From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 1 00:23:53 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: "'Reinhart Rosner (aon)'" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:23:53 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey or Austin? Well, I think I went a bit too far... :-) I asked them to update their databases... So, they gave me a temporary reg. paper and said that if the request will be declined by some higher-up-authority they will simply register it as Austin. We shall see. Anyone from UK on the list? How are the AH registered by Her Majesties authority??... Cheers, Tadek -----Original Message----- From: Reinhart Rosner (aon) [mailto:aon.912808691@aon.at] Sent: 1 sierpnia 2008 07:23 To: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: AW: [Healeys] Austin Healey or Austin? Tadek, My 100 came directly after production to a local dealer in Austria and in the old papers it says about the company: Austin, England. And for the type they wrote Austin Healey 100. When I bought the car in 1999 I tried to change this, but at the registration they said: We do not have Austin Healey in our computer, lets leave it an Austin. Kind regards Reinhart Reinhart Rosner 1955 AH 100 BN1 Vienna  Austria -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces+aon.912808691=aon.at@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+aon.912808691=aon.at@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Tadeusz Malkiewicz Gesendet: Donnerstag, 31. Juli 2008 11:51 An: healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: [Healeys] Austin Healey or Austin? I have a small question - what/who is officially the "make" of the car: Austin Healey or Austin? Was there a company called Austin-Healey?.. The reason I am asking is I am trying to register the car at DMV in Poland - they are reluctant to accept the make of the car as "Austin-Healey". Rather, they say it's an Austin, but the type is Healey.. I thought at first they must be wrong, but then I looked at the VIN plate, and it says Austin.. Any thoughts? How are your cars registered? The Florida Title I have has: Make: AUHE Model: /empty/ Thanks for all help, Tadek Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as aon.912808691@aon.at 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 Aug 1 01:35:49 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:31:30 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin 0r Austin Healey Joe - That's because almost all the racing cars for AH were build at DHMC in Warwick, they weren't built at the Austin/BMC factory at Longbridge/Abingdon where most of our factory cars were built. DHMC also had the exclusive rights to all racing for AH, and received a budget from Austin specifically for racing the AH. The racing cars are a different breed. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 1:46 PM, wrote: > The following information may not interest all on the list. I think the > name > depends who you are dealing with. The F.I.A ( Federation of International > Motorsport ) controlled and managed the sports car championship in > 1965.This > championship was officially called - 'THE MANUFACTURER'S CHAMPIONSHIP' and > was > a promotion opportunity for manufacturers to show the value of their > products. > Events were held at Sebring, LeMans, Targa Florio and a fifth race I can't > remember. In our case the Make entered was Austin Healey. Most > interestingly > the entrant was Donald Healey Motor Company. The Healeys entered in this > championship were fitted with chassis plates that identified the 3000 > as 'HEALEY GT and manufacturer, Donald Healey Motor Company.The > LeMans/Sebring > Sprites of that time had similar chassis plates. YOUR CHOICE, but I would > not > argue with your government or you could end up as an unidentifiable kit car > 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 Fri Aug 1 06:53:08 2008 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 22:48:04 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin 0r Austin Healey G'day Alan Perhaps I should disclose that Joe has two of those DHMC built racing Austin-Healeys. He would be hesitant is saying this. The 1965 Sebring 3000 and the Sprite that ran at Sebring and Le Mans in '67 and '68. 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 Alan Seigrist Sent: Friday, 1 August 2008 5:32 PM To: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin 0r Austin Healey Joe - That's because almost all the racing cars for AH were build at DHMC in Warwick, they weren't built at the Austin/BMC factory at Longbridge/Abingdon where most of our factory cars were built. DHMC also had the exclusive rights to all racing for AH, and received a budget from Austin specifically for racing the AH. The racing cars are a different breed. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 1:46 PM, wrote: > The following information may not interest all on the list. I think the > name > depends who you are dealing with. The F.I.A ( Federation of International > Motorsport ) controlled and managed the sports car championship in > 1965.This > championship was officially called - 'THE MANUFACTURER'S CHAMPIONSHIP' and > was > a promotion opportunity for manufacturers to show the value of their > products. > Events were held at Sebring, LeMans, Targa Florio and a fifth race I can't > remember. In our case the Make entered was Austin Healey. Most > interestingly > the entrant was Donald Healey Motor Company. The Healeys entered in this > championship were fitted with chassis plates that identified the 3000 > as 'HEALEY GT and manufacturer, Donald Healey Motor Company.The > LeMans/Sebring > Sprites of that time had similar chassis plates. YOUR CHOICE, but I would > not > argue with your government or you could end up as an unidentifiable kit car > 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 Fri Aug 1 07:19:42 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:07:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Brake Question Another factor that can cause spongy brakes is if the shoes are not aligned perfectly perpendicular to the brake back plate. This causes only a portion of the shoe width to be contacting the width of the drum. The steady posts and their locking nuts allow adjustment of this. Also the shoe lining surface needs to be arced to perfectly match the arc of the drum surface. This will allow for quicker bedding in of the shoe/drum surfaces. Finally, accurate rear shoe adjustment can only be accomplished with the hand brake clevis temporarily undone. 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 Fri Aug 1 07:51:05 2008 From: philritten@aol.com To: healey.nut@gmail.com Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:51:02 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Question All, The pedal is firm, it just isn't at the very top (say 1/2 to 1 inch from the top). Otherwise, the brakes seem to work pretty well (for 4 wheel drum). Alan, I have a BN4/6. They were using some sort of bleeding kit (not sure exactly what it was). Curiously (for my own knowledge) does it matter if?you start on the Right Rear instead of the Left Rear? Thanks, Phil -----Original Message----- From: Alan Seigrist To: philritten@aol.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 8:33 pm Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Question Phil - In my 25 years of owning Healeys, this is the first time I have EVER heard of this.? If what they say was true, you would be able to buy new drums from Moss motors, but as you know you cannot buy new brake drums for these cars - that's because they don't wear out! The adjustment bolts on these cars will take up any amount of slack so I'd say your shop has been sniffing some brake pad vapors.? Phil - what car do you have?? Is it a BN1 or a BN2?? Or BN4/6?? One thing that is very particular about many of the drum brake healeys is they are very sensitive to how the brake system is bled.? This is what is causing your problem.? The brake system is best bled using an "ezibleed" kit which pressurizes the brake reservoir and makes sure all air is worked out of the system.? It MUST be bled in the following order: Left Rear Right Rear Left Front Right Front If your shop has not bled the brakes in this way, then this is your problem, not the drums.? You can confirm this by getting into your car and pumping the brake pedal quickly once or twice - if the pressure comes back after pumping the pedal, this means they have not properly bled the system.? Find a better shop where they know what they are doing, or try to learn how to do this yourself.? Doing brakes on Nissans and Fords is not the same as a '50s era Healey. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 9:13 AM, wrote: All, The shop that was working on my brakes told me that they had adjusted my brakes ( 4 wheel drum) out as far as they could, and that the reason the pedal won't come all the way to the top is that the drums are worn from 50 years of use (it's firm and almost all the way to the top). Is that possible? They said that drums are often good for only three sets of pads. If so, do you eventually have to put a lining in the drum as the drums are no longer made? I've never heard that drums could wear out. I thought the only way was if they were "turned". I know that in the old (!) days there were rivets on the pads which could cause damage. Thanks in advance, Phil _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 1 08:06:55 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: edwardbarnard@prodigy.net, lunkercars@earthlink.net, Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:08:10 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Brake Question Rich, re: "accurate rear shoe adjustment can only be accomplished with the hand brake clevis temporarily undone" Why is that? There seems to be slack when the hand brake is completely released. bs Rich C wrote: > Another factor that can cause spongy brakes is if the shoes are not aligned > perfectly perpendicular to the brake back plate. This causes only a portion > of the shoe width to be contacting the width of the drum. The steady posts > and their locking nuts allow adjustment of this. Also the shoe lining > surface needs to be arced to perfectly match the arc of the drum surface. > This will allow for quicker bedding in of the shoe/drum surfaces. Finally, > accurate rear shoe adjustment can only be accomplished with the hand brake > clevis temporarily undone. > > Rich Chrysler > ******************************************************************* 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 Fri Aug 1 09:38:29 2008 From: Charlie Baldwin To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:38:44 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin 0r Austin Healey Patrick, Are they in Bill Emerson's book so we can see what they look like? Charlie Baldwin Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote: > G'day Alan > > Perhaps I should disclose that Joe has two of those DHMC built racing > Austin-Healeys. He would be hesitant is saying this. > > The 1965 Sebring 3000 and the Sprite that ran at Sebring and Le Mans in '67 > and '68. > > 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 > Alan Seigrist > Sent: Friday, 1 August 2008 5:32 PM > To: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au > Cc: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin 0r Austin Healey > > Joe - > > That's because almost all the racing cars for AH were build at DHMC in > Warwick, they weren't built at the Austin/BMC factory at Longbridge/Abingdon > where most of our factory cars were built. DHMC also had the exclusive > rights to all racing for AH, and received a budget from Austin specifically > for racing the AH. The racing cars are a different breed. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 1:46 PM, wrote: > > >> The following information may not interest all on the list. I think the >> name >> depends who you are dealing with. The F.I.A ( Federation of International >> Motorsport ) controlled and managed the sports car championship in >> 1965.This >> championship was officially called - 'THE MANUFACTURER'S CHAMPIONSHIP' and >> was >> a promotion opportunity for manufacturers to show the value of their >> products. >> Events were held at Sebring, LeMans, Targa Florio and a fifth race I can't >> remember. In our case the Make entered was Austin Healey. Most >> interestingly >> the entrant was Donald Healey Motor Company. The Healeys entered in this >> championship were fitted with chassis plates that identified the 3000 >> as 'HEALEY GT and manufacturer, Donald Healey Motor Company.The >> LeMans/Sebring >> Sprites of that time had similar chassis plates. YOUR CHOICE, but I would >> not >> argue with your government or you could end up as an unidentifiable kit >> > car > >> Joe >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgcharlie@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [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 Fri Aug 1 11:24:20 2008 From: Warren Dietz To: Healey List Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:14:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Interior door panels Well, I splurged and purchased the new panels from HS and I must say they look very good. Close to original(black). It would have been nice to go Heritage, but I'm not a concourse guy. They fit on the door pretty well. One problem. Now the door won't close! I tried trimming a few spots on the inside panel where they tuck everything together and staple. The panels are well padded, maybe too much around the edges where the weather stripping and panel meet. Will close only partially. Is this normal? Or are they not the quality I have paid for? Any tricks of the trade I might try to get the door to close completely? Thanks, WD 67 BJ8 _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenge r2_072008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 1 11:57:56 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Bob Spidell" Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:45:11 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Brake Question The rear brakes can give you a false clearance with the hand brake cable partially applying prssure on the shoes. Release the hand brake clevis pin from the bellcrank actuator to allow the rods and levers to let the shoes to fully come to rest, then adjust the rear show clearance so they are just skimming the drums, then finally reinstall the hand brake clevis pin and adjust it for amount of slackness required. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" Cc: "Healeys" Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Brake Question > Rich, > > re: > "accurate rear shoe adjustment can only be accomplished with the hand > brake clevis temporarily undone" > > Why is that? There seems to be slack when the hand brake is completely > released. > > > bs > > > > Rich C wrote: >> Another factor that can cause spongy brakes is if the shoes are not >> aligned >> perfectly perpendicular to the brake back plate. This causes only a >> portion >> of the shoe width to be contacting the width of the drum. The steady >> posts >> and their locking nuts allow adjustment of this. Also the shoe lining >> surface needs to be arced to perfectly match the arc of the drum >> surface. >> This will allow for quicker bedding in of the shoe/drum surfaces. >> Finally, >> accurate rear shoe adjustment can only be accomplished with the hand >> brake >> clevis temporarily undone. >> >> Rich Chrysler >> > ******************************************************************* > 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 > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 1 14:17:37 2008 From: "Randy Dickson" To: Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:59:26 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] dash question for a BJ7 Fellow Healeyoids, I just recovered my dash in some material that I got from Heritage. I have a question about the fuzzy fascia trim that goes along the bottom edge. Does it extent all of the way up the sides of the dash to the top? It doesn't look quite right as I have it all of the way up the sides and the curved sheet metal, dash brackets at each end don't form around the dash ends very well. Should I nip the ends of the fascia trim to so that the edges of these sheet metal dash brackets are flush with the fascia trim or what? Thanks! Randy Healey-Archaeologist 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 Aug 1 16:52:34 2008 From: Warren Dietz To: Healey List Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:23:57 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Interior door panels Who is HS?- Tom67 BJ8 Tom, HS=Healey Surgeons. _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_fami ly_safety_072008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 1 17:51:42 2008 From: Bob Haskell To: healeylist Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:30:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] San Diego Listers, We're flying to San Diego tomorrow for a wedding on Monday. Any Healey/LBC activities on Sunday? 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 Aug 1 18:38:07 2008 From: Rick Snover To: Bob Haskell Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:11:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] San Diego Hi Bob, At 04:30 PM 8/1/2008, Bob Haskell wrote: >We're flying to San Diego tomorrow for a wedding on Monday. Any >Healey/LBC activities on Sunday? Aside from what should be another weekend of great driving weather, we (AHCSD) don't have anything scheduled. I think we're still hung over from Conclave. There IS a great annual car show down at Kimball Park in National City, their Automobile Heritage Day Parade & Car Show: http://nationalcitychamber.org/auto-heritage-show.asp . I've been in that show before, even won prizes, but didn't get around to entering my Sprite this year. There are usually a few other British cars there, maybe even a Healey or two. Another show in the County on Sunday is Dalton's Roadhouse Restaurant Car Show, up in San Marcos. "Dalton's Roadhouse sponsors a monthly Car Show on the first Sunday of every month, year-round." http://www.daltonsroadhouse.com . I've never been to this one, but I doubt there'll be very many British cars there. I checked the MG and Triumph Clubs' web sites, too, and they don't have anything else scheduled for Sunday, either. Rick -- Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA V.P. (Membership), Activities Chairman & Webmaster, Austin-Healey Club of S.D. http://www.sdhealey.org 2nd V.P. (Membership) & Webmaster, S.D. British Car Club Council http://www.sandiegobritishcarday.org 1964 Sprite Mk III AN8 (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite AN5 vintage racer (VARA http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II BT7 (being restored), 1955 100 BN2 (pieces in storage) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 1 18:53:22 2008 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:39:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Paint job Question Is 2 coats of base coat followed by 2 coats of clear with sanding in between, good enough for a lasting paint job if its done right. What would be the least amount of paint coats for a lasting paint job on a 2000 to 3000 mile per year, fair weather driven, garage kept auto. Or do most listers prefer 2 to 3 coats of polyurethane enamel on our British Cars. Mark _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 1 19:53:47 2008 From: To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:26:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday funny Seen on a bumper sticker . . . . . . . . . . Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. 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 Fri Aug 1 19:54:26 2008 From: To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:26:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday funny Seen on a bumper sticker . . . . . . . . . . Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. 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 Fri Aug 1 19:54:40 2008 From: To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:26:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday funny Seen on a bumper sticker . . . . . . . . . . Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. 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 Fri Aug 1 19:54:55 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Randy Dickson" , "Healeys" Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:16:33 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] dash question for a BJ7 Randy, How timely. I am currently trimming out a '61 BN7 completely using Heritage components and materials. The dash just went into the car yesterday after I installed the fuzzy edging you refer to. The following would be the same on a BJ7. I first installed all the components I possibly could into the dash assembly, then found and opened up the mounting screw holes through the vinyl. Then I installed the fuzzy edging. The edging starts immediately each side of the heater control panel and presses onto the bottom edge, working toward the outer ends, cutting the edging to finish right near the top of the dash panel. Any raw edges of aluminum core will be well hidden where it tucks up under the shroud edge and scuttle seals. This fuzzy edging must be installed first, before the dash is installed. This fuzzy edging is the old aluminum core stuff that must be gently pried open with a flat bladed screwdriver, then pressed onto the dash, and finally gently pressed closed again. I used slip joint pliers to press the strip closed. It seems to be firmly attached and unlike at a door threshold opening, won't be disturbed in its position so should stay on well. When the dash mounting screws are tightened onto the left and right end mounting brackets, the inner edge of fuzzy strip will be pinched a bit between dash and mountings, but will not present any problems. The accompanying pictures show the installation in place. I'm sending this to John Sims in case he cares to post this along with the pictures so others can follow the text. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" To: Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 3:59 PM Subject: [Healeys] dash question for a BJ7 > Fellow Healeyoids, > > I just recovered my dash in some material that I got from Heritage. I > have > a question about the fuzzy fascia trim that goes along the bottom edge. > Does it extent all of the way up the sides of the dash to the top? It > doesn't look quite right as I have it all of the way up the sides and the > curved sheet metal, dash brackets at each end don't form around the dash > ends very well. Should I nip the ends of the fascia trim to so that the > edges of these sheet metal dash brackets are flush with the fascia trim or > what? Thanks! > > > > Randy [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of August 1 002.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of August 1 001.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of August 1 005.jpg] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 1 20:23:04 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: Spridget List Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:07:00 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Brake Question Thanks, Rich. bs Rich C wrote: > The rear brakes can give you a false clearance with the hand brake > cable partially applying prssure on the shoes. Release the hand brake > clevis pin from the bellcrank actuator to allow the rods and levers to > let the shoes to fully come to rest, then adjust the rear show > clearance so they are just skimming the drums, then finally reinstall > the hand brake clevis pin and adjust it for amount of slackness required. > > Rich Chrysler ******************************************************************* 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 Fri Aug 1 20:55:08 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 22:28:32 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey or Austin? After all this talk about registration of the Austin-Healey, I finally broke down and looked at the Florida Title. The BJ7 was shipped from England to Florida where it was and still is registered as Make "AUHE", Body "CV". So I guess the State of Florida says it is an Austin-Healey convertible. Bill BJ7 > From: tadeusz.malkiewicz@plusnet.pl> To: aon.912808691@aon.at; healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:23:53 +0200> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey or Austin?>> > I have a small question - what/who is officially the "make" of the car:> Austin Healey or Austin?> > Was there a company called Austin-Healey?..> > The reason I am asking is I am trying to register the car at DMV in Poland -> they are reluctant to accept the make of the car as "Austin-Healey". Rather,> they say it's an Austin, but the type is Healey..> I thought at first they must be wrong, but then I looked at the VIN plate,> and it says Austin..> > > Any thoughts?> > How are your cars registered?> > The Florida Title I have has:> Make: AUHE> Model: /empty/> > Thanks for all 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 Fri Aug 1 21:42:47 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'Healeys Newsgroup'" Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:19:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] non-healey: computer question Hate to hit the list with this but while lurking I've noticed a lot of savy computer geeks out there. I need a program or a way to convert 3 very short SWF movies to WMV or AVI or MOV for a powerpoint presentation. Suggestions without spending all my daughters' inheritance? TIA 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 Aug 1 22:38:32 2008 From: DENewman2@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:12:46 EDT Subject: [Healeys] AH Stuff Some stuff about ready to go to the scrap heap. Phase 2 BJ8 stuff (not the car) Pictures of all. If you know anything about NEW fenders--you want OLD fenders. ORIGINAL: Right front fender (needs standard patch) ORIGINAL: Left rear fender (needs standard patch) ORIGINAL: Grill (1993 removed slats, had shop redo. A few dings--good if you need full grill but not ready for NEW) ORIGINAL: Right and Left kick panels with speaker holes cut in. Can make available in Northern or Southern California. You pick up or pay shipping. Don **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 1 23:24:27 2008 From: "Ghess4" To: Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:34:29 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] non-healey: computer question I've used this program for some time. It seems to work.http://tinyurl.com/6ex7s3 It's called e z joiner. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Davies" To: "'Healeys Newsgroup'" Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 8:19 PM Subject: [Healeys] non-healey: question > Hate to hit the list with this but while lurking I've noticed a lot of > savy > computer geeks out there. > > I need a program or a way to convert 3 very short SWF movies to WMV or > AVI > or MOV for a powerpoint presentation. > Suggestions without spending all my daughters' inheritance? > TIA > 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 > > You are subscribed as ghess4@cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 1 23:25:42 2008 From: Robert Blair To: Healey List Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 22:08:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... Listers, Yesterday the new dayton 15x5 wheels arrived from Martin/CT. The 185x15 Veredestein tires were alread here from BWW. Today I had them mounted an balanced at local chain tire store. No problems so far. On the age old subject of size(s) I would report that I am happy with the 5 inch rim width combined with the 185 profile. Glad I did not go for the 185/70 profile. The std profile 'look' is good - not too fat, and not too thin. I will put them on the car on Sunday, and expect that they will fill the wheel well just fine with the 26.25 diameter and the 5 inch rim/185 tire. I can recommend Martin in CT - he was very helpful and responsive as a source for daytons - at a good price. BWW was ex stock on tires. Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 1 23:41:11 2008 From: Robert Blair To: Healey List Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 22:10:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... Listers, BYW, anyone wants jpgs of the tire set up, email me at rnb@ix.netcom.com, Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com --- On Fri, 8/1/08, Robert Blair wrote: > From: Robert Blair > Subject: BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... > To: "Healey List" > Cc: "Paul Schwartz" > Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 10:08 PM > Listers, > > Yesterday the new dayton 15x5 wheels arrived from > Martin/CT. The 185x15 Veredestein tires were alread here > from BWW. Today I had them mounted an balanced at local > chain tire store. No problems so far. > > On the age old subject of size(s) I would report that I am > happy with the 5 inch rim width combined with the 185 > profile. Glad I did not go for the 185/70 profile. > > The std profile 'look' is good - not too fat, and > not too thin. I will put them on the car on Sunday, and > expect that they will fill the wheel well just fine with the > 26.25 diameter and the 5 inch rim/185 tire. > > I can recommend Martin in CT - he was very helpful and > responsive as a source for daytons - at a good price. BWW > was ex stock on tires. > > Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Aug 2 00:35:50 2008 From: andy pole To: Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 06:09:58 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Boot / Trunk holes Guys Does anyone have the measurements or would be willing to measure the position of the holes on the left and right inner rear wings in the boot / trunk for the wooden rails that hold the spare tyre and battery please (bj8). Also the position of the chrome spare tyre tie down bracket on the front edge of the boot floor. many thanks Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get Hotmail on your mobile from Vodafone http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/107571435/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 Sat Aug 2 02:36:03 2008 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Charlie Baldwin'" Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 18:11:55 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin 0r Austin Healey G'day The 3000 isn't in Bill's book but the Sprite is on pages 210 and 211. It's great to drive. After signing off from my work email address it's time to sign off from my home address. Hoo Roo for 5 weeks. Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: Charlie Baldwin [mailto:mgcharlie@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, 2 August 2008 1:39 AM To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn Cc: 'Alan Seigrist'; sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin 0r Austin Healey Patrick, Are they in Bill Emerson's book so we can see what they look like? Charlie Baldwin Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote: > G'day Alan > > Perhaps I should disclose that Joe has two of those DHMC built racing > Austin-Healeys. He would be hesitant is saying this. > > The 1965 Sebring 3000 and the Sprite that ran at Sebring and Le Mans in '67 > and '68. > > 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 > Alan Seigrist > Sent: Friday, 1 August 2008 5:32 PM > To: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au > Cc: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin 0r Austin Healey > > Joe - > > That's because almost all the racing cars for AH were build at DHMC in > Warwick, they weren't built at the Austin/BMC factory at Longbridge/Abingdon > where most of our factory cars were built. DHMC also had the exclusive > rights to all racing for AH, and received a budget from Austin specifically > for racing the AH. The racing cars are a different breed. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 1:46 PM, wrote: > > >> The following information may not interest all on the list. I think the >> name >> depends who you are dealing with. The F.I.A ( Federation of International >> Motorsport ) controlled and managed the sports car championship in >> 1965.This >> championship was officially called - 'THE MANUFACTURER'S CHAMPIONSHIP' and >> was >> a promotion opportunity for manufacturers to show the value of their >> products. >> Events were held at Sebring, LeMans, Targa Florio and a fifth race I can't >> remember. In our case the Make entered was Austin Healey. Most >> interestingly >> the entrant was Donald Healey Motor Company. The Healeys entered in this >> championship were fitted with chassis plates that identified the 3000 >> as 'HEALEY GT and manufacturer, Donald Healey Motor Company.The >> LeMans/Sebring >> Sprites of that time had similar chassis plates. YOUR CHOICE, but I would >> not >> argue with your government or you could end up as an unidentifiable kit >> > car > >> 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 Sat Aug 2 04:36:28 2008 From: Warren Dietz To: Healey List Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 06:19:39 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Interior door panels Roland wrote;> "I haven't had experience with BJ8 door panels but the general rule> with new stuff that fits near or around door openings is that you have> to compress them to get them to fit. So it takes a lot of extra> effort to close the doors/hoods/rear decks on new stuff the first> time. If/when you get the doors closed, _leave_ them shut for at> least 24 hours to allow the new stuff to take a set that will fit. It> won't be quite as hard the second time, etc. but may be several weeks> before they close the way you would like them to. > > Of course HS's panels may be way too thick. I would suggest perhaps> contacting them and asking for suggestions."Thanks, I contacted Healey Surgeons and Inan replied; "In our experience, it has been the problem with the weather stripping rather than the door panel. We have changed the weather stripping to the bristleflex which has a smaller and softer rubber gasket. I have also heard people talk about slicing the rubber gasket so that instead of bunching up the rubber will collapse and lay on top of itself." Inan The work continues: Replace vent window rubber(done),interior door panels, aluminum door finishers, carpeting(outsource), new dash when I get my next stimulus check!? Work in progress since 1967. Easier now with the great folks on the Healey list! WD 67 BJ8 _________________________________________________________________ Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games Trivia Contest http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid=TXT_TAGHM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 2 05:37:12 2008 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 21:18:47 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Test G'day It's almost 10pm on a Saturday night. I'm having a wild night in front of TV while trying to unsubscribe from the Healey email list. Have been told that I will receive a confirming email, but not yet received. So what better fun that to annoy you all with a test message? Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 2 07:06:29 2008 From: To: ,Healey List Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 8:40:21 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... You've lost me on this one Robert. I have 5" rims and the 185/70 Verdesteins on my BJ8 and they are perfect. Don't understand the "fat" or "skinny" part. tom > > From: Robert Blair > Date: 2008/08/02 Sat AM 01:08:44 EDT > To: Healey List > CC: Paul Schwartz > Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... > > Listers, > > Yesterday the new dayton 15x5 wheels arrived from Martin/CT. The 185x15 > Veredestein tires were alread here from BWW. Today I had them mounted an > balanced at local chain tire store. No problems so far. > > On the age old subject of size(s) I would report that I am happy with the 5 > inch rim width combined with the 185 profile. Glad I did not go for the 185/70 > profile. > > The std profile 'look' is good - not too fat, and not too thin. I will put > them on the car on Sunday, and expect that they will fill the wheel well just > fine with the 26.25 diameter and the 5 inch rim/185 tire. > > I can recommend Martin in CT - he was very helpful and responsive as a source > for daytons - at a good price. BWW was ex stock on tires. > > Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Aug 2 07:53:29 2008 From: ggilliam@usol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:36:44 GMT Subject: [Healeys] Late Friday Funny Seen on another bumber sticker "My husband says he's broke Can you fix him?" Gordy 57 BN4 Longbridge _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 2 08:59:53 2008 From: "Don Yarber" To: Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 09:58:54 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Humor Another bumper sticker I saw: SAVE GAS, BURN A BUSH Don 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 Sat Aug 2 09:27:29 2008 From: "Jeffrey A. Steinberg" To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 11:27:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] heater value Someone told me there is a valve that prevents the hot water from going to the heater core. I am trying to eliminate the hot cockpit syndrome of by BJ8 (64). Where is this located and is there a downside? I don't need anymore heat! --Jeffrey _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 2 09:41:46 2008 From: "Peter Schauss" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 11:42:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... Can you post contact/location information for Martin? Does he do mounting and balancing as well? Thanks, 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 Robert Blair > Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 1:09 AM > To: Healey List > Cc: Paul Schwartz > Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... > > Listers, > > Yesterday the new dayton 15x5 wheels arrived from Martin/CT. The 185x15 > Veredestein tires were alread here from BWW. Today I had them mounted an > balanced at local chain tire store. No problems so far. > > On the age old subject of size(s) I would report that I am happy with the > 5 > inch rim width combined with the 185 profile. Glad I did not go for the > 185/70 > profile. > > The std profile 'look' is good - not too fat, and not too thin. I will > put > them on the car on Sunday, and expect that they will fill the wheel well > just > fine with the 26.25 diameter and the 5 inch rim/185 tire. > > I can recommend Martin in CT - he was very helpful and responsive as a > source > for daytons - at a good price. BWW was ex stock on tires. > > Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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 Aug 2 10:25:12 2008 From: Robert Blair To: 'Healey List' , Peter Schauss Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 09:25:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... Peter, Martin is at martingf@aol.com - 516-978-6161 - on the east coast. I do not think he offers mounting etc - but I may be wrong. Due to the distance I got my tires from BWW and had them fitted and balanced by a local tire chain store. Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com --- On Sat, 8/2/08, Peter Schauss wrote: > From: Peter Schauss > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... > To: "'Healey List'" > Cc: "'Paul Schwartz'" > Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 8:42 AM > Can you post contact/location information for Martin? Does > he do mounting > and balancing as well? > > Thanks, > 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 Robert Blair > > Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 1:09 AM > > To: Healey List > > Cc: Paul Schwartz > > Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - > ready to go.... > > > > Listers, > > > > Yesterday the new dayton 15x5 wheels arrived from > Martin/CT. The 185x15 > > Veredestein tires were alread here from BWW. Today I > had them mounted an > > balanced at local chain tire store. No problems so > far. > > > > On the age old subject of size(s) I would report that > I am happy with the > > 5 > > inch rim width combined with the 185 profile. Glad I > did not go for the > > 185/70 > > profile. > > > > The std profile 'look' is good - not too fat, > and not too thin. I will > > put > > them on the car on Sunday, and expect that they will > fill the wheel well > > just > > fine with the 26.25 diameter and the 5 inch rim/185 > tire. > > > > I can recommend Martin in CT - he was very helpful and > responsive as a > > source > > for daytons - at a good price. BWW was ex stock on > tires. > > > > Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as 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 > > You are subscribed as rnbmail@yahoo.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 Aug 2 12:47:31 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 14:47:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 6 hour oil change So yesterday I got around to doing my oil change. Who knew that you could spend 6 hours and still not have a driveable car? In my cleverness back in the late 70's I was in a parts store to buy an oil filter. They mentioned that they would not be able to reorder the filter after these were gone and so I bought all they had. Then I parked the car for 25 or so years. Last oil change everything was fine. By now, about thirty years later, however, the gaskets in the box with the filter have gotten a little bit hard, plus they have shrunken, not much, but just enough. After struggling to get things off and on around the wires from the rear, I finally got things back together. Started the engine, kept my eye on the oil pressure gauge and... nothing happened, needle barely moved. I thought "give it a few seconds more", still nothing. Shut it down, heard a funny noise as I did. Looked under the car and the puddle of oil was already 30 inches across. Damn! The filter was not sealed at the gasket. Took the filter off again (Things are really slippery by now.) Sure enough there was the cut where the filter housing has cut the gasket. Got a gasket from another filter, size looked good, put it on. Cranked the engine, didn't wait long this time. I am getting smarter, I know that sound now of oil gushing around the gasketby now. Puddle is now 3 feet across. Neighbor comes over to "help". Says "Hey, Bob, whats this running down the driveway?" Puddle is now 6 feet long. Tooks things apart again, put the old gasket that was on the old filter and just as I expected, that didn't work either. Spent the next 4 hours trying to clean up the spill after pushing the car back into the garage and putting a large tray under the car to catch what is surely going to continue to drip. BTW, I also left the strainer out of the o/d. Get to redo that, too. Questions: Did I miss some obvious step here? Is there an o-ring that will fit? If so, what size do I need to look for? These spin-on adapters (really considering this now), is there one that mounts the filter in an upright attitude? If so who has it? 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 Sat Aug 2 13:00:07 2008 From: TERRY COLL To: Healey List Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 15:00:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 4 sale All, I have a restored '64 BJ8 (MK III Phase II) that I'm thinking about selling and wanted to see if there was any interest within the Healey community before I put it on line. Please respond via e-mail if interested in details. Regards and thanks for the kind help over the years, Terry Coll _________________________________________________________________ Your PC, mobile phone, and online services work together like never before. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108587394/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 Sat Aug 2 13:50:49 2008 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: "Healey List" Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 12:50:59 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 4 sale Terry, if you have an extra buyer let me know.i am selling my 1965 BJ8 early phase II also. ron rader On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM, TERRY COLL wrote: > > All, > > I have a restored '64 BJ8 (MK III Phase II) that I'm thinking about selling > and wanted to see if there was any interest within the Healey community before > I put it on line. > Terry Coll > _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 2 14:45:23 2008 From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Bob Johnson" , "Healeys" Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 15:45:36 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 6 hour oil change Bob, have had it happen to me to, the rubber ring actually seals pretty well on the canister style filter, but you need to make sure the cannister slips into its slot, you can tighten it down without the cannister seated in its slot, which is where the gasket should be, so first make sure the gasket is in there, and next tighten the cannister down until it is just on the lip of the housing, then jiggle or maneuver it so that it is in its slot, it should slide in a little (against the spring tension) now hold it in and tighten the bolt to make sure it stays where it is supposed to be. Certainly not as simple as a spin on, but is really not too hard once you get the hang of it. You can get 3000 filters still at NAPA, it will come with the gasket, part number is on John Sims Healey 6 website, I have half a dozen or so (rubber gasket rings) would be glad to send you one free, but maybe a lister closer could help as well (assuming you are on one of the coasts and not the midwest) Greg Lemon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Aug 2 14:57:38 2008 From: Norman Nock To: "Jeffrey A. Steinberg" Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:57:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] heater value put you hand on top of the heater core behind dash, left side ,feel the control valve ... drive the car , if it gets hot you have to adjust the control valve cable to the full off stop ... Norman Nock see Healey Marque Magazine July 2004 or Page 232 in my Tech Talk book --- On Sat, 8/2/08, Jeffrey A. Steinberg wrote: > From: Jeffrey A. Steinberg > Subject: [Healeys] heater value > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 8:27 AM > Someone told me there is a valve that prevents the hot water > from > going to the heater core. > > I am trying to eliminate the hot cockpit syndrome of by BJ8 > (64). > Where is this located > and is there a downside? I don't need anymore heat! > > > > > --Jeffrey > _______________________________________________ > 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 Aug 2 15:11:46 2008 From: Richard Collins To: , , Healey List Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 14:11:09 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... I just received my 185 70 15 Vredensteins via UPS yesterday for my BN7. Currently riding 10 yr old Pirelli Centurados P3's. Pulled off the first one last night using old tire irons and found the tubeless Pirelli's have tubes in them. Si I found some tubes today and will install later this weekend. I debated about going tubeless as Prior owners tracked this car but elected to find tubes anyway since I may also track it downthe road when I get some comfort and seat time in it. Now if I can just register the CA car in KY (3 attempts at DMV so far), all will be well. Richard of KY 1960 BN7> From: tomfelts@windstream.net> To: rnbmail@yahoo.com; healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 08:40:21 -0400> CC: lucashly@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go....> > You've lost me on this one Robert. I have 5" rims and the 185/70 Verdesteins on my BJ8 and they are perfect. Don't understand the "fat" or "skinny" part.> > tom > > > > From: Robert Blair > > Date: 2008/08/02 Sat AM 01:08:44 EDT> > To: Healey List > > CC: Paul Schwartz > > Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go....