From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 12:36:18 2008 From: "James Lea" To: "List Healeys" Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 14:37:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Rad. A friend in my area is looking for a good used BJ8 radiator. Anyone have one for sale?? Thanks, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey 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 Tue Apr 8 14:17:45 2008 From: "James Lea" To: "List Healeys" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:19:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator repair, again. In checking the archives on trafficator repair I found the following notes from Steve Byers. My question is if I get the switch out to this point, can I send the unit off to have it repaired and if so, where should I send it? I would rather do that than try to do the fiddly work myself. Thanks, Jim Lea. BT "On the steering wheel, you will see three setscrews on the steering = wheel hub, forward of the spokes. Remove these. With the wiring loose = at the front, and the setscrews out, you should be able to pull the turn = signal/horn switch assembly out of the steering wheel. It will come = out with a short tube attached. " _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Apr 9 14:55:34 2008 From: "James Lea" To: "List Healeys" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:57:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. This is a bit of an odd request but I don't know where else to turn for help. One of the cars I am restoring is a 1951 Triumph Renown. I belong to the TROC in England but due to their insurance company rules they will not sell parts to the US. I have never heard of such foolishness from any other club but they will not relent and they are the only source for vintage parts. I can arrange to send pounds Sterling to the club to pay for the parts. So the question is this. Is there an Healey member in England who could accept the box of parts from the club and then reship it to me? Also is there a way to set up a bank account in England without actually being there? Right now I only need a new steering box. The club has rebuilt ones but unless I can make other arraignments it looks like I will have to fly there and bring the parts back with me on the plane. Of course I would be happy to cover any cost or inconvenience. Any advice from the UK would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey 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 Thu Apr 10 19:36:19 2008 From: "James Lea" To: "Andrew Johnson" , Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:38:24 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions Andrew. Welcome to the Healey List. The Summit for the Austin Healey Club of America New England Region is in Mont Tremblant just north of Montreal this August 21-24. A good group of people and lots of Healeys. See http://www.ahca-northeast.com/newsletters/APRIL%202008.pdf Or I am sure you would enjoy the Across the Bridge Show on PEI. http://www.bmapei.com/days05.htm. Not all Healeys but there will be some there for sure. Good Luck. JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey 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 Thu May 1 04:26:37 2008 From: "Eric Frenken" To: Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 11:33:23 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] champagne/silver colored gauges Hi list, during all my years of Healey ownership I've heard "rumours" that there had been installed silver faced gauges (instead of the champagne colored) part-time during the manufacture of the 100/6 and 3000. Up to now I put the blame on the sun, the daylight and time let the champagne color fade to a silverish color. But now I'm not that sure anymore. I've read the Clausager up and down and can't find anything about silver faced gauges. Can anybody shed some light on this subject? Rich Chrysler? Is it a rumour or real? Which cars had the silver faced instruments? Some 100/6? Thank you for your thoughts. Eric Heinsberg/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 Thu May 1 05:57:46 2008 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 07:04:35 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] champagne/silver colored gauges My early Longbridge 100-6 has silver gauges. Useless trivia fact for the day - the champagne color is called "Magnolia" Thanks, Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 1 07:00:21 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Peter Schauss'" , Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 05:16:11 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Loose part in rear spring Peter, Take a look at the rear suspension area in Tech Articles (more) on the club members' web site. There are a about a half-dozen or so articles that may be of some help. http://healey.org/content/category/14/99/168/ You are a member so just log on and look. (Remember if you do not log on you cannot even see the content titles. ) If these leaf springs have never been replaced maybe it is that time. Hope this helps. Cheers! Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Schauss Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:22 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Loose part in rear spring On my BJ7, at the forward end of my leaf springs there is a short section of leaf which wraps around the front end of the leaves, running back about 5 or 6 inches on the top and bottom of the other leaves. On the right side of the car this piece has about 1/16" of up and down play at its rear-most end. On the left side of the car this piece has no play in it at all. The two clips which hold the leaves together in the front are loose too. How can I fix this? Thanks, Peter Schauss 1963 BJ7 1980 MGB Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.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 May 1 07:01:14 2008 From: james smith To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 05:21:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] champagne/silver colored gauges I believe all the gage faces on bn4 through BJ7 were silver colored at the start. If exposed to sunlight for a long time, they discolored toward gold as they aged. Jim Smith ----- Original Message ---- From: Eric Frenken To: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2008 5:33:23 AM Subject: [Healeys] champagne/silver colored gauges Hi list, during all my years of Healey ownership I've heard "rumours" that there had been installed silver faced gauges (instead of the champagne colored) part-time during the manufacture of the 100/6 and 3000. Up to now I put the blame on the sun, the daylight and time let the champagne color fade to a silverish color. But now I'm not that sure anymore. I've read the Clausager up and down and can't find anything about silver faced gauges. Can anybody shed some light on this subject? Rich Chrysler? Is it a rumour or real? Which cars had the silver faced instruments? Some 100/6? Thank you for your thoughts. Eric Heinsberg/Germany 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 Thu May 1 11:25:53 2008 From: "Richard Ambris" To: Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 10:25:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] list Please add me to the list. Why was't I able to have my E-Mail go through. Is it because I did't pay my Healey club dues on time? Please explain in detail what is going on. Can you call me to explain? (408) 776-1071 Richard G. Ambris 11 W. 1st. Street Morgan Hill Ca. 95037 (408)776-1071 (ph) (408)782-2047 (fx) (408)476-2410 (cell) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 1 11:29:38 2008 From: "Richard Ambris" To: Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 10:29:55 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 trans To whom it may concern, I am interested in the Bj8 Transmission that was advertised for $1200 and could be delivered within 100 mile raius. Please contact A.S.A.P. Thank you, Richard G. Ambris 11 W. 1st. Street Morgan Hill Ca. 95037 (408)776-1071 (ph) (408)782-2047 (fx) (408)476-2410 (cell) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 1 11:42:30 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Richard Ambris" Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 13:38:38 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] list Richard, Everything is going through fine . Just thought I'd let you know. Welcome to the list. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Ambris" To: Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 1:25 PM Subject: [Healeys] list > Please add me to the list. Why was't I able to > have my E-Mail go through. Is it because I did't > pay my Healey club dues on time? Please explain > in detail what is going on. Can you call me to > explain? > (408) 776-1071 > > Richard G. Ambris > 11 W. 1st. Street > Morgan Hill Ca. 95037 > (408)776-1071 (ph) > (408)782-2047 (fx) > (408)476-2410 (cell) > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 1 11:43:40 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 13:43:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Drivers Window Regulator on ebay. If anyone is looking I have one on ebay now. http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300221263457 Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 1 12:26:35 2008 From: John Loftus To: "Michael Salter" Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 11:26:51 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Drivers Window Regulator on ebay. Hi Michael, I do believe the window regulators can be converted to either side. It just requires flipping the spring over and setting the tension properly (as shown in the following images). I could be wrong but recalled looking at both regulators and not seeing a problem. http://www.loftusdesign.net/restorationweb/windowregulator1.html Cheers, John _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 1 13:15:21 2008 From: Bob Brown To: Healeys Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 12:10:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] list Richard, So now, just why didn't you paid your dues and have they been paid now? Richard, Everything is going through fine . Just thought I'd let you know. Welcome to the list. Rich Chrysler > Please add me to the list. Why was't I able to > have my E-Mail go through. Is it because I did't > pay my Healey club dues on time? Please explain > in detail what is going on. Can you call me to > explain? > (408) 776-1071 > > Richard G. Ambris > 11 W. 1st. Street > Morgan Hill Ca. 95037 > (408)776-1071 (ph) > (408)782-2047 (fx) > (408)476-2410 (cell) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 1 14:15:59 2008 From: To: Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 22:10:54 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Stolen Healey (BJ8) in the UK I have got this information from Mell Ward and thought it Could be helpful to send it to the Healey list Hi Everyone I have been contacted by Cornwall Police who are looking for help tracing a stolen Austin Healey, unfortunately they don't know what model it is, but from the description it sounds like a 3000?. This is info they have given me: - Austin Healey Sports Car 3.0 litre - Reg: JAW 970E - Colour: Ice Blue over White with a Dark Blue Interior - Frame Number: HBJ840978 - Engine: 29K-RU-H-15501 Could I please ask if anyone hears of anything or gets asked by anyone about buying/selling one of these and its sounds a bit dodgy! Can you please try and get as much info as possible, like location, engine number etc off and contact me via email Tracy Messer [mailto:tracy@bestjensen.com] or on +44 121 533 1558 Thanks & Regards Tracy Messer Comms Officer Austin Healey Club _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 1 15:33:42 2008 From: Carlos Cruz To: Richard Ambris , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 14:31:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] list Dues? Right - that's it. Just send a check for $1,000,000 made out to me. As soon as it clears I will make sure you get on the list and start to receive every email that comes our way. I'll also send you my club magazines when I'm done with them too. Cha-ching! Now I can get that 100S I've always wanted. Ya Baby! Richard Ambris wrote: Please add me to the list. Why was't I able to have my E-Mail go through. Is it because I did't pay my Healey club dues on time? Please explain in detail what is going on. Can you call me to explain? (XXX) XXX-XXXX --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. 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 Thu May 1 17:33:04 2008 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "Carlos Cruz" , "Richard Ambris" Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:33:13 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] list G'day Richard Welcome to the world of the Healeys and Austin-Healey on the information superhighway where you car travels at the same speed as a Bugatti Veyron. While you're sending out the largess send some my way via paypal please. Somehow I have to pay for my trip to Monterey in August. 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 Carlos Cruz Sent: Friday, 2 May 2008 7:32 AM To: Richard Ambris; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] list Dues? Right - that's it. Just send a check for $1,000,000 made out to me. As soon as it clears I will make sure you get on the list and start to receive every email that comes our way. I'll also send you my club magazines when I'm done with them too. Cha-ching! Now I can get that 100S I've always wanted. Ya Baby! Richard Ambris wrote: Please add me to the list. Why was't I able to have my E-Mail go through. Is it because I did't pay my Healey club dues on time? Please explain in detail what is going on. Can you call me to explain? (XXX) XXX-XXXX ********************************************************************** 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 Thu May 1 19:03:45 2008 From: Rick Swain To: Healey List Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 01:01:48 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Horns Can someone tell me what sort of "gold" is correct for BN4 horns? They are gold, aren't they? Thanks Rick Swain _________________________________________________________________ Turn every day into $1000. Learn more at SignInAndWIN.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 Thu May 1 19:48:00 2008 From: Bob Haskell To: Rick Swain Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 21:42:42 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN4 Horns Rick, One that's been recommended before (by the Nocks I believe) is Dupli-Color Seattle Silver. There's also a Volvo Metallic Beige, code #119 (but may require some additional black pigment), from the 2002 Concours Guidelines (the newer copy is in the garage). Bob Rick Swain wrote: > Can someone tell me what sort of "gold" is correct for BN4 horns? They are > gold, aren't they? > > Thanks > > Rick Swain _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 1 19:54:27 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Rick Swain" , "Healey List" Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 21:50:30 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN4 Horns All the Lucas "Altette" horns for big Healeys up to but not including the Mk 2 were finished in a "dull silvery pewter" through to a "faded sandy gold" colour. There seemed to be some variance so anything between would be fine. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Swain" To: "Healey List" Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 9:01 PM Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Horns > Can someone tell me what sort of "gold" is correct for BN4 horns? They are > gold, aren't they? > > Thanks > > Rick Swain > _________________________________________________________________ > Turn every day into $1000. Learn more at SignInAndWIN.ca > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 1 20:16:38 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: DLylis@aol.com, 6pack@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 19:14:23 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN4 Horns re: "They are gold, aren't they? No wonder they're so hard to find ;) bs Rick Swain wrote: > Can someone tell me what sort of "gold" is correct for BN4 horns? They are > gold, aren't they? > > Thanks > > Rick Swain > _________________________________________________________________ > Turn every day into $1000. Learn more at SignInAndWIN.ca > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 1 21:09:57 2008 From: scott willis To: Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 22:10:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BN7 Top Frame on Ebay Hi folks, I decided to sell my damaged top frame on Ebay. Item number: 220230269150 Cheers, Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY _________________________________________________________________ Make i'm yours. Create a custom banner to support your cause. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 01:15:05 2008 From: To: Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:15:22 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny, No Healey relation, Please delete immediately and not click on the link, if you are thin-skinned and do not like black (brown) humour or you are a friend of BMW bikes http://www.brainsweb.co.uk/uploads/the-wrong-bike.wmv Btw: This is a cut out of the movie "The last days of Hitler". This movie is extremely good. It shows the last days of Hitler in the Reichskanzlei in Berlin before he suicides and how crackbrained this regime was. 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 May 2 01:48:20 2008 From: "Reinhart Rosner \(aon\)" To: , Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:48:23 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funny, No Healey relation, You are right, this really is a very good film, worth to watch although the theme is rather scary. Btw: Maybe it should be mentioned, that the subtitles are not the exact translation of the conversation in the film :) 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 Fri May 2 05:50:47 2008 From: John Kuzman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 04:51:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal. I removed the large nut and washer and soaked the joint with PB Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and tightened the puller down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the arm has not budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other end of the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from the steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks. _________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. 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 Fri May 2 07:02:04 2008 From: "Bob Abbott" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:02:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Gauge rebuilder I can't seem to find any information on the gauge rebuilder, Mo-Mar in Phenox, Az. (I think) Can anyone supply the contact information for them (her). Thank you, 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 Fri May 2 07:15:51 2008 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: healeys@autox.team.net, Bob Abbott Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 06:16:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gauge rebuilder Hello Bob; I think you are referring to Mo-Ma Instrument Repair [USA] c/o Margaret Lucas [worked for the LA, CA Healey factory distributor in the '60s] 1321 2nd St, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102; PH (505) 766-6661 FAX (505) 766-5419 E-MAIL: momanm@aol.com --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Fri, 5/2/08, Bob Abbott wrote: << I can't seem to find any information on the gauge rebuilder, Mo-Mar in Phenox, Az. (I think) Can anyone supply the contact information for them (her). >> _________________________________________________________________ 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 Fri May 2 07:34:54 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:31:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw:Friday Funnies; Subject: The Older Woman Subject: The Older Woman I ended up with an older woman at a club last night. She looked OK for a 61-year-old. In fact, she wasn't too bad at all, and I found myself thinking that she probably had a hot daughter. We drank a bit, and had a bit of a snuggle, and then she asked if I'd ever had a Sportsman's Double. 'What's that?' I asked. 'It's a mother and daughter threesome,' she said. I said, 'No' - excitedly. We drank a bit more, then she says that tonight was 'my lucky night'. I went back to her place. She put on the hall light and shouted upstairs: 'Mum, you still awake?' HE HE _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 08:39:25 2008 From: "mail.maineguide.com" To: "Healey's Mailing List" Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:39:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] heater motor body the heater motor body (plastic) on my BJ8 is quite faded, no amount of buffing or polishing seems to bring back the original luster, not sure if I should paint it, anyone have any ideas? 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 Fri May 2 09:09:52 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: mail.maineguide.com , "Healey's Mailing List" Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 23:10:11 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] heater motor body Black shoe dye or india ink should do the trick. On 5/2/08, mail.maineguide.com wrote: > the heater motor body (plastic) on my BJ8 is quite faded, no amount of > buffing or polishing seems to bring back the original luster, not sure if I > should paint it, anyone have any ideas? 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 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 May 2 09:22:21 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "mail.maineguide.com" Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 08:19:42 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] heater motor body I must be using the wrong dye or ink. I gave up on that (wouldn't penetrate) and painted my Bakelite. It looks great. Ken Freese 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 May 2 09:27:27 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 23:27:48 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] 3000 valve springs - 100 If I'm not mistaken, 3000 valve springs will work on a 100 motor, right? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 10:41:01 2008 From: "John Rowe" To: "Healey List" Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 00:41:04 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] fender fit Hi Guys On of our fellow club members is doing a re restoration of his late model BJ8. His fenders are in very poor condition. Can anyone advise re the quality of new fenders from AH spares or Moss? TIA and regards John Rowe Perth _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 11:29:05 2008 From: Steven Mickelson To: Healeys Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:29:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: Successful Diet Program May offend Feminists and/or Homosexuals. Please delete now or scroll down. A guy calls a company and orders their 5-day, 10-lb weight loss program. The next day, there's a knock on the door, and there stands before him a voluptuous, athletic, 19-year-old babe dressed in nothing but a pair of Nike running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss Company. The sign reads, 'If you can catch me, you can have me.' Without a second thought, he takes off after her. A few miles later huffing and puffing, he finally gives up. The same girl shows up for the next four days and the same thing happens. On the fifth day, he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost 10 lbs as promised. He calls the company and orders their 5-day, 20-pound program. The next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunning, beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life. She is wearing nothing but Reebok running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, 'If you catch me, you can have me'. Well, he's out the door after her like a shot. This girl is in excellent shape and he does his best, but no such luck. So for the next four days, the same routine happens with him gradually getting in better and better shape. Much to his delight on the fifth day when he weighs himself, he discovers that he has lost another 20 lbs as promised. He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7-day, 50-pound program. 'Are you sure?' asks the representative on the phone. 'This is our most rigorous program.' 'Absolutely,' he replies, 'I haven't felt this good in years.' The next day there's a knock at the door; and when he opens it, he finds a huge muscular guy standing there wearing nothing but pink running shoes and a sign around his neck that reads, 'If I catch you, your ass is mine.' He lost 63 pounds that week. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 11:45:59 2008 From: Al Malin To: Healeys Newsgroup Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:45:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies My sister sent me this. I told her I failed to find any humor in it! For all those men who say, "Why buy a cow when you can get milk for free." Here's an update for you: Nowadays, 80% of women are against marriage, WHY? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage. 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 Fri May 2 11:48:50 2008 From: Gbouff1@aol.com To: info@atteanlodge.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:49:04 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] heater motor body I used the black trim paint produced by SEMS. I also used the same paint to restore my steering wheel. This paint is very durable and adheres quite well to bakelite surfaces. It held up for 6 years of use (until I sold it for my current project) on my TR3A with no flaking or wear. Just make sure that you rmove all oil and waxes before painting. when you think that it is clean enough, clean it again. The SEMS trim paint comes in an aerosel can which I purchsed from a local Auto Paint supplier. Hope this helps. Gary Boouffard 1960 BN7 disassembled (aka gagage clutter) **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 13:16:56 2008 From: Ross Maylor To: Healey Forum Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 13:16:54 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Tank Thread Question In 2006 there was a thread about the incorrect aftermarket gas tank threads and one proposed solution by Mr Finespanner was to try the McMaster-Carr adapter. Has anyone tried this? Thanks Ross Maylor 'McMaster-Carr lists an adapter that will convert 1/4 NPT to 3/8 BSPP. The Mc-C part number is 4936K122, and they go for $6.81.' _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 14:07:40 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'John Rowe'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 16:07:53 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fender fit I presume that was a Friday Funny!! Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Rowe Sent: May 2, 2008 12:41 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] fender fit Hi Guys On of our fellow club members is doing a re restoration of his late model BJ8. His fenders are in very poor condition. Can anyone advise re the quality of new fenders from AH spares or Moss? TIA and regards John Rowe Perth _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 14:25:52 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: mail.maineguide.com Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:26:05 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] heater motor body Hi All, See may rather dated article on restoring Bakelite on Jim Werner's Healey Adventure website at: http://members.aol.com/bgahc/01_jwha_bakelite.html I've learned some things since I wrote this article and now use "Fiebings Leather Dye" instead of India Ink to dye the piece black. Please don't paint Bakelite unless it's been repaired with filler such as JB Weld and you have no other option. The patina of properly restored Bakelite is wonderful. Cheers, Curt Arndt On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 7:39 AM, mail.maineguide.com wrote: > the heater motor body (plastic) on my BJ8 is quite faded, no amount of > buffing or polishing seems to bring back the original luster, not sure if > I > should paint it, anyone have any ideas? 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 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 May 2 14:33:14 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: jstmorris@yahoo.com Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:33:34 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gauge rebuilder Hi All, A bit of trivia, Margaret is the Ma and Morris Mintz is/was the Mo and he had a shop in the San Fernando Valley of California at least until the mid 1990s. And for what it's worth, I took on set of BN1 gauges to Morris, and given the results, I will never do business with him again. Margaret's OK, but if you want Concours gauges be VERY specific with her when you send them. Cheers, Curt On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 6:16 AM, J. Scott Morris wrote: > Hello Bob; I think you are referring to Mo-Ma Instrument Repair [USA] > > c/o Margaret Lucas [worked for the LA, CA Healey factory distributor > in the '60s] > > 1321 2nd St, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102; > > PH (505) 766-6661 FAX (505) 766-5419 E-MAIL: > momanm@aol.com > > --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada > J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives > --- On Fri, 5/2/08, Bob Abbott wrote: << I > can't seem to find any information on the gauge rebuilder, Mo-Mar in > Phenox, Az. (I think) Can anyone supply the contact information for > them (her). >> > _________________________________________________________________ > > 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 > > 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 May 2 16:39:57 2008 From: richard mayor To: , Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 22:40:18 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal While you have the puller on the arm, under tension, put some hear on the arm. Use an oxy-acetalene torch - not a little propane torch. Stand back. Richard Mayor > Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 04:51:08 -0700> From: jjkbj7@yahoo.com> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal> > I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the> steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal.> > I removed the large nut and washer and soaked the joint with PB> Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and tightened the puller> down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the arm has not> budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other end of> the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from the> steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks.> _________________________________________________________________> > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try> it now.> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as mayorrichard@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Get Free (PRODUCT) RED Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodredemoticons_052008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 16:52:24 2008 From: Bob Haskell To: jjkbj7@yahoo.com Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 18:52:39 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal John, With the puller installed and tightened a bit, rap the side of the arm at (the shaft end) with a ball peen hammer. Bob John Kuzman wrote: > I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the > steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 17:00:54 2008 From: "Bob Yule" To: "John Rowe" , "Healey List" Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 19:00:46 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fender fit I can't speak to the fit of Moss fenders, but AHSpares & A-Head-4 Healey's both are manufacturuing their own brand of fenders now, and the ones that I have bought from both outfits have fitted with very little adjustment necessary. Having said that, the cars that we used them on, had everything else in the right place, before we started. One of my pet complaints, is talking to an owner, who insists that his car is all original and that the parts he bought that don't fit, are junk, when in reality the rest of the car is a misfit. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rowe" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 12:41 PM Subject: [Healeys] fender fit > Hi Guys > > On of our fellow club members is doing a re restoration of his late model > BJ8. > His fenders are in very poor condition. > > Can anyone advise re the quality of new fenders from AH spares or Moss? > > TIA and regards > > John Rowe > Perth > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as autofarm@cyg.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.7/1411 - Release Date: 5/2/2008 > 8:02 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 Fri May 2 17:01:26 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'Healeys Newsgroup'" Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 16:01:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] su fuel pump Hi, Hope someone out there with a BJ8 pos ground can help me out. My mechanic and Moss are gone for the weekend. 67 BJ8 pos ground. Old fuel pump stopped ticking. Mechanic told me to first check the cut off switch by bypassing it by alligator clipping across the switch terminals. Still no click. Got a new pump. No instructions as to pos or negative terminals but it looks just like the old one. Hooked it up. No click. Won't start. Ran a voltmeter across the two wires that are going to the pump. It shows a 12v current so power is going to the pump. Fuses look fine and the fuse to the starter is the same for the pump and the starter is working. Do these new pumps not click? Any suggestions? I have Moss part number 377-245 pos ground fuel pump electronic, SU Does electronic mean no click? TIA Ron _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 17:32:00 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: rdavies1@cox.net Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 16:32:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] su fuel pump Ron, The new electronic SU pumps make a tapping or knocking sound instead of a click. The terminal on the body of the pump is the ground. The terminal on the end of the pump is for current from the battery. If you put the red lead on your voltmeter on the ground, and the black lead on the negative terminal you should see +12V (if you reverse them you'll see -12V on a digital voltmeter). If you have the correct DVM reading and the pump doesn't make any noise it may be defective. If there's no voltage there may be a problem with your ignition switch. I do think if these pumps sit on the shelf a long time the diaphragm may get stiff and the pump may not operate--your call whether to open the pump up or send it back (note there isn't anything to adjust in the electronic pumps besides the initial tension on the diaphragm). If your starter works there is nothing wrong with your cutoff switch. bs Ron Davies wrote: > Hi, > Hope someone out there with a BJ8 pos ground can help me out. > My mechanic and Moss are gone for the weekend. > 67 BJ8 pos ground. > Old fuel pump stopped ticking. > Mechanic told me to first check the cut off switch by bypassing it by > alligator clipping across the switch terminals. Still no click. > Got a new pump. No instructions as to pos or negative terminals but it looks > just like the old one. Hooked it up. No click. Won't start. > Ran a voltmeter across the two wires that are going to the pump. It shows a > 12v current so power is going to the pump. > Fuses look fine and the fuse to the starter is the same for the pump and the > starter is working. > Do these new pumps not click? > Any suggestions? > I have Moss part number 377-245 pos ground fuel pump electronic, SU > Does electronic mean no click? > TIA > Ron _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 17:32:52 2008 From: "Mr. Finespanner" To: Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 19:32:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] heater motor body Brad, Spray it with clear coat. Also works for knobs and horn quadrants. Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks Message: 17 Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 10:39:40 -0400 From: "mail.maineguide.com" Subject: [Healeys] heater motor body To: "Healey's Mailing List" Message-ID: <000901c8ac62$5c86a6c0$2f01a8c0@CODY> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original the heater motor body (plastic) on my BJ8 is quite faded, no amount of buffing or polishing seems to bring back the original luster, not sure if I should paint it, anyone have any ideas? 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 Fri May 2 18:06:13 2008 From: Norman Nock To: editor@healeyclub.org Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 17:06:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Tech articles Reid Trummel Editor of Healey Marque Dear Reid You have received two Tech articles from me ( via John T .) " Worn Gears" and "Over Drive Stops Working " Worn Gears was sent first time Mar 07 , in Feb 08 John said you could not find it , it was resent 3rd March 08 Overdrive article was sent 25th Feb. 08 would you please advise me if and when you will be using them Thank You Norman Nock _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 2 19:02:49 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'T W'" , Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 18:03:08 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives I've always put 91 in my 67 BJ8 and it runs fine. I can tell you that putting octane booster in my Aston Martin turned out to be a very, very costly mistake. The DB7 was designed for 92 octane and as you say it isn't available anymore. My choices were between adding 2 gallons of 100 octane to every tank of 91 at $8/gal or using the booster that the PO suggested. Well, the additive fouled the ridiculously expensive platinum plugs which the computer tried to compensate for and fried two sets of even more expensive coil packs (a separate coil for each plug) and some other rare electronic gizmo I have successfully cleared from my memory. Something like a crank shaft sensor but in British terminology. The AM dealership said "Duh" NEVER use octane additives, injector cleaners or similar stuff. Now I add the racing fuel every other tank and everything is fine. The car just screams. I'm not about to use it in my 67 BJ8 after that experience. Ron SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 --------------------------------- I started using fuel injector/carb cleaner back in the 90's. A local Honda dealer in MD recommended it to a friend after they replaced all the fuel injectors in his Prelude. Anyway, anyone else noticing the demise of 93 octane gas? Last summer the local Shell station switched from 93 to 91 octane high test. Today on my way home, I stopped at the Mobil station which sold 93 octane gas, and they had a 91 octane sticker pasted over the 93 octane pump. I think Gulf is the only one left in my area still selling 93 octane. - 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 Fri May 2 21:24:10 2008 From: "Elton Schulz" To: , Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 23:24:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal I found that a pitman puller works a lot better than a gear puller to get the steering arm off. The pitman puller is a lot sturdier. Elton BJ7 in progress ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Kuzman" To: Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 7:51 AM Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal > I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the > steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal. > > I removed the large nut and washer and soaked the joint with PB > Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and tightened the puller > down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the arm has not > budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other end of > the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from the > steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks. > _________________________________________________________________ > > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try > it now. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as eschulz@frontiernet.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 May 3 01:24:15 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Elton Schulz" , jjkbj7@yahoo.com, Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 15:24:32 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal A pitman fork will work but you have to be VERY careful not to dent up the steering box housing while you are pounding away at the end of the fork.... On 5/3/08, Elton Schulz wrote: > I found that a pitman puller works a lot better than a gear puller to get > the steering arm off. The pitman puller is a lot sturdier. > Elton > BJ7 in progress > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Kuzman" > To: > Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 7:51 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal > > > > I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the > > steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal. > > > > I removed the large nut and washer and soaked the joint with PB > > Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and tightened the puller > > down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the arm has not > > budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other end of > > the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from the > > steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks. > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try > > it now. > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as eschulz@frontiernet.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 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 May 3 06:32:43 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: , Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 08:32:41 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal A Pitman arm puller of the type shown on this page http://www.toolking.com/otc(divisionofspxcorp.)_otc7314a.aspx is ideal for the job, BUT you almost always have to use a protection nut and plate on the top of the thread. This is because the split pin holes in the shaft weaken that area so much that the pressure of the puller will crush the shaft. To prevent this I always leave the nut on the thread so that the end face of the nut is flush with the end of the shaft and then I put a piece of 1/4" thick steel over the end for the Pitman arm puller screw to press upon. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Elton Schulz Sent: May 2, 2008 11:24 PM To: jjkbj7@yahoo.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal I found that a pitman puller works a lot better than a gear puller to get the steering arm off. The pitman puller is a lot sturdier. Elton BJ7 in progress ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Kuzman" To: Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 7:51 AM Subject: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal > I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the > steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal. > > I removed the large nut and washer and soaked the joint with PB > Blaster for over a week. I attached a puller and tightened the puller > down to the point of almost deforming the puller and the arm has not > budged. I did not remove the steering side rods from the other end of > the steering arm. Do these need to come off to remove the arm from the > steering box splined shaft? Any other suggestions? Thanks. > _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 06:41:10 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: rdavies1@cox.net, ah3000me@gmail.com, Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 08:41:27 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives What are the compression rations of the two engines? Gary Hodson In a message dated 5/2/2008 8:03:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rdavies1@cox.net writes: I've always put 91 in my 67 BJ8 and it runs fine. I can tell you that putting octane booster in my Aston Martin turned out to be a very, very costly mistake. The DB7 was designed for 92 octane and as you say it isn't available anymore. My choices were between adding 2 gallons of 100 octane to every tank of 91 at $8/gal or using the booster that the PO suggested. Well, the additive fouled the ridiculously expensive platinum plugs which the computer tried to compensate for and fried two sets of even more expensive coil packs (a separate coil for each plug) and some other rare electronic gizmo I have successfully cleared from my memory. Something like a crank shaft sensor but in British terminology. The AM dealership said "Duh" NEVER use octane additives, injector cleaners or similar stuff. Now I add the racing fuel every other tank and everything is fine. The car just screams. I'm not about to use it in my 67 BJ8 after that experience. Ron SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 --------------------------------- I started using fuel injector/carb cleaner back in the 90's. A local Honda dealer in MD recommended it to a friend after they replaced all the fuel injectors in his Prelude. Anyway, anyone else noticing the demise of 93 octane gas? Last summer the local Shell station switched from 93 to 91 octane high test. Today on my way home, I stopped at the Mobil station which sold 93 octane gas, and they had a 91 octane sticker pasted over the 93 octane pump. I think Gulf is the only one left in my area still selling 93 octane. - Tom Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 06:51:55 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 07:52:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the steps you had to take to get this completed. My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work? Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the stage where I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to make this alteration to my car. Thanks- Doug Ps- If there is a link to someone who has a recipe to do this, that would be great. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1412 - Release Date: 5/2/2008 4:34 PM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 07:28:45 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: Michael Salter Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 06:29:15 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal Or here: http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=pittman+arm+puller&Submit=Go bs Michael Salter wrote: > A Pitman arm puller of the type shown on this page > http://www.toolking.com/otc(divisionofspxcorp.)