> only a few left of the ones whose input I enjoyed.
>
> Josef Eckert
> 54BN1
> 62BT7
> 65Sprite
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original-Nachricht-----
> Betreff: AW: [Healeys] List quiet
> Datum: 2016-10-24T12:37:04+0200
> Von: "Reinhart Rosner" <reinhart.rosner@aon.at 
> An: "josef-eckert@t-online.de" <josef-eckert@t-online.de>, "'Healeys, 
>
>
>
>
> Josef,
>
>
>
> Of course you are right. Many very experienced listers have left the 
> list (the loss of Rich Chrysler was mentioned already) or went more 
> and more quiet (Garry Anderson, Roger Moment, Josef Eckert ;-) , ?).
>
>
>
> As far as I can look back I am on the list since 2000. In the 
> beginning only reading messages and sometimes asking questions. Lately 
> even posting some of my little knowledge.
>
>
>
> You as one of the more knowledgeable guys sure will no more get as 
> much out as years ago. But now you are one of the valuable sources of 
> wisdom that many would regret to lose. Especially knowledgeable about 
> the continental-European view and problems. So I only can ask you to 
> stay and share your wisdom.
>
>
>
> Kind regards
>
>
>
> Reinhart
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Reinhart Rosner
>
> 55 AH 100 BN1
>
> Vienna - Austria
>
>
>
>
>
> Von: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net
> josef-eckert@t-online.de
> Gesendet: Sonntag, 23. Oktober 2016 09:37
> An: Healeys, Forum
> Betreff: [Healeys] List quiet
>
>
>
> I suspect many listers left the list, as the quality of this 
> information source went so much down over the past months and years.
> This list was a phantastic pool of wisdom about 10 years ago, but 
> nowadays most comming through is very low level to my mind.
> Sorry, I am also very close to say good bye as its more wearing what I 
> read than refreshing.
> Just my opinion, but also the one of several Healey experts I know and 
> who already left or just staying quiet and are no more active.
>
> Josef Eckert
> Konigswinter/Germany
>
>
>
> ?
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:45:34 +0000 (UTC)
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] List quiet
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> Happened to come across this quote today:
>
> " No man who continues to add something to the material, intellectual 
> and moral well-being of the place in which he lives is long left 
> without proper reward."
>
> Booker T. Washington
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> To: "J. Scott Morris" <jstmorris@yahoo.com 
> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 6:12:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] List quiet
>
> Hear, Hear.
> Carl Rubino
> 1957 BN-4 Longbridge
> From: J. Scott Morris
> Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2016 7:24 PM
> To: Healeys List
> Subject: [Healeys] List quiet
> I first registered on the Healey List sometime in late 1998. Over the 
> years there has been a number of quiet periods. Sometimes it has been 
> technical with the internet at large [During week of Oct 16, 2016 a 
> major part of the internet was actually hacked ] or problems with our 
> host. At other times some knowledgeable people [ I miss Rich Chrysler] 
> have either passed on or moved on to other interests. Then of course 
> there is the fact of competing forms of communications.
>
> In the main, I have really enjoyed the Healey List and plan on 
> remaining a member. It is amazing what you can find out and pass on to 
> others. Of course there are always a few members that I simply must 
> use the ?delete? button on. But that exists in any group.
> --Scott Morris -Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:13:52 -0700
> To: Healey List <healeys@autox.team.net 
> Subject: [Healeys] tire pressures
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> For what it's worth, here is a summary. (Hope this transmits)
>
> I will try 30/30 and see how that works. Seems like good numbers to 
> me, too.
>
>
> --
> Mike
>
> MGTD (long gone)
> BN1 (long gone)
> BN2-100M (gone but in good hands)
> BJ8
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:19:31 -0700
> To: Reinhart Rosner <reinhart.rosner@aon.at 
> Cc: "Healeys, Forum" <Healeys@autox.team.net 
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] List quiet
> Message-ID:
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> agreed
>
> Ira Erbs
> Portland,OR
> _______ _______
> (______ \____1959 BN4____/ _______)
> (_________________________)
> BT7 engine and disk brakes
> *Aerodynamics are for people who can?t build engines.* ? *Enzo 
> Ferrari* Please excuse random auto corrects and misspelled words
>
> On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 3:36 AM, Reinhart Rosner 
> wrote:
>
>  > Josef,
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > Of course you are right. Many very experienced listers have left 
> the list  > (the loss of Rich Chrysler was mentioned already) or went 
> more and more  > quiet (Garry Anderson, Roger Moment, Josef Eckert ;-) ,
?).