> > > > Listers,> > > > Yesterday the new dayton 15x5 wheels arrived from Martin/CT. The 185x15> > Veredestein tires were alread here from BWW. Today I had them mounted an> > balanced at local chain tire store. No problems so far.> > > > On the age old subject of size(s) I would report that I am happy with the 5> > inch rim width combined with the 185 profile. Glad I did not go for the 185/70> > profile.> > > > The std profile 'look' is good - not too fat, and not too thin. I will put> > them on the car on Sunday, and expect that they will fill the wheel well just> > fine with the 26.25 diameter and the 5 inch rim/185 tire.> > > > I can recommend Martin in CT - he was very helpful and responsive as a source> > for daytons - at a good price. BWW was ex stock on tires.> > > > Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com> > > > _______________________________________________> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > > > Healeys@autox.team.net> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net> > > > http://www.team.net/archive> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Get Windows Live and get whatever you need, wherever you are. Start here. http://www.windowslive.com/default.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Home_082008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 2 15:45:33 2008 From: "Steve B. Gerow" To: Healeys Newsgroup Date: Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:45:47 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Easy simple product helps eliminate gas gauge fluctuations In my gallery below is a how-to picture of a simple device which does a great job of removing the fuel gauge needle fluctuations. Sourcing information is included. http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/healey_tech -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, 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 Aug 2 16:13:30 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Bob Johnson" , Healeys Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 06:13:41 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 6 hour oil change Bob - If you want a spin on adaptor that fits on your OEM tecalemit boss, there is only one option: Flexolite.co.uk They even had an adaptor for my A90's oddball tecalemit head - had to use that because the adaptor everyone else sells which sticks out the side of the motor didn't give me any clearance to the chassis to fit the filter. Alan On 8/3/08, Bob Johnson wrote: > So yesterday I got around to doing my oil change. Who knew that you could > spend 6 hours and still not have a driveable car? In my cleverness back in > the > late 70's I was in a parts store to buy an oil filter. They mentioned that > they would not be able to reorder the filter after these were gone and so I > bought all they had. Then I parked the car for 25 or so years. Last oil > change > everything was fine. By now, about thirty years later, however, the gaskets > in > the box with the filter have gotten a little bit hard, plus they have > shrunken, not much, but just enough. After struggling to get things off and > on around the wires from the rear, I finally got things back together. > Started > the engine, kept my eye on the oil pressure gauge and... nothing happened, > needle barely moved. I thought "give it a few seconds more", still nothing. > Shut it down, heard a funny noise as I did. Looked under the car and the > puddle of oil was already 30 inches across. Damn! The filter was not sealed > at > the gasket. Took the filter off again (Things are really slippery by now.) > Sure enough there was the cut where the filter housing has cut the gasket. > Got > a gasket from another filter, size looked good, put it on. Cranked the > engine, > didn't wait long this time. I am getting smarter, I know that sound now of > oil > gushing around the gasketby now. Puddle is now 3 feet across. Neighbor comes > over to "help". Says "Hey, Bob, whats this running down the driveway?" > Puddle > is now 6 feet long. Tooks things apart again, put the old gasket that was on > the old filter and just as I expected, that didn't work either. Spent the > next > 4 hours trying to clean up the spill after pushing the car back into the > garage and putting a large tray under the car to catch what is surely going > to > continue to drip. BTW, I also left the strainer out of the o/d. Get to redo > that, too. > > Questions: > Did I miss some obvious step here? > Is there an o-ring that will fit? If so, what size do I need to look for? > These spin-on adapters (really considering this now), is there one that > mounts > the filter in an upright attitude? If so who has it? > > Bob Johnson > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com 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 Aug 2 16:24:30 2008 From: "Ken Beck" To: "TERRY COLL" , "Healey List" Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 18:24:39 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 4 sale where are you located ----- Original Message ----- From: "TERRY COLL" To: "Healey List" Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 3:00 PM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 4 sale > All, > > I have a restored '64 BJ8 (MK III Phase II) that I'm thinking about > selling > and wanted to see if there was any interest within the Healey community > before > I put it on line. Please respond via e-mail if interested in details. > > Regards and thanks for the kind help over the years, > > Terry Coll > _________________________________________________________________ > Your PC, mobile phone, and online services work together like never > before. > http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108587394/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as kbeck100@rcn.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 Aug 2 16:25:19 2008 From: "Ken Beck" To: "F. Ronald Rader" , "Healey List" Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 18:24:59 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 4 sale where are you located? ----- Original Message ----- From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: "Healey List" Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 4 sale > Terry, > if you have an extra buyer let me know.i am selling my 1965 BJ8 early > phase II also. > ron rader > > On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM, TERRY COLL wrote: >> >> All, >> >> I have a restored '64 BJ8 (MK III Phase II) that I'm thinking about >> selling >> and wanted to see if there was any interest within the Healey community >> before >> I put it on line. >> > Terry Coll >> _________________________________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as kbeck100@rcn.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 Aug 2 18:15:17 2008 From: Carroll A Phillips To: healey list Date: Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:15:11 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] re paint job question Mark, On a urethane base / clear you need 2 coats base (depending on color coverage) and min. 2 coats clear,preferably with no sanding in between( its a chemical bond your after). If mistakes are made there is definaltly room for sanding and repair. If this is a solid color you can use just 2 coats urethane colorcoat. All colorcoat final wetsand should be 1500-2000 grit, (with a little dish detergent in the water) then buffing process. This is a general rule for urethanes but best to consult the brands directions your using. 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 Aug 2 18:38:45 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: Healey Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 17:39:00 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Sighting (San Miguel, MX) Hey Folks, My mum is off at this artist's community in San Miguel Mexico. As she was talking to me the other day a fully restored '67 AH 3000 drove by her. She's a car afficianado, and owned a '68 when it was new, so generally I don't question her when she identifies a car. Anyone know about this car? She said it was a gorgeous example. Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VIII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Aug 2 19:56:56 2008 From: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell) To: "Steve B. Gerow" , Healeys Newsgroup Date: Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:57:10 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Easy simple product helps eliminate gas gauge Hmmmmmmm ... looks like a capacitor on the ground lead. Anyone got a a do-it-yourself design (would have to modify the terminals on this on to suit a Healey)? bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Steve B. Gerow" > In my gallery below is a how-to picture of a simple device which does a > great job of removing the fuel gauge needle fluctuations. Sourcing > information is included. > > http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/healey_tech > > -- > Steve Gerow > Pasadena, 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 Aug 2 20:59:03 2008 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 22:59:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question I am installing my fenders for an alignment check before painting. Why is there a tapped plate used at the top of each rear fender rather than a j-clip and screw like the other holes. My original tapped plate was extremely corroded and I really don't see a serious need to use a plate as opposed to a j-clip and screw or even a screw and nut. What was the reason for these tapped plates? Mark _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 05:44:48 2008 From: Warren Dietz To: Healey List Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 07:44:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Door Check assmbly BJ8 Is there a way to refurbish these mechanisms? It's normally the threaded bolt(righthand\lefthand) that becomes stripped. I have four of these complete and only one works(passenger door) and properly holds the door open. Over the years I have successfully been able to rethread the right hand and even went to a smaller threading but they become stripped and eventually inoperable no matter how carefully I adjust. New ones are very pricey and I'm sitting here with three that only need a new threaded bolt? WD 67 BJ8 _________________________________________________________________ Your PC, mobile phone, and online services work together like never before. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108587394/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 Sun Aug 3 06:09:31 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:09:45 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Classic Tube - SS Brake lines - advice? Hi All - In the process of planning on a complete teardown and rebuild of my BJ8. I was wondering if any of you have ordered the prebent brake lines from Classic Tube? Do they fit well? I asked Mr. Finespanner but he only does mild steel and I really need SS for my car here in HK, so no need to refer me to him, he already referred me to Classic Tube. Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 3 06:36:14 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Warren Dietz'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 08:36:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Check assmbly BJ8 Hi Warren, If you purchase a cheap turnbuckle (used for tensioning cables) from a hardware store, get one with 5/16" threads, it is a fairly simple task to use the pieces of thread, one LHT and one RHT, used in it to replace the striped ones in the door check. U do need to have some ability to weld. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 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 Warren Dietz Sent: August 3, 2008 7:45 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Door Check assmbly BJ8 Is there a way to refurbish these mechanisms? It's normally the threaded bolt(righthand\lefthand) that becomes stripped. I have four of these complete and only one works(passenger door) and properly holds the door open. Over the years I have successfully been able to rethread the right hand and even went to a smaller threading but they become stripped and eventually inoperable no matter how carefully I adjust. New ones are very pricey and I'm sitting here with three that only need a new threaded bolt? WD 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 Sun Aug 3 06:47:04 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healey.nut@gmail.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 08:47:13 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Classic Tube - SS Brake lines - advice? Alan, I recently installed a Classic Tube prebent stainless steel break line set on my '64 BJ8 Phase 1. They did fit quite well with two exceptions. I received one line, I can't remember which one, maybe the one for the reservoir, that had incorrect fittings & one for the rear axle that was the wrong length. They were coperative, but limited in their knowledge of Austin-Healeys. I had to send the incorrect lines back & also send them my old lines so that they could make correct replacements. Gary Hodson In a message dated 8/3/2008 7:10:33 A.M. Central Daylight Time, healey.nut@gmail.com writes: Hi All - In the process of planning on a complete teardown and rebuild of my BJ8. I was wondering if any of you have ordered the prebent brake lines from Classic Tube? Do they fit well? I asked Mr. Finespanner but he only does mild steel and I really need SS for my car here in HK, so no need to refer me to him, he already referred me to Classic Tube. Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 07:22:06 2008 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Healey" Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 09:22:12 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Classic Tube - SS Brake lines - advice? Sorry Alan no experience with Classic. Why the need for stainless? Wouldn't the copper/nickel serve the same purpose. The copper / nickel, pre cut, kit that I got from Moss served me very well and the " bendie" characteristic of this material is very forgiving. It was very simple to use the old lines as a pattern and at least get the bends and angles close enough for a little fine tweaking when installing on the car. I was very happy with the final results. And the cost was very reasonable. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 8:09 AM Subject: [Healeys] Classic Tube - SS Brake lines - advice? > Hi All - > > In the process of planning on a complete teardown and rebuild of my BJ8. > > I was wondering if any of you have ordered the prebent brake lines from > Classic Tube? Do they fit well? > > I asked Mr. Finespanner but he only does mild steel and I really need SS > for > my car here in HK, so no need to refer me to him, he already referred me > to > Classic Tube. > > Thanks, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem@sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 3 07:38:11 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Bob Johnson" , "Healeys" Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 09:31:00 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 6 hour oil change Bob, It is a simple matter of undoing the two bolts between the filter housing assembly and the block. There is only a simple flat gasket (available separately Moss #021-115) to replace and realign there. Take the entire assembly to the benck and dismantle it into a suitable sized catch pan. Once clean, I mount the housing head gently into a bench vise, and using an old dental pick, remove the old sealing ring from its groove. There is always a new sealing ring in the box with a new filter. Wet the new ring with engine oil and install it into the groove. Sometimes a blunt flat bladed screwdriver is needed to seat the ring squarely into the groove. Now with the new filter and associated spring and backing plate in place, install the centre bolt and run it up until the cannister flange seats evenly all around the groove. Tighten securely. Reinstall the complete assembly back onto the flat gasket at the block, making sure this gasket is in good condition. Tighten the two bolts to the block and you're finished. Bottom line is, get the assembly over to the bench where you can see what you're doing to seat that ring properly. Rich Chrysler > So yesterday I got around to doing my oil change. > Questions: > Did I miss some obvious step here? > Is there an o-ring that will fit? If so, what size do I need to look for? > These spin-on adapters (really considering this now), is there one that > mounts > the filter in an upright attitude? If so who has it? > > Bob Johnson > BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 3 07:56:46 2008 From: "T W" To: Healeys Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 09:56:53 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 6 hour oil change I use the Napa filters in my canister-style oil filter. Is the performance of the spin-on filters better, or just a heck of a lot easier to change? The canister looks like it easily holds a quart of oil. Does the engine take less oil with a spin-on filter? - Tom On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 9:31 AM, Rich C wrote: > Bob, > > It is a simple matter of undoing the two bolts between the filter housing > assembly and the block. There is only a simple flat gasket (available > separately Moss #021-115) to replace and realign there. Take the entire > assembly to the benck and dismantle it into a suitable sized catch pan. > Once > clean, I mount the housing head gently into a bench vise, and using an old > dental pick, remove the old sealing ring from its groove. There is always a > new sealing ring in the box with a new filter. Wet the new ring with engine > oil and install it into the groove. Sometimes a blunt flat bladed > screwdriver is needed to seat the ring squarely into the groove. Now with > the new filter and associated spring and backing plate in place, install > the > centre bolt and run it up until the cannister flange seats evenly all > around > the groove. Tighten securely. Reinstall the complete assembly back onto the > flat gasket at the block, making sure this gasket is in good condition. > Tighten the two bolts to the block and you're finished. > > Bottom line is, get the assembly over to the bench where you can see what > you're doing to seat that ring properly. > > 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 ah3000me@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 Aug 3 08:18:23 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Mark LaPierre" , Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 10:11:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question The tapped steel plate is about 1" x 3" and therefore will pull the inner flange tightly closed against the body, spreading the load evenly and keeping the flange flat. This is a critical and more difficult area to obtain a nice closed seam, and the plate will allow that to happen. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 10:59 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question >I am installing my fenders for an alignment check before painting. Why is > there a tapped plate used at the top of each rear fender rather than a > j-clip > and screw > like the other holes. My original tapped plate was extremely corroded > and > I really don't see a serious need to use a plate as opposed to a j-clip > and > screw > or even a screw and nut. > > What was the reason for these tapped plates? > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > 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 Aug 3 09:25:14 2008 From: Robert Blair To: Bob Johnson , Healeys Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 08:25:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 6 hour oil change Bob, Lucky it was not a 6 grand oil change......be happy. Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com --- On Sun, 8/3/08, Rich C wrote: > From: Rich C > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 6 hour oil change > To: "Bob Johnson" , "Healeys" > Date: Sunday, August 3, 2008, 6:31 AM > Bob, > > It is a simple matter of undoing the two bolts between the > filter housing > assembly and the block. There is only a simple flat gasket > (available > separately Moss #021-115) to replace and realign there. > Take the entire > assembly to the benck and dismantle it into a suitable > sized catch pan. Once > clean, I mount the housing head gently into a bench vise, > and using an old > dental pick, remove the old sealing ring from its groove. > There is always a > new sealing ring in the box with a new filter. Wet the new > ring with engine > oil and install it into the groove. Sometimes a blunt flat > bladed > screwdriver is needed to seat the ring squarely into the > groove. Now with > the new filter and associated spring and backing plate in > place, install the > centre bolt and run it up until the cannister flange seats > evenly all around > the groove. Tighten securely. Reinstall the complete > assembly back onto the > flat gasket at the block, making sure this gasket is in > good condition. > Tighten the two bolts to the block and you're finished. > > Bottom line is, get the assembly over to the bench where > you can see what > you're doing to seat that ring properly. > > Rich Chrysler > > > So yesterday I got around to doing my oil change. > > Questions: > > Did I miss some obvious step here? > > Is there an o-ring that will fit? If so, what size do > I need to look for? > > These spin-on adapters (really considering this now), > is there one that > > mounts > > the filter in an upright attitude? If so who has it? > > > > Bob Johnson > > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rnbmail@yahoo.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 Aug 3 10:04:09 2008 From: "Peter Schauss" To: "'Healey'" Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 12:04:24 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Classic Tube - SS Brake lines - advice? I bought a set for my BJ7 several years ago. At the time he did not have a template for my car, so I took a chance and ordered a set for a BT/BN7. Everything fit perfectly except that the two short tubes which connected the brake hoses to the front calipers had the wrong type of fitting on one end. On the BJ8, that would not have been an issue since he had a template. 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 Alan Seigrist > Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 8:10 AM > To: Healey > Subject: [Healeys] Classic Tube - SS Brake lines - advice? > > Hi All - > > In the process of planning on a complete teardown and rebuild of my BJ8. > > I was wondering if any of you have ordered the prebent brake lines from > Classic Tube? Do they fit well? > > I asked Mr. Finespanner but he only does mild steel and I really need SS > for > my car here in HK, so no need to refer me to him, he already referred me > to > Classic Tube. > > Thanks, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > 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 Sun Aug 3 10:20:24 2008 From: "Steve B. Gerow" To: Date: Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:20:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Gauge Device Bill, Just to the right of the PN in the caption is the 800 number of Zims, the supplier. I don't know if it makes a difference re the ground--my car's neg ground. Suspect it doesn't make a difference because when we change the ground we don't have to do anything to the gauges, except for the tach on BJ8s. I installed it yesterday and it does get rid of the jiggles in the gauge. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena CA 59 BN6 From: Wilkmanracing@aol.com Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 11:12:32 EDT To: steveg@abrazosdata.com Subject: Gas Gauge Device Hi Steve Can you tell me a little more about the gas gauge device? All I see in the gallery is the photo and a (to me) cryptic part number. Where do I purchase this little gem? Have you used one with success? Does it make a difference if a car is positive or negative ground? Thanks in advance. Bill Wilkman Riverside, CA Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos . _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 10:51:02 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: steveg@abrazosdata.com Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 12:49:52 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Gauge Device I owned a '67 Triumph GT6, which had a voltage stabilizer. If I remember correctly it was used to prevent fluctuations in the fuel gauge needle. These should still be available. Doug > Bill, > Just to the right of the PN in the caption is the 800 number of > Zims, the > supplier. > I don't know if it makes a difference re the ground--my car's neg > ground. > Suspect it doesn't make a difference because when we change the > ground we > don't have to do anything to the gauges, except for the tach on > BJ8s. > > I installed it yesterday and it does get rid of the jiggles in the > gauge. > -- > Steve Gerow > Pasadena CA > 59 BN6 > > > From: Wilkmanracing@aol.com > Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 11:12:32 EDT > To: steveg@abrazosdata.com > Subject: Gas Gauge Device > > > Hi Steve > > Can you tell me a little more about the gas gauge device? All I see > in the > gallery is the photo and a (to me) cryptic part number. Where do I > purchase > this little gem? Have you used one with success? Does it make a > difference > if a car is positive or negative ground? Thanks in advance. > > Bill Wilkman > Riverside, CA > > > > > > > Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read > reviews > on AOL Autos > 017> . > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg@juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > ____________________________________________________________ Save for the future with great IRA Funds. 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To the best of my knowledge, the ones not in a box have never been used and have a patina from age. If you have an interest, please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Compete with the big boys. Click here to find products to benefit your business. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m7tD9ZmvGAlsIqTnMLojLs1fmNl8GT4APZ7YuP73Lm2xPoA/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 14:28:50 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healeys" Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:29:07 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 6 hour oil change <> TOTALLY agree with Rich and it IS what I have been doing for more years than I will EVER admit to!!!! LOL And for those that need I have 50ish IN-stock!! Ed '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ) 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 Aug 3 15:31:19 2008 From: PhilRitten@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 17:31:23 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Missfire/"Puffing" Continuing All, I am still getting a "puffing" noise from my BN4/6 after I have driven it a little. After warming it up, I take it up on the freeway a mile or two, turn around and bring it home. After that, every fourth or fifth sound out of the tail pipe is a "puffing" sound. Interestingly, the idle is still smooth (no obvious missing). The only way you can tell there is a problem is listening to the tail pipe. BTW - when idling and warming up in the garage there is a steady staccato sound from the tail pipe. I'm rather puzzled. I replaced the plugs/cap/rotor/wires and set the timing around 15 BTDC. I looked under the hood at night (in the dark) to see if there was any shorting and didn't see anything. There doesn't seem to be the same problem with the rotor rubbing on the cap that I had before. By the way, I have electronic ignition. I'm wondering if it could be something like a bad coil or something that fails once it has warmed up. Thank you all, Phil **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 16:11:21 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: PhilRitten@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 18:11:34 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Missfire/"Puffing" Continuing Phil - Well I know this is or isn't what you want to hear, but, I have to congratulate you! You've completely tuned your car! A little "puffing" out the exhaust at idle, if there's no missing, is quite normal for a healey. I'd suggest enjoy driving the car now! Alan On 8/4/08, PhilRitten@aol.com wrote: > All, > > I am still getting a "puffing" noise from my BN4/6 after I have driven it a > little. After warming it up, I take it up on the freeway a mile or two, > turn > around and bring it home. After that, every fourth or fifth sound out of > the > tail pipe is a "puffing" sound. Interestingly, the idle is still smooth (no > obvious missing). The only way you can tell there is a problem is listening > to > the tail pipe. BTW - when idling and warming up in the garage there is a > steady staccato sound from the tail pipe. > > I'm rather puzzled. I replaced the plugs/cap/rotor/wires and set the timing > around 15 BTDC. I looked under the hood at night (in the dark) to see if > there was any shorting and didn't see anything. There doesn't seem to be the > same > problem with the rotor rubbing on the cap that I had before. By the way, I > have electronic ignition. > > I'm wondering if it could be something like a bad coil or something that > fails once it has warmed up. > > Thank you all, > > Phil > > > > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 > ) > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com 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 Aug 3 16:49:01 2008 From: Roland Wilhelmy To: 'Austin Healey list' Date: Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:49:16 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Missfire/"Puffing" Continuing I'd have to agree with Alan, particularly if the car has reasonable power, doesn't stumble upon acceleration, and doesn't overheat. Maybe Phil needs to listen to other people's Healeys a bit and decide. A slightly burbly exhaust note is part of the fun of having a Healey. -Roland On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 18:11:34 -0400, Alan wrote: ::Phil - :: ::Well I know this is or isn't what you want to hear, but, I have to ::congratulate you! You've completely tuned your car! :: ::A little "puffing" out the exhaust at idle, if there's no missing, is ::quite normal for a healey. :: ::I'd suggest enjoy driving the car now! :: ::Alan :: :: :: :: ::On 8/4/08, PhilRitten@aol.com wrote: ::> All, ::> ::> I am still getting a "puffing" noise from my BN4/6 after I have driven it a ::> little. After warming it up, I take it up on the freeway a mile or two, ::> turn ::> around and bring it home. After that, every fourth or fifth sound out of ::> the ::> tail pipe is a "puffing" sound. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 16:57:31 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: 'Austin Healey list' Date: Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:58:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Missfire/"Puffing" Continuing Try enrichening the carbs a smidgen. bs PhilRitten@aol.com wrote: > All, > > I am still getting a "puffing" noise from my BN4/6 after I have driven it a > little. After warming it up, I take it up on the freeway a mile or two, turn > around and bring it home. After that, every fourth or fifth sound out of the > tail pipe is a "puffing" sound. Interestingly, the idle is still smooth (no > obvious missing). The only way you can tell there is a problem is listening to > the tail pipe. BTW - when idling and warming up in the garage there is a > steady staccato sound from the tail pipe. > > I'm rather puzzled. I replaced the plugs/cap/rotor/wires and set the timing > around 15 BTDC. I looked under the hood at night (in the dark) to see if > there was any shorting and didn't see anything. There doesn't seem to be the same > problem with the rotor rubbing on the cap that I had before. By the way, I > have electronic ignition. > > I'm wondering if it could be something like a bad coil or something that > fails once it has warmed up. > > Thank you all, > > Phil > ******************************************************************* 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 Aug 3 17:05:20 2008 From: Robert Blair To: Healey List Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 16:05:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go .... Bingo !!! Listers, To avoid overkill here, last update on the tire/wheel sizes thing - I hung the 5 inch rims and 185x15 tires on the hubs today - they look GREAT - just the right amount of wheel well filling, and the extra half inch of rim width brings the outside edge out just enough to provide a superior visual of the tire in the wheel well. No apparent rubbing. I am pleased with my combo choice. On car pics in a few days for anyone interested - after I have finished the wheel well black undercoating - email me at rnb@ix.netcom.com ps - remember that I am not entering concours, and have lowered the rear of my Mk3 Ph2 car about 2 inches to appear like a 100-6/3000 MkI in terms of rear wheel centricity within the fender arch. Overall an ideal results in my book. But that a blond vs brunette thing .... Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com --- On Fri, 8/1/08, Robert Blair wrote: > From: Robert Blair > Subject: BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go.... > To: "Healey List" > Cc: "Paul Schwartz" > Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 10:08 PM > Listers, > > Yesterday the new dayton 15x5 wheels arrived from > Martin/CT. The 185x15 Veredestein tires were alread here > from BWW. Today I had them mounted an balanced at local > chain tire store. No problems so far. > > On the age old subject of size(s) I would report that I am > happy with the 5 inch rim width combined with the 185 > profile. Glad I did not go for the 185/70 profile. > > The std profile 'look' is good - not too fat, and > not too thin. I will put them on the car on Sunday, and > expect that they will fill the wheel well just fine with the > 26.25 diameter and the 5 inch rim/185 tire. > > I can recommend Martin in CT - he was very helpful and > responsive as a source for daytons - at a good price. BWW > was ex stock on tires. > > Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 3 17:37:07 2008 From: "fred anderson" To: Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 18:37:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Choke Knob Hi all Does any one know if the choke knob can be removed from the choke cable? I am having trouble getting choke knob off.Fred BJ7 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 Aug 3 18:02:51 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healey List" Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 19:03:05 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go .... Bingo !!! <> Hopefully you will grow old and have to sell the car instead of EVER doing a full ground-up, Robert!!! Because THAT would HAUNT you AND make you say something like (in retrospect) "What the He}} did I do this for??" when it requires REMOVAL!!! I sure CUSSED & VERY LOUDLY when I 'de-undercoated' my car and had I been able to get a hold of the VERY DPO, the result would be that I either would dead or in prison with no chance of parole!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 18:29:40 2008 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Rich C" , Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:29:53 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question Rich, I have a bad case of Healey confusion. My old disassembly pics show one of the old plates still attached to the inner fender well on the car, after removing the fender. What is the order in which this plate goes on. Does the small 1/8 th inch screw come from the inside of the car, through the fender and then into the plate? Thanks a bunch, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Mark LaPierre" ; Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question > The tapped steel plate is about 1" x 3" and therefore will pull the inner > flange tightly closed against the body, spreading the load evenly and > keeping the flange flat. This is a critical and more difficult area to > obtain a nice closed seam, and the plate will allow that to happen. > > Rich Chrysler > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark LaPierre" > To: > Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 10:59 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question > > >>I am installing my fenders for an alignment check before painting. Why >>is >> there a tapped plate used at the top of each rear fender rather than a >> j-clip >> and screw >> like the other holes. My original tapped plate was extremely corroded >> and >> I really don't see a serious need to use a plate as opposed to a j-clip >> and >> screw >> or even a screw and nut. >> >> What was the reason for these tapped plates? >> >> Mark >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 Aug 3 18:43:36 2008 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: , "Healey List" Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:43:52 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] OK, ED OK Mr. Ed, so what is your optionary suggestion to the scenario at hand. (Sorry I am terrible at Edbonics as you can see) Paint? or just the natural patina look? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:03 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go .... Bingo !!! > <> > > Hopefully you will grow old and have to sell the car instead of EVER doing > a > full ground-up, Robert!!! Because THAT would HAUNT you AND make you say > something like (in retrospect) "What the He}} did I do this for??" > when it requires REMOVAL!!! > > I sure CUSSED & VERY LOUDLY when I 'de-undercoated' my car and had I been > able to get a hold of the VERY DPO, the result would be that I either > would > dead or in prison with no chance of parole!!!! > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem@sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 3 18:45:00 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:45:14 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Mo Ma email Does anyone have an updated email address for Margaret Lucas? * Momanm*@aol.com does not work anymore.* * Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 3 18:57:40 2008 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: Healey List Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 17:57:54 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] OK, ED I may be able to translate. There should be NO BLACK UNDERCOATING at all. It is not original, traps moisture causing rust, hides a multitude of sins, and is expensive/time consuming to remove. On Aug 3, 2008, at 5:43 PM, Mark LaPierre wrote: > OK Mr. Ed, so what is your optionary suggestion to the scenario at > hand. > (Sorry > I am terrible at Edbonics as you can see) > > Paint? or just the natural patina look? > > Mark > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ed's Shop" > To: "Healey List" > Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:03 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go .... > Bingo !!! > > >> <> >> >> Hopefully you will grow old and have to sell the car instead of >> EVER doing >> a >> full ground-up, Robert!!! Because THAT would HAUNT you AND make >> you say >> something like (in retrospect) "What the He}} did I do this for??" >> when it requires REMOVAL!!! >> >> I sure CUSSED & VERY LOUDLY when I 'de-undercoated' my car and had >> I been >> able to get a hold of the VERY DPO, the result would be that I either >> would >> dead or in prison with no chance of parole!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 19:18:36 2008 From: nickzarkades@comcast.net To: Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:18:49 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] jacking Points On Bugeye Can some one tell me were the jacking points are on a '59 Bugeye? Want to take tires off to check brakes. 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 Aug 3 19:19:27 2008 From: Dan To: Alan Seigrist , Healey Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 18:19:13 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mo Ma email Hi Alan, I just had my speedo done by her. Her email is: momanm@qwestoffice.net Dan Serrao 1963 BJ7> Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:45:14 +0800> From: healey.nut@gmail.com> To: Healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Mo Ma email> > Does anyone have an updated email address for Margaret Lucas?> *> Momanm*@aol.com does not work anymore.*> *> Thanks,> > Alan> > '52 A90> '53 BN1> '64 BJ8> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as jobu53@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Get Windows Live and get whatever you need, wherever you are. Start here. http://www.windowslive.com/default.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Home_082008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 19:20:45 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Mark LaPierre" , Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:13:20 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question Mark, The tapped plate can be clearly seen in the Anderson/Moment book, upper left picture on page 92. It is fastened through the forward most hole by a 1/4"NF x 5/8" flat head Phillips screw, the head being inside the cockpit (lying flush) and the shank coming out through the body metal, the shroud flange, the fender flange and into the 1/4" NF tapped plate. When the screw is tightened from the inside (before the cockit moulding is fitted) it draws all these layers tightly together. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Rich C" ; Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question > Rich, I have a bad case of Healey confusion. My old disassembly pics > show one of the old plates still attached to the inner fender well on the > car, after removing the fender. What is the order in which this plate > goes on. Does the small 1/8 th inch screw come from the inside of the > car, through the fender and then into the plate? > > Thanks a bunch, Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rich C" > To: "Mark LaPierre" ; > Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 10:11 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question > > >> The tapped steel plate is about 1" x 3" and therefore will pull the inner >> flange tightly closed against the body, spreading the load evenly and >> keeping the flange flat. This is a critical and more difficult area to >> obtain a nice closed seam, and the plate will allow that to happen. >> >> Rich Chrysler >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mark LaPierre" >> To: >> Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 10:59 PM >> Subject: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question >> >> >>>I am installing my fenders for an alignment check before painting. Why >>>is >>> there a tapped plate used at the top of each rear fender rather than a >>> j-clip >>> and screw >>> like the other holes. My original tapped plate was extremely >>> corroded and >>> I really don't see a serious need to use a plate as opposed to a j-clip >>> and >>> screw >>> or even a screw and nut. >>> >>> What was the reason for these tapped plates? >>> >>> Mark >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 Aug 3 19:33:06 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Mark LaPierre" , , Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:26:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] OK, ED Though I couldn't say it as colourfully as our pal Ed, I must agree with his intent. Undercoating on a driven Healey is not good news. Your intention is to protect and preserve the metal, but it's been proven to usually do just the opposite over time. Moisture will get in under the undercoating and being trapped there, will eat away at the metal, with eventual rusting. I am currently involved in the restoration of a low mileage BN1 that had undercoating applied and been put into storage long ago. The eventual result has been pin holes and thin metal in many places inside the fender surfaces where, if left with just a bare surface would have been able to dry thoroughly 50 years ago and still been solid today. My answer is to apply quality smooth clean paint surface everywhere that when it gets wet, will simply bead up and dry. If you get into tar splatters, it will easily clean off with solvents once you get home. Todays paints will withstand driving conditions and will not usually be blasted off by road dirt if that's what the owner is concerned about. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: ; "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 8:43 PM Subject: [Healeys] OK, ED > OK Mr. Ed, so what is your optionary suggestion to the scenario at hand. > (Sorry > I am terrible at Edbonics as you can see) > > Paint? or just the natural patina look? > > Mark > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ed's Shop" > To: "Healey List" > Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:03 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go .... Bingo > !!! > > >> <> >> >> Hopefully you will grow old and have to sell the car instead of EVER >> doing >> a >> full ground-up, Robert!!! Because THAT would HAUNT you AND make you say >> something like (in retrospect) "What the He}} did I do this for??" >> when it requires REMOVAL!!! >> >> I sure CUSSED & VERY LOUDLY when I 'de-undercoated' my car and had I been >> able to get a hold of the VERY DPO, the result would be that I either >> would >> dead or in prison with no chance of parole!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 19:54:09 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healey" Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:54:09 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mo Ma email Typo in YOUR addy for Margaret, Alan. <> I am almost positive there is no 'n ' in it. (Actually on a diff 'puter). Just google mo-ma manufacturing. IIRC, top of first page!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 20:20:21 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healey List" Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:20:38 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] OK, ED <<(Sorry I am terrible at Edbonics as you can see)>> Guess I have known Mr. Chrysler TOOOOO long Mark, as he 'detailed' my comment PERFECTLY!!!! Ask him WHAT he drove from Ontario to Conclave '88 - Shangri La, OK. !!! And the car was NOT 'finished', AIRC!! It's the very SAME thing as a "Concours" car. Restored to "...as built/left the factory...", NOT a Pebble Beach 'vehicle', right Rich??? If you do one once, you CAN do it again except WAY easier!!! Ed(bonics To: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" ,Healey List Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:50:30 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] OK, ED Unless the stuff is Schultz material. That stuff is so hard and solid nothing gets under it. > > From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" > Date: 2008/08/03 Sun PM 08:57:54 EDT > To: Healey List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] OK, ED > > I may be able to translate. > > There should be NO BLACK UNDERCOATING at all. It is not original, > traps moisture causing rust, hides a multitude of sins, and is > expensive/time consuming to remove. > > On Aug 3, 2008, at 5:43 PM, Mark LaPierre wrote: > > > OK Mr. Ed, so what is your optionary suggestion to the scenario at > > hand. > > (Sorry > > I am terrible at Edbonics as you can see) > > > > Paint? or just the natural patina look? > > > > Mark > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Ed's Shop" > > To: "Healey List" > > Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:03 PM > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go .... > > Bingo !!! > > > > > >> <> > >> > >> Hopefully you will grow old and have to sell the car instead of > >> EVER doing > >> a > >> full ground-up, Robert!!! Because THAT would HAUNT you AND make > >> you say > >> something like (in retrospect) "What the He}} did I do this for??" > >> when it requires REMOVAL!!! > >> > >> I sure CUSSED & VERY LOUDLY when I 'de-undercoated' my car and had > >> I been > >> able to get a hold of the VERY DPO, the result would be that I either > >> would > >> dead or in prison with no chance of parole!!!! > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 3 22:23:24 2008 From: PhilRitten@aol.com To: healey.nut@gmail.