From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jul 1 05:04:09 2009 From: john doe To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 04:03:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] conclave anyone doing a video or are there any videos out there _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 07:51:56 2009 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:50:39 EDT Subject: [Healeys] test **************Dell Laptops: Huge Savings on Popular Laptops b Deals starting at $399(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222883570x1201497211/aol?redir= http:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D0) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 08:33:23 2009 From: "Don" To: "'Jess Power'" , Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:30:53 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] paint and interior Paint first then install carpet. Sounds like something that could lead up to a frame up restoration. Don 57' BN4 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jess Power Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:54 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] paint and interior If you are going to paint and recarpet a BN1 and redo door panels with a professional job,which is better to do first? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 09:03:28 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Jess Power" , Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:59:49 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] paint and interior Jess, I don't quite understand the wording of your question. It is always recommended to do any preparation and painting of the car first. The interior components should always follow after, avoiding contamination by the inevitable body shop dust and overspray. Also, with no interior in the way, the exterior colour can extend into covering all the metal surfaces of the chassis and body shell throughout the interior areas as it was originally. Did I answer your question? Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jess Power" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 6:53 PM Subject: [Healeys] paint and interior > If you are going to paint and recarpet a BN1 and redo door panels with a > professional job,which is better to do first? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 09:19:07 2009 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:16:32 EDT Subject: [Healeys] test **************Dell Laptops: Huge Savings on Popular Laptops b Deals starting at $399(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222883570x1201497211/aol?redir= http:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D0) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 11:18:25 2009 From: "Freese, Ken" To: Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:13:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 rear seat vertical wood question The factory parts book lists 1/4 x 1 3/8 countersink screws quantity of 4 for "panel to wheel arch". The screws are CMZ0422. Countersink screws are correct as you can see the dimples in the sheet metal. My car seems to have the 4 screws. Does anybody only have 2 screws? Maybe this changed with the seat belt anchoring change? Thanks, Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jul 1 11:55:13 2009 From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:54:57 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 rear seat vertical wood question Hi Ken, My '67 had only 2 (one on each side) but I recall they were bolts, not screws. Can't find a photo of them at the moment. Maybe it had more to do with cost, 2 being cheaper than 4. There are still the three screws that hold the squab to the seat surround. Cheers, Greg -----Original Message----- The factory parts book lists 1/4 x 1 3/8 countersink screws quantity of 4 for "panel to wheel arch". The screws are CMZ0422. Countersink screws are correct as you can see the dimples in the sheet metal. My car seems to have the 4 screws. Does anybody only have 2 screws? Maybe this changed with the seat belt anchoring change? Thanks, Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jul 1 14:34:42 2009 From: "Freese, Ken" To: Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:33:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Answer for BJ8 rear seat I got the answer from the Concours Guide: "On Phase I BJ8s there were two of these screws per side. This continued into the Phase II BJ8s, and it appears that only one screw per side was used, starting with the introduction of separate turn indicator lights (front and back - in 1966)." Ken Freese 65 BJ8 Phase II (late suspension) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 15:19:11 2009 From: dwflagg To: dwflagg@juno.com Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:10:11 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BMC AM Radio I have a working, rust free, reverse polarity, BMC (Motorola) push button AM radio for the BJ8. Pictures available. If you have an interest please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Criminal Lawyers - Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOVoLZZOZHJrIcdyCS40FHI3ypjMzUKapkjsRZdq8qrtmsHDl7468/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 17:49:05 2009 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:48:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Paint Removal Help Needed I just discovered a couple of patches (1 inch length) of body paint from the new paint job, on my newly covered vinyl dash. The paint has set up for about a week now. What does the list suggest to remove the paint without hurting the vinyl. I tried lightly heating it with a blow dryer and scraping lightly with a dull knife. No good. What next? Before the panic sets in. Thanks Mark _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jul 1 17:54:55 2009 From: "R. Price Lindsay" To: Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:54:22 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes List - I am about to put new brake pads on my BJ8 along with anti-squeal shims. Should I apply anti-squeal spray to any side of the shims or pads? If so, which side(s)? Price Lindsay 67 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jul 1 18:03:50 2009 From: Richard Kahn To: , Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:02:24 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Paint Removal Help Needed Try a clay bar and folow the instructions about lubricating the surface. Also Goof-Off sold at paint and hardware stores will do the trick. Rich Kahn > From: lapierrem@sbcglobal.net > To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net > Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:48:42 -0400 > Subject: [Healeys] Paint Removal Help Needed > > I just discovered a couple of patches (1 inch length) of body paint from the > new paint job, on my newly covered vinyl dash. The paint has set up for > about a week now. What does the list suggest to remove the paint without > hurting the vinyl. > > I tried lightly heating it with a blow dryer and scraping lightly with a dull > knife. No good. > > What next? Before the panic sets in. > > Thanks Mark > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tahoehealey@hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail. has ever-growing storage! Dont worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial _Storage_062009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 18:18:48 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: "R. Price Lindsay" , Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:15:37 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes Price - Others have different experiences, but I have had the shims only with no spray or goo, just like factory OEM spec - I've had no squeeks for 15 years. I have had squeeks once or twice in the past when the shim fused to the back of the pad over time - pulled the pad and seperated the shim and voila, no squeaks again. So in my opinion, just don't do it. Alan On 7/2/09, R. Price Lindsay wrote: > List - > > I am about to put new brake pads on my BJ8 along with anti-squeal > shims. Should I apply anti-squeal spray to any side of the shims or > pads? If so, which side(s)? > > Price Lindsay > 67 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 > -- 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 Jul 1 19:11:24 2009 From: John Vrugtman To: "Freese, Ken" Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:10:32 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Answer for BJ8 rear seat That sounds right. I have a phase I 1964, it has two, and a phase II 1966 and it has one. John Hightown, VA Freese, Ken wrote: > I got the answer from the Concours Guide: > "On Phase I BJ8s there were two > of these screws per side. This continued into the Phase II BJ8s, and it > appears that only one > screw per side was used, starting with the introduction of separate turn > indicator lights > (front and back - in 1966)." > > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 Phase II (late suspension) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 19:33:40 2009 From: "Keith Bailey" To: Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:27:03 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor Hi All On my BN1 I have fitted 1 3/4 carbs with cold box. Question is the over flow pipe from carburetor bowl goes into cold box as shown in healey restoration book however I have been advised not to do this as it can effect balancing of carburetors I cannot under stand the logic behind this what are your comments. Regards Keith BT7 BNI _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 19:52:31 2009 From: "Peter Linn" To: "Keith Bailey" , Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:51:38 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carburetor Hi Keith I understand the theory behind this is to balance the pressure in the float chambers. However, I didn't do this with the Ward Spl when I put the cold air box on - the overflows just go to air down below the manifold. No ill effects that I can tell! Cheers Peter BN1 Ward Spl coupe BN1 Holden V6 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Bailey" To: Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:27 AM Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor > Hi All > On my BN1 I have fitted 1 3/4 carbs with cold box. Question is the > over flow pipe from carburetor bowl goes into cold box > as shown in healey restoration book however I have been advised not > to > do this as it can effect balancing of carburetors > I cannot under stand the logic behind this what are your comments. > Regards Keith > BT7 > BNI > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as greylinn@ozemail.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 Wed Jul 1 21:03:49 2009 From: Dan To: Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:03:01 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Used Hood For Sale If anyone is looking for a used hood, here's one about 60 miles north of Phoenix, Az sale-ag9zz-1240652859@craigslist.org Dan Serrao 1963 BJ7 _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 1 21:41:36 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Keith Bailey Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:40:51 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carburetor Keith - I think the deal is if they vent into the cold air box, and they are sealed to the box like they were from the factory, you'll get positive air pressure from the box pushing on the fuel chambers, causing the carbs to run rich when you are driving fast. I can't say for certain as I don't have a cold air box on my BN1. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 9:27 AM, Keith Bailey wrote: > Hi All > On my BN1 I have fitted 1 3/4 carbs with cold box. Question is the > over flow pipe from carburetor bowl goes into cold box > as shown in healey restoration book however I have been advised not > to > do this as it can effect balancing of carburetors > I cannot under stand the logic behind this what are your comments. > Regards Keith > BT7 > BNI _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 01:34:54 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Mark LaPierre Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:31:00 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Paint Removal Help Needed Mark, Which paint has been used. If it is a one pack paint you may get away with a dissolvent like white spirits if the paint is fresh. Thinner is probably to strong, depending on the material. Always try on a scrap of the vinyl first if it will take the solvent. Two pack paint will only respond to an abrasive treatment like T-cut. It cannot be said often enough: First paint, than do the rest. Kees Oudesluijs NL Mark LaPierre schreef: > I just discovered a couple of patches (1 inch length) of body paint from the > new paint job, on my newly covered vinyl dash. The paint has set up for > about a week now. What does the list suggest to remove the paint without > hurting the vinyl. > > I tried lightly heating it with a blow dryer and scraping lightly with a dull > knife. No good. > > What next? Before the panic sets in. > > Thanks Mark > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.1/2212 - Release Date: 07/01/09 05:53:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 01:35:39 2009 From: Oudesluys To: "R. Price Lindsay" Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:34:05 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes Both sides and on the sliding surfaces of the calipers. I always use copper grease from a cannister. With spray there is always the chance of contamination. Kees Oudesluijs NL R. Price Lindsay schreef: > List - > > I am about to put new brake pads on my BJ8 along with anti-squeal > shims. Should I apply anti-squeal spray to any side of the shims or > pads? If so, which side(s)? > > Price Lindsay > 67 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 coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.1/2212 - Release Date: 07/01/09 05:53:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 07:19:57 2009 From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "'Healeys'" Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:12:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] parking brake Any advice on removing the button and overall disassembly of the parking brake? Thanks, 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 Thu Jul 2 07:20:23 2009 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:15:39 EDT Subject: [Healeys] test I apologize for continuing to send test messages to the list. As of June 10, I have not received any new messages including copies of my own. I have attempted to re-subscribe, but still nothing. I have not changed any of my security settings & have contacted AOL to confirm that the settings are correct. If someone knows how to correct this situation, please contact me directly. If you just want to expound on how terrible AOL is please don't! Gary Hodson **************Dell Summer Savings: Cool Deals on Popular Laptops b Shop Now! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222696924x1201468348/aol?redir=http :%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D1) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 07:22:17 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Oudesluys Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:21:41 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes Anyone know how/why the shims and/or paste work? I know the shims cant the pads away from the direction of rotation of the rotor, but what's the theory behind either? Bob Oudesluys wrote: > Both sides and on the sliding surfaces of the calipers. I always use > copper grease from a cannister. With spray there is always the chance of > contamination. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > R. Price Lindsay schreef: >> List - >> >> I am about to put new brake pads on my BJ8 along with anti-squeal >> shims. Should I apply anti-squeal spray to any side of the shims or >> pads? If so, which side(s)? >> >> Price Lindsay >> 67 BJ8 -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 07:23:25 2009 From: Healey List To: "Warthodson@aol.com" Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 23:22:50 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] test My advice is to just Set up a separate gmail account just for this list Sent from my iPhone On 02/07/2009, at 11:15 PM, Warthodson@aol.com wrote: > I apologize for continuing to send test messages to the list. As of > June > 10, I have not received any new messages including copies of my own. > I have > attempted to re-subscribe, but still nothing. I have not changed any > of my > security settings & have contacted AOL to confirm that the settings > are > correct. If someone knows how to correct this situation, please > contact me > directly. If you just want to expound on how terrible AOL is please > don't! > Gary Hodson > **************Dell Summer Savings: Cool Deals on Popular Laptops b > Shop > Now! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222696924x1201468348/aol?redir=http > :%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939% _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 08:04:59 2009 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Simon & Christine Atkinson'" , Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:00:56 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] parking brake The button unscrews from its actuating rod, although these are often very tight. I have always found it best to remove the entire assembly after removing the right seat. If you remove the 2 mounting screws you can wiggle the assembly out of the tunnel and remove the clevis attaching the cable to the lever. If you can't get things out far enough disconnect the other end of the cable from the compensator on the rear axle casing to allow you to pull more cable through. Michael Salter http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=445 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Simon & Christine Atkinson Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:12 AM To: 'Healeys' Subject: [Healeys] parking brake Any advice on removing the button and overall disassembly of the parking brake? Thanks, 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 Thu Jul 2 08:06:47 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Bob Spidell Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:06:21 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes There are 2 theories. -the grease acts as a damper to counteract vibration -the grease lubricates to the point that the metal does not stick and screetches and just slides and does not vibrate Kees Oudesluijs NL Bob Spidell schreef: > Anyone know how/why the shims and/or paste work? I know the shims > cant the pads away from the direction of rotation of the rotor, but > what's the theory behind either? > > > 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 Jul 2 08:24:48 2009 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:23:47 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Front brake pad knock (no squeal) Has anyone experienced a knock from front brake pad slop? Happens to mine after the brake pad lube has dried or been wicked by brake dust. I use a small dollop of disk brake lube at the read contact points between caliber and back/edges of pads. It will probably go away if I were to get motivated enough to pull the wheels and pads and clean the areas up again. I do this once a year but not yet this season. There is plenty of pad left but I expect better fit from the next set of pads. I do not remember where this set came from only that they were new when installed a few years back along with anti squeal shims. I have never had squeal just the know upon initial application of brake pedal. 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 Jul 2 08:35:20 2009 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Keith Bailey" Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:28:18 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carburetor On the 100S, it was certainly done for mixture purposes. If 100M carb needles are different than a BN1, try them. The only way to test effectivness is probably an O2 sensor while you drive with and without the overflow tubes installed. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 08:36:05 2009 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "'Tracy Drummond'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:29:16 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front brake pad knock (no squeal) Darn auto spell checker !! Read=rear Know=knock Jeeeeeze - computer is too smart for it's own good................. 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 Tracy Drummond Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 7:24 AM To: 'Healey List' Subject: [Healeys] Front brake pad knock (no squeal) Has anyone experienced a knock from front brake pad slop? Happens to mine after the brake pad lube has dried or been wicked by brake dust. I use a small dollop of disk brake lube at the read contact points between caliber and back/edges of pads. It will probably go away if I were to get motivated enough to pull the wheels and pads and clean the areas up again. I do this once a year but not yet this season. There is plenty of pad left but I expect better fit from the next set of pads. I do not remember where this set came from only that they were new when installed a few years back along with anti squeal shims. I have never had squeal just the know upon initial application of brake pedal. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 08:36:26 2009 From: awgertoo@aol.com To: Warthodson@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:31:25 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] test Gary-- You and all?AOL users are in the same boat so do what I did and get a free gmail account and then resubscribe to autox with that address, electing on gmail to have all your incoming mail forwarded to your aol account.? As you can see I can still post from my aol account and I read others' posts as well as my own on aol?via the forwarding, etc. Best--Michael Oritt I have not changed any of my security settings & have contacted AOL to confirm that the settings are correct. If someone knows how to correct this situation, please contact me directly. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 09:26:56 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Bob Spidell" , "Oudesluys" Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:25:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes Hi Bob, Brake squeal is simply a high frequency vibration of the pad against the piston. If this can be interrupted by a shim (usually but not always works). Any sort of grease or other substance between the parts will dampen the vibration. If shims don't stop the squeal, a high temp. silicone grease smeared lightly between the parts will do it. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "Oudesluys" Cc: Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 6:21 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes > Anyone know how/why the shims and/or paste work? I know the shims cant > the pads away from the direction of rotation of the rotor, but what's the > theory behind either? > > > 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 Jul 2 09:36:17 2009 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:31:09 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] lost my gas cap I had a brand new gas cover that fell off on Tuesday. I want to order one of the Aston Martin flip type with lock. Until that arrives, what will fit our cars? Can I go to NAPA and get a cap that will fit an old Chevy truck. My memory says they are the same 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 Jul 2 09:50:17 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Jerry Costanzo Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:43:54 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] lost my gas cap I got a replacement from Autozone a few years back. IIRC, they were able to cross-reference the A-H part. Fits perfectly. I carry a spare cap in my onboard parts cache--forgetting to re-install the cap is one of my paranoias. bs ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:31:09 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] lost my gas cap I had a brand new gas cover that fell off on Tuesday. I want to order one of the Aston Martin flip type with lock. Until that arrives, what will fit our cars? Can I go to NAPA and get a cap that will fit an old Chevy truck. My memory says they are the same 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 Jul 2 09:50:43 2009 From: Stephen Hutchings To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:47:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Front brake pad knock (no squeal) I've had that knock on the pads. I found that the hole in the metal portion of the pad that the pin goes through wears out of roumd, and there is some room for the pad to move over the pin. This results in a light knock. This seems to happen well before the pad itself is worn, so I don't get it on new pads, but after a few thousand miles. 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 Thu Jul 2 09:55:06 2009 From: Ed Santoro To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:56:39 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] dented oil pan To the list: I am looking for some factory Hardtop Bits for my BN4 L. Can someone send me a link? Thanks, EDS _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 10:11:27 2009 From: David Nock To: Ed Santoro Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:10:34 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] dented oil pan What parts are you looking for for a hardtop. We do have some misc pieces for a hardtop David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jul 2, 2009, at 8:56 AM, Ed Santoro wrote: > To the list: I am looking for some factory Hardtop Bits for my BN4 > L. Can someone send me a link? Thanks, EDS > _______________________________________________ > 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 Thu Jul 2 10:19:58 2009 From: David Nock To: "Jerry Costanzo" Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:12:55 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] lost my gas cap Jerry, we have one in stock it is not a locking style David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jul 2, 2009, at 8:31 AM, Jerry Costanzo wrote: > I had a brand new gas cover that fell off on Tuesday. I want to > order one of > the Aston Martin flip type with lock. Until that arrives, what > will fit our > cars? Can I go to NAPA and get a cap that will fit an old Chevy > truck. My > memory says they are the same 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 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 Thu Jul 2 10:20:21 2009 From: Hartangus@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:15:21 EDT Subject: [Healeys] cannot contact list test _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 10:25:24 2009 From: David Nock To: Dan Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:24:40 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Used Hood For Sale Dan, I have a couple of hoods in various conditions for all the Healey's 100, 100/6 early, 3000s David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com .. .. On Jul 1, 2009, at 8:03 PM, Dan wrote: > If anyone is looking for a used hood, here's one about 60 miles > north of > Phoenix, Az > > > > > > sale-ag9zz-1240652859@craigslist.org > > > > Dan Serrao > > 1963 BJ7 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. > http://windowslive.com/explore? > ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 > _______________________________________________ > 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 Thu Jul 2 10:35:23 2009 From: HealeyRick To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:30:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Leather Bonnet Strap Thinking of putting a leather bonnet strap on my BJ7 (to remind me of the solid 100M I passed on in the early 80s for $5k, aargh!) Do folks use one of the 100M ones for this or is it a custom job? Thanks, Rick _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 10:36:52 2009 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:36:11 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] lost my gas cap Jerry, I lost my gas cap somewhere in Indiana during the trip to Lake Tahoe in '02. At the next NAPA I came to, I went in and asked for a cap for a '66 Austin-Healey. The guy asked, "Locking or non-locking?" ;^). You should be able to get one at NAPA that's pretty close to the original style cap. 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 Jerry Costanzo Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:31 AM To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Healeys] lost my gas cap I had a brand new gas cover that fell off on Tuesday. I want to order one of the Aston Martin flip type with lock. Until that arrives, what will fit our cars? Can I go to NAPA and get a cap that will fit an old Chevy truck. My memory says they are the same 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 Jul 2 10:39:00 2009 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:38:36 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] lost my gas cap I try to make it a habit to put the fuel cap in my pocket while refueling. Anyplace else and it's likely to be left behind, as has happened to me before. 