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > As far as I can look back I am on the list since 2000. In the 
> beginning  > only reading messages and sometimes asking questions. 
> Lately even posting  > some of my little knowledge.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > You as one of the more knowledgeable guys sure will no more get as 
> much  > out as years ago. But now you are one of the valuable sources 
> of wisdom  > that many would regret to lose. Especially knowledgeable 
> about the  > continental-European view and problems. So I only can ask 
> you to stay and  > share your wisdom.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > Kind regards
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > Reinhart
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > Reinhart Rosner
>  >
>  > 55 AH 100 BN1
>  >
>  > Vienna - Austria
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > *Von:* Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net
> josef-eckert@t-online.de  > *Gesendet:* Sonntag, 23. Oktober 2016 
> 09:37  > *An:* Healeys, Forum  > *Betreff:* [Healeys] List quiet  >  >  
> >  > I suspect many listers left the list, as the quality of this 
> information  > source went so much down over the past months and 
> years.
>  >
>  > This list was a phantastic pool of wisdom about 10 years ago, but 
> nowadays  > most comming through is very low level to my mind.
>  >
>  > Sorry, I am also very close to say good bye as its more wearing 
> what I  > read than refreshing.
>  >
>  > Just my opinion, but also the one of several Healey experts I know 
> and who  > already left or just staying quiet and are no more active.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > Josef Eckert
>  >
>  > Konigswinter/Germany
>  >
>  > ?
>  >
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:01:09 -0400
> Subject: [Healeys] Knowledge
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> Once again I am impressed with the knowledge of the participants on 
> this list. I received many responses (including drawings and photos) 
> to my removal of the center console on my "new" 66 BJ8.
>
> There were also many many responses to the question of missing keys 
> and what fits what as well as how to combine keys.
>
> The willingness of the members to share information, experiences and 
> knowledge is gratifying when in need of information and input. The 
> list and it's members is invaluable.
>
> Thanks again to all who responded with help.
>
> Fred
>
> 66 BJ8
> 63 BJ7 deceased
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> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:43:55 +0000 (UTC)
> Cc: Ahealey help <healeys@autox.team.net 
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] LED dash lights
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>
> Probably have to mail them to Ethiopia for the "Free Replacement" and 
> don't forget to include? $20 for the return postage.?
>
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 6:25 PM -0400, "i erbs" <eyera3000@gmail.com 
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I have a very hard to reach hall way light. I put "20 year" LED bulbs 
> in it last year. One burned out in two months.
> Ira ErbsPortland,OR? ? ? _______ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 
> ?_______ ? ?? (______ \____1959 BN4____/ _______) ? ? ? ?? 
> (_________________________)? ? ? ? ? BT7 engine and disk 
> brakesAerodynamics are for people who can?t build engines.???Enzo 
> Ferrari Please excuse random auto corrects and misspelled words
>
> On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 1:47 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl 
>
>
>
>
>
> The lights are gone. Although it is
> claimed that LED lights last practically for ever, my experience is 
> they most certainly do not!!
>
> Not in the car nor in the house..
>
>
>
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
>
>
>
>
> Op 24-10-2016 om 0:23 schreef Bruce Steele:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I bought a set of LED dash lights
> from British Car Specialists last year and they worked great until 
> recently when I noticed they started to flicker.? This has gotten 
> worse until yesterday morning the speedo light never came on and the 
> tach was dark for a while before beginning to flicker.? All 4 gauges 
> are exhibiting the same symptoms, but the generator light, high beam 
> indicator and trafficator indicator function normally.? All LED bulbs 
> are tight in their mountings; I can rule out intermittent contact.? 
> I?ve not swapped the incandescent bulbs back in yet for a test, BTW.? 
> Any thoughts on the cause??
>
>
> ?
>
>
> Bruce Steele
>
>
> Brea, CA
>
>
> 1960 BN7
>
>
> ?
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:55:27 -0700
> From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" <thehartnetts@earthlink.net 
> To: "AH Mail List" <healeys@autox.team.net 
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] tire pressure
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>
> Likewise, you can use a tire depth gauge. This will take more time but 
> over time it can indicate problems other than tire pressure. Measure 
> the depth at the inner edge of the tire, the center of the tire, and 
> the outer edge of the tire. If checked every six or so months, even 
> wear over the width of the tread would indicate a pressure that is 
> providing full tread contact (9-9-9). If wear is greater at the edges, 
> tire pressure is too low (7-9-7).