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:23:30 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Spark at coil All, I pulled the plugs and checked them again (nothing exciting). I then started doing a compression test and quickly noticed that the coil was getting extremely hot. I also noticed that there was a popping sound coming from the engine compartment when I turned the ignition on and off. I asked my beautiful assistant to turn the ignition on and off while I put my head under the hood and sure enough there was a spark jumping from the white wire (+) to the coil housing (- ground). I then had her crank the engine and a steady spark jumped from the white wire to the coil. I taped up the wires, but now I'm getting a spark on the negative post of the coil. It's not jumping to anything, just a spark up and down the post. Any ideas? Could this be a short in the coil? Thanks, Phil **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 3 22:39:26 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: PhilRitten@aol.com Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:39:39 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spark at coil Phil - Yes, of course replace the coil if this is what is happening. Coils are cheap and you can get them at your local car parts place. No need for a high power coil - a regular old fashioned non-ballasted coil should do the trick. I might also suggest you need to check the ground straps which go from the engine to the chassis - it sounds to me like your engine is not properly grounded. Remove the connections and reconnect them to make sure they are properly attached. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 12:23 PM, wrote: > All, > > I pulled the plugs and checked them again (nothing exciting). I then > started doing a compression test and quickly noticed that the coil was > getting extremely hot. I also noticed that there was a popping sound coming > from the engine compartment when I turned the ignition on and off. I asked > my beautiful assistant to turn the ignition on and off while I put my head > under the hood and sure enough there was a spark jumping from the white wire > (+) to the coil housing (- ground). I then had her crank the engine and a > steady spark jumped from the white wire to the coil. I taped up the wires, > but now I'm getting a spark on the negative post of the coil. It's not > jumping to anything, just a spark up and down the post. Any ideas? Could > this be a short in the coil? > > Thanks, > Phil > > > > ------------------------------ > Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews > on AOL Autos > . _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 05:55:46 2008 From: "Donald Paye" To: "Healey List" Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 07:55:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Tiger For Sale Fresh out inside storage since 1979 - 1966 Sunbeam Tiger MK1A with 64K miles, very original with no rust anywhere, minor damage to both front fenders and lower valance panel (replacements available) all other body panels in excellent original coniditon including all floors and trunk, under the hood all items in original location including hoses and clamps, motor turns but has not been started, still has original steel rims and hubcaps, interior in fair condition with excellent wood dash, seats need recovering with correct panels, all frame and understructure in solid - unalrtered condition, good springs and front suspension. 260Ford V8, this car is one of 7085 Tigers produced. I am reluctantly selling this car as two Healeys and my Tiger keep me busy enough and eat up any extra cash!!!! If this was a Healey you would die to have it. Contact me off line at 413-625-6568 or at dpaye@crocker.com Car is in western Mass. Don Paye _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 07:19:54 2008 From: "Jeffrey A. Steinberg" To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:20:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Thanks, list (was heater valve) Sealing up the 4 little holes did the trick. Its much cooler (not cold) in the cockpit now that I could even envision driving it with the top up. I appreciate all of the advice to put the light in the engine bay and look for light inside the car. It worked like a champ. --Jeffrey -------------------------------------------- Jeffrey A. Steinberg 37 Lawrence Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 07:40:54 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: PhilRitten@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:40:56 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Missfire/"Puffing" Continuing Phil, I would agree with the replies that say you have it tuned, but, it you want to experiment a little more, here is what the SU says: The effect of mixture strength on exhaust: TOO WEAK: Irregular note, splashy misfire & colourless CORRECT: regular even note TOO RICH: regular or rhythmical misfire, blackish I would suggest that you check the mixture by performing the test in the shop manual that involves carefully pushing up the "lifting Pin" on the carb. The manual describes the process. I assume you have already syncronized the carbs. You could also try leaning the carbs, then try richening them, to see if there is any change. Keep detailed notes so you can return it to the original setting. Finally, How did you set the 15 degrees timing? was it static, or at idle (what RPM)? Was the vacuum advance line connected to the distributor? If you know someone with a "dial back to zero timing light" (or you have one) it might be of interest to know what the timing is at Max. advance. Disconnect the vacuum advance line, warm up the engine & run it up to approx. 3000-3500 RPM. With the timing light, check the advance by dialing the timing mark back to zero & reading the degrees of advance on the timing light. Or you could leave well enough along! Gary Hodson In a message dated 8/3/2008 4:32:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, PhilRitten@aol.com writes: All, I am still getting a "puffing" noise from my BN4/6 after I have driven it a little. After warming it up, I take it up on the freeway a mile or two, turn around and bring it home. After that, every fourth or fifth sound out of the tail pipe is a "puffing" sound. Interestingly, the idle is still smooth (no obvious missing). The only way you can tell there is a problem is listening to the tail pipe. BTW - when idling and warming up in the garage there is a steady staccato sound from the tail pipe. I'm rather puzzled. I replaced the plugs/cap/rotor/wires and set the timing around 15 BTDC. I looked under the hood at night (in the dark) to see if there was any shorting and didn't see anything. There doesn't seem to be the same problem with the rotor rubbing on the cap that I had before. By the way, I have electronic ignition. I'm wondering if it could be something like a bad coil or something that fails once it has warmed up. Thank you all, Phil **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut0005000000001 7 ) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 08:19:21 2008 From: INSIDEDIM@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:19:27 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Interior door panels I, too, will soon have to address the same problem with BJ8 doors not closing properly and I only have the door panels on and not the weather strip yet. My car needed all new A and B pillars, outriggers, inner and outer rockers, etc., so I basically had to replace everything from the center frame out. Thus, my problem may have been self inflicted. If anyone can offer advice other than the weather stripping solution I would be eternally grateful. Do the doors and adjacent fenders have much in the way of adjustment or will I have to get out the 25 lb sledge hammer? Bill 29298 In a message dated 8/2/2008 6:37:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, flyhihealey@hotmail.com writes: Roland wrote;> "I haven't had experience with BJ8 door panels but the general rule> with new stuff that fits near or around door openings is that you have> to compress them to get them to fit. So it takes a lot of extra> effort to close the doors/hoods/rear decks on new stuff the first> time. If/when you get the doors closed, _leave_ them shut for at> least 24 hours to allow the new stuff to take a set that will fit. It> won't be quite as hard the second time, etc. but may be several weeks> before they close the way you would like them to. > > Of course HS's panels may be way too thick. I would suggest perhaps> contacting them and asking for suggestions."Thanks, I contacted Healey Surgeons and Inan replied; "In our experience, it has been the problem with the weather stripping rather than the door panel. We have changed the weather stripping to the bristleflex which has a smaller and softer rubber gasket. I have also heard people talk about slicing the rubber gasket so that instead of bunching up the rubber will collapse and lay on top of itself." Inan The work continues: Replace vent window rubber(done),interior door panels, aluminum door finishers, carpeting(outsource), new dash when I get my next stimulus check!? Work in progress since 1967. Easier now with the great folks on the Healey list! WD 67 BJ8 _________________________________________________________________ Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games Trivia Contest http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid=TXT_TAGHM Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as insidedim@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 09:13:45 2008 From: Joe and Lenore Armour To: Healey Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:08:28 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Serious Warning Pat Quinn has escaped from Australia and is scheduled to invade the USA. He may be seen at the historic races at Laguna Seca. Look for him where you see Vintage Race Car Journal signs. Dont worry about Healeys in Australia as I have taken over, but there will be none of that Quinn style funny business while I am in charge. 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 Mon Aug 4 09:44:15 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:44:35 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 6 hour oil change Thanks to all who made suggestions. Obviously, I made this harder than I had too. I'm going to immediately take the assembly apart so that I can actually see what I am doing. Keith sent me a great pic of a spin on adapter that looks really promising. 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 Mon Aug 4 09:57:44 2008 From: David Nock To: PhilRitten@aol.com Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:57:45 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spark at coil If you have the plug wires off the is common. Because when you are cranking the engine over the ignition system is working and the coil is producing a spark just like in should, since the coil wire or cap is off the spark must go somewhere and the closest place is to jump to the ground side of the coil terminal. So installing a new coil will not change anything. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Aug 3, 2008, at 9:23 PM, PhilRitten@aol.com wrote: > All, > > I pulled the plugs and checked them again (nothing exciting). I > then started > doing a compression test and quickly noticed that the coil was getting > extremely hot. I also noticed that there was a popping sound coming > from the > engine compartment when I turned the ignition on and off. I asked > my beautiful > assistant to turn the ignition on and off while I put my head under > the hood and > sure enough there was a spark jumping from the white wire (+) to > the coil > housing (- ground). I then had her crank the engine and a steady > spark jumped > from the white wire to the coil. I taped up the wires, but now I'm > getting a > spark on the negative post of the coil. It's not jumping to > anything, just a > spark up and down the post. Any ideas? Could this be a short in > the coil? > > Thanks, > Phil > > > > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your > budget? > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review? > ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) > _______________________________________________ > 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 Aug 4 11:05:24 2008 From: To: Healey , Joe and Lenore Armour Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:05:34 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Serious Warning Make sure Pat does not visit the Team DIB's Racing campsite number 115 where he would just end up staggering away full of Ale and Whaler's Rum. Also avoid the pits of the venerable DIB's Racing #5 red MGA piloted by Gary "Mirror Filler" Anderson and crewed by Crewchief Tracy "Busted Knuckles" Drummond, Head Mechanic Brian "I don't need no Stinkin' Armstrong Shock Oil" Blivens and Sergio " Home Cookin"" Rosas. See you at the Historics. By the way the Pre-Historics are this weekend.... Go Lewis (or well Heike) !! ---- Joe and Lenore Armour wrote: > Pat Quinn has escaped from Australia and is scheduled to invade the USA. > He may be seen at the historic races at Laguna Seca. Look for him where > you see Vintage Race Car Journal signs. > Dont worry about Healeys in Australia as I have taken over, but there > will be none of that Quinn style funny business while I am in charge. > Joe > _______________________________________________ > 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 Aug 4 11:12:39 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Healey Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:12:26 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Serious Warning What, you mean no more Hoo Roo?! Bill Joe and Lenore Armour wrote: > Pat Quinn has escaped from Australia and is scheduled to invade the USA. > He may be seen at the historic races at Laguna Seca. Look for him where > you see Vintage Race Car Journal signs. > Dont worry about Healeys in Australia as I have taken over, but there > will be none of that Quinn style funny business while I am in charge. > Joe > _______________________________________________ > 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 Mon Aug 4 12:24:20 2008 From: Philip Rittenhouse To: David Nock Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:23:20 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spark at coil Thanks David, that makes sense as it wasn't doing it before. Phil Sent from my iPhone On Aug 4, 2008, at 8:57 AM, David Nock wrote: > If you have the plug wires off the is common. Because when you are > cranking the engine over the ignition system is working and the coil > is producing a spark just like in should, since the coil wire or cap > is off the spark must go somewhere and the closest place is to jump > to the ground side of the coil terminal. So installing a new coil > will not change anything. > > > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca 95205 > 209-948-8767 > > www.britishcarspecialists.com > . > . > > On Aug 3, 2008, at 9:23 PM, PhilRitten@aol.com wrote: > >> All, >> >> I pulled the plugs and checked them again (nothing exciting). I >> then started >> doing a compression test and quickly noticed that the coil was >> getting >> extremely hot. I also noticed that there was a popping sound coming >> from the >> engine compartment when I turned the ignition on and off. I asked >> my beautiful >> assistant to turn the ignition on and off while I put my head under >> the hood and >> sure enough there was a spark jumping from the white wire (+) to >> the coil >> housing (- ground). I then had her crank the engine and a steady >> spark jumped >> from the white wire to the coil. I taped up the wires, but now I'm >> getting a >> spark on the negative post of the coil. It's not jumping to >> anything, just a >> spark up and down the post. Any ideas? Could this be a short in >> the coil? >> >> Thanks, >> Phil >> >> >> >> **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your >> budget? >> Read reviews on AOL Autos. >> (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review? >> ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > You are subscribed as philritten@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 Aug 4 12:39:51 2008 From: Philip Rittenhouse To: Healey List Emails Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:39:43 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Shipping Does anyone have a suggestion for a good, reasonably priced shipping company to ship a 120 pound pallet from Indiana to Southern California? Thanks, Phil Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 12:42:25 2008 From: ATIGHTPROD@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:42:10 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Conclave videos I just posted some videos on youtube from the Austin Healey Conclave in San Diego. They are mainly from the car show winners award ceremony and sorry I didn't get all of them. If you're interested in viewing them, just go to _www.youtube.com_ (http://www.youtube.com) and search for Austin Healey Conclave 2008. They'll pop up and then you can view what you like. Enjoy. Steven Kingsbury BN1 #598 **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 13:03:52 2008 From: To: Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:04:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] For Jim Sailor Hi Jim. Could you please contact me off line? Thanks 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 Mon Aug 4 13:05:18 2008 From: To: , Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:05:33 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave videos www.utube.com "doesn't exist". That.s what it said. Do you have another link? thanks tom > > From: ATIGHTPROD@aol.com > Date: 2008/08/04 Mon PM 02:42:10 EDT > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Conclave videos > > I just posted some videos on youtube from the Austin Healey Conclave in San > Diego. They are mainly from the car show winners award ceremony and sorry I > didn't get all of them. If you're interested in viewing them, just go to > _www.youtube.com_ (http://www.youtube.com) and search for Austin Healey Conclave > 2008. They'll pop up and then you can view what you like. Enjoy. > Steven Kingsbury > BN1 #598 > > > > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Aug 4 13:49:52 2008 From: ATIGHTPROD@aol.com To: tomfelts@windstream.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:50:01 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave videos sorry about that, it should be youtube.com hope that helps. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 14:12:01 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 16:12:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 6 hour oil change gets even longer So 2 of you said that I needed to get things out of the car so that I could see what I was doing. I agree totally that made sooo much sense. So, off I go to do just that. Pull on the bolts, boy are they tight. Pull a little harder, first one breaks loose. Good. Pull on the second one, it comes loose, too. Ok, we making progress now. Start ratcheting away and the bolt is getting looser, coming right out. Back to the first bolt. It's turning, but not getting looser, maybe it's just binding a bit, keep turning. OK, back to the other one... wait, the bolt is turning, but hasn't started backing out! What gives? Damn, I've broken the bolt. OK, take out the loose one, I should still be able to get everything out, and then I'll address the broken bolt issue. Hmmm, it won't come out, but the bracket will swivel around a bit. Oh, nooo! I haven't broken the bolt, I've stripped the piece that the bolt is into, the bracket coming from the block, but not badly enough to get the bolt out yet. You know? I think I'll just go ahead and get the spin on thing going. Keith Pennell sent me a pic of just what I want. Hey Keith, where did you get that? 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 Mon Aug 4 14:12:54 2008 From: "David Z" To: , , Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 16:12:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave videos It's www.youtube.com ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 3:05 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave videos > www.utube.com "doesn't exist". That.s what it said. Do you have another > link? > > thanks > tom >> >> From: ATIGHTPROD@aol.com >> Date: 2008/08/04 Mon PM 02:42:10 EDT >> To: healeys@autox.team.net >> Subject: [Healeys] Conclave videos >> >> I just posted some videos on youtube from the Austin Healey Conclave in >> San >> Diego. They are mainly from the car show winners award ceremony and sorry >> I >> didn't get all of them. If you're interested in viewing them, just go to >> _www.youtube.com_ (http://www.youtube.com) and search for Austin Healey >> Conclave >> 2008. They'll pop up and then you can view what you like. Enjoy. >> Steven Kingsbury >> BN1 #598 >> >> >> >> **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your >> budget? >> Read reviews on AOL Autos. >> (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 >> ) >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as davzu29@cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Aug 4 14:44:23 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:44:38 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave videos ???? My copy of Steven's original e-mail said "...youtube...". See below. ???? (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 11:42 AM Subject: [Healeys] Conclave videos >. If you're interested in viewing them, just go to > _www.youtube.com_ (http://www.youtube.com) and search for Austin Healey > Conclave > 2008. > Steven Kingsbury > BN1 #598 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 15:25:57 2008 From: andy pole To: Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:16:36 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] rhd wiring loom positions Guys Does anyone have a bulkhead shot of a rhd healey, hopefully a bj8. I am after the routing for the extra wiring loom cable that feeds the floor mounted dip switch. I have seen different routings: 1) plug into the bullets at the bulkhead grommet and travel external across the insulation panel dropping thru the hole just above the starter solenoid or 2) again plug into the bullets at the bulkhead grommet and then travel back thru the grommet to route internal next to the smiths heater. Also is the largest flattish cable clip still in the same position (as a lhd car) on the main loom now its not holding the main loom and dip switch cable, or does it swap position with the clip near the regulator to now hold both. many thanks Andy _________________________________________________________________ Win a voice over part with Kung Fu Panda & Live Search and 100s of Kung Fu Panda prizes to win with Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/107571439/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 Mon Aug 4 15:43:27 2008 From: Michael Hartfield To: Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:43:41 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Headlight wiring I have connected wiring to the parking (light) and headlights in my '65 BJ8 MKIII, Phase II early, and I have only one option working. I do not know if they are high beams or low beams, but when I hit the dim switch with my left foot the lights go out. Is there something I do not know about wiring the headlights? Parking and directionals are fine. Michael 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Aug 4 16:07:32 2008 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Rich C" , Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 18:07:47 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question Thanks to Rich C. and others who chimed in on my "tapped plate" question. And yes, a picture tells a thousand words, it was right there in Andersons book. And a big thanks to Gary, "what a book". Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Mark LaPierre" ; Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:13 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question > Mark, > > The tapped plate can be clearly seen in the Anderson/Moment book, upper > left picture on page 92. It is fastened through the forward most hole by a > 1/4"NF x 5/8" flat head Phillips screw, the head being inside the cockpit > (lying flush) and the shank coming out through the body metal, the shroud > flange, the fender flange and into the 1/4" NF tapped plate. When the > screw is tightened from the inside (before the cockit moulding is fitted) > it draws all these layers tightly together. > > Rich > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark LaPierre" > To: "Rich C" ; > Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 8:29 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question > > >> Rich, I have a bad case of Healey confusion. My old disassembly pics >> show one of the old plates still attached to the inner fender well on >> the car, after removing the fender. What is the order in which this >> plate goes on. Does the small 1/8 th inch screw come from the inside >> of the car, through the fender and then into the plate? >> >> Thanks a bunch, Mark >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Rich C" >> To: "Mark LaPierre" ; >> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 10:11 AM >> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fender Refitting Question >> >> >>> The tapped steel plate is about 1" x 3" and therefore will pull the >>> inner flange tightly closed against the body, spreading the load evenly >>> and keeping the flange flat. This is a critical and more difficult area >>> to obtain a nice closed seam, and the plate will allow that to happen. >>> >>> Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Aug 4 16:14:18 2008 From: "Ken Beck" To: "Ron Fine" , "MG List" Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 18:14:29 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Old Gas Gas over 1 year old can cause real problems. 8 years old could be a disaster. Call around to disposal businesses and find one that disposes old oil, antifreeze etc. Whatever you do don't put it in an engine that you care about. I've had about 6 of these to redo in the past few years. Sticks the intake valves and then the rest goes. Ken BEck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Fine" To: "MG List" ; Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:51 AM Subject: [Healeys] Old Gas > When is gas too old to use? I have about half a tank of gas in my MGB > that > has been sitting for about 1 year. I am finishing the rebuild of the > engine > and plan to fire it up later this month. Should I dump the gas first or > should it be OK. I live in Los Angeles and the car has been stored > outside > during this period. > > Ron > 61 BN7 > 66 MGB > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 18:46:09 2008 From: Norman Nock To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:46:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] healey meet 1997 placemats We supplied the dinner place mats at Bonneville Healey International Meet August 10-15, 1997. The place mat was 11" by 17 " and under each table setting at the awards dinner, it has over 30 drawings of Healey related items If there is an interest in this, we will put it on our website as a download, you could then have it laminated if you wanted. Please let me know if you are interested. Norman Nock British Car Specialists _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 4 18:53:25 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Ron Fine" Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:53:38 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Old Gas Ron - Living in Hong Kong I drive my car in California (the BN1) only sporadically (usually 6 months between runs). I do make a point to use gas preservative so that probably helps, but my feeling is that gas that is one year's old should be ok. The biggest problem is when you get really old gas that leaves a coat of varnish on the fuel lines, pump and carbies, but my experience is that doesn't become a real problem unless the gas sits longer than a couple of years. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 11:51 PM, Ron Fine wrote: > When is gas too old to use? I have about half a tank of gas in my MGB that > has been sitting for about 1 year. I am finishing the rebuild of the > engine > and plan to fire it up later this month. Should I dump the gas first or > should it be OK. I live in Los Angeles and the car has been stored outside > during this period. > > Ron > 61 BN7 > 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 Mon Aug 4 20:52:29 2008 From: "Don Yarber" To: Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:51:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Pat leaving Australia? Blimey, is he bringing the crocks with him? I'm talking about the crocks he keeps the hootch in, not them four legged critters Don, former BN7 owner, from Kentucky 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 Tue Aug 5 06:43:42 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , "'Ron Fine'" Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 05:43:50 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Old Gas Alan, Remove the gas, mix it half and half with new gas and use it in the old lawnmower. Put only the good stuff in the car. I have about 3 gallons of the foulest 20 year old gas from my current project. I was amazed at just how foul old gas is....... 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 Seigrist Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 5:54 PM To: Ron Fine Cc: healeys@autox.team.net; MG List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Old Gas Ron - Living in Hong Kong I drive my car in California (the BN1) only sporadically (usually 6 months between runs). I do make a point to use gas preservative so that probably helps, but my feeling is that gas that is one year's old should be ok. The biggest problem is when you get really old gas that leaves a coat of varnish on the fuel lines, pump and carbies, but my experience is that doesn't become a real problem unless the gas sits longer than a couple of years. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 11:51 PM, Ron Fine wrote: > When is gas too old to use? I have about half a tank of gas in my MGB that > has been sitting for about 1 year. I am finishing the rebuild of the > engine > and plan to fire it up later this month. Should I dump the gas first or > should it be OK. I live in Los Angeles and the car has been stored outside > during this period. > > Ron > 61 BN7 > 66 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 Tue Aug 5 06:44:53 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Philip Rittenhouse'" , "'Healey List Emails'" Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 05:45:05 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shipping Greyhound bus services. 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 Philip Rittenhouse Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 11:40 AM To: Healey List Emails Subject: [Healeys] Shipping Does anyone have a suggestion for a good, reasonably priced shipping company to ship a 120 pound pallet from Indiana to Southern California? Thanks, Phil Sent from my iPhone 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 Tue Aug 5 08:37:52 2008 From: PhilRitten@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:38:01 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Shipping Has anyone heard of Estes Express line? Apparently they are recommended by Ebay. Thanks, Phil **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) Return-Path: Received: from rly-md02.mx.aol.com (rly-md02.mail.aol.com [172.20.29.140]) by air-md10.mail.aol.com (v121_r2.11) with ESMTP id MAILINMD103-8f048974f96324; Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:51:17 -0400 Received: from elasmtp-kukur.atl.sa.earthlink.net (elasmtp-kukur.atl.sa.earthlink.net [209.86.89.65]) by rly-md02.mx.aol.com (v121_r2.11) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINMD028-8f048974f96324; Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:51:02 -0400 DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=dk20050327; d=mindspring.com; b=U5pvOgFlWor62IQGVvA++YhxpGo+vgW92leMoTjiLcWuUdAbJ3qBrroHookP5qnW; h=Message-ID:Date:From:Reply-To:To:Subject:Mime-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding:X-Mailer:X-ELNK-Trace:X-Originating-IP; Received: from [209.86.224.30] (helo=mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net) by elasmtp-kukur.atl.sa.earthlink.net with esmtpa (Exim 4.67) (envelope-from ) id 1KQ594-0005zU-G8 for philritten@aol.com; Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:51:02 -0400 Received: from 64.238.126.70 by webmail.earthlink.net with HTTP; Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:51:02 -0400 Message-ID: <10651328.1217875862437.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:51:02 -0400 (EDT) From: John H Reply-To: John H To: Philip Rittenhouse Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shipping Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: EarthLink Zoo Mail 1.0 X-ELNK-Trace: cf24bc7cd46944549c7f779228e2f6aeda0071232e20db4d74ae285c40b7b47604065305b3c56f24350badd9bab72f9c350badd9bab72f9c350badd9bab72f9c X-Originating-IP: 209.86.224.30 X-AOL-IP: 209.86.89.65 X-AOL-SCOLL-AUTHENTICATION: listenair ; SPF_helo : n X-AOL-SCOLL-AUTHENTICATION: listenair ; SPF_822_from : n Try FedEx Freight or UPS...they move pallets around all over John Homonek Atlanta AHCA -----Original Message----- >From: Philip Rittenhouse >Sent: Aug 4, 2008 2:39 PM >To: Healey List Emails >Subject: [Healeys] Shipping > >Does anyone have a suggestion for a good, reasonably priced shipping >company to ship a 120 pound pallet from Indiana to Southern California? > >Thanks, > >Phil > >Sent from my iPhone >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >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 Tue Aug 5 08:45:29 2008 From: John Sims To: PhilRitten@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:46:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: Shipping Their web site is: http://www.estes-express.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 PhilRitten@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 10:38 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Shipping Has anyone heard of Estes Express line? Apparently they are recommended by Ebay. Thanks, Phil _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 5 08:48:25 2008 From: PhilRitten@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:48:35 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: Shipping Have you had any personal experience with them? Thanks **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 5 16:14:56 2008 From: George Haywood To: Michael Hartfield , Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 18:15:10 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Headlight wiring Michael, Make sure that you have the blue with red stripe and the blue with white stripe wires connected to your headlamp harnesses properly. These wires come from the dip switch. There is a blue wire from the dash light switch to the dip switch. If you are getting any light to your headlights then this blue wire is attached. The blue with white stripe wire is the high beam wire, blue with red stripe the low beam. To check the headlight just switch the wires around on the connector at the headlamp harness so the other beam will be powered. If you then get light when you hit the dip switch once but not twice then your dip switch is bad and your headlight is good. If you don't get light at all when you hit the dip switch after you change the wiring around then your headlight is bad. I'm thinking that your dip switch is bad since neither light comes on when you hit the dip switch. That is, as long as both headlights are wired the same way. If one light is wired correctly and the other incorrectly then it is possible that you have one high beam out and the other low beam out and when you hit the dip switch then no light works. Check your wires well and check each bullet connector for good contact. Also make sure you have the black (ground) wire well connected. I think this will help. Others please chime in if I am sending him down a slippery slope--we don't want to let the smoke out. George Haywood '65 bj8-early (finally broken in after a coast to coast drive to Conclave 08) > Subject: [Healeys] Headlight wiring > > I have connected wiring to the parking (light) and headlights in my '65 BJ8 > MKIII, Phase II early, and I have only one option working. I do not know if > they are high beams or low beams, but when I hit the dim switch with my left > foot the lights go out. Is there something I do not know about wiring the > headlights? Parking and directionals are fine. > > Michael > 65 BJ8 > _________________________________________________________________ Reveal your inner athlete and share it with friends on Windows Live. http://revealyourinnerathlete.windowslive.com?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WLY IA_whichathlete_us _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 5 16:21:14 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:21:26 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Headlight wiring Speaking of working with bullet connectors, what is a good tool to take the wired bullet out? Sometimes I can only pull on the wire and then the insulation pulls back. I have seen special pliers to install the bullets but not remove them. I love new tools. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 5 17:51:47 2008 From: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" To: haywoodone@hotmail.com, hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu, Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:51:59 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Headlight wiring Michael, It sounds to me like you need to make sure the blue (power) wire is attached to the correct terminal on the dip switch. If you have it attached to one of the output terminals (meaning one of the output wires will be attached to the input terminal) you will have continuity on only one circuit. when you activate the switch the power wire will be isolated from the other output wire. If you look at the bottom of the switch it will appear that one of the terminals is between the other two. That is where the blue wire goes. the other wires can go on either of the other two terminals. One of the two will have continuity all the time and it will change when you activate the switch. Bill Lawrence _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 5 20:12:23 2008 From: "John Rued" To: Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:12:28 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] UK Events? Anything going on across the pond? Say, 8-18 August? Thanks, JR _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 5 22:48:42 2008 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:48:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] going to the Quail Since we had a small problem with the E type AND the Nash Healey (don't ask) it looks like we will be going to the Quail rally on Monday with the 1965 Austin Healey. We will be arriving at the Quail Lodge Monday night and driving around the Carmel area on Tuesday and Wednesday. We are staying at the Quail and we will be at the "Gathering" at the Quail on Friday, so look for us. I will be the large with guy next to the great looking blond! Photos available in the Healey! Meet Ron. Buy a Healey!!! :) ron rader cell: 310.245.2200 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 5 23:17:03 2008 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 22:17:16 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] going to the Quail Roland: no one said i was smart! it has only been reliable for 9 consecutive years . you never know about tomorrow. the Nash Healey really keeps me on my toes, but it too shall be conquered!! ron On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 10:08 PM, Roland Wilhelmy wrote: > That's it, Ron. Sell your reliable car and keep the ones that leave > you walking ;-) > > -Roland _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 07:38:38 2008 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: "'Al Fuller'" , Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:38:48 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tri-Carb choke cables - securing -----Original Message----- The choke cables on my '62 Tri-carb have been messed-about by prior owners, and will not stay seated in the brass mounting on the carburetors OR in the lever barrel at the upper ends........ I would still have the upper ends to deal with. Thanks in advance, Al Fuller Hi, I've swapped carbs in my tricarb so can't recall the exact setup at the carb connections but I've found that good bike or motorbike shops sell a wealth of cables and cable thingies. Have a think about what you might need and try your local bike shop. Simon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Aug 6 08:54:57 2008 From: "Rob" To: Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 10:54:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave videos I live in Ontario Canada and am trying to locate tires for my 1963 BJ7. I need 2 ties as the front ones are worn out. The rear are Kumho tires 165/80R/15, can I put 195/80/15 on the front and still be safe. Bob Slater -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 2:42 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] Conclave videos > I just posted some videos on youtube from the Austin Healey Conclave in > San > Diego. They are mainly from the car show winners award ceremony and sorry > I > didn't get all of them. If you're interested in viewing them, just go to > _www.youtube.com_ (http://www.youtube.com) and search for Austin Healey > Conclave > 2008. They'll pop up and then you can view what you like. Enjoy. > Steven Kingsbury > BN1 #598 > > > > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your > budget? > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 > ) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bj7healey@gto.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 Aug 6 09:43:47 2008 From: To: "Roland Wilhelmy" , "List Healey" Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 11:43:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Tire wear problems Thanks Roland The problem is both toe in and Camber. I have Offset bushings on order to correct the camber and I have adjusted the toe to about 3/16 inch ( The book says 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Bob Slater -------------------------------------------------- From: "Roland Wilhelmy" Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 11:03 AM To: "Rob" Subject: Re: [Healeys] Conclave videos > Bob- > Why not move the tires now on the rear to the front and put the larger > ones on the rear? Why are the front ones worn out? If you don't know > or haven't fixed the problem, now is a good time to do it (wrong toe > setting, failing front shock mounts producing wrong camber or caster, > something about the alignment?) > > By the way, if you were to change the subject from 'Conclave videos' > to 'tires' you might get more responses :-) > > -Roland > San Diego > > On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 10:54:58 -0400, you wrote: > > ::I live in Ontario Canada and am trying to locate tires for my 1963 BJ7. > I > ::need 2 ties as the front ones are worn out. The rear are Kumho tires > ::165/80R/15, can I put 195/80/15 on the front and still be safe. > :: Bob Slater _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 10:01:12 2008 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:01:22 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tire wear problems Hi, Bob - The toe-in spec in the book was for original bias-ply tires. For your radials, the toe-in should be zero. The reason for this is: toe-in is intended to compensate for the tendency of the tires to toe out due to rolling friction when the car is in motion. Radials have less rolling resistance than bias-ply tires. 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 bj7healey@gto.net Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 8:44 AM To: Roland Wilhelmy; List Healey Subject: [Healeys] Tire wear problems Thanks Roland The problem is both toe in and Camber. I have Offset bushings on order to correct the camber and I have adjusted the toe to about 3/16 inch ( The book says 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Bob Slater _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 10:52:57 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "List Healey" Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 11:52:19 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tire wear problems Bob, what Steve Byers said IS 100% correct. 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 Wed Aug 6 12:06:45 2008 From: David Schweninger To: John McElrath , Simon Lachlan Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 11:01:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Tricarb Choke Cables Here you go. If the pictures don't work. let me know and I'll try something else. Dave and Daisy Begin forwarded message: > From: David Schweninger > Date: July 30, 2008 5:21:16 PM EDT > To: Al Fuller , Healey Mail List > > Cc: David Schweninger > Subject: Tricarb Choke Cables > > Al, > These pictures show the choke cable setup on my BN7. The main cable > from the dash is a standard repro. > I made the cables to the carbs. > They are all standard motorcycle throttle parts. This consists of > the Black Sleeving, the End Caps for the sleeving, the 1/16" > stranded (7X19) Cable, and the Ferrel which is soldered on to the > upper end of the cable. > An older motorcycle shop will have all the parts. The newer shops > tend to be like Kmart ,with complete assemblies in little plastic > bags. > > Good luck > > Dave and Daisy > > > > > > > > > This shows the sleeving pulled back. Note the end cap. Also the > ferrel is just visible on the brass barrel. > > > > This shows the Ferrel which has a small cup on the large end. the > cable is pushed through and the cable is splayed open a bit, then > pulled back in to the cup and soldered. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 14:45:34 2008 From: "G Vernau Sr" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:40:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Old Gas I've had some real problems with old gasoline, even less than 6 months old. Perhaps the new oxygenated gas with high percentages of ethonol absorb lots of moisture and make some nasty coagulations in filters and screens and carb passages. I use Stabil, Seafoam or similar products in everything I can't drive regularly. Best regards, G Vernau Sr _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 15:48:22 2008 From: "James Lea" To: "List Healeys" Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:49:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 FYI. It will be interesting to see what this brings. Looks like it needs some help. Cheers, JL http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2419+++++++3+&refno=++760861 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 1980 Commuta-car Electric _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 16:00:54 2008 From: To: James Lea , List Healeys Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 18:01:07 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 Looks like at least $20000. I predict 22000. Should be higher but everyone is edgy about car buying what with gas prices - even collectibles. Hope they reverse the running lights and turn signals on the front before the sale. Keith Pennell > FYI. It will be interesting to see what this brings. Looks like it needs > some help. Cheers, JL > > http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2419+++++++3+&refno=++760861 > > > James Lea _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 16:02:35 2008 From: Randy Hicks To: "James Lea" Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 18:02:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 Especially with "At Skinner, the buyers premium is 18 =%". Will probably keep bids down. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com On Aug 6, 2008, at 5:49 PM, James Lea wrote: > FYI. It will be interesting to see what this brings. Looks like it > needs > some help. Cheers, JL > > http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2419+++++++3+&refno=+ +760861 > > > 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 > 1980 Commuta-car Electric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey100m@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 Aug 6 16:15:03 2008 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: MidwestAHC@yahoogroups.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 18:14:58 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Healey Silverstone For Sale What is most likely the finest example of a Healey Silverstone is now offered for sale by the owner. Car is located in Louisville, KY. Of all the Silverstone's built (105) only 33 are known to survive, 11 are in the U.S. This car is fully restored and driven. Ready for concours, vintage rallies or whatever your driving pleasure. It is the more rare and desirable E type. It has a impressive list of awards won including: First in Class, Austin Healey International Meet, Lake Tahoe Best of Show, Austin Healey Conclave, Washington, D.C. Best of Class, Amelia Island Concours, Amelia Island For photos and contact information visit: _http://www.healeysilverstone.com_ (http://www.healeysilverstone.com/) Thanks, Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 16:20:28 2008 From: "Mal Bruce" To: , "James Lea" , "List Healeys" Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 18:20:36 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 I like the detailed engine bay, spent at least $4.99 for the black spray can!! To: "James Lea" ; "List Healeys" Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 6:01 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 > Looks like at least $20000. I predict 22000. Should be higher but > everyone is edgy about car buying what with gas prices - even > collectibles. > > Hope they reverse the running lights and turn signals on the front before > the sale. > > Keith Pennell > >> FYI. It will be interesting to see what this brings. Looks like it needs >> some help. Cheers, JL >> >> http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2419+++++++3+&refno=++760861 >> >> >> James Lea > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mbruce6@cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1595 - Release Date: 8/6/2008 > 8:23 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 Aug 6 16:24:46 2008 From: "E.A. Driver" To: James Lea Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:25:01 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 Hi James Keep us in the know! Kind regards Ed Saskatoon Historian, AHCUSA '53 BN1 '65 BJ8 '89 Morgan 4/4 James Lea wrote: > FYI. It will be interesting to see what this brings. Looks like it needs > some help. Cheers, JL > > http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2419+++++++3+&refno=++760861 > > > 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 > 1980 Commuta-car Electric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as edriver@sasktel.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 Aug 6 16:26:29 2008 From: "E.A. Driver" To: Mal Bruce Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:26:41 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 Hi Mal Is that $4.99 Canadian or US? Regards Ed Mal Bruce wrote: > I like the detailed engine bay, spent at least $4.99 for the black spray > can!! > To: "James Lea" ; "List Healeys" > > Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 6:01 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 > > > >> Looks like at least $20000. I predict 22000. Should be higher but >> everyone is edgy about car buying what with gas prices - even >> collectibles. >> >> Hope they reverse the running lights and turn signals on the front before >> the sale. >> >> Keith Pennell >> >> >>> FYI. It will be interesting to see what this brings. Looks like it needs >>> some help. Cheers, JL >>> >>> http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2419+++++++3+&refno=++760861 >>> >>> >>> James Lea >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as mbruce6@cogeco.ca >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1595 - Release Date: 8/6/2008 >> 8:23 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 edriver@sasktel.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 Aug 6 17:17:55 2008 From: To: Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 19:17:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] My Car--no Healey content Ok--it is not a Healey but this is a great look. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4524400131165004386&hl=en _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 17:29:44 2008 From: rfeibusch1@earthlink.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 19:28:07 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] Update - BRISBANE MARINA BRITISH CAR MEET - Sept. 6 & 7, NEW WEBSITE: www.allcarcentral.com/thebritishcarnetwork.html LODGING ALTERNATIVES Dear British Motorhead, We have checked out the lodging situation in the Brisbane area for people who live far enough away to stay overnight for a night or two for a more relaxed weekend. Carole Burton, the official British meet travel agent, got us a DEAL at the Radisson Hotel, right in the Brisbane Marina! The Radisson is a very upscale, business type hotel with gourmet restaurant. We have special British Car Meet rate of $109 per day, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Address, 5000 Sierra Point Parkway, Brisbane, Phone 415-467-4400. Ask for the British Car Meet rates. More local North Bay lodging on our website: www.allcarcentral.com/thebritishcarnetwork.html Best, Rick Feibusch 310-392-6605 Meet Coordinator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NEW WEBSITE: www.allcarcentral.com/thebritishcarnetwork.html THE BRISBANE MARINA BRITISH CAR MEET * 2008 The Weekend Of Saturday & Sunday * Sept. 6th & 7th Join your British car friends for a smashing day at the Brisbane Marina at Sierra Point. Over 300 quirky, classic, and lovable British cars will once again gather in the Bay Area for our 31st Annual British Car Meet. Don't have a show car? Don't worry! Daily drivers, vintage racers, street rods and works-in-progress are as welcome as Concours quality show cars. This is essentially the old Palo Alto British Meet in a new location. We are also expecting another great display of automotive oddities provided by the Arcane Auto Society. Spectators attend and park for free. SUNDAY SHOW - BRISBANE MARINA - SEPTEMBER 7th Cars will be placed at 9:00AM and the fun goes on all day. The food will be handled by the Brisbane Lions Club and the Sierra Point Yacht Club will open their doors on Sunday for a reasonable, sit-down breakfast Herb Gibson's Jazz Orchestra will be back again, set up just outside the Yacht Club. There is no preregistration. There will be marque awards in over 15 classes and all entrants will receive a commemorative gift. The registration fee is $25 per car at the gate. SATURDAY TOUR - SEPTEMBER 6th The British Car Meet TOUR TO THE SEA starts at the Brisbane Marina boathouse (the same place as the Sunday Car Show) and winds through the hills to the sea. Itbs no-cost option for people who like to drive their cars as well as show them. We will be sending cars off between 9:00AM and 10:30AM. A detailed map will be provided. The tour ends at Cameron's Pub in Half Moon Bay where we will be kicking tyres and telling tall tales in the car park well into the afternoon. DIRECTIONS: The Brisbane Marina is lacated just east of the Bayshore Freeway (101) between San Francisco and the SF Airport/Highway 380. Just take the Brisbane/Sierra Point Exit and follow the signs to the Marina. Trailer parking will be available on-site. Call for information: 310-392-6605 e-mail: Brisbane Marina 2008 Website: http://www.allcarcentral.com/thebritishcarnetwork.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 Wed Aug 6 18:14:34 2008 From: Carroll A Phillips To: healey list Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:14:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] re BJ8 door panels (old interior parts) Guys, Im looking for original front seat bottom covers in perfect shape (BJ8,and BLACK) and possibly rear quarterpanels for my own car( '65 two stud seat belt). I want to keep the vinyl parts all original. If you have any left over bits from an interior redo and some parts are just too good to throw out , please let me know ! 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 Aug 6 18:20:56 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "tomfelts@windstream.net" Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:21:11 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] My Car--no Healey content That's really neat! I also like the music. My daughter, however, prefers the Jack Sparrow drawing. Cheers! Jody On 8/6/08, tomfelts@windstream.net wrote: > Ok--it is not a Healey but this is a great look. > > http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4524400131165004386&hl=en > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VIII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Aug 6 19:05:49 2008 From: scott willis To: James Lea , List Healeys Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 20:06:00 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 ENGINE Color Hey, That's the same sea foam color my BN7 engine was when I got it. This is the 3rd car I've seen with the motor this color. Vroom 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 > From: clocks@midcoast.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:49:23 -0400 > Subject: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 > > FYI. It will be interesting to see what this brings. Looks like it needs > some help. Cheers, JL > > http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2419+++++++3+&refno=+ +760861 > > > 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 _________________________________________________________________ Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games Trivia Contest _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 21:31:48 2008 From: PhilRitten@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 23:31:56 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Missfire/"Puffing" Continuing All, I checked the compression and I have 2 @ 110, 120,130,150, 160 those are probably fine aren't they? What's the rule of thumb- nothing should be unusually low and they should be reasonably consistent? I'm going to check the valves next. Do I remember correctly that I should just crank the engine until each rocker is at it's highest point then check? Thanks again, Phil **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 6 21:47:01 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'James Lea'" , "'List Healeys'" Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 20:47:15 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 Well, since I have a 67 BJ8 and it's #37444 I wonder how this 66 is #78837? "Needs help" is an understatement. Ron Davies SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 Subject: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 FYI. It will be interesting to see what this brings. Looks like it needs some help. Cheers, JL http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2419+++++++3+&refno= ++760861 James Lea _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 7 05:06:23 2008 From: "Mal Bruce" To: , "'James Lea'" , "'List Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 07:06:36 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 It's the body # Ron. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Davies" To: "'James Lea'" ; "'List Healeys'" Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 11:47 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 > Well, since I have a 67 BJ8 and it's #37444 I wonder how this 66 is > #78837? > "Needs help" is an understatement. > Ron Davies > SoCal > 67 BJ8 > 97 DB7 > > Subject: [Healeys] Estimate $20,000-30,000 > > FYI. It will be interesting to see what this brings. Looks like it needs > some help. Cheers, JL > > http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2419+++++++3+&refno= > ++760861 > > > James Lea > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mbruce6@cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1595 - Release Date: 8/6/2008 > 8:23 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 Thu Aug 7 07:12:57 2008 From: "John Rowe" To: Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:13:04 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Silverstone For Sale Hi Jim What a beautiful example. Sorry to have to correct you Jim but there are at least 75 known Silverstones still alive. 17 in Europe 13 in US 2 in Canada 32 in UK 1 in NZ 1 in Argentina 5 in Australia and several replicas. There were approximately equal numbers of D types and E types built. cheers John Rowe Perth WA ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 6:14 AM Subject: [Healeys] Healey Silverstone For Sale > What is most likely the finest example of a Healey Silverstone is now > offered for sale by the owner. Car is located in Louisville, KY. Of all > the > Silverstone's built (105) only 33 are known to survive, 11 are in the > U.S. > > This car is fully restored and driven. Ready for concours, vintage > rallies > or whatever your driving pleasure. It is the more rare and desirable E > type. > It has a impressive list of awards won including: > > First in Class, Austin Healey International Meet, Lake Tahoe > Best of Show, Austin Healey Conclave, Washington, D.C. > Best of Class, Amelia Island Concours, Amelia Island > > For photos and contact information visit: > > > _http://www.healeysilverstone.com_ (http://www.healeysilverstone.com/) > > Thanks, > > Jim Werner > Louisville, 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 Thu Aug 7 07:54:13 2008 From: mike brooks To: Healeys , rudedoggg@earthlink.net Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 13:53:40 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Healeys] UK Events? Hi John, There is a general classic car gathering at Culzean ( pronounced "Cullane") Castle in SW Scotland 22nd to 24th August which I am hoping to attend with my BN2. I am back in UK 14 - 28th August from my current work assignment in Qatar (Middle East) and have already researched what's on between those dates. I couldn't find much else. Not sure about before the 14th though. The website for the event at Culzean is:- www.culzeanautoclassica.com/7.html Let me know if you intend to go and we'll meet up if you like. Message: 4 Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:12:28 -0600 From: "John Rued" Subject: [Healeys] UK Events? To: Message-ID: <003001c8f769$e217daa0$a7a2e404@RUDEDOG> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; B B B reply-type=original Anything going on across the pond? Say, 8-18 August? Thanks, JR _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 7 08:03:43 2008 From: To: "John Rowe" , Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 10:03:57 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Silverstone For Sale Equal numbers of D and E types build? I didn't know that. > > From: "John Rowe" > Date: 2008/08/07 Thu AM 09:13:04 EDT > To: > CC: Healey List > Subject: [Healeys] Healey Silverstone For Sale > > Hi Jim > > What a beautiful example. > > Sorry to have to correct you Jim but there are at least 75 known > Silverstones still alive. > > 17 in Europe > 13 in US > 2 in Canada > 32 in UK > 1 in NZ > 1 in Argentina > 5 in Australia > > and several replicas. > > There were approximately equal numbers of D types and E types built. > > cheers > > John Rowe > Perth WA > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: ; > Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 6:14 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Healey Silverstone For Sale > > > > What is most likely the finest example of a Healey Silverstone is now > > offered for sale by the owner. Car is located in Louisville, KY. Of all > > the > > Silverstone's built (105) only 33 are known to survive, 11 are in the > > U.S. > > > > This car is fully restored and driven. Ready for concours, vintage > > rallies > > or whatever your driving pleasure. It is the more rare and desirable E > > type. > > It has a impressive list of awards won including: > > > > First in Class, Austin Healey International Meet, Lake Tahoe > > Best of Show, Austin Healey Conclave, Washington, D.C. > > Best of Class, Amelia Island Concours, Amelia Island > > > > For photos and contact information visit: > > > > > > _http://www.healeysilverstone.com_ (http://www.healeysilverstone.com/) > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jim Werner > > Louisville, KY > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 7 08:04:34 2008 From: To: "John Rowe" , Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 10:04:48 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Silverstone For Sale Ooooooops-----wrong list--I was thinking Jag. sorry > > From: "John Rowe" > Date: 2008/08/07 Thu AM 09:13:04 EDT > To: > CC: Healey List > Subject: [Healeys] Healey Silverstone For Sale > > Hi Jim > > What a beautiful example. > > Sorry to have to correct you Jim but there are at least 75 known > Silverstones still alive. > > 17 in Europe > 13 in US > 2 in Canada > 32 in UK > 1 in NZ > 1 in Argentina > 5 in Australia > > and several replicas. > > There were approximately equal numbers of D types and E types built. > > cheers > > John Rowe > Perth WA > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: ; > Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 6:14 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Healey Silverstone For Sale > > > > What is most likely the finest example of a Healey Silverstone is now > > offered for sale by the owner. Car is located in Louisville, KY. Of all > > the > > Silverstone's built (105) only 33 are known to survive, 11 are in the > > U.S. > > > > This car is fully restored and driven. Ready for concours, vintage > > rallies > > or whatever your driving pleasure. It is the more rare and desirable E > > type. > > It has a impressive list of awards won including: > > > > First in Class, Austin Healey International Meet, Lake Tahoe > > Best of Show, Austin Healey Conclave, Washington, D.C. > > Best of Class, Amelia Island Concours, Amelia Island > > > > For photos and contact information visit: > > > > > > _http://www.healeysilverstone.com_ (http://www.healeysilverstone.com/) > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jim Werner > > Louisville, KY > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 7 08:33:43 2008 From: Dan To: Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 07:33:53 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Door Panels Recently there was a thread going around about inside door panels and the poor fit of new ones from the usual sources. Has anyone tried to make new ones from bender board available from local uphostery suppliers and covering with leather or vinyl? As long as the originals are good enough for patterns. Am I thinking this is easier than it sounds??? Dan Serrao 1963 BJ7 _________________________________________________________________ Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games Trivia Contest http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid=TXT_TAGHM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 7 09:59:59 2008 From: To: "Jon Wennerberg" , Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 11:00:05 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] UK Events? Put the trip off for a month and go to Goodwood. http://www.goodwood.co.uk/site/content/revival/Welcome.aspx I have this on my list of must sees. Greg L. ---- mike brooks wrote: > Hi John, > There is a general classic car gathering at Culzean ( pronounced > "Cullane") Castle in SW Scotland 22nd to 24th August which I am hoping to > attend with my BN2. I am back in UK 14 - 28th August from my current work > assignment in Qatar (Middle East) and have already researched what's on > between those dates. I couldn't find much else. Not sure about before the 14th > though. The website for the event at Culzean is:- > www.culzeanautoclassica.com/7.html > Let me know if you intend to go and we'll > meet up if you like. > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:12:28 -0600 > From: > "John Rued" > Subject: [Healeys] UK Events? > To: > > Message-ID: <003001c8f769$e217daa0$a7a2e404@RUDEDOG> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > B B B > reply-type=original > > Anything going on across the pond? > > Say, 8-18 August? > Thanks, > > JR > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as glemon@neb.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 7 14:01:03 2008 From: mike brooks To: Healeys Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 20:01:13 +0000 (GMT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] UK Events? Greg, Don't you think I would if I could? Message: 7 Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 11:00:05 -0500 From: Subject: Re: [Healeys] UK Events? Cc: Healeys Message-ID: B B B <956192.1943811218124805942.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web08-z02> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Put the trip off for a month and go to Goodwood. http://www.goodwood.co.uk/site/content/revival/Welcome.aspx I have this on my list of must sees. Greg L. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 7 14:48:21 2008 From: To: Dan , Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:48:34 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Panels I tried this many years ago and found that I'm not skilled enough to cut them correctly. But--if you are good, there is no reason you can't do it. > > From: Dan > Date: 2008/08/07 Thu AM 10:33:53 EDT > To: > Subject: [Healeys] Door Panels > > Recently there was a thread going around about inside door panels and the poor > fit of new ones from the usual sources. Has anyone tried to make new ones from > bender board available from local uphostery suppliers and covering with > leather or vinyl? As long as the originals are good enough for patterns. Am I > thinking this is easier than it sounds??? > > Dan Serrao > 1963 BJ7 > _________________________________________________________________ > Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games Trivia > Contest > http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid=TXT_TAGHM > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 7 15:51:09 2008 From: "Rob" To: , "Dan" , Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 17:51:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Panels I made mine from 1/8" mahogany Door skin material, 13 years ago, I also painted the panels before gluing on the vinyl. If you go to this web address it shows 2 pictures of the panel. http://home.golden.net/~bjslater/~bjslater/my%20restoration%202.htm Bob Slater BJ7 -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 4:48 PM To: "Dan" ; Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Panels > I tried this many years ago and found that I'm not skilled enough to cut > them correctly. But--if you are good, there is no reason you can't do it. >> >> From: Dan >> Date: 2008/08/07 Thu AM 10:33:53 EDT >> To: >> Subject: [Healeys] Door Panels >> >> Recently there was a thread going around about inside door panels and the >> poor >> fit of new ones from the usual sources. Has anyone tried to make new ones >> from >> bender board available from local uphostery suppliers and covering with >> leather or vinyl? As long as the originals are good enough for patterns. >> Am I >> thinking this is easier than it sounds??? >> >> Dan Serrao >> 1963 BJ7 >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games >> Trivia >> Contest >> http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid=TXT_TAGHM >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bj7healey@gto.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 Aug 7 16:14:58 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" , "Dan" Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:15:21 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Panels Dan, The main door panels on your BJ7 are one of the few models that don't have stitching involved on the panel. Therefore it wouldn't be all that difficult to make up the main panels and cover them with a suitable vinyl. However, on your BJ7, the aluminum inner pocket panel is covered with a vinyl piece consisting of 4 pocketed horizontal rows of stitching with a slight amount of coach wadding applied between the stitching for slight loft. Many folks don't have the sewing machine or the know how to do that accurately. Other models of the Healey both earlier and later have their own unique sewing requirements, each could be it's own chapter! Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan" To: Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 10:33 AM Subject: [Healeys] Door Panels > Recently there was a thread going around about inside door panels and the > poor > fit of new ones from the usual sources. Has anyone tried to make new ones > from > bender board available from local uphostery suppliers and covering with > leather or vinyl? As long as the originals are good enough for patterns. > Am I > thinking this is easier than it sounds??? > > Dan Serrao > 1963 BJ7 > _________________________________________________________________ > Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games > Trivia > Contest > http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid=TXT_TAGHM > _______________________________________________ > 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 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Healey 006.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 Thu Aug 7 16:17:14 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:17:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] SU HD8 question The nominal setting for the jet position is 2 1/4 adjusting screw turns from a flush jet position. I need to know what this equates to in inches. .050 or .086 or what?? I think I read .086 in a book somewhere, but I can't find it now. Thanks, Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 7 16:50:15 2008 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: Healey List Emails Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:28:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SU HD8 question If we know the thread count, we could prolly figger it out, eh? Wilko On Aug 7, 2008, at 3:17 PM, Freese, Ken wrote: > The nominal setting for the jet position is 2 1/4 adjusting screw > turns > from a flush jet position. I need to know what this equates to in > inches. .050 or .086 or what?? I think I read .086 in a book > somewhere, > but I can't find it now. > Thanks, > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 7 17:01:16 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" , "Healey List Emails" Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:01:28 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SU HD8 question If there is a one to one ratio on the jet arm, yes. Is there? Ken -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 3:29 PM To: Healey List Emails Subject: Re: [Healeys] SU HD8 question If we know the thread count, we could prolly figger it out, eh? Wilko On Aug 7, 2008, at 3:17 PM, Freese, Ken wrote: > The nominal setting for the jet position is 2 1/4 adjusting screw > turns from a flush jet position. I need to know what this equates to > in inches. .050 or .086 or what?? I think I read .086 in a book > somewhere, but I can't find it now. > Thanks, > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ken.freese@aerojet.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 Thu Aug 7 20:26:40 2008 From: "Randy Dickson" To: Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:26:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Shelley jack question Fellow Healeyoids, Would the 225 model be the correct Shelley jack for a 63 BJ7 VIN 20,040? Thanks in advance. Randy 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 Aug 7 20:44:37 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Randy Dickson" , Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:45:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shelley jack question Randy, Yes, the BJ7 would have had the LJ225 jack, most likely the earlier one without the reinforced activating yoke where the tommy bar fits in. These earlier ones have the marking CA259 cast into the weaker activating yoke. The later model LJ225 has the thicker activating yoke collar and has CA311 cast into it. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" To: Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 10:26 PM Subject: [Healeys] Shelley jack question > Fellow Healeyoids, > > > > Would the 225 model be the correct Shelley jack for a 63 BJ7 VIN 20,040? > Thanks in advance. > > > > > > > > Randy > > 63 BJ7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 8 11:45:08 2008 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: Healey List Emails Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 10:45:19 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SU HD8 question I looked in a few books last night, including an SU book and found no mention of the distance of travel for the inital jet setup. Only "2 and 1/2 turns" On Aug 7, 2008, at 4:01 PM, Freese, Ken wrote: > If there is a one to one ratio on the jet arm, yes. Is there? > Ken > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com@autox.team.net] On > Behalf > Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins > Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 3:29 PM > To: Healey List Emails > Subject: Re: [Healeys] SU HD8 question > > If we know the thread count, we could prolly figger it out, eh? > > Wilko _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 8 13:34:16 2008 From: To: Rob , , Dan Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:34:23 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Panels I did the same thing. Those door skins work great. Bill BJ7 > From: bj7healey@gto.net> To: tomfelts@windstream.net; jobu53@hotmail.com; healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 17:51:14 -0400> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Panels> > I made mine from 1/8" mahogany Door skin material, 13 years ago, I also > painted the panels before gluing on the vinyl. If you go to this web address > it shows 2 pictures of the panel.> http://home.golden.net/~bjslater/~bjslater/my%20restoration%202.htm> Bob Slater BJ7> > --------------------------------------------------> From: > Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 4:48 PM> To: "Dan" ; > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Panels> > > I tried this many years ago and found that I'm not skilled enough to cut > > them correctly. But--if you are good, there is no reason you can't do it.> >>> >> From: Dan > >> Date: 2008/08/07 Thu AM 10:33:53 EDT> >> To: > >> Subject: [Healeys] Door Panels> >>> >> Recently there was a thread going around about inside door panels and the > >> poor> >> fit of new ones from the usual sources. Has anyone tried to make new ones > >> from> >> bender board available from local uphostery suppliers and covering with> >> leather or vinyl? As long as the originals are good enough for patterns. > >> Am I> >> thinking this is easier than it sounds???> >>> >> Dan Serrao> >> 1963 BJ7> >> _________________________________________________________________> >> Got Game? Win Prizes in the Windows Live Hotmail Mobile Summer Games > >> Trivia> >> Contest> >> http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergames?ocid=TXT_TAGHM> >> _______________________________________________> >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> >>> >> Healeys@autox.team.net> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> >>> >> You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net> >>> >> http://www.team.net/archive> > _______________________________________________> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> >> > Healeys@autox.team.net> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> >> > You are subscribed as bj7healey@gto.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 insptwo@msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 8 14:03:03 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" , "Healey List Emails" Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 13:03:11 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SU HD8 question I have new carbs (5 years old or so). The quality isn't as good as the old days. The screws run out of travel before the jet can get flush with the jet holder as the starting point. So counting screw turns isn't reliable on one of the carbs. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 10:45 AM To: Healey List Emails Subject: Re: [Healeys] SU HD8 question I looked in a few books last night, including an SU book and found no mention of the distance of travel for the inital jet setup. Only "2 and 1/2 turns" > > Wilko _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 8 14:32:14 2008 From: andy pole To: Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:32:25 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Hurray, BJ8 is back, website update Guys My Bj8 is back after having the chassis and body, fully repaired on jig,and bare metal respray. After overcoming my adversion to spoiling the lovely paintwork, I have started reassembling all the bits I have restored. I have updated my website, including the current state page, bodywork page, and also added many photos to the photo gallery, including loads to the paint album and created a new album called The jigsaw which shows pics of the engine bay being refilled, boot bits fitted, and door aluminium trim covers installed. www.austin-healey3000.com enjoy! cheers Andy BJ8 35244 (old rusty) _________________________________________________________________ Win New York holidays with Kelloggs & Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/107571440/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 Fri Aug 8 14:50:34 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 04:50:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] test just making sure new computer/e-mail are working 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 Fri Aug 8 16:02:24 2008 From: "Richard Korn" To: "andy pole" , Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 22:03:43 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hurray, BJ8 is back, website update Andy, What a beautiful sight,A Brand new Healey Blue engine bay ready to go.Thanks for sharing your adventure, it makes it look less daunting for those of us yet to take the plunge. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 8:32 PM Subject: [Healeys] Hurray, BJ8 is back, website update > Guys > My Bj8 is back after having the chassis and body, fully repaired on > jig,and > bare metal respray. After overcoming my adversion to spoiling the lovely > paintwork, I have started reassembling all the bits I have restored. > > I have updated my website, including the current state page, bodywork > page, > and also added many photos to the photo gallery, including loads to the > paint > album and created a new album called The jigsaw which shows pics of the > engine > bay being refilled, boot bits fitted, and door aluminium trim covers > installed. > > www.austin-healey3000.com > > enjoy! > cheers Andy > BJ8 35244 (old rusty) > _________________________________________________________________ > Win New York holidays with Kelloggs & Live Search > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/107571440/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn@simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 8 16:39:28 2008 From: David Nock To: Healey List List Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:39:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Restoration products We have found a new product that will save a lot of misery to the paint during your repairs and restoration work. We now have the white plastic material that you see on all the new cars that are on a transporter heading to the dealers. It is a 3.1 mil static cling plastic that will stay in place and not damage your paint. It will help protect the new paint on your car during restoration from those minor oops that always happen. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.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 Aug 8 17:05:48 2008 From: Philip Rittenhouse To: Healey List Emails Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:05:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BT7 for sale All, I'm thinking about selling my '61 BT7 (project), please let me know offline if you are interested. It's a straight Arizona car. Thanks, Phil Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 8 17:13:21 2008 From: Carlos Cruz To: Healey List Emails Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:13:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 for sale As opposed to a gay Arizona Car? Not that there's anything wrong with that... 8-) see what happens when you don't post Friday Funnies. Have a great weekend gents! Philip Rittenhouse wrote: All, I'm thinking about selling my '61 BT7 (project), please let me know offline if you are interested. It's a straight Arizona car. Thanks, Phil Sent from my iPhone Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healey3000bn7@yahoo.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 Aug 9 07:13:27 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "Healey List" , Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 06:13:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] The list come through again Thanks to all who responded from the Oxford Detroit area. Al Fuller came through and my daughters parts are now on the UPS truck. You guys rock ! Well except Ed. 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 Sat Aug 9 07:50:55 2008 From: Mike Louwagie To: Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Power loss engine Hi, I have a question about loss of power, not Healey. Its about power loss on a car from 1928, a Minerva, made in Belgium. My dad owns this car only a 3 months and we drove it a few times since and had no problem. Now a few days ago we went for a little trip after we put a lead adjective in gas tank. This because the say its better to do so. But after about 8 miles there was power loss on the engine, a lot, and did not go away. Could this by using the lead adjective? Thanks, Mike. Belgium. _________________________________________________________________ Start een boeiend online leven...helemaal gratis dankzij Windows Live! http://get.live.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 Aug 9 08:13:25 2008 From: "Price" To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 14:14:07 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 Does anyone have a recomendation on an alternator for my 67 BJ 8? I've 2,000 miles on my last generator repair-- it's getting old. 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 Aug 9 08:17:01 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: bighealey@charter.net Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 10:16:55 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] The list come through again Hey Ed, You goin' to take that!!!! :) > Thanks to all who responded from the Oxford Detroit area. Al Fuller > came > through and my daughters parts are now on the UPS truck. > > > > You guys rock ! Well except Ed. > > > > 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 > > You are subscribed as dwflagg@juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > ____________________________________________________________ Live the good life! Click now for great retirement planning assistance! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mK7B1H9JINQ2lOjhFXJcu68CASJvx2wEOcroGEM61E6UEi4/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 9 09:23:26 2008 From: "Patton Dickson" <57healey@gmail.com> To: "Douglas W Flagg" Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 10:17:27 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] The list come through again Ed just rolls On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 9:16 AM, Douglas W Flagg wrote: > Hey Ed, > > You goin' to take that!!!! :) > > > > You guys rock ! Well except Ed. > -- Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." 1977 Newport '28 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 9 09:24:32 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: "Douglas W Flagg" Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:24:04 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Power loss engine Mike, This is pure conjecture on my part (never stopped me before ;), but it sure sounds like there is "cause and effect" here (I assume you've checked the "usual suspects," like loose ignition wires, fuel delivery, etc.). I believe the lead substitutes/additives use other metal compounds (like manganese) to do what lead used to do--as a side effect to raising antiknock quality--mainly coat exhaust valves to protect them from gradually receding into the head. If the compression of an engine is low--likely in an engine from that era--there may not be enough combustion heat to burn these compounds completely. Check your spark plugs for deposits. The other possibility is that something has gunked-up the rings, resulting in loss of compression. Lead compounds (tetraethyl and tetramethyl) were added to gasoline in the early 1920's--your car may or may not have been built to run with leaded fuels. The gasoline available in 1928 still had a pretty low octane rating; your car should run fine on regular unleaded (anything up to a compression rating of 8:1 or so), but you may eventually get exhaust valve recession. If/when you rebuild the engine you should be able to get hardened exhaust valves and seats installed, but since I doubt you'll be putting a huge number of miles on the car you should be able to drive it for years before you have a problem with exhaust valve recession. bs Mike Louwagie wrote: > Hi, > > I have a question about loss of power, not Healey. > Its about power loss on a car from 1928, a Minerva, made in Belgium. > My dad owns this car only a 3 months and we drove it a few times since and > had no problem. > Now a few days ago we went for a little trip after we put a lead adjective in > gas tank. > This because the say its better to do so. But after about 8 miles there was > power loss on the engine, a lot, and did not go away. > Could this by using the lead adjective? > Thanks, Mike. > Belgium. > > ******************************************************************* 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 Aug 9 10:10:11 2008 From: PhilRitten@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 12:10:13 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Spark Plugs All, I adjusted the valves, and my car is purring like a kitten now (still has some puffs). I put in new plugs that I got from M*** and I could swear I have less power. Is that possible? The ones I took out were NGKR BPR5ES and the ones I put in were Champion Copper N5C (part number 152-120). Are some plugs hotter than others, thus creating a bigger spark and more power? Thanks, Phil **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 9 10:29:00 2008 From: "Rob" To: , Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 12:28:57 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 I have put pictures of my conversion at this web address http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey/AlternatorConversion Bob Slater 1963 BJ7 -------------------------------------------------- From: "Price" Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 10:14 AM To: Subject: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 > Does anyone have a recomendation on an alternator for my 67 BJ 8? I've > 2,000 miles on my last generator repair-- it's getting old. > 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 bj7healey@gto.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 Aug 9 11:50:33 2008 From: "John Trifari" To: , Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 10:50:53 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 Denis Welch has an alternator kit for the BJ8. I've got one on my 1965. Kit includes a bracket for a Lucas alternator (probably from an MGB). You'll also have to rewire the generator circuit so that you eliminate the control box (regulator is included in the alternator). I degutted my control box and used it as a connector block. See Healey Marque June 2003). John Trifari Golden Gate Austin Healey Club From: healeys-bounces+jtrifari=comcast.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+jtrifari=comcast.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Price Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 7:14 AM To: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 Does anyone have a recomendation on an alternator for my 67 BJ 8? I've 2,000 miles on my last generator repair-- it's getting old. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T 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 Sat Aug 9 12:32:26 2008 From: "Don " To: Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 12:32:33 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spark Plugs Phil, I have found the NGK's run better than the Champion's. I usually pick up mine from http://www.summitracing.com/. I can get a better read on my mixture settings as well using the NGK's Don 57' BN4 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+don=anglesey.us@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+don=anglesey.us@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of PhilRitten@aol.com Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 10:10 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Spark Plugs All, I adjusted the valves, and my car is purring like a kitten now (still has some puffs). I put in new plugs that I got from M*** and I could swear I have less power. Is that possible? The ones I took out were NGKR BPR5ES and the ones I put in were Champion Copper N5C (part number 152-120). Are some plugs hotter than others, thus creating a bigger spark and more power? Thanks, Phil _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 9 12:38:03 2008 From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 11:38:36 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 I bought a kit from Hendrix Wire Wheel, then got the alternator locally. http://www.hendrixwirewheel.com/stuff.html -----Original Message----- Does anyone have a recomendation on an alternator for my 67 BJ 8? I've 2,000 miles on my last generator repair-- it's getting old. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 9 15:54:10 2008 From: "rjhco" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 16:57:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Jag XKE Question We are fitting a new hood to a XKE 12 cylinder roadster. The PO installed a hack job cheapo, non-fitting hood. We are starting from scratch with no usable patterns, pictures or references. Anyone on the list know of a link to a Jag site with pictures of a Jag 12 cylinder hood installation. Delete if you do not like Jaguars....... Many, many thanks. Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, TX _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Aug 9 15:58:23 2008 From: "Randall Harris" <1968xke@gmail.com> To: rjhco Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 14:58:36 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Jag XKE Question Here you go: www.jag-lovers.org Randy '66 BJ8, '68 XKE On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 2:57 PM, rjhco wrote: > We are fitting a new hood to a XKE 12 cylinder roadster. The PO installed > a > hack job cheapo, non-fitting hood. We are starting from scratch with no > usable patterns, pictures or references. Anyone on the list know of a link > to a Jag site with pictures of a Jag 12 cylinder hood installation. > > Delete if you do not like Jaguars....... > > Many, many thanks. > > Best regards, > Jim Hockert > Dallas, TX > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 1968xke@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 Sat Aug 9 17:25:18 2008 From: Norman Nock To: John Trifari Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 16:25:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 John ... Sheila had it in her hand and said to me , " What is it " big deal its a spectacular generator . chrome cover band .. end brackets highly polished aluminium .. bearings at drive end and com. end .. body painted black and then she put it in my hand , it was about 10Lbs lighter than a generator.. IT'S an alternator inside a generator body ... she had a customer who wanted one .. no dollars or amps yet .... Norman Nock British Car Specialists --- On Sat, 8/9/08, John Trifari wrote: > From: John Trifari > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 > To: price@advocateadvisors.com, Healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008, 10:50 AM > Denis Welch has an alternator kit for the BJ8. I've got > one on my 1965. > Kit includes a bracket for a Lucas alternator (probably > from an MGB). > You'll also have to rewire the generator circuit so > that you eliminate > the control box (regulator is included in the alternator). > I degutted > my control box and used it as a connector block. See > Healey Marque June > 2003). John Trifari Golden Gate Austin Healey Club > > From: healeys-bounces+jtrifari=comcast.net@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+jtrifari=comcast.net@autox.team.net] > On Behalf > Of Price > Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 7:14 AM > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 > > Does anyone have a recomendation on an alternator for my 67 > BJ 8? I've > 2,000 miles on my last generator repair-- it's getting > old. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > 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 > > 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 Aug 9 18:10:44 2008 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 17:10:57 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 Price, I used an alternator mounting kit from Don Lenschow of the North Texas Austin-Healey Club - drtrite@aol.com (I believe this kit is also sold by Allen Hendrix - http://www.hendrixwirewheel.com). It came with recommendations for a Delco SI-10 alternator, which is the one I used. I got it at NAPA and it has worked fine for me for the last 10 years. An SI-12 is a modern improvement on the SI-10, I understand. The SI-10 also required an electrical plug with a pigtail to plug into the alternator connector. You can get those at NAPA, too. You'll have to convert your car to negative ground, of course. 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 Price Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 7:14 AM To: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 Does anyone have a recomendation on an alternator for my 67 BJ 8? I've 2,000 miles on my last generator repair-- it's getting old. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 9 18:27:47 2008 From: To: "Randall Harris" <1968xke@gmail.com>,rjhco Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 20:27:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Jag XKE Question You must subscribe to access the site. Here is how to do it. send e-mailk to majordomo@jag-lovers.org no subject in the body add subscribe e-type nothing more send you will get instruction on how to be a list member after that--just follow their instructions Probably will not be any photo's readilly available, but some lister will be glad to help The E-type list is a great list as is this list!! tom > > From: "Randall Harris" <1968xke@gmail.com> > Date: 2008/08/09 Sat PM 05:58:36 EDT > To: rjhco > CC: Healey List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Jag XKE Question > > Here you go: www.jag-lovers.org > Randy > '66 BJ8, '68 XKE > > On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 2:57 PM, rjhco wrote: > > > We are fitting a new hood to a XKE 12 cylinder roadster. The PO installed > > a > > hack job cheapo, non-fitting hood. We are starting from scratch with no > > usable patterns, pictures or references. Anyone on the list know of a link > > to a Jag site with pictures of a Jag 12 cylinder hood installation. > > > > Delete if you do not like Jaguars....... > > > > Many, many thanks. > > > > Best regards, > > Jim Hockert > > Dallas, TX > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as 1968xke@gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 10 02:14:12 2008 From: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" To: , Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:14:21 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 http://tinyurl.com/5kaah8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Price Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 4:14 PM To: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 Does anyone have a recomendation on an alternator for my 67 BJ 8? I've 2,000 miles on my last generator repair-- it's getting old. 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 Sun Aug 10 07:40:16 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Douglas W Flagg'" Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:38:50 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] The list come through again Doug, I have been corrected. My daughter said I don't rock. She has seen me dance and has concluded I look ridiculous (well we knew that) dancing. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: Douglas W Flagg [mailto:dwflagg@juno.com] Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 7:17 AM To: bighealey@charter.net Cc: healeys@autox.team.net; spridgets@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] The list come through again Hey Ed, You goin' to take that!!!! :) > Thanks to all who responded from the Oxford Detroit area. Al Fuller > came > through and my daughters parts are now on the UPS truck. > > > > You guys rock ! Well except Ed. > > > > 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 > > You are subscribed as dwflagg@juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > ____________________________________________________________ Click to find affordable options to attain your business degree. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3l7gNE5ZA7h3q3M8sIESTqvjQf ROhLNhCCh9xrKWvOYC9TQu/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 10 11:12:02 2008 From: "Rob" To: Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:12:03 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bj7 Front End Alignment Hi Guys I have put a diagram at this web address to show how I am checking Camber alignment on my BJ7. http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey/MyHealyAlignment/photo#5232935061031041170 Question 1 Am I doing this right Question 2 Are These dimensions acceptable Thanks Bob Slater _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 10 15:48:19 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:47:24 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reflectors I have a pair of NOS 57124 Lucas Reflex reflectors, but am unsure of their application. Can anyone help? TIA. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Rock Solid Web Hosting. Click Here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3nBPWgVEisjj9UCmi5diSv3GI7soMbAWbcihS4nrY2OLKUgU/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 10 16:57:13 2008 From: "Richard Bittmann" To: "healey list" Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:57:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] disc brake caliper securing bolts Hello listers, I need help judging how to proceed with securing my calipers. My BJ7 has about 3700 miles on the odometer since restoration. I kept hearing clunks coming from the front brakes when they were applied hard. This condition existed for a thousand miles or so before I took action. Upon removing the front wheels, I discovered there was play in the calipers when rocked forward and back paralel to the discs. I removed the brakelines and calipers and discovered that the left front bottoom caliper securing bolt threads were damaged (threads rounded over). This bolt was also missing the heavy lock washers which were present on the other 3 bolts. The other 3 bolts look good but exhibited some back & forth moveability when partially withdrawn. Obviousely some wear there too. I've ordered 1 new bolt and I'm thinking about reinstalling the calipers using Locktite Red to insure a tight fit when finished. Locktite Red is a "permanent" threadlocker which can be removed when heated to 500 deg. I look at this as a temporary fix to get me through the Summer season. If it holds, then I'll wait until winter to look at the situation again and pull the front suspension apart to make proper repairs. Does this sound reasonable? Am I risking our lives by driving the car in this condition? What is recommended as a permanent fix. Can the swivel axle back plate threads be repaired? They appear to be cast steel. Should all 4 bolts be replaced? Thanks for your replies in advance. 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 Sun Aug 10 17:07:24 2008 From: "Charley Braum" To: "Healey List" Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:07:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] heat shield parts? I have available two items that look to be some sort of heat shields. One is metal and is punched for a twin-carb set-up, the other is fibre-board and is still in a plastic package - it looks to be for a twin carb as well. If anyone is interested, please contact me off-list and I can supply photos. These came with a 'parts-pile' so they may be for an 'off-brand', I don't know. First reasonable offer (and/or ID) takes them. Regards, CB _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 10 18:47:43 2008 From: "Charley Braum" To: "Healey List" Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:47:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Choke Parts OK, don't choke on these parts! I have what appears to be a choke assembly for a later twin-carb Healey. There is no pull knob and initial cable, the secondary cables are there but likely would need work/replaced. The cable housings and brackets seem to be all there. Photos on request - reply off-list. First/Best offer wins. Later, C B _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 10 18:55:35 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Richard Bittmann" Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:55:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] disc brake caliper securing bolts If it were me, I would not use red loctite on any threaded fastener that I ever wanted to disassemble. Ever. When properly applied Loctite 271 (red) is stronger than a grade 8 bolt. In other words if you try to unscrew a joint with properly applied and cured 271 you will leave the bolt threads in hole, or break the bolt atempting to unscrew it. While you are correct that when heated to near 500F Loctie will turn to powder, I have to ask, do you really want to get that kind of heat near your brake calipers? It seems to me that if you leave the torch in place a bit too long and this could be a very bad idea. Blue Loctite when properly applied is plenty strong enough. Proper application means both the bolt and the hole are clean enough to eat off of, and dry. If you can find a bottle of Loctite Kleen and Prime spray the bolt with it. Apply the blue Loctite torque to spec and allow it to cure. Also if it were my car, I would order 4 new bolts. $.02 Rick I've ordered 1 new bolt and I'm thinking > about reinstalling the calipers using Locktite Red to insure a tight fit > when > finished. Locktite Red is a "permanent" threadlocker which can be removed > when heated to 500 deg. I look at this as a temporary fix to get me > through > the Summer season. If it holds, then I'll wait until winter to look at the > situation again and pull the front suspension apart to make proper repairs. > > Does this sound reasonable? Am I risking our lives by driving the car in > this > condition? What is recommended as a permanent fix. Can the swivel axle > back > plate threads be repaired? They appear to be cast steel. Should all 4 > bolts > be replaced? > > Thanks for your replies in advance. Richard Bittmann BJ7 Tacoma > _______________________________________________ > 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 Sun Aug 10 18:57:35 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Richard Bittmann" Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:57:47 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] disc brake caliper securing bolts Richard - Are the threads on the axle stripped, or is it just the bolt? If the axle is fine, you probably don't need to threadlock the bolt. Remember, the primary stress on this bolt is a sheer stress on the bolt itself, so the chances of the bolt coming loose a minimal, and even if it did, it seems you are in tune with the problem enough that you would know to stop driving the car until it is fixed. If the hole on your axle is in fact stripped, you can probably fix this using a helicoil repair kit. This will give you sufficient thread strength to hold and keep the bolt in. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 6:57 AM, Richard Bittmann wrote: > Hello listers, > > I need help judging how to proceed with securing my calipers. My BJ7 has > about 3700 miles on the odometer since restoration. I kept hearing clunks > coming from the front brakes when they were applied hard. This condition > existed for a thousand miles or so before I took action. Upon removing the > front wheels, I discovered there was play in the calipers when rocked > forward > and back paralel to the discs. I removed the brakelines and calipers and > discovered that the left front bottoom caliper securing bolt threads were > damaged (threads rounded over). This bolt was also missing the heavy lock > washers which were present on the other 3 bolts. The other 3 bolts look > good > but exhibited some back & forth moveability when partially withdrawn. > Obviousely some wear there too. I've ordered 1 new bolt and I'm thinking > about reinstalling the calipers using Locktite Red to insure a tight fit > when > finished. Locktite Red is a "permanent" threadlocker which can be removed > when heated to 500 deg. I look at this as a temporary fix to get me > through > the Summer season. If it holds, then I'll wait until winter to look at the > situation again and pull the front suspension apart to make proper repairs. > > Does this sound reasonable? Am I risking our lives by driving the car in > this > condition? What is recommended as a permanent fix. Can the swivel axle > back > plate threads be repaired? They appear to be cast steel. Should all 4 > bolts > be replaced? > > Thanks for your replies in advance. Richard Bittmann BJ7 Tacoma > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 10 19:01:57 2008 From: To: Richard Bittmann , healey list Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:02:11 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] disc brake caliper securing bolts Richard, I would be hesitant to use the red if it creates such a permanent bond. Especially since you plan to make proper repairs in less than 6 months. Definitely go ahead and order 4 new bolts. A few dollars is worth the peace of mind. My .02 Keith Pennell > Hello listers, > > I need help judging how to proceed with securing my calipers. My BJ7 has > about 3700 miles on the odometer since restoration. I kept hearing clunks > coming from the front brakes when they were applied hard. This condition > existed for a thousand miles or so before I took action. Upon removing the > front wheels, I discovered there was play in the calipers when rocked forward > and back paralel to the discs. I removed the brakelines and calipers and > discovered that the left front bottoom caliper securing bolt threads were > damaged (threads rounded over). This bolt was also missing the heavy lock > washers which were present on the other 3 bolts. The other 3 bolts look good > but exhibited some back & forth moveability when partially withdrawn. > Obviousely some wear there too. I've ordered 1 new bolt and I'm thinking > about reinstalling the calipers using Locktite Red to insure a tight fit when > finished. Locktite Red is a "permanent" threadlocker which can be removed > when heated to 500 deg. I look at this as a temporary fix to get me through > the Summer season. If it holds, then I'll wait until winter to look at the > situation again and pull the front suspension apart to make proper repairs. > > Does this sound reasonable? Am I risking our lives by driving the car in this > condition? What is recommended as a permanent fix. Can the swivel axle back > plate threads be repaired? They appear to be cast steel. Should all 4 bolts > be replaced? > > Thanks for your replies in advance. 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 Sun Aug 10 19:55:32 2008 From: Jorge Garcia To: Austin Healey Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:55:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Has anyone ever used vinegar to clean the engine cooling passages and the rest of the cooling system of any mineral build up? If you have please let me know your results. Thanks Jorge Garcia 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 Aug 10 21:24:17 2008 From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:23:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] electrical problem out cruising with the frau this evening burning $4.00 a gallon gasoline and enjoying it immensely when i noticed the dreaded no charge light was on. I DID NOT PANIC. I calmly stated that andy rooney was coming on in a few minutes and i wanted to see it. i knew not to mention any kind of problem, having paid the price before. when safely ensconced in the garage, i did a quick troubleshoot. no loose wires or belts. the light does not come on when turning on ignition and will not begin to flicker until slightly above idle, then comes on bright. any help appreciated before i begin the involved troubleshoot. hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 10 21:28:42 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "James Shope" Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:28:54 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] electrical problem James - Pop open the cover of your voltage regulator. It sounds to me like one of the two (or three for BJ8) cut out contacts has fused together or melted inside, giving a constant circuit. Sometimes you can fix this by prying the contacts apart and filing them down a bit, and adjusting them a little. Other times you have to replace the whole box. Be careful - you may be overcharging your battery - fix it before driving again. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 11:23 AM, James Shope wrote: > out cruising with the frau this evening burning $4.00 a gallon gasoline and > enjoying it immensely when i noticed the dreaded no charge light was on. I > DID NOT PANIC. I calmly stated that andy rooney was coming on in a few > minutes and i wanted to see it. i knew not to mention any kind of problem, > having paid the price before. when safely ensconced in the garage, i did a > quick troubleshoot. no loose wires or belts. the light does not come on > when turning on ignition and will not begin to flicker until slightly above > idle, then comes on bright. any help appreciated before i begin the > involved > troubleshoot. hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Aug 10 22:20:07 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:20:16 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Chassis / Sub chassis restoration question?? Hi All - I assume Jack Aakerlin can answer this but here goes - I am considering taking my beloved BJ8 and stripping it down to the chassis and rebuilding her. The big question for me is whether to keep the old chassis and fix it properly, or just go for a new Kilmartin Chassis and put the Front End and Rear End assemblies on the new chassis. The reason for going with a new Chassis is at some point about 30 years ago the left front clip was hit hard and the whole front left chassis rail was repaired very poorly. When I did my ground up restoration on the car in 1985 (I was in college) I did not have the money at that time to deal with it, so I left it. The left front chassis rail is 1) repaired poorly and 2) bent in the back behind the repair section. This means to fix it properly I will have to cut the front left chassis rail off all the way back to the passenger compartment right before the chassis cross... not ideal. My question is... if I go with a whole new Kilmartin Chassis, is it difficult to line up the front end and rear end assemblies properly on the chassis, or is that a pretty easy job? My rear end sub-assembly is in good shape and the front end sub-assembly is in pretty good shape except for the front left side. Will I need a jig or is it all pretty simply done with measurements and minimal rigging to put the sub assemblies on the chassis? You can assume I will have the old chassis by the side, so I will be able to compare the old chassis with the new chassis as the work is done. I'd like to go with a new chassis, but if it's easier to save the old one, I will consider that as well. Thanks for your thoughts, 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 Aug 11 05:24:47 2008 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Healey" Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:24:54 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Chassis / Sub chassis restoration question?? Wow, You have a ton of work a head. I always thought these new frames came complete with frame and tub all in one. At least that is how the Jule frame is pictured. In my humble opinion that would be the way to go. Then just swap over most of the usable parts. Other wise it would seem like allignment would be a night mare. Mark t ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 12:20 AM Subject: [Healeys] Chassis / Sub chassis restoration question?? > Hi All - > > I assume Jack Aakerlin can answer this but here goes - > > I am considering taking my beloved BJ8 and stripping it down to the > chassis > and rebuilding her. The big question for me is whether to keep the old > chassis and fix it properly, or just go for a new Kilmartin Chassis and > put > the Front End and Rear End assemblies on the new chassis. > > The reason for going with a new Chassis is at some point about 30 years > ago > the left front clip was hit hard and the whole front left chassis rail was > repaired very poorly. When I did my ground up restoration on the car in > 1985 (I was in college) I did not have the money at that time to deal with > it, so I left it. > > The left front chassis rail is 1) repaired poorly and 2) bent in the back > behind the repair section. This means to fix it properly I will have to > cut > the front left chassis rail off all the way back to the passenger > compartment right before the chassis cross... not ideal. > > My question is... if I go with a whole new Kilmartin Chassis, is it > difficult to line up the front end and rear end assemblies properly on the > chassis, or is that a pretty easy job? My rear end sub-assembly is in > good > shape and the front end sub-assembly is in pretty good shape except for > the > front left side. > > Will I need a jig or is it all pretty simply done with measurements and > minimal rigging to put the sub assemblies on the chassis? > > You can assume I will have the old chassis by the side, so I will be able > to > compare the old chassis with the new chassis as the work is done. > > I'd like to go with a new chassis, but if it's easier to save the old one, > I > will consider that as well. > > Thanks for your thoughts, > > 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 lapierrem@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 Aug 11 05:41:16 2008 From: Ray Carbone To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:40:00 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alternator fo BJ 8 Hi All, Sorry I didn't post this sooner. At different times I have installed both a 65 amp (more than sufficient) 10-SI and a 105 amp (ridiculous) CS130 Delco alternators on my BJ8 and found both to be effective. I have also found the easiest and most economical way to mount these units, without modification to the alternator housing, was to install a double pulley on the alternator to gain the forward spacing necessary for belt alignment. This installation approach allows the use of the existing Healey generator engine mounting bracket and only requires the addition of a length of 3/8" pipe as a spacer and a single long bolt (fitted through the distributor side) to secure the unit. Additionally, a longer universal belt adjuster was required and obtained from the internet. The original adjuster was removed and the new unit was installed on the inner side (opposite of the original) of the original location with a new bolt and properly spaced with washers. This placement allowed the new adjuster to secure proper belt tension and attached to the alternator on the inside of the mounting ear (rather than the pulley side} to eliminate any chance of cooling fin interference. The benefits of this mounting approach are simplicity (few components), cost of under $40 (the double pulley - 3/8" or 1/2" cost approx $12 and the adjuster $10 plus shipping along with pipe and bolt from Home Depot for $6). Also, the alternator is mounted the way it was designed and with no modifications to any component. The best part, I painted the components with Healey engine paint (as was the original generator) and the installation looks natural. You can obtain the double pulley you need (3/8" or 1/2"), the alternator, and the adjustor from Wayne Weitzel at Weitzel Garage (419-668-2844 or on eBay at http://stores.ebay.com/Triodiode-DC-Electric-And-Tractor_W0QQ_trksidZp284.m184QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDR%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4 (no financial connection). If you order the alternator, call him and ask him to mount the double pulley so you don't have the added task. Wayne is a pleasant and helpful person and I have found his prices very competitive. I hope this helps. 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 Aug 11 08:31:03 2008 From: PhilRitten@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:31:10 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Reversed Distributor All, I went to see a BT7 over the weekend which was being sold locally, and the distributor was installed 180 out (i.e. the spark advance was pointing towards the front of the car and the wires were pointing towards the firewall) I wish I had gotten a picture to share. I had always been told that a car wouldn't run that way. Can you make it run by just changing the order of the wires? Thanks, Phil **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 11 08:59:31 2008 From: "Brashear, Jack, N" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Healey" Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:45:58 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Chassis / Sub chassis restoration question?? Hi Alan. Having been there and TRIED that, the thought of piecing together a chassis is a real red flag to me. I'd absolutely go with an entire unit if you're asking for advice. I'm assuming your car is in Hong Kong....?? If so, I guess a Kilmartin is the easiest thing for you to obtain. I have built and/or been connected with three Healeys near me that have the Jule chassis and have seen numerous others. It is, in my opinion, an outstanding replacement if you can cope with not having a welded seam line top and bottom. Regards, Jack (Brashear, that is) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:20 PM To: Healey Subject: [Healeys] Chassis / Sub chassis restoration question?? Hi All - I assume Jack Aakerlin can answer this but here goes - I am considering taking my beloved BJ8 and stripping it down to the chassis and rebuilding her. The big question for me is whether to keep the old chassis and fix it properly, or just go for a new Kilmartin Chassis and put the Front End and Rear End assemblies on the new chassis. The reason for going with a new Chassis is at some point about 30 years ago the left front clip was hit hard and the whole front left chassis rail was repaired very poorly. When I did my ground up restoration on the car in 1985 (I was in college) I did not have the money at that time to deal with it, so I left it. The left front chassis rail is 1) repaired poorly and 2) bent in the back behind the repair section. This means to fix it properly I will have to cut the front left chassis rail off all the way back to the passenger compartment right before the chassis cross... not ideal. My question is... if I go with a whole new Kilmartin Chassis, is it difficult to line up the front end and rear end assemblies properly on the chassis, or is that a pretty easy job? My rear end sub-assembly is in good shape and the front end sub-assembly is in pretty good shape except for the front left side. Will I need a jig or is it all pretty simply done with measurements and minimal rigging to put the sub assemblies on the chassis? You can assume I will have the old chassis by the side, so I will be able to compare the old chassis with the new chassis as the work is done. I'd like to go with a new chassis, but if it's easier to save the old one, I will consider that as well. Thanks for your thoughts, 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 Aug 11 09:13:22 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: PhilRitten@aol.com Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:12:58 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reversed Distributor Phil - This is because the distributor drive gear in the car is installed backwards. This is a common mistake because there is only a very slight offset and inexperienced mechanics will not know to look for the offset in the distributor drive's gear (called a drive dog), and put it in backwards. Look it up in your shop manual, it refers to the correct position as the "twenty-two" position for the distributor drive gear. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 10:31 PM, wrote: > All, > > I went to see a BT7 over the weekend which was being sold locally, and the > distributor was installed 180 out (i.e. the spark advance was pointing > towards > the front of the car and the wires were pointing towards the firewall) I > wish > I had gotten a picture to share. I had always been told that a car > wouldn't > run that way. Can you make it run by just changing the order of the wires? > > Thanks, > > Phil > > > > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > ( > http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017) > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 11 09:46:32 2008 From: "Jack Feldman" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:46:41 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] HELP! Electrical Problem The body shop called to tell me that my car was ready but they can't get it started. They noticed the problem after the bead blaster did his work, but left it until the paint job and re assembly was finished. The lights work, they can get the starter to turn the engine over by shorting out the solenoid, but nothing else works. No gauges, no starter button, no clicking sound from the fuel pump. They checked the fuses and cleaned the fuse box, and said the fuses were good. Naturally they are a body shop and know nothing about Healeys. I made two suggestions, one, the wire that is attached to the battery shut off switch, and two, the wire that comes off the solenoid that passes the current to the accessories and gauges. Any other suggestions? Jack _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Aug 11 10:37:16 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:37:12 EDT Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge A friend recently received a repro. MKII badge for his BJ7 from Dennis Welch that does not have the hyphen between Austin Healey. He asked if this is correct. I told him I would check it out on this list. When did they begin leaving off the hyphen? Gary Hodson **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 11 10:58:48 2008 From: "Rob" To: "Roland Wilhelmy" , "healey \(E-mail\)" Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:58:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bj7 Front End Alignment Hi Roland The outside Vertical indicate a bubble level on vertical, The distance from top to bottom of the wheel is 16 " . The dimensions are the difference between top and bottom. I drove the car on to a level surface. The drivers side is aprox. 1 MM positive camber, the passenger side is aprox. 1 MM negative camber . Is this ok or do I have to get some Offset bushings and then adjust the camber. I have aprox. .05 " toe in according to the local garage. Thanks Bob -------------------------------------------------- From: "Roland Wilhelmy" Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:56 PM To: "Rob" Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bj7 Front End Alignment > I hope someone has replied to you directly. I don't see anything on > the list emails. So, here is something that might help you. > > I can't tell from your diagram what the vertical rectangles represent > -- wheels? rims? brake discs? and I presume that you have rolled the > car to this location and bounced the front end up and down (especially > down) to locate the suspension where it would be operating normally. > Then it's time for trigonometry. You need to know the vertical > distance you are using to measure the +/- 1mm deviations. it could be > 15" if you are using bare rims and measuring from top to bottom. > Anyhow you need to determine the vertical distance and convert it to > mm to match the deviation measurements. Now you need to find the > arctangent of 1/the vertical distance in mm. for a wild guess > let's say it is 380. So 1/380 equals 0.00263 and arctan(.00263) is > 0.15 degrees according to my calculator. So you could call the camber > zero degrees on each side by most measurements. I don't think your > actual vertical distance could be enough different from 380 mm to make > any difference in the final conclusion that you have vertical wheels > within measurement error. > > Are you getting bad tire wear or are you trying to adjust your camber > for racing on flat roadways? If not, I wouldn't worry about the > camber, particularly since you can't adjust it easily. > > -Roland > > On Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:12:03 -0400, you wrote: > > ::Hi Guys > :: I have put a diagram at this web address to show how I am checking > ::Camber alignment on my BJ7. > :: > :: > http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey/MyHealyAlignment/photo#5232935061031041170 > :: > :: Question 1 Am I doing this right > :: Question 2 Are These dimensions acceptable > :: Thanks Bob Slater > ::_______________________________________________ > ::Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > :: > ::Healeys@autox.team.net > ::http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > :: > ::You are subscribed as rwil@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 Aug 11 12:15:14 2008 From: "Mal Bruce" To: , Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:15:15 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Gary, You sent me looking for my new MK2 badge where I discovered it had no hyphen. I checked 4 used that I have and one had no hyphen while 3 did, the one without came from car #208xx built in 08/62. However, the other 2 that I know the origin of came from later cars including my current project 238xx built in 04/63. With all the possibilities for replacement over a 40 odd year history, I inclined to ignore the early replacement but will start to watch for the missing hyphen from now on. Mal ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 12:37 PM Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge >A friend recently received a repro. MKII badge for his BJ7 from Dennis >Welch > that does not have the hyphen between Austin Healey. He asked if this is > correct. I told him I would check it out on this list. When did they > begin > leaving off the hyphen? > Gary Hodson > > > > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your > budget? > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 > ) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mbruce6@cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.0/1604 - Release Date: 8/11/2008 > 5:50 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 Aug 11 15:12:44 2008 From: "Charley Braum" To: "Ed at JustBrits" Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:11:29 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] heat shield parts - update The metal shield for the twin-carb is spoken for. I have had a chance to more closely look at the fibre-board heat shield sections; There are two of them wrapped up in plastic and stapled closed. The outline very closely matches that shown on page 18 of the NEW Moss catalog for Big Healeys (item #40). There is no shaped, metal center-sandwiched piece, only two flat fibre sections. Sorry for any earlier confusion. C B _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 11 15:23:18 2008 From: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" To: , Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:13:15 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Gary, afaik the hyphen was left off with the MK II. In other words you'll find badges just saying 'Austin-Healey', 'Austin Healey MK II' and 'Austin Healey MK III'. Best regards Eric http://brits-n-pieces.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Warthodson@aol.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:37 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge A friend recently received a repro. MKII badge for his BJ7 from Dennis Welch that does not have the hyphen between Austin Healey. He asked if this is correct. I told him I would check it out on this list. When did they begin leaving off the hyphen? Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Aug 11 15:44:57 2008 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:45:09 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge I have a BJ7, chassis number 20111, that I rescued from some woods in Virginia and that has been in storage for the last 25 years. It's nose badge (original, I would say) does have the hyphen. It reads "Austin-Healey Mk II" 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 Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 2:13 PM To: Warthodson@aol.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Gary, afaik the hyphen was left off with the MK II. In other words you'll find badges just saying 'Austin-Healey', 'Austin Healey MK II' and 'Austin Healey MK III'. Best regards Eric http://brits-n-pieces.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 Aug 11 16:29:38 2008 From: David Schweninger To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com, Healey Mail List Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:29:36 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge I have BN7 II 18440. The original badge says "Austin-Healey MK II. Dave and Daisy On Aug 11, 2008, at 5:13 PM, Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) wrote: > Gary, > > afaik the hyphen was left off with the MK II. In other words you'll > find > badges just saying 'Austin-Healey', 'Austin Healey MK II' and > 'Austin Healey > MK III'. > > Best regards > > Eric > http://brits-n-pieces.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net] On > Behalf > Of Warthodson@aol.com > Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:37 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge > > A friend recently received a repro. MKII badge for his BJ7 from Dennis > Welch that does not have the hyphen between Austin Healey. He asked > if this > is correct. I told him I would check it out on this list. When > did they > begin leaving off the hyphen? > Gary Hodson > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as quenty@ntelos.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 Aug 11 16:52:07 2008 From: Norman Nock To: James Shope Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:52:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] electrical problem With the engine at a fast idle like 1400 rpm REMOVE one of the battery terminals if the engine stops it's not charging ... See A/H Magazine Jan 1996 OR Healey Marque Magazine Nov. 2005 OR my Tech Talk Book pages 158 & 243 Norman Nock --- On Sun, 8/10/08, James Shope wrote: > From: James Shope > Subject: [Healeys] electrical problem > To: "healeys" > Date: Sunday, August 10, 2008, 8:23 PM > out cruising with the frau this evening burning $4.00 a > gallon gasoline and > enjoying it immensely when i noticed the dreaded no charge > light was on. I > DID NOT PANIC. I calmly stated that andy rooney was coming > on in a few > minutes and i wanted to see it. i knew not to mention any > kind of problem, > having paid the price before. when safely ensconced in the > garage, i did a > quick troubleshoot. no loose wires or belts. the light > does not come on > when turning on ignition and will not begin to flicker > until slightly above > idle, then comes on bright. any help appreciated before i > begin the involved > troubleshoot. hjim > _______________________________________________ > 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 Mon Aug 11 16:57:29 2008 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: cbaustin@verizon.net Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:58:43 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] heat shield parts - update In a message dated 8/11/2008 5:13:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, cbaustin@verizon.net writes: The outline very closely matches that shown on page 18 of the NEW Moss catalog for Big Healeys (item #40). Hi- Per your information it would appear that these are the asbestos pieces for a tri-carb heat shield. M.S.Brantley, Jr. Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club Membership Chmn. & Delegate **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 11 17:46:22 2008 From: Rick Neville To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:46:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] $13k 100-6 Saw this one on bringatrailer.com. http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/786682420.html Might be worth checking out if you're in the area. No financial interest, etc. Happy Healeying, Rick _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Aug 11 18:27:44 2008 From: tld6008@mchsi.com To: healeys@autox.team.net (Healey list) Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:27:52 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] New frame Just had my BT7 tore down and find the frame bent in several directions from previous front end collision and rusted to boot. Have been thinking about a Jule or Kilmarten frame and chassi. Any pros or cons regarding these two options? -- Tim Davis 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 Mon Aug 11 20:05:18 2008 From: Martin Jansen To: Healey list , tld6008@mchsi.com Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:05:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] New frame You might want to consider price, guarantee, references and how many years the company has been making their product. Also the quality of the product. Happy Healeying, Marty www.jule-enterprises.com --- On Mon, 8/11/08, tld6008@mchsi.com wrote: From: tld6008@mchsi.com Subject: [Healeys] New frame To: "Healey list" Received: Monday, August 11, 2008, 8:27 PM Just had my BT7 tore down and find the frame bent in several directions from previous front end collision and rusted to boot. Have been thinking about a Jule or Kilmarten frame and chassi. Any pros or cons regarding these two options? -- Tim Davis BN7 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jule_enterprisesah@yahoo.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 Aug 11 20:21:02 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:21:15 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge My BJ7 built between August 2-17th 1962 has the original front badge which reads Austin-Healey 3000 MKII Bill BJ7 (what else!) > From: lists@brits-n-pieces.com> To: Warthodson@aol.com; healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:13:15 +0200> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge> > Gary,> > afaik the hyphen was left off with the MK II. In other words you'll find> badges just saying 'Austin-Healey', 'Austin Healey MK II' and 'Austin Healey> MK III'.> > Best regards> > Eric> http://brits-n-pieces.com> _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 00:18:09 2008 From: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" To: "'David Schweninger'" , "'Healey Mail List'" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:18:22 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Quote from Clausager: "On the Mark II and Mark III models, the grille badge was deleted, and a new badge was fitted above the grille, with the 'Austin Healey' script on a red background and a winged surround, and a smaller badge below reading '3000 MKII' or '3000 MKIII'. On this later style of badge, 'Austin Healey' was not hyphenated." Best regards Eric http://brits-n-pieces.com -----Original Message----- From: David Schweninger [mailto:quenty@ntelos.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 12:30 AM To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com; Healey Mail List Cc: David Schweninger Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge I have BN7 II 18440. The original badge says "Austin-Healey MK II. Dave and Daisy On Aug 11, 2008, at 5:13 PM, Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) wrote: > Gary, > > afaik the hyphen was left off with the MK II. In other words you'll > find badges just saying 'Austin-Healey', 'Austin Healey MK II' and > 'Austin Healey MK III'. > > Best regards > > Eric > http://brits-n-pieces.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 01:31:19 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:31:32 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] $13k 100-6 <> Cool, Rick !! And nice ORG MGB Luggage Rack!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 02:22:55 2008 From: To: , Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:22:47 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge On the early MK IIs the original badge was hyphenated. There was a change somewhere late 1962/early 1963. Clausager is wrong on that. All aftermarket MK II badges you can get are not hyphenated. So all hyphenated badges you can see on the cars are original ones. My 1962 BT7 has a hyphenated one, beautifully restored by PAMELA DAVID ENAMELS. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany 100BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) Gesendet: Dienstag, 12. August 2008 08:18 An: 'David Schweninger'; 'Healey Mail List' Betreff: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Quote from Clausager: "On the Mark II and Mark III models, the grille badge was deleted, and a new badge was fitted above the grille, with the 'Austin Healey' script on a red background and a winged surround, and a smaller badge below reading '3000 MKII' or '3000 MKIII'. On this later style of badge, 'Austin Healey' was not hyphenated." Best regards Eric _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 05:27:27 2008 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:27:26 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] $13k 100-6 We have a new employee at work. One of the office clerks told me she was feeling kind of ostracized and asked me to invite her to join my morning coffee and solve the problems of the world discussion group so we reached out to invite her to join us. Tends to babble about household projects etc but nice enough. The other day her discussion was about cleaning a deceased in-laws house in preparation for sale, we listened politely. As we were preparing to leave she said they were almost finished cleaning the house. That's nice. Only one problem remains with the house, what to do with the Austin Healey that has been in the garage for 35 years. I explained to her it was her lucky day and welcome to the group. Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 06:19:17 2008 From: Charlie Baldwin To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com, healey list Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:19:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge My BT7 Mk.II has the hyphen. Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) wrote: > Gary, > > afaik the hyphen was left off with the MK II. In other words you'll find > badges just saying 'Austin-Healey', 'Austin Healey MK II' and 'Austin Healey > MK III'. > > Best regards > > Eric > http://brits-n-pieces.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf > Of Warthodson@aol.com > Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:37 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge > > A friend recently received a repro. MKII badge for his BJ7 from Dennis > Welch that does not have the hyphen between Austin Healey. He asked if this > is correct. I told him I would check it out on this list. When did they > begin leaving off the hyphen? > Gary Hodson > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgcharlie@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [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 Aug 12 06:21:18 2008 From: Charlie Baldwin To: David Schweninger Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:21:28 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Maybe we can find the change-over point. My BT7 is earlier at 16323. David Schweninger wrote: > I have BN7 II 18440. The original badge says "Austin-Healey MK II. > Dave and Daisy > > > > On Aug 11, 2008, at 5:13 PM, Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) wrote: > > >> Gary, >> >> afaik the hyphen was left off with the MK II. In other words you'll >> find >> badges just saying 'Austin-Healey', 'Austin Healey MK II' and >> 'Austin Healey >> MK III'. >> >> Best regards >> >> Eric >> http://brits-n-pieces.com >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net >> [mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net] On >> Behalf >> Of Warthodson@aol.com >> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:37 PM >> To: healeys@autox.team.net >> Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge >> >> A friend recently received a repro. MKII badge for his BJ7 from Dennis >> Welch that does not have the hyphen between Austin Healey. He asked >> if this >> is correct. I told him I would check it out on this list. When >> did they >> begin leaving off the hyphen? >> Gary Hodson >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as quenty@ntelos.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 mgcharlie@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [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 Aug 12 07:17:07 2008 From: Rick Swain To: Healey List Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:17:19 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Connection Does anybody from Maine (or anywhere else for that matter) know if British Parts Connection in Bangor is still in business? The number I have, 207-990-3422, is not in service and I can't find a web site. If they are still in business can you provide contact information? Thanks Rick _________________________________________________________________ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 07:28:14 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Rick Swain' , 'Healey List' Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:26:52 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Connection May be out of business. Apparently they had a web site www.thebpc.com at one time (found it on an old search site) but that has been taken down. 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 Rick Swain Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:17 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Connection Does anybody from Maine (or anywhere else for that matter) know if British Parts Connection in Bangor is still in business? The number I have, 207-990-3422, is not in service and I can't find a web site. If they are still in business can you provide contact information? Thanks Rick _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 07:31:40 2008 From: "James Sailer" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:31:58 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Steering Out of curiosity, has anyone out there up-rated their steering worm and peg to the Denis Welch products. I am planning this as a winter project. Thanks. Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 07:33:02 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "John Sims" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:33:13 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Connection I found this on the web archive. Looks like they closed a couple years back: http://web.archive.org/web/20040926070210/http://thebpc.com/ FYI the web archive is a great resource. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 9:26 PM, John Sims wrote: > May be out of business. Apparently they had a web site www.thebpc.com at > one > time (found it on an old search site) but that has been taken down. > > 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 > Rick Swain > Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:17 AM > To: Healey List > Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Connection > > Does anybody from Maine (or anywhere else for that matter) know if British > Parts Connection in Bangor is still in business? The number I have, > 207-990-3422, is not in service and I can't find a web site. If they are > still > in business can you provide contact information? > > Thanks > > Rick > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 07:34:27 2008 From: MGTD51 To: John Sims Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:34:59 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Connection The business has been closed. John Sims wrote: > May be out of business. Apparently they had a web site www.thebpc.com at one > time (found it on an old search site) but that has been taken down. > > 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 > Rick Swain > Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:17 AM > To: Healey List > Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Connection > > Does anybody from Maine (or anywhere else for that matter) know if British > Parts Connection in Bangor is still in business? The number I have, > 207-990-3422, is not in service and I can't find a web site. If they are > still > in business can you provide contact information? > > Thanks > > Rick > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtd51@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 Tue Aug 12 07:50:38 2008 From: Charlie Baldwin To: Rick Swain Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:50:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Connection Rick, I used to buy parts from Dick Burger, but he decided to stop the parts business and concentrate on family matters. I haven't heard of him starting up again. I've since changed to Little British Car Co who give similar discounts on Moss and VB prices, have a website to order electronically, and do a very good job. Charlie Baldwin Rick Swain wrote: > Does anybody from Maine (or anywhere else for that matter) know if British > Parts Connection in Bangor is still in business? The number I have, > 207-990-3422, is not in service and I can't find a web site. If they are still > in business can you provide contact information? > > Thanks > > Rick > _________________________________________________________________ > Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword > puzzle with Live Search Games. Play 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 mgcharlie@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [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 Aug 12 08:17:22 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:17:15 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] AH 100 Front windshield origin... :-) I am always curious where parts come from, so when I ordered my windshield from AH Spares I got a product coming from Nordglass (www.nordglass.pl), a Polish manufacturer.. The windshield was ordered by another company called UROGLAS (www.uroglas.com) in UK. They, I believe, sold it to AH Spares.. So, after a bit of traveling, the windshield ended up back in Poland.. Funny they way globalization works.. Tadek '56 BN2 Poland _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 08:19:57 2008 From: "Alex" To: "Rick Swain" , "Healey List" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:20:06 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Connection Rick, I recall them going out of business a few years ago. Very nice guy, but he told me on the phone he was giving it up. == Alex in Kennebunk, 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 Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.1/1607 - Release Date: 8/12/2008 7:19 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 Aug 12 08:28:13 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:28:20 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: BJ7 badge ____________________________________ From: Warthodson To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com Sent: 8/12/2008 9:27:16 A.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Eric, I have an original MkII badge with a hyphen, but apparently not all MkII's had hyphens. I am curious if it is known when the change occurred. Gary Hodson In a message dated 8/11/2008 4:13:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lists@brits-n-pieces.com writes: Gary, afaik the hyphen was left off with the MK II. In other words you'll find badges just saying 'Austin-Healey', 'Austin Healey MK II' and 'Austin Healey MK III'. Best regards Eric http://brits-n-pieces.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Warthodson@aol.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:37 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge A friend recently received a repro. MKII badge for his BJ7 from Dennis Welch that does not have the hyphen between Austin Healey. He asked if this is correct. I told him I would check it out on this list. When did they begin leaving off the hyphen? Gary Hodson ____________________________________ Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? _Read reviews on AOL Autos_ (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017) . **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 08:52:43 2008 From: "E.A. Driver" To: Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:52:50 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Josef is correct. I was looking at my friends early MK II last evening, hyphenated and in beautiful nick -never been replaced and a very low mileage car. Regards Ed Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Historian, AHCUSA 53 BN1 65 BJ8 89 Morgan 4/4 Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com wrote: > On the early MK IIs the original badge was hyphenated. There was a change > somewhere late 1962/early 1963. Clausager is wrong on that. All aftermarket MK > II badges you can get are not hyphenated. So all hyphenated badges you can see > on the cars are original ones. My 1962 BT7 has a hyphenated one, beautifully > restored by PAMELA DAVID ENAMELS. > > Josef Eckert > Konigswinter/Germany > 100BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite > > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag > von Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) > Gesendet: Dienstag, 12. August 2008 08:18 > An: 'David Schweninger'; 'Healey Mail List' > Betreff: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge > > Quote from Clausager: > > "On the Mark II and Mark III models, the grille badge was deleted, and a new > badge was fitted above the grille, with the 'Austin Healey' script on a red > background and a winged surround, and a smaller badge below reading '3000 > MKII' or '3000 MKIII'. On this later style of badge, 'Austin Healey' was not > hyphenated." > > Best regards > > Eric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as edriver@sasktel.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 08:54:26 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: bj8Healey@msn.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:54:28 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Big Healey Steering Yes, I did. It is hard to say how much, if any, improvement it made because I rebuilt the entire front suspension, so every thing is either new or rebushed. Obviously, the steering is much improved now, but there is still some free play in the steering wheel, which I was hoping would be gone. Two other friends have also rebuilt there steering recently, one also used the Denis Welch products. I would say that the Denis Welch product results in a slightly more precise feel, but it does not transform the feel into a rack & pinion. Gary Hodson In a message dated 8/12/2008 8:32:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time, bj8Healey@msn.com writes: Out of curiosity, has anyone out there up-rated their steering worm and peg to the Denis Welch products. I am planning this as a winter project. Thanks. Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 09:01:04 2008 From: "Mal Bruce" To: "E.A. Driver" , Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:00:32 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge I've seen too many BJ7's with the hyphen to believe it was anytime before late BJ7 production. Mal ----- Original Message ----- From: "E.A. Driver" To: Cc: ; Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:52 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge > Josef is correct. I was looking at my friends early MK II last > evening, hyphenated and in beautiful > nick -never been replaced and a very low mileage car. > > Regards > Ed > Saskatoon, Saskatchewan > Historian, AHCUSA > 53 BN1 65 BJ8 89 Morgan 4/4 > > Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com wrote: >> On the early MK IIs the original badge was hyphenated. There was a >> change >> somewhere late 1962/early 1963. Clausager is wrong on that. All >> aftermarket MK >> II badges you can get are not hyphenated. So all hyphenated badges you >> can see >> on the cars are original ones. My 1962 BT7 has a hyphenated one, >> beautifully >> restored by PAMELA DAVID ENAMELS. >> >> Josef Eckert >> Konigswinter/Germany >> 100BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite >> >> >> -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- >> Von: healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net >> [mailto:healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net] Im >> Auftrag >> von Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) >> Gesendet: Dienstag, 12. August 2008 08:18 >> An: 'David Schweninger'; 'Healey Mail List' >> Betreff: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge >> >> Quote from Clausager: >> >> "On the Mark II and Mark III models, the grille badge was deleted, and a >> new >> badge was fitted above the grille, with the 'Austin Healey' script on a >> red >> background and a winged surround, and a smaller badge below reading '3000 >> MKII' or '3000 MKIII'. On this later style of badge, 'Austin Healey' was >> not >> hyphenated." >> >> Best regards >> >> Eric >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as edriver@sasktel.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 mbruce6@cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.1/1607 - Release Date: 8/12/2008 > 7:19 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 Aug 12 09:03:49 2008 From: David Nock To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:03:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge I have two original badges sitting here in front of me. The MK111 badge there is no hyphen, the MK 11 badge there is a hyphen. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Aug 11, 2008, at 11:18 PM, Brits'n'Pieces ((Eric Frenken)) wrote: > Quote from Clausager: > > "On the Mark II and Mark III models, the grille badge was deleted, > and a new > badge was fitted above the grille, with the 'Austin Healey' script > on a red > background and a winged surround, and a smaller badge below reading > '3000 > MKII' or '3000 MKIII'. On this later style of badge, 'Austin > Healey' was not > hyphenated." > > Best regards > > Eric > http://brits-n-pieces.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Schweninger [mailto:quenty@ntelos.net] > Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 12:30 AM > To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com; Healey Mail List > Cc: David Schweninger > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge > > I have BN7 II 18440. The original badge says "Austin-Healey MK II. > Dave and Daisy > > > 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 Aug 12 09:19:57 2008 From: Rick Swain To: Healey List Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:18:35 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Connection Thanks everyone for the info on The British Parts Connection. They are obviously out of business. I was considering a purchase of some large parts and thought that by getting them from a dealer in Maine I could make a trip to the shop and save on shipping costs. Not worthwhile for a dealer farther away from Nova Scotia. Cheers Rick _________________________________________________________________ Try Chicktionary, a game that tests how many words you can form from the letters given. Find this and more puzzles at Live Search Games! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 09:24:02 2008 From: David Schweninger To: Charlie Baldwin , Healey Mail List Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:24:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Charlie, That would be interesting. We should include the build date. I'm not sure the car number always tracks the build date. Daisy was built 13 - 14 March 1962. As I am nearing completion of a frame up restoration, I can't understand how in hell they put this thing together in two days. Dave and Daisy On Aug 12, 2008, at 8:21 AM, Charlie Baldwin wrote: > Maybe we can find the change-over point. My BT7 is earlier at 16323. > > David Schweninger wrote: >> I have BN7 II 18440. The original badge says "Austin-Healey MK II. >> Dave and Daisy >> >> >> >> On Aug 11, 2008, at 5:13 PM, Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) wrote: >> >> >>> Gary, >>> >>> afaik the hyphen was left off with the MK II. In other words >>> you'll find >>> badges just saying 'Austin-Healey', 'Austin Healey MK II' and >>> 'Austin Healey >>> MK III'. >>> >>> Best regards >>> >>> Eric >>> http://brits-n-pieces.com >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net >>> [mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net] >>> On Behalf >>> Of Warthodson@aol.com >>> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:37 PM >>> To: healeys@autox.team.net >>> Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge >>> >>> A friend recently received a repro. MKII badge for his BJ7 from >>> Dennis >>> Welch that does not have the hyphen between Austin Healey. He >>> asked if this >>> is correct. I told him I would check it out on this list. When >>> did they >>> begin leaving off the hyphen? >>> Gary Hodson >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> >>> Healeys@autox.team.net >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>> >>> You are subscribed as quenty@ntelos.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 mgcharlie@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 Tue Aug 12 09:26:56 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: , "Healey List Emails" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:27:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Age old leather question I am getting my leather redyed and receiving a lot of push back from the experienced upholsterer that is repairing straps and recovering a couple of pieces. He says that all rejuvenator oil formulations are a waste of time. To save time, I am also using an experienced dye guy and he also doesn't want to apply dye over the rejuventator oil. Does anyone understand the chemistry involved with the rejuvenator stuff? Most of the websites are testimonials that it "works". It would seem to me that leather is dead cells and some oil is actually damaging the surface fibers resulting in more flexibility. The upholsterer and I got somewhat the same effect by kneading the surfaces. What does oil really do to the cells? Thanks, Ken _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 09:42:21 2008 From: "David Z" To: Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:44:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Rear axle seal I've just noticed what appears to be a fluid leak coming from the right rear shaft on my BJ8. I haven't had to add any brake fluid, so I'm unsure if it's brake fluid or oil. If it's brake fluid, I'd expect a wheel cylinder rebuild would be in order, which wouldn't be big a deal, but but what if it's an oil seal? Is that a big deal to replace? TIA David Z. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 09:43:26 2008 From: Charlie Baldwin To: David Schweninger Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:43:39 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge David, It seems that mine is quite a few cars or months before the changeover, so exact dates don't really matter. As I recall, it left the factory in late November or early December of 1961. Charlie David Schweninger wrote: > Charlie, > That would be interesting. We should include the build date. I'm not > sure the car number always tracks the build date. > Daisy was built 13 - 14 March 1962. > > As I am nearing completion of a frame up restoration, I can't > understand how in hell they put this thing together in two days. > > Dave and Daisy > > > On Aug 12, 2008, at 8:21 AM, Charlie Baldwin wrote: > >> Maybe we can find the change-over point. My BT7 is earlier at 16323. >> >> David Schweninger wrote: >>> I have BN7 II 18440. The original badge says "Austin-Healey MK II. >>> Dave and Daisy >>> >>> >>> >>> On Aug 11, 2008, at 5:13 PM, Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Gary, >>>> >>>> afaik the hyphen was left off with the MK II. In other words >>>> you'll find >>>> badges just saying 'Austin-Healey', 'Austin Healey MK II' and >>>> 'Austin Healey >>>> MK III'. >>>> >>>> Best regards >>>> >>>> Eric >>>> http://brits-n-pieces.com >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net >>>> [mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net] >>>> On Behalf >>>> Of Warthodson@aol.com >>>> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:37 PM >>>> To: healeys@autox.team.net >>>> Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge >>>> >>>> A friend recently received a repro. MKII badge for his BJ7 from Dennis >>>> Welch that does not have the hyphen between Austin Healey. He >>>> asked if this >>>> is correct. I told him I would check it out on this list. When >>>> did they >>>> begin leaving off the hyphen? >>>> Gary Hodson >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>>> >>>> Healeys@autox.team.net >>>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>>> >>>> You are subscribed as quenty@ntelos.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 mgcharlie@comcast.net >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >>> >>> >> [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 Aug 12 09:53:11 2008 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: , Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:36:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Age old leather question I'm not a chemist, but the explaination I got is that trying to dye over rejuvinator stuff is like trying to paint over silicone. (in some cases that is exactly what you are doing) The oils lubricate and moisturize. kneading helps as it gets the stiff parts moving again. The leather gets like a stiff starchy fabric. once you start breaking those dried starch clumps, it allows the "fabric" to move again. Wilko On Aug 12, 2008, at 8:27 AM, Freese, Ken wrote: > I am getting my leather redyed and receiving a lot of push back from > the > experienced upholsterer that is repairing straps and recovering a > couple > of pieces. He says that all rejuvenator oil formulations are a waste > of > time. To save time, I am also using an experienced dye guy and he also > doesn't want to apply dye over the rejuventator oil. > Does anyone understand the chemistry involved with the rejuvenator > stuff? Most of the websites are testimonials that it "works". It would > seem to me that leather is dead cells and some oil is actually > damaging > the surface fibers resulting in more flexibility. The upholsterer > and I > got somewhat the same effect by kneading the surfaces. What does oil > really do to the cells? > > Thanks, > Ken _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 10:19:20 2008 From: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell) To: Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:19:21 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear axle seal David, Just did this on both my rear hubs. You have to: 1) extract the axle 2) pull the hub (can be done with large, three-legged puller and a hammer head in the axle hole) 3) press out bearing and remove seal 4) press in new seal and bearing 5) re-install hub. This is the tricky part; theoretically, you need an axle press (who has one of those???). I used dry ice to cool the axle and I carefully warmed the hub in an oven. Then, I tapped the hubs home with a steel tube as drift. Not an ideal solution, but best I could do. bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "David Z" > I've just noticed what appears to be a fluid leak coming from the right rear > shaft on my BJ8. I haven't had to add any brake fluid, so I'm unsure if it's > brake fluid or oil. If it's brake fluid, I'd expect a wheel cylinder rebuild > would be in order, which wouldn't be big a deal, but but what if it's an oil > seal? Is that a big deal to replace? TIA > > David Z. > _______________________________________________ > 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 Tue Aug 12 10:57:19 2008 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: "'E.A. Driver'" , Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:57:23 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge I have a latish(?) MkII BT7, centre shift. Original badge, hyphenated. Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of E.A. Driver Sent: 12 August 2008 15:53 To: Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com Cc: Healeys@autox.team.net; eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Josef is correct. I was looking at my friends early MK II last evening, hyphenated and in beautiful nick -never been replaced and a very low mileage car. Regards Ed Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Historian, AHCUSA 53 BN1 65 BJ8 89 Morgan 4/4 Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com wrote: > On the early MK IIs the original badge was hyphenated. There was a change > somewhere late 1962/early 1963. Clausager is wrong on that. All aftermarket MK > II badges you can get are not hyphenated. So all hyphenated badges you can see > on the cars are original ones. My 1962 BT7 has a hyphenated one, beautifully > restored by PAMELA DAVID ENAMELS. > > Josef Eckert > Konigswinter/Germany > 100BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite > > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag > von Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) > Gesendet: Dienstag, 12. August 2008 08:18 > An: 'David Schweninger'; 'Healey Mail List' > Betreff: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge > > Quote from Clausager: > > "On the Mark II and Mark III models, the grille badge was deleted, and a new > badge was fitted above the grille, with the 'Austin Healey' script on a red > background and a winged surround, and a smaller badge below reading '3000 > MKII' or '3000 MKIII'. On this later style of badge, 'Austin Healey' was not > hyphenated." > > Best regards > > Eric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as edriver@sasktel.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 11:07:41 2008 From: "Bob Poague" To: "HealeyList" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:07:45 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: BJ7 badge I have BJ7 22114, built 16-17 January 1963. The badge, which I believe to be original, has the hyphen. Bob _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 12:05:53 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Frank Creamer" , "Kerry Moore" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:03:44 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Jensen-cars] Age old leather question Frank, So in your case, applying dye over rejuvenator stuff was not a problem? Ken _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 12:19:41 2008 From: "James Sailer" To: Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:19:59 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Big Healey Steering Hi Gary, Thanks. I have about 1.5 inches of free play in my wheel .. and a bit of wander depending upon surface (and tire pressure) .... I feel I am correcting quite a bit through the looseness of the box .. not sure if this will help or not .. My bushings are all good, as well as the rod ends .. it is a box thing in my case. I hate to throw good money away if this is not the ticket ... Jim Sailer From: Warthodson@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:54 AM To: bj8Healey@msn.com ; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Big Healey Steering Yes, I did. It is hard to say how much, if any, improvement it made because I rebuilt the entire front suspension, so every thing is either new or rebushed. Obviously, the steering is much improved now, but there is still some free play in the steering wheel, which I was hoping would be gone. Two other friends have also rebuilt there steering recently, one also used the Denis Welch products. I would say that the Denis Welch product results in a slightly more precise feel, but it does not transform the feel into a rack & pinion. Gary Hodson In a message dated 8/12/2008 8:32:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time, bj8Healey@msn.com writes: Out of curiosity, has anyone out there up-rated their steering worm and peg to the Denis Welch products. I am planning this as a winter project. Thanks. Jim Sailer 66 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 warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 12:28:22 2008 From: To: "Healeys" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:28:33 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge My BJ7 # 20449 has the original hyphenated badge Bruce Starke Golden BC > > I've seen too many BJ7's with the hyphen to believe it was anytime before > late BJ7 production. > > Mal _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 12:54:42 2008 From: Michael Hartfield To: Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:54:51 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Dashboard Fasteners On both sides of the center of the dashboard on the BJ8 there are fasteners between the glove box and center and the instrument cluster and center. What kind of fasteners are they. Screws, nuts and bolts?? What size? The are inserted from under the front edge of the dash. Michael Hartfield BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 13:20:59 2008 From: "Jack Feldman" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:21:10 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Help Electrical Problem Now Resolved Thanks to the folks who suggested answers, and to Norman Nock who was willing to talk the body shop through some diagnostics. ( Don't think they called, but he was generous to offer his time and expertise). The answer was a loose wire to the ignition switch. I wonder how that happened? Thanks again, Jack _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 13:28:45 2008 From: "David Z" To: "Michael Hartfield" , Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:30:50 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dashboard Fasteners Are you describing the fasteners that attach the console to the underside of the dash? If that's the case, my car has 2 phillips head bolts on both sides. They're small, sorry can't tell you what size they are. David Z. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Hartfield" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:54 PM Subject: [Healeys] Dashboard Fasteners > On both sides of the center of the dashboard on the BJ8 there are > fasteners > between the glove box and center and the instrument cluster and center. > > What kind of fasteners are they. Screws, nuts and bolts?? What size? > The > are inserted from under the front edge of the dash. > > Michael Hartfield > 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 davzu29@cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 14:17:21 2008 From: "Kit Henry" To: Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:17:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Jaguar For Sale The Jaguar that we have is now listed at Item number: 270264906935 Former Healy Owner Kit Henry _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 15:55:25 2008 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:55:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Seat belt holes, one or three? I noticed my old floorboards had three holes in the place I would expect to hook the seatbelt (outside, back corner of the front seat). Why three holes? Seems like one would be enough. This is for a late BJ8. 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 Tue Aug 12 17:03:58 2008 From: David Nock To: "Jerry Costanzo" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:03:25 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat belt holes, one or three? That was for two styles of styles of seat belts. One was a Eye bolt style and the other was a swivel style attachment David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Aug 12, 2008, at 2:55 PM, Jerry Costanzo wrote: > I noticed my old floorboards had three holes in the place I would > expect to > hook the seatbelt (outside, back corner of the front seat). Why > three holes? > Seems like one would be enough. This is for a late BJ8. > > Jerry > _______________________________________________ > 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 Tue Aug 12 17:42:31 2008 From: Daniel and Diane White To: Healey list Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:42:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge (serial number) > I have BN7 II 18440. The original badge says "Austin-Healey MK II. > Dave and Daisy Hello Dave, Just read your post on the list and your serial number sounded familiar so I looked at my Heritage Trust Cert and my number is 18443. My BN7 Mk II was originally white with black interior...just wondering if the factory painted them in groups. What was your original color? Regards, Dan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 17:59:02 2008 From: Daniel and Diane White To: Healey list Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:59:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ7 badge > Daisy was built 13 - 14 March 1962. Dave, My BN7 Mk II was built 13-16 March 1962. I'm thinking some of the lads were across the street at the pub when they should have been wrenching. Dan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 18:08:41 2008 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: James Sailer , Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:08:53 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Big Healey Steering Free play can be caused by wear in the sector (the worm or the pin or both) or by wear in the bearings. If the shaft has any end play there will be free play at the wheel. Before you tear down the box try re-shimming the bearings. Bill Lawrence ---------------------------------------- > From: bj8Healey@msn.com > To: Warthodson@aol.com > Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:19:59 -0600 > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Big Healey Steering > > Hi Gary, > > Thanks. I have about 1.5 inches of free play in my wheel .. and a bit of > wander depending upon surface (and tire pressure) .... I feel I am correcting > quite a bit through the looseness of the box .. not sure if this will help or > not .. My bushings are all good, as well as the rod ends .. it is a box thing > in my case. > I hate to throw good money away if this is not the ticket ... > > Jim Sailer _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 12 20:30:39 2008 From: Andrew Fell Architecture Design To: bstarke@telus.net Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:30:46 +0200 (CEST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge I have BJ7 #23155, and my original badge has a hyphen. Andrew Fell Urbana, Illinois ----- Original Message ----- From: bstarke@telus.net To: "Healeys" Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:28:33 PM (GMT-0600) America/Chicago Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge My BJ7 # 20449 has the original hyphenated badge Bruce Starke Golden BC > > I've seen too many BJ7's with the hyphen to believe it was anytime before > late BJ7 production. > > Mal Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as design@soltec.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Aug 12 22:24:34 2008 From: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au To: James Sailer Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:24:43 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Big Healey Steering JAMES When trying to eliminate excess play in the steering system please check the right hand side steering idler. Check the expected wear on the brass bush diameters (2 bushes) but also the end play shimming or adjustment. Excess vertical movement in the idler will mean the right hand side wheel may not respond directly to your steering inputs. This may appear as steering box problems. The idler shaft bushes are more likely to 'hammer' themselves out of diameter rather than wear from rotation which is limited and low speed.The right hand side sees more bumps and road damage impacts than your left. As Pat Quinn would draw to your notice it is all opposite hand 'down under' 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 Wed Aug 13 08:14:13 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:14:18 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge In a message dated 8/13/2008 8:35:19 A.M. Central Daylight Time, Warthodson writes: Why was the hyphen dropped after such as long history of being used? If it was a supplier error, why would they continue it on the MkIII's? If it were a conscious decision, why wait until near the end of the MkII production? Maybe it was a cost cutting decision. Hyphens are quite expensive, you know. Gary Hodson In a message dated 8/12/2008 10:02:37 A.M. Central Daylight Time, mbruce6@cogeco.ca writes: I've seen too many BJ7's with the hyphen to believe it was anytime before late BJ7 production. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 08:16:39 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Healey List Emails" , Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:16:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Repeat the leather question Does anyone understand the chemistry involved with the rejuvenator stuff? What does oil really do to the cells? Ken Freese _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 08:19:35 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: davzu29@cox.net, Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:19:18 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear axle seal Before you remove the hub & bearing to replace the seal, try to verify if that is the source of the leak of is it the gasketed joint between the hub & axle. This a common source of leaks & easier to access than the seal. Take a look at the "rear axle hub assembly" diagram in a shop manual. Gary Hodson In a message dated 8/12/2008 10:43:25 A.M. Central Daylight Time, davzu29@cox.net writes: I've just noticed what appears to be a fluid leak coming from the right rear shaft on my BJ8. I haven't had to add any brake fluid, so I'm unsure if it's brake fluid or oil. If it's brake fluid, I'd expect a wheel cylinder rebuild would be in order, which wouldn't be big a deal, but but what if it's an oil seal? Is that a big deal to replace? TIA David Z. Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 15:43:12 2008 From: "Al Fuller" To: , "'Austin Healey'" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:43:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Jorge: I used the vinegar method of cleaning out the cooling system just a couple of weeks ago on my '62 BT-7, which gets up to about 212 degrees in stop-and-go traffic with ambient temperatures in the 75-85 degree range... Since you asked, here is what I did and the results: After draining the cooling system, I flushed it out with water a couple of times. I then added 1.5 gallons of distilled white vinegar and topped it off with distilled water (from a 5 gallon bottle sourced from Home Depot). I ran the water vinegar mix in the car at idle for about 90 minutes, then drained. Upon draining, I could see some scale was being flushed out - but not a whole lot (and not as much as I would have expected). At best, the water coming out was "cloudy" but not "milky" or "chunky", as others have reported. I then flushed the engine with distilled water a couple of times, and refilled with coolant. I can't say that the car runs much cooler than before, but then again I haven't driven it much, either... I hope hearing about a first-hand experience helps. Al Al Fuller Fuller Compliance, LLC Quality Systems Consulting Software Quality, Validation + 21 CFR Part 11 714.335.0248 www.fullercompliance.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+al=bighealey.org@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+al=bighealey.org@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jorge Garcia Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 9:56 PM To: Austin Healey Subject: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Has anyone ever used vinegar to clean the engine cooling passages and the rest of the cooling system of any mineral build up? If you have please let me know your results. Thanks Jorge Garcia 65 BJ8 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as al@bighealey.org http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Aug 13 15:45:55 2008 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:46:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hanging the Sheetmetal I hung one of my doors last night and their is a quarter inch gap at the bottom that I can actually see the threshold plate through. This is obviously too big. Should the bottom door gap also be 1/8th to 3/16th or shouldn't there be a gap down there at all to keep water out? And I thought I was almost done. Ha! Hangin the sheet metal is a " Real Motha Foya". I wish I never heard the term " door gaps". I remember talk about "shaving the doors" a couple of years ago, is that done as a last resort or is it standard procedure when a car has had major panel, frame and shroud repair? Guess what answer I want to hear? Thanks in advance, Mark _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 16:05:49 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "'Austin Healey'" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:06:03 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Any chance you didn't use enough vinegar, Al ?? Sounds like to little of the stuff to me?!?!? 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 Wed Aug 13 16:08:06 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:07:54 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] to hyphenate or not to hyphenate In a message dated 8/13/08 11:13:01 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > My BJ7 # 20449 has the original hyphenated badge > Bruce Starke > Golden BC > > > > I've seen too many BJ7's with the hyphen to believe it was anytime before > > late BJ7 production. > > > > Mal > Would anyone with a believed-to-be-original MkII badge where the Austin-Healey is NOT hyphenated please communicate with me directly, I'd like to know the body number and Car No. and, if possible, the assembly date. Cheers Gary Gary Anderson ************** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000500000000 17 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 16:47:52 2008 From: rwil@sbcglobal.net To: shop@justbrits.com, "'Austin Healey'" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:48:03 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Vinegar works quite slowly. Curt Arndt uses it for removing rust from small Healey bits. It takes Days, not 90 minutes for that purpose. -Roland ------Original Message------ From: Ed's Shop Sender: healeys-bounces+rwil=sbcglobal.net@autox.team.net To: 'Austin Healey' ReplyTo: shop@justbrits.com Sent: Aug 13, 2008 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Any chance you didn't use enough vinegar, Al ?? Sounds like to little of the stuff to me?!?!? Ed Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rwil@sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive 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 Aug 13 17:44:21 2008 From: "T W" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:44:32 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Why not use the commercial stuff? Prestone and others make radiator flush. - Tom On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 6:48 PM, wrote: > Vinegar works quite slowly. Curt Arndt uses it for removing rust from small > Healey bits. It takes Days, not 90 minutes for that purpose. > > -Roland _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 17:56:13 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "'Austin Healey'" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:56:25 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system <> AhA!! Like I said, rattled 'something in this OF memory bank, Roland!!! <> And I would wager NOT diluted with water. Tnx ! 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 Wed Aug 13 18:01:20 2008 From: Roland Wilhelmy To: shop@justbrits.com Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:01:38 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system That's right, Ed, full strength right out of the bottle. -Roland On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:56:25 -0600, you wrote: ::<> :: ::And I would wager NOT diluted with water. :: ::Tnx ! :: ::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 Wed Aug 13 18:13:05 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:13:19 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] to hyphenate or not to hyphenate <> How about this, Gary!! BEING a BJ-7 Owner (and curious), I have put together a "survey" for all !! Results will come to me and I will do a data base of the results and publish for all. I just tested it and it works great and reports as follows: Your BlueMail form has been completed, following are the results: Field Value Name Ed Kaler Model BJ-7 Year 1963 Chassis 22707 State IL Country USA mailfrom ed@justbrits.com subject Hyphen Survey As per Gary's suggestion I will add fields for: Body Number: Build Date: What say you gents?? Gimme an hour or so before going to: http://www.justbrits.com/survey/hyphen.html If you do NOT see those 2 added fields, please just do not fill out!! Also, I will add to "Various Articles" on my main page for those folks that are NOT on this List (you can tell folks) and I will ask the BCF folks about it. Before 'publishing' I will sort by Chassis # so we can sort of get an idea of where/when the hyphen use changed. Post to the List to let all know, 1] what you think of it and b] of the idea?!?! 