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 Bob Spidell Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:44 AM To: Jerry Costanzo Cc: healeys@Autox.Team.Net Subject: Re: [Healeys] lost my gas cap I got a replacement from Autozone a few years back. IIRC, they were able to cross-reference the A-H part. Fits perfectly. I carry a spare cap in my onboard parts cache--forgetting to re-install the cap is one of my paranoias. bs _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 10:53:19 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: HealeyRick Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:43:16 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 Leather Bonnet Strap My dad went to a farm supply store--e.g. Tractor Supply--and got a nice strap and clips for our 100M. Probably under the 'saddles' section. bs ----- Original Message ----- From: "HealeyRick" To: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:30:19 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Leather Bonnet Strap Thinking of putting a leather bonnet strap on my BJ7 (to remind me of the solid 100M I passed on in the early 80s for $5k, aargh!) Do folks use one of the 100M ones for this or is it a custom job? Thanks, Rick _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 10:54:44 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Tracy Drummond Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:52:23 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front brake pad knock (no squeal) Bad fitting pads because of wear of the metal backing or low quality not properly fitting pads. On rare occasions there may be some wear on the callipers. It does not usually affect safety, it is merely anoying. Copper grease or similar will lessen it to some extend as do some anti squeal shims, depending on construction. Kees Oudesluijs NL Tracy Drummond schreef: > Has anyone experienced a knock from front brake pad slop? Happens to mine > after the brake pad lube has dried or been wicked by brake dust. > > I use a small dollop of disk brake lube at the read contact points between > caliber and back/edges of pads. > > > > It will probably go away if I were to get motivated enough to pull the > wheels and pads and clean the areas up again. I do this once a year but not > yet this season. There is plenty of pad left but I expect better fit from > the next set of pads. I do not remember where this set came from only that > they were new when installed a few years back along with anti squeal shims. > I have never had squeal just the know upon initial application of brake > pedal. > > > > 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 coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.2/2214 - Release Date: 07/02/09 05:54:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 11:56:15 2009 From: "Steve Gerow" To: Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:46:25 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes Rich Chrysler wrote: "Brake squeal is simply a high frequency vibration of the pad against the piston. If this can be interrupted by a shim (usually but not always works). Any sort of grease or other substance between the parts will dampen the vibration. If shims don't stop the squeal, a high temp. silicone grease smeared lightly between the parts will do it." I've used duct tape on the back of the pads. Spray gasket, works, too. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA 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 Thu Jul 2 12:19:43 2009 From: John H To: David Nock , Dan Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:03:59 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Used Hood For Sale I have about 6 Hoods (bonnets) for 100/6 or 3000 including a longbridge in Atlanta. John Homonek 1959 BN7 - 1974 Jensen Healey -----Original Message----- >From: David Nock >Sent: Jul 2, 2009 12:24 PM >To: Dan >Cc: healeys@autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Used Hood For Sale > >Dan, I have a couple of hoods in various conditions for all the >Healey's 100, 100/6 early, 3000s > > > > >David Nock >British Car Specialists >Stockton Ca 95205 >209-948-8767 > >www.britishcarspecialists.com >.. >.. > >On Jul 1, 2009, at 8:03 PM, Dan wrote: > >> If anyone is looking for a used hood, here's one about 60 miles >> north of >> Phoenix, Az >> >> >> >> >> >> sale-ag9zz-1240652859@craigslist.org >> >> >> >> Dan Serrao >> >> 1963 BJ7 >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. >> http://windowslive.com/explore? >> ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healeydoc@sbcglobal.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys@autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as jhomonek@mindspring.com > >http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 15:08:22 2009 From: jomar healey To: healeys@autox.team.net, HealeyRick Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:00:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 Leather Bonnet Strap If you go to the 100M Registry they sell them there. NFI Joe BN1 #923 Coronet Cream BN2 100M BJ8 The Blue Baby as per wife and kid --- On Thu, 7/2/09, HealeyRick wrote: From: HealeyRick Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Leather Bonnet Strap To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 12:30 PM Thinking of putting a leather bonnet strap on my BJ7 (to remind me of the solid 100M I passed on in the early 80s for $5k, aargh!) Do folks use one of the 100M ones for this or is it a custom job? Thanks, Rick Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ah53@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 Jul 2 16:20:29 2009 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:15:22 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] lost my gas cap NAPA guys says no listing in his computer. He was too lazy to use the catalogs. So I asked him to give me a cap for a 56 Chevy truck. Fit perfect and is even Chrome! Jerry _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 16:50:25 2009 From: George Haywood To: , Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:43:55 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] parking brake Simon, Here are some pictures of my disassembled hand brake parts in the order in which they are reassembled. I hope from these you can see how to take things apart with confidence. I know that the list strips the attachments. If they are of interest to any others, let me know and I will send them to John Sims' site. Take care, George Haywood '65 bj8 (resting from the Great Conclave trip and event) > From: satkinson7314@charter.net > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:12:15 -0400 > Subject: [Healeys] parking brake > > Any advice on removing the button and overall disassembly of the parking > brake? > > Thanks, > > Simon _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_SD_25GB_062009 [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 Thu Jul 2 17:20:54 2009 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:13:21 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] lost my gas cap > After refueling and driving away from a gas station, I was often concerned > that I had not replaced my locking gas cap. I can not see the installed > cap from the driver's seat so I would have to stop and look. Now, I have > gotten into the habit of leaving my keys, including the ignition key, in > the locking cap. That way, I can not drive the car without replacing the > cap and retrieving the ignition key. > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, CA, USA > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "BJ8 Healeys" > To: > Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:38 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] lost my gas cap > > >>I try to make it a habit to put the fuel cap in my pocket while refueling. >> Anyplace else and it's likely to be left behind, as has happened to me >> before. >> >> Steve Byers _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 17:36:03 2009 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: ah53@yahoo.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:33:44 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 Leather Bonnet Strap I had a bonnet strap made to replace the one that came with my car. I don't know anything about the grades of leather but the person who made it used a relatively soft hide which always flaps annoyingly at speed and stretches when it gets wet. I would talk to a saddlery and explain the application--no doubt there are different grades/thicknesses of leather better suited to this use. Best--Michael Oritt **************Dell Summer Savings: Cool Deals on Popular Laptops b Shop Now! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222696924x1201468348/aol?redir=http :%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D1) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 18:07:41 2009 From: Jean Caron To: , Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:05:28 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Bonnet Strap - Cape International in the UK sells a nice bonnet strap for 51.95 British Pounds, less than half the price of the one from the 100M Registry when you consider that in order to buy it, you have to be a member. Jean Caron Vintage Roadster Restoration _________________________________________________________________ Internet explorer 8 lets you browse the web faster. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9655582 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 18:20:15 2009 From: "Mr. Finespanner" To: Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:16:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes Price, When it comes to sprays and other anti-squeal goops make sure you use something that does not dry hard or have adhesive qualities. Many of the easier-to-find squeal chemicals harden like glue, and will cement your shim and pad to the piston rubber dust boot. Then the next time the pad is disturbed the boot gets torn, leaving the piston exposed to grit and wet. Sta-Lube and CRC both make an anti-squeal product called caliper grease. I have found it to be the most effective squeal remedy of all I have tried, and it stays mooshy, lubricating the rubber instead of tearing it. regards, Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks >Message: 4 >Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:54:22 -0500 >From: "R. Price Lindsay" >Subject: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes >To: >Message-ID: ><96DD1755-3E27-4848-AE51-9FB7654F267E@advocateadvisors.com> >Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; delsp=yes; charset="us-ascii" > >List - > >I am about to put new brake pads on my BJ8 along with anti-squeal >shims. Should I apply anti-squeal spray to any side of the shims or >pads? If so, which side(s)? > >Price Lindsay >67 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 18:24:40 2009 From: Norman Nock To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:23:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes If you have squeaky brakes on a bicycle or a Austin Healey you need to toe-in the brake pads, on a bicycle you can tweak in the brake pad arms with a wrench to give it toe- in .. you cant do that with your Healey but if you look at the shim it shows how it should fit , this will give you a toe-in upon application of the brakes ...The squeak comes from the worn rotor , a good smooth rotor you should be able to draw a solid line across the rotor surface , with a ball point pen , not a dotted line More info. is in A/H Magazine Jan 1994 or my Tech Talk book page 5 Norman Nock --- On Thu, 7/2/09, Rich C wrote: From: Rich C Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes To: "Bob Spidell" , "Oudesluys" Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 11:25 AM Hi Bob, Brake squeal is simply a high frequency vibration of the pad against the piston. If this can be interrupted by a shim (usually but not always works). Any sort of grease or other substance between the parts will dampen the vibration. If shims don't stop the squeal, a high temp. silicone grease smeared lightly between the parts will do it. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "Oudesluys" Cc: Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 6:21 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Squealing Brakes > Anyone know how/why the shims and/or paste work? I know the shims cant the pads away from the direction of rotation of the rotor, but what's the theory behind either? > > > Bob Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sjnnock@sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 19:21:50 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Jean Caron Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:12:05 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bonnet Strap - Here's one I came across on the BCF: http://www.kirks-auto.com/AustinHealey100/LeMansBonnetStrap.html Jean Caron wrote: > Cape International in the UK sells a nice bonnet strap for 51.95 British > Pounds, less than half the price of the one from the 100M Registry when you > consider that in order to buy it, you have to be a member. > > > > Jean Caron > > Vintage Roadster Restoration -- ******************************************************************* 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 Thu Jul 2 21:22:32 2009 From: To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 23:13:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Express.com ad Listers, Many of you have probably seen it already. Got a flyer Tues in the mail from express.com. The cover has a gorgeous model walking in front of a red BJ8 Mk III. Car looks great and so does the model! Inside is a shot of more models and you can see a bit of the side of the car. These ad agencies really know how to pick a classic car to draw attention to their products don't they? Does she belong to anyone on the list - the car not the model? Keith Pennell _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 22:07:15 2009 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:02:04 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Temp gauge discussion I had sent my temp/oil pressure gauge to MOMA for repair. It came back looking new (in fact, I thought it was new). The temp gauge seems to run about 20 degrees hot when it gets above 190. On my BN4, the gauge always increases when you shut off the engine for a few min. But that temp may go up to about 212. On my BJ8, the needle will go all the way past the water temps and into the oil pressure to the 80 mark. I know that these temp gauges will only take so much heat before they no longer operate. I used one of the laser gun temp gauges to show the engine is actually at about 190, even though the gauge shows it is 210. The only differences between the two cars is the type of thermostat. The BJ8 has one with the extra sleeves. So the question is: Live with the gauge, since I know the engine is not that hot. Replace the thermostat to one that does not have the extra sleeve. Adjust the gauge??? Thanks Jerry BN4 BJ8 showing hot _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 2 22:22:25 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: pennell@cox.net Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:21:42 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Express.com ad re: "... ad agencies really know how to pick a classic car to draw attention to their products don't they?" They seem, for the most part, to use cars that ooze style and class without being pretentious/snobby; i.e. you don't see many exotics--Ferraris, Lambos, Porsches, etc.--in ads unless the marketeers are specifically targeting the 'summer in the Hamptons' crowd. IMO, that's why you see (lots of) Healeys, MGs, old Mustangs, old T-Birds and a few old Jags (XK120s, mostly) in a lot of ads. Those are classy 'everyman' cars. bs pennell@cox.net wrote: > Listers, > > Many of you have probably seen it already. Got a flyer Tues in the mail from express.com. The cover has a gorgeous model walking in front of a red BJ8 Mk III. Car looks great and so does the model! > > Inside is a shot of more models and you can see a bit of the side of the car. > > These ad agencies really know how to pick a classic car to draw attention to their products don't they? > > Does she belong to anyone on the list - the car not the model? > > Keith Pennell ******************************************************************* 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 Thu Jul 2 22:36:32 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Jerry Costanzo Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:27:29 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Temp gauge discussion Jerry, I believe the gauge can be calibrated. Here's a site with some instructions: http://www.minimaniauk.co.uk/web/SCatagory/GAUGES/DisplayType/Technical%20Information/DisplayID/201/ArticleV.cfm --or-- http://tinyurl.com/l7ewf5 MOMA should have calibrated the gauge before they returned it. Hopefully, it was just an oversight. Bob Jerry Costanzo wrote: > I had sent my temp/oil pressure gauge to MOMA for repair. It came back > looking new (in fact, I thought it was new). The temp gauge seems to run > about 20 degrees hot when it gets above 190. On my BN4, the gauge always > increases when you shut off the engine for a few min. But that temp may go up > to about 212. On my BJ8, the needle will go all the way past the water temps > and into the oil pressure to the 80 mark. I know that these temp gauges > will only take so much heat before they no longer operate. I used one of the > laser gun temp gauges to show the engine is actually at about 190, even though > the gauge shows it is 210. > The only differences between the two cars is the type of thermostat. The BJ8 > has one with the extra sleeves. > > So the question is: Live with the gauge, since I know the engine is not that > hot. > Replace the thermostat to one that does not > have the extra sleeve. > Adjust the gauge??? > > Thanks > > Jerry > BN4 > BJ8 showing hot -- ******************************************************************* 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 Thu Jul 2 23:06:41 2009 From: "Healey Bruce" To: "Healey Mail Group" Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 22:04:39 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] An odd OD problem Norman Nock suggested I post my experience, as someone might find it useful. Here's the story: My OD was intermittently engaging, sometimes not at all, and recently not at all period. On some occasions, it would cycle in and out rapidly, "chattering" in the process. In fairness, the first time if failed, I had a fried relay, and I purchased a used replacement from the Nocks. The OD worked fine for awhile. In trying to track down the recurring problem, I also purchased from the Nocks and replaced the gear selector switch and solenoid, since it acted like the solenoid was not strong enough to hold it in engaged. I also disassembled and renewed the points and adjusted the throttle position switch, replaced the dash switch and adjusted the solenoid engagement lever per Teck Talk. But I still had no OD engagement. Finally, I put the car (a BN7) on jacks and proceeded to test and trace the entire circuit, including ground connections. The meter showed that the relay and throttle position switch functioned as they should--a relief. I had power to the gear selector switch and leaving the gear selector switch. So I started the car and tested it. First test the OD engaged. Second test it did not, so I hooked up a meter to the gear selector switch, and had no power on the downstream side with the lever in 4th. I flipped the dash switch off, depressed the throttle to open the relay, then flipped the dash switch on and the OD chattered. A friend (an electrician--I needed all the help I could get) who was helping me saw the lever on the right side of the OD jumping up and down. I immediately reached for the gear lever to pop it out of gear and when I grabbed the lever the OD engaged. I turned off the engine and reconnected the meter to the downstream side of the gear switch. Wiggling the gear lever caused an intermittent break in the circuit. If I held the lever firmly to the right in 3rd or 4th, I had current and the OD engaged. If I jiggled it to the left WHILE STILL IN GEAR, I had an open or rapidly intermittent circuit--which explained the chattering. The problem? The fiber washer on the gear selector switch gave just that much too much clearance to prevent the switch from being firmly closed by the gear lever when in the 3rd/4th slot. I don't know if anyone else has had a similar problem, but I removed the fiber washer and used a generous amount of Teflon tape on the threads of the switch and it tested perfectly. So I hope I've contributed to the collective knowledge base. Thanks for both your (Norman's) input by phone and the info in Tech Talk. Bruce Steele 1960 BN7 Brea, CA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 2 23:58:02 2009 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 22:56:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONALD HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONALD! Donald Mitchell Healey, 3 July 1898 - 13 January 1988 (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jul 3 01:07:44 2009 From: Jaap Aeckerlin To: Healey forum Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:01:20 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Friday funny Hope the embedded pictures will pass. David Is To Be Returned To Italy A bit of cultural news for a welcome change. After a two year loan to the United States , Michelangelo's David is being returned to Italy . *His Proud Sponsors were: * *** * ------------------------------ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 82A8034A23754E07AE08D7485BC5D5FB] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 2819EA24FCE14A9090EAA56968985242] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 106A0EC87F6F457D89B58BB67D8DBB60] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 80B260BB6EEF46F998F1040D28A870A4] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of CE56A6FA6371491091FD96E7F08531FF] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 3 03:37:25 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Jerry Costanzo Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:32:52 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Temp gauge discussion Jerry, Check the gauge by inserting the eather bulb in boiling water and wait untill the needle settles down after lightly tapping the gauge. If it is on 100 degrees C (or F equivalent for boiling water) the meter is correct. If not correct, adjust the gauge. Take the bezel and glass off. To do this you may have to bend back the three tabs on the bezel a bit before you can twist and remove it. Prise of the needle using two small screw drivers if you do not have a special tool to remove the needle. Insert the eather bulb in boiling water (keep it boiling) and wait untill the needle does not move any more, tap the gauge lightly in the proces to get the proper position. Leaving the bulb in the boiling water, replace lightly the needle on the 100 degrees C, tap gently on the gauge and check the reading for accuracy. If OK press the needle home, if not readjust and repeat the procedure untill it reads accurately. Let it cool down and replace glass and bezel. Of course be carefull not to kink the capillary line. Kees Oudesluijs NL Jerry Costanzo schreef: > I had sent my temp/oil pressure gauge to MOMA for repair. It came back > looking new (in fact, I thought it was new). The temp gauge seems to run > about 20 degrees hot when it gets above 190. On my BN4, the gauge always > increases when you shut off the engine for a few min. But that temp may go up > to about 212. On my BJ8, the needle will go all the way past the water temps > and into the oil pressure to the 80 mark. I know that these temp gauges > will only take so much heat before they no longer operate. I used one of the > laser gun temp gauges to show the engine is actually at about 190, even though > the gauge shows it is 210. > The only differences between the two cars is the type of thermostat. The BJ8 > has one with the extra sleeves. > > So the question is: Live with the gauge, since I know the engine is not that > hot. > Replace the thermostat to one that does not > have the extra sleeve. > Adjust the gauge??? > > Thanks > > Jerry > BN4 > BJ8 showing hot > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.3/2216 - Release Date: 07/03/09 05:53:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 3 10:27:29 2009 From: "Ron Fine" To: "Jerry Costanzo" , Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:25:31 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Temp gauge discussion I vote for sending the gage back to MOMA. Sounds like they did not calibrate the gage correctly. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:02 PM Subject: [Healeys] Temp gauge discussion >I had sent my temp/oil pressure gauge to MOMA for repair. It came back > looking new (in fact, I thought it was new). The temp gauge seems to run > about 20 degrees hot when it gets above 190. On my BN4, the gauge always > increases when you shut off the engine for a few min. But that temp may > go up > to about 212. On my BJ8, the needle will go all the way past the water > temps > and into the oil pressure to the 80 mark. I know that these temp gauges > will only take so much heat before they no longer operate. I used one of > the > laser gun temp gauges to show the engine is actually at about 190, even > though > the gauge shows it is 210. > The only differences between the two cars is the type of thermostat. The > BJ8 > has one with the extra sleeves. > > So the question is: Live with the gauge, since I know the engine is not > that > hot. > Replace the thermostat to one that does not > have the extra sleeve. > Adjust the gauge??? > > 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 Fri Jul 3 18:07:55 2009 From: "Keith Bailey" To: Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:59:20 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Insulation Hi all Have an of the members used Koolmat in their cars as insulation and what are your comments? Have you glued it to the floor as recomended or used an alternate way to use, ie glue to carpet I would be interested in your comments. Keith _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 3 18:41:40 2009 From: HealeyRick To: Healeys@autox.team.net, Keith Bailey Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:41:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Insulation Keith, I've spent a couple of hours today researching insulation for my Nasty Boy. Seems like there are all sorts of products at all price ranges. I found this thread particularly interesting as it presents a number of low cost alternatives to some of the more spendy alternatives. http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/alternative-lizard-skin-103610.html I particularly like the faux Lizard Skin and have ordered up some of the ceramic microspheres to mix into some leftover DP40 I have in the garage. Hope this helps, Rick --- On Fri, 7/3/09, Keith Bailey wrote: From: Keith Bailey Subject: [Healeys] Insulation To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Friday, July 3, 2009, 7:59 PM Hi all Have an of the members used Koolmat in their cars as insulation and what are your comments? Have you glued it to the floor as recomended or used an alternate way to use, ie glue to carpet I would be interested in your comments. Keith Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jul 4 05:09:03 2009 From: tomleavy@comcast.net To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:59:40 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Insulation Hi Keith- I used the following product under the tranny tunnel on my BJ7: Look on ebay for:B AUTOMOTIVE HEAT SHIELD & SOUND INSULATION BARRIER 21x48 or you can use this link: B http://tinyurl.com/kj9wsz I cut templates of paper before I began to cut this material. It has a stiff outer layer of aluminum (a good thing, in my mind) and a very sticky back. Sandwiched in between is a layer of fiberglass insulation. It took a few hours to apply it to the relatively small area of the tranny cover, but in the end I thought that this product was the perfect solution to the problem. I have no fear that it will work itself loose, and the cover never gets more than warm to the touch. For the rest of the floor and toe board areas, I used a product from Lowes that is essentially a double later of bubble wrap sandwicded between layers of mylar. I looked it up on their website, and I think this is the product: Reflectix 4' x 25' Double Reflective Foil Insulation Item #: 13358B B B B B B B Model: BP48025 I fastened it to the firewall and toe board areas using the better quality 3m trim adhesive. I just trimmed it to fit the floor areas and cut out openings for the carpet snaps. The carpet keeps it in place. Now, be advised that this cost me points when I recently was judged concours, but on the 1200 mile journey i t took to get there, the floors never got too hot. The nice thing is that I still have the option of switching out this mylar insulation with jute, for show, if I choose to do so B for judging next year. I just need to find a source of the jute material (anyone know of one?). Regards, 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 Sat Jul 4 05:33:58 2009 From: Linwood H Rose To: healeylist Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:05:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements Hi folks I posted this a couple of weeks ago without a response. Thought I would try one more time before I give up. Thanks! Does anyone have linear measurements for the engine with usual components attached? Or, if there is a document like the frame "blueprint" you can refer me to, I would appreciate it. I am looking for things like height from bottom of oil pan at lowest point to the top of the rocker cover (or the vent "T" pipe on the cover), depth from fan center to engine backplate, depth from fan center to end of the gearbox, width of the block and width from the air cleaners to the distributor (widest point of the assembly). Thanks for sharing if someone has this information. 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 Sat Jul 4 05:55:52 2009 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Keith Bailey" , Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 07:40:38 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Insulation Didn't use the Koolmat but the underlayment that came with my Heritage carpet seems to be very substantial in helping with keeping the heat down. It appears to be about a half inch thick. Couple this with the Dynamat Extreme that I already put down on the entire floor and the inside of the tunnel, I feel that I have done all that I can do to try and beat the Healey Heat. Dynamat Extreme is a "foil backed tarry material" that is self sticking. Just as a follow up, the Dyamat cuts very easily with conventional scissors to any shape that you want. It is Goof Proof, in other words you can take it up if you need to change the placement . However, after the car is ran and the stuff is heated up, I assume it tacks to the floor pretty well. ( don't know, I haven't driven the car for any extended amount of time yet) An upside to this is that I don't see how any moisture/water can ever get to the inside metal. I should be able to just take out the carpet and towel off the dynamat then let things air dry, if I ever get caught in a down poor with my top down. I bought a box for $190. from Eastwood that covers the entire floor, inside tunnel and some left over to sound deaden the doors etc. Mosses cost will nickel and dime you to death for the small amount that they offer. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Bailey" To: Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 7:59 PM Subject: [Healeys] Insulation > Hi all > Have an of the members used Koolmat in their cars as insulation and > what are your comments? > Have you glued it to the floor as recomended or used an alternate > way > to use, ie glue to carpet > I would be interested in your comments. > Keith > _______________________________________________ > 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 Sat Jul 4 06:40:59 2009 From: jerry wall To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:31:05 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] wanted-early 3000 sideshift tranny to rebuild. do not /JjvuFm: Permission denied _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 4 06:55:46 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Linwood H Rose" , "healeylist" Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:48:56 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements Lin, A couple of weeks ago a good portion of the list members were heading to Conclave! - height from bottom of oil pan to top of T pipe on rocker cover 27" - length from fan centre to engine back plate 33 1/2" - length from fan centre to end of propshaft on gearbox/od 64" - Width from distributor across to air cleaners approx. 25". Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" To: "healeylist" Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 4:05 AM Subject: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements > Hi folks > I posted this a couple of weeks ago without a response. Thought I would > try one more time before I give up. Thanks! > > > Does anyone have linear measurements for the engine with usual components > attached? Or, if there is a document like the frame "blueprint" you can > refer me to, I would appreciate it. I am looking for things like height > from bottom of oil pan at lowest point to the top of the rocker cover (or > the vent "T" pipe on the cover), depth from fan center to engine > backplate, depth from fan center to end of the gearbox, width of the > block and width from the air cleaners to the distributor (widest point of > the assembly). > > Thanks for sharing if someone has this information. > > Lin > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > 1959 AN5 Bugeye > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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 Sat Jul 4 07:27:01 2009 From: "Gerald Rude" To: Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 06:26:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Need Fender Portion Hi all, I pulled out the left front fender from storage the other day, intending on repairing the lower, rusted section with a new patch panel and discovered the front of the fender was really mangled by the PO. So I was wondering if any one out there may have a piece of a fender laying around which they may want to part with. I need from the center of the wheel well forward, basically the head light area. Any help much appreciated. Jerry Rude Prather 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 Sat Jul 4 08:41:58 2009 From: tomleavy@comcast.net To: John Sims Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:37:15 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Insulation Hi John- The B's were a typo resulting from copying and pasting the info from the Lowes website. Sorry about that. It should have read: Item #: 13358B Model: BP48025 Regards, Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Sims" To: tomleavy@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2009 9:02:45 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [Healeys] Insulation Tom, I am curious about the "B's" that appear in your message and in ot hers. What character did you originally type that got converted to "B"? John -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of tomleavy@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 7:00 AM To: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Insulation Hi Keith- I used the following product under the tranny tunnel on my BJ7: Look on ebay for:B B AUTOMOTIVE HEAT SHIELD & SOUND INSULATION BARRIER 21x48 or you can use this link: B http://tinyurl.com/kj9wsz I cut templates of paper before I began to cut this material. It has a stiff outer layer of aluminum (a good thing, in my mind) and a very sticky back. Sandwiched in between is a layer of fiberglass insulation. It took a few hours to apply it to the relatively small area of the tranny cover, but in the end I thought that this product was the perfect solution to the problem. I have no fear that it will work itself loose, and the cover never gets more than warm to the touch. For the rest of the floor and toe board areas, I used a product from Lowes that is essentially a double later of bubble wrap sandwicded between layers of mylar. I looked it up on their website, and I think this is the product: Reflectix 4' x 25' Double Reflective Foil Insulation Item #: 13358B B B B B B B Model: BP48025 I fastened it to the firewall and toe board areas using the better quality 3m trim adhesive. I just trimmed it to fit the floor areas and cut out openings for the carpet snaps. The carpet keeps it in place. Now, be advised that this cost me points when I recently was judged concours, but on the 1200 mile journey i t took to get there, the floors never got too hot. The nice thing is that I still have the option of switching out this mylar insulation with jute, for show, if I choose to do so B B for judging next year. I just need to find a source of the jute material (anyone know of one?). Regards, Tom 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 Sat Jul 4 08:56:03 2009 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: Gerald Rude Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 07:48:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need Fender Portion What model of Healey? On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 6:26 AM, Gerald Rude wrote: > Hi all, > > I pulled out the left front fender from storage the other day, intending on > repairing the lower, rusted section with a new patch panel and discovered > the > front of the fender was really mangled by the PO. So I was wondering if > any > one out there may have a piece of a fender laying around which they may > want > to part with. > > I need from the center of the wheel well forward, basically the head light > area. Any help much appreciated. > > Jerry Rude > Prather 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 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 Sat Jul 4 09:58:10 2009 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:49:47 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Happy 4th of July for those of you in the states! I have two healeys, one has a early 3000 engine and the other is a BJ8. The engines are very similar, the timing has been checked on both, the carbs are set. The temperature in the early 3000 runs what I would call normal, about 190- or up to a max of 210 on a hot day like we have in the summer around here. The BJ8 is a new engine, less than 100 miles but it is running at least 10 degrees hotter and the only difference I can come up with is the thermostat. I bought a shielded thermostat and I am wondering if it is restricting water flow such that the heat is not getting back to the radiator to dissipate. Any theories out there? Jerry BN4 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 Jul 4 10:27:36 2009 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: dan@warner-associates.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:14:42 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Keys Order Hi Dan- My personal experience with getting proper British car keys has been with Pete Grosh. (If he doesn't have them you probably won't find them anywhere.) _http://britishcarkeys.com_ (http://britishcarkeys.com) Unfortunately there are no examples shown for Healeys but you may check the examples shown for Jaguar. Our '67 BJ8 PH2 , BLACKIE, has a hexagonal head key for the ignition/door locks FS and the glove box/ boot lid locks are an oblong ("T") headed FS key. I was fortunate to be able to obtain some NOS replacements from Pete Grosh at British Car Keys. No financial interest just a satisfied customer. Marion **************It's raining cats and dogs -- Come to PawNation, a place where pets rule! (http://www.pawnation.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000008) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 4 10:42:38 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Jerry Costanzo Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:23:23 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Check the temperature gauges first by inserting the eather bulb in boiling water for a while, tapping the gauge regularly untill the reading is stable. They are probably both off but you can reset the needle at boiling point. Are the thermostats the same in as: do they open at the same temperature and do they have the same flow restriction? I presume the radiator's are OK. Kees Oudesluijs NL Jerry Costanzo schreef: > Happy 4th of July for those of you in the states! > > I have two healeys, one has a early 3000 engine and the other is a BJ8. The > engines are very similar, the timing has been checked on both, the carbs are > set. The temperature in the early 3000 runs what I would call normal, about > 190- or up to a max of 210 on a hot day like we have in the summer around > here. The BJ8 is a new engine, less than 100 miles but it is running at least > 10 degrees hotter and the only difference I can come up with is the > thermostat. > > I bought a shielded thermostat and I am wondering if it is restricting water > flow such that the heat is not getting back to the radiator to dissipate. > > Any theories out there? > > Jerry > BN4 > 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 coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.3/2217 - Release Date: 07/03/09 18:11:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 4 12:43:05 2009 From: tomleavy@comcast.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:30:43 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Insulation Hi Keith- Just to follow up, the sticky backed insulation cost $40, and the roll of mylar bubblewrap cost around $18 bucks. I opted not B to use koolmat or for that matter dynamat or any of those other asphalt-based products. I didn't like the fact that it was permanently glued down- think moisture and rust! The solution that I used allows for removing all materials on the floor in the event of any water in the cockpit (I was glad that I used this alternative when I got pounded by rain on my way home from conclave. the passenger floor was soaked thanks to my new door weatherstripping . I was able to strip down the bare painted floor, and toweled it dry immediately B with no troubles when I got home to my garage). I have also concluded that asphalt does not act as an insulator, rather it absorbs heat quite effectively- ever walk barefoot on blacktop in the summer? These asphalt based products like dynamat are great sound deadeners if that's what you're after, but not the best choice for insulation. Just thoughts Regards, 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 Sat Jul 4 17:59:12 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Jerry Costanzo'" , Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 09:56:44 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion G'day Jerry My experience with new engines is that being rebuilt there will be more friction until it has been run in. More friction is more heat and that perhaps contributes to the 10 degrees. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia Where it's mid winter and cold! -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Costanzo Sent: Sunday, 5 July 2009 1:50 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Happy 4th of July for those of you in the states! I have two healeys, one has a early 3000 engine and the other is a BJ8. The engines are very similar, the timing has been checked on both, the carbs are set. The temperature in the early 3000 runs what I would call normal, about 190- or up to a max of 210 on a hot day like we have in the summer around here. The BJ8 is a new engine, less than 100 miles but it is running at least 10 degrees hotter and the only difference I can come up with is the thermostat. I bought a shielded thermostat and I am wondering if it is restricting water flow such that the heat is not getting back to the radiator to dissipate. Any theories out there? Jerry BN4 BJ8 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 Sat Jul 4 18:13:46 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Jerry Costanzo , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 08:07:06 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Jerry - a new build will run hotter until the rings bed in. It'll take probably about 500 miles to seat and then cool down. On 7/4/09, Jerry Costanzo wrote: > Happy 4th of July for those of you in the states! > > I have two healeys, one has a early 3000 engine and the other is a BJ8. The > engines are very similar, the timing has been checked on both, the carbs are > set. The temperature in the early 3000 runs what I would call normal, about > 190- or up to a max of 210 on a hot day like we have in the summer around > here. The BJ8 is a new engine, less than 100 miles but it is running at > least > 10 degrees hotter and the only difference I can come up with is the > thermostat. > > I bought a shielded thermostat and I am wondering if it is restricting water > flow such that the heat is not getting back to the radiator to dissipate. > > Any theories out there? > > Jerry > BN4 > 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 > -- 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 Sat Jul 4 19:13:40 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:06:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] New Project BN1 3 speed Laygear Hello all, I have been working with a brilliant machinist who is into CNC machining, CAD programming, and specializes in gear cutting. He's looking for challenges in his business and asked me what's needed. I handed him a later BN1 laygear with a shattered 2nd gear (3rd gear internally), explaining that this seems to be their weakness and if I had good laygears and 2nd gears, I could reassemble a number of BN1 gearboxes and put them back into service. He happily took this as a personal challenge and has come back to me 4 weeks later with quotes and a metallurgy report on the original. It seems that the original is very hard, too hard in his opinion, with a Rockwell reading of 64 to 66 which is likely why when they let go, they simply shatter like glass, taking the other gear with it. Anyway, making the complete laygear new is no problem. Machining and installing the bronze inserts in each end would be included as part of the process. Of course as with anything, the more pieces made, the cheaper it will be. I am no machinist, but I'll quote what he has said. He gave me 3 prices for different hardness qualities. All case hardening to be approx. .020" deep as per original. He recommends 9310 case hardened where: - 5 pieces @ $1576 - 20 pieces @ $1335 - 50 pieces @ $1120 Next he quoted 8620 case hardened where: - 5 pieces @ $1420 - 20 pieces @ $1183 - 50 pieces @ $1034 Last, he quoted 4140 Nitride where: 5 pieces @1490 20 pieces @1254 50 pieces @1105 These can be done as soon as there is an order placed of at least 5 pieces minimum. We would ask for 50% up front. I stated that I would need to run a prototype in a gearbox on the road to prove out the product before accepting orders. Please note that this would be a duplicate of the later laygear, as applied from gearbox 5146, being part number 1B 3693, laygear c/w bushes. He's now looking into doing the corresponding 2nd gear assembly (3rd gear internally) Interested? Discussion please. 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 Jul 4 20:29:07 2009 From: "Jim Lyons" To: Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:15:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover Hello All, The Originality Guide states that "chrome valve covers were available exchange from the Donald Healey Motor Co." Were these covers available from the factory for the BJ8 in 1966 or just for the early 100 cars ? Can anyone point me to a photo of this original chrome cover ? Do any of the parts suppliers offer a good reproduction of this cover that was available from the Donald Healey Motor Co. ? Thanks, Jim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jul 4 22:14:01 2009 From: William Berg To: , Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:05:20 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Insulation Dudes, I bought a roll of that ceramic fiber matte that is super thin and easy to cut, you should use a dust mask when working with it but I glued it to the underside of my footwell panels, amarcord and jute in my '54 BN1. It is made to withstand 2600 degrees of radiant heat, what more can you ask for, My Ice Blue baby, runs super cool on my feet even on hot days with longer runs. I will have to re-look up the name of the company that I bought it from. One roll was more than adequate. There was a thread on this ceramic fiber matte a couple of years ago. -William '54 BN1 _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_SD_25GB_062009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 03:16:33 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Alan Seigrist , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:12:25 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Hmm, Not so sure about this. The temperature is regulated by the thermostat, more or less. If more heat is developped it will open further to allow more cooling to drop the temperature to the set level. The reading also depends on where the sensor is placed. In the cilinder head, intake manifold, thermostat housing, top of radiator etc. Changing over the thermostats may cast some light here? Just to see what happens. Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist schreef: > Jerry - a new build will run hotter until the rings bed in. It'll > take probably about 500 miles to seat and then cool down. > > > > On 7/4/09, Jerry Costanzo wrote: > >> Happy 4th of July for those of you in the states! >> >> I have two healeys, one has a early 3000 engine and the other is a BJ8. The >> engines are very similar, the timing has been checked on both, the carbs are >> set. The temperature in the early 3000 runs what I would call normal, about >> 190- or up to a max of 210 on a hot day like we have in the summer around >> here. The BJ8 is a new engine, less than 100 miles but it is running at >> least >> 10 degrees hotter and the only difference I can come up with is the >> thermostat. >> >> I bought a shielded thermostat and I am wondering if it is restricting water >> flow such that the heat is not getting back to the radiator to dissipate. >> >> Any theories out there? >> >> Jerry >> BN4 >> 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 Sun Jul 5 03:43:33 2009 From: Healey List To: Oudesluys Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:38:04 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion I have a thermostat, a recored larger core radiator, and had my block & head cleaned by the redistrip process. Temp never goes over 185, on the hottest day, on the track. Only goes over when you turn off. If it does go over the thermostat rating, it's either the thermostat, or a probl in the cooling system (blocked head/ block galleries or rad core And I don't have anything under the carpet - wrap your manifolds or ceramic coat them Chris Sydney Austrslia wwwyaustinhealey.com Sent from my iPhone On 05/07/2009, at 7:12 PM, Oudesluys wrote: > Hmm, > Not so sure about this. The temperature is regulated by the > thermostat, more or less. If more heat is developped it will open > further to allow more cooling to drop the temperature to the set > level. > The reading also depends on where the sensor is placed. In the > cilinder head, intake manifold, thermostat housing, top of radiator > etc. > Changing over the thermostats may cast some light here? Just to see > what happens. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > Alan Seigrist schreef: >> Jerry - a new build will run hotter until the rings bed in. It'll >> take probably about 500 miles to seat and then cool down. >> >> >> >> On 7/4/09, Jerry Costanzo wrote: >> >>> Happy 4th of July for those of you in the states! >>> >>> I have two healeys, one has a early 3000 engine and the other is a >>> BJ8. The >>> engines are very similar, the timing has been checked on both, the >>> carbs are >>> set. The temperature in the early 3000 runs what I would call >>> normal, about >>> 190- or up to a max of 210 on a hot day like we have in the summer >>> around >>> here. The BJ8 is a new engine, less than 100 miles but it is >>> running at >>> least >>> 10 degrees hotter and the only difference I can come up with is the >>> thermostat. >>> >>> I bought a shielded thermostat and I am wondering if it is >>> restricting water >>> flow such that the heat is not getting back to the radiator to >>> dissipate. >>> >>> Any theories out there? >>> >>> Jerry >>> BN4 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 5 04:27:57 2009 From: John Harper To: Jim Lyons Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 11:20:31 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover Jim I don't know about later cars but on the 100 it was simply the original, chrome plated. I had an original on my BN1 but have recently had to have it re-chomed because it was peeling. The special hollow fixing nut heads are also chromed. To the best of my knowledge the cast ribbed cover that many fit to their cars was not supplied by the Donald Healey Motor Company. Regards > >The Originality Guide states that "chrome valve covers were available >exchange from the Donald Healey Motor Co." > >Were these covers available from the factory for the BJ8 in 1966 or just for >the early 100 cars ? Can anyone point me to a photo of this >original chrome cover ? Do any of the parts suppliers offer a good >reproduction of this cover that was available from the Donald >Healey Motor Co. ? > -- John Harper _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 5 06:57:39 2009 From: "GUY DAY" To: "Oudesluys" Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:54:34 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Kees, I fully agree with your comments but suggest it is probable (although not a certainty - it could be poor engine timing) that in this case it is the friction in a newly rebuilt engine. When that goes so the temperature should drop to similar levels to the other engine. Relating this to your explanation - I am suggesting the overload is the additional friction from the newly rebuilt engine, when that goes so will the higher than wanted temperature. Time (and engine use) will tell. Guy R Day OL11 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Oudesluys" To: "GUY DAY" Cc: "Alan Seigrist" ; Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Guy, "A thermostat cannot control heat beyond it's maximum opening temperature" is absolutely true. Problem is idealy the coolant should never get that hot, certainly not when running in, as it is a sign of overload.. I have always used thermostats with a high as possible opening temperature in any car. This increases the operating temperature and efficiency of the engine. It also increases the temperature reading, but in my experience this reading will remain constant at all times (new engine, old engine, rebuild engine), unless overloaded (mountains, very fast German autobahn driving) when the temperature will creep up and slowing down is needed. (all assuming that the engine and cooling system are in good nick). Kees Oudesluijs NL _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 07:13:18 2009 From: Laurie Wilford To: , Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 09:12:34 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave To the best of my knowledge there was no complete video of Conclave Kingston. We tried to arrange this with two different people but they both demanded a minimum $1500 retainer. We did not feel we could guarantee the numbers required to commit to this expense. Frederique Constant, our major sponsor, commissioned a video of the Thursday awards banquet. When completed this will be available to all Conclave registrants. If you were not at Conclave and would like a copy please let me know. We had a number of photographers at Kingston taking photos every day and compiling them in one location. Last I heard this had been reduced to around 1000 images. These will be posted to the www.conclave09.com web site when they are ready. Again, we will advise Conclave registrants of this. Hope this helps Laurie Wilford Conclave 2009 > Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 04:03:23 -0700 > From: rccpl1@yahoo.com > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] conclave > > anyone doing a video or are there any videos out there > _______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9666046 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 07:30:51 2009 From: "Michael Salter" To: Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 09:29:56 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Although many good suggestions have been made it has been my experience that it is the system's ability to dissipate heat, rather than variations in the amount of heat generated that is the usual cause of overheating problems ( ignition timing and leaking gaskets excluded of course) I would suggest that the air deflectors around the radiator be carefully checked to ensure that no air is coming back past them and into the front of the radiator. Failing that I would recommend swapping the radiators between the 2 cars to see if the problem moves with the radiator. Diagnosis is 90% of the cure. That will be 2 cents please. Michael Salter http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=445 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of GUY DAY Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 8:55 AM To: Oudesluys Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Kees, I fully agree with your comments but suggest it is probable (although not a certainty - it could be poor engine timing) that in this case it is the friction in a newly rebuilt engine. When that goes so the temperature should drop to similar levels to the other engine. Relating this to your explanation - I am suggesting the overload is the additional friction from the newly rebuilt engine, when that goes so will the higher than wanted temperature. Time (and engine use) will tell. Guy R Day OL11 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Oudesluys" To: "GUY DAY" Cc: "Alan Seigrist" ; Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Guy, "A thermostat cannot control heat beyond it's maximum opening temperature" is absolutely true. Problem is idealy the coolant should never get that hot, certainly not when running in, as it is a sign of overload.. I have always used thermostats with a high as possible opening temperature in any car. This increases the operating temperature and efficiency of the engine. It also increases the temperature reading, but in my experience this reading will remain constant at all times (new engine, old engine, rebuild engine), unless overloaded (mountains, very fast German autobahn driving) when the temperature will creep up and slowing down is needed. (all assuming that the engine and cooling system are in good nick). Kees Oudesluijs NL _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 08:27:11 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Michael Salter Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:19:44 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion re: "the system's ability to dissipate heat, rather than variations in the amount of heat generated that is the usual cause of overheating problems" I don't have Michael's experience or smarts, but from what I have seen most Big Healeys' ability to dissipate heat is marginal at best. Wouldn't the extra heat produced by ring bed-in tax the cooling system even more? As an aside, I once broke in an airplane engine that had a multiple port cylinder head temp (CHT) gauge. The cylinder heads ran quite a bit hotter (50-100deg C, IIRC) for an hour or so during the initial run-in (critical in an aircraft engine). The tolerances for an A/C engine are typically greater (bigger numbers) than an auto's, and the cylinder cross-hatching is quite a bit rougher, but I would expect a Healey engine to run at least a bit hotter for a few hours (depending on the machining, ring type, etc.). Bob Michael Salter wrote: > Although many good suggestions have been made it has been my experience that > it is the system's ability to dissipate heat, rather than variations in the > amount of heat generated that is the usual cause of overheating problems ( > ignition timing and leaking gaskets excluded of course) > I would suggest that the air deflectors around the radiator be carefully > checked to ensure that no air is coming back past them and into the front of > the radiator. > Failing that I would recommend swapping the radiators between the 2 cars to > see if the problem moves with the radiator. > Diagnosis is 90% of the cure. > That will be 2 cents please. > > Michael Salter > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=445 ******************************************************************* 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 Sun Jul 5 09:01:13 2009 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 08:00:31 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Many good suggestions: 1. Wait for the new engine to bed in. 2. Test or Replace the thermostat- Cheap test and Could find the problem. 