From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 00:24:27 2009 From: rudedoggg@earthlink.net To: Linwood H Rose , Elton Schulz Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 16:23:34 +0900 (GMT+09:00) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson I'd pay for a compilation of articles. 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 06:06:24 2009 From: "Ed's Shop" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 07:06:22 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson <> Most likely be able to purchase an almost Kurt Tanner car for what your "wish" would cost, John!!! Hope all had a very Happy New Year !!! 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 07:29:18 2009 From: rudedoggg@earthlink.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 23:28:25 +0900 (GMT+09:00) Subject: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site I have been a recent convert to internet social networking, specifically "Facebook". Facebook offers the ability to create "group" accounts--allowing discussions, photos, and videos to be posted for the enjoyment of the group. I have created a site called "Healey Enthusiasts". Access is free and there are no real rules. Prerequisite to post data is a Facebook account. I think this site could be a beneficial adjunct to this list by allowing folks to post comments, pictures, and videos. Could make repair advice easier to comprehend... Additionally, each participant would have his own defacto website. It'd be a nice way to personalize the members of this list. Ther following describes how to access the site. To participate, one must have a Facebook account. To see more details and confirm this group invitation, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1609101891&k=5ZA36ZVRT26M5CDHUB33V4 Facebook helps you find and keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues. You can share unlimited photos, plan events and join discussion groups. It's free and everyone can join. To register, go to: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1609101891&k=5ZA36ZVRT26M5CDHUB33V4&r If you're receiving this email and are already a member of Facebook, please make sure this email address is associated with your Facebook account. Thanks, John Rued _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 07:41:04 2009 From: Bob Haskell To: Healey List Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:40:19 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson The first 17 articles are on the AHCUSA site - http://www.healey.org. I've asked a couple of times for the later articles to be added, but no response yet. Third time a charm? Bob Linwood H Rose wrote: > Elton, > If you are a member of the Austin Healey Club USA, I believe that most, > if not all, of the articles are available on its web site. > > Lin > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > 1959 AN5 Bugeye _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 08:08:06 2009 From: m.brouillette@comcast.net To: rudedoggg@earthlink.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:07:14 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site That's great. The more the merrier. There is also one on Linkedin at: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=132661&trk=hb_side_g -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: rudedoggg@earthlink.net > I have been a recent convert to internet social networking, specifically > "Facebook". > > Facebook offers the ability to create "group" accounts--allowing discussions, > photos, and videos to be posted for the enjoyment of the group. I have created > a site called "Healey Enthusiasts". Access is free and there are no real rules. > Prerequisite to post data is a Facebook account. > > I think this site could be a beneficial adjunct to this list by allowing folks > to post comments, pictures, and videos. Could make repair advice easier to > comprehend... Additionally, each participant would have his own defacto website. > It'd be a nice way to personalize the members of this list. > > Ther following describes how to access the site. To participate, one must have > a Facebook account. > > > To see more details and confirm this group invitation, follow the link below: > http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1609101891&k=5ZA36ZVRT26M5CDHUB33V4 > > Facebook helps you find and keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues. > You can share unlimited photos, plan events and join discussion groups. It's > free and everyone can join. > > To register, go to: > http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1609101891&k=5ZA36ZVRT26M5CDHUB33V4&r > > If you're receiving this email and are already a member of Facebook, please make > sure this email address is associated with your Facebook account. > > Thanks, > > John Rued _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 08:13:04 2009 From: "Peter Ehn" To: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" , Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 16:08:56 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column G'day again Patrick. You were right! Mine is a RHD and the generator front end plate is only a few mm's (1-2?) from the steering column, on which I can see marks from the generator. Thanks! Looks like I can solve this by getting a little longer fan belt, this will move the generator a snap. Looking forward to a more silent spring driving my Healey. Unfortunately it's a while until we get there. Currently we have -5C (=23F) and a few months yet to go. Peter Ehn Stockholm, Sweden -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Fren: Patrick and Caroline Quinn [mailto:p_cquinn@tpg.com.au] Skickat: den 29 december 2008 04:47 Till: Peter Ehn; healeys@autox.team.net Dmne: RE: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column G'day Peter Is you car left or right hand drive? Mine is RHD and sometimes the front end plate of the generator hits the steering column. However if yours is LHD it may be something on the other side. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Ehn Sent: Monday, 29 December 2008 3:12 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column Hello all! This summer, after rebuilding my entire engine and getting it tight and smooth and quiet, I now have a new issue to deal with (perhaps because I haven't heard it earlier): At idleing speed, I have a very annoying noise coming from my steering column. It sort of goes "cloink-cloink-cloink" in beat with the engine vibrations. This bugs me, because the car otherwise "ticks like a clock". At higher revs it is not audible. If I, e.g. when at a stop, hear this noise, and slightly put pressure on the steering wheel (right or left) it seizes. At idle again, standing at the engine bay, I can actually feel and hear vibrations approx. 40-50 cm in front of the firewall. Is it the stator tube? Or ? Should I dismantle the whole steering column an steering gear? Alot of work for a little noise, but who said we're not crazy? Appreciate any ideas or experience of something like this. Brgds, Peter Ehn --------------------------------------------------- Peter Ehn, 1967 BJ8-42208 Eloppevdgen 36 168 56 Bromma, Sweden Tel : +46 708 33 72 97 email: peter.ehn@it-arkitekterna.se ---------------------------------------------------- Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as p_cquinn@tpg.com.au http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 08:53:17 2009 From: "Ronald J. Ray" To: "Elton Schulz" , "Healey List" Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 09:53:56 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free, violates any copyrights. Ron (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Elton Schulz Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7:56 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson Fellow Listers, I ran across a couple of restoration articles by Roger Moment with Gary Anderson that were published in the March/April/May 2008 issues of the Austin-Healey magazine. But I have only Installments 19 and 20 which were copied and sent to me by one of the Listers on this Healey site. The articles I have are excellent and the rest sure would be a big help to me in my restoration of a BJ7. My question - how can I obtain the entire set of articles? Your help would be much appreciated. And a Happy and Healthy New Year to you all! Thanks, Elton, BJ7 in progress _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 09:37:34 2009 From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 08:37:07 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration Hi Rich, It couldn't hurt to call or email Hendrix Wire wheel. http://www.hendrixwirewheel.com/index.shtml Happy New Year, Greg _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 09:44:20 2009 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" , "'Elton Schulz'" Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 08:40:04 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson Ron, Thanks for asking. The intent is to have these articles go to our membership in the magazine then online in the archives. Why not have the interested fellow join the club so he can have access to thousands of such articles online. I speak for the club and we do not want the articles being reproduced and sent about. We much prefer paying members. Happy holidays. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ronald J. Ray Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 7:54 AM To: Elton Schulz; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free, violates any copyrights. Ron (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Elton Schulz Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7:56 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson Fellow Listers, I ran across a couple of restoration articles by Roger Moment with Gary Anderson that were published in the March/April/May 2008 issues of the Austin-Healey magazine. But I have only Installments 19 and 20 which were copied and sent to me by one of the Listers on this Healey site. The articles I have are excellent and the rest sure would be a big help to me in my restoration of a BJ7. My question - how can I obtain the entire set of articles? Your help would be much appreciated. And a Happy and Healthy New Year to you all! Thanks, Elton, BJ7 in progress Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 10:14:17 2009 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Healey List'" , Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 09:10:22 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Save them from the crusher ! Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus package to help create jobs and rebuild infrastructure. They want to include a nationwide scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to consumers who turn-in older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided attempt to spur new car sales. The lawmakers need to scrap this idea. http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62498 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 10:20:15 2009 From: rudedoggg@earthlink.net To: Tracy Drummond , "'Ronald J. Ray'" Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 02:18:00 +0900 (GMT+09:00) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson They should incorporate the restoration articles in a second printing of their restoration book. John -----Original Message----- >From: Tracy Drummond >Sent: Jan 2, 2009 1:40 AM >To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" , 'Elton Schulz' , 'Healey List' >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson > >Ron, > >Thanks for asking. The intent is to have these articles go to our >membership in the magazine then online in the archives. Why not have the >interested fellow join the club so he can have access to thousands of such >articles online. > >I speak for the club and we do not want the articles being reproduced and >sent about. We much prefer paying members. > >Happy holidays. > >Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! >President AHCUSA www.healey.org > >-----Original Message----- >From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] >On Behalf Of Ronald J. Ray >Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 7:54 AM >To: Elton Schulz; Healey List >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson > >Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free, >violates any copyrights. > >Ron > (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property) > > >-----Original Message----- >From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net >[mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Elton Schulz >Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7:56 PM >To: Healey List >Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson > > >Fellow Listers, >I ran across a couple of restoration articles by Roger Moment with Gary >Anderson that were published in the March/April/May 2008 issues of the >Austin-Healey magazine. But I have only Installments 19 and 20 which were >copied and sent to me by one of the Listers on this Healey site. The >articles >I have are excellent and the rest sure would be a big help to me in my >restoration of a BJ7. My question - how can I obtain the entire set of >articles? >Your help would be much appreciated. And a Happy and Healthy New Year to you >all! >Thanks, >Elton, BJ7 in progress >Healeys@autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.net > >http://www.team.net/archive >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys@autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as rudedoggg@earthlink.net > >http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 11:14:36 2009 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 10:09:52 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Save them from the crusher ! This is not a new idea here in California. I have received a couple of letters from the State in the past offering me $500 if I would turn in my 'old' car. I would seriously object if the program were mandatory. I do not read that in the proposal. However, there are people out there that want ALL older cars off the road. How to control the loss of inoperative cars that MAY be valuable for their parts would be a problem. California already has a program to assist low income folks have their cars repaired if they fail the SMOG test. I believe, however, that this is only a one-time offer. This bears watching. If it is voluntary, it may not be a big problem for us. When it starts to look like a mandatory program, then strong action will be required. I refer you to the last incident involving a CA bill where many believed that our cars would be pulled back into the SMOG check program. It tuned out to be not true. However, to quote another famous person, "Eternal vigilence is the price of liberty". (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Healey List'" ; Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 9:10 AM Subject: [Healeys] Save them from the crusher ! > Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus package to > help > create jobs and rebuild infrastructure. They want to include a nationwide > scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to consumers who > turn-in > older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided attempt to spur new car > sales. The lawmakers need to scrap this idea. > > > > http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62498 > > > > > > 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 thehartnetts@earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 11:15:24 2009 From: Jackson Krall To: 'Healey List' Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 10:10:55 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Save them from the crusher ! But Tracy, They might be willing to give me more for my 98 V70 W/18OK mi than I can get on the open market!:) Happy New Year JK NYC --- On Thu, 1/1/09, Tracy Drummond wrote: > From: Tracy Drummond > Subject: [Healeys] Save them from the crusher ! > To: "'Healey List'" , spridgets@autox.team.net > Date: Thursday, January 1, 2009, 12:10 PM > Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus > package to help > create jobs and rebuild infrastructure. They want to > include a nationwide > scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to > consumers who turn-in > older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided attempt to > spur new car > sales. The lawmakers need to scrap this idea. > > > > http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=62498 > > > > > > 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 jackson_krall@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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 11:19:38 2009 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 13:19:11 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Resto Article updates In a message dated 1/1/09 10:16:27 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > > The first 17 articles are on the AHCUSA site - http://www.healey.org. I've > asked a couple of times for the later articles to be added, but no response > yet. Third time a charm? > > Bob > I'll do my best to get it done over this weekend. Sorry it's been delayed. Gary ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 11:29:01 2009 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 13:25:26 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rights to Material in AH Magazine and Healey.org In a message dated 1/1/09 10:16:27 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free, > violates any copyrights. > > Ron > (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property) > Legally, yes, we could pursue copyright issues, since the magazine and its content is copyrighted, owned by the author and protected by the magazine's copyright. However, as you might guess, it's unlikely that we ever would, so we rely on folks' own ethical values to protect the material. Since there are significant expenses associated with publication of the magazine and maintenance of the website that can only be recovered by membership dues, we really would prefer that those who find this material useful can allocate less than half a percent of their restoration budget to pay for their membership in AHCUSA each year. Cheers Gary (this opinion is my own, and does not necessarily represent that of the officers of AHCUSA) ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 11:29:27 2009 From: "E.A. Driver" To: "Ronald J. Ray" Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:27:59 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson Hello Ron I wrote to Elton explaining that as a member of AHCUSA they were available from me as photocopies. They also appear in the members section of the AHCUSA web site. Kind regards and Happy New Year Ed E.A. Driver Historian, AHCUSA Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Ronald J. Ray wrote: > Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free, > violates any copyrights. > > Ron > (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property) > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Elton Schulz > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7:56 PM > To: Healey List > Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson > > > Fellow Listers, > I ran across a couple of restoration articles by Roger Moment with Gary > Anderson that were published in the March/April/May 2008 issues of the > Austin-Healey magazine. But I have only Installments 19 and 20 which were > copied and sent to me by one of the Listers on this Healey site. The > articles > I have are excellent and the rest sure would be a big help to me in my > restoration of a BJ7. My question - how can I obtain the entire set of > articles? > Your help would be much appreciated. And a Happy and Healthy New Year to you > all! > Thanks, > Elton, BJ7 in progress _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 12:08:21 2009 From: Jackson Krall To: Healeys Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 11:02:55 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration Rich, 20 yrs ago I bought a set of 6" wide Dunlops that were relaced by Borrani Wire Wheel Service in Venice CA. I don't see the shop listed anywhere now but wondering if someone from this shop could be doing the work somewhere else in the area? Best JK > Is there anybody else out there in the world who will > restore these wheels? > > 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 jackson_krall@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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 12:30:11 2009 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 14:26:14 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] AM Push button Radio I have available an Audivox AM push button, solid state radio. It has reversible polarity and is 6/12 volt selectable. It has been electrically restored. If you have an interest, please contact me off the list. Thanks and a very Happy New Year. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Domain Registration - Click Here http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2XOfsVlOEAvVpS4w95IHRIfU8TQoHuGUkx6ngtldzZvbni0/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 13:28:33 2009 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 15:27:46 EST Subject: [Healeys] Updates to Restoration Series Just want to let everyone know that the Moment/Anderson Restoration Series is now up to date on the web at Healey.org through part 25, which is the most recent installment published in the magazine. In fact, since the issue containing Part 25 just went to press yesterday, members can access that part even before receiving their copy of the January-February issue. Part 25, which deals with suspension and steering components, such as shock absorbers, springs, king pins, and other parts, should be of interest to all owners, since most of these components will need rebuilding long before the car is ready for restoration. A note to others: The restoration series is only available to members of AHCUSA, but you can join the club online in the secure area of healey.org. using your credit card. For those of you who were members in 2008, but haven't yet renewed for 2009, you can renew online just as easily. Best for the new year, Gary Anderson ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 13:59:25 2009 From: andy pole To: Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 20:58:27 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey at the races, rallies photos Happy New Year to Everyone, I was just browsing Healey web images as I fancy renewing my fine art skills and fancy doing a series of Paintings and came across these for those that have not seen them: http://www.healeymeetslemans.nl/home.php?nb=his_fot&alb=historie&overview=0 must be every rally, race,etc photo ever taken, enjoy! cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Are you a PC? Upload your PC story and show the world http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465942/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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 14:13:56 2009 From: John Vrugtman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:13:26 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] barn find This has to be the barn find of all time! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tyne/7807210.stm John BJ8s _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 14:37:09 2009 From: Jean Caron To: , Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 21:36:21 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rights to Material in AH Magazine and Healey.org The cost of membership in either of the two Austin-Healey Clubs in the USA is a small price to pay to say thank you to the dedicated people that put these magazines together month after month. Both have excellent articles that are very useful in a restoration in addition to letting enthusiasts know of upcoming events as it relates to their favourite marque. Show your appreciation, join these Clubs. Jean Caron Winnipeg, Manitoba> From: Editorgary@aol.com> Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 13:25:26 -0500> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rights to Material in AH Magazine and Healey.org website> > In a message dated 1/1/09 10:16:27 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes:> > > > Just wondering if copying and distributing these article, even or free,> > violates any copyrights.> > > > Ron> > (non-attorney but very familiar with copyright of intellectual property)> > > > Legally, yes, we could pursue copyright issues, since the magazine and its > content is copyrighted, owned by the author and protected by the magazine's > copyright. However, as you might guess, it's unlikely that we ever would, so we > rely on folks' own ethical values to protect the material.> Since there are significant expenses associated with publication of the > magazine and maintenance of the website that can only be recovered by membership > dues, we really would prefer that those who find this material useful can > allocate less than half a percent of their restoration budget to pay for their > membership in AHCUSA each year.> Cheers> Gary> (this opinion is my own, and does not necessarily represent that of the > officers of AHCUSA)> > > > **************> New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making > headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 15:23:42 2009 From: "Ed's Shop" To: , Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 16:23:46 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find WOW, John !! Editor Gary, it has YOUR name all over it !!!!! Let Ginny buy it for ALL the rest of your birthdays !!!! & LOL Anon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 15:34:10 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'John Vrugtman'" , Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:33:29 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find G'day John That's a coincidence. No I don't have T57 Atalante in my garage (sigh!), but I do have a model. No just a couple of days back I was reading a book on the pre-WW2 Bugatti racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille who also sold Bugattis for a living. It was Wimille who sold the T57 to Howe. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Vrugtman Sent: Friday, 2 January 2009 8:13 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] barn find This has to be the barn find of all time! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tyne/7807210.stm John BJ8s _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 17:22:09 2009 From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "Healeys" Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:21:32 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] front muffler mounting point (Bt7) In test fitting my new exhaust today I noticed that I do not have a mounting location for the front of the muffler (silencer to some other folks). The mounting bolt on the muffler is close to the front outrigger which leads me to think I'm missing the same mounting holes as on the rear outrigger? Any pics or advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Simon 1959 BT7L _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 18:33:21 2009 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: bricklin@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 17:32:23 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find I was just watching the antiques roadshow and a person had brought in a sculpture by Mr. Bugatti. Apparently he liked to sculpt animals. On Jan 1, 2009, at 2:33 PM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote: > G'day John > > That's a coincidence. No I don't have T57 Atalante in my garage > (sigh!), but > I do have a model. > > No just a couple of days back I was reading a book on the pre-WW2 > Bugatti > racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille who also sold Bugattis for a living. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 19:12:07 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" , "Healeys" Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 21:06:05 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front muffler mounting point (Bt7) Simon, The front muffler mount does not fasten to the outrigger. It is fastened to the driver's floor board, behind the outrigger, with two bolts 5/16" diameter by about 1" long, that sit side by side, whose hex heads will be inside the car, under the carpet underlay and tar paper lamination. Under the car, these will hold the front metallastic exhaust mount with lockwashers and nuts. Sorry I don't have that model in the shop at the moment (any six cylinder model except the BJ8) so I can't give you any location dimensions. However if you assemble the complete system loosely so you can make small adjustments to everything it will soon become obvious where the mounting bolts need to be. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "Healeys" Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 7:21 PM Subject: [Healeys] front muffler mounting point (Bt7) > In test fitting my new exhaust today I noticed that I do not have a > mounting > location for the front of the muffler (silencer to some other folks). The > mounting bolt on the muffler is close to the front outrigger which leads > me > to think I'm missing the same mounting holes as on the rear outrigger? > > Any pics or advice would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > > > Simon > > 1959 BT7L > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 19:14:36 2009 From: Bob Haskell To: healeylist Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:14:15 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front muffler mounting point (Bt7) Simon, The front mount is bolted to the floor. At least it is on mine. 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 19:19:34 2009 From: Bob Haskell To: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:19:01 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find Ettore Bugatti was the car builder and his younger brother,Rembrandt, was the sculptor. Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote: > I was just watching the antiques roadshow and a person had brought in a > sculpture by Mr. Bugatti. Apparently he liked to sculpt animals. > > On Jan 1, 2009, at 2:33 PM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote: > >> G'day John >> >> That's a coincidence. No I don't have T57 Atalante in my garage >> (sigh!), but >> I do have a model. >> >> No just a couple of days back I was reading a book on the pre-WW2 Bugatti >> racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille who also sold Bugattis for a living. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rchaskell@earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 20:30:18 2009 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:29:39 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] door striker pieces Does anybody have the dimensions of these two parts? 021-347 plate packing striker 021-349 plate tapped, striker These go behind the striker plate on a BJ8. I have 3 strikers but not the plates. They look like they can be made easily if we know the size. Jerry BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 20:32:24 2009 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:32:06 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Eyebrow piece above the grill My car came with two eyebrow pieces. One is new and one looks new, with a little polish, it would be new. Both are not for my car, they are from an earlier 6 cylinder. Does anyone have a late BJ8 eyebrow (new condition) that they would like to trade? Jerry BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 20:48:41 2009 From: Jean Caron To: , Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 03:48:03 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Eyebrow piece above the grill Jerry: I would fit trial fit them both to your car first before trading one away. The reason for this is that very likely one, likely the new one will not fit exactly as the one that was on your car originally. I have seen a few of these pieces in the last couple of years that did not fit well at all and once the shroud is painted, you do not want to start drilling and making adjustments, better do it before, and I would trial fit all the grille parts, time consuming but well worth the effort. Jean Caron> From: grumpyinloomis@ssctv.net> To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net> Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:32:06 -0800> Subject: [Healeys] Eyebrow piece above the grill> > My car came with two eyebrow pieces. One is new and one looks new, with a> little polish, it would be new. Both are not for my car, they are from an> earlier 6 cylinder. Does anyone have a late BJ8 eyebrow (new condition) that> they would like to trade?> > Jerry> 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 vintage_roadster_restoration@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 21:37:06 2009 From: "Greg Lemon" To: Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 22:36:25 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find Well perhaps I will get lucky too, my dad had a Renault Dauphine, an R10 a Mazda RX2, and a Beetle or 3. I think he traded them all in, but maybe he squirrelled a classic or three away in a storage unit for later discovery! 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 21:49:24 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Eric \(Rick\) Wilkins'" Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:48:39 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find G'day Rick The whole of the Bugatti family were highly artistic. Father Carlo Bugatti was renowned for his furniture and pieces today are worth squillions. Ettore was the bloke who designed and built the cars while his brother Rembrandt (not the famous painter who died 250 years beforehand) was a talented sculptor. Pieces of Rembrandt Bugatti sculpture do come up for sale and they too are mega expensive. It was Rembrandt Bugatti who designed the Elephant radiator sculpture that was used on the Bugatti Royale - the most expensive motor car ever built. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Eric (Rick) Wilkins Sent: Friday, 2 January 2009 12:32 PM Cc: Austin Healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find I was just watching the antiques roadshow and a person had brought in a sculpture by Mr. Bugatti. Apparently he liked to sculpt animals. On Jan 1, 2009, at 2:33 PM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote: > G'day John > > That's a coincidence. No I don't have T57 Atalante in my garage > (sigh!), but > I do have a model. > > No just a couple of days back I was reading a book on the pre-WW2 > Bugatti > racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille who also sold Bugattis for a living. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 21:55:36 2009 From: Robert Blair To: healeys@autox.team.net, andy pole Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 20:55:07 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey at the races, rallies photos Amazing set of historical docs - thanks for the pointer. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com --- On Thu, 1/1/09, andy pole wrote: > From: andy pole > Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey at the races, rallies photos > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Thursday, January 1, 2009, 12:58 PM > Happy New Year to Everyone, > > I was just browsing Healey web images as I fancy renewing > my fine art skills > and fancy doing a series of Paintings and came across these > for those that > have not seen them: > > http://www.healeymeetslemans.nl/home.php?nb=his_fot&alb=historie&overview=0 > > must be every rally, race,etc photo ever taken, enjoy! > > cheers Andy > _________________________________________________________________ > Are you a PC? Upload your PC story and show the world > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465942/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 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 21:58:33 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Peter Ehn'" , Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:57:58 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column G'day Peter Really pleased to assist. Terrible weather here too. + 22 degrees C outside and the sun is shining. I'm in shorts and tee-shirt. Just terrible! Best wishes Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: Peter Ehn [mailto:peter.ehn@it-arkitekterna.se] Sent: Friday, 2 January 2009 2:09 AM To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: SV: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column G'day again Patrick. You were right! Mine is a RHD and the generator front end plate is only a few mm's (1-2?) from the steering column, on which I can see marks from the generator. Thanks! Looks like I can solve this by getting a little longer fan belt, this will move the generator a snap. Looking forward to a more silent spring driving my Healey. Unfortunately it's a while until we get there. Currently we have -5C (=23F) and a few months yet to go. Peter Ehn Stockholm, Sweden -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Fren: Patrick and Caroline Quinn [mailto:p_cquinn@tpg.com.au] Skickat: den 29 december 2008 04:47 Till: Peter Ehn; healeys@autox.team.net Dmne: RE: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column G'day Peter Is you car left or right hand drive? Mine is RHD and sometimes the front end plate of the generator hits the steering column. However if yours is LHD it may be something on the other side. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Ehn Sent: Monday, 29 December 2008 3:12 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column Hello all! This summer, after rebuilding my entire engine and getting it tight and smooth and quiet, I now have a new issue to deal with (perhaps because I haven't heard it earlier): At idleing speed, I have a very annoying noise coming from my steering column. It sort of goes "cloink-cloink-cloink" in beat with the engine vibrations. This bugs me, because the car otherwise "ticks like a clock". At higher revs it is not audible. If I, e.g. when at a stop, hear this noise, and slightly put pressure on the steering wheel (right or left) it seizes. At idle again, standing at the engine bay, I can actually feel and hear vibrations approx. 40-50 cm in front of the firewall. Is it the stator tube? Or ? Should I dismantle the whole steering column an steering gear? Alot of work for a little noise, but who said we're not crazy? Appreciate any ideas or experience of something like this. Brgds, Peter Ehn --------------------------------------------------- Peter Ehn, 1967 BJ8-42208 Eloppevdgen 36 168 56 Bromma, Sweden Tel : +46 708 33 72 97 email: peter.ehn@it-arkitekterna.se ---------------------------------------------------- Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as p_cquinn@tpg.com.au http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 1 23:19:06 2009 From: Jean Caron To: , Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 06:18:19 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] door striker pieces Jerry: Here are the dimensions taken from a 1966 BJ8 plates I am currently restoring; 021-347 packing plate, made of aluminium, 1/16" thick, 2 7/8" long, 1 3/8" wide, the BJ8 ones do not look exactly as the illustration in the Moss catalogue, it has the round hole at one end and a "U" shape from the side at the other end, if you want I will send you photos off line. 021-349 tapped plate, made of steel, 1/8" thick, 2 13/16" long, 1 3/16" wide with tapped holes. Holes are centered widthwise, but not lengthwise. One is centered at 15/32" from one end and the other is at 11/16" from the other end. Jean Caron > From: grumpyinloomis@ssctv.net> To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net> Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:29:39 -0800> Subject: [Healeys] door striker pieces> > Does anybody have the dimensions of these two parts?> 021-347 plate packing striker> 021-349 plate tapped, striker> > These go behind the striker plate on a BJ8. I have 3 strikers but not the> plates. They look like they can be made easily if we know the size.> > Jerry> > 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 vintage_roadster_restoration@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Keep in touch and up to date with friends and family. Make the connection now. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 03:35:28 2009 From: "Bob Abbott" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 05:34:40 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Rear seals Anyone know where I can find a set of directions for replacing the rear axle seals on a BJ8. I think I'll have to do the bearing at the same time and would like to read through the process before I tackle the job. TIA, 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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 05:51:20 2009 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Rich C" , "Healeys" Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 07:50:47 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration How about Motor Wheel Services. (MWS) Its in the UK but their web sight does say that they do restore wire wheels and they are the Moss ww provider now. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:22 PM Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration > Hello all, > > First a quick history lesson..... > >>From the beginning of Austin Healey production in mid 1953, all he BN1 >>cars up > 'till mid summer 1954 approx. the first 4500 BN1's were equipped with the > earlier flat pressed hub 48 spoke painted Dunlop wire wheels. After that > point, the wheels fitted to the cars had a deeper depressed hub section > and > the wires were laced with a slightly deeper bias, making for a stronger > wheel > when sideways forces were applied. > However, these early wheels have a noticeable visual difference and when > attempting an accurate restoration on these cars, the early wheels should > be > fitted. > In the past, Dayton Wire Wheel Company were willing to strip, restore, > relace > and finish these wheels for an obvious extra cost (not an issue here). It > seems as of now, they will no longer accept doing these wheel restorations > any > longer. > Is there anybody else out there in the world who will restore these > wheels? > > 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 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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 07:34:35 2009 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:33:51 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap Hello, Healeyphiles, and welcome to 2009! Let's hope that 2009 will be better to all of us than was 2008. Does anyone know if the locking petrol cap that was a factory option for BJ7s and BJ8s is identical to that for earlier models, specifically BN1s and BN2s? If not, would anyone with a Hundred and an original locking cap please take a digital photo of it and send it to me? Thanks very much, and Happy Healey New Year! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 07:43:36 2009 From: To: , Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:43:04 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap Hello Steve, There is no need to have a locking petrol cap for BN1s and BN2s. Just lock the trunk lid and you can4t reach the petrol cap. So I do not believe there was a locking cap as a factory option. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/GERMANY -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von BJ8Healeys Gesendet: Freitag, 2. Januar 2009 15:34 An: healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap Hello, Healeyphiles, and welcome to 2009! Let's hope that 2009 will be better to all of us than was 2008. Does anyone know if the locking petrol cap that was a factory option for BJ7s and BJ8s is identical to that for earlier models, specifically BN1s and BN2s? If not, would anyone with a Hundred and an original locking cap please take a digital photo of it and send it to me? Thanks very much, and Happy Healey New Year! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 08:03:49 2009 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 10:03:24 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap Thanks, Josef - That just shows how little I know about the earlier model Healeys. The reason I was asking is that someone says that he knows of a 100 whose owner claims to have an original locking petrol cap and wondered if I knew of such a thing. I am aware that the locking cap was offered as an option on BJ7s and BJ8s, and thought that perhaps that a similar cap for earlier models might be the same. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com [mailto:Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com] Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 9:43 AM To: sbyers@ec.rr.com; Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: AW: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap Hello Steve, There is no need to have a locking petrol cap for BN1s and BN2s. Just lock the trunk lid and you can4t reach the petrol cap. So I do not believe there was a locking cap as a factory option. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 08:12:42 2009 From: Charlie Baldwin To: Linwood H Rose Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:12:15 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Unknown parts Lin and all, Lin sent the picture that he referred to and that is the correct part. I believed that they went somewhere in that area, but wasn't sure where. Thanks to all for your responses. Charlie Linwood H Rose wrote: > Charlie, > It sounds like they may be the little wooden blocks that serve as > buffers for the soft top frame. I will send an image to you since they > are stripped on the list. > > Lin > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > 1959 AN5 Bugeye > > > On Dec 31, 2008, at 2:30 PM, Charlie Baldwin wrote: > >> I've got a couple of wood wedges, opposite hand from each other (so they >> must be right and left) that I don't know where they go. >> The car is a BT7 Mk.II and the wedges measure 1 15/16" long x 13/16" x >> 9/16" and 11/16" thick. There is a hole which had a wood screw for >> attaching them. >> Any help would be appreciated. >> Charlie >> '62 BT7 tricarb >> York, PA >> >> [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 >> >> You are subscribed as linwoodrose@mac.com >> >> 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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 10:08:23 2009 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: Healeys@autox.team.net, BJ8Healeys Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:07:38 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap I guess it all depends on your point of view. In early November of last year, Bill Wood auctioned off the quick release racing gas cap from AHS 3510, parted out in Oregon in 1955. While not strickly a "locking" cap, it could be seen as such. Check out Item number: 280281953184 or http://tinyurl.com/9ybokf while it remains in the eBay system. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Fri, 1/2/09, BJ8Healeys wrote: << Thanks, Josef - That just shows how little I know about the earlier model Healeys. The reason I was asking is that someone says that he knows of a 100 whose owner claims to have an original locking petrol cap and wondered if I knew of such a thing. I am aware that the locking cap was offered as an option on BJ7s and BJ8s, and thought that perhaps that a similar cap for earlier models might be the same. Steve Byers >> __________________________________________________________________ Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 11:27:45 2009 From: "Patton Dickson" <57healey@gmail.com> To: rudedoggg@earthlink.net Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 12:26:59 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site I joined, but there are at least two other on Facebook now. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9643486463 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13732455371 Additionally there is a Sprite/Midget group and a many British Car groups. Is there anyway to link all of the Healey folks up? Patton On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 8:28 AM, wrote: > I have been a recent convert to internet social networking, specifically "Facebook". > > Facebook offers the ability to create "group" accounts--allowing discussions, photos, and videos to be posted for the enjoyment of the group. I have created a site called "Healey Enthusiasts". Access is free and there are no real rules. Prerequisite to post data is a Facebook account. -- 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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 11:52:19 2009 From: "John Sims" To: "'Patton Dickson'" <57healey@gmail.com>, Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:51:35 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site Don't we already have that with this list and the British Car Forum???? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Patton Dickson Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 1:27 PM To: rudedoggg@earthlink.net Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site I joined, but there are at least two other on Facebook now. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9643486463 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13732455371 Additionally there is a Sprite/Midget group and a many British Car groups. Is there anyway to link all of the Healey folks up? Patton On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 8:28 AM, wrote: > I have been a recent convert to internet social networking, specifically "Facebook". > > Facebook offers the ability to create "group" accounts--allowing discussions, photos, and videos to be posted for the enjoyment of the group. I have created a site called "Healey Enthusiasts". Access is free and there are no real rules. Prerequisite to post data is a Facebook account. -- _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 12:12:21 2009 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:01:26 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site <> Yep, John. I just "love" duplication of effort(s). NOT. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 12:31:30 2009 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:30:42 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap Well, I am the reason for this mess :-) I have seen a BMIHT certificate of a BN1 (nor my car, but the car is Poland) where the Factory Fitted Equipment lists as follows: - wire wheels - locking petrol cap - heater - laminated windscreen I was curious about the locking cap... The car is from September '54. Anyone else has a BN1/2 with a locking petrol cap in the certificate??.. PS. I should mention - the car does _not_ currently have a lockable cap :-) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 12:54:21 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "BJ8Healeys" , Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 14:48:25 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap Hello all, I recently received a copy of a BMIHT certificate for a BN1 built 8 September, 1954. One of the foot notes on the certificate specificaly states the car was equipped with a "locking peterol cap". Now in review, this is on a standard BN1 which would have had the usual stock filler cap located within the boot compartment. In addition, by the design of the rim of the filler neck it would have to be a somewhat different design than those fitted to a 6 cylinder model. And as a further note, the externally mounted quick fill hinged cap of the S model would be another design again. Therefore there was in fact a locking type of cap fitted to at least a number of Hundreds, even though as Josef notes, it may be rather redundant if one locks the boot lid anyway. Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar "Got a Hundred? Send your info to the Registry today" _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 12:55:50 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Bob Abbott" , Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 14:50:05 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear seals Bob, This should be adequately covered in the Workshop manual. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Abbott" To: Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 5:34 AM Subject: [Healeys] Rear seals > Anyone know where I can find a set of directions for replacing the rear > axle > seals on a BJ8. I think I'll have to do the bearing at the same time and > would like to read through the process before I tackle the job. > TIA, > Bob > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 12:59:13 2009 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:58:33 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Off Topic But List Related I have recently received e-mails asking me to join 'social' networks. These e-mails have come from people I do not personally know although research reveals that the connection is our LBCs. When the 'sender' is queried 'why me?', I am told to disregard the offer. No explanation is provided. The apparent answer has been revealed in the following (partial) exchange between Kim Komando and a listener to her radio program: Are you spamming your friends? My husband recently joined Reunion.com. He wanted to get in touch with some of his old classmates. Well, the site somehow scanned our e-mail contact list. The site is now sending invitations to all of our contacts. That's our family, friends and business contacts. These invitations say they are from my husband. How can the site do this without our permission? Is this legal? It feels like we are being used to send spam. -Ourania Riddle in Dixon, CA, listening on KSTE 650 AM This is a potentially embarrassing situation. Essentially, Reunion.com sent spam to everyone in the Contact list. This is especially annoying because it includes your business contacts. An explanation/apology e-mail is probably required. So, how did this happen? Reunion.com is a legitimate service. It doesn't have rooms full of hackers mining people's e-mail accounts. Unfortunately, the finger of blame is pointing at your husband. The site didn't hack your e-mail account. Your husband gave it permission to access your contact list. To be fair, this is easy to do accidentally. He probably didn't know it happened. Social-networking sites and related services rely on friends' lists. To get anything out of it, your friends need to use it. Any social service without friends is pretty much useless......... Just a heads up to read all the small print when doing anything on the Internet (or any 'contract' for that matter). (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 13:41:36 2009 From: To: Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 21:40:56 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap Tadek and Rich, first thing I believe these are mistakes in the certificates. Since I have seen the records of my cars in the old books in Gaydon, from where the registrars take their information, first I doubt the trueness of the notes on the certificate. The registrars do these certificates for such a big range of cars, the book note which means a locking petrol cap on a Landrover can be the same as for a cigarette lighter on a Healey. I would double check that with the registrar. There is also on Tadeks certificate a foot note: Wire Wheels. As we all know these were standard items on BN1s and BN2s and on my BN1 certificate it is not mentioned. I would check this as well. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/GERMANY -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Rich C Gesendet: Freitag, 2. Januar 2009 20:48 An: BJ8Healeys; Healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap Hello all, I recently received a copy of a BMIHT certificate for a BN1 built 8 September, 1954. One of the foot notes on the certificate specificaly states the car was equipped with a "locking peterol cap". Now in review, this is on a standard BN1 which would have had the usual stock filler cap located within the boot compartment. In addition, by the design of the rim of the filler neck it would have to be a somewhat different design than those fitted to a 6 cylinder model. And as a further note, the externally mounted quick fill hinged cap of the S model would be another design again. Therefore there was in fact a locking type of cap fitted to at least a number of Hundreds, even though as Josef notes, it may be rather redundant if one locks the boot lid anyway. Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar "Got a Hundred? Send your info to the Registry today" ____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 15:40:53 2009 From: andy pole To: , Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 22:40:14 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear seals Bob A quick run thru (from memory) is after doing the normal stuff such as draining axle and removing wheels, you will need to remove hub extension, brake drum. The 5 nuts holding the hub extensions on are not handed but have small shoulders which may of been rounded by a previous owner. The half shaft is held onto the inner hub by one screw, and probably sticking with the gasket. Pull out the half shaft.http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5130439 The large 8 sided nut will be the hard bit as you will have to buy a special socket or make one, bend the lock tab before undoing. Also these nuts are handed so dont strip them by turning the wrong way.http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5130440 The easiest way to pull the inner hub and bearing is to get the half shaft and turn it backwards so that the domed end is against the hub and the studs going thru the holes. Use the nuts or 5 non locking nuts to tighten the halfshaft against the hub. The hub will then be pulled off the axle as you tighten. When you remove the bearing note the way the oil seal is fitted in the recess under as it is backwards to the way you probably imagine. As the factory manual states you need to have the bearing height correct against the gasket, read up on this. Heres the hub: http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5132613&prev=1 As you can see I also turned a piece of nylon down to press in the oil seal without damaging it. I also had to replace some studs, heres a pic using a vice and socket to press a new one in, and also a photo of the axle without hub: http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5132641&prev=1 http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5131540&prev=1 There is also an o ring that fits around the edge of the distance piece. Its easy with the correct equipment. There is also some part numbers for the bearing and seal on my website. Refitting is the reverse, as they say in the books!!! I'm sure someone will put me right if I got anything wrong. hope this helps Andy _________________________________________________________________ Are you a PC? Upload your PC story and show the world http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465942/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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 17:56:23 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: "land-speed submit" Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:55:04 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear seals andy pole wrote: snip ... ... snip The "reversed axle as puller method" works, but you may need a spacer between the axle and the housing or a puller to complete the extraction of the bearings. You'll need a press to get the bearings out of the hubs (and the new bearings in). I warmed the hubs with new bearings in an oven before installing. I also applied dry ice to the end of the housing, which caused the metal to emit a loud humming noise, sounding almost like a large tuning fork. I stopped, being afraid of altering the metal structure but was able to tap the bearings on with an appropriately sized metal tube. Bob ******************************************************************* 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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 18:27:29 2009 From: "Dan Larson" To: Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 17:26:50 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site My first thought was the same. However, Facebook may reach a younger age group and encourage new Healey Enthusiasts. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ed's Shop Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 11:01 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site <> Yep, John. I just "love" duplication of effort(s). NOT. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3733 (20090102) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 2 19:58:31 2009 From: rudedoggg@earthlink.net To: "Rich Fox" , "Ed Weldon" <23.weldon@comcast.net>, Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 11:57:39 +0900 (GMT+09:00) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site Man; didn't realize there were so many other similar groups out there. Just wanted to put lister names to faces, not duplicate efforts. Use (or don't use) the site for what you will. John -----Original Message----- >From: Patton Dickson <57healey@gmail.com> >Sent: Jan 3, 2009 3:26 AM >To: rudedoggg@earthlink.net >Cc: healeys@autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site > >I joined, but there are at least two other on Facebook now. > >http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9643486463 >http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13732455371 > >Additionally there is a Sprite/Midget group and a many British Car groups. > >Is there anyway to link all of the Healey folks up? > >Patton > >On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 8:28 AM, wrote: >> I have been a recent convert to internet social networking, specifically "Facebook". >> >> Facebook offers the ability to create "group" accounts--allowing discussions, photos, and videos to be posted for the enjoyment of the group. I have created a site called "Healey Enthusiasts". Access is free and there are no real rules. Prerequisite to post data is a Facebook account. > > >-- >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@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 08:14:40 2009 From: "Ron Fine" To: , "Healeys" Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 07:13:52 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration The "Borrani Wire Wheel Service" in Venice, California is gone for good. It was a one man operation in a hole in the wall shop. The gentleman was elderly and he appeared to live in the shop. He rebuild several sets of wire wheels for me over the years but I am sure he must have retired. The building was replaced with a new building a few years ago. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackson Krall" To: "Healeys" Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 11:02 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration > Rich, 20 yrs ago I bought a set of 6" wide Dunlops that were relaced by > Borrani Wire Wheel Service in Venice CA. I don't see the shop listed > anywhere now but wondering if someone from this shop could be doing the > work somewhere else in the area? > Best > JK _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 08:36:08 2009 From: "Ron Fine" To: Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 07:35:28 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlap Wire Wheel repairs There is another shop in Los Angeles that rebuilds and restores wire wheels. Valley Wire Wheel. 14731 Lull Street. Van Nuys, CA 91405 818 785-7237, This also is a one man operation but his shop is large and I have used him to mount several sets of tires on my wire wheels. He seems knowledgeable and there were plenty of historic wire wheels being worked on when I was in the shop. I would suggest calling him to see what he can do for you. Ron _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 09:36:09 2009 From: Richard Hosmer To: Greg Lemon , Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:23 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find Speaking of which, does anyone still have the original website for the pics of that HUGE "barn" collection that turned up in Spain (?) a couple of years back - I thought I saved it, but apparently did not. Many thanks. Dick Hosmer 1962 BT7 tricarb _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 10:09:03 2009 From: Bernard Cristalli To: Healey List Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:07:52 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find It's in Portugal Here it is: http://www.intuh.net/barnfinds/afa70.htm B Richard Hosmer a icrit : > Speaking of which, does anyone still have the original website for the pics > of that HUGE "barn" collection that turned up in Spain (?) a couple of years > back - I thought I saved it, but apparently did not. Many thanks. > > Dick Hosmer > 1962 BT7 tricarb > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bcrist@club-internet.fr > > 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@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 10:15:24 2009 From: Chucknsueo@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:14:51 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] barn find Here's the real story of the "barn find". It wasn't really "lost" at all! _http://www.snopes.com/photos/automobiles/barnfind.asp_ (http://www.snopes.com/photos/automobiles/barnfind.asp) **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 12:48:54 2009 From: David Schweninger To: scott willis , Healey Mail List Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 14:13:46 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? Hello again Scott, I had to pull the trans out of my BN7 in the middle of my restoration because some idiot put the unidirectional clutch in backward. (he shall go nameless). It was much easier than I thought it would be. The Secret ? a foldable crane I bought at Harbor Freight. A rope around the adaptor plate, as Rich Chrysler suggested, is exactly right. Even tho it doesn't look like it. The nice thing about the floor crane is that it allows you to move the hook around rather than the car. I used it to lift the Tub off the trailer after painting and to assemble and install the engine and trans. all single- handedly. Folded It takes about 3' Ft. square and 6' high. It costs about one half a Welsh Corgi and doesn't require a lot of love and devotion. I've attached some pictures. Good luck. Dave and Daisy [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of DSCN1693.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of DSCN1695.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of DSCN1701.jpg] On Dec 30, 2008, at 3:35 PM, scott willis wrote: > Thanks all, > I have also done this twice before with a friend. I was just hoping > there was > a magic easy way for one person. > > I won't be pulling the motor and working on the engine compartment > at this > time. I don't want the engine compartment to look better than the > rest of the > car! The motor is a solid runner with few leaks. I plan to drive it > as is for > several more years until my stocks rebound. (Har har) It will be > awhile. I > also have a restored MGA, a daughter, a driver E-Type, a wife, and > two new > Welsh Corgis that continually need my devotion and dough. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 12:55:27 2009 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net, Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:54:28 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap Josef, My certificate also states 'wire wheels'. If I recall correctly, they were optional, although this option was almost a standard.. But you maybe very right - the locking fuel cap in the BN1 might be a mistake on the BMIHT Certificate.. Best, Tadek Message: 6 Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 21:40:56 +0100 From: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Locking Petrol Cap To: Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750050E1E92@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Tadek and Rich, first thing I believe these are mistakes in the certificates. Since I have seen the records of my cars in the old books in Gaydon, from where the registrars take their information, first I doubt the trueness of the notes on the certificate. The registrars do these certificates for such a big range of cars, the book note which means a locking petrol cap on a Landrover can be the same as for a cigarette lighter on a Healey. I would double check that with the registrar. There is also on Tadeks certificate a foot note: Wire Wheels. As we all know these were standard items on BN1s and BN2s and on my BN1 certificate it is not mentioned. I would check this as well. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/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@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 13:47:01 2009 From: "=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:46:18 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Rear_seals?= Suggest using a PVC pipe fitting as a seal driver to install new rear wheel seals. I heated the rear hubs in boiling water and froze the new studs in order to make installation easier. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA BN6 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 15:08:38 2009 From: David Schweninger To: scott willis , Healey Mail List Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 17:01:40 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? Yes Scott, Through the Cockpit. Pad the top of the windshield. Remove the rear mount to frame screws, jack up the engine, under the pan until the flange has risen about 2". use a scissor jack or wood blocks to support the rear of the engine. I removed all the bell housing bolts except the top two. With the floor crane in place, lift the trans until it just starts to move. Then I backed the top two bolts out about 1/8" then ease the floor crane down or raise the scissor jack up until the bell just separates from block. Remove the top two bolts. The trans will probably want to rotate a bit. I used short pry bars to ease trans back. Its a big help if you have somebody to steady the trans as you guide it out through the door. As the manuals say, "installation is the reverse of this procedure". Sort of. Have fun Dave and Daisy On Jan 3, 2009, at 4:02 PM, scott willis wrote: > > Thanks David. Are you saying you used it to remove and install it > through the cockpit? I have access to a couple of these loved metal > pups in town. > > Cheers, > > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------- >> CC: quenty@ntelos.net >> From: quenty@ntelos.net >> To: ahpowered@hotmail.com; healeys@autox.team.net >> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? >> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 14:13:46 -0500 >> >> Hello again Scott, >> I had to pull the trans out of my BN7 in the middle of my restoration >> because some idiot put the unidirectional clutch in backward. (he >> shall go nameless). It was much easier than I thought it would be. >> The >> Secret ? a foldable crane I bought at Harbor Freight. >> A rope around the adaptor plate, as Rich Chrysler suggested, is >> exactly right. Even tho it doesn't look like it. >> The nice thing about the floor crane is that it allows you to move >> the >> hook around rather than the car. >> >> I used it to lift the Tub off the trailer after painting and to >> assemble and install the engine and trans. all single- handedly. >> Folded It takes about 3' Ft. square and 6' high. >> >> It costs about one half a Welsh Corgi and doesn't require a lot of >> love and devotion. >> >> I've attached some pictures. >> >> Good luck. >> >> Dave and Daisy >> >> >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > Its the same Hotmail.. If by same you mean up to 70% faster. > http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_broad1_12 2008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 17:40:54 2009 From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" To: "Ron Fine" Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:39:32 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dunlap Wire Wheel repairs This guy may be good, but he wanted to charge me over $400 just to mount four tires on new rims I would supply. I suspect it will be a very costly rebuild at this place. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Ron Fine wrote: > There is another shop in Los Angeles that rebuilds and restores wire > wheels. > Valley Wire Wheel. 14731 Lull Street. Van Nuys, CA 91405 818 785-7237, > This also is a one man operation but his shop is large and I have used him > to > mount several sets of tires on my wire wheels. He seems knowledgeable and > there were plenty of historic wire wheels being worked on when I was in the > shop. I would suggest calling him to see what he can do for you. > Ron > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 17:52:46 2009 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: "Healey List" Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:50:12 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dunlap Wire Wheel repairs Was he going to true each wheel? And balance? And shave the tires to roundness? I bought four new tires and four new wheels (from a well know source that guaranteed they would be perfect) for my E type last year. I had to have each of the tires un mounted the rims trued, the wheels balanced. One wheel could not be trued and was sent back. After having four trued and balanced rims we added four new Michelin tires, In order to make them as close to perfect as possible we had to shave a little off of the tires  they were not round. Might be worth it. The best was James at Boronni, but alas he is gone. ron rader Playa del Rey, CA On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 4:39 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: > This guy may be good, but he wanted to charge me over $400 just to mount > four tires on new rims I would supply. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 21:30:51 2009 From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "Healeys" Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 23:29:57 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness Just want to make sure (since I can't find this on the wiring diagram). I installed a new wiring harness today and everything matches up EXCEPT. I have two wires coming out of the of the instrument cluster (smaller section of this harness) that are GREEN and GREEN/Brown. These wires branch off from the key switch (WHITE, WHITE, BROWN/blue). Are these mystery, at least for me, wires for the small green warning lamp and wired to the dynamo(generator)? This is the only reference to GREEN/Brown that I can find. Thanks, Simon 1959 BT7L _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 3 23:31:18 2009 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: , Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 06:30:24 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] wiring harness I have a case of battling references. The Autopress manual by Kenneth Ball shows Green/Brown (GN) as being the wire between the turn signal flasher and terminal 1 on the brake/turn relay box. The Drake manual agrees with that information, but also shows a GN wire between the heater switch and the heater motor. Ball shows a GY wire for that. I guess its a matter of isolating the GN wire and tracing it to its end. Have fun. Bill Lawrence> From: satkinson7314@charter.net> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 23:29:57 -0500> Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness> > Just want to make sure (since I can't find this on the wiring diagram).> > > > I installed a new wiring harness today and everything matches up EXCEPT. I> have two wires coming out of the of the instrument cluster (smaller section> of this harness) that are GREEN and GREEN/Brown. These wires branch off from> the key switch (WHITE, WHITE, BROWN/blue).> > Are these mystery, at least for me, wires for the small green warning lamp> and wired to the dynamo(generator)? This is the only reference to> GREEN/Brown that I can find.> > > > Thanks,> > > > Simon> > 1959 BT7L> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as ynotink@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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 05:42:46 2009 From: "Ron Huseman" To: Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 07:42:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Parts Needed Listers, I hope you all have had a great Christmas holiday and a healthy, prosperous New Year. Some months back I requested assistance in locating various parts for my BJ7 restoration. I actually had leads on some of these parts, but due to a loss of hard drive data, I've lost the history of these emails without action. I have heard from Mr. Salter regarding the need for two door handles, but I need the full handle mechanisms including the base and handles. I can replace springs and re-chrome, but would like working handles. (A Lister send pictures of an acceptable pair of handles, but this email address and name were lost.) Also, I need a grill surround. I can replate, but would like surround to be straight and restorable. Lastly, I need the rear, inside window guide from the RH door. This is the piece inside the door on the rear wall in which the window slides. It is held on by 2-3 screws located on the back panel of the door on which the latch is attached. Thanks in advance for anyone who can assist in finding these final items as I strive to complete my first Austin Healey project. In order to keep the List clear, please respond directly to my email below. Ron Huseman ronhuseman@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 07:45:01 2009 From: WLLDBL@aol.com To: satkinson7314@charter.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 09:44:07 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Throttle Switch If you have a multimeter, start by checking the continuity. Doug **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 08:55:28 2009 From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 10:54:34 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] wiring harness Thanks to all. mystery solved. heater motor switch. Thanks! _____ From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE [mailto:ynotink@msn.com] Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:30 AM To: satkinson7314@charter.net; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] wiring harness I have a case of battling references. The Autopress manual by Kenneth Ball shows Green/Brown (GN) as being the wire between the turn signal flasher and terminal 1 on the brake/turn relay box. The Drake manual agrees with that information, but also shows a GN wire between the heater switch and the heater motor. Ball shows a GY wire for that. I guess its a matter of isolating the GN wire and tracing it to its end. Have fun. Bill Lawrence > From: satkinson7314@charter.net > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 23:29:57 -0500 > Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness > > Just want to make sure (since I can't find this on the wiring diagram). > > > > I installed a new wiring harness today and everything matches up EXCEPT. I > have two wires coming out of the of the instrument cluster (smaller section > of this harness) that are GREEN and GREEN/Brown. These wires branch off from > the key switch (WHITE, WHITE, BROWN/blue). > > Are these mystery, at least for me, wires for the small green warning lamp > and wired to the dynamo(generator)? This is the only reference to > GREEN/Brown that I can find. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Simon > > 1959 BT7L > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ynotink@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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 10:13:02 2009 From: WLLDBL@aol.com To: scthomton@yahoo.com, healeys@autox.team.net, britishcars@shaw.ca Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:11:46 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles Paul, I agree with Steve. I was also at the 2008 Conclave in San Diego. Talked to Nick, of Nical Engineering, several times. He's reproducing original style hardtops with all the hardware, etc. If I were in the market I would talk to him first. Who knows, might be easier to get everything you need, new, from one source. Here's his contact info: Nical Engineering The Barn, Leygreen Farm Lyndhurst Road Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7YP England tel. 44-1590-612 181 e-mail _nick@nicalengineering.co.uk_ (mailto:nick@nicalengineering.co.uk) Good luck, and keep us posted. Doug **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 11:08:35 2009 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: WLLDBL@aol.com, scthomton@yahoo.com, healeys@autox.team.net, Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 13:07:40 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles I have one of Nick's tops on my 100--contact me off list for feedback. Best--Michael Oritt **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 12:08:54 2009 From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 14:07:15 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc I am going to install and auxiliary fuse box (article in AH Mag Feb/95 by John Trifari) to handle driving lights, 12 volt outlet and a couple of other toys. Not sure what gauge of wire to use. Any recommendations? John if you are out there I would appreciate hearing from you. Carl BN-4(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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 12:12:08 2009 From: Robert PARKER To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 11:10:07 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear (1961 BT7). Gentlemen, I need to know the approximate weight distribution of a typical bt7-that is, the weight on the front wheels and rears. I own a '61 BT7, convert able hard top model. If anyone has this information, I would appreciate it. If you have the weights with full fuel or empty, it does not matter, I can accommodate the numbers. Also, if you have a later 4-seater healey, that is o.k. too. I just need the approximate weights: plus or minus 25-50 pounds total at the fronts and rears would be nice. I need this information for a holding fixture I am working on. Thanks, Bob. Southern California. ____________________________________________________________ Domain Registration - Click Here http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2XOf6GfoxnWW4OEYD3R39q5ghEiI1ioDD50EBKZ1BzBuiwc/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 12:45:54 2009 From: "John Sims" To: "'Dr. C. Rubino'" , "'healeylist'" Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:45:26 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc Take a look at my site: On the Technical page go to My Modifications and click on the link. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dr. C. Rubino Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 2:07 PM To: healeylist Subject: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc I am going to install and auxiliary fuse box (article in AH Mag Feb/95 by John Trifari) to handle driving lights, 12 volt outlet and a couple of other toys. Not sure what gauge of wire to use. Any recommendations? John if you are out there I would appreciate hearing from you. Carl BN-4(L) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6@verizon.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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 14:53:01 2009 From: "John Snyder" To: , "Robert PARKER" Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 13:51:41 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear (1961 BT7). Years ago I bought a Road & Track publication that has every road test they did on Austin Healeys. (1953 - 1965) The August 1959 issue of R & T has a road test of a BT7. It shows the total weight as 2820 lbs, with a distribution of 48/52 %. The car had a factory hard top on it. I would have to assume the 52% is front, and 48% rear, based on the weight of the engine, but I could be wrong. Normally weight dist is shown w/ the first # = F and the second # = R. You say yours is a "convertible" That would be a BJ7. They also tested BJ7 in the Nov 1962 issue. They show the weight (no hard top) as 2439 lbs, distribution 48/52. The difference in the weights is puzzling. I can lift a factory hard top by my self, and I'm not that big. John Snyder > Gentlemen, > I need to know the approximate weight distribution of a typical bt7-that > is, the weight on the front wheels and rears. I own a '61 BT7, convert > able hard top model. If anyone has this information, I would appreciate > it. If you have the weights with full fuel or empty, it does not matter, > I can accommodate the numbers. Also, if you have a later 4-seater healey, > that is o.k. too. I just need the approximate weights: plus or minus > 25-50 pounds total at the fronts and rears would be nice. I need this > information for a holding fixture I am working on. > Thanks, > Bob. > Southern California. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 15:20:08 2009 From: "Jim Lyons" To: Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:14:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers I am still considering the AH SPARES bumpers with original gauge with "premium range" plating.I addition, I realize the re chromed original bumpers would be the best and first choice in a restoration. Has anyone purchased these "premium range" bumpers ? How do they compare to the original and how does the Concourse Committee view them when judging the vehicle ? 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 15:20:50 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: healeylist Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:16:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little age--spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't want oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but would like to slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good product recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with leather in their Healeys. As always, all replies appreciated. Bob -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - Henry Ford ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 15:31:35 2009 From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "Healeys" Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:30:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] front wishbones Any advice on how to remove the pins and screw on bushings from the end of the wishbones? The parts that connect the wishbones to the stud (threaded on both ends) that is at the base of the king pin assembly. Hopefully I'm describing these correctly? Thanks _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 15:48:06 2009 From: "rjhco" To: "'Bob Spidell'" , "'healeylist'" Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 16:47:22 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related Try Connolly Hide Care (used to be called Hide Food): http://www.superiorcarcare.net/colecakit.html Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, TX BJ8 Open roads car -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 4:17 PM To: healeylist Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little age--spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't want oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but would like to slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good product recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with leather in their Healeys. As always, all replies appreciated. Bob -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - Henry Ford ******************************************************************* Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rjh.co@tx.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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 15:49:59 2009 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Simon & Christine Atkinson'" , Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:49:27 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wishbones Hi Simon, What you are trying to do takes a little finesse. The pins which secure the threaded bushes have a rounded recess in them through which the threaded bush passes. Once the bush is in position tightening the nut on the end of the pin pulls the pin down and locks the bush in position. To release the bushes loosen the nuts a couple of turns then gently tap the pins upward. They should easily rise about 1/16". Don't over do it. Once they have been moved you should find that the threaded bushes will come out when they are turned anti clockwise. The pin which secures the threaded shaft into the bottom of the king pin is a different animal. It is a tapered pin which must be removed completely to release the shaft. Usually the tapered pin gets ruined in the process. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Simon & Christine Atkinson Sent: January 4, 2009 5:31 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] front wishbones Any advice on how to remove the pins and screw on bushings from the end of the wishbones? The parts that connect the wishbones to the stud (threaded on both ends) that is at the base of the king pin assembly. Hopefully I'm describing these correctly? Thanks 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 15:59:07 2009 From: Kenny J To: , Healeys Healeys , Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 14:58:13 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear (1961 BT7). I am not sure were they got 2820 lbs for the BT-7. Your right the hardtop doesnt weigh over 400 lbs. A couple years ago I weighed my 61 BT-7. It was exactly 1200 lbs on the front and rear axles. No top and about 2/3 tank of fuel. Kenny> From: helyjohn@cablespeed.com> To: Healeys@autox.team.net; rd_parker@juno.com> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 13:51:41 -0800> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear (1961 BT7).> > Years ago I bought a Road & Track publication that has every road test they > did on Austin Healeys. (1953 - 1965) The August 1959 issue of R & T has a > road test of a BT7. It shows the total weight as 2820 lbs, with a > distribution of 48/52 %. The car had a factory hard top on it. I would > have to assume the 52% is front, and 48% rear, based on the weight of the > engine, but I could be wrong. Normally weight dist is shown w/ the first # > = F and the second # = R. You say yours is a "convertible" That would be a > BJ7. They also tested BJ7 in the Nov 1962 issue. They show the weight (no > hard top) as 2439 lbs, distribution 48/52. The difference in the weights is > puzzling. I can lift a factory hard top by my self, and I'm not that big.> > John Snyder> > > > > Gentlemen,> > I need to know the approximate weight distribution of a typical bt7-that> > is, the weight on the front wheels and rears. I own a '61 BT7, convert> > able hard top model. If anyone has this information, I would appreciate> > it. If you have the weights with full fuel or empty, it does not matter,> > I can accommodate the numbers. Also, if you have a later 4-seater healey,> > that is o.k. too. I just need the approximate weights: plus or minus> > 25-50 pounds total at the fronts and rears would be nice. I need this> > information for a holding fixture I am working on.> > Thanks,> > Bob.> > Southern California.> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as theswed@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Life on your PC is safer, easier, and more enjoyable with Windows Vista.. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/127032870/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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 16:06:28 2009 From: "Chris Masucci" To: "'Bob Spidell'" , "'healeylist'" Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:05:01 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related I used this on my Jag, use it on my Wife's VW and will use it on my Healey. Gliptone is the only product I have ever used that does exactly what it says on the bottle. http://www.liquidleather.com/ This is also very good stuff, on par with Gliptone according to a lot of the Jag-Lovers guys: http://www.leatherique.com/ Cheers, Chris -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 4:17 PM To: healeylist Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little age--spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't want oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but would like to slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good product recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with leather in their Healeys. As always, all replies appreciated. 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 16:32:41 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Jim Lyons" , Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 18:26:26 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers Jim, As with judging every component of a car, if the item is in excellent condition, has the correct finish, fits properly and cannot be distinguished from the original part, there cannot be a deduction. Rich Chrysler National Concours Committee Judge ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lyons" To: Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 5:14 PM Subject: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers >I am still considering the AH SPARES bumpers with original gauge with > "premium range" plating.I addition, I realize the re chromed original > bumpers would be the best and first choice in a restoration. Has anyone > purchased these "premium range" bumpers ? How do they compare to the > original and how does the Concourse Committee view them when judging the > vehicle ? > > Jim > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 16:38:27 2009 From: "John Rowe" To: "Healey List" Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:37:56 +0900 Subject: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear (1961 BT7). My BT7 was weighed in November before the start of the Classic Adelaide Rally at 2580lbs. The car was complete with all carpets etc including a factory hardtop. Hope this helps. regards John Rowe Perth WA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 17:00:35 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Jim Lyons" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 15:59:32 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers Jim - Bought a taiwan bumper 20 years ago, biggest piece of crap ever but that's the best I could do at the time. Luckily I found an unused OEM bumper a year or so ago, only a bit of surface discoloration which rechroming took care of. Probably the best thing to do is find an old, un bent bumper and rechrome it. Not sure of AH Spares bumper but hopefully it's better than the taiwan crap! Alan On 1/4/09, Jim Lyons wrote: > I am still considering the AH SPARES bumpers with original gauge with > "premium range" plating.I addition, I realize the re chromed original > bumpers would be the best and first choice in a restoration. Has anyone > purchased these "premium range" bumpers ? How do they compare to the > original and how does the Concourse Committee view them when judging the > vehicle ? > > Jim > _______________________________________________ > 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 my mobile device 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 17:19:25 2009 From: "rjhco" To: "'Healeys'" Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 18:18:44 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas Part Any lister from AU or NZ a member of TradeMe? I should like to contact a seller to see if he still has for sale Lucas Part # 743171, which is a brush set for a wiper motor. Please contact me off line so that I can give you the seller information. Unfortunately, TradeMe membership is limited to folks from AU and NZ or I would contact the seller. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, TX BJ8 Open roads car _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 17:35:57 2009 From: Charlie Baldwin To: Bob Spidell Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:35:14 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related Bob, Check out http://www.colorplus.com/. They have a complete system for leather care and repair. They were written up in the Sacred Octagon, magazine of The New England MG T Register, recently. Be sure to read the "About Leather" section which tells you everything you would ever want to know.http://www.colorplus.com/aboutLeather.html#aboutLeather Charlie Baldwin Bob Spidell wrote: > My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little > age--spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has > recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't > want oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but would > like to slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good product > recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with leather in their > Healeys. > > As always, all replies appreciated. > > > Bob [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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 17:39:10 2009 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 19:38:37 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Weights In a message dated 1/4/09 4:19:57 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > My BT7 was weighed in November before the start of the Classic Adelaide > Rally at 2580lbs. The car was complete with all carpets etc including a > factory hardtop. > When comparing weights to printed specifications, especially in third-party reviews, you need to note whether the weight is "curb weight" or not. Curb weight is defined as the weight of the car with all fluid reservoirs full, but WITHOUT driver or passengers. Occasionally, specs may use the weight of the car with no fluids or other loads, and for other purposes, the weight may include both fluids and driver. The differences can mean a range of probably 400 pounds in reported weight. Cheers Gary ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 17:42:48 2009 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 19:42:13 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leather care Connolly Hide Food is certainly good, but in my experience, Lexol (readily available in most auto supply and hardward stores) leather preservative, following a good cleaning with Lexol leather cleaner, is as good as anything for leather seats, ladies' handbags, etc. (Want to become a homegrown hero? Clean and treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do your car seats.) Before you treat the leather, be sure to vacuum carefully in all the crevices, pleats, seams, etc. with a small pointy attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Cheers Gary ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 17:49:46 2009 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'Bob Spidell'" , "'healeylist'" Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 16:21:32 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related Bob: Aston Martin and Ferrari recommend Connolly Hide Care (formally Hide Food) and Connolly Leather cleaner. I say "formally" because the Food and Drug Administration wouldn't let them sell it in the US with the word "Food" on the label if people weren't supposed to eat it. Really. I use it on my 97 DB7 and almost everyone thinks I have a brand new car. I even won Best of Class (AM) at the 2007 British Car Show in San Diego. Of course that could have been because I provided champagne and cheese to the judges. Unlike the new Astons, the 97 is all leather and wood, no composites, which is my preference. Leather: seats, dash, doors, even liner to the soft top. You can buy it at any Aston Martin Dealership or online through Amazon. Ron Davies (the other) SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little age--spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't want oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but would like to slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good product recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with leather in their Healeys. As always, all replies appreciated. Bob -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - Henry Ford ******************************************************************* Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rdavies1@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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 18:19:50 2009 From: "Greg Lemon" To: Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 19:18:51 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Weights I would guess that the 48%/52% figure for the Healey is in fact front/rear. I looked at some road and track tests from the 60s and they refer to weight distribution with driver in the car, since your seat in a Healey is much closer to the back would probably be enough to shift the balance of weight to the rear wheels. Greg Lemon ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 6:38 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Weights > In a message dated 1/4/09 4:19:57 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net > writes: > > >> My BT7 was weighed in November before the start of the Classic Adelaide >> Rally at 2580lbs. The car was complete with all carpets etc including a >> factory hardtop. >> > When comparing weights to printed specifications, especially in > third-party > reviews, you need to note whether the weight is "curb weight" or not. Curb > weight is defined as the weight of the car with all fluid reservoirs full, > but > WITHOUT driver or passengers. Occasionally, specs may use the weight of > the car > with no fluids or other loads, and for other purposes, the weight may > include > both fluids and driver. The differences can mean a range of probably 400 > pounds > in reported weight. > > Cheers > Gary > > > > > ************** > New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making > headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 18:47:55 2009 From: MKIII4ME@aol.com To: Awgertoo@aol.com, WLLDBL@aol.com, scthomton@yahoo.com, Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:46:34 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles In a message dated 1/4/2009 10:08:40 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Awgertoo@aol.com writes: I have one of Nick's tops on my 100--contact me off list for feedback. Best--Michael Oritt ************** I also have one of Nical Hardtops. I would like to add my feedback too, if you're planning on buying one. Contact me off list. Dennis **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 18:51:07 2009 From: "Michael Salter" To: Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:50:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Web page help required..Not Healey relatd As many of you know I have been dabbling in writing my own blog. See below. I'm presently writing a post which requires that I insert an Excel spread sheet into the post. I've tried everything I can think of but am now completely stumped. Anyone out there have any idea how to insert an Excel spread sheet into a WordPress blog? Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 18:52:29 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:51:57 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leather care re: "Clean and treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do your car seats." Not the suede ones, presumably ;) Seems like Rolls, Bentley, Jaguar, Aston, etc. EXCLUSIVELY recommend at least three products ... guess I can't go wrong with any of them. Thanks to all for the recommendations. Bob Editorgary@aol.com wrote: > Connolly Hide Food is certainly good, but in my experience, Lexol (readily > available in most auto supply and hardward stores) leather preservative, > following a good cleaning with Lexol leather cleaner, is as good as anything for > leather seats, ladies' handbags, etc. (Want to become a homegrown hero? Clean and > treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do your car seats.) > Before you treat the leather, be sure to vacuum carefully in all the > crevices, pleats, seams, etc. with a small pointy attachment on your vacuum cleaner. > Cheers > Gary > > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - Henry Ford ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 19:04:35 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Bob Spidell" Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:03:53 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leather care Bob - Which three do they recommend? I am interested in this for my '59 Jag Mk IX (original factory interior - very nice). Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > re: > > "Clean and treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do your > car seats." > > Not the suede ones, presumably ;) > > > Seems like Rolls, Bentley, Jaguar, Aston, etc. EXCLUSIVELY recommend at > least three products ... guess I can't go wrong with any of them. > > Thanks to all for the recommendations. > > > Bob > > > > Editorgary@aol.com wrote: > >> Connolly Hide Food is certainly good, but in my experience, Lexol (readily >> available in most auto supply and hardward stores) leather preservative, >> following a good cleaning with Lexol leather cleaner, is as good as anything >> for leather seats, ladies' handbags, etc. (Want to become a homegrown hero? >> Clean and treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do your >> car seats.) >> Before you treat the leather, be sure to vacuum carefully in all the >> crevices, pleats, seams, etc. with a small pointy attachment on your vacuum >> cleaner. >> Cheers >> Gary >> >> >> >> >> > > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net > > Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - Henry Ford > ******************************************************************* > > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 19:07:45 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Michael Salter" Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:07:12 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Web page help required..Not Healey relatd Michael - Offhand, you can copy your spreadsheet into Word, which will table-ize it, then you can save that file into a webpage straight from word. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Michael Salter < msalter@precisionsportscar.com> wrote: > As many of you know I have been dabbling in writing my own blog. See below. > I'm presently writing a post which requires that I insert an Excel spread > sheet into the post. > I've tried everything I can think of but am now completely stumped. > Anyone out there have any idea how to insert an Excel spread sheet into a > WordPress blog? > > Michael Salter > 100 (1953) #174 > AHX12 (1953) > Bugeye (1961) > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 19:27:40 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: "Michael Salter" Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:26:10 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leather care I shoulda been more precise, the automakers didn't recommend them, but several of these products are recommended--they recommend themselves, actually--for the fine British marques: http://www.colorplus.com/index.html http://www.superiorcarcare.net/colecakit.html http://www.leatherique.com/ http://www.amazon.com/Gliptone-Professional-Automotive-Leather-Care/dp /B0007N20WQ http://www.liquidleather.com/ plus Lexol I would think the Connolly products might actually be recommended by some of the manufacturers (since the fancy ones use Connolly leather). You probably can't go wrong with any of them. bs Alan Seigrist wrote: Bob - Which three do they recommend? I am interested in this for my '59 Jag Mk IX (original factory interior - very nice). Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: re: "Clean and treat your wife's good leather purses and shoes when you do your car seats." Not the suede ones, presumably ;) Seems like Rolls, Bentley, Jaguar, Aston, etc. EXCLUSIVELY recommend at least three products ... guess I can't go wrong with any of them. Thanks to all for the recommendations. Bob -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - Henry Ford ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ 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 -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently." - Henry Ford ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 19:37:33 2009 From: "Peter Linn" To: "Bob Spidell" , "healeylist" Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:26:31 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related G'day Bob I've just used Leatherique products on a pair of MX5 (Miata) seats I bought second hand for my BN1 project car. If you need to do more than just feed the leather (clean/restore/fill cracks/recolour) this stuff is pretty good. I sent their Oz agent a scrap of material to colour match & they got it pretty right (I recoloured rh bolster and cushion on seat shown) http://www.leatherique.com/ Before/after photos attached Cheers Peter Linn Brisbane BN1 Ward Spl coupe BN1 Holden V6 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "healeylist" Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 8:16 AM Subject: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related > My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little age--spider-webby > stuff--and I was wondering if the List has recommendations for a good > leather treatment/preservative. I don't want oily seats, and I'm a bit > leery of silicone products, but would like to slow the aging of the > leather. Of course, any good product recommendations could also benefit > the lucky few with leather in their Healeys. > > As always, all replies appreciated. > > > Bob [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of seat1.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of seat3.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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 20:51:04 2009 From: "Ed's Shop" To: , Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 21:50:44 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Leather care <> A FWIW & FYI, Lexol is also available at the finest Western Boot Stores AND English Riding Boot (think Fox Hunt rider/follower outfits) outfitters along with the finer Tack (saddles [both English & Western], harnesses, and other leather equine needs) Stores. Whilst YMMV, I have been using the stuff since about the same time and I 'found' LBCdom!! Ed PS: and I have 'shown' at MSG, the D.C. Nationals and other finer horse shows and played both indoor & outdoor polo for several years with the Potomac Polo Club and ridden to the hounds with the Potomac Hunt Club (only person to ever do so bareback). _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 21:38:45 2009 From: "PG" To: Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:38:01 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Rear Axle Hi All, Does anybody know if the rear axles for the late model series 2 BJ8's are the same as the earlier model 3000's? I know that the suspension was changed to allow for greater clearance but not sure if the changes included the axle. Thanks for the help. Paul _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 4 22:55:15 2009 From: richard mayor To: , healeys Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 05:54:19 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Axle The rear axles are the same. Ricahrd> From: britishcars@shaw.ca> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 20:38:01 -0800> Subject: [Healeys] Rear Axle> > Hi All,> > > > Does anybody know if the rear axles for the late model series 2 BJ8's are> the same as the earlier model 3000's?> > > > I know that the suspension was changed to allow for greater clearance but> not sure if the changes included the axle.> > > > Thanks for the help.> > > > Paul> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as mayorrichard@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_122 008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 00:25:51 2009 From: andy pole To: , , Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 07:24:53 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Axle Not quite the same. The phase 2 bj8s had an extra platfrom welded on the axle to mount the bumpstop rubbers (instead of being held by the spring u bolts), and also extra brackets to mount the radius arms (instead of panhard rod). cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get a birds eye view of the world with Multimap http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 05:44:55 2009 From: "gary brierton" To: "healeys" Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 07:44:04 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Weight Distribution - Front to Rear Road & Track (8/59) reports a Curb Weight of the BT7 w/hardtop as 2520 and the Test weight as 2820. Road & Track always reports weight distribution as front/rear, so 48% front and 52% rear and that appears to refer to the Test weight. In their 11/62 test of a BJ7 (the convertible), they report that Curb weight as 2430, Test weight as 2760, distribution as 48/52 front/rear. In the 2/65 issue of R & T, their BJ8 had a Curb of 2650, Test of 3020 and a distribution ("with driver") of 47/53. (Weights are in pounds, not kilograms or stones) GaryB _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 06:45:27 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: "Angelo Graham" , Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:44:31 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Axle My factory parts book for BJ7s and BJ8s shows one part number for cars from 17551 to 26704 and another for cars from 26705. The difference appears to be the brackets for the radius arms on the late BJ8s (earlier cars had a panhard rod). Bob PG wrote: > Hi All, > > > > Does anybody know if the rear axles for the late model series 2 BJ8's are > the same as the earlier model 3000's? > > > > I know that the suspension was changed to allow for greater clearance but > not sure if the changes included the axle. > > > > Thanks for the help. > > > > Paul > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - Henry Ford ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 09:26:14 2009 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:24:37 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers Listers: Keystone out of Minneapolis (612-789-1919) will do both your original bumpers and the 4 guards for about $1000 and discount that for dealers. They guarantee the plating for life (they should for that price) and pretty much all they do is bumpers. One of my original bumpers was bent and twisted and came out flawless. I had to paint the insides for the concours restoration however. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 6:00 PM To: Jim Lyons; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ-8 Bumpers Jim - Bought a taiwan bumper 20 years ago, biggest piece of crap ever but that's the best I could do at the time. Luckily I found an unused OEM bumper a year or so ago, only a bit of surface discoloration which rechroming took care of. Probably the best thing to do is find an old, un bent bumper and rechrome it. Not sure of AH Spares bumper but hopefully it's better than the taiwan crap! Alan On 1/4/09, Jim Lyons wrote: > I am still considering the AH SPARES bumpers with original gauge with > "premium range" plating.I addition, I realize the re chromed original > bumpers would be the best and first choice in a restoration. Has anyone > purchased these "premium range" bumpers ? How do they compare to the > original and how does the Concourse Committee view them when judging the > vehicle ? > > Jim > _______________________________________________ > 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 my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 10:39:46 2009 From: Daniel and Diane White To: Healey list Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:38:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] GoldenRod Hello Listers, I'm thinking of getting a product from California Car Cover called the GoldenRod. It's a plug in device which is used inside a zip up car storage bag to lower the humidity inside the bag. Anyone have any experience with this device? Currently I'm using a few DampRid containers which work over time but I'd like something that works quicker here in cold, damp Michigan. BTW, if you need to replace the active ingredient in a DampRid container just get a bag of calcium chloride ice melter and use it to refill the DampRid container. Any input will be appreciated. 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 10:43:40 2009 From: David Nock To: Bob Spidell Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:42:35 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not (directly) Healey-related We have a leather cleaner and treatment that will not leave a residue. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jan 4, 2009, at 2:16 PM, Bob Spidell wrote: > My Mustang's leather seats are starting to show a little age-- > spider-webby stuff--and I was wondering if the List has > recommendations for a good leather treatment/preservative. I don't > want oily seats, and I'm a bit leery of silicone products, but > would like to slow the aging of the leather. Of course, any good > product recommendations could also benefit the lucky few with > leather in their Healeys. > > As always, all replies appreciated. > > > Bob > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net > > Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - > Henry Ford > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 11:06:23 2009 From: Daniel and Diane White To: Bob Spidell , Healey list Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:05:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re leather care Bob, I was following the discussion re which product to use on leather seats. I didn't see any mention of which product has the "correct" scent or smell. The product I chose was Leather Rejuvenator sold through Griot's Garage. When I first used it on my BN1 (which had under 10,000 orig miles) the smell was identical to the smell of the BN1 seats. O.K., I know, how do you know how the original seats are supposed to smell? I can see everyone going out to the garage and sniffing their seats now. I leave the empty container inside the car because it gives the interior that classic Healey aroma. The original interiors sure didn't smell like Lexol which I think smells awful. My two cents. Regards, Dan 62 BN7 Mk II _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 11:28:48 2009 From: Weston Keyes To: Ahealey Ahealey Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:28:05 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Source for Interior material for BJ8l?? Hello Folks, I am looking for a quality supplier of the beige material that wraps around the wooden/aluminum pieces that screw to the convertible top frame of a BJ8. They from the intersection between the window glass and the top. I also need some of the checkerboard material for the wooden rear seat side panels. Many Thanks Wes Keyes York, Maine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 12:00:09 2009 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'Daniel and Diane White'" , "'Bob Spidell'" Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:56:59 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re leather care Dan: You can actually smell the seats on your Healey? :-) My BJ8 smells and has always smelled like grease, oil, gas with an opaque yet piquant aroma of burned "something". Just the way I like it. Ron Davies Laguna Hills 67 BJ8 97 DB7 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Daniel and Diane White Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 10:06 AM To: Bob Spidell; Healey list Subject: [Healeys] Re leather care Bob, I was following the discussion re which product to use on leather seats. I didn't see any mention of which product has the "correct" scent or smell. The product I chose was Leather Rejuvenator sold through Griot's Garage. When I first used it on my BN1 (which had under 10,000 orig miles) the smell was identical to the smell of the BN1 seats. O.K., I know, how do you know how the original seats are supposed to smell? I can see everyone going out to the garage and sniffing their seats now. I leave the empty container inside the car because it gives the interior that classic Healey aroma. The original interiors sure didn't smell like Lexol which I think smells awful. My two cents. Regards, Dan 62 BN7 Mk II Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rdavies1@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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 12:45:16 2009 From: Jean Caron To: , Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:44:27 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Source for Interior material for BJ8l?? Wes: It is available from British Car Specialists, the stuff they have is very close to the original material. After much searching, I have also found similar material at a fabric store, again not exactly as original but very close. As far as the checkboard material, from what I found out it is made in England by a company owned by ICI and was unable to find anyone that retails it. My upholsterer was able to obtain the vinyl with the little squares in it for the seat but not the material for the side panels. Jean Caron Vintage Roadster Restoration Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada > From: westonkeyes@hotmail.com> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:28:05 -0500> Subject: [Healeys] Source for Interior material for BJ8l??> > Hello Folks,> > I am looking for a quality supplier of the beige material that wraps> around the wooden/aluminum pieces that screw to the convertible top frame of a> BJ8. They from the intersection between the window glass and the top.> I also need some of the checkerboard material for the wooden rear seat> side panels.> > Many Thanks> Wes Keyes> York, Maine> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 12:58:53 2009 From: richard mayor To: Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:57:40 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Axle The axle housings are different as you point out. The axles are the same. Richard > Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 05:44:31 -0800 > From: bspidell@comcast.net > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Axle > > My factory parts book for BJ7s and BJ8s shows one part number for cars > from 17551 to 26704 and another for cars from 26705. The difference > appears to be the brackets for the radius arms on the late BJ8s (earlier > cars had a panhard rod). > > > Bob > > > > PG wrote: > > Hi All, > > > > > > > > Does anybody know if the rear axles for the late model series 2 BJ8's are > > the same as the earlier model 3000's? > > > > > > > > I know that the suspension was changed to allow for greater clearance but > > not sure if the changes included the axle. > > > > > > > > Thanks for the help. > > > > > > > > Paul > > > > > > > > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net > > Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - > Henry Ford > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mayorrichard@hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Its the same Hotmail.. If by same you mean up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_broad1_12 2008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 13:19:41 2009 From: "Bernie Grabow" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:18:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding Has anyone on the list had success with bleeding the clutch slave cylinder by attaching a hose from the right front brake caliper bleed nipple to the bleed nipple on the slave cylinder and then using the brake pedal to force brake fluid through the slave cylinder to force air in the lines out through the master cylinder? Any problems with this that I should be aware of? Bernie _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 13:55:30 2009 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'Bernie Grabow'" , Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:54:29 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding Bernie, Why bother? It should bleed on it's own just by gravity.. Dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bernie Grabow Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 1:19 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeding Has anyone on the list had success with bleeding the clutch slave cylinder by attaching a hose from the right front brake caliper bleed nipple to the bleed nipple on the slave cylinder and then using the brake pedal to force brake fluid through the slave cylinder to force air in the lines out through the master cylinder? Any problems with this that I should be aware of? Bernie Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye@porterscustom.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 18:24:36 2009 From: George Haywood To: , Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:21:42 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wishbones Simon, I'm forwarding a picture or two to help explain what Michael is talking about. Hope they help a little. George '65 bj8 ---------------------------------------- > From: satkinson7314@charter.net > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:30:52 -0500 > Subject: [Healeys] front wishbones > > Any advice on how to remove the pins and screw on bushings from the end of > the wishbones? The parts that connect the wishbones to the stud (threaded on > both ends) that is at the base of the king pin assembly. > > Hopefully I'm describing these correctly? > > Thanks > _______________________________________________ > _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass. http://windowslive.com/oneline/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_anywhere _122008 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 19:22:25 2009 From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "Healeys" Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:21:39 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] ebay auction Anyone bidding on this auction.. 140292457631? I wonder what it takes to relocate 8 healeys, 3 jags and 15-20 engines? $20k and the reserve is not met _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 19:32:28 2009 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" , "Healeys" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:31:44 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] ebay auction G'day Just spoke to a friend who is not adverse at buying cars in the US and bringing them to Australia. He tells me that this is the 3rd time the cars have come up for sale and the reserve has not been met. He believes that the seller wants about 100K US for the lot. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Simon & Christine Atkinson Sent: Tuesday, 6 January 2009 1:22 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] ebay auction Anyone bidding on this auction.. 140292457631? I wonder what it takes to relocate 8 healeys, 3 jags and 15-20 engines? $20k and the reserve is not met ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 5 19:49:20 2009 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 02:48:30 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) I know there has been discussion on the list about the great cars, and especially the white Healey, shown in the chase scene from the Steve McQueen movie, Bullit.I've followed the discussion, but never paid much attention after the scene with the white car in it. Tonight I watched the chase again in a 10 minute clip that goes all the way to the end and was surprised to see another Healey on the road in one of the scenes after they leave downtown SF. Has that been mentioned here before? If so I'm in the dark. (as usual.)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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 07:11:10 2009 From: Weston Keyes To: Ahealey Ahealey Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:10:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Convertible top spring affixing point BJ8 Hello Folks, Does anyone have a picture of the piece that welds to the sill that holds the bottom end of the heavy spring on either side of the convertible top mechanism? I am working on a car that had much body work done and this piece wasn't relocated. Many thanks Wes Keyes York, Maine JAGFIX.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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 07:17:59 2009 From: Steve Thomton To: healeys@autox.team.net, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 06:17:30 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) The white Healey is seen a few times, all of which are around Bullitt's apartment.....he parks in front of it when he returns to his apartment, it can be seen across the street when he is at the store, etc..... the Healey is a BJ7 and is currently sitting in my garage with the black and gold CA plates. I bought it from the second owner in San Jose who had bought it from the guy that owned it when it was seen in Bullitt....the story goes he lived in the neighborhood where the movie scene was shot and they told him he could just leave it there for the shooting. I don't think you see it in any of the chase scenes. Cheers, Steve --- On Mon, 1/5/09, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote: From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 7:48 PM I know there has been discussion on the list about the great cars, and especially the white Healey, shown in the chase scene from the Steve McQueen movie, Bullit.I've followed the discussion, but never paid much attention after the scene with the white car in it. Tonight I watched the chase again in a 10 minute clip that goes all the way to the end and was surprised to see another Healey on the road in one of the scenes after they leave downtown SF. Has that been mentioned here before? If so I'm in the dark. (as usual.)Bill Lawrence Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as scthomton@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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 14:33:47 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: scthomton@yahoo.com, healeys@autox.team.net, "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 05:32:52 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) Is it a coincidence your name is Steve? :). Vey cool indeed. On 1/6/09, Steve Thomton wrote: > The white Healey is seen a few times, all of which are around Bullitt's > apartment.....he parks in front of it when he returns to his apartment, it > can > be seen across the street when he is at the store, etc..... the Healey is a > BJ7 and is currently sitting in my garage with the black and gold CA > plates. I bought it from the second owner in San Jose who had bought it > from > the guy that owned it when it was seen in Bullitt....the story goes he lived > in the neighborhood where the movie scene was shot and they told him he > could > just leave it there for the shooting. I don't think you see it in any of > the > chase scenes. > > Cheers, > Steve > > --- On Mon, 1/5/09, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote: > > From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE > Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 7:48 PM > > I know there has been discussion on the list about the great cars, and > especially the white Healey, shown in the chase scene from the Steve McQueen > movie, Bullit.I've followed the discussion, but never paid much attention > after the scene with the white car in it. Tonight I watched the chase again > in > a 10 minute clip that goes all the way to the end and was surprised to see > another Healey on the road in one of the scenes after they leave downtown > SF. > Has that been mentioned here before? If so I'm in the dark. (as usual.)Bill > Lawrence > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as scthomton@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 healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device 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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 18:16:09 2009 From: "KENNETH MASON" To: "Healey list" , "Daniel and Diane White" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:39:22 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] GoldenRod Daniel and Diane I believe the heater you are referring to (Goldenrod) is normally used inside of gun safes. It's function laying on the bottom of the safe is to heat the captured air near it's surface. The heated air rises upward causing a continuous flow to circulate as long as the safe remains unopened. The flow of air prevents entrained moisture from dropping out and causing rust to form. It might do the same inside a car storage bag, but the internal volume of a safe will be much less than that required to bag a Healey. I do not think the function is to dry the air. Where can the moisture go when the safe is closed or the car bag zipped? Ken Mason BJ7 in work ----- Original Message ----- From: Daniel and Diane White To: Healey list Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:38 AM Subject: [Healeys] GoldenRod Hello Listers, I'm thinking of getting a product from California Car Cover called the GoldenRod. It's a plug in device which is used inside a zip up car storage bag to lower the humidity inside the bag. Anyone have any experience with this device? Currently I'm using a few DampRid containers which work over time but I'd like something that works quicker here in cold, damp Michigan. BTW, if you need to replace the active ingredient in a DampRid container just get a bag of calcium chloride ice melter and use it to refill the DampRid container. Any input will be appreciated. Dan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as meditionm@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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 19:42:47 2009 From: "stevesylvia2" To: Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:42:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Seat Adjusters Greetings, I'm in the middle of refurbishing my seat adjusters or seat slides as called out in Moss Motors, which were pretty rusted and was wondering if anyone knew how they came finished from the factory? I was thinking of having them zinc plated but upon degreasing them, I discovered there was evidence of grey paint underneath them. I read through my restoration guide but nothing addressed this and the pictures are in black and white so I can't tell what color they were. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks for your help, Steve 61' 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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 19:55:38 2009 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'stevesylvia2'" , Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:54:42 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat Adjusters They were zinc plated Steve, no paint Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of stevesylvia2 Sent: January 6, 2009 9:42 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Seat Adjusters Greetings, I'm in the middle of refurbishing my seat adjusters or seat slides as called out in Moss Motors, which were pretty rusted and was wondering if anyone knew how they came finished from the factory? I was thinking of having them zinc plated but upon degreasing them, I discovered there was evidence of grey paint underneath them. I read through my restoration guide but nothing addressed this and the pictures are in black and white so I can't tell what color they were. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks for your help, Steve 61' 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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 20:11:21 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:10:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 1 Several of you know Gladys, my super-reliable mostly stock 1967 (March 9-10 to be exact) BJ8. I rebuilt her front end, brakes, and engine in 2000 just prior to sending her to Europe for a summer driving tour with 13 other Healeys. I also installed one of those high torque "Japanese" starters (mostly to save the stock starter in case I wanted to restore her to concours.lol.) She has always behaved well and been a great driver. She has some chassis rust, and is a bit rough looking from the outside, but I've always had confidence when taking her for trips. This past summer we drove her to Mt Tremblant for the combined Northeast and Canadian club "Summit" meet, where we had a wonderful time with fellow Healey drivers from Canada and the US. I also drive her around town through the summer for various errands when the weather is nice..and the weather often is nice for top down driving during New England summers. So, imagine my surprise when I decided to start the car in late fall (Thanksgiving) in anticipation of loading her into a car trailer to be towed behind our Motorhome. (Our plan was to drive the Motorhome south for the winter and use the Healey for local transportation.) Perhaps it was the indignity of going into a trailer (she most always drives on her own), but I couldn't get her to start!. Normally, I just provide choke, listen while the fuel pump goes through its "fill the carb bowls" dance, and with a twist of the key. she starts right up. This time the engine turned rapidly, but not even a hint of ignition in any of the cylinders.. She just spun while the starter was engaged, but sat coldly when I released the key. Leaving me to pondered the possibilities. We had been exposed to the "failed rotor" issue when we spent the 2001 summer in Europe. One of the other cars suffered "that fate", and I happened to have a good rotor with me that we used to get our friend back on the road. So, my first thought was that perhaps (even though her current rotor was 9 yrs old) this rotor had given up the ghost. So I replaced the rotor. She still would not start. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 20:12:28 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:12:02 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 I decided I couldn't just shoot in the dark at solutions, the rotor substitution was clearly a shot in the dark. That was not my normal "scientific method"; I clearly needed to be more methodical. I first reset her original rotor in place, and began by checking for ignition problems. Seemed to me that a total failure was most likely due to ignition since most other things on the engine have redundant parts (i.e 6 cylinders, 2 carbs, etc.) I could hear the fuel pump running so I knew I had fuel to the carbs. If I suffered from one clogged carb, or a bad cylinder, it seemed to me there should have been "some" sort of hint at the motor's willingness to kick over. So, total absence of kicking over suggested a single point failure. The first thing I did was clip a timing light to the spark plug wires. I then turned on the key and pressed the button on the back of the solenoid to make the engine turn over. Imagine my surprise when the light flashed rythmatically as appropriate for each cylinder. Every single plug was getting spark. That quickly appeared to give the OK to the coil, distributer, rotor. So next I decided to inspect the spark plug ends.. They were perfect in color (slight tan on the insulator tip) properly gapped and each exhibited spark. I tested the plugs again with each plug being watched to see the spark actually jump the gap. (My timing light test only assured me that spark was reaching the plug tip, the plugs could have been ALL??? Shorted out) As one would guess, the odds of 6 plugs failing simultaneously has to be ridiculously low, but discipline demanded a thorough check. So indeed I watched spark at every plug's gap. One thing struck me as odd though...the plugs were dry. After all the starting attempts I'd made, you'd think the cylinders would be flooded. But the plugs were dry. So I decided that perhaps my carbs were faulty after all just 2 simultaneous failures required to produce symptoms. I removed the air filters and sprayed some "engine start" fluid into the carb throats... I got a slight kick when attempting to start the car.. This confirmed (I thought) that the ignition was working, but it hinted that perhaps I really wasn't getting gas to the engine. So, I decided to "rebuild" the carbs. I removed them, cleaned and rebuilt them, and reinstalled them. The day's labor was expended on the theory that perhaps I had developed some sort of gummy obstruction somewhere in the carbs and it was preventing fuel from flowing properly. With the ignition switch turned on I could hear the fuel pump, and a quick double check by removing the fuel supply hose to the carbs confirmed that I had ample fuel pressure at the carbs. So, with reinstalled carbs, I tried to start the car again..No Joy. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 20:13:30 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:13:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a head gasket? (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly grasping at straws at this point. As you might have guessed the cylinder compressions tested: 1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No problem there. ------------------------------ Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!.... In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-) (I believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem, but you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing my problem.) Thanks -skip saunders- BJ8 -Gladys- BJ7 -Harriett- _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 20:14:53 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:57:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Seat Adjusters Steve, The seat tracks were a dull zinc finish. I replicated this by having them bright zinc plated (or buy new bright zinc ones), then have them lightly "dusted' with glass beads to end up with a matt silver finish. On the Longbridge built cars, (Hundreds and early 100/Six's) the handles only were chromed. They were never painted from new. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "stevesylvia2" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:42 PM Subject: [Healeys] Seat Adjusters Greetings, I'm in the middle of refurbishing my seat adjusters or seat slides as called out in Moss Motors, which were pretty rusted and was wondering if anyone knew how they came finished from the factory? I was thinking of having them zinc plated but upon degreasing them, I discovered there was evidence of grey paint underneath them. I read through my restoration guide but nothing addressed this and the pictures are in black and white so I can't tell what color they were. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks for your help, Steve 61' BN7 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of August 19 007.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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 20:32:31 2009 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: skip , Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 03:31:53 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Did you lose the welch plug in the rear end of the intake manifold?Bill Lawrence> From: tfsbj7@mindspring.com> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:13:06 -0500> Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3> > My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a> head gasket? (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly> grasping at straws at this point. As you might have guessed the cylinder> compressions tested: 1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No> problem there. > > ------------------------------> Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!.... > > In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-) (I> believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem, but> you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing my> problem.)> > Thanks> -skip saunders-> BJ8 -Gladys-> BJ7 -Harriett-> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as ynotink@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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 20:38:17 2009 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: , Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 03:37:43 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) The other one I saw was in a line of traffic as the chase proceeded out of town (toward Half Moon Bay maybe?). It goes by pretty fast and the car is not too distinct. It is a dark color, maybe green or black. It happens just before the Mustang spins out in massive clouds of dust. Is this a new sighting?Bill LawrenceDate: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 06:17:30 -0800From: scthomton@yahoo.comSubject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)To: healeys@autox.team.net; ynotink@msn.comThe white Healey is seen a few times, all of which are around Bullitt's apartment.....he parks in front of it when he returns to his apartment, it can be seen across the street when he is at the store, etc..... the Healey is a BJ7 and is currently sitting in my garage with the black and gold CA plates. I bought it from the second owner in San Jose who had bought it from the guy that owned it when it was seen in Bullitt....the story goes he lived in the neighborhood where the movie scene was shot and they told him he could just leave it there for the shooting. I don't think you see it in any of the chase scenes. Cheers, Steve --- On Mon, 1/5/09, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote: From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)To: healeys@autox.team.netDate: Monday, January 5, 2009, 7:48 PMI know there has been discussion on the list about the great cars, and especially the white Healey, shown in the chase scene from the Steve McQueen movie, Bullit.I've followed the discussion, but never paid much attention after the scene with the white car in it. Tonight I watched the chase again in a 10 minute clip that goes all the way to the end and was surprised to see another Healey on the road in one of the scenes after they leave downtown SF. Has that been mentioned here before? If so I'm in the dark. (as usual.)Bill Lawrence Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as scthomton@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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 20:59:58 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:59:15 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Oops.... "The answer" is not in Part 2.... it will be provided in "part 4"... Sorry for the confusion -skip- -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Skip Saunders Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:13 PM To: 'Healey List' Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a head gasket? (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly grasping at straws at this point. As you might have guessed the cylinder compressions tested: 1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No problem there. ------------------------------ Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!.... In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-) (I believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem, but you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing my problem.) Thanks -skip saunders- BJ8 -Gladys- BJ7 -Harriett- Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as tfsbj7@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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 21:00:44 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'WILLIAM B LAWRENCE'" , Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:59:51 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Nope. still there From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE [mailto:ynotink@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:32 PM To: skip; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Did you lose the welch plug in the rear end of the intake manifold? Bill Lawrence > From: tfsbj7@mindspring.