_otc7314a.aspx > is ideal for the job, BUT you almost always have to use a protection nut and > plate on the top of the thread. > This is because the split pin holes in the shaft weaken that area so much > that the pressure of the puller will crush the shaft. > To prevent this I always leave the nut on the thread so that the end face of > the nut is flush with the end of the shaft and then I put a piece of 1/4" > thick steel over the end for the Pitman arm puller screw to press upon. > > Michael Salter > 100 (1953) > AHX12 (1953) > Bugeye (1961) > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 07:47:50 2008 From: "Dave Porter" To: , Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 07:48:06 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Doug, Another option, and equally as daunting would be to convert to a 3.66 spiral bevel rear (so called Le Mans) and reduce your O/D to 28% reduction. Thereby retaining original parts. These bits are out there but probably difficult to source. Probably the UK for the rear. One of the UK O/D rebuilding outfits will have the planetary gear sets?? This is a great highway cruising set up and the 4 banger has the beans to pull it off. Dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Doug Newton Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:52 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the steps you had to take to get this completed. My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work? Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the stage where I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to make this alteration to my car. Thanks- Doug Ps- If there is a link to someone who has a recipe to do this, that would be great. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 08:11:17 2008 From: "Peter Schauss" To: Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 10:11:33 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal When I did mine, I removed the steering box and steering column from the car and took the whole assembly to a shop where they pressed the steering arm off for me. HTH, Peter Schauss 1963 BJ7 1980 MGB > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf > Of Bob Haskell > Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 6:53 PM > To: jjkbj7@yahoo.com > Cc: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal > > John, > > With the puller installed and tightened a bit, rap the side of the arm at > (the shaft end) with a ball peen hammer. > > Bob > > John Kuzman wrote: > > I need some guidance on the removal of the steering arm from the > > steering box on my BJ7. I am attempting to replace the seal. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as schauss@worldnet.att.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 May 3 08:27:23 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 07:26:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] su pump cont. OK, I disconnected the gas fittings from the SU pump and it still won't click so I assume the filter is OK? That leaves the pump. Someone thought there might be an adjustment. There were no directions in the box. Anyone know what the adjustment might be or what I could try next before returning the pump? TIA Ron 67 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 May 3 08:29:14 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: , Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 10:29:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Hi Doug, I fitted a Toyota 5 speed to AHX12. Although, for various reasons, we used a Tilton pedal box and axial slave cylinder I believe that the Smitty's kit for the 100 comes with the necessary parts to convert a 100 to hydraulic clutch operation. Although I am a fan of originality (believe it or not) I must say that the Toyota 5 speed does make the car much more comfortable to drive and the hydraulic clutch eliminates one of the less reliable and quirky systems in the original car. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Doug Newton Sent: May 3, 2008 8:52 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the steps you had to take to get this completed. My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work? Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the stage where I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to make this alteration to my car. Thanks- Doug Ps- If there is a link to someone who has a recipe to do this, that would be great. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 08:39:20 2008 From: price@advocateadvisors.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 14:39:27 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers I tried to send this a little while ago but I don't think it went through. If it did go through, I appoligize. I am about to take a trip and am concerned about the noise my wipers make. Can they be lubricated? If so, what should I use and where do I apply it? Thanks. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 08:42:19 2008 From: Dave Russell To: Bob Spidell Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 08:42:33 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal To add one more to the puller list: http://www.thetoolnetwork.com/tierod_puller_pt_stw_12616.html The Stahlwille puller is very compact, will remove A-H steering arms with the gear in place, & will remove even the tightest arms & tie rod ends with ease. No danger of doing damage to the delicate steering housing or gear. A bit expensive but IMO worth it. Dave Russell Bob Spidell wrote: >Or here: > >http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=pittman+arm+puller&Submit=Go > >bs > >Michael Salter wrote: > > >>A Pitman arm puller of the type shown on this page >>http://www.toolking.com/otc(divisionofspxcorp.)_otc7314a.aspx >>is ideal for the job, BUT you almost always have to use a protection nut and >>plate on the top of the thread. >>This is because the split pin holes in the shaft weaken that area so much >>that the pressure of the puller will crush the shaft. >>To prevent this I always leave the nut on the thread so that the end face of >>the nut is flush with the end of the shaft and then I put a piece of 1/4" >>thick steel over the end for the Pitman arm puller screw to press upon. >> >>Michael Salter _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 09:09:57 2008 From: Dave Russell To: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 09:10:09 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Hi Folks, I really like the charm & excellent operation of a "good" original BN2 four speed & 28% OD. Especially with a 3.55 ratio axle. Admittedly expensive if your OD needs major work or if you are adapting a four speed to an original three speed BN1. Mike Lempert's 3.55 ring & pinion set for the hypoid axle is likely easier to find, easier to install, & cheaper than the 3.66 LeMans axle. Cape has ball joint clutch linkage that is far superior to the original linkage. Mike Oritt has converted his BN1 to a Toyota 5 speed & will likely be able to advise on this conversion. Dave Russell BN2 Dave Porter wrote: >Doug, > Another option, and equally as daunting would be to convert to a 3.66 >spiral bevel rear (so called Le Mans) and reduce your O/D to 28% reduction. >Thereby retaining original parts. These bits are out there but probably >difficult to source. Probably the UK for the rear. One of the UK O/D >rebuilding outfits will have the planetary gear sets?? > This is a great highway cruising set up and the 4 banger has the beans to >pull it off. >Dave > >frogeye@porterscustom.com > >Porter Customs >Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 >505-352-1378 >1954 BN2 >Porter Custom Bicycles >www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html >http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff > >-----Original Message----- >From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net >[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf >Of Doug Newton >Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:52 AM >To: healeys@autox.team.net >Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion > >Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their >stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this >are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are >some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the >steps you had to take to get this completed. > > > >My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with >the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort >of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work? > > > >Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the stage where >I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to make this >alteration to my car. > > > >Thanks- Doug > > > >Ps- If there is a link to someone who has a recipe to do this, that would be >great. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 09:20:50 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: rdavies1@cox.net Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 08:17:29 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] su pump cont. Ron, I've converted a couple pumps--with varying success--from points to electronic with a kit from SU. At least when installing the kit, there are two adjustments: 1) positioning the magnet (equivalent to setting the pre-load on points). This uses a fork-shaped spacer (essentially a thick feeler gauge) 2) there is a "shield"--another fork-shaped metal piece--that is moved in and out to (apparently) adjust the influence of the magnet on the end of the diaphragm shaft (this is what switches the Hall Effect switch) I don't think the first is an issue; and, if you want to check/adjust it you'll need the spacer (if you really want to check let me know and I'll mail one to you). Note the magnet has probably been secured with threadlocker. I'll send the instructions for the second adjustment in a separate message 'cause it's probably too long for the list. bs Ron Davies wrote: > OK, I disconnected the gas fittings from the SU pump and it still won't > click so I assume the filter is OK? > That leaves the pump. Someone thought there might be an adjustment. > There were no directions in the box. > Anyone know what the adjustment might be or what I could try next before > returning the pump? > TIA > Ron > 67 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 May 3 09:22:52 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: rdavies1@cox.net Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 08:23:24 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] su pump cont. From the instructions from the kit: "The shield is set by connecting the pump to a voltage supply of between 6 & 12V. Positive earth pumps must be connected withe the Positive wire to the pumps body terminal. Negative ... (DNA) ... Place the shield adjustment tube over the shield finger and hold the pump securely, briefly touch the terminal bolt on the circuit board with the other battery lead. At the same time move the shield in towards the magnet. The pump should begin to make a faint audible click, as the magnet rises and turns on the hall switch (which turns on the solenoid) then drops back. If the magnet rises to full lift and stays there, either the shield has been moved too far in or the solenoid internal connections are connected in reverse." FWIW, I believe these pumps are tested at the factory after assembly. I gotta believe it's not the pump, but don't know what else it could be. bs Ron Davies wrote: > OK, I disconnected the gas fittings from the SU pump and it still won't > click so I assume the filter is OK? > That leaves the pump. Someone thought there might be an adjustment. > There were no directions in the box. > Anyone know what the adjustment might be or what I could try next before > returning the pump? > TIA > Ron > 67 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 May 3 09:36:41 2008 From: Earl Kagna To: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net, Healey List Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 08:37:05 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Doug: I'm looking at my Smitty instruction book. The 4 cyl. Healey uses a '62 - '72 Nissan pickup hydraulic clutch master cyl. that mounts to an existing frme stud in place of the Healey's original mechanical clutch linkage. A hydraulic line is then run to a 6 cyl. clutc slave. Other than that, the installation is much the same as for the 6 cyl cars, including the trans cover modification for the side-shift cars. I have converted my BJ8 and like it very much - although it really came into it's own when I installed a 3:545 diff. If it will help you, I can fax you the Smitty instruction book, which will probably make things clearer for you. My book is quite old, and I don't know if it has been updated since I did the job ( about 8 -9 years ago), but it should give you the information that you need. Let me know. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Newton" To: Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 5:52 AM Subject: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the steps you had to take to get this completed. My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work? Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the stage where I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to make this alteration to my 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 Sat May 3 10:46:48 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:47:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Compression Height of 100 pistons Does anyone out there happent o have the compression height for 100 pistons? That is the distance from the center of the wrist (gudgeon) pin to the top of the piston Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 11:17:35 2008 From: Dave Russell To: Michael Salter Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 11:17:47 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Compression Height of 100 pistons Originals are 2.00". Dave Russell Michael Salter wrote: >Does anyone out there happen to have the compression height for 100 pistons? >That is the distance from the center of the wrist (gudgeon) pin to the top >of the piston. > >Michael Salter >100 (1953) >AHX12 (1953) >Bugeye (1961) >http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 11:37:11 2008 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 10:37:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey folks: on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey transmission to a Toyota or BMW 5 speed? ron rader 1965 BJ8 1954 Nash Healey _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 11:44:42 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: f.ronald.rader@gmail.com Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 13:43:24 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey WHY!!!!!!! > folks: > on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey > transmission to a Toyota or BMW 5 speed? > ron rader > 1965 BJ8 > 1954 Nash Healey > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 12:10:37 2008 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 11:09:44 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey doug: went on the CA Mille last week. the car came with a 3 speed plus eletcro / vacum OD. it is no fun when working perfectly and really no fun when not working at all. repair the 3 speed plus OD? replace with 5 speed? replace with 5 speed automatic w OD? ron On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 10:43 AM, Douglas W Flagg wrote: > WHY!!!!!!! > > > > folks: > > on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey > > transmission to a Toyota or BMW 5 speed? > > ron rader > > 1965 BJ8 > > 1954 Nash Healey > > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 12:21:06 2008 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'F. Ronald Rader'" , Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:21:25 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey By the time we (as a group of enthusiasts) get done modifying this part or that, they are no longer valuable as a representation of that manufacturer. If it's "no fun" as original, I'd say sell it and get something that is "fun" and allow someone else to enjoy the originality. My take on the question. Dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of F. Ronald Rader Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:10 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey doug: went on the CA Mille last week. the car came with a 3 speed plus eletcro / vacum OD. it is no fun when working perfectly and really no fun when not working at all. repair the 3 speed plus OD? replace with 5 speed? replace with 5 speed automatic w OD? ron On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 10:43 AM, Douglas W Flagg wrote: > WHY!!!!!!! > > > > folks: > > on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey > > transmission to a Toyota or BMW 5 speed? > > ron rader > > 1965 BJ8 > > 1954 Nash Healey > > _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye@porterscustom.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 May 3 12:21:51 2008 From: "Ron Fine" To: "Dave Russell" , "Bob Spidell" Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 11:22:10 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal I purchased a similar type of puller for significantly less money. I wish I could remember where but it was suggested by someone on this list a few years ago. The box it came in has the name "tie rod end/ball joint lifter" made or sold by S&G Tool Aid Corp. Newark, N.J. Catalog No. 61900. I can't remember what I paid for it but I doubt I spent more than $20.00. Ron Fine To add one more to the puller list: > > http://www.thetoolnetwork.com/tierod_puller_pt_stw_12616.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 Sat May 3 12:32:03 2008 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 11:32:23 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey dave . it is not my job nor responsibility to preserve every vehicle as original. My BJ8 is original. my Jaguar E coupe has Wilwood brakes so it can actually stop as well as it goes. i don't want it to be a valuable museum piece. i want it to be a fun car that i can put 1000's of miles a year on driving around the country. this way it will be seen by many more people than it would if it was a perfectly restored original sitting in a garage or museum. if yo want to see the nash healey perfectly restored then you buy one and do that with yours. ron ****************************** On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Dave Porter wrote: > By the time we (as a group of enthusiasts) get done modifying this part or > that, they are no longer valuable as a representation of that > manufacturer. > If it's "no fun" as original, I'd say sell it and get something that is > "fun" and allow someone else to enjoy the originality. My take on the > question. > Dave _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 12:33:50 2008 From: "Alan Bromfield" To: "'Michael Salter'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 19:32:06 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Compression Height of 100 pistons Hi Mike. I make it exactly 2 inches - correct to within 1 thou. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Salter Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 5:47 PM To: 'Healey List' Subject: [Healeys] Compression Height of 100 pistons Does anyone out there happent o have the compression height for 100 pistons? That is the distance from the center of the wrist (gudgeon) pin to the top of the piston Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 12:45:56 2008 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'F. Ronald Rader'" , Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:46:14 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey Ron, Oh, I know exactly what makes us change things, I didn't just fall off the turnip truck. Since you opened the door I was just making a sweeping generalization to motives. Don't take it personally. BTW, as a repair shop it makes it MUCH harder to carry out most repairs due to many of these "improvements". It's the owner's nickel.... Dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of F. Ronald Rader Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:32 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey dave . it is not my job nor responsibility to preserve every vehicle as original. My BJ8 is original. my Jaguar E coupe has Wilwood brakes so it can actually stop as well as it goes. i don't want it to be a valuable museum piece. i want it to be a fun car that i can put 1000's of miles a year on driving around the country. this way it will be seen by many more people than it would if it was a perfectly restored original sitting in a garage or museum. if yo want to see the nash healey perfectly restored then you buy one and do that with yours. ron ****************************** On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Dave Porter wrote: > By the time we (as a group of enthusiasts) get done modifying this part or > that, they are no longer valuable as a representation of that > manufacturer. > If it's "no fun" as original, I'd say sell it and get something that is > "fun" and allow someone else to enjoy the originality. My take on the > question. > Dave Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye@porterscustom.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 May 3 12:47:15 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 14:47:29 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Compression Height of 100 pistons Thanks to all who responded to my request for compression height. It is 2". Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 12:49:31 2008 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: "Dave Porter" Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 11:49:52 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey Dave, it is these repairs / upgrades / changes that make driving the cars more functional and therefore more likely to be used. this is what will keep these cars on the roads. ron On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 11:46 AM, Dave Porter wrote: > Ron, > Oh, I know exactly what makes us change things, I didn't just fall off the > turnip truck. Since you opened the door I was just making a sweeping > generalization to motives. Don't take it personally. > BTW, as a repair shop it makes it MUCH harder to carry out most repairs due > to many of these "improvements". It's the owner's nickel.... > Dave > > frogeye@porterscustom.com > > Porter Customs > Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 > 505-352-1378 > 1954 BN2 > Porter Custom Bicycles > www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html > http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf > Of F. Ronald Rader > Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:32 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey > > dave . > it is not my job nor responsibility to preserve every vehicle as original. > My BJ8 is original. > my Jaguar E coupe has Wilwood brakes so it can actually stop as well as it > goes. > > i don't want it to be a valuable museum piece. i want it to be a fun car > that i can put 1000's of miles a year on driving around the country. > this way it will be seen by many more people than it would if it was a > perfectly restored original sitting in a garage or museum. > > if yo want to see the nash healey perfectly restored then you buy one and do > that with yours. > ron > ****************************** > On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Dave Porter > wrote: > > > By the time we (as a group of enthusiasts) get done modifying this part or > > that, they are no longer valuable as a representation of that > > manufacturer. > > If it's "no fun" as original, I'd say sell it and get something that is > > "fun" and allow someone else to enjoy the originality. My take on the > > question. > > Dave > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as frogeye@porterscustom.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 May 3 14:09:00 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 16:09:11 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Doug-- I have a Smitty's conversion on my BN1 with the Toyota W58 transmission. Do you have the Smitty's installation manual? It has all the information you need--ditch the mechanical linkage and go over to a hydraulic master/slave set-up, it's great. I eventually upgraded to a BJ8 diaphragm clutch and it is light and positive. Probably the most daunting aspect of the conversion was the replacement of the BN1 transmission tunnel with a proper one to fit the Smitty bell housing. The BN1 tunnel is very small and I used the Moss FG tunnel for a 100-6, filled the side-shift hole and cut it to fit--it replaced both the front and intermediate sections, though I did have to fabricate a new extension panel. I know the BN2 tunnel is larger than that for the BN1 and perhaps it will accommodate the Smitty's bell housing. If you or anyone else need any information contact me offllist--I can point you to several good sites on Toyota transmission ID and selection but the list server will strip the links. Best--Michael Oritt ----------------------------------------------- In a message dated 5/3/2008 8:52:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dougnewton@sbcglobal.net writes: Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the steps you had to take to get this completed. My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work? **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 14:34:47 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: Awgertoo@aol.com, dougnewton@sbcglobal.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 16:35:02 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Doug-- I have a Smitty's conversion on my BN1 with the Toyota W58 transmission. Do you have the Smitty's installation manual? It has all the information you need--ditch the mechanical linkage and go over to a hydraulic master/slave set-up, it's great. I eventually upgraded to a BJ8 diaphragm clutch and it is light and positive. Probably the most daunting aspect of the conversion was the replacement of the BN1 transmission tunnel with a proper one to fit the Smitty bell housing. The BN1 tunnel is very small and I used the Moss FG tunnel for a 100-6, filled the side-shift hole and cut it to fit--it replaced both the front and intermediate sections, though I did have to fabricate a new extension panel. I know the BN2 tunnel is larger than that for the BN1 and perhaps it will accommodate the Smitty's bell housing. If you or anyone else need any information contact me offllist--I can point you to several good sites on Toyota transmission ID and selection but the list server will strip the links. Best--Michael Oritt ----------------------------------------------- In a message dated 5/3/2008 8:52:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dougnewton@sbcglobal.net writes: Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted their stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have done this are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if there are some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with the steps you had to take to get this completed. My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to work with the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use some sort of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work? **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 15:44:43 2008 From: Dave Russell To: Ron Fine Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 15:44:49 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Arm Removal Hi Ron, There are many similar "cheap" pullers available. The one that you list is built & operates much differently than the Stahlwille that I listed. http:// www.toolaid.com/catalog.pdf page 41. I have several of the cheap varieties, not used any more. You would need to directly compare the two to understand the differences. The "pop" & jumping across the room are a direct result of the flex & spring in the cheap pullers. As I said, just one more way to do it. Dave Ron Fine wrote: >I purchased a similar type of puller for significantly less money. I wish I >could remember where but it was suggested by someone on this list a few >years ago. The box it came in has the name "tie rod end/ball joint lifter" >made or sold by S&G Tool Aid Corp. Newark, N.J. Catalog No. 61900. I >can't remember what I paid for it but I doubt I spent more than $20.00. >Ron Fine > > To add one more to the puller list: > > >>http://www.thetoolnetwork.com/tierod_puller_pt_stw_12616.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 Sat May 3 16:33:29 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: price@advocateadvisors.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 06:33:48 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers Price - Its pretty normal for the Lucas units to make noise while running. The only way to lubricate them is to take them apart and lubricate by hand. Just use it, it should be fine. Alan On 5/3/08, price@advocateadvisors.com wrote: > I tried to send this a little while ago but I don't think it went through. > If it did go through, I appoligize. > > I am about to take a trip and am concerned about the noise my wipers make. > Can they be lubricated? If so, what should I use and where do I apply it? > Thanks. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 3 16:49:02 2008 From: Leonard Berkowitz To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 18:49:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hot Wheels Healeys Just got a present compliments of my son. It's the first time I've ever seen one of these. It's a 100-4 Healey drag car from Hot Wheels. Pretty cool looking little thing with a super charger sticking up through the bonnet and drag slicks. Nice addition to my other models. Which includes a re-issue 100-6 Revell model Healey _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_s kydrive_052008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 17:06:45 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: , Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 19:06:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers As Alan pointed out the wiper system does make some noise but, if you have the time and patience it would probably be worth your while taking the wiper motor out and lubricating the bearings and worm gear. I had one seize on me at a most inconvenient time as a result of the lubricant having caked up. Of course it will only fail while it is raining!!! Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of price@advocateadvisors.com Sent: May 3, 2008 10:39 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers I tried to send this a little while ago but I don't think it went through. If it did go through, I appoligize. I am about to take a trip and am concerned about the noise my wipers make. Can they be lubricated? If so, what should I use and where do I apply it? Thanks. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as msalter@precisionsportscar.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 May 3 17:18:08 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Michael Salter' , Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 19:17:19 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers My solution is the best. I NEVER take the Healey out when rain is in the forecast. With the leaks inherent in the BN6 side curtains, etc. why bother. Better that someone come up with a way to install wipers on my glasses. 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 Michael Salter Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:06 PM To: price@advocateadvisors.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers As Alan pointed out the wiper system does make some noise but, if you have the time and patience it would probably be worth your while taking the wiper motor out and lubricating the bearings and worm gear. I had one seize on me at a most inconvenient time as a result of the lubricant having caked up. Of course it will only fail while it is raining!!! Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of price@advocateadvisors.com Sent: May 3, 2008 10:39 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers I tried to send this a little while ago but I don't think it went through. If it did go through, I appoligize. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 17:54:02 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 18:53:59 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers <> GOSPEL, Michael!! I might add that GREASE is NOT the thing to use!!!! 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 Sat May 3 18:02:12 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 19:01:48 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey <> Me neither, Dave!! LOL <> PERFECT!! I just LOVE that sorta car 'cause with STRICTLY a T & M Rule, those sorta cars become a PLATINUM income situation!!! LOL Ed Please visit my site at: www.justbrits.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 Sat May 3 18:05:31 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 19:05:56 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey <> Then the question begs to be asked Ron, WHY have the car in the first place??? If I had a "toy" car that was not FUN, I would not have it!?!?! <> I will bet you know my answer to that question!!!! Ed Please visit my site at: www.justbrits.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 Sat May 3 18:07:40 2008 From: Norman Nock To: Awgertoo@aol.com Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 17:07:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion we have had made a fiberglass tunnel without any holes so you can cut the holes as needed , we also have them with holes ... Norman Nock check our new web site 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 > Probably the most daunting aspect of the conversion > was the replacement of > the BN1 transmission tunnel with a proper one to fit > the Smitty bell housing. > The BN1 tunnel is very small and I used the Moss > FG tunnel for a 100-6, > filled the side-shift hole and cut it to fit--it > replaced both the front and > intermediate sections, though I did have to > fabricate a new extension panel. I > know the BN2 tunnel is larger than that for the BN1 > and perhaps it will > accommodate the Smitty's bell housing. > > If you or anyone else need any information contact > me offllist--I can point > you to several good sites on Toyota transmission ID > and selection but the > list server will strip the links. > > Best--Michael Oritt > ----------------------------------------------- > > In a message dated 5/3/2008 8:52:41 A.M. Eastern > Daylight Time, > dougnewton@sbcglobal.net writes: > > Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who > have converted their > stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the > folks who have done this > are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was > hoping that if there are > some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you > will respond with the > steps you had to take to get this completed. > > My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage > and how it has to work with > the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did > you have to use some sort > of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work? > > > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? > Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 3 18:32:39 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 19:32:42 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives <> Well I guess, Ron!!! BUT, you are NOT comparing "apples" to "apples"!!! I have used "Octane Boost 109" in Hortense for YEARS with NO problems!! She DOES however, occassionally like a take of Sunoco Racing Fuel!!!! Ed Please visit my site at: www.justbrits.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 Sat May 3 18:36:09 2008 From: james smith To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 17:36:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers Well, John, I usually agree with your advice, and I enjoy your website...but on this, I have to disagree....your solution is NOT the best. I have a BN6 with original side curtains and top, and with new seals, It leaks only slightly in a hard rain. your solution is less than optimum because it limits the enjoyment of the Healey to fair weather. I actually enjoy an occasional ride in the rain in the Healey. Its kinda cozy. My Healey is actually a four season car except I avoid snow and salt. Jim Smith East Hampton, CT John Sims wrote: My solution is the best. I NEVER take the Healey out when rain is in the forecast. With the leaks inherent in the BN6 side curtains, etc. why bother. Better that someone come up with a way to install wipers on my glasses. 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 Michael Salter Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:06 PM To: price@advocateadvisors.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers As Alan pointed out the wiper system does make some noise but, if you have the time and patience it would probably be worth your while taking the wiper motor out and lubricating the bearings and worm gear. I had one seize on me at a most inconvenient time as a result of the lubricant having caked up. Of course it will only fail while it is raining!!! Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 19:06:26 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 21:06:39 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Toyota transmission conversion article A good article on the Toyota five-speed transmission conversion can be found on the UK AHC site--click "technical", then "5-speed" on the left column: _http://www.austinhealeyclub.co.uk/_ (http://www.austinhealeyclub.co.uk/) Best--Michael Oritt **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 19:49:33 2008 From: Mark J Bradakis To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 19:51:26 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Team.Net spring fund drive Gee, the beginning days of May, usually pleasant spring weather. Woke up to 34 degrees F with light snow falling the other morning here in Salt Lake City. Nice. Springtime indeed! Seasoned subscribers know the drill, here's an outline for others. The Team.Net mailing lists - http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo and http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ( I'm slowly getting around to moving all the lists from majordomo to mailman ) FTP site, archives, wiki ( http://www.team.net/the-local ) are all run by some dweeb who spends too much time hiding out in a basement office whacking on computers instead of working on and driving his cars. Basically it is a labor of love that has been going on for roughly 20 years, 17 years since the Team.Net domain was registered on April 11, 1991. But there are some out of pocket expenses that are needed to keep things going. So once or twice a year I ask for funding assistance to help cover the costs of this "free" service. So if you have a few extra bucks on hand and want to stimulate the Team.Net economy, check out http://www.team.net/donate.html for details. Thanks, mjb. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 21:35:02 2008 From: price@advocateadvisors.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 03:35:18 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Wipers Thanks to everyone that replied. I'm not going to hav e time to pull them apart now so I'm hoping for a dry spell in the middle of the country. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 3 23:46:00 2008 From: Earl Kagna To: Ed's Shop , Healey List Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 22:45:55 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Ed: I'm not sure what you're saying here. The hydraulic line that has to be added runs from the newly installed Nissan brake master cyl. to the newly added Healey clutch slave cylinder. The Nissan master is mounted to the Healey frame, has it's own integral fluid reservoir, and is actuated by a modified mechanical linkage from the original brake pedal. Don't know how else to explain it to you. Cheers, ------------ Earl ----- Original Message ----- From: Ed's Shop To: Earl Kagna Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion <> WHAT, Earl????????????? Master Cylinder I would believe!! 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 Sat May 3 23:51:20 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 22:51:45 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives --===============0801312245== Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="windows-1250"; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Oh my gosh! Am I the only one that is running 87 octane in his Healey? And without aditives? I buy the least expensive gas that I can find in town. With most running in the $3.80 - $3.90 range, I found 'regular' at $3.77 this morning. My engine does not ping. I am not ashamed to run it in autocrosses or hillclimbs or other 'speed' events - fourth in class in 2002 autocross, 2 seconds behind winner; 3rd in 2006 and 2nd in 2007; 69 MPH in the 2002 1/4 mile speed run - top three cars in class were tied at 70 MPH. I see no performance or economic advantage in using anything higher than needed. And I haven't had any problems with plugged injectors . I am inclined to go along with Dave Porter: if your engine is pinging, perhaps you are in need of a tune-up. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 --===============0801312245== 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 --===============0801312245==-- From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat May 3 23:57:07 2008 From: DENewman2@aol.com To: thehartnetts@earthlink.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 01:57:17 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives Running Regular since buying the BJ8 in 1968. no pings, no problems! Then again I'm at 6200 feet. TAHOEAH In a message dated 5/3/2008 10:52:10 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, thehartnetts@earthlink.net writes: Oh my gosh! Am I the only one that is running 87 octane in his Healey? And without aditives? I buy the least expensive gas that I can find in town. With most running in the $3.80 - $3.90 range, I found 'regular' at $3.77 this morning. My engine does not ping. I am not ashamed to run it in autocrosses or hillclimbs or other 'speed' events - fourth in class in 2002 autocross, 2 seconds behind winner; 3rd in 2006 and 2nd in 2007; 69 MPH in the 2002 1/4 mile speed run - top three cars in class were tied at 70 MPH. I see no performance or economic advantage in using anything higher than needed. And I haven't had any problems with plugged injectors . I am inclined to go along with Dave Porter: if your engine is pinging, perhaps you are in need of a tune-up. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as denewman2@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 06:43:37 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Leonard Hartnett" Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 20:43:54 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives Len - The problem isn't pinging, it's the dieseling after you shut the motor off. A standard spec BJ8 from the factory will absolutely require at least 92 octane to keep from plunking over when you turn the motor off. Luckily I get 98 here in HK at the pump standard. Lots of ferraris, Astons, Rolls and Bentley's here so they sell good gas here. Of course gas is $8 a gallon here so it better be the good stuff! Actually the fact you run your car pretty hard can help keep carbon deposits off the pistons and valves which will help. Alan On Sun, May 4, 2008 at 1:51 PM, Leonard Hartnett wrote: > Oh my gosh! Am I the only one that is running 87 octane in his Healey? > And without aditives? I buy the least expensive gas that I can find in > town. With most running in the $3.80 - $3.90 range, I found 'regular' at > $3.77 this morning. My engine does not ping. I am not ashamed to run it in > autocrosses or hillclimbs or other 'speed' events - fourth in class in 2002 > autocross, 2 seconds behind winner; 3rd in 2006 and 2nd in 2007; 69 MPH in > the 2002 1/4 mile speed run - top three cars in class were tied at 70 MPH. I > see no performance or economic advantage in using anything higher than > needed. > > And I haven't had any problems with plugged injectors . > > I am inclined to go along with Dave Porter: if your engine is pinging, > perhaps you are in need of a tune-up. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 06:46:29 2008 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 05:46:51 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hot Wheels Healeys Hi, Len - At the AHCA Conclave in Burlington, VT last year each person who registered a car received a Hot Wheels Healey in his registration packet. The cars were numbered according to the registration number and were gravity-raced on a specially-built inclined race course. The results are posted here: http://www.ahca-northeast.com/conclave_tsd.htm Cheers! 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 Leonard Berkowitz Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 3:49 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Hot Wheels Healeys Just got a present compliments of my son. It's the first time I've ever seen one of these. It's a 100-4 Healey drag car from Hot Wheels. Pretty cool looking little thing with a super charger sticking up through the bonnet and drag slicks. Nice addition to my other models. Which includes a re-issue 100-6 Revell model Healey _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 06:51:57 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: rdavies1@cox.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 08:52:14 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives I am surprised that the Aston would need an octane booster with an 8.3 to 1 compression ratio. Gary Hodson In a message dated 5/3/2008 9:39:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time, rdavies1@cox.net writes: The DB7 is 8.3 to 1. Not sure of the BJ8. 10:1 I think. Ron ____________________________________ From: Warthodson@aol.com [mailto:Warthodson@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 5:41 AM To: rdavies1@cox.net; ah3000me@gmail.com; Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives What are the compression rations of the two engines? Gary Hodson In a message dated 5/2/2008 8:03:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rdavies1@cox.net writes: I've always put 91 in my 67 BJ8 and it runs fine. I can tell you that putting octane booster in my Aston Martin turned out to be a very, very costly mistake. The DB7 was designed for 92 octane and as you say it isn't available anymore. My choices were between adding 2 gallons of 100 octane to every tank of 91 at $8/gal or using the booster that the PO suggested. Well, the additive fouled the ridiculously expensive platinum plugs which the computer tried to compensate for and fried two sets of even more expensive coil packs (a separate coil for each plug) and some other rare electronic gizmo I have successfully cleared from my memory. Something like a crank shaft sensor but in British terminology. The AM dealership said "Duh" NEVER use octane additives, injector cleaners or similar stuff. Now I add the racing fuel every other tank and everything is fine. The car just screams. I'm not about to use it in my 67 BJ8 after that experience. Ron SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 --------------------------------- I started using fuel injector/carb cleaner back in the 90's. A local Honda dealer in MD recommended it to a friend after they replaced all the fuel injectors in his Prelude. Anyway, anyone else noticing the demise of 93 octane gas? Last summer the local Shell station switched from 93 to 91 octane high test. Today on my way home, I stopped at the Mobil station which sold 93 octane gas, and they had a 91 octane sticker pasted over the 93 octane pump. I think Gulf is the only one left in my area still selling 93 octane. - Tom Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive ____________________________________ Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? _Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food_ (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) . **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 09:39:52 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 11:38:37 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pot Metal Repair Does anyone know of someone who does expert, concours quality, pot metal repair and fabrication? TIA. 