3. Swap the radiator to see if there is a problem there. Not a quick job and the radiator was rodded by the shop. For the price is should be clean. 4. Check the baffles to make sure the air is getting through the radiator. Some additions here. I have added the surround shroud to the fan area, so all force from the fan should pull though the radiator. I also added a bottom baffle from the bottom of the grill opening to the bottom of the radiator. This keeps the air from going under the car once it enters the front grill. I will also look at the stock baffles between the grill and the radiator to see there could be more directional flow for the air. Excellent ideas from all. Thank you for your time. Now, out of fix some electrical gremlins. My speedometer is stuck on 14 MPH. And I have a switch high up on the center console that is causing problems. I think I will need my wifes hands for that one. 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 Sun Jul 5 09:57:31 2009 From: "Jack Newton" To: Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 09:50:27 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] BN-1 3 Speed Laygear Rich, Sounds very interesting! What would be the expected lead time to delivery of the finished product including some time to get a few miles of testing done inside a gearbox on the road? Jack _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 5 10:41:24 2009 From: "Gerald Rude" To: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 09:18:07 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need Fender Portion Sorry, thanks for the note. Its for a BJ8, but I understand anything from a BN4 on will work? Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Curt/Nancy Arndt To: Gerald Rude Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 7:48 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need Fender Portion What model of Healey? On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 6:26 AM, Gerald Rude wrote: Hi all, I pulled out the left front fender from storage the other day, intending on repairing the lower, rusted section with a new patch panel and discovered the front of the fender was really mangled by the PO. So I was wondering if any one out there may have a piece of a fender laying around which they may want to part with. I need from the center of the wheel well forward, basically the head light area. Any help much appreciated. Jerry Rude Prather 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 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 Sun Jul 5 11:26:12 2009 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:19:02 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion "The temperature is regulated by the thermostat, more or less." [TRUE, as long as coolant temperature is below the rated temperature of the thermostat] "If more heat is developed it will open further to allow more cooling..." [TRUE, as long as the thermostat is not already open to the max.] "...to drop the temperature to the set level." [NOT EXACTLY. The function of the automotive thermostat is not to maintain the coolant temperature at a "set" point (as in a house), but only to restrict the flow of coolant to the radiator until the engine warms up to operating temperature. The automotive thermostat is a completely passive device, responding to coolant temperature but not controlling it (except as it restricts coolant flow during warmup). At its rated temperature, the thermostat begins to open in response to increasing coolant temperature, and will continue to do so until it is wide open. At that point, it has no further ability to do anything to restrict coolant flow. It's a common misconception that installing a "lower temperature" thermostat will help to cool the engine. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---------------------- Hmm, Not so sure about this. The temperature is regulated by the thermostat, more or less. If more heat is developped it will open further to allow more cooling to drop the temperature to the set level. The reading also depends on where the sensor is placed. In the cilinder head, intake manifold, thermostat housing, top of radiator etc. Changing over the thermostats may cast some light here? Just to see what happens. Kees Oudesluijs NL _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 12:14:18 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Jerry Costanzo Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:10:30 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Rodding/cleaning a radiator is rather useless. For a bit more you have a new core installed and it is very hard or even impossible to remove scale from a core properly and so far I have had very little luck. These days I go for a new core or radiator. Indeed it is vital that all air should pass through the radiator, so blocking up all openings around the radiator shell is called for. Very often the top is forgotten Kees Oudesluijs NL Jerry Costanzo schreef: > Many good suggestions: > > 1. Wait for the new engine to bed in. > 2. Test or Replace the thermostat- Cheap test and > Could find the problem. > 3. Swap the radiator to see if there is a problem there. > Not a quick job and the radiator was rodded by the shop. For the > price is should be clean. > 4. Check the baffles to make sure the air is getting through the > radiator. > Some additions here. I have added the surround shroud to the fan > area, so all force from the fan should pull though the radiator. I > also added a bottom baffle from the bottom of the grill opening to the > bottom of the radiator. This keeps the air from going under the car > once it enters the front grill. > I will also look at the stock baffles between the grill and the > radiator to see there could be more directional flow for the air. > > Excellent ideas from all. Thank you for your time. > > Now, out of fix some electrical gremlins. My speedometer is stuck on > 14 MPH. And I have a switch high up on the center console that is > causing problems. I think I will need my wifes hands for that one. > > 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 coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2219 - Release Date: 07/05/09 05:53:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 12:25:50 2009 From: Oudesluys To: BJ8 Healeys Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:20:55 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion The thermostat is used to maintain a minimum coolant temperature. This is neccesary as the cooling capacity of the radiator is generaly way higher that the heat production in an engine (in a proper working car). As the radiator will cool down to much, the thermostat will restrict flow so that the coolant in the engine can raise to the desired operating temperature again. It is not at all passive once the engine has warmed up, it controls the engine's operating temperature. Without it the engine would run to cool. Kees Oudesluijs NL > "The temperature is regulated by the thermostat, more or less." > [TRUE, as long as coolant temperature is below the rated temperature of the > thermostat] > > "If more heat is developed it will open further to allow > more cooling..." > [TRUE, as long as the thermostat is not already open to the max.] > > "...to drop the temperature to the set level." > [NOT EXACTLY. The function of the automotive thermostat is not to maintain > the coolant temperature at a "set" point (as in a house), but only to > restrict the flow of coolant to the radiator until the engine warms up to > operating temperature. The automotive thermostat is a completely passive > device, responding to coolant temperature but not controlling it (except as > it restricts coolant flow during warmup). At its rated temperature, the > thermostat begins to open in response to increasing coolant temperature, and > will continue to do so until it is wide open. At that point, it has no > further ability to do anything to restrict coolant flow. > It's a common misconception that installing a "lower temperature" thermostat > will help to cool the engine. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > ---------------------- > > Hmm, > Not so sure about this. The temperature is regulated by the thermostat, more > or less. If more heat is developped it will open further to allow more > cooling to drop the temperature to the set level. > The reading also depends on where the sensor is placed. In the cilinder > head, intake manifold, thermostat housing, top of radiator etc. > Changing over the thermostats may cast some light here? Just to see what > happens. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2219 - Release Date: 07/05/09 05:53:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 12:55:56 2009 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:51:39 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Insulation Maybe just once I can be of help here :-) There was some discussion on the Jaguar forum about various insulations. Some of the conclusions are here: http://etypeuk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=181 http://tinyurl.com/pwlr4h and http://bob_skelly.home.comcast.net/~bob_skelly/jaguar_update_16_main.html http://tinyurl.com/qhzmet They seem to favor Koolmat... Best, Tadek _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 5 13:01:07 2009 From: Ray Juncal To: John Harper Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 12:00:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover Jim / John The finned alloy covers were an after market item never available from the factory. I believe they were a U.S. made item and sold thru accessories suppliers such as MG Mitten or Hahn something?? I make a similar finned valve cover for both the four and six and have replacement parts. ( knobs & logo plates ) Have a look at my web page. Regards Ray Juncal --- On Sun, 7/5/09, John Harper wrote: Jim I don't know about later cars but on the 100 it was simply the original, chrome plated. I had an original on my BN1 but have recently had to have it re-chomed because it was peeling. The special hollow fixing nut heads are also chromed. To the best of my knowledge the cast ribbed cover that many fit to their cars was not supplied by the Donald Healey Motor Company. Regards > >The Originality Guide states that "chrome valve covers were available >exchange from the Donald Healey Motor Co." > >Were these covers available from the factory for the BJ8 in 1966 or just for >the early 100 cars ? Can anyone point me to a photo of this >original chrome cover ? Do any of the parts suppliers offer a good >reproduction of this cover that was available from the Donald >Healey Motor Co. ? > -- John Harper _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 5 13:56:40 2009 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: Jim Lyons Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 12:55:49 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover As far as know, the original six cylinder alloy cover looks similiar to the one fitted to my car, but looked a little narrower on top. Here's my modern repro: http://www.ewilkins.com/wilko/engine.htm Wilko San Diego On Jul 4, 2009, at 7:15 PM, Jim Lyons wrote: > Hello All, > > The Originality Guide states that "chrome valve covers were available > exchange from the Donald Healey Motor Co." > > Were these covers available from the factory for the BJ8 in 1966 or > just for > the early 100 cars ? Can anyone point me to a photo of this > original chrome cover ? Do any of the parts suppliers offer a good > reproduction of this cover that was available from the Donald > Healey Motor Co. ? > > Thanks, > 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 e-wilkins@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 Jul 5 14:01:14 2009 From: Dan To: Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:00:54 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Drums I am installing new brake shoes on the rear of my BJ7. I haved the adjusters all the way in and still can't get the drums to slide on. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?? Dan Serrao 1963 BJ7 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail. has ever-growing storage! Dont worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial _Storage_062009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 14:15:44 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Dan Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:15:12 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Drums Dan, Just went through this on our BN2. Couple things: 1) by "the adjusters all the way in" you mean the wedges are all the way in, or the adjuster screw? The screw should be out/wedges in (dumb question, I know, but had to ask). 2) the drums will be hard to replace if the shoes aren't properly set into the wheel cylinders and pedestals and exactly centered, and the standoffs have to be adjusted so the shoe surfaces are 90deg to the backing plate. Make sure the cylinders "float" properly. Bob Dan wrote: > I am installing new brake shoes on the rear of my BJ7. I haved the adjusters > all the way in and still can't get the drums to slide on. Any ideas on what > I'm doing wrong?? > > > > Dan Serrao > > 1963 BJ7 ******************************************************************* 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 Sun Jul 5 16:10:46 2009 From: I Erbs To: Dan Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:09:12 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Drums Try having them arced to true the curve I Erbs Sent from my iPod On Jul 5, 2009, at 12:00 PM, Dan wrote: > I am installing new brake shoes on the rear of my BJ7. I haved the > adjusters > all the way in and still can't get the drums to slide on. Any ideas > on what > I'm doing wrong?? > > > > Dan Serrao > > 1963 BJ7 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail. has ever-growing storage! Dont worry about storage limits. > http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial > _Storage_062009 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as eyera3@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 Jul 5 16:12:40 2009 From: HealeyRick To: Linwood H Rose , healeylist Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 15:12:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements On my 29Dthe height from the lowest part of the oil pan to the top of the T was more like 29", everything else matches Rich's dimensions. Perhaps Rich was measuring height in Canadian inches and I was measuring in American inches? Rick --- On Sat, 7/4/09, Rich C wrote: From: Rich C Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements To: "Linwood H Rose" , "healeylist" Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 11:48 AM Lin, A couple of weeks ago a good portion of the list members were heading to Conclave! - height from bottom of oil pan to top of T pipe on rocker cover 27" - length from fan centre to engine back plate 33 1/2" - length from fan centre to end of propshaft on gearbox/od 64" - Width from distributor across to air cleaners approx. 25". Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" To: "healeylist" Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 4:05 AM Subject: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements > Hi folks > I posted this a couple of weeks ago without a response. Thought I would try one more time before I give up. Thanks! > > > Does anyone have linear measurements for the engine with usual components attached? Or, if there is a document like the frame "blueprint" you can refer me to, I would appreciate it. I am looking for things like height from bottom of oil pan at lowest point to the top of the rocker cover (or the vent "T" pipe on the cover), depth from fan center to engine backplate, depth from fan center to end of the gearbox, width of the block and width from the air cleaners to the distributor (widest point of the assembly). > > Thanks for sharing if someone has this information. > > Lin > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > 1959 AN5 Bugeye > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 5 16:24:11 2009 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: Rich C Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 15:23:17 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] New Project BN1 3 speed Laygear Rich, I might be interested since I have two later gearboxes and one early gearbox that I'd like to convert if all of the pieces become available. Curt On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 9:06 PM, Rich C wrote: > Hello all, > > I have been working with a brilliant machinist who is into CNC machining, > CAD > programming, and specializes in gear cutting. > He's looking for challenges in his business and asked me what's needed. I > handed him a later BN1 laygear with a shattered 2nd gear (3rd gear > internally), explaining that this seems to be their weakness and if I had > good > laygears and 2nd gears, I could reassemble a number of BN1 gearboxes and > put > them back into service. > He happily took this as a personal challenge and has come back to me 4 > weeks > later with quotes and a metallurgy report on the original. > It seems that the original is very hard, too hard in his opinion, with a > Rockwell reading of 64 to 66 which is likely why when they let go, they > simply > shatter like glass, taking the other gear with it. > Anyway, making the complete laygear new is no problem. Machining and > installing the bronze inserts in each end would be included as part of the > process. > Of course as with anything, the more pieces made, the cheaper it will be. > I am no machinist, but I'll quote what he has said. He gave me 3 prices for > different hardness qualities. > > All case hardening to be approx. .020" deep as per original. > > He recommends 9310 case hardened where: > - 5 pieces @ $1576 > - 20 pieces @ $1335 > - 50 pieces @ $1120 > > Next he quoted 8620 case hardened where: > - 5 pieces @ $1420 > - 20 pieces @ $1183 > - 50 pieces @ $1034 > > Last, he quoted 4140 Nitride where: > 5 pieces @1490 > 20 pieces @1254 > 50 pieces @1105 > > These can be done as soon as there is an order placed of at least 5 pieces > minimum. We would ask for 50% up front. > > I stated that I would need to run a prototype in a gearbox on the road to > prove out the product before accepting orders. > Please note that this would be a duplicate of the later laygear, as applied > from gearbox 5146, being part number 1B 3693, laygear c/w bushes. > > He's now looking into doing the corresponding 2nd gear assembly (3rd gear > internally) > > Interested? Discussion please. > > 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 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 Sun Jul 5 16:38:17 2009 From: Linwood H Rose To: HealeyRick Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:35:47 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements Thanks, Rick. I appreciate the assistance! Lin Rose On Jul 5, 2009, at 6:12 PM, HealeyRick wrote: > On my 29Dthe height from the lowest part of the oil pan to the top > of the T was more like 29", everything else matches Rich's > dimensions. Perhaps Rich was measuring height in Canadian inches > and I was measuring in American inches? > > Rick > > --- On Sat, 7/4/09, Rich C wrote: > > From: Rich C > Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements > To: "Linwood H Rose" , "healeylist" > > Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 11:48 AM > > Lin, > > A couple of weeks ago a good portion of the list members were > heading to Conclave! > > - height from bottom of oil pan to top of T pipe on rocker cover 27" > - length from fan centre to engine back plate 33 1/2" > - length from fan centre to end of propshaft on gearbox/od 64" > - Width from distributor across to air cleaners approx. 25". > > Rich Chrysler > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" > > To: "healeylist" > Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 4:05 AM > Subject: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements > > > > Hi folks > > I posted this a couple of weeks ago without a response. Thought I > would try one more time before I give up. Thanks! > > > > > > Does anyone have linear measurements for the engine with usual > components attached? Or, if there is a document like the frame > "blueprint" you can refer me to, I would appreciate it. I am > looking for things like height from bottom of oil pan at lowest > point to the top of the rocker cover (or the vent "T" pipe on the > cover), depth from fan center to engine backplate, depth from fan > center to end of the gearbox, width of the block and width from the > air cleaners to the distributor (widest point of the assembly). > > > > Thanks for sharing if someone has this information. > > > > Lin > > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > > 1959 AN5 Bugeye > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 5 16:58:24 2009 From: HealeyRick To: Linwood H Rose , healeylist Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 15:57:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements My apologies, Rich. I meant U.S. inches, not American inches! --- On Sun, 7/5/09, HealeyRick wrote: From: HealeyRick Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements To: "Linwood H Rose" , "healeylist" , "Rich C" Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 6:12 PM On my 29Dthe height from the lowest part of the oil pan to the top of the T was more like 29", everything else matches Rich's dimensions. Perhaps Rich was measuring height in Canadian inches and I was measuring in American inches? Rick --- On Sat, 7/4/09, Rich C wrote: From: Rich C Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements To: "Linwood H Rose" , "healeylist" Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 11:48 AM Lin, A couple of weeks ago a good portion of the list members were heading to Conclave! - height from bottom of oil pan to top of T pipe on rocker cover 27" - length from fan centre to engine back plate 33 1/2" - length from fan centre to end of propshaft on gearbox/od 64" - Width from distributor across to air cleaners approx. 25". Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" To: "healeylist" Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 4:05 AM Subject: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements > Hi folks > I posted this a couple of weeks ago without a response. Thought I would try one more time before I give up. Thanks! > > > Does anyone have linear measurements for the engine with usual components attached? Or, if there is a document like the frame "blueprint" you can refer me to, I would appreciate it. I am looking for things like height from bottom of oil pan at lowest point to the top of the rocker cover (or the vent "T" pipe on the cover), depth from fan center to engine backplate, depth from fan center to end of the gearbox, width of the block and width from the air cleaners to the distributor (widest point of the assembly). > > Thanks for sharing if someone has this information. > > Lin > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > 1959 AN5 Bugeye > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 5 17:08:04 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Oudesluys , Jerry Costanzo Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 07:03:21 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Kees - I live in the hottest climate of anyone here. If you are lucky enough to still have a factory radiator core (many BN1s and BN2s will have em), rodding will do wonders to improve cooling. The trick is you have to also power flush the block and use a thermostat with a wide diameter opening. Alan On 7/6/09, Oudesluys wrote: > Rodding/cleaning a radiator is rather useless. For a bit more you have a > new core installed and it is very hard or even impossible to remove > scale from a core properly and so far I have had very little luck. These > days I go for a new core or radiator. > > Indeed it is vital that all air should pass through the radiator, so > blocking up all openings around the radiator shell is called for. Very > often the top is forgotten > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > Jerry Costanzo schreef: >> Many good suggestions: >> >> 1. Wait for the new engine to bed in. >> 2. Test or Replace the thermostat- Cheap test and >> Could find the problem. >> 3. Swap the radiator to see if there is a problem there. >> Not a quick job and the radiator was rodded by the shop. For the >> price is should be clean. >> 4. Check the baffles to make sure the air is getting through the >> radiator. >> Some additions here. I have added the surround shroud to the fan >> area, so all force from the fan should pull though the radiator. I >> also added a bottom baffle from the bottom of the grill opening to the >> bottom of the radiator. This keeps the air from going under the car >> once it enters the front grill. >> I will also look at the stock baffles between the grill and the >> radiator to see there could be more directional flow for the air. >> >> Excellent ideas from all. Thank you for your time. >> >> Now, out of fix some electrical gremlins. My speedometer is stuck on >> 14 MPH. And I have a switch high up on the center console that is >> causing problems. I think I will need my wifes hands for that one. >> >> 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 coudesluijs@chello.nl >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2219 - Release Date: 07/05/09 >> 05:53:00 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 5 17:23:09 2009 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Dan'" , Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:19:49 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Drums Dan the most likely cause is that the lining material on the shoes is too thick. I used to have a brake shoe grinder and almost always had to remove a little from new shoes to get them in. It is important to ensure that the radius of the new shoes (curvature) is exactly the same as the drum as well!! Michael Salter http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=445 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dan Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 4:01 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Brake Drums I am installing new brake shoes on the rear of my BJ7. I haved the adjusters all the way in and still can't get the drums to slide on. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?? Dan Serrao 1963 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 Sun Jul 5 17:30:37 2009 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , Oudesluys Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:30:06 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion G'day I agree with Alan, as in warmer climates it's imperative to ensure that there is maximum flow of coolant. If a number of radiator tubes are blocked it cuts the effectiveness. I have had considerable success with having radiators rodded, except that it's a pain in the bum to remove the radiator from my car as it has to come out via the grille opening. Are we not forgetting the original problem? Isn't it a freshly rebuilt car with just 100 miles on the clock? Surely the radiator won't need attention or am I missing something? Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Monday, 6 July 2009 9:03 AM To: Oudesluys; Jerry Costanzo; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Kees - I live in the hottest climate of anyone here. If you are lucky enough to still have a factory radiator core (many BN1s and BN2s will have em), rodding will do wonders to improve cooling. The trick is you have to also power flush the block and use a thermostat with a wide diameter opening. Alan On 7/6/09, Oudesluys wrote: > Rodding/cleaning a radiator is rather useless. For a bit more you have a > new core installed and it is very hard or even impossible to remove > scale from a core properly and so far I have had very little luck. These > days I go for a new core or radiator. > > Indeed it is vital that all air should pass through the radiator, so > blocking up all openings around the radiator shell is called for. Very > often the top is forgotten > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > Jerry Costanzo schreef: ********************************************************************** 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 Jul 5 18:16:50 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 20:15:51 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: healey motor/gearbox measurements Rick, et al, I thought I was losing my mind so I just went out and checked the heights on a 26D series and a 29K series and used a straight edge across the bottom of the pan on each engine (both engines are sitting in stands) and measured to the top of the T breather pipe. Both measured within 3/16" of 27" total height. Variation was due to one of them having the T pipe screwed in a bit further than the other. And that's measurements taken using the Queen's Imperial measuring system. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: HealeyRick To: Linwood H Rose ; healeylist ; Rich C Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements On my 29Dthe height from the lowest part of the oil pan to the top of the T was more like 29", everything else matches Rich's dimensions. Perhaps Rich was measuring height in Canadian inches and I was measuring in American inches? Rick Lin, A couple of weeks ago a good portion of the list members were heading to Conclave! - height from bottom of oil pan to top of T pipe on rocker cover 27" - length from fan centre to engine back plate 33 1/2" - length from fan centre to end of propshaft on gearbox/od 64" - Width from distributor across to air cleaners approx. 25". Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" > Hi folks > I posted this a couple of weeks ago without a response. Thought I would try one more time before I give up. Thanks! > > > Does anyone have linear measurements for the engine with usual components attached? Or, if there is a document like the frame "blueprint" you can refer me to, I would appreciate it. I am looking for things like height from bottom of oil pan at lowest point to the top of the rocker cover (or the vent "T" pipe on the cover), depth from fan center to engine backplate, depth from fan center to end of the gearbox, width of the block and width from the air cleaners to the distributor (widest point of the assembly) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 18:38:27 2009 From: HealeyRick To: Healeys , Rich C Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:32:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: healey motor/gearbox measurements Rich, I just measured again and still came up with 29" Are you measuring from the very bottom of the sump or from the sump directly under the "T". Maybe I have one of the rare "deep sump" pans from the Cape? Regards, Rick --- On Sun, 7/5/09, Rich C wrote: From: Rich C Subject: [Healeys] Fw: healey motor/gearbox measurements To: "Healeys" Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 11:15 PM Rick, et al, I thought I was losing my mind so I just went out and checked the heights on a 26D series and a 29K series and used a straight edge across the bottom of the pan on each engine (both engines are sitting in stands) and measured to the top of the T breather pipe. Both measured within 3/16" of 27" total height. Variation was due to one of them having the T pipe screwed in a bit further than the other. And that's measurements taken using the Queen's Imperial measuring system. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: HealeyRick To: Linwood H Rose ; healeylist ; Rich C Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey motor/gearbox measurements On my 29Dthe height from the lowest part of the oil pan to the top of the T was more like 29", everything else matches Rich's dimensions. Perhaps Rich was measuring height in Canadian inches and I was measuring in American inches? Rick Lin, A couple of weeks ago a good portion of the list members were heading to Conclave! - height from bottom of oil pan to top of T pipe on rocker cover 27" - length from fan centre to engine back plate 33 1/2" - length from fan centre to end of propshaft on gearbox/od 64" - Width from distributor across to air cleaners approx. 25". Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linwood H Rose" > Hi folks > I posted this a couple of weeks ago without a response. Thought I would try one more time before I give up. Thanks! > > > Does anyone have linear measurements for the engine with usual components attached? Or, if there is a document like the frame "blueprint" you can refer me to, I would appreciate it. I am looking for things like height from bottom of oil pan at lowest point to the top of the rocker cover (or the vent "T" pipe on the cover), depth from fan center to engine backplate, depth from fan center to end of the gearbox, width of the block and width from the air cleaners to the distributor (widest point of the assembly) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 5 18:53:15 2009 From: "Mal Bruce" To: "Laurie Wilford" , , Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 20:51:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave Hi Laurie, Any idea who's Healey made the front page of the Toronto Star Wheels section; blue with an Ontario plate? Mal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurie Wilford" To: ; Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 9:12 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave > To the best of my knowledge there was no complete video of Conclave > Kingston. > We tried to arrange this with two different people but they both demanded > a > minimum $1500 retainer. We did not feel we could guarantee the numbers > required to commit to this expense. > > Frederique Constant, our major sponsor, commissioned a video of the > Thursday > awards banquet. When completed this will be available to all Conclave > registrants. If you were not at Conclave and would like a copy please let > me > know. > > > > We had a number of photographers at Kingston taking photos every day and > compiling them in one location. Last I heard this had been reduced to > around > 1000 images. These will be posted to the www.conclave09.com web site when > they > are ready. Again, we will advise Conclave registrants of this. > > > > Hope this helps > > > Laurie Wilford > > Conclave 2009 > > >> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 04:03:23 -0700 >> From: rccpl1@yahoo.com >> To: Healeys@autox.team.net >> Subject: [Healeys] conclave >> >> anyone doing a video or are there any videos out there >> _______________________________________________ > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. > http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9666046 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mbruce6@cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2219 - Release Date: 07/05/09 05:53:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 22:54:05 2009 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: Jim Lyons Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 21:47:32 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover Jim, The chrome valve cover was available for the 100s only on an exchange basis along with the air filters, and as John Harper has already mentioned about the valve covers, the original filter covers were just chrome plated. Curt On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Jim Lyons wrote: > Hello All, > > The Originality Guide states that "chrome valve covers were available > exchange from the Donald Healey Motor Co." > > Were these covers available from the factory for the BJ8 in 1966 or just > for > the early 100 cars ? Can anyone point me to a photo of this > original chrome cover ? Do any of the parts suppliers offer a good > reproduction of this cover that was available from the Donald > Healey Motor Co. ? > > Thanks, > 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 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 Sun Jul 5 22:58:05 2009 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "'Curt/Nancy Arndt'" , Jim Lyons Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:57:41 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover G'day Now that's a coincidence as I just happen to have next to me a short article by John Wheatley that says that for the price of 4 Pounds and 2 Shillings you could have fitted, on an exchange basis from the DHMC a chromium plated rocker cover and air cleaners. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Curt/Nancy Arndt Sent: Monday, 6 July 2009 2:48 PM To: Jim Lyons Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover Jim, The chrome valve cover was available for the 100s only on an exchange basis along with the air filters, and as John Harper has already mentioned about the valve covers, the original filter covers were just chrome plated. Curt On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Jim Lyons wrote: > Hello All, > > The Originality Guide states that "chrome valve covers were available > exchange from the Donald Healey Motor Co." > > Were these covers available from the factory for the BJ8 in 1966 or just > for > the early 100 cars ? Can anyone point me to a photo of this > original chrome cover ? Do any of the parts suppliers offer a good > reproduction of this cover that was available from the Donald > Healey Motor Co. ? > > Thanks, > Jim ********************************************************************** 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 Jul 5 23:09:12 2009 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 01:07:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Alloy-Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover My copy of the DHMC's sheet of "Extra Available Equipment and Modifications" for the Austin Healey 3000 lists: -Chrome Rocker Cover (Exchange) 2 15 0 And (shades of grandma's living room) : -Seat Covers , Clear Plastic (pair) 5 10 0 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 Sun Jul 5 23:41:47 2009 From: "Peter Linn" To: Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 15:40:59 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges G'day list I'm now looking at getting the V6-engined BN1 wired. Doesn't look like being a huge problem, but it may be difficult to get the Smiths fuel and temperature gauges working with the existing sensors on the Holden motor. This is all a mystery to me, but my auto electrician says it's down to the impedance range (Ohms) - for example, the Holden sender works at 40 Ohms (full) 97 Ohms (half) and 280 Ohms (empty) Does anyone know these figures for the Smiths fuel gauge, and, if it works on the same principle, the temperature gauge? Or is there a way of recalibrating the Smiths gauges? Cheers Peter Linn Brisbane Oz BN1 Ward Spl coupe Bn1 Holden V6 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 5 23:56:27 2009 From: "Peter Linn" To: Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 15:55:13 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Miss Marple Watched the Agatha Christie Miss Marple episode "why didn't they ask Evans?" on Oz ABC TV last night. One of the main (female) protagonists Frankie Derwent "prangs" her red 100/6 (I think) as part of the plot. Car was dirtied up for the part & they went as far as taking off a door (at least I hope they took it off!) Cheers Peter Linn Brisbane Oz _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 01:10:21 2009 From: John Harper To: Curt/Nancy Arndt Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:09:08 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover Curt For what it is worth I would have thought that the chromed air cleaners and chromed rocker cover combination on a 100 was rare. The examples I have seen had the H6 carburettors and early cold air box when a chromed rocker cover were fitted. What do others think? Regards > >The chrome valve cover was available for the 100s only on an exchange basis >along with the air filters, and as John Harper has already mentioned about >the valve covers, the original filter covers were just chrome plated. > >Curt > >On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Jim Lyons wrote: > >> Hello All, >> >> The Originality Guide states that "chrome valve covers were available >> exchange from the Donald Healey Motor Co." >> >> Were these covers available from the factory for the BJ8 in 1966 or just >> for >> the early 100 cars ? Can anyone point me to a photo of this >> original chrome cover ? Do any of the parts suppliers offer a good >> reproduction of this cover that was available from the Donald >> Healey Motor Co. ? >> >> Thanks, >> 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 cnaarndt@gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys@autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as ah@jharper.demon.co.uk > >http://www.team.net/archive >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2219 - Release Date: >07/05/09 05:53:00 -- John Harper _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 02:24:58 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Peter Linn Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:23:59 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges I would not be surprised if the Holden unit is also manufactured by SMITHS. At least the resistance seems to be rather similar. From my mind the SMITHS figures are ca. 30-280 Ohm. Kees Oudesluijs Peter Linn schreef: > G'day list > > I'm now looking at getting the V6-engined BN1 wired. Doesn't look like being a > huge problem, but it may be difficult to get the Smiths fuel and temperature > gauges working with the existing sensors on the Holden motor. This is all a > mystery to me, but my auto electrician says it's down to the impedance range > (Ohms) - for example, the Holden sender works at 40 Ohms (full) 97 Ohms (half) > and 280 Ohms (empty) Does anyone know these figures for the Smiths fuel gauge, > and, if it works on the same principle, the temperature gauge? Or is there a > way of recalibrating the Smiths gauges? > > Cheers > > Peter Linn > Brisbane Oz > BN1 Ward Spl coupe > Bn1 Holden V6 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 02:25:30 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Oudesluys Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:24:11 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Kees - Many people use tap water to fill their radiators... this is what causes the scaling. Using distilled water, as you suggest, is the only way to go. I've only ever rodded the radiator on a car I've purchased from someone else. Once done, it runs cool and never clogs up again using distilled water. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 4:10 PM, Oudesluys wrote: > What beats me is that blocked radiators still happen and rodding or a new > core is still neccesary. Appearantly many people still use water instead of > a proper formulated coolant which will prevent scale largely. Once I > installed a new core or radiator I never had to clean the cooling system > anymore afterwards using a mix of destilled water and antifreeze/inhibitor > or a ready to use good quality coolant. > Also in my daily drivers I never had the problems, and most of them clock > up well over 300.000 miles which is a lot in this country. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 02:53:42 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Peter Linn Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:51:42 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges G'day Peter - I know down under it is legal to grow certain weeds in your house if you wish, and I was wondering if your auto electrician has been smoking some of his home grown herb? The BN1 temp guage is operated through the laws of thermodynamics, not electricity. There is an ether bulb which is connected to the guage by a 2 meter long copper tube which senses the pressure in the bulb based on the water temperature in the radiator on the BN1. Sounds like someone snipped off the copper tube and you are wondering how to wire it up to an electric sensor... well you can't! Fear not my friend, there are many easy ways to work around this. The main thing is to figure out how you want to take the temp off the motor. The best way is to take it from the motor's water jacket on the head where it is hottest, the alternative is to plug it into the original port on the radiator, but that doesn't register overheating if your thermostat fails and shuts closed. If you go with an electrical version, you can fit up one from an MGB or someithing similar: http://holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=2&pgCode=070&sgName=Hardware&pgName=Gauges&agCode=0611&agName=Smiths+Classic+Gauge+Fittings&pCode=070.017 I suspect the easiest thing will be for you to have the guage rebuilt by a proper Smiths guage specialist with the ether sensing tube, and then you can just screw that into the top of the radiatior like the original was designed to do. This shouldn't cost too much to have done in OZ. Then you can use your original guage without futzing around: http://holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=2&pgCode=070&sgName=Hardware&pgName=Gauges&agCode=0607&agName=Smiths+Classic+52mm+Full+Scale&pCode=070.018 Cheers, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 1:40 PM, Peter Linn wrote: > G'day list > > I'm now looking at getting the V6-engined BN1 wired. Doesn't look like > being a > huge problem, but it may be difficult to get the Smiths fuel and > temperature > gauges working with the existing sensors on the Holden motor. This is all a > mystery to me, but my auto electrician says it's down to the impedance > range > (Ohms) - for example, the Holden sender works at 40 Ohms (full) 97 Ohms > (half) > and 280 Ohms (empty) Does anyone know these figures for the Smiths fuel > gauge, > and, if it works on the same principle, the temperature gauge? Or is there > a > way of recalibrating the Smiths gauges? > > Cheers > > Peter Linn > Brisbane Oz > BN1 Ward Spl coupe > Bn1 Holden V6 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 02:55:30 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Alan Seigrist Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:54:58 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Alan, At least use an inhibitor, especialy if you have a mix of different metals in you cooling system and you practically always have a mix of aluminium/cast iron on the engine (waterpump, thermostat housing or sometimes an aluminium cil. head), sometimes even a copper head gasket and lead/tin/brass/steel on the radiator. Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist schreef: > Kees - > > Many people use tap water to fill their radiators... this is what > causes the scaling. Using distilled water, as you suggest, is the > only way to go. I've only ever rodded the radiator on a car I've > purchased from someone else. Once done, it runs cool and never clogs > up again using distilled water. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 4:10 PM, Oudesluys > wrote: > > What beats me is that blocked radiators still happen and rodding > or a new core is still neccesary. Appearantly many people still > use water instead of a proper formulated coolant which will > prevent scale largely. Once I installed a new core or radiator I > never had to clean the cooling system anymore afterwards using a > mix of destilled water and antifreeze/inhibitor or a ready to use > good quality coolant. > Also in my daily drivers I never had the problems, and most of > them clock up well over 300.000 miles which is a lot in this country. > > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2220 - Release Date: 07/05/09 17:54:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 03:01:28 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Oudesluys Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 17:01:00 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion yes of course. I use very high quality coolant, usually at about 20% coolant to water mixture, and replace the mixture once a year. In California where it isn't so hot, I just use 50/50 mix and keep it in the car at least two to three years. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Oudesluys wrote: > Alan, > At least use an inhibitor, especialy if you have a mix of different metals > in you cooling system and you practically always have a mix of > aluminium/cast iron on the engine (waterpump, thermostat housing or > sometimes an aluminium cil. head), sometimes even a copper head gasket and > lead/tin/brass/steel on the radiator. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > > > Alan Seigrist schreef: > >> Kees - >> >> Many people use tap water to fill their radiators... this is what causes >> the scaling. Using distilled water, as you suggest, is the only way to go. >> I've only ever rodded the radiator on a car I've purchased from someone >> else. Once done, it runs cool and never clogs up again using distilled >> water. >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '64 BJ8 >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 4:10 PM, Oudesluys > coudesluijs@chello.nl>> wrote: >> >> What beats me is that blocked radiators still happen and rodding >> or a new core is still neccesary. Appearantly many people still >> use water instead of a proper formulated coolant which will >> prevent scale largely. Once I installed a new core or radiator I >> never had to clean the cooling system anymore afterwards using a >> mix of destilled water and antifreeze/inhibitor or a ready to use >> good quality coolant. >> Also in my daily drivers I never had the problems, and most of >> them clock up well over 300.000 miles which is a lot in this country. >> >> Kees Oudesluijs >> NL >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: >> 270.13.5/2220 - Release Date: 07/05/09 17:54:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 04:26:43 2009 From: Bob Haskell To: Peter Linn Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:25:48 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges Peter, The Smiths fuel sending unit is just a variable resistor - for the six cylinder Healey is 0 (empty) to 90-100 ohms (full). The temperature sensor is not the same - the bulb and the capillary tube are filled with ether that expands with increasing temperature. I assume that there's a Bourdon tube in the gauge which deflects causing the needle to swing. I'm a bit confused as the Smiths/Healey fuel sending unit ought to be in the petrol tank, not on the Holden motor. Cheers, Bob Peter Linn wrote: > G'day list > > I'm now looking at getting the V6-engined BN1 wired. Doesn't look like being a > huge problem, but it may be difficult to get the Smiths fuel and temperature > gauges working with the existing sensors on the Holden motor. This is all a > mystery to me, but my auto electrician says it's down to the impedance range > (Ohms) - for example, the Holden sender works at 40 Ohms (full) 97 Ohms (half) > and 280 Ohms (empty) Does anyone know these figures for the Smiths fuel gauge, > and, if it works on the same principle, the temperature gauge? Or is there a > way of recalibrating the Smiths gauges? > > Cheers > > Peter Linn > Brisbane Oz > BN1 Ward Spl coupe > Bn1 Holden V6 > _______________________________________________ > 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 Mon Jul 6 04:55:25 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Peter Linn'" , Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:49:35 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Miss Marple G'day Peter By coincidence I was interviewing Steve Pike about how the Streamliner was getting on at exactly the same time last night when that came on the box. It was interesting as Steve and I are 600 miles apart, but still managed to bag the terrible attempt they made at making the 100/6 look as if it had been pranged. Yes it was a 100/6 as the passenger door that was removed and later placed on the jump seats had a door lock. I couldn't follow the plot either. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Linn Sent: Monday, 6 July 2009 3:55 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Miss Marple Watched the Agatha Christie Miss Marple episode "why didn't they ask Evans?" on Oz ABC TV last night. One of the main (female) protagonists Frankie Derwent "prangs" her red 100/6 (I think) as part of the plot. Car was dirtied up for the part & they went as far as taking off a door (at least I hope they took it off!) Cheers Peter Linn Brisbane Oz 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 Mon Jul 6 05:08:51 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Oudesluys'" , "'Peter Linn'" Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:03:21 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges G'day Peter I am fairly certain that Holden gauges are made by VDO here in Australia, although VDO is a German company. Have a word to Rod Smith of Classic Wiring Looms in Melbourne (03 9735 4317). Rod is an ex Austin-Healey owner and will be able to assist, and make you a harness that incorporates the wiring to allow the use of the Holden engine. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Oudesluys Sent: Monday, 6 July 2009 6:24 PM To: Peter Linn Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges I would not be surprised if the Holden unit is also manufactured by SMITHS. At least the resistance seems to be rather similar. From my mind the SMITHS figures are ca. 30-280 Ohm. Kees Oudesluijs Peter Linn schreef: > G'day list > > I'm now looking at getting the V6-engined BN1 wired. Doesn't look like being a > huge problem, but it may be difficult to get the Smiths fuel and temperature > gauges working with the existing sensors on the Holden motor. This is all a > mystery to me, but my auto electrician says it's down to the impedance range > (Ohms) - for example, the Holden sender works at 40 Ohms (full) 97 Ohms (half) > and 280 Ohms (empty) Does anyone know these figures for the Smiths fuel gauge, > and, if it works on the same principle, the temperature gauge? Or is there a > way of recalibrating the Smiths gauges? > > Cheers > > Peter Linn > Brisbane Oz > BN1 Ward Spl coupe > Bn1 Holden V6 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > 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 Mon Jul 6 06:39:39 2009 From: "gary brierton" To: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:33:39 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Miss Marple ...and how is the Streamliner coming along? I am getting the Newsletter but thought you might be willing to share some extra tidbits. To all of the rest of the Listers, I encourage you to go to www.healeysreturntobonneville.com and subscribe. See you at Bonneville! GaryB -------------------------------------------------- From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 6:49 AM To: "'Peter Linn'" ; Subject: Re: [Healeys] Miss Marple > G'day Peter > > By coincidence I was interviewing Steve Pike about how the Streamliner was > getting on at exactly the same time last night when that came on the box. > > It was interesting as Steve and I are 600 miles apart, but still managed to > bag the terrible attempt they made at making the 100/6 look as if it had > been pranged. > > Yes it was a 100/6 as the passenger door that was removed and later placed > on the jump seats had a door lock. > > I couldn't follow the plot either. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Peter Linn > Sent: Monday, 6 July 2009 3:55 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Miss Marple > > Watched the Agatha Christie Miss Marple episode "why didn't they ask Evans?" > on Oz ABC TV last night. One of the main (female) protagonists Frankie > Derwent > "prangs" her red 100/6 (I think) as part of the plot. Car was dirtied up > for > the part & they went as far as taking off a door (at least I hope they took > it > off!) > > Cheers > > Peter Linn > Brisbane Oz > 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 > > You are subscribed as gbrierton@hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 07:01:30 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Alan Seigrist Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:54 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion I too, use distilled water. However; am hearing that deionized is even better than distilled (ex: http://www.engineice.cc/faq.html) Bob Alan Seigrist wrote: > Kees - > > Many people use tap water to fill their radiators... this is what causes the > scaling. Using distilled water, as you suggest, is the only way to go. > I've only ever rodded the radiator on a car I've purchased from someone > else. Once done, it runs cool and never clogs up again using distilled > water. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 07:10:55 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Bob Spidell Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:10:18 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] thermostat discussion Distilled should be free of any contaminants so in theory better that deionized, but I doubt if there is any noticable difference in practice. Anyhow, much of the so called distilled water is in fact deionized. Kees Oudesluijs NL Bob Spidell schreef: > I too, use distilled water. However; am hearing that deionized is > even better than distilled (ex: http://www.engineice.cc/faq.html) > > > Bob > > > Alan Seigrist wrote: >> Kees - >> >> Many people use tap water to fill their radiators... this is what >> causes the >> scaling. Using distilled water, as you suggest, is the only way to go. >> I've only ever rodded the radiator on a car I've purchased from someone >> else. Once done, it runs cool and never clogs up again using distilled >> water. >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '64 BJ8 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2220 - Release Date: 07/05/09 17:54:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 09:54:46 2009 From: "Douglas Lyon" To: Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:52:00 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ To anyone who knows, Why is Australia sometimes referred to here as "OZ" ??? Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Peter Linn" Cc: Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:51 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges > G'day Peter - > >...This shouldn't cost too much to have done in OZ. Then you can use > your original guage without futzing around... > > Cheers, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 10:26:22 2009 From: S and T Miller To: Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:25:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave 09' Toronto Star Wheels Viewed the article in the "Toronto Star" online and only saw one pic of a few big Healeys from a right side/ frontal view. Are there more in the paper itself? We were interviewed and they took some photos of us. Love to see them if there more. Thanks, Shawn Miller _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC thats right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 11:25:57 2009 From: "Healey Bruce" To: "Healey Mail Group" Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:20:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Packing front wheel bearings Given that I've not packed a front wheel bearing since high school, I checked the service manual, which recommends repacking the grease cups every 6,000 miles. I then read that, on a disc wheel car (as mine was originally, and converted to wires with Dayton K-A series wheels, rather than replacement with wire wheel hubs) there is a special tool to remove the grease cups. So, is there some trick to getting the cups off without damaging them? I'm also assuming from the description in the manual that one does not pull the nuts and the bearings themselves for packing. Can someone provide the procedure for pulling the cups and packing the bearings? Thanks. Bruce Steele 1960 BN7 Brea, CA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 12:29:57 2009 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:17:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Replacement After reading the archive postings on this subject I would really like the consensus of the list as to whether or not totally disassembling the windscreen is necessary. I was able to install the left and right windscreen pillars and finally the doors actually shut without hindrance. The glass slid in between the pillars quite well and I was actually able to get all the 10-24 screws installed quite easily. My questions are: Am I kidding myself thinking that there aren't going to be leaks around the glass and glass frame? Should there be sealant or a gasket material put between the pillars and the glass frame? I really don't want to tare the glass and frame apart unless it is know that they do leak after so many years. This all went together so nicely this time. Thanks, Mark _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 12:30:22 2009 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:20:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Its a BT7 windsceen Fyi, the car is a BT7 Mark _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 13:13:14 2009 From: Jaap Aeckerlin To: healeys@autox.team.net, Douglas Lyon Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:12:13 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ Well, for me as a Dutchman it's very simple: we say Oztralia Jack Aeckerlin 2009/7/6 Douglas Lyon > To anyone who knows, > > Why is Australia sometimes referred to here as "OZ" ??? > > Douglas Lyon > Claremont, CA > > '59 BN7 > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: "Peter Linn" > Cc: > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:51 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges > > > G'day Peter - >> >> ...This shouldn't cost too much to have done in OZ. Then you can use >> your original guage without futzing around... >> >> Cheers, >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '64 BJ8 >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > 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 Jul 6 13:28:48 2009 From: To: Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:25:20 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ I always thought it means Old Zealand. Not to confuse with New Zealand. Josef Eckert -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Jaap Aeckerlin Gesendet: Montag, 6. Juli 2009 21:12 An: healeys@autox.team.net; Douglas Lyon Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ Well, for me as a Dutchman it's very simple: we say Oztralia Jack Aeckerlin 2009/7/6 Douglas Lyon > To anyone who knows, > > Why is Australia sometimes referred to here as "OZ" ??? > > Douglas Lyon > Claremont, CA > > '59 BN7 > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" > > To: "Peter Linn" > Cc: > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:51 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges > > > G'day Peter - >> >> ...This shouldn't cost too much to have done in OZ. Then you can use >> your original guage without futzing around... >> >> Cheers, >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '64 BJ8 >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as j.aeckerlin@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as josef.eckert@t-systems.