> If wear is greater in the center, pressure it too high (9-7-9). If one 
> edge is wearing more than the other, wheel alignment could be a 
> problem
> (7-9-9 or
> 9-9-7).
>
> If you need an excuse to go out and drive the car hard periodically, 
> the chalk method will be your first and best choice. The depth gauge 
> method will make you check your tire pressure and wear close-up more 
> often so I recommend you do that, also.
>
> While you are down there, check the date on the tires and the 
> condition of the sidewalls. If you are getting depth readings at or 
> below the threes or they are over 7 - 10 years old, you are overdue for
new ones.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Fairfield, CA, USA
> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> Cc: "Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net 
> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 6:04 AM
> Subject: [Healeys] tire pressure
>
>
>  > The correct tire pressure will vary widely from car to car, 
> depending on  > tire type and static weight distribution.
>  >
>  > The correct method for determining proper tire pressure is as follows:
>  >
>  > 1. Use a soft white chalk to mark several vertical stripes across 
> the  > tread and sidewall of each tire;  > 2. Drive the car hard, 
> including tight turns;  > 3. Check the chalk marks. The marks should 
> end at the knuckle where the  > tread and sidewall meet. Some tires 
> have small triangles or arrows to mark  > the knuckle.
>  > 4. If the chalk remains on the tread, the pressure is too high. You 
> are  > not using all of the tire.
>  > Chalk ends below knuckle, tire pressure is too low. The tire is 
> rolling  > over too much.
>  >
>  > Best regards,
>  > Jim
>  >
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:03:17 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] List quiet
> Message-ID: <62A4E4E6-CD24-4025-B963-AC7BBE999878@aol.com
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>
> In a couple weeks another anniversary will happen on my Austin Healey 
> trip through life. It will be 51 years since I was allowed to buy my 
> first car, a raggity but running BN2. Still sitting in my garage.
> Sometimes it is not about the wisdom of a list that keeps it alive but 
> the common love of an item and the life experiences shared. Two sons 
> that have or have had an Austin Healey and enjoyed them. Lots or great 
> relationships, both short and long, with folks that also enjoyed their 
> cars over the years. Now days there are lots of ways to share or ask 
> advise but the list is still a good way to do it.
> Have a great day. Winter is on the way.
> Aloha
> Perry in Pennsylvania
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:16:04 +0530
> From: David Cooperman <davidcooperman@yahoo.com 
> To: healeymanjim <healeymanjim@hansencc.net 
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] bj8
> Message-ID: <8257A3A9-D45B-4E91-9828-D3F2A3CC208A@yahoo.com
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> I was able to find one of the correct blanks at an old fashioned 
> locksmith shop near my house. The other blank he was able to quickly
order.
>
> A typical hardware store/big box store will not have anything even close.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>  > On Oct 24, 2016, at 10:38 PM, healeymanjim 
>  >
>  > i had to order blanks from moss and then take them to locksmith for 
> cutting. no locksmith here in my area carries the  > blank for our 
> cars.
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> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:57:20 +0200
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] tire pressure
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> This works fairly well on cross-ply tires, but on normal radial tires 
> it only works when pressures are really way out.
> It will however work for discovering front wheel misalignment for both 
> types of tire.
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Op 25-10-2016 om 0:55 schreef Len and/or Marge Hartnett:
>  >
>  > Likewise, you can use a tire depth gauge. This will take more time  
> > but over time it can indicate problems other than tire pressure.
>  > Measure the depth at the inner edge of the tire, the center of the  
> > tire, and the outer edge of the tire. If checked every six or so  > 
> months, even wear over the width of the tread would indicate a  > 
> pressure that is providing full tread contact (9-9-9). If wear is  > 
> greater at the edges, tire pressure is too low (7-9-7). If wear is  > 
> greater in the center, pressure it too high (9-7-9). If one edge is  > 
> wearing more than the other, wheel alignment could be a problem (7-9-9  
> > or 9-9-7).
>  >
>  > If you need an excuse to go out and drive the car hard 
> periodically,  > the chalk method will be your first and best choice. 
> The depth gauge  > method will make you check your tire pressure and 
> wear close-up more  > often so I recommend you do that, also.
>  >
>  > While you are down there, check the date on the tires and the  > 
> condition of the sidewalls. If you are getting depth readings at or  > 
> below the threes or they are over 7 - 10 years old, you are overdue  > 
> for new ones.