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:13:06 -0500 > Subject: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 > > My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a > head gasket? (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly > grasping at straws at this point. As you might have guessed the cylinder > compressions tested: 1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No > problem there. > > ------------------------------ > Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!.... > > In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-) (I > believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem, but > you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing my > problem.) > > Thanks > -skip saunders- > BJ8 -Gladys- > BJ7 -Harriett- > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ynotink@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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 22:02:15 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Skip Saunders" , "Healey List" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 13:01:37 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Skip - Taking the fuel line off is only a partial diagnostic for fuel. The best is to take the float chamber lids off and check if full of fuel - the float jets get clogged more often than you think - esp. w/ grose jets. Alan On 1/7/09, Skip Saunders wrote: > My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a > head gasket? (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly > grasping at straws at this point. As you might have guessed the cylinder > compressions tested: 1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No > problem there. > > ------------------------------ > Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!.... > > In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-) (I > believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem, but > you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing my > problem.) > > Thanks > -skip saunders- > BJ8 -Gladys- > BJ7 -Harriett- > _______________________________________________ > 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 my mobile device 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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 22:04:11 2009 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:03:47 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 Skip: Alan beat me by about 10 seconds. You seem confident that you have spark. My first choice would have been the coil. But with spark and fuel to the carburettors, logic says it should run. However, you said you did "...a quick double check by removing the fuel supply hose to the carbs confirmed that I had ample fuel pressure at the carbs..." and that spraying starter fluid into the engine gave a slight kick. You did NOT say that you looked inside the float bowls to see if fuel was getting past the needle valves. It sounds like fuel was not getting THROUGH the carbs and into the cylinders. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Healey List'" Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:12 PM Subject: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 So I decided that perhaps my carbs > were faulty after all just 2 simultaneous failures required to produce > symptoms. I removed the air filters and sprayed some "engine start" > fluid > into the carb throats... I got a slight kick when attempting to start the > car.. This confirmed (I thought) that the ignition was working, but it > hinted that perhaps I really wasn't getting gas to the engine. So, I > decided to "rebuild" the carbs. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 22:43:21 2009 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: , Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 05:42:42 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) The You Tube address is http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZIEPTAoTg. The clip is 10:36 long and the second Healey shows up at 7:03. It's a green BJ8.Bill Lawrence> From: ynotink@msn.com> To: scthomton@yahoo.com; healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 03:37:43 +0000> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)> > The other one I saw was in a line of traffic as the chase proceeded out of> town (toward Half Moon Bay maybe?). It goes by pretty fast and the car is not> too distinct. It is a dark color, maybe green or black. It happens just before> the Mustang spins out in massive clouds of dust. Is this a new sighting?Bill> LawrenceDate: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 06:17:30 -0800From: scthomton@yahoo.comSubject:> Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?)To: healeys@autox.team.net;> ynotink@msn.comThe white Healey is seen a few times, all of which are around> Bullitt's apartment.....he parks in front of it when he returns to his> apartment, it can be seen across the street when he is at the store, etc.....> the Healey is a BJ7 and is currently sitting in my garage with the black and> gold CA plates. I bought it from the second owner in San Jose who had bought> it from the guy that owned it when it was seen in Bullitt....the story goes he> lived in the neighborhood where the movie scene was shot and they told him he> could just leave it there for the shooting. I don't think you see it in any> of the chase scenes.> > Cheers,> Steve --- On Mon, 1/5/09, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote:> From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Subject: [Healeys] Bullit chase> scene (again?)To: healeys@autox.team.netDate: Monday, January 5, 2009, 7:48> PMI know there has been discussion on the list about the great cars, and> especially the white Healey, shown in the chase scene from the Steve McQueen> movie, Bullit.I've followed the discussion, but never paid much attention> after the scene with the white car in it. Tonight I watched the chase again> in> a 10 minute clip that goes all the way to the end and was surprised to see> another Healey on the road in one of the scenes after they leave downtown SF.> Has that been mentioned here before? If so I'm in the dark. (as usual.)Bill> Lawrence> Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as scthomton@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 ynotink@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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 6 23:21:25 2009 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Alan Seigrist" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:20:43 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 The answer lies in: Fuel Air Spark At the right place At the right time in the correct amount. (And a tip of the hat to Dick O'Kane who wrote that in the book "How to Repair Your Foreign Car, a Guide for Your Wife, the Beginner, and the Mechanically Inept.") Over the years I have fixed many a car by repeating the above to myself, and asking what is not there. 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 00:17:25 2009 From: "PG" To: "'KENNETH MASON'" , "'Healey list'" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 23:16:21 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] GoldenRod I have something similar to this that I use on my boat during the winter months.....It keeps the air slightly above ambient and keeps moisture in suspension so you don't get any condensation. You can get one in any boating store...... Paul -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of KENNETH MASON Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:39 PM To: Healey list; Daniel and Diane White Cc: Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] GoldenRod Daniel and Diane I believe the heater you are referring to (Goldenrod) is normally used inside of gun safes. It's function laying on the bottom of the safe is to heat the captured air near it's surface. The heated air rises upward causing a continuous flow to circulate as long as the safe remains unopened. The flow of air prevents entrained moisture from dropping out and causing rust to form. It might do the same inside a car storage bag, but the internal volume of a safe will be much less than that required to bag a Healey. I do not think the function is to dry the air. Where can the moisture go when the safe is closed or the car bag zipped? Ken Mason BJ7 in work ----- Original Message ----- From: Daniel and Diane White To: Healey list Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:38 AM Subject: [Healeys] GoldenRod Hello Listers, I'm thinking of getting a product from California Car Cover called the GoldenRod. It's a plug in device which is used inside a zip up car storage bag to lower the humidity inside the bag. Anyone have any experience with this device? Currently I'm using a few DampRid containers which work over time but I'd like something that works quicker here in cold, damp Michigan. BTW, if you need to replace the active ingredient in a DampRid container just get a bag of calcium chloride ice melter and use it to refill the DampRid container. Any input will be appreciated. Dan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as meditionm@msn.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as britishcars@shaw.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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 00:46:16 2009 From: "PG" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 23:45:20 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Transmission bearings Hi All; Does anybody know if the BJ8 Laygear needle bearings (with the carrier) can substitute for the earlier Laygear bearings that are installed individually? Thanks Paul _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 05:27:30 2009 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'PG'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 07:26:27 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Transmission bearings I don't think so Paul. The shafts are different diameters. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of PG Sent: January 7, 2009 2:45 AM To: 'Healey List' Subject: [Healeys] Transmission bearings Hi All; Does anybody know if the BJ8 Laygear needle bearings (with the carrier) can substitute for the earlier Laygear bearings that are installed individually? Thanks Paul _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 06:57:41 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:56:39 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Yes, that is why it is important to really check the carbs thoroughly. When I took the carbs apart, the fuel chambers were full of fuel; but I rebuilt the carbs anyway. I was suspicious that perhaps my grosse jets were perhaps a bit clogged/gummy. (My suspicions were misplaced however.... when I reinstalled the clean carbs, the problems remained.) Good guess though. Thanks -skip- -----Original Message----- From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:02 AM To: Skip Saunders; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Skip - Taking the fuel line off is only a partial diagnostic for fuel. The best is to take the float chamber lids off and check if full of fuel - the float jets get clogged more often than you think - esp. w/ grose jets. Alan On 1/7/09, Skip Saunders wrote: > My next test was to check the cylinder compression ..perhaps I'd blown a > head gasket? (In all 6 cylinders simultaneously?).. Yes, I'm clearly > grasping at straws at this point. As you might have guessed the cylinder > compressions tested: 1-157, 2-147, 3-144, 4-147, 5-152, and 6-147..No > problem there. > > ------------------------------ > Check on "part 2" to find what I found was THE ANSWER!!!.... > > In the meantime, see if you can tell what the problem was yourself..:-) (I > believe, you have all the information you need to diagnose the problem, but > you do have to know the workings of a BJ8 to figure out what was causing my > problem.) > > Thanks > -skip saunders- > BJ8 -Gladys- > BJ7 -Harriett- > _______________________________________________ > 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 my mobile device 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 07:03:43 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Len and/or Marge Hartnett'" , "'Healey Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:03:13 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 Yes.... You too are reading the symptoms very well indeed. The coil was indeed my first choice, but once I saw spark, I had no choice other than to presume that fuel was not getting through the carbs. (that indeed turned out to be what was happening!!!....However, there was no problem with the fuel supply (pump), nor was there anything wrong with the carbs!!.... Very much a puzzle...But, you have accurately described what was happening: "Fuel was not going THROUGH the carbs" The question was "why?".... that is why I ran a compression test to see if I had any sort of valve problem that was preventing adequate "suck" on the intake manifold side of the carbs. Once I read good compression readings, I was really confused.... But logic prevails... there indeed was a reason for all this. (remember the "hint".... the car is a BJ8) I'll reveal the solution shortly....:-) Thanks -skip- -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:04 AM To: Healey Mail List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 Skip: Alan beat me by about 10 seconds. You seem confident that you have spark. My first choice would have been the coil. But with spark and fuel to the carburettors, logic says it should run. However, you said you did "...a quick double check by removing the fuel supply hose to the carbs confirmed that I had ample fuel pressure at the carbs..." and that spraying starter fluid into the engine gave a slight kick. You did NOT say that you looked inside the float bowls to see if fuel was getting past the needle valves. It sounds like fuel was not getting THROUGH the carbs and into the cylinders. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Healey List'" Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:12 PM Subject: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 So I decided that perhaps my carbs > were faulty after all just 2 simultaneous failures required to produce > symptoms. I removed the air filters and sprayed some "engine start" > fluid > into the carb throats... I got a slight kick when attempting to start the > car.. This confirmed (I thought) that the ignition was working, but it > hinted that perhaps I really wasn't getting gas to the engine. So, I > decided to "rebuild" the carbs. Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as tfsbj7@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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 07:11:18 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Richard Ewald'" , "'Alan Seigrist'" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:10:43 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Yes, indeed. But on a Healey, the first thing to suspect is spark. (Since, complete failure is most like a single point cause, and ignition (spark) issues can usually be pointed to failure of a single component.).. One other item needs to be on that list: You not only need "air" you also need "compression" to make that air/fuel mixture appropriate for burning inside an engine cylinder. (that is why I checked compression). The item that turned out to be missing was "fuel"..but the reason for the failure of fuel to get into the cylinders was interesting.. Thanks -skip- From: Richard Ewald [mailto:richard.ewald@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:21 AM To: Alan Seigrist Cc: Skip Saunders; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 The answer lies in: Fuel Air Spark At the right place At the right time in the correct amount. (And a tip of the hat to Dick O'Kane who wrote that in the book "How to Repair Your Foreign Car, a Guide for Your Wife, the Beginner, and the Mechanically Inept.") Over the years I have fixed many a car by repeating the above to myself, and asking what is not there. 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 07:23:07 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:22:31 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 4...BRAKES!! Bill Lawrence was closest to the right answer. He first suggested I had lost the welch plug at the end of the intake manifold..and then later suggested perhaps I'd lost one of the drain plugs. The right answer was my BRAKES!!!!!.... It turns out that there is a vacuum assist boost on BJ8's..(and also on some BJ7's).. If the vacuum hose to the brakes begins to leak a lot of air.Either from failed hose or from failed diaphragm inside the brake (or both)..then there is a huge vacuum leak at the intake manifold where the hose connects..(It connects on TOP of the intake manifold near the intake hole for the rear carb.) (Don't confuse this hose with the very little one that feeds from the rear carb to the timing advance diaphragm.that one is very much smaller and while it might mess up the mixture, it probably wouldn't leak enough to prevent starting altogether.) Once I replaced the hose from the intake manifold vacuum port with a short stub of hose that had a 3/8 inch dowel inserted into the hose to stub it off..Engine started just fine. So, Gladys is still my reliable car..but she just didn't want me to go anywhere with faulty brakes!!!!...LOL Thanks for all the suggestions, I hope you enjoyed the puzzle.. I certainly didn't until I found the answer, but as is the case in most puzzles.the solutions are always more satisfying once they are found, then when they remain a "challenging issue".. See you all on the road. Thanks -skip- _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 07:26:54 2009 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 14:26:20 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 If I remember right, we were taught to check fuel at the delivery end first......if there is plenty of fuel getting to the carb(s), then you have eliminated the potential problems between source (tank) and delivery (carb). This was in the army and we were not being taught clever/high tech stuff (surprise!)....just the very basics. But there is a bit of logic in there? Same with the ignition...spark plugs first. 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 08:30:39 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Simon Lachlan'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:29:40 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 That makes sense...normally. But Healeys are special cars...we can hear the fuel pump..:-). Since I could hear the fuel pump running until pressure was built up in the lines, the "checking for fuel" step was mostly done.... Nevertheless, you are right, it is easily possible for the fuel supply to the carb to be a problem downstream from the pump. That is why in part 2 I described removing the fuel hose from the carbs and checking that I indeed had fuel pressure to the carbs...(sprays the gasoline all over the place, so it is important to only do this for a short time...lol). Thanks -skip- -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Simon Lachlan Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 9:26 AM To: 'Healey List' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 If I remember right, we were taught to check fuel at the delivery end first......if there is plenty of fuel getting to the carb(s), then you have eliminated the potential problems between source (tank) and delivery (carb). This was in the army and we were not being taught clever/high tech stuff (surprise!)....just the very basics. But there is a bit of logic in there? Same with the ignition...spark plugs first. Simon Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as tfsbj7@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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 09:26:53 2009 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:26:01 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 The wire from the coil to the cut-off switch in the trunk is shorted? No. You have spark and you can crank the engine. Float bowls are full? Compression check is reasonable? Next - butterflys not opening. Throttle linkage not correct. No? Ah ha! You reinstalled the carbs with gaskets that have no holes in them to let the fuel through!!!! No? I give up. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Len and/or Marge Hartnett'" ; "'Healey Mail List'" Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 6:03 AM Subject: RE: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 > > Very much a puzzle...But, you have accurately described what was > happening: > "Fuel was not going THROUGH the carbs" > > The question was "why?".... > > But logic prevails... there indeed was a reason for all this. (remember > the > "hint".... the car is a BJ8) > > I'll reveal the solution shortly....:-) > > Thanks > -skip- _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 09:43:41 2009 From: "bispmotala" To: "'Skip Saunders'" , "'Richard Ewald'" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 17:42:55 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Hi Similar has happened to me turned out the choke cables were stiff and the chokes did not open enough. In coldish weather the last 2 mm on the knob part are really needed else no coughing no nothing. Just a thought Sven Sweden -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Fren: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Fvr Skip Saunders Skickat: den 7 januari 2009 15:11 Till: 'Richard Ewald'; 'Alan Seigrist' Kopia: 'Healey List' Dmne: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Yes, indeed. But on a Healey, the first thing to suspect is spark. (Since, complete failure is most like a single point cause, and ignition (spark) issues can usually be pointed to failure of a single component.).. One other item needs to be on that list: You not only need "air" you also need "compression" to make that air/fuel mixture appropriate for burning inside an engine cylinder. (that is why I checked compression). The item that turned out to be missing was "fuel"..but the reason for the failure of fuel to get into the cylinders was interesting.. Thanks -skip- From: Richard Ewald [mailto:richard.ewald@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:21 AM To: Alan Seigrist Cc: Skip Saunders; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 The answer lies in: Fuel Air Spark At the right place At the right time in the correct amount. (And a tip of the hat to Dick O'Kane who wrote that in the book "How to Repair Your Foreign Car, a Guide for Your Wife, the Beginner, and the Mechanically Inept.") Over the years I have fixed many a car by repeating the above to myself, and asking what is not there. Rick Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bispmotala@hotmail.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 10:33:43 2009 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Skip Saunders" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:32:58 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 I always taught my students that compression is a subset of air. Anyway assuming you are not deaf and paying attention, you verify compression every time you hit the key to start the car. An engine with no compression sounds way different then one with compression. Remind me to tell you the story about the guy that was trying to diagnose a no start some time. R On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 6:10 AM, Skip Saunders wrote: > One other item needs to be on that list: You not only need "air" you also > need "compression" to make that air/fuel mixture appropriate for burning > inside an engine cylinder (that is why I checked compression) > > > > Thanks > > -skip- > > > > > > *From:* Richard Ewald [mailto:richard.ewald@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:21 AM > *To:* Alan Seigrist > *Cc:* Skip Saunders; Healey List > *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 > > > > The answer lies in: > > Fuel > Air > Spark > At the right place > At the right time > in the correct amount. > > (And a tip of the hat to Dick O'Kane who wrote that in the book "How to > Repair Your Foreign Car, a Guide for Your Wife, the Beginner, and the > Mechanically Inept.") > Over the years I have fixed many a car by repeating the above to myself, > and asking what is not there. > 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 13:01:03 2009 From: Jackson Krall To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:00:18 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after perp driver finds McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about 2:14 of the 10:37 video posted on youtube by aBum.com, the shot is the front of Mustang in perps mirror, above the mirror and on the street in front of perps car is rear of Healey. Really quite incredible when you see it in stop action and worthy of being a poster or print. There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the downhill scenes on the left side. Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, don't underestimate the value of the provenance of that white car sitting in your garage, you lucky dog. All The Best JK --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Steve Thomton wrote: I don't think > you see it in any of the > chase scenes. > > Cheers, > Steve _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 13:16:09 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Len and/or Marge Hartnett'" , "'Healey Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:15:34 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 Aha!!!!.... very creative!!!.... Next time I'll have to include a check for those "hole-less" (or should I say "unholy"?) gaskets...LOL Thanks -skip- -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 11:26 AM To: Healey Mail List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 The wire from the coil to the cut-off switch in the trunk is shorted? No. You have spark and you can crank the engine. Float bowls are full? Compression check is reasonable? Next - butterflys not opening. Throttle linkage not correct. No? Ah ha! You reinstalled the carbs with gaskets that have no holes in them to let the fuel through!!!! No? I give up. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Len and/or Marge Hartnett'" ; "'Healey Mail List'" Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 6:03 AM Subject: RE: [Healeys] Mystery.... part 2 > > Very much a puzzle...But, you have accurately described what was > happening: > "Fuel was not going THROUGH the carbs" > > The question was "why?".... > > But logic prevails... there indeed was a reason for all this. (remember > the > "hint".... the car is a BJ8) > > I'll reveal the solution shortly....:-) > > Thanks > -skip- Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as tfsbj7@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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 13:28:59 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Simon Lachlan" , "Healey List" Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 04:28:25 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Loose needle On 1/7/09, Simon Lachlan wrote: > If I remember right, we were taught to check fuel at the delivery end > first......if there is plenty of fuel getting to the carb(s), then you have > eliminated the potential problems between source (tank) and delivery (carb). > This was in the army and we were not being taught clever/high tech stuff > (surprise!)....just the very basics. But there is a bit of logic in there? > Same with the ignition...spark plugs first. > Simon > _______________________________________________ > 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 my mobile device 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 13:54:04 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , "'Simon Lachlan'" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:53:25 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 That would have done it....but both needles would have needed to fall at the same time.... Nice (and interesting) possibility....(Of course, I'd have noticed that when I rebuilt the carbs...:-) ...I think...lol) Thanks -skip- -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 3:28 PM To: Simon Lachlan; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Mystery....part 3 Loose needle On 1/7/09, Simon Lachlan wrote: > If I remember right, we were taught to check fuel at the delivery end > first......if there is plenty of fuel getting to the carb(s), then you have > eliminated the potential problems between source (tank) and delivery (carb). > This was in the army and we were not being taught clever/high tech stuff > (surprise!)....just the very basics. But there is a bit of logic in there? > Same with the ignition...spark plugs first. > Simon > _______________________________________________ > 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 my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as tfsbj7@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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 15:54:51 2009 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: "Spridgets List" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 14:54:01 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (photo of second big Healey) That shot can be seen heree: http://ewilkins.com/wilko/pics/bullitt_healey_2.jpg On Jan 7, 2009, at 12:00 PM, Jackson Krall wrote: > Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after perp driver > finds McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about 2:14 of the 10:37 > video posted on youtube by aBum.com, the shot is the front of > Mustang in perps mirror, above the mirror and on the street in > front of perps car is rear of Healey. Really quite incredible when > you see it in stop action and worthy of being a poster or print. > There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the downhill > scenes on the left side. > Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, don't underestimate the > value of the provenance of that white car sitting in your garage, > you lucky dog. > All The Best > JK _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 16:56:30 2009 From: Jackson Krall To: "Eric \(Rick\) Wilkins" Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:55:44 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (photo of second big Healey) Rick, the shot I speak of is the white Healey parked on the hills of SF, but you nailed that green BJ8 that I was having a hard time finding. Best JK --- On Wed, 1/7/09, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote: > From: Eric (Rick) Wilkins > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (photo of second big Healey) > To: > Cc: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 5:54 PM > That shot can be seen heree: > > http://ewilkins.com/wilko/pics/bullitt_healey_2.jpg > > On Jan 7, 2009, at 12:00 PM, Jackson Krall wrote: > > > Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after > perp driver finds McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about > 2:14 of the 10:37 video posted on youtube by aBum.com, the > shot is the front of Mustang in perps mirror, above the > mirror and on the street in front of perps car is rear of > Healey. Really quite incredible when you see it in stop > action and worthy of being a poster or print. > > There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the > downhill scenes on the left side. > > Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, > don't underestimate the value of the provenance of that > white car sitting in your garage, you lucky dog. > > All The Best > > JK > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jackson_krall@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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 19:26:20 2009 From: Michael Hartfield To: Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:25:30 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Healey on .TCM Watching Jack Lemmon in Phffft! Lemmon is driving a nice early Healey. When he left the woman's home the engine sound was heard in the driveway and then he uses the car several times in pursuit of the leading lady. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 21:30:18 2009 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: jackson_krall@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 20:29:11 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) Alright everyone, enough with the big Healey sightings in the Bullit movie. How about the two square body Sprites, one light blue with a white top parked on the left side of the street as the cars drive down the hill and the other is just the back end parked next to a black VW Bug as the chase turns left. Or the Morris Minor convertable parked on the left side of the street. Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your kids on road trips? Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are. When someone in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" gets a point. Twenty plus years ago there were still a lot on the road in CA. However in my car enthusiast family we took it one step further with our son and his buddies, usually on family vaction road trips to Healey meets. Our scouring system went like this; '68 and newer - 1 point '68 and newer convertable - 2 points '67 and older - 3 points '67 and older convertable - 4 points Oval window coupe - 5 points Oval window convertable - 10 points and the holy grail... Split window coupe - 20 points Now score the "Bullit" chase scene playing "Bug," there's a lot. Cheers, Curt '64 & '67 Bug and my wife had a '62 ragtop and a '72 On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 12:00 PM, Jackson Krall wrote: > Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after perp driver finds > McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about 2:14 of the 10:37 video posted on > youtube by aBum.com, the shot is the front of Mustang in perps mirror, above > the mirror and on the street in front of perps car is rear of Healey. Really > quite incredible when you see it in stop action and worthy of being a poster > or print. > There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the downhill scenes on the > left side. > Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, don't underestimate the value > of the provenance of that white car sitting in your garage, you lucky dog. > All The Best > JK > > --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Steve Thomton wrote: > > I don't think > > you see it in any of the > > chase scenes. > > > > Cheers, > > Steve > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 7 22:45:34 2009 From: "Mirek Sharp" To: "Healeys" Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 03:44:32 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Seat Adjusters I just went through the procedure prescribed by Rich and they look great. It is important to get an even finish when glass beading the zinc plating and I would experiment a bit or impress on whoever is doing it that you want a consistent finish. Mirek 60 BT7 original message > Steve, > The seat tracks were a dull zinc finish. I replicated this by having them > bright zinc plated (or buy new bright zinc ones), then have them lightly > "dusted' with glass beads to end up with a matt silver finish. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 06:40:28 2009 From: Weston Keyes To: Ahealey Ahealey Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:39:48 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Convertible top drain questions BJ8 Hello Folks, Thanks to all for the help with the attachment of the spring for the convertible top and interior material. I am now working on the drain for the top and realize there are 5 drain holes. I don't see any holes in the body but there was extensive body work and new panels put in around that area. Can anyone explain or show where the drain hoses go through the body? Again many thanks. Wes Keyes York,Maine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 07:01:00 2009 From: Weston Keyes To: Ahealey Ahealey Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:00:19 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8 Hello Folks, Another question! You'll get sick of me soon. I have been told by a parts vendor that there a 3 nylon pieces that are about 3/4" long that guide the window glass in the track. She said they fit in slots in the tracks 2 in the front track and one in the rear. I have examined both tracks and can't find them. I have the pieces I just can't figure out how to hold them in. Any clues are appreciated. Wes Keyes York, Maine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 07:08:07 2009 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 06:07:33 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Allan's Silverstone A great opportunity for those with ready liquid cash (not me). Ebay auction 260342706812 Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of image001.gif] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 07:57:58 2009 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Weston Keyes'" , "'Ahealey Ahealey'" Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:57:20 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8 They aren't I the tracks Wes they are retained in the frame of the window by the glass. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Weston Keyes Sent: January 8, 2009 9:00 AM To: Ahealey Ahealey Subject: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8 Hello Folks, Another question! You'll get sick of me soon. I have been told by a parts vendor that there a 3 nylon pieces that are about 3/4" long that guide the window glass in the track. She said they fit in slots in the tracks 2 in the front track and one in the rear. I have examined both tracks and can't find them. I have the pieces I just can't figure out how to hold them in. Any clues are appreciated. Wes Keyes York, Maine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 08:13:33 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Weston Keyes" , "Ahealey Ahealey" Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:06:37 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Convertible top drain questions BJ8 Wes, On the BJ8 there are 5 drain tubes. One each fits from the ends of the channel down through the forward portion of the left and right wheel arches. One is in the centre rear, passing down through the rear seat surround panel, and is covered by the rear tonneau panel carpet, while there are two more, left and right of each rear corner area, also passing through the rear seat surround panel, and these are not covered with carpet. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Weston Keyes" To: "Ahealey Ahealey" Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 8:39 AM Subject: [Healeys] Convertible top drain questions BJ8 > Hello Folks, > > Thanks to all for the help with the attachment of the spring for the > convertible top and interior material. > I am now working on the drain for the top and realize there are 5 > drain > holes. I don't see any holes in the body but there was extensive body work > and > new panels put in around that area. Can anyone explain or show where the > drain > hoses go through the body? Again many thanks. > > Wes Keyes > York,Maine > _______________________________________________ > 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 Jan 07 026.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Jan 07 024.jpg] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 08:24:33 2009 From: Steve Thomton To: healeys@autox.team.net, jackson_krall@yahoo.com Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 07:24:02 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) Thanks for pointing that shot out ... as many times as I've watched that I don't know how I missed it. I'd like to get some of these made into stills to put in my collection. Thanks for the heads up. Steve --- On Wed, 1/7/09, Jackson Krall wrote: From: Jackson Krall Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (again?) To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 1:00 PM Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after perp driver finds McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about 2:14 of the 10:37 video posted on youtube by aBum.com, the shot is the front of Mustang in perps mirror, above the mirror and on the street in front of perps car is rear of Healey. Really quite incredible when you see it in stop action and worthy of being a poster or print. There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the downhill scenes on the left side. Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, don't underestimate the value of the provenance of that white car sitting in your garage, you lucky dog. All The Best JK --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Steve Thomton wrote: I don't think > you see it in any of the > chase scenes. > > Cheers, > Steve Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as scthomton@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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 09:13:25 2009 From: "Randy Dickson" To: "'Weston Keyes'" , "'Ahealey Ahealey'" Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:10:54 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8 Wes, I just did these on my 63 BJ7. There are small rectangular notches in the window glass frame that the three nylon pieces fit into. There is a corresponding notch in the nylon piece that fits into these rectangular cut outs in the window frame. They are held into the frame by the window glass. As far as the weather-striping goes, the rubber stuff I got from Moss was too thick and did not work. I used a 700cc bicycle lightweight inner tube and cut it to fit. It was slightly thinner than the Moss rubber and worked great. Randy Healey Archaeologist 60 BT7 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Weston Keyes Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 8:00 AM To: Ahealey Ahealey Subject: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8 Hello Folks, Another question! You'll get sick of me soon. I have been told by a parts vendor that there a 3 nylon pieces that are about 3/4" long that guide the window glass in the track. She said they fit in slots in the tracks 2 in the front track and one in the rear. I have examined both tracks and can't find them. I have the pieces I just can't figure out how to hold them in. Any clues are appreciated. Wes Keyes York, Maine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 09:35:38 2009 From: "Jody Kerr" To: scthomton@yahoo.com Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:34:59 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] You Tube video of EFI Healey Answer for Paul Steve, Your You Tube video is being discussed over in the Healy forum on BCF. Jody On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 10:09 AM, Steve Thomton wrote: > Paul, > The parts were not part of a kit.... we, Ric Navarro and I, engineered this > over the course of about 2 years.....but it could be reproduced in a month or > two. The nice part is that all the consumable parts are available from your > local NAPA auto parts store... the exceptions are the custom bits we > made/developed to mount/install the injection, i.e. distributor, injector > blocks, fuel rail. The challenge on this type of installation is to > have harmony in components and then "tune" the computer for the > specific engine. The good news is that the Austin Healey 6 cylinder seems to > LOVE the fuel injection! > > I'm tenatively planning on putting this on a dyno late Nov. so I could/should > have hp/tq figures then. > > Cheers, > Steve > > > --- On Sun, 11/9/08, Paul Baker wrote: > > From: Paul Baker > Subject: Re: [Healeys] You Tube video of EFI Healey > To: "List Healey" , scthomton@yahoo.com > Date: Sunday, November 9, 2008, 4:06 AM > > > > > > > > Steve, > > Great piece of work. Did you buy the efi parts as a kit or did you get the > parts separately? Also, is the rest of the engine spec standard or have you > modified it? Like Alan, I would be very interested to know the effect of this > installation on your bhp, torque and mpg figures. > > Thanks for sharing this with us. > > Paul > > 66 BJ8 race car > 67 BJ8 > 65 Sprite race car > _______________________________________________ > 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 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 09:55:42 2009 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:55:06 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8 The "instructions" that came with the Moss glazing rubber (P/N 680-307) I purchased to install the window glass in my BJ8 indicated (as far as I could make out from the broken English) that the rubber was supposed to be wiped down with petroleum to cause the rubber to swell and grip the glass. Neither gasoline nor motor oil had any effect on the stuff over several days of experimentation and it wouldn't hold the glass at all, so I gave up and took the glass and frames to my local glass shop. They installed the new guides, modern glazing strips, glass, and reassembled the frames for 7 bucks each. I believe Moss's price for each rubber strip alone was 9 bucks. I see that Moss isn't offering the rubber strips anymore. Good riddance. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randy Dickson Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 11:11 AM To: 'Weston Keyes'; 'Ahealey Ahealey' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Window nylon guides for BJ8 Wes, I just did these on my 63 BJ7. There are small rectangular notches in the window glass frame that the three nylon pieces fit into. There is a corresponding notch in the nylon piece that fits into these rectangular cut outs in the window frame. They are held into the frame by the window glass. As far as the weather-striping goes, the rubber stuff I got from Moss was too thick and did not work. I used a 700cc bicycle lightweight inner tube and cut it to fit. It was slightly thinner than the Moss rubber and worked great. Randy Healey Archaeologist 60 BT7 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 10:13:18 2009 From: "gary brierton" To: "healeys" Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 12:12:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] healey in movie Bad Boys (1) About 7:12 into this clip, there is a :14 partial view of a BJ-8. Wonder whose it is and what the H___ is the yellow reflection on the shroud?! GaryB http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpPiwnlHHBw&feature=related _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 11:21:45 2009 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: "'healeys'" Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:20:54 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey in movie Bad Boys (1) I can only tell from the windshield frame that the car is either a BJ7 or BJ8. The reflection appears to me to be either the doorway to the house, or a part of the house that we can't see in the frame. Too bad there isn't a better shot of the car to help identify it. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of gary brierton Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 12:13 PM To: healeys Subject: [Healeys] healey in movie Bad Boys (1) About 7:12 into this clip, there is a :14 partial view of a BJ-8. Wonder whose it is and what the H___ is the yellow reflection on the shroud?! GaryB http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpPiwnlHHBw&feature=related _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 12:30:43 2009 From: Reid Trummel To: Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:30:01 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Boat in Barrett-Jackson Auction I thought that many of you might be interested to know that my 1956 Healey Ski-Master boat will be in the Barrett-Jackson Auction, going on the block about midday Tuesday, January 13. Here's the URL of the applicable page of their website: http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/search.aspx?st=1& aid=283&d=01/13/2009 ...and scroll down to Lot 12.2 Online bidding is possible for those who cannot attend the auction. :-) Reid TrummelPortland, Oregon, USA _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 13:21:55 2009 From: tld6008@mchsi.com To: healeys@autox.team.net (Healey list) Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:21:13 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder removal/install For the life of me I can't figure this out, at least to my satisfaction. I removed my back wheel cylinder to rebuild (1960 BN7), and had a very hard time removing the 2 spring plates holding the cylinder to the back plate. The way they were in was: large flat large plate against the backing plate with open end up and the curved plate with the end hooks away from the back plate, opening end down (like the manual shows). The hand brake lever prevented the removal of the curved plate and I had to fight to get the flat one driven out enough to remove both, this just doesn't seem to be right. Attempting reassembly I notice that the hooks on the curved plate ends would lock into the notches in the flat plate but I can't imagine how you would remove it once locked together like that..... So which one goes against the back plate, in what assembly order and if they lock together what it the proper method of removal? Thanks -- 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 16:11:34 2009 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 18:10:47 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy In a message dated 1/8/09 7:14:05 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your kids > on > road trips? Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are. When someone > in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" gets a point. > Sounds way too complicated. In our family the game was simple. The first person to spot a Beetle and holler "Punchbuggy" got to hit the person sitting next to him as hard as he wanted. Usually the next thing heard in the car was from the front seat: "Don't make me stop this car, because if I do, you'll wish you hadn't." Ah, the good old days. Cheers gary ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://news.aol.com?ncid=emlcntusnews00000002) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 16:22:44 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 07:22:17 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bullit chase scene (photo of second big Healey) The most amazing thing about this picture is it shows a California highway with no traffic. On 1/8/09, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote: > That shot can be seen heree: > > http://ewilkins.com/wilko/pics/bullitt_healey_2.jpg > > On Jan 7, 2009, at 12:00 PM, Jackson Krall wrote: > >> Actually, there's a great rear-end shot just after perp driver >> finds McQueen in his rear-view mirror. At about 2:14 of the 10:37 >> video posted on youtube by aBum.com, the shot is the front of >> Mustang in perps mirror, above the mirror and on the street in >> front of perps car is rear of Healey. Really quite incredible when >> you see it in stop action and worthy of being a poster or print. >> There also appears to be a box Sprite in some of the downhill >> scenes on the left side. >> Steve, as I've stated in this forum before, don't underestimate the >> value of the provenance of that white car sitting in your garage, >> you lucky dog. >> All The Best >> JK > _______________________________________________ > 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 my mobile device 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 17:22:30 2009 From: andy pole To: , Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:21:51 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder removal/install Tim I assume I got it right as it looks good and all fitted together, heres how I did it and it was simple; first put the cylinder thru the hole in the back plate with the handbrake lever pins located in the recesses, next take the spring / bent plate with the fingers/ hooks and slot it in from the handbrake lever side. There is enough movement in the slotted hole to move the cylinder up and down to get it in. Next take the flat plate and start to push it over the spring plate until you cannot move it by hand, then use a drift to drive it until the cutouts drop over the fingers and lock the spring plate as shown here (you may need to gently tap one plate and then the other from each end as they start to lock, and be careful against the soft cylinder): http://www.austin-healey3000.com/brakes.htm the rubber seal is then put with the hole thru the handbrake lever and then it is placed over and behind the larger flat lock plate. It fits nicely in the recess behind the flat plate. If I got it wrong it fits this way and wasnt too hard to do, hopefully some one will confirm. I guess it would be harder to disassemble them, but we take more care assembling with nice new painted parts! it must be difficult to drive the flat plate back over as the fingers have sprung up to lock it in, and I dont plan on doing it!!! cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Imagine a life without walls. See the possibilities http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465943/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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 18:05:16 2009 From: "John Sims" To: "'andy pole'" , , Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:04:24 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder removal/install That's the way I did mine. They reassemble much easier than the disassembly (basically in my case because they were rather corroded when I took them off) John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of andy pole Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 7:22 PM To: tld6008@mchsi.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder removal/install Tim I assume I got it right as it looks good and all fitted together, heres how I did it and it was simple; first put the cylinder thru the hole in the back plate with the handbrake lever pins located in the recesses, next take the spring / bent plate with the fingers/ hooks and slot it in from the handbrake lever side. There is enough movement in the slotted hole to move the cylinder up and down to get it in. Next take the flat plate and start to push it over the spring plate until you cannot move it by hand, then use a drift to drive it until the cutouts drop over the fingers and lock the spring plate as shown here (you may need to gently tap one plate and then the other from each end as they start to lock, and be careful against the soft cylinder): http://www.austin-healey3000.com/brakes.htm the rubber seal is then put with the hole thru the handbrake lever and then it is placed over and behind the larger flat lock plate. It fits nicely in the recess behind the flat plate. If I got it wrong it fits this way and wasnt too hard to do, hopefully some one will confirm. I guess it would be harder to disassemble them, but we take more care assembling with nice new painted parts! it must be difficult to drive the flat plate back over as the fingers have sprung up to lock it in, and I dont plan on doing it!!! cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Imagine a life without walls. See the possibilities http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465943/direct/01/ Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6@verizon.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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 19:27:30 2009 From: the walkers To: Editorgary@aol.com Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:26:48 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy aka SlugBug bob walker phx, az Editorgary@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 1/8/09 7:14:05 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > > > >> Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your kids >> on >> road trips? Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are. When someone >> in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" gets a point. >> >> > Sounds way too complicated. In our family the game was simple. The first > person to spot a Beetle and holler "Punchbuggy" got to hit the person sitting > next > to him as hard as he wanted. Usually the next thing heard in the car was from > the front seat: "Don't make me stop this car, because if I do, you'll wish > you hadn't." > > Ah, the good old days. > > Cheers > gary > > > > ************** > New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making > headlines. (http://news.aol.com?ncid=emlcntusnews00000002) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as thewalkers@qwest.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 8 19:38:46 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Editorgary@aol.com Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:38:15 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy Our family friends, the Pinkavas, have four sons. When we were kids in the early 70's, they would stand in a circle and each punch the arm of the person to their right as hard as possible until only one person was left standing. Mr. Pinkava was a Marine aviator who, by then, was flying & fighting the commies in Laos for Air America w/ pops. Actually, they are some of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure to have known! On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 7:10 AM, wrote: > In a message dated 1/8/09 7:14:05 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.netwrites: > > > > Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your kids > > on > > road trips? Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are. When > someone > > in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" gets a point. > > > Sounds way too complicated. In our family the game was simple. The first > person to spot a Beetle and holler "Punchbuggy" got to hit the person > sitting > next > to him as hard as he wanted. Usually the next thing heard in the car was > from > the front seat: "Don't make me stop this car, because if I do, you'll wish > you hadn't." > > Ah, the good old days. > > Cheers > gary _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 07:00:31 2009 From: "Heard" To: Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:59:08 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy I still play this game with my wife. 'Course she usually punches me back even though I clearly call the 'no punchback' rule. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Editorgary@aol.com Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 6:11 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy In a message dated 1/8/09 7:14:05 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your > kids on road trips? Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are. > When someone in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" > gets a point. > Sounds way too complicated. In our family the game was simple. The first person to spot a Beetle and holler "Punchbuggy" got to hit the person sitting next to him as hard as he wanted. Usually the next thing heard in the car was from the front seat: "Don't make me stop this car, because if I do, you'll wish you hadn't." Ah, the good old days. Cheers gary _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 08:42:10 2009 From: Charlie Baldwin To: healey list Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:41:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Roadster windshield new glass installation - Part 1 I posted this previously, but the limitations of the list software rejected it for being too large, so it will be in two installments. I just wanted to pass on the method that I used in installing the new windshield in my BT7 Mk.II. This has come up before on this list with people having problems with the rubber that wraps around the glass. I got the new glass, rubber, and the corner bracket set from Moss. When I got everything together I started by measuring to make sure that the new glass with rubber wrapped around it would go into the channels of the windshield frame. The Moss rubber was way too thick and would have never fit. You really only want the slightest compression of the rubber, if any. I looked for other alternatives and found some stuff called rubber glass setting tape at Restoration Specialties. I've seen their stand at Hershey and Carlisle flea markets many times. Here is a link to their catalog: http://www.restorationspecialties.com/2008%20catalog%20pdf/2008%20Catalog%20ebook.pdf The glass setting tape is on page 32 of the catalog. What is nice is that they have different thicknesses of this rubber. I needed the 3/64 thick material. When I started to install it, I found that the rubber was different than most rubber. I suspect that it is only partially vulcanized because you could bend it and it would pretty much stay bent. At the miter joints that I made at the corners and at the butt joint where it met itself it could be squashed together to self seal. Even though it would bend and sort of stay that way, I glued it to the glass with contact cement, which meant that when I tapped the frame on I didn't have to worry about holding the rubber in place at all. Charlie Baldwin [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 08:43:48 2009 From: Charlie Baldwin To: healey list Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:43:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Roadster windshield new glass installation - Part 2 I looked over the corner bracket kit from Moss which I think came originally from Austin-Healey Spares. The screws supplied are slotted head and zinc plated; totally wrong for the original chrome plated philips. The ones on the top rail show, so these were no good. The new corner brackets themselves were also useless since they didn't pull the frame miters together tightly like the originals. I ended up cleaning up my original brackets and using stainless steel philips screws. So after getting the bracket situation resolved I installed the brackets on the top and bottom rails and tapped them on after spraying the rubber channel with soapy water. The rubber is 1 1/2" wide which is much wider than necessary, but this eliminates the need for getting it placed perfectly and takes up any difference in the shape of the frame rails vs. the glass. After getting it all together I just ran a sharp utility knife along the chrome and cut the rubber even. The partly vulcanized rubber cuts quite easily also. Then I used a razor blade scraper to get the extra contact cement off of the glass. It is quite possible that the new glass will not be the same thickness as the old which was the case for me. My old glass was from PPG and for the new I opted for Moss' standard rather than the Triplex. I think that all glass thicknesses nowadays are metric, but the plastic interlayer thickness laminated between the two pieces of glass can also vary. This was certainly much more trouble than it should have been had Moss supplied the correct rubber and corner bracket set. Charlie Baldwin '62 BT7 tricarb York, PA [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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 08:53:47 2009 From: Charlie Baldwin To: Charley Braum , healey list Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:53:13 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Roadster windshield new glass installation - Part 2 Charley, Was what you got partially vulcanized? That was a very important difference because the rubber would not spring back to its original flat shape and sealed itself at the joints. The cutting was also much easier than totally vulcanized rubber. Charlie Charley Braum wrote: > Another alternative on the rubber is to go to your local glass > shop - they usually have 3 or 4 different thicknesses, in rolls, which > are useful for various projects - and really inexpensive (at least at > my local shop). I just get 10-12 feet of each size, when I need some, > for a couple dollars. > > Later, > > CB [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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 15:20:08 2009 From: To: Heard , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 14:19:17 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy We play a game where when an out of state licence plate is seen the first person to blurt out the state capital gets a point. I tried to get the wife and kid to add stuff like the year of the car and the number of cylinders but their eyes rolled and sholders shrugged. Now if I can hear myself think over the kids darn loud music I am lucky. Why can't she just play Cream, the Stones and Eagles loud instead. Gee wiz. Tracy ---- Heard wrote: > I still play this game with my wife. 'Course she usually punches me back > even though I clearly call the 'no punchback' rule. > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Editorgary@aol.com > Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 6:11 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Playing PunchBuggy > > In a message dated 1/8/09 7:14:05 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > > > > Speaking of VW Bugs, how many of you played the game "Bug" with your > > kids on road trips? Should show how big of a car enthusiast you are. > > When someone in the car sees a VW Bug tthe first one to shout "Bug" > > gets a point. > > > Sounds way too complicated. In our family the game was simple. The first > person to spot a Beetle and holler "Punchbuggy" got to hit the person > sitting next to him as hard as he wanted. Usually the next thing heard in > the car was from the front seat: "Don't make me stop this car, because if I > do, you'll wish you hadn't." > > Ah, the good old days. > > Cheers > gary > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 15:21:11 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:14:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives Hello all, This afternoon at approx. 1:10 PM EST, a 1964 Phase 1 BJ8 fired up again for the first time in about 25 years. This car has been undergoing a complete restoration (in the truest sense of the word) that began in August of 2006. We are pleased to say that all went very well, and the freshly rebuilt engine was run up to about 2000 RPM for about 20 minutes, then brought down to a smooth strong idle and was shut off. There's nothing like the sense of accomplishment as the engine warmed up, the thermostat opened, the smell of engine paint began to cure and burn in, and the pungent odour of a crisp exhaust spewed out the open garage doors into the cold and snowy winter afternoon. Now to finish the interior, the top and tonneau cover installations, and the detailing and adjusting of everything on this "new" car. Plans are that this dark BRG Phase 1 will be driven to the Kingston, Ontario AHCA Conclave in June where it will be judged in Concours. 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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 16:23:47 2009 From: To: Rich C , Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:22:54 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives Good to hear, Congratulations........................................Henry Morrison, Albuquerque, NM> From: richchrysler@quickclic.net> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:14:12 -0500> Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives> > Hello all,> > This afternoon at approx. 1:10 PM EST, a 1964 Phase 1 BJ8 fired up again for> the first time in about 25 years. This car has been undergoing a complete> restoration (in the truest sense of the word) that began in August of 2006. We> are pleased to say that all went very well, and the freshly rebuilt engine was> run up to about 2000 RPM for about 20 minutes, then brought down to a smooth> strong idle and was shut off.> There's nothing like the sense of accomplishment as the engine warmed up, the> thermostat opened, the smell of engine paint began to cure and burn in, and> the pungent odour of a crisp exhaust spewed out the open garage doors into the> cold and snowy winter afternoon.> Now to finish the interior, the top and tonneau cover installations, and the> detailing and adjusting of everything on this "new" car.> Plans are that this dark BRG Phase 1 will be driven to the Kingston, Ontario> AHCA Conclave in June where it will be judged in Concours.> > 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 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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 17:35:50 2009 From: GSFuqua1@aol.com To: richchrysler@quickclic.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 19:35:03 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives Congratulations Rich!! I know that feeling well having just finished (I know, horror of horrors...A Triumph). Like yours it was a complete nut and bolt restoration. Great story behind this particular car. The Father originally purchased this car directly from the factory while stationed in England in 1964. He met and marriage a British lady and they brought the car back to the States with them and kept it all their lives. They have passed on but left the ca r to their daughter and she wanted it back to the way it was when she and her brother were small and riding in the back. I have ALL the documents on this car including the first British Tax Stamp and Holder, Importation Documents, Window Sticker, etc. All neatly bound in a nice notebook for the family with color pictures detailing the condition at start and now completed. We did make a few small improvements along the way that will still keep the car Concours but give it a bit more ability to keep up with modern traffic. i.e. 87mm jugs rather than 83 and an O/D transmission. Needless to say it is both exhilarating and frightening when you first turn the key but the satisfaction is beyond compare. I find it interesting that the time frame for restoration is virtually identical. Cheers & Best Wishes, Gary Fuqua Classic Sports Cars Branson, MO **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://news.aol.com?ncid=emlcntusnews00000002) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 19:22:46 2009 From: Jorge Garcia To: Austin Healey Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:22:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Starter Has anyone purchased a "gear reduction starter" from an eBay vendor named Bristish Starters? Their price is very attractive compared to Moss. Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 20:56:13 2009 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: fortee9er@yahoo.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 22:55:25 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Starter In a message dated 1/9/2009 9:22:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, fortee9er@yahoo.com writes: Has anyone purchased a "gear reduction starter" from an eBay vendor named Bristish Starters? Their price is very attractive compared to Moss. Yes-- I believe they--and a number of other places as well--are selling Nippondenso (Denso) starters. They come with "universal" mounting plates but like all things that fit everything a bit of fiddling is necessary to make it fit anything. Best--Michael Oritt **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 21:17:20 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: fortee9er@yahoo.com, "Austin Healey" Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:12:38 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Starter Yep - got one of theirs for my Jag Mk IX automatic. It is taking some fiddling to fit, but it will work. Alan On 1/10/09, Jorge Garcia wrote: > Has anyone purchased a "gear reduction starter" from an eBay vendor named > Bristish Starters? Their price is very attractive compared to Moss. > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device 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@autox.team.net Fri Jan 9 21:45:45 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Rich C'" , "'Healeys'" Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:45:01 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives G'day Rich I could fell your excitement from across the Pacific. Yes it is a most wonderful time when it starts for the first time and with the smells, noise and just looking at it, the day will live in your memory. Congratulations and best wishes Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich C Sent: Saturday, 10 January 2009 9:14 AM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives Hello all, This afternoon at approx. 1:10 PM EST, a 1964 Phase 1 BJ8 fired up again for the first time in about 25 years. This car has been undergoing a complete restoration (in the truest sense of the word) that began in August of 2006. We are pleased to say that all went very well, and the freshly rebuilt engine was run up to about 2000 RPM for about 20 minutes, then brought down to a smooth strong idle and was shut off. There's nothing like the sense of accomplishment as the engine warmed up, the thermostat opened, the smell of engine paint began to cure and burn in, and the pungent odour of a crisp exhaust spewed out the open garage doors into the cold and snowy winter afternoon. Now to finish the interior, the top and tonneau cover installations, and the detailing and adjusting of everything on this "new" car. Plans are that this dark BRG Phase 1 will be driven to the Kingston, Ontario AHCA Conclave in June where it will be judged in Concours. 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@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 05:54:22 2009 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Charlie Baldwin" , "Charley Braum" Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:53:32 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Roadster windshield new glass installation - Part 2 Nice recap of the glass install Charlie. 2 questions. Does your Mk2 have the curved glass like the BJ cars or the straighter glass of the MK 1. Also, I have a very reputable glass installer around the corner from me, if you had it to do over again would you let the pros do the job or is this one of those rewarding jobs that has to be experienced once in a life time. Thanks again, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Baldwin" To: "Charley Braum" ; "healey list" Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 10:53 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Roadster windshield new glass installation - Part 2 > Charley, > Was what you got partially vulcanized? That was a very important > difference because the rubber would not spring back to its original flat > shape and sealed itself at the joints. The cutting was also much easier > than totally vulcanized rubber. > Charlie > > Charley Braum wrote: >> Another alternative on the rubber is to go to your local glass >> shop - they usually have 3 or 4 different thicknesses, in rolls, which >> are useful for various projects - and really inexpensive (at least at >> my local shop). I just get 10-12 feet of each size, when I need some, >> for a couple dollars. >> >> Later, _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 07:51:08 2009 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:50:09 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny >From the best of Craigslist. Pretty amusing. Could probably replace Calgary with anytown. http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/clg/945284421.html 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@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 11:35:23 2009 From: WLLDBL@aol.com To: danlarson@centurytel.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:34:31 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Facebook Healey Group Site >My first thought was the same. However, Facebook may reach a younger age >group and encourage new Healey Enthusiasts. Somehow, I just can't imagine a Facebook site attracting many genuinely/seriously interested younger 'new Healey enthusiasts.' For starters, the high cost of getting into a large Healey will be cost prohibitive--or require a very high level of commitment--for many younger people who otherwise might be interested in an "old car." That being the case, a high level of enthusiasm will have to be created in them, in order for them to become truly committed. Such a high level of enthusiasm, I think, will only come after these folks actually see and experience the cars, in person. Therefore, perhaps the best use of a Facebook site could be to publicize local Healey events to those who would never otherwise hear about them, so as to entice these prospective 'new Healey enthusiasts' to come out, and get excited, and get involved. Doug **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://news.aol.com?ncid=emlcntusnews00000002) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 12:27:47 2009 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:27:03 EST Subject: [Healeys] Unabashed sales notice of non-Healey car Due to a recent change in work responsibilities, I'm selling my 2006 Dinan MINI Cooper S with all factory options plus all Dinan upgrades (210 measured horsepower with fully adjustable suspension) in great condition with less than 30,000 miles. $25k obo. photos and mods list on request. Gary Anderson, Los Altos, CA ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://news.aol.com?ncid=emlcntusnews00000002) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 12:56:54 2009 From: WLLDBL@aol.com To: ruvino@ripnet.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:56:11 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc >I am going to install and auxiliary fuse box (article in AH Mag Feb/95 by John >Trifari) to handle driving lights, 12 volt outlet and a couple of other toys. >Not sure what gauge of wire to use. Any recommendations? John if you are out >there I would appreciate hearing from you. Would really need to know, first, the total amperage of all the items you want to install on a particular circuit. But...12awg should be big enough for anything you could possibly want to install in a Healey. Doug **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://news.aol.com?ncid=emlcntusnews00000002) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 16:09:56 2009 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:09:04 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Neat collection.. Ebay auction # 260342706812 It's just the Silverstone on ebay, but the garage holds a 100S and a 4000... _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 16:23:51 2009 From: Dana Westfall To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:17:41 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats There has been a lot of talk about attracting "younger Healey enthusiasts". As a "younger Healey enthusiast" - I am 31 and my wife is 27 - I have to agree that the primary factor preventing many younger people from joining the hobby is the cost. Many of us are paying off student loans, starting families, trying to buy a house, etc. Many of us are just happy to have a job. The luxury of purchasing a second car, let alone a collector car, is just going to be out of reach at today's prices. Not to mention the cost of restoring it and/or keeping it running. There's not much that can be done about that. To continue to promote the hobby, my advice would be to keep all of these great cars on the road, and don't under estimate the impact of that "thumbs up" or "nice car" you get when you're out on the road. Eventually, more of us will be older, have more money, have more time on our hands, and will be looking for something to do. If these cars are still around, we'll buy them - they have a timeless appeal. Just a quick note about how my wife and I got started. About 5 years ago, my then girlfriend (now wife) and I saw a old english white 3000 in the parking lot of the Equinox hotel in Manchester, VT. I remember walking over and admiring the car for about 15 minutes, hoping the owner would just happen to come out and offer us a ride. The owner never came out, but I was hooked. Fast forward to this past summer, my wife and I got married, and decided that we wanted to buy each other a unique gift that we could enjoy until we're old and gray. We decided to "buy each other" an old english white BJ8, just like one we had seen before. We were able to get a good loan, and agreed to put off getting a new primary car for a couple of years, but has been worth it so far. I'm a novice and am probably in way over my head - but I enjoy a challenge - as I am sure this will be. All this is to say, if I hadn't seen that car in that parking lot five years ago, chances are I wouldn't have become involved in the hobby. Keep the cars on the road, keep them at the shows, (for those of you in CA, get them in the movies and music videos!) and the hobby will continue. Of course, lists like this are also great to keep the hobby alive. Long after we're all gone, the years of knowledge, experience and advice reflected in these pages will continue. Best, Dana '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@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 17:13:12 2009 From: "Randy Dickson" To: "'healey list'" Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:14:12 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and Fellow Healeyoids, I'm having a difficult time trying to find out where these little green panel clips go on my 63 BJ7. I'm in the middle of putting the Heritage door panels on and I have the inner door panel on first now I need to put the outer panel on. I have a plastic bag of about 18 little green clips, the book calls them cup retainers or something like that. Anyway, I have maybe one or two holes on the lower part of the door that would even fit a clip. There are NO other holes on my door that would hold the clip. I thought that the outer panel was screwed to the door with little #6 or #8 screws and cup washers anyway?????? Also, I got my weather-stripping attached for the door. Prior to attaching the strip, I did have the door opening and closing smooth as butter and gaps looking very good. Now everything looks like sh*t. I have to slam the door t get it to latch. I have monkeyed around with the latch position and bent the little metal flange that hold the weather-strip inward. It is very slightly better but still looks like hell and I have to slam and push on the door. The weather-strip does not appear to be binding anywhere. Thanks in advance! Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 60 BT7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 18:12:57 2009 From: RAWDAWGS@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:12:04 EST Subject: [Healeys] Pistons Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to start and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp cycle will free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well pull the head. Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a little at the edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am going to need some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the engine in the car. My questions: 1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild? 2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently? 3 No lead head? Yea or nay. 4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the archives Thanks Scott **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 19:53:38 2009 From: john spaur To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:52:36 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Neat collection.. It appears that car may have been on Ebay in April 2008. http://www.motorcities.com/vehicle/08DNE223022267.html At 12:09 AM 1/11/2009 +0100, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: >Ebay auction # 260342706812 >It's just the Silverstone on ebay, but the garage holds a 100S and a 4000... _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 20:06:13 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: , "Spridgets" Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:05:24 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pistons With that many things wrong, I'd rebuild the engine. The rocker arm rebuilder is Rocker Arm Specialist ( http://www.rockerarms.com/ ) I had good service from them, as have other listers. Can't help on the pistons; I'm interested myself. Cheers, Bob RAWDAWGS@aol.com wrote: > Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to start > and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp cycle > will free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well pull the > head. Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a little > at the edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am going > to need some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the engine > in the car. My questions: > > 1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild? > 2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently? > 3 No lead head? Yea or nay. > 4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info > > Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the archives > > Thanks Scott > > > ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently. - Henry Ford ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 20:37:48 2009 From: "John Snyder" To: , Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:37:07 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pistons Scott, Here are the answers to a couple of your questions. #3 Per society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) study, there is no need to go to a "no Lead head" unless you are going to be putting a heavy load on the engine for extended periods...like pulling a horse trailer over a mountain pass. #4 Contact Rocker Arm Specialist, 530-378-1075, email = rocker@c-zone.net. He has rebuilt Healey rocker arm assemblies in stock. You ship him yours, and he ships a good quality replacement. I have bought several from him. John Snyder > Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to > start > and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp cycle > will free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well > pull the > head. Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a > little > at the edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am > going > to need some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the > engine > in the car. My questions: > > 1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild? > 2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently? > 3 No lead head? Yea or nay. > 4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info > > Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the > archives > > Thanks Scott _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jan 10 21:46:45 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Randy Dickson" , "'healey list'" Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:40:12 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and Randy, Somebody at Heritage mistakenly sent you the BJ8 type of panel clips. You are right in the fact that the BJ7 still uses a number 6 trim screw with cup washer as used on all earlier series. If you examine your inner door casing carefully you should be able to see a series of small perimeter holes to take the #6 screws. There are a number of different types of door seals on the market, and none of them are quite exactly like the original stuff. However, I've had the best results using MacGregor's Bristleflex, which is very "giving" and will also stay put when installed. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" To: "'healey list'" Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 7:14 PM Subject: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and weather-stripping???? > Fellow Healeyoids, > I'm having a difficult time trying to find out where these little green > panel clips go on my 63 BJ7. I'm in the middle of putting the Heritage > door > panels on and I have the inner door panel on first now I need to put the > outer panel on. I have a plastic bag of about 18 little green clips, the > book calls them cup retainers or something like that. Anyway, I have > maybe > one or two holes on the lower part of the door that would even fit a clip. > There are NO other holes on my door that would hold the clip. I thought > that the outer panel was screwed to the door with little #6 or #8 screws > and > cup washers anyway?????? > > Also, I got my weather-stripping attached for the door. Prior to > attaching > the strip, I did have the door opening and closing smooth as butter and > gaps > looking very good. Now everything looks like sh*t. I have to slam the > door > t get it to latch. I have monkeyed around with the latch position and > bent > the little metal flange that hold the weather-strip inward. It is very > slightly better but still looks like hell and I have to slam and push on > the > door. The weather-strip does not appear to be binding anywhere. Thanks > in > advance! > > Randy > > Healey-Archaeologist > 63 BJ7 > 60 BT7 > 66 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 02:44:43 2009 From: INSIDEDIM@aol.com To: rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:43:48 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and Randy If you get this question answered, I will be a happy camper. I'm in the exact same boat. I, however, went crazy and replaced rusted A pillars, B pillars, outriggers, floors, rockers; basically everything from the center frame out so I figured I screwed up something big time. I walked away from the car several months ago in extreme disgust after spending a whole s**tload of time beating on panels just to get the doors closed again with the weather strip and latches in place. Of course, after beating on metal, I had to spend an inordinate amount of time repairing all the chipped paint from the process. I'm thinking I should have let the car go to the "crusher". I'm fed up with this car! Bill 64 BJ8 In a message dated 1/10/2009 7:13:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com writes: Also, I got my weather-stripping attached for the door. Prior to attaching the strip, I did have the door opening and closing smooth as butter and gaps looking very good. Now everything looks like sh*t. I have to slam the door t get it to latch. I have monkeyed around with the latch position and bent the little metal flange that hold the weather-strip inward. It is very slightly better but still looks like hell and I have to slam and push on the door. The weather-strip does not appear to be binding anywhere. Thanks in advance! Randy **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 06:18:52 2009 From: Bernard Cristalli To: Healey List Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:18:19 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 in OZ eBay item # 120361495693 Bernard, France No affiliation (!) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 06:19:39 2009 From: Douglas W Flagg To: INSIDEDIM@aol.com Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:17:32 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and This sounds like a case for Dr. Rich!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > Randy > > If you get this question answered, I will be a happy camper. I'm in > the > exact same boat. I, however, went crazy and replaced rusted A > pillars, B > pillars, outriggers, floors, rockers; basically everything from the > center frame > out so I figured I screwed up something big time. I walked away > from the car > several months ago in extreme disgust after spending a whole > s**tload of time > beating on panels just to get the doors closed again with the > weather strip > and latches in place. Of course, after beating on metal, I had to > spend an > inordinate amount of time repairing all the chipped paint from the > process. > > I'm thinking I should have let the car go to the "crusher". I'm fed > up with > this car! > > Bill > 64 BJ8 > > > In a message dated 1/10/2009 7:13:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com writes: > > Also, I got my weather-stripping attached for the door. Prior to > attaching > the strip, I did have the door opening and closing smooth as butter > and gaps > looking very good. Now everything looks like sh*t. I have to slam > the door > t get it to latch. I have monkeyed around with the latch position > and bent > the little metal flange that hold the weather-strip inward. It is > very > slightly better but still looks like hell and I have to slam and > push on the > door. The weather-strip does not appear to be binding anywhere. > Thanks in > advance! > > Randy > > > **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is > making > headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > ____________________________________________________________ Consolidate your debt. Lower interest, one payment. Click Here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2O7EvYsH8zH2zeB05EI9LaBe2VhgARMotZWKVu0cxV25mza/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 06:36:04 2009 From: Douglas W Flagg To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:34:48 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Period Radio I have an Audiovox, solid state, push button AM radio available. It has been recently overhauled electrically. It is switchable between 6v and 12v, and polarity. I believe the bezel will fit the standard BJ8 opening. The radio is 6 1/4" x 4 3/4". The knobs are 5/8" center to center. The dial/ push button front is 3 5/8" x 1 1/2". Picture available upon request. If interested, please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Pamper yourself with great package deals on luxury travel. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2EgOPPCJzGX9cZjM6aQrIW3fS5ZhaFjz3eM09WivKw2ZwH6/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 08:52:28 2009 From: Dan To: Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:51:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal I want to remove the steering wheel and stator tube from my BJ7. After I remove the horn push, indicator switch and grub screws where do I disconect the wires? A simple question for most but I have never done this before. Thanks to all. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 09:24:57 2009 From: Jean Caron To: , Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:24:21 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal You would disconnect the four wires from the front of your car, they are attached to the harness just above the grille. You should also remove the nut for the stator tube that is attached to the steering box at the front as well, it should be a brass coloured nut and behind it will be an olive that will also need removing. Make sure you have some sort of container on the ground as oil will drain from the steering box, onto the frame rail and to the ground.. You will pull everything through the inside of the car, much easier to do is the top is down. Jean Caron> From: jobu53@hotmail.com> To: healeys@autox.team.net> Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:51:30 -0700> Subject: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal> > I want to remove the steering wheel and stator tube from my BJ7. After I> remove the horn push, indicator switch and grub screws where do I disconect> the wires? A simple question for most but I have never done this before.> Thanks to all.> _________________________________________________________________> Windows Live: Keep your life in sync.> http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys@autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration@hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Show them the way! Add maps and directions to your party invites. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/events.aspx _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 10:01:11 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" , Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:54:41 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need help with door panel retaining clips and A very frustrated Bill wrote: Rich, Try answering paragraph 2 of Randy's question. Bill 64 BJ8 There are a number of different types of door seals on the market, and none of them are quite exactly like the original stuff. However, I've had the best results using MacGregor's Bristleflex, which is very "giving" and will also stay put when installed. Rich Chrysler Okay, let's look at this again. Randy says that the doors were closing beautifully before the door seals went on, yet he states that the door seals don't seem to be binding anywhere. Were the door pillar to front fender flange seals also installed at the same time, possibly placing pressure against the upper vent frame, thereby forcing the doors out and/or down? I've experienced exactly this problem. A good test here is if you can place a sheet of paper between the door seal and the inner door panel with the door closed and still slip the paper out without tearing it? Check for the same at the window vent frame to pillar seal, and front fender inner flange lip seal to door. It doesn't take much to cause even a soft rubber seal to place undue pressure against these surfaces, and force the fit out of place. The point I was trying to make in my first reply (copied above) is that there are a lot of different seals on the market, and an oversize or non yielding seal can give major grief when trying to get all this to fit decently. Another thought here is that all these seals (and door trim panels) will settle and crush a certain amount within the first year of use, and eventually will fit much easier with much less of a slam needed to close the doors. It's often a case of getting the best fit possible and leaving the doors shut as much as possible for the first year or so. Our northern 5 month winter hibernation is very beneficial to this cause. Should have been a law against windup windows on a Healey anyway! 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 11:06:42 2009 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:05:04 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pistons On that archives search you will find the address at the bottom of the page. Click on www.team.net/archive. Next click on "Healeys" and then search "Engine Rebuilding" (I doubt if "Lump Rebuilding" with get you anything but you never know). Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of RAWDAWGS@aol.com Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 7:12 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Pistons Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to start and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp cycle will free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well pull the head. Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a little at the edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am going to need some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the engine in the car. My questions: 1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild? 2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently? 3 No lead head? Yea or nay. 4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the archives Thanks Scott **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 11:27:11 2009 From: tomleavy@comcast.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:26:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal Hi Dan- I'm on the back end of a nut and bolt resto of BJ7 #88.B You will need to disconnect the wiring harness from the other end of the tube- which passes through the steering box. This will entail draining the steering box (which will keep weeping fluid after it has drained, so place something to catch the fluid and keep it there!). At the end of the tube there is a compression nut and olive. The wiring passes through these when you pull it out. An important thing to note is that you need to connect a string or thin wire to the wiring harness, so that when you pul the wires through the steering tube, you will also pull the "snake". For reinstallation, you just connect the wiring to the string, and pull it back through towards the front of the car. If you have had any steering box fluid leaks, I suggest refilling with Penrite lube to minimize or prevent leaks. There are more detailed instructions here on the list somewhere, but that should give you an idea of what is entailed. Good Luck! 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 13:19:45 2009 From: "John Trifari" To: , , Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:18:43 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc I suppose such a calculation would be nice if in fact every one of the items in the fuse box are carrying current at the same time. Generally such a calculation is not needed since such is not the case. However, those who wish to calculate the resistance of a parallel circuit should use the following: 1/Rtotal = 1/R1+ 1/R2+ 1/R3 + etc. John Trifari. Golden Gate Austin Healey Club -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WLLDBL@aol.com Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:56 AM To: ruvino@ripnet.