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 May 4 09:52:51 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 08:53:15 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives Alan: True, my Healey will diesel occassionally but not always. Usually when hot after a long run. However, that problem was solved long ago by shutting down in gear and releasing the clutch. I do not consider it economically adventageous to spend ten to twenty cents more per gallon to solve such a simple problem. I haven't worn out a clutch yet. Just call me 'frugal' - spelled c-h-e-a-p ? (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Seigrist To: Leonard Hartnett Cc: Healey Mail List Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 5:43 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas additives Len - The problem isn't pinging, it's the dieseling after you shut the motor off. A standard spec BJ8 from the factory will absolutely require at least 92 octane to keep from plunking over when you turn the motor off. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 10:32:33 2008 From: "Ken Taplin" To: "healeys" Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 12:32:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] gas additives No one has mentioned the one gas additive that sees to work. stabil. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 10:36:09 2008 From: D HALL To: BJ8 Healeys , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 17:36:30 +0100 (BST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hot Wheels Healeys Steve I also have BN4 with a super charger, but unfortunately cannot push it along over here because it is left hand drive ! ! David BJ8 Healeys wrote: Hi, Len - At the AHCA Conclave in Burlington, VT last year each person who registered a car received a Hot Wheels Healey in his registration packet. The cars were numbered according to the registration number and were gravity-raced on a specially-built inclined race course. The results are posted here: http://www.ahca-northeast.com/conclave_tsd.htm Cheers! 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 Leonard Berkowitz Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 3:49 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Hot Wheels Healeys Just got a present compliments of my son. It's the first time I've ever seen one of these. It's a 100-4 Healey drag car from Hot Wheels. Pretty cool looking little thing with a super charger sticking up through the bonnet and drag slicks. Nice addition to my other models. Which includes a re-issue 100-6 Revell model Healey Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dthall@btinternet.com http://www.team.net/archive David Hall _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 11:11:04 2008 From: the walkers To: Douglas W Flagg Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 10:11:26 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pot Metal Repair To add to Doug's question, does anyone know who does this level of repair to chrome plated, period fog and driving lamps, straighting them out, removing dents, thread cleanup and replating? thank you and best regards, bob walker phx, az Douglas W Flagg wrote: >Does anyone know of someone who does expert, concours quality, pot metal >repair and fabrication? TIA. > >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 thewalkers@qwest.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 May 4 11:20:26 2008 From: Jorge Garcia To: Austin Healey Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 10:20:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] distibutor bolt size Well I got my BJ8's rebuilt distributor back, but I have a little problem the nut(s) that held down the points assembly and now hold down the Pertronix unit are missing (they were missing when I shipped the distributor to the rebuilder). What size nuts do I need to fasten the Pertonix (points) to the distributor base plate posts? Thanks Jorge 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 Sun May 4 11:27:26 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 13:25:43 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pot Metal Help Thanks to all who responded. Your help is appreciated. 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 May 4 13:22:14 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 21:22:28 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size I have a quick question - what should be the size of the front wheel cylinders? The PO had an interesting variety installed: lest wheel 2x1", right wheel 1x1" and 1x7/8"... If I have to change them all, who is selling the best replacements? Is Girling still available? Many thanks for help, 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 May 4 14:09:33 2008 From: rfeibusch1@earthlink.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 16:09:54 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] New (to me, at least) online resource Dear Readers, Do The Monster Mash I just found out about a website that will be a real boon to car enthusiasts, while at my friend Brett, who is planing to put new Corvette running gear in his Merkur coupe, he asked me if I had seen: www.jaxed.com It was put together by a Corvair guy and it searches many of the online resources for cars and parts and gives you a list of what is availabe on all lists - Amazing!!! You also can narrow it down by state. Check it out! Get on the sight - and click on the big MASH bar up by the top ......... then your in - have fun Best, Rick Feibusch Venice Beach, Californis _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 14:13:06 2008 From: ROBERT HAY To: , Healey Chat Group Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 16:13:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Two weeks ago, I asked about a clogged gas tank and got several suggestions. Well, I've followed all of them and "still no go". With a fuel pump that run like crazy, I've done the following: 1, I made sure there was gas in it; 2. I replaced the fuel filter [dirty, but not blocked] 3. Several years ago, I bought a new, Pos ground SU pump, so I installed that. Thee old pump would run, but the "out" was weak and the "in" didn't draw at all. Now, the new pump will not run at all. Is there something I need to do to the pump before installing it? Anybody know the correct diode for a POS pump [in case I switched it and forgot? Any suggestions? By the way, 62 BT-7 for sale, cheap, as is :) _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_s kydrive_052008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 14:48:54 2008 From: "Don Yarber" To: Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 15:49:18 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Hello again, Healey Lovers Hello again to all my friends on the Healey list. This e-mail is to tell all of you guys who purchased my first book "Bodies and Beaches" that my second book "Corpses and Canyons" will be available from Amazon.Com and most major bookstores starting May 15. If the bookstores do not have it, they can order it for you. The ISBN is 1-4196-9303-4. In "Bodies and Beaches" I created a character called Kip Yardley, an LA private eye that is part "Fletch" part "Shell Scott" and part "Mike Hammer" from the novels of famous writers Gregory McDonald, Richard S. Prather, and Mickey Spillane, respectively. Richard S. Prather had this to say about "Bodies and Beaches": "I have finally been able to read your book, "Bodies and Beaches" and am pleased to report that I liked it very much! It was not only a good read, but going along with Kip as he drove along familiar streets to well remembered Southern California cities took me back many years to happy times in that area. Moreover - and this is a really important point - I liked your lead character. I think in Kip Yardley you have created a fictional P.I. strong enough, real enough, likable enough to carry a series....." "Corpses and Canyons" continues the mad antics of Kip Yardley, but the scene shifts to the desert and canyon areas of Arizona. Kip gets ran off the road in a friend's jeep, shot at, threatened, left to die in the desert, and doggedly (or dumbly) continues to dig for clues until he finally gets the full picture. If you like P.I. mysteries, this one will be right up your alley. It is NOT full of livid sex scenes, foul language and psycho-babble nonsense. It is just a good read in large print. One for a rainy afternoon or an airplane ride, or to take along to a Healey rally for later reading. Please try my new book. If you like it, tell your friends. If not, tell me. I answer all emails regarding my books. Best Wishes and thanks for your time. Don Yarber former owner of BN7 Morganfield, KY Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons" Find news about my books at www.kipyardleymysteries.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 May 4 15:35:17 2008 From: Ross Maylor To: Healey Forum Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 15:35:37 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Boosting positive ground Electrical genius here wants to know if a two positive ground 6 volts can be boosted by one negatively ground 12v volt battery? Thanks Ross Maylor 1958 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 May 4 15:46:30 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Austin Healey" Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 16:45:21 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] distibutor bolt size Jorge: Mine is NA right now, so sorry can't answer. <<(they were missing when I shipped the distributor to the rebuilder).>> WHO re-built (poor word as it is plainly NOT "re-built"!!) it?? Ed Please visit my site at: www.justbrits.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 May 4 16:01:42 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 17:59:34 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pot Metal Repair/Fabrication For the inquiring minds (Hi ED) that want to know, Paul's Chrome and mike at Muggyweld.com were the two suggestions. I will let you know how either or both work out. 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 May 4 16:04:18 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: Ross Maylor Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 15:05:03 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Boosting positive ground Ross, Batteries are the same, the ground is only determined by the cabling from the battery to the chassis (ground) and the wiring harness ("source"). Think of a 12V battery as two 6V batteries connected internally (6V batteries have 3-2V cells, 12V batteries have 6-2V cells). Connect the negative (small) terminal of the booster battery to the negative terminal on the 6V that is wired to the harness (presumably through the cable to the starter solenoid). Then, connect the the positive (large) terminal of the booster battery to a suitable ground on the chassis--or the positive terminal of the 6V that is grounded--and boost away. bs Ross Maylor wrote: > Electrical genius here wants to know if a two positive > ground 6 volts can be boosted by one negatively ground 12v volt battery? > > Thanks > Ross Maylor > 1958 BN6 > _______________________________________________ > 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 ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 16:59:08 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" , Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 06:59:26 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size Tadek - For the BN2 7/8" is original but some swear that the 1" used on BN1s gives a better brake distribution given that the BN2s rear brakes are actually bigger than the front brakes.. Alan On 5/5/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > I have a quick question - what should be the size of the front wheel > cylinders? The PO had an interesting variety installed: lest wheel 2x1", > right wheel 1x1" and 1x7/8"... > > If I have to change them all, who is selling the best replacements? Is > Girling still available? > > > Many thanks for help, > > 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 May 4 20:06:42 2008 From: "John Snyder" To: "ROBERT HAY" Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 19:06:50 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] (no subject) Robert, I missed the first part of this thread, so please excuse me if what I suggest is redundant. Have you tried blowing air back into the tank? I ask because my current restoration is a BN7 that was put into dry storage in 1974 w/o draining the gas tank. Could not pull fuel out of the tank, so tried to blow back into the tank. 80 psi would not blow the plug out. De-gassed the tank, used a cut-off wheel to remove the section of the tank w/ the suction pipe. Could not shove a wire up from the tank side. Had to drill the block of gasoline out of the pipe. Welded the section back into the tank. Now run a filter between the tank and the pump. BTW, I'm in the early stages of looking for a BN7/BT7 for my next ground up restoration. Your email said you have a BT7 "Cheap". How bad is it, where are you located? John Snyder Port Townsend, WA 1959 BN7 1960 BT7 1961 BN7 MK2 1962 BT7 MK2 > Two weeks ago, I asked about a clogged gas tank and got several > suggestions. > Well, I've followed all of them and "still no go". With a fuel pump that > run > like crazy, I've done the following: > 1, I made sure there was gas in it; > 2. I replaced the fuel filter [dirty, but not blocked] > 3. Several years ago, I bought a new, Pos ground SU pump, so I installed > that. Thee old pump would run, but the "out" was weak and the "in" didn't > draw at all. > > Now, the new pump will not run at all. Is there something I need to do to > the > pump before installing it? Anybody know the correct diode for a POS pump > [in > case I switched it and forgot? Any suggestions? By the way, 62 BT-7 for > sale, cheap, as is :) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 4 22:43:02 2008 From: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 14:43:19 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] SEBRING Sebring is a winner again. Last week I went to the local Gov't. sponsered gambling joint and put $10 on a horse called Sebring - it won. 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 May 4 23:26:29 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: 'Alan Seigrist' , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 07:26:43 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size Hmmm.. This is very interesting.. I bought mine Volvo 1800S with wrong rear wheel cylinders in the rear - it had 1" instead of 7/8". The difference was so big, that the car was only braking with rear wheels.. It did take me dome time to figure out what's going on. So, I thought, that size _does_ matter.. :-) Tadek -----Original Message----- From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut@gmail.com] Sent: 5 maja 2008 00:59 To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size Tadek - For the BN2 7/8" is original but some swear that the 1" used on BN1s gives a better brake distribution given that the BN2s rear brakes are actually bigger than the front brakes.. Alan On 5/5/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > I have a quick question - what should be the size of the front wheel > cylinders? The PO had an interesting variety installed: lest wheel 2x1", > right wheel 1x1" and 1x7/8"... > > If I have to change them all, who is selling the best replacements? Is > Girling still available? > > > Many thanks for help, > > 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 Mon May 5 04:30:00 2008 From: "Don Yarber" To: Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 05:30:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] test this is a test _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 05:22:40 2008 From: Achim Spethmann To: Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 13:22:57 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Loss of power after hibernation Hi group, the mystery is unraveled. The vacuum hose from the carburettor to the power brake unit had come off the brake unit. I've spent a hose clip now. Achim > > Achim Spethmann wrote: >> Last week I woke up my BJ8 after hibernation and started for a first >> ride. >> >> After ten minutes I noticed some loss of power and the engine began >> coughing and spitting. Back at home I checked the sparks and saw a wet >> spark on cylinder 5. Changing the spark didn't help. The next day I >> changed the spark plug, started the engine, the same as before. I >> changed the ignition cable with no effect. Rough running of the engine. >> When I pull of the spark plugs one after the other, there is no change >> in speed level on cylinder 5. Compression ratio is good, new spark, new >> spark plug, new spark wire. What can I do next? >> >> Achim, Germany >> 1964 BJ8 >> >> >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Windows Live Messenger: Direkter Zugriff auf Ihre E-Mails! 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Ohne Neuanmeldung! http://get.live.com/de-de/messenger/overview _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 09:24:20 2008 From: David Nock To: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 08:18:52 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion Doug, The kit comes with a Toyota master cylinder that is a pain in the ass to fill. It mounts on the inside of the main frame rail between the frame and the oil pan. It also has a plastic reservoir which I dont think is a great idea since it is right down next to the manifold and the road. We use another style master cylinder and change the reservoir to a 6 cylinder Healey style. That way it is easy to check the fluid level and add if required. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 3, 2008, at 5:52 AM, Doug Newton wrote: > Good Morning List- I know there are many of you who have converted > their > stock transmissions to a Toyota, but most of the folks who have > done this > are you guys who have 100-6 or later cars. I was hoping that if > there are > some of you who have done this to a BN2, that you will respond with > the > steps you had to take to get this completed. > > > > My main concern is the mechanical clutch linkage and how it has to > work with > the Toyota tranny; were you able to use it or did you have to use > some sort > of a Clutch Slave Cylinder to make things work? > > > > Any other info would be greatly appreciated because I am at the > stage where > I need to make a decision one way or the other if I am going to > make this > alteration to my car. > > > > Thanks- Doug > > > > Ps- If there is a link to someone who has a recipe to do this, that > would be > great. > > > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1412 - Release Date: > 5/2/2008 > 4:34 PM > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 5 09:34:16 2008 From: John Harper To: Alan Seigrist Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 16:32:47 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size Alan Sorry but I have to disagree. A BN2 should be 1" all round. It is the later BN1s with the hypoid, 5 stud rear axle and 2 1/4" wide read brakes that need the 7/8" diameter front wheel cylinders. A BN2 has 2 1/4" wide drums front and back. Regards > >For the BN2 7/8" is original but some swear that the 1" used on BN1s >gives a better brake distribution given that the BN2s rear brakes are >actually bigger than the front brakes.. > >Alan > > > >On 5/5/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: >> I have a quick question - what should be the size of the front wheel >> cylinders? The PO had an interesting variety installed: lest wheel 2x1", >> right wheel 1x1" and 1x7/8"... >> >> If I have to change them all, who is selling the best replacements? Is >> Girling still available? >> >> >> Many thanks for help, >> >> 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 >> > > -- 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 Mon May 5 09:35:31 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: healeydoc@sbcglobal.net, dougnewton@sbcglobal.net Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 11:35:41 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 or BN2 Transmission Conversion I put an extension tube on the fill-cap and carried it up to a single billet reservoir for both clutch and brakes which I mounted in the place of the stock 100 reservoir but if you want a more original look (?) for your engine compartment you could use a later-model Healey reservoir with the interior divider. Best--Michael ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ In a message dated 5/5/2008 11:25:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, healeydoc@sbcglobal.net writes: The kit comes with a Toyota master cylinder that is a pain in the ass to fill. **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 09:48:06 2008 From: Erik Larson To: Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 08:48:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 stalling problem My '67 BJ8 3000, cutest damn car ever built, has developed a problem. It starts great, even very cold, and runs great, but then after about 20 minutes, when the engine temp hits about 190, at the next stop sign it'll idle down to nothing and stall. Can't restart it for about ten minutes. I thought at first it was a vacuum-advance problem, because the original rubber connector had broken. But I replaced that, with no positive effect. Suggestions? EL _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 09:54:46 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: 'John Harper' , 'Alan Seigrist' Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 17:54:42 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size John, Alan, Than there is something I do not quite understand.. When I look up the AHSpares catalog & Moss & Healey Part's catalog I get the following info: AH PN MOSS PN AHSpares 7H4583 021-149 BRK120 CYL-front R/H BN1-BN1.221403 1" 7H4584 021-146 BRK121 CYL-front L/H BN1-BN1.221403 1" 7H4643 021-147 BRK122 CYL-front R/H BN1.221404-BN2 7/8" 7H4644 021-144 BRK123 CYL-front L/H BN1.221404-BN2 7/8" Mine is a BN2 231175.. What is the best to have then?.. This seems to be quite an investment for 2 wheels at $70 a piece :-) On top, the quality on the Taiwan replacements seems pretty terrible... Thanks, Tadek -----Original Message----- From: John Harper [mailto:ah@jharper.demon.co.uk] Sent: 5 maja 2008 17:33 To: Alan Seigrist Cc: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size Alan Sorry but I have to disagree. A BN2 should be 1" all round. It is the later BN1s with the hypoid, 5 stud rear axle and 2 1/4" wide read brakes that need the 7/8" diameter front wheel cylinders. A BN2 has 2 1/4" wide drums front and back. Regards > >For the BN2 7/8" is original but some swear that the 1" used on BN1s >gives a better brake distribution given that the BN2s rear brakes are >actually bigger than the front brakes.. > >Alan > > > >On 5/5/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: >> I have a quick question - what should be the size of the front wheel >> cylinders? The PO had an interesting variety installed: lest wheel 2x1", >> right wheel 1x1" and 1x7/8"... >> >> If I have to change them all, who is selling the best replacements? Is >> Girling still available? >> >> >> Many thanks for help, >> >> 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 >> > > -- 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 Mon May 5 10:08:12 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 09:08:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] New SU pump leaking 67 BJ8 Well...... After bypassing the anti-theft cutoff switch and checking the current through a voltmeter it said I was getting 12v to the pump but it still wouldn't work. So I decided to run a new line directly from the fuse box to the pump and ground it. It worked! The hot wire in the wiring harness was shot. I don't understand why the voltmeter said 12V! I permanently ran a new hot wire, removed the rear seat and hooked everything back up. I stupidly replaced the seat and tire, took it off the jacks and started the car. It ran fine. Before it got to temperature I decided to look under the car. Gas leak on the floor. Fire averted. Another lesson learned the hard way. Now I need to get back in and find out why it was leaking. The new pump uses rubber O rings, the old used washers. Anyone had any problems like this? I tightened to "snug" which as we all know is a "skosh" more than "just a bit" but less than "tight plus umph". Suggestions? I have to get it running for a big British meet Saturday but would like to avoid becoming an Olympic Torch on the way. (Took the Aston last time so I have to take the Healey this time) TIA Ron SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 10:54:59 2008 From: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell) To: Erik Larson , Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 16:55:11 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 stalling problem My guesses (and only guesses): 1) marginal fuel pump getting heat-soaked and dying 2) vapor lock due to obstruction in fuel line and/or routing past hot component Is your carburettor heat shield in place and properly insulated? Recommend you try another fuel pump (you'll need a spare anyway ;) bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Erik Larson > My '67 BJ8 3000, cutest damn car ever built, has developed a problem. It > starts great, even very cold, and runs great, but then after about 20 minutes, > when the engine temp hits about 190, at the next stop sign it'll idle down to > nothing and stall. Can't restart it for about ten minutes. I thought at first > it was a vacuum-advance problem, because the original rubber connector had > broken. But I replaced that, with no positive effect. Suggestions? > > EL > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 11:06:13 2008 From: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell) To: rdavies1@cox.net, Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 17:06:14 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] New SU pump leaking 67 BJ8 Working from memory--so could be wrong--but even the new SUs with the 0-ring still use fiber washers next to the banjo bolt head. Did you replace these? If not, try new--they "crush" to form a seal and usually aren't reusable (maybe in a pinch). Tighten pretty tight, but remember the pump housing is aluminum and can be cross-threaded or cracked by the steel banjo bolt. Re-tighten after a few hours of operation. Also make sure you didn't munge the o-rings. You measured 12V because there's 12V potential, but the harness wire was limiting current (in effect, acting like a resistor). bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Ron Davies" > ... > The hot wire in the wiring harness was shot. I don't > understand why the voltmeter said 12V! > ... > The new pump uses rubber O rings, the old used washers. > Anyone had any problems like this? I tightened to "snug" which as we all > know is a "skosh" more than "just a bit" but less than "tight plus umph". > Suggestions? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 11:16:49 2008 From: Earl Kagna To: Healey List Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 10:16:14 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: New SU pump leaking 67 BJ8 Ron: A little trick that I learned long ago for BJ8's: slip 4 pieces of suitably sized rubber tubing over the rear seat pan fastening studs on the fuel pump side of the car. The tubing allows some friction in the holes, allowing the seat pan to be easily removed - on the road, if need be - to get to the fuel pump area without having to jack the car and remove the seat pan and / or wheel. If you simply lay the seat pan in place without the rubber sleeves, the wind can blow it upwards at speed. I've run my BJ8 this way for 20 odd years with no problems, and no one ever knows! Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Davies" To: Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 9:08 AM Subject: [Healeys] New SU pump leaking 67 BJ8 Well...... After bypassing the anti-theft cutoff switch and checking the current through a voltmeter it said I was getting 12v to the pump but it still wouldn't work. So I decided to run a new line directly from the fuse box to the pump and ground it. It worked! The hot wire in the wiring harness was shot. I don't understand why the voltmeter said 12V! I permanently ran a new hot wire, removed the rear seat and hooked everything back up. I stupidly replaced the seat and tire, took it off the jacks and started the car. It ran fine. Before it got to temperature I decided to look under the car. Gas leak on the floor. Fire averted. Another lesson learned the hard way. Now I need to get back in and find out why it was leaking. The new pump uses rubber O rings, the old used washers. Anyone had any problems like this? I tightened to "snug" which as we all know is a "skosh" more than "just a bit" but less than "tight plus umph". Suggestions? I have to get it running for a big British meet Saturday but would like to avoid becoming an Olympic Torch on the way. (Took the Aston last time so I have to take the Healey this time) TIA Ron SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 13:08:43 2008 From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 15:08:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] STEERING SLACK WHAT DEGREE OF FREE MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ACCEPTABLE? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 14:31:26 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Earl Kagna" , "Healey List" Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 16:31:42 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: New SU pump leaking 67 BJ8 I've had pretty good luck using 1" wide Velcro around the seat and the hole as well Bob Johnson BJ8 > A little trick that I learned long ago for BJ8's: slip 4 pieces of > suitably > sized rubber tubing over the rear seat pan fastening studs on the fuel > pump > side 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 Mon May 5 15:06:46 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: , "Douglas W Flagg" Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 16:06:59 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pot Metal Repair/Fabrication <> , Doug!!! But I feel reasonably certain the REST of the least also appreciates your "findings"!! Actually, I just hadn't had time to check but thought Paul's was gonna be one of them Thanks!! Ed Please visit me site at: www.justbrits.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 May 5 15:23:27 2008 From: D HALL To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 22:23:46 +0100 (BST) Subject: [Healeys] Which box? Listers Out of interest, could somebody tell me which Toyota box everybody uses for their conversions ? Best regards David Hall _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 15:26:37 2008 From: John Harper To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 22:26:06 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size Tadeusz You are right to query this because I maintain that due to an omission on the original Austin-Healey 100 Parts list this error has been perpetuated. It will be extremely interesting to hear what others who read this say on this matter and see who agrees and who disagrees. I will stick to BMC numbers but later I will give you the Girling equivalents. My first piece of evidence came from the specialist in 100 spares at BMC Service where I was based at one time. Incidentally he also covered A70 and A90 Atlantic. He was the one that all the spares departments around the world contacted when they had a query. In his master parts book he had marked in that with the introduction of BN2 the front wheel cylinders reverted to 1" 7H 4583/4. If one looks up the Girling part lists this is confirmed in most but I admit not all issues so clearly there was a level of inconsistency. However it is worth noting that the 100/6 on wire wheels had the 7H 4583/4 1" front wheel cylinder. As you know these brakes were the same as BN2. One could argue that the heavier engine might have some bearing on the issue but then the A90 Atlantic had 1" all round and so did the FX4 London Taxi. The only odd man out was the later BN1 with larger brakes at the rear than the front. This was not an ideal design but brought about by pressure within the recently formed BMC to phase out the Austin Rear Axles. My other 'evidence' is that having been involved to varying degrees in perhaps six or more BN2; I have always found that they were fitted with 1" cylinders where they appeared original fit. My last input is just to say that I have 1" on my own BN2 and the breaking balance appears to be just right. Now I am sure that we will now receive a lot of comment. It will be your decision to listen to all the input and to make your own choice. All I will say is that whatever you choose; don't mix cylinder sizes on the front of your car. Regards >7H4583 390332 >7H4584 390333 >7H4643 390321 >7H4644 390320 > -- 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 Mon May 5 15:31:03 2008 From: To: D HALL , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 14:31:19 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Which box? Just about any 5 speed box from a 2 wheel drive pick up will work. I have a pretty extensive step by step photo essay on these conversions I'll put up on the club web site. Similar to the trafficator photo essay I did a few years back. Tracy ---- D HALL wrote: > Listers > Out of interest, could somebody tell me which Toyota box everybody uses for their conversions ? > Best regards > > > David Hall > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.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 May 5 15:33:24 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: dthall@btinternet.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 17:33:20 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Which box? David-- I don't know about everybody but I used the W58. Here are some sites that contain good info on the various Toyota boxes: _http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/technical/ma61/gearboxes2.html_ (http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/technical/ma61/gearboxes2.html) _http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/technical/ma61/gearboxes.html_ (http://users.tpg.com.au/users/loats/technical/ma61/gearboxes.html) _http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_W_Transmission#W58_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_W_Transmission#W58) Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------------------ In a message dated 5/5/2008 5:24:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dthall@btinternet.com writes: could somebody tell me which Toyota box everybody uses for their conversions **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 16:53:21 2008 From: healeyguy@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 18:53:35 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size I use the one inch bore front cylinders on?our 100. Its an early BN2 and best that I can tell had that size originally. I will say I have rebuilt or replaced a bunch of them since buying the car in 1965.?? Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: John Harper To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Mon, 5 May 2008 11:26 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 front wheel cylinder size Tadeusz You are right to query this because I maintain that due to an omission on the original Austin-Healey 100 Parts list this error has been perpetuated. It will be extremely interesting to hear what others who read this say on this matter and see who agrees and who disagrees. I will stick to BMC numbers but later I will give you the Girling equivalents. My first piece of evidence came from the specialist in 100 spares at BMC Service where I was based at one time. Incidentally he also covered A70 and A90 Atlantic. He was the one that all the spares departments around the world contacted when they had a query. In his master parts book he had marked in that with the introduction of BN2 the front wheel cylinders reverted to 1" 7H 4583/4. If one looks up the Girling part lists this is confirmed in most but I admit not all issues so clearly there was a level of inconsistency. However it is worth noting that the 100/6 on wire wheels had the 7H 4583/4 1" front wheel cylinder. As you know these brakes were the same as BN2. One could argue that the heavier engine might have some bearing on the issue but then the A90 Atlantic had 1" all round and so did the FX4 London Taxi. The only odd man out was the later BN1 with larger brakes at the rear than the front. This was not an ideal design but brought about by pressure within the recently formed BMC to phase out the Austin Rear Axles. My other 'evidence' is that having been involved to varying degrees in perhaps six or more BN2; I have always found that they were fitted with 1" cylinders where they appeared original fit. My last input is just to say that I have 1" on my own BN2 and the breaking balance appears to be just right. Now I am sure that we will now receive a lot of comment. It will be your decision to listen to all the input and to make your own choice. All I will say is that whatever you choose; don't mix cylinder sizes on the front of your car. Regards >7H4583 390332 >7H4584 390333 >7H4643 390321 >7H4644 390320 > -- John Harper Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyguy@aol.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 May 5 18:23:23 2008 From: George Haywood To: Ross Maylor , Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 20:23:42 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Tank Thread Question Ross, Sorry for the delayed response. Yes, I received one of those tanks from Jorge Cervera and it made me want to drink plenty of cervesa. The fix is to order that adapter nipple from McMaster-Car. It works well however the adapter causes the fuel line nut to rest right in the middle of the trunk bulkhead rubber seal so you have to try and modify it to accept the fuel line to keep the trunk dry. Once you get that done there should be no other midifications needed anywhere else on the line. I have had mine installed for about a year now and have put around 3500 miles on it with no problems. Good luck, George Haywood '65 bj8 > Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:16:54 -0600 > From: rvmaylor@shaw.ca > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Tank Thread Question > > In 2006 there was a thread about the incorrect aftermarket gas tank threads > and one proposed > solution by Mr Finespanner was to try the McMaster-Carr adapter. Has anyone > tried this? > > Thanks > Ross Maylor > > 'McMaster-Carr lists an adapter > that will convert 1/4 NPT to 3/8 BSPP. The Mc-C part number is > 4936K122, and they go for $6.81.' _________________________________________________________________ Get Free (PRODUCT) RED Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 19:39:45 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: "Dr. C. Rubino" Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 18:40:29 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] STEERING SLACK I believe the rule of thumb is less than an inch side to side at the rim. bs Dr. C. Rubino wrote: > WHAT DEGREE OF FREE MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ACCEPTABLE? > _______________________________________________ > 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 ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 5 19:45:43 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 20:46:02 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Hardtop Shell Does anyone know of a company selling just the Fiberglass Shell for 4 Seaters; BN4, BT7, etc? Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1415 - Release Date: 5/5/2008 6:01 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 Mon May 5 19:52:43 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 20:51:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell --===============1274335767== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Does anyone know of a company selling just the Fiberglass Shell for 4 Seaters; BN4, BT7, etc? I neglected to say that the hardtop would be the exact size and shape as the original equipment ones. Checked by AVG. 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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 Doug Newton Sent: Tuesday, 6 May 2008 11:46 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Hardtop Shell Does anyone know of a company selling just the Fiberglass Shell for 4 Seaters; BN4, BT7, etc? Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1415 - Release Date: 5/5/2008 6:01 AM 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 Mon May 5 19:53:59 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Bob Spidell" Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 09:54:19 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] STEERING SLACK Dr. Rubino - That being said you should be able to adjust your box to where there is virtually no side to side movement. Alan On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 9:40 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > I believe the rule of thumb is less than an inch side to side at the rim. > > bs > > > Dr. C. Rubino wrote: > > WHAT DEGREE OF FREE MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ACCEPTABLE? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 6 05:15:48 2008 From: "Don Yarber" To: Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 06:16:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] To all my friends on the Healey List: My new novel is Hello again to all my friends on the Healey list. This e-mail is to tell all of you guys who purchased my first book "Bodies and Beaches" that my second book "Corpses and Canyons" will be available from Amazon.Com and most major bookstores starting May 15. If the bookstores do not have it, they can order it for you. The ISBN is 1-4196-9303-4. In "Bodies and Beaches" I created a character called Kip Yardley, an LA private eye that is part "Fletch" part "Shell Scott" and part "Mike Hammer" from the novels of famous writers Gregory McDonald, Richard S. Prather, and Mickey Spillane, respectively. Richard S. Prather had this to say about "Bodies and Beaches": "I have finally been able to read your book, "Bodies and Beaches" and am pleased to report that I liked it very much! - I liked your lead character. I think in Kip Yardley you have created a fictional P.I. strong enough, real enough, likable enough to carry a series....." "Corpses and Canyons" continues the mad antics of Kip Yardley, but the scene shifts to the desert and canyon areas of Arizona. Kip gets ran off the road in a friend's jeep, shot at, threatened, left to die in the desert, and doggedly (or dumbly) continues to dig for clues until he finally gets the full picture. If you like P.I. mysteries, this one will be right up your alley. It is NOT full of livid sex scenes, foul language and psycho-babble nonsense. It is just a good read in large print. One for a rainy afternoon or an airplane ride, or to take along to a Healey rally for later reading. Please try my new book. If you like it, tell your friends. If not, tell me. I answer all emails regarding my books. Best Wishes and thanks for your time. Don Yarber former owner of BN7 Morganfield, KY _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 6 06:14:26 2008 From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" To: "'Don Yarber'" , Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 07:14:43 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] To all my friends on the Healey List: My new novel is Don, I applaud your efforts in getting your books published. I don't have any issues regarding you pitching them here. I do, however, find it extremely annoying that after posting this, and soliciting e-mails, come to find out I have to jump through some spam filter to get a message to you. Seems to me to be a bit short sighted. Perhaps you could consider something other than your personal e-mail (something with its own decent spam filtering) when you post to the list in an attempt to market your books. WST -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Don Yarber Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:16 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] To all my friends on the Healey List: My new novel is ready for purchase. Hello again to all my friends on the Healey list. This e-mail is to tell all of you guys who purchased my first book "Bodies and Beaches" that my second book "Corpses and Canyons" will be available from Amazon.Com and most major bookstores starting May 15. If the bookstores do not have it, they can order it for you. The ISBN is 1-4196-9303-4. In "Bodies and Beaches" I created a character called Kip Yardley, an LA private eye that is part "Fletch" part "Shell Scott" and part "Mike Hammer" from the novels of famous writers Gregory McDonald, Richard S. Prather, and Mickey Spillane, respectively. Richard S. Prather had this to say about "Bodies and Beaches": "I have finally been able to read your book, "Bodies and Beaches" and am pleased to report that I liked it very much! - I liked your lead character. I think in Kip Yardley you have created a fictional P.I. strong enough, real enough, likable enough to carry a series....." "Corpses and Canyons" continues the mad antics of Kip Yardley, but the scene shifts to the desert and canyon areas of Arizona. Kip gets ran off the road in a friend's jeep, shot at, threatened, left to die in the desert, and doggedly (or dumbly) continues to dig for clues until he finally gets the full picture. If you like P.I. mysteries, this one will be right up your alley. It is NOT full of livid sex scenes, foul language and psycho-babble nonsense. It is just a good read in large print. One for a rainy afternoon or an airplane ride, or to take along to a Healey rally for later reading. Please try my new book. If you like it, tell your friends. If not, tell me. I answer all emails regarding my books. Best Wishes and thanks for your time. Don Yarber former owner of BN7 Morganfield, KY _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 6 07:47:21 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 06:47:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Smitty Conversion Photo Essay Here is the photo essay. The last two photos (BJ8) came from a kind soul whom I cannot recall his name now a few years later. http://healey.org/index.php?option=com_content &task=view&id=331&Itemid=168 Cheers! 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 Tue May 6 12:24:32 2008 From: Jorge Garcia To: Austin Healey Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 11:24:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Steering column supports All the steering column support fasteners on my BJ8 are missing. A few years ago I had to remove the steering column to repair the wiring and the fasteners work themselves loose. Where can I get a schematic of the footwell showing where the steering column supports and braces attach to the body. I also need to know the fasteners type and sizes. 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 May 6 13:56:23 2008 From: John Harper To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 20:56:06 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000 Dear All I have a colleague who drives a 3000 but lost his right leg when a teenager. He has mechanical hand controls for the accelerator and foot brake. Like many of us he is beginning to feel his age and has problems steering with one hand when manoeuvring. We have discussed fitting power steering to a 3000 with a friend of mine in the special car adaption business and he suggests adding power to a steering rack. This can be done to most racks and he also knows that an electrically driven hydraulic power steering pump is available. The issue then is how to replace the present steering box with a steering rack on a 3000. We are aware that this has been done before but do not know anybody who we can contact who has done this. I am sure that there is somebody out there who has done this. If you know anybody please let me know. My colleague does not want to have to give up driving his 3000 just because his arms are getting a little weaker. Regards -- 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 May 6 14:05:54 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'John Harper'" , Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 16:05:57 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000 Hi John, I fitted a rack to a 100 and you can see some pictures of the job on Larry Varley's site here http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ahx12-1.html The rack I used was from an MGB and I can see no reason why the same could not be done on a 3000. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Harper Sent: May 6, 2008 3:56 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000 Dear All I have a colleague who drives a 3000 but lost his right leg when a teenager. He has mechanical hand controls for the accelerator and foot brake. Like many of us he is beginning to feel his age and has problems steering with one hand when manoeuvring. We have discussed fitting power steering to a 3000 with a friend of mine in the special car adaption business and he suggests adding power to a steering rack. This can be done to most racks and he also knows that an electrically driven hydraulic power steering pump is available. The issue then is how to replace the present steering box with a steering rack on a 3000. We are aware that this has been done before but do not know anybody who we can contact who has done this. I am sure that there is somebody out there who has done this. If you know anybody please let me know. My colleague does not want to have to give up driving his 3000 just because his arms are getting a little weaker. Regards -- 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 May 6 14:20:33 2008 From: "Patton Dickson" <57healey@gmail.com> To: "Michael Salter" Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:20:52 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000 I am pretty sure that the Modified Healey guys have detaiked directions on how to do the MGB steering rack. I bet some of them have dealt with the power steering also. I would try them at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modifiedhealeys and www.modifiedhealeys.org Note the www.modifiedhealeys.org address didn't work for me, but that could have been a company firewall issue. Patton On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 3:05 PM, Michael Salter wrote: > Hi John, > I fitted a rack to a 100 and you can see some pictures of the job on Larry > Varley's site here http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ahx12-1.html > The rack I used was from an MGB and I can see no reason why the same could > not be done on a 3000. > > Michael Salter > 100 (1953) > AHX12 (1953) > Bugeye (1961) > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of John Harper > Sent: May 6, 2008 3:56 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000 > > Dear All > > I have a colleague who drives a 3000 but lost his right leg when a > teenager. He has mechanical hand controls for the accelerator and foot > brake. Like many of us he is beginning to feel his age and has problems > steering with one hand when manoeuvring. > > We have discussed fitting power steering to a 3000 with a friend of mine > in the special car adaption business and he suggests adding power to a > steering rack. This can be done to most racks and he also knows that an > electrically driven hydraulic power steering pump is available. > > The issue then is how to replace the present steering box with a > steering rack on a 3000. > > We are aware that this has been done before but do not know anybody who > we can contact who has done this. I am sure that there is somebody out > there who has done this. If you know anybody please let me know. > > My colleague does not want to have to give up driving his 3000 just > because his arms are getting a little weaker. > > > -- > 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 Tue May 6 14:21:28 2008 From: "Taylor, Todd S" To: John Harper , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 16:21:37 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000 John, try talking to Martin at Jules enterprises http://www.jule-enterprises.com/index.html they have a rack and pinion steering setup that I think is made out of a Mustang II. When I was up there I saw them fitting a car with it. He says the car drives like a dream with it.. He also has a fuel injection system he's working on for the stock engine. I was impressed with all the improvements they have made for these cars.. I think he has the same steering setup on the V12 healey they made.. http://www.jule-enterprises.com/id63.html -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+todd.s.taylor=lmco.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Harper Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 3:56 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000 Dear All I have a colleague who drives a 3000 but lost his right leg when a teenager. He has mechanical hand controls for the accelerator and foot brake. Like many of us he is beginning to feel his age and has problems steering with one hand when manoeuvring. We have discussed fitting power steering to a 3000 with a friend of mine in the special car adaption business and he suggests adding power to a steering rack. This can be done to most racks and he also knows that an electrically driven hydraulic power steering pump is available. The issue then is how to replace the present steering box with a steering rack on a 3000. We are aware that this has been done before but do not know anybody who we can contact who has done this. I am sure that there is somebody out there who has done this. If you know anybody please let me know. My colleague does not want to have to give up driving his 3000 just because his arms are getting a little weaker. Regards -- John Harper Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as todd.s.taylor@lmco.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 May 6 14:51:43 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:51:36 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000 << but that could have been a company firewall issue.>> It was, Patton!! Link worked just fine. 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 May 6 16:17:03 2008 From: Carlos Cruz To: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:17:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell Hi Doug, Smoothline (www.smoothline.com) makes aftermarket tops for the 2 and 4 seaters. They come finished and ready to paint - I don't see why you couldn't just get a shell from them - unless they just refuse. I haven't seen on next to a real one to know how "exact" they are so double check. Cheers, Carlos Doug Newton wrote: Does anyone know of a company selling just the Fiberglass Shell for 4 Seaters; BN4, BT7, etc? I neglected to say that the hardtop would be the exact size and shape as the original equipment ones. Checked by AVG. 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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 May 6 16:18:05 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 17:18:24 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 4.10 Rear Pumpkin Anyone out there who would like to trade a later model Big Healey 4.10 Rear Pumpkin for one with another size? Or, is there something else you would like to trade? Regards- Doug Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1417 - Release Date: 5/6/2008 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 Tue May 6 16:22:47 2008 From: Carlos Cruz To: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:23:07 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 4.10 Rear Pumpkin One ex-wife & one ex-mother-in-law for a 4.10 rear pumpkin? Sounds about right! Where should I send them Doug? :-) Doug Newton wrote: Anyone out there who would like to trade a later model Big Healey 4.10 Rear Pumpkin for one with another size? Or, is there something else you would like to trade? Regards- Doug Checked by AVG. 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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 May 6 16:47:12 2008 From: Rick Neville To: healeys@autox.team.net, John Harper Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:47:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000 Here's some plans for an MGB rack swap, courtesy of the Nasty Boys: http://www.modifiedhealeys.org/Technical/R&P1.htm Nasty Healeying, Rick --- On Tue, 5/6/08, John Harper wrote: From: John Harper Subject: [Healeys] power Steering on a 3000 To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 3:56 PM Dear All I have a colleague who drives a 3000 but lost his right leg when a teenager. He has mechanical hand controls for the accelerator and foot brake. Like many of us he is beginning to feel his age and has problems steering with one hand when manoeuvring. We have discussed fitting power steering to a 3000 with a friend of mine in the special car adaption business and he suggests adding power to a steering rack. This can be done to most racks and he also knows that an electrically driven hydraulic power steering pump is available. The issue then is how to replace the present steering box with a steering rack on a 3000. We are aware that this has been done before but do not know anybody who we can contact who has done this. I am sure that there is somebody out there who has done this. If you know anybody please let me know. My colleague does not want to have to give up driving his 3000 just because his arms are getting a little weaker. Regards -- John Harper Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. 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 May 6 16:56:13 2008 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: healey3000bn7@yahoo.com, dougnewton@sbcglobal.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 18:56:58 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell (I neglected to say that the hardtop would be the exact size and shape as the original equipment ones.) Hi Carlos- Did you miss Doug's primary concern about the hardtop that it would need to be "the exact size and shape as the original equipment ones." I am sorry to say the Healey hardtops from SmoothLine are nowhere near the original equipment hardtops in those respects. Marion S. Brantley, Jr. Concours Committee Member. **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 6 17:19:17 2008 From: andy pole To: Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 23:19:36 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] My BJ8 restoration site Friends Whilst my car is being painted, I decided to try building a web site to share my restoration and info, using one of the free sites, but eventually I found I quickly used the 40mb that was 'free'. Since I had started I decided to upgrade (doh they got me!) and also get a free domain as part of the package. My BJ8 restoration with photo albums is: http://www.austin-healey3000.com/ I will carry on updating, I have just stripped the original leather seats and will add more photo and update the pages as I go along, and hopefully one day put comments on the pictures. It may also give hope to those just starting their restorations, when you see the state of my initial chassis. I will give an update on the list when things are added. cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ All new Live Search at Live.com http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000006ukm/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 6 17:45:27 2008 From: "Charley Braum" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 19:45:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell ----- Original Message ----- From: Charley Braum To: Carlos Cruz Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell Smoothline uses the same molds as Parrish Plastics (S-L bought out the stock and equipment years ago). The hardtops they make now are very nice with latest technology in seals and headliner. They do not look like an original Healey Company hardtop, or Universal Laminations either. They are located just outside Pittsburgh, PA. Back in 'the day', there were probably 12 to 15 companies making aftermarket hardtops, none of which looked like the 'factory' top. Later, 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 Tue May 6 18:01:18 2008 From: m.brouillette@comcast.net To: MBran89793@aol.com Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 00:01:34 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell Hi Carlos, Where do you live? I have a BT7 original equipment one I might be selling. It needs a new liner and a paint job, but other than that is complete. Mike Brouillette 59 BT7 Bedford, NH > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: MBran89793@aol.com > > (I neglected to say that the hardtop would be the > > exact size and shape as the original equipment ones.) > > > > > > Hi Carlos- > > > > Did you miss Doug's primary concern about the hardtop that it would need to > > be "the exact size and shape as the original equipment ones." > > I am sorry to say the Healey hardtops from SmoothLine are nowhere near the > > original equipment hardtops in those respects. > > > > Marion S. Brantley, Jr. > > Concours Committee Member. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 6 18:37:16 2008 From: andy pole To: Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 00:36:09 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] bt7 / bj8 carpet Guys Anyone lnow if a bt7 carpet will fit a later bj8, I guess its only slightly different around the radius arm box area (late bj8) thanks Andy _________________________________________________________________ Be a Hero and Win with Iron Man http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000009ukm/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 6 19:01:50 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Healey Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 18:02:01 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey 2002 50th Anniv site Very interesting. Bummer since they catered to car and motorcycle meets! http://www.sacbee.com/103/story/915235.html Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 (Back after a week+ of "don't ask" computer & server problems.) Sorry! :-) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 6 19:09:32 2008 From: "Richard Bittmann" To: "healey list" Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 18:09:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem Hello List, Recently, last July, my left turn signal quit working (right in time for concours judging). I had the original brake light relay then but replaced it with a new solid state unit from M*** after this problem developed. I went thru the tests in the manual. The voltage checks out at the flasher. When I operated turn signal switch on the steering wheel, the right turn signal works but not the left. Next, I connected the B terminal of the flasher to the L terminal - when this is done the 35 amp fuse breaks. Is the problem with the flasher? It seems that the left side is being affected by the flasher but not the right. Is that possible? If I try to conduct the flasher bi-pass test at the relay by connecting terminal 1 to 2 & 3 or terminal 1 to 6 & 7, as recommended by the manual, nothing happens. Help!! Where do I go from here?? Could it be the bulbs or a short on the left side?? Richard Bittmann BJ7 Tacoma _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 6 20:58:06 2008 From: Dave Russell To: Charley Braum Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 20:58:22 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell If he would do it, Nick Freeman, NICAL Engineering, UK, makes some very nice tops, very close to original shape. Also, I believe David Ward, UK has very similar, if not identical tops available. Or did have? Probably not much interest though, with the cost of air freight around $1,000. Michael Oritt has a NICAL top on his BN1, & I believe an original on his wifes later model Healey. Just a couple of long shots. I agree that the Smoothline is shaped entirely different from original & not particularly suited to the Healey's styling. Be advised that since no two cars were dimensionally the same, any production top, new or old, will likely require quite a bit of fitting to get things really right. Dave Russell Charley Braum wrote: >----- Original Message ----- >From: Charley Braum >To: Carlos Cruz >Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 7:44 PM >Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell > > > Smoothline uses the same molds as Parrish Plastics (S-L bought out the >stock and equipment years ago). The hardtops they make now are very nice with >latest technology in seals and headliner. > > They do not look like an original Healey Company hardtop, or Universal >Laminations either. > > They are located just outside Pittsburgh, PA. > > Back in 'the day', there were probably 12 to 15 companies making >aftermarket hardtops, none of which looked like the 'factory' top. > > Later, > > 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 Tue May 6 22:04:11 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: rusd@sitestar.net, cbaustin@verizon.net Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 00:03:45 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell I think the base question was where one could find a shell that matched original specs and appearance and for that you would need...an original. All of the aftermarket tops I have seen vary substantially in appearance from the so-called factory tops and none graced the car quite as well. The NICAL top for the BN1-2 is a nice item but of course there never was a "factory" top to which it can be compared, and the tops that were available for them back in the day was so weird in appearance as to make anything look good (sorry Charley!). Fitting Nick's top was far from easy and required a lot of pulling and tugging--in many respects as I'm sure Dave Russell can testify. I believe that both Denis Welch and The Cape, both in the UK, are good sources for reconditioned factory tops, but shipping and exchange rates will probably make them quite expensive. However factory tops in need of various levels of restoration are often available whether in the club mag classifieds or on ebay, etc. Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 5/6/2008 10:59:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rusd@sitestar.net writes: Michael Oritt has a NICAL top on his BN1, & I believe an original on his wifes later model Healey **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 05:53:48 2008 From: Daniel and Diane White To: Healey list Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 07:53:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Re My BJ8 restoration site Andy, Thanks for sharing your restoration photos. It's obvious that your Healey has found a very good home. Dan 1962 BN7 Mk II _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 06:08:35 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 08:08:36 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell I took some photos of the reproduction factory hard tops that Steve Pike is producing when I was down there in March. I thought they were very impressive and well worth consideration. I have posted them on my blog. http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Awgertoo@aol.com Sent: May 7, 2008 12:04 AM To: rusd@sitestar.net; cbaustin@verizon.net Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell I think the base question was where one could find a shell that matched original specs and appearance and for that you would need...an original. All of the aftermarket tops I have seen vary substantially in appearance from the so-called factory tops and none graced the car quite as well. The NICAL top for the BN1-2 is a nice item but of course there never was a "factory" top to which it can be compared, and the tops that were available for them back in the day was so weird in appearance as to make anything look good (sorry Charley!). Fitting Nick's top was far from easy and required a lot of pulling and tugging--in many respects as I'm sure Dave Russell can testify. I believe that both Denis Welch and The Cape, both in the UK, are good sources for reconditioned factory tops, but shipping and exchange rates will probably make them quite expensive. However factory tops in need of various levels of restoration are often available whether in the club mag classifieds or on ebay, etc. Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 5/6/2008 10:59:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rusd@sitestar.net writes: Michael Oritt has a NICAL top on his BN1, & I believe an original on his wifes later model Healey **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as msalter@precisionsportscar.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 May 7 06:17:01 2008 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Michael Salter'" , Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 22:17:02 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell G'day Mike I'm down here right now and have seen the hardtops you mentioned. That looks like Colin Goldsmith's racing 3000 Mk1 and while I have been a friend of the Pikes for years I will say that the hardtop is excellent. I recently wrote an article on Colin's car for Australian Classic Car and have lots of pics should anyone want them. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia (Down here - but that depends on what side is up!) -----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 Michael Salter Sent: Wednesday, 7 May 2008 10:09 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Cc: Steve Pike Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell I took some photos of the reproduction factory hard tops that Steve Pike is producing when I was down there in March. I thought they were very impressive and well worth consideration. I have posted them on my blog. http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Awgertoo@aol.com Sent: May 7, 2008 12:04 AM To: rusd@sitestar.net; cbaustin@verizon.net Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell I think the base question was where one could find a shell that matched original specs and appearance and for that you would need...an original. All of the aftermarket tops I have seen vary substantially in appearance from the so-called factory tops and none graced the car quite as well. The NICAL top for the BN1-2 is a nice item but of course there never was a "factory" top to which it can be compared, and the tops that were available for them back in the day was so weird in appearance as to make anything look good (sorry Charley!). Fitting Nick's top was far from easy and required a lot of pulling and tugging--in many respects as I'm sure Dave Russell can testify. I believe that both Denis Welch and The Cape, both in the UK, are good sources for reconditioned factory tops, but shipping and exchange rates will probably make them quite expensive. However factory tops in need of various levels of restoration are often available whether in the club mag classifieds or on ebay, etc. Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 06:44:54 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: cbaustin@verizon.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 08:44:48 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell I missed the original message, so I don't know what was being requested, however I have a 4 seat roadster hardtop I would consider selling if anyone is interested. Contact me off list. I am in the Kansas City area & would rather not have to try to figure out how to ship it. Gary Hodson In a message dated 5/6/2008 6:46:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time, cbaustin@verizon.net writes: ----- Original Message ----- From: Charley Braum To: Carlos Cruz Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell Smoothline uses the same molds as Parrish Plastics (S-L bought out the stock and equipment years ago). The hardtops they make now are very nice with latest technology in seals and headliner. They do not look like an original Healey Company hardtop, or Universal Laminations either. They are located just outside Pittsburgh, PA. Back in 'the day', there were probably 12 to 15 companies making aftermarket hardtops, none of which looked like the 'factory' top. Later, CB Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 07:18:17 2008 From: Lou G To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 06:18:41 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell Nick from Nical Engineering will be bringing some hardtops to Austin Healey Conclave, June 29 to July 3, San Diego, California. He makes a hardtop for BN4/ BT7, BN6/BN7, BJ8, and BN1/BN2 nick@nicalengineering.co.uk See them at "Healeys on the Bay" in San Diego. Lou _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 07:19:12 2008 From: Linwood H Rose To: Michael Salter Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:19:06 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell Michael, Is Steve producing just the fiberglass shell or is he also fabricating the aluminum trim? Now that would be a big job! Lin 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 Bugeye On May 7, 2008, at 8:08 AM, Michael Salter wrote: > I took some photos of the reproduction factory hard tops that Steve > Pike is > producing when I was down there in March. I thought they were very > impressive and well worth consideration. > I have posted them on my blog. http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ > > Michael Salter > 100 (1953) > AHX12 (1953) > Bugeye (1961) > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces > +msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Awgertoo@aol.com > Sent: May 7, 2008 12:04 AM > To: rusd@sitestar.net; cbaustin@verizon.net > Cc: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell > > I think the base question was where one could find a shell that > matched > original specs and appearance and for that you would need...an > original. > > All of the aftermarket tops I have seen vary substantially in > appearance > from the so-called factory tops and none graced the car quite as > well. The > > NICAL top for the BN1-2 is a nice item but of course there never > was a > "factory" > top to which it can be compared, and the tops that were available > for them > back in the day was so weird in appearance as to make anything look > good > (sorry > Charley!). Fitting Nick's top was far from easy and required a lot > of > pulling and tugging--in many respects as I'm sure Dave Russell can > testify. > > > I believe that both Denis Welch and The Cape, both in the UK, are good > sources for reconditioned factory tops, but shipping and exchange > rates > will > probably make them quite expensive. However factory tops in need of > various > levels of restoration are often available whether in the club mag > classifieds or > on ebay, etc. > > Best--Michael Oritt > ------------------------------------------------- > > > In a message dated 5/6/2008 10:59:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > rusd@sitestar.net writes: > > Michael Oritt has a NICAL top on his BN1, & I believe an original > on his > wifes later model Healey > > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on > family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as msalter@precisionsportscar.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 linwoodrose@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 Wed May 7 07:20:01 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "andy pole" , Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:14:42 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] bt7 / bj8 carpet Hello Andy, There will be different bits that fit up behind the rear fold down shelf area and on the rear wheel arches along with the torque arm box pieces. The rear seat surround will not be carpet, rather will be slightly padded vinyl. Thsese pictures may help. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 8:36 PM Subject: [Healeys] bt7 / bj8 carpet > Guys > Anyone lnow if a bt7 carpet will fit a later bj8, I guess its only > slightly > different around the radius arm box area (late bj8) > thanks Andy [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of feb 07 002.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Jan 07 026.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Jan 07 022.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Jan 07 024.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 Wed May 7 07:26:15 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Richard Bittmann" , "healey list" Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:22:10 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem Richard, This sounds like there is a short between the left signal feed wire in the column and earth. I've seen this occur when a new stator tube harness is installed. The eye terminals at the top of the tube have to make a tight 90 degree turn in there to connect to their respective switch screws. The eye terminals on the original stator harness are much smaller and are well sleeved with rubber to prevent this problem. Todays after market replacement harness has much larger eye terminals that can cause the problem. Unplug the harness from behind the grille and see if there is continuity betwen the left turn signal bullet and earth. If there is, you've found the problem. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Bittmann" To: "healey list" Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 9:09 PM Subject: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem > Hello List, > > Recently, last July, my left turn signal quit working (right in time for > concours judging). I had the original brake light relay then but replaced > it > with a new solid state unit from M*** after this problem developed. I > went > thru the tests in the manual. The voltage checks out at the flasher. > When I > operated turn signal switch on the steering wheel, the right turn signal > works > but not the left. Next, I connected the B terminal of the flasher to the > L > terminal - when this is done the 35 amp fuse breaks. Is the problem with > the > flasher? It seems that the left side is being affected by the flasher but > not > the right. Is that possible? If I try to conduct the flasher bi-pass > test at > the relay by connecting terminal 1 to 2 & 3 or terminal 1 to 6 & 7, as > recommended by the manual, nothing happens. Help!! Where do I go from > here?? > Could it be the bulbs or a short on the left side?? > > Richard Bittmann > BJ7 Tacoma _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 07:45:29 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Lou G' , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 09:46:15 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell They have a web site under development at: http://www.nicalengineering.co.uk/ 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 Lou G Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:19 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell Nick from Nical Engineering will be bringing some hardtops to Austin Healey Conclave, June 29 to July 3, San Diego, California. He makes a hardtop for BN4/ BT7, BN6/BN7, BJ8, and BN1/BN2 nick@nicalengineering.co.uk See them at "Healeys on the Bay" in San Diego. Lou Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6@optonline.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 May 7 08:29:05 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Tracy Drummond'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 07:29:17 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smitty Conversion Photo Essay The last two photos of the BJ8 details are courtesy of Jim Sailer. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:48 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Smitty Conversion Photo Essay Here is the photo essay. The last two photos (BJ8) came from a kind soul whom I cannot recall his name now a few years later. http://healey.org/index.php?option=com_content &task=view&id=331&Itemid=168 Cheers! Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.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 May 7 08:44:27 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:44:47 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Website for Steve Pike? Does anyone know if Steve Pikes shop has a website? Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1419 - Release Date: 5/7/2008 7:46 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 Wed May 7 09:02:36 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: , Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 08:02:55 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Website for Steve Pike? http://www.austinhealey.com.au Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Doug Newton Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 7:45 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Website for Steve Pike? Does anyone know if Steve Pikes shop has a website? Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1419 - Release Date: 5/7/2008 7:46 AM Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.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 May 7 10:39:43 2008 From: "Richard Bittmann" To: "healey list" , "Rich C" Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:39:59 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem Thanks Rich, This one is a little baffling. I've been through the trafficator before so it doesn't sound too daunting if that is the cause. Richard Bittmann ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Richard Bittmann" ; "healey list" Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:22 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem > Richard, > > This sounds like there is a short between the left signal feed wire in the > column and earth. I've seen this occur when a new stator tube harness is > installed. The eye terminals at the top of the tube have to make a tight > 90 degree turn in there to connect to their respective switch screws. The > eye terminals on the original stator harness are much smaller and are well > sleeved with rubber to prevent this problem. Todays after market > replacement harness has much larger eye terminals that can cause the > problem. > Unplug the harness from behind the grille and see if there is continuity > betwen the left turn signal bullet and earth. If there is, you've found > the problem. > > Rich Chrysler > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Richard Bittmann" > To: "healey list" > Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 9:09 PM > Subject: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem > > >> Hello List, >> >> Recently, last July, my left turn signal quit working (right in time for >> concours judging). I had the original brake light relay then but >> replaced it >> with a new solid state unit from M*** after this problem developed. I >> went >> thru the tests in the manual. The voltage checks out at the flasher. >> When I >> operated turn signal switch on the steering wheel, the right turn signal >> works >> but not the left. Next, I connected the B terminal of the flasher to >> the L >> terminal - when this is done the 35 amp fuse breaks. Is the problem with >> the >> flasher? It seems that the left side is being affected by the flasher >> but not >> the right. Is that possible? If I try to conduct the flasher bi-pass >> test at >> the relay by connecting terminal 1 to 2 & 3 or terminal 1 to 6 & 7, as >> recommended by the manual, nothing happens. Help!! Where do I go from >> here?? >> Could it be the bulbs or a short on the left side?? >> >> Richard Bittmann >> BJ7 Tacoma _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 13:37:04 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 15:32:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild Hello all, I have a leaking Hundred water pump that I would like to rebuild. I looked through the archives and really didn't see anything directly addressing this problem. I have dismantled it completely and find that the rubber seal, part number 1G1145 appears to be the only item damaged. The sealing ring (carbon?) part 3H1283 and it's mating surface seem fine. Is this rubber seal available seperately, or at least a rebuild kit for this pump? 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 Wed May 7 15:43:45 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 16:44:02 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Distributor Guy Does anyone know the name of the guy in Wisconsin (I think) that rebuilds distributors? Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1419 - Release Date: 5/7/2008 7:46 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 Wed May 7 15:45:17 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 17:44:51 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious Had a chance to drive a Prius this past weekend. Thought I would post my impressions for anyone who might be interested: Pretty good little car. It is wierd to press the "Power' and have nothing happen except the radio starts to play. You get used to that after a while. We drove it from near Charlotte to Knoxville TN, approximately 225 miles each way. Comfort was pretty good, my wifes back did not bother her either way. It is small, and the one that I am driving is rather spartan. Biggest kick against the car was driving through the last 20 miles of NC and first few miles into TN. It is interstate (I-40), but it is very curvy. The car was just not really comfortable going through that interminable chicane. At 50 mph there is just way too much leaning and swaying. However, on the straight(er) roads it handled just fine at 70-80 mph. And the mileage... we got 48.9 on the trip up, and 50.2 mpg and the trip back. That kind of made up for it not being an Avalon. Don't know if they ever become economically viable what with the high price to start with (compared to other cars that size), but as gas gets more and more expensive, you certainly feel smug when you are driving it. My wife is not convinced that she might not want one. 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 Wed May 7 16:10:39 2008 From: "Ronald A. Fine" To: Bob Johnson , Healeys Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 15:10:22 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious I've been driving a Prius since April, 2004 as my daily driver. I use it mostly on city streets but living in Los Angeles, I get plenty of Freeway miles. Personally, I like the car and would definitely recommend it. I understand that the newer year models have slightly more HP and I have also just read that there is a "Sporty" model now being offered which has larger tires and stiffer suspension. It's definitely not a sport car but it is roomy and easily seats 5 people. I like the hatch back and fold down rear seats. Plenty of room to carry stuff. Ron Fine 61BN7 66 MGB _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 16:15:08 2008 From: Peter C To: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net, Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 17:13:42 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Distributor Guy http://www.advanceddistributors.com/ In Minnesota, if you please! At 04:44 PM 5/7/2008, Doug Newton wrote: >Does anyone know the name of the guy in Wisconsin (I think) that rebuilds >distributors? Peter C. in Westconsin. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 16:36:39 2008 From: rwil@sbcglobal.net To: "Bob Johnson" Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 22:35:29 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious You wrote: Had a chance to drive a Prius this past weekend. ----------------------- Over the past three years my wife and I have driven our Prius some 75000 miles. Our mileage on California freeways at 75+ and secondary roads has almost never been below 46 mpg per tank. There are some nonintuitive tricks that can help mileage I would agree that handling on curvy roads is not the Prius' strong point. Here are a few suggestions: inflate tires to 40psi. Replace tires with better ones; those OEM factory tires are good for mileage and price only. There are groups like the Yahoo priuschat where you can get some suspension modifications that may help. And feed it a little power on those curves. You can buy a new Prius for something like $22000 although ours has about everything the factory could think of plus leather upholstery. Here in Hawaii where we are now, regular gas is about $4.25 per gallon. And we are starting to see more Priuses here now. I am waiting for someone to make a Prius-like version of a Subaru Forester -- the smallest vehicle that can hold us, our 100# Newfoundland and stuff for a few days' trip. -Roland BN1 #724 Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 17:19:23 2008 From: "Don Yarber" To: Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 18:19:48 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Prius vs. Honda Civic Hybrid Hi folks: I have a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid and I have driven over 100,000 miles in it. I find it very comfortable for a small car and it handles curvy roads like a sports car. My average mpg is 49.2 in the summer and 51.2 in the winter. I live in rural Kentucky so there's not a lot of city driving. Mostly I drive it to my golf club and to Church and back, approximately 15 miles one way. In 2003 the price was a little stiff, about 18,000. But I've saved a bundle on gas. We've made two trips to California in it, and about 5 to New York City. I love it. Don Yarber former BN7 owner. Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons" Find news about my books at www.kipyardleymysteries.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 May 7 17:26:03 2008 From: "wpollock@inbox" To: "list" Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 19:25:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] prius comments Thanks for the comments on the Prius-I for one appreciate it. Wife and I are thinking new car to replace a 7 yr old Jeep and Prius is on the list of possibles. Knowing no one directly on the local level with one these comments are really interesting. Bill Pollock _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 18:46:16 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: rwil@sbcglobal.net Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:46:35 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious I bet you there's some 948 bugeye owners out there that have gotten 40 mpg on the highway, and that's not a hybrid! ;P On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 6:35 AM, wrote: > You wrote: > Had a chance to drive a Prius this past weekend. > ----------------------- > Over the past three years my wife and I have driven our Prius some 75000 > miles. Our mileage on California freeways at 75+ and secondary roads has > almost never been below 46 mpg per tank. There are some nonintuitive tricks > that can help mileage > > I would agree that handling on curvy roads is not the Prius' strong point. > Here are a few suggestions: inflate tires to 40psi. Replace tires with > better ones; those OEM factory tires are good for mileage and price only. > There are groups like the Yahoo priuschat where you can get some suspension > modifications that may help. And feed it a little power on those curves. > > You can buy a new Prius for something like $22000 although ours has about > everything the factory could think of plus leather upholstery. > > Here in Hawaii where we are now, regular gas is about $4.25 per gallon. > And we are starting to see more Priuses here now. > > I am waiting for someone to make a Prius-like version of a Subaru Forester > -- the smallest vehicle that can hold us, our 100# Newfoundland and stuff > for a few days' trip. > > -Roland > BN1 #724 > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 18:47:21 2008 From: John Stevens To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 17:47:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Prius We have a 2005 Prius with 81,000+ on it. Never a problem even in the winters here on the UP of Michigan. We have driven it to Alaska and back, several trips to Gatlinburg, TN, twice to California and back and last year to the Conclave in Vermont and then to Maine and down the east coast. We load it with two sets of golf clubs and our bags and still have room for all my wife's purchases along the way. We generally get 44+ mpg here in the winter and 52+ mpg in the summer. The best we ever got was one tank coming down through the Rockies at about 70 mpg. Granted it's not a sports car but we still love it. John Stevens "64 BJ-8 (Ruby) still in parts in the garage. John Stevens johnbs7257@sbcglobal.net 520 Cherry Creek Road Marquette, MI 49855 (906)249-3529 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 18:47:40 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Richard Bittmann" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:47:57 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem Richard - Rich is right on on this one. I've had this happen on several trafficators - anything weird usually means the contacts on the back of the trafficator have coem loose or are crossed. Alan On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 12:39 AM, Richard Bittmann wrote: > Thanks Rich, > > This one is a little baffling. I've been through the trafficator before > so > it doesn't sound too daunting if that is the cause. > > Richard Bittmann > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rich C" > To: "Richard Bittmann" ; "healey list" > > Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:22 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] left turn signal light problem > > > > Richard, > > > > This sounds like there is a short between the left signal feed wire in > the > > column and earth. I've seen this occur when a new stator tube harness is > > installed. The eye terminals at the top of the tube have to make a tight > > 90 degree turn in there to connect to their respective switch screws. > The > > eye terminals on the original stator harness are much smaller and are > well > > sleeved with rubber to prevent this problem. Todays after market > > replacement harness has much larger eye terminals that can cause the > > problem. > > Unplug the harness from behind the grille and see if there is continuity > > betwen the left turn signal bullet and earth. If there is, you've found > > the problem. > > > > 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 Wed May 7 18:52:35 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Rich C" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:52:52 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild Rich - Looks like Steve Norton at Cape has the exact seal in his system: https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=8&department=&thepart=12991 Maybe just place the order online! Cheers, Alan On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 3:32 AM, Rich C wrote: > Hello all, > > I have a leaking Hundred water pump that I would like to rebuild. I looked > through the archives and really didn't see anything directly addressing > this > problem. > I have dismantled it completely and find that the rubber seal, part number > 1G1145 appears to be the only item damaged. The sealing ring (carbon?) > part > 3H1283 and it's mating surface seem fine. > > Is this rubber seal available seperately, or at least a rebuild kit for > this > pump? > > 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 Wed May 7 18:58:02 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Rich C" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:58:20 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild oh, oops, that puts you to a new pump... SC parts has it in their system too but no price, maybe send them an email? http://www.scparts.co.uk/index/lang-2/lkz-195/markenid-1/katnr-1/kat_sprache-2/hrubnr-5/rubrik-24/index.php?tpl=clickable_vertikal.tpl&marker=21#21 Alan On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 8:52 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Rich - > > Looks like Steve Norton at Cape has the exact seal in his system: > > > https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=8&department=&thepart=12991 > > Maybe just place the order online! > > Cheers, > > Alan > > On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 3:32 AM, Rich C > wrote: > > > Hello all, > > > > I have a leaking Hundred water pump that I would like to rebuild. I > > looked > > through the archives and really didn't see anything directly addressing > > this > > problem. > > I have dismantled it completely and find that the rubber seal, part > > number > > 1G1145 appears to be the only item damaged. The sealing ring (carbon?) > > part > > 3H1283 and it's mating surface seem fine. > > > > Is this rubber seal available seperately, or at least a rebuild kit for > > this > > pump? > > > > 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 Wed May 7 19:06:37 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:07:00 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild <> Goes to a page with a 100 or so parts on it, Alan!?!?!?!? Most likely because you didn't use www.tinyurl.com where not only is the resultant "Link" SHORTER but NOT "wrapped"/"truncated"!!! And where you can TEST (in a new page) the "new" link to make sure it works as desired!!