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 Wed Aug 13 18:16:29 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "'Austin Healey'" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:16:43 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system <> And I would think doing the water passages would take longer than a hour & a half???? Couple of DAYS?!?!? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 18:20:13 2008 From: "James Lea" To: "List Healeys" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:21:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shimmy. In the last few months I have developed a shimmy that starts at fifty MPH and gets worse as the speed increases. Several good mechanics have looked at it. One said the front end was out of line. One said the front tires were out of balance. I checked both front tires on my bubble balancer and they were both right on. Today I had a flat on the left rear. I put on the spare and the shimmy is GONE!! I inspected the tire and found it scalloped but only for twelve inches in one section near the edge of the tread. Weird! What would cause a rear tire to scallop like that and would that effect the entire car and cause the shimmy? Tomorrow I am going to put the flat rim on the car, jack up the rear end and see if the rim might be out of round or not running true. 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 1980 Commuta-car Electric _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 18:47:10 2008 From: rrengineer@dslextreme.com To: "James Lea" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:47:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Tire was probably separating on the inside. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 James Lea > In the last few months I have developed a shimmy that starts at fifty MPH > and gets worse as the speed increases. Several good mechanics have looked > at > it. One said the front end was out of line. One said the front tires were > out of balance. I checked both front tires on my bubble balancer and they > were both right on. > > Today I had a flat on the left rear. I put on the spare and the shimmy is > GONE!! I inspected the tire and found it scalloped but only for twelve > inches in one section near the edge of the tread. > > Weird! What would cause a rear tire to scallop like that and would that > effect the entire car and cause the shimmy? Tomorrow I am going to put the > flat rim on the car, jack up the rear end and see if the rim might be out > of > round or not running true. 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 > 1980 Commuta-car Electric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rrengineer@dslextreme.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Aug 13 18:55:06 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healeys" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:55:20 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge Survey IS up-dated and YES I had already remembered to ADD a field for Yes/No - hyphen!! So, NEW test results: ********************************************** The following info was sent to shop@justbrits.com: Field Value Name: Ed Kaler Model: BJ-7 Year: 1963 Chassis: 22707 Body #: xxxxxxxxx Build info: 01/01-01/03/63 Hyphen: Yes State: IL Country: USA mailfrom: ed@justbrits.com Publish Yes subject Hyphen Survey _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 19:13:13 2008 From: "John Soderling" To: , "James Lea" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:13:20 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Yes, tread separation. It is usually no more than 1/4" and hard to detect, but really makes the car shake. I had the problem 14 yrs ago when I bought a used Healey and ran it for six months on tires that had 70% tread left but turned out to be vs.-a-or-by old. How old was this left rear tire? Many times you can detect it by jacking up the wheel to just clear the floor and then rotate it. I found the bad tire by having a friend drive along side me on the freeway and look at the tires bounce. Vrooom vrooom, John ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "James Lea" Cc: "List Healeys" Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. > Tire was probably separating on the inside. > > Mike MacLean > 56 BN2 > 60 AN5 > > > James Lea >> In the last few months I have developed a shimmy that starts at fifty MPH >> and gets worse as the speed increases. Several good mechanics have looked >> at >> it. One said the front end was out of line. One said the front tires were >> out of balance. I checked both front tires on my bubble balancer and they >> were both right on. >> >> Today I had a flat on the left rear. I put on the spare and the shimmy is >> GONE!! I inspected the tire and found it scalloped but only for twelve >> inches in one section near the edge of the tread. >> >> Weird! What would cause a rear tire to scallop like that and would that >> effect the entire car and cause the shimmy? Tomorrow I am going to put >> the >> flat rim on the car, jack up the rear end and see if the rim might be out >> of >> round or not running true. 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 >> 1980 Commuta-car Electric >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as rrengineer@dslextreme.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jsoderling@astound.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 Aug 13 19:42:08 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "James Lea" , "List Healeys" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:42:18 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. James - Same thing happened to me six months ago - the steel belts had seperated inside. I only figured it out because I looked specifically at the tires and noticed the tire wall on the right rear was slightly indented. Replaced all four tires with new vredesteins. Alan On 8/14/08, James Lea wrote: > In the last few months I have developed a shimmy that starts at fifty MPH > and gets worse as the speed increases. Several good mechanics have looked at > it. One said the front end was out of line. One said the front tires were > out of balance. I checked both front tires on my bubble balancer and they > were both right on. > > Today I had a flat on the left rear. I put on the spare and the shimmy is > GONE!! I inspected the tire and found it scalloped but only for twelve > inches in one section near the edge of the tread. > > Weird! What would cause a rear tire to scallop like that and would that > effect the entire car and cause the shimmy? Tomorrow I am going to put the > flat rim on the car, jack up the rear end and see if the rim might be out of > round or not running true. 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 > 1980 Commuta-car Electric > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com 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 Aug 13 19:53:55 2008 From: "James Lea" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "List Healeys" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:55:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Alan. Could you be more specific as to size and model of tire? I Googled Vredestein and there are many to choose from. 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 1980 Commuta-car Electric _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 20:21:06 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healey list" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:21:17 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ7 badge (serial number) <> Forgot, you gents and Phase I BJ-8s are also welcome to take part in the survey!! 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 Wed Aug 13 21:07:03 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "T W" , Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:07:21 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system The truck garage at Dofasco, (the large steel producer I used to work at for 33 years) always cleaned their heavy equipment cooling systems using Mr. Clean liquid. The system was drained, about 2/3 of the system was filled with the stuff and the rest topped up with water. The cooling system was run for about 20 minutes then drained and throughly flushed. It worked very well. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "T W" To: Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system > Why not use the commercial stuff? Prestone and others make radiator > flush. > > - Tom > > > On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 6:48 PM, wrote: > >> Vinegar works quite slowly. Curt Arndt uses it for removing rust from >> small >> Healey bits. It takes Days, not 90 minutes for that purpose. >> >> -Roland _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 21:33:03 2008 From: "Al Fuller" To: , "'Austin Healey'" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:33:11 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Ed: Maybe you are right in thinking I didn't use enough vinegar. My guidance was a write-up or two found on the Healey list... On the other hand, I might just take Norman Nock's advice and send the radiator out for work... Al Al Fuller Fuller Compliance, LLC Quality Systems Consulting Software Quality, Validation + 21 CFR Part 11 714.335.0248 www.fullercompliance.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+al=bighealey.org@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+al=bighealey.org@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ed's Shop Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 7:06 PM To: 'Austin Healey' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Any chance you didn't use enough vinegar, Al ?? Sounds like to little of the stuff to me?!?!? Ed Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as al@bighealey.org http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Aug 13 21:34:05 2008 From: "Al Fuller" To: , "'Austin Healey'" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:33:43 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Ed: Maybe you are right in thinking I didn't use enough vinegar. My guidance was a write-up or two found on the Healey list... On the other hand, I might just take Norman Nock's advice and send the radiator out for work... Al Al Fuller Fuller Compliance, LLC Quality Systems Consulting Software Quality, Validation + 21 CFR Part 11 714.335.0248 www.fullercompliance.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+al=bighealey.org@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+al=bighealey.org@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ed's Shop Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 7:06 PM To: 'Austin Healey' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system Any chance you didn't use enough vinegar, Al ?? Sounds like to little of the stuff to me?!?!? 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 Wed Aug 13 21:44:19 2008 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: "'List Healeys'" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:44:32 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. James, I have experienced a shimmy a couple of times that turned out to be a delaminating tire on the rear. It was a shimmy at slow speeds but turned into vibration at higher ones. In the first case, the tire failed at about 60 mph and beat hell out of my lower rear fender before I could get the car stopped. I learned my lesson from that and didn't let the second one go long enough to cause a blow-out. BTW, the blowout and short time of running on the blown tire damaged the wheel enough that it can't be perfectly trued anymore (per Allen Hendrix), although I'm still using it. It doesn't cause any noticeable vibration, though. 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 James Lea Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5:21 PM To: List Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Shimmy. In the last few months I have developed a shimmy that starts at fifty MPH and gets worse as the speed increases. Several good mechanics have looked at it. One said the front end was out of line. One said the front tires were out of balance. I checked both front tires on my bubble balancer and they were both right on. Today I had a flat on the left rear. I put on the spare and the shimmy is GONE!! I inspected the tire and found it scalloped but only for twelve inches in one section near the edge of the tread. Weird! What would cause a rear tire to scallop like that and would that effect the entire car and cause the shimmy? Tomorrow I am going to put the flat rim on the car, jack up the rear end and see if the rim might be out of round or not running true. Cheers, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 22:54:17 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "James Lea" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:54:28 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. James - For the Vredestiens, the sizes are 165x15 if you have stock rims, 185/70R15 if you have 5" or 5.5" rims. If you have stock rims, you can also go with Kumho that makes a cheap but decent quality 165x15. Best Regards, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 9:55 AM, James Lea wrote: > Alan. Could you be more specific as to size and model of tire? I Googled > Vredestein and there are many to choose from. 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 > 1980 Commuta-car Electric _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 23:14:33 2008 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:14:42 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Healey SR Is this for real or a reconstruction? _http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/37469_ (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/37469) Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 13 23:45:46 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Jwhlyadv@aol.com Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:45:56 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey SR Jim - If I'm not mistaken, this is the SR which was a spare chassis for the team that was built but never put on wheels and sat around Warwick, and the chassis and a pile of parts were sold to someone in Australia who put it all together. This is an authentic SR, although never raced. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 1:14 PM, wrote: > Is this for real or a reconstruction? > > > _http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/37469_ > (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/37469) > > Jim Werner > Louisville, KY > > > > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > ( > http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017) > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 03:01:54 2008 From: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" To: "'James Lea'" , "'Alan Seigrist'" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:01:57 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. James, in case you tinker with the idea of buying Vredesteins, don't buy the Vredestein Classic Sprint (don't know whether you get this one in the US). IMHO they look really good on AHs. I had them on my BT7. I have always been warned by a friend of mine (who races sometimes). He said they loose grip very fast when it starts raining. I always thought that I don't race my car and that I'm on the safe side for this reason. Now I know better! Don't ask! Best regards Eric Heinsberg/Germany -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Lea Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:55 AM To: Alan Seigrist; List Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Alan. Could you be more specific as to size and model of tire? I Googled Vredestein and there are many to choose from. 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 1980 Commuta-car Electric _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 03:14:08 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:13:38 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Eric / James - I have to disagree, these tires work VERY well in the rain (there is alot of rain here in Hong Kong), much better than my old Riken tires. Of course I'm not racing in the rain.... Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 5:01 PM, Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) < lists@brits-n-pieces.com> wrote: > James, > > in case you tinker with the idea of buying Vredesteins, don't buy the > Vredestein Classic Sprint (don't know whether you get this one in the US). > IMHO they look really good on AHs. I had them on my BT7. I have always been > warned by a friend of mine (who races sometimes). He said they loose grip > very fast when it starts raining. > > I always thought that I don't race my car and that I'm on the safe side for > this reason. Now I know better! Don't ask! > > Best regards > > 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 Aug 14 03:22:52 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:23:02 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. All - Exciting news.... I was doing a little bit of checking and I noticed that Longstone Tyres in the UK has been working with Pirelli and has reintroduced the classic Pirelli Cinturato CN36 in 185/70VR15, for a pretty good price: http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/search.php?PHPSESSID=82dd512ec16fada49914f82228e56b66&searchMethod=term&searchTerm=185%2F70+X+15 These are great tires, they have the correct diameter and the fattest tread width in the tire size. I know these wear fairly fast, but since we all replace our tires every 5 to 10 years it shouldn't be a big deal. I have new Vredesteins on my car but if I was buying tires today I would get the Pirellis for sure. http://www.zagato-cars.com/images/alfa+romeo+junior+zagato+advertisement+05.jpg By the way, Longstone Tyres has some sort of special arrangement with UK Post, so their shipping charges are pretty reasonable and very very fast. Best, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 5:13 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Eric / James - > > I have to disagree, these tires work VERY well in the rain (there is alot > of rain here in Hong Kong), much better than my old Riken tires. Of course > I'm not racing in the rain.... > > 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 Thu Aug 14 03:56:26 2008 From: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:56:37 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Alan, I was not racing in the rain (I did about 25-30 mph) when in a slight curve the car's rear end broke away while I was accelerating really slightly. No signs of oil or other debris on the street. At this time it was raining, not heavily, but the street was completely wet. Best regards Eric Heinsberg/Germany ________________________________ From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:14 AM To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com Cc: James Lea; List Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Eric / James - I have to disagree, these tires work VERY well in the rain (there is alot of rain here in Hong Kong), much better than my old Riken tires. Of course I'm not racing in the rain.... 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 Thu Aug 14 06:06:33 2008 From: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" To: "Alan Seigrist" , Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:06:35 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. That is good news (I think). After being totally negligent regarding tyres fore many years, I finally replaced the 185 SR 15 Pirelli Cinturatos that I had installed in 1980. They were just getting too risky to use anymore. They were a bit tight on clearance and would rub the inner wheel well on full right lock, but not full left lock. They filled the wheel well beautifully and looked great. These re-introductions from Longstone are a 185/70 size and I doubt they are the same profile as the originals, I expect them to be a little fatter with less sidewall. I hope they do fit as they may well be my next tire. If anyone gets them, please post the results! Mirek 60 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Cc: "List Healeys" Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:23 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. > All - > > Exciting news.... > > I was doing a little bit of checking and I noticed that Longstone Tyres in > the UK has been working with Pirelli and has reintroduced the classic > Pirelli Cinturato CN36 in 185/70VR15, for a pretty good price: > > http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/search.php?PHPSESSID=82dd512ec16fada49914f82228e56b66&searchMethod=term&searchTerm=185%2F70+X+15 > > These are great tires, they have the correct diameter and the fattest > tread > width in the tire size. I know these wear fairly fast, but since we all > replace our tires every 5 to 10 years it shouldn't be a big deal. I have > new Vredesteins on my car but if I was buying tires today I would get the > Pirellis for sure. > > http://www.zagato-cars.com/images/alfa+romeo+junior+zagato+advertisement+05.jpg > > By the way, Longstone Tyres has some sort of special arrangement with UK > Post, so their shipping charges are pretty reasonable and very very fast. > > Best, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 5:13 PM, Alan Seigrist > wrote: > >> Eric / James - >> >> I have to disagree, these tires work VERY well in the rain (there is alot >> of rain here in Hong Kong), much better than my old Riken tires. Of >> course >> I'm not racing in the rain.... >> >> 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 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 Aug 14 06:36:47 2008 From: "Heard" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:36:44 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. That is interesting. I have a set of real Cinturatos that are 'like new' although they are probably 30 years old if anyone needs a set for a trailer queen. I sure wouldn't drive on them. Heard -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+heard=datatrontech.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+heard=datatrontech.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:23 AM To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com Cc: List Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. All - Exciting news.... I was doing a little bit of checking and I noticed that Longstone Tyres in the UK has been working with Pirelli and has reintroduced the classic Pirelli Cinturato CN36 in 185/70VR15, for a pretty good price: http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/search.php?PHPSESSID=82dd512ec16fada49914f82 228e56b66&searchMethod=term&searchTerm=185%2F70+X+15 These are great tires, they have the correct diameter and the fattest tread width in the tire size. I know these wear fairly fast, but since we all replace our tires every 5 to 10 years it shouldn't be a big deal. I have new Vredesteins on my car but if I was buying tires today I would get the Pirellis for sure. http://www.zagato-cars.com/images/alfa+romeo+junior+zagato+advertisement+05. jpg By the way, Longstone Tyres has some sort of special arrangement with UK Post, so their shipping charges are pretty reasonable and very very fast. Best, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 5:13 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Eric / James - > > I have to disagree, these tires work VERY well in the rain (there is > alot of rain here in Hong Kong), much better than my old Riken tires. > Of course I'm not racing in the rain.... > > 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 Thu Aug 14 06:42:11 2008 From: To: ,"'James Lea'" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 8:42:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Hi Eric. I have Vre Classic Sprint's on my BJ8 and my E-Type. Have driven in the rain -- although not at high speed, and have seen no difference between their holding ability from the Mich tires that preceeded them. I have found them to be excellent riding, handling and driving tires--the Vre Classic Sprint. tom > > From: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" > Date: 2008/08/14 Thu AM 05:01:57 EDT > To: "'James Lea'" , "'Alan Seigrist'" > , "'List Healeys'" > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. > > James, > > in case you tinker with the idea of buying Vredesteins, don't buy the > Vredestein Classic Sprint (don't know whether you get this one in the US). > IMHO they look really good on AHs. I had them on my BT7. I have always been > warned by a friend of mine (who races sometimes). He said they loose grip > very fast when it starts raining. > > I always thought that I don't race my car and that I'm on the safe side for > this reason. Now I know better! Don't ask! > > Best regards > > Eric > Heinsberg/Germany > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf > Of James Lea > Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:55 AM > To: Alan Seigrist; List Healeys > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. > > Alan. Could you be more specific as to size and model of tire? I Googled > Vredestein and there are many to choose from. 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 > 1980 Commuta-car Electric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 14 06:49:58 2008 From: To: ,"'Alan Seigrist'" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 8:50:11 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. I came across the Pa TWP late at night a few months ago in absolute POURING rain driving 60 - 70 MPH (had to to keep from getting run over). There are some pretty good long turns there. I had ZERO problems with slipping or rear breaking away. And this was driving pretty soon after it started to rain so if there were any oil slicks they would also have had an impact. I am also prone to drive in the mountains of western Pa in the rain and don't mind doing it. Never a problem. Woon't argue with your experience, just wanted to state my experience. Cheers tom > > From: "Brits'n'Pieces \(Eric Frenken\)" > Date: 2008/08/14 Thu AM 05:56:37 EDT > To: "'Alan Seigrist'" > CC: 'List Healeys' > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. > > Alan, > > I was not racing in the rain (I did about 25-30 mph) when in a slight curve > the car's rear end broke away while I was accelerating really slightly. No > signs of oil or other debris on the street. At this time it was raining, not > heavily, but the street was completely wet. > > Best regards > > Eric > Heinsberg/Germany > > ________________________________ > > From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:14 AM > To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com > Cc: James Lea; List Healeys > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. > > > Eric / James - > > I have to disagree, these tires work VERY well in the rain (there is alot of > rain here in Hong Kong), much better than my old Riken tires. Of course I'm > not racing in the rain.... > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 14 07:16:51 2008 From: stella67@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:16:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] horn button spring I am putting my BN7 Mk II back together after 7 years of restoration.? I had my trafficator rebuilt about 6 years ago and put it away.? I recently unpacked it I discovered that I am missing the spring that sits behind the horn button (adjustable steering).? Does anyone have a spare spring they would be willing to sell and/or does anyone know of an acceptable replacement part I can purchase.? I tried a couple of the parts vendors without any luck. Thanks, 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 Aug 14 07:29:02 2008 From: "James Lea" To: , "'Alan Seigrist'" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:30:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Since our Healey gets driven maybe two thousand mile a year and not raced or rallied I opted for Kuhmo Power Star 165-80-15's. The on-line reviews were good for ride comfort and handling and they will probably rot out before they wear out. Tire rack has 680 backordered but I found them at Dayton Tire for $45.00 each plus $32.00 shipping for four. I took the flat off the rim this morning and sure enough it had delaminated inside. Thanks for all the advice. 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 1980 Commuta-car Electric _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 07:32:59 2008 From: "James Lea" To: "List Healeys" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:34:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shimmy II. I forgot to add this interesting tire comparison page to my last note. I found this while searching on-line for tire info and saved it for future reference. Cheers, JL http://www.turbinecar.com/tires.htm _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 08:08:19 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: "6pack@autox.team.net" <6pack@autox.team.net> Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:09:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy II. Hmmmm ... anybody know the "inch size" of original A-H tyres (Roadspeeds?) offhand? bs James Lea wrote: > I forgot to add this interesting tire comparison page to my last note. I > found this while searching on-line for tire info and saved it for future > reference. Cheers, JL > > -- ******************************************************************* 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 Thu Aug 14 08:37:01 2008 From: PhilRitten@aol.com To: bspidell@comcast.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:37:02 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy II. On my '58 I have brand new "Euro metric radials 165 R15 86T M&S" purchased by the previous owner which look really good and I can't imagine cost much. Don't know where they came from, but I get a lot of positive comments on them. Phil **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 08:46:36 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Healey List Emails" , Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:46:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Leather questions answered Thanks to the scientists out there, I got some good responses and leads. The British seem to be in the lead on the topic through restoration of archival leather bound books. I learned that relative humidity is very important, not just sunlight exposure. I learned that rejuvenator oils probably won't help shrunken leather, just stiff leather. Ken Personal response: "" but I'm pretty sure there are NO cells left after tanning. I expect that leather is mostly fibrils of extracellular proteins, like collagen & keratin. NO cells. I expect that oil makes the fibrils less brittle. I think the following is a reasonable *guess* - that on a molecular scale (this is relevant since basically, each fibril is just a few long molecules), when they dry out they get more crystalline, & when wet they are more disordered so they can tolerate flexion. This is just my mental image: it may be that when they're dried out they are more like rubber bands in liquid nitrogen, that tend to break instead of flex. Or rather like crystallized metal after bending several times."" Web references: http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Chemistry-of-Leather-Care&id=605554 Wikipedia look up for neatsfoot oil was good "google fat-liquoring of leather" Progress in Leather Conservation (Conference Review) University of Texas, Austin, March 1997. http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac/wn/wn19/wn19-2/wn19-209.html _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 14 08:54:37 2008 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:54:32 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Are tyres made of precisely the same ingredients wherever they are manufactured? Could HK tyres be made and formulated from different ingredients than European ones? Hence the different perceived behavioural characteristics....Just curious. Alan, I used to go to HK from time to time on business. Friends in the company who lived there said that the weather/damp/Rainy Season was tough on classics. Was just in Thailand and thought what fun it would be to drive my Healey over there, but not in the cities and never, ever, in Bangkok. Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: 14 August 2008 10:14 To: eric.frenken@brits-n-pieces.com Cc: List Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Eric / James - I have to disagree, these tires work VERY well in the rain (there is alot of rain here in Hong Kong), much better than my old Riken tires. Of course I'm not racing in the rain.... 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 Thu Aug 14 09:34:12 2008 From: David Nock To: "James Lea" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:34:16 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. A lot of times this caused by tire separation. They separate internally and can be hard to detect. The easiest way is to run your hand around the tire and you will feel flat spots. Also you must pay close attention to age of your tires. We have an article coming out soon in Healey Marque that covers tires and tire dating. Tires should be replaced about every 8 years no matter what the wear due to the tires getting hard and starting separate internally. Its not worth having a tire come apart while driving just to try and get a few more years out of a set. There was a club member killed several years ago due to tire separation and causing a fatal accident so lets all be safe out there and pay attention to the age of the tires. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Aug 13, 2008, at 5:21 PM, James Lea wrote: > In the last few months I have developed a shimmy that starts at > fifty MPH > and gets worse as the speed increases. Several good mechanics have > looked at > it. One said the front end was out of line. One said the front > tires were > out of balance. I checked both front tires on my bubble balancer > and they > were both right on. > > Today I had a flat on the left rear. I put on the spare and the > shimmy is > GONE!! I inspected the tire and found it scalloped but only for twelve > inches in one section near the edge of the tread. > > Weird! What would cause a rear tire to scallop like that and would > that > effect the entire car and cause the shimmy? Tomorrow I am going to > put the > flat rim on the car, jack up the rear end and see if the rim might > be out of > round or not running true. 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 > 1980 Commuta-car Electric > _______________________________________________ > 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 Aug 14 09:39:23 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: jdaggett@dagmarent.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:39:48 EDT Subject: [Healeys] MkII Badge Jamie, consider it done. There are at least three questions: It that a verifiably original badge? Did the concours judges notice the missing Hyphen? How are they treating this issue? >From the recent discussion, it appears to be an unclear area.. Gary Hodson Gary, Would you post the following for me: A friend is restoring a 1963 BJ7 and states his MKII badge is hyphenated but the following GOLD LEVEL CONCOURS WINNER HBJ7/24937 built 14AUG1963 appears to have a non-hyphenated badge. _http://www.calabashcattery.com/4images/details.php?image_id=193_ (http://www.calabashcattery.com/4images/details.php?image_id=193) **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 09:59:17 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: , Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:59:31 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] MkII Badge <> Jamie, can you get he info and add to our survey at: http://www.justbrits.com/survey/hyphen.html TIA !! 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 Aug 14 10:15:31 2008 From: "Rich C" To: , , Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:15:49 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] MkII Badge Don't let the fact that a Gold level Concours car that had a non-hyphenated badge mean that it's gospel and correct for that car. You dont know: 1. if there was a deduction for that detail during the judging, or 2. if it was known to the judges whether the hyphen detail was absolutely known at that point in time. The accuracy of known details is continually evolving and being more sharply defined each year. Further, there has been no such thing as a perfect 1000 point Gold level car. Also keep in mind that a car can lose 49 points out of 1000 and still be within Gold. Rich Chrysler A National Concours Registry judge ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:39 AM Subject: [Healeys] MkII Badge > Jamie, > consider it done. > There are at least three questions: > It that a verifiably original badge? > Did the concours judges notice the missing Hyphen? > How are they treating this issue? >>From the recent discussion, it appears to be an unclear area.. > Gary Hodson > > > Gary, > Would you post the following for me: > A friend is restoring a 1963 BJ7 and states his MKII badge is hyphenated > but > the following GOLD LEVEL CONCOURS WINNER HBJ7/24937 built 14AUG1963 > appears > to have a non-hyphenated badge. > _http://www.calabashcattery.com/4images/details.php?image_id=193_ > (http://www.calabashcattery.com/4images/details.php?image_id=193) > > > > > > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your > budget? > Read reviews on AOL Autos. > (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 > ) > _______________________________________________ > 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 Aug 14 10:33:21 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:33:34 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. <> There is one 'bingo', Simon !!! Even tyres coming off the production line one right after another would not be the same (not MUCH difference, BUT still 'different'. 2nd would be the 'roadway' composition !! 3rd would be inflation pressure, tyre total age and mileage(s). 4th, I would surmise that rain here in Chicago is not going to be the same as 'on the range' in say, Wyoming!! What 'drifts' on your side of The Pond may very well NOT 'drift' on this side !! er, OR vise versa. 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 Aug 14 10:34:09 2008 From: "Dallas Congleton" To: , "Rich C" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:34:08 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] MkII Badge Having read this thread for a couple of days, I got out my new Judging Standards and as I read it "the hyphen" isn't mentioned- this would indicate that A National Concours Registry Judge could not deduct for the lack of or addition of a hyphen anyway due to lack of documentation? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: ; ; Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] MkII Badge > Don't let the fact that a Gold level Concours car that had a > non-hyphenated > badge mean that it's gospel and correct for that car. You dont know: > 1. if there was a deduction for that detail during the judging, or > 2. if it was known to the judges whether the hyphen detail was absolutely > known at that point in time. The accuracy of known details is continually > evolving and being more sharply defined each year. > > Further, there has been no such thing as a perfect 1000 point Gold level > car. Also keep in mind that a car can lose 49 points out of 1000 and still > be within Gold. > > Rich Chrysler > A National Concours Registry judge > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: ; > Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:39 AM > Subject: [Healeys] MkII Badge _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 10:37:21 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "'Austin Healey'" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:37:33 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system <> GREAT, Al !! See gents, the Archives DO work I would still think that a couple of full strength vinegar for an extended run each could not hurt tho?!?!? On the other hand, I might just take Norman Nock's advice and send the radiator out for work...>> And after the above, but SURE to heed Norman's advice. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 11:09:40 2008 From: "62bt7" <62bt7@prodigy.net> To: , Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:09:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Hyphen or no hyphen / 100-6 vs 3000 badging Since there is so much ink and interest in "hyphen or no hyphen", change point and car number, I have a similar question which I asked several years ago with no defining answer. I own 1959/60, 3000, car# H-BN7-L/405, body# 3013BN7/803, built 26-31 March 1959, (first month of production). When the 3000 started production, the cars were still being badged "100-6". ("100-6" grille badge, "100-6" horn button, no "3000" flash on boot lid) The question: What is the change point (car #) from 100-6 to 3000 badging ???. I have three original 3000 Mk.ll badges, all have hyphen. Kirk Kvam > Would anyone with a believed-to-be-original MkII badge where the > Austin-Healey is NOT hyphenated please communicate with me directly, I'd > like > to know the > body number and Car No. and, if possible, the assembly date. > Cheers > Gary > > Gary Anderson _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 11:23:02 2008 From: "John Snyder" To: Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:23:19 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hyphen or no hyphen / 100-6 vs 3000 badging I am doing a ground up restoration on H-BN7-L/605. It was badged as a 100-6, and had the "cones" on the rear reflectors. Re the horn button, my 1962 BT7 has the 100-6 horn button, which I am fairly certain is original to the car. I think that horn button was carried on for a long time. John Snyder > > I own 1959/60, 3000, car# H-BN7-L/405, body# 3013BN7/803, > built 26-31 March 1959, (first month of production). > > When the 3000 started production, the cars were still being badged > "100-6". ("100-6" grille badge, "100-6" horn button, no "3000" flash > on boot lid) > The question: What is the change point (car #) from 100-6 to 3000 badging > ???. > I have three original 3000 Mk.ll badges, all have hyphen. > > Kirk Kvam _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 11:57:15 2008 From: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell) To: shop@justbrits.com, "'Austin Healey'" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:57:25 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cleaning out cooling system I wouldn't run without a lubricant in the coolant (e.g. soluble oil, water wetter, a/f, etc.). Commercial products should have some type of lubrication if they're meant to be kept in for awhile. bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Ed's Shop" > <> > > GREAT, Al !! See gents, the Archives DO work > > I would still think that a couple of full strength vinegar for an extended > run each could not hurt tho?!?!? > > On the other hand, I might just take Norman Nock's advice and send the > radiator out for work...>> > > And after the above, but SURE to heed Norman's advice. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 12:09:09 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: stella67@aol.com Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:09:18 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] horn button spring John, I am currently rebuilding trafficators for the Healey Community since the former provider of this service, Vic Wright is no longer accepting any new business. As such I have just had these springs made up by my spring maker and I should have them soon and will be able to sell you an as new and original reproduction very soon. BTW I have the 6 cylinder adjustable horn buttons, new for sale for those who need them. Drop me a line in a week or so to get price and shipping information. If anyone else on the list needs their Trafficator/Control head rebuilt, drop me a line to discuss the details. Cheers, Curt Arndt Carlsbad, CA '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 6:16 AM, wrote: > I am putting my BN7 Mk II back together after 7 years of restoration.? I > had my trafficator rebuilt about 6 years ago and put it away.? I recently > unpacked it I discovered that I am missing the spring that sits behind the > horn button (adjustable steering).? Does anyone have a spare spring they > would be willing to sell and/or does anyone know of an acceptable > replacement part I can purchase.? I tried a couple of the parts vendors > without any luck. > > Thanks, > John > _______________________________________________ > 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 Thu Aug 14 12:22:48 2008 From: Peter C To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:22:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Chassis number Can you help, please? When is BJ8 chassis 26704? AKA early vs. late BJ8 Thanks Peter C. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 12:31:40 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: "Dallas Congleton" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:31:52 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] MkII Badge Dallas No, not necessarily. Just because the Concours guidelines doesn't mention an item, if a knowledgeable judge or team of judges decides to deduct for something they know is incorrect, then so be it. The guidelines are just that, a tool to supplement all of the other documentation and resources that one needs to use when restoring a car. This issue comes up on a regular basis when judging entrants cars. Comments like I gave my my restorer the guidelines so therefore if he just follows them I'll win a Gold award. Not necessarily! There is a reason that all of our telephone and contact information is listed in the guidelines, but I almost never get a call from anyone restoring a car to ask a question. Yet, I talk to fellow members of the Concours Committee on a regular basis to discuss what is right or wrong for a car or component that I'm working on or restoring. Bottom line is it takes a bit more effort than just getting the guidelines to properly restore a Concours car. However now that this issue has been brought up, the Concours committee will most likely add this to our list of items that will be updated in next years revision. Cheers, Curt Arndt Chairman, AH Concours Committee On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 9:34 AM, Dallas Congleton wrote: > Having read this thread for a couple of days, I got out my new Judging > Standards and as I read it "the hyphen" isn't mentioned- this would > indicate that A National Concours Registry Judge could not deduct for the > lack of or addition of a hyphen anyway due to lack of documentation? > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rich C" > To: ; ; < > healeys@autox.team.net> > Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 12:15 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] MkII Badge > > > > Don't let the fact that a Gold level Concours car that had a > > non-hyphenated > > badge mean that it's gospel and correct for that car. You dont know: > > 1. if there was a deduction for that detail during the judging, or > > 2. if it was known to the judges whether the hyphen detail was absolutely > > known at that point in time. The accuracy of known details is continually > > evolving and being more sharply defined each year. > > > > Further, there has been no such thing as a perfect 1000 point Gold level > > car. Also keep in mind that a car can lose 49 points out of 1000 and > still > > be within Gold. > > > > Rich Chrysler > > A National Concours Registry judge > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > > To: ; > > Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:39 AM > > Subject: [Healeys] MkII Badge > _______________________________________________ > 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 Thu Aug 14 12:33:25 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:33:38 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Jensen 440 and parts Any "Nasty Boy" wanna bees interested??