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc >I am going to install and auxiliary fuse box (article in AH Mag Feb/95 by Johnparallel circuit, use the >Trifari) to handle driving lights, 12 volt outlet and a couple of other toys. >Not sure what gauge of wire to use. Any recommendations? John if you are out >there I would appreciate hearing from you. Would really need to know, first, the total amperage of all the items you want to install on a particular circuit. But...12awg should be big enough for anything you could possibly want to install in a Healey. Doug **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://news.aol.com?ncid=emlcntusnews00000002) 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 14:20:55 2009 From: "John McElrath" To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:17:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MKII heat shield According the the restoration guide the early BN7 MKIIs had a head shield that had asbestos on one side only like the MK Is. I am restoring a 1961 BN7 MK II that based on thet build date was the third or fourth one made. It has the later heat shield that based on the condition must a have been on the care for many, many, many years. So far I have not see one of the heat shields that should have been on my car at the factory. When I look closely at the pictures on pg 67 of Robson's book the big healey, the engine shown is an early one with the small balace tube - you can tell because the balance tube has the built in retainers for the gas line between the first two carbs. The picture on Pg 66 (also and early car) does not indicate that the top of the heat shield has a asbestos cover - at least I don't see it with my magnifying glass - you can't see the bottom one either. I am intersted in seeing some pictures of an early heat shield if anyone has one that can be photographed. Any other information would be appreciated. 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 15:17:26 2009 From: "John Snyder" To: Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:11:03 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Moss vs V B I need to buy some seat foam sets for a BN7. Both Moss and Victoria British have them, but V B is significantly less $$$ than Moss. Can anyone comment on the quality and "correctness" of the product from either of these vendors? I also may to need to buy both L & R seat bases (where the bottom foam goes). Same thing w/ the pricing. Same question. Anyone have some really good used ones? TIA John Snyder Port Townsend, WA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 15:21:31 2009 From: Wilkmanracing@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:14:12 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats It's interesting you should mention the appeal of these cars to younger people. Yesterday I took a trip in my 1960 MGA. My travels took me on the freeway as well as local streets. Along the way were several stops during which my car was parked while I attended to various errands. While driving, I noticed numerous people slowing down to look at my car. I got thumbs up from one car and a guy in a WRX Subaru followed me for quite a while, even though his car could have easily zoomed past me at any time. (Eventually he did take off like I was sitting still!) While parked in downtown Riverside, a couple of young men admired my car as I returned to resume my travels. They asked me some questions and I was more than happy to answer them. When I got home, my wife asked me about my trip. I mentioned the attention the car received and she said something like "that car's quite a chick magnet, Isn't it?" "Well, actually", I said, "most of the attention the car received was from young men." (Some young ladies also looked and smiled, but I can't tell my wife EVERYTHING!) Yes, I agree, our cars have appeal that has the potential to reach well beyond our diminishing years. But, I would suggest a couple of things to my fellow "elderly" British car owners. 1. Drive your cars. Take them on errands and don't worry about parking them for short periods. People need to see these cars to know they're out there. 2. At car shows, resist the temptation to post "DO NOT TOUCH" signs on your car. Let young folks who show an interest in them sit in them. Take them for a ride if it's convenient. The more we treat our cars like gods not to be trifled with, the less chance we will have to connect with the next generation. I even to so far as to post a sign that says "Pleass feel free to TOUCH, SIT INSIDE, and ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS about my car." You'd be amazed at how many kids take me up on the offer and walk away with huge grins on their faces. Bill Wilkman Riverside, Ca 1961 Austin Healey 1958 Bugeye Sprite 1960 MGA (in family since new) 1951 Austin A40 Devons (four of them!) 1948 Austin A40 Devon 1951 Austin A40 Sports 1958 Morgan Plus Four 1972 Mercedes 250 (in family since new) 1982 Honda Accord (show winning survivor, my first new car) **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 15:26:05 2009 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "John Trifari" Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:25:37 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] auxiliary fuse bloc It would be a lot easier just to add up the amperage of each of the consumers, and get a total. After all to get the resistance to plug into your formula you are going to have to know the amperage anyway. On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 12:18 PM, John Trifari wrote: > I suppose such a calculation would be nice if in fact every one of the > items > in the fuse box are carrying current at the same time. Generally such a > calculation is not needed since such is not the case. However, those who > wish to calculate the resistance of a parallel circuit should use the > following: 1/Rtotal = 1/R1+ 1/R2+ 1/R3 + etc. John Trifari. Golden > Gate > Austin Healey Club _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 15:28:10 2009 From: CAWS52803@aol.com To: Wilkmanracing@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:27:32 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats I rebuilt a 59 Bugeye for my daughter and now that she has 2 children ( 9 & 11), I take them every year to the Vintage Races at VIR in Virginia. They get to see a car like Mom's racing. Can't wait until they are 16. Rudy Streng 54 BN4 61 Bugeye **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! 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Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bernard Cristalli Sent: Monday, 12 January 2009 12:18 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] BN1 in OZ eBay item # 120361495693 Bernard, France No affiliation (!) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as patrick.quinn@det.nsw.edu.au http://www.team.net/archive ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 15:56:13 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "John Snyder" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:55:37 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Moss vs V B John - Having redone the seats myself on my BJ8, I would not recommend buying the foam from anyone except a specialist, either Bob Yule at Autofarm or the Nocks at British Car Specialists. The seats are a complicated affair. The pricing will be the same (or better in some cases) and these specialists will usually have the proper foams sorted, and will give you free installation advice. Alan On 1/12/09, John Snyder wrote: > I need to buy some seat foam sets for a BN7. Both Moss and Victoria British > have them, but V B is significantly less $$$ than Moss. Can anyone comment > on > the quality and "correctness" of the product from either of these vendors? > > I also may to need to buy both L & R seat bases (where the bottom foam > goes). > Same thing w/ the pricing. Same question. Anyone have some really good > used > ones? > > TIA > > John Snyder > Port Townsend, WA > _______________________________________________ > 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 my mobile device 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 16:23:23 2009 From: George Haywood To: , Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:21:46 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal Here are some pictures to help with the location and description of the control head and adjusable steering wheel type stator tubes and nut/olive. Forgive the dirt as these were prerestoration shots. Have fun, George '65 bj8 > From: jobu53@hotmail.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:51:30 -0700 > Subject: [Healeys] Stator Tube Removal > > I want to remove the steering wheel and stator tube from my BJ7. After I > remove the horn push, indicator switch and grub screws where do I disconect > the wires? A simple question for most but I have never done this before. > Thanks to all. > _________________________________________________________________ > _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_howitworks_01200 9 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 17:52:19 2009 From: tld6008@mchsi.com To: healeys@autox.team.net (Healey list) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:51:25 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Metal strip under seat adjusters Can anyone send me a picture of this in place? -- 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 18:14:46 2009 From: "Ronald J. Ray" To: , Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:15:35 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats Great suggestions, Bill. Now if we can only do something about the gentleman in the Moss Motors advertisement, on the back cover of the AHCA magazine, the image of the cars might change a bit.. Ron -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Wilkmanracing@aol.com Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:14 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats It's interesting you should mention the appeal of these cars to younger people. Yesterday I took a trip in my 1960 MGA. My travels took me on the freeway as well as local streets. Along the way were several stops during which my car was parked while I attended to various errands. While driving, I noticed numerous people slowing down to look at my car. I got thumbs up from one car and a guy in a WRX Subaru followed me for quite a while, even though his car could have easily zoomed past me at any time. (Eventually he did take off like I was sitting still!) While parked in downtown Riverside, a couple of young men admired my car as I returned to resume my travels. They asked me some questions and I was more than happy to answer them. When I got home, my wife asked me about my trip. I mentioned the attention the car received and she said something like "that car's quite a chick magnet, Isn't it?" "Well, actually", I said, "most of the attention the car received was from young men." (Some young ladies also looked and smiled, but I can't tell my wife EVERYTHING!) Yes, I agree, our cars have appeal that has the potential to reach well beyond our diminishing years. But, I would suggest a couple of things to my fellow "elderly" British car owners. 1. Drive your cars. Take them on errands and don't worry about parking them for short periods. People need to see these cars to know they're out there. 2. At car shows, resist the temptation to post "DO NOT TOUCH" signs on your car. Let young folks who show an interest in them sit in them. Take them for a ride if it's convenient. The more we treat our cars like gods not to be trifled with, the less chance we will have to connect with the next generation. I even to so far as to post a sign that says "Pleass feel free to TOUCH, SIT INSIDE, and ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS about my car." You'd be amazed at how many kids take me up on the offer and walk away with huge grins on their faces. Bill Wilkman Riverside, 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@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 18:15:09 2009 From: "Ronald J. Ray" To: "John Snyder" , Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:15:36 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Moss vs V B John, I bought my seat foam from AH Spares and they still needed trimming and holes cut per the articles in Norman Nock's book Ron -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John Snyder Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:11 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Moss vs V B I need to buy some seat foam sets for a BN7. Both Moss and Victoria British have them, but V B is significantly less $$$ than Moss. Can anyone comment on the quality and "correctness" of the product from either of these vendors? I also may to need to buy both L & R seat bases (where the bottom foam goes). Same thing w/ the pricing. Same question. Anyone have some really good used ones? TIA John Snyder Port Townsend, WA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 18:28:32 2009 From: Norman Nock To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:28:04 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Seat foam John ... There are two types of seat foam .. one will not fit the other correctly ... if go to our web site and down load our Rare and Hard to Find Catalog and look at page 29 I have drawn both types We have both types in stock... Norman Nock Both our catalogs are on line and can be down loaded www.BritishCarSpecialists.com 209 948 8767 Tech Talk SAMPLE PAGES ON LINE British Car Specialists 2060 N Wilson Way Stockton CA 95205 --- On Sun, 1/11/09, John Snyder wrote: > From: John Snyder > Subject: [Healeys] Moss vs V B > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sunday, January 11, 2009, 2:11 PM > I need to buy some seat foam sets for a BN7. Both Moss and > Victoria British > have them, but V B is significantly less $$$ than Moss. > Can anyone comment on > the quality and "correctness" of the product from > either of these vendors? > > I also may to need to buy both L & R seat bases (where > the bottom foam goes). > Same thing w/ the pricing. Same question. Anyone have > some really good used > ones? > > TIA > > John Snyder > Port Townsend, WA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 18:53:27 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Ronald J. Ray" Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:52:42 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats Maybe we can replace the Moss guy with a gang banger with pants down around his ankles and wacky baseball cap twisted to the side. That will attract the right type of young people. Cheers, Sir AA Gangsta Pockets '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Ronald J. Ray wrote: > Great suggestions, Bill. > > Now if we can only do something about the gentleman in the Moss Motors > advertisement, on the back cover of the AHCA magazine, the image of the > cars > might change a bit.. > > Ron _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 18:56:25 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Ronald J. Ray" Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:50:08 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats What would be great for everybody including the hobby and Moss themselves would be to have a picture of one of us middle agers and his twenty-something son working together on their car. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Ronald J. Ray" Cc: ; Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats > Maybe we can replace the Moss guy with a gang banger with pants down > around > his ankles and wacky baseball cap twisted to the side. That will attract > the right type of young people. > > Cheers, > > Sir AA Gangsta Pockets > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Ronald J. Ray > wrote: > >> Great suggestions, Bill. >> >> Now if we can only do something about the gentleman in the Moss Motors >> advertisement, on the back cover of the AHCA magazine, the image of the >> cars >> might change a bit.. >> >> Ron _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 19:13:32 2009 From: "Ronald J. Ray" To: "Rich C" , "Alan Seigrist" Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:14:25 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats or a twenty something daughter, to maybe eliminate another stereotype. Ron -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler@quickclic.net] Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 7:50 PM To: Alan Seigrist; Ronald J. Ray Cc: Wilkmanracing@aol.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats What would be great for everybody including the hobby and Moss themselves would be to have a picture of one of us middle agers and his twenty-something son working together on their car. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Ronald J. Ray" Cc: ; Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats > Maybe we can replace the Moss guy with a gang banger with pants down > around > his ankles and wacky baseball cap twisted to the side. That will attract > the right type of young people. > > Cheers, > > Sir AA Gangsta Pockets > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Ronald J. Ray > wrote: > >> Great suggestions, Bill. >> >> Now if we can only do something about the gentleman in the Moss Motors >> advertisement, on the back cover of the AHCA magazine, the image of the >> cars >> might change a bit.. >> >> Ron _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 19:20:10 2009 From: "John Sims" To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" , "'Rich C'" Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:19:49 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats On this subject, isn't this what the British Car Week was started for some years ago???? Everyone getting in their cars in May and driving around. Not just Healeys but all marques. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ronald J. Ray Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:14 PM To: Rich C; Alan Seigrist Cc: Wilkmanracing@aol.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats or a twenty something daughter, to maybe eliminate another stereotype. Ron -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler@quickclic.net] Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 7:50 PM To: Alan Seigrist; Ronald J. Ray Cc: Wilkmanracing@aol.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats What would be great for everybody including the hobby and Moss themselves would be to have a picture of one of us middle agers and his twenty-something son working together on their car. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jan 11 20:37:11 2009 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:46:21 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats I believe that it's also the concept behind the August Ice Cream Social. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Sims" To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" ; "'Rich C'" ; "'Alan Seigrist'" Cc: ; Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats > On this subject, isn't this what the British Car Week was started for some > years ago???? Everyone getting in their cars in May and driving around. > Not > just Healeys but all marques. > > John Sims, BN6 > Aberdeen, NJ > > www.healey6.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 05:20:13 2009 From: "Jeff Capezzuti" To: "'Healey Mail List'" Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:19:10 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast As a 32 year Big Healey owner I suggest, in addition to all of the previous great suggestions; that we get the cars in more movies like "Transformers" and somehow get them featured in Play station / X-Box games as well. It might even be a "pretty neat" game to virtually restore old cars?? ?? {Anyone in the gaming industry?} If anyone has connections, pictures of current Hollywood stars driving Healeys never hurts........... Jeff Tampa '63 BJ7 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:46 PM To: Healey Mail List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats I believe that it's also the concept behind the August Ice Cream Social. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Sims" To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" ; "'Rich C'" ; "'Alan Seigrist'" Cc: ; Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats > On this subject, isn't this what the British Car Week was started for some > years ago???? Everyone getting in their cars in May and driving around. > Not > just Healeys but all marques. > > John Sims, BN6 > Aberdeen, NJ > > www.healey6.com Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jcapezzuti@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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 06:37:52 2009 From: "Jaap Aeckerlin" To: "Rich C" Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:33:02 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another Healey Lives Hey Rich, congratulations! You are wiser than me: I ran the engine for the very first time with the garage doors closed. I still find objects covered in a thin layer of soot........... Greetings from a cold and snowy Holland Jack Aeckerlin 1964 BJ8 29432 2009/1/9 Rich C > Hello all, > > This afternoon at approx. 1:10 PM EST, a 1964 Phase 1 BJ8 fired up again > for > the first time in about 25 years. This car has been undergoing a complete > restoration (in the truest sense of the word) that began in August of 2006. > We > are pleased to say that all went very well, and the freshly rebuilt engine > was > run up to about 2000 RPM for about 20 minutes, then brought down to a > smooth > strong idle and was shut off. > There's nothing like the sense of accomplishment as the engine warmed up, > the > thermostat opened, the smell of engine paint began to cure and burn in, and > the pungent odour of a crisp exhaust spewed out the open garage doors into > the > cold and snowy winter afternoon. > Now to finish the interior, the top and tonneau cover installations, and > the > detailing and adjusting of everything on this "new" car. > Plans are that this dark BRG Phase 1 will be driven to the Kingston, > Ontario > AHCA Conclave in June where it will be judged in Concours. > > 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 j.aeckerlin@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 06:55:51 2009 From: "Patton Dickson" <57healey@gmail.com> To: "Jeff Capezzuti" , "Healey Mail List" Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:55:15 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast I have "Classic British Motor Racing" for the Wii. It has a Healey in the game, but the designers spelled it Healy On 1/12/09, Jeff Capezzuti wrote: > As a 32 year Big Healey owner I suggest, in addition to all of the previous > great suggestions; that we get the cars in more movies like "Transformers" > and somehow get them featured in Play station / X-Box games as well. It > might even be a "pretty neat" game to virtually restore old cars?? ?? > {Anyone in the gaming industry?} If anyone has connections, pictures of > current Hollywood stars driving Healeys never hurts........... > > Jeff > Tampa > '63 BJ7 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett > Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:46 PM > To: Healey Mail List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats > > I believe that it's also the concept behind the August Ice Cream Social. > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, CA, USA > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Sims" > To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" ; "'Rich C'" > ; "'Alan Seigrist'" > Cc: ; > Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:19 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats > > >> On this subject, isn't this what the British Car Week was started for some >> years ago???? Everyone getting in their cars in May and driving around. >> Not >> just Healeys but all marques. >> >> John Sims, BN6 >> Aberdeen, NJ >> >> www.healey6.com > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jcapezzuti@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 > > You are subscribed as 57healey@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 07:49:09 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "John McElrath" , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:42:06 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN7 MKII heat shield Hi John, Do you really think that the setup you found on your car is not original to the car? I would highly doubt that all that was changed out at some time in the past. early pictures as seen in Robson's book can be excellent reference but one must be careful and keep in mind that some of his pictures are early BMC development pictures, some of which never actually went into production. For instance, the pair of pictures on page 67 is early stuff, but already has the double insulation fitted to the heat shield. I would tend to photograph what you have for your records and go with what you found on your car. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "John McElrath" To: Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:17 PM Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MKII heat shield > According the the restoration guide the early BN7 MKIIs had a head shield > that had asbestos on one side only like the MK Is. I am restoring a 1961 > BN7 MK II that based on thet build date was the third or fourth one made. > It has the later heat shield that based on the condition must a have been > on > the care for many, many, many years. So far I have not see one of the > heat > shields that should have been on my car at the factory. When I look > closely > at the pictures on pg 67 of Robson's book the big healey, the engine shown > is an early one with the small balace tube - you can tell because the > balance tube has the built in retainers for the gas line between the first > two carbs. The picture on Pg 66 (also and early car) does not indicate > that the top of the heat shield has a asbestos cover - at least I don't > see > it with my magnifying glass - you can't see the bottom one either. > > I am intersted in seeing some pictures of an early heat shield if anyone > has > one that can be photographed. Any other information would be appreciated. > > 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 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 07:55:55 2009 From: "Jeff Capezzuti" To: "'Patton Dickson'" <57healey@gmail.com>, "'Healey Mail List'" Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:54:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast Huh! I've never heard of the game! I'll have to check it out! I guess at 32 I'm out of touch with the "younger" generation as well!!! I thought I was still part of the group!! Uh ---- I can sense an early Mid Life Crisis coming.... time to add to my collection and find that 100-6 I've been yearning for! -----Original Message----- From: Patton Dickson [mailto:57healey@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 8:55 AM To: Jeff Capezzuti; Healey Mail List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast I have "Classic British Motor Racing" for the Wii. It has a Healey in the game, but the designers spelled it Healy On 1/12/09, Jeff Capezzuti wrote: > As a 32 year Big Healey owner I suggest, in addition to all of the previous > great suggestions; that we get the cars in more movies like "Transformers" > and somehow get them featured in Play station / X-Box games as well. It > might even be a "pretty neat" game to virtually restore old cars?? ?? > {Anyone in the gaming industry?} If anyone has connections, pictures of > current Hollywood stars driving Healeys never hurts........... > > Jeff > Tampa > '63 BJ7 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge Hartnett > Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:46 PM > To: Healey Mail List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats > > I believe that it's also the concept behind the August Ice Cream Social. > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, CA, USA > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Sims" > To: "'Ronald J. Ray'" ; "'Rich C'" > ; "'Alan Seigrist'" > Cc: ; > Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:19 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiats > > >> On this subject, isn't this what the British Car Week was started for some >> years ago???? Everyone getting in their cars in May and driving around. >> Not >> just Healeys but all marques. >> >> John Sims, BN6 >> Aberdeen, NJ >> >> www.healey6.com > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jcapezzuti@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 > > You are subscribed as 57healey@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 08:21:40 2009 From: "Freese, Ken" To: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:21:05 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pistons I have 2000 miles on the JE forged pistons. So far no problems and due to their racing experience I don't expect any problems. I don't hear any piston slap as I expected. There is slight start up smoke, though it might be from guides also. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of RAWDAWGS@aol.com Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 5:12 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Pistons Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to start and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp cycle will free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well pull the head. Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a little at the edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am going to need some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the engine in the car. My questions: 1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild? 2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently? 3 No lead head? Yea or nay. 4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the archives Thanks Scott _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 08:46:40 2009 From: "Carr&Edwards" To: Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:46:00 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] horns Good morning Healey list, We've been sorting out the jumble in the shop, and have found a box with several Lucas horns in it, and are not sure whether any of them are from my BN1 (still in pieces). Does anyone know what the following fits? Lucas horn, Model HF [HE?] 1748; 12V 70071E 10 56 [this date makes "Healey" plausible] Many thanks! Sarah Carr BN1 in (frozen) PA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 08:50:13 2009 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:49:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield Hi John, According to the parts list, the first type of heat shield (AEC2065) and balance pipe (AEC2068) began at engine 29E-H101. Both were changed to the new shield (AEC2128) and new balance pipe (AEC2115) at engine numbers 29E-H929 (and also for the individual engines 889, 890 and 892). For what its worth, 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 08:57:20 2009 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: peter.svilans@rogers.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:58:21 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield What is the visual difference between the two balance pipes & is there any performance difference? Gary In a message dated 1/12/2009 9:50:12 A.M. Central Standard Time, peter.svilans@rogers.com writes: According to the parts list, the first type of heat shield (AEC2065) and balance pipe (AEC2068) began at engine 29E-H101. Both were changed to the new shield (AEC2128) and new balance pipe (AEC2115) at engine numbers 29E-H929 (and also for the individual engines 889, 890 and 892). **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 09:49:28 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Carr&Edwards" , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:42:54 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] horns That horn would be the same series (Lucas Altette) as your Hundred, but with a build date of 10 56 it must have come off a 100/Six. Your car should be fitted witha high note and a low note HF 1748. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carr&Edwards" To: Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:46 AM Subject: [Healeys] horns > Good morning Healey list, > > We've been sorting out the jumble in the shop, and have found a box with > several Lucas horns in it, and are not sure whether any of them are from > my > BN1 (still in pieces). Does anyone know what the following fits? > > Lucas horn, Model HF [HE?] 1748; 12V 70071E 10 56 [this date makes > "Healey" plausible] > > Many thanks! > Sarah Carr > BN1 in (frozen) PA > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 09:50:24 2009 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:49:08 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield John Here is a nice side view of the new 29E engine showing the early (single-layer of asbestos) heat shield from p.193 of Browning & Needham's 'Healeys and Austin-Healeys' And Gary, I would imagine that only a few hundred numbers into the new triple-carb 29E motor, they were still ironing out running and overheating problems, rather than improving the 'performance' as such, with their bigger balance pipe and better heat shield. By the way, the carb return springs were changed at that same point as well. Even with two asbestos layers the fuel in the rear bowl could STILL boil on occasion.... Best Peter [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Email0721.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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 10:01:05 2009 From: "Rich C" To: , , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:54:18 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield The early balance pipe is slightly smaller diameter, and has two S shaped brackets welded to it to hold and locate the long petroflex fuel line from number 1 to number 2 carb. I believe also the early setup used brass floats in the float chambers where as the conical nylon ones came later at the same time as the larger balance pipe. Also as John described in his original posting, apparently the heat shield originally did not have a layer of insulation on the carb side of the steel shield, it only was applied on the engine side. After engine 29E H929, the extra insulation plate was added to the carb side, necessitating an extra 1/4" spacer between shield and carb to bring the carb clearance further out and clear the new insulation. I had a late tricarb many years ago (engine 29E RU H 5211) with the later arrangement, and the only problems I ever had were from being fully up to temperature, shutting off for a few minutes (such as at a gas station) then resuming driving. The rear carb would percolate and stumble for a minute or so until fresh cooler fuel arrived. Therefore I'd surmise that they were attempting to keep the carbs as insulated as possible from almost the beginning. It was otherwise a fantastic setup, easy to maintain and got consistantly about 3 MPG better than any other Healey six. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:58 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield > What is the visual difference between the two balance pipes & is there > any > performance difference? > Gary > > > In a message dated 1/12/2009 9:50:12 A.M. Central Standard Time, > peter.svilans@rogers.com writes: > > According to the parts list, the first type of heat shield (AEC2065) and > balance pipe (AEC2068) began at engine 29E-H101. Both were changed to > the > new > shield (AEC2128) and new balance pipe (AEC2115) at engine numbers > 29E-H929 > (and also for the individual engines 889, 890 and 892). > > > **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 > easy > steps! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De > cemailfooterNO62) > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 10:08:46 2009 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:08:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 KMk II heat shield So true, Rich ! Still rubbing it in, twenty years later :-) We would tour long distances together back in the eighties, and his tricarb consistently took less fuel than my BN 6 at the same fill up points. Argh. Good times ! 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 10:14:46 2009 From: "John McElrath" To: "Peter Svilans" Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:14:13 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield Thanks - This is a great picture to add to my collection - but I wonder if this is the early or late heat shield. In the picture in Robson's book on page 65 the asbestos looks like it is on the bottom side of the heat shield and not the top. The boiling over problem was a big issue with my first tri-carb - the car definately had to be in tune an running properly. This is also one of the reasons I wonder about the comments I have read that says there was no overflow pipes on the early cars. All the previous cars has overflow pipes that I am aware of and it would see strange that Healey would knowling sell a car that would pump gas onto a hot exhaust system. They already knew that the BT7 could dump gas onto the manifold and took care of that. It may well be that the first own of this car changed to the later heat shield and added the overflow drains to solve the problems. I just don't know and can't find the orginal owner yet. Someone over the years did some pretty bad body work on this car so they weren't too careful. They painted the red interior black and the black car white over everything. Thanks for your help. John On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Peter Svilans wrote: > John > > Here is a nice side view of the new 29E engine showing the early > (single-layer of asbestos) heat shield from p.193 of Browning & Needham's > 'Healeys and Austin-Healeys' > > And Gary, I would imagine that only a few hundred numbers into the new > triple-carb 29E motor, they were still ironing out running and overheating > problems, rather than improving the 'performance' as such, with their bigger > balance pipe and better heat shield. By the way, the carb return springs > were changed at that same point as well. Even with two asbestos layers the > fuel in the rear bowl could STILL boil on occasion.... > > Best > Peter _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 10:32:35 2009 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:32:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BN7 MkII heat shield John, The original photo in Needham's book clearly shows the plain metal side with only the pop rivets visible on the top face, a carryover from the similar HD-6 shield, on close examination. Also, the late type shield has four small diameter holes in a row in the asbestos face just below the manifolds, which aren't seen in the Needham pic. The email-grade pic I sent you probably isn't great. Best Peter _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 11:04:39 2009 From: "Ed's Shop" To: Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:03:40 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN7 KMk II heat shield <<...and his tricarb consistently took less fuel than my BN 6 at the same fill up points.>> BUT Peter, it WAS due to the fact that you had your foot On-the-floor just trying to keep up with Rich (as I do recall both cars) !! Ed '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD plates AH BJ 7 ) PS: Peter, checked out Conclave '89 RE-VISITED on my site?? (Very Big Sigh) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 11:05:09 2009 From: "Patton Dickson" <57healey@gmail.com> To: "Jeff Capezzuti" Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:04:26 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast I bought my 100-6 at 34 (5 1/2 years ago) You are right on track On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 8:54 AM, Jeff Capezzuti wrote: > Uh ---- I can sense an early Mid Life Crisis coming.... time to add to my > collection and find that 100-6 I've been yearning for! -- 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 11:27:31 2009 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:26:54 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 Mk II heat shield BUT Peter, it WAS due to the fact that you had your foot On-the-floor just trying to keep up with Rich (as I do recall both cars) !! That may be true, Ed, but on the trip to the Wisconsin Conclave, the cop gave us BOTH speeding tickets ! At the same time. Great pics of the Niagara Conclave ! I designed the logo and built the giant styrofoam backdrop behind the lectern using buckets of glitter stuck on with white glue.. It hung in my son's room for a couple of years before there was more glitter on the floor than on the logo itself, and it had to go. I still have five hours of unedited VHS footage which Liz and I took at that event. Never got done because I no longer worked at the TV studio where I edited the Conclave 80 tape. Best Peter _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 12:06:26 2009 From: "Jeff Capezzuti" To: "'Patton Dickson'" <57healey@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:02:54 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast Nice! Hopefully I'll be able to find one to restore with my two sons one day! -----Original Message----- From: Patton Dickson [mailto:57healey@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:04 PM To: Jeff Capezzuti Cc: Healey Mail List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast I bought my 100-6 at 34 (5 1/2 years ago) You are right on track On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 8:54 AM, Jeff Capezzuti wrote: > Uh ---- I can sense an early Mid Life Crisis coming.... time to add to my > collection and find that 100-6 I've been yearning for! -- 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 12:25:58 2009 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: , , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:25:17 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield Well, I've not read much on this string but I did pick up on the balance pipe question. The later ones are fatter....they carry more or is it less at that stage of an SU? Less is more as they often say!? Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Warthodson@aol.com Sent: 12 January 2009 15:58 To: peter.svilans@rogers.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN7 MkII heat shield What is the visual difference between the two balance pipes & is there any performance difference? Gary In a message dated 1/12/2009 9:50:12 A.M. Central Standard Time, peter.svilans@rogers.com writes: According to the parts list, the first type of heat shield (AEC2065) and balance pipe (AEC2068) began at engine 29E-H101. Both were changed to the new shield (AEC2128) and new balance pipe (AEC2115) at engine numbers 29E-H929 (and also for the individual engines 889, 890 and 892). **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 13:32:19 2009 From: David Schweninger To: Rich Chrysler , Healey Mail List Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:31:31 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN7 MKII heat shield I bought a heat shield from VB in 1992. It had white, what we called "fireboard", on the top side only. In 2002 I sent it back and they replaced it with one that had gray pulverized card board on both sides. I wish I had stuck with the first one. Dave and Daisy On Jan 12, 2009, at 9:42 AM, Rich C wrote: Hi John, Do you really think that the setup you found on your car is not original to the car? I would highly doubt that all that was changed out at some time in the past. early pictures as seen in Robson's book can be excellent reference but one must be careful and keep in mind that some of his pictures are early BMC development pictures, some of which never actually went into production. For instance, the pair of pictures on page 67 is early stuff, but already has the double insulation fitted to the heat shield. I would tend to photograph what you have for your records and go with what you found on your car. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "John McElrath" To: Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:17 PM Subject: [Healeys] Early BN7 MKII heat shield _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 14:24:40 2009 From: "Randy Dickson" To: "'Healey Mail List'" Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:25:20 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast Fellow Healeyoids, I think that it is important to pass on the enthusiasm for our hobby to future generations. I would LOVE to find another Healey to restore with it my 3 1/2 year old daughter. My wife thinks that I'm nuts. Maybe when she is 8-10 years old. My kid and I bought a 1958 AMF Scat car off of Ebay last winter and restored it. She helped me sand the parts and bolt the car back together with brand new shinny nuts, washers and bolts. In the process, she picked up a couple four letter words in her vocabulary that I wished she hadn't. Other than the undesired development in her lexicon, she had a real fun time and appeared to get a sense of accomplishment in the end. A Healey project would be a real opportunity for a kid's mind to flourish. I think that it helps kids develop their cognitive, spatial and problem solving skills as well. I remember seeing Healeys, Jaguars, Minis and Cobras and pictures of these cars when I was very young, like 5-8 years old. I thought these cars were so cool looking and wondered why other cars didn't look nearly as cool. When I was young (born in 58), the aesthetics of these cars was incredible. You didn't see them very often and when you did you just drooled. In about 1969, there was a guy who had a white Jaguar XKE coupe about six blocks from my house. My friends and I used to ride our bikes over to his house and just stand there straddling our bikes across the street gawking at such a beautiful sculpture. It was breathtaking. That same year my brother picked up a 1963 BJ7 (#19669) for $425. I was in love with Healeys from that day on. I still wonder what became of that car. So, basically what I'm getting at is that I think the desire and enthusiasm develops very early in life. I think that we develop a sense of beauty, proportion and symmetry during our adolescence. Of course there are also socio-cultural components which influence our behavior. We become interested and appreciate cars based upon what our families and friends have and expose us to. Those cars almost always have positive attributes attached to them and we fondly remember them later in life then obtain one and try to recapture our past. Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 60 BT7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 15:01:26 2009 From: To: Randy Dickson , 'Healey Mail List' Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:00:40 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast Randy's story of his youth is not too much different than mine, and I am sure many other listers as well. Big Healeys, Jags, Triumphs and MGs made an imprint on my young brain that will not go away. In addition to the "look at the shiny car" shows which are good PR, and driving the cars around do you ever just park your car in the driveway for a few hours on a nice day? (I used to just so I could look out the window and enjoy the view). There may be a young Healey enthusiast who will be "scarred for life" in the neighborhood. I think the very young kids like the cars because they are more to their scale, and open to look at when the top is down, than full size sedans and SUVs. I have gotten lots of favorable looks and comments from High school age as well, some high schools do car shows, our club has been trying to get a few brit cars out to each of these in our area. We also do some speed driving events (autocrosses) with our local club, some of the younger (and older) Miata, BMW and other performance car guys are usually drawn into these events (and also impressed by how fast a hot rodded brit roadster can go around the cones). I think we will get some of them to come over from the dark side and see the light. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 15:12:33 2009 From: john doe To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:09:38 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] glove box lock hi still looking for one someone sent me an email a while ago but lost it if anyone can help i would appreciate it also have a bj8 radiator for sale and a centershift trans for sale anyone interested let me know _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 15:26:59 2009 From: "John Sims" To: "Healey List" Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:26:30 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast Don't forget also that many of us come from the era (50's) when the car companies (basically Detroit) made a BIG deal of the change to the new model year. Searchlights, high school marching bands, etc etc etc dragging crowds to the showroom to ooh and aah. When I was a freshman at Berkeley, I can still remember the excitement of the drastically restyled GM products and the crowds of students like me down at the local Buick dealership (I believe on Shattuck Avenue) to see the Electra, Invicta and other new models. I can remember that the dealers in my home town had only one or two demo models. You had to sit with the salesman and pick out the options that you wanted and the color scheme. Then, the order was sent to Detroit or the nearest assembly plant and you WAITED sometimes several weeks for YOUR car to be manufactured and delivered. Dealers did not have lots with literally hundreds of cars on them as they do now. My first company provided car (1968) came with no radio or heater - those were options and were added by the factory, not the dealer in most cases so you just had to wait. And, there was always the option of taking a train to Detroit to drive the car back home to save on the transportation charges. That process made cars a BIG deal. The anticipation of the new models, the wait for your parents to get delivery of their new car only added to the enthusiasm of being in that wonderous age. Now, who knows when a model year ends and the new one begins. Cars have over the years denigrated from a real excitable product changing every year with a lot of hoopla to a commodity product and that is all that many of the younger generation knows. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of glemon@neb.rr.com Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 5:01 PM To: Randy Dickson; 'Healey Mail List' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Attracting Younger Healey Enthusiast Randy's story of his youth is not too much different than mine, and I am sure many other listers as well. Big Healeys, Jags, Triumphs and MGs made an imprint on my young brain that will not go away. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 19:40:02 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Peter Svilans" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:39:06 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield If you jet hot the headers, it will help immeasurably with boiling over on the carbs. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 12:49 AM, Peter Svilans wrote: > John > > Here is a nice side view of the new 29E engine showing the early > (single-layer > of asbestos) heat shield from p.193 of Browning & Needham's 'Healeys and > Austin-Healeys' > > And Gary, I would imagine that only a few hundred numbers into the new > triple-carb 29E motor, they were still ironing out running and overheating > problems, rather than improving the 'performance' as such, with their > bigger > balance pipe and better heat shield. By the way, the carb return springs > were > changed at that same point as well. Even with two asbestos layers the fuel > in > the rear bowl could STILL boil on occasion.... > > Best > Peter > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of > Email0721.jpg] > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 20:43:47 2009 From: Jorge Garcia To: Austin Healey mailing_list Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:42:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 starter removal I am in the process of removing the starter from my BJ8 so far I have removed all cable connections from the solenoid plus removed the top bolt. The problem is the bottom bolt. Do I need to elevate the car in order to have access to the nut for the bottom bolt? Access to the bottom bolt head is no problem since I removed the transmission tunnel cover. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Second question: Is the solenoid grounded by being fastened to the chasis? I found that the solenoid had come loose from frame and was wondering if this may be the cause of my inop starter. Thanks Jorge Garcia _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 20:55:46 2009 From: richard mayor To: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:55:17 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers? Jet Hot what? Are you talking about headers? Or, stock cast-iron exhaust manifolds? The stock set-up has an aluminum intake manifold directly bolted up to the VERY HOT iron exhaust manifold. What were they thinking? Did they forget that the exhaust heat will go directly from the aluminum intake manifold right into the aluminum carburetor? Why is anyone surprised that fuel boiling over in the back carb, or, any carb for that matter, was not anticipated? Aluminum transfers heat faster than stink. My suggestion is (1) modify the connection between the cast-iron exhaust manifold and the aluminum intake manifold (because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs that extra heat), or (2) replace the exhaust manifold with a set of tubular headers. Then, in either case, ceramic coat (Jet Hot is a brand name) the exhaust manifold / or / header because it will retain more heat within and reduce the under carb/bonnet temperature. Cooler carbs/fuel make more power and eliminate many unnecessary problems. Richard Mayor > Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:39:06 +0800> From: healey.nut@gmail.com> To: peter.svilans@rogers.com> CC: healeys@autox.team.net; linsley46@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield> > If you jet hot the headers, it will help immeasurably with boiling over on> the carbs.> > Alan> > '52 A90> '53 BN1> '64 BJ8> > _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jan 12 21:02:36 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "richard mayor" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:01:59 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers? Sorry, to be clear I meant the exhaust headers, not the intake manifolds. I've Jet-Hotted two of my 4 LBCs and the difference is very noticeable. The BJ8 is being restored now - it is next for this treatment. On very hot days I get vapor lock type symptoms in the BJ8 because of boiling fuel in the carb float chambers... I know coating the headers will get rid of this problem. I used to have hot-day boiling over issues too on the A90 - that's completely gone now. Jet-Hotted the Jag Mk IX because it was heating the AC lines I installed... now that's no longer a problem either! My cars are very sensitive to this stuff - Hong Kong is HOT and humid in the summer. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:55 AM, richard mayor wrote: > Jet Hot what? Are you talking about headers? Or, stock cast-iron exhaust > manifolds? The stock set-up has an aluminum intake manifold directly bolted > up to the VERY HOT iron exhaust manifold. What were they thinking? Did they > forget that the exhaust heat will go directly from the aluminum intake > manifold right into the aluminum carburetor? Why is anyone surprised > that fuel boiling over in the back carb, or, any carb for that matter, was > not anticipated? Aluminum transfers heat faster than stink. My suggestion > is (1) modify the connection between the cast-iron exhaust manifold and the > aluminum intake manifold (because no one drives their Healey in the middle > of winter and needs that extra heat), or (2) replace the exhaust manifold > with a set of tubular headers. Then, in either case, ceramic coat (Jet Hot > is a brand name) the exhaust manifold / or / header because it will retain > more heat within and reduce the under carb/bonnet temperature. Cooler > carbs/fuel make more power and eliminate many unnecessary problems. > Richard Mayor > > > > Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:39:06 +0800 > > From: healey.nut@gmail.com > > To: peter.svilans@rogers.com > > CC: healeys@autox.team.net; linsley46@gmail.com > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield > > > > If you jet hot the headers, it will help immeasurably with boiling over > on > > the carbs. > > > > Alan > _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 04:10:48 2009 From: Bob Haskell To: richard mayor Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:09:21 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers? Richard, Agree with what you've said; just wanted to point out that there is an insulating gasket/shim between the intake and exhaust manifolds. Bob 62 BT7 richard mayor wrote: > Jet Hot what? Are you talking about headers? Or, stock cast-iron exhaust > manifolds? The stock set-up has an aluminum intake manifold directly bolted > up to the VERY HOT iron exhaust manifold. What were they thinking? Did they > forget that the exhaust heat will go directly from the aluminum intake > manifold right into the aluminum carburetor? Why is anyone surprised that fuel > boiling over in the back carb, or, any carb for that matter, was not > anticipated? Aluminum transfers heat faster than stink. My suggestion is (1) > modify the connection between the cast-iron exhaust manifold and the aluminum > intake manifold (because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter > and needs that extra heat), or (2) replace the exhaust manifold with a set of > tubular headers. Then, in either case, ceramic coat (Jet Hot is a brand name) > the exhaust manifold / or / header because it will retain more heat within and > reduce the under carb/bonnet temperature. Cooler carbs/fuel make more power > and eliminate many unnecessary problems. Richard Mayor >> Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:39:06 +0800> From: healey.nut@gmail.com> To: > peter.svilans@rogers.com> CC: healeys@autox.team.net; linsley46@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield> > If you jet hot the headers, it > will help immeasurably with boiling over on> the carbs.> > Alan> > '52 A90> > '53 BN1> '64 BJ8> > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. > http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rchaskell@earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 07:08:55 2009 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:08:13 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Showing your car In a message dated 1/13/09 3:11:52 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > In addition to the "look at the shiny car" shows which are good PR, and > driving the cars around do you ever just park your car in the driveway for a few > hours on a nice day? (I used to just so I could look out the window and > enjoy the view). > In my little town, we have a lot of gearheads, so several years ago during a regional car show we decided we should get together every Saturday morning for coffee, and to share information, whatever. So at least twice a month, I pull the Healey out of the garage, dust it off, and drive it the long way down town for a few hours, when it sits alongside a Ford Model T, a Pierce Arrow cabriolet, a 69 Boss Mustang, a Wills Ste. Claire, a Triumph TR3, and assorted other interesting stuff. We see any number of young parents doing their Saturday morning shopping with their kids, wandering through with the kids really amazed at all the old cars, and their parents telling them the old family stories of cars once owned. Whether or not it will foster a love of BRITISH cars, it at least teaches the kids, and reminds their parents, of the days when not all cars looked alike. Best, Gary ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http ://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 08:22:23 2009 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: "'Austin Healey mailing_list'" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:21:29 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 starter removal Hi, Jorge - I raise the car to remove the bottom bolt from the starter. The only way to get at it from the top is bending over the fender, and that is most uncomfortable even if you can reach the bolt/nut with wrenches. The ground for the white/red wire to the solenoid from the ignition switch is by the fastening of the solenoid to the chassis. This circuit activates the internal solenoid pull-in coil to connect the battery directly to the starter. These heavy connections are not grounded to the chassis at the solenoid (the ground is at the starter attach bolts), but if the solenoid attachment to the chassis is loose, the solenoid itself may not work via the ignition switch. You can use the button on the back of the solenoid to bypass the solenoid coil and operate the starter whether the solenoid is attached to the chassis or not. Assuming that all the external connections are clean and tight, the starter should operate when the button is pressed (make sure the car is in neutral!). If not, then the starter is probably faulty, or the internal solenoid battery/starter contacts are. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jorge Garcia Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:43 PM To: Austin Healey mailing_list Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 starter removal I am in the process of removing the starter from my BJ8 so far I have removed all cable connections from the solenoid plus removed the top bolt. The problem is the bottom bolt. Do I need to elevate the car in order to have access to the nut for the bottom bolt? Access to the bottom bolt head is no problem since I removed the transmission tunnel cover. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Second question: Is the solenoid grounded by being fastened to the chasis? I found that the solenoid had come loose from frame and was wondering if this may be the cause of my inop starter. Thanks Jorge Garcia _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 08:26:14 2009 From: T W To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:25:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] boot handles and inserts Hi everyone, I'm looking at two boot handles for my BJ8. One came with the car and appears to be an original boot handle. The other is a reproduction (I think) handle and is in better shape than the one on my car, so I'd like to use the repro handle on my car.. My problem is that the lock inserts that fit the original handle are too short for the reproduction handle. I have a couple of inserts (FP and FS series). These inserts are 133 mm in length. When I put these any of these inserts in the original handle, the top of the insert is flush with the top of the handle. When I put any of these inserts in the reproduction handle, the top of the insert is 2 to 3 mm below the top of the handle. Does anyone have any experience trying to use the older inserts in the newer boot handles? Or is there a longer tumbler that comes with the repro boot handle? 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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 08:33:14 2009 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: "'healeys'" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:32:48 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers? "...(because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs that extra heat)...." Hmmm.. Next weekend there will be three BJ8s traveling from the coast of North Carolina over to Winston-Salem (about 250 miles) for the annual Triad AHC annual party. It's 32F in Winston-Salem right now (47 here in Havelock), but the temperatures over there are forecast to be around 19 - 29 F for the party. A little extra heat will probably be appreciated. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 09:00:26 2009 From: Pete Groh To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:59:10 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Healey glove box lock on e-bay 320331699975 FP670? A car friend alerted me to a glove box lock on e-bay. Per the remarks in the posting, appears with a FP lock insert may actually be from a Nash Metropolitan. I have some Nash Metro glove box locks for sale, FP lock insert that can be used on the BJ8's. I also have one used BJ8 glove box lock with the chrome housing also available. Any one interested, can contact me on prices off the list. My glove box locks also include a key cut to code, or can provide a wilmot breeden keys stamped UNION to work the lock. I also have one extra lock insert with the FS### in case other BJ8 owners purchased the Nash Metropolitan glove box locks in the past. At Hershey PA this past year, I did see a Nash Healey car that had the glove box lock with a FA ###. I believe Steve B, can advise owner of BJ8's if any build record had recorded the FP lock insert's. "Hello Is there a number like FS 882 or other on it? Many thanks Rainer Jan-12-09 A: Hi Rainer and thanks for your interest. You are referring to the key code number. All BJ-8 glove box locks have their key code stamped on the tumbler face. However, this would not be an FS prefix but rather an FP one. In this case it is FP 670. Usually FS keys were used for the ignition key. Hope this info is of help. Regards, Brad" Kind regards Pete Groh (KeyGuy) 9957 Frederick Rd Ellicott City, Md. 21042-3647 U.S.A. Phone 443 912-4740 cell 410 750-2352 evening _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 09:47:46 2009 From: "Randy Dickson" To: "'healeys'" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:48:59 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! Fellow Healeyoids, Are we all becoming soft here in our old age? I certainly would not be opposed to driving my Healey in the winter if I didn't have to worry about the salt. If the roads were dry why not? The driving season is just too short here in NE Wisconsin. Back in college in eastern Iowa in the late 70s, I used to drive my Healey year around. I had a rust-bucket 57 BN4 with a rat-gnawed top that would blow off at anything above 30mph. The last 3/4 of the winter I drove the car (sans top) to the store to get beer, to class and to play ice hockey. My brother had a 63 BJ7 in college in the late 60s in central Iowa. He would park it on the hill in front of our house because the starter motor was bad and he had no money or place to fix it. He pop stated the car every morning to drive to class. Some mornings he would have to shovel a narrow path down the street so that the car's rear wheels would catch and not slide on the snow so that the car would pop start. He still says that when he used to get into the car the seat cushion was frozen and his head would be hitting the inside of the convertible top. After a half hour, his ass would warm up the cushion it would sink down to an acceptable height. Randy Healey Archaeologist 63 BJ7 60 BT7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:33 AM To: 'healeys' Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers? "...(because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs that extra heat)...." Hmmm.. Next weekend there will be three BJ8s traveling from the coast of North Carolina over to Winston-Salem (about 250 miles) for the annual Triad AHC annual party. It's 32F in Winston-Salem right now (47 here in Havelock), but the temperatures over there are forecast to be around 19 - 29 F for the party. A little extra heat will probably be appreciated. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 10:29:16 2009 From: "Don " To: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:28:37 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Pistons Scott, In the early 80's I dropped a valve and it put some nice dents in the top of the piston. I just rebuilt the head and got another 15 or more years of driving. It was still running strong when I rebuilt in 2000. If your BN4 is an early model (2639cc) it will have clamp type rods and pistons for these rods can be hard to find depending on bore needed. I had to change over to the 3000 bush type rods and pistons. FWIW, Don 57' BN4 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of RAWDAWGS@aol.com Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 6:12 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Pistons Bad news. Was trying to get my BN4 that has been setting for years to start and noticed a stuck valve. Thought maybe get here running and a temp cycle will free it up. Then noticed a bent pushrod and thought might as well pull the head. Did that and noticed the No 1 and 6 pistons are burned. Just a little at the edge.(I will post some pictures tomorrow). So it looks like I am going to need some advice.I am thinking about changing the pistons, with the engine in the car. My questions: 1. Am I crazy not to pull the lump and completely rebuild? 2. Who is the list favorite piston supplier currently? 3 No lead head? Yea or nay. 4 Wasn't there a guy rebuilding rocker assemblies? Need contact info Sorry to bomb the list but I couldn't figure out how to search the archives Thanks Scott _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 11:07:08 2009 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: healeys Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:06:21 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! I used to drive a rather rustic BN6 around all year. No top. I did have a toneau cover. It was very comfortable with one side covered and the heater on. Wilko San Diego On Jan 13, 2009, at 8:48 AM, Randy Dickson wrote: > > > Back in college in eastern Iowa in the late 70s, I used to drive my > Healey > year around. I had a rust-bucket 57 BN4 with a rat-gnawed top that > would > blow off at anything above 30mph. The last 3/4 of the winter I > drove the > car (sans top) to the store to get beer, to class and to play ice > hockey. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 11:34:35 2009 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:33:45 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey glove box lock on e-bay 320331699975 FP670? The BJ8 registry currently lists 94 glovebox locks with an FS key code prefix, and only 11 with the FP prefix (out of 7,147 cars in the database). The earlier BJ8 glovebox locks (up to chassis 27240) were almost all FP codes, while after that chassis number are almost always FS. The ignition key code is usually (but not always) given on the BMIHT certificate, but in many cases only the numbers are given and no FS or FP prefix. The glovebox key code is not included on the certs, and I have had to record those from personal observation (i.e., reading them myself at car shows). The registry records 41 ignition key locks with the FP code, and 477 with FS. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pete Groh Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:59 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Healey glove box lock on e-bay 320331699975 FP670? A car friend alerted me to a glove box lock on e-bay. Per the remarks in the posting, appears with a FP lock insert may actually be from a Nash Metropolitan. I have some Nash Metro glove box locks for sale, FP lock insert that can be used on the BJ8's. I also have one used BJ8 glove box lock with the chrome housing also available. Any one interested, can contact me on prices off the list. My glove box locks also include a key cut to code, or can provide a wilmot breeden keys stamped UNION to work the lock. I also have one extra lock insert with the FS### in case other BJ8 owners purchased the Nash Metropolitan glove box locks in the past. At Hershey PA this past year, I did see a Nash Healey car that had the glove box lock with a FA ###. I believe Steve B, can advise owner of BJ8's if any build record had recorded the FP lock insert's. "Hello Is there a number like FS 882 or other on it? Many thanks Rainer Jan-12-09 A: Hi Rainer and thanks for your interest. You are referring to the key code number. All BJ-8 glove box locks have their key code stamped on the tumbler face. However, this would not be an FS prefix but rather an FP one. In this case it is FP 670. Usually FS keys were used for the ignition key. Hope this info is of help. Regards, Brad" Kind regards Pete Groh (KeyGuy) 9957 Frederick Rd Ellicott City, Md. 21042-3647 U.S.A. Phone 443 912-4740 cell 410 750-2352 evening _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 11:55:16 2009 From: Jackson Krall To: 'healeys' Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:54:36 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! --- On Tue, 1/13/09, Randy Dickson wrote: > Are we all becoming soft here in our old age? Yeah Randy, while it's not difficult to understand the rational for Richards comment, I too drove my first Healeys all year round back in the 60's in Wisconsin. By the time I got my first, a $600 '58 100/6 in 1966 at age 16, my mom was a single parent and that Healey was our family car. By the time I was a senior in HS I had a '65 brg BJ8 that I used to ice race with the Madison Sports Car Club on a small frozen lake west of Madison. Early winter of '67 I was driving into a DIY car wash on S.Park st. when the overhead door fell and caught the top just above the windshield and ripped the top and frame clear off and nearly decapitated me. It took some time to get the situation straightened out with insurance co. and parts supplier but I continued to drive all winter long, sans top. I got plenty of comments from people on the street as I motored along("you crazy b@#*?rd!"). Another time, a year or two later, I was making a sharp right on a county road south of Madison during a snow storm when the left front shock came undone and I ended up in a snow bank on the other side of the road. At night I would throw a blanket over the engine and take the battery indoors and of course a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator was obligatory when driving in sub freezing weather, also don't forget to keep jumper cables in the boot! Ah, the good old days. Speaking of that BJ8, I've been trying to find the vin for it. I know what the plate number was at the time but records have been purged at DMV. Just yesterday I contacted the the UW Credit Union where I had used the car as collateral on a loan I got in order to fix it after another accident, but to no avail as their records also purged. The lady I spoke to suggested I contact the insurance co. I had at the time. Not sure what co. it was, I decided to call Haggerty and pick their minds, only to find I was s**t out of luck. Their concierge, with total seriousness, suggested I try hypnosis, and I might just do that! All The Best JK NYC --- On Tue, 1/13/09, Randy Dickson wrote: > Are we all becoming soft here in our old age? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 12:08:10 2009 From: Weston Keyes To: Ahealey Ahealey Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:07:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 1967 color of convertible top bows? Hello Folks, Thanks for everyone's help on the convertible top drain hose locations and location of convertible top spring ends. I am now moving onto the convertible top. The bows I have are painted gray. Where they always gray? I have seen black ones on BJ8's but can't tell if the paint is original. I am going with a black convertible top. Many thanks Wes Keyes York, Maine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 12:32:29 2009 From: "PG" To: "'Weston Keyes'" , "'Ahealey Ahealey'" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:31:52 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 1967 color of convertible top bows? I have a blue top and my bows are grey -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Weston Keyes Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:07 AM To: Ahealey Ahealey Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 1967 color of convertible top bows? Hello Folks, Thanks for everyone's help on the convertible top drain hose locations and location of convertible top spring ends. I am now moving onto the convertible top. The bows I have are painted gray. Where they always gray? I have seen black ones on BJ8's but can't tell if the paint is original. I am going with a black convertible top. Many thanks Wes Keyes York, Maine Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as britishcars@shaw.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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 12:49:25 2009 From: John Loftus To: "'healeys@autox.team.net'" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:48:44 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust header temp My HS6 carbs (BJ7) are resisting my efforts to tune them. Background .. rebuilt motor, rebuilt carbs, ignition timing good. The front carb appears to be very rich despite turning the jet adjusting nut way up compared to the rear carb and the motor is still not running right. If I compare the exhaust manifold temperatures with a non contact laser type thermometer, the front headers close to the head are 100 F when the rear ones are about 350 F after warming up for 5 minutes or so. Curious if anyone can check what their well tuned beasts exhaust manifold temps are. I realize the rear ones should be hotter because of the sheltered location from the fan and air cooling but how much difference do you record between the two? I may have a problem with fuel pressure and/or leaking float needle but the temp. info may help as I sort this out. At any rate using the laser thermometer might be an good/easy way to check for rich vs. lean balance of two or more carbs. Cheers, John _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 12:50:52 2009 From: Michael Hartfield To: 'healeys' Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:50:20 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! In 1966 my new wife and I traveled from Kitchener, Ontario to Eureka, Ca via Vancouver, BC in my 1964 MGB. It was February 19th when we left Ontario. I lined the top and front area left and right of the floorboards with cardboard. The little heater grunted and groaned, but we suffered no frostbite. I especially remember leaving a Regina, SK motel before daylight when it was well below zero. The MGB started and away we went. No snow tires or chains -- and at that age, no fear. Michael Hartfield 65 BJ8 Randy Dicksonrdickson@midwestarchaeology.com > Fellow Healeyoids, > Are we all becoming soft here in our old age? > I certainly would not be opposed to driving my Healey in the winter if I > didn't have to worry about the salt. If the roads were dry why not? The > driving season is just too short here in NE Wisconsin. > > Back in college in eastern Iowa in the late 70s, I used to drive my Healey > year around. I had a rust-bucket 57 BN4 with a rat-gnawed top that would > blow off at anything above 30mph. The last 3/4 of the winter I drove the > car (sans top) to the store to get beer, to class and to play ice hockey. > > My brother had a 63 BJ7 in college in the late 60s in central Iowa. He > would park it on the hill in front of our house because the starter motor > was bad and he had no money or place to fix it. He pop stated the car every > morning to drive to class. Some mornings he would have to shovel a narrow > path down the street so that the car's rear wheels would catch and not slide > on the snow so that the car would pop start. He still says that when he > used to get into the car the seat cushion was frozen and his head would be > hitting the inside of the convertible top. After a half hour, his ass would > warm up the cushion it would sink down to an acceptable height. > > Randy > Healey Archaeologist > 63 BJ7 > 60 BT7 > 66 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys > Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:33 AM > To: 'healeys' > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers? > > "...(because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs > that extra heat)...." > > Hmmm.. Next weekend there will be three BJ8s traveling from the coast of > North Carolina over to Winston-Salem (about 250 miles) for the annual Triad > AHC annual party. It's 32F in Winston-Salem right now (47 here in > Havelock), but the temperatures over there are forecast to be around 19 - 29 > F for the party. A little extra heat will probably be appreciated. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu > > 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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 13:00:20 2009 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:59:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! "Speaking of that BJ8, I've been trying to find the vin for it. I know what the plate number was at the time but records have been purged at DMV. Just yesterday I contacted the the UW Credit Union where I had used the car as collateral on a loan I got in order to fix it after another accident, but to no avail as their records also purged. The lady I spoke to suggested I contact the insurance co. I had at the time. Not sure what co. it was, I decided to call Haggerty and pick their minds, only to find I was s**t out of luck. Their concierge, with total seriousness, suggested I try hypnosis, and I might just do that! All The Best JK NYC .....And all you guys out there in Healey list land who have resisted any efforts to get you to record your VINs with the appropriate model registrar might be in the same boat 15 or 20 years from now, when you wonder whatever happened to that BJ8 you used to own. How would you identify it then? Sorry, I couldn't resist. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 13:03:17 2009 From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:02:53 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 1967 color of convertible top bows? Wes, they were always gray on BJ8s. From past list discussions, a paint that is very close to the original shade is Rustoleum 7751 Smoke Gray. That's what I used to repaint mine. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Weston Keyes Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:07 PM To: Ahealey Ahealey Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 1967 color of convertible top bows? Hello Folks, Thanks for everyone's help on the convertible top drain hose locations and location of convertible top spring ends. I am now moving onto the convertible top. The bows I have are painted gray. Where they always gray? I have seen black ones on BJ8's but can't tell if the paint is original. I am going with a black convertible top. Many thanks Wes Keyes York, Maine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 13:09:01 2009 From: "E.A. Driver" To: Michael Hartfield Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:08:15 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! Well Michael Some 140 miles north west of Regina it is -20C with a 23 kph wind takes it to -31 C at present! Amazing how things seem to never change ;-) Kind regards Ed Historian, AHCUSA '53 BN1 '65 BJ8 '89 Morgan 4/4 Saskatoon Michael Hartfield wrote: > In 1966 my new wife and I traveled from Kitchener, Ontario to Eureka, Ca > via Vancouver, BC in my 1964 MGB. It was February 19th when we left > Ontario. I lined the top and front area left and right of the floorboards > with cardboard. The little heater grunted and groaned, but we suffered no > frostbite. I especially remember leaving a Regina, SK motel before daylight > when it was well below zero. The MGB started and away we went. No snow > tires or chains -- and at that age, no fear. > > Michael Hartfield > 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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 13:26:06 2009 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:25:30 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Exhaust header temp John: EVERYTHING must be in proper adjustment before trying to tune the carbs: head torque, compression, spark plugs, points, dwell, vacuum advance, timing, and valve clearances. Check your valve clearances again (I speak from experience). (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Loftus" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:48 AM Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust header temp > My HS6 carbs (BJ7) are resisting my efforts to tune them. > > Background .. rebuilt motor, rebuilt carbs, ignition timing good. > > Cheers, > John _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 15:27:47 2009 From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "Healeys" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:26:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] view of behind the instrument cluster Does anyone have a picture of what the wiring harness should look like behind the instrument panel? Is it clipped or tied in any areas? Thanks, Simon 1959 BT7L _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 18:50:07 2009 From: "Mirek Sharp" To: "'healeys'" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:49:05 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! That rings a bell - I never drove my Healey all through a Canadian winter, but I recall having a duff starter one fall when I was holding down a factory job saving for University. Each night, at the end of my shift, I would wait until the parking lot was clear then push my BT7 across the flat lot, jump in and pop the clutch in second to start it. This went on through the fall, but as the temperature dropped through the season it got harder and harder to push fast enough to start. Finally one night in late November I could not get it going after exhausting all the energy I had. The rest of the shift had gone and I ended up calling my Mum for lift at 1 AM. After that I had to scrape the money together for the starter - no way I was going to face Mum's wrath again! Mirek 60 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" > My brother had a 63 BJ7 in college in the late 60s in central Iowa. He > would park it on the hill in front of our house because the starter motor > was bad and he had no money or place to fix it. He pop stated the car > every > morning to drive to class. Some mornings he would have to shovel a narrow > path down the street so that the car's rear wheels would catch and not > slide > on the snow so that the car would pop start. He still says that when he > used to get into the car the seat cushion was frozen and his head would be > hitting the inside of the convertible top. After a half hour, his ass > would > warm up the cushion it would sink down to an acceptable height. > > Randy > Healey Archaeologist > 63 BJ7 > 60 BT7 > 66 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys > Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:33 AM > To: 'healeys' > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers? > > "...(because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs > that extra heat)...." > > Hmmm.. Next weekend there will be three BJ8s traveling from the coast of > North Carolina over to Winston-Salem (about 250 miles) for the annual > Triad > AHC annual party. It's 32F in Winston-Salem right now (47 here in > Havelock), but the temperatures over there are forecast to be around 19 - > 29 > F for the party. A little extra heat will probably be appreciated. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 18:57:09 2009 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "healeys" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:56:01 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! G'day I have always driven my Austin-Healeys during winter. Down to the beach for a swim. Up into the mountains for some cool air. Some times the weather is so adverse that I have to wear a jacket. Terrible! Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia (Where tomorrow it's going to be around 40C or 104F.) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mirek Sharp Sent: Wednesday, 14 January 2009 12:49 PM To: 'healeys' Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! That rings a bell - I never drove my Healey all through a Canadian winter, but I recall having a duff starter one fall when I was holding down a factory job saving for University. Each night, at the end of my shift, I would wait until the parking lot was clear then push my BT7 across the flat lot, jump in and pop the clutch in second to start it. This went on through the fall, but as the temperature dropped through the season it got harder and harder to push fast enough to start. Finally one night in late November I could not get it going after exhausting all the energy I had. The rest of the shift had gone and I ended up calling my Mum for lift at 1 AM. After that I had to scrape the money together for the starter - no way I was going to face Mum's wrath again! Mirek 60 BT7 ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 18:57:24 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Randy Dickson" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:56:55 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! Actually, alot of people don't realize that skinny ply tires (or Michelin 165s) work MUCH better in snow than modern fat low-profile tires. Used to take my BJ8 up to Tahoe for skiing all the time - zip out the rear window and you could slide the skiis into the passenger compartment no problem. Thankfully CALTRANS uses dirt, not salt, on the roads so all the car needed was a good wash back at home. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 12:48 AM, Randy Dickson < rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com> wrote: > Fellow Healeyoids, > Are we all becoming soft here in our old age? > I certainly would not be opposed to driving my Healey in the winter if I > didn't have to worry about the salt. If the roads were dry why not? The > driving season is just too short here in NE Wisconsin. > > Back in college in eastern Iowa in the late 70s, I used to drive my Healey > year around. I had a rust-bucket 57 BN4 with a rat-gnawed top that would > blow off at anything above 30mph. The last 3/4 of the winter I drove the > car (sans top) to the store to get beer, to class and to play ice hockey. > > My brother had a 63 BJ7 in college in the late 60s in central Iowa. He > would park it on the hill in front of our house because the starter motor > was bad and he had no money or place to fix it. He pop stated the car > every > morning to drive to class. Some mornings he would have to shovel a narrow > path down the street so that the car's rear wheels would catch and not > slide > on the snow so that the car would pop start. He still says that when he > used to get into the car the seat cushion was frozen and his head would be > hitting the inside of the convertible top. After a half hour, his ass > would > warm up the cushion it would sink down to an acceptable height. > > Randy > Healey Archaeologist > 63 BJ7 > 60 BT7 > 66 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys > Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:33 AM > To: 'healeys' > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN 7 MkII heat shield/ Jet Hot the Headers? > > "...(because no one drives their Healey in the middle of winter and needs > that extra heat)...." > > Hmmm.. Next weekend there will be three BJ8s traveling from the coast of > North Carolina over to Winston-Salem (about 250 miles) for the annual Triad > AHC annual party. It's 32F in Winston-Salem right now (47 here in > Havelock), but the temperatures over there are forecast to be around 19 - > 29 > F for the party. A little extra heat will probably be appreciated. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 20:39:13 2009 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "healeys" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:38:25 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff G'day Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 21:04:32 2009 From: "John & Kerry Rowe" To: "Quinn, Patrick" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:03:43 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Patrick- I picked up a complete A99 auto for $100 last year-washed the diff out and put it in the BT7. Buy of the century. Found one in a small SW NSW village but owner wont sell A friend bought one off ebay for $500 buit was no good Ended up buying new crown wheel and pinion cost about $1000 All prices quoted in Keatings Pacific pesos Regards John Rowe Qld Aust Bn1 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "healeys" Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:38 PM Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff > G'day > > Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just > the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 21:24:27 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Quinn, Patrick'" , "'healeys'" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:23:48 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff I paid $150 for one from a junk dealer in Galeto California about 4 yrs ago... I gather that the new ones from Lempert were a bit more for just the gears (I think around $250).... (I bought two of those anyway too...) I've heard of fully assembled, ready to install pumpkins, going for $750...but I've not bought any at that price myself... I've refitted one of the Lempert sets of gears into my old pumpkin and Gladys loves it. She runs nicely at highway speed, gets better gas mileage, and still has plenty of oomph when departing a stop light on a hill....If you do a lot of low speed heavy acceleration from first gear, you might notice a difference, but from my viewpoint, the 3.54 should have been the standard from the get go on these cars....the low end torque is still amazing, even after the retrofit. Thanks -skip- -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Quinn, Patrick Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:38 PM To: healeys Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff G'day Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia eam.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@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 21:27:50 2009 From: "John & Kerry Rowe" To: "Fred Anderson" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:27:18 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Fred Austin A99-successor to A95 Approx 1959 Very prone to rot. Contain lots of parts to suit Healeys 3 litre gallery head motor (as per 100/6)-body designed by Farina Manuals have 3.9 diff, autos have 3.54 John Rowe Qld Aust BN1 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred Anderson" To: "John & Kerry Rowe" Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff > What is a A99? Fred > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John & Kerry Rowe" > To: "Quinn, Patrick" > Cc: "Healey List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:03 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff > > >> Patrick- >> I picked up a complete A99 auto for $100 last year-washed the diff out >> and >> put it in the BT7. Buy of the century. Found one in a small SW NSW >> village >> but owner wont sell >> A friend bought one off ebay for $500 buit was no good >> Ended up buying new crown wheel and pinion cost about $1000 >> All prices quoted in Keatings Pacific pesos >> >> Regards >> John Rowe Qld Aust >> Bn1 BT7 >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Quinn, Patrick" >> To: "healeys" >> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:38 PM >> Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff >> >> >>> G'day >>> >>> Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just >>> the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please. >>> >>> Hoo Roo >>> >>> Patrick Quinn >>> Sydney, Australia >> _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jan 13 21:49:52 2009 From: "Earl Kagna" To: "Quinn, Patrick" , "Healey List" Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:49:12 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Patrick: Over the years (past 7 or 8), I have salvaged seven 3:545 diff pumpkin assemblies from various British saloons. Except for the one I kept for myself, all were sold for between $350 US and $650 US, depending on what was needed to get them into useable condition - sometimes nothing much, others needed bearings, seals, re-torquing, etc. I would suggest that the average cost here was about $575 - $600 US (the $350 unit was somewhat noisy - the purchaser didn't mind and got a good price). All are currently operating in various Healeys (or were), and everyone involved was happy with the transactions. I have recently installed a Lempert 3:545 gearset into a spare 3:91 pumpkin, and will use it in my under restoration BJ8. Cost of labour, parts (bearings, shims and a seal) is expected to run approx. $500 - 600 Canadian, with an approx. $ 100 value attributed to the donor pumpkin. Hope this helps you. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "healeys" Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:38 PM Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff G'day Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 00:01:49 2009 From: Healeyguy To: healeys Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:00:54 -1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! Not nice for a somewhat tropical guy to rub it in..... chuckle, chuckle Aloha Perry In a message dated 01/13/09 15:56:56 Hawaiian Standard Time, Patrick.Quinn@det.nsw.edu.au writes: G'day I have always driven my Austin-Healeys during winter. Down to the beach for a swim. Up into the mountains for some cool air. Some times the weather is so adverse that I have to wear a jacket. Terrible! Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia (Where tomorrow it's going to be around 40C or 104F.) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mirek Sharp Sent: Wednesday, 14 January 2009 12:49 PM To: 'healeys' Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! That rings a bell - I never drove my Healey all through a Canadian winter, but I recall having a duff starter one fall when I was holding down a factory job saving for University. Each night, at the end of my shift, I would wait until the parking lot was clear then push my BT7 across the flat lot, jump in and pop the clutch in second to start it. This went on through the fall, but as the temperature dropped through the season it got harder and harder to push fast enough to start. Finally one night in late November I could not get it going after exhausting all the energy I had. The rest of the shift had gone and I ended up calling my Mum for lift at 1 AM. After that I had to scrape the money together for the starter - no way I was going to face Mum's wrath again! Mirek 60 BT7 ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyguy@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 00:06:31 2009 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: "'Quinn, Patrick'" , "'healeys'" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:06:03 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff I bought one in UK. Here is what I wrote in my notes at the time:- "#200.00 paid for 3:54 diff ex Westie auto, 25/11/03 from Westminster Spares man. In vgc, but filthy outside. Cleaned it up, inside and out. Had it checked over; see attached. Replaced the inner and outer pinion bearings and their seal. Halfshaft bearings were perfect, as one would expect from big automatic saloon, with probably quite a quiet life. Now whole diff should be as good as new!" It actually was/is as good as new, though I might have been a bit optimistic at the time. The so-called "Westminster Spares Man" is a Westminster fanatic who loves, cherishes, collects and breaks Westies and was described as "if he doesn't have one, no one will". 