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 16:28:17 2009 From: "Mark Goodman" To: Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:19:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Anything going on in LA this weekend I am flying from NY to LA on Saturday afternoon for business and wonder if there is any Healey related events or "get together" this Sunday, July the 12th. Mark Goodman 66 BJ8 35503 www.austinhealeyessence.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 Jul 6 16:58:07 2009 From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:55:23 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ In your best Australian accent say "oz-stralia". Which is the correct pronunciation? -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Douglas Lyon Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 11:52 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ To anyone who knows, Why is Australia sometimes referred to here as "OZ" ??? Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Peter Linn" Cc: Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:51 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges > G'day Peter - > >...This shouldn't cost too much to have done in OZ. Then you can use > your original guage without futzing around... > > Cheers, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as satkinson7314@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 Mon Jul 6 17:14:24 2009 From: "John Sims" To: "'Healey'" Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:13:38 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Frauds Boy, I'll tell ya that the Healey fraud guys should look at the Michael Jackson stuff on eBay to learn how to perpetrate one. Just go on eBay and search for "Michael Jackson Memorial Tickets" Crazy stuff -- bidding starting at 3k or so then runs up to almost a hundred million before eBay pulls it off. Been looking at it off and on for about an hour (I Know, I've gotta get a life) but it is sure fun seeing how eBay can be manipulated. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://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 Jul 6 17:29:00 2009 From: keith taylor To: healeys Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:21:44 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ Because we are fundamentally lazy ,& anti-Establishment anything to stick it up the Queens English is fair go, Keith Taylor OZ BN1 BN2 100M.....if I ever finish them , 2009/7/7 Douglas Lyon > To anyone who knows, > > Why is Australia sometimes referred to here as "OZ" ??? > > Douglas Lyon > Claremont, CA > > '59 BN7 > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: "Peter Linn" > Cc: > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:51 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges > > > G'day Peter - >> >> ...This shouldn't cost too much to have done in OZ. Then you can use >> your original guage without futzing around... >> >> Cheers, >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '64 BJ8 >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ktee20@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 Jul 6 17:29:28 2009 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "'Simon & Christine Atkinson'" , Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:22:00 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ G'day Fair suck of the sav, youse blokes. Every Shelia and Bruce knows that the correct way of saying is Oztrayla. Next youse will want us to speak like bloody pommies. Hoo Roo Bruce 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, 7 July 2009 8:55 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ In your best Australian accent say "oz-stralia". Which is the correct pronunciation? -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Douglas Lyon Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 11:52 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ To anyone who knows, Why is Australia sometimes referred to here as "OZ" ??? Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Peter Linn" Cc: Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:51 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges > G'day Peter - > >...This shouldn't cost too much to have done in OZ. Then you can use > your original guage without futzing around... > > Cheers, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as satkinson7314@charter.net http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as patrick.quinn@det.nsw.edu.au http://www.team.net/archive ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 17:58:59 2009 From: Norman Nock To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:49:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Smiths instruments I have a book , hard cover April 1970 called The Dashboard Revolution .. this a long way out of print , but it could still be available used ...if you need to know how a Smiths gauge works this is the book for you ..RPM-oil- water-clocks-oil pressure- oil temp-amps-and much more by Smith Industries & Patrick Stephens Ltd Norman Nock _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 19:14:34 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: keith taylor Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:13:14 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ I'm sorry Keith, I don't speak your language. Would you be so kind as to explain exactly where on her anatomy is Her Majesty's English? Many Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 7:21 AM, keith taylor wrote: > Because we are fundamentally lazy ,& anti-Establishment anything to stick > it up the Queens English is fair go, > > Keith Taylor OZ > > BN1 > BN2 > 100M.....if I ever finish them > > > , > 2009/7/7 Douglas Lyon > > > To anyone who knows, > > > > Why is Australia sometimes referred to here as "OZ" ??? > > > > Douglas Lyon > > Claremont, CA > > > > '59 BN7 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" > > > To: "Peter Linn" > > Cc: > > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:51 AM > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges > > > > > > G'day Peter - > >> > >> ...This shouldn't cost too much to have done in OZ. Then you can use > >> your original guage without futzing around... > >> > >> Cheers, > >> > >> Alan > >> > >> '52 A90 > >> '53 BN1 > >> '64 BJ8 > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as ktee20@gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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 Jul 6 19:17:57 2009 From: Richard Dryman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:17:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Smiths instruments Tks, Norm~~~ got one at Amazon a moment ago; there is one left. These are #1 used coming from associates. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 19:43:58 2009 From: "Mal Bruce" To: "Quinn, Patrick" , "'Simon & Christine Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:32:53 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ G'day Bruce, Well you've got me this time; clarify : "fair suck of the sav", I'm ok with the first four words. Bruce Bruce Ontario, Canada (former Pom, but friendly towards most colonials) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "'Simon & Christine Atkinson'" ; Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 7:22 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ > G'day > > Fair suck of the sav, youse blokes. > > Every Shelia and Bruce knows that the correct way of saying is Oztrayla. > > Next youse will want us to speak like bloody pommies. > > Hoo Roo > > Bruce 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, 7 July 2009 8:55 AM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ > > In your best Australian accent say "oz-stralia". Which is the correct > pronunciation? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Douglas Lyon > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 11:52 AM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ > > To anyone who knows, > > Why is Australia sometimes referred to here as "OZ" ??? > > Douglas Lyon > Claremont, CA > > '59 BN7 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: "Peter Linn" > Cc: > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:51 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges > > >> G'day Peter - >> >>...This shouldn't cost too much to have done in OZ. Then you can use >> your original guage without futzing around... >> >> Cheers, >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '64 BJ8 > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as satkinson7314@charter.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as patrick.quinn@det.nsw.edu.au > > http://www.team.net/archive > ********************************************************************** > This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain > privileged information or confidential information or both. 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Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2220 - Release Date: 07/05/09 17:54:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 19:45:46 2009 From: "Keith Bailey" To: Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:34:37 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Insulation Hi All Thank you for the information on the matter of insulation for my healey I now have something to work towards thanks again Keith _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 6 19:46:22 2009 From: "Quinn, Patrick" To: "'Mal Bruce'" , "'Simon & Christine Atkinson'" Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:40:59 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ G'day mal You had to ask and I know that you will be sorry you did. Hoo Roo Patrick An Australian manufacturer describes saveloys as "sausages made from quality pork and beef finely minced with mild seasoning filled into distinctive red casings and naturally woodsmoked." Australians may or may not believe the words 'quality', 'finely', 'mild', 'distinctive', and 'naturally', but they expect their saveloys to be defiantly, gloriously red. Boiled saveloys prompted a memorable Australian phrase, "fair suck of the sav." The original meaning appears to have been lost, although it is possible that it refers to what has been called red soup. In times of hardship, 'saveloy soup' is the red water in which the saveloy is boiled; it forms the main meal, and as a treat one gets a suck (not a bite) of the saveloy itself. That sausage is saved to serve another day. The term could also have evolved from, "Fair crack of the whip," which appeared in 1924 in the Sydney paper Truth, and "fair suck of the sauce bottle," both colloquialisms meaning an equitable opportunity or a reasonable chance. The following appeared in 1972 Bulletin Sydney, "Humpries goes down under a knuckle sandwich, his mouth and detached teeth so reddened you can see he's had more than a fair suck of the sauce bottle." Traditionally saveloys were eaten boiled. How long Australians have been battering them, let alone battering footballers, is uncertain. -----Original Message----- From: Mal Bruce [mailto:mbruce6@cogeco.ca] G'day Bruce, Well you've got me this time; clarify : "fair suck of the sav", I'm ok with the first four words. Bruce Bruce Ontario, Canada (former Pom, but friendly towards most colonials) ----- Original Message ----- > G'day > > Fair suck of the sav, youse blokes. > > Every Shelia and Bruce knows that the correct way of saying is Oztrayla. > > Next youse will want us to speak like bloody pommies. > > Hoo Roo > > Bruce 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 Mon Jul 6 19:59:19 2009 From: keith taylor To: healeys Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:51:05 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ Allan are you a Monarchist ? In Feudal Times the reigning King or Queen owned everything probably still think they do ie The Kings Subjects ...The King Currency.."The Kings English etc...This was not an anatomical comment. Keith Taylor WAMBERAL OZ BN1 BN2 100m....if I ever finish them 2009/7/7 Alan Seigrist > I'm sorry Keith, I don't speak your language. Would you be so kind as to > explain exactly where on her anatomy is Her Majesty's English? > > Many Thanks, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 7:21 AM, keith taylor wrote: > >> Because we are fundamentally lazy ,& anti-Establishment anything to >> stick >> it up the Queens English is fair go, >> >> Keith Taylor OZ >> >> BN1 >> BN2 >> 100M.....if I ever finish them >> >> >> , >> 2009/7/7 Douglas Lyon >> >> > To anyone who knows, >> > >> > Why is Australia sometimes referred to here as "OZ" ??? >> > >> > Douglas Lyon >> > Claremont, CA >> > >> > '59 BN7 >> > >> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" < >> healey.nut@gmail.com> >> > To: "Peter Linn" >> > Cc: >> > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 1:51 AM >> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel and temperature gauges >> > >> > >> > G'day Peter - >> >> >> >> ...This shouldn't cost too much to have done in OZ. Then you can use >> >> your original guage without futzing around... >> >> >> >> Cheers, >> >> >> >> Alan >> >> >> >> '52 A90 >> >> '53 BN1 >> >> '64 BJ8 >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> > >> > Healeys@autox.team.net >> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> > >> > You are subscribed as ktee20@gmail.com >> > >> > http://www.team.net/archive >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as 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 Jul 6 20:00:55 2009 From: Robert Blair To: Healey List Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:59:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... Tire seekers, Just noticed a 'new' 185R15 tire choice for big Healeys - Universal Vintage Tire shows the Universal Sport - 130mph rated so ok. www.universaltire.com - 800233-3827. 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 Mon Jul 6 20:16:26 2009 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:12:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smiths instruments There is one on eBay at the moment at 300326643497 http://tinyurl.com/l2jojc The auction has about 7 hours to go with 2 bids at $9.15 US plus shipping from Australia. It is a great little book; I got my copy from a used book store about 20 years ago for a couple of dollars. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN& & '62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Norman Nock wrote: << I have a book , hard cover April 1970 called The Dashboard Revolution .. this a long way out of print , but it could still be available used ...if you need to know how a Smiths gauge works this is the book for you ..RPM-oil-water-clocks-oil pressure- oil temp-amps-and much more by Smith Industries & Patrick Stephens Ltd >> __________________________________________________________________ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.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 Mon Jul 6 22:00:08 2009 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:55:59 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?radiator_water?= i learned the hard way about adding tap water to a radiator. here in vegas the water comes from the colorado river, which has massive amounts of calcium and other minerals that will eat up a cooling system. it even ate up the pipes in my house and i had to have the house replumbed with some kind of plastic pipe and fittings. you ought to see what it did to my neighbor's golf cart batteries. i use only distilled or reverse osmosis water no matter where i go. better safe than sorry. BTW, i added some of that Water Wetter to my cooling system on the bn6 with negative results. did not change the temp on the guage one iota. worth a try, i guess. hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 22:18:05 2009 From: "Ron Fine" To: , Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:17:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey/MG question I have a 2003 Honda Minivan with a front end issue. Any idea as to what might be causing it would be greatly appreciated: I get a vibration or shimmy (left/right) through the steering wheel starting about 65 mph. Below that speed I feel nothing unusual. The vibration is more pronounced as I apply brakes and goes away as the car slows below 45 to 55 mph. Tires are relatively new and I have rotated them (front to back) which has no effect on the vibration. Brakes are good (recently checked by dealer). The vibration seems to be stronger on ruff road surfaces, almost disappearing if I hit a very smooth patch of concrete on the freeway. Shocks seem OK. Car is not bouncing up and down as it would with worn shocks. There is no vibration at slower speeds or when applying brakes at slower speeds. I'm not really setup to work on the vehicle myself so I need to take it to a dealer but I hate to go in without any idea as to what might be wrong. Thanks for any ideas. Ron Fine 61BN7 66 MGB _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 6 22:30:06 2009 From: Jody Kerr To: Ron Fine Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:21:39 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non Healey/MG question Ron, Shimmy is the same whether it's a modern car or an older one. #1. Are the tires balanced properly? Front tires on a FWD can greatly affect the driving, and it shows up more at speed than moving slowly. #2. Is the suspension aligned correctly? Answering those two questions generally resolves most results. Jody On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM, Ron Fine wrote: > I have a 2003 Honda Minivan with a front end issue. Any idea as to what might > be causing it would be greatly appreciated: > > I get a vibration or shimmy (left/right) through the steering wheel starting > about 65 mph. Below that speed I feel nothing unusual. The vibration is more > pronounced as I apply brakes and goes away as the car slows below 45 to 55 > mph. Tires are relatively new and I have rotated them (front to back) which > has no effect on the vibration. Brakes are good (recently checked by dealer). > The vibration seems to be stronger on ruff road surfaces, almost disappearing > if I hit a very smooth patch of concrete on the freeway. Shocks seem OK. Car > is not bouncing up and down as it would with worn shocks. There is no > vibration at slower speeds or when applying brakes at slower speeds. > > I'm not really setup to work on the vehicle myself so I need to take it to a > dealer but I hate to go in without any idea as to what might be wrong. > > Thanks for any ideas. > > Ron Fine > 61BN7 > 66 MGB > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > 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) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 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 Mon Jul 6 23:43:21 2009 From: bertvanbrande@yahoo.com To: healeys@autox.team.net, Mark Goodman Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 22:36:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Anything going on in LA this weekend Hi Mark, You can check out the activities of the Austin-Healey Association of Southern-California at http://www.austin-healey.org in the event calendar or in the recurring event section. There is a club event on saturday (till 6pm) but not on sunday. On sunday we have 5 recurring events the club doesn't organize but participates in. You can also check on http://www.socalcarculture.com if you want to cast a wider net. I'll forward your request to our club president and vice-president as they might know of clubmembers going to the sunday events listed below. For a virtual visit, there's 2000+ Healey pics online in the image galleries. cheers, Bert webmaster http://www.austin-healey.org Recurring events for sunday, clubmembers might show up for: Aliso Viejo / Cruisin' at the Neighborhood Cup / 1 Journey @ AV Public Library / 8-11AM / Casual Meet / Contact: 949-716-5100 Long Beach / Car Lovers Celebration / Queen Mary @ Domed Plaza / 10-4PM Every 3rd or 4th Sun. / Sports & classics w/trophies / Contact: 951-845-5916 Santa Ana / Elks Dream Car Revue / 212 S. Elks Lane behind Saddleback Hotel / 11-2PM Every 1st Sun / Casual Meet w/prizes Santa Ana / Gasoline Alley Customs & Classics / 100 S. Main St @ Original Mike's /11-2PM Every 2nd & 4th Sun / Casual Meet Tustin / Million Dollar Bkfst Cruise / 55 FWY & 17th Street & @ Enderlee center / 7-11AM / Every 1st and Last Sunday / Contact: 949-300-8329 / 949-422-6035 Yorba Linda / Cruisin' Main Street / 4902 Main St / 12-4PM Every 3rd Sun / Casual Meet / Contact: 714-883-1661 --- On Tue, 7/7/09, Mark Goodman wrote: > From: Mark Goodman > Subject: [Healeys] Anything going on in LA this weekend > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 12:19 AM > I am flying from NY to LA on Saturday > afternoon for business and wonder if > there is any Healey related events or "get together" this > Sunday, July the > 12th. > > > > Mark Goodman > 66 BJ8 35503 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 7 01:31:10 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Ron Fine Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:30:10 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non Healey/MG question Sounds like play in the front suspension ball joints or steering knuckles. If done more than 50.000miles, suspect the dampers, even if the car does not bounce up and down. Also look if a steering damper is fitted, if so this will probably be faulty. Another possibility is worn or collapsed rubber suspension mountings/bushes. Kees Oudesluijs Ron Fine schreef: > I have a 2003 Honda Minivan with a front end issue. Any idea as to what might > be causing it would be greatly appreciated: > > I get a vibration or shimmy (left/right) through the steering wheel starting > about 65 mph. Below that speed I feel nothing unusual. The vibration is more > pronounced as I apply brakes and goes away as the car slows below 45 to 55 > mph. Tires are relatively new and I have rotated them (front to back) which > has no effect on the vibration. Brakes are good (recently checked by dealer). > The vibration seems to be stronger on ruff road surfaces, almost disappearing > if I hit a very smooth patch of concrete on the freeway. Shocks seem OK. Car > is not bouncing up and down as it would with worn shocks. There is no > vibration at slower speeds or when applying brakes at slower speeds. > > I'm not really setup to work on the vehicle myself so I need to take it to a > dealer but I hate to go in without any idea as to what might be wrong. > > Thanks for any ideas. > > Ron Fine > 61BN7 > 66 MGB > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.6/2221 - Release Date: 07/06/09 17:54:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 7 07:15:58 2009 From: Jim Culp To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 06:15:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Ex-Donald Healey 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II article http://www.sportscarmarket.com/Profiles/2009/July/English/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 7 07:30:06 2009 From: Joe and Lenore Armour To: Healey Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:16:03 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] OZ I dont know which pub those other two experts were at but when Australians were at international sporting events the war cry was "Aussie,Aussie,Aussie". Now when you say this quickly with gusto and national pride and excitement the rest of the world hears, "Ozy,ozy,ozy". Derived from this you have OZ, the place where the OZY comes from. The official journal of Australian language, The Macquarie Dictionary, managed and issued by the Macquarie University in Sydney ( named after an early Governor of the new British Colony) lists OZ as - 'Australian' Interestingly anyone can submit their own local or regional made up or bastardised version of an existing word and the Macqurie people will investigate how widely used the new word is and enter it in the next edition of the only true Australian dictionary. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 7 07:31:13 2009 From: Joe and Lenore Armour To: James Sailer , Healey Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:29:34 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Tyres and Healey Tracking and Stability James You may already be aware that some tyres now have a 3 digit number on the sidewall beside the word WEAR FACTOR. This is apparently a rating indicating that under a controlled standard test it indicates relative wear. My opinion only, is that this indicates rubber softness to some extent which should also relate to grip and adhesion. I have had good quality 17 inch, low profile Michelens and Continentals with number 240. The lowest number on a 17 inch performance road tyre on a showroom new car was 140. High mileage tyres are often as high as 380 The Bridgestone Advan road legal track tyres I have on my racing Sprite are 80. Maybe this can help you with the relative performance of different tyres. You obviously like to use your car some what differently to a lot of the listers who just tour from one location to another. Joe _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 7 07:45:20 2009 From: Joe and Lenore Armour To: Healey Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:45:44 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Shake Please do not assume that when your tyre has been dynamically balanced that you have necessarily eliminated all potential causes of vibration. Should the tyre be out of round, flat spoted etc. or as has happened to me with a new wheel the rim ( not spokes) had not been manufactured correctly, the wheel/ tyre can have weights added to compensate for the dynamic forces generated by the out of true. BUT when you return the assembly to run on the radius of the tyre/wheel any dimensional error and out of tolerence will cause the wheel to rise and fall each time that point comes in contact with the road surface. Additionally a defective tyre may appear true at the low speeds used to dynamically balance them but at speeed and with heat it can deform to an out of round state. The join in the tread is often the point at where the dimensional accuracy fails. Thus balanced on a free standing axle or machine shaft is no guarantee of NO SHAKES _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 7 07:58:42 2009 From: "Tom Mitchell" <3000mk3@bighealey.org> To: "'Joe and Lenore Armour'" , Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:53:36 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wheel or Tire Shake Discount Tire (and I'm guessing others) has a machine (at least that's what they told me) that runs the tire and wheel at speed. We had a bad (new) tire that was out of round, you could see it move up and down. As a side note: I had to push them to find a solution, as they kept saying everything was fine. Tom Mitchell 1965 Austin Healey BJ8 MK3 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joe and Lenore Armour Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 9:46 AM To: Healey Subject: [Healeys] Shake Please do not assume that when your tyre has been dynamically balanced that you have necessarily eliminated all potential causes of vibration. Should the tyre be out of round, flat spoted etc. or as has happened to me with a new wheel the rim ( not spokes) had not been manufactured correctly, the wheel/ tyre can have weights added to compensate for the dynamic forces generated by the out of true. BUT when you return the assembly to run on the radius of the tyre/wheel any dimensional error and out of tolerence will cause the wheel to rise and fall each time that point comes in contact with the road surface. Additionally a defective tyre may appear true at the low speeds used to dynamically balance them but at speeed and with heat it can deform to an out of round state. The join in the tread is often the point at where the dimensional accuracy fails. Thus balanced on a free standing axle or machine shaft is no guarantee of NO SHAKES Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as 3000mk3@bighealey.org http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 7 08:43:53 2009 From: Mark Schneider To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 07:35:01 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Windscreen Replacement A couple of years ago I replaced the glass in my BJ8 windscreen. Whenever I go to the difficulty of removing a component, eg., the windscreen from my car I go through the item fairly comprehensively. After undergoing the effort to remove the item from the car I see no reason to take shortcuts. Mr. La Pierre's question seems to indicate the rubber weather seal around the glass frame may not have been replaced. I don't know if the old one will now leak. But, I replaced the seal as well as the windscreen to car body weather seal and experienced no leaks at those locations. However, I initially had major leaks at the bases of the pillars, where they pass through the body metal and down to the bolt mountings. I recommend careful and thorough repacking of glazing putty around the area beneath the hole in the body metal. Then test for water proof seal before the first deluge from Mother Nature. Marks 3 '66 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 7 08:58:37 2009 From: Mark Schneider To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 07:55:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox & Overdrive Hardware Good morning list folk, I recently completed a total gearbox and overdrive tear down, parts inspection and replacement as necessary, and reassembly. After the system was back in the car and had 600-700 miles on it I needed to correct a major leak that had developed. As a result of this second effort I found nearly all of the nuts and bolts on the system casework required re-tightening. Having never before having tackled a project like a transmission overhaul I was surprised to find the fasteners had apparently loosened. I had very carefully wrenched them all during the reassembly process with the objective of making sure all nuts/lock washers and bolts were as tight as they had been on disassembly. Yet they all took one to two flats of re-tightening during the leak search. Is this need to re-tighten transmission hardware at all common? Oh yeah, leak found and fixed. Mark 3 '66 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 7 09:02:58 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: healeylist Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:02:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] O/D Solenoid Question Have learned there are two circuits in the solenoid: one high-current circuit to do the initial pull on the piston and another, lower-current circuit to hold the piston in the 'up' position. How are the two circuits effected; i.e. are there two sets of windings and a switch to each, two sets of points with some resistance built-in (seems like this might get hot) or ???? TIA, 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 Tue Jul 7 09:18:21 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Mark Schneider" , Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:04:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearbox & Overdrive Hardware Mark, et al, I would suggest that if you used all new lockwashers where required, the situation was not likely the backing off of the hardware, but rather the settling of the gaskets and sealing agent at the joints. After some time of being repeatedly heated and cooled causing expansion and shrinkage, plus the compressing factoron the gaskets, it's quite common to have to retighten the joint fasteners. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Schneider" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 7:55 AM Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox & Overdrive Hardware > Good morning list folk, > > I recently completed a total gearbox and overdrive tear down, parts > inspection and replacement as necessary, and reassembly. After the > system was back in the car and had 600-700 miles on it I needed to > correct a major leak that had developed. As a result of this second > effort I found nearly all of the nuts and bolts on the system casework > required re-tightening. Having never before having tackled a project > like a transmission overhaul I was surprised to find the fasteners had > apparently loosened. I had very carefully wrenched them all during the > reassembly process with the objective of making sure all nuts/lock > washers and bolts were as tight as they had been on disassembly. Yet > they all took one to two flats of re-tightening during the leak search. > Is this need to re-tighten transmission hardware at all common? Oh yeah, > leak found and fixed. > > Mark 3 > '66 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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 Tue Jul 7 09:30:51 2009 From: David Nock To: Mark Schneider Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:30:16 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearbox & Overdrive Hardware NO the bolts will not loosen up on the transmission after driving. The only way they could have been loose is that you did not tighten them up when it was put together. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jul 7, 2009, at 7:55 AM, Mark Schneider wrote: > Good morning list folk, > > I recently completed a total gearbox and overdrive tear down, parts > inspection and replacement as necessary, and reassembly. After the > system was back in the car and had 600-700 miles on it I needed to > correct a major leak that had developed. As a result of this > second effort I found nearly all of the nuts and bolts on the > system casework required re-tightening. Having never before having > tackled a project like a transmission overhaul I was surprised to > find the fasteners had apparently loosened. I had very carefully > wrenched them all during the reassembly process with the objective > of making sure all nuts/lock washers and bolts were as tight as > they had been on disassembly. Yet they all took one to two flats > of re-tightening during the leak search. Is this need to re- > tighten transmission hardware at all common? Oh yeah, leak found > and fixed. > > Mark 3 > '66 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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 Tue Jul 7 09:33:17 2009 From: David Nock To: Bob Spidell Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:32:54 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] O/D Solenoid Question There are two seperate windings and when the plunger comes up there is a set of contacts under the rubber boot that change the circuit form the primary to the secondary windings. If the adjustment is not correct it will not switch over and the primary winding will burn up and ruin the solenoid David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jul 7, 2009, at 8:02 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > Have learned there are two circuits in the solenoid: one high- > current circuit to do the initial pull on the piston and another, > lower-current circuit to hold the piston in the 'up' position. > > How are the two circuits effected; i.e. are there two sets of > windings and a switch to each, two sets of points with some > resistance built-in (seems like this might get hot) or ???? > > > TIA, > 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 > > 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 Tue Jul 7 11:44:31 2009 From: tomleavy@comcast.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:38:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearbox & Overdrive Hardware Hi Mark- I recently experienced the same thing on my centreshift gearbox. I torqued everything properly prior to installation, and found it leaked after initial running and subsequent heatup. I retorqued everything, and took the car on a 1200 mile trip with no recurrent leak troubles. Regards, 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 Jul 7 11:58:54 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Mark Schneider Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:53:28 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearbox & Overdrive Hardware Did you use a torque wrench and did you apply the specified torque loads? Kees Oudesluijs NL Mark Schneider schreef: > Good morning list folk, > > I recently completed a total gearbox and overdrive tear down, parts > inspection and replacement as necessary, and reassembly. After the > system was back in the car and had 600-700 miles on it I needed to > correct a major leak that had developed. As a result of this second > effort I found nearly all of the nuts and bolts on the system casework > required re-tightening. Having never before having tackled a project > like a transmission overhaul I was surprised to find the fasteners had > apparently loosened. I had very carefully wrenched them all during > the reassembly process with the objective of making sure all nuts/lock > washers and bolts were as tight as they had been on disassembly. Yet > they all took one to two flats of re-tightening during the leak > search. Is this need to re-tighten transmission hardware at all > common? Oh yeah, leak found and fixed. > > Mark 3 > '66 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.386 / Virus Database: 270.13.7/2222 - Release Date: 07/07/09 05:53:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 7 11:59:31 2009 From: tld6008@mchsi.com To: "Healey Bruce" , "Healey Mail Group" Date: Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:57:56 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing front wheel bearings I made an adapter for my slide hammer to thread onto the cups stud and it pulls right off every time. I don't see how packing the cup with grease will replace packing the bearing, it needs to be pulled to pack it properly. -- Tim Davis BN7 -------------- Original message from "Healey Bruce" : -------------- > Given that I've not packed a front wheel bearing since high school, I > checked the service manual, which recommends repacking the grease cups every > 6,000 miles. I then read that, on a disc wheel car (as mine was originally, > and converted to wires with Dayton K-A series wheels, rather than > replacement with wire wheel hubs) there is a special tool to remove the > grease cups. > > So, is there some trick to getting the cups off without damaging them? I'm > also assuming from the description in the manual that one does not pull the > nuts and the bearings themselves for packing. Can someone provide the > procedure for pulling the cups and packing the bearings? > > Thanks. > > Bruce Steele > 1960 BN7 > Brea, CA > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 7 14:00:30 2009 From: "Healey Bruce" To: "Healey Mail Group" Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:59:19 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Packing front wheel bearings, follow up Thanks to those who replied to me directly. So, my follow up question to the list, how frequently do the bearings need to be removed and repacked? Bruce Steele 1960 BN7 Brea, CA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 7 14:14:47 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Healey Bruce Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 20:14:17 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing front wheel bearings, follow up I do mine when I turn or replace the brake rotors (usually around 50K miles). Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Healey Bruce" To: "Healey Mail Group" Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 12:59:19 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] Packing front wheel bearings, follow up Thanks to those who replied to me directly. So, my follow up question to the list, how frequently do the bearings need to be removed and repacked? Bruce Steele 1960 BN7 Brea, CA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 7 14:59:30 2009 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: "'Healey Mail Group'" Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 16:49:27 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing front wheel bearings, follow up Yeah, me, too. If you pack them well to start with, they probably won't need it again until you have some other reason to pull the rotor. Anytime I remove the rotor I clean, inspect, and repack the bearings. 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 Bob Spidell Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 4:14 PM To: Healey Bruce Cc: Healey Mail Group Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing front wheel bearings, follow up I do mine when I turn or replace the brake rotors (usually around 50K miles). 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 Tue Jul 7 18:29:37 2009 From: "John Soderling" To: "Robert Blair" , "Healey List" Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:24:04 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... Or how about this one on sale 185/80-15 FEDERAL SS657 93T "T" rated and on sale for $45.64 at online tires at http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/185%252F80-15+federal+ss657+93t.html Vrooom vrooom, John Erika the Red ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blair" To: "Healey List" Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 6:59 PM Subject: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > Tire seekers, > > Just noticed a 'new' 185R15 tire choice for big Healeys - Universal > Vintage > Tire shows the Universal Sport - 130mph rated so ok. > > www.universaltire.com - 800233-3827. > > 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 Tue Jul 7 19:28:41 2009 From: "Charlie O'Connors" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:21:31 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... I have these on my BT7. Don't know if I need the assurance of a "T" rating, but it looks pretty good and appears to wear well. Charlie O'Connors -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Soderling Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 8:24 PM To: Robert Blair; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... Or how about this one on sale 185/80-15 FEDERAL SS657 93T "T" rated and on sale for $45.64 at online tires at http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/185%252F80-15+fede ral+ss657+93t.html Vrooom vrooom, John Erika the Red ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blair" To: "Healey List" Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 6:59 PM Subject: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > Tire seekers, > > Just noticed a 'new' 185R15 tire choice for big Healeys - Universal > Vintage > Tire shows the Universal Sport - 130mph rated so ok. > > www.universaltire.com - 800233-3827. > > Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as charlieoc@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 Tue Jul 7 19:47:50 2009 From: Richard Dryman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 18:47:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... be sure and watch the date codes--even new tires can be 2 years or more old. ________________________________ From: Charlie O'Connors To: Healey List Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:21:31 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... I have these on my BT7. Don't know if I need the assurance of a "T" rating, but it looks pretty good and appears to wear well. Charlie O'Connors -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Soderling Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 8:24 PM To: Robert Blair; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... Or how about this one on sale 185/80-15 FEDERAL SS657 93T "T" rated and on sale for $45.64 at online tires at http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/185%252F80-15+fede ral+ss657+93t.html Vrooom vrooom, John Erika the Red ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blair" To: "Healey List" Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 6:59 PM Subject: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > Tire seekers, > > Just noticed a 'new' 185R15 tire choice for big Healeys - Universal > Vintage > Tire shows the Universal Sport - 130mph rated so ok. > > www.universaltire.com - 800233-3827. > > Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as charlieoc@comcast.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rdryman1@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 Jul 7 21:01:04 2009 From: To: Robert Blair , Healey List Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 23:00:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... Robert, Which is the new tire? All I have seen before and are each well over $10? Keith ---- Robert Blair wrote: > Tire seekers, > > Just noticed a 'new' 185R15 tire choice for big Healeys - Universal Vintage > Tire shows the Universal Sport - 130mph rated so ok. > > www.universaltire.com - 800233-3827. > > 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 Tue Jul 7 21:18:33 2009 From: Al Malin To: Healey Mail Group Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 23:07:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] my conclave 2009 photos I've posted my Conclave 2009 photos to my web site. There are two pages of thumbnails. Every photo has three views. Click on a thumbnail view to see a larger web view; click on a larger view to see a high resolution view. If you have an interest in any of them, feel free to download and use them for your personal and non-commercial use. http://tricarb.com/gallery/conclave09 Al Malin Tricarb _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 7 21:29:28 2009 From: "Norman" To: Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:13:24 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Blue BJ8 at Conclave Looking to contact the owner of the blue BJ8 (California Plate UBR 128) that is shown on the Tuesday A&W Cruise Night photo's from Conclave 2009 as I would like some information/photographs of the throttle cable linkage. Is the owner on the list or does anyone have contact details that they could forward to me? Thank you. Norman 59 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 Jul 7 22:59:29 2009 From: Robert Blair To: Healey List , John Soderling Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:57:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... John, Not really a period looking tire design, and it is a /80 profile - not std profile. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com --- On Tue, 7/7/09, John Soderling wrote: > From: John Soderling > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > To: "Robert Blair" , "Healey List" > Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 5:24 PM > Or how about this one on sale > 185/80-15 FEDERAL SS657 93T "T" rated and on sale for > $45.64 at online tires at > http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/185%252F80-15+feder al+ss657+93t.html > > Vrooom vrooom, > John > Erika the Red > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blair" > To: "Healey List" > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 6:59 PM > Subject: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > > > > Tire seekers, > > > > Just noticed a 'new' 185R15 tire choice for big > Healeys - Universal Vintage > > Tire shows the Universal Sport - 130mph rated so ok. > > > > www.universaltire.com - 800233-3827. > > > > 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 Tue Jul 7 23:00:03 2009 From: Robert Blair To: 'Healey List' , Charlie O'Connors Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:58:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... Charlie, You do not need a T rating. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com --- On Tue, 7/7/09, Charlie O'Connors wrote: > From: Charlie O'Connors > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > To: "'Healey List'" > Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 6:21 PM > I have these on my BT7. Don't > know if I need the assurance of a "T" rating, > but it looks pretty good and appears to wear well. > > Charlie O'Connors > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of John Soderling > Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 8:24 PM > To: Robert Blair; Healey List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice > available... > > Or how about this one on sale 185/80-15 FEDERAL SS657 > 93T "T" rated and on > sale for $45.64 at online tires at > http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/185%252F80-15+fede > ral+ss657+93t.html > > Vrooom vrooom, > John > Erika the Red > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robert Blair" > To: "Healey List" > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 6:59 PM > Subject: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > > > > Tire seekers, > > > > Just noticed a 'new' 185R15 tire choice for big > Healeys - Universal > > Vintage > > Tire shows the Universal Sport - 130mph rated so ok. > > > > www.universaltire.com - 800233-3827. > > > > Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as charlieoc@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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 Wed Jul 8 03:00:45 2009 From: TimWardUK@aol.com To: healey.nut@gmail.com, sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 04:59:08 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtops Can anybody tell me why I have not received any Healey Mail from team.net since May? Thanks Tim Tim Ward Warwick House 12 Mill Road Kislingbury Northants. NN7 4BB Tel: 07855 388 751 _www.SixSigmaWorks.co.uk_ (http://www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk/) www.TimWardAssociates.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 Jul 8 03:31:10 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: TimWardUK@aol.com Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:30:28 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtops Hi Tim - Because you are using AOL. Everyone who is using AOL cannot receive emails from the list. The workaround is to set up a Gmail account, sign the Gmail account up to Team.net, then forward the email from Gmail to your AOL account. You can still post from your AOL account (as you surmised). Or if you are like me, you just switch to Gmail and work with the superior bulletin board type format which is great for the list. The list is very active these days, I get at least 15 emails a day from the list. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 4:59 PM, wrote: > Can anybody tell me why I have not received any Healey Mail from team.netsince May? > > Thanks > > Tim > > Tim Ward > Warwick House > 12 Mill Road > Kislingbury > Northants. NN7 4BB > Tel: 07855 388 751 > > www.SixSigmaWorks.co.uk > *www.TimWardAssociates.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 Jul 8 05:15:44 2009 From: john doe To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 04:14:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] horn repair had to repair the trafficator now the horn doesn't work how can i test the horns bypassing the horn push _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 8 06:34:21 2009 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 08:33:42 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Blue BJ8 at Conclave Norman, I have the contact info and will get in touch with the owner about your interest. 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 Norman Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 11:13 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Blue BJ8 at Conclave Looking to contact the owner of the blue BJ8 (California Plate UBR 128) that is shown on the Tuesday A&W Cruise Night photo's from Conclave 2009 as I would like some information/photographs of the throttle cable linkage. Is the owner on the list or does anyone have contact details that they could forward to me? Thank you. Norman 59 BN7 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers@ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jul 8 07:16:34 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: john doe Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:09:51 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] horn repair There's at least 2 terminals on the horns (one or both have 4--to 'jump' to the other). Pull the harness connectors off, and apply 12V to one terminal and ground/return to the other (run wires to your battery, or use a separate 12V power supply; e.g. battery). If the horn's OK it will sound. The horns have 12V power applied--the key might have to be in the 'run' position, don't recall for sure--the pushbutton in the trafficator completes the circuit to ground, firing the horns. You can also use a voltmeter to test that you have 12V across the pushbutton terminals (if not, power to the horns has been interrupted, or your trafficator wiring is incorrect). Assuming the horns were working before your trafficator repair, I'd suspect the wiring in your trafficator. Bob john doe wrote: > had to repair the trafficator now the horn doesn't work how can i test the horns bypassing the horn push ******************************************************************* 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 Wed Jul 8 11:31:10 2009 From: "Steve Gerow" To: Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:23:28 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings I see Harbor freight has a bearing packer, pn 97489-1RGH for $3.99 These allow you to use a grease gun to pack the wheel bearing - as long as the gun has the right type of grease in it. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA 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 Wed Jul 8 12:19:24 2009 From: BobsBJ7 To: Healey Mail Group Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:06:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave 2009 photos I have posted all the pictures taken by our 4 photograghers at Conclave at this web address. http://picasaweb.google.com/ahconclave Bob Slater Conclave Webmaster 1963 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 Jul 8 12:19:39 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Steve Gerow Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:10:07 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings I've got something similar (it's all metal, with a zerk). IMO, it's messy and wasteful (and you'd better clean it thoroughly before use or you could be forcing dust and grit into the bearings). Also, disk brake wheel bearing grease is a bit thick and sticky for a gun (it's usually sold in tubs). Invest instead in disposable nitrile gloves and pack by hand. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Gerow" To: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 10:23:28 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings I see Harbor freight has a bearing packer, pn 97489-1RGH for $3.99 These allow you to use a grease gun to pack the wheel bearing - as long as the gun has the right type of grease in it. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA 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 Wed Jul 8 13:49:49 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Bob Spidell Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:48:55 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings Forget all those fancy short cuts. Just take it apart every 2-3 years, clean thoroughly, inspect, repack with clean grease, refit. If you are a regular driver, once every 5 years will do. The advantage is that you will have a good idea of the condition of the bearings and they will last a lifetime. Kees Oudesluijs NL Bob Spidell schreef: > I've got something similar (it's all metal, with a zerk). IMO, it's messy and wasteful (and you'd better clean it thoroughly before use or you could be forcing dust and grit into the bearings). Also, disk brake wheel bearing grease is a bit thick and sticky for a gun (it's usually sold in tubs). > > Invest instead in disposable nitrile gloves and pack by hand. > > > Bob > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Gerow" > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 10:23:28 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings > > I see Harbor freight has a bearing packer, pn 97489-1RGH for $3.99 > > > > These allow you to use a grease gun to pack the wheel bearing - as long as > the gun has the right type of grease in it. > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.8/2224 - Release Date: 07/08/09 05:53:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 8 15:17:44 2009 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: steveg@abrazosdata.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:05:53 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings I have used these and do not like them--they are not that much more convenient and deprives one of what I consider to be the satisfying experience of hand-packing the bearing. Best--Michael Oritt --------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 7/8/2009 1:31:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, steveg@abrazosdata.com writes: I see Harbor freight has a bearing packer, pn 97489-1RGH for $3.99. These allow you to use a grease gun to pack the wheel bearing - as long as the gun has the right type of grease in it. Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA BN6 **************Popular laptop deals plus free shipping! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221917659x1201411421/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Faltfarm.media plex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D2) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 8 17:32:18 2009 From: "Douglas Lyon" To: "keith taylor" , "healeys" Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:27:42 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ Right...got it. Thanks. Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "keith taylor" To: "healeys" Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Just wondering about OZ > Because we are fundamentally lazy ,& anti-Establishment anything to > stick > it up the Queens English is fair go, > > Keith Taylor OZ > > BN1 > BN2 > 100M.....if I ever finish them > > > , > 2009/7/7 Douglas Lyon > >> To anyone who knows, >> >> Why is Australia sometimes referred to here as "OZ" ??? >> >> Douglas Lyon >> Claremont, CA >> >> '59 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 Wed Jul 8 17:32:42 2009 From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Healey List" , "John Soderling" Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:31:00 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... Actually 80 profile is pretty close to "standard" a 165/80 as we have had available is pretty close in dimension to the original equipment bias plys fitted to early cars, I would think the 185/80 would certainly fill the wheel wells up much better than the 185/70 that has been popular (though now is hard to find) on big Healeys. I think a "standard"" aspect ratio may be more like 82%, but at 80 you are certainly pretty close. The T rating is not needed, which I beleive means designed and tested for sustained speed up to 118 mph, but would assume that that requires a more robust design than and S rated which I beleive is 112, but to lazy too look up. The availability of a reasonably priced 185/80 is a nice alternive for Healeys, and a size to my knowledge not availabe for some time, I do agree that the tread pattern certainly looks anything but vintage, but other than the $140 on up tires from Coker, etc, what does these days? So thanks for pointing this out, was thinking of sending the info to my club. Greg Lemon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blair" To: "Healey List" ; "John Soderling" Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > John, Not really a period looking tire design, and it is a /80 profile - > not > std profile. > > Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com > > > > > --- On Tue, 7/7/09, John Soderling wrote: > >> From: John Soderling >> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... >> To: "Robert Blair" , "Healey List" > >> Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 5:24 PM >> Or how about this one on sale >> 185/80-15 FEDERAL SS657 93T "T" rated and on sale for >> $45.64 at online tires at >> > http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/federal/185%252F80-15+feder > al+ss657+93t.html >> >> Vrooom vrooom, >> John >> Erika the Red >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blair" >> To: "Healey List" >> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 6:59 PM >> Subject: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... >> >> >> > Tire seekers, >> > >> > Just noticed a 'new' 185R15 tire choice for big >> Healeys - Universal Vintage >> > Tire shows the Universal Sport - 130mph rated so ok. >> > >> > www.universaltire.com - 800233-3827. >> > >> > 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 > > 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 Wed Jul 8 18:02:09 2009 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: Healey List Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:52:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... That website doesn't give a lot of real specs on that 185/80 tire, but that 80 means 80% of 185. 80% of 165 is a whole different animal. Basic math gives a diameter of damn near 26.7 inches for a 185/80 tire. Factory manuals for the Austin Healey list 25.39 as the standard diameter. Wilko San Diego On Jul 8, 2009, at 4:31 PM, Greg Lemon wrote: > Actually 80 profile is pretty close to "standard" a 165/80 as we > have had available is pretty close in dimension to the original > equipment bias plys fitted to early cars, I would think the 185/80 > would certainly fill the wheel wells up much better than the 185/70 > that has been popular (though now is hard to find) on big Healeys. > I think a "standard"" aspect ratio may be more like 82%, but at 80 > you are certainly pretty close. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 8 18:32:50 2009 From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Eric \(Rick\) Wilkins" , "Healey List" Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:25:14 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... I stand corrected, from the handy dandy Miata tire calculator page http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html I see a 185/70 specs out to about 25.2" only slightly undersized, perhaps it is the wider lower profile look of the 185/70 that makes it look too small in diameter (to my eyes at least). Nice chart here as well, http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/45_conversionchart.html the 100 had a 5.90 x 15" close to the 6.00 x 15" listed on the chart, don't know about the later cars. Happy Healeying Regards, 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 Wed Jul 8 18:47:20 2009 From: Richard Dryman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:44:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... As info: The Federal tire in 165x80x15 is new and is used on Healeys: available here: www.hendrixwirewheel.com and other places. BRAND: FEDERAL SIZE: 165/80R-15 cost: $80-$100. DESCRIPTION: 4PLY standard load SS-657 All season Radial Performance/load Index: 420AA 87T WIDTH: 6.4 inches HEIGHT: 25.2 inches RIM DIAMETER: 15 inch _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 8 19:02:31 2009 From: "JB@comcast" To: Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:02:47 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtops <> Alan correct, Tim. What he doesn't tell you is that POS aol is NOT "playing-by-the-Rules" put out by RFC, the governing body for ALL web-based email AGAIN. <> That IS in-correct!!! As I have said a number of times (but will re-type for a good Brit Gent). I penned this just yesterday (for a MGs Team Net Gent) Worst to "best": 1] aol 2] google & yahoo 3] hotmail 4] msn <> WASTE of time IMHO. Just DUMP POS aol!! Not that hard to set up an Account on your box !! <> Same thing again. Just set up a NEW account using whatever eMail Client/Program you use at work/home. If you need assistance, just PM me. Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jul 8 19:02:40 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Greg Lemon Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 08:58:44 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... All - You are all incorrect except for Greg here. The 185 15 is a much taller tire than original, but then again each manufactured tire varies in measurement. Longstone tyres in the UK lists all the pertinent measurements for our cars, and the closest diameter to original Dunlops (look at the top of the list) are the 185/70s, with the Pirelli 185/70 the closest diameter on the list. Given that radials compress less than original cross-plys means the Pirelli will probably maintain the same ride height as the original tires: http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/search.php?searchMethod=term&searchTerm=590+X+15 and for 185/15 comparisons you can look here: http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/search.php?searchMethod=term&searchTerm=185+X+15 You can actually see the various diameters specifically for the Austin Healey here (as shown on the first link above): http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/Austin-Healey.php http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/image/healey%20options.jpg The tire in the middle is the Dunlop. The tire next to it is the Micheline 180/15, which is a taller tire as well. My favorite in this bunch is the one on the far left, the 185/70 by Pirelli. It's a remake of the Classic Pirellis available in the 1970s, and the stick and ratings are excellent. At 98 pound it's not too bad price wise for what it is. Also for safety reasons since no one will keep these tires on for more than 5 - 10 years, the faster wear characteristics of the Pirelli are moot. Incidentally, i have ordered from Longstone several times. I don't know how they do it, but their shipping costs are VERY low. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 8:25 AM, Greg Lemon wrote: > I stand corrected, from the handy dandy Miata tire calculator page > http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html I see a 185/70 specs out to > about 25.2" only slightly undersized, perhaps it is the wider lower profile > look of the 185/70 that makes it look too small in diameter (to my eyes at > least). > > Nice chart here as well, > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/45_conversionchart.html the 100 had > a 5.90 x 15" close to the > 6.00 x 15" listed on the chart, don't know about the later cars. > > Happy Healeying > > Regards, 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 Wed Jul 8 19:16:40 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Greg Lemon Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 09:06:06 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... Incidentally, the tire with the closest diameter to original on the list is the Vredestein 205/70R15: http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/productPage.php?productID=1700&categoryFilename=radial.php Note Vredesteins tend to have a slightly narrower track than advertised, so this may be closer to a standard 180/70. You can see this , the width of the Pirelli 185/70/15 is 220 mm at the width of the Veredestein 205/20/15 is 201!... so this means the Pirelli 185 is wider than the Vredestein 205! http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/productPage.php?productID=2072&categoryFilename=radial.php Given all of this, the Veredestein 205 may be the closest tire you can get out there. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 8:58 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > You are all incorrect except for Greg here. The 185 15 is a much taller > tire than original, but then again each manufactured tire varies in > measurement. > > Longstone tyres in the UK lists all the pertinent measurements for our > cars, and the closest diameter to original Dunlops (look at the top of the > list) are the 185/70s, with the Pirelli 185/70 the closest diameter on the > list. Given that radials compress less than original cross-plys means the > Pirelli will probably maintain the same ride height as the original tires: > > > > http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/search.php?searchMethod=term&searchTerm=590+X+15 > > and for 185/15 comparisons you can look here: > > > http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/search.php?searchMethod=term&searchTerm=185+X+15 > > > You can actually see the various diameters specifically for the Austin > Healey here (as shown on the first link above): > > http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/Austin-Healey.php > http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/image/healey%20options.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 Wed Jul 8 19:18:32 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Healey Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 09:11:59 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] New OEM Late BN1 - BN6 brake drums Hope I didn't ruin anyone's secret plans here, but thought you early AH owners would like to know these are available OEM new: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200360029644&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AFSEL%3AUS%3A1123 Looks like they were centered pretty well... 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 Jul 8 19:18:49 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: "JB@comcast" Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 09:18:16 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtops Ed - Can you show me where I can get one of these msn email accounts? I already have a Hotmail account so I don't want that, it sucks and the junk mail filter is rubbish. Was thinking of switching to msn mail like you have commanded us for the 50th time, but I can't seem to find a link. Also, does msn do pop email forwarding? Gmail does, Yahoo and Hotmail doesn't. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 9:02 AM, JB@comcast wrote: > < > Because you are using AOL. Everyone who is using AOL cannot receive emails > from the list.>> > > Alan correct, Tim. What he doesn't tell you is that POS aol is NOT > "playing-by-the-Rules" put out by RFC, the governing body for ALL web-based > email AGAIN. > > <> > > That IS in-correct!!! As I have said a number of times (but will > re-type for a good Brit Gent). I penned this just yesterday (for a MGs > Team Net Gent) > > Worst to "best": > > 1] aol > 2] google & yahoo > 3] hotmail > 4] msn > > < to your AOL account. You can still post from your AOL account (as you > surmised).>> > > WASTE of time IMHO. Just DUMP POS aol!! Not that hard to set up an > Account on your box !! > > < superior > bulletin board type format which is great for the list.>> > > Same thing again. Just set up a NEW account using whatever eMail > Client/Program > you use at work/home. If you need assistance, just PM me. > > Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jul 8 19:32:23 2009 From: "Dallas Congleton" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Greg Lemon" Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:29:12 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... This is all good information, but to be considered also is the wheel width that one is using. In general the 60 spoke wheels are 4.5 inch and 175s are the widest recommended . 72 spoke wheels are 5.0 or 5.5 widths and can accept the 185 widths. FWIW ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Greg Lemon" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > All - > > You are all incorrect except for Greg here. The 185 15 is a much taller > tire than original, but then again each manufactured tire varies in > measurement. > > Longstone tyres in the UK lists all the pertinent measurements for our > cars, > and the closest diameter to original Dunlops (look at the top of the list) > are the 185/70s, with the Pirelli 185/70 the closest diameter on the list. > Given that radials compress less than original cross-plys means the > Pirelli > will probably maintain the same ride height as the original tires: > > > http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/search.php?searchMethod=term&searchTerm=590+X+15 > > and for 185/15 comparisons you can look here: > > http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/search.php?searchMethod=term&searchTerm=185+X+15 > > > You can actually see the various diameters specifically for the Austin > Healey here (as shown on the first link above): > > http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/Austin-Healey.php > http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/image/healey%20options.jpg > > The tire in the middle is the Dunlop. The tire next to it is the > Micheline > 180/15, which is a taller tire as well. My favorite in this bunch is the > one on the far left, the 185/70 by Pirelli. It's a remake of the Classic > Pirellis available in the 1970s, and the stick and ratings are excellent. > At 98 pound it's not too bad price wise for what it is. Also for safety > reasons since no one will keep these tires on for more than 5 - 10 years, > the faster wear characteristics of the Pirelli are moot. > > Incidentally, i have ordered from Longstone several times. I don't know > how > they do it, but their shipping costs are VERY low. > > 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 Jul 8 20:47:50 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Dallas Congleton Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:34:49 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... re: "72 spoke wheels are 5.0 or 5.5 widths" Dayton also makes a 72-spoker with 6-inch rims. I have them on my BJ8 with 185/70 Vreds. They handle well, but I do think the rim is a bit wide. bs Dallas Congleton wrote: > This is all good information, but to be considered also is the wheel > width that one is using. > In general the 60 spoke wheels are 4.5 inch and 175s are the widest > recommended . > 72 spoke wheels are 5.0 or 5.5 widths and can accept the 185 widths. > > FWIW ******************************************************************* 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 Wed Jul 8 20:48:25 2009 From: the walkers To: Bob Spidell Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:48:00 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings What are the gloves for? I never use 'em... lol bob walker phx, az Bob Spidell wrote: > I've got something similar (it's all metal, with a zerk). IMO, it's messy and wasteful (and you'd better clean it thoroughly before use or you could be forcing dust and grit into the bearings). Also, disk brake wheel bearing grease is a bit thick and sticky for a gun (it's usually sold in tubs). > > Invest instead in disposable nitrile gloves and pack by hand. > > > Bob > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Gerow" > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 10:23:28 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings > > I see Harbor freight has a bearing packer, pn 97489-1RGH for $3.99 > > > > These allow you to use a grease gun to pack the wheel bearing - as long as > the gun has the right type of grease in it. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jul 8 21:01:39 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: the walkers Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:52:52 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings I never wash my hands. bs the walkers wrote: > What are the gloves for? I never use 'em... > > lol > > bob walker > phx, az > > Bob Spidell wrote: >> I've got something similar (it's all metal, with a zerk). IMO, it's >> messy and wasteful (and you'd better clean it thoroughly before use or >> you could be forcing dust and grit into the bearings). Also, disk >> brake wheel bearing grease is a bit thick and sticky for a gun (it's >> usually sold in tubs). >> Invest instead in disposable nitrile gloves and pack by hand. >> >> 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 Wed Jul 8 23:02:13 2009 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:53:44 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtops Quite a shift from Hardtops to IPs. All this talk about AOL and how 'this' IP is better than 'that' IP but I have never heard any negative comments or recommendations concerning Earthlink. I have used Earthlink since January, 2000, and have not had the problems discussed on this List. No blocked e-mails and no extraneous characters in my text (unless they are my typos). Being somewhat computer challenged, I don't know how it is happening but I receive very little, if any, junk mail/spam (although I periodically have the opportunity to receive humongous amounts of money) in spite of the fact that my Earthlink junk e-mail filter support is turned OFF. My protection consists of whatever Earthlink is providing, Zone Alarm's free firewall and Webroot's Spysweeper Anti-virus/Anti-spyware program. Those programs are keeping my computer operating in a very satisfactory way. For those wanting Healey content: This Mail List is great - and - the Healey will be on the road Sunday for a post-Rendezvous meeting in Oakland. (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 Thu Jul 9 08:14:52 2009 From: "Ron Fine" To: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" , "Healey Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 07:10:25 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtops I second this endorsement of Earthlink. I have used Earthlink as my service provider since they started in business without any complaints about any of their services, including email. Ron Fine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 9 08:29:27 2009 From: Robert Blair To: "Eric \(Rick\) Wilkins" , Healey List Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 07:25:00 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available...the /ratio. Greg, Yes - the /70 is the cross section height/width ratio - ie slightly smaller diameter tire - ie lower rubber height, with a 'fatter' cross section on the rim. /lower number = more bloated look. Think about a modern 245/45/16 tire - it almost looks like a strip of rubber glued on the rim - the ratio of rubber hight to width is extreme - super ugly. In my book the best look for a big healey outside the original cross ply size is the '185x15' - no/xx. Fills the wheel well and appears to be designed for the radius of the fender. To my eye the 165x15 has the appearance of being too small, meaning the radius is less concentric with the fender and the gap between the tire tread and the fender line is too large. If you do the maths on the tire radius, you will find that the 185x15 is very close to the original cross ply specs - I believe it was 5.90x15?? Universal is one option, Vredestein is another. Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com --- On Wed, 7/8/09, Greg Lemon wrote: > From: Greg Lemon > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > To: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" , "Healey List" > Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 5:25 PM > I stand corrected, from the handy > dandy Miata tire calculator page http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html > I see a 185/70 specs out to about 25.2" only slightly > undersized, perhaps it is the wider lower profile look of > the 185/70 that makes it look too small in diameter (to my > eyes at least). > > Nice chart here as well, http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/45_conversionchart.html > the 100 had a 5.90 x 15" close to the > 6.00 x 15" listed on the chart, don't know about the later > cars. > > Happy Healeying > > Regards, Greg > _______________________________________________ > 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 Jul 9 08:46:00 2009 From: Al Malin To: Healey Mail Group Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:45:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings I always wash my hands after going to the rest room but I never have to use water since they're already wet. al On Jul 8, 2009, at 10:52 PM, Bob Spidell wrote: > I never wash my hands. > > > bs > > > the walkers wrote: >> What are the gloves for? I never use 'em... >> lol >> bob walker >> phx, az >> Bob Spidell wrote: >>> I've got something similar (it's all metal, with a zerk). IMO, >>> it's messy and wasteful (and you'd better clean it thoroughly >>> before use or you could be forcing dust and grit into the >>> bearings). Also, disk brake wheel bearing grease is a bit thick >>> and sticky for a gun (it's usually sold in tubs). >>> Invest instead in disposable nitrile gloves and pack by hand. >>> >>> 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 > > You are subscribed as amalin@mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 9 09:19:31 2009 From: David Nock To: Robert Blair Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 08:16:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Tire Size Site This is a site we use to compare tires. You just put in the sizes you are looking at and you can see the differences. www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jul 9, 2009, at 7:25 AM, Robert Blair wrote: > Greg, Yes - the /70 is the cross section height/width ratio - ie > slightly > smaller diameter tire - ie lower rubber height, with a 'fatter' > cross section > on the rim. /lower number = more bloated look. > > Think about a modern 245/45/16 tire - it almost looks like a strip > of rubber > glued on the rim - the ratio of rubber hight to width is extreme - > super > ugly. > > In my book the best look for a big healey outside the original > cross ply size > is the '185x15' - no/xx. Fills the wheel well and appears to be > designed for > the radius of the fender. To my eye the 165x15 has the appearance > of being > too small, meaning the radius is less concentric with the fender > and the gap > between the tire tread and the fender line is too large. If you do > the maths > on the tire radius, you will find that the 185x15 is very close to the > original cross ply specs - I believe it was 5.90x15?? > > Universal is one option, Vredestein is another. > > Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com > > > > > --- On Wed, 7/8/09, Greg Lemon wrote: > >> From: Greg Lemon >> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... >> To: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" , "Healey List" > >> Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 5:25 PM >> I stand corrected, from the handy >> dandy Miata tire calculator page http://www.miata.net/garage/ >> tirecalc.html >> I see a 185/70 specs out to about 25.2" only slightly >> undersized, perhaps it is the wider lower profile look of >> the 185/70 that makes it look too small in diameter (to my >> eyes at least). >> >> Nice chart here as well, > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/45_conversionchart.html >> the 100 had a 5.90 x 15" close to the >> 6.00 x 15" listed on the chart, don't know about the later >> cars. >> >> Happy Healeying >> >> Regards, Greg >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > 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 Thu Jul 9 10:17:50 2009 From: Richard Dryman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 09:17:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Tire size site Tks, David, that site( http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html ) puts to bed the discussion of the 185x70x15 being larger and looking better in the wheelwell; when,in fact, the new 165x80x15 is larger in diameter thus has to fill better in the wheelwell and is almost 2/3 price to boot compared to big 'M'. And thus gives slightly more 'overdrive',albeit, 1/2 MPH. I feel better already~~~~ Richard _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 9 13:01:25 2009 From: dthall@btinternet.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 19:00:20 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Healeys] Bighealey.ltd.uk Can you help? I am trying to contact Mr David Ward who trades/traded as "Big Healey Restorations" from a workshop near Newark in Nottinghamshire here in the UK. If you have any information on his new location or his old residual stock, would you please contact me off list. David Hall _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jul 9 13:04:11 2009 From: Michael Hartfield To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:03:44 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Proper care of your vinyl/leather I spoke with a very knowledgeable upholstery person the other day about shrinkage of the vinyl and leather on the car. The soft top is tight and does not completely cover the interior parts over the windows on by BJ8, and the boot cover will not snap in two places. He told me all vinyl and leather shrinks over time. He made two suggestions: use vinyl or leather conditioner regularly (not Armor-all); and when car is stored at any time, put the top up. Keeping it up and stretched out, with conditioner, will make the car look better when top is up and keep the threads in a more relaxed state. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 9 13:45:33 2009 From: Richard Dryman To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:42:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Proper care of your vinyl/leather Something I have done many years (25+) after having to replace the front top bow is to leave the front two top hooks in a loose position (BJ8) and NOT tight when parked in the garage. The front wooden top bow had pulled up in the middle and allowed rain to drip in. By taking the pressure off the bow it cannot be pulled down on the edges more than the middle and cannot take a 'set'. But lock latches before going down road even tho they are on safety catch. Think the edges above the doors would stay more normal also, tho that wasn't my initial intent. But mine has shrunk side to side and pulled up some at the door area. Also, leave the door latchs on 'half latch'. The door latch position is so the rubber seals will not be deformed and stay like new longer (this applies to any old car that stays in the garage more than it is driven). Also leave both windows down some especially with a car cover for air circulation to prevent spot mildew on the vinyl. RD~~~ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 01:03:25 2009 From: "John Soderling" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 19:00:04 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Actual experience wanted 'New' 185R15 tire choice The Universal 185R15 shows a diameter of 26.5" (don't know the rim width used) and most 165R15 have a diameter of 25.4" for a radius difference of 0.55". It'll give one an additional clearance of 1/2" and might rub the inner front fender a little at full turn. I would be interest to hear from anyone using the 185R15 (80 aspect ratio) tires on their six cylinder Austin Healeys if they have any clearance problems or significant rubbing, or any other down sides to the larger tire. Vrooom vrooom, John healey> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" > To: "Healey List" > Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 4:52 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > > >> That website doesn't give a lot of real specs on that 185/80 tire, but >> that 80 means 80% of 185. 80% of 165 is a whole different animal. >> >> Basic math gives a diameter of damn near 26.7 inches for a 185/80 tire. >> >> Factory manuals for the Austin Healey list 25.39 as the standard >> diameter. >> >> Wilko >> San Diego >> >> On Jul 8, 2009, at 4:31 PM, Greg Lemon wrote: >> >>> Actually 80 profile is pretty close to "standard" a 165/80 as we have >>> had available is pretty close in dimension to the original equipment >>> bias plys fitted to early cars, I would think the 185/80 would >>> certainly fill the wheel wells up much better than the 185/70 that has >>> been popular (though now is hard to find) on big Healeys. I think a >>> "standard"" aspect ratio may be more like 82%, but at 80 you are >>> certainly pretty close. >> _______________________________________________ >> 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@astound.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jul 10 01:05:55 2009 From: "Sid & Maria Bronson" To: "'Healey list'" Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 21:56:03 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] visors I AM TRYING TO FIND A SOURCE FOR A SET OF ATTACHABLE VISORS TO FIT ON THE TOP RAIL OF A BJ8 WINDSCREEN. THANKS, SID BJ8 27368 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 01:06:10 2009 From: "Keith Taylor" To: Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:58:02 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Friday in OZ A young lass went for an interview at Social Security to up date her payments Various questions led to how many children do you have I got 10 Somewhat startled the officer asked for their names Nathan-Nathan-Nathan-Nathan- Nathan-