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrysler-440-Short-Engine-Heads-Trans-M-Parts -NOS_W0QQitemZ200245043948QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200245043948&_trkparms=39% 3A1%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&timeout=1218694837875 or http://tinyurl.com/5msh77 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 12:34:37 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:34:49 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: BJ7 badge Charlie wrote: <> And David Schweninger wrote: << I have BN7 II 18440.>> So how come you guys haven't filled out the survey FOR: "AH Mk. II Hyphen Survey" which may be found at: http://www.justbrits.com/survey/hyphen.html Only EIGHT folks have, including myself !?!?!?!?!? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 12:59:31 2008 From: Peter C To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:59:29 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Chassis number. NEVER MIND At 01:22 PM 8/14/2008, Peter C wrote: >Can you help, please? > >When is BJ8 chassis 26704? AKA early vs. late BJ8 > >Thanks Peter C. ============ Never mind. Peter _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 14 13:03:33 2008 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:03:48 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Chassis number Hi, Peter - 26704 was built 31 March - 20 April 1964. It was the last Phase 1 car; 26705 (built 12 - 20 May 1964) was the first Phase 2. Why do you ask? Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC -----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 Peter C Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:23 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Chassis number Can you help, please? When is BJ8 chassis 26704? AKA early vs. late BJ8 Thanks Peter C. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 13:38:37 2008 From: "Jack Feldman" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:38:48 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Body Shop Soap Opera Part II Well, once they got the electrical problem sorted out on my BT7 and could start they car they discovered that they couldn't stop it. I was at the shop toady and while I didn't try the brake pedal, I did verify that the brake (and clutch) reservoir was full. There is no apparent leak reported at the brake cylinders or front pistons. No reported leak anywhere. It was suggested that the seals on the master cylinder went bad, and the piston will no longer move. 1. Does that sound like a possible cause? The car sat for nearly 10 months without being started or driven. 2. If I do need a master cylinder is it better to buy a new one or have this one resleeved? 3 If it does turn out to be the master cylinder does anyone have a 100-6 master cylinder core they would sell me? The shop, while they aren't Healey experts seems to have done a good job of putting it back together. The only thing I noticed is that forgot to cut a hole in the new tunnel carpet for the ask tray. I was going to let it go since I don't smoke, but thought it would seem to be missing something if it wasn't there. Thanks for all the help. Jack _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 14 13:58:25 2008 From: andy pole To: Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:58:36 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] BN1/2 Engine fastener list Hi Guys I have searched the archive and this has been mentioned but has anyone ever done a list of the Bsf fasteners used on these engines or can decipher the parts codes? Ever hopefull, cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Win New York holidays with Kelloggs & Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/107571440/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 Aug 14 14:38:15 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:38:28 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] MkII Badge There is so much reflection in the photo, is that a cloisonne badge or enamel? Bill BJ7 > From: Warthodson@aol.com> Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:39:48 -0400> To: jdaggett@dagmarent.com; healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] MkII Badge> > Jamie, > consider it done. > There are at least three questions:> It that a verifiably original badge?> Did the concours judges notice the missing Hyphen?> How are they treating this issue? > >From the recent discussion, it appears to be an unclear area..> Gary Hodson> > > Gary, > Would you post the following for me: > A friend is restoring a 1963 BJ7 and states his MKII badge is hyphenated but > the following GOLD LEVEL CONCOURS WINNER HBJ7/24937 built 14AUG1963 appears > to have a non-hyphenated badge. > _http://www.calabashcattery.com/4images/details.php?image_id=193_ > (http://www.calabashcattery.com/4images/details.php?image_id=193) > > > > > _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 14:50:16 2008 From: "Alex" To: Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:50:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump question The subject of auxiliary fuel pumps has been covered a great deal, I know, but I have a question. Can a pump such as the NAPA or Facet be installed in-line with the existing SU pump on my BT7, but not be powered until needed. That is, will it operate similarly to the SU pump, in a pump-through or pull-through mode---without power? == 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 Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.3/1612 - Release Date: 8/14/2008 6:03 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 Aug 14 15:05:30 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: alexmm@roadrunner.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:06:39 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel pump question Yes--that is how my 100 is set up: Tank->Filter->Facet->SU->Engine. The Facet can pump through the SU and the SU can pull through the Facet. Only one pump is powered at a time. Best--Michael Oritt --------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 8/14/2008 4:50:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, alexmm@roadrunner.com writes: Can a pump such as the NAPA or Facet be installed in-line with the existing SU pump on my BT7, but not be powered until needed. That is, will it operate similarly to the SU pump, in a pump-through or pull-through mode---without power? **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 15:26:44 2008 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:18:15 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel pump question Yes, it can, Alex. I have such an arrangement on my BJ8: a negative ground SU in series with an Autozone electric pump and a Single-Pole Double-Throw switch under the driver's side of the dash. I can select either pump, or neither. I drove out to San Diego on one pump, and back on the other. It also works great as an anti-theft system. I have run out of gas several times in hotel parking lots because I forgot I turned off the pumps for the night. With both pumps off, the engine will start but only run for about a minute or so. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC -----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 Alex Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 1:50 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump question The subject of auxiliary fuel pumps has been covered a great deal, I know, but I have a question. Can a pump such as the NAPA or Facet be installed in-line with the existing SU pump on my BT7, but not be powered until needed. That is, will it operate similarly to the SU pump, in a pump-through or pull-through mode---without power? == 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 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 16:05:07 2008 From: "Alex" To: "BJ8Healeys" , Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:05:10 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel pump question Thank you Steve and Michael. Appreciate the fast response. == Alex ----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:18 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel pump question > Yes, it can, Alex. I have such an arrangement on my BJ8: a negative > ground > SU in series with an Autozone electric pump and a Single-Pole Double-Throw > switch under the driver's side of the dash. I can select either pump, or > neither. I drove out to San Diego on one pump, and back on the other. It > also works great as an anti-theft system. I have run out of gas several > times in hotel parking lots because I forgot I turned off the pumps for > the > night. With both pumps off, the engine will start but only run for about > a > minute or so. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC > > -----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 Alex > Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 1:50 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Fuel pump question > > The subject of auxiliary fuel pumps has been covered a great deal, I know, > but I have a question. > > Can a pump such as the NAPA or Facet be installed in-line with the > existing > SU pump on my BT7, but not be powered until needed. That is, will it > operate > > similarly to the SU pump, in a pump-through or pull-through mode---without > power? > > == 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 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as alexmm@roadrunner.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.3/1612 - Release Date: 8/14/2008 > 6:03 PM > > > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.3/1612 - Release Date: 8/14/2008 6:03 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 Aug 14 16:12:45 2008 From: MGTD51 To: 62bt7 <62bt7@prodigy.net> Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:12:56 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hyphen or no hyphen / 100-6 vs 3000 badging My car is a 1959 BT7: HBT7-L/2638; it has a 100-6 horn button. 62bt7 wrote: > Since there is so much ink and interest in "hyphen or no hyphen", > change point and car number, I have a similar question which I > asked several years ago with no defining answer. > > I own 1959/60, 3000, car# H-BN7-L/405, body# 3013BN7/803, > built 26-31 March 1959, (first month of production). > > When the 3000 started production, the cars were still being badged > "100-6". ("100-6" grille badge, "100-6" horn button, no "3000" flash > on boot lid) > > The question: What is the change point (car #) from 100-6 to 3000 badging > ???. > > I have three original 3000 Mk.ll badges, all have hyphen. > > Kirk Kvam > > > >> Would anyone with a believed-to-be-original MkII badge where the >> Austin-Healey is NOT hyphenated please communicate with me directly, I'd >> like >> to know the >> body number and Car No. and, if possible, the assembly date. >> Cheers >> Gary >> >> Gary Anderson >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtd51@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 Aug 14 16:58:49 2008 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:59:02 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hyphen or no hyphen / 100-6 vs 3000 badging <> Is this a sign that you gents would ALSO like a 'survey'?? Ed Home of the AH Mk.II Hyphen Survey _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 17:45:42 2008 From: tomleavy@comcast.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:45:52 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Crankshaft Pulley Needed Greetings- I am in need of a crank pulley (it didn't survive removal after 45 years). I really just need the pulley, but will consider taking the pulley if you have a rebuilt damper to go with. I'm sure that someone has a spare one kicking around. BTW, how much do these things go for? Thanks for your time, Tom 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 Aug 14 18:48:31 2008 From: Bob Memler To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:46:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Steering box Is a late BN-4 to BJ8 steering box interchangeable with a BN-1? TIA Bob Memler '54 BN-1 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Aug 14 19:07:36 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "andy pole" , Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:07:57 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1/2 Engine fastener list Andy, The standard BMC fastener codes do not seem to be used in this situation. They are virtually all Austin part numbers except for the odd split pin, roll pin and the like. Therefore the codes cannot be used here. Does this mean you now have a Hundred? Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:58 PM Subject: [Healeys] BN1/2 Engine fastener list > Hi Guys > I have searched the archive and this has been mentioned but has anyone > ever > done a list of the Bsf fasteners used on these engines or can decipher the > parts codes? > Ever hopefull, cheers Andy > _________________________________________________________________ > Win New York holidays with Kelloggs & Live Search > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/107571440/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > 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 Aug 14 19:27:36 2008 From: To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:27:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Early Friday funny Given the ages on this list this was too good not to pass on. > Looking Old > > HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND THINKING, > SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THAT OLD?" WELL... YOU'LL LOVE THIS ONE. > > I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW > DENTIST. I NOTICED HIS DDS DIPLOMA, WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME. > > SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BOY WITH THE SAME NAME > HAD BEEN IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO. COULD HE BE THE SAME > GUY I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN? > > UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT. THIS > BALDING, GRAY-HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS WAY TOO OLD TO HAVE > BEEN MY CLASSMATE. > > AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED PARK CENTER HIGH > SCHOOL. "YES. YES, I DID. I'M A PIRATE, " HE GLEAMED WITH PRIDE. > > "WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?" I ASKED. > > HE ANSWERED, "IN 1978. WHY DO YOU ASK ?" > > "YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!" I EXCLAIMED. > > HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY. THEN, THAT UGLY, OLD, BALD, WRINKLED, FAT ASS, > GRAY-HAIRED, DECREPIT SON-OF-A-BITCH ASKED, "WHAT DID YOU TEACH?" _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 14 19:28:51 2008 From: MGTD51 To: shop@justbrits.com Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:29:00 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hyphen or no hyphen / 100-6 vs 3000 badging Why not? Ed's Shop wrote: > <> > > Is this a sign that you gents would ALSO like a 'survey'?? > > Ed > Home of the AH Mk.II Hyphen Survey > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtd51@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 Aug 14 21:25:43 2008 From: "Fred Anderson" To: Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:25:50 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] fuel pump Can somone give me the part number of the NAPA or Facet fuel pump that will fit the Healeys 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 Thu Aug 14 21:39:03 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Fred Anderson' , Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:39:59 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump Facet 610-1051 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 Fred Anderson Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 11:26 PM To: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] fuel pump Can somone give me the part number of the NAPA or Facet fuel pump that will fit the Healeys 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 Thu Aug 14 22:01:59 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Fred Anderson" Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:02:07 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump Fred - NAPA also sells this bendix style pump but I don't have the Napa part number handy (the Facet number is 477060E): http://www.yachtsupplydepot.com/mechanical-supplies/fuel-pumps/facet-cylindrical-solid-state-electric-fuel-pump-477060e/prod_23438.html This pump in my opinion is the very best pump to use, it's quiet, and the psi rating is the same as the original pumps (2.75 to 4 psi). Moves lots of fuel, and has a filter in the body of the pump that is easy to pull out and clean. This is the pump I use on all my cars. http://facet-purolator.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=14&Itemid=36 Best Regards, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Fred Anderson wrote: > Can somone give me the part number of the NAPA or Facet fuel pump that will > fit the Healeys Fred > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 15 05:10:12 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:10:21 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Car wire sets - BJ8 Hi All - Any recommendations on who the highest quality supplier of original style braided wire sets for my BJ8? The set I currently have on my BJ8 was from AH spares a while back and it's a PVC wrapped, aluminum wired P.O.S. Since I'm stripping my car and rebuilding from the ground up, I want to get the best available. Autosparks? British Wiring? Ideas? THANKS!! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 15 07:06:36 2008 From: "Price" To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:07:02 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Generator Rebuild I am putting new brushes and a new bronze bushing in the generator from my BJ8. There is a considerable amount of carbon dust on the inside, i.e. covering the field coils and armature. Should this be cleaned and if so, what solution should be used if any? Thanks for the help. Price Lindsay BJ 8 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 Fri Aug 15 07:41:34 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: "Spridget List" Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:42:45 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Generator Rebuild Hi Price, In general, you do not want a conductive material (carbon) any place it shouldn't be. Probably not a huge issue in a generator, but I would at least clean the dust off with dry compressed air. A can of the stuff used to clean computer keyboards should work pretty good. Also, I've used two aerosol products from CRC: Electrical Parts Cleaner and Electrical Contacts Cleaner. Parts Cleaner is the more aggressive of the two, and can remove paint, but it should be OK for a generator (except for the painted outside). Contacts Cleaner doesn't seem to remove paint, and works well on more sensitive electronic stuff. Both should be available at about any local parts store. bs Price wrote: > I am putting new brushes and a new bronze bushing in the generator from my BJ8. There is a considerable amount of carbon dust on the inside, i.e. covering the field coils and armature. Should this be cleaned and if so, what solution should be used if any? > > Thanks for the help. > > Price Lindsay > BJ 8 > > -- ******************************************************************* 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 Fri Aug 15 08:08:06 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: ahbn6@optonline.net, fandy@sbcglobal.net, Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:08:13 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump By fit Healeys, I hope you don't think this is a simple bolt in installation. You will have to cut both of the banjo fittings off & adapt the fuel lines to the pump some how & make/modify the mounting bracket. I have nothing against this pump, but I have never understood why someone would want to do this when it would be simpler, more original & just as reliable to install an electronic SU pump. Gary Hodson In a message dated 8/14/2008 10:40:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ahbn6@optonline.net writes: Can somone give me the part number of the NAPA or Facet fuel pump that will fit the Healeys Fred **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 15 08:22:56 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Warthodson@aol.com Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:23:07 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump Gary - On the BJ8, you don't have to cut banjo fittings off, it fits right up. Best, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM, wrote: > By fit Healeys, I hope you don't think this is a simple bolt in > installation. You will have to cut both of the banjo fittings off & adapt > the fuel lines > to the pump some how & make/modify the mounting bracket. I have nothing > against this pump, but I have never understood why someone would want to > do this > when it would be simpler, more original & just as reliable to install an > electronic SU pump. > Gary Hodson > > > In a message dated 8/14/2008 10:40:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > ahbn6@optonline.net writes: > > Can somone give me the part number of the NAPA or Facet fuel pump that > will > fit the Healeys 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 Fri Aug 15 08:45:20 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: fot@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:46:36 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump Hi Alan, re: "On the BJ8, you don't have to cut banjo fittings off, it fits right up. " Huh? A modern, aftermarket pump has Whitworth-threaded banjo fittings? BTW, I second Gary's opinion; I've had an electronic SU for several years and finally quit agonizing over fuel pump problems (still carry a spare, though). bs Alan Seigrist wrote: Gary - On the BJ8, you don't have to cut banjo fittings off, it fits right up. Best, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 -- ******************************************************************* 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 Fri Aug 15 09:22:17 2008 From: Rick Neville To: healeys@autox.team.net, Jwhlyadv@aol.com Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:22:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey SR Jim, >From this article in Octane magazine http://tinyurl.com/6avngw it sounds like it's the original. However, it may be as "original" as George Washington's hatchet that's had several new heads and handles over the years. Happy Healeying, Rick --- On Thu, 8/14/08, Jwhlyadv@aol.com wrote: From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com Subject: [Healeys] Healey SR To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008, 1:14 AM Is this for real or a reconstruction? _http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/37469_ (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/37469) Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000500000000 17 ) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.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 Aug 15 09:44:15 2008 From: To: , , Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:44:27 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey SR Real or "not real" That car is real cool!.............................Henry Morrison, Albuquerque> Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:22:27 -0700> From: healeyrick@yahoo.com> To: healeys@autox.team.net; Jwhlyadv@aol.com> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey SR> > Jim,> > >From this article in Octane magazine http://tinyurl.com/6avngw it sounds like> it's the original. However, it may be as "original" as George Washington's> hatchet that's had several new heads and handles over the years.> > Happy Healeying,> Rick> > --- On Thu, 8/14/08, Jwhlyadv@aol.com wrote:> From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com > Subject: [Healeys] Healey SR> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008, 1:14 AM> > Is this for real or a reconstruction?> > > _http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/37469_> (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/37469)> > Jim Werner> Louisville, KY> > > > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget?> > Read reviews on AOL Autos.> (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000500000000> 17> )> Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.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 dos_gusanos@msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 15 10:21:28 2008 From: "Jim Lyons" To: Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:21:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] STEERING IDLER My mechanic has found some play in the steering idler on my 1966 BJ8. I am wondering what the list would recommend ? Rebuild with new bearings or replace with a new assembly. Also, who might be the the best source for this part ? Thanks, Jim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 15 10:34:35 2008 From: TERRY COLL To: David Nock , James Lea Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:33:32 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Would you say the eight year rule applies to tires which have been stored indoors? Thanks, Terry Coll '64 BJ8> From: healeydoc@sbcglobal.net> Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:34:16 -0700> To: clocks@midcoast.com> CC: healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy.> > A lot of times this caused by tire separation. They separate > internally and can be hard to detect. The easiest way is to run your > hand around the tire and you will feel flat spots. Also you must pay > close attention to age of your tires. We have an article coming out > soon in Healey Marque that covers tires and tire dating. Tires > should be replaced about every 8 years no matter what the wear due > to the tires getting hard and starting separate internally.> > Its not worth having a tire come apart while driving just to try and > get a few more years out of a set. There was a club member killed > several years ago due to tire separation and causing a fatal accident > so lets all be safe out there and pay attention to the age of the tires.> > > > > > David Nock> British Car Specialists> Stockton Ca 95205> 209-948-8767> > www.britishcarspecialists.com> .> .> > On Aug 13, 2008, at 5:21 PM, James Lea wrote:> > > In the last few months I have developed a shimmy that starts at > > fifty MPH> > and gets worse as the speed increases. Several good mechanics have > > looked at> > it. One said the front end was out of line. One said the front > > tires were> > out of balance. I checked both front tires on my bubble balancer > > and they> > were both right on.> >> > Today I had a flat on the left rear. I put on the spare and the > > shimmy is> > GONE!! I inspected the tire and found it scalloped but only for twelve> > inches in one section near the edge of the tread.> >> > Weird! What would cause a rear tire to scallop like that and would > > that> > effect the entire car and cause the shimmy? Tomorrow I am going to > > put the> > flat rim on the car, jack up the rear end and see if the rim might > > be out of> > round or not running true. 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> > 1980 Commuta-car Electric> > _______________________________________________> > 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> > You are subscribed as coll44@msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Be the filmmaker you always wanted to belearn how to burn a DVD with Windows.. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108588797/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 Fri Aug 15 11:06:05 2008 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: bspidell@comcast.net Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:07:15 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump Hi Gary- Since you carry a spare SU pump why not go a step further and install it in a parrallel fashion with an individual switch for each pump. In our BJ8 use 2 Neg ground SUs mounted side by side with double fitting banjos on the original pump and fuel lines to the single banjo fittings on the additional pump. A little anti theft secret is is to put a on/off toggle switch to each pump.In that fashion you have the option of which one you wish to use or both if the case should arrise where you experience a vaccum block and need the additional pressure to pump the fuel to the carbs. Contact me off list if you are interested I do have a listing of all the parts necessary to make this conversion and apicture of the installation. I will send the picture and list to those that are interested. . **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 15 12:06:55 2008 From: David Nock To: MBran89793@aol.com Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:02:46 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump We have install a back up pump this way several times and we use a turn signal switch for a Bugeye Sprite. It has a left and right position with the center position turned off. Then you can stash the switch up under the dash or install it in place of the dash light switch and just a flick of the switch and the car will not run. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Aug 15, 2008, at 10:07 AM, MBran89793@aol.com wrote: > Hi Gary- > > Since you carry a spare SU pump why not go a step further and > install it in > a parrallel fashion with an individual switch for each pump. > In our BJ8 use 2 Neg ground SUs mounted side by side with double > fitting > banjos on the original pump and fuel lines to the single banjo > fittings on the > additional pump. > A little anti theft secret is is to put a on/off toggle switch to each > pump.In that fashion you have the option of which one you wish to > use or both if > the case should arrise where you experience a vaccum block and need > the > additional pressure to pump the fuel to the carbs. > > Contact me off list if you are interested I do have a listing of > all the > parts necessary to make this conversion and apicture of the > installation. I will > send the picture and list to those that are interested. . _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 15 12:25:49 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:25:24 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] STEERING IDLER Jim: You can buy the bushings and have that rebushed by a local shop. Follow the instructions to complete the job in an AH 3000 repair manual. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Lyons Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 11:22 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] STEERING IDLER My mechanic has found some play in the steering idler on my 1966 BJ8. I am wondering what the list would recommend ? Rebuild with new bearings or replace with a new assembly. Also, who might be the the best source for this part ? Thanks, Jim Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan@warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 15 13:42:25 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: coll44@msn.com, healeydoc@sbcglobal.net, clocks@midcoast.com Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:42:33 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shimmy. Terry-- In my opinion they would be safe to use--indoors. Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In a message dated 8/15/2008 12:35:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, coll44@msn.com writes: Would you say the eight year rule applies to tires which have been stored indoors? **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 15 14:09:35 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: MBran89793@aol.com, bspidell@comcast.net Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:09:30 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump Marion, That was someone else that carries a spare. I did exactly what you suggest. I installed two electronic SU's in parallel. Each controlled by it's own on/off toggle switch. It was a bit of a challenge to figure out where/how to install the two pumps, but in the end it worked out very neatly. Now all I have to decide is whether to run on one & "save" the other as a spare, or alternate between the two so that they both wear out at the same time! Gary In a message dated 8/15/2008 12:07:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, MBran89793@aol.com writes: Hi Gary- Since you carry a spare SU pump why not go a step further and install it in a parrallel fashion with an individual switch for each pump. In our BJ8 use 2 Neg ground SUs mounted side by side with double fitting banjos on the original pump and fuel lines to the single banjo fittings on the additional pump. A little anti theft secret is is to put a on/off toggle switch to each pump.In that fashion you have the option of which one you wish to use or both if the case should arrise where you experience a vaccum block and need the additional pressure to pump the fuel to the carbs. Contact me off list if you are interested I do have a listing of all the parts necessary to make this conversion and apicture of the installation. I will send the picture and list to those that are interested. . **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut0003 0000000007 ) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 15 14:19:17 2008 From: INSIDEDIM@aol.com To: MBran89793@aol.com Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:19:27 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel pump I'd love that info, thanks in advance. Bill 64 BJ8 In a message dated 8/15/2008 4:10:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Warthodson@aol.com writes: Marion, That was someone else that carries a spare. I did exactly what you suggest. I installed two electronic SU's in parallel. Each controlled by it's own on/off toggle switch. It was a bit of a challenge to figure out where/how to install the two pumps, but in the end it worked out very neatly. Now all I have to decide is whether to run on one & "save" the other as a spare, or alternate between the two so that they both wear out at the same time! Gary In a message dated 8/15/2008 12:07:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, MBran89793@aol.com writes: Hi Gary- Since you carry a spare SU pump why not go a step further and install it in a parrallel fashion with an individual switch for each pump. In our BJ8 use 2 Neg ground SUs mounted side by side with double fitting banjos on the original pump and fuel lines to the single banjo fittings on the additional pump. A little anti theft secret is is to put a on/off toggle switch to each pump.In that fashion you have the option of which one you wish to use or both if the case should arrise where you experience a vaccum block and need the additional pressure to pump the fuel to the carbs. Contact me off list if you are interested I do have a listing of all the parts necessary to make this conversion and apicture of the installation. I will send the picture and list to those that are interested. . **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut0003 0000000007 ) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut0003 0000000007 ) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as insidedim@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 15 14:29:22 2008 From: "Jeffrey Steinberg" To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:29:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wanted: Driver side window regulator (64 BJ8) Does anyone know of a source or have a parts car for the driver side window regulator? Its for a 1964 BJ8. if so, please contact me off list: kilo2mit@gmail.com Thanks. --Jeffrey _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 15 17:50:40 2008 From: "Jack Feldman" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:50:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Pump I have dual pumps on all three cars. They are select by a double pole, center off switch. Radio Shack has a number of double throw, center off switches. I chose the 275-653 because of it's red handle. I wanted to differentiate it from other switches. This switch is double pole, so I used only on side. My MGBGT got broke down on the way back from MG2008. I simply used the switch to use the secondary pump. Worth it's weight in gold. Jack _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 15 17:54:30 2008 From: Norman Nock To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:53:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Healey dinner place mats We have received many requests for the place mates , we will go ahead and put them on our website for you to download , should be ready about mid. September Norman Nock .. British Car Specialists We supplied the dinner place mats at Bonneville Healey International Meet August 10-15, 1997. The place mat was 11" by 17 " and under each table setting at the awards dinner, it has over 30 drawings of Healey related items If there is an interest in this, we will put it on our website as a download, you could then have it laminated if you wanted. Please let me know if you are interested. 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 Aug 15 18:55:01 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:55:10 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Abbot Drophead for sale All - Not for the faint-of-heart but nonetheless one of my favorite non-AH Healeys is for sale: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-EXTREMELY-RARE-1952-Healey-Abbott-Drophead-Coupe-8_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6023QQihZ012QQitemZ220267076097QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Sorry no tiny url, I want to irritate the hell out of Mr. Ed. Definitely only for those with a proper carpentry shop! Cheers, 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 Aug 15 20:57:00 2008 From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:57:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 67 healey for sale a friend of mine on vacation in the seattle area stumbled upon a 67 healey in an consignment shop of old cars and motorcycles. guy says it is original, whatever that means, and wants 24,5K. if interested i have the address. healeymanjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 15 21:12:07 2008 From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:08:42 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] electrical problem now i am getting ready to panic. my bn6 has about 600+ miles on it and has a problem that has me stumped. the charging light does not come on when the ignition is turned on, will barely glow when engine is started and idling, but gets very bright as rpm increases. this is backward to normal operation. pulled a cable off battery and engine stopped. replaced battery with no effect. swapped generators with my bj8, no effect, light still on. replaced new voltage regulator with another new one. no effect. light still works backward. checked every wire on wiring diagram, checked all grounds, etc. battery holds charge and measures 12.66 volts. what am i missing? healeymanjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Aug 15 21:19:58 2008 From: tomleavy@comcast.net To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:19:04 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Shroud Color Underneath Hi Listers- The depth and scope of knowledge here never ceases to amaze. Since i started my resto in February, I have spent countless hours reading the archives and learning. At some point, I hope to be able to contribute to the list as well. Thank you all for your generosity. To get to my question,I thought I read about this here somewhere, but now I can't find it. What is the correct color for the undersides of the shrouds? My memory tells me it's black, but I know someone out t here knows the correct answer. Tom 63BJ7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 15 21:31:07 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: tomleavy@comcast.net Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:31:18 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shroud Color Underneath Tom Healeys were primed in a dark brown color, a "chocolate brown" is the best description. The original color is still on my BN1 rear shroud, and if you'd like I'll send a picture, but you won't see much from a photo. Cheers, Curt On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 8:19 PM, wrote: > Hi Listers- > > The depth and scope of knowledge here never ceases to amaze. Since i > started my resto in February, I have spent countless hours reading the > archives and learning. At some point, I hope to be able to contribute to the > list as well. Thank you all for your generosity. > > To get to my question,I thought I read about this here somewhere, but now I > can't find it. What is the correct color for the undersides of the shrouds? > My memory tells me it's black, but I know someone out t here knows the > correct answer. > > > Tom > 63BJ7 > _______________________________________________ > 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 Aug 15 21:56:10 2008 From: scotyp@comcast.net To: healeys@autox.team.net (healey list),"James Shope" Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:52:54 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 67 healey for sale Hi James, I live in the Seattle area and if it's the one I'm thinking of ,it's in the town of Carnation very close to my house. Seen it many times and I think it's way overpriced! I'ts actually more of a hulk. probably worth about 15K in my opinion... Scot '66 BJ8 -------------- Original message -------------- From: "James Shope" > a friend of mine on vacation in the seattle area stumbled upon a 67 healey in > an consignment shop of old cars and motorcycles. guy says it is original, > whatever that means, and wants 24,5K. if interested i have the address. > healeymanjim > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as scotyp@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 Sat Aug 16 04:57:18 2008 From: "Jack Feldman" To: "John Sims" Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:57:19 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump John, No need to alternate pumps, but if one of them is the SU, use that as primary, When I had the MGC painted, the body many messed up the wiring and deactivated the SU.. I didn't do anything bout it until the incident with the BGT. The shop that worked on it said the SU would no longer work, and the reason was that it was inactive ffor several years Itt killed the pump. I had to get a new one. The cost of the pump was minimal, but the cost of installing it wasn't. On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 7:21 PM, John Sims wrote: > I am going to do this asap but I have also heard that it is a good idea to > alternate the pumps on each drive. That way, they apparently keep primed? > > 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 > Jack Feldman > Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 7:51 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Pump > > I have dual pumps on all three cars. They are select by a double pole, > center off switch. Radio Shack has a number of double throw, center off > switches. I chose the 275-653 because of it's red handle. I wanted to > differentiate it from other switches. This switch is double pole, so I used > only on side. > > My MGBGT got broke down on the way back from MG2008. I simply used the > switch to use the secondary pump. Worth it's weight in gold. > > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > 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 Sat Aug 16 07:11:02 2008 From: "Rich C" To: , Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:11:06 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shroud Color Underneath Tom, Curt is quite correct in his stating that the underside was in black primer. However, picture in your mind's eye the fact that the bare but complete body shell rotated on a spit sort of arrangement as it proceeded through Jensen's paint booths and the paint sprays reached everywhere they could. Therefore relatively open and exposed areas of the iner panels did indeed receive colour, not thoroughly, but with quite good coverage where possible. The results were that anywhere you can see in under these areas had paint colour on them, including body fasteners. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 11:19 PM Subject: [Healeys] Shroud Color Underneath > Hi Listers- > > The depth and scope of knowledge here never ceases to amaze. Since i > started my resto in February, I have spent countless hours reading the > archives and learning. At some point, I hope to be able to contribute to > the list as well. Thank you all for your generosity. > > To get to my question,I thought I read about this here somewhere, but now > I can't find it. What is the correct color for the undersides of the > shrouds? My memory tells me it's black, but I know someone out t here > knows the correct answer. > > > Tom > 63BJ7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Aug 16 08:07:51 2008 From: edward kiessling To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:08:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] overdrive Need help ----Bt7 overdrive refusing to disengage-has been rebuilt. thanks Ted& Les _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.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 Aug 16 08:18:20 2008 From: Michael Hartfield To: Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:18:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Differential Noise There is looseness and a clank when the slack is taken up in the drive train of my 1965 BJ8. I thought it was in the universal joints,but they appear tight. The slack seems to be in the differential. How much free play is tolerable as you rotate the drive shaft? And is there danger in too much slack or is the free play normal and I should get used to it?? Michael 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 Aug 16 08:21:58 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'edward kiessling'" , Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:21:57 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] overdrive Hi Ted & Les, You need to determine if the failure to disengage is caused by the overdrive's hydraulic system retaining pressure or if the problem is mechanical. The easiest way is to, remove the gearbox tunnel, get the rear wheels off the ground, "drive" the car until the "locked in overdrive" condition is achieved (engine stopped), then remove the operating valve plug to see if there is residual oil pressure. If, once the pressure is relieved the overdrive becomes disengaged the most likely problem is the "bleed off" hole in the side of the operating valve. Michael Salter -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of edward kiessling Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 10:08 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] overdrive Need help ----Bt7 overdrive refusing to disengage-has been rebuilt. thanks Ted& Les 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 Aug 16 09:26:45 2008 From: "Price" To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:27:25 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Generator Bush Can I "press" the bronze bush into place with a large C clamp or is there a better way. I thought about a hammer and flat piece of steel bar as well. When I removed the old one it seemed a little fragile which gives me pause. 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 Aug 16 09:54:24 2008 From: "Ed Townley" To: Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:56:35 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] window channel sources? --===============0150258580== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Gents--need assistance in sourcing a either a front piece (or entire three piece)window channel for RH door of my BJ8. This is NA from Moss, but is listed as illustration nr. 110 (P/N 021-948)at http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=28957#top Either new or used is ok. A