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 00:25:54 2009 From: "F. Ronald Rader" To: healeys Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:25:13 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! the weather here has been brutal. it actually dropped down ointo the high 50's. however today winter is over and it was 81. ron Playa del Rey CA On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:00 PM, Healeyguy wrote: > > Not nice for a somewhat tropical guy to rub it in..... chuckle, chuckle > Aloha > Perry > > > > In a message dated 01/13/09 15:56:56 Hawaiian Standard Time, Patrick.Quinn@det.nsw.edu.au writes: > G'day > > I have always driven my Austin-Healeys during winter. Down to the beach > for a swim. Up into the mountains for some cool air. > > Some times the weather is so adverse that I have to wear a jacket. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 06:36:42 2009 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'F. Ronald Rader'" , "'healeys'" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:35:53 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! ...The Global warming is causing global cooling... frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of F. Ronald Rader Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:25 AM To: healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! the weather here has been brutal. it actually dropped down ointo the high 50's. however today winter is over and it was 81. ron Playa del Rey CA On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 11:00 PM, Healeyguy wrote: > > Not nice for a somewhat tropical guy to rub it in..... chuckle, chuckle > Aloha > Perry _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 07:42:59 2009 From: "dwflagg@juno.com" To: frogeye@porterscustom.com Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:41:05 GMT Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! Dave, And I can guarantee that is exactly what they will say!!! "...The Global warming is causing global cooling..." ____________________________________________________________ Click for information on obtaining a VA loan. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2QL3ShCHdcIFCxVu9iCyErg6duQ T5SGIqvgRPESR0AnA0Ww/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 07:58:56 2009 From: "R. Price Lindsay" To: "Quinn, Patrick" , "healeys" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:58:03 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! Patrick - With the high her in Chicago tomorrow forecast to be -2 degrees Fahrenheit, I'm having a hard time relating. Price Lindsay BJ 8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Quinn, Patrick Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:56 PM To: healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! G'day I have always driven my Austin-Healeys during winter. Down to the beach for a swim. Up into the mountains for some cool air. Some times the weather is so adverse that I have to wear a jacket. Terrible! Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia (Where tomorrow it's going to be around 40C or 104F.) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mirek Sharp Sent: Wednesday, 14 January 2009 12:49 PM To: 'healeys' Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! That rings a bell - I never drove my Healey all through a Canadian winter, but I recall having a duff starter one fall when I was holding down a factory job saving for University. Each night, at the end of my shift, I would wait until the parking lot was clear then push my BT7 across the flat lot, jump in and pop the clutch in second to start it. This went on through the fall, but as the temperature dropped through the season it got harder and harder to push fast enough to start. Finally one night in late November I could not get it going after exhausting all the energy I had. The rest of the shift had gone and I ended up calling my Mum for lift at 1 AM. After that I had to scrape the money together for the starter - no way I was going to face Mum's wrath again! Mirek 60 BT7 ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as price@advocateadvisors.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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 09:24:01 2009 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:19:56 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] [semi-OT] Upcoming Arizona Events January 24th is the annual show in Tubac which is always a huge show, 400+ cars parked on the grass at the Golf Club. Full details available at www.carnuts.org. Feb.7th is Motoring thru Time at Heritage Square. Go to the City of Phoenix parks site for details on that one. Feb.12th is the Sweetheart Car Show in Gold Canyon. Feb 21st and 22nd is the Highland Games at Margaret Hance Park in Phoenix. Feb. 27, 28th & March 1st is the Tucson British Car Roundup. Go to http://tucsonbritish.com/Roundup.aspx. March 8th is the Wheels of Britain at Heritage Square in Phoenix. _________________________ -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 10:31:52 2009 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:29:39 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Why would one not buy a new 3.545 gear set from Lempert and install that into the original pumpkin rather than buy an old 3.545 and take a chance? Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Earl Kagna Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:49 PM To: Quinn, Patrick; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Patrick: Over the years (past 7 or 8), I have salvaged seven 3:545 diff pumpkin assemblies from various British saloons. Except for the one I kept for myself, all were sold for between $350 US and $650 US, depending on what was needed to get them into useable condition - sometimes nothing much, others needed bearings, seals, re-torquing, etc. I would suggest that the average cost here was about $575 - $600 US (the $350 unit was somewhat noisy - the purchaser didn't mind and got a good price). All are currently operating in various Healeys (or were), and everyone involved was happy with the transactions. I have recently installed a Lempert 3:545 gearset into a spare 3:91 pumpkin, and will use it in my under restoration BJ8. Cost of labour, parts (bearings, shims and a seal) is expected to run approx. $500 - 600 Canadian, with an approx. $ 100 value attributed to the donor pumpkin. Hope this helps you. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "healeys" Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:38 PM Subject: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff G'day Anyone have an idea of what an original 3.54 differential is worth? Just the pumpkin and in the currency of where you are at please. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 11:29:27 2009 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: Spridgets Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:28:13 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff When I bought my 3.54 rear end it was well over 10 years ago and Lempert was not yet making them. I don't remember what I ended up paying. 300-500 dollars. I bought mine through a shop in LA (El Segundo) and the source was a mythical man who was a pilot (as the story was related to me) who would get these from AU or NZ and bring one or two at a time back to the US knowing he'd be able to sell them here for a profit. Wilko San Diego _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 11:40:43 2009 From: "Earl Kagna" To: "Dan Stromquist" , "Healey List" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:39:39 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Dan: Not much of a chance. The diffs we are talking about are pretty much bullet proof - especially when used in a large British sedan of the time. I've salvaged these things from Austin Westminsters, Wolesleys, and Morris Isis cars - I think they were used in the Austin Princess and others, as well. Most of them needed only a replacement pinion seal (the retorqueing is part of that operation). Every one that I've salvaged has run well when installed in the Healeys that they were acquired for. All were cleaned and bench checked by a knowlegeable professional mechanic - especially the all important gear mesh pattern check. Like me, those people were interested in keeping their original pumpkins intact (just in case!). Also, it can cost a bit more to properly set up the pumpkin that the new crown and pinion set is installed to - it's usually a couple of hour of labour, plus maybe both pinion bearings and shims / spacers to do it right. The other thing is that Mike has been doing his production runs pretty well by subscription - mostly all sold before they are made. So his gearsets might not be available when wanted - it can be a couple of years (or more) between runs. Cheers, ----------- Earl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "'Healey List'" Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Why would one not buy a new 3.545 gear set from Lempert and install that into the original pumpkin rather than buy an old 3.545 and take a chance? Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Earl Kagna Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:49 PM To: Quinn, Patrick; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Patrick: Over the years (past 7 or 8), I have salvaged seven 3:545 diff pumpkin assemblies from various British saloons. Except for the one I kept for myself, all were sold for between $350 US and $650 US, depending on what was needed to get them into useable condition - sometimes nothing much, others needed bearings, seals, re-torquing, etc. I would suggest that the average cost here was about $575 - $600 US (the $350 unit was somewhat noisy - the purchaser didn't mind and got a good price). _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 12:26:10 2009 From: healeyguy@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:24:47 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Not sure that he is mythical in the Heracles or Jason and the Argonauts kind of way or not but an old friend, Frank Karl, used to bring in 3.54 rears for folks years ago from NZ. He was at that time a pilot, may still be. He also sold a neat set of Minilite replica wheels to some folks in Hawaii way back then. Haven't heard anything about Frank in many, many years....Hope all is well with him. Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: Eric (Rick) Wilkins Cc: Healey List Sent: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 8:28 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff When I bought my 3.54 rear end it was well over 10 years ago and Lempert was not yet making them. I don't remember what I ended up paying. 300-500 dollars.B B I bought mine through a shop in LA (El Segundo) and the source was a mythical man who was a pilot (as the story was related to me) who would get these from AU or NZ and bring one or two at a time back to the US knowing he'd be able to sell them here for a profit.B B WilkoB San DiegoB _______________________________________________B Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.htmlB B Healeys@autox.team.netB http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeysB B You are subscribed as healeyguy@aol.comB B http://www.team.net/archiveB _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 15:01:50 2009 From: "Freese, Ken" To: , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:00:21 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and cable? I am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something better. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 74 Interceptor _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 15:07:14 2009 From: To: "Freese, Ken" , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:03:38 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant I use white grease ---- "Freese wrote: > Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and cable? I > am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something better. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > 74 Interceptor > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 15:08:00 2009 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Freese, Ken" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:06:46 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant I use marine wheel bearing grease. It's green stuff. On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 3:00 PM, Freese, Ken wrote: > Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and cable? I > am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something better. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > 74 Interceptor > _______________________________________________ > 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 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 15:14:48 2009 From: jerry wall To: Kendall.Freese@Aerojet.com Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:08:39 -0600 (CST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant ken, i would suggest something lighter like generic white grease. cheers, JERRY WALL BN6 ROWLETT, TX Jan 14, 2009 04:01:46 PM, Kendall.Freese@Aerojet.com wrote: Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and cable? I am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something better. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 74 Interceptor _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jwbn6@verizon.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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 15:26:29 2009 From: "Randy Dickson" To: "'healeys'" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:27:09 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Alternator source wanted! Fellow Healeyoids, I'm looking for a source for the alternator conversion for my 63 BJ7. I was thinking of going with AH Spares or Cape. Anybody in the US have an alt. kit? Who has the best kit with everything for a conversion and who has the best price. Thanks in advance! Randy Healey Archaeologist 63 BJ7 60 BT7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 15:32:21 2009 From: jerry wall To: rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:31:14 -0600 (CST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alternator source wanted! randy, try don lenschow at drtrite@aol.com JERRY WALL BN6 ROWLETT, TX Jan 14, 2009 04:26:20 PM, rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com wrote: Fellow Healeyoids, I'm looking for a source for the alternator conversion for my 63 BJ7. I was thinking of going with AH Spares or Cape. Anybody in the US have an alt. kit? Who has the best kit with everything for a conversion and who has the best price. Thanks in advance! Randy Healey Archaeologist 63 BJ7 60 BT7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jwbn6@verizon.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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 16:10:12 2009 From: "Ed's Shop" To: , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:04:26 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant Graphite ONLY, Ken !! Grease(s) ATTRACT "DIRT" and KEEP it. NOT good. Grease can also (NO pun intended FREEZE !! Again, NOT good. Ed Please visit my site at: www.justbrits.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 16:18:23 2009 From: To: healey help Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:17:27 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] speedometer repair Anyone have the phone number for MoMa. Thanks: Bill BJ7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 16:26:01 2009 From: "John Rowe" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:20:16 +0900 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Cost of 3.54 diff Frank Karl is still very much alive and still flying, now again from NZ to LA. cheers from west oz John ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:24 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Not sure that he is mythical in the Heracles or Jason and the Argonauts kind of way or not but an old friend, Frank Karl, used to bring in 3.54 rears for folks years ago from NZ. He was at that time a pilot, may still be. He also sold a neat set of Minilite replica wheels to some folks in Hawaii way back then. Haven't heard anything about Frank in many, many years....Hope all is well with him. Aloha Perry _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 16:26:46 2009 From: John Vrugtman To: insptwo@msn.com Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:21:38 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] speedometer repair 505-766-6661 insptwo@msn.com wrote: > Anyone have the phone number for MoMa. > Thanks: > Bill > BJ7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 16:27:29 2009 From: sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au To: healeyguy@aol.com Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:21:43 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff Quoting healeyguy@aol.com: > Not sure that he is mythical in the Heracles or Jason and the Argonauts > kind of way or not but an old friend, Frank Karl, used to bring in > 3.54 rears for folks years ago from NZ. He was at that time a pilot, > may still be. He also sold a neat set of Minilite replica wheels to > some folks in Hawaii way back then. Haven't heard anything about Frank > in many, many years....Hope all is well with him. > Aloha > Perry KARL LIVES and still flies into LA > > -----Original Message----- > From: Eric (Rick) Wilkins > Cc: Healey List > Sent: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 8:28 am > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cost of 3.54 diff > > > When I bought my 3.54 rear end it was well over 10 years ago and > Lempert was not yet making them. I don't remember what I ended up > paying. 300-500 dollars.B B I bought mine through a shop in LA (El > Segundo) and the source was a > mythical man who was a pilot (as the story was related to me) who would > get these from AU or NZ and bring one or two at a time back to the US > knowing he'd be able to sell them here for a profit.B B WilkoB San > DiegoB _______________________________________________B Support > Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.htmlB[1] B Healeys@autox.team.netB > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeysB[2] B You are subscribed > as healeyguy@aol.comB B http://www.team.net/archiveB[3] > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html[4] > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys[5] > > You are subscribed as sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive[6] > Links: ------ [1] http://www.team.net/donate.htmlB [2] http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeysB [3] http://www.team.net/archiveB [4] http://www.team.net/donate.html [5] http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys [6] 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 16:28:53 2009 From: Bob Haskell To: insptwo@msn.com Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:25:33 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] speedometer repair MOMA Manufacturing 1321 Second St. NW Albuquerque, NM. 87102 Phone 505-766-6661 Fax 505-766-5419 insptwo@msn.com wrote: > Anyone have the phone number for MoMa. > Thanks: > Bill > BJ7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rchaskell@earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 16:58:48 2009 From: "f_simpson@juno.com" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:52:39 GMT Subject: [Healeys] glove box lock For those interested, there is a BJ8 glove box lock on ebay, Item number: 320331699975. Current price is $101, I paid more than $300 for mine. no personal interest ____________________________________________________________ Homeowner in debt? Need cash now? Click here for refinancing. Bad credit okay. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/PnY6rbv8MoyVrOgDdqNc09sVKAIRzBjN2 sZDgHxIDQbQySjvnqZ1K/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 17:48:03 2009 From: Bob Brown To: Healey List Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:46:47 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Barrett-Jackson Is Reid Trummel attending Barrett jackson this year and if so is he writing his usual daily blog? Or is there someone else from the list blogging from Scottsdale? 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 18:14:08 2009 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Bob Brown" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:03:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Barrett-Jackson I'll be there Friday afternoon and will attempt to photograph what I can. Jody On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Bob Brown wrote: > Is Reid Trummel attending Barrett jackson this year and if so is he writing his usual daily blog? > Or is there someone else from the list blogging from Scottsdale? > Bob > _______________________________________________ > 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 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 18:29:27 2009 From: "Ghess4" To: Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:17:59 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation Can anyone tell me whether the insulating panels on the foot well in the engine compartment were installed on the early healeys or was that something that was added later? Thanks GHess _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 18:30:16 2009 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Quinn, Patrick'" , "'healeys'" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:22:04 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! Yes, it is cold here in New England...the high temp on Friday is expected to be 5 degrees (F)....Nevertheless, I took Gladys out for a short run today...:-).... someday she is going to punish me for exposing her to the snow, but today she was fine... -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of R. Price Lindsay Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:58 AM To: Quinn, Patrick; healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! Patrick - With the high her in Chicago tomorrow forecast to be -2 degrees Fahrenheit, I'm having a hard time relating. Price Lindsay BJ 8 hive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 18:31:21 2009 From: To: healey help Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:25:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Moma Many thanks for the replies. Will call them tomorrow. Bill BJ7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 18:32:01 2009 From: "=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:27:48 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Alternator_Source?= Randy, DunRite tool's stuff is great. Can't see how anything from across the pond would be that cheap, considering the exchange rate and the godawful Royal Mail shipping rate. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA BN6 Randy Healey Archaeologist wrote: Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:27:09 -0600 From: "Randy Dickson" Fellow Healeyoids, I'm looking for a source for the alternator conversion for my 63 BJ7. I was thinking of going with AH Spares or Cape. Anybody in the US have an alt. kit? Who has the best kit with everything for a conversion and who has the best price. Thanks in advance! Randy Healey Archaeologist _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 19:17:13 2009 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: "Bob Brown" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:15:32 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Barrett-Jackson Bob, Reid will be there as will I, from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. Curt Arndt On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Bob Brown wrote: > Is Reid Trummel attending Barrett jackson this year and if so is he writing > his usual daily blog? > Or is there someone else from the list blogging from Scottsdale? > Bob > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 19:47:38 2009 From: Stephen Hutchings To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:44:48 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant I know there are components, like the starter drive that must be dry lubricated, but there was grease in there to begin with, when I took mine apart. Stephen, BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 20:03:21 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: PG Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:52:18 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Transmission bearings Paul - there's a set of the caged bearings on ebay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-NOS-BL-Caged-Needle-Bearings-Austin-Healey-3000-BJ8_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a1Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem300285935830QQitemZ300285935830QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 3:45 PM, PG wrote: > Hi All; > > > > Does anybody know if the BJ8 Laygear needle bearings (with the carrier) can > substitute for the earlier Laygear bearings that are installed > individually? > > > > Thanks > > > > Paul > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 20:48:35 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" , "Ghess4" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:27:49 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat insulation Asbestos insulating panels were used on the engine side of the left footwell right from the earliest preproduction Hundreds. The earliest were somewhat smaller and didn't cover as well, but were there never the less. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ghess4" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:17 PM Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation > Can anyone tell me whether the insulating panels on the foot well in the > engine compartment were installed on the early healeys or was that > something > that was added later? > > Thanks > GHess > _______________________________________________ > 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@autox.team.net Wed Jan 14 21:49:46 2009 From: "Mirek Sharp" To: "healeys" Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:20:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] speedo cable Hi all, When I got my speedo back from Nisonger after they repaired it, there was a notation on the invoice that they found some gearbox oil in the speedo head which may have contributed to its demise. I have read warnings about over lubricating inner cables to prevent this and have always been careful (or so I thought). I also know there is suppossed to be a seal on the cable to prevent oil from running up the cable into the speedo head, but I am unsure what it looks like or where exactly it goes. Is there a seal at both ends? Could someone enlighten me on this and perhaps suggest a source for the seals or describe how one could be made. Mirek 60 BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 01:19:52 2009 From: Robert Blair To: Healey List Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:50:38 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Final / Part3 - Resto of BJ8 32038 - AH Mag Jan 2009. Hi Listers, Some of you may remember that I authored Parts 1 and 2 of my slow (over 10 years now) resto of BJ8 32038 and which was published in Austin Healey Magazine in issues 4-5/2005 and 7/2005 respectively. Back in those good old days, most articles were in B/W - not the full color we enjoy today. Well, I still own the car and things have been moving along - slowly of course. But 32038 is now back on the road at last in a brand new livery - and looks just great - I think. When new, she was Healey blue/blue. When I bought her in 1989, she was blotchy spray-can green/tan - really bad and sliding downhill. Now she is fresh, yellow/dark red, and ready for a new life here on the N. Calififornia roads. The new January issue of Austin Healey Magazine has 32038 on the cover, and the final / Part 3 of the resto article on page 8 for those of you that have been patiently following the saga. I hope you enjoyed the journey - I did. My thanks to Reid Trummel who published the first 2 parts as prior Editor, and to Gary Anderson who kindly published the third part as current Editor. Anyone wishing to contact me on 'stuff' - 408-221-5244 / RNB@ix.netcom.com Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 05:20:00 2009 From: Oudesluys To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:58:16 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] (geen onderwerp) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 06:36:14 2009 From: ahy3000@comcast.net To: "R. Price Lindsay" , "Quinn, Patrick" Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:11:18 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] driving Healeys in winter! Temps are in the negative #'s (deg F) overnight here in Massachusetts as well. We have a detached, unheated garage so not much work is getting done on my baby. Burt -- Burt Weiner '63 BJ7 HBJ7L/23582 ahy3000@comcast.net -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "R. Price Lindsay" > Patrick - > > With the high her in Chicago tomorrow forecast to be -2 degrees > Fahrenheit, I'm having a hard time relating. > > Price Lindsay > BJ 8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 07:37:38 2009 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Ed's Shop'" , , Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:11:28 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant Won't freeze in California. Goin drivin today !!! Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ed's Shop Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:04 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net; jensen-cars@british-steel.org Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wiper rack lubricant Graphite ONLY, Ken !! Grease(s) ATTRACT "DIRT" and KEEP it. NOT good. Grease can also (NO pun intended FREEZE !! Again, NOT good. Ed Please visit my site at: www.justbrits.com 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 07:53:34 2009 From: Oudesluys To: "Freese, Ken" Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:26:42 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Jensen-cars] Wiper rack lubricant Ken, I ment Molybdene Sul_/*fide*/_ Grease instead of Sulfate. Kees Oudesluijs NL Freese, Ken schreef: > Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and cable? I > am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something better. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > 74 Interceptor > _______________________________________________________________________ > Courtesy the Jensen-cars mailing list. Subscribe and unsubscribe > info at: . _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 08:23:05 2009 From: "Rich C" To: , "R. Price Lindsay" Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:53:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Driving Healeys in winter! Many years ago out of necessity (my only wheels) I drove a '67 BJ8 through the winter of '74/'75. I'm talking a Southern Ontario winter, with lots of snow, salt, dampness and cold. Even though the car had been "Ziebarted" (remember them? they were a chain of stores who specialized in thorough rust proofing) I shudder to think of what the salt did to the car. That is the only part I truly regret. Anyway the top and seals fit reasonably well and with a 190 degree thermostat, the heater was pretty good. The tires were a set of the Goodyear G800 redwalls (remember them? They were fitted to a lot of TR6's at the time) About the only thing that was not up to the job for winter driving were the "demister" vents. Just like the old Volkswagen beetles, you carried a hand scraper for scraping the inside as well as the outside of the glass. Traction and handling in slippery conditions was fantastic unless the snow was so deep you were plowing. I recall that at highway speeds in sub feezing temperatures, the heat inside gradually dissipated, but in town, things were very comfortable. It always took lots of choke to start from stone cold, but she always started. The choke remained on in varying amounts until the engine was fully heat saturated. Ah, the memories! I'm happy to say, the car was completely restored by a subsequent owner, and is still alive and well today. 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 09:24:22 2009 From: BJ7 Healey To: Randy Dickson Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:56:41 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alternator source wanted! If you go to this web address . This is what I did and used about 5 years ago. http://picasaweb.google.com/bj7healey Bob Slater BJ7 On Wed, 2009-01-14 at 16:27 -0600, Randy Dickson wrote: > Fellow Healeyoids, > > I'm looking for a source for the alternator conversion for my 63 BJ7. I was > thinking of going with AH Spares or Cape. Anybody in the US have an alt. > kit? Who has the best kit with everything for a conversion and who has the > best price. Thanks in advance! > > Randy > > Healey Archaeologist > > 63 BJ7 > > 60 BT7 > > 66 Cobra replica > > 06 Mini Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 10:19:51 2009 From: john close To: Healeys Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:19:14 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Accelerator Pedal Modofication Howdy - My right leg gets all cramped up in my BN6. I'm thinking about shortening the distance from the pedal to the bend in the shaft to let my leg extend more. Would help with my not-quite-masterful heel-and toe-ing, too. Anybody done that? Got some pics, specs, advice? 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 10:25:51 2009 From: "Bob Yule" To: "HEALEY LIST" Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:25:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] COLD I have often been told that it is too cold to snow, but I don't know how cold that has to be. This morning here it was -29C (-20F). It has since warmed up to a balmy -24C (-11F) and it is snowing heavily. If this continues, I may have to put up the convertible top. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 10:27:31 2009 From: "gary brierton" To: "healeys" Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:26:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Driving in Winter Back when I could tolerate the cold, BJ8 #1 was my daily driver throughout Illinois and Utah in the early '60's. I remember getting stopped by waist-deep snow on my way down some country roads to my brother's house one Christmas. My mother (in her 50's) and I walked the last mile or so carrying Christmas presents. Brother pulled me free with a tractor, chain around the front frame cross member! Many other trips in snow/ice were made without incident. I stayed away from salted roads, which one could do back then by using country blacktops. Let the first one go (foolishly) in Utah in '67; later replaced it with another new BJ8 in late '67. It "disappeared" when my first child appeared. GB and my 4th BJ8: the Silver Bullet #40045 (acquired 11/1996) licensed "RSATLAST" _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 10:58:12 2009 From: "John Sims" To: "'gary brierton'" , "'healeys'" Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:44:23 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Driving in Winter When I was younger, I used to drive my BN6 daily to the store, running errands, pleasure, etc. no matter how cold it got in the winter. Of course, I lived in Las Vegas then. We got two inches today and the temp is around 16 degrees and I am hibernating until March. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of gary brierton Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:27 PM To: healeys Subject: [Healeys] Driving in Winter Back when I could tolerate the cold, BJ8 #1 was my daily driver throughout Illinois and Utah in the early '60's. I remember getting stopped by waist-deep snow on my way down some country roads to my brother's house one Christmas. My mother (in her 50's) and I walked the last mile or so carrying Christmas presents. Brother pulled me free with a tractor, chain around the front frame cross member! Many other trips in snow/ice were made without incident. I stayed away from salted roads, which one could do back then by using country blacktops. Let the first one go (foolishly) in Utah in '67; later replaced it with another new BJ8 in late '67. It "disappeared" when my first child appeared. GB and my 4th BJ8: the Silver Bullet #40045 (acquired 11/1996) licensed "RSATLAST" Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6@verizon.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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 11:39:27 2009 From: "Ghess4" To: "Rich C" , Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:38:55 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat insulation Thanks Rich, I've put a new frame under my BJ8 and after sand blast, undercoat and paint it looks so good that I hate to cover it up!! Guess I'll just drive it without the outer panels!! (ha) I've used the stuff that looks just like the asbestos but it doesn't look professional to me no mater how good I fit the panels around the foot well. Thanks again. Gale Hess ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" ; "Ghess4" Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heat insulation > Asbestos insulating panels were used on the engine side of the left > footwell right from the earliest preproduction Hundreds. > The earliest were somewhat smaller and didn't cover as well, but were > there never the less. > > Rich Chrysler > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ghess4" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:17 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Heat insulation > > >> Can anyone tell me whether the insulating panels on the foot well in the >> engine compartment were installed on the early healeys or was that >> something >> that was added later? >> >> Thanks >> GHess >> _______________________________________________ >> 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 12:29:01 2009 From: john spaur To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:28:18 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Chassis Primer Color I am new to painting and I am wondering if the color of the primer makes any difference. What color primer do people suggest? Thank you, John '62 BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 13:12:35 2009 From: Oudesluys To: peteb01 Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:11:42 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Jensen-cars] Wiper rack lubricant Pete, So I noticed. Well, my English may be reasonable, but it has some serious flaw's, as is now demonstrated. Be carefull with MoS2 and graphite in the transmission. It is an absolute no-no in limited slip diff's and wet clutches (e.g. OD boxes, synchromesh/baulk rings, motorbikes). I used it when running in engines, which will horrify many, with very good results. The running in lasts much longer, typical ca. 10.000km with machining at modern (thus tight) tolerances and needs lots of discipline, but you will have a gem of an engine if done properly. Kees Oudesluijs NL peteb01 schreef: > Kees, > That would be " Molybdenum Disulfide " - MoS2. This is a solid > lubricant with excellent Extreme Pressure characteristics. Normally > this is available already mixed in a grease or oil base. Also > available in powder form (I have some that I've been saving, and > using, since 1972. I always add the stuff to my differential and > transmission. > > If you don't have this stuff, Graphite will work just as well for this > application. > > The basic difference between the two is that graphite requires > moisture or high humidity to work effectively. MoS2 requires no > moisture. > > Pete Bahr > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Oudesluys > *To:* Freese, Ken > *Cc:* healeys@autox.team.net ; > jensen-cars@british-steel.org > *Sent:* Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:26 AM > *Subject:* Re: [Jensen-cars] Wiper rack lubricant > > Ken, > I ment Molybdene Sul_/*fide*/_ Grease instead of Sulfate. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > Freese, Ken schreef: > > Any suggestions for lubricant on the windshield wiper motor and > cable? I > > am going to use wheel bearing grease unless there is something > better. > > Ken Freese > > 65 BJ8 > > 74 Interceptor > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > > Courtesy the Jensen-cars mailing list. Subscribe and unsubscribe > > info at: . > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > Courtesy the Jensen-cars mailing list. Subscribe and unsubscribe > info at: . _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 17:10:38 2009 From: "mailmaineguide.com" To: "Bob Yule" , "HEALEY LIST" Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:09:41 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] COLD Well Bob, it was 24 below here in Jackman, Maine this morning and townfolk thought we should close the beaches...imagine that!!! Brad Holden ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Yule" To: "HEALEY LIST" Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:25 PM Subject: [Healeys] COLD > I have often been told that it is too cold to snow, but I don't know > how > cold that has to be. This morning here it was -29C (-20F). It has since > warmed up to a balmy -24C (-11F) and it is snowing heavily. If this > continues, I may have to put up the convertible top. > Cheers.......Bob > Check out our web site www.autofarm.net > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as info@atteanlodge.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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 17:49:08 2009 From: "Earl Kagna" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:48:39 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo Has anyone on the list had experience with a Powerboost replacement servo? It's being offered by one vendor that I know of and seems pretty inexpensive at around $250 US. All comments appreciated. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 18:04:03 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'mailmaineguide.com'" , "'Healeys'" Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:03:07 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] COLD G'day Many years ago when I was north of Vancouver, BC I recall it being a tad cold. Cheap plonk in a wide dish placed outside for a couple of hours made for an even more interesting drink. After yesterdays 42C or 104F, today's far more pleasant 28C. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn (in shorts and tee shirt) Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mailmaineguide.com Sent: Friday, 16 January 2009 11:10 AM To: Bob Yule; HEALEY LIST Subject: Re: [Healeys] COLD Well Bob, it was 24 below here in Jackman, Maine this morning and townfolk thought we should close the beaches...imagine that!!! Brad Holden ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Yule" To: "HEALEY LIST" Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:25 PM Subject: [Healeys] COLD > I have often been told that it is too cold to snow, but I don't know > how > cold that has to be. This morning here it was -29C (-20F). It has since > warmed up to a balmy -24C (-11F) and it is snowing heavily. If this > continues, I may have to put up the convertible top. > Cheers.......Bob > Check out our web site www.autofarm.net > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as info@atteanlodge.com > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as p_cquinn@tpg.com.au http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 18:06:21 2009 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Earl Kagna" Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:05:47 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'Powerboost' servo Earl - I think you mean the PBR booster from Australia, right? I've had one on my BJ8 for almost 15 years, still works like new. Just slightly less boost than the original booster, but I like it because the brakes are much more like a proper modern sports car. I think the Lockheed replacement currently available from the UK, like the original, overboosts a bit. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 8:48 AM, Earl Kagna wrote: > Has anyone on the list had experience with a Powerboost replacement servo? > It's being offered by one vendor that I know of and seems pretty > inexpensive > at around $250 US. > > All comments appreciated. > > Earl Kagna > Victoria, B.C. > BT7 tri-carb > 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 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 18:44:28 2009 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: charles.carpenter@gmail.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:43:31 EST Subject: [Healeys] Early Friday Funnies (Just could not wait until Friday for releasing this as we have club members in The Villages.) Four old retired guys are walking down a street in The Villages, Florida . They turned a corner and see a sign that says, 'Old Timers Bar - all drinks 10 cents.' They look at each other, and then go in, thinking this Is too good to be true. The old bartender says in a voice that carries across the room, 'Come on in and let me pour one for you! What'll it be, Gentlemen?' There seemed to be a fully-stocked bar, so each of the men ask for a martini. In short order, the bartender serves up four iced martinis... Shaken, not stirred,and says, 'That'll be 10 cents each, please'. The four men stare at the bartender for a moment. Then look at each other..They can't be believe it .... They pay the 40 cents, finish their martinis, and order another round. Again, four excellent martinis are produced with the bartender again saying, 'That's 40 cents, please.' They pay the 40 cents, but their curiosity is more than they can stand. They have each had two martinis and so far they've spent less than a dollar. Finally one of the men says, 'How can you afford to serve martinis as good as these for a dime a piece?' 'I'm a retired tailor from Boston ,' the bartender said, 'and I always wanted to own a bar. Last year I hit the Lottery for $25 million and decided to open this place. Every drink costs a dime - wine, liquor, beer, it's all the same.' Wow!!!! That's quite a story,' says one of the men. The four of them sipped at their martinis and couldn't help but notice seven other people at the end of the bar who didn't have drinks in front of them, and hadn't ordered anything the whole time they were there. One man gestures at the seven at the end of the bar without drinks and asks the bartender, 'What's with them?' The bartender says, 'Oh, they're all old retired farts from Michigan waiting for happy hour when drinks are half price.' **************Inauguration '09: Get complete coverage from the nation's capital. (http://news.aol.com/main/politics/inauguration?ncid=emlcntusnews00000003) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 19:02:15 2009 From: "Mirek Sharp" To: "mailmaineguide.com" , "Bob Yule" Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:01:34 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] COLD Just the "bare it all" beaches, or family beaches too? ----- Original Message ----- From: "mailmaineguide.com" To: "Bob Yule" ; "HEALEY LIST" Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:09 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] COLD > Well Bob, it was 24 below here in Jackman, Maine this morning and townfolk > thought we should close the beaches...imagine that!!! > > Brad Holden > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Yule" > To: "HEALEY LIST" > Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:25 PM > Subject: [Healeys] COLD > > >> I have often been told that it is too cold to snow, but I don't know >> how >> cold that has to be. This morning here it was -29C (-20F). It has since >> warmed up to a balmy -24C (-11F) and it is snowing heavily. If >> this >> continues, I may have to put up the convertible top. >> Cheers.......Bob >> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as info@atteanlodge.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 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@autox.team.net Thu Jan 15 21:04:33 2009 From: Norman Nock To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:03:19 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Driving Healeys in winter! Rich C ... The winter in Toronto was a big surprise coming from England , it's cold ... 1st January 1956 we watched the Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade , three months later we where on our way to California , crossing the Bay bridge into San Francisco , blue sky , sale boats out on the bay , this is Healey country . We stopped in San Francisco , I got a mechanics job at the British car dealer , we lived in Marin county and I crossed the Golden Gate bridge every day to work in my BN4 ,with the top down .. We never got to Pasadena ... Norman Nock , --- On Thu, 1/15/09, Rich C wrote: > From: Rich C > Subject: [Healeys] Driving Healeys in winter! > To: ahy3000@comcast.net, "R. Price Lindsay" , "Quinn, Patrick" , "healeys" > Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 6:53 AM > Many years ago out of necessity (my only wheels) I drove a > '67 BJ8 through > the winter of '74/'75. I'm talking a Southern > Ontario winter, with lots of > snow, salt, dampness and cold. Even though the car had been > "Ziebarted" > (remember them? they were a chain of stores who specialized > in thorough rust > proofing) I shudder to think of what the salt did to the > car. That is the > only part I truly regret. > Anyway the top and seals fit reasonably well and with a 190 > degree > thermostat, the heater was pretty good. The tires were a > set of the Goodyear > G800 redwalls (remember them? T