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 19:10:45 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Ed's Shop" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:11:01 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild Edminator - L O O K A T T H E B I G P A R T L I S T E D A T T H E T O P O F T H E P A G E Alan On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 10:07 AM, Ed's Shop wrote: > < > > https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=8&department=&thepart=12991 > > Maybe just place the order online!>> > > Goes to a page with a 100 or so parts on it, Alan!?!?!?!? > > Most likely because you didn't use www.tinyurl.com where not only is the > resultant "Link" SHORTER but NOT "wrapped"/"truncated"!!! And where you can > TEST (in a new page) the "new" link to make sure it works as desired!!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 19:11:48 2008 From: Linwood H Rose To: Healeys Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:11:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car. When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then everything was dead.This was not the first time out. I probably have about 5 hours driving time with all components working fine. Those items not dependent upon ignition switching such as lights and horn were unresponsive. With ignition switched on everything is dead also. I suspected the battery or a battery connection, because there was no heat, smoke or other signs of a typical short. Tested battery and it is strong. Checked boot switch and it is functioning properly. A test light shows current at the battery to solenoid connection. The positive post on the alternator also lights as you would expect. Since I am using the alternator, my voltage regulator box has the brown and the brown/blue wires connected together on one terminal. The yellow wires are joined together on another terminal. The brown wires show voltage when checked with test light. Yellow do not. No fuses blown. The upper non-switched fuse block terminal is live and lights with test light. Though the horn and lights do not work. The lower switched terminal is not energized on either side of the block. I checked the ground straps in the boot and the one from the engine to the frame. Both new, both securely fastened, and yes, I scraped the paint off first so they would have a good connection. So what is the problem? Can anyone help? Lin 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 Bugeye _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 19:14:40 2008 From: Carroll A Phillips To: healey list Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 21:14:51 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 door capping needed Hey all, Need a BJ8 driver side door capping with its original black vinyl in really nice shape,prefably NO cuts or wear marks . Thanks Carroll Phillips _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 19:23:12 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Linwood H Rose" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:23:30 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help Lin - It's very normal for the terminals on the battery to get corrosion on them and form an insulation layer to the cable. Take the cables off and run a battery terminal cleaner over the terminals and in the cable hole. I am pretty sure that will be your problem. If not also disconnect and reconnect all ground straps and solenoid / battery switch connections. If that doesn't fix it than it is quite likely your battery switch has gone on the fritz and needs to be replaced. Bypass the battery switch in the boot and see if that makes a difference. Alan On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 9:11 AM, Linwood H Rose wrote: > Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned > and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how > everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car. > When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then > everything was dead.This was not the first time out. I probably have > about 5 hours driving time with all components working fine. > > Those items not dependent upon ignition switching such as lights and > horn were unresponsive. With ignition switched on everything is dead > also. > > I suspected the battery or a battery connection, because there was no > heat, smoke or other signs of a typical short. Tested battery and it > is strong. Checked boot switch and it is functioning properly. A test > light shows current at the battery to solenoid connection. The > positive post on the alternator also lights as you would expect. > > Since I am using the alternator, my voltage regulator box has the > brown and the brown/blue wires connected together on one terminal. The > yellow wires are joined together on another terminal. The brown wires > show voltage when checked with test light. Yellow do not. > > No fuses blown. The upper non-switched fuse block terminal is live and > lights with test light. Though the horn and lights do not work. The > lower switched terminal is not energized on either side of the block. > > I checked the ground straps in the boot and the one from the engine to > the frame. Both new, both securely fastened, and yes, I scraped the > paint off first so they would have a good connection. > > So what is the problem? Can anyone help? > > Lin > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > 1959 Bugeye > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 7 19:28:16 2008 From: "Alex" To: "Linwood H Rose" , "Healeys" Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:28:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help Lin, you may have a defective starter motor. I recently rebuilt mine. There was a flat spot on the commutator. Try this: Jack the car. Turn off the battery (disconnect one lead on the battery). Prise off the protective cap on the end of the starter motor. Use a spanner and turn the armature. If there's a flat spot or bad winding you may find that moving to a new position will let the motor operate. If so, replace or service the motor. It only takes ten minutes or so to remove. == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm' ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" To: "Healeys" Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:11 PM Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help > Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned > and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how > everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car. > When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then > everything was dead. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 19:31:24 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:31:43 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses Who makes the best Healey Wiring Harnesses? Any preferences? Thanks- Doug Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1419 - Release Date: 5/7/2008 7:46 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 Wed May 7 19:31:52 2008 From: Linwood H Rose To: Alex Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:32:08 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help Thanks, Alex! I am using a new gear reduction starter, not the original. I don't think a faulty starter would cause this problem would it? I don't think a bad starter would cause the horn and lights to not work. I am puzzled. Lin 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 Bugeye On May 7, 2008, at 9:28 PM, Alex wrote: > Lin, you may have a defective starter motor. I recently rebuilt > mine. There was a flat spot on the commutator. > > Try this: > > Jack the car. Turn off the battery (disconnect one lead on the > battery). > > Prise off the protective cap on the end of the starter motor. Use a > spanner and turn the armature. If there's a flat spot or bad winding > you may find that moving to a new position will let the motor operate. > > If so, replace or service the motor. It only takes ten minutes or so > to remove. > > == Alex in Maine > "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 > "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 > Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, > 1965 MG Midget > http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm' > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" > > To: "Healeys" > Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:11 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help > > >> Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned >> and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how >> everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car. >> When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then >> everything was dead. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 19:50:07 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:50:29 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild Gimme ONE good reason that you are TOO lazy to EDIT your "Reply All:" results, Alanmeister. You really think I need the SAME copy of your reply TWICE??? If you notice, this - just like the prior one - reply IS "edited"!!! And did you lose your "tab" button?? <> Did you mean to say: L O O K A T T H E B I G P A R T L I S T E D A T T H E T O P O F T H E P A G E And just WHY would I do what you say when I and The List would would surmise that you are giving us a link to A (as in single) product?? You've been in Hong Kong way TOO long!!!! 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 Wed May 7 19:54:24 2008 From: To: Bob Johnson , Healeys Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 20:54:40 -0500 (CDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious Hi Bob, We have a 2005 Prius with about 44,000 mile now and it never gets less than 47 MPG in the winter and averages around 50 in the summer. The difference is due to longer engine runtime to provide heat in the winter. We also have a 2007 Camry Hybrid that averages about 38 MPG in the winter and around 40 in the summer and 44 on the highway. It is as quiet (eerily quiet until you get used to it!) as any Lexus and has a lot of room and you may like it better than the Prius. You really can't go wrong with either car. I'm sold, but it is also hard to beat the thrill of the Healey.... From: Bob Johnson Date: 2008/05/07 Wed PM 04:44:51 CDT To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious Had a chance to drive a Prius this past weekend. Thought I would post my impressions for anyone who might be interested: Pretty good little car. It is wierd to press the "Power' and have nothing happen except the radio starts to play. You get used to that after a while. We drove it from near Charlotte to Knoxville TN, approximately 225 miles each way. Comfort was pretty good, my wifes back did not bother her either way. It is small, and the one that I am driving is rather spartan. Biggest kick against the car was driving through the last 20 miles of NC and first few miles into TN. It is interstate (I-40), but it is very curvy. The car was just not really comfortable going through that interminable chicane. At 50 mph there is just way too much leaning and swaying. However, on the straight(er) roads it handled just fine at 70-80 mph. And the mileage... we got 48.9 on the trip up, and 50.2 mpg and the trip back. That kind of made up for it not being an Avalon. Don't know if they ever become economically viable what with the high price to start with (compared to other cars that size), but as gas gets more and more expensive, you certainly feel smug when you are driving it. My wife is not convinced that she might not want one. 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 Wed May 7 20:06:20 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 22:06:38 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help Lin: Had the same problem with my BJ7. Finally found the culprit. Check and clean all the cable connections where the cable from the battery connects at the base of your firewall to everything else. It drove me nuts. Bill BJ7 > From: linwoodrose@mac.com> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:11:49 -0400> Subject: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help> > Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned > and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how > everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car. > When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then > everything was dead.This was not the first time out. I probably have > about 5 hours driving time with all components working fine.> > Those items not dependent upon ignition switching such as lights and > horn were unresponsive. With ignition switched on everything is dead > also.> > I suspected the battery or a battery connection, because there was no > heat, smoke or other signs of a typical short. Tested battery and it > is strong. Checked boot switch and it is functioning properly. A test > light shows current at the battery to solenoid connection. The > positive post on the alternator also lights as you would expect.> > Since I am using the alternator, my voltage regulator box has the > brown and the brown/blue wires connected together on one terminal. The > yellow wires are joined together on another terminal. The brown wires > show voltage when checked with test light. Yellow do not.> > No fuses blown. The upper non-switched fuse block terminal is live and > lights with test light. Though the horn and lights do not work. The > lower switched terminal is not energized on either side of the block.> > I checked the ground straps in the boot and the one from the engine to > the frame. Both new, both securely fastened, and yes, I scraped the > paint off first so they would have a good connection.> > So what is the problem? Can anyone help?> > Lin> 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"> 1959 Bugeye> _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 7 21:00:18 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:00:36 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses Doug, For a concours original harness, Rhode Island Wiring is the best but very expen$ive. British Wiring in Illinois used to be good at 1/3 the price of Rhode Island when Ed and Leslie owned and ran it, but it has since changed hands so I can't vouch for their quality. Curt Arndt On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 6:31 PM, Doug Newton wrote: > Who makes the best Healey Wiring Harnesses? Any preferences? > > Thanks- Doug > > > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1419 - Release Date: 5/7/2008 > 7:46 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 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 Wed May 7 21:30:32 2008 From: "Dave Gay" To: "Alan Seigrist" , Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:30:45 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious Drove my '66 1098 Sprite from Kansas City to Limon, Colorado, on less than a tank in 1970. The gauge showed empty for the last 50 miles. The situation may have been helped by the fact that the muffler fell off in St. Louis (started in Washington, D.C. and drove to Fayetteville, North Carolina, first). By the way, I still drive the little car in the summer ... installed a new muffler. Dave '60 Bugeye '60 BT7 '66 Sprite Couple of MGB's -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dgay=simoncontractors.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dgay=simoncontractors.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:47 PM To: rwil@sbcglobal.net Cc: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] OT: Prius. Delete if not curious I bet you there's some 948 bugeye owners out there that have gotten 40 mpg on the highway, and that's not a hybrid! ;P On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 6:35 AM, wrote: > You wrote: > Had a chance to drive a Prius this past weekend. > ----------------------- > Over the past three years my wife and I have driven our Prius some 75000 > miles. Our mileage on California freeways at 75+ and secondary roads has > almost never been below 46 mpg per tank. There are some nonintuitive tricks > that can help mileage > > I would agree that handling on curvy roads is not the Prius' strong point. > Here are a few suggestions: inflate tires to 40psi. Replace tires with > better ones; those OEM factory tires are good for mileage and price only. > There are groups like the Yahoo priuschat where you can get some suspension > modifications that may help. And feed it a little power on those curves. > > You can buy a new Prius for something like $22000 although ours has about > everything the factory could think of plus leather upholstery. > > Here in Hawaii where we are now, regular gas is about $4.25 per gallon. > And we are starting to see more Priuses here now. > > I am waiting for someone to make a Prius-like version of a Subaru Forester > -- the smallest vehicle that can hold us, our 100# Newfoundland and stuff > for a few days' trip. > > -Roland > BN1 #724 > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dgay@simoncontractors.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 May 7 21:38:50 2008 From: ROBERT HAY To: , Healey Chat Group Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 23:39:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Car is gone. Have "Austin-Healey 3000 (Series BN7 and BT7) Service Parts List, (Third Edition) December, 1961. Contains exploded Drawings and all BMC Parts Numbers. Best offer by May 15, 2008. Include $5.00 for shipping and handling [in US]; I'll pay any extra. Outside US, actual cost. _________________________________________________________________ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_mob ile_052008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 8 07:15:47 2008 From: "Alex" To: "Linwood H Rose" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:16:00 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help Lin, if a starter was placing an excessive load on your battery what you say might be true. But an open winding or bad commutator would cause an electrical open, and there would be no other effect on your car's electrical system. == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" To: "Alex" Cc: "Healeys" Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help > Thanks, Alex! I am using a new gear reduction starter, not the > original. I don't think a faulty starter would cause this problem > would it? I don't think a bad starter would cause the horn and lights > to not work. > I am puzzled. > > Lin > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > 1959 Bugeye _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 8 07:36:21 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:36:38 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses Doug - Autosparks in the UK will make any harness to your exact spec, even modifying your harness where you can have a braided harness but wired for an alternator and stuff like that. You can ask them for copper wiring also, which is better then the original aluminum wiring used on later healeys. Alan On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 9:31 AM, Doug Newton wrote: > Who makes the best Healey Wiring Harnesses? Any preferences? > > 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 May 8 08:06:55 2008 From: To: Alan Seigrist , dougnewton@sbcglobal.net Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:07:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses Alan, Aluminum wiring in Healeys? Have never seen this. What years was this done? Keith Pennell > Doug - > > Autosparks in the UK will make any harness to your exact spec, even > modifying your harness where you can have a braided harness but wired for an > alternator and stuff like that. You can ask them for copper wiring also, > which is better then the original aluminum wiring used on later healeys. > > Alan > > On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 9:31 AM, Doug Newton > wrote: > > > Who makes the best Healey Wiring Harnesses? Any preferences? > > > > 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 May 8 08:23:41 2008 From: andy pole To: Alan Seigrist , Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 14:24:01 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses Alan/all uk manufacturers of harnesses: Autosparks make most of the healey suppliers harnesses over here, (theres are standard spec, 166 uk pounds incl vat and delivery) not sure on the awg whilst The Wiring Harness Company state they use 19.03 (16awg) copper for theirs at 186 uk pounds plus vat and delivery. They will both make any mods such as alternators etc. These prices are for a bj8 (late) and made yesterday as I'm after a harness also. cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Great deals on almost anything at eBay.co.uk. Search, bid, find and win on eBay today! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000004ukm/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 8 08:40:43 2008 From: "JIM LAUGHRIDGE" To: Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:41:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] new member hi to every one I have been reading the post for sometime but have not tried to post. I am restoring my bj8 hbj8l35646 as close as I can to original (I have owned the car most of it's adult life) I have had very little help so far but it would help to be able to ask some questions from the healey mental giants out there. if this post goes thru I will know how to do it _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 8 09:08:21 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "JIM LAUGHRIDGE" , Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 11:04:08 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] new member Hello Jim, Your email message came through just fine, so welcome to the list. Your car's number would be HBJ8L 35646. Our BJ8 Registrar Steve Byers may already have your data in his registry. If not, he will no doubt contact you to get all your info. As for questions, etc. fire away! Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "JIM LAUGHRIDGE" To: Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 10:41 AM Subject: [Healeys] new member > hi to every one > I have been reading the post for sometime but have not tried to post. I am > restoring my bj8 hbj8l35646 as close as I can to original (I have owned > the > car most of it's adult life) I have had very little help so far but it > would > help to be able to ask some questions from the healey mental giants out > there. > if this post goes thru I will know how to do it > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 8 09:32:53 2008 From: Jackson Krall To: Rich C , Healeys Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:33:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild Rich, Joe Curto should be able to help you with this. Best JK --- Rich C wrote: > Is this rubber seal available seperately, or at > least a rebuild kit for this > pump? > > Rich Chrysler ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Thu May 8 09:38:59 2008 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:39:17 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiring Harnesses I ordered from AutoSparks and asked them to throw two extra wires into the loom for some additions to the car. They did it with very little extra cost. Jerry _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 8 10:27:59 2008 From: David Nock To: Linwood H Rose Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:28:11 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help There is a bad connection on one of the battery connections or ground connections. Probably in the battery switch. You need to have a test light and start accross the battery. put the clip on the ground terminal and then test for power working away from the battery one connection at a time. post, terminal, cable. then you can move the ground side and work out until you have no power. The other easy way you can try is to turn on the headlights and wait about 10 minutes then go over all the battery cable connections, ( solenoid, battery terminals. shut off switch, ground cables) . When you get to the one that is warm to the touch you have found your bad connection. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 7, 2008, at 6:11 PM, Linwood H Rose wrote: > Last night I took my recently restored BT7 out for a drive, returned > and parked in the garage. Ran beautifully and I am pleased with how > everything has performed. UNTIL,today I jumped in to start the car. > When I hit the starter button there was a brief click and then > everything was dead.This was not the first time out. I probably have > about 5 hours driving time with all components working fine. > > Those items not dependent upon ignition switching such as lights and > horn were unresponsive. With ignition switched on everything is dead > also. > > I suspected the battery or a battery connection, because there was no > heat, smoke or other signs of a typical short. Tested battery and it > is strong. Checked boot switch and it is functioning properly. A test > light shows current at the battery to solenoid connection. The > positive post on the alternator also lights as you would expect. > > Since I am using the alternator, my voltage regulator box has the > brown and the brown/blue wires connected together on one terminal. The > yellow wires are joined together on another terminal. The brown wires > show voltage when checked with test light. Yellow do not. > > No fuses blown. The upper non-switched fuse block terminal is live and > lights with test light. Though the horn and lights do not work. The > lower switched terminal is not energized on either side of the block. > > I checked the ground straps in the boot and the one from the engine to > the frame. Both new, both securely fastened, and yes, I scraped the > paint off first so they would have a good connection. > > So what is the problem? Can anyone help? > > Lin > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > 1959 Bugeye > _______________________________________________ > 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 Thu May 8 10:30:52 2008 From: andy pole To: JIM LAUGHRIDGE , Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:31:12 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] new member Welcome Jim I also have a BJ8 not far from your build, 35244. Ive only been on the list a couple of years but its great for any questions you have, also try looking them up on the archives: http://www.team.net/archiveI've also been playing with a bj8 restoration website while my body is being painted, that has a few useful items such as bmc manual part numbers, list of lucas items used on the bj8 etc: www.austin-healey3000.com Andy _________________________________________________________________ Be a Hero and Win with Iron Man http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000009ukm/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 8 11:34:09 2008 From: "E.A. Driver" To: Austin Healey list , Sprite List Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 11:34:28 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Marco Carcich Marco Please contact me off the List Kind regards 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 Thu May 8 13:05:37 2008 From: Richard Collins To: David Nock , Linwood H Rose Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:05:57 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help-Battery Switch Does someone have a "How to fix" the battery Switch ? Mine is shot, so I am direct wiring for now. Richard of CA/KY BN7 _________________________________________________________________ Get Free (PRODUCT) RED Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodredemoticons_052008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 8 13:46:16 2008 From: David Nock To: Richard Collins Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:46:16 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical issue - Need help-Battery Switch We had a tech article in Austin Healey Marque last year. We also have a rebuild kit for the switch with the instructions David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 8, 2008, at 12:05 PM, Richard Collins wrote: > Does someone have a "How to fix" the battery Switch ? Mine is > shot, so I am direct wiring for now. > > Richard of CA/KY > 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 Thu May 8 15:01:13 2008 From: To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:01:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper refills again Hello List, A followup to the wiper thread. I had to replace the refills on one of my own cars the other day. I looked in 3-4 of the chain auto parts stores without finding what I thought would work well. Went to NAPA. They had just the right stuff! NAPA brand refills #762-3184. 18 inch and 5/16 wide. These have one metal clip in one end. The refills easily slide into the holder although you will need to enlarge the gap in the metal clip by 1/16 inch for them to properly catch in the holder. Then simply cut them off at 9 inches. Piece of cake! All done in 15 minutes! You also have two 9 inch pieces for a future replacement!!! Keith Pennell _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 8 15:57:32 2008 From: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" To: "Healeys" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:56:43 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild Rich, There was guy selling rebuilt water pumps on eBay a few months back. I called him as I want to rebuild the original pump for my BT7. He says he rebuilds all types of water pumps for British Cars, including Healeys but I have no idea if he will sell the parts separately. I would try calling him. His name is John and the number is 1 800 475 9257 or email at jaguar1355@aol.com I have no references on the quality of his work or parts. cheers, Mirek ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:32 PM Subject: [Healeys] Hundred Water Pump Rebuild > Hello all, > > I have a leaking Hundred water pump that I would like to rebuild. I looked > through the archives and really didn't see anything directly addressing > this > problem. > I have dismantled it completely and find that the rubber seal, part number > 1G1145 appears to be the only item damaged. The sealing ring (carbon?) > part > 3H1283 and it's mating surface seem fine. > > Is this rubber seal available seperately, or at least a rebuild kit for > this > pump? > > 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 Thu May 8 16:29:51 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:29:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Kingpin for BJ8 I have a defective Kingpin on my late model BJ8 and I dont want to buy a whole set if I dont need one; does anyone have a new one they might want to sell? Also the upper and lower bushings, too. Thanks- Doug Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.10/1421 - Release Date: 5/7/2008 5:23 PM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 8 18:20:33 2008 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "JIM LAUGHRIDGE" , Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:20:47 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] new member G'day Jim Welcome to the most useful timewaster that's ever been thought of. There is no doubt this is a font of all knowledge when it comes to Healeys and Austin-Healeys so sit back and enjoy the ride and please take part whenever you can. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia 1947 Healey Duncan Saloon 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN3/1 -----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 LAUGHRIDGE Sent: Friday, 9 May 2008 12:42 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] new member hi to every one I have been reading the post for sometime but have not tried to post. I am restoring my bj8 hbj8l35646 as close as I can to original (I have owned the car most of it's adult life) I have had very little help so far but it would help to be able to ask some questions from the healey mental giants out there. if this post goes thru I will know how to do it ********************************************************************** 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 Thu May 8 19:07:54 2008 From: "Fred Wescoe" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:08:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Indy 500 Tickets, Not Healey Related If you are not interested in going to this year's Indianapolis 500 race, please delete. Listers, I have owned 8 tickets to the Indianapolis 500 for over 50 years. As it happens every now and then, 2 of the tickets may be available if anyone is interested. These tickets are 2 Paddock Box seats in Box 16, Row S, seats 9 and 10. This means the seats are 19 elevated rows off the surface of the race track. The two tickets are with another set of 2 in which I sit. The tickets are located on the main straight, about 60 feet past the start/finish line (and the flag tower), across from the pits, the scoring towers, the beauty queens and the winner's circle. The seats are terrific for the action and are out of the sun once the race starts. The race is Sunday, May 25. I will know definitely about the availability of the tickets in a day or so. There is also a possibility of one of our dry camping sites (20' x 20') being available. Our group has a total of 6 spots for RVs, etc. If the site is also available, it is for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I buy the tickets from the track every year as a repeat customer and they are $90 each, they would only be available as a pair, and the camping site is $50. The face value is all I am asking for the tickets and the camping site. In the past, I have sold these tickets for $300 a set, at the track, on race day. If anyone is interested, please reply to me off line. Fred 63 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 Thu May 8 19:08:54 2008 From: "Fred Wescoe" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:08:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Indy 500 Tickets, Not Healey Related If you are not interested in going to this year's Indianapolis 500 race, please delete. Listers, I have owned 8 tickets to the Indianapolis 500 for over 50 years. As it happens every now and then, 2 of the tickets may be available if anyone is interested. These tickets are 2 Paddock Box seats in Box 16, Row S, seats 9 and 10. This means the seats are 19 elevated rows off the surface of the race track. The two tickets are with another set of 2 in which I sit. The tickets are located on the main straight, about 60 feet past the start/finish line (and the flag tower), across from the pits, the scoring towers, the beauty queens and the winner's circle. The seats are terrific for the action and are out of the sun once the race starts. The race is Sunday, May 25. I will know definitely about the availability of the tickets in a day or so. There is also a possibility of one of our dry camping sites (20' x 20') being available. Our group has a total of 6 spots for RVs, etc. If the site is also available, it is for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I buy the tickets from the track every year as a repeat customer and they are $90 each, they would only be available as a pair, and the camping site is $50. The face value is all I am asking for the tickets and the camping site. In the past, I have sold these tickets for $300 a set, at the track, on race day. If anyone is interested, please reply to me off line. Fred 63 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 Thu May 8 19:40:18 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:34:11 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Burnout Friday Funnies a bit early.....Turn on your sound. [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type video/x-ms-wmv which had a name of PBurnoutInternational.wmv] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 8 19:55:58 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Rich C" , "Healeys" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:51:34 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Burnout Oops, sorry about that. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 9:34 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Burnout > Friday Funnies a bit early.....Turn on your sound. > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type video/x-ms-wmv which had a > name of PBurnoutInternational.wmv] > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 8 20:52:01 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Rich C" , "Healeys" Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:52:22 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Burnout <> Try it again BUT with www.tinyurl.com , 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 Thu May 8 22:03:08 2008 From: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 04:03:19 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Green Helmet I'm watching The Green Helmet on TCM at the moment. A lot of racing footage circa 1961 and even some Healeys... 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 Thu May 8 22:03:59 2008 From: "Jim Wojcik" To: Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 23:02:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners I am another person who speaks for the Prius. It is my wife's daily driver. It is really a unique piece of engineering, and when I am driving it, I attend to a totally new esthetic, (preserving momentum and energy is almost as much fun as acceleration), and I feel like I am getting away with something besides. The whole notion of regenerative braking is a real kick. The car has been trouble free during a year and a half of ownership. Downsides: It is a bit noisy compared to heavier cars, (but not like a Healey, more like a Civic). I dislike the foot operated emergency brake and the traction control, which makes it no fun to drive in snow, Apart from that, it feels like a real car, is reasonably comfortable, really does get great mileage, and deserves consideration from anyone in the market for new wheels. There are cheaper high mileage cars available but none feel as solid or get quite as much from a gallon of gas. As people buy such technology the manufacturers are motivated to improve it. I hope to see something like it from BMW or Mini, prompting another purchase. Jim Wojcik, 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 Thu May 8 22:15:25 2008 From: "John Fredericks" To: Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:15:53 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Distributor Guy Maybe you are thinking of Jeff Schlemmer. Never had him rebuild a unit, but I have heard great things. He also recurves them to run better with today's fuel. http://www.advanceddistributors.com/testimonials07.htm Advanced Distributors 1149 Quincy Street Shakopee, MN 55379 (612)-804-5543 E-MAIL: jeff@advanceddistributors.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+johnfredericks=comcast.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+johnfredericks=comcast.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Doug Newton Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:44 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Distributor Guy Does anyone know the name of the guy in Wisconsin (I think) that rebuilds distributors? Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1419 - Release Date: 5/7/2008 7:46 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 johnfredericks@comcast.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 May 8 22:36:13 2008 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" , Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:36:26 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Green Helmet G'day Bill Can't resist. The Green Helmet was written by popular Australian novelist Jon Cleary who was also very much a car enthusiast. He owned one of the first Jensen 541s and even drove it overland from the UK to Australia. Here ends your (Oz) lesson for today. 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 WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Sent: Friday, 9 May 2008 2:03 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Green Helmet I'm watching The Green Helmet on TCM at the moment. A lot of racing footage circa 1961 and even some Healeys... Bill Lawrence http://www.team.net/archive ********************************************************************** 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 Fri May 9 00:01:59 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Jim Wojcik" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:02:09 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners Plus if everyone in the US bought and drove high mileage cars we wouldn't have to buy oil from people who hate us anymore! On 5/9/08, Jim Wojcik wrote: > I am another person who speaks for the Prius. It is my wife's daily driver. > It is really a unique piece of engineering, and when I am driving it, I > attend to a totally new esthetic, (preserving momentum and energy is almost > as much fun as acceleration), and I feel like I am getting away with > something besides. The whole notion of regenerative braking is a real kick. > The car has been trouble free during a year and a half of ownership. > > > > Downsides: It is a bit noisy compared to heavier cars, (but not like a > Healey, more like a Civic). I dislike the foot operated emergency brake and > the traction control, which makes it no fun to drive in snow, Apart from > that, it feels like a real car, is reasonably comfortable, really does get > great mileage, and deserves consideration from anyone in the market for new > wheels. There are cheaper high mileage cars available but none feel as solid > or get quite as much from a gallon of gas. As people buy such technology > the manufacturers are motivated to improve it. I hope to see something like > it from BMW or Mini, prompting another purchase. Jim Wojcik, BN7 > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 9 03:45:45 2008 From: "Dennis Gavin" To: Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 05:47:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] fuel/brake/battery cable routing I'm trying to route the fuel line, brake line and battery cable from rear to front in the proper fashion. What pictures I'm able to find show several methods such as brake & fuel lines together in one clip or in two clips with one fastener. Also I've been advised to use two clips with one fastener for the battery cable and the fuel line that sounds dangerous to me? What is the right way to run, attach and route? Any help would be most appreciated. My car is a BJ7. We're in the home stretch of full restoration in Mass. Thank you for your efforts. Dennis Gavin Sudbury, Mass. 63 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 May 9 05:25:30 2008 From: "Mike Horsman" To: Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 07:25:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 278 RE message 5 Hi Doug, Is your king pin defective or just worn out? If it is worn out, you can bet the other is not far behind it. Always replace or rebuild suspension components as a pair. Apple hydraulics will rebuild your king pins properly for $160. if you provide the "major suspension kit". If you love your car, spend the money and do it right. You will be very glad you did. Cheers, 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 Fri May 9 08:20:19 2008 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: bighealey@charter.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:20:30 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Does this qualify as a Friday Funnies? Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT President! When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his income was substantially a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an "allowance" and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year. When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the president, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale." Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise." We now see that the Clintons have found a new level of success in cashing in on the presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Politicaloffices are now for sale. Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed, "My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the piano player job to be much more honorable than current politicians". **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 08:36:24 2008 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: , , Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:36:16 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? I don't doubt that you'll get some flak for this even if it seems to be substantially true of modern politicians in general. It is not my place to comment on specific politicians other than our own. Speaking of which, it is a matter of public note over here that Tony Blair, more loved in the US than the UK it sometimes seems, has had all four feet in the trough for a while now. And it's best not even to think of his wife! Simon Does this qualify as a Friday Funnies? Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT President! When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his income was Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed, "My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the piano player job to be much more honorable than current politicians". _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 08:54:20 2008 From: Ed Santoro To: MBran89793@aol.com Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 10:52:32 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Absolutely !!! EDS MBran89793@aol.com wrote: > Does this qualify as a Friday Funnies? > > Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT President! > > When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his income was > substantially a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a > year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally > licking them, granted him an "allowance" and, later, a retroactive pension > of $25,000 per year. > > When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he > declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the > president, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American > people and it's not for sale." Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress > was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he > refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything > which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise." > > We now see that the Clintons have found a new level of success in > cashing in on the presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in > Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying > the fruits of their offices. Politicaloffices are now for sale. > > Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed, "My choice early > in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And > to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the > piano > player job to be much more honorable than current politicians". > > > > > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as edward.santoro@drbc.state.nj.us > > 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 May 9 09:01:05 2008 From: Austin Healey To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 08:01:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Which replacement fuel tank for 62 BN7? Hello all, After apparently running out of gas 6 times in 30 min in my 62 BN7, I fitted a new fuel pump, and then learned that little fuel is getting to the pump because the tank has a lot of black debris in it. It's an original tank, so I'm writing to ask about replacement tanks. Moss says they finally have a correct-fitting zinc-coated steel tank for $300, and there are aluminum and stainless tanks available. What do you recommend and why? By the way, after sitting for 18 years, I had the original tank cleaned and coated 5 years ago, and it's apparently deteriorating, so I don't want to keep the original tank. Thanks very much, RSS ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Fri May 9 09:07:16 2008 From: "John Fredericks" To: Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 08:06:57 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement; Truman was truly honorable. The Clintons simply followed the path blazed by a prior former president. The New York Times had this to say when Ronald Wilson Reagan pocketed $2 million in speaking fees in Japan: "Former Presidents haven't always comported themselves with dignity after leaving the Oval Office. But none have plunged so blatantly into pure commercialism." -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+johnfredericks=comcast.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+johnfredericks=comcast.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of MBran89793@aol.com Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 7:21 AM To: bighealey@charter.net; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Does this qualify as a Friday Funnies? Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT President! When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his income was substantially a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an "allowance" and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year. When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the president, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale." Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise." We now see that the Clintons have found a new level of success in cashing in on the presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Politicaloffices are now for sale. Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed, "My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the piano player job to be much more honorable than current politicians". **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 09:09:50 2008 From: David Nock To: Dennis Gavin Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 08:09:33 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel/brake/battery cable routing Dennis , Attached is a photo of how the cable, brake line and fuel line are attached. This is exactly how they were attached at the factory. o?< David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 9, 2008, at 2:47 AM, Dennis Gavin wrote: > I'm trying to route the fuel line, brake line and battery cable > from rear to > front in the proper fashion. What pictures I'm able to find show > several > methods such as brake & fuel lines together in one clip or in two > clips with > one fastener. Also I've been advised to use two clips with one > fastener for > the battery cable and the fuel line that sounds dangerous to me? > What is the > right way to run, attach and route? Any help would be most > appreciated. My > car is a BJ7. We're in the home stretch of full restoration in > Mass. Thank > you for your efforts. > > > > Dennis Gavin > > Sudbury, Mass. > > 63 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 May 9 09:22:56 2008 From: RThrift To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 8:21:36 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? You specifically mention the Clintons. However, Bush's cronies have profiteered to a FAR greater extent thanks to contracts for "support" in Iraq. You don't think they'll pay him back in spades after he leaves office? Your 2nd paragraph gives a clue. What you describe is NOT an issue with current politicians. Rather it's a problem due DIRECTLY to current corporate business practice. All In The Family -Company Official Defends No-Bid Army Contract http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/04/25/60minutes/main551091.shtml Vice President Dick Cheney was the former CEO of Halliburton. Richard ---- MBran89793@aol.com wrote: Does this qualify as a Friday Funnies? Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT President! When President Truman retired from office in 1952, his income was substantially a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an "allowance" and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year. When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the president, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale." Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise." We now see that the Clintons have found a new level of success in cashing in on the presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Politicaloffices are now for sale. Was good old Harry Truman correct when he observed, "My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the piano player job to be much more honorable than current politicians". _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 09:40:12 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 11:35:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny...Fw: short story One day, long, long ago....... there lived a woman who did not whine, nag or bitch. But this was a long time ago....... and it was just that one day. The End [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of ATT00076.gif] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 09:53:30 2008 From: caddi5@comcast.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 15:53:46 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] inner Sill,hinge & shut pillar replacement Hello list, I have stripped off the fiber glass fenders and rockers on my 1959 BN4 and the sins of the p.o. have been revealed. I will need front inner fender patches,complete inner sill assy.,hinge pillar repair,shut pillar assy., etc.etc. (what a hack job!) So I need alot of help ....first what brand of parts do I buy ? Kilmartin,AH spares,Moss, China Joes??? Next does anyone have pictures, measurements, where to start? I must be insane,but I will complete this car even if it kills me, (haha) it most likely will. Any and all info. will be greatly appreciated. I have pics. I can send to anyone thats interested. Mitch 59 bn4 (whats left of one) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 09:54:00 2008 From: Michael Hartfield To: Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 08:54:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Headlight fit problems I am re-birthing a '65 BJ8 after having been severely hit in the RF. At this point the car has been painted and I am re-assembling chrome pieces, and lights, etc. When I examined the new RF headlight opening in the wing/shroud I found it is 1/2" out of round. So much so, that I may not be able to drill the third hole to anchor the headlight bucket. And even if I do attach the headlight, the body will not follow the contour of the headlight rim. Any ideas??? Michael Hartfield _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 10:15:19 2008 From: "JIM LAUGHRIDGE" To: Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 12:15:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] fridays funnies this ones goes back 30 years and you probably have heard it but I am new here and I can get by with posting it again do you know why the British did not build television's answer they could not figure how to make them leak oil Jim Laughridge jllxx@bellsouth.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 Fri May 9 10:22:52 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:23:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny - Auto Related - Sort Of There was a farmer, Perley Moore, who had recently bought a truck and found that the "basic price" was only the beginning. Once the salesman had added on all the extras - towing package, toolbox, fifth-wheeler attachment, etc. - the price was a quite a bit higher. Well, by a strange turn of fate, that same salesman stopped by Perley's farm one day to buy a cow. The dealer examined the herd, picked out a likely specimen, and asked about the price. "That's a hundred-dollar cow" Moore replied directly. "That's fair enough" said the salesman. "Well, now, that's the basic price," Moore added, getting out pencil and paper. "There are one or two extras, of course." He made a few notes and handed the paper to the dealer. Here is the final invoice: Basic cow $100 Two-tone exterior $45 Storage compartment and dispensing device $60 Four spigots @ $10 each $40 Genuine cowhide upholstery $75 Dual horns @ $7.50 each $15 Automatic fly-swatter $35 Total $370 From: Letter from Vermont, May 8, 2008 Christopher Kimball, Founder and Editor, America's Test Kitchen (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 May 9 10:32:05 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "JIM LAUGHRIDGE" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:32:25 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fridays funnies That was actually why British Leyland never built TV sets. Along with that in 1975 Lucas came out with a home vacuum cleaner. It was the only product they ever produced that didn't suck. On 5/9/08, JIM LAUGHRIDGE wrote: > > this ones goes back 30 years and you probably have heard it but I am new > here > and I can get by with posting it again > > do you know why the British did not build television's > > answer > they could not figure how to make them leak oil > > Jim Laughridge > jllxx@bellsouth.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 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 Fri May 9 11:07:17 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Austin Healey'" , Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:07:30 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Which replacement fuel tank for 62 BN7? I used a Moss tank about 6 years ago. No problems, fit well and will out last me. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Austin Healey Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 8:01 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Which replacement fuel tank for 62 BN7? Hello all, After apparently running out of gas 6 times in 30 min in my 62 BN7, I fitted a new fuel pump, and then learned that little fuel is getting to the pump because the tank has a lot of black debris in it. It's an original tank, so I'm writing to ask about replacement tanks. Moss says they finally have a correct-fitting zinc-coated steel tank for $300, and there are aluminum and stainless tanks available. What do you recommend and why? By the way, after sitting for 18 years, I had the original tank cleaned and coated 5 years ago, and it's apparently deteriorating, so I don't want to keep the original tank. Thanks very much, RSS ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.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 May 9 12:06:50 2008 From: "richard" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Jim Wojcik" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:05:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners Alan What is the life of the batteries, how much to dispose of the old ones, and the cost of replacements? richard finn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Jim Wojcik" ; Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 2:02 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners > Plus if everyone in the US bought and drove high mileage cars we > wouldn't have to buy oil from people who hate us anymore! > > > > On 5/9/08, Jim Wojcik wrote: >> I am another person who speaks for the Prius. It is my wife's daily >> driver. >> It is really a unique piece of engineering, and when I am driving it, I >> attend to a totally new esthetic, (preserving momentum and energy is >> almost >> as much fun as acceleration), and I feel like I am getting away with >> something besides. The whole notion of regenerative braking is a real >> kick. >> The car has been trouble free during a year and a half of ownership. >> >> >> >> Downsides: It is a bit noisy compared to heavier cars, (but not like a >> Healey, more like a Civic). I dislike the foot operated emergency brake >> and >> the traction control, which makes it no fun to drive in snow, Apart from >> that, it feels like a real car, is reasonably comfortable, really does >> get >> great mileage, and deserves consideration from anyone in the market for >> new >> wheels. There are cheaper high mileage cars available but none feel as >> solid >> or get quite as much from a gallon of gas. As people buy such technology >> the manufacturers are motivated to improve it. I hope to see something >> like >> it from BMW or Mini, prompting another purchase. Jim Wojcik, BN7 >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > You are subscribed as rfinn1@comcast.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 May 9 12:20:31 2008 From: Linwood H Rose To: Healeys Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:20:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Issue - need help Thanks to all who responded to my plea for help to sort out the electrical problem I was having. Special thanks to Alan, Rod, David, Phillip, Alex, John, Bill! These cars do have a way of humbling you! I feel a little silly, but I did learn some good things from this experience about the sequencing of tracking down an electrical gremlin. I have about 4 connectors for various purposes on the incoming solenoid post for the battery cable. Even though the nut securing the terminals on the post was tight, I loosened it and tested wires one at a time for juice. Everything worked as it should. Turns out that I just restacked the terminals on the post, put a little dielectric gunk on the assembly and tightened down the lock washer and nut. Just like that, full power restored - everything working! I am extremely pleased that I had no faulty components and that I did not have to stand on my head in the engine bay for long - but I also feel a little silly that it was such a simple thing. Again, thanks to all. The weekend will be much better knowing that I can drive my car, rather than having to fix my car. Cheers! Lin 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 AN5 Bugeye _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 13:28:56 2008 From: "Alex" To: "Linwood H Rose" , "Healeys" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:28:55 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical Issue - need help Good going, Lin! Happy Healeying. == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" To: "Healeys" Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 2:20 PM Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Issue - need help > Thanks to all who responded to my plea for help to sort out the > electrical problem I was having. Special thanks to Alan, Rod, David, > Phillip, Alex, John, Bill! > > These cars do have a way of humbling you! I feel a little silly, but I > did learn some good things from this experience about the sequencing > of tracking down an electrical gremlin. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 13:31:40 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:31:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: the danes on the election,friday funny NOTE: This is a quote from Denmark, do not shoot the messenger! -------Original Message------- Subject: the danes on the election The Danish comment on our politics... "We in Denmark cannot figure out why you are even bothering to hold an election in the US. On one side, you have a bitch who is a lawyer, married to a lawyer, running against a lawyer who is married to a bitch who is a lawyer. On the other side, you have a war hero married to a good looking woman who owns a beer distributorship. Is there a really contest here?" No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.11/1422 - Release Date: 5/8/2008 5:24 PM [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 16:48:21 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: richard Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 06:48:38 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners Richard: Good Question. My First Answer: If you read my email closely you wil note that I said "high mileage cars" not "hybrids." There are many alternatives to Hybrids including the Smart car (about 45 mpg) and VW diesels which are making their way to the US now (also same MPG range). My Second Answer: The Warranty on the Prius is 8 years and 100,000 miles, so cost should not concern you in this regards. Even so, as I understand it there has been almost no failures in the second generation Prius batttery packs so far, with regular/standard use that is. I think first generation hybrids had some problems, but they've been mostly fixed with the newer versions. My Third Answer: Regardless of the technical answer I'd rather do that then keep sending money to the middle east or Venezuela. Last I checked they don't make batteries there. The batteries in the Prius are made in Japan. Thankfully they haven't tried to kill us in about 65 years and in fact they tend to set up factories in our country to give our people jobs! Alan On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 2:05 AM, richard wrote: > Alan > > What is the life of the batteries, how much to dispose of the old ones, > and the cost of replacements? > > richard finn > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: "Jim Wojcik" ; > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 2:02 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Prius loving Healey owners > > > Plus if everyone in the US bought and drove high mileage cars we >> wouldn't have to buy oil from people who hate us anymore! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 17:52:15 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'Healeys Newsgroup'" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 16:52:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] fuel pump update Thanks to all that gave me suggestions on the fuel pump problem on my 67 BJ8. The pump is in and running! Every muscle in my body is sore. Had to remove the back seat twice. After determining that it was not the pump but the wiring that had failed, I decided to replace the old pump anyway with a new electronic one. However, it leaked horribly at the fittings. Seems I was supposed to know to order new washers that you must use that don't automatically come with the pump. Sort of "batteries not included" but not even listed. No matter what I did or how tight I did it, it was still leaking from the top banjo fitting. Just a pinhole type leak that you could barely see. I called my mechanic Chris Gough because on close inspection one fitting had a flat side towards the pump and the other had the flat side towards the bolt. Chris said that they are both supposed to have the recessed side towards the bolt and the flat sides towards the pump. The "recessed towards the pump" fitting was the leaker. I loosened that one, turned it around, reinstalled the washers and it sealed properly. That explains why ever since I bought the car I could occasionally smell gas in the trunk area. The POs gave me paperwork in 2002 that showed his mechanic XXXXX put in a new pump for him just before I bought the car. Either they missed a weird installation from the factory or they did the weird job themselves. Anyway, it's back to specs. Have a great Saturday drive everyone. Ron Davies SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 .. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 18:37:51 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:38:07 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement; Interesting, apparently the New York Times is the ne plus ultra of American ethics? Thank you for clarifying that. Now it seems I must take everything that the New York Times has to say as a guidline for how to live my life, or at least that's what their editors would have you think. Apparently they have no issue with continually printing national secrets about the CIA trying to find OBL, yet at the same time they have no problem whining about how Bush isn't doing anything to find and get OBL? Their avarice for shock journalism regardless of the costs to society and their cynical duplicity never ceases to amaze me. Please do me the favor of not using quotations from the NYT as a basis of authority on anything, except maybe Broadway plays. Frankly in my opinion their current editors should be in federal prison for treason, but that will never happen in an election year and they know it. FDR would have had them shot and the paper shut down had they conducted themselves this way in WWII.. On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 11:06 PM, John Fredericks wrote: > Truman was truly honorable. The Clintons simply followed the path blazed > by > a prior former president. > > The New York Times had this to say when Ronald Wilson Reagan pocketed $2 > million in speaking fees in Japan: > > "Former Presidents haven't always comported themselves with dignity after > leaving the Oval Office. But none have plunged so blatantly into pure > commercialism." > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+johnfredericks=comcast.net@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+johnfredericks = > comcast.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf > Of MBran89793@aol.com > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 7:21 AM > To: bighealey@charter.net; healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? > > > Does this qualify as a Friday Funnies? > > Subject: FW: Harry S. Truman GREAT President! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 18:49:55 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Alan Seigrist' , 'Healey' Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 20:51:08 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement; But, they do have a great crossword puzzle. Only reason I subscribe. 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 Alan Seigrist Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 8:38 PM To: Healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement; Delete If Not Interested Interesting, apparently the New York Times is the ne plus ultra of American ethics? Thank you for clarifying that. Now it seems I must take everything that the New York Times has to say as a guidline for how to live my life, or at least that's what their editors would have you think. Apparently they have no issue with continually printing national secrets about the CIA trying to find OBL, yet at the same time they have no problem whining about how Bush isn't doing anything to find and get OBL? Their avarice for shock journalism regardless of the costs to society and their cynical duplicity never ceases to amaze me. Please do me the favor of not using quotations from the NYT as a basis of authority on anything, except maybe Broadway plays. Frankly in my opinion their current editors should be in federal prison for treason, but that will never happen in an election year and they know it. FDR would have had them shot and the paper shut down had they conducted themselves this way in WWII.. On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 11:06 PM, John Fredericks 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 Fri May 9 18:55:47 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "John Sims" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:56:04 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement; I read it because I like to be annoyed by underpaid & over educated journalists when I read the news! On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 8:51 AM, John Sims wrote: > But, they do have a great crossword puzzle. Only reason I subscribe. > > 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 > Alan Seigrist > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 8:38 PM > To: Healey > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies? Politcal Statement; Delete If Not > Interested > > Interesting, apparently the New York Times is the ne plus ultra of American > ethics? Thank you for clarifying that. > > Now it seems I must take everything that the New York Times has to say as a > guidline for how to live my life, or at least that's what their editors > would have you think. > > Apparently they have no issue with continually printing national secrets > about the CIA trying to find OBL, yet at the same time they have no problem > whining about how Bush isn't doing anything to find and get OBL? Their > avarice for shock journalism regardless of the costs to society and their > cynical duplicity never ceases to amaze me. > > Please do me the favor of not using quotations from the NYT as a basis of > authority on anything, except maybe Broadway plays. Frankly in my opinion > their current editors should be in federal prison for treason, but that > will > never happen in an election year and they know it. FDR would have had them > shot and the paper shut down had they conducted themselves this way in > WWII.. > > > On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 11:06 PM, John Fredericks > > wrote: > > -- 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 May 9 20:43:18 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 19:43:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump update Another source of gas smell in the trunk area can be the recessed area where the sending unit it located. If you fill your tank, the fuel will be higher than the lowest part of the recess. If the screws and/or copper washers that secure the sending unit leak, gasoline will seep up into that recess and the smell will persist until the fuel level in the tank goes down whereupon the fuel will seep back into the tank or evaporate. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Davies" To: "'Healeys Newsgroup'" Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 4:52 PM Subject: [Healeys] fuel pump update > > That explains why ever since I bought the car I could occasionally smell > gas in the trunk area. > > Ron Davies _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 21:01:23 2008 From: John Sims To: Healey List Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 23:01:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] My Site My site www.healey6.com is back on line. Sorry for any problems. 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 Fri May 9 21:04:17 2008 From: John Sims To: Healey List Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 23:04:37 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: My Site Man am I having a day. Can't even get the URL right it is: www.healey6.com 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 John Sims Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 11:02 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] My Site My site www.healey6.com is back on line. Sorry for any problems. 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 Fri May 9 21:11:45 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: sjnnock@sbcglobal.net Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 20:11:19 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tech articles Sorry I'm so late in replying to this, but I've been off-line. I guess nobody else has the gonads to ask, so I will! Why, Norman, do you have to blast this world wide? Seems to me that as Editor, Mr. Trummel, can print whatever he feels appropriate to go into the magazine. Apparently your articles were not. Or, if there truly is a problem with them getting lost, take it up with Reid off-list and save the rest of us from additional carpal tunnel of having to hit the Delete Button an another time. Thank you and flame away! Bill Barnett Norman Nock wrote: > Reid Trummel Editor of Healey Marque > > Dear Reid > > You have received two Tech articles from me ( via > John T .) > " Worn Gears" and "Over Drive Stops Working " > Worn Gears was sent first time Mar 07 , in Feb 08 > John > said you could not find it , it was resent 3rd March > 08 > > Overdrive article was sent 25th Feb. 08 > > would you please advise me if and when you will be > using them > > Thank You Norman Nock > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 9 21:22:24 2008 From: "Elton Schulz" To: "Healey List" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 23:21:25 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Seam Sealer Fellow Healeyites, What is your opinion whether to use a seam sealer to seal the crevices under and around the chassis? I'm doing a frame off restoration. The car originally had some type of seam sealer at just about every joint and crevice. Thanks for your input. Elton, BJ7 in progress _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 21:52:12 2008 From: "Jack Feldman" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 22:52:30 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Other Manufacturers Seats for Healey 3000 Before I take the plunge and buy new covers for my seats and center arm rest I would like to hear from folks who have upgraded their seats by installing seats from other cars. Actually, these ancient Healey attempts at comfort are more comfortable than expected, but I thought it would be nice to hear from others before I make that purchase. Any suggestions? Jack BT7 in progress _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 9 23:46:12 2008 From: "Healey Bruce" To: "Healey Mail Group" Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 22:46:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] OD actuation problem I plan on contacting the Nocks again on Monday, but here's a question for the list. Last Saturday, my OD dropped out and would not engage again. Tracing with a volt meter, I found that I had voltage to the upstream side of the transmission selector switch, but when I moved the lever to the 3-4 range, voltage dropped to less than 1 volt on the downstream side. Thinking I had a short in the switch, I ordered a new one, and installed it tonight, but same result. I also noted that when the lever is moved to the 3-4 range, voltage on the upstream side also drops to less than 1 volt. My throttle position switch has always been pretty useless, with the OD dropping out with very little throttle applied, so I also adjusted it. I discovered tonight that I have voltage with the throttle depressed about 1/4 way, but then lose voltage at somewhere around 2/3 engagement. I also hear something springing--like the spring is letting go--from the throttle switch. Would a faulty throttle position switch cause my symptoms? Is it possible that my solenoid is shorting out? Bruce Steele 1960 BN7 Brea, 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 May 10 00:37:27 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Elton Schulz" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 14:37:35 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seam Sealer Having sealed this stuff myself in 1985 on my BJ8, on reflection I wouldn't do it now. better to have it open to dry out than sealed to rot. A good coat of paint/podercoat on the chassis and floorplans is more important than sealing the chassis. On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Elton Schulz wrote: > Fellow Healeyites, > What is your opinion whether to use a seam sealer to seal the crevices > under > and around the chassis? I'm doing a frame off restoration. The car > originally > had some type of seam sealer at just about every joint and crevice. > Thanks for your input. > Elton, BJ7 in progress _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 05:27:11 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Healey Mail Group'" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 07:27:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Original Pinched End Mufflers I have 2 original BJ8 mufflers on eBay if anyone is interested. http://tinyurl.com/4on975 Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 05:30:59 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 07:31:17 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical Issue - need help Keep in mind that the dielectric grease is not a conductor, it is an insulator, I think many folks get the wrong idea on how this stuff is meant to be used. It protects the terminals AFTER they are connected to each other. I wish the instructions were a little more clear on the packages. Just an FYI. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" To: "Healeys" Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 2:20 PM Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Issue - need help > Thanks to all who responded to my plea for help to sort out the > electrical problem I was having. Special thanks to Alan, Rod, David, > Phillip, Alex, John, Bill! > > These cars do have a way of humbling you! I feel a little silly, but I > did learn some good things from this experience about the sequencing > of tracking down an electrical gremlin. > > I have about 4 connectors for various purposes on the incoming > solenoid post for the battery cable. Even though the nut securing the > terminals on the post was tight, I loosened it and tested wires one at > a time for juice. Everything worked as it should. Turns out that I > just restacked the terminals on the post, put a little dielectric gunk > on the assembly and tightened down the lock washer and nut. > > Just like that, full power restored - everything working! I am > extremely pleased that I had no faulty components and that I did not > have to stand on my head in the engine bay for long - but I also feel > a little silly that it was such a simple thing. > > Again, thanks to all. The weekend will be much better knowing that I > can drive my car, rather than having to fix my car. > > Cheers! > > Lin > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > 1959 AN5 Bugeye > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 10 06:06:52 2008 From: Al Malin To: healey List Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:05:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tech articles I tolerate it because 1) Norman makes significant contributions to the marque with lots of free advice learned from his life-long business and technical articles published in Healey club magazines, and 2) there are bigger problems in life than hitting the delete key an extra time or two. Al Malin Tricarb On May 9, 2008, at 11:11 PM, Mr. Bill wrote: > Sorry I'm so late in replying to this, but I've been off-line. > > I guess nobody else has the gonads to ask, so I will! Why, Norman, do > you have to blast this world wide? > > Seems to me that as Editor, Mr. Trummel, can print whatever he feels > appropriate to go into the magazine. Apparently your articles > were not. > > Or, if there truly is a problem with them getting lost, take it up > with > Reid off-list and save the rest of us from additional carpal tunnel of > having to hit the Delete Button an another time. > > Thank you and flame away! > > Bill Barnett > > > Norman Nock wrote: >> Reid Trummel Editor of Healey Marque >> >> Dear Reid >> >> You have received two Tech articles from me ( via >> John T .) >> " Worn Gears" and "Over Drive Stops Working " >> Worn Gears was sent first time Mar 07 , in Feb 08 >> John >> said you could not find it , it was resent 3rd March >> 08 >> >> Overdrive article was sent 25th Feb. 08 >> >> would you please advise me if and when you will be >> using them >> >> Thank You Norman Nock >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > 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 Sat May 10 06:30:17 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: amalin@mac.com Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:28:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tech articles No need to apologize for being late with your reply Bill, as I was neither waiting for it or felt it was needed. Norman Nock has more knowledge about Healeys in his little finger than you and Reid combined. And who appointed you head gonad? No, Reid can not publish whatever he feels appropriate to go in the magazine. He is an employee of the club, and as such should be responsive to its members. But that is another issue. And How do you know so much about his articles? Did you have a chance to read them? Have you had the benefit of using the information from one of Norman's articles? When you have contributed to the collective knowledge at the level of Norman, then maybe, just maybe you can offer constructive criticism. I didn't find Norman's post offensive, intrusive or anything needing the type of reply you "blasted" the list with. People on this list post personal and uninformative posts to the entire list every day. Why don't you have the "gonads" to chastise them? As Al says, life is too short to sweat the small things in life. Doug > I tolerate it because 1) Norman makes significant contributions to > the marque with lots of free advice learned from his life-long > business and technical articles published in Healey club magazines, > > and 2) there are bigger problems in life than hitting the delete key > > an extra time or two. > > Al Malin > Tricarb > > > On May 9, 2008, at 11:11 PM, Mr. Bill wrote: > > > Sorry I'm so late in replying to this, but I've been off-line. > > > > I guess nobody else has the gonads to ask, so I will! Why, > Norman, do > > you have to blast this world wide? > > > > Seems to me that as Editor, Mr. Trummel, can print whatever he > feels > > appropriate to go into the magazine. Apparently your articles > > were not. > > > > Or, if there truly is a problem with them getting lost, take it > up > > with > > Reid off-list and save the rest of us from additional carpal > tunnel of > > having to hit the Delete Button an another time. > > > > Thank you and flame away! > > > > Bill Barnett > > > > > > Norman Nock wrote: > >> Reid Trummel Editor of Healey Marque > >> > >> Dear Reid > >> > >> You have received two Tech articles from me ( via > >> John T .) > >> " Worn Gears" and "Over Drive Stops Working " > >> Worn Gears was sent first time Mar 07 , in Feb 08 > >> John > >> said you could not find it , it was resent 3rd March > >> 08 > >> > >> Overdrive article was sent 25th Feb. 08 > >> > >> would you please advise me if and when you will be > >> using them > >> > >> Thank You Norman Nock _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 06:37:50 2008 From: "James Lea" To: "List Healeys" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:38:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that might harm the frame. Thanks, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 1966 MGB _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 07:23:11 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:23:29 EDT Subject: [Healeys] bugeye rear bumperettes I am in need of a pair of original Bugeye rear bumpers in good condition. I can have them re-chromed, but would prefer no dents. Thanks, Gary Hodson **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 07:27:55 2008 From: "John Homonek" To: "'James Lea'" , "'List Healeys'" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:28:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. James, I have used a cradle strap for the front wheels and single strap around each rear leaf springs attached to opposite corners. That allows the suspension to be secure while the chassis and body float above as is on a drive. I have heard (but without proof) that the chassis can be tweaked while towing and that doesn't sound good. Good luck! John E. Homonek II President - Atlanta Chapter AHCA www.atlantahealeys.org bn7@mindspring.com 1959 BN7 - 1960 AN5 - 1974 Jensen-Healey -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+jhomonek=mindspring.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+jhomonek=mindspring.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Lea Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 8:39 AM To: List Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that might harm the frame. Thanks, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 1966 MGB Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jhomonek@mindspring.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 May 10 07:34:31 2008 From: "Ronald J. Ray" To: "Douglas W Flagg" , Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:36:07 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tech articles Very well said, Doug. Thank you. 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 Douglas W Flagg Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:29 AM To: amalin@mac.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tech articles No need to apologize for being late with your reply Bill, as I was neither waiting for it or felt it was needed. Norman Nock has more knowledge about Healeys in his little finger than you and Reid combined. And who appointed you head gonad? No, Reid can not publish whatever he feels appropriate to go in the magazine. He is an employee of the club, and as such should be responsive to its members. But that is another issue. And How do you know so much about his articles? Did you have a chance to read them? Have you had the benefit of using the information from one of Norman's articles? When you have contributed to the collective knowledge at the level of Norman, then maybe, just maybe you can offer constructive criticism. I didn't find Norman's post offensive, intrusive or anything needing the type of reply you "blasted" the list with. People on this list post personal and uninformative posts to the entire list every day. Why don't you have the "gonads" to chastise them? As Al says, life is too short to sweat the small things in life. Doug > I tolerate it because 1) Norman makes significant contributions to > the marque with lots of free advice learned from his life-long > business and technical articles published in Healey club magazines, > > and 2) there are bigger problems in life than hitting the delete key > > an extra time or two. > > Al Malin > Tricarb > > > On May 9, 2008, at 11:11 PM, Mr. Bill wrote: > > > Sorry I'm so late in replying to this, but I've been off-line. > > > > I guess nobody else has the gonads to ask, so I will! Why, > Norman, do > > you have to blast this world wide? > > > > Seems to me that as Editor, Mr. Trummel, can print whatever he > feels > > appropriate to go into the magazine. Apparently your articles > > were not. > > > > Or, if there truly is a problem with them getting lost, take it > up > > with > > Reid off-list and save the rest of us from additional carpal > tunnel of > > having to hit the Delete Button an another time. > > > > Thank you and flame away! > > > > Bill Barnett > > > > > > Norman Nock wrote: > >> Reid Trummel Editor of Healey Marque > >> > >> Dear Reid > >> > >> You have received two Tech articles from me ( via > >> John T .) > >> " Worn Gears" and "Over Drive Stops Working " > >> Worn Gears was sent first time Mar 07 , in Feb 08 > >> John > >> said you could not find it , it was resent 3rd March > >> 08 > >> > >> Overdrive article was sent 25th Feb. 08 > >> > >> would you please advise me if and when you will be > >> using them > >> > >> Thank You Norman Nock _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 07:45:44 2008 From: Bob Haskell To: James Lea Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:45:57 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. James, Bill Bolton (tricarb@aol.com) sells front and rear tie downs. The front ones attach to the main frame rails (on the inside) using the threaded tubes that the front bumper supports attach to. The rears attach to the rear spring mount. I have them installed on my car, but thankfully haven't had to use them yet. 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 Sat May 10 07:47:29 2008 From: "Alan Bromfield" To: "'James Lea'" , "'List Healeys'" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 14:45:41 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. James. I believe it is safest and less stressful to the car if the wheels are tied down leaving the chassis free to exercise the suspension. My approach is to loop webbing straps round each of the knock-offs and strain down all for corners from them. Best......... _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \__1957-BN4 x 2__/ _______) (_________________________) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Lea Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:39 PM To: List Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that might harm the frame. Thanks, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 1966 MGB _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 07:51:10 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'James Lea'" , "'List Healeys'" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 06:51:24 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. James, Last year I installed a set of hold down rings on all four corners of my Healey. They came from Bill Bolton of Bolt-on Healeys in Creswell OR (tri-carb@aol.com). On the front they are similar to what the Canadian tow eyes. On the rear they are his special recipe. They use existing bolts and holes so no cutting or welding is required. I believe these to be exactly what you are looking for. In their absence I would recommend a strap around the rear axle on each side on the rear and a strap around the frame cross-member on each side up front. Others may chime in here as my car (knock on wood) has only been on a trailer once since I owned it and that was when it was delivered. But if I do have to call AAA for a flatbed or trailer it, I have the four corner tow eyes ready. Hope this helps. Cheers! Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Lea Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 5:39 AM To: List Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that might harm the frame. Thanks, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 1966 MGB Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.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 May 10 07:56:36 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Jack Feldman'" , Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 06:56:51 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Other Manufacturers Seats for Healey 3000 Jack, That is an easy one. Heritage Upholstery. I don't have it, but covet it every time I see it. I would consider a pro to install it though. I speak from experience here. In other words look at a professionally installed heritage kit (seats or interior) side by side with my car and you will clearly not choose my car. Wheeeeeeee!! Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack Feldman Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 8:53 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Other Manufacturers Seats for Healey 3000 Before I take the plunge and buy new covers for my seats and center arm rest I would like to hear from folks who have upgraded their seats by installing seats from other cars. Actually, these ancient Healey attempts at comfort are more comfortable than expected, but I thought it would be nice to hear from others before I make that purchase. Any suggestions? Jack BT7 in progress Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.