>  >
>  > (The Other) Len
>  > Fairfield, CA, USA
>  > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>  >
>  >
>  > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard J. Hockert"
> > Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 6:04 AM  > Subject: [Healeys] tire 
> pressure  >  >  >> The correct tire pressure will vary widely from car 
> to car, depending  >> on tire type and static weight distribution.
>  >>
>  >> The correct method for determining proper tire pressure is as follows:
>  >>
>  >> 1. Use a soft white chalk to mark several vertical stripes across 
> the  >> tread and sidewall of each tire;  >> 2. Drive the car hard, 
> including tight turns;  >> 3. Check the chalk marks. The marks should 
> end at the knuckle where  >> the tread and sidewall meet. Some tires 
> have small triangles or  >> arrows to mark the knuckle.
>  >> 4. If the chalk remains on the tread, the pressure is too high. 
> You  >> are not using all of the tire.
>  >> Chalk ends below knuckle, tire pressure is too low. The tire is  
> >> rolling over too much.
>  >>
>  >> Best regards,
>  >> Jim
>  >>
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> From: Michael Oritt <michael.oritt@gmail.com 
> Cc: Austin Healey <healeys@autox.team.net 
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] tire pressure
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> While measuring tire wear may give historically accurate information 
> we really want to get it right before the tire wears unevenly.
>
> Consider doing what is recommended at:
>
> http://www.fluke.com/fluke/uses/comunidad/fluke-news-plus/articlecateg
> ories/automotive/racetracktemp
>
> Admittedly much of what the site touts is not relevant to street 
> driving but you can get the information you need to adjust tire 
> pressures in real time. And while a contact probe may be most accurate 
> I use an infrared pyrometer to tell me whether tire temps are 
> increasing too much or not enough, etc. etc.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>
> On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 5:57 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl 
>
>  > This works fairly well on cross-ply tires, but on normal radial 
> tires it  > only works when pressures are really way out.
>  > It will however work for discovering front wheel misalignment for 
> both  > types of tire.
>  > Kees Oudesluijs
>  >
>  > Op 25-10-2016 om 0:55 schreef Len and/or Marge Hartnett:
>  >
>  >>
>  >> Likewise, you can use a tire depth gauge. This will take more time 
> but  >> over time it can indicate problems other than tire pressure. 
> Measure the  >> depth at the inner edge of the tire, the center of the 
> tire, and the outer  >> edge of the tire. If checked every six or so 
> months, even wear over the  >> width of the tread would indicate a 
> pressure that is providing full tread  >> contact (9-9-9). If wear is 
> greater at the edges, tire pressure is too low  >> (7-9-7). If wear is 
> greater in the center, pressure it too high (9-7-9).
>  >> If one edge is wearing more than the other, wheel alignment could 
> be a  >> problem (7-9-9 or 9-9-7).
>  >>
>  >> If you need an excuse to go out and drive the car hard 
> periodically, the  >> chalk method will be your first and best choice. 
> The depth gauge method  >> will make you check your tire pressure and 
> wear close-up more often so I  >> recommend you do that, also.
>  >>
>  >> While you are down there, check the date on the tires and the 
> condition  >> of the sidewalls. If you are getting depth readings at 
> or below the threes  >> or they are over 7 - 10 years old, you are 
> overdue for new ones.
>  >>
>  >> (The Other) Len
>  >> Fairfield, CA, USA
>  >> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>  >>
>  >>
>  >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard J. Hockert"
> >> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 6:04 AM  >> Subject: [Healeys] tire 
> pressure  >>  >>  >> The correct tire pressure will vary widely from 
> car to car, depending on  >>> tire type and static weight 
> distribution.
>  >>>
>  >>> The correct method for determining proper tire pressure is as
follows:
>  >>>
>  >>> 1. Use a soft white chalk to mark several vertical stripes across 
> the  >>> tread and sidewall of each tire;  >>> 2. Drive the car hard, 
> including tight turns;  >>> 3. Check the chalk marks. The marks should 
> end at the knuckle where the  >>> tread and sidewall meet. Some tires 
> have small triangles or arrows to mark  >>> the knuckle.
>  >>> 4. If the chalk remains on the tread, the pressure is too high. 
> You are  >>> not using all of the tire.
>  >>> Chalk ends below knuckle, tire pressure is too low. The tire is 
> rolling  >>> over too much.
>  >>>
>  >>> Best regards,
>  >>> Jim
>  >>>
>  >>>
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> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:19:55 -0700
> To: Michael Oritt <michael.oritt@gmail.com 
> Cc: Austin Healey <healeys@autox.team.net 
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] tire pressure
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> I wish I drove my car enough to matter. I am more concerned about the 
> age of the tires and sidewall failure than uneven tire wear :) That 
> said , my car is a bit bumpy since I put the new tires on it. I think 
> the shop over inflated them. I need to check on them.
> Cheers
>
> Ira Erbs
> Portland,OR
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> On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 5:57 AM, Michael Oritt 
> wrote:
>
>  > While measuring tire wear may give historically accurate 
> information we  > really want to get it right before the tire wears
unevenly.
>  >
>  > Consider doing what is recommended at:
>  >
>  > http://www.fluke.com/fluke/uses/comunidad/fluke-news-
>  > plus/articlecategories/automotive/racetracktemp
>  >
>  > Admittedly much of what the site touts is not relevant to street 
> driving  > but you can get the information you need to adjust tire 
> pressures in real  > time. And while a contact probe may be most 
> accurate I use an infrared  > pyrometer to tell me whether tire temps 
> are increasing too much or not  > enough, etc. etc.
>  >
>  > Best--Michael Oritt
>  >
>  > On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 5:57 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl 
>  >
>  >> This works fairly well on cross-ply tires, but on normal radial 
> tires it  >> only works when pressures are really way out.
>  >> It will however work for discovering front wheel misalignment for 
> both  >> types of tire.
>  >> Kees Oudesluijs
>  >>
>  >> Op 25-10-2016 om 0:55 schreef Len and/or Marge Hartnett:
>  >>
>  >>>
>  >>> Likewise, you can use a tire depth gauge. This will take more 
> time but  >>> over time it can indicate problems other than tire pressure.
> Measure the
>  >>> depth at the inner edge of the tire, the center of the tire, and 
> the outer  >>> edge of the tire. If checked every six or so months, 
> even wear over the  >>> width of the tread would indicate a pressure 
> that is providing full tread  >>> contact (9-9-9). If wear is greater 
> at the edges, tire pressure is too low  >>> (7-9-7). If wear is 
> greater in the center, pressure it too high (9-7-9).
>  >>> If one edge is wearing more than the other, wheel alignment could 
> be a  >>> problem (7-9-9 or 9-9-7).
>  >>>
>  >>> If you need an excuse to go out and drive the car hard 
> periodically,  >>> the chalk method will be your first and best 
> choice. The depth gauge  >>> method will make you check your tire 
> pressure and wear close-up more often  >>> so I recommend you do that, 
> also.
>  >>>
>  >>> While you are down there, check the date on the tires and the 
> condition  >>> of the sidewalls. If you are getting depth readings at 
> or below the threes  >>> or they are over 7 - 10 years old, you are 
> overdue for new ones.
>  >>>
>  >>> (The Other) Len
>  >>> Fairfield, CA, USA
>  >>> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard J. Hockert"
> >>> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 6:04 AM  >>> Subject: [Healeys] 
> tire pressure  >>>  >>>  >>> The correct tire pressure will vary 
> widely from car to car, depending on  >>>> tire type and static weight 
> distribution.
>  >>>>
>  >>>> The correct method for determining proper tire pressure is as
follows:
>  >>>>
>  >>>> 1. Use a soft white chalk to mark several vertical stripes 
> across the  >>>> tread and sidewall of each tire;  >>>> 2. Drive the 
> car hard, including tight turns;  >>>> 3. Check the chalk marks. The 
> marks should end at the knuckle where the  >>>> tread and sidewall 
> meet. Some tires have small triangles or arrows to mark  >>>> the 
> knuckle.
>  >>>> 4. If the chalk remains on the tread, the pressure is too high.
> You are
>  >>>> not using all of the tire.
>  >>>> Chalk ends below knuckle, tire pressure is too low. The tire is 
> rolling  >>>> over too much.
>  >>>>
>  >>>> Best regards,
>  >>>> Jim
>  >>>>
>  >>>>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:19:07 -0700
> From: ROBERT A WESTCOTT <55healey@comcast.net 
> To: healeymanjim <healeymanjim@hansencc.net 
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] bj8
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> I have used Pete Groh several times. Not inexpensive but genuine 
> Wilmot Breeder keys.
>
> BritishCarKeys.com (410) 750-2352
>
> He can also cut keys on American key blanks ( great for a backup set ) .
>
> Always have been a pleasure to work with him.
>
> Rob
>
>
>  > On Oct 24, 2016, at 10:08 AM, healeymanjim 
>  >
>  > i had to order blanks from moss and then take them to locksmith for 
> cutting. no locksmith here in my area carries them
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