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I realized I could be a bit more helpful:
https://mossmotors.com/bushing-set-teflon
On 8/29/2020 9:55 AM, Bob Spidell wrote:
> I got mine from Moss Motors. I think they have a UK store; at least,
> they used to.
>
> 'Da bomb' indeed means good, or at least it did to the young'uns ...
> probably way out of date.
>
> On 8/29/2020 8:49 AM, m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca wrote:
>>
>> Bob, I am unfamiliar with â??da bombâ??, but presume it means they are
>> good (aka pukka, the bees knees, bonza, etc.), If so, where are
>> these replacements designed by Eric Grunden available? My throttle
>> bush is worn and it was on my list to replace this winter.
>>
>> Mirek
>>
>> *From:*Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Bob
>> Spidell
>> *Sent:* August 29, 2020 11:02 AM
>> *To:* healeys@autox.team.net
>> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication
>>
>> Wow! That's going the extra parsec. I looked mine over when I
>> reinstalled the engine at 208K miles, and they were fine. I replaced
>> one, but it wasn't because of wear; I managed to screw something up.
>> I put a little grease in the sockets, but that was the first time.
>>
>> What really wears is the throttle cross-shaft bushes (brass/rubber;
>> brass was OK, rubber was shot); the new nylon/teflon--I've seen them
>> called both--replacements designed by Eric Grunden are da bomb.
>>
>>
>> On 8/29/2020 6:39 AM, Max Byers via Healeys wrote:
>>
>> O.K., Iâ??ll provide a 4^th response.
>>
>> I separate and clean the ball joints/sockets once a year during
>> maintenance in preparation for the new season and re-lubricate
>> them with white lithium grease.   Enough of the grease squeezes
>> out to block the entry of dirt and water until the next time.Â
>> Iâ??m still using the same joints that came to me with the car 36
>> years ago.
>>
>> Steve Byers
>>
>> HBJ8L/36666
>>
>> BJ8 Registry
>>
>> AHCA Delegate at Large
>>
>> Havelock, NCÂ USA
>>
>> *From:*Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] *On Behalf
>> Of *warthodson--- via Healeys
>> *Sent:* Saturday, August 29, 2020 8:58 AM
>> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication
>>
>> I have only received 3 replies & all 3 recommend some form of
>> lubrication. I am somewhat surprised. I anticipated a split
>> (50/50) decision. Considering the dirty, dusty, gritty
>> environment that the unsealed linkage ball & sockets operate in,
>> I thought some would suggest the it is better to not have any
>> lubricant that would trap & hold the abrasive particles.
>>
>> Does anyone agree with this?
>>
>> Gary Hodson
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
>>
>>
>> A drop of oil now and then is a good idea on any car bar whenÂ
>> ball sockets are nylon/plastic.
>>
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>>
>> Op 29-8-2020 om 03:41 schreef Bob Spidell:
>>
>> A little lube never hurts. Wheel bearing grease is the most
>> persistent.
>>
>> On 8/28/2020 11:01 AM, warthodson--- via Healeys wrote:
>>
>
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I realized I could be a bit more helpful:<br>
<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://mossmotors.com/bushing-set-teflon";>https://mossmotors.com/bushing-set-teflon</a><br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 8/29/2020 9:55 AM, Bob Spidell
wrote:<br>
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I got mine from Moss Motors. I think they have a UK store; at
least, they used to.<br>
<br>
'Da bomb' indeed means good, or at least it did to the young'uns
... probably way out of date.<br>
<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 8/29/2020 8:49 AM, <a
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca";
moz-do-not-send="true">m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca</a>
wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Bob,Â
I am unfamiliar with â??</span>da bombâ??, but presume it
means they are good (aka pukka, the bees knees, bonza,
etc.), If so, where are these replacements designed by Eric
Grunden available? My throttle bush is worn and it was on
my list to replace this winter.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Â </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mirek<span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p>Â </o:p></span></p>
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1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm">
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"
lang="EN-US"> Healeys <a
class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net";
moz-do-not-send="true"><healeys-bounces@autox.team.net></a>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Bob Spidell<br>
<b>Sent:</b> August 29, 2020 11:02 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";
moz-do-not-send="true">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage
lubrication<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Â </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Wow! That's
going the extra parsec. I looked mine over when I
reinstalled the engine at 208K miles, and they were fine. I
replaced one, but it wasn't because of wear; I managed to
screw something up. I put a little grease in the sockets,
but that was the first time.<br>
<br>
What really wears is the throttle cross-shaft bushes
(brass/rubber; brass was OK, rubber was shot); the new
nylon/teflon--I've seen them called both--replacements
designed by Eric Grunden are da bomb.<br>
<br>
<br>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal">On 8/29/2020 6:39 AM, Max Byers via
Healeys wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">O.K.,
Iâ??ll provide a 4<sup>th</sup> response.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Â </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I
separate and clean the ball joints/sockets once a year
during maintenance in preparation for the new season and
re-lubricate them with white lithium grease.   Enough
of the grease squeezes out to block the entry of dirt
and water until the next time. Iâ??m still using the same
joints that came to me with the car 36 years
ago.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Â </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Steve
Byers</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">HBJ8L/36666</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">BJ8
Registry</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">AHCA
Delegate at Large</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Havelock,
NCÂ USA</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Â </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">
Healeys [<a
href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net";
moz-do-not-send="true">mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>warthodson--- via Healeys<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, August 29, 2020 8:58 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";
moz-do-not-send="true">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage
lubrication</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal">Â <o:p></o:p></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Comic
Sans MS ;color:black",serif">I have only received
3 replies & all 3 recommend some form of
lubrication. I am somewhat surprised. I anticipated a
split (50/50) decision. Considering the dirty, dusty,
gritty environment that the unsealed linkage ball
& sockets operate in, I thought some would suggest
the it is better to not have any lubricant that would
trap & hold the abrasive particles. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Comic Sans MS
;color:black",serif">Does anyone agree with
this?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span
style="font-family:"Comic Sans
MS";color:black">Gary Hodson </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">-----Original
Message-----<br>
From: Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys <a
href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";
moz-do-not-send="true"><healeys@autox.team.net></a><br>
<br>
<br>
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">A
drop of oil now and then is a good idea
on any car bar when ball sockets are
nylon/plastic.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Kees
Oudesluijs</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Â </span><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Â </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Op
29-8-2020 om 03:41 schreef Bob
Spidell:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">A
little lube never hurts. Wheel bearing
grease is the most
persistent.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">On
8/28/2020 11:01 AM, warthodson--- via
Healeys wrote:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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