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 May 10 08:04:11 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'List Healeys'" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:04:17 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. I have hauled Healeys around for years and currently use my transporter http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?cat=5 to move all sorts of British sports cars around and take our rally car to Newfoundland and back once a year (4000km). It has been my experience that it is better to secure the car to the deck in such a way that the car's suspension is compressed, that is to say that the hold down straps should be attached to the frame rather than the wheels and pull down substantially so that the car rides on the trailer suspension and not its own. You have to be careful that the tie downs are tight enough that they do not loosen when the vehicle encounters a compression or the straps will loosen and the car will move. In most circumstances you will notice little difference, but if things go a bit pear shaped the weight of the car moving around on the trailer can be an added "issue" and one that you would rather not have to deal with if you find yourself having to take evasive action when towing. If you take a look at cars being moved around on commercial transporters you will find that they do the same thing. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ James Lea Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 8:39 AM To: List Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that might harm the frame. Thanks, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 1966 MGB Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jhomonek@mindspring.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as msalter@precisionsportscar.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 May 10 08:04:51 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Alan Bromfield'" , "'James Lea'" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 07:04:23 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. Al, You make a really good point. As I think about it the car bounces along on the suspension as it rides on the trailer. The very first car I ever restored was a Baja VW and I put it in the back of a U-haul. It bounced along from Colorado to Idaho and boxes that were on either side rubbed thorugh my paint job on both doors. I had to hide the rub through with graphic stripes. (Proof of the bouncing)If I ever have to trailer for a long distance I'll probably use your method even though I have the tow eyes. Maybe that's why they call em tow-eyes and not strap-down eyes. Not to be confused with cross-eyes. What can I say I am not a fast learner but I have an excuse? I was born in a neighborhood clearly marked "Slow Children". That's my story and I am sticking to it. Cheers (BTW I like your sig)! Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Bromfield Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:46 AM To: 'James Lea'; 'List Healeys' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. James. I believe it is safest and less stressful to the car if the wheels are tied down leaving the chassis free to exercise the suspension. My approach is to loop webbing straps round each of the knock-offs and strain down all for corners from them. Best......... _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \__1957-BN4 x 2__/ _______) (_________________________) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Lea Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:39 PM To: List Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. Gentlemen. I have used my trailer to haul different British cars but when I put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the frame for the cross hold down straps. I am thinking of bolting some stainless steel plates to the frame. If any of you have hauled your Healeys I would like to know how you solved this problem before I do anything that might harm the frame. Thanks, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 1966 MGB Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.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 May 10 08:12:24 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: clocks@midcoast.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:12:31 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. James-- It's best to tie a car down by an axle or A-arm rather than the frame so as not to put the springs &/or shocks in a constant state of compression. There are short straps with D-rings on either end and protective sleeves around the webbing made specifically for that application, then hook into them with conventional ratcheting straps. Best--Michael Oritt -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------- In a message dated 5/10/2008 8:38:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, clocks@midcoast.com writes: when I put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the frame for the cross hold down straps. **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 08:55:21 2008 From: Carroll A Phillips To: healey list Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:55:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] seam sealer I would definatly recomend using the seam sealer at the frame to floor panel areas. History shows on our cars the worst areas being the forward footwell to chassis crossmember area and on 3000s the trunk floor areas. Remember the old sealer/caulk was a tar based formula that would dry out and crack( plus flexing of the chassis didnt help much either.) Water gets into the area between floor panels along with dust and dirt,hold the moisture and rust out the thin metal floors. I would do this: areas that are badly rusted and need floors replaced, strip/clean/wirewheel/sandblast whatever your means of rust/paint removal,blow crevises out with air (real good) than treat bare metal with epoxy primer, weld in new floors or replacement pieces ,seal all seams inside and under car as original with a good polyurethane automotive sealer , then paint, those of you desiring PC I would still seal with a clear Poly seamsealer as painting or powdercoating will not get in between the panels to protect against corrosion. Carroll Phillips Top Down Restorations _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 09:19:55 2008 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: "Michael Salter" , "'List Healeys'" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:19:00 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. One more question to this thread. Something I read said not to tow in gear. Just the emergency brake. Any reason for this? Jerry _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 09:22:11 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: "Michael Salter" , "'List Healeys'" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:22:30 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] OD actuation problem Bruce, This is a SWAG, but based on the first paragraph I'd say your O/D actuator solenoid is almost a dead short. With any inductive load (solenoid, coil, motor), you'll get an momentary (milliseconds) dead short then the induced field will produce high impedance, and the voltage should return to near nominal. If it's not the solenoid, it's something downstream of the "3-4" switch (assume you're talking about the one on the gearbox?). The throttle position switch is designed to provide an alternate source of current to the O/D so you can't disengage the O/D unless the engine is driving the wheels. I'd have to look at the schematic--which I'm too lazy to do right now--to be sure, but a defective/maladjusted TPS usually doesn't cause the O/D to fail to activate (only to not keep the O/D engaged at closed throttle). Try it again for a few seconds, and see if the solenoid gets (very) hot--that'll confirm it's the culprit. If not, check the O/D relay--based on your voltage readings it's not the culprit but, hey, it's Lucas ;) bs Healey Bruce wrote: > I plan on contacting the Nocks again on Monday, but here's a question for > the list. Last Saturday, my OD dropped out and would not engage again. > Tracing with a volt meter, I found that I had voltage to the upstream side > of the transmission selector switch, but when I moved the lever to the 3-4 > range, voltage dropped to less than 1 volt on the downstream side. Thinking > I had a short in the switch, I ordered a new one, and installed it tonight, > but same result. I also noted that when the lever is moved to the 3-4 > range, voltage on the upstream side also drops to less than 1 volt. > > My throttle position switch has always been pretty useless, with the OD > dropping out with very little throttle applied, so I also adjusted it. I > discovered tonight that I have voltage with the throttle depressed about 1/4 > way, but then lose voltage at somewhere around 2/3 engagement. I also hear > something springing--like the spring is letting go--from the throttle > switch. Would a faulty throttle position switch cause my symptoms? Is it > possible that my solenoid is shorting out? > > Bruce Steele > 1960 BN7 > Brea, CA > ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.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 Sat May 10 10:06:58 2008 From: "James Lea" To: "'List Healeys'" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 12:08:06 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. >From all of your valuable input and advice I see that it is not proper to cinch down the frame during hauling. I like the idea of using the knock off and after more research I am leaning toward using the knock offs with a loop and cinching them down with a trailer wench I found on E-trailer. http://www.etrailer.com/pc-fhtd~E52809.htm If you buy the sliding rail that the wench fits into and weld it to the side of the trailer you can slide the wench forward and backward to fit the wheel base of any car. Does anyone see a problem with this method? Thanks again. JL PS. BTW E-trailer is the best site I have found if you plan to build or modify your trailer. http://www.etrailer.com/trailer-parts.aspx James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 1966 MGB _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 12:51:52 2008 From: Reid Trummel To: Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 11:52:10 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tech articles At the risk of dragging this out by this one more message, I have briefly re-subscribed to the list just to clarify that there is no issue or problem here. Norman has long been, and remains, a Contributing Editor of HEALEY MARQUE magazine, and he had merely had some difficulty contacting me about some of his recent contributions. One of those contributions will appear in the July issue, which is currently in the design phase, and the other will appear subsequently in an issue to be determined. We are now working together on the illustrations for it. Again, I do not wish to drag this out, but felt it only appropriate to clarify lest anyone get the wrong impression. We continue to welcome Norman's articles, just as we have done for very many years. Reid Trummel Editor, HEALEY MARQUE magazine Published by the Austin-Healey Club of America www.healeyclub.org > Sorry I'm so late in replying to this, but I've been off-line. > > I guess nobody else has the gonads to ask, so I will! Why, Norman, do > you have to blast this world wide? > > Seems to me that as Editor, Mr. Trummel, can print whatever he feels > appropriate to go into the magazine. Apparently your articles were not. > > Or, if there truly is a problem with them getting lost, take it up with > Reid off-list and save the rest of us from additional carpal tunnel of > having to hit the Delete Button an another time. > > Thank you and flame away! > > Bill Barnett _________________________________________________________________ Get Free (PRODUCT) RED Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodredemoticons_052008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 13:11:49 2008 From: "wpollock@inbox" To: "list" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:11:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] healey toy If Richard Gordon is still on the list,would you contact me off line. 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Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/marineaquarium _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 16:57:07 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 18:57:16 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailer tie-downs In a message dated 5/10/08 6:53:17 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > In their absence I > would recommend a strap around the rear axle on each side on the rear and a > strap around the frame cross-member on each side up front. > in the rear, be careful about wrapping the tie-down strap around the axle, since the rear brake lines pass along the axles and can easily be pinched. On my MGA, I hook the tie down straps over the leaf springs just in front of the spring pans and then hook them diagonally to the rear trailer hold downs. Cheers gary ************** Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 19:23:53 2008 From: richard mayor To: , , Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 01:24:10 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey. Not necessarily so. Frist, it depends on how far you are trailering it. Are you trailering it from Portland, Oregon to the east coast and back to race the Brits or the Aussies? Say, 6000 miles plus. Or, are you taking it over to the muffler shop to have new muffler bearings installed? Is your trailer one with that fancy suspension that does not bounce all over the place, the way small trailers with springs do? I have both kinds of trailers and I tow my race car using the frame attachments. Compressing the springs and shocks a little more does no harm. Just sitting in the garage your springs and shocks are already compresssed. The biggest concern is if you are trailering a long distance, you are using a small bouncy trailer, and you use the tires, A-arms and rear end to tie it down. The car will bounce all over the place and work the hell out of your shocks. Never put it in gear. And check your tie-downs after a few miles, thereafter every few hundred miles. Richard > From: Awgertoo@aol.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:12:31 -0400> To: clocks@midcoast.com; healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailering your Healey.> > James--> > It's best to tie a car down by an axle or A-arm rather than the frame so as > not to put the springs &/or shocks in a constant state of compression. There > are short straps with D-rings on either end and protective sleeves around > the webbing made specifically for that application, then hook into them with > conventional ratcheting straps.> > Best--Michael Oritt> --------------------------------------------------> ---------------------------------- > > > In a message dated 5/10/2008 8:38:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > clocks@midcoast.com writes:> > when I > put the Healey on yesterday I could not find easy attachment points on the > frame for the cross hold down straps.> > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as mayorrichard@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_s kydrive_052008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 21:41:28 2008 From: "Elton Schulz" To: "Healey List" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 23:41:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Seam sealer followup Thanks to everyone who replied to my question regarding the advisability of using seam sealer in the chassis crevices and joints. The replies were three in favor and two against. Hmmm, which way should I go? Elton, BJ7 in progress _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 10 22:12:08 2008 From: "John Rowe" To: "Healey List" Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 12:12:15 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] tramp rods Hi All Has anyone installed tramp rods on their early 3000's. I am thinking of installing some on my 1959 3000 to stop the spring wind up that happens under hard driving particularly in Tarmac rallies. Any help would be appreciated as always. regards John Rowe Perth _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 00:08:07 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 23:08:21 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tech articles Douglas W Flagg wrote: Thank you for your response, Doug, and I don't wish to drag this out any more than Reid. However, a couple of salient points in your email do need to be addressed. > No need to apologize for being late with your reply Bill, as I was > neither waiting for it or felt it was needed. Norman Nock has more > knowledge about Healeys in his little finger than you and Reid combined. > Obviously you don't like Reid! Have you ever met him? I have. I know you've never met me! I've been playing with Healeys for 34+ years, having owned 13 of them over that period. I also know, going back to the Austin-Healey Club, Pacific Centre, that Reid has at least that many years experience. Combine the two of us and I guess Norman must have one hell of a big, little finger. (Is that an oxymoron?) > And who appointed you head gonad? I've been called dick head more than once. Does that qualify me? > No, Reid can not publish whatever he > feels appropriate to go in the magazine. He is an employee of the club, > and as such should be responsive to its members. But that is another > issue. Correct, and between YOU and him. > And How do you know so much about his articles? Did you have a > chance to read them? Have you had the benefit of using the information > from one of Norman's articles? Certainly I read them. And I have a copy of his tech articles compilation. Possibly my senility is kicking in, but I don't remember EVER criticizing Norman's contributions to this List, magazines or otherwise. Perhaps you can enlighten me??? > When you have contributed to the > collective knowledge at the level of Norman, then maybe, just maybe you > can offer constructive criticism. I didn't find Norman's post offensive, > intrusive or anything needing the type of reply you "blasted" the list > with. And who appointed you as keeper of the List with regard to what is and isn't offensive? > People on this list post personal and uninformative posts to the > entire list every day. Why don't you have the "gonads" to chastise them? > As Al says, life is too short to sweat the small things in life. > > Doug > I don't wish or have the time to. I still feel that Norman's attack on Reid internationally was totally uncalled for. Thinking about it, sounds like you don't like his magazine's content either. Then why subscribe, if you do. BTW The tally, both on and off-List, is running 12 to 2 against you. If you would like to continue wasting both our time, you have my email for off-List or. I'm in the book. Bill Barnett Santa Ana, CA '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 Sun May 11 00:23:27 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 23:23:42 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey Ron, old friend, I totally agree with Doug. Please, please, please don't tell us that you're going to convert such a rare car! I doubt if even Smith Brody would want to see that. Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 Douglas W Flagg wrote: > WHY!!!!!!! > > >> folks: >> on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey >> transmission to a Toyota or BMW 5 speed? >> ron rader >> 1965 BJ8 >> 1954 Nash Healey >> _______________________________________________ >> > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 01:20:07 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 00:20:19 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SEBRING Wow, Joe, how cool is that? But was the owner/breeder a Brit? Please don't tell us it was a long shot! :-) Bill '53 BN1 #663 (P.S. Sorry, Doug, I realize this is more superfluous BS on the List and I will not make this comment again! It's just that Joe Armour, owner of the Healey Sebring, happens to be a 30 year old friend of mine!) sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au wrote: > Sebring is a winner again. Last week I went to the local Gov't. sponsered > gambling joint and put $10 on a horse called Sebring - it won. > 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 May 11 06:29:24 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Elton Schulz" , "Healey List" Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:29:38 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seam sealer followup Why would you want to seal the gaps and subsequently seal water in the gaps? You'll only keep water out if you have a perfect seal... Not likely.... On 5/11/08, Elton Schulz wrote: > Thanks to everyone who replied to my question regarding the advisability of > using seam sealer in the chassis crevices and joints. The replies were three > in favor and two against. Hmmm, which way should I go? > Elton, BJ7 in progress > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 11 06:30:57 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: Editorgary@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 08:31:10 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trailer tie-downs I have read pros & cons concerning parallel vs diagonal hold down straps. I doubt that it makes much difference, however in my case, I was using diagonal straps & discovered that the straps were chaffing against each other & fraying the webbing, so I switched to parallel straps. Gary Hodson In a message dated 5/10/2008 5:59:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time, Editorgary@aol.com writes: I hook the tie down straps over the leaf springs just in front of the spring pans and then hook them diagonally to the rear trailer hold downs. **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 07:21:01 2008 From: "James Sailer" To: "Healey List" , Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:21:13 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Subject: Re: Other Manufacturers Seats for Healey 3000 Jack, I will go along with Tracy. I had a Heritage redo my seats and they are for me very comfortable I did have to put holes in the foam seat bottoms to make them softer as Norman Nock describes in one of his article. I had my seat frames powder coated and I sent them to Heritage to have them put the covers on. They are perfect I also had heritage do my rear seat pans but then installed everything else my self. I would highly recommend having them do the seats; not cheap though. I also made a modified set of the wood slats that are under the seat rails. Thicker at the front and just about nothing at the rear. This tips the seat back a bit and give better back and under thigh support (for me at least). I attached a photo of my seats. Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 60 Frogeye >Heritage Upholstery. I don't have it, but covet it every time I see it. I >would consider a pro to install it though. I speak from experience here. >In other words look at a professionally installed heritage kit (seats or >interior) side by side with my car and you will clearly not choose my car. >Wheeeeeeee!! >Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! >President AHCUSA www.healey.org [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Dsc00968.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 Sun May 11 07:56:31 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Elton Schulz" , "Healey List" Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:51:34 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seam sealer followup Elton, We always use seam sealer, carefully and thoroughly applied to all seams that have the slightest chance of getting water into them. Capillary action will cause water to creep between two sandwiched surfaces so everything possible must be done to prevent this. Use a caulking that is meant specifically for this job, an automotive caulk that is meant to take paint, and will not eventually go brittle, break down and fall out.. Not cheap, but very effective. Would you build a house and not caulk around door and window trims, allowing water to get in there and start rot? I think not. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elton Schulz" To: "Healey List" Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 11:41 PM Subject: [Healeys] Seam sealer followup > Thanks to everyone who replied to my question regarding the advisability > of > using seam sealer in the chassis crevices and joints. The replies were > three > in favor and two against. Hmmm, which way should I go? > Elton, BJ7 in progress > _______________________________________________ > 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 May 11 08:05:01 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'John Rowe'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:05:13 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] tramp rods John, The addition will require some welding. A kit is available from Denis Welsh Motorsports http://www.bighealey.co.uk/section.php?id=10 Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Rowe Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:12 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] tramp rods Hi All Has anyone installed tramp rods on their early 3000's. I am thinking of installing some on my 1959 3000 to stop the spring wind up that happens under hard driving particularly in Tarmac rallies. Any help would be appreciated as always. regards John Rowe Perth Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.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 May 11 08:09:10 2008 From: "fmags" To: Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:11:33 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] seats Hi Jack, When I redid my seats in my BJ8, one of them was so bad (the bottom) that it was literally hanging together by the rust. I made a new seat bottom starting with a Sprite seat bottom. The Sprite and 3000 set pans are quite similar and it was relatively easy to convert the Sprite pan into a 3000 pan with a little cutting, welding, and hammer/dolly work. I got my leather seat covers and foam from Healey Surgeons in Maryland probably 15 years ago and they still look great and are very comfortable. I've been a customer of theirs for 20 years and they are first class. Frank Wichita, KS '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 May 11 08:16:10 2008 From: "fmags" To: Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:18:32 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] seam sealer Hi Elton, go with the seam sealer. It is what was applied at the factory, I believe, and it's there for a reason. PPG makes an automotive seam sealer just for that purpose. I used it on mine just like it was done on the trunk floor I took out and it looks original and provides the protection against water intrusion/rust. Not a spot of rust in 10 years in that area. Frank Wichita, KS. '65 BJ8 of > using seam sealer in the chassis crevices and joints. The replies were > three > in favor and two against. Hmmm, which way should I go? > Elton, BJ7 in progress _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 08:18:34 2008 From: "Marvin James" To: "John Rowe" Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:18:53 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] tramp rods On the 100 tramp bars interfere with the stock exhaust aft of the muffler. The 6 cyl cars may have the same problem. Marv J On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 9:12 PM, John Rowe wrote: > Hi All > > Has anyone installed tramp rods on their early 3000's. > > I am thinking of installing some on my 1959 3000 to stop the spring wind > up > that happens under hard driving particularly in Tarmac rallies. > > Any help would be appreciated as always. > > regards > > John Rowe > Perth > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as britcrs@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 May 11 09:09:04 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:07:43 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys As John and Keith know I am a very opinionated New Yorker, and that will probably never change. As Mr. Bill points out I'm not winning any popularity contests, but that comes with the territory. I would, however, like to throw out a question which is, believe it or not, related to the list. Why do you own a Healey, or perhaps, why do you want to own a Healey? It seems that recent discussions (over the last few years) have begun to focus on 5 speed Toyota transmissions, air conditioning, stereo systems, and more recently, power steering and fuel injection along with a myriad of other "modifications' which, to me (just my opinion) detract greatly from the form and function of a classic, period, sports car. I understand safety issues such as radial tries, detachable third brake lights, seat belts and the like, but would really like to have an understanding of the thought process to "modernize" your Healey. So as not to exacerbate my plummeting ratings let me preface by saying this is an honest question and not meant to insult any particular list member. If you want the "looks" of a Healey, but the technology of a "modern" automobile, why not buy a kit car with power steering, anti-lock brakes, power steering, air bags(?), etc. This way you have your classic Healey to enjoy for what it is, and the "kit" car for the serious, everyday, modern highway driving. To quote Ed "A curious mind needs to know". 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 May 11 09:49:13 2008 From: "Tom Mitchell" <3000mk3@bighealey.org> To: "'Douglas W Flagg'" , Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:49:05 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Hi Doug, I installed magnetic third brake lights, a Toyota transmission and Alternator for a variety of reasons 1) In some cases my old one parts needed extensive work, yes I could have gotten them fixed. 2) All mods are reversible, which means no cutting or modifying existing structure, wiring etc. 3) Safety (third brake light) and reliability, transmission and alternator. 3) I wanted my wife, sons and whomever to be able to drive it, without worrying about a non syncro 1st gear, or worry if someone could see that they were braking in time. I drive my car (I have two BJ8, one all original waiting for time and money) anywhere and everywhere, Vermont, NC, Ohio, Chicago, upstate Michigan, I don't hesitate to drive it. I've lent it to friends for weddings; I've let a group of five teenage (19 yrs old) girls drive it around town. They (Healeys) are meant to be driven and enjoyed and I think the mods assist in that. I have all the original parts, except where a friend has borrowed my overdrive many years ago and is still using it. I don't want a kit car; it's not the same nor is it MY HEALEY! 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 Douglas W Flagg Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 11:08 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys As John and Keith know I am a very opinionated New Yorker, and that will probably never change. As Mr. Bill points out I'm not winning any popularity contests, but that comes with the territory. I would, however, like to throw out a question which is, believe it or not, related to the list. Why do you own a Healey, or perhaps, why do you want to own a Healey? It seems that recent discussions (over the last few years) have begun to focus on 5 speed Toyota transmissions, air conditioning, stereo systems, and more recently, power steering and fuel injection along with a myriad of other "modifications' which, to me (just my opinion) detract greatly from the form and function of a classic, period, sports car. I understand safety issues such as radial tries, detachable third brake lights, seat belts and the like, but would really like to have an understanding of the thought process to "modernize" your Healey. So as not to exacerbate my plummeting ratings let me preface by saying this is an honest question and not meant to insult any particular list member. If you want the "looks" of a Healey, but the technology of a "modern" automobile, why not buy a kit car with power steering, anti-lock brakes, power steering, air bags(?), etc. This way you have your classic Healey to enjoy for what it is, and the "kit" car for the serious, everyday, modern highway driving. To quote Ed "A curious mind needs to know". 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 May 11 10:11:26 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'Douglas W Flagg'" , Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:11:33 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys (modifications) . would really like to have an understanding of the thought process to "modernize" your Healey. . Doug Doug: I bought my Healey for the same reason many get into classic cars....to get back to their youth since they have become classics themselves. I had one as a 16-19yo until it was stolen at USC. It is amazing how the smells and vibrations take you back....I just avoid using the rear view mirror. As to modifications, I hope that most of us look at the car as a sacred trust like a fine painting. We don't own them, we are just care-takers. I hope that most of us also make "improvement" modifications that can easily be returned to original, ie bolt on shocks, spin on oil filter, stainless steal wires and radial tires. I think any modification that was available and done when the cars were originally sold (including air) is in keeping with the spirit of the Marque. I am still positive ground and use the original AM radio when parked. Even though I'm in SoCal I use "Healey Air Conditioning" (zip out the rear window and pour water over my head and chest). IMHO converting to modern 5 speeds with glass-smooth shifting would take away from the enjoyment I get from making perfect up and downshifts in a 40 yo trans. No offense to anyone out there enjoying otherwise but when I want a smooth modern sports car experience I take out my Aston Martin. Others probably take out their Porches, Mazdas, BMWs, Nissans etc. I drive my Healey for the experience. In a way it's like owning a Harley. If you want smooth silent high tech comfort you get a BMW or Honda. Nothing wrong with that. Just my 2c. Ron Davies SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 13:40:13 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: dwflagg@juno.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:40:25 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Hi Doug-- One of the reasons I have chosen "modern" updates (alternator in place of generator, solid-state ignition in place of points, five-speed transmission in place of 3-speed, hydraulic clutch in place of manual, etc) is so that I do not have to keep buying and replacing the same crappy parts, whether used or new, over and over.. Wait, don't you often offer some of those crappy parts for sale? As Rosanne Rosannadana said: Nevermind.... Best--Michael Oritt **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 13:54:20 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:54:30 EDT Subject: [Healeys] test only--please delete test only--please delete **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 14:13:12 2008 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:11:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey Bill (and Doug) I have a 65 BJ8 which I have tried to keep as complete stock as possible. It is fun to drive but for me at 64 I cannot drive it for more than 1.5 to 2 hours at a time. We also have a 67 E FHC that has wildwood brakes and A/C which we have put 37,000 miles on in 5 years taking it on classic car rallies. Our preference is old cars that are user friendly. My plans for this car are to drive it from LA to SF for the 1000 miles of the CA Mille, and to ship it to Colorado for the Colorado grand, also a 1000 mile in 4 day event. Having just return from the CA mille I can tell you that the three speed, no syncro first, with electric / servo OD derived from 1930's technology was no fun to drive thru the mountains. We have changed from bias ply to radial tires. We are installing a heavier duty front roll bar. We hand made a spectacular set of stainless headers (because no one had plans for the originals. And now we are looking for ways to change the tranny to a tremec or Gertag five speed. These upgrades will allow us to comfortably use this car on long rallies where many will get to see and enjoy this car. Most will not care that it has radials or a 5 speed. If there were only 5 of these cars and we where trying to put them in a museum that would be different. Others may choose to create museum pieces or trailer queens. We prefer to make safe, fun, roadworthy cars that we can drive. That is why they make 31 flavors. Ron 1965 BJ8 1966 GT 350 H 1967 E Type FHC 1954 Nash Healy FHC 1956 Lincoln Continental On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:23 PM, Mr. Bill wrote: > Ron, old friend, > > I totally agree with Doug. Please, please, please don't tell us that > you're going to convert such a rare car! I doubt if even Smith Brody > would want to see that. > > Bill Barnett > '53 BN1 #663 > > Douglas W Flagg wrote: > > WHY!!!!!!! > > > > > >> folks: > >> on the transmission discussion - has anyone converted a Nash Healey > >> transmission to a Toyota or BMW 5 speed? > >> ron rader > >> 1965 BJ8 > >> 1954 Nash Healey > >> _______________________________________________ > >> > > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as f.ronald.rader@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 May 11 14:14:24 2008 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: "Mr. Bill" Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:13:07 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey Bill (and Doug) I have a 65 BJ8 which I have tried to keep as complete stock as possible. It is fun to drive but for me at 64 I cannot drive it for more than 1.5 to 2 hours at a time. We also have a 67 E FHC that has wildwood brakes and A/C which we have put 37,000 miles on in 5 years taking it on classic car rallies. Our preference is old cars that are user friendly. My plans for this car are to drive it from LA to SF for the 1000 miles of the CA Mille, and to ship it to Colorado for the Colorado grand, also a 1000 mile in 4 day event. Having just return from the CA mille I can tell you that the three speed, no syncro first, with electric / servo OD derived from 1930's technology was no fun to drive thru the mountains. We have changed from bias ply to radial tires. We are installing a heavier duty front roll bar. We hand made a spectacular set of stainless headers (because no one had plans for the originals. And now we are looking for ways to change the tranny to a tremec or Gertag five speed. These upgrades will allow us to comfortably use this car on long rallies where many will get to see and enjoy this car. Most will not care that it has radials or a 5 speed. If there were only 5 of these cars and we where trying to put them in a museum that would be different. Others may choose to create museum pieces or trailer queens. We prefer to make safe, fun, roadworthy cars that we can drive. That is why they make 31 flavors. Ron 1965 BJ8 1966 GT 350 H 1967 E Type FHC 1954 Nash Healy FHC 1956 Lincoln Continental On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:23 PM, Mr. Bill wrote: > > Ron, old friend, > > I totally agree with Doug. Please, please, please don't tell us that > you're going to convert such a rare car! I doubt if even Smith Brody > would want to see that. > > Bill Barnett > '53 BN1 #663 > > Douglas W Flagg wrote: > > WHY!!!!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 15:28:59 2008 From: "Fred Crowley" To: , "'Douglas W Flagg'" , Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 16:25:35 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys (modifications) I agree with Ron. I've used my '62 BT7 for racing for almost 18 years. Still use the original gearbox and overdrive (albeit with the Sebring ratios in the box). Transmission makes the amount of noise that it always does, but all the gears report for duty when called upon. Still run with wire wheels, disc brakes up front with drums in the rear, cast iron head, etc. The Healey still generally end up at the pointy end of the grid (obviously because of superb driver skills, good looks, and modesty), and can still generate speeds and lap times that can scare the bejesus out of me. I like the Healey with all its quirks and eccentricities. Jeanice disagrees and says that the Healey is fine, it's my quirks and eccentricities - not the car's, but I think she's just giving me some compliments, right? The whole point for me is racing the car with the 45 year old+ technology. It's still a blast, and periodically I get to enhance my 4-letter vocabulary when something decides not to work as it was designed to. Cheers, Fred _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 17:00:08 2008 From: nickzarkades@comcast.net To: Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:59:21 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem took out my 66BJ8 out for the first time this spring and immediately notice something wrong, when I started the car up it rev up fine, however when I put it in gear it would feel like I was running on three cylinders or one carb. When I have it in neutral it revs up fine, I checked the carbs, timing and linkage with no luck, any ideas out there. Could it be a transmission issue? Thanks, Nick Zarkades 66bj8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 17:30:53 2008 From: "Craig" To: Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:29:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] British Bash in Louisville, Ky This year the 24th annual British Bash all-British car show featured Marque is Healey. Visit our website and see all the pictures, activities, and fantastic show location! www.britishbash.com June 6th &7th in Louisville, Kentucky _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 17:51:52 2008 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "Richard Ewald" , "JIM LAUGHRIDGE" Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:52:05 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fridays funnies G'day I have said it before how much I loath pedants with their smarmy smiles knowing that they are right. "British did not build televisions" ?????? Perhaps the name of John Logie Baird may not seem familiar. A Scotsman who is credited as the inventor of the world's first working television system. He transmitted the first TV transmission as early as 1925. If you're into Sci Fi and have read the novel "Contact" by Carl Sagan you will have read about the fascinating concept of early TV transmissions of Hitler at the 1936 Berlin Olympics being picked up by little green men many years later and realising that we were here. I suspect that Baird TVs didn't leak oil, but don't know about electrons. 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 Richard Ewald Sent: Saturday, 10 May 2008 2:32 AM To: JIM LAUGHRIDGE Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] fridays funnies That was actually why British Leyland never built TV sets. Along with that in 1975 Lucas came out with a home vacuum cleaner. It was the only product they ever produced that didn't suck. On 5/9/08, JIM LAUGHRIDGE wrote: > > this ones goes back 30 years and you probably have heard it but I am new > here > and I can get by with posting it again > > do you know why the British did not build television's > > answer > they could not figure how to make them leak oil > > Jim Laughridge > jllxx@bellsouth.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 richard.ewald@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as patrick.quinn@det.nsw.edu.au http://www.team.net/archive ********************************************************************** 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 May 11 18:01:02 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: , Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:57:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem Hi Nick, I would bet that your impression that it is running on 3 cylinders is correct. I would suggest the following: 1. Have someone push down on the throttle while you check that the butterflies are actually opening, sometimes the clamps slip on the shafts. 2. Drive a short distance at full throttle then turn off the key, after stopping, remove the float chamber lids and check that there is fuel in each float chamber. 3. Remove the carb suction chambers and then, using a piece of tube, blow into the overflow tubes for each carb, fuel should squirt out of the jet. 4. while the suction chamber is off see if you can pull the metering needle out of the piston. Sometimes the locking screw comes loose. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of nickzarkades@comcast.net Sent: May 11, 2008 6:59 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Strange Problem took out my 66BJ8 out for the first time this spring and immediately notice something wrong, when I started the car up it rev up fine, however when I put it in gear it would feel like I was running on three cylinders or one carb. When I have it in neutral it revs up fine, I checked the carbs, timing and linkage with no luck, any ideas out there. Could it be a transmission issue? Thanks, Nick Zarkades 66bj8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 18:34:10 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 17:34:23 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] more tranny conversion Nash Healey OK, Ron, I give! I do love your BJ8. As you know my BN1 is also a driver. I was just thinking of the production numbers of your Nash vs my BN1. However, I think it's great for you to be participating and showing it as much as you are! I guess we'll let Bob Segui be the one to keep his '53 Nash-Healey original, huh? :-) I'm sure you're way ahead of me on this, but I'd first go to Eric Grunden of Absolutely British in Santa Maria. (Yes this is a shameless plug, but while I have NFI, I have never been happier with anyone who has worked on my Healeys!) Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 w/'54 original owner M Kit & my 2nd owner driver mods. F. Ronald Rader wrote: > Bill (and Doug) > I have a 65 BJ8 which I have tried to keep as complete stock as > possible. It is fun to drive but for me at 64 I cannot drive it for > more than 1.5 to 2 hours at a time. > > We also have a 67 E FHC that has wildwood brakes and A/C which we > have put 37,000 miles on in 5 years taking it on classic car rallies. > > Our preference is old cars that are user friendly. > My plans for this car are to drive it from LA to SF for the 1000 miles > of the CA Mille, and to ship it to Colorado for the Colorado grand, > also a 1000 mile in 4 day event. > > Having just return from the CA mille I can tell you that the three > speed, no syncro first, with electric / servo OD derived from 1930's > technology was no fun to drive thru the mountains. > > We have changed from bias ply to radial tires. We are installing a > heavier duty front roll bar. We hand made a spectacular set of > stainless headers (because no one had plans for the originals. And now > we are looking for ways to change the tranny to a tremec or Gertag > five speed. > > These upgrades will allow us to comfortably use this car on long > rallies where many will get to see and enjoy this car. Most will not > care that it has radials or a 5 speed. > > If there were only 5 of these cars and we where trying to put them in > a museum that would be different. > > Others may choose to create museum pieces or trailer queens. > We prefer to make safe, fun, roadworthy cars that we can drive. > > That is why they make 31 flavors. > Ron > > 1965 BJ8 > 1966 GT 350 H > 1967 E Type FHC > 1954 Nash Healy FHC > 1956 Lincoln Continental > > On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:23 PM, Mr. Bill wrote: > >> Ron, old friend, >> >> I totally agree with Doug. Please, please, please don't tell us that >> you're going to convert such a rare car! I doubt if even Smith Brody >> would want to see that. >> >> Bill Barnett >> '53 BN1 #663 >> >> Douglas W Flagg wrote: >> >>> WHY!!!!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 19:23:16 2008 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:23:30 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Green Helmet G'day Just to assist a little further with a little Oz (Australian) history, back in the days before cheap international air travel one of the most popular ways to get to and from Europe and especially Brittan was to travel overland. Generally this meant to drive through Europe, then such countries as Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan (this was in more peaceful times) to India and then ship your car to Western Australia. Then on to whether you wanted to go in Australia. Vice versa going the other way. I have some friends who are very much into Albion vehicles who have done the trip twice by double decker bus. It was very common and there was (and still is) companies specifically set up to organise such trips. There are also a number of Austin-Healeys in Australia that came overland from the UK. Have a look at Chris Dimmock's website at: http://www.myaustinhealey.com/london-to-sydney-healey.html It tells the story of when his car was driven from the UK to Australia in 1967. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn > Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:36:26 +1000 > From: Patrick.Quinn@det.nsw.edu.au > To: ynotink@msn.com; healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Green Helmet > > G'day Bill > > Can't resist. > > The Green Helmet was written by popular Australian novelist Jon Cleary > who was also very much a car enthusiast. He owned one of the first > Jensen 541s and even drove it overland from the UK to Australia. > > Here ends your (Oz) lesson for today. > > 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 WILLIAM B LAWRENCE > Sent: Friday, 9 May 2008 2:03 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Green Helmet > > I'm watching The Green Helmet on TCM at the moment. A lot of racing > footage > circa 1961 and even some Healeys... > > Bill Lawrence > > http://www.team.net/archive > ********************************************************************** > This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain > privileged information or confidential information or both. 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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 May 11 19:48:10 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Michael Salter" Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:41:14 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem Nick - Michael is pretty much a guru here, but his point 1. is off because the HD8 carbs on your BJ8 are fixed together with a fixed attachment so you can't have one carb valve opening and the other stays closed with a Mk III - they will both open and close at the same time, always. Only earlier Healeys had this problem. I might suggest also, as an alternative, that it sounds like your car is having a classic fuel starvation problem - when sitting at idle the fuel pump pushes just enough gas in to keep the car idling and you can rev the motor, but as soon as you start getting going your car needs more fuel and loses all power because the pump can't keep up with demand. Usually this symptom will manifest itself if you've had some hesitation or loss of power going up steep hills receently, than this is your problem. Usually what causes this is: 1) a fuel line blockage (pull off the fuel feed pipe to the carbs and turn on the iginition - you should have a very steady thoughput of fuel, if it's just a trickle, then this is your problem). 2) a clogged filter (if you have one inline, replace it.. also pop the tops off the carb float chambers and check for gook and crud - if there is any - clean everything including the float needles) 3) a bad fuel pump. It is rarely diagnosed as such, but over time rust from your fuel tank can aggregate in your fuel pump and reduce its performance. Good Luck! Alan On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 7:57 AM, Michael Salter < msalter@precisionsportscar.com> wrote: > Hi Nick, > I would bet that your impression that it is running on 3 cylinders is > correct. > I would suggest the following: > 1. Have someone push down on the throttle while you check that the > butterflies are actually opening, sometimes the clamps slip on the shafts. > 2. Drive a short distance at full throttle then turn off the key, after > stopping, remove the float chamber lids and check that there is fuel in > each > float chamber. > 3. Remove the carb suction chambers and then, using a piece of tube, blow > into the overflow tubes for each carb, fuel should squirt out of the jet. > 4. while the suction chamber is off see if you can pull the metering needle > out of the piston. Sometimes the locking screw comes loose. > > Michael Salter _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 19:49:34 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Carroll A Phillips" Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:45:58 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] seam sealer Elton - Caroll Phillips and Rich Chrysler are two of the top Healey restoration specialists in the world, frankly. I know I told you not to use seam sealer but I would always defer to them, esp. the recommendation to use a proper automotive seam sealer, and suggested prep sequences. The only other thing I'd recommend is filling the chassis with Waxoyl or a comparable product, this will help keep the inside of your chassis from rotting from the inside out, unless you had your chassis properly etched and dipped then it doesn't matter as much. Best, Alan On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 10:55 PM, Carroll A Phillips wrote: > I would definatly recomend using the seam sealer at the frame to floor > panel > areas. History shows on our cars the worst areas being the forward footwell > to chassis crossmember area and on 3000s the trunk floor areas. > Remember the old sealer/caulk was a tar based formula that would dry out > and > crack( plus flexing of the chassis didnt help much either.) Water gets into > the area between floor panels along with dust and dirt,hold the moisture > and > rust out the thin metal floors. > > I would do this: > areas that are badly rusted and need floors replaced, > strip/clean/wirewheel/sandblast whatever your means of rust/paint > removal,blow crevises out with air (real good) than treat bare metal with > epoxy primer, weld in new floors or replacement pieces ,seal all seams > inside and under car as original with a good polyurethane automotive sealer > , then paint, those of you desiring PC I would still seal with a clear Poly > seamsealer as painting or powdercoating will not get in between the > panels > to protect against corrosion. > > Carroll Phillips Top Down Restorations _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 20:02:19 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Quinn, Patrick" Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:56:08 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fridays funnies Patrick - I don't know if televisions leak oil or electrons, but I have experimented watching these new fangled things now for 4 decades and I've come convinced they rot your brain. Perhaps I need to go back to listening to Edison cylinders for light entertainment in the evening. Alan On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 7:52 AM, Quinn, Patrick < Patrick.Quinn@det.nsw.edu.au> wrote: > G'day > > I have said it before how much I loath pedants with their smarmy smiles > knowing that they are right. > > "British did not build televisions" ?????? > > Perhaps the name of John Logie Baird may not seem familiar. A Scotsman > who is credited as the inventor of the world's first working television > system. He transmitted the first TV transmission as early as 1925. > > If you're into Sci Fi and have read the novel "Contact" by Carl Sagan > you will have read about the fascinating concept of early TV > transmissions of Hitler at the 1936 Berlin Olympics being picked up by > little green men many years later and realising that we were here. > > I suspect that Baird TVs didn't leak oil, but don't know about > electrons. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 20:33:36 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:28:59 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem Alan: If you will look in your Moss catalog for HD8 carbs, you will see part number 80. This "Shaft Assembly, carb, coupling" is connected to each carb's shaft by parts 73 and 74. It is, in fact, possible to have one butterfly opening while the other is not, or at least not in sync, if one or both of the couplings becomes loose. Somewhere in the carb adjusting instructions, I recall that you loosen these, tune each carb independently, then tighten them up when everything is in balance. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Michael Salter" Cc: Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem > Nick - > > Michael is pretty much a guru here, but his point 1. is off because the > HD8 > carbs on your BJ8 are fixed together with a fixed attachment so you can't > have one carb valve opening and the other stays closed with a Mk III - > they > will both open and close at the same time, always. Only earlier Healeys > had > this problem. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 21:06:46 2008 From: "trifari" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Michael Salter" Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:09:06 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem Agree: I had a similar problem with my BJ8. Clogged fuel filter. John Trifari Golden Gate AHC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Michael Salter" Cc: Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem > Nick - > > Michael is pretty much a guru here, but his point 1. is off because the > HD8 > carbs on your BJ8 are fixed together with a fixed attachment so you can't > have one carb valve opening and the other stays closed with a Mk III - > they > will both open and close at the same time, always. Only earlier Healeys > had > this problem. > > I might suggest also, as an alternative, that it sounds like your car is > having a classic fuel starvation problem - when sitting at idle the fuel > pump pushes just enough gas in to keep the car idling and you can rev the > motor, but as soon as you start getting going your car needs more fuel and > loses all power because the pump can't keep up with demand. Usually this > symptom will manifest itself if you've had some hesitation or loss of > power > going up steep hills receently, than this is your problem. > > Usually what causes this is: > > 1) a fuel line blockage (pull off the fuel feed pipe to the carbs and turn > on the iginition - you should have a very steady thoughput of fuel, if > it's > just a trickle, then this is your problem). > 2) a clogged filter (if you have one inline, replace it.. also pop the > tops > off the carb float chambers and check for gook and crud - if there is > any - > clean everything including the float needles) > 3) a bad fuel pump. It is rarely diagnosed as such, but over time rust > from > your fuel tank can aggregate in your fuel pump and reduce its performance. > > Good Luck! > > Alan > > > On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 7:57 AM, Michael Salter < > msalter@precisionsportscar.com> wrote: > >> Hi Nick, >> I would bet that your impression that it is running on 3 cylinders is >> correct. >> I would suggest the following: >> 1. Have someone push down on the throttle while you check that the >> butterflies are actually opening, sometimes the clamps slip on the >> shafts. >> 2. Drive a short distance at full throttle then turn off the key, after >> stopping, remove the float chamber lids and check that there is fuel in >> each >> float chamber. >> 3. Remove the carb suction chambers and then, using a piece of tube, blow >> into the overflow tubes for each carb, fuel should squirt out of the jet. >> 4. while the suction chamber is off see if you can pull the metering >> needle >> out of the piston. Sometimes the locking screw comes loose. >> >> Michael Salter > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jtrifari@comcast.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 May 11 22:05:37 2008 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:05:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] thrust washer thickness for oil drive spindle. I was working on my engine this weekend and found that the thrust washer has been misplaced from the driving spindle. I am talking about the drive for the oil pump. Does anyone happen to have the thickness of the thrust washer so I can try to find it in the pile of parts? I have listed the part number here from Moss which may help identify my question. Part # 021-422 Jerry BJ8 still in pieces. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 11 22:21:41 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Leonard Hartnett" Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:21:57 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem Len - Oh yes you are right, I forgot about the lever couplings. Yes they can come loose, but I've never seen that happen, they clamp pretty tight with only a little bit of force. The older type shaft couplings used on earlier healeys come loose much more often - likely because you have to loosen them to tun the carbs on earlier cars wheras on the HD8 carb you usually don't have to loosen these couplings to fine tune the carb. Alan On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 10:28 AM, Leonard Hartnett < thehartnetts@earthlink.net> wrote: > Alan: If you will look in your Moss catalog for HD8 carbs, you will see > part number 80. This "Shaft Assembly, carb, coupling" is connected to each > carb's shaft by parts 73 and 74. It is, in fact, possible to have one > butterfly opening while the other is not, or at least not in sync, if one > or > both of the couplings becomes loose. Somewhere in the carb adjusting > instructions, I recall that you loosen these, tune each carb independently, > then tighten them up when everything is in balance. > > (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 Sun May 11 23:09:55 2008 From: richard mayor To: Jerry Costanzo , Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 05:10:09 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thrust washer thickness for oil drive spindle. Jerry, You should be able to spot the thrust washer quite easily. It is very shiny, about twice the thickness of the average washer and is champhered on one side of the hole. It will stand out from the others. Richard Mayor> From: grumpyinloomis@ssctv.net> To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:05:45 -0700> Subject: [Healeys] thrust washer thickness for oil drive spindle.> > I was working on my engine this weekend and found that the thrust washer has> been misplaced from the driving spindle. I am talking about the drive for the> oil pump. Does anyone happen to have the thickness of the thrust washer so I> can try to find it in the pile of parts? I have listed the part number> here from Moss which may help identify my question.> > Part # 021-422> > Jerry> BJ8 still in pieces.> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as mayorrichard@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_mob ile_052008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 12 05:53:02 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Leonard Hartnett'" , "'Healey Mail Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 07:52:54 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem Apology accepted ;-)....LOL Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ Len - Oh yes you are right, I forgot about the lever couplings. Yes they can come loose, but I've never seen that happen, they clamp pretty tight with only a little bit of force. The older type shaft couplings used on earlier healeys come loose much more often - likely because you have to loosen them to tun the carbs on earlier cars wheras on the HD8 carb you usually don't have to loosen these couplings to fine tune the carb. Alan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leonard Hartnett Sent: May 11, 2008 10:29 PM To: Healey Mail List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem Alan: If you will look in your Moss catalog for HD8 carbs, you will see part number 80. This "Shaft Assembly, carb, coupling" is connected to each carb's shaft by parts 73 and 74. It is, in fact, possible to have one butterfly opening while the other is not, or at least not in sync, if one or both of the couplings becomes loose. Somewhere in the carb adjusting instructions, I recall that you loosen these, tune each carb independently, then tighten them up when everything is in balance. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Michael Salter" Cc: Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem > Nick - > > Michael is pretty much a guru here, but his point 1. is off because the > HD8 > carbs on your BJ8 are fixed together with a fixed attachment so you can't > have one carb valve opening and the other stays closed with a Mk III - > they > will both open and close at the same time, always. Only earlier Healeys > had > this problem. Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as msalter@precisionsportscar.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 May 12 06:38:34 2008 From: Raymond Carbone To: nickzarkades@comcast.net Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 08:36:40 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Strange Problem Hi Nick, Michael Salter has nailed the approach I would take. Back in the winter of 1970 I drove my '64 BJ8 from southern Pennsylvania to Northeast Penn, to NYC and back to Southern Penn. When starting out I SOMETIMES had little power and used the clutch to get it moving. However, the car idled smoothly. Once moving, I drove at over 70MPH in overdrive with little problem. Being winter and with snow falling, I had no intention of investigating the problem other than a minor review (i.e. Carb cap, linkage, Ignition wiring, and a few other easily observable things). The trip was uneventful for the most part....except that I had gotten 63 MPG on the trip (almost all highway). Once back home, I disassembled the carbs and found a loose needle in one. My conclusion ...at times the vibration would loosen the needle which would fall and shut off one carb. At other times the piston would fall and re-lodge the pin. All the best, Ray Carbone 64 BJ8 Original Owner _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 12 07:24:35 2008 From: jeff hansen To: healeys Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 06:03:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] healey on fijii list Any one know this car? < Previous | Next > 1967 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKIII Price: US $5,400.00 Ad ID: 45346770 Visits: 240 Location: Philadelphia Date Listed: Apr-09-08 1967 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKIII, 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III in beautiful & correct British Racing Green with black bucket seats and chrome wire wheels. STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL CAR FROM MISSOURI WITH ONLY 27,442 ACTUAL MILES AND ONE PHYSICIAN OWNER SINCE NEW!! One of the nicest, lowest mile Austin Healey 3000s available anywhere; completely checked over and restored to brand new condition. The original 6-Cylinder 3000cc twin carb engine is unmodified and completely factory stock. Still fitted with the original twin SU carburetors, original aircleaner assemblies, and original exhaust manifolds; the only modification is the ignition points have been replaced with a drop-in Pertronix electronic ignition. Fires right up and settles into a smooth idle with a deep exhaust note from the correct dual exhaust. Runs perfectly on premium pump gas and there are no mechanical issues; no smoke, no leaks, no noises. Pulls nicely through the rev range and cruises beautifully at 70-75 mph. The 4-speed manual transmission shifts perfectly and the long 3.27 rearend with Overdrive provides relaxed cruising. Goes straight down the road with no play in the steering, no rattles or squeaks, no gear whine, and the electrically operated overdrive functions perfectly. Beautiful black bucket seat interior with the center console. Professionally reupholstered interior using correct Moss Motors parts. Brand new seat covers, brand new seat foams, brand new door panels, brand new carpet kit. The varnish on the original dash had two small hairline cracks so a brand new correct Burlwood dashboard was installed along with a brand new correct padded dash cover. Correct banjo steering wheel with no wear, no flaws, and the original AM/FM radio is in place. All of the Smiths gauges work properly and there is no sunfade on their faces and no pitting on their chrome bezels. 140 mph speedometer, 7000 RPM tachometer, Oil Pressure/Water Temperature, and Fuel Level; all original, excellent, and work properly. Rack & Pinion steering and front disc brakes provide terrific handling and safe stops. Gorgeous body with no dents, no dings, no waves. SPECIFICATIONS YEAR:1967 MAKE:AUSTIN HEALEY MODEL:3000 MKIII MILEAGE: 27442 EXT.COLOR: British Racing Green CLASS: INT.COLOR: Black ENGINE: 3000cc 6-Cylinder TRANS: 4 Speed DRIVE TRAIN: RWD VIN#: HBJ8L39401 DOORS: 2 _________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. 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 Mon May 12 07:39:50 2008 From: "Sam DeSalvo" To: "Healey List" Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 09:27:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] hood prop rod 100-4 I have attached the hood prop rod on my '55 100-4 but can't figure out where or how to attach the rubber clip which keeps the rod in place when the hood is down. The clip has a hole running parallel to the rod, going through the 2" length of the clip. Maybe I have the wrong clip? Can anyone help with this? Thanks, Sam _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 12 09:42:35 2008 From: BJ8 Healeys To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:45:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list Hi, Jeff - I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific information on it. As to some of the claims in the description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what I do know: If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not registered with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990. I have a listing of Healeys registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on it. This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but registered at any time up to that date. What is the "Fijii List"? Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- jeff hansen wrote: > Any one know this 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 Mon May 12 10:12:39 2008 From: John Sims To: 'BJ8 Healeys' , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:58:17 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list Actually it is Kijiji. Can be found at www.kijiji.com The URL for the car is http://newyork.kijiji.com/c-Cars-vehicles-Classic-cars-1967-AUSTIN-HEALEY-30 00-MKIII-W0QQAdIdZ45346770. Kijiji is is a list similar to Craig's list. There is an article about both in todays Business section of the New York Times. The tenor of the article is how these two lists (Craig's - partially owned by eBay) are hurting the want ad revenues for newspapers. 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 BJ8 Healeys Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list Hi, Jeff - I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific information on it. As to some of the claims in the description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what I do know: If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not registered with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990. I have a listing of Healeys registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on it. This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but registered at any time up to that date. What is the "Fijii List"? 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 May 12 10:30:24 2008 From: "Dallas Congleton" To: Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 11:57:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list It is actually on the KIJIJI list, which is a free classified list, similar the Craig's List here is the link- \http://philadelphia.kijiji.com/c-Cars-vehicles-Classic-cars-1967-AUSTIN-HEAL EY-3000-MKIII-W0QQAdIdZ45346770 the price is obviously a mistype - should be $54,000, or it is a scam. Dallas _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 12 10:47:34 2008 From: John Sims To: 'BJ8 Healeys' , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:14:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list Another note, on the Kijiji list, there are photos. I blew up the rear view to take a look at the dealer plate and it is Sports Car Gallery in Beaver Falls, PA. I went to their site and they have only one Healey listed for sale and that is a red one 63HBJ7L19678 that they are selling for $55K. I took a look at the background of some of their other cars that are for sale and it is the same background as this car. Wonder if they made an error on the price in their listing? Steve, what say you? 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 BJ8 Healeys Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list Hi, Jeff - I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific information on it. As to some of the claims in the description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what I do know: If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not registered with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990. I have a listing of Healeys registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on it. This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but registered at any time up to that date. What is the "Fijii List"? 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 May 12 10:49:34 2008 From: BJ8 Healeys To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:31:31 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list Thanks, John and Dallas, for explaining fijii/Kijiji. I had never heard of either one. As far as the car, now that I have had a chance to look at the actual ad at the Kijiji site, I wonder why someone would go to the trouble and expense to install rack and pinion steering in a car that had only been driven 27K miles in 42 years, unless that is a mistake in the description. The asking price is either a mistake in the listing also, or a scam. Extremely low asking prices is one of the prime tip-offs to a scam, and photos can be lifted from websites for scams. Might be legitimate, but I think I would want some answers to a few questions before seriously considering responding to the ad. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- John Sims wrote: > Another note, on the Kijiji list, there are photos. I blew up the rear view > to take a look at the dealer plate and it is Sports Car Gallery in Beaver > Falls, PA. I went to their site and they have only one Healey listed for > sale and that is a red one 63HBJ7L19678 that they are selling for $55K. I > took a look at the background of some of their other cars that are for sale > and it is the same background as this car. Wonder if they made an error on > the price in their listing? > > Steve, what say you? > > 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 BJ8 > Healeys > Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list > > Hi, Jeff - > I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific > information on it. As to some of the claims in the > description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what I > do > know: > > If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not > registered > with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990. I have a listing of > Healeys > registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana, > Florida, > Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on it. > > This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but > registered at any time up to that date. > > What is the "Fijii List"? > > 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 May 12 11:32:55 2008 From: "G. Brierton" To: "John Sims" Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 13:18:48 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list I notice that the text on both cars contain many of the same sentences, including the "rack and pinion steering" statement. GB -------------------------------------------------- From: "John Sims" Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 12:14 PM To: "'BJ8 Healeys'" ; Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list > Another note, on the Kijiji list, there are photos. I blew up the rear > view > to take a look at the dealer plate and it is Sports Car Gallery in Beaver > Falls, PA. I went to their site and they have only one Healey listed for > sale and that is a red one 63HBJ7L19678 that they are selling for $55K. I > took a look at the background of some of their other cars that are for > sale > and it is the same background as this car. Wonder if they made an error on > the price in their listing? > > Steve, what say you? > > 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 > BJ8 > Healeys > Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list > > Hi, Jeff - > I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific > information on it. As to some of the claims in the > description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what > I > do > know: > > If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not > registered > with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990. I have a listing of > Healeys > registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana, > Florida, > Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on > it. > > This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but > registered at any time up to that date. > > What is the "Fijii List"? > > 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 gbrierton@hotmail.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 May 12 11:49:20 2008 From: John Sims To: "'G. Brierton'" Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 13:22:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list I just send an email to Sports Car Gallery using the email address posted on their web site (which is different than the one on Kijiji) asking if this is their listing. Will post the answer to the list. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: G. Brierton [mailto:gbrierton@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 1:19 PM To: John Sims Cc: Healey Healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list I notice that the text on both cars contain many of the same sentences, including the "rack and pinion steering" statement. GB -------------------------------------------------- From: "John Sims" Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 12:14 PM To: "'BJ8 Healeys'" ; Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list > Another note, on the Kijiji list, there are photos. I blew up the rear > view > to take a look at the dealer plate and it is Sports Car Gallery in Beaver > Falls, PA. I went to their site and they have only one Healey listed for > sale and that is a red one 63HBJ7L19678 that they are selling for $55K. I > took a look at the background of some of their other cars that are for > sale > and it is the same background as this car. Wonder if they made an error on > the price in their listing? > > Steve, what say you? > > 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 May 12 13:01:01 2008 From: Al Malin To: Healey Healey Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 14:12:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list If the description is accurate, the car is not stolen, the seller has clear title, and the price is accurately stated --- I'll take 3 of them. Regards, Al Malin _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 12 13:54:14 2008 From: jeff hansen To: BJ8 Healeys , healeys Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:35:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Healey on Kijiji Just emailed the lister and am awaiting a reply. Will let you all know what happens. If it's truly $5400 you may be talking to a new Healey owner!! My guess is it's an error or scam. Sorry about the fijii\Kijiji error. Sent it in typing excitement didn't check for errors. Jeff --- On Mon, 5/12/08, BJ8 Healeys wrote: From: BJ8 Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Monday, May 12, 2008, 12:31 PM Thanks, John and Dallas, for explaining fijii/Kijiji. I had never heard of either one. As far as the car, now that I have had a chance to look at the actual ad at the Kijiji site, I wonder why someone would go to the trouble and expense to install rack and pinion steering in a car that had only been driven 27K miles in 42 years, unless that is a mistake in the description. The asking price is either a mistake in the listing also, or a scam. Extremely low asking prices is one of the prime tip-offs to a scam, and photos can be lifted from websites for scams. Might be legitimate, but I think I would want some answers to a few questions before seriously considering responding to the ad. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. 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 Mon May 12 13:55:48 2008 From: healeyguy@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 15:36:30 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list We?visited Sports Car Gallery on our last trip to PA about a year ago. If I recall correctly there was a green BJ8 for sale at that time. Beaver Falls is our home town although we have been in Hawaii since 1970. I try to stop by and look through the windows of this establishment when ever we are in town.? The cars are?kept under roof and the?owner only shows the cars by appointment. Seems like he?keeps a nice selection of collector cars in stock. Next trip back is in October.? Can't say for sure if the green Healey offered is the same one but suspect that the price is just incorrect in the advert. I notice that the for sale price is often truncated on Craigs listings here in Hawaii. However I have been burned on an internet?scam before so be careful! Aloha Perry Another note, on the Kijiji list, there are photos. I blew up the rear view to take a look at the dealer plate and it is Sports Car Gallery in Beaver Falls, PA. I went to their site and they have only one Healey listed for sale and that is a red one 63HBJ7L19678 that they are selling for $55K. I took a look at the background of some of their other cars that are for sale and it is the same background as this car. Wonder if they made an error on the price in their listing? Steve, what say you? 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 BJ8 Healeys Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:45 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list Hi, Jeff - I do not have 39401 listed in the BJ8 registry, and therefore no specific information on it.? As to some of the claims in the description, the following does not dispute any of them, but here is what I do know: If the car is a one-owner from Missouri, then it was apparently not registered with the Missouri DMV at any time prior to 1990.? I have a listing of Healeys registered with the MO DMV at that time (as well as Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina), and the VIN does not appear on it. This MO list does not just include cars actively registered in 1990, but registered at any time up to that date. What is the "Fijii List"? 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 May 12 15:40:05 2008 From: John Sims To: Healey List Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 16:51:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: YOur cars OK Guys. This is the definitive email that I just received. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com From: SPORTS CAR [mailto:sportcar@stargate.net] Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 4:46 PM To: John Sims Subject: Re: YOur cars Hi John, This is a scam... a mint condition, low mile Healey 3000 does not sell for $5400. That particular car sold for $65,000 last fall. Thanks for the email. Dave . ----- Original Message ----- From: John Sims To: sportcar@stargate.net Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 1:21 PM Subject: YOur cars There is a car advertised for sale on www.kijiji.com under http://newyork.kijiji.com/c-Cars-vehicles-Classic-cars-1967-AUSTIN-HEALEY-30 00-MKIII-W0QQAdIdZ45346770 that bears one of your dealer plates. Is this your listing as the email address for contacts does not appear to be yours. 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 May 12 16:38:43 2008 From: "Dallas Congleton" To: , "Ed's Shop" Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 17:53:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Mg-t] 54 TF radial tire pressure? Maybe this was "Imperial" PSI ? ;^) Dallas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed's Shop" To: Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [Mg-t] 54 TF radial tire pressure? > < to do > with Britain's road conditions or tire quality in the 1950's. >>> > > Can you say BIAS ply tires, Mike?? > > Different ballgame. > > And Lawrie has correct pressures, IMHO. > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 12 18:20:42 2008 From: John Stevens To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 16:35:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Healey Birthday Card Just happened to be in the local Shopko store this afternoon when I spotted a birthday card with a blue Healey on the front. It is an American Greetings card with the identifier on the back of USA 199 3846723 or CANADA 259 ABR66687-00X John Stevens johnbs7257@sbcglobal.net 520 Cherry Creek Road Marquette, MI 49855 (906)249-3529 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 12 18:22:59 2008 From: "Randy Dickson" To: , "'BJ8 Healeys'" , Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 18:46:42 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on Kijiji $5400 might get you a Healey that looks like this....... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-Austin-Healey-100-6_W0QQitemZ36005157798 9QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item360051577989& Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+rdickson=midwestarchaeology.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+rdickson=midwestarchaeology.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of jeff hansen Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 2:35 PM To: BJ8 Healeys; healeys Subject: [Healeys] Healey on Kijiji Just emailed the lister and am awaiting a reply. Will let you all know what happens. If it's truly $5400 you may be talking to a new Healey owner!! My guess is it's an error or scam. Sorry about the fijii\Kijiji error. Sent it in typing excitement didn't check for errors. Jeff --- On Mon, 5/12/08, BJ8 Healeys wrote: From: BJ8 Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on fijii list To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Monday, May 12, 2008, 12:31 PM Thanks, John and Dallas, for explaining fijii/Kijiji. I had never heard of either one. As far as the car, now that I have had a chance to look at the actual ad at the Kijiji site, I wonder why someone would go to the trouble and expense to install rack and pinion steering in a car that had only been driven 27K miles in 42 years, unless that is a mistake in the description. The asking price is either a mistake in the listing also, or a scam. Extremely low asking prices is one of the prime tip-offs to a scam, and photos can be lifted from websites for scams. Might be legitimate, but I think I would want some answers to a few questions before seriously considering responding to the ad. 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 May 12 21:03:15 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 21:37:47 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on Kijiji <<$5400 might get you a Healey that looks like this....... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-Austin-Healey-100-6_W0QQitemZ36005157798 9QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item360051577989& Randy >> www.tinyurl.com WOULD give YOU and subsequently US an EASILY useable LINK, Randy!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 13 06:48:36 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 05:23:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] FS- Factory Hardtop wooden parts Due to the popularity of the wooden side rail supports I had another run made. These were made from an original as a template using oak chosen to be as close to the original wood. They fit factory 2 or 4 seater original hardtops. If you tried to get a set and I was out please contact me again off-list. $27.50 per pair covers the material, labor I paid the furniture maker and shipping. I put a photo of the parts and where they attach up on the internet. These hold the fiberglass along the window upright in the aluminum channel and are a must for restoring these old hardtops. Once these are gone they are gone. If your hardtop was like mine they are missing or rotted. http://www.bighly.com/wooden-parts/supports.jpg and http://www.bighly.com/wooden-parts/wood-side-rail.jpg Hope these help some folks. Thanks go out to John Wilson for the loan of the originals for a template. 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 Tue May 13 07:22:47 2008 From: Charlie Baldwin To: healey list Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 09:04:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Arm Rest Location On a center shift BT7, how far behind the ashtray should the front of the armrest between the seats be located? Thanks. Charlie Baldwin [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 Tue May 13 07:39:35 2008 From: "Taylor, Todd S" To: Healey list Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 09:39:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Engine clean up I've got my Engine out of the car and I want to start clearing it up for re-painting. What's the best way to clean the engine?? Power washer with soap, dismantle it and get it dipped?? Use some sort of solvent. Want to do as much as I can myself. Looking for ideas?? Thanks Todd.. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 13 09:57:57 2008 From: Earl Kagna To: Charlie Baldwin , Healey List Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:58:12 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Arm Rest Location Charlie: Mine measures 1 1/2" - original carpet and armrest pad. The pad has deformed a bit over the years - I measured at it's base where it rests against the carpet. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Baldwin" To: "healey list" Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:04 AM Subject: [Healeys] Arm Rest Location On a center shift BT7, how far behind the ashtray should the front of the armrest between the seats be located? Thanks. Charlie Baldwin _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 13 13:50:56 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 21:50:57 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for parts for a BN2... Hello there, I am looking for the following parts for my Healey: - trim on the doors near lock - ashtray - front windshield - front indicator lens (2 pcs) - air cleaners If you have any of above and wish to part with it, please mail me offlist. Many 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 Tue May 13 16:07:11 2008 From: Bob To: Healey List Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 00:06:54 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] VIN Localization Hi listers, Where is supposed to be the VIN on a 3000 MkI ? TIA Bernard _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 13 22:07:12 2008 From: "Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer" To: "Healey List" Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:07:27 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] 2nd gear problems A fellow club member is having problems with 2nd gear in his BJ8. At rest or when traveling below 10mph he can only select 2nd gear using brute force. Above this speed up and down changes are normal. All other gears can be selected at rest. Any suggestions before we start pulling the box out of the car? Cheers Pieter _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 13 22:13:22 2008 From: "Michael" To: Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:13:18 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts Hi All I'm looking at improving the saftery of the my Healey (100/6 BN4) by installing better seat belts front and back. Just wondering if anyone has done this, and if I could get a heads up on the type of belt used, and the fitting procedure. Thanks Michael _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 13 23:31:45 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Michael Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 13:32:00 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat Belts Michael - I used the clip-mount seat belts sold by moss, three point belts, short length. They work very well in my BJ8 and BN1. Retractable belts are ok, but the reel can take up space in the car and can look a bit wonky. Alan On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 12:13 PM, Michael wrote: > Hi All > > I'm looking at improving the saftery of the my Healey (100/6 BN4) by > installing better seat belts front and back. Just wondering if anyone has > done > this, and if I could get a heads up on the type of belt used, and the > fitting > procedure. > > Thanks > > Michael _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 14 00:07:19 2008 From: richard mayor To: , Healey List Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 06:07:32 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] VIN Localization There is an aluminum plate on the firewall. Just above the engine. Very close to the center. Hard to miss unless it is missing. > Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 00:06:54 +0200> From: jagxk120@gmail.com> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] VIN Localization> > Hi listers,> Where is supposed to be the VIN on a 3000 MkI ?> TIA> Bernard> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as mayorrichard@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ messenger_052008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 May 14 05:10:31 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: "Michael" , Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 07:10:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat Belts I installed the Securon 514/30 retractor set . This shoulder unit attaches at 2 places rather than three, which is impossible to do IMO, on our Healeys. This is very much like the MGB units that were used in the 70's. Go to the Securon web sight. Much more secure than the traditional lap belts. Back seats? Why? Not your kids I hope. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:13 AM Subject: [Healeys] Seat Belts > Hi All > > I'm looking at improving the saftery of the my Healey (100/6 BN4) by > installing better seat belts front and back. Just wondering if anyone has > done > this, and if I could get a heads up on the type of belt used, and the > fitting > procedure. > > Thanks > > Michael > _______________________________________________ > 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 Wed May 14 06:57:27 2008 From: Carroll A Phillips To: healey list