From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 01:31:07 2008 From: Ray Juncal To: List Healey Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 00:30:49 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] 100 windshield List Gurus I'm working on the fender mounts. I have a pattern and have talked with investment casting places. I wanted to test how they would work before committing to molds and such so I milled a pair of prototypes out of aluminum. I took them out to my friends place to mount them up on his 100 and take a drive and do the real world evaluation. Well there's good news and bad news. I have six of these fender mounts and they are all the same , interchangeable, so thats how I made the prototypes. The car I was to test on is an early BN-1 #598 off the line, alloy hood and trunk and different fender mounts. These mounts are from a different pattern,different shape and were sand cast, the later ones like I have were investment cast ( lost wax cast ) We have all heard the stories about the pile of fenders on the assembly line if one didn't fit try another etc. That's nothing. These fender mounts had been hack sawed. Both ends cut off and both bolt slots sawn wider. This must have been done at the factory as the car is low mileage and unmolested. We had to hack up my beautiful hand made prototypes to get them to fit into the fender slot. We finally got them fitted up but at that point the pins on the windshield wouldn't slip in the holes by about an eighth of an inch so we couldn't test drive the car. It does look great at the higher angle. The view through the windshield is good and it should deflect the air stream just over your head. Now I need to fit the mounts on a later car and hopefully do a test drive. What do we know about these factory modified fender mounts? At what point did these parts change to a new standard pattern? It takes so much hand fitting I don't think I can make these to sell as a product unless it's more of a bolt on with the later cars. I've been fooling with Healeys for a long time and I keep seeing new stuff. Regards Ray Juncal --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 04:39:52 2008 From: Al Malin To: Healeys Newsgroup Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 06:39:33 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area Last year Discount Tire mounted new Kumho tires on new Dayton wires and they ride nice. Al Malin Tricarb On Feb 29, 2008, at 11:43 PM, rrengineer@dslextreme.com wrote: > Yes Rick a standard spin balancer would be just fine if they mount the > wheel using two cones contacting the inner hole in the back and the > inner > edge of the outer rim. This is for Daytons made after 1990. > Mike MacLean _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 06:58:10 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: richard.ewald@gmail.com Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 08:56:09 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area A friend's BN4 had a very bad vibration around 55 - 60 mph. I took the car to a local alignment shop and Bert balanced the wheels on the car. I think he charged around $60.00 and the vibration was gone. I'm amazed that Valley is still in business if that is what he charges just for balancing. Doug > I can think of no reason that anyone should charge this kind of money > to do > WW. Back in the day I used to fix flats on WW with a Coats manual > machine, > and then later on a Coats 10-10. Never had a problem. Compared to > the > machines the tire shops have now, those machines were so primitive > they > should not have worked at all. > I have a pretty good feeling that a standard spin balancer would > mount up a > WW just fine. I know I bubbled balanced a bunch of them back in the > day. > ::: shrug::: > A _______ and his _________ are soon parted (fill in the blanks) > > Rick > > On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 8:12 PM, wrote: > > > I agree Richard. I was speechless for a few seconds after he said > $400. > > The more I think about it, the more a bubble balancer for MY > garage sounds > > better and better. > > Mike MacLean > > 56 BN2 > > 60 AN5 > > > > > > Richard Ewald > > > Four yards to mount and balance 4 tires? > > > Damn, I am in the wrong line of work. I may have to get a spin > balancer > > > for > > > my garage. > > > > > > On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 5:36 PM, > wrote: > > > > > >> John, > > >> How much did he charge you? He wanted $400 to mount and > balance > > >> mine. While I love my Healeys and want only the best for them, > I > > >> thought this was very excessive for just mounting and > balancing. > > >> Should not have been even half of that. He is just mounting > tires > > >> and spin balancing them. The only difference in steel wheel > tire > > >> balancing and wires is the way they mount to the machine. > > >> Mike MacLean > > >> 56 BN2 > > >> 60 AN5 > > >> > > >> > > >> John Loftus > > >> > Mike, > > >> > > > >> > I have used Valley WW Service in Van Nuys. Mike is a very > nice guy > > and > > >> > does a great job. Hope he's still in business. > > >> > > > >> > Valley Wire Wheel Service > > >> > Mike Rizeman > > >> > 14731 Lull St. > > >> > Van Nuys, CA > > >> > 818 785 7237 > > >> _______________________________________________ > > >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > >> > > >> Healeys@autox.team.net > > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > >> > > >> You are subscribed as richard.ewald@gmail.com > > >> > > >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg@juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 06:59:11 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 08:58:56 EST Subject: [Healeys] Late Friday Funny: You know you're a redneck - new edition ____________________________________ From: mdb713@everestkc.net To: mdb713@everestkc.net Sent: 2/29/2008 10:20:07 A.M. Central Standard Time Subj: Fw: You know you're a redneck - new edition Yes, the new one is out! Brand new edition of... 'You know you're a redneck when......" 1. You take your dog for a walk and you both use the same tree. 2. You can entertain yourself for more than 15 minutes with a fly swatter 3. Your boat has not left the driveway in 15 years. 4. You burn your yard rather than mow it 5. You think 'The Nutcracker' is a vice on the work bench . 6. The Salvation Army declines your furniture 7. You offer to give someone the shirt off your back and they don't want it. 8. You have the local taxidermist on speed dial. 9. You come back from the dump with more than you took. 10. You keep a can of Raid on the kitchen table. 11. Your wife can climb a tree faster than your cat. 12. Your grandmother has 'ammo' on her Christmas list. 13. You keep flea and tick soap in the shower. 14. You've been involved in a custody fight over a hunting dog. 15. You go to the stock car races and don't need a program. 16. You know how many bales of hay your car will hold. 17. You have a rag for a gas cap. 18. Your house doesn't have curtains, but your truck does. 19. You wonder how service stations keep their rest-room's so clean ? 20. You can spit without opening your mouth. 21. You consider your license platepersonalized because your father made it. 22. Your lifetime goal is to own a fireworks stand. 23. You have a complete set of salad bowls and they all say 'Cool Whip' on the side. 24. The biggest city you've ever been to is Wal-Mart 25. Your working TV sits on top of your non-working TV. 26. You've used your ironing board as a buffet table. 27. A tornado hits your neighborhood and does $100,000 worth of improvements. 28. You've used a toilet brush to scratch your back. 29. You missed your 5th grade graduation because you were on jury duty. 30. You think fast food is hitting a deer at 65. **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 07:58:14 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'Al Malin'" , "'Healeys Newsgroup'" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 06:58:04 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area Remember, the key here is NEW Dayton wires. If your hubs don't need to be balanced (mine didn't) the new Daytons shouldn't need to be tuned and are already perfectly round. Therefore new high quality tires should be able to be mounted and balanced without any problem. Ron Last year Discount Tire mounted new Kumho tires on new Dayton wires and they ride nice. Al Malin Tricarb _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 08:22:42 2008 From: Dean Caccavo To: Charlie Baldwin Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 07:22:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Healey Smitty 5 speed Charlie, I had Chutch Net build my disk. You can specify the diameter and spline offset then pick from several hubs and friction materials. I have had my Smitty kit installed for almost 8 years now. I drive the car hard. I burned the standard Toyota disk (slight slipping under hard 1-2,2-3 shifts. Had to resurface the flywheel and installed a new pressure plate. Happened again. In discussions with Smitty, he had a custom clutch built that was larger and thicker. Unfortunatly the hub spring plate fractured... I eventually understood that I needed to get my own clutch built and contacted Clutchnet. They are fast and inexpensive. It is just a little hard to communicate with them. Call them. Write down exactly what you want, then put your old disk and the instructions in the mail. In less then a week you new disk will arrive. Be clear. I also used them for my Lotus (Zetec/Renault transaxle), and they had the unusual Renault splined hub in stock. I was amazed. Their contact info is found at clutchnet.com. Dean Healey BN7 (installing new master cylinders and carb jet diaphrams today) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 08:36:43 2008 From: John Loftus To: rrengineer@dslextreme.com Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:36:26 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area I checked my records. I paid $91 to have 5 tires mounted and balanced on new wheels at Valley Wire Wheel. This was around May, 2002. He also spent a bit of time tuning the wheels (spokes) and after spin balancing, marked which tire/wheel combination should be used on the front of the car (the best balanced). Surprised to hear the quote was so high. rrengineer@dslextreme.com wrote: > John, > How much did he charge you? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 09:43:55 2008 From: "David Z" To: "John Sims" , "Healey List" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 11:43:04 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Lights I bought a mechanical brake switch from Watson's Street Works and mounted it behind the brake pedal arm by attaching it to the "vent box". I wired it to the original switch (which I left in place). It works great and was pretty easy to do. I can send you a picture if you want one. David Z. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Sims" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 5:27 PM Subject: [Healeys] Brake Lights >I will soon have my care off of stands - new brakes including new pipes, > etc. I want to install a pedal operated switch in addition to the fluid > pressure operated switch. I remember somewhere, sometime in the past there > was a thread on this. Wanna to some freeway driving but am a little > concerned with New Jersey verses Las Vegas. Am installing a third brake > light but want faster action than the pressure switch can give me. > > > > Any give me some ideas please??? > > > > John Sims, BN6 > > Aberdeen, NJ > > > > www.healey6.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as davzu29@cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 11:33:33 2008 From: rrengineer@dslextreme.com To: rdavies1@cox.net Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 10:32:10 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area According to Hendrix Wire Wheel: When the wheels are assembled at the factory, they are laced so as to be within factory tolerance for radial and lateral run out. Since the hubs, rims, and spokes are new, this tolerance can be achieved without the spokes necessarily be tensioned evenly! Result? When a new wheel is subjected to a load, it may go slightly out of round. They also say to check them again after a few hundred miles after spokes have streched and the holes in the rims have enlarged slightly. They may be out of round after a load has been placed on them during this time. So maybe I should just have them mounted locally and send them to Hendrix after the first few hundred miles. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 Ron Davies > Remember, the key here is NEW Dayton wires. > If your hubs don't need to be balanced (mine didn't) the new Daytons > shouldn't need to be tuned and are already perfectly round. Therefore new > high quality tires should be able to be mounted and balanced without any > problem. > Ron > > > Last year Discount Tire mounted new Kumho tires on new Dayton wires > and they ride nice. > > Al Malin > Tricarb _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 11:40:42 2008 From: rrengineer@dslextreme.com To: "John Loftus" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 10:40:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area I have no idea why he was so high. I would have been ther in a flash if he charge around a hundred bucks. Mike MacLean John Loftus > I checked my records. I paid $91 to have 5 tires mounted and balanced on > new wheels at Valley Wire Wheel. This was around May, 2002. He also > spent a bit of time tuning the wheels (spokes) and after spin balancing, > marked which tire/wheel combination should be used on the front of the > car (the best balanced). Surprised to hear the quote was so high. > > rrengineer@dslextreme.com wrote: >> John, >> How much did he charge you? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 11:41:02 2008 From: rrengineer@dslextreme.com To: "John Loftus" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 10:40:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area I have no idea why he was so high. I would have been there in a flash if he charge around a hundred bucks. Mike MacLean John Loftus > I checked my records. I paid $91 to have 5 tires mounted and balanced on > new wheels at Valley Wire Wheel. This was around May, 2002. He also > spent a bit of time tuning the wheels (spokes) and after spin balancing, > marked which tire/wheel combination should be used on the front of the > car (the best balanced). Surprised to hear the quote was so high. > > rrengineer@dslextreme.com wrote: >> John, >> How much did he charge you? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 12:20:13 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Healey List Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:19:52 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Under carpet material?? Hi Robert, About 10 years ago I was struggling with the same problem with my BN1 restoration. Many people then and now are using Dynamat (spl?) which is EXTREMELY expensive. Back then I was purchasing halogen running lights from the late Dick Brill, Esq. He came to my rescue suggesting Smoker Blankets. "If ya wanna get laffed outa town", walk into any barbecue, outdoor stove, etc.store in So. Cal. and ask for one. BTDT! Finally I appealed to Dick and he sent me two for IIRC $2.50 each. There was enough of there to do the whole driver's side and the gearbox tunnel. (The passenger side is not a problem since the exhaust is nowhere near it.) I have always liked to drive barefoot and, believe it or not, I can now do it in the Healey nearly all day long! The throttle heel will get a little warm, but with a pad, proves no problem. Be advised that it is fairly thick, more so I think, than the original hair and jute like padding. Maybe someone from Down South has tried the same. Or, could send you a couple for $5.00 and a little shipping. Worked for me, but mine is a Driver, not Concourse. Bill Barnett Santa Ana, CA '53 BN1 #663 for cool feet Robert Blair wrote: > Hi List, > > I would appreciate your experience and recommendations on under carpet > materials for a BJ8 here in CAL - warm weather. > > There is obviously the standard stuff from moss et al, but I remember > several folks having better thermal/sound dampening solutions that they > have used satisfactorily. > > Would welcome individual recommendations and links. > > Robert > BJ8, CA. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 12:21:38 2008 From: caddi5@comcast.net To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:21:23 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] CONVERT TO BJ8 ENGINE Gentlemen, I have just returned from looking at the rebuilt BJ8 engine, and an old saying comes to mind. "If it seems too good to be true,it usually isn't true" The engine was not as described,oh well.....anyway thanks to all for the advice...........................Mitch _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 14:08:26 2008 From: greg newton To: Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 21:08:06 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] HEALEY HUNDRED HORNS One of the horns on my BN! is not working I have determined that the capacitor is Open. What I would like to know is how do you calculate the proper size to obtain a replacement modern capacitor, or better yet what should I purchurse thanks .......greg Greg Newton Port Dover ON Canada BJ7 BN1 _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 15:34:20 2008 From: "Richard Korn" To: "Healey list" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 22:33:18 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] champion spark plugs A question about plugs. The NA8 plug was standard for the BN1 and 2. Is Champion N8 the same plug or compatible,and would one prefer that as a more original plug to the modern N5C for instance? Thanks, Richard BN2 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 17:52:29 2008 From: "Randy Dickson" To: "'Healey list'" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 18:52:07 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? Healeyoids, My BJ7 got painted today Colorado red and we need to know where the paint line breaks on the swage line. Does it go on the bottom, meaning the flat area only or on the middle of the swage? I would assume that it went on the bottom of the swage in the flat area only. We are masking the top paint tomorrow and shooting the bottom black. I know that most people said to shoot the bottom first but my brother in law insisted that we shoot the top first. We are using a PPG Delfleet paint. It is great paint and flows out really smooth. My brother in law is the hired gun as he has a nice body shop in town. The car looks stunning so far. I will rub it out with 2000 later in the week. I will try to post some pictures. Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 427 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 18:10:58 2008 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: greg newton , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:10:19 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] HEALEY HUNDRED HORNS Hi Greg; Your high & low note horns are Lucas HF1748. According to Bob Haskell in his SOL article, "The capacitor has a value of 0.1 microfarrads and is wired across the points to reduce arcing when the points are opened." --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 PS: See attachments 1. Horn Specifications for all Austin Healeys 2. Horn Restoration HF1748 by Bob Haskell 3. Lucas Workshop Instructions: Seciton K-4 Horns HF1746-47-48 greg newton wrote: << One of the horns on my BN! is not working I have determined that the capacitor is Open. What I would like to know is how do you calculate the proper size to obtain a replacement modern capacitor, or better yet what should I purchurse. thanks .......Greg Newton Port Dover ON Canada BJ7 BN1 >> _________________________________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jstmorris@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- All new Yahoo! Mail - --------------------------------- Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane. [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/msword which had a name of Specs.doc] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/msword which had a name of Horn Restoration-Rebldg HF1748.doc] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of K-4 Horns HF1746-47-48.pdf] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 18:19:04 2008 From: George Haywood To: Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:17:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: BJ8 Under carpet material?? From: haywoodone@hotmail.comTo: rnbmail@yahoo.comCC: healeys@autox.team.netSubject: RE: [Healeys] BJ8 Under carpet material??Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:03:58 -0500 Robert, I completed my bj8 restoration last August and used a company called Automotive Insulation to send their product for my under carpet and tranny cover insulation. I think it works very well, I live in North Carolina so it gets pretty hot here in August and September. My feet were just as cool as when I drive our Solstice. It is not very thick, just a little thinner than the backing that heritage uses on their carpets so it does not interfere with seat runners. You can cut it with scissors easily and it is a closed cell foam with aluminum foil on both sides, it will not absorb water and get spongy. This company specializes in hot rod and racing insulation. I will send their link in an attachment to you. Oh, it is $29.95 plus $8.50 shipping for a 4'X10' roll. I bought 2 rolls and some foil tape, the tape is not needed. There was just about 1/2 a roll left after doing my cockpit side firewall, both floors from toe boards to the heel boards, and both sides of the tranny cover. Just use a little 3M spray adhesive on the areas you want to stick it to, wait a few minutes and stick it down. Throw your carpet back over it and you're good to go. I did put tar paper down directly on the metal floor as original without glue on it. Hope this helps. Take care, George Haywood'65 bj8 _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 19:36:46 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Randy Dickson" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 10:36:31 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? bottom! On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 8:52 AM, Randy Dickson < rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com> wrote: > Healeyoids, > My BJ7 got painted today Colorado red and we need to know where the paint > line breaks on the swage line. Does it go on the bottom, meaning the flat > area only or on the middle of the swage? I would assume that it went on > the > bottom of the swage in the flat area only. We are masking the top paint > tomorrow and shooting the bottom black. I know that most people said to > shoot the bottom first but my brother in law insisted that we shoot the > top > first. We are using a PPG Delfleet paint. It is great paint and flows > out > really smooth. My brother in law is the hired gun as he has a nice body > shop in town. The car looks stunning so far. I will rub it out with 2000 > later in the week. I will try to post some pictures. > > Randy > Healey-Archaeologist > 63 BJ7 > 66 427 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 19:39:06 2008 From: "John Snyder" To: "Randy Dickson" , "'Healey list'" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 18:37:08 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? >From the Anderson/Moment Restoration Guide: "On two tone cars, the secondary coat was sprayed over the primary coat in the area below and behind the pressed-in swage line on the fenders and doors. In all cases where the car was painted two-tone at the factory, only the flat portion of the lower panel was painted the second color, and the upper body color extended down over the bevel to meet it." John Snyder > Healeyoids, > My BJ7 got painted today Colorado red and we need to know where the paint > line breaks on the swage line. Does it go on the bottom, meaning the flat > area only or on the middle of the swage? I would assume that it went on > the > bottom of the swage in the flat area only. We are masking the top paint > tomorrow and shooting the bottom black. I know that most people said to > shoot the bottom first but my brother in law insisted that we shoot the > top > first. We are using a PPG Delfleet paint. It is great paint and flows > out > really smooth. My brother in law is the hired gun as he has a nice body > shop in town. The car looks stunning so far. I will rub it out with 2000 > later in the week. I will try to post some pictures. > > Randy > Healey-Archaeologist > 63 BJ7 > 66 427 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 20:22:15 2008 From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:17:15 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] healey balance something wrong somewhere? 400 bucks seems a bit much. my guy here in vegas does it for free for our club. he is the only guy i trust with our wire wheels and he does a good job so far. of course, a little beer once in a while helps grease the skids. healeymanjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 20:24:00 2008 From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:22:41 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] wire wheel balance a while back i posted some info about having cars shake even after balancing the wheels and traced it down to rear brake drums that were eccentric or unbalanced. one drum had about 125 grams taken off one side in order to balance up. made a hell of a difference by stopping the shaking from the rear of the car. healeymanjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 20:39:36 2008 From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:39:21 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] side shifter i have noticed that my bn6 with side shifter seems to shift less smoothly than the bj8. it will grind slightly going from 2nd to 3rd if i do not hesitate slightly when shifting. is this a normal thing or are my synchros getting worn. they looked good when i had the trans apart, but i was not familiar with the brass synchros and may need to replace them. everything else in the trans looked really good and so far no problems other than this one. can you put steel synchros in these older side shifts with no problems? TIA jim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 20:58:43 2008 From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:58:54 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] side shifter Hi Jim, Not what you asked, but is it possible you need to bleed the clutch? -----Original Message----- i have noticed that my bn6 with side shifter seems to shift less smoothly than the bj8. it will grind slightly going from 2nd to 3rd if i do not hesitate slightly when shifting. is this a normal thing or are my synchros getting worn. they looked good when i had the trans apart, but i was not familiar with the brass synchros and may need to replace them. everything else in the trans looked really good and so far no problems other than this one. can you put steel synchros in these older side shifts with no problems? TIA jim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 21:36:02 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "John Snyder" , "Randy Dickson" Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 23:32:42 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? In reality the paint line tended to be toward the base of the swage line but often split the difference when it came to misalignment of panels. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Snyder" To: "Randy Dickson" ; "'Healey list'" Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? > >From the Anderson/Moment Restoration Guide: > > "On two tone cars, the secondary coat was sprayed over the primary coat in > the area below and behind the pressed-in swage line on the fenders and > doors. In all cases where the car was painted two-tone at the factory, > only > the flat portion of the lower panel was painted the second color, and the > upper body color extended down over the bevel to meet it." > > John Snyder > > > >> Healeyoids, >> My BJ7 got painted today Colorado red and we need to know where the paint >> line breaks on the swage line. Does it go on the bottom, meaning the >> flat >> area only or on the middle of the swage? I would assume that it went on >> the >> bottom of the swage in the flat area only. We are masking the top paint >> tomorrow and shooting the bottom black. I know that most people said to >> shoot the bottom first but my brother in law insisted that we shoot the >> top >> first. We are using a PPG Delfleet paint. It is great paint and flows >> out >> really smooth. My brother in law is the hired gun as he has a nice body >> shop in town. The car looks stunning so far. I will rub it out with >> 2000 >> later in the week. I will try to post some pictures. >> >> Randy >> Healey-Archaeologist >> 63 BJ7 >> 66 427 Cobra replica >> 06 Mini Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 1 23:32:00 2008 From: "Ron Huseman" To: Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 01:31:39 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Jim Fraks I'm interested in getting in touch with Jim Fraks, who I understand is a contributor to the List. Jim, would you get back to me at the address below? I'm a part-time resident of Fishers, IN and am working on the full restoration of a BJ7; would like to discuss it with you. Regards, Ron Huseman ronhuseman@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 00:06:54 2008 From: "John" To: "Healey List" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:06:26 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Workshop manual I recently purchased a workshop manual for Healey 100-6 & 3000 at a swap meet here in Australia Inside the cover I found the following John W Caulkins, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1964 BJ7- Mk 11 3000 Engine No 29F/RU/H4626 Car Serial # HBJ7L/23913 Does anyone know of this person or if car still exists Thanks John Rowe-Qld. Australia BN1-BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 00:12:48 2008 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'John'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 18:12:26 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Workshop manual G'day John I keep a list of close to 1500 cars that have appeared in the Aust Yearbooks since 1974 and can say that the car you mentioned has never appeared in any of them. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Sent: Sunday, 2 March 2008 6:06 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Workshop manual I recently purchased a workshop manual for Healey 100-6 & 3000 at a swap meet here in Australia Inside the cover I found the following John W Caulkins, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1964 BJ7- Mk 11 3000 Engine No 29F/RU/H4626 Car Serial # HBJ7L/23913 Does anyone know of this person or if car still exists Thanks John Rowe-Qld. Australia BN1-BT7 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as p_cquinn@tpg.com.au http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 01:39:04 2008 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 00:38:51 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WW balance in So CAl i agree. ron rader On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Ron Fine wrote: > I've had two sets of wire wheels mounted and balanced at Valley Wire Wheel > Service. > > I was happy with the service. Its a small shop run by the owner who does all > the work himself. > > Valley Wire Wheel Service > Mike Rizeman > 14731 Lull St. > Van Nuys, CA > 818 785 7237 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 01:44:52 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:44:32 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for $225 each. Would these be original fenders? BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete? Thanks, Tadek _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 01:58:33 2008 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: "'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'" , Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:58:20 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. When would BMC spare parts from BMC become obsolete? One could argue that the parts were obsolete before they left the various factories! Particularly some of the body parts....wings and doors supplied as spares were usually/often those rejected during the cars' construction. (So I gather.) I went up to Warwick (UK) once years ago on some car related mission (non-Healey). We drove past the Healey show room quite by chance. It was in the throes of closing down for good. I went, upstairs I think, to what had been the spares dept and asked "do you have anything left at all?" The fellow went off to rummage around and came back with a parts book and the little knob that goes on the end of the slider on the heater controls. I think he gave them to me and I'd guess that they were the last spares in stock at Healeys. (They were both right for my BT7). It was an odd looking place.....I think it had been a cinema. Certainly looked like one. That would have been about 35 yrs ago, give or take. I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for $225 each. Would these be original fenders? BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete? Thanks, Tadek _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 04:22:35 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" , Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 19:22:09 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. Tadek - Yes, those are likely old BMC spares at those prices for '78! I paid $60 for my rust free no dents factory used fenders around '85. Repro fenders didn't really come available until about ~'82 or so, but you could always find fibreglass fenders. Alan On 3/2/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice > from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for > $225 each. Would these be original fenders? > > BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete? > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 05:08:26 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: 'Alan Seigrist' , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:08:09 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. Well, He seemed to have them on order for couple of months, judging from the invoice records I have. I presume they were hard to get.. Anyone knows the Sports & Classics dealer? Is he still there? Tadek -----Original Message----- From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut@gmail.com] Sent: 2 marca 2008 12:22 To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. Tadek - Yes, those are likely old BMC spares at those prices for '78! I paid $60 for my rust free no dents factory used fenders around '85. Repro fenders didn't really come available until about ~'82 or so, but you could always find fibreglass fenders. Alan On 3/2/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice > from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for > $225 each. Would these be original fenders? > > BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete? > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 05:14:11 2008 From: james smith To: Rich C Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 04:14:00 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? I confirmed this looking at Richard Korn's original BN2. Jim ----- Original Message ---- From: Rich C To: John Snyder ; Randy Dickson ; Healey list Sent: Saturday, March 1, 2008 11:32:42 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? In reality the paint line tended to be toward the base of the swage line but often split the difference when it came to misalignment of panels. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Snyder" To: "Randy Dickson" ; "'Healey list'" Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? > >From the Anderson/Moment Restoration Guide: > > "On two tone cars, the secondary coat was sprayed over the primary coat in > the area below and behind the pressed-in swage line on the fenders and > doors. In all cases where the car was painted two-tone at the factory, > only > the flat portion of the lower panel was painted the second color, and the > upper body color extended down over the bevel to meet it." > > John Snyder > > > >> Healeyoids, >> My BJ7 got painted today Colorado red and we need to know where the paint >> line breaks on the swage line. Does it go on the bottom, meaning the >> flat >> area only or on the middle of the swage? I would assume that it went on >> the >> bottom of the swage in the flat area only. We are masking the top paint >> tomorrow and shooting the bottom black. I know that most people said to >> shoot the bottom first but my brother in law insisted that we shoot the >> top >> first. We are using a PPG Delfleet paint. It is great paint and flows >> out >> really smooth. My brother in law is the hired gun as he has a nice body >> shop in town. The car looks stunning so far. I will rub it out with >> 2000 >> later in the week. I will try to post some pictures. >> >> Randy >> Healey-Archaeologist >> 63 BJ7 >> 66 427 Cobra replica >> 06 Mini Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bluechipracing@snet.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 05:20:06 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 20:17:12 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] gdsaf http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 05:21:46 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 20:21:34 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. Tadek - Yeah, Sports and Classics is an old time Healey dealer & parts. They are still around. In my records I have old catalogues from them from the 70's. My bet if they took two months to fill the order back then, they would have got the fenders from the only people who had them back then - AH Spares which bought out all the factory spares in the early 70's. Best - Alan On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 8:08 PM, Tadeusz Malkiewicz < tadeusz.malkiewicz@plusnet.pl> wrote: > Well, > > He seemed to have them on order for couple of months, judging from the > invoice records I have. I presume they were hard to get.. > > Anyone knows the Sports & Classics dealer? Is he still there? > > > Tadek _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 06:47:05 2008 From: Al Malin To: Healeys Newsgroup Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:46:47 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area Yes they spin balanced them. While buying the wire wheels I asked the Dayton salesman if he knew of anyone in my area that would mount and balance them and he recommended I call a particular individual at Discount Tile in Elkhart, IN. I've got 2000+ miles on them and I've been very satisfied with the work. Regards, Al Malin On Mar 1, 2008, at 7:14 AM, rrengineer@dslextreme.com wrote: > Al, > Did they spin balance them also? > Mike > > > Al Malin >> Last year Discount Tire mounted new Kumho tires on new Dayton wires >> and they ride nice. >> >> Al Malin >> Tricarb >> >> >> On Feb 29, 2008, at 11:43 PM, rrengineer@dslextreme.com wrote: >> >>> Yes Rick a standard spin balancer would be just fine if they >>> mount the >>> wheel using two cones contacting the inner hole in the back and the >>> inner >>> edge of the outer rim. This is for Daytons made after 1990. >>> Mike MacLean _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 07:08:50 2008 From: John Harper To: Simon Lachlan Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 14:08:23 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. Simon I was based at BMC Service Cowley in the early 1960s. If my memory is correct there was a BMC policy of not continuing stocking parts as follows Internal trim 2 years Body panels 5 or 6 years Unique mechanical parts 10 years However this was not kept to rigidly. In fact it tended to be applied mostly to reordering rather than to scrapping to make space for new stock. If there was stock and still occasionally selling then scrapping did not take place. I believe it was 1962 when I looked up the stock record cards for A-H 100 panel and found nothing worthwhile. Restocking after something like 6 years must have been considered not worthwhile. Possibly external panel could be ordered from Jensen Brothers but there was no evidence of this. Interestingly I was running an A70 Hereford at the time. Most of the wings etc. were still available. I had rusty front wings that needed repairing but then I had a windfall. The stock levels were at a figure that was at least twice that they were ever likely to sell at the rate they were being shipped. I approached the chap responsible for the stock control of these parts and he thanked me for bringing this to his attention and promptly sent half the remaining stock to the Cowley Scrap Stores. I then bought a pair for peanuts. Everybody knew what I was doing and were happy about it. What most people did not know was that I did not work for BMC Service. I was a contractor permanently on site. Those were the days! Regards >When would BMC spare parts from BMC become obsolete? One could argue that >the parts were obsolete before they left the various factories! Particularly >some of the body parts....wings and doors supplied as spares were >usually/often those rejected during the cars' construction. (So I gather.) > >I went up to Warwick (UK) once years ago on some car related mission >(non-Healey). We drove past the Healey show room quite by chance. It was in >the throes of closing down for good. I went, upstairs I think, to what had >been the spares dept and asked "do you have anything left at all?" The >fellow went off to rummage around and came back with a parts book and the >little knob that goes on the end of the slider on the heater controls. I >think he gave them to me and I'd guess that they were the last spares in >stock at Healeys. (They were both right for my BT7). >It was an odd looking place.....I think it had been a cinema. Certainly >looked like one. >That would have been about 35 yrs ago, give or take. > >I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice >from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for >$225 each. Would these be original fenders? > >BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete? > -- John Harper _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 08:13:40 2008 From: "David Z" To: "James Shope" , "healeys" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 10:12:55 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] wire wheel balance Two years ago, I had a severe rear-end shake at rather high speed. I initially attributed it to a flat tire, but upon slowing down, the shake went away. After much assessment, I phoned Hendrix and after explaining my plight, they said they've "never seen a correctly machined Healey" brake drum and that could be my problem. I ended up sending them my drums and as I recall, they added 2.25 oz to one and 2.75 to the other. The car now rides better than it ever has at any speed, making a huge difference for me. David Z. ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 10:22 PM Subject: [Healeys] wire wheel balance >a while back i posted some info about having cars shake even after >balancing > the wheels and traced it down to rear brake drums that were eccentric or > unbalanced. one drum had about 125 grams taken off one side in order to > balance up. made a hell of a difference by stopping the shaking from the > rear > of the car. healeymanjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 09:07:57 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Alan Seigrist Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:07:32 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! Bill Barnett Alan Seigrist wrote: > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 10:44:26 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 11:44:09 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 Ignition Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. Thanks in advance- Doug Newton _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 12:52:05 2008 From: Norman Nock To: Doug Newton Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 11:46:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch Doug Newton ... We have stock of British Car key blanks , call us ... Norman Nock Check our new web site TECH TALK by Norman Nock l have been writing technical articles for Healey clubs for over 25 years . After numerous requests , l have gathered them together, along with some never before published articles and had them spiral bound in book form $ 35.00 + $7.50 in USA 265 pages Updated Annually British Car Specialists ( established 1957 ) 2060 N Wilson Way .. Stockton CA 95205 Phone # (209) 948-8767 FAX # (209)948-1030 www.britishcarspecialists.com SAMPLE PAGES ON LINE --- Doug Newton wrote: > Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like > the Heritage > Certificate states and was hoping someone could help > with a 100-4 Ignition > Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have > tried Peter Groh at > British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. > > > > Thanks in advance- Doug Newton > _______________________________________________ > h _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 13:37:48 2008 From: rrengineer@dslextreme.com To: "Doug Newton" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 12:37:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch Doug, Are you sure about that prefix? I am looking for key cylinder FP743 for my BN2 if anyone has one of these. My certificate says FP. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 (with original key and cylinder) Doug Newton > Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage > Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 Ignition > Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at > British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. > > > > Thanks in advance- Doug Newton _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 13:56:00 2008 From: "Alan" To: , "'Doug Newton'" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 20:55:43 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch Guys. The Heritage Certificates are good but not necessarily perfect. They rely on an archivist reading the handwriting of an assembly line worker on the Build Card. The cards were handled in a hostile environment and after a long period of storage transferred to microfiche. Misreading is (in my experience)frequent. I believe key ranges FP and FS were used. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Cheers........... _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of rrengineer@dslextreme.com Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 8:38 PM To: Doug Newton Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch Doug, Are you sure about that prefix? I am looking for key cylinder FP743 for my BN2 if anyone has one of these. My certificate says FP. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 (with original key and cylinder) Doug Newton > Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage > Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 Ignition > Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at > British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. > > > > Thanks in advance- Doug Newton _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 13:59:25 2008 From: "Reinhart Rosner \(aon\)" To: , "'Doug Newton'" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 21:59:12 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch It is FA541 for my BN1. Reinhart Rosner 55 AH 100 BN1 Vienna - Austria _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 14:07:14 2008 From: "Rich C" To: , "Doug Newton" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 16:04:29 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch Gentlemen, Of the keys I have on record in the Hundred Registry, there are about as many FA keys listed as there are FP keys. Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Doug Newton" Cc: Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch > Doug, > Are you sure about that prefix? I am looking for key cylinder FP743 > for my BN2 if anyone has one of these. My certificate says FP. > Mike MacLean > 56 BN2 > 60 AN5 (with original key and cylinder) > > Doug Newton >> Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage >> Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 >> Ignition >> Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at >> British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. >> >> >> >> Thanks in advance- Doug Newton > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 14:22:27 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: BN1@pacbell.net Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 16:20:37 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf I read the article and thought it was fair and balanced. Mr. Ignatius is asking us to look at the facts and make an informed decision. Reminds me of when Ross Perot ran for president. Everyone loved the message, but overlooked the messenger. The point being that you can not become too focused that you don't see the forest for the trees. I see nothing wrong in Alan offering a link to an excellent article, especially when the upcoming election is one of the most pivotal in recent history. And I don't remember the McCain-Feingold act defining the right place to discuss our future. Doug > Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! > > Bill Barnett > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022 902784.html > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg@juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 14:37:45 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'James Shope'" , "'healeys'" Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:35:16 +1300 Subject: Re: [Healeys] side shifter --===============0110369820== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi Jim, The syncros on the side shift gearbox are the same design as those of the earlier top shifter and when in good condition should not cause the problems that you describe. Be aware as well that "crashing" of the gears will eventually lead to their jumping out of gear as a result of the damage caused. I would suggest that you check the following when you have the box out to correct the problem. 1. End float of the input and main shafts and the laygear. 2. That the inside of the 3rd synchro ring or the tapered collar on the 3rd gear are not worn so much that there is no clearance between the side of the gear and the ring when the ring is pressed firmly into place. 3. That the ring is not cracked through 4. That the three ears on the ring are not worn appreciably As far as I am aware the sintered steel rings cannot be used on gears designed for brass. I believe that the later gears had a different angle on the syncro face and the face was of a different (probably harder) material which I have seen flake off later gears. Hope that helps. Michael Salter In New Zealand To get out of the Canadian winter Subject: [Healeys] side shifter i have noticed that my bn6 with side shifter seems to shift less smoothly than the bj8. it will grind slightly going from 2nd to 3rd if i do not hesitate slightly when shifting. is this a normal thing or are my synchros getting worn. they looked good when i had the trans apart, but i was not familiar with the brass synchros and may need to replace them. everything else in the trans looked really good and so far no problems other than this one. can you put steel synchros in these older side shifts with no problems? TIA jim _______________________________________________ Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.3/1306 - Release Date: 01/03/2008 5:41 PM --===============0110369820== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive --===============0110369820==-- From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 14:53:18 2008 From: "John" To: "Healey List" Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:52:15 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluids Can anyone on the list advise me if changing from normal dot brake fluid to synthetic, if it is necessary to completely clean the system and replace the rubber cups etc. or is that when changing from synthetic back to a dot fluid John BN1 BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:12:26 2008 From: "John" To: "Healey List" Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:11:16 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Workshop manual : Re: [Healeys] Workshop manual Bill & others Thanks for that. I will follow it up. The address shown was 1316 Wright St, Ann Arbor I was mainly interested to see if any person on the list was in possession of the car John ----- Original Message ----- From: insptwo@msn.com To: John Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:15 AM Subject: RE: [Healeys] Workshop manual John: Just for the hell of it, I checked the msn white pages and found a listing for John Caulkins, 730 Dornock Dr., Ann Arbor, Mich 48103, phone number (734) 332-1778. You might want to drop him a line and see if that is the person you are looking for. Bill BJ7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - > From: jkrowe46@bigpond.net.au > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:06:26 +1000 > Subject: [Healeys] Workshop manual > > I recently purchased a workshop manual for Healey 100-6 & 3000 at a swap meet > here in Australia > Inside the cover I found the following > John W Caulkins, Ann Arbor, Michigan > 1964 BJ7- Mk 11 3000 > Engine No 29F/RU/H4626 > Car Serial # HBJ7L/23913 > > Does anyone know of this person or if car still exists > > Thanks > > John Rowe-Qld. Australia > > BN1-BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as insptwo@msn.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:26:07 2008 From: Dave Russell To: John Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:23:26 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluids Hi John, All modern brake fluids are synthetic. Do you mean Glycol based vs Silicone fluid. If you mean Silicone - there are many different opinions. These two types are not compatible. Some feel that flushing is all that is necessary, others, complete rubber replacement. Dave Russell John wrote: >Can anyone on the list advise me if changing from normal dot brake fluid to >synthetic, if it is necessary to completely clean the system and replace the >rubber cups etc. or is that when changing from synthetic back to a dot fluid > >John >BN1 BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:26:29 2008 From: "John Rowe" To: "healey List" Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:25:45 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Workshop manual Bill: No- I'm only fairly new to this- can you advise how to go about this Thanks John ----- Original Message ----- From: insptwo@msn.com To: John Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:18 AM Subject: RE: [Healeys] Workshop manual John: Have you also checked with the person who keeps track of the BJ7's? Bill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - From: jkrowe46@bigpond.net.au To: insptwo@msn.com Subject: Re: [Healeys] Workshop manual Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:27:25 +1000 Bill: Thanks for that. I will follow it up. The address shown was 1316 Wright St, Ann Arbor I was mainly interested to see if any person on the list was in possession of the car John ----- Original Message ----- From: insptwo@msn.com To: John Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:15 AM Subject: RE: [Healeys] Workshop manual John: Just for the hell of it, I checked the msn white pages and found a listing for John Caulkins, 730 Dornock Dr., Ann Arbor, Mich 48103, phone number (734) 332-1778. You might want to drop him a line and see if that is the person you are looking for. Bill BJ7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > From: jkrowe46@bigpond.net.au > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:06:26 +1000 > Subject: [Healeys] Workshop manual > > I recently purchased a workshop manual for Healey 100-6 & 3000 at a swap meet > here in Australia > Inside the cover I found the following > John W Caulkins, Ann Arbor, Michigan > 1964 BJ7- Mk 11 3000 > Engine No 29F/RU/H4626 > Car Serial # HBJ7L/23913 > > Does anyone know of this person or if car still exists > > Thanks > > John Rowe-Qld. Australia > > BN1-BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as insptwo@msn.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:42:27 2008 From: Gbouff1@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:42:09 EST Subject: [Healeys] correct paint for air cleaner? Is there a spray can auto paint available that matches the correct color for the air cleaners for a 1960 BN7?? Gary Bouffard Snowy Connecticut (still waiting for global warming) **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:45:13 2008 From: "John Rowe" To: Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:44:58 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Brake fluids Thanks Dave I should have been more specific I have been using Dot 4 Glycol and replaced the booster with a larger one when I upgraded to BJ8 front brakes A friend is interested in purchasing the smaller one but he runs Silicone fluid. He thought he would have to replace the rubbers etc but I thought a good flushing or clean would suffice John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Russell" To: "John" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:23 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluids > Hi John, > > All modern brake fluids are synthetic. Do you mean Glycol based vs > Silicone fluid. If you mean Silicone - there are many different opinions. > These two types are not compatible. Some feel that flushing is all that is > necessary, others, complete rubber replacement. > > Dave Russell > > John wrote: > >>Can anyone on the list advise me if changing from normal dot brake fluid >>to >>synthetic, if it is necessary to completely clean the system and replace >>the >>rubber cups etc. or is that when changing from synthetic back to a dot >>fluid >> >>John >>BN1 BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:45:39 2008 From: "sbyers" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 14:45:26 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Workshop manual This illustrates the value of registries in keeping track of cars as the years go by. Occasionally documents like this workshop manual, Passports to Service, original Driver's Handbooks, etc. turn up and can be reunited with the car if there is some record of it. It has happened several times in the BJ8 world. On the other hand, if the car is not listed in a registry it is unlikely that the documents can ever be returned, no matter how much the owner of the car would like to have them. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 2:11 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Workshop manual : Re: [Healeys] Workshop manual Bill & others Thanks for that. I will follow it up. The address shown was 1316 Wright St, Ann Arbor I was mainly interested to see if any person on the list was in possession of the car _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:50:51 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Douglas W Flagg Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:50:31 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf I'm so sorry, Doug. When I joined this List, I thought it was a forum about Austin-Healey automobiles. I did not realize that I also had to endure other Listers political views. I know there are several political forums including our own Ed at Just Brits who hosts a Poli Sci Forum. I'm sure that both Alan and your comments would be very welcome there. So why don't both of you take your comments there and let the rest of us enjoy the Healey discussions? If anyone wants to flame me on this, fine. Bill Barnett Douglas W Flagg wrote: > I read the article and thought it was fair and balanced. Mr. Ignatius is > asking us to look at the facts and make an informed decision. Reminds me > of when Ross Perot ran for president. Everyone loved the message, but > overlooked the messenger. The point being that you can not become too > focused that you don't see the forest for the trees. I see nothing wrong > in Alan offering a link to an excellent article, especially when the > upcoming election is one of the most pivotal in recent history. And I > don't remember the McCain-Feingold act defining the right place to > discuss our future. > > Doug > > >> Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! >> >> Bill Barnett >> >> Alan Seigrist wrote: >> > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022 > 902784.html > >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as dwflagg@juno.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:55:25 2008 From: To: Dave Russell ,John Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:55:14 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluids FWIW, I just drained all my DOT4 stuff out as best I could and added the silicone. That has been years ago---10 years or more. no problems so far. tom > > From: Dave Russell > Date: 2008/03/02 Sun PM 05:23:26 EST > To: John > CC: Healey List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluids > > Hi John, > > All modern brake fluids are synthetic. Do you mean Glycol based vs > Silicone fluid. If you mean Silicone - there are many different > opinions. These two types are not compatible. Some feel that flushing is > all that is necessary, others, complete rubber replacement. > > Dave Russell > > John wrote: > > >Can anyone on the list advise me if changing from normal dot brake fluid to > >synthetic, if it is necessary to completely clean the system and replace the > >rubber cups etc. or is that when changing from synthetic back to a dot fluid > > > >John > >BN1 BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:55:58 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Mr. Bill" , Healey Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 06:55:48 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf Everyone - I am dreadfully sorry about sending this to the list. It was my intention to email the link to myself, not to the entire list! I know the rules and always seek to respect them, this was an honest mistake. No political view was meant to be expressed, red or blue. Best Regards, Alan On 3/3/08, Mr. Bill wrote: > Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! > > Bill Barnett > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html > > > > > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:59:26 2008 From: To: "Alan Seigrist" ,"Mr. Bill" Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:58:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf Happens to all of us from time to time. I konw I shouldn't say this, but I found it informative and I'm not pushing either side. tom > > From: "Alan Seigrist" > Date: 2008/03/02 Sun PM 05:55:48 EST > To: "Mr. Bill" , Healey > Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf > > Everyone - > > I am dreadfully sorry about sending this to the list. It was my > intention to email the link to myself, not to the entire list! > > I know the rules and always seek to respect them, this was an honest > mistake. No political view was meant to be expressed, red or blue. > > Best Regards, > > Alan > > > > On 3/3/08, Mr. Bill wrote: > > Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! > > > > Bill Barnett > > > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > > > > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 15:59:55 2008 From: Stephen Hutchings To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:58:00 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78 I definately saw original body panels at Sports and Classics in "77, but they were for six cylinder cars. I bought two sets of door hinges in the original BMC boxes. Stephen, BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 16:04:29 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Alan Seigrist Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:04:09 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf Thanks for the apology, Alan. I was rather surprised to see that from you when you've never done it before. And now back to Healeys! Bill Alan Seigrist wrote: > Everyone - > > I am dreadfully sorry about sending this to the list. It was my > intention to email the link to myself, not to the entire list! > > I know the rules and always seek to respect them, this was an honest > mistake. No political view was meant to be expressed, red or blue. > > Best Regards, > > Alan > > > > On 3/3/08, Mr. Bill wrote: > >> Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! >> >> Bill Barnett >> >> Alan Seigrist wrote: >> >> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 16:04:59 2008 From: "John Rowe" To: Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:04:52 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] correct paint for air cleaner? Dont go there (GW)- were still waiting for the damage to the ozone layer to come into effect down here in Oz John ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:42 AM Subject: [Healeys] correct paint for air cleaner? > Is there a spray can auto paint available that matches the correct color > for > the air cleaners for a 1960 BN7?? > > Gary Bouffard > Snowy Connecticut (still waiting for global warming) > > > > > > > > **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. > (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ > 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jkrowe46@bigpond.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 16:08:22 2008 From: Healeyguy To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 13:08:05 -1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch Doug My early BN2 has ignition lock number FA592 from new. I have FA596, FP632, FP705 and FP717 in the parts bin. Almost flipped when I found the FA596 but after rechecking your email realized it was 20 off. Maybe some else will have 576. Aloha Perry In a message dated 03/02/08 07:45:34 Hawaiian Standard Time, dougnewton@sbcglobal.net writes: Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 Ignition Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. Thanks in advance- Doug Newton _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 16:11:49 2008 From: To: "Mr. Bill" ,Alan Seigrist Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 18:11:38 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf Assume you are talking about the link and not the apology?:) > > From: "Mr. Bill" > Date: 2008/03/02 Sun PM 06:04:09 EST > To: Alan Seigrist > CC: Healey > Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf > > Thanks for the apology, Alan. I was rather surprised to see that from > you when you've never done it before. > > And now back to Healeys! > > Bill > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > > Everyone - > > > > I am dreadfully sorry about sending this to the list. It was my > > intention to email the link to myself, not to the entire list! > > > > I know the rules and always seek to respect them, this was an honest > > mistake. No political view was meant to be expressed, red or blue. > > > > Best Regards, > > > > Alan > > > > > > > > On 3/3/08, Mr. Bill wrote: > > > >> Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! > >> > >> Bill Barnett > >> > >> Alan Seigrist wrote: > >> > >> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 18:00:56 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Stephen Hutchings" Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:00:45 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78 stephen - rear fenders on the BN2 are the same as the sixes! On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 6:58 AM, Stephen Hutchings wrote: > I definately saw original body panels at Sports and Classics in "77, > but they were for six cylinder cars. I bought two sets of door hinges > in the original BMC boxes. > > Stephen, BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 19:15:02 2008 From: "Ron Fine" To: , Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 18:14:46 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] correct paint for air cleaner? I used a "Rust-Oleum" HAMMERED Silver #7213 on my '61BN7. I can't really say it is a perfectly correct color match for the factory finish but I think it looks very close based on photos I have seen of the original finish. Anyway, no one has pointed to my air cleaners and laughed. Ron Fine ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 2:42 PM Subject: [Healeys] correct paint for air cleaner? > Is there a spray can auto paint available that matches the correct color > for > the air cleaners for a 1960 BN7?? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 2 23:31:49 2008 From: Richard Collins To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz , Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 22:31:31 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. I would bet that the fenders that Sports and Classics sold were original as I recall the Ed Bussey sold all the left over parts from his SE Florida BMC distributorship around that time and S & C were the buyers. I could be wrong but I think not. Richard of KY/CA 1960 BN7 #440> From: tadeusz.malkiewicz@plusnet.pl> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 09:44:32 +0100> Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78..> > I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice> from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for> $225 each. Would these be original fenders?> > BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete?> > Thanks, Tadek> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 06:36:32 2008 From: Charlie Baldwin To: Healeyguy Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:36:17 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch I may be mistaken, but it might work to just get the correct numbered cylinder and install it in any 100-4 ignition switch. This means that you could widen your search to other cars. For instance, my MG TD has an FA series ignition switch key, but I'm sure that the switch is different between the two cars. Charlie Healeyguy wrote: >Doug >My early BN2 has ignition lock number FA592 from new. I have FA596, FP632, FP705 and FP717 in the parts bin. Almost flipped when I found the FA596 but after rechecking your email realized it was 20 off. Maybe some else will have 576. >Aloha >Perry > > > >In a message dated 03/02/08 07:45:34 Hawaiian Standard Time, dougnewton@sbcglobal.net writes: >Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage >Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 Ignition >Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at >British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. > > > >Thanks in advance- Doug Newton >_______________________________________________ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 09:45:32 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Healey list" Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:42:29 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Trans dowel bolts I apparently have missplaced the transmission mounting dowel bolts. I probably put them in a very special safe place. Does someone have the specs for them? Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 10:11:46 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Healey list" Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:09:49 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 smashed brake line I see that previous vibration damper failure has ground down the "brake line from hell" on my BJ8. Who know when this damage would have caused a leak? This line runs from the master cylinder on the left side of the car to the brake light switch on the right side of the car with many bends. Normal line lengths are not long enough (80 inches) so I have to get a 25 foot coil. Just a note that if one has had a damper separation to check their brak line. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 11:14:35 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:13:50 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Contacting M.Moment Hi All, I've given Xavier Roger Moment's contact information. Can anyone help him out with his request for information regarding the hood on his BJ7? Cheers, Curt Arndt Carlsbad, CA '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Xavier Freyche Date: Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 2:42 AM Subject: Contacting M.Moment To: cnaarndt@gmail.com Dear president, I try to contact M.Moment by email concerning an advice and help that I require for the restauration of my Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7. Unfortunately, it seems that my messages can't get M.Moment for an unknown reason. Could you if you please transfer to him the following requirement ? : "I need to gave some "works drafts" or sharp pictures of the *original hood*for an Austin Healey BJ7 of 1962". Sincerely yours, Xavier Freyche Niort (in France) ------------------------------ Windows Live Messenger 2008 vient de sortir, discutez avec vos amis en vidio ! Tilichargez gratuitement Messenger 2008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 12:11:50 2008 From: David Nock To: "Freese, Ken" Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:11:06 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Trans dowel bolts Ken, we have these available new and in stock David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 3, 2008, at 8:42 AM, Freese, Ken wrote: > I apparently have missplaced the transmission mounting dowel bolts. I > probably put them in a very special safe place. Does someone have the > specs for them? > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc@sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 13:01:49 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" , Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:59:01 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: Contacting M.Moment Most likely Xavier is inquiring about how the hood (top assembly) is fitted to a BJ7. I searched the archives but couldn't find a good definitive article. Can anybody else help this person. Looks like the subtleties of the English language may be a problem. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1:13 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Contacting M.Moment > Hi All, > > I've given Xavier Roger Moment's contact information. Can anyone help him > out with his request for information regarding the hood on his BJ7? > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt > Carlsbad, CA > '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Xavier Freyche > Date: Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 2:42 AM > Subject: Contacting M.Moment > To: cnaarndt@gmail.com > > > Dear president, > I try to contact M.Moment by email concerning an advice and help that I > require for the restauration of my Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7. Unfortunately, > it > seems that my messages can't get M.Moment for an unknown reason. Could you > if you please transfer to him the following requirement ? : > > "I need to gave some "works drafts" or sharp pictures of the *original > hood*for an Austin Healey BJ7 of 1962". > > Sincerely yours, > Xavier Freyche > Niort (in France) > > > ------------------------------ > Windows Live Messenger 2008 vient de sortir, discutez avec vos amis en > vidio > ! Tilichargez gratuitement Messenger > 2008 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 13:14:54 2008 From: BJ8 Healeys To: Rich C Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:14:37 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: Contacting M.Moment I have a BJ7 top installation procedure that was in a box with a new (unused, but probably 40 years old!) top that was given to me. The top came from J.C. Whitney. I'll see if that will do him any good, but he says he is looking for some good photos of an original hood, which I can't provide. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Rich C wrote: > Most likely Xavier is inquiring about how the hood (top assembly) is fitted > to a BJ7. I searched the archives but couldn't find a good definitive > article. Can anybody else help this person. Looks like the subtleties of the > English language may be a problem. > > Rich Chrysler > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" > To: > Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1:13 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Contacting M.Moment > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've given Xavier Roger Moment's contact information. Can anyone help him > > out with his request for information regarding the hood on his BJ7? > > > > Cheers, > > > > Curt Arndt > > Carlsbad, CA > > '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: Xavier Freyche > > Date: Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 2:42 AM > > Subject: Contacting M.Moment > > To: cnaarndt@gmail.com > > > > > > Dear president, > > I try to contact M.Moment by email concerning an advice and help that I > > require for the restauration of my Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7. Unfortunately, > > it > > seems that my messages can't get M.Moment for an unknown reason. Could you > > if you please transfer to him the following requirement ? : > > > > "I need to gave some "works drafts" or sharp pictures of the *original > > hood*for an Austin Healey BJ7 of 1962". > > > > Sincerely yours, > > Xavier Freyche > > Niort (in France) > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Windows Live Messenger 2008 vient de sortir, discutez avec vos amis en > > vidio > > ! Tilichargez gratuitement Messenger > > 2008 > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sbyers@ec.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 14:48:05 2008 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:47:51 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Contacting M. Moment Maybe I can help Xavier. I've replied to him in my rusty French, letting him know I have detailed pictures of a factory BJ 7 top. There was a discussion with Richard Bittman on this topic in June last year. Best, Peter _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 15:33:14 2008 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net, team-thicko@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:33:52 EST Subject: [Healeys] Single Barrel Jack Daniels Commemorative Bottles of Single Barrel Jack Daniels Celebrating Back to Jack SEC XXII! Middle TN AHC will be hosting Southeastern Classic XXII, September 18-21, 2008 in the Lynchburg Area. Registration forms will soon be out. Our club is offering Southeastern Classic XXII Commemorative Bottles of bSingle Barrel Jack Danielsb. This is the premium Jack Daniels whiskey, aged in a single barrel and not blended. The bottles will have a medallion celebrating the event and may be signed by the master distiller. The price is only $40 which is significantly less than you would pay at a liquor store. Middle TN Club members and others who purchase the most bottles are being offered the opportunity to join us for lunch and then sample "Jack" until we find our special barrel. We need to sell approximately 240 bottles to make this happen. Think of what a great gift (or even a gift to yourself) a $40.00 bottle of "Single Barrel Jackb could make! As of now, we have 120 bottles sold/reserved. We are almost there! However, remember when they are gone, they are gone. We need to have cash in hand to reserve your bottle(s) by May 31, 2008. Please, help Middle TN AHC make this rare opportunity become a reality. Middle TN AHC looks forward to going back to Jack and as Jimmy Buffett says, bYou had to be thereb. You can forward your order and check made out to Middle TN AHC to address listed below. If you send a email to hold your bottle(s) put in subject line b Jack Orderb. The order form is posted on our SEC XXII web site so you can print it and mail it with your order. Go to _www.seclassic.www_ (http://www.seclassic.com/) Susan Ralph Middle TN AHC 4417 Long Hollow Pike Goodlettsville, TN 37072 _Sralph1@comcast.Sra_ (mailto:Sralph1@comcast.net) Cheers and Happy Healeying, The Middle TN AHC Name ____________Name __Name __Name __Nam Address ____________Address _Address _Address _Ad Phone ____________P Email ____________ Email Emai Club Affiliation ____________Club Af ____ Bottles of Single Barrel Jack Daniels @ $40 each Total Due ________ **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 15:43:55 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Healey list" Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:43:39 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] [semi-OT] Wheels of Britain car show March 3rd 2008 Hey Folks, I had a good time shooting pictures at the Wheels of Britain show here in Phoenix on Sunday. I managed to meet and chat with a number of other Healey drivers and had a great time seeing what my car will eventually look like. Now even SWMBO understands why I love Healeys so much. There were a number of Austin Healeys at the show. Now I have 500+ photos (organised by Marque) at http://www.theymightberacing.com/Shows/WheelsofBritain2008.aspx Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 16:00:37 2008 From: "Patton Dickson" <57healey@gmail.com> To: "Peter Svilans" Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:00:16 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Contacting M. Moment I have a scanned PDF copy of the factory manual in French. It's a very large download, but let me know if he needs it and I will upload it somewhere for him. Patton On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 3:47 PM, Peter Svilans wrote: > Maybe I can help Xavier. I've replied to him in my rusty French, letting > him > know I have detailed pictures of a factory BJ 7 top. There was a > discussion > with Richard Bittman on this topic in June last year. > > Best, > Peter > > -- > Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX > 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 16:34:56 2008 From: "sbyers" To: Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:34:44 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" Hello, Healeyphiles - Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and next to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs in the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car was Personal Export Delivery. Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare Long Wheelbase BJ8s? Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 3 17:19:57 2008 From: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" To: mgcharlie@comcast.net, healeyguy@aol.com Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:19:43 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch Kind of an odd coincidence in my garage; both my 1953 BN1 and my 1957 Series I Land Rover use ignition key core FP650. (This is from the factory.) Makes for a lighter key ring, but a thief would only need one key. You could probably broaden your search for the correct core to include several other marques. Bill Lawrence _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 07:19:39 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:19:03 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 129 In a message dated 3/3/08 11:08:06 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > I've given Xavier Roger Moment's contact information. Can anyone help him > out with his request for information regarding the hood on his BJ7? > English "hood" or American "hood?" Cheers Gary ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 12:44:04 2008 From: "G. Brierton" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:43:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] test 2:43 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 14:20:27 2008 From: Jorge Garcia To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 13:20:11 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling I am planning on cleaning the carbs on my BJ8 this weekend as per Norman Nock's "Tune Up" instructions in his book. When I lift the piston and let it drop it does not make a clunk sound. I have to move it up and let it drop several times before I get any kind of a clunking sound. At first try the pistons drop slowly. My question is how much oil should I put in and what weight (SAE30 SAE 10w-30???). Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 14:25:43 2008 From: Jorge Garcia To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 13:25:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and they are not worn. What could be causing the premature locking of the rear brakes? Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 15:39:12 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Jorge Garcia" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 06:38:58 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up Jorge - Sounds like they need to be adjusted, just back them off a bit by adjusting the shoes away from the drum. The process is in the shop manual, very simple. Alan On 3/5/08, Jorge Garcia wrote: > The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can > hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at > 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the > neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and > they are not worn. What could be causing the premature > locking of the rear brakes? > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 15:42:47 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Jorge Garcia" , Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 06:42:33 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling Jorge - Oil will not fix this problem, you need to center the jet. Centring the jet takes some time check on you tube there is an instructional video on how to center the jet on SU carbs in there - the principles are the same for all SU carbs. Alan On 3/5/08, Jorge Garcia wrote: > I am planning on cleaning the carbs on my BJ8 this > weekend as per Norman Nock's "Tune Up" instructions in > his book. When I lift the piston and let it drop it > does not make a clunk sound. I have to move it up and > let it drop several times before I get any kind of a > clunking sound. At first try the pistons drop slowly. > My question is how much oil should I put in and what > weight (SAE30 SAE 10w-30???). > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 16:20:49 2008 From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:21:15 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up Hi Jorge, It may be possible you have brake fluid on the shoes. That could cause them to grab. -----Original Message----- The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and they are not worn. What could be causing the premature locking of the rear brakes? Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 16:26:58 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Jorge Garcia" , Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:24:06 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling Jorge, The jet is not centred properly for the needle to be able to fully drop down the middle. It is presently hanging up on one side, the jet being off to one side, and causing a bind. Follow the jet centring instructions in the workshop manuals. It's not difficult. I use 30wt. oil in the damper. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Garcia" To: Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:20 PM Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling >I am planning on cleaning the carbs on my BJ8 this > weekend as per Norman Nock's "Tune Up" instructions in > his book. When I lift the piston and let it drop it > does not make a clunk sound. I have to move it up and > let it drop several times before I get any kind of a > clunking sound. At first try the pistons drop slowly. > My question is how much oil should I put in and what > weight (SAE30 SAE 10w-30???). > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 16:34:13 2008 From: Dave Russell To: Alan Seigrist Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:33:49 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling I agree with Alan. Oil will not fix the problem. The damper/oil only controls the rate of damper rise not the fall. SAE 20 oil is normally used. The HD8 has a somewhat different main jet assembly which is attached to a diaphragm & must be centered differently than the other carbs. The best instruction for the HD8 is here: http://www.hazelden.ca/austinhealey/ServiceSheetAUC9622B/ServiceSheetAUC9622B_Page5.html Also, a bent damper rod could prevent the piston from dropping quickly. As could interchanging the pistons between carbs. Dave Russell Alan Seigrist wrote: >Jorge - > >Oil will not fix this problem, you need to center the jet. Centring >the jet takes some time check on you tube there is an instructional >video on how to center the jet on SU carbs in there - the principles >are the same for all SU carbs. > >Alan > > >On 3/5/08, Jorge Garcia wrote: > > >>I am planning on cleaning the carbs on my BJ8 this >>weekend as per Norman Nock's "Tune Up" instructions in >>his book. When I lift the piston and let it drop it >>does not make a clunk sound. I have to move it up and >>let it drop several times before I get any kind of a >>clunking sound. At first try the pistons drop slowly. >>My question is how much oil should I put in and what >>weight (SAE30 SAE 10w-30???). >>Thanks >>Jorge Garcia >>1965 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 17:01:12 2008 From: Rick Snover To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:00:45 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Only 4 Weeks Left For Conclave Early Registration Discount Hi All, If you're planning to attend Conclave 2008 "Healeys On The Bay" here in San Diego this summer, be sure to visit http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ and register this month. After March 31st, the registration fee increases by $20 to $149. Hope to see you there, Rick -- Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA Vice President (Membership), Activities Committee Chairman & Webmaster Austin-Healey Club of San Diego http://www.sdhealey.org 1964 Sprite Mk III (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite (vintage racer: VARA http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II "Tri-Carb" (being restored) and 1955 100 (pieces in storage) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 17:13:40 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:13:25 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Parts Needed Good Evening List- Does anyone have a set of BJ8 Front Hubs for Disc Wheels? Thanks- Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 17:50:58 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Doug Newton" Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 08:50:41 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Parts Needed Doug - Oh boy good luck with that, they are very rare. I actually had a factory set but I sold them to someone on the list about two years ago :(. If I recall correctly, I think someone on the list had actually manufactured a pair from scratch.... Alan On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 8:13 AM, Doug Newton wrote: > Good Evening List- Does anyone have a set of BJ8 Front Hubs for Disc > Wheels? > > > > Thanks- Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 17:58:48 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Jorge Garcia" , Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 08:58:37 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling Here is the video I was talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxVFCY_1aSA The process for centring the jet on the HD8 carb is totally different, but the general principles are the same. Alan On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 6:42 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Jorge - > > Oil will not fix this problem, you need to center the jet. Centring > the jet takes some time check on you tube there is an instructional > video on how to center the jet on SU carbs in there - the principles > are the same for all SU carbs. > > Alan > > > On 3/5/08, Jorge Garcia wrote: _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 21:32:14 2008 From: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:31:59 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Works Healeys Octane magazine Feb. 08 has an excellant story of the last Healey car, the 1968,'69 SR Coupe and the then modified 1970 XR.37 Roadster version.The construction of a complete replica 1968 version has raised the question of the other 1969 version Coupe constructed with some original spares and parts superseded when the 1968 became the 1969. At the same time the re-constructed 1969 car is advertised 3 pages before the feature article as SR.2 For those of us interested this appears to be recognition that the re-constructed 1969 is NOT the original. The original 1968 chassis became the 1969 chassis which was further modified into the open roadster for 1970 - the LAST WORKS HEALEY Joe ----- End forwarded message ----- _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 21:41:11 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:38:24 +1300 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Parts Needed --===============1057645284== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit As I recall these are the same as those used on the MGC. Probably not much more common but that may help. Michael In New Zealand To get away from the Canadian winter. On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 8:13 AM, Doug Newton wrote: > Good Evening List- Does anyone have a set of BJ8 Front Hubs for Disc > Wheels? > > > > Thanks- Doug Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.4/1310 - Release Date: 04/03/2008 8:35 AM --===============1057645284== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive --===============1057645284==-- From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 21:41:36 2008 From: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:40:58 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Sighting I have just read an article from an Industrial designers and engineers conference, SolidWorks 2008, in Southern California and in a photo of SolidWorks CEO has in the background a full size image of a two tone 100 with it looks like a bonnet strap fitted. Is this the 'most obsecure' sighting.I am impressed that the Healey still rates in the high-tech world of 3D CAD Joe _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 21:53:12 2008 From: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au To: Jorge Garcia Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:52:52 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up Quoting Jorge Garcia : > The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can > hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at > 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the > neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and > they are not worn. What could be causing the premature > locking of the rear brakes? > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > It can sometimes happen that badly adjusted and too loose brake shoe adjustment can cause the leading shoe to lock on a low speeds because the design shoes has a self apply force created by the friction of the shoe against the drum. This is made worse if drums are out of round,shoe linlings are new and not machined to the drum inside radius or shoe/spring assembly does not centralise the shoe. Excessive gaps accentuate this effect Joe > ________________________________________________________________________________ ____ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 4 22:33:24 2008 From: "John Soderling" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:33:12 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] March 3rd AutoWeek & Healeys In the March 3rd AutoWeek's 50 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE PASSION section (pages 6 & 7) they give a chronology of the important automotive events of 1988. Included are two Healey related paragraphs as follows: a.. "An Austin-Healey 100S, one of 50 aluminum-bodied cars, sells at the Rick Cole Auction for a world-record price of $125,000. b.. "Rest in peace: Donald Healey; former GM president Pete Estes; ............................................. .....................; Sir Alic Issegonis, creator of the Mini." Vrooom vrooom, John 100 Six - Erika the Red _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 5 06:37:19 2008 From: jomar healey To: Greg Wilkinson , Healey List Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 05:36:57 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up Jorge When was the last time you changed the rear brake hose? They can swell from the inside and cause the brakes to lock and then only slowly release. Joe BN1 #923 Coronet Cream BN2 100M BJ8 Just a great car Greg Wilkinson wrote: Hi Jorge, It may be possible you have brake fluid on the shoes. That could cause them to grab. -----Original Message----- The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and they are not worn. What could be causing the premature locking of the rear brakes? Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ah53@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 5 09:07:53 2008 From: Michael Gladwin To: Healey List Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 11:07:28 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Keeping a leaf spring attached to the car. Ma cher automobilist du Grand Eely: Question for the BT7 II brigade. I have just discovered that the chassis cross-member which attaches the RH, forward, rear-spring shackle mounting cross member is rusted through at one spot. The short cross member looks like a replacement because the welding (to quote my old welding instructor) "looks like a heard of nanny goats running across a field". I know Longbridge welding was not exactly aero standard but this looks like MIG welding as opposed to the gas welding that I see elsewhere. The cross member is strange in that it has a quadrant cut-out presumably for an exhaust pipe, the same as the LH side (where there is an exhaust pipe). 1. Do you know if the cut out is original? 2. Rust in one place usually means rust in another but is this a classic rust spot? 3. Has anyone repaired this area in-situ? Note: the rest of the car is very good, with only the paint on the underside panels beginning to flake. Frame paint seems excellent. Thanks in anticipation of your wise council. Mike Gladwin BT7 MkII _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 5 09:47:25 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:47:05 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up I have read most of the responses and do not recall anyone mentioning that the rear wheel brakes are adjusted by turning the square adjustment nut located on the drum. Regards, Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:53 PM To: Jorge Garcia Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up Quoting Jorge Garcia : > The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can > hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at > 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the > neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and > they are not worn. What could be causing the premature > locking of the rear brakes? > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > It can sometimes happen that badly adjusted and too loose brake shoe adjustment can cause the leading shoe to lock on a low speeds because the design shoes has a self apply force created by the friction of the shoe against the drum. This is made worse if drums are out of round,shoe linlings are new and not machined to the drum inside radius or shoe/spring assembly does not centralise the shoe. Excessive gaps accentuate this effect Joe > ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan@warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 5 10:18:49 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Michael Gladwin" , "Healey List" Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:15:29 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Keeping a leaf spring attached to the car. Michael, 1. First of all the structural item in question is referred to as a rear outrigger. It is not a crossmember. The rear of the leaf spring attaches to a crossmember. Anyway, your rear right outrigger with what looks like a relief for an exhaust system is indeed original. 2. This is not particularly a classic rust spot. I would suggest it may have received some sort of impact at that point, resulting in some sort of poor home repair. Once disturbed and opened up, especially with poor lumpy welding it would soon become a rust prone spot. 3. Depending on the degree of damage and / or rust it may be able to be repaired in situ but either way the rear spring will have to come off, the surrounding interior components will have to be removed to prevent fire, and some careful measurements will have to be maintained. Also note the close proximity of the fuel pump and lines which would be on the right side by the time your Mk 2 was built. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Gladwin" To: "Healey List" Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 11:07 AM Subject: [Healeys] Keeping a leaf spring attached to the car. > Ma cher automobilist du Grand Eely: > > Question for the BT7 II brigade. > > I have just discovered that the chassis cross-member which attaches > the RH, forward, rear-spring shackle mounting cross member is rusted > through at one spot. The short cross member looks like a replacement > because the welding (to quote my old welding instructor) "looks like > a heard of nanny goats running across a field". I know Longbridge > welding was not exactly aero standard but this looks like MIG welding > as opposed to the gas welding that I see elsewhere. > > The cross member is strange in that it has a quadrant cut-out > presumably for an exhaust pipe, the same as the LH side (where there > is an exhaust pipe). 1. Do you know if the cut out is original? 2. > Rust in one place usually means rust in another but is this a classic > rust spot? 3. Has anyone repaired this area in-situ? > Note: the rest of the car is very good, with only the paint on the > underside panels beginning to flake. Frame paint seems excellent. > > Thanks in anticipation of your wise council. > > Mike Gladwin > BT7 MkII > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 5 10:34:39 2008 From: Michael Gladwin To: Healey List Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:34:03 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Outrigger I apparently don't know my cross member from an outrigger. I've been told that I couldn't tell other body parts from my elbow, so I'm not surprised. Its the RH outrigger of which I speak. Thanks for your patience Mike _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 5 15:50:38 2008 From: Jorge Garcia To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:50:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Thanks Thank you for all the suggestions you sent with regard to my carburetor and brake question. I think I have enough to keep me buzy for a while. Best Regards Jorge Garcia ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 5 17:42:10 2008 From: To: Doug Newton , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:41:57 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Parts Needed Doug, I believe I have a pair I bought for a resto yet to be purchased. Not sure it will ever happen. Contact me if seriously interested. Keith Pennell > Good Evening List- Does anyone have a set of BJ8 Front Hubs for Disc Wheels? > > > > Thanks- Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 05:11:37 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: "sbyers" , Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 07:10:33 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" And the answer is? Is this not List Worthy? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "sbyers" To: Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > > Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and next > to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. > > I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs in > the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car > was > Personal Export Delivery. > > > > Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare > Long > Wheelbase BJ8s? > > > > Thanks, > > Steve Byers > > HBJ8L/36666 > > BJ8 Registry > > Havelock, NC USA > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 05:55:13 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Mark and Kathy" Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 20:55:00 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" Mark / Steve - I was thinking that it might be for "Light Weight Block" as I know you could special order these from the factory. Maybe its got an alloy block in there? It would sort of make sense with the Personal Export Delivery as it would have likely had to been ordered direct from the factory with an alloy block. Even in the 80's I know AH Spares had a few left over OEM alloy blocks that never got sold, I think they were selling them for about a 1,000 quid back then. If it has an alloy block... boy-o that will be a valuable suprise! Cheers, Alan On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 8:10 PM, Mark and Kathy wrote: > And the answer is? Is this not List Worthy? > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "sbyers" > To: > Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:34 PM > Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > > > > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > > > > > > Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and > next > > to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. > > > > I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs > in > > the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car > > was > > Personal Export Delivery. > > > > > > > > Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare > > Long > > Wheelbase BJ8s? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 06:17:24 2008 From: BJ8 Healeys To: Mark and Kathy Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 8:17:12 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" Well, Mark, until Alan's response I had had only one other reply so here are the possibilities so far: Longbridge Works Birmingham Light Weight Block I was hoping that someone out there might report that they had a similar BMIHT certificate with the LWB notation, but no one has yet. If the car had such an unusual feature as an alloy block, one would think that it would deserve more description on the cert than just LWB, and that the option would be listed in the optional equipment rather than up by the VIN. I'll check with the owner to see if he does, in fact, have an alloy block. If not, and unless we get a definitive answer from someone on the list, the only way I can see to get more clarification is to contact BMIHT. I'll report any interesting developments to the list. Cheers! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Mark and Kathy wrote: > And the answer is? Is this not List Worthy? > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "sbyers" > To: > Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:34 PM > Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > > > > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > > > > > > Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and next > > to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. > > > > I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs in > > the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car > > was > > Personal Export Delivery. > > > > > > > > Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare > > Long > > Wheelbase BJ8s? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Steve Byers > > > > HBJ8L/36666 > > > > BJ8 Registry > > > > Havelock, NC USA > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 06:58:02 2008 From: To: BJ8 Healeys ,Mark and Kathy Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 8:57:42 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" I keep thinking it is Long Wheel Base. > > From: BJ8 Healeys > Date: 2008/03/06 Thu AM 08:17:12 EST > To: Mark and Kathy > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > > Well, Mark, until Alan's response I had had only one other reply so here are the possibilities so far: > Longbridge Works Birmingham > Light Weight Block > > I was hoping that someone out there might report that they had a similar BMIHT certificate with the LWB notation, but no one has yet. If the car had such an unusual feature as an alloy block, one would think that it would deserve more description on the cert than just LWB, and that the option would be listed in the optional equipment rather than up by the VIN. I'll check with the owner to see if he does, in fact, have an alloy block. If not, and unless we get a definitive answer from someone on the list, the only way I can see to get more clarification is to contact BMIHT. I'll report any interesting developments to the list. > > Cheers! > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > > > > ---- Mark and Kathy wrote: > > And the answer is? Is this not List Worthy? > > > > Mark > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "sbyers" > > To: > > Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:34 PM > > Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > > > > > > > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > > > > > > > > > > Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and next > > > to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. > > > > > > I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs in > > > the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car > > > was > > > Personal Export Delivery. > > > > > > > > > > > > Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare > > > Long > > > Wheelbase BJ8s? > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Steve Byers > > > > > > HBJ8L/36666 > > > > > > BJ8 Registry > > > > > > Havelock, NC USA > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net > > > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 07:04:58 2008 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: "'Mark and Kathy'" Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:04:32 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" In British military we had/have LWB & SWB Land Rovers. Long & Short Wheel Base. SWB were light air portables and were dropped from big choppers or C130s etc. They came down on chutes with such a wallop that their pallets were usually matchwood and they could practically be driven right away. The suspensions and steering suffered something rotten, so only a mug or the very well informed buys an ex army SWB! Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark and Kathy Sent: 06 March 2008 12:11 To: sbyers; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" And the answer is? Is this not List Worthy? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "sbyers" To: Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > > Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and next > to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. > > I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs in > the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car > was > Personal Export Delivery. > > > > Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare > Long > Wheelbase BJ8s? > > > > Thanks, > > Steve Byers > > HBJ8L/36666 > > BJ8 Registry > > Havelock, NC USA > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 09:59:55 2008 From: "Alan Bromfield" To: Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:58:56 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Panel switch Team. I have been searching for some time now to find a pull-twist-pull light switch (PPG1) for my BN4. The new ones available are such rubbish! Their action is so stiff and difficult it strains the dash panel and the retaining nut is a piece of knurled aluminium. Anyway, I finally snagged one - NOS - on Ebay, and very nice it is too. Now my question. I believe my Longbridge BN4 would have had a chrome hex nut retaining the switch into the panel and all I can find are the slotted chrome rings. I know I'm being picky, but It is going to smack me in the eye if I don't get it right. Does anyone have such a thing lying around spare? All costs would be covered. If it helps I have 1957 Lucas bits I'm happy to part with for you concours types out there. Here's hoping. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 12:25:46 2008 From: "M Lempert" To: Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:18:10 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" Steve: Is it not possible to have the owner measure the wheelbase ? Mike L. > Message: 7 > Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 8:17:12 -0500 > From: BJ8 Healeys > Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > To: Mark and Kathy > Cc: healeys@autox.team.net > Message-ID: > <13372444.567491204809432563.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web19-z02> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Well, Mark, until Alan's response I had had only one other reply so here > are the possibilities so far: > Longbridge Works Birmingham > Light Weight Block _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 12:28:19 2008 From: andy pole To: BJ8 Healeys , Mark and Kathy Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 19:25:20 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" Steve and for the benefit of the list As you know all I could think of was Light weight body (alloy wings?) and Longbridge works Birmingham (press car?). So being inquisitive (bored at work) I rang Richard at the BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without the body/ engine number he couldnt double check but did say it may just be a mistake, he had never come across it before. regards Andy _________________________________________________________________ Who's friends with who and co-starred in what? http://www.searchgamesbox.com/celebrityseparation.shtml _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 12:34:13 2008 From: Rick Snover To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:33:39 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Only 4 Weeks Left For Conclave Early Registration I forgot to mention that March 31st is also the deadline to pre-order meet regalia. The day-of selection at the meet will be limitied. At 04:00 PM 3/4/2008, Rick Snover wrote: >If you're planning to attend Conclave 2008 "Healeys On The Bay" here in >San Diego this summer, be sure to visit >http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ and register this month. After March >31st, the registration fee increases by $20 to $149. > >Hope to see you there, >Rick >-- >Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA >Vice President (Membership), Activities Committee Chairman & Webmaster >Austin-Healey Club of San Diego http://www.sdhealey.org >1964 Sprite Mk III (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite (vintage racer: VARA >http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II "Tri-Carb" (being restored) and >1955 100 (pieces in storage) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 12:43:02 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:42:46 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] race car for sale Really sad that someone went to all this trouble before finding out that wheel-to-wheel racing, even at the vintage level, didn't steam their latti. For those of you who have wondered if you'd enjoy racing, spend some time in the pits with your local vintage racing group, pay the money to take a serious racing course (will be money well spent whether or not you ever race), and borrow/rent a car to go through the novice weekend. Only after that, should you start spending the money to put your own car on the track. For those of you who are looking for a way to get into racing without taking two years and lots of more bucks to build a similar car, this sounds like a great turn-key deal, especially if you're just a little over average size. Pay Fuqua a grand or two to refresh this engine, and you're on the track for less than about $12 grand. Cheers Gary Anderson (vintage racing MGA, and coaching high-performance driving) ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 13:01:11 2008 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: healeylist List Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 12:00:57 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was a typo... Wilko On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote: > Steve and for the benefit of the list > As you know all I could think of was Light weight body (alloy > wings?) and > Longbridge works Birmingham (press car?). So being inquisitive > (bored at work) > I rang Richard at the BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without > the body/ > engine number he couldnt double check but did say it may just be a > mistake, he > had never come across it before. > regards Andy _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 13:12:22 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Eric \(Rick\) Wilkins" , "healeylist List" Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 15:09:26 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" That was CKD, which apparently meant Completely Knocked Down. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: "healeylist List" Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was > a typo... > > > Wilko > > On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote: > >> Steve and for the benefit of the list >> As you know all I could think of was Light weight body (alloy >> wings?) and >> Longbridge works Birmingham (press car?). So being inquisitive >> (bored at work) >> I rang Richard at the BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without >> the body/ >> engine number he couldnt double check but did say it may just be a >> mistake, he >> had never come across it before. >> regards Andy > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 19:07:46 2008 From: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:07:28 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Me thinks we may be making this to complicated. I have no real knowledge but what about; LOAD WITHOUT BATTERY as a special delivery requirement? Joe _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 6 20:28:50 2008 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: MargotQ@copper.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:28:49 EST Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Subject: The Irish Doctor >Subject: THE IRISH DOCTOR > >A doctor in Ireland wanted to take off work and go hunting, so >he approached his assistant. > >"Patrick, I am going hunting tomorrow and don't want to close the >clinic. I want you to take care of the clinic and take care of all >me patients". > >"Yes, sir!" answers Patrick. > >The doctor goes hunting and returns the following day and asks: >"So, Patrick, how was your day?" > >Patrick told him that he took care of three patients. > >"The first one had a headache so I gave him TYLENOL." >"Bravo, Mate, and the second one?" asks the doctor. > >"The second one had stomach burning and I gave him MAALOX, sir, " >says Patrick. > >"Bravo, bravo! You're good at this, and what about the third one?" >asks the doctor. > >"Sir, I was sitting here and suddenly the door opens and a woman >enters. Like a flame, she undresses herself, taking off everything >including her bra and her panties and lies down on the table. She >spreads her legs and shouts: > >"HELP ME! ....... For five years I have not seen any man!" > >"Tunderin' Lard Jayzus, Patrick, what did you do?" asks the doctor. > >"I put drops in her eyes." **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 02:05:13 2008 From: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" To: Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:04:45 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Hello, I know the height of the wheel cut-out of the front wings changed between BN1 and BN2, but I don't know the exact change point. Was this identical with the change of the model (BN1 to BN2) or at sometime during the early production of the BN2? And, which model had the higher cut-out? Can somebody please enlighten me? Thanks Eric _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 02:24:55 2008 From: To: Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:24:31 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" I guess it is just a mistake (printing error) in the certificate. I know several certificates with wrong data. I have one for my car showing disk wheels the car never had. I second check in the BMIHT books showed clearly the car was delivered with wire wheels. I have two different certificates for the car now. Josef Eckert Koenigswinter/GERMANY 54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 02:40:55 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: lists@brits-n-pieces.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:40:38 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Erik - If I'm not mistaken I think the cut out height changed mid production on the BN1. The cutout originally was lower but was raised after there were some problems with the tyres striking the fenders in a bumpy turn. My early BN1 has small cutouts... I actually prefer it, but it's hardly noticeable to the layman. Alan On 3/7/08, Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) wrote: > Hello, > > I know the height of the wheel cut-out of the front wings changed between > BN1 and BN2, but I don't know the exact change point. Was this identical > with the change of the model (BN1 to BN2) or at sometime during the early > production of the BN2? And, which model had the higher cut-out? > > Can somebody please enlighten me? > > Thanks > > Eric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 04:43:03 2008 From: BJ8 Healeys To: Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 6:42:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" In the BJ8 Registry, I have many examples of certificates with incorrect data -- obvious mistakes on some, and more than one example of certificates obtained for the same car at two different times that do not have identical information. Transcription of the build data from the microfilmed build records to the certificates leaves room for human error, but considering what is being charged for the certs now, one would think that more care would be taken and mistakes would be more infrequent than they are. BMIHT will replace a cert that can be shown to be in error. However, in at least one case I know of, BMIHT refused to correct an obvious error in a body number because the error itself was in the build records. Andy Pole has said he called BMIHT about the LWB on the cert in question, but without the identification of the chassis number Richard Brotherton had no idea what the letters mean. I will forward Andy the number and hopefully he will try again. If BMIHT comes up with an explanation, I'll let the list know. Until then, everything else is just speculation. I was hoping that maybe someone else had a cert with the same letters, but no one has yet said they do. Thanks for all the responses. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com wrote: > I guess it is just a mistake (printing error) in the certificate. I know > several certificates with wrong data. I have one for my car showing disk > wheels the car never had. I second check in the BMIHT books showed > clearly the car was delivered with wire wheels. I have two different > certificates for the car now. > > Josef Eckert > Koenigswinter/GERMANY > 54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 07:39:09 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "Healey List" Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 06:38:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Who makes a bolt in Bugeye rollbar? WTB: a ready to bolt-in Bugeye rollbar. 59-60 Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 08:24:47 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: lists@brits-n-pieces.com, "Alan Seigrist" Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 07:24:35 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Eric & Alan, There were actually 3 different front wheel opening sizes on the 100s. The size of the opening is best measured by the distance from the top of the wing above the highest point of the wheel opening straight down to that opening.. On the earliest 100s, from before body number 900 (body # 883 documented), this distance measures anywhere from 9 3/8 to 9 1/2 inches. These early '53 BN1's have the smallest front wheel openings as Bill Barnett (#663) and Roland Wilhelmy (#724) can attest. BTW, this comes from personal observation on almost a dozen original cars. On the later BN1's and *around the first 600 BN2's* this distance is a consistent 9 inches *+*. On the remaining BN2's the wheel opening was increased substantially and this distance now measures 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 *+* inches. There are even some reports of early BN2's with one small opening wing on one side and a large opening wing on the other, but these are not well documented. This is all well documented in the Concours Guidelines. Cheers, Curt Arndt - AH Concours Committee Carlsbad, CA '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 1:04 AM, Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) < lists@brits-n-pieces.com> wrote: > Hello, > > I know the height of the wheel cut-out of the front wings changed between > BN1 and BN2, but I don't know the exact change point. Was this identical > with the change of the model (BN1 to BN2) or at sometime during the early > production of the BN2? And, which model had the higher cut-out? > > Can somebody please enlighten me? > > Thanks > > Eric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 09:24:46 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Healey list" Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:24:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question Hey Folks, So, since I'm still sitting here on my butt unable to spend as much time in the garage as I'd like, I figured I could at least start obtaining the necessary books, service manuals, parts catalogs and the like for my Healey (1960 3000 MKI BT7). Now I worked in libraries for years, and am a great lover of books, so I ave a really bad habit of buying every book I can find. I'd like to ensure that I start with the best, most accurate books possible. In my collection at present are one book that I found in an old bookstore titled "Healey: The Hansome Brute" which was a wonderful read, but not terribly useful fo restoration. I also have an odd little green book titled "Healey 100/6, 3000 1956-68 Autobook" by Kenneth Ball that came with the vehicle. Despite it's small size it has good information and some beautiful exploded diagrams (which I belive is becoming a lost art in automotive literature). I also have a bunch of catalogs from various parts suppliers. So, outside of these, what else should I pick up, and do you have any recommendations on where to obtain them? Without some sage advice I'll end up with every Healey related book ever written. Visiting Wheels of Britain last weekend and seeing those gorgeous Healeys out there has lit a fire under my backside to get out there and get my girl done. Cheers! Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 10:10:40 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Jody Kerr' , 'Healey list' Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:10:30 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question Austin Healey Restoration Guide by Roger Moment and Gary Anderson published by Motorbooks. www.motorbooks.com but available all over. ISBN 0-7603-0673-7 Whatever else you get, also buy Norman Nock's Tech Tips and keep it current. This a compendium of articles that he has published over the years and continues to do so. - I usually order the new pages annually - one of my January chores. www.britishcarspecialists.com Try to find a workshop manual. There are several around -- appear on eBay from time to time and the factory reprint is available from Moss www.mossmotors.com Actually, the various publishers of workshop manuals, Glenns, Haynes, etc. have books that are all basically the same but organized with their own tweaks. Some have information the others do not, some have the same information but different is a few details. All worked together are helpful. These books are out of print and you will have to find them on eBay. The parts catalog from Moss is good in that it generally shows the installation sequence for parts. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jody Kerr Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 11:25 AM To: Healey list Subject: [Healeys] Books Question Hey Folks, So, since I'm still sitting here on my butt unable to spend as much time in the garage as I'd like, I figured I could at least start obtaining the necessary books, service manuals, parts catalogs and the like for my Healey (1960 3000 MKI BT7). Now I worked in libraries for years, and am a great lover of books, so I ave a really bad habit of buying every book I can find. I'd like to ensure that I start with the best, most accurate books possible. In my collection at present are one book that I found in an old bookstore titled "Healey: The Hansome Brute" which was a wonderful read, but not terribly useful fo restoration. I also have an odd little green book titled "Healey 100/6, 3000 1956-68 Autobook" by Kenneth Ball that came with the vehicle. Despite it's small size it has good information and some beautiful exploded diagrams (which I belive is becoming a lost art in automotive literature). I also have a bunch of catalogs from various parts suppliers. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 10:16:16 2008 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: "'Jody Kerr'" , "'Healey list'" Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:05:18 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question If it were me starting again... I'd get a Haynes manual which are still available also a BMC workshop manual and a BMC parts book, both of which are available as (decent enough quality) reprints/copies. Make sure you get the last issue/edition manual appropriate for yr vehicle. You can also get the BMC manual on .pdf which is invaluable as you can print off the section you need, blow up appropriate diagrams etcetc. If you can "kill" the security on the .pdf file you can add colour photos, notes etcetc. I do that to mine and it is becoming a very useful creation. Apart from the above...any books you can find; there's usually a nugget or two in every book. Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jody Kerr Sent: 07 March 2008 16:25 To: Healey list Subject: [Healeys] Books Question Hey Folks, So, since I'm still sitting here on my butt unable to spend as much time in the garage as I'd like, I figured I could at least start obtaining the necessary books, service manuals, parts catalogs and the like for my Healey (1960 3000 MKI BT7). Now I worked in libraries for years, and am a great lover of books, so I ave a really bad habit of buying every book I can find. I'd like to ensure that I start with the best, most accurate books possible. In my collection at present are one book that I found in an old bookstore titled "Healey: The Hansome Brute" which was a wonderful read, but not terribly useful fo restoration. I also have an odd little green book titled "Healey 100/6, 3000 1956-68 Autobook" by Kenneth Ball that came with the vehicle. Despite it's small size it has good information and some beautiful exploded diagrams (which I belive is becoming a lost art in automotive literature). I also have a bunch of catalogs from various parts suppliers. So, outside of these, what else should I pick up, and do you have any recommendations on where to obtain them? Without some sage advice I'll end up with every Healey related book ever written. Visiting Wheels of Britain last weekend and seeing those gorgeous Healeys out there has lit a fire under my backside to get out there and get my girl done. Cheers! Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 10:51:11 2008 From: Jackson Krall To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:51:00 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: Who needs Prozac? Here's a non-prescription stress reliever: http://www.therightfoot.net/mystuff/whatever/swf/bubblewrap.swf ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 11:01:39 2008 From: John Sims To: Healey List , Jody Kerr Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:01:32 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Books Question Also, I forgot to mention that many of these manuals and books are available on CD. Go to www.lbcarco.com/ and you can find restoration photos of most of the models on my site. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Simon Lachlan Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 12:05 PM To: 'Jody Kerr'; 'Healey list' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question If it were me starting again... I'd get a Haynes manual which are still available also a BMC workshop manual and a BMC parts book, both of which are available as (decent enough quality) reprints/copies. Make sure you get the last issue/edition manual appropriate for yr vehicle. You can also get the BMC manual on .pdf which is invaluable as you can print off the section you need, blow up appropriate diagrams etcetc. If you can "kill" the security on the .pdf file you can add colour photos, notes etcetc. I do that to mine and it is becoming a very useful creation. Apart from the above...any books you can find; there's usually a nugget or two in every book. Simon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 11:21:51 2008 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: Austin Healey Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:21:39 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Just for a moment, sit back, turn up the volume and watch some interesting racing. The first one is for all the micro car fans and the second is for those who love caravaning. http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=741861767 http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=716123718 --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- All new Yahoo! Mail - --------------------------------- Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 13:40:02 2008 From: To: John Sims Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 14:39:49 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question Also, Clausager's Original Austin Healey, similar to the Anderson Moment book, but Anderson Moment probably has more useful deatails, and Clausager more nice color pictures, also Geoffrey Healey's book is what I consider a must read for the Healey enthusiast ("The Big Healeys" I think, cant recall the exact name) He was of course there for most of what went on at the factory. Glenn's old Austin and Austin Healey guide can be gotten on E-bay for a few books from time to time, it covers more models so a little more generic, but has some good tips written from the perspective of fixing and diagnosing an old car, rather than servicing a new one, as the factory shop manual is slanted towards. If you want to read contemporary road tests Road & Track on Austin Healey is good, and I think Brooklands books publishes a similar tome with more english road tests in it. Greg Lemon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 13:57:03 2008 From: "Marvin James" To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:56:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer I have 2 gold face tachs. One is identical to the one in my BT7. The other appears identical at first glance but has 2 differences. The number on the face is RN. 2301/01 vs the BT7 RN. 2351/03. A more obvious difference is the redline. 5250 RPM on the BT7 and 4800 RPM on the other one. Any ideas what the application is (was)? Marv J _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 14:32:10 2008 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: Marvin James , Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:31:56 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer Hello Marv; The RN 2301/01 is for a 1957-58 100-6 BN4 / BN6 and the RN 2301/01 is for a 1959-62 BN7 / BT7. I have attached a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey which can also be found at: http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm I originally got the data came from several Smiths catalogues and a BMC Fast Moving Parts catalogue. Hope this helps.. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 Marvin James wrote: << I have 2 gold face tachs. One is identical to the one in my BT7. The other appears identical at first glance but has 2 differences. The number on the face is RN. 2301/01 vs the BT7 RN. 2351/03. A more obvious difference is the redline. 5250 RPM on the BT7 and 4800 RPM on the other one. Any ideas what the application is (was)? >> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Smiths Parts List-Big Healey.pdf] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 15:00:48 2008 From: Earl Kagna To: Curt/Nancy Arndt , Healey List Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:00:35 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Curt: There is an early BN1 owned by a friend (and neighbour) that is about to be 'unearthed' from it's storage place - the owner is preparing to begin the project, the new garage is now constructed. I believe that the body number is in the 600's. It will be interesting to see what it has for front wings - we're pretty sure that the car is quite original, but it's pretty deteriorated. As soon as I'm able, I'll get a front wing measurement. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: ; "Alan Seigrist" Cc: Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 7:24 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Eric & Alan, There were actually 3 different front wheel opening sizes on the 100s. The size of the opening is best measured by the distance from the top of the wing above the highest point of the wheel opening straight down to that opening.. On the earliest 100s, from before body number 900 (body # 883 documented), this distance measures anywhere from 9 3/8 to 9 1/2 inches. These early '53 BN1's have the smallest front wheel openings as Bill Barnett (#663) and Roland Wilhelmy (#724) can attest. BTW, this comes from personal observation on almost a dozen original cars. On the later BN1's and *around the first 600 BN2's* this distance is a consistent 9 inches *+*. On the remaining BN2's the wheel opening was increased substantially and this distance now measures 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 *+* inches. There are even some reports of early BN2's with one small opening wing on one side and a large opening wing on the other, but these are not well documented. This is all well documented in the Concours Guidelines. Cheers, Curt Arndt - AH Concours Committee Carlsbad, CA '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 15:53:33 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:52:47 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Before I embark on a mission to restore my existing original wire wheels and buy the Dunlop RS5 tires I thought I would ask if anyone has a concours set of 5 they wish to sell at a reasonable price. If so, please contact me off list. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist Work Phone: 952-831-1340 Ext 1 Work E-mail: dan@warner-associates.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 16:39:00 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Earl Kagna" , "Curt/Nancy Arndt" Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:35:57 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Anybody wish to check out the wheel arch cutouts on an early BN1, Body 156 built 10 August 53, check out Don Husack's BN1 here: http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/MemberPhotos/Members'%20Pride/index.html Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Earl Kagna" To: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" ; "Healey List" Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out > Curt: > > There is an early BN1 owned by a friend (and neighbour) that is about to > be > 'unearthed' from it's storage place - the owner is preparing to begin the > project, the new garage is now constructed. I believe that the body > number > is in the 600's. It will be interesting to see what it has for front > wings - we're pretty sure that the car is quite original, but it's pretty > deteriorated. As soon as I'm able, I'll get a front wing measurement. > > Earl Kagna > Victoria, B.C. > BT7 tri-carb > BJ8 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" > To: ; "Alan Seigrist" > Cc: > Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 7:24 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out > > > Eric & Alan, > > There were actually 3 different front wheel opening sizes on the 100s. > The > size of the opening is best measured by the distance from the top of the > wing above the highest point of the wheel opening straight down to that > opening.. > > On the earliest 100s, from before body number 900 (body # 883 documented), > this distance measures anywhere from 9 3/8 to 9 1/2 inches. These early > '53 > BN1's have the smallest front wheel openings as Bill Barnett (#663) and > Roland Wilhelmy (#724) can attest. BTW, this comes from personal > observation on almost a dozen original cars. > > On the later BN1's and *around the first 600 BN2's* this distance is a > consistent 9 inches *+*. > > On the remaining BN2's the wheel opening was increased substantially and > this distance now measures 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 *+* inches. There are even some > reports of early BN2's with one small opening wing on one side and a large > opening wing on the other, but these are not well documented. > > This is all well documented in the Concours Guidelines. > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt - AH Concours Committee > Carlsbad, CA > '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 20:48:06 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:47:52 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Curt / Eric - aha, ok. Well my BN1 is #793 so you can see the ultra low cutout here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Healey.Nut/HealeyNutSCarStuff/photo#5108199445914221410 you can tell it's very low because the top of the cutout is below the swage line if it were to continue past the fender spear. On my BJ8 the cutout is clearly above the swage line's path. Cheers, Alan On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:24 PM, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: > Eric & Alan, > > There were actually 3 different front wheel opening sizes on the 100s. > The size of the opening is best measured by the distance from the top of the > wing above the highest point of the wheel opening straight down to that > opening.. > > On the earliest 100s, from before body number 900 (body # 883 documented), > this distance measures anywhere from 9 3/8 to 9 1/2 inches. These early '53 > BN1's have the smallest front wheel openings as Bill Barnett (#663) and > Roland Wilhelmy (#724) can attest. BTW, this comes from personal > observation on almost a dozen original cars. > > On the later BN1's and *around the first 600 BN2's* this distance is a > consistent 9 inches *+*. > > On the remaining BN2's the wheel opening was increased substantially and > this distance now measures 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 *+* inches. There are even some > reports of early BN2's with one small opening wing on one side and a large > opening wing on the other, but these are not well documented. > > This is all well documented in the Concours Guidelines. > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt - AH Concours Committee > Carlsbad, CA > '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 20:53:35 2008 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: lists@brits-n-pieces.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 22:49:50 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Hello Eric; According to the Austin Service Journal A/421 1961-08-11, "... the 'opening' line of the front wing panel has been altered to give greater clearance to the road wheel [ BN1 9 1/2" ; BN2 9"]. Details of the change are inclued in the attached bulletin. Hope this helps. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada' '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 PS: Rich, I thought you might like a copy. PPS: If anyone else wants a copy, let me know and I will send a batch email late Saturday or Sunday. "Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)" wrote: << Hello, I know the height of the wheel cut-out of the front wings changed between BN1 and BN2, but I don't know the exact change point. Was this identical with the change of the model (BN1 to BN2) or at sometime during the early production of the BN2? And, which model had the higher cut-out? Can somebody please enlighten me? >> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg which had a name of A421 1961-08-11 Front Wings.JPG] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 20:54:39 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Dan Stromquist" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:54:28 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Daniel - Whatever you do,don't drive on them if they are over 5-8 years old. Trust me, there have been car guys who restored their cars only to have died on the way to a show because they did this. Best, Alan On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Dan Stromquist wrote: > Before I embark on a mission to restore my existing original wire wheels > and > buy the Dunlop RS5 tires I thought I would ask if anyone has a concours > set > of 5 they wish to sell at a reasonable price. If so, please contact me > off > list. > > Regards, > > > > Daniel A Stromquist _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 21:27:09 2008 From: To: "Alan Seigrist" ,"Dan Stromquist" Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 23:18:40 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Agree. While on this subject, I have a set (4) of Dunlop chrome wires (72 spoke) mounted on Michlin Zx tires (7 years old) with usable tread on them that I need to go to a good home if anyone is interested. $25 each----the kicker---they are in the Pittsburgh Pa area and you would need to PU. tom > > From: "Alan Seigrist" > Date: 2008/03/07 Fri PM 10:54:28 EST > To: "Dan Stromquist" > CC: Healey List Emails > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 > > Daniel - > > Whatever you do,don't drive on them if they are over 5-8 years old. Trust > me, there have been car guys who restored their cars only to have died on > the way to a show because they did this. > > Best, > > Alan > > On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Dan Stromquist > wrote: > > > Before I embark on a mission to restore my existing original wire wheels > > and > > buy the Dunlop RS5 tires I thought I would ask if anyone has a concours > > set > > of 5 they wish to sell at a reasonable price. If so, please contact me > > off > > list. > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > Daniel A Stromquist > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 7 21:38:31 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Dan Stromquist" Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 23:31:12 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 I believe Dan's subject line was wheels, not tires. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Dan Stromquist" Cc: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 10:54 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 > Daniel - > > Whatever you do,don't drive on them if they are over 5-8 years old. Trust > me, there have been car guys who restored their cars only to have died on > the way to a show because they did this. > > Best, > > Alan > > On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Dan Stromquist > wrote: > >> Before I embark on a mission to restore my existing original wire wheels >> and >> buy the Dunlop RS5 tires I thought I would ask if anyone has a concours >> set >> of 5 they wish to sell at a reasonable price. If so, please contact me >> off >> list. >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> Daniel A Stromquist > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 00:10:35 2008 From: Healeyguy To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 21:10:11 -1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Our early BN2, #228086, built 23 August 1955, has original front fenders (wings) and the measurement on both are 7-7/8 inches. Hope that info doesn't require rewriting the Concours Guidelines. One car does not make a rule........ Aloha Perry > > There were actually 3 different front wheel opening sizes on the 100s. > The > size of the opening is best measured by the distance from the top of the > wing above the highest point of the wheel opening straight down to that > opening.. > > On the earliest 100s, from before body number 900 (body # 883 documented), > this distance measures anywhere from 9 3/8 to 9 1/2 inches. These early > '53 > BN1's have the smallest front wheel openings as Bill Barnett (#663) and > Roland Wilhelmy (#724) can attest. BTW, this comes from personal > observation on almost a dozen original cars. > > On the later BN1's and *around the first 600 BN2's* this distance is a > consistent 9 inches *+*. > > On the remaining BN2's the wheel opening was increased substantially and > this distance now measures 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 *+* inches. There are even some > reports of early BN2's with one small opening wing on one side and a large > opening wing on the other, but these are not well documented. > > This is all well documented in the Concours Guidelines. > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt - _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 01:09:45 2008 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Jody Kerr'" , "'Healey list'" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:04:06 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question G'day Jody Interesting question as the answer really lies with what you want out of your association with Healeys and Austin-Healeys. Looking back over 30 years there is the original book "The Austin-Healey" by Donald Healey and Tommy Wisdom. Then came the first of the authoritative tomes "Healeys and Austin-Healeys" by Browning and Needham. In fact if you wanted one book that covered the history of the marques I would recommend "Healeys and Austin-Healeys". If you wanted to know more about Healey History I would recommend all of Geoff Healey's books as well as "My World of Cars" by Donald Healey. Of course you can't go past Bill Emerson's "Healey Book" and I would suggest that anyone who is fair dinkum about the marques must have one on the library shelves. Perhaps generalist information is what you want? Then I would suggest either of the books by Graham Robson, the one you have "Healey - The Handsome Brute" by Chris Harvey or the more recent books by Bill Piggott. If restoration is your bag you already have that covered with the Clausager and certainly the Anderson/Moment book. There are also many specific books on Healeys and Austin-Healeys such as at Le Mans, Liege-Rome-Liege and the Alpine Rally. Plus those by the likes of Marcus Chambers and Stuart Turner who were successive BMC competitions managers. However I will say that these are for those poor tragics amongst us - like me. Of course handbooks, workshop manuals and possibly parts manual are de rigueur. There are also many compilations of road tests by Road & Track, Autocar etc. There is even one just on Healey cars. I could go on about various publications specific to certain aspects of the marque but will finish by saying that just last month I picked up a copy of "Rupert Jones - The memoirs of a Motorsporting Clergyman". Who was Rupert Jones? He was part of the team that took the 100/6 (VOK 490) to Montlhery in France in 1957 before going on to be a navigator in Works Rally 3000s. He eventually retired to tend his flock. So there is plenty to read and you can really get down to the minutia if you wish. It all depends on what you want. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia 1947 Healey Duncan Saloon 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN3/1 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 01:11:49 2008 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Jody Kerr'" , "'Healey list'" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:06:25 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question G'day Jody Interesting question as the answer really lies with what you want out of your association with Healeys and Austin-Healeys. Looking back over 30 years there is the original book "The Austin-Healey" by Donald Healey and Tommy Wisdom. Then came the first of the authoritative tomes "Healeys and Austin-Healeys" by Browning and Needham. In fact if you wanted one book that covered the history of the marques I would recommend "Healeys and Austin-Healeys". If you wanted to know more about Healey History I would recommend all of Geoff Healey's books as well as "My World of Cars" by Donald Healey. Of course you can't go past Bill Emerson's "Healey Book" and I would suggest that anyone who is fair dinkum about the marques must have one on the library shelves. Perhaps generalist information is what you want? Then I would suggest either of the books by Graham Robson, the one you have "Healey - The Handsome Brute" by Chris Harvey or the more recent books by Bill Piggott. If restoration is your bag you already have that covered with the Clausager and certainly the Anderson/Moment book. There are also many specific books on Healeys and Austin-Healeys such as at Le Mans, Liege-Rome-Liege and the Alpine Rally. Plus those by the likes of Marcus Chambers and Stuart Turner who were successive BMC competitions managers. However I will say that these are for those poor tragics amongst us - like me. Of course handbooks, workshop manuals and possibly parts manuals are de rigueur. There are also many compilations of road tests by Road & Track, Autocar etc. There is even one just on Healey cars. I could go on about various publications specific to certain aspects of the marque but will finish by saying that just last month I picked up a copy of "Rupert Jones - The memoirs of a Motorsporting Clergyman". Who was Rupert Jones? He was part of the team that took the 100/6 (VOK 490) to Montlhery in France in 1957 before going on to be a navigator in Works Rally 3000s. He eventually retired to tend his flock. So there is plenty to read and you can really get down to the minutia if you wish. It all depends on what you want. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia 1947 Healey Duncan Saloon 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN3/1 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 01:24:52 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 01:23:06 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question Patrick, Thanks for the wonderful list! You sound like a voracious reader! I've got a fairly big automotive book collection with most of my initial focus on Studebakers and Porsches. While my initial focus is really on the appropriate tools and research necessary to properly restore my current project, I know I'll be on the constant lookout for Healey related literature in the future. The list you've given me will be a great start for my vacation reading. Thanks! Jody _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 03:30:21 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "J. Scott Morris" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:30:07 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Imagine being the lap counter on these ... don't know how you'd keep track! Best friday funny in a long time, thanks! On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 2:21 AM, J. Scott Morris wrote: > Just for a moment, sit back, turn up the volume and watch some interesting > racing. The first one is for all the micro car fans and the second is for > those who love caravaning. > > > http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=741861767 > > > http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=716123718 > > --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 > > > > J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 03:39:04 2008 From: Bob Haskell To: Jody Kerr Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:35:21 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question Here's the list of Healey books I compiled a while ago: http://www.team.net/www/healey/autobila/hly_lit.html . It doesn't include the 2nd edition of Spritely Years or the latest rally car book by Robson. Does anyone remember the 60s band Tom Austin and His Healeys? Bob Jody Kerr wrote: > Patrick, > > Thanks for the wonderful list! You sound like a voracious reader! I've > got a fairly big automotive book collection with most of my initial > focus on Studebakers and Porsches. While my initial focus is really on > the appropriate tools and research necessary to properly restore my > current project, I know I'll be on the constant lookout for Healey > related literature in the future. The list you've given me will be a > great start for my vacation reading. > > Thanks! > Jody > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rchaskell@earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 03:47:35 2008 From: Bob Haskell To: Healey list Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:47:21 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question Here's the list of Healey books I compiled a while ago: http://www.team.net/www/healey/autobila/hly_lit.html . It doesn't include the 2nd edition of Spritely Years or the latest rally car book by Robson. Does anyone remember the 60s band Tom Austin and His Healeys? Bob Jody Kerr wrote: > Patrick, > > Thanks for the wonderful list! You sound like a voracious reader! I've > got a fairly big automotive book collection with most of my initial > focus on Studebakers and Porsches. While my initial focus is really on > the appropriate tools and research necessary to properly restore my > current project, I know I'll be on the constant lookout for Healey > related literature in the future. The list you've given me will be a > great start for my vacation reading. > > Thanks! > Jody _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 06:30:10 2008 From: "Jaap Aeckerlin" To: "Healey forum" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 14:29:57 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Belated Friday Funny Margaret and Robert are taking a shower. While Margaret is finished and drying herself with Robert still in the shower the doorbell rings. Margaret wraps herself in a towel and opens the door. It's John, their neigbour. He looks at her and says "500 dollars if you drop that towel". Margaret is at first rather upset but than thinks 'what the hell' and drops the towel. John looks at her carefully, hands her 500 dollars and disappears. Back in the bathroom Robert asks "who was that?". Margaret replies "It was John, the neighbour". Asks John "Did he bring back the 500 dollars he borrowed?" Regards, Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 08:32:56 2008 From: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" To: "Jody Kerr" , "Healey list" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:32:34 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question Jody, One book that I did not see in the replies so far is the Club's "Originality Guide for Restorations and Registry Inspections, Austin Healey 100, 100-six, & 3000 Models". This is an absolutely outstanding resource put together by the best minds on the continent (at least with respect to Healey wisdom). I have most of the books mentioned in the lists provided and have been repairing my 60 BT7 since 1974, but I now never undertake the refurbishment or re-assembly of any component without referring to this manual. After a factory manual and parts list, I would make it my #3 purchase. See the AHCA web site for purchase details http://www.serve.com/AHCA/event_standards_concours.htm For history and a plain good read on Healeys, my favourite is still Browning and Needham's "Healeys and Austin Healeys". cheers, Mirek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 08:48:44 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 08:48:31 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question Mirek, I found the concours guide. I think I saw mention when I signed up at Healey.org that they are in the process of revising the guide right now. Jody _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 09:28:38 2008 From: "Richard Korn" To: "Jody Kerr" , "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 16:18:58 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question Jody, The guidelines are ready and available. I got mine last month and it is worth every penny. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" Cc: "Healey list" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 3:48 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question > Mirek, > > I found the concours guide. I think I saw mention when I signed up at > Healey.org that they are in the process of revising the guide right > now. > > Jody > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn@simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 09:29:58 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Richard Korn" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 09:29:45 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question Richard, Thanks! That's excellent. I'll get one ordered today. She may not wind up being a concours level restoration, but at least with the guide I'll be able to make the appropriate notes on what is or isn't proper. Cheers! Jody On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 9:18 AM, Richard Korn wrote: > Jody, > > The guidelines are ready and available. I got mine last month and it is > worth every penny. > > Richard > BN2 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jody Kerr" > To: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" > Cc: "Healey list" > Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 3:48 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question > > > > > Mirek, > > > > I found the concours guide. I think I saw mention when I signed up at > > Healey.org that they are in the process of revising the guide right > > now. > > > > Jody > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as rkorn@simnet.is > > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 09:56:55 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:56:34 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Thanks Rich. I see old tires available here and there (including Dunlop RS5s) that meet the concours standards but are just not safe due to their age. Now, if I just wanted to get the rating I guess I could buy these, put them on restored wire rims, and trailer my car to events. I don't think that makes sense. Whatever I do it will need to be safe and that eliminates all the older tires-unfortunately. If by chance someone did have a great set of 5 rims with safe tires mounted, I am very interested. I am more likely to buy new tires and mount them. All ideas are welcomed including advice on how to restore old original wires. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler@quickclic.net] Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 10:31 PM To: Alan Seigrist; Dan Stromquist Cc: Healey List Emails Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 I believe Dan's subject line was wheels, not tires. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Dan Stromquist" Cc: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 10:54 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 > Daniel - > > Whatever you do,don't drive on them if they are over 5-8 years old. Trust > me, there have been car guys who restored their cars only to have died on > the way to a show because they did this. > > Best, > > Alan > > On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Dan Stromquist > wrote: > >> Before I embark on a mission to restore my existing original wire wheels >> and >> buy the Dunlop RS5 tires I thought I would ask if anyone has a concours >> set >> of 5 they wish to sell at a reasonable price. If so, please contact me >> off >> list. >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> Daniel A Stromquist > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 10:17:12 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:14:41 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Parts Hi Have a new, in the box, Lucas Mazda bulb, BPF No. 172. 6V 36W. Also, have an NOS SU part AUC 8092 that looks as if it is some type of thermal carb item. If you have an interest or know what the applications are, please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 10:33:02 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:31:12 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Unknown Bearing I have a bearing, BMC part number 13H 442. Does anyone know the application? Thanks. Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 10:41:08 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:32:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Hello all, Brand new Dunlop Roadspeed RS5's are quite readily available from Dunlop Vintage Tire in the U.K. I just ordered in a set of 5 for a customer and purchased them through their Canadian agent, Britain West Motorsport, Brantford, Ontario, Canada. c/o David Clubine E-mail Address(es): dclubine@sentex.net They are quite expensive but I suppose it all relates to what you want in a restoration. These tires were the best you could buy in a high performance tire when our cars were new. Technically the RS5 replaced the earlier Roadspeed about 1960. The earlier Roadspeed is not available today as far as I know. I truly wish it was. Other nice points to consider, the car will sit up properly, the tire will fill the wheel arch as originally intended, and ground clearance is improved. Somehow they just look "right" for the car. On the negative side (sort of) the feel of the bias ply tires is totally different to that of a radial. Almost everybody drove on bias plies before the early 70's. How soon we forget. Have some fun and feel how Healeys handled when they were new! Another source in the USA is here: http://www.universaltire.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=24740&category_id=319 Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Thanks Rich. I see old tires available here and there (including Dunlop RS5s) that meet the concours standards but are just not safe due to their age. Now, if I just wanted to get the rating I guess I could buy these, put them on restored wire rims, and trailer my car to events. I don't think that makes sense. Whatever I do it will need to be safe and that eliminates all the older tires-unfortunately. If by chance someone did have a great set of 5 rims with safe tires mounted, I am very interested. I am more likely to buy new tires and mount them. All ideas are welcomed including advice on how to restore old original wires. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 10:45:56 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:44:09 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Jet I have, what appears to be, a new jet for a HS2/HS4/HS6 carb. Also, have a SU HIF float AUD 3974, and also 5 boxes of 10 each, Lucas style 50 amp fuses with the paper insert. Have two very nice used oil feed pipes for the 100 cylinder head and a new Waxstat 106 thermostat. Please contact me of the list if you have an interest. Thanks. Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 11:03:25 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:02:55 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 All; Universal Tire will sell me those RS5s for $300 each plus shipping. I will still have to restore my original wires and get them mounted, etc. My front spokes are scraping on the calipers but the splines look good. Should I just order new Dunlop 60 spoke wires or restore? It might be the hubs are the problem. Do you know of a spacer between the wheel and the hub I can create more clearance with that is safe? Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich C Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 11:33 AM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Hello all, Brand new Dunlop Roadspeed RS5's are quite readily available from Dunlop Vintage Tire in the U.K. I just ordered in a set of 5 for a customer and purchased them through their Canadian agent, Britain West Motorsport, Brantford, Ontario, Canada. c/o David Clubine E-mail Address(es): dclubine@sentex.net They are quite expensive but I suppose it all relates to what you want in a restoration. These tires were the best you could buy in a high performance tire when our cars were new. Technically the RS5 replaced the earlier Roadspeed about 1960. The earlier Roadspeed is not available today as far as I know. I truly wish it was. Other nice points to consider, the car will sit up properly, the tire will fill the wheel arch as originally intended, and ground clearance is improved. Somehow they just look "right" for the car. On the negative side (sort of) the feel of the bias ply tires is totally different to that of a radial. Almost everybody drove on bias plies before the early 70's. How soon we forget. Have some fun and feel how Healeys handled when they were new! Another source in the USA is here: http://www.universaltire.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=24740&catego ry_id=319 Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Thanks Rich. I see old tires available here and there (including Dunlop RS5s) that meet the concours standards but are just not safe due to their age. Now, if I just wanted to get the rating I guess I could buy these, put them on restored wire rims, and trailer my car to events. I don't think that makes sense. Whatever I do it will need to be safe and that eliminates all the older tires-unfortunately. If by chance someone did have a great set of 5 rims with safe tires mounted, I am very interested. I am more likely to buy new tires and mount them. All ideas are welcomed including advice on how to restore old original wires. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan@warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 11:27:12 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Dan Stromquist" , "Healey List Emails" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:23:47 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Dan, New 60 spoke painted Dunlops (today by MWS Motor Wheel Services) would be your best solution. They should be available for much less than it would take to restore old ones. Strange, your clearance problem though. 60 spoke wheels on a caliper equipped Healey should not be a problem, unless your calipers are off something else. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 > All; > Universal Tire will sell me those RS5s for $300 each plus shipping. I > will > still have to restore my original wires and get them mounted, etc. My > front > spokes are scraping on the calipers but the splines look good. Should I > just order new Dunlop 60 spoke wires or restore? It might be the hubs are > the problem. Do you know of a spacer between the wheel and the hub I can > create more clearance with that is safe? > Dan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 11:41:40 2008 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: Douglas W Flagg , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:37:37 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Unknown Bearing Doug; A quick search of "BMC 13H442" turned up this. In my case, I used Goggle but I'm sure any of the search engines would do the job. Mini Radius Arm Bearing https://secure9.securewebexchange.com/bmc.on.ca/storeFront/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=258 --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Douglas W Flagg wrote: << I have a bearing, BMC part number 13H 442. Does anyone know the application? Thanks. >> Doug Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jstmorris@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 11:58:36 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: jstmorris@yahoo.com Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:49:03 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Unknown Bearing If anyone needs this bearing, let me know. It goes to the first reply for shipping costs. Thanks. Doug Doug; A quick search of "BMC 13H442" turned up this. In my case, I used Goggle but I'm sure any of the search engines would do the job. Mini Radius Arm Bearing https://secure9.securewebexchange.com/bmc.on.ca/storeFront/store/comersus _viewItem.asp?idProduct=258 --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Douglas W Flagg wrote: << I have a bearing, BMC part number 13H 442. Does anyone know the application? Thanks. >> Doug _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 13:57:41 2008 From: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" To: "Jody Kerr" , "Richard Korn" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 15:55:30 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question The guidelines are not just for concours restorations - I simply treat them as a guide to the correct way to assemble, including the correct materials and finish. Mirek From: "Jody Kerr" > She may not wind up being a concours level restoration, but at least > with the guide I'll be able to make the appropriate notes on what is > or isn't proper. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 14:48:53 2008 From: Daniel and Diane White To: Healey list Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:48:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Door shut face finisher pieces resotration Hello List, I searched the archives looking for the proper technique to restore my shut face finisher pieces and found a recommendation to use 00 or 000 steel wool then spray them with clear flat or semi gloss lacquer. I wasn't big on using the lacquer spray so here's how I did them. First I removed the areas of paint over spray and bits of factory adhesive from the front side of the pieces using paint stripper. Then rinsed. Then used a medium/fine Scotch Brite pad on the surfaces to clean them. They looked blotchy and now had a real shine to them (not the frosted finish as when new). So then I wet the surface and sprinkled on Comet Non Abrasive Cleanser with Bleach, gave them a good scrubbing, rinsed with warm water and blotted them dry with paper towel. They came out very nice and best of all they have the nice frosted finish I wanted. I don't know why but it works. Hope this helps anyone contemplating redoing these pieces. Regards, Dan '62 BN7 tri-carb _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 15:03:13 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 16:02:45 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Voltage Regulator (BN1 & BN2) Good afternoon List- Is there a way to check a 100-4 Voltage Regulator to see if it is working properly if the unit is removed from the car? Thanks- Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 15:18:20 2008 From: Richard Collins To: "J. Scott Morris" , Marvin James Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 14:06:51 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer Interesting; My 60 BN7 #440 Tach is : RN 2301/ 03. And the redline is 5250 Richard of CA/KY > Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:31:56 -0500> From: jstmorris@yahoo.com> To: britcrs@gmail.com; Healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer> > Hello Marv; The RN 2301/01 is for a 1957-58 100-6 BN4 / BN6 and the RN 2301/01 is for a 1959-62 BN7 / BT7. I have attached a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey which can also be found at: http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm I originally got the data came from several Smiths catalogues and a BMC Fast Moving Parts catalogue. Hope this helps.. _________________________________________________________________ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 15:31:01 2008 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: j.aeckerlin@gmail.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:16:20 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Belated Friday Funny Good show I would say. **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 16:18:40 2008 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: Richard Collins , Marvin James Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:18:26 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer Hi Richard; According to the Smith's catalogue, the RN 2301/03 was for the 100-6 late 1958. Unfortunately, information about the redline was not provided. See http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm for a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey. Richard Collins wrote: << Interesting; My 60 BN7 #440 Tach is : RN 2301/ 03. And the redline is 5250 Richard of CA/KY >> > Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:31:56 -0500 > From: jstmorris@yahoo.com > To: britcrs@gmail.com; Healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer Hello Marv; The RN 2301/01 is for a 1957-58 100-6 BN4 / BN6 and the RN 2301/01 is for a 1959-62 BN7 / BT7. I have attached a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey which can also be found at: http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm I originally got the data came from several Smiths catalogues and a BMC Fast Moving Parts catalogue. Hope this helps.. J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 16:19:38 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:18:36 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Books For restoration purposes, in addition to the other books mentioned, an absolute essential is the "Service Parts List" (often called the "parts manual") for your model, in an edition released after the build date of your car, so that it will show any parts that were changed from the beginning of production to the point where your car was built. It is very useful to confirm change points, and the diagrams are excellent in the lists for the later models (the early parts lists didn't have diagrams.) These originally were the loose-leaf "catalogs" that were sent to the dealers when each model was introduced, from which they would get the part numbers to order replacement parts. As running changes were made in the model, new or replacement pages were sent out to be inserted in the notebook. If I'm not mistaken, Jerry Wall of the AHCUSA has for sale photocopies of the last version of each parts list, and I recall hearing that someone had put them up on cds or dvds. Cheers Gary Anderson ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 16:34:28 2008 From: Carroll A Phillips To: healey list Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:34:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Dan, You may have other than Healey wires with a different offset . Or possibly not properly set up front hubs. Carroll _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 17:16:41 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:15:06 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another TR Part Have an NOS QH clutch release bearing for the TR4/TR250 '65 - '68 and TR6 '69 - '76. Please contact me off the list if interested. Thanks. Regards, Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 17:17:23 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:16:45 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] race car for sale Where's the original email? I have know idea what your talking about. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] race car for sale > Really sad that someone went to all this trouble before finding out that > wheel-to-wheel racing, even at the vintage level, didn't steam their > latti. > For > those of you who have wondered if you'd enjoy racing, spend some time in > the > pits with your local vintage racing group, pay the money to take a serious > racing > course (will be money well spent whether or not you ever race), and > borrow/rent a car to go through the novice weekend. Only after that, > should > you start > spending the money to put your own car on the track. > > For those of you who are looking for a way to get into racing without > taking > two years and lots of more bucks to build a similar car, this sounds like > a > great turn-key deal, especially if you're just a little over average size. > Pay > Fuqua a grand or two to refresh this engine, and you're on the track for > less > than about $12 grand. > > Cheers > Gary Anderson > (vintage racing MGA, and coaching high-performance driving) > > > ************** > It's > Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. > > (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 17:42:59 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:34:58 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: 1967 Sprite racecar for sale -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Wm. Severin Thompson Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:24 AM To: 'Spridgets'; team-thicko@autox.team.net; 'Healey List'; vintage-race@autox.team.net; british-cars@autox.team.net Cc: jporasik@wi.rr.com Subject: [Healeys] 1967 Sprite racecar for sale Respond to jporasik@wi.rr.com This is a very clean car, and a very fast car. From: jeffrey.porasik@wachoviasec.com [mailto:jeffrey.porasik@wachoviasec.com] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:18 AM To: wsthompson@thicko.com Subject: Flounder, Thanks for helping me out with selling my car. For Sale: 1967 Austin Healey Sprite vintage race car Well built & sorted, professionally built 1275. .30 over w/roller rockers, Comptune grind head New rings and bearings January 2008 Ribcase tranny w/straight cut gears. New synchros January 2008 Tilton brakes and clutch, Kirkey seat, Peter Caldwell adjustable lever shocks on front. Many other upgrades. Also included is open trailer. Has run with VSCDA,SVRA for past 5 yrs. 1:27 Blackhawk 2:58 Road America Ready for 50th Anniversary Sprite races in 2008 $10,000 (car & trailer) Call Jeff Porasik 262-880-9915 (cell) 262-635-2562 (office) jporasik@wi.rr.com ATTENTION: Please be aware that since the confidentiality of Internet email cannot be guaranteed, do not include private or confidential information such as passwords, account numbers, social security numbers, etc., in emails to us. Additionally, instructions having financial consequences such as trade orders, funds transfer, etc., should not be included in your email communications to us as we cannot act on such instructions received by email. If you do not wish to receive advertising messages from Wachovia, please use the following link to unsubscribe: https://www.wachovia.com/email/unsubscribe Or you may write us at Wachovia Securities 901 East Byrd Street Richmond, VA 23219. 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Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan@warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 17:43:42 2008 From: "Jack Feldman" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:37:33 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Similar Healey Names While we are remembering other applications for the names, remember that there was a British rugby player named Austin Healey! I have his card with his picture and skill rating on it. It is smaller than a US baseball cared, and has a perforated edge where it was torn from something. Jack _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 17:43:59 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:37:39 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Racing Goodies for Sale There was also a part 1 to this. Car for sale is listed at the end. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of GSFuqua1@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 11:09 PM To: fot@autox.team.net; triumphs@autox.team.net; 6pack@autox.team.net; tedtsimx@bright.net; healeys@autox.team.net; shop@justbrits.com Subject: [Healeys] Racing Goodies for Sale One of my good friends has decided that Vintage Racing is not his cup of tea so to speak. SO...We have some VERY nice and VERY lightly used goodies for sale. 1 pair of new style mid-height Oakley racing shoes 10.5 size in black. 1 XL G-Force Racing Suit Blue 2 XL Carbon X Oakley underwear (Tops & Bottoms) 1 Oakley Carbon X Balaclava 2 Pair of Carbon X Socks 1 Pair of G-Force Racing Gloves (Large I think) 1 Bell M4 White Helmet in Large (With Hans set up) 1 Hans Sport Device (New Style) 1 Set of G-Force Arm Restraints 1 G-Force Gear Bag All of the above has been used for ONE weekend!! We also have one nicely prepared 72 MG Midget For those who may be interested in any or all of the above please contact me. It is in my shop in Branson, MO. I can send pictures and details. Bill of Sale only. CVAR log books and has passed the CVAR 08 Tech Inspection. Car ran very well at TWS. Former David Littlefield Car. This is the last car built by David McCullough of Ishida Motorsports (DFW) before Pinnacle took over. McCullough has years of experience racing Spridgets, including at the Runoffs in the 70's. The motor was built by Bob Weber of SFD engines-- also a legend in Spridget racing. It was formerly owned by David Mhoon. It is eligible for all CVAR authenticity points, except it currently does not have an alternator. Motor is relatively mildly tuned for reliability. As it is, it is a top-third FP car. Pam's best at TWS with this setup was a 2:09. That used to be good enough to run in the top 4, but the competition has gotten faster. Pam ran about mid-pack in class at the Walter Mitty races at Road Atlanta. The car also has some history-- it ran in the 50th Collier Cup at Watkins Glen. The motor has seen quite a few races, but still has good compression and makes good power. The 2:09 was done in September of last year, so it is no slouch. Eventually it will need a freshening. Price on the car is $9000. Equipment prices are open to reasonable offers. Reasonable being the key word. I can be reached via e-mail at _gsfuqua1@aol.gsf_ (mailto:gsfuqua1@aol.com) or on my cell phone 417-593-9503 **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan@warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 22:01:31 2008 From: Norman Nock To: Doug Newton Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 21:01:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Voltage Regulator (BN1 & BN2) Doug ... You would have to spin a generator at 1500 R.P.M to check open circuit voltage , 15.8v to 16.4 v ... you could check the air gaps as shown in the factory service manual and on page 210 in my Tech Talk book ... working principles of the regulator are shown page 121 in my Tech Talk book ... hope this helps ... Norman Nock TECH TALK by Norman Nock l have been writing technical articles for Healey clubs for over 25 years . After numerous requests , l have gathered them together, along with some never before published articles and had them spiral bound in book form $ 35.00 + $7.50 in USA 265 pages Updated Annually British Car Specialists ( established 1957 ) 2060 N Wilson Way .. Stockton CA 95205 Phone # (209) 948-8767 FAX # (209)948-1030 www.britishcarspecialists.com SAMPLE PAGES ON LINE --- Doug Newton wrote: > Good afternoon List- Is there a way to check a 100-4 > Voltage Regulator to > see if it is working properly if the unit is removed > from the car? > > Thanks- Doug > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock@sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 8 22:44:25 2008 From: "Steve B. Gerow" To: Healeys Newsgroup Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:50:20 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] clutch staying 'on' followup I had had a situation where my clutch was staying 'on' when the pedal was pressed. I believed my master cylinder was staying slightly depressed and wasn't allowing the slave cylinder to push fluid upstream to the Reservoir on taking my foot off the clutch. This was similar to the situation where posters here said the flex line collapses internally and acts like a one-way valve. Today I removed the rubber cup washer between the mushroom end of the pushrod and the cup end of the piston. This washer is shown on P 48 of the current Moss catalog as #79--the right middle one. It was depressing the pistons enough to block the return port. Clutch works fine now. FYI. Am suspicious here that the rebuild kit is not made quite properly and the rubber washer is too thick--not just sealing around the edge of the mushroom end like it should. A local collector sold a BN1 last year because the brakes kept locking after a lot of troubleshooting--this sounds like possibly the same issue. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena CA 59 BN6 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 00:30:28 2008 From: Dave Russell To: "Steve B. Gerow" Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:27:48 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] clutch staying 'on' followup The BN1, BN2 brake master cylinder, though working differently, sometimes has a similar problem. Usually, on these cars, the MC operating rod can be adjusted to allow full piston return & proper bleed back. Sometimes the rubber is too thick to allow full piston return. Depending on the exact parts stack up & sizes, folks sometimes "lengthen" the back relief port to allow the wheel cylinders to properly bleed back when the pedal is released. There could possibly be a similar problem with the later brake & clutch cylinders, as you say. Dave Russell Steve B. Gerow wrote: >I had had a situation where my clutch was staying 'on' when the pedal was >pressed. I believed my master cylinder was staying slightly depressed and >wasn't allowing the slave cylinder to push fluid upstream to the Reservoir >on taking my foot off the clutch. This was similar to the situation where >posters here said the flex line collapses internally and acts like a one-way >valve. > >Today I removed the rubber cup washer between the mushroom end of the >pushrod and the cup end of the piston. This washer is shown on P 48 of the >current Moss catalog as #79--the right middle one. > >It was depressing the pistons enough to block the return port. Clutch works >fine now. FYI. > >Am suspicious here that the rebuild kit is not made quite properly and the >rubber washer is too thick--not just sealing around the edge of the mushroom >end like it should. > >A local collector sold a BN1 last year because the brakes kept locking after >a lot of troubleshooting--this sounds like possibly the same issue. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 03:15:34 2008 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 21:05:07 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Late or Early Friday Funny - OZ WORDS G'day It's Sunday evening and yes I know that I'm late for last Friday's Funnies and way too early for next Friday's. So I though I would break with tradition by throwing in a Sunday night funny. Having to go to work tomorrow, I need something. Perhaps this will help? If not, they are bound to make you think. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia The following are results from an OZ-words Competition where entrants were asked to take an Australian word, alter it by one letter only, and supply a witty definition. Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand entirely: Billabonk: to make passionate love beside a waterhole. Bludgie: a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet. Dodgeridoo: a fake indigenous artefact. Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine. Flatypus: a cat that has been run over by a vehicle. Mateshit: all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn around the floor Shagman: an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in search of sexual activity. Yabble: the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater crustaceans Bushwanker: a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's above average when it comes to handling himself in the scrub. Crackie-daks: 'hipster' tracksuit pants. And for the Kiwi's amongst us: Shornbag: a particularly attractive naked sheep _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 04:15:14 2008 From: John Harper To: "J. Scott Morris" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:10:15 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Dear Scott It is interesting to note that BMC did not appear to be very precise themselves when it came to publishing measurement. In Austin Service Journal - Volume 26 BODY 3 - dated August 30 1956 these measurements were given as 9" for BN1 and 7 3/4" for BN2. These earlier measurements were a bit closer to the actual measurements but clearly were just a general indication to bring out the fact that the wings (fenders) were different. Regards >Hello Eric; According to the Austin Service Journal A/421 1961-08-11, >"... the 'opening' line of the front wing panel has been altered to >give greater clearance to the road wheel [ BN1 9 1/2" ; BN2 9"]. >Details of the change are inclued in the attached bulletin. Hope this >helps. > --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada' '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 > PS: Rich, I thought you might like a copy. > PPS: If anyone else wants a copy, let me know and I will send a batch >email late Saturday or Sunday. > >"Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)" wrote: << Hello, >I know the height of the wheel cut-out of the front wings changed between >BN1 and BN2, but I don't know the exact change point. Was this identical >with the change of the model (BN1 to BN2) or at sometime during the early >production of the BN2? And, which model had the higher cut-out? Can >somebody please enlighten me? >> > > > >J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives > >--------------------------------- >Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada >Messenger for the Web BETA > >[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg which had a >name of A421 1961-08-11 Front Wings.JPG] >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys@autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as ah@jharper.demon.co.uk > >http://www.team.net/archive > -- John Harper _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 09:30:02 2008 From: Peter Dzwig To: Healey Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:19:51 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" PKD for "Partly knocked down"..but rare and I had some recollection that most of those went to Commenwaelth countries/British colonies at the time inc RSA. Peter Dzwig Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote: > What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was a typo... > > > Wilko > > On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote: > >> Steve and for the benefit of the list >> As you know all I could think of was Light weight body (alloy wings?) and >> Longbridge works Birmingham (press car?). So being inquisitive (bored at work) >> I rang Richard at the BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without the body/ >> engine number he couldnt double check but did say it may just be a mistake, he >> had never come across it before. >> regards Andy > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as pdzwig@summaventures.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 09:59:55 2008 From: "Charley Braum" To: "Spridgets List" , "Healey List" Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:59:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on how much interest there might be out there for those items. Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, CB _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 10:29:52 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Charley Braum" , "Spridgets List" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:22:13 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Speaking of fibreglass I have a set of all four fibreglass fenders and a fibreglass rear shroud all for BN4/BT7 series that came in a package deal that will be going cheap. Anybody going racing? Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charley Braum" To: "Spridgets List" ; "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 11:59 AM Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on > how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, > > CB _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 11:45:06 2008 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: John Harper , lists@brits-n-pieces.com, Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 13:40:54 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Hello John; You are quite right. Although an official publication from BMC, I certainly would not take it as gospel. We know that what should have happened on the production line and what actually happened tended to be two entirely different stories. What is interesting is that at the bottom of the Austin Service Journal bulletin [A/421 dated August 11, 1961] for the BN1 & BN2 fender opening there is a note that it ... * Cancels article in Volume 26, Body, page 3 (dimensions revised). Was this an indirect admission about their level of precision in publishing measurements ? J Bulletin Date BN1 BN2 August 30, 1956 9 7 > August 11, 1960 9 = 9 For your interest, a copy of A/421 is attached. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 John Harper wrote: << Dear Scott It is interesting to note that BMC did not appear to be very precise themselves when it came to publishing measurement. In Austin Service Journal - Volume 26 BODY 3 - dated August 30 1956 these measurements were given as 9" for BN1 and 7 3/4" for BN2. These earlier measurements were a bit closer to the actual measurements but clearly were just a general indication to bring out the fact that the wings (fenders) were different. >> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of A421 Front Wings-100.pdf] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 12:01:38 2008 From: "sbyers" To: "'Rich C'" , "'Charley Braum'" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:00:14 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. --===============1001385984== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Language: en-us And I have a set of fiberglass rear fenders and a trunk lid for a BJ8, never used or drilled. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich C Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:22 AM To: Charley Braum; Spridgets List; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Speaking of fibreglass I have a set of all four fibreglass fenders and a fibreglass rear shroud all for BN4/BT7 series that came in a package deal that will be going cheap. Anybody going racing? Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charley Braum" To: "Spridgets List" ; "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 11:59 AM Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on > how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, > > CB Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers@ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: 2/11/2008 8:16 AM Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. 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Jim Smith ----- Original Message ---- From: sbyers To: Rich C ; Charley Braum ; Spridgets List ; Healey List Sent: Sunday, March 9, 2008 2:00:14 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. And I have a set of fiberglass rear fenders and a trunk lid for a BJ8, never used or drilled. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich C Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:22 AM To: Charley Braum; Spridgets List; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Speaking of fibreglass I have a set of all four fibreglass fenders and a fibreglass rear shroud all for BN4/BT7 series that came in a package deal that will be going cheap. Anybody going racing? Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charley Braum" To: "Spridgets List" ; "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 11:59 AM Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on > how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, > > CB Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers@ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: 2/11/2008 8:16 AM Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: 2/11/2008 8:16 AM -----Inline Attachment Follows----- Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bluechipracing@snet.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 12:47:02 2008 From: "Bob Yule" To: "HEALEY LIST" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:47:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] seat We are putting the finishing touches to a Bug-Eye, and one of the items that came with the car was a "baby" seat. We are in the process of re-trimming this seat and not too sure of how it goes. Was wondering if anyone had experience with a similar set up and could point me to pictures, or any information, to help. It fits over the transmission tunnel, with two clamps and is nicely upholstered. The frame is definitely manufactured, not home made. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 12:54:11 2008 From: To: Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:54:44 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" BMIHT has no records for PKD Healeys. A friend of mine owns a 100/6 PKD shipped to South Africa. Josef Eckert -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Peter Dzwig [mailto:pdzwig@summaventures.com] Gesendet: Sonntag, 9. Mdrz 2008 16:20 An: Healey Betreff: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" PKD for "Partly knocked down"..but rare and I had some recollection that most of those went to Commenwaelth countries/British colonies at the time inc RSA. Peter Dzwig Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote: > What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was a typo... > > > Wilko > > On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote: > >> Steve and for the benefit of the list >> As you know all I could think of was Light weight body (alloy wings?) and >> Longbridge works Birmingham (press car?). So being inquisitive (bored at work) >> I rang Richard at the BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without the body/ >> engine number he couldnt double check but did say it may just be a mistake, he >> had never come across it before. >> regards Andy > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as pdzwig@summaventures.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as josef.eckert@t-systems.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 13:34:58 2008 From: Richard Collins To: james smith , sbyers , Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:35:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Interesting re Fiberglass wings...my BN7 which apparently was an old track car years ago here in the NorCal region has fiberglass wings...no roll bar however. Richard of CA/KY 1960 BN7 #440> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:29:16 -0700> From: bluechipracing@snet.net> To: sbyers@ec.rr.com; richchrysler@quickclic.net; cbaustin@verizon.net; spridgets@autox.team.net; healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc.> > WRT "anybody going racing?" > Many of the Vintage race sanctioning bodys do not allow non-original body materials...i.e Fibreglas panels on Healeys. (fibreglas hardops ok). > > _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 13:46:07 2008 From: Richard Collins To: "J. Scott Morris" , Marvin James Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:46:43 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer Not surprised as my build date was mid 1959 and is one of the first 3000 produced (#440). It is well known that the 100-6 parts carried over into the early 3000 MK1 cars. I recall someoe last year was trying to do an analysis of when the last of the 100-6 parts were finally used up. The 100-6 horn button on some of the early 3000's is also one of the indicators I believe I read last year. Mine has a 100-6 button in the spare part box that came with the car. That's all I can see from digging around mine since I bought it out of an old Los Altos garage a few years ago. Richard of CA/KY 1960 BN7 Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:18:26 -0500From: jstmorris@yahoo.comSubject: RE: [Healeys] Identify a TachometerTo: gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com; britcrs@gmail.com; healeys@autox.team.netHi Richard; According to the Smith's catalogue, the RN 2301/03 was for the 100-6 late 1958. Unfortunately, information about the redline was not provided. See http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm for a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey. Richard Collins wrote: << Interesting;My 60 BN7 #440 Tach is : RN 2301/ 03. And the redline is 5250 Richard of CA/KY >>> Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:31:56 -0500> From: jstmorris@yahoo.com> To: britcrs@gmail.com; Healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Identify a TachometerHello Marv; The RN 2301/01 is for a 1957-58 100-6 BN4 / BN6 and the RN 2301/01 is for a 1959-62 BN7 / BT7. I have attached a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey which can also be found at: http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm I originally got the data came from several Smiths catalogues and a BMC Fast Moving Parts catalogue. Hope this helps..J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 13:58:20 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:57:25 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Flasher Warning Light I have an NOS Lucas 38068 flasher warning light assembly for the TR2/TR3 '56 - '60. Please contact me off the list if interested. Thanks. Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 14:57:07 2008 From: Rick Swain To: Charley Braum , Healey List Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:57:44 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. I don't know if all fiberglass fenders would be the same but here's a note of caution from my experience. My BN4 came with fiberglass front fenders, rocker panels, rear fenders and trunk lid. All the parts look good (not the back sides but the only piece that has both sides visible is the trunk lid and only when it's open), and the fit is good as well. However, because of the thickness of the fiberglass, the door shut faces had been cut down - the rounded edges are gone - in order for the fenders to fit. This was probably true for the hinge pillars as well but mine were so hacked about it's hard to tell. The part of the fiberglass rocker panels that go under the fenders have a greater step in them than the originals, again to compensate for the thickness of the fiberglass fenders. The trunk lid fits well but it didn't have any weatherstripping. I found out why when I installed some. The greater thickness of the fiberglass lid meant that there just isn't enough room for the weatherstripping unless you cut it down. Unless a manufacturer can produce fenders as thin as steel I can't see being able to use fiberglass without some modification to the underlying panels. I could be wrong. With my rebuild (for the second time) I'm replacing as many of the fiberglass panels as I can with steel, as well as the shut pillars and hinge pillars. Cheers Rick ---------------------------------------- > Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:59:48 -0400 > From: cbaustin@verizon.net > To: spridgets@autox.team.net; healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, > > CB > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rjswain@hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Like solving puzzles? Then you'll love Flexicon! Play now! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 15:28:55 2008 From: To: "Charley Braum" ,"Spridgets List" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:29:31 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Hey charlie--are they still in business? Every time I go by there the place looks deserted. > > From: "Charley Braum" > Date: 2008/03/09 Sun AM 11:59:48 EDT > To: "Spridgets List" , "Healey List" > > Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, > > CB > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 17:04:29 2008 From: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:05:02 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Healey History Joe Huffaker was a very successful race car builder and preparer, including mkany Healeys. He had a close association with the major west coast distributor Kjell Qvale who later purchased Jensen Motors and installed Donald and Geoff Healey into that company to produce the Jensen Healey. Read about it in the Jan/Feb. 08 issue of Vintage Motorsport Joe _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 17:07:27 2008 From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" To: "'Bud Osbourne'" , "'Charley Braum'" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 18:07:39 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Spridgets] 'glass' fenders, etc. I agree that replicas of the factory offerings would sell far better than the fugly stuff in their current catalog. I found a mint MKII Sprite/MKI Midget factory top on Ebay just a few years ago out of AL, and paid something like $127 plus Greyhound shipping. They are the rarest of the factory Spridget tops, it seems, but they can be found. Occasionally you can also find an Ashley fastback top for a MKII Sprite/MKI Midget. 2 seat BN6/BN7 factory big Healey hardtops are super expensive, super rare. I believe they share the same mold for the fiberglass of the much more common BN4/BT7 hardtop, with differences in the aluminum frame to match the curve of the 2 seater. The reality is ALL factory hardtops, and rare specialty after market hardtop prices are way up. It took the Sprite hardtops a while, but a mint Bugeye hardtop can go for a grand now. A BN6/BN7 2 seater hardtop is north of $4k. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bud Osbourne Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 7:02 PM To: 'Charley Braum'; 'Spridgets List'; 'Healey List' Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'glass' fenders, etc. I'd kinda like to see them offer replicas of the OEM hardtops, for our cars. I've asked them for pricing information on a hardtop for my Mk I Midget, since I figure the odds of finding an original one, at a reasonable price, are slim and nil. I have NO interest in fiberglass body panels for ANY classic Brit car, unless it's a Lotus. Bud Osbourne _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 18:00:18 2008 From: To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn , 'Healey List' Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:00:53 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Late or Early Friday Funny - OZ WORDS Patrick, Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand partially. Keith Pennell > G'day > > It's Sunday evening and yes I know that I'm late for last Friday's Funnies > and way too early for next Friday's. > > So I though I would break with tradition by throwing in a Sunday night > funny. Having to go to work tomorrow, I need something. Perhaps this will > help? > > If not, they are bound to make you think. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia > > The following are results from an OZ-words Competition where entrants were > asked to take an Australian word, alter it by one letter only, and supply a > witty definition. > > Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand entirely: > > Billabonk: to make passionate love beside a waterhole. > > Bludgie: a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet. > > Dodgeridoo: a fake indigenous artefact. > > Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine. > > Flatypus: a cat that has been run over by a vehicle. > > Mateshit: all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn around > the floor > > Shagman: an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in > search of sexual activity. > > Yabble: the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater > crustaceans > > Bushwanker: a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's above average > when it comes to handling himself in the scrub. > > Crackie-daks: 'hipster' tracksuit pants. > > And for the Kiwi's amongst us: Shornbag: a particularly _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 18:21:32 2008 From: To: 'Charley Braum' , 'Bud Osbourne' Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:21:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Spridgets] 'glass' fenders, etc. Speaking of hardtops I have a vintage Parrish hardtop for a BJ8 for sale. In VG condition but needs the seal kit which Smoothline carries. Contact me off list if interested. Keith Pennell > I agree that replicas of the factory offerings would sell far better than > the fugly stuff in their current catalog. > > I found a mint MKII Sprite/MKI Midget factory top on Ebay just a few years > ago out of AL, and paid something like $127 plus Greyhound shipping. They > are the rarest of the factory Spridget tops, it seems, but they can be > found. Occasionally you can also find an Ashley fastback top for a MKII > Sprite/MKI Midget. > > 2 seat BN6/BN7 factory big Healey hardtops are super expensive, super > rare. I believe they share the same mold for the fiberglass of the much more > common BN4/BT7 hardtop, with differences in the aluminum frame to match the > curve of the 2 seater. > > The reality is ALL factory hardtops, and rare specialty after market hardtop > prices are way up. It took the Sprite hardtops a while, but a mint Bugeye > hardtop can go for a grand now. A BN6/BN7 2 seater hardtop is north of $4k. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 18:25:08 2008 From: To: Charley Braum , Spridgets List Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:25:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Charley et al, I cannot imagine that there would be enough of a market in Big Healeys to make it worth their while. My guess is the numbere of cars out there which will need fenders is way down from say 20 or more years ago. My .02 Keith Pennell > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 18:31:53 2008 From: Jim Lesher To: , Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:32:31 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" Interesting - According by Emerson's book p133 " The BN6 was also offered for export in the "Completely Knocked Down"(CKD) configuration. In the CKD process, semi-assembled cars were shipped to foreign countries such as South Africa and Cuba, where they were completed in local factories." jim> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:54:44 +0100> From: Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com> To: Healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB"> > BMIHT has no records for PKD Healeys. A friend of mine owns a 100/6 PKD> shipped to South Africa.> > Josef Eckert> > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----> Von: Peter Dzwig [mailto:pdzwig@summaventures.com]> Gesendet: Sonntag, 9. Mdrz 2008 16:20> An: Healey> Betreff: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB"> > PKD for "Partly knocked down"..but rare and I had some recollection that most> of those went to Commenwaelth countries/British colonies at the time inc RSA.> > Peter Dzwig> > Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:> > What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was a> typo...> >> >> > Wilko> >> > On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote:> >> >> Steve and for the benefit of the list >> As you know all I could think of> was Light weight body (alloy wings?) and >> Longbridge works Birmingham> (press car?). So being inquisitive (bored at work) >> I rang Richard at the> BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without the body/ >> engine number he> couldnt double check but did say it may just be a mistake, he >> had never> come across it before.> >> regards Andy> > _______________________________________________> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> >> > You are subscribed as pdzwig@summaventures.com > >> http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as josef.eckert@t-systems.com> > http://www.team.net/archive> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as cleona44@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 18:45:47 2008 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "Jim Lesher" , , Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:46:10 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" G'day It's obvious that LWB stood for "Less Without Body". Quite a few LWB Austin-Healeys were exported to the colonies where they were rebodied as Morris Marshalls, Morris Isis or Austin A90/A95. Is it April 1st yet? Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney< Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+patrick.quinn=det.nsw.edu.au@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+patrick.quinn=det.nsw.edu.au@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Lesher Sent: Monday, 10 March 2008 11:33 AM To: josef.eckert@t-systems.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" Interesting - According by Emerson's book p133 " The BN6 was also offered for export in the "Completely Knocked Down"(CKD) configuration. In the CKD process, semi-assembled cars were shipped to foreign countries such as South Africa and Cuba, where they were completed in local factories." jim> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:54:44 +0100> From: Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com> To: Healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB"> > BMIHT has no records for PKD Healeys. A friend of mine owns a 100/6 PKD> shipped to South Africa.> > Josef Eckert> > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----> Von: Peter Dzwig [mailto:pdzwig@summaventures.com]> Gesendet: Sonntag, 9. Mdrz 2008 16:20> An: Healey> Betreff: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB"> > PKD for "Partly knocked down"..but rare and I had some recollection that most> of those went to Commenwaelth countries/British colonies at the time inc RSA.> > Peter Dzwig> > Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:> > What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was a> typo...> >> >> > Wilko> >> > On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote:> >> >> Steve and for the benefit of the list >> As you know all I could think of> was Light weight body (alloy wings?) and >> Longbridge works Birmingham> (press car?). So being inquisitive (bored at work) >> I rang Richard at the> BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without the body/ >> engine number he> couldnt double check but did say it may just be a mistake, he >> had never> come across it before.> >> regards Andy> > ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 18:49:55 2008 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:50:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] window wiper motor Well, I had fun this weekend. I noted that the window wiper motors that came with the car (yes, two of them) were quite dirty and sounding like they were scratching something on the inside. I tested both of them, one is an earlier model, and one that is for my BJ8. They both ran. I then took apart the BJ8 and cleaned it but it would not run after I put it back together. So I took it apart again and cleaned some more. Took all the old grease out and replaced it. Now it runs! I ran it off a battery charge for 29 min at a 2 amp rate. It shut down at 29 min and was very warm. I was wondering if once it got warm, it started needed more than the 2amps. The book says it takes 2-3.2 amps. I hope not to drive in the rain but I think the wipers should last at least 30-45 minutes just in case. Once it cools a little, the unit starts back up just fine. Jerry BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 20:40:11 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: "Bob Yule" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:40:45 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat Bob, There is a photo of the seat in the original Sprite & Midget by Terry Horler. If you don't have the book go to this link and scroll down to see the picture. http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT43&lpg=PT43&dq=original+sprite+%26+midget&source=web&ots=yEr221BmxT&sig=BcxHX7vHUghTqxzz9bJql4AWLzA&hl=en#PPT41,M1 Cheers, Curt Arndt On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Bob Yule wrote: > We are putting the finishing touches to a Bug-Eye, and one of the items > that came with the car was a "baby" seat. We are in the process of > re-trimming this seat and not too sure of how it goes. Was wondering if > anyone had experience with a similar set up and could point me to > pictures, or > any information, to help. It fits over the transmission tunnel, with two > clamps and is nicely upholstered. The frame is definitely manufactured, > not > home made. > Cheers.......Bob > Check out our web site www.autofarm.net > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 21:38:09 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: pennell@cox.net Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:38:45 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Late or Early Friday Funny - OZ WORDS Isn't there a Pauline Hansen version of this somewhere? On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 5:00 PM, wrote: > Patrick, > > Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand partially. > > Keith Pennell > > > G'day > > > > It's Sunday evening and yes I know that I'm late for last Friday's > Funnies > > and way too early for next Friday's. > > > > So I though I would break with tradition by throwing in a Sunday night > > funny. Having to go to work tomorrow, I need something. Perhaps this > will > > help? > > > > If not, they are bound to make you think. > > > > Hoo Roo > > > > Patrick Quinn > > Sydney, Australia > > > > The following are results from an OZ-words Competition where entrants > were > > asked to take an Australian word, alter it by one letter only, and > supply a > > witty definition. > > > > Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand entirely: > > > > Billabonk: to make passionate love beside a waterhole. > > > > Bludgie: a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet. > > > > Dodgeridoo: a fake indigenous artefact. > > > > Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine. > > > > Flatypus: a cat that has been run over by a vehicle. > > > > Mateshit: all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn > around > > the floor > > > > Shagman: an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in > > search of sexual activity. > > > > Yabble: the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater > > crustaceans > > > > Bushwanker: a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's above > average > > when it comes to handling himself in the scrub. > > > > Crackie-daks: 'hipster' tracksuit pants. > > > > And for the Kiwi's amongst us: Shornbag: a particularly > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 21:48:49 2008 From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" , "Bob Yule" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 22:49:07 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat Curt, thanks for the reference, I told Tadeusz I was sure I had seen a picture of the Big Healey baby seat in a Healey book at one time, but couldn't find it, with your reference I think it was the Horler book on Sprites where I saw the pick, don't have the book handy, but I believe it just looks like a little (ribbed?) tongue sitting on the driveshaft tunnel. Possibly the 100 seat was a similar design?? Like LWB (I'll throw out Lightweight Bonnet made of aluminum to add to the mix) maybe we will never know. Greg Lemon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: "Bob Yule" Cc: "HEALEY LIST" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat > Bob, > > There is a photo of the seat in the original Sprite & Midget by Terry > Horler. If you don't have the book go to this link and scroll down to see > the picture. > > http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT43&lpg=PT43&dq=original+sprite+%26+midget&source=web&ots=yEr221BmxT&sig=BcxHX7vHUghTqxzz9bJql4AWLzA&hl=en#PPT41,M1 > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt > > On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Bob Yule wrote: > >> We are putting the finishing touches to a Bug-Eye, and one of the >> items >> that came with the car was a "baby" seat. We are in the process of >> re-trimming this seat and not too sure of how it goes. Was wondering if >> anyone had experience with a similar set up and could point me to >> pictures, or >> any information, to help. It fits over the transmission tunnel, with two >> clamps and is nicely upholstered. The frame is definitely manufactured, >> not >> home made. >> Cheers.......Bob >> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as cnaarndt@gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as glemon@neb.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 22:00:19 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: "Greg Lemon" Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 21:00:53 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat Greg, I have seen a photo of the 100 seat and as I recall it's very similar if not identical to the Sprite one in the photo. I'll try to dig up the picture for all to see. Curt On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 8:49 PM, Greg Lemon wrote: > Curt, thanks for the reference, I told Tadeusz I was sure I had seen a > picture of the Big Healey baby seat in a Healey book at one time, but > couldn't find it, with your reference I think it was the Horler book on > Sprites where I saw the pick, don't have the book handy, but I believe it > just looks like a little (ribbed?) tongue sitting on the driveshaft > tunnel. > > Possibly the 100 seat was a similar design?? Like LWB (I'll throw out > Lightweight Bonnet made of aluminum to add to the mix) maybe we will never > know. > > Greg Lemon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" > To: "Bob Yule" > Cc: "HEALEY LIST" > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:40 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat > > > > Bob, > > > > There is a photo of the seat in the original Sprite & Midget by Terry > > Horler. If you don't have the book go to this link and scroll down to > see > > the picture. > > > > > http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT43&lpg=PT43&dq=original+sprite+%26+midget&source=web&ots=yEr221BmxT&sig=BcxHX7vHUghTqxzz9bJql4AWLzA&hl=en#PPT41,M1 > > > > Cheers, > > > > Curt Arndt > > > > On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Bob Yule wrote: > > > >> We are putting the finishing touches to a Bug-Eye, and one of the > >> items > >> that came with the car was a "baby" seat. We are in the process of > >> re-trimming this seat and not too sure of how it goes. Was wondering > if > >> anyone had experience with a similar set up and could point me to > >> pictures, or > >> any information, to help. It fits over the transmission tunnel, with > two > >> clamps and is nicely upholstered. The frame is definitely > manufactured, > >> not > >> home made. > >> Cheers.......Bob > >> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> > >> Healeys@autox.team.net > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > >> You are subscribed as cnaarndt@gmail.com > >> > >> http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as glemon@neb.rr.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 22:44:54 2008 From: john spaur To: Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:45:06 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Late or Early Friday Funny - OZ WORDS Hello Patrick, We just need to know the original word. I can see that this has the potential to be real funny!. John American - can't you tell??? At 08:00 PM 3/9/2008 -0400, pennell@cox.net wrote: >Patrick, > >Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand partially. > >Keith Pennell > > > G'day > > > > It's Sunday evening and yes I know that I'm late for last Friday's Funnies > > and way too early for next Friday's. > > > > So I though I would break with tradition by throwing in a Sunday night > > funny. Having to go to work tomorrow, I need something. Perhaps this will > > help? > > > > If not, they are bound to make you think. > > > > Hoo Roo > > > > Patrick Quinn > > Sydney, Australia > > > > The following are results from an OZ-words Competition where entrants were > > asked to take an Australian word, alter it by one letter only, and supply a > > witty definition. > > > > Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand entirely: > > > > Billabonk: to make passionate love beside a waterhole. > > > > Bludgie: a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet. > > > > Dodgeridoo: a fake indigenous artefact. > > > > Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine. > > > > Flatypus: a cat that has been run over by a vehicle. > > > > Mateshit: all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn around > > the floor > > > > Shagman: an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in > > search of sexual activity. > > > > Yabble: the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater > > crustaceans > > > > Bushwanker: a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's > above average > > when it comes to handling himself in the scrub. > > > > Crackie-daks: 'hipster' tracksuit pants. > > > > And for the Kiwi's amongst us: Shornbag: a particularly >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys@autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net > >http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 9 23:12:38 2008 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "john spaur" , Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:12:01 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Late or Early Friday Funny - OZ WORDS Okay then I'll educate youse lot! Billabonk: to make passionate love beside a waterhole. (Billabong - an oxbow lake or inland waterhole that comes from a change in the course of a river. Bonk - sexual intercourse) Bludgie: a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet. (Bludger - one who shirks work. Budgie - budgeriegar) Dodgeridoo: a fake indigenous artefact. (Dodgy - something that has very dubious origins or has a bad reputation. A didgeridoo - Australian aboriginal musical wind instrument) Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine. (Fair Dinkum - something or one that is straight and true. A good bloke.) Flatypus: a cat that has been run over by a vehicle. (Platypus - An Australian monotreme - egg laying mammal) Mateshit: all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn around the floor. (Mate - a friend. Shit - well! In this course it means rubbish) Shagman: an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in search of sexual activity. (Shag - sexual intercourse. Swagman - An unemployed male of the Depression era with no fixed abode) Yabble: the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater crustaceans. (Yabby - Australian freshwater crayfish. Gabble - Unintelligent talk - usually by young people but sometimes by apparently grown up females.) Bushwanker: a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's above average when it comes to handling himself in the scrub. (Wanker - Someone who has tickets on themselves. Someone who self praises. Bush - anywhere away from population.) Crackie-daks: 'hipster' tracksuit pants. (Tracksuit trousers that hang low so you can see the top of someone's bum. Generally overweight tradespeople who undertake work about the home.) And for the Kiwi's amongst us: Shornbag: a particularly. This should be left to the New Zealanders. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 08:39:32 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Healey list" Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:39:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] British brake line flares I used a KD double flaring tool to make the single flare needed for the BJ8 brakes. It's functional, but not exactly the same flare angle that the original was. Is there a British style dye out there that will fit the KD tool, or a British flaring kit? Next time, I probably would run the line over to a shop that has the right flaring tool. Ken Frese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 09:16:41 2008 From: "michael adams" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:16:09 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN4 Panel switch I have used Marine parts to replace chrome nuts for switches. You may want to go to a marine store to find a simple pull switch that has the nut size you are looking for, Cole Hersee Co is one that comes to mind. Some stores even sell these nuts buy themselves. Hope this helps. Max --- On Thu 03/06, Alan Bromfield < alan.bromfield@virgin.net > wrote: From: Alan Bromfield [mailto: alan.bromfield@virgin.net] To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:58:56 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Panel switch Team.I have been searching for some time now to find a pull-twist-pull lightswitch (PPG1) for my BN4. The new ones available are such rubbish! Theiraction is so stiff and difficult it strains the dash panel and the retainingnut is a piece of knurled aluminium. Anyway, I finally snagged one - NOS -on Ebay, and very nice it is too. Now my question. I believe my Longbridge BN4 would have had a chrome hex nutretaining the switch into the panel and all I can find are the slottedchrome rings. I know I'm being picky, but It is going to smack me in the eyeif I don't get it right. Does anyone have such a thing lying around spare?All costs would be covered. If it helps I have 1957 Lucas bits I'm happy topart with for you concours types out there. Here's hoping. _______________________________________________(______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com_______________________________________________Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.htmlHealeys@autox.team.nethttp://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeysYou are subscribed as maxxadams@excite.comhttp://www.team.net/archive The most personalized portal on the Web! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 09:27:22 2008 From: David Nock To: "Charley Braum" Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:27:56 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. We have a customer that has made some new panels for his Healey out of Carbon Fiber. I think that he was going to make some extras. if you want I can see if he did. I seen photos of the ones he made for his car and they looked great. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 9, 2008, at 8:59 AM, Charley Braum wrote: > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) > regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that > they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for > input on how > much interest there might be out there for those items. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 09:28:52 2008 From: David Nock To: "sbyers" Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:29:26 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. I also have a front shroud fiberglass for a BJ7. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 9, 2008, at 11:00 AM, sbyers wrote: > And I have a set of fiberglass rear fenders and a trunk lid for a > BJ8, never > used or drilled. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf > Of Rich C > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:22 AM > To: Charley Braum; Spridgets List; Healey List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > > Speaking of fibreglass I have a set of all four fibreglass fenders > and a > fibreglass rear shroud all for BN4/BT7 series that came in a > package deal > that will be going cheap. Anybody going racing? > > Rich Chrysler > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charley Braum" > To: "Spridgets List" ; "Healey List" > > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 11:59 AM > Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > > >> Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) >> regarding >> bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that >> they are >> considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. >> >> Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for >> input on >> how >> much interest there might be out there for those items. >> >> Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, >> >> >> CB > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sbyers@ec.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: > 2/11/2008 > 8:16 AM > > > Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: > 2/11/2008 > 8:16 AM > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc@sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 10:08:22 2008 From: "Richard Korn" To: "Greg Lemon" , "Curt/Nancy Arndt" Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:09:20 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat Greg, Maybe the Light Weight Bonnet was what the child wears when you get the seat as an option. Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" ; "Bob Yule" Cc: "HEALEY LIST" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 3:49 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat > Curt, thanks for the reference, I told Tadeusz I was sure I had seen a > picture of the Big Healey baby seat in a Healey book at one time, but > couldn't find it, with your reference I think it was the Horler book on > Sprites where I saw the pick, don't have the book handy, but I believe it > just looks like a little (ribbed?) tongue sitting on the driveshaft > tunnel. > > Possibly the 100 seat was a similar design?? Like LWB (I'll throw out > Lightweight Bonnet made of aluminum to add to the mix) maybe we will never > know. > > Greg Lemon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" > To: "Bob Yule" > Cc: "HEALEY LIST" > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:40 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat > > >> Bob, >> >> There is a photo of the seat in the original Sprite & Midget by Terry >> Horler. If you don't have the book go to this link and scroll down to >> see >> the picture. >> >> http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT43&lpg=PT43&dq=original+sprite+%26+midget&source=web&ots=yEr221BmxT&sig=BcxHX7vHUghTqxzz9bJql4AWLzA&hl=en#PPT41,M1 >> >> Cheers, >> >> Curt Arndt >> >> On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Bob Yule wrote: >> >>> We are putting the finishing touches to a Bug-Eye, and one of the >>> items >>> that came with the car was a "baby" seat. We are in the process of >>> re-trimming this seat and not too sure of how it goes. Was wondering if >>> anyone had experience with a similar set up and could point me to >>> pictures, or >>> any information, to help. It fits over the transmission tunnel, with two >>> clamps and is nicely upholstered. The frame is definitely manufactured, >>> not >>> home made. >>> Cheers.......Bob >>> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> >>> Healeys@autox.team.net >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>> >>> You are subscribed as cnaarndt@gmail.com >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as glemon@neb.rr.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn@simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 10:11:38 2008 From: "Randy Dickson" To: Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:11:54 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Where to get Healey carpet? Dear Fellow Healeyoids, I have my 63 BJ7 painted now and I just installed a foil backed heat barrier in the flooring. I have a carpet set that I purchased years ago but it is cheap and I don't like it all that much. Plus it is real stiff and too thin. So, I have the new black carpet set that I could lay over some NICE carpet and trace and cut out the pattern. My question is, where can I get some nice black carpet in a roll for my Healey? I could have someone sew the edges on it if I have to. Thanks in advance! Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 10:22:41 2008 From: David Nock To: Jim Lesher Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:23:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] What is a CKD Car We have restored one of these cars. There were 3 CKD cars built in 57. 2 to Mexico and 1 to Cuba we did one of the 2 CKD cars that was from Mexico it was the original owner restoring it for his grandson. We still have the oe windshield from this car with the Mexico DF sticker on the windshield. There was a plaque on the firewall next to the VIN tag that states ENSAMBLADO EN MEXICO POR WILLYS MECICANA C.A. If you have one of our photo sets of the BN4 you will see this badge on the firewall of that car. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 9, 2008, at 5:32 PM, Jim Lesher wrote: > Interesting - According by Emerson's book p133 > " The BN6 was also offered for export in the "Completely Knocked > Down"(CKD) > configuration. In the CKD process, semi-assembled cars were shipped > to foreign > countries such as South Africa and Cuba, where they were completed > in local > factories." _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 10:55:22 2008 From: Stephen Hutchings To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:54:46 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Well, since evryone else is getting their plugs in- I've got a BJ8 (double light) fibreglass front shroud for sale.....and a BJ7 or BJ8 single light original which needs work, but is salvageable. Stephen, BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 15:55:52 2008 From: "TERRY COLL" To: "austin healey" Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:56:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8/Bend Pak lift problem All, Wondering if anyone else with a BJ8 and a Bend Pak (model HD-9STB) lift has had problems getting on and off the lift. My left muffler catches by about a half inch when backing out and I'm wondering if the mufflers are too low. Seems like there about a half inch of free play between the exhaust pipe at the back of the muffler and the frame and I'm suspecting that's about right. Terry Coll '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 18:42:34 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:40:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Hello all, I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the block from somewhere! I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and can find nothing. Clues anybody?? Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 18:45:02 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Rich C' , 'Healeys' Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:45:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Revenge for losing the Revolutionary War? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich C Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Hello all, I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the block from somewhere! I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and can find nothing. Clues anybody?? Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 18:49:47 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:49:48 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN4 Panel switch Hey Max, That is good information for future reference. Not being a boat guy, are you suggesting to go to any place where they sell boats and they should have chrome nuts in some type of a parts department setup? Or would this be a Marine fastener type of business that has a walk in parts counter. There seems to be a lot of marine paraphernalia that can be used in our cars to improve the longevity and or appearance. I prefer to go to the right place and not make too much of an ass of my self. But of course when I pull up in my shinny Healey I don't think that will really be on their minds. Thanks, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "michael adams" To: Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN4 Panel switch >I have used Marine parts to replace chrome nuts for switches. You may want >to go to a marine store to find a simple pull switch that has the nut size >you are looking for, Cole Hersee Co is one that comes to mind. Some stores >even sell these nuts buy themselves. Hope this helps. > > Max _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 18:56:08 2008 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "John Sims" , "Rich C" Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:54:47 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? G'day John I am sorry to say that not many things in the list make me laugh out loud but your response did. Thanks. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+patrick.quinn=det.nsw.edu.au@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+patrick.quinn=det.nsw.edu.au@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Sims Sent: Tuesday, 11 March 2008 11:46 AM To: 'Rich C'; 'Healeys' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Revenge for losing the Revolutionary War? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich C Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Hello all, I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the block from somewhere! I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and can find nothing. Clues anybody?? Rich Chrysler ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 18:56:40 2008 From: Rick Neville To: Rich C , Healeys Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:55:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Oil pressure relief ball? Rich C wrote: Hello all, I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the block from somewhere! I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and can find nothing. Clues anybody?? Rich Chrysler Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 18:58:27 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:58:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Doug Flagg Doug, I have been reading your "for sale" offers now for about ten years and I just got to ask. Did you hit an "English parts buy out mother load" or what? You seem to have a lot of very unique NOS stuff . Not trying to be nosy but very curious where all your stuff is coming from if you don't mind sharing. Thanks Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas W Flagg" To: Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 3:57 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Flasher Warning Light >I have an NOS Lucas 38068 flasher warning light assembly for the TR2/TR3 > '56 - '60. Please contact me off the list if interested. Thanks. > > Doug > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 19:40:05 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:37:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steel ball?? Sorry guys, Below is the original message I sent out asking about the steel ball. I mistyped the size. It's a 1/2" precision steel ball. No, I don't think it's for oil pressure relief. The oil pressure relief valve has a cylindrical shaped body with a chamfered end that beds into a chamfered seat and it's backed up by a spring. John Sims, how did you know I had an ancestor who was an officer in Butler's Rangers? Would that make this .50 calibre? Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > Hello all, > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > engine. > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > machine > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of > the > block from somewhere! > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and > can > find nothing. > > Clues anybody?? > > Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 19:42:56 2008 From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" To: "'Rich C'" , "'Healeys'" Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:43:35 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Steel ball?? On Sprite motors, I've seen the bullet style relief valve replaced with a steel ball bearing, so, I wouldn't rule that out. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich C Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:38 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steel ball?? Sorry guys, Below is the original message I sent out asking about the steel ball. I mistyped the size. It's a 1/2" precision steel ball. No, I don't think it's for oil pressure relief. The oil pressure relief valve has a cylindrical shaped body with a chamfered end that beds into a chamfered seat and it's backed up by a spring. John Sims, how did you know I had an ancestor who was an officer in Butler's Rangers? Would that make this .50 calibre? Rich _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 19:47:58 2008 From: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au To: Rich C Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:48:24 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? In Aust. we call this "a big balls up" Maybe used to keep the sludge in the oil sump stirred up and in suspension or more likely it was installed at the first service to piss-off and keep on edge an over complaining owner. Maybe an over rich zinc filled oil that coagulated into a ball? Joe Quoting Rich C : > Hello all, > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > engine. > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > machine > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of > the > block from somewhere! > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and > can > find nothing. > > Clues anybody?? > > Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 20:08:09 2008 From: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" To: "Rich C" , "Healeys" Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:08:27 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Obviously some former owner thought his "100" need more balls. Mirek '60 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > Hello all, > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > engine. > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > machine > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of > the > block from somewhere! > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and > can > find nothing. > > Clues anybody?? > > Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 20:09:46 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:10:21 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Yes, but mind you, they only found one. :) Makes one wonder if there had been a second, and what happened to it. :) On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 7:08 PM, Mirek and Gwen Sharp wrote: > Obviously some former owner thought his "100" need more balls. > > Mirek > '60 BT7 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rich C" > To: "Healeys" > Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > > > > > Hello all, > > > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > > engine. > > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > > machine > > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of > > the > > block from somewhere! > > > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and > > can > > find nothing. > > > > Clues anybody?? > > > > Rich Chrysler > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca > > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 10 20:25:28 2008 From: Norman Nock To: Rich C Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:26:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Rich ... The only time l have known of this is an owner put a ball in the relief valve hole and it went into the oil gallery , when the engine was rebuilt many miles later and the ball found the owner said " So thats why l always had low oil pressure " TRUE STORY .Norman Nock --- Rich C wrote: > Hello all, > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 > BN2 four cylinder engine. > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, > etc. While at the machine > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision > steel ball came out of the > block from somewhere! > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a > listing fo this ball and can > find nothing. > > Clues anybody?? > > Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock@sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 00:02:19 2008 From: William Berg To: John Sims , Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:02:48 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? John , That was funny, I almost peed myself. I'm a Yank but I have also a theory that the exported cars were made with harder to reach bolts with between size heads, -William Berg BN1 _________________________________________________________________ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail.-get your "fix". http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 02:07:17 2008 From: John Harper To: Rich C Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:07:34 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Rich You don't say if this ball came out of the crankcase or the water jacket area? Perhaps you don't know but if it were oily as opposed to rusty this might give a clue. If it were as large as you say (1/2" diameter) then it is hard to think of how it might have got into the engine at all. For example if it were into the filler cap then it would not have got past the pushrods etc. If it were in the water jacket then it could have been there since manufacture. I have been amazed sometimes as to how much casting sand is left in the bottom of a block after 50+ years. Not only sand but sand supporting wire remains and various other unidentifiable remains that could have been part of the sand casting core. Commenting on other theories; I suspect that even if one tried; a 1/2" diameter ball would not go through a relief valve. My only other thought is could it have come from an oil filter head one way valve and have broken loose? The only thing wrong with this theory is that I still believe that 1/2" diameter would not have got though the oilways. Regards > >I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. >Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine >shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the >block from somewhere! > >I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and can >find nothing. > >Clues anybody?? > >Rich Chrysler -- John Harper _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 03:17:39 2008 From: caddi5@comcast.net To: Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:18:06 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] patch panels Hello list, Has anyone bought patch panels (fender) from sports and classics,hows the quality,fit? Or who sells the best? thanks Mitch _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 07:28:57 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: richchrysler@quickclic.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:29:16 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Knibbling bearing. Best--Michael -------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 3/10/2008 8:44:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, richchrysler@quickclic.net writes: Hello all, I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the block from somewhere! **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 07:51:06 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:51:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Disc Wheel Hubcaps Good Morning List- Would anyone have a good set (not dented or all scratched up) of Big Healey Disc Wheel Hubcaps? The ones I have are too banged up to salvage and I need a set to have chromed. I know they are available new from VB, but my preference is to go with a good original set if I can. Thanks- Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 08:06:50 2008 From: rrengineer@dslextreme.com To: caddi5@comcast.net Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:07:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] patch panels I did for my BN2. I needed a lower rear patch for my front right fender. They had the correct panel with the rolled edge and wire inside. I'm a satisfied customer. Nice people to deal with also. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 caddi5@comcast.net > Hello list, > Has anyone bought patch panels (fender) from sports and classics,hows the > quality,fit? Or who sells the best? thanks Mitch > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rrengineer@dslextreme.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 08:58:33 2008 From: Russ Staub To: TERRY COLL Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:58:12 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8/Bend Pak lift problem Hi Terry, I also have a Bend Pak 4 poster which my BJ8 cannot negotiate without scraping the muffler. I have two ~6 foot 2"x6"'s which I use whenever entering or leaving the lift with the BJ8. Works just fine. Russ Staub '60 Bugeye '56 BN2 '67 BJ8 '50 Austin Atlantic Mesa, AZ TERRY COLL wrote: >All, > >Wondering if anyone else with a BJ8 and a Bend Pak (model HD-9STB) lift has >had problems getting on and off the lift. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 09:10:21 2008 From: "Carr&Edwards" To: "Rich C" , "Healeys" Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:09:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Steel ball?? Rich -- I enjoy your postings greatly, and I'll try not to be prejudiced by the fact that one of your ancestors was an officer in the unit that led what we around here still call the "Wyoming Massacre" in 1778. (Why is it that when the Indians win it's always called a massacre?) Sarah Carr BN1 in PA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 9:37 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steel ball?? > Sorry guys, > > Below is the original message I sent out asking about the steel ball. I > mistyped the size. It's a 1/2" precision steel ball. > > No, I don't think it's for oil pressure relief. The oil pressure relief > valve has a cylindrical shaped body with a chamfered end that beds into a > chamfered seat and it's backed up by a spring. > > John Sims, how did you know I had an ancestor who was an officer in > Butler's > Rangers? Would that make this .50 calibre? > > Rich _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 09:58:06 2008 From: "Jaap Aeckerlin" To: "TERRY COLL" Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:58:37 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8/Bend Pak lift problem Terry, is it a consolation to you when I tell you that I have exactly the same problem on my Dutch manufactured Koni car lift? I extended the ramps with two feet long wooden planks - stupid sight but it helps. Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2008/3/10, TERRY COLL : > > All, > > Wondering if anyone else with a BJ8 and a Bend Pak (model HD-9STB) lift > has > had problems getting on and off the lift. My left muffler catches by > about a > half inch when backing out and I'm wondering if the mufflers are too low. > Seems like there about a half inch of free play between the exhaust pipe > at > the back of the muffler and the frame and I'm suspecting that's about > right. > > Terry Coll '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as j.aeckerlin@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 11:27:27 2008 From: To: Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:27:51 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8/Bend Pak lift problem << I have two ~6 foot 2"x6"'s which I use whenever entering or leaving the lift with the BJ8. Works just fine.>> One of my favourite sayings Russ, is: "timbers are shadetree (& pros) wrenches best friend!!" !! Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 11:50:12 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:50:43 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re-Surfacing a BJ8 Flywheel Hello List- I have a '65 BJ8 and I have some questions regarding the resurfacing the flywheel: 1. I have no idea if my flywheel has been resurfaced before or not, so does anyone know the original thickness of the flywheel in the area to be resurfaced? 2. What is the minimum/safe thickness that is acceptable for use (if my flywheel has been resurfaced)? 3. How can you tell if your flywheel needs resurfacing? 4. Is this a job that most engine machine shops should be able to do? Regards- Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 13:03:25 2008 From: jerry wall To: Doug Newton Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:56:20 -0500 (CDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Big Healey Disc Wheel Hubcaps =doug, original is a nebulous term. any "used" ones you would happen to come across will not be any better than "new" ones from VB. bear in mind, very few healeys came with disc wheels. the only reason the hub caps are around as a reproduction item is they are also an Austin item. cheers, jerry==================== From: Doug Newton Date: 2008/03/11 Tue AM 08:51:37 CDT To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Disc Wheel Hubcaps Good Morning List- Would anyone have a good set (not dented or all scratched up) of Big Healey Disc Wheel Hubcaps? The ones I have are too banged up to salvage and I need a set to have chromed. I know they are available new from VB, but my preference is to go with a good original set if I can. Thanks- Doug _______________________________________________ t You are subscribed as jwbn6@verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive JERRY WALL BN6 ROWLETT, TX _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 13:41:15 2008 From: Rick Swain To: Healey List Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:41:35 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing My BN4 came with a wood rimmed wheel - made in France, la Carra I believe. The finish was gone in places so I decided to refinish it. I have stripped off the varnish, or whatever was on it, and am now looking for suggestions on how to proceed and what to use. Any suggestions gratefully accepted. Rick Swain '59 BN4 _________________________________________________________________ Create a handy button so your friends can add U to their buddy list. Try it now! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 13:47:20 2008 From: "Frakes, Jim" To: "David Nock" ,"Charley Braum" Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:45:55 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. We have a club member in Central Indiana, David Broyles, who has made carbon fiber fenders for a Big Healey. Not cheap but smooth as a baby's butt. Jim -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+jimf=frakes-eng.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+jimf=frakes-eng.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Nock Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 11:28 AM To: Charley Braum Cc: Spridgets List; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. We have a customer that has made some new panels for his Healey out of Carbon Fiber. I think that he was going to make some extras. if you want I can see if he did. I seen photos of the ones he made for his car and they looked great. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 9, 2008, at 8:59 AM, Charley Braum wrote: > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) > regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that > they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for > input on how > much interest there might be out there for those items. Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jimf@frakes-eng.com http://www.team.net/archive CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and it may contain information that is privileged or confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient (or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is prohibited. 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Ron -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Rick Swain Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1:42 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing My BN4 came with a wood rimmed wheel - made in France, la Carra I believe. The finish was gone in places so I decided to refinish it. I have stripped off the varnish, or whatever was on it, and am now looking for suggestions on how to proceed and what to use. Any suggestions gratefully accepted. Rick Swain '59 BN4 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 14:19:20 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:19:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BT7 I have received a request for information on a BT7. Do we have a register for the BT7? If so, would you kindly contact me of list. Bill BJ7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 14:24:01 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Healey list" Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:24:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Optima battery repair I cracked the top negative post of my Optima Red Top to such that I probably on have 1/4 of the cross section left. I thought I could use the side terminal, but apparently they aren't connected which seems strange. Does anyone know what is inside or have a suggestion for a repair? Thanks, Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 14:24:29 2008 From: Pete Groh To: autojumble@autox.team.net, mgs@autox.team.net, Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:25:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Closed shop, I have exchange e-mail with Chris who has posted information on a closed British car shop. I also talk to Howard by phone who is from the UK by phone today. He adivse me that there are some Jaguar parts in the lot, has a Jag XKE himself. He state some Jag XJ6 parts. He did tell me that other Foreign parts are in the lot. I am also sending Chis a copy of this e-mail. Plan to pass on the information to other British car list on the open house. I plan on going to the shop on Saturday if weather is clear. Will take some more pictures and put in a slide show. Best regards Pete Groh, (KeyGuy) Ellicott City, MD USA Antique British Cars,Parts, Cars, Memorabilia Hot Air Balloons For > > Sale March 15th, 2008 > > 10 AM to 3 PM > > Ragge & Willow > > First and Lincoln Street P.O. Box 370Bovard, Pennsylvania 15619 > We would > like to invite you to an open house to view a liquidation of> antique > British cars, a parts department full of items for antique> cars, > automotive memorabilia, hot air balloons, and other antiques. > > > John Addison had the Pit Stop foreign car repair service for nearly > 30> years in Greensburg , PA 15601 John also maintained Ragge and > Willow> , a hot air balloon> business, doing both private flights and > corporate advertising. > In the last 10 years he moved the business > to Bovard , PA , just> outside Greensburg . > John passed away in > late 2007, and his estate is being evaluated for> future sale in > large lots. > We would like to generate some interest in the cars and > parts, and that> is the purpose for this email. > We would like to > have an open house in March 2008, at which time you> can view all of > the contents of the warehouse and take photographs. We> will then > begin accepting bids for the items. > If you would like to be > included, you can call or email for the time> and date of the open > house.> Thank you for your attention.> Chris Giron ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 14:47:55 2008 From: Jorge Garcia To: Austin Healey Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:48:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] carburetor questions Does the jet diaphragm on the HD8 carburetor serve the same function as an accelerator pump in a (non SU) regular carburetor? What symptoms would a ruptured diaphragm cause? And please don't say pregnancy. Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 14:51:56 2008 From: "Randy Dickson" To: Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:51:57 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] boot lid seal orientation? Fellow Healeyites, I'm in the process of assembling my BJ7 after paint and I was wanting to know the orientation of the boot lid seal. One side is slightly thicker than the other. Does the thicker portion of the seal go on the inside of the perimeter of the boot channel or on the outside? Thanks in advance! Randy Healey Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 15:04:55 2008 From: "Rich C" To: , "healey help" Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:58:52 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 Bill, Depending on whether the BT7 in question is an early 3000 BT7 or a Mk 2 BT7, you will see by this page that the contacts are Bill Naretta or Bill Bolton. Check here: http://www.serve.com/AHCA/registries.htm Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "healey help" Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:19 PM Subject: [Healeys] BT7 >I have received a request for information on a BT7. Do we have a register >for > the BT7? If so, would you kindly contact me of list. > Bill > BJ7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 15:05:27 2008 From: David Nock To: Jorge Garcia Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:03:05 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] carburetor questions No it is not a pump Gas leaking out the bottom of the carburettor David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 11, 2008, at 1:48 PM, Jorge Garcia wrote: > Does the jet diaphragm on the HD8 carburetor serve the > same function as an accelerator pump in a (non SU) > regular carburetor? What symptoms would a ruptured > diaphragm cause? And please don't say pregnancy. > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 15:05:51 2008 From: Dave Russell To: Randy Dickson Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:04:30 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid seal orientation? The thin side goes inboard to make room for the flange around the opening. Dave Russell Randy Dickson wrote: >Fellow Healeyites, >I'm in the process of assembling my BJ7 after paint and I was wanting to >know the orientation of the boot lid seal. One side is slightly thicker >than the other. Does the thicker portion of the seal go on the inside of >the perimeter of the boot channel or on the outside? Thanks in advance! > >Randy >Healey Archaeologist >63 BJ7 >66 Cobra replica >06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 15:27:37 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Jorge Garcia" , "Austin Healey" Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:27:49 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] carburetor questions The jet diaphram has no function except to keep gas leaking from the HD carb ..... soooo ..... a ripped diaphram will usually result in gas leaking from the bottom of your carb! Alan On 3/12/08, Jorge Garcia wrote: > Does the jet diaphragm on the HD8 carburetor serve the > same function as an accelerator pump in a (non SU) > regular carburetor? What symptoms would a ruptured > diaphragm cause? And please don't say pregnancy. > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 16:21:12 2008 From: Carlos Cruz To: Jody Kerr , Mirek and Gwen Sharp Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:21:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Lance Armstrong only has one and he's still going.... I know - TMI ----- Original Message ---- From: Jody Kerr To: Mirek and Gwen Sharp Cc: Healeys Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 7:10:21 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Yes, but mind you, they only found one. :) Makes one wonder if there had been a second, and what happened to it. :) On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 7:08 PM, Mirek and Gwen Sharp wrote: > Obviously some former owner thought his "100" need more balls. > > Mirek > '60 BT7 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rich C" > To: "Healeys" > Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > > > > > Hello all, > > > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > > engine. > > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > > machine > > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of > > the > > block from somewhere! > > > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and > > can > > find nothing. > > > > Clues anybody?? > > > > Rich Chrysler > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 17:35:36 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:33:46 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Distributor cap I have an NOS (here's one more Mark) 100 distributor cap made by Bremi (West Germany). It is as per original with "REMOVE TO OIL" on the top with the correct "dome". It does not have the wire nuts. If you have an interest, please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug The cupboard is almost bare.... _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 17:48:58 2008 From: "Healey List" To: Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:49:37 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Installing New King Pins Hi Everyone I am in the process of installing a new king pin on my BJ7. I Want to know the amount of end clearance that is required. I have measured mine with new king pin and bushings installed and is about 22 thou with a feeler gauge I believe this is to much ??? Does anyone on the list know the amount of clearance that there should be ??? Can I then built up the trust washer with shim stock to take up the end play ?? Bob _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 18:04:13 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Carlos Cruz" Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:04:48 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Did you hear that Lance challenged Chuck Norris to a who has the most balls contest? Chuck won by 5. On Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 3:21 PM, Carlos Cruz wrote: > Lance Armstrong only has one and he's still going.... > > I know - TMI > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Jody Kerr > To: Mirek and Gwen Sharp > Cc: Healeys > Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 7:10:21 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > > Yes, but mind you, they only found one. :) > > Makes one wonder if there had been a second, and what happened to it. :) > > On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 7:08 PM, Mirek and Gwen Sharp > wrote: > > Obviously some former owner thought his "100" need more balls. > > > > Mirek > > '60 BT7 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Rich C" > > To: "Healeys" > > Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM > > Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > > > > > > > > > Hello all, > > > > > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > > > engine. > > > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > > > machine > > > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out > of > > > the > > > block from somewhere! > > > > > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball > and > > > can > > > find nothing. > > > > > > Clues anybody?? > > > > > > Rich Chrysler > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richard.ewald@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 18:24:46 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:22:31 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Hello all, Once I waded through all the inevitable comments about balls, (some were hilarious) and sifted out some good answers from some learned people, I have come to the conclusion that this mysterious steel ball is not part of this engine. Thanks to all for their answers, opinions, comments, and humour. Rich Chrysler Original note: >>I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder >>engine. >>Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the >>machine >>shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/2" diameter precision steel ball came out of >>the >>block from somewhere! >> >>I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and >>can >>find nothing. >> >>Clues anybody?? >> >>Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 18:25:47 2008 From: John Sims To: Healey List Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:25:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys on Tv Anyone catch the Neurbergring races on Treasure HD (channel 724 on my cable system? Features Healeys and others. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 20:24:07 2008 From: "M Lempert" To: , "Healey List" Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:18:54 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing Hello Rick. Give it a quick sanding with 400 grit after you're removed all the old finish and grime. Pay attention to the metal as well - inside and outside rim edges - as scratch marks will be very noticeable there. A few wipes with the sandpaper should do it. Tape the spokes with blue painters tape (it removes easily) where they meet the wood. I use a couple of different products, but you can get away with a spar urethane like Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane - High Gloss; it's widely available. Sand lightly in between coats with the 400 paper using long strokes. Three or four coats should do it. Don't put it on too heavily and watch for drips, especially around the spokes. When you're all done, use a sharp razor knife to carefully score around the spoke in the crease where the metal meets the wood. This will allow you to remove the tape without risk of pulling finish with it. You can then clean up any residue on the spokes with mineral spirits using a soft shop towel like the blue paper ones. Good luck. Regards, Mike Lempert http://www.lempertwheels.com My BN4 came with a wood rimmed wheel - made in France, la Carra I believe. The finish was gone in places so I decided to refinish it. I have stripped off the varnish, or whatever was on it, and am now looking for suggestions on how to proceed and what to use. Any suggestions gratefully accepted. Rick Swain '59 BN4 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 20:42:31 2008 From: "Gary R. Brierton" To: M Lempert Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:43:06 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing And if I might digress, here's what is really, really great about the list... Mike Lempert, unquestionably the best at creating and restoring wood-rimmed steering wheels, shares detailed tips about restoring the wheels! Thank you, Mike and thank you, "The List" See you in San Diego, GaryB > From: mlempert@bellsouth.net > To: rjswain@hotmail.com; healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:18:54 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing > _________________________________________________________________ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 11 21:38:39 2008 From: To: Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:39:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Sighting Years ago, Virginia Commonwealth University was called Richmond Professional Institute. I graduated from there. It was not uncommon to see a Healey or two parked out front of the student center. Well----an RPI reunion is planned and they sent out this nice flyer to advertise it. Right there prominantly displayed on the inner page was what looked like a 100-6 with people from that era (mid 60's) sitting in and on it. Brought back some wonderful memories--even though I didn't have nor could afford a Healey then:) Heck---I may have to go to the reunion because of this picture:) tom _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 05:51:42 2008 From: Rick Swain To: M Lempert , Healey List Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:52:02 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing Thanks Mike That's exactly the info I needed. If I follow your directions will my wheel look as good as yours do? Rick ---------------------------------------- > From: mlempert@bellsouth.net > Hello Rick. Give it a quick sanding with 400 grit after you're removed all > the old finish and grime. Pay attention to the metal as well - inside and > outside rim edges - as scratch marks will be very noticeable there. A few > wipes with the sandpaper should do it. Tape the spokes with blue painters > tape (it removes easily) where they meet the wood. I use a couple of > different products, but you can get away with a spar urethane like Minwax > Helmsman Spar Urethane - High Gloss; it's widely available. Sand lightly in > between coats with the 400 paper using long strokes. Three or four coats > should do it. Don't put it on too heavily and watch for drips, especially > around the spokes. When you're all done, use a sharp razor knife to > carefully score around the spoke in the crease where the metal meets the > wood. This will allow you to remove the tape without risk of pulling finish > with it. You can then clean up any residue on the spokes with mineral > spirits using a soft shop towel like the blue paper ones. > > Good luck. > > Regards, > Mike Lempert > http://www.lempertwheels.com _________________________________________________________________ Create a handy button so your friends can add U to their buddy list. Try it now! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 06:29:06 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Healey Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:29:39 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Insurance, again. I'm really sorry to bomb the List! A couple of months ago when I started the thread about insurance, one individual emailed me privately saying: Not to switch to Hagerty before investigating _____. I've lost that email (and unfortunately many others) and my CRS memory can't recall the company. Could that individual please help this ol' fart out by resending it? Many thanks! Bill Barnett '53 Bn1 #663 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 07:40:22 2008 From: "M Lempert" To: "Rick Swain" , "Healey List" Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:35:15 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing Maybe the finish will, but you'll still have a Lecarra ;-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Swain" To: "M Lempert" ; "Healey List" Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:52 AM Subject: RE: Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing Thanks Mike That's exactly the info I needed. If I follow your directions will my wheel look as good as yours do? Rick ---------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 09:58:02 2008 From: Russ Staub To: TERRY COLL Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:58:26 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8/Bend Pak lift problem Hi Terry, Not sure what you mean by one under the front wheel and one under the back? I line one 2x6 up with each side of the short, steeper entry ramps of the lift itself, then line the BJ8 up with the 2x6's and carefully drive on to the lift. The 2x6's provide a longer, lower sloped entry onto the lift so that the muffler does not come into contact with the lift. Regards, Russ TERRY COLL wrote: > Thanks Russ! And I'm assuming one under the front wheel and one under > the back, correct? I'm probably going to try and rig something > similar to what you have. Will keep you posted on what I do and how > well it works! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 11:45:41 2008 From: "michael adams" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:46:24 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing In this case you may want to do what the antique boat guys do to get a good long living finish. The sanding and prep work is about the same but where the boat boat guys go different is that they use Smith's CPES (Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer). This product penetrates the wood and consumes the components that cause rot to begin, this stabilizes your wood. The second thing this product does is make it weather resistant. The third is that is provides the best substrate surface to put a finish on that will last. If you use Varnish or epoxy this prep work makes it last and holds up to rain, UV degradation. Just a thought, I have done a few wheels this way on another project and they have lasted well without color deterioration. I also use this product on my 1957 Chris Craft and it holds up the the beating of weather. Might be overboard for some though. Good luck, Max Hint: if you go this route make sure you sand, stain then seal if you seal before you stain you will have to start over. --- On Tue 03/11, Rick Swain < rjswain@hotmail.com > wrote: From: Rick Swain [mailto: rjswain@hotmail.com] To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:41:35 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing My BN4 came with a wood rimmed wheel - made in France, la Carra I believe. Thefinish was gone in places so I decided to refinish it. I have stripped off thevarnish, or whatever was on it, and am now looking for suggestions on how toproceed and what to use.Any suggestions gratefully accepted.Rick Swain'59 BN4_________________________________________________________________Create a handy button so your friends can add U to their buddy list. Try itnow!_______________________________________________Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.htmlHealeys@autox.team.nethttp://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeysYou are subscribed as maxxadams@excite.comhttp://www.team.net/archive The most personalized portal on the Web! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 14:18:21 2008 From: "Heard" To: , Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:18:40 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing << Smith's CPES (Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer)>> Ah..so that is the secret. I always admired old wooden boats but after owning a house with a bunch of mahogany doors, the maintenance looks like a nightmare. Heard Saxon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 15:09:01 2008 From: james smith To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:08:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 100 bumpers AH Spares in the UK manufactures Healey 100 bumpers that they claim are good quality. Has anyone on the list had experience with these bumpers? fit, finish, etc. Also, any info on import duties (UK to US) on such items would be appreciated. Jim Smith East Hampton, CT, USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 17:04:49 2008 From: John McKeever To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:05:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Flywheel improvements IM interested in lightening my flywheel on the BJ8. My local machine shop can do the work, just need to know how much to shave off. Any thoughts and personal experience is welcomed. Thanks John 67 BJ8 Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 17:25:35 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "John McKeever" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:26:10 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Flywheel improvements John - You are much better off sending rour flywheel to bill bolton exchange. A normal mchine shop will not know the exact cutouts to make whereas Bill's already done all of the hard work. His flywheel will be a good three to four pounds lighter than what you shop can do, and he'll turn it around pretty quick. Price is reasonable, you'll just have to suck up the cost of shipping.... Alan On 3/13/08, John McKeever wrote: > IM interested in lightening my flywheel on the BJ8. My local machine shop > can do the work, just need to know how much to shave off. Any thoughts and > personal experience is welcomed. > > Thanks > > John > > 67 BJ8 > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 19:28:01 2008 From: "Ghess4" To: Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:28:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey TV Program My son said that he had watched a great one hour presentation on the History channel about the evolution of the Healey 3000. I have ordered it but have not seen it so can't comment on it's quality. Below is the website for ordering it if you choose. http://store.aetv.com/html/search/cb_search.jhtml?search=healy&itemType=All&x =0&y=0&key=||healy||&_requestid=252775 regards G Hess BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 20:42:44 2008 From: "Ghess4" To: Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:43:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey 3000 DVD It was suggested that I clean up the URL for getting to the web for ordering the DVD. Here it is. If it doesn't work for you perhaps I can try something else. G. Hess http://tinyurl.com/ysv6qr _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 20:58:35 2008 From: "Mark Goodman" To: Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:58:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Wrecked Exotics >From David Ward: www.WreckedExotics.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 22:00:37 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:01:28 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Wrecked Exotics WARNING! McAfee Site Advisor states that feedback from credible users suggests that downloads on this site may contain what some people would consider adware, spyware, or other potentially unwanted programs. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Goodman" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:58 PM Subject: [Healeys] FW: Wrecked Exotics > >From David Ward: > > www.WreckedExotics.com > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Mar 12 22:36:13 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: Healeys Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:36:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question Followup Hey folks, I'm still making my way through the multitude of recommendations. I did get my first batch of books in the post yesterday from British Specialties. Not only were there books in my cereal box, but a secret toy suprise! A copy of the Open Roads 2002 50th Anniversary DVD of the big meet in Tahoe. Well, that immediately went into the DVD player The film of the cars and Gerry Coker talking was great! Then, I hit the top book in the pile. The Anderson / Moment Restoration Guide. Been reading through that on an off since and am almost done. I've been impressed that they were able to meld simple conversational language with that much detail. For those who were recommending the concours guide. I now have the PDF order form. I only need to locate a printer (I quit using them years ago) and somewhere in the bowels of my desk are those wierd paper things called checks. Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 13 07:18:46 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:19:13 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles Is there a correct (original) orientation of the two washer nozzles on a LHD BJ8? I have seen them installed both pointing in, both pointing out & both pointing to the right. Haven't seen them both pointing to the left, yet. Gary Hodson **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 13 07:22:08 2008 From: John Sims To: Warthodson@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:22:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles Must be Republicans John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Warthodson@aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:19 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles Is there a correct (original) orientation of the two washer nozzles on a LHD BJ8? I have seen them installed both pointing in, both pointing out & both pointing to the right. Haven't seen them both pointing to the left, yet. Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 13 07:40:53 2008 From: "Rich C" To: , Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:38:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles The nozzles face outboard. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:19 AM Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles > Is there a correct (original) orientation of the two washer nozzles on a > LHD BJ8? I have seen them installed both pointing in, both pointing out & > both > pointing to the right. Haven't seen them both pointing to the left, yet. > Gary Hodson > > > > **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & > Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 13 07:52:35 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: richchrysler@quickclic.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:52:57 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles Thanks, Rich. I assume that holds true for both LHD & RHD cars. (Just Kidding) Gary In a message dated 3/13/2008 8:41:51 A.M. Central Daylight Time, richchrysler@quickclic.net writes: The nozzles face outboard. **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 13 11:23:27 2008 From: "M Lempert" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:16:32 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Address for D. Leonard If anyone has a current email address for Dave Leonard, I'd appreciate... Thanks, Mike L. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 13 12:58:34 2008 From: "Jack Feldman" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:59:09 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Body Parts Needed MY BT7 needs a left rear fender, and a right front fender. If anyone is within 200 miles of Chicago I could pick them up. HELP! Jack _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 13 18:49:08 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:47:55 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leo Rouf Does anyone have a current e-mail address for Leo? Thanks. Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 13 19:32:02 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Douglas W Flagg" Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:32:36 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leo Rouf Try: Leo Ruof lruof@columbus.rr.com 614-261-6252 4511 Rosemont Place Columbus, Ohio 43214 Alan On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 8:47 AM, Douglas W Flagg wrote: > Does anyone have a current e-mail address for Leo? Thanks. > > Doug > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Mar 13 20:14:02 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:13:13 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leo Many thanks to all who responded with his e-mail address. Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 03:03:14 2008 From: caddi5@comcast.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:03:41 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Transmission & O/D Wanted Hello List, Does anyone in Healeyland have a GOOD 28% side shift transmission w/od that would be correct for a late BN4? near Detriot,Michigan? Also interested in a complete BJ8 engine....lmk thanks Mitch _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 05:21:37 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "Healey List" Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:22:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] FF - Bumper Sticker GOT ROTOR ? Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 05:47:33 2008 From: BJ8 Healeys To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 7:47:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" Hello, Healeyphiles - Thanks to UK lister Andy Pole, who contacted Richard Brotherton at BMIHT, we can close the loop on "LWB" and put it to rest -- at least for now. As you will remember from our last exciting episode, the BMIHT certificate for HBJ8L/32453 had the notation LWB just to the right of, and on the same line, as the usual Car/chassis number. I inquired on the list whether anyone knew what this meant, or perhaps also had a certificate with the same notation. No one had any definite knowledge of the meaning or reported a similar notation. Richard Brotherton says that the certificate was issued in 1997 before PCs were used at BMIHT to contain the records database, so he was unable to check the original certificate. However, he did thoroughly examine the build records for the car and could find no such notation, or any indication what it may have meant when the certificate was produced. His opinion was that it was merely a mistake, although I find that a bit hard to accept. Since Anders Clausager signed the certificate, perhaps only he might know for sure. The car is currently advertised for sale in Austria, is said to have had only one owner (not the one named on the cert as the Personal Export Delivery recipient)and has lived in Italy since 1989. Happy Healeying! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 06:05:45 2008 From: To: , Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:03:11 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" Hello Steve and all, that4s what I had always in mind. It is just a mistake in the certificate. Over the past 15 years I have ordered around 50 certificates for friends here in Germany, not only for Austin Healeys also for MGs, Triumphs and Morris Minors. Here the older people are not very skilled in English language, thats why I do this service. What I want to say is, in the about 50 certificates there were more than 5 wrong statements in the certificates, even wrong engine number in one. This is manual work the registrars do and they check in old handwritten books and may check an inquiry for a Landrover together with one for a Healey and perhaps when writing the certificate mixing it up. Josef Eckert Koenigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von BJ8 Healeys Gesendet: Freitag, 14. Mdrz 2008 12:48 An: healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" Hello, Healeyphiles - Thanks to UK lister Andy Pole, who contacted Richard Brotherton at BMIHT, we can close the loop on "LWB" and put it to rest -- at least for now. As you will remember from our last exciting episode, the BMIHT certificate for HBJ8L/32453 had the notation LWB just to the right of, and on the same line, as the usual Car/chassis number. I inquired on the list whether anyone knew what this meant, or perhaps also had a certificate with the same notation. No one had any definite knowledge of the meaning or reported a similar notation. Richard Brotherton says that the certificate was issued in 1997 before PCs were used at BMIHT to contain the records database, so he was unable to check the original certificate. However, he did thoroughly examine the build records for the car and could find no such notation, or any indication what it may have meant when the certificate was produced. His opinion was that it was merely a mistake, although I find that a bit hard to accept. Since Anders Clausager signed the certificate, perhaps only he might know for sure. The car is currently advertised for sale in Austria, is said to have had only one owner (not the one named on the cert as the Personal Export Delivery recipient)and has lived in Italy since 1989. Happy Healeying! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as josef.eckert@t-systems.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 06:28:53 2008 From: BJ8 Healeys To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 8:28:17 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" Josef, in the BJ8 Registry I have a total of 600 certificates for BJ8s. In about 6 cases, I have separate certificates for the same car issued to different owners at different times. The certificates have mistakes, inconsistencies, and different data for the same car at a distressing frequency, especially considering what the certificate fee is now. BMIHT will correct a mistake if one can show them that it exists, and as long as the mistake doesn't result from a mistake in the build records. By the way, if you order any certificates for BJ8s I would like to add a copy of them to the registry collection, if possible. Having a large number of them collected together in one place makes possible more significant statistics concerning original manufacture, and comparisons that couldn't otherwise be made. Cheers! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com wrote: > Hello Steve and all, > thatB4s what I had always in mind. It is just a mistake in the certificate. Over the past 15 years I have ordered around 50 certificates for friends here in Germany, not only for Austin Healeys also for MGs, Triumphs and Morris Minors. Here the older people are not very skilled in English language, thats why I do this service. > What I want to say is, in the about 50 certificates there were more than 5 wrong statements in the certificates, even wrong engine number in one. > This is manual work the registrars do and they check in old handwritten books and may check an inquiry for a Landrover together with one for a Healey and perhaps when writing the certificate mixing it up. > > Josef Eckert > Koenigswinter/Germany _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 07:40:27 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: BJ8 Healeys Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:40:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" For some reason, my brain keeps telling me it's "Left Wheels Broken." You REALLY thought you could put this to rest, eh, Steve? ;) bs BJ8 Healeys wrote: > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > Happy Healeying! > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC > _______________________________________________ > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 08:19:21 2008 From: BJ8 Healeys To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:19:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conversion to LHD Hello again, Healeyphiles - Does anyone out there have any information/details about conversion of a BJ8 from right-hand to left-hand drive? Most conversions go in the other direction, of course. I only have a record of one car in the registry that was converted from RHD to LHD. It started out LHD, then went to England and got converted to RHD, then to Belgium and back to LHD, but I'm unable to reach the owner via e-mail to get his knowledge. I know of two cars in the USA at the moment that need to go from RHD to LHD. Thanks for any help! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 09:41:04 2008 From: "Alan" To: "'BJ8 Healeys'" , Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:41:29 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conversion to LHD Hey Steve. Anything I can help with? I took my LHD BJ8 to RHD (as you probably know - it's in your register). I have some LHD bits available that you are welcome to as well - for example the wooden dash panels and chrome edge strips, also the steering idler. The box is going spare too. There isn't any call for them over here - but it's a bit heavy/bulky to ship. I wrote a brief summary of the job here: http://www.nfahc.co.uk/AnP/AnP4.htm Which will act as a checklist of the things to be considered. Anything else you need expanding on just ask..... Cheers. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8 Healeys Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 2:20 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Conversion to LHD Hello again, Healeyphiles - Does anyone out there have any information/details about conversion of a BJ8 from right-hand to left-hand drive? Most conversions go in the other direction, of course. I only have a record of one car in the registry that was converted from RHD to LHD. It started out LHD, then went to England and got converted to RHD, then to Belgium and back to LHD, but I'm unable to reach the owner via e-mail to get his knowledge. I know of two cars in the USA at the moment that need to go from RHD to LHD. Thanks for any help! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 10:05:51 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:06:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] friday short funny Thought for the day: Does a glass of wine count as one serving of fruit? Bill BJ7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 11:57:09 2008 From: Robert Larson To: insptwo@msn.com, Healey Mail List Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:57:39 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] friday short funny Sure it does... And carrot cake counts as a vegetable serving!!! Dieting made easy.... Bob 55BN1 insptwo@msn.com wrote: >Thought for the day: > >Does a glass of wine count as one serving of fruit? > >Bill >BJ7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 12:40:40 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:40:52 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conversion to LHD Hi Steve, I'd contact an old friend of mine, Steve Pike from down under. Please tell him I sent you. I know he's converted many BJ8's to RHD and must have a bunch of LHD parts on the shelf. I'm sure he could also help with any tips about reversing his procedure. He got a '67 from me that had a perfect facia in it. I'm still kicking myself for not having pulled that out first. But that was 30+ years ago when I was young and stupid. Now I'm just old and still stupid, dammit! Try this: http://www.austinhealey.com.au/ But if that doesn't work, I'm sure Hoo Roo or Joe could chime in with a newer URL. HTH, Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 BJ8 Healeys wrote: > Hello again, Healeyphiles - > > Does anyone out there have any information/details about conversion of a BJ8 from right-hand to left-hand drive? > Most conversions go in the other direction, of course. I only have a record of one car in the registry that was converted from RHD to LHD. It started out LHD, then went to England and got converted to RHD, then to Belgium and back to LHD, but I'm unable to reach the owner via e-mail to get his knowledge. > I know of two cars in the USA at the moment that need to go from RHD to LHD. > > Thanks for any help! > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1@pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 12:54:37 2008 From: Carlos Cruz To: robertlarson@worldnet.att.net, insptwo@msn.com, Healey Mail List Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:55:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] friday short funny With that logic, reading this list daily would mean getting a healthy dose of nuts! ----- Original Message ---- From: Robert Larson To: insptwo@msn.com; Healey Mail List Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 10:57:39 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] friday short funny Sure it does... And carrot cake counts as a vegetable serving!!! Dieting made easy.... Bob 55BN1 insptwo@msn.com wrote: >Thought for the day: > >Does a glass of wine count as one serving of fruit? > >Bill >BJ7 _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 14:40:23 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:41:21 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] friday short funny Speaking of food, etc., here are some interesting word definitions: Arbitrator \ar'-bi-tray'-ter\ : A cook that leaves Arby's to work at McDonald's Counterfeiters \kown'-ter-fit'-ers\ : Workers who put together kitchen cabinets Pharmacist \farm'-uh-sist\ : A helper on the farm Selfish \sel'-fish'\ : What the owner of a seafood store does (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 15:51:48 2008 From: Randy Hicks To: Healey List Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:51:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with somme kind of AM/ FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? Suggestions? Thanks, Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 16:15:06 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Randy Hicks" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:15:40 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio Randy - Pretty much zero fits into the standard cutout anymore that can do all that. You might be lucky if you find a tape player... MAYBE! On the BCF there is great info on hooking up a handsome set of powered computer speakers (they run on 12 volts) from Creative then just plugging in your ipod into that. Powered speakers open up a huge amount of flexibility, esp. since most things (except car radios) have gotten very small these day. Have a look at the post bottom of the page here: http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/429068 Another very cool set up was one guy on BCF got a nice touch screen Garmin GPS unit that had an MP3 player in it, then he rigged up the speaker unit in a way that when he was in the car he could just pull off the speaker grill and access the Garmin using his fingers while driving, and then put up the grill when parked so no one would know the better. I think this set up was with 12V powered computer speakers too. If you are willing to cut out the radio area (on my BJ8 I have) to fit a standard radio, then there are a million possibilities out there for you... Alan On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 5:51 AM, Randy Hicks wrote: > I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with somme kind of AM/ > FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. > > (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) > > Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in > the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? > > Suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 17:54:34 2008 From: james smith To: Alan Seigrist , Randy Hicks Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:55:07 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio How does one wire the powered computer speakers in a Healey? I would think you need 12V continuous power, and seperately inputs from the radio or MP3 plalyer or whatever. Jim Smith needing tunes in the BN2 ----- Original Message ---- From: Alan Seigrist To: Randy Hicks Cc: Healey List Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:15:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio Randy - Pretty much zero fits into the standard cutout anymore that can do all that. You might be lucky if you find a tape player... MAYBE! On the BCF there is great info on hooking up a handsome set of powered computer speakers (they run on 12 volts) from Creative then just plugging in your ipod into that. Powered speakers open up a huge amount of flexibility, esp. since most things (except car radios) have gotten very small these day. Have a look at the post bottom of the page here: http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/429068 Another very cool set up was one guy on BCF got a nice touch screen Garmin GPS unit that had an MP3 player in it, then he rigged up the speaker unit in a way that when he was in the car he could just pull off the speaker grill and access the Garmin using his fingers while driving, and then put up the grill when parked so no one would know the better. I think this set up was with 12V powered computer speakers too. If you are willing to cut out the radio area (on my BJ8 I have) to fit a standard radio, then there are a million possibilities out there for you... Alan On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 5:51 AM, Randy Hicks wrote: > I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with somme kind of AM/ > FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. > > (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) > > Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in > the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? > > Suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M@gmail.com Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bluechipracing@snet.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Mar 14 20:50:51 2008 From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:51:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 radio most of my "touring" out west is done at maximum highway speeds and then some. i have found it impossible to hear anything off the radio even at max volume due to massive wind noise. i alway wear the mickey mouse type headphones tied to a tape/disc recorder as there are few radio stations in the open spaces of nevada. allows me to listen to hank williams and ray price and keeps wind noise way down. i just put it on the seat and can take it with me if i want when i stop somewhere. hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 05:21:39 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:21:27 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles Speaking of windshield washing equipment, I caught myself years ago getting wrapped up in how all the windshield washing equipment was installed etc. Through out the years I can honestly say that with the invention of Rain X and the like, I never have a reason to use those things any more. The only time I use the WW equipment on my cars is to see if it is still operational. And who wants that stream of blue washer fluid streaming down the new paint job of our cars anyway. I even decided to leave the washer bottle out of my Healey and covered up the big hole in the "do dad" tray with carpet. ( Concours people should hit the delete button now) I can actually store things there now. We stop so frequently at the fuel stations to fill up and check fluids on road trips, that wiping off the glass is just routine. Just an observation at how changing times affect changing minds. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:19 AM Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles > Is there a correct (original) orientation of the two washer nozzles on a > LHD BJ8? I have seen them installed both pointing in, both pointing out & > both > pointing to the right. Haven't seen them both pointing to the left, yet. > Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 06:19:18 2008 From: "Herbert Miller" To: "'Randy Hicks'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:19:52 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio --===============1098982323== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Moss is selling a radio that is very small with adjustable knob shafts. AM FM, mini USB and aux ports on the face. Even has a IR remore. 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It had run beautifully just the evening before and I've never had a starter problem. The battery is not the problem, it's new and fully charged. Could this be a solenoid problem? I'd appreciate some opinions before I attempt to trouble shoot the situation. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 07:39:32 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:40:00 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller Has anyone tried the Moss radio? Does it work with the positive ground? Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Herbert Miller Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 7:20 AM To: 'Randy Hicks'; 'Healey List' Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio Moss is selling a radio that is very small with adjustable knob shafts. AM FM, mini USB and aux ports on the face. Even has a IR remore. Herbert Miller -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randy Hicks Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 4:51 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with somme kind of AM/ FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? Suggestions? Thanks, Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as hgmiller3@qwest.net http://www.team.net/archive -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 07:45:10 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: Phillip Leslie Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:45:40 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter Problem? If you have the original style solenoid, you can press the button on the back to send full current to the starter. If pressing the button works, then it's the solenoid actuator, if not, could still be solenoid (bad contacts) or starter. bs Phillip Leslie wrote: > After making grinding noises from the area of the starter on two attempts to start it, my car suddenly does absolutely nothing when I turn the ignition key to start. No sound of any kind. It had run beautifully just the evening before and I've never had a starter problem. The battery is not the problem, it's new and fully charged. Could this be a solenoid problem? I'd appreciate some opinions before I attempt to trouble shoot the situation. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bspidell@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 07:47:16 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:47:41 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] bj8 radio What? No Waylon Jennings? Just a good old boy -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Shope Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 9:51 PM To: healeys Subject: [Healeys] bj8 radio most of my "touring" out west is done at maximum highway speeds and then some. i have found it impossible to hear anything off the radio even at max volume due to massive wind noise. i alway wear the mickey mouse type headphones tied to a tape/disc recorder as there are few radio stations in the open spaces of nevada. allows me to listen to hank williams and ray price and keeps wind noise way down. i just put it on the seat and can take it with me if i want when i stop somewhere. hjim Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan@warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 08:08:02 2008 From: "Tom Mitchell" <3000mk3@bighealey.org> To: "'Herbert Miller'" , "'Randy Hicks'" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:08:17 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio I replaced mine this last summer and only had to do minor modifications. Although that may be, because I was replaced another non original. If I can suggest, one thing I made wanted was to get the highest NON amplified watts out per channel. They'll want to sell a amp, and the smallest one was about one foot by one foot by 2 inches thick, and I did not want an amp if I could help it. I found this Kenwood, its model KDC MP435U, am/fm/cd, USB on the front (which is a nice option), Bluetooth ready, RCA jacks in the back (for your CB?), remote control. I can a use an Ipod or memory stick or small disk drive, almost anything I want in the USB, some radios are limited. It's Sat ready, HD radio ready, although I don't use either, there more and you can see it at the link below. At 70 if I want (I'd rather listen to the engine and wind, yet sometimes...) I can hear it perfectly and it's not even cranked all the way up. I have two speaks up front on both side of the console, and two sitting in the rear. You can see it here http://reviews.cnet.com/car-audio/kenwood-kdc-mp435u-radio/4507-3425_7-32474 212.html?tag=sub Just my ten cents, Tom Mitchell 1965 Austin Healey BJ8 Mark III Ann Arbor, Michigan -----Original Message----- Moss is selling a radio that is very small with adjustable knob shafts. AM FM, mini USB and aux ports on the face. Even has a IR remore. Herbert Miller -----Original Message----- I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with some kind of AM/ FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? Suggestions? Thanks, Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 09:31:43 2008 From: "Ron Fine" To: , "Dan Stromquist" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:32:14 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller It is clearly advertised as Negative Ground only. Darn! I am still looking for a good affordable Positive Ground radio for my MGB. Ron > Has anyone tried the Moss radio? Does it work with the positive ground? > Dan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 09:56:38 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:56:58 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller I noticed on the back of what I think is an original BMC radio on my 64 BJ8 it has a switch for positive or negative ground. I guess technology has left that little option behind. Mono AM is great! Dan -----Original Message----- From: Ron Fine [mailto:RonFineEsq@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:32 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net; Dan Stromquist Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller It is clearly advertised as Negative Ground only. Darn! I am still looking for a good affordable Positive Ground radio for my MGB. Ron > Has anyone tried the Moss radio? Does it work with the positive ground? > Dan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 10:03:31 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Dan Stromquist" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:04:05 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller My gmail advertised these: http://www.retrosoundusa.com/?gclid=CNzxgNi-j5ICFQgmawodeFiJ-g Thought they were pretty neat. Modern sound, old-ish design style. Jody On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 8:56 AM, Dan Stromquist wrote: > I noticed on the back of what I think is an original BMC radio on my 64 BJ8 > it has a switch for positive or negative ground. I guess technology has > left that little option behind. Mono AM is great! > Dan > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ron Fine [mailto:RonFineEsq@earthlink.net] > Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:32 AM > To: healeys@autox.team.net; Dan Stromquist > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller > > It is clearly advertised as Negative Ground only. Darn! I am still looking > > for a good affordable Positive Ground radio for my MGB. > Ron > > > > Has anyone tried the Moss radio? Does it work with the positive ground? > > Dan > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 10:16:42 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Phillip Leslie" Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:17:16 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter Problem? turn on the ignition and press the solenoid button. If it turns over then something's wrong in the ignitions circuit. If it doesn't turn over, it could be half a dozen things. On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 9:37 PM, Phillip Leslie < phillip.leslie@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > After making grinding noises from the area of the starter on two attempts > to start it, my car suddenly does absolutely nothing when I turn the > ignition key to start. No sound of any kind. It had run beautifully just the > evening before and I've never had a starter problem. The battery is not the > problem, it's new and fully charged. Could this be a solenoid problem? I'd > appreciate some opinions before I attempt to trouble shoot the situation. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 10:49:44 2008 From: Hartangus@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:49:27 EDT Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Hi all, the recent chat about nuts and glasses of wine set me to wondering.What do you plant to get next seasons crop of seedless grapes. Regards, Barrie from England _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 13:21:52 2008 From: "mail.maineguide.com" To: "Healey's Mailing List" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:22:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] front hubs Members: Can someone tell me if the front hubs on my BJ8 are supposed to be painted? Mine are black and I assume they should be the same as the rears aluminum color. Many thanks. Brad Holden _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 14:03:58 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:02:20 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mail Not Delivered I am trying to reach to a fellow lister named Scott who was at Trmgafun@arczip.com. It is in reference to an old issue of Carrozzeria magazine. Thanks. Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 15:09:00 2008 From: To: "mail.maineguide.com" ,"Healey's Mailing List" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:09:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front hubs Probably aftermarket. I bought some recently and thew were black-----and didn't fit! Returned them. > > From: "mail.maineguide.com" > Date: 2008/03/15 Sat PM 03:22:10 EDT > To: "Healey's Mailing List" > Subject: [Healeys] front hubs > > Members: Can someone tell me if the front hubs on my BJ8 are supposed to be > painted? Mine are black and I assume they should be the same as the rears > aluminum color. Many thanks. > > Brad Holden > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 15:53:45 2008 From: "Tom Mitchell" <3000mk3@bighealey.org> To: "'Healey List'" Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:53:47 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio Thanks Ed, I've never done a tinyurl before and now I know how http://tinyurl.com/2syzl9 Tom Mitchell 1965 Austin Healey BJ8 Mark III Ann Arbor, Michigan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+3000mk3=bighealey.org@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+3000mk3=bighealey.org@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom Mitchell Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:08 AM To: 'Herbert Miller'; 'Randy Hicks'; 'Healey List' Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio I replaced mine this last summer and only had to do minor modifications. Although that may be, because I was replaced another non original. If I can suggest, one thing I made wanted was to get the highest NON amplified watts out per channel. They'll want to sell a amp, and the smallest one was about one foot by one foot by 2 inches thick, and I did not want an amp if I could help it. I found this Kenwood, its model KDC MP435U, am/fm/cd, USB on the front (which is a nice option), Bluetooth ready, RCA jacks in the back (for your CB?), remote control. I can a use an Ipod or memory stick or small disk drive, almost anything I want in the USB, some radios are limited. It's Sat ready, HD radio ready, although I don't use either, there more and you can see it at the link below. At 70 if I want (I'd rather listen to the engine and wind, yet sometimes...) I can hear it perfectly and it's not even cranked all the way up. I have two speaks up front on both side of the console, and two sitting in the rear. You can see it here http://reviews.cnet.com/car-audio/kenwood-kdc-mp435u-radio/4507-3425_7-32474 212.html?tag=sub Just my ten cents, Tom Mitchell 1965 Austin Healey BJ8 Mark III Ann Arbor, Michigan -----Original Message----- Moss is selling a radio that is very small with adjustable knob shafts. AM FM, mini USB and aux ports on the face. Even has a IR remote. Herbert Miller -----Original Message----- I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with some kind of AM/ FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? Suggestions? Thanks, Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as 3000mk3@bighealey.org http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 15:56:30 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:55:23 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Magazines & Memorabilia I have available the following: 1) Automobile, Jan 2002 - The Summer of '55 "Dreaming of an Austin Healey 100" 2) Sport & GT Market, 5 issues from '85, '86, and March '88 which includes "Remembering Donald Healey" 3) Road & Track, Jan '85 - Salon: 1956 Austin-Healey 100/4 -- a car made for driving, then and now 4) Road & Track, April '53 - New Sports Cars Austin Healey 5) Road & Track, March '56 - road tests: Austin-Healey 100M 6) Road & Track, June '47 - official reprint of original issue 7) Sports Cars Illustrated, June '56 - road tests: Austin Healey 100 8) Conclave 90 Commemorative Program 9) Austin-Healeys East/Austin-Healeys West Commemorative Programme, Guest of Honour Mr. Donald M. Healey C.B.E. If you have an interest, please contact me off the list. I have other items to follow. Thanks. Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Mar 15 21:45:48 2008 From: r moses To: , Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:46:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] GAMS .. Give Away Midget Sprite is ready for Sprite Here is an update on the Sprite Jubilee give-away car dream. After an all out attempt at preparing a car to give away at Sprite Jubilee the dream has finally come true. With the unrelenting help of Chris Cikovic, Fred Crider, Ed Deaton, Biff Jones, John Plankey GAMS is now queen of the road and looking pretty. We have named her GAMS. She is the SJ08 Give Away Midget Sprite. Kind of like your cute little old grandma. She will be given away at Sprite Jubilee 2008 on May 20th, 2008 the day the Sprite was announced back in 1958 to honor the 50th anniversary of the Sprite. Some lucky SJ08 registrant will drive her home. See all of the SJ08 updates at http://www.austinhealeysprite.org and SJ08 meet details at http://www.austinhealeysprite.org/about.html _________________________________________________________________ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 03:58:12 2008 From: "Ken Taplin" To: "healeys" Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:58:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Does anyone know of a source for channel felt for BT7 side curtins? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 05:51:31 2008 From: Bob Haskell To: Ken Taplin Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 07:52:03 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] (no subject) British Car Specialists for one. Ken Taplin wrote: > Does anyone know of a source for channel felt for BT7 side curtins? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 07:05:47 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Ken Taplin" , "healeys" Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:03:19 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] (no subject) Hi Ken, I always use black dress maker's felt cut into strips about 3/4" wide and carefully glued into the channel. The glue is the old fashioned premium contact cement (the stinky stuff, not the water based green stuff) applied with a small thin brush. The glue only gets applied to the bottom of the channel. I use a small piece of same thickness plexi as original to sort of burnish and press the felt into the channel while the glue is still good and wet, being careful to keep it even as it's pressed into the U shape. Let it set up for an hour or so untill it's well cured, then pop the new panels into place. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Taplin" To: "healeys" Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 5:58 AM Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) > Does anyone know of a source for channel felt for BT7 side curtins? > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 08:37:04 2008 From: "mail.maineguide.com" To: "Healey's Mailing List" Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:37:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings I just purchased new bushings for my BJ8 from BCS including the offset upper trunions. To show how brain dead I am I can't figure out which way the offset should go. Many thanks Brad Holden _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 08:47:07 2008 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: southeasternclassic@yahoogroups.com, healeys@autox.team.net, Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:47:33 EDT Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Thanks, Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 08:57:53 2008 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: bluegrassclub@yahoogroups.com, southeasternclassic@yahoogroups.com, Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:58:15 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Southeastern Classic XXII - Back to Jack 2008 Registration forms for Southeastern Classic XXII - Back to Jack 2008 are now available on the SE web site at _www.seclassic.com_ (http://www.seclassic.com) . Join us in September among the scenic byways of rural Tennessee. Great Food, Great Friends, and Great Cars. Commemorative Bottles of Single Barrel Jack Daniels Celebrating Back to Jack SEC XXII! Middle TN AHC will be hosting Southeastern Classic XXII, September 18-21, 2008 in the Lynchburg Area. Our club is offering Southeastern Classic XXII Commemorative Bottles of bSingle Barrel Jack Danielsb. This is the premium Jack Daniels whiskey, aged in a single barrel and not blended. The bottles will have a medallion celebrating the event and may be signed by the master distiller. The price is only $40. Middle TN Club members and others who purchase the most bottles are being offered the opportunity to join us for lunch and then sample "Jack" until we find our special barrel. We need to sell approximately 240 bottles to make this happen. Think of what a great gift (or even a gift to yourself) a $40.00 bottle of "Single Barrel Jackb could make! As of now, we have 120 bottles sold/reserved. We are almost there! However, remember when they are gone, they are gone. We need to have cash in hand to reserve your bottle(s) by May 31, 2008. Please, help Middle TN AHC make this rare opportunity become a reality. Visit the Back to Jack web page at _www.seclassic.com_ (http://www.seclassic.com) to download an order form. Thanks, Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 09:07:26 2008 From: "Tom Rech" To: Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:07:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey, but workshop related I have an old belt-driven, squirrel-cage blower with attached motor from a 1950's era furnace. I think it would make a great shop/garage air mover. Question: Is it possible to construct a multi-position speed control for this blower? For example, low-high, or low-med-high. The drive motor has the following specs: Two-wire (power and neutral), 1/4 HP, single-phase, 1275 rpm, 115V, 4.6A, 60 Hz, continuous duty, frame 56. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. Thanks. Tom Rech 59 BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 09:21:24 2008 From: "Richard Pratt" To: Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:21:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 1/2 Blower motor case List, I am in need of the half of a blower motor case which is labeled 3/5 directly under the "SMITHS" logo. Anyone with the proper half please contact me off list. Richard 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 10:25:19 2008 From: "Tom Rech" To: Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:25:50 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Non-Healey, but workshop related Thanks, Robert. I think that is my solution. Makes a lot of sense. Tom -----Original Message----- From: robert westcott [mailto:55healey@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 10:35 AM To: Tom Rech Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non-Healey, but workshop related Easiest way to alter the amount of airflow is a sheet metal disk that you attach at one point over the round intake side, just swing it open to allow more air or swing it shut to allow less air. Keep the motor rpm at the same speed. (it's not that fast) Modern electric fan motors can be wired for 2 speeds but have different windings. This motor will probably not be happy on a rheostat. Rob Westcott _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 10:58:30 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:57:37 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carrozeria I have issues 2 - 6 of Carrozeria magazine which was published, beginning in 1990. Issue number four includes an article, by Tom Kovacs, on the restoration of AHS 3608 and one on the English wheel & planishing hammer. Number three includes an article on the restoration of a TR3. Number two includes an article on New England metal crafter Joe Stafford. Number six includes two articles on the Ford GT40, and number five includes an articles on crafting steering wheels of prominence. I would like to offer these a set. If you have an interest, please contact me off the list. Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 12:32:35 2008 From: George Haywood To: mail.maineguide.com Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:32:06 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings Brad,The upper trunion bushes should go toward the rotor side of the swivel axle. I am forwarding a few pictures to illustrate what I mean. George Haywood'65 bj8> From: info@atteanlodge.com> Subject: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings> > I just purchased new bushings for my BJ8 from BCS including the offset upper > trunions. To show how brain dead I am I can't figure out which way the > offset should go. Many thanks> Brad Holden > _______________________________________________> _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 12:52:54 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: "mail.maineguide.com" Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:53:27 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings Brad, Depends on whether you want more positive or more negative camber. Hole towards chassis: more positive. Hole away from chassis: more negative. Usually, Healeys have excessive positive camber--at least my BJ8 did--so you'd want to move the offset hole away from the chassis. This pulls the trunnion in, hence more negative (or less positive) camber. bs mail.maineguide.com wrote: > I just purchased new bushings for my BJ8 from BCS including the offset upper > trunions. To show how brain dead I am I can't figure out which way the > offset should go. Many thanks > Brad Holden > _______________________________________________ > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 13:15:03 2008 From: George Haywood To: Bob Spidell , Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:15:38 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings Bob, Your a much deeper thinker than I am, I just forwarded Brad pictures of how my bj8 came from the factory. As you say though, if the upper fulcrum pin were inboard in relation to the swivel axle the camber would be changed dramatically, at least an inch at the upper trunion. Do you think that there are front ends out there with that kind of arrangement unless there was prior damage to the suspension or chassis? I may be showing my ignorance again but since I have not been involved with racing, I don't know, there may be a need for that kind of set up. George > Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:53:27 -0700 > From: bspidell@comcast.net > To: info@atteanlodge.com > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings > > Brad, > > Depends on whether you want more positive or more negative camber. > > Hole towards chassis: more positive. > > Hole away from chassis: more negative. > > Usually, Healeys have excessive positive camber--at least my BJ8 did--so > you'd want to move the offset hole away from the chassis. This pulls > the trunnion in, hence more negative (or less positive) camber. > > bs > > > mail.maineguide.com wrote: >> I just purchased new bushings for my BJ8 from BCS including the offset upper >> trunions. To show how brain dead I am I can't figure out which way the >> offset should go. Many thanks >> Brad Holden _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 14:33:35 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: George Haywood Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:34:06 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings George, My BJ8--which I've owned since it had 64K miles--had some damage (a curb strike, apparently) on one side but not the other, but the camber was 3-4deg positive on both sides. Though nominal is 1deg positive, most unaltered Healeys appear to have at least that much. I used the offset bushings at full offset to pull the camber in close to 1deg. That--and an alignment by a competent shop--made a world of difference in my car's handling. Since there is no camber adjustment for (stock) Healeys--a real shortcoming, unfortunately--I suspect the factory "alignment" was a matter of how well the jig was set up--or how many pints the fitter had at the pub the night before--the day the shock plates were welded in. bs George Haywood wrote: > Bob, > > Your a much deeper thinker than I am, I just forwarded Brad pictures of how my bj8 came from the factory. As you say though, if the upper fulcrum pin were inboard in relation to the swivel axle the camber would be changed dramatically, at least an inch at the upper trunion. Do you think that there are front ends out there with that kind of arrangement unless there was prior damage to the suspension or chassis? I may be showing my ignorance again but since I have not been involved with racing, I don't know, there may be a need for that kind of set up. > > George > > > > > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 15:05:56 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:06:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition I am about to install a mechanical brake light switch on my Phase 2 BJ8. Wiring it like the original pressure switch is easy, but I would like to have the brake lights come on when I press the pedal whether the switch is on or not. It has been discussed before, but I am not clever enough to use the old archives to do a useable search. I am going to mount the switch on a bracket attached to the heater box. I believe that I can use either the brown radio or lighter wire from the ignition switch and then run a wire (hopefully green purple) under the hood (American) and replace the single connector going to the rear of the car with a double connector and leave the pressure switch and wiring in place. Will this work? Bob Johnson BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 15:38:44 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Bob Johnson' , 'Healeys' Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:39:29 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition Go to Lin Rose's terrific restoration site and look at this first: http://web.mac.com/linwoodrose/My_AH_3000_BT7_/Brakes.html Then go to his site using this URL and go to the Archives. Once there, look at Week ten for photos and a description of his installation. I have the switch that he uses and it is terrific. http://web.mac.com/linwoodrose/My_AH_3000_BT7_/Restoration_Blog/ John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Johnson Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 5:06 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition I am about to install a mechanical brake light switch on my Phase 2 BJ8. Wiring it like the original pressure switch is easy, but I would like to have the brake lights come on when I press the pedal whether the switch is on or not. It has been discussed before, but I am not clever enough to use the old archives to do a useable search. I am going to mount the switch on a bracket attached to the heater box. I believe that I can use either the brown radio or lighter wire from the ignition switch and then run a wire (hopefully green purple) under the hood (American) and replace the single connector going to the rear of the car with a double connector and leave the pressure switch and wiring in place. Will this work? Bob Johnson BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 15:47:33 2008 From: George Haywood To: ". Bob Spidell" , Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:48:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings Bob, Thanks for explaining. I knew there were no adjustments except toe in on a stock Healey but as I said I'm showing my ignorance again here. I now realize that Brad and you were talking about the upper trunions that are modified for camber adjustment. I thought Brad was asking about which way the stock trunion set on the king pin. The bushings I talked about are the ones that the upper fulcrum pin passes through and I feel they should go outboard. Am I on the right track now? As one famous Saturday Night Live star would say, "Never Mind". George > Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:34:06 -0700 > From: bspidell@comcast.net > To: haywoodone@hotmail.com > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings > > George, > > My BJ8--which I've owned since it had 64K miles--had some damage (a curb > strike, apparently) on one side but not the other, but the camber was > 3-4deg positive on both sides. Though nominal is 1deg positive, most > unaltered Healeys appear to have at least that much. I used the offset > bushings at full offset to pull the camber in close to 1deg. That--and > an alignment by a competent shop--made a world of difference in my car's > handling. > > Since there is no camber adjustment for (stock) Healeys--a real > shortcoming, unfortunately--I suspect the factory "alignment" was a > matter of how well the jig was set up--or how many pints the fitter had > at the pub the night before--the day the shock plates were welded in. > > > bs > > > George Haywood wrote: >> Bob, >> >> Your a much deeper thinker than I am, I just forwarded Brad pictures of how my bj8 came from the factory. As you say though, if the upper fulcrum pin were inboard in relation to the swivel axle the camber would be changed dramatically, at least an inch at the upper trunion. Do you think that there are front ends out there with that kind of arrangement unless there was prior damage to the suspension or chassis? I may be showing my ignorance again but since I have not been involved with racing, I don't know, there may be a need for that kind of set up. >> >> George > _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 17:00:34 2008 From: To: Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:39:04 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" <> And I am just as I sure that I read somewhere that is actually "Longbridge Wide Body", Bob!?!?!? <> Yeah, right!!!! LOL _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 18:37:34 2008 From: "Richard Pratt" To: Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:37:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 1/2 Blower motor case Rev 1 List, Let me try this again. I am in need of the half of a blower motor case which is labeled 2/5 directly under the "SMITHS" logo. If you look at the logo, the outlet is pointing to the right. Anyone with the proper half please contact me off list. Richard 68 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 18:49:52 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:50:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition Thanks Johns and Steve for your info and pics. Reading the wiring diagramfor a Phase 2 BJ8, there is a brown wire from the solenoid to the ignition switch by way of the regulator. Is that wire hot all the time? IOW, can I run from that wire on the ignition to the brake light switch so that the brake lights will come on whether the ignition switch is on or not? Looks like it should. Bob Johnson BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 19:00:07 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Bob Johnson" , "Healeys" Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:57:32 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition A brown wire is direct from battery all the time. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:50 PM Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition > Thanks Johns and Steve for your info and pics. > > > Reading the wiring diagramfor a Phase 2 BJ8, there is a brown wire from > the > solenoid to the ignition switch by way of the regulator. Is that wire hot > all the time? IOW, can I run from that wire on the ignition to the brake > light switch so that the brake lights will come on whether the ignition > switch is on or not? Looks like it should. > > Bob Johnson > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 20:29:01 2008 From: r moses To: , , Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:29:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] SPRITE Newsletters Are you in the loop? Maybe some of you would like to be kept in the loop regarding SPRITE Newsletter stuff. It is easy and takes a few moments of your time. Just go to the SPRITE Newsletters page at http://www.austinhealeysprite.org/news.html Fill out and submit the online form to begin receiving the newsletters. SPRITE Newsletters and SPRITE updates are sent out frequently. There are 20 newsletters you can view now at the above website page. More of the newsletters that were mailed since the 1980's will be added after SJ08. Subscribing to the newsletters allows you to see all the pictures that other subscribers are receiving. They usually a PDF of what is in the text section being sent so that it can be viewed the same by everyone the way it was originally produced. Your name and email address is kept private as the email newsletters are sent out as a 'Bcc:.' Since the early 1980's SPRITE Newsletters has never given away or sold subscriber information in our databases. SPRITE Newsletters includes regular updates to: newsletter's Sale Wanted Trade items, Sprite regalia for sale, Global Austin-Healey Sprite Registry GAHSR, a new page of Great Sprite Stuff ! (to begin after SJ08), GiveAway Midget Sprite and of course Sprite Jubilee '08. Thanks for considering being kept in the SPRITE Newsletter loop. Rick Moses _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 20:39:48 2008 From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:40:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] parts am in the process of getting rid of leftover parts from various cars. somehow i ended up with a new tripod headlight setup for a triumph. moss motor number is 156-870. has bulb with it. if anyone on list is interested contact me off list. healeymanjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 21:38:08 2008 From: "Keith Taylor" To: Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:38:28 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Dear GURU....SU fuel pumps Q1 What is the coil resistance of a type L pump. My cap is marked 6V but I don't believe it ,no point in cooking a good pump Q2 Two pumps have a 3 1/2" coil body & 1 has a 4" body otherwise identical ...... why is it so ? Keith Taylor Wamberal OZ BN1 BN2 100M if I ever finish them _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Mar 16 21:50:30 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:51:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Happy Birthday HBJ8L39031 turned 41 today. Conceived (built) 10-17 November 1966. Delivered (dispatched) 16 Mar 1967. It was a "home delivery". Complexion blue over white. Adopted from previous parent (owner) in October, 1970. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 04:50:22 2008 From: Bob Haskell To: Keith Taylor Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:50:12 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dear GURU....SU fuel pumps Keith, Reciting from the SU literature I have from 1962: It calls for an HP (high pressure) pump for all 100s; spec AUA 50. Quoting here: "The 'L' type pump should be mounted in the region of the engine, at carburetter level. ... The 'HP' type pump, because of it's high delivery pressure, is suitable for mounting over the rear fuel tank... Earlier 'HP' pumps were fitted with a coil housing of about 9/16 inch greater length that 'L' type pumps; on current production the housing length is the same. On later 'HP' type pumps the earthing screw has been reduced in size from 2 B.A. to 4 B.A., thus an 'L' type pump can be identified by the 2 B.A. earthing screw. Additionally, 'L' type pumps are normally fitted with a single-point contact blade. Production of the long-coil housing has ceased but it is still used in reconditioning when a coil, similar to that used in short housing pumps, but wound on the longer core, is used. Long and short versions of the pump are interchangeable, but because the components differ, ..., such pumps carry a prefix to the specification number: AUA50 long housing pump, built with a short-coil housing, becomes AUA 150. The pumps are available in 6-, 12-, or 24-volt. Quote off. You might check with Burlen Fuel Systems in the UK. Bob Keith Taylor wrote: > Q1 What is the coil resistance of a type L pump. My cap is marked 6V but I > don't believe it ,no point in cooking a good pump > Q2 Two pumps have a 3 1/2" coil body & 1 has a 4" body otherwise identical > ...... why is it so ? > > Keith Taylor > Wamberal OZ > BN1 > BN2 > 100M if I ever finish them _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 05:30:10 2008 From: Al Malin To: Healeys Newsgroup Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:30:40 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition The brake light pressure switch was mostly useless so I 1) disconnected the hot pressure switch wire at the fuse block, 2) re- connected it to a new wire going to the new brake pedal switch, 3) connected a return wire back to where the pressure switch wire was connected and 4) to complete the circuit I joined together the two wires at the pressure switch. Al Malin Tricarb On Mar 16, 2008, at 5:06 PM, Bob Johnson wrote: > I am about to install a mechanical brake light switch on my Phase 2 > BJ8. > Wiring it like the original pressure switch is easy, but I would > like to have > the brake lights come on when I press the pedal whether the switch > is on or > not. It has been discussed before, but I am not clever enough to > use the old > archives to do a useable search. I am going to mount the switch on > a bracket > attached to the heater box. I believe that I can use either the > brown radio or > lighter wire from the ignition switch and then run a wire > (hopefully green > purple) under the hood (American) and replace the single connector > going to > the rear of the car with a double connector and leave the pressure > switch and > wiring in place. Will this work? > > Bob Johnson > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as amalin@mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 06:23:05 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:23:38 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion Hi All - This is not meant to be any sort of slight with Udo Putzke because I know he will fix my problem but... I installed his kit on my BJ8 and the right hand upper link for the front tube shock has completely broken off at the weld from the upper mount for the tube shock - the thing just broke not for any reason other than from normal use in the city here in Hong Kong (a little more bumpy than normal freeway driving). I was wondering if this has happened with anyone else? If so, it now has me thinking if the front kit from Udo is really up to the task? Should I go back to the old lever shock? Udo's kit is beautifully made but the upper link shouldn't break off so easy. I don't want to have to go through the grief of installing it another time only to have the tube shock mount break off again. What are your collective thoughts on this? Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 06:37:41 2008 From: "John Rowe" To: "Alan Seigrist" Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:36:07 +0900 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion Hi Alan As an engineer I would have thought that your first reaction would have been to go back to the supplier and ask his opinion rather than broadcast it over the web. Again as an engineer have you thought to analyse the problem and looked at the failure and made you own assessment? In my opinion professional people who use a shotgun approach to solving a problem should take a close internal critique of themselves. Maybe it is just an unscheduled failure that could have happened to anyone or maybe you are just setting up your case for litigation. Just my 2 cents worth from another professional engineer. Regards John Rowe Perth PS. let the flames begin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 9:23 PM Subject: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion > Hi All - > > This is not meant to be any sort of slight with Udo Putzke because I know > he > will fix my problem but... > > I installed his kit on my BJ8 and the right hand upper link for the front > tube shock has completely broken off at the weld from the upper mount for > the tube shock - the thing just broke not for any reason other than from > normal use in the city here in Hong Kong (a little more bumpy than normal > freeway driving). > > I was wondering if this has happened with anyone else? If so, it now has > me > thinking if the front kit from Udo is really up to the task? Should I go > back to the old lever shock? Udo's kit is beautifully made but the upper > link shouldn't break off so easy. I don't want to have to go through the > grief of installing it another time only to have the tube shock mount > break > off again. > > What are your collective thoughts on this? > > Thanks, > > Alan > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 08:00:52 2008 From: "Brashear, Jack, N" To: Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:59:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Grease Zerk Confusion - Or, what a gooey mess!! Hi All, I just started to install all new front suspension parts (from one of the usual big suppliers) on a friend's BN6. The new king pins and the lower trunnion big cup nuts came with new zerks installed. My Plews brand grease gun connector will not work on any of these zerks - it's too loose and the goo squirts out around the connection, even if I shove it on as hard as I can. My gun works just fine on the original zerks on the rest of the car. Soooo, I tried to replace the "new" zerks with the original AH zerks. Well, the threads are different. What do I have here?? Are the new zerks metric or something?? I thought all zerks were created equal once, but maybe that's been changed by outsourcing. How about the connector on my grease gun - are there different styles/sizes nowadays?? Someone out there please help me out. Sheesh..... As always, many thanks, Jack "Dry Joints" Brashear _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 10:31:39 2008 From: Kent McLean To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:32:08 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Happy Birthday Leonard Hartnett wrote: > HBJ8L39031 turned 41 today. Conceived (built) 10-17 November 1966. > Delivered (dispatched) 16 Mar 1967. It was a "home delivery". > Complexion blue over white. Adopted from previous parent (owner) > in October, 1970. Congratulations! Since 1970? That's a l-o-n-g time. I bought my 100 in April of '74. One of these days I'll get around to restoring it. As sad as that sounds, at least I still have it. -- Kent McLean, eternal optimist '56 100 BN2 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 10:32:32 2008 From: Rick Snover To: Healey List Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:32:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Only 2 Weeks Left For Conclave Early Registration Hi All, If you're planning to attend Conclave 2008 "Healeys On The Bay" here in San Diego this summer, you should try to visit http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ and register this month. After March 31st, the registration fee increases by $20 to $149. March 31st is also the deadline to pre-order meet regalia. The day-of selection at the meet will be limitied. Hope to see you there, Rick -- Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA Vice President (Membership), Activities Committee Chairman & Webmaster Austin-Healey Club of San Diego http://www.sdhealey.org (temporarily down) 1964 Sprite Mk III (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite (vintage racer: VARA http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II "Tri-Carb" (being restored) and 1955 100 (pieces in storage) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 10:35:02 2008 From: GSFuqua1@aol.com To: jarowe@westnet.com.au, healey.nut@gmail.com Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:35:06 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion No flames here but I have had Udo's kit on my BN2 and have put it through some pretty good paces. No issues. Gary Fuqua Classic Sports Cars Branson, MO **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 13:00:27 2008 From: Mark Fawcett To: GSFuqua1@aol.com Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:56:06 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion GSFuqua1@aol.com wrote: > No flames here but I have had Udo's kit on my BN2 and have put it through > some pretty good paces. No issues. > > Gary Fuqua > Classic Sports Cars > Branson, MO > > I have had his kit intalled for about three years, so far so good. Mark Fawcett 1959 BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 13:56:33 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:56:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Vent window rubber BJ8 List: I am trying to place the vent window glass into the frame which I had rechromed and cannot get the rubber buffer/seal to stay in place whether I put it on the glass first or insert it into the channel first. Is there a glue, oil or glazing product that will hold the rubber in place but not to the point where if it needed to be removed again would not destroy the rubber? Dan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 14:20:28 2008 From: John Sims To: Healey List Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:17:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Brake Fluid Problem? Just went to Pep Boys (only place in my area where I can get Castrol DOT 3 4 brake fluid) and now it has a new label. Castrol GTLMA (as before) synthetic brake fluid (this part is new) The label says it exceeds DOT 3 & DOT 4 specs. The label states "You may notice a slight odor and color difference in Gastrol GTLMA due to its new formula." Que pasa? Now my dilemma. I just replaced all brake lines but did not replace the clutch line. I use DOT 3-4 Castrol fluid and that is what remains in the clutch lines. What, if any, problems will I have using the DOT 3-4 SYNTHETIC fluid. Should I flush out the clutch line just for the heck of it?? Not a problem in bleeding as I have Doug Reid's engine compartment bleed extension installed. And, just what does synthetic mean anyway. And how is that different from the regular DOT 3 4 brake fluid which, being a substance not found in nature has probably a "synthetic" all along. I took several chemistry classes in college but since this is the year of my 45th reunion, I have forgotten most of it. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 16:46:57 2008 From: David Nock To: "mail.maineguide.com" Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:47:23 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings Brad, the only way to properly set up the upper trunnion is to set it on a alignment rack. So what we do is set the offset in the center of the arc and then take the car to our alignment shop and have the set the camber and toe. You want to set the camber at. Camber left Between 0 and 1/4 degrees neg right Between 0 and 1/4 degrees neg Toe 1/8 toe in David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 16, 2008, at 7:37 AM, mail.maineguide.com wrote: > I just purchased new bushings for my BJ8 from BCS including the > offset upper > trunions. To show how brain dead I am I can't figure out which way the > offset should go. Many thanks > Brad Holden _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 17:11:03 2008 From: Carroll A Phillips To: healey list Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:11:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] re vent window Dan, I use Wurth rubber glue, you can get it thru Wurth in NJ. about $ 15 a small can but very well worth the price. This stuff will hold all rubber seals and vinyls , and can be carefully removed to save rubber. Use it right over paint, no gloss busting or sanding ! I like to use a heat gun after using the brush to glue both sides and heat till glue bubbles, then stick pieces together. Heat gun also softens the materials used and helps place/stretch stubborn old vinyls or creased new seals due to poor packaging ect. Carroll Phillips Top Down Resto _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 17:41:41 2008 From: "David Masucci" To: Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:41:59 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion I have had Udo's kit on my BJ8 for a good 5 years. I drive the car hard for a good 6 months per year. If anyone knows what the roads are like in the Townsend/Fitchburg area of Massachusetts, you know my Healey takes a pounding. The Shock kit has held up perfectly. It sounds like you got a defective part. I'm sure he will make good. Dave 64 BJ8 03 Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 18:17:17 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "John Sims" Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:17:45 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Castrol Brake Fluid maybe send an email to Castrol and ask them if the fluids can be mixed. You will get a better answer from them than anyone here... On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 4:17 AM, John Sims wrote: > Problem? > > > > Just went to Pep Boys (only place in my area where I can get Castrol DOT 3 > 4 > brake fluid) and now it has a new label. Castrol GTLMA (as before) > synthetic > brake fluid (this part is new) The label says it exceeds DOT 3 & DOT 4 > specs. The label states "You may notice a slight odor and color difference > in Gastrol GTLMA due to its new formula." Que pasa? > > > > Now my dilemma. I just replaced all brake lines but did not replace the > clutch line. I use DOT 3-4 Castrol fluid and that is what remains in the > clutch lines. What, if any, problems will I have using the DOT 3-4 > SYNTHETIC > fluid. Should I flush out the clutch line just for the heck of it?? Not a > problem in bleeding as I have Doug Reid's engine compartment bleed > extension > installed. > > > > And, just what does synthetic mean anyway. And how is that different from > the regular DOT 3 4 brake fluid which, being a substance not found in > nature > has probably a "synthetic" all along. I took several chemistry classes in > college but since this is the year of my 45th reunion, I have forgotten > most > of it. > > > > John Sims, BN6 > > Aberdeen, NJ > > > > www.healey6.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 18:24:01 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Brashear, Jack, N" Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:24:36 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Grease Zerk Confusion - Or, what a gooey mess!! Sounds like those are the very special Zerk-hua fitting from the famous Wangzhongshang zerk fitting factory #3 located in beautiful downtown Donguan, Guangzhou, China. Incidentally the factory next door makes the highly touted medical Hespan from discarded pig intestines which has a medical death failure rate of ONLY 20%, not bad and more or less acceptable for a blood volume expander (i.e. saline/plasma). Can you tap out the holes and put in the other fittings? Maybe have a machine shop weld up the holes and tap them if necessary, it won't cost that much to have it done right... Alan On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 9:59 PM, Brashear, Jack, N < JNBrashear@garverengineers.com> wrote: > Hi All, I just started to install all new front suspension parts (from > one of the usual big suppliers) on a friend's BN6. The new king pins > and the lower trunnion big cup nuts came with new zerks installed. My > Plews brand grease gun connector will not work on any of these zerks - > it's too loose and the goo squirts out around the connection, even if I > shove it on as hard as I can. My gun works just fine on the original > zerks on the rest of the car. Soooo, I tried to replace the "new" zerks > with the original AH zerks. Well, the threads are different. What do I > have here?? Are the new zerks metric or something?? I thought all > zerks were created equal once, but maybe that's been changed by > outsourcing. How about the connector on my grease gun - are there > different styles/sizes nowadays?? Someone out there please help me out. > Sheesh..... > > As always, many thanks, > > Jack "Dry Joints" Brashear > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 18:27:28 2008 From: Dave Russell To: John Sims Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:27:54 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Castrol Brake Fluid Castrol GTLMA states on the can that it contains "Alkyl Polyglycol Ether Esters" which by definition IS synthetic. Castrol has stated in the past that although not so stated on the can, GTLMA is a synthetic. Apparently they now feel that there is some advantage to saying so on the can. I think that by now including "synthetic" & stating that & you "may notice a slight difference" are merely an attempt to update their sales pitch. Valvoline "SynPower" also a Dot 3, Dot 4 synthetic is just as good or better than Castrol & a lot easier to find. Regards, Dave Russell John Sims wrote: >Problem? > > > >Just went to Pep Boys (only place in my area where I can get Castrol DOT 3 4 >brake fluid) and now it has a new label. Castrol GTLMA (as before) synthetic >brake fluid (this part is new) The label says it exceeds DOT 3 & DOT 4 >specs. The label states "You may notice a slight odor and color difference >in Gastrol GTLMA due to its new formula." Que pasa? > > >John Sims, BN6 > >Aberdeen, NJ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Mar 17 18:42:18 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: rusd@sitestar.net, ahbn6@optonline.net Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:42:32 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Castrol Brake Fluid Since various lube/transmission/gear oils are billed as "synthetic blends" can we assume that mineral oil and synthetic oil can in fact be mixed with no bad effect and if so why not with hydraulic fluid as well? Best--Michael Oritt ---------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 3/17/2008 8:28:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rusd@sitestar.net writes: Castrol GTLMA states on the can that it contains "Alkyl Polyglycol Ether Esters" which by definition IS synthetic. Castrol has stated in the past that although not so stated on the can, GTLMA is a synthetic. Apparently they now feel that there is some advantage to saying so on the can. I think that by now including "synthetic" & stating that & you "may notice a slight difference" are merely an attempt to update their sales pitch. Valvoline "SynPower" also a Dot 3, Dot 4 synthetic is just as good or better than Castrol & a lot easier to find. Regards, Dave Russell **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Mar 18 03:45:36 2008 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , "'Brashear, Jack, N'" Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:45:39 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Grease Zerk Confusion - Or, what a gooey mess!! G'day I was about to wax lyrically about the long lost zerk manufacturer that was ostracized from the British motoring industry and set up in business with Stanley Lucas in Japan. Stanley, the black sheep of the Lucas family set up Stanley Electrical many years ago. Then set up shop in Quondong to produce Zerks. Anyway I decided against it because it's nearly ZZZZZ time and I've been in the garden all day. What the bloody hell is a Zerk? Is it a grease nipple? Should we use the word ni___le? Or perhaps it's not Friday yet. Why am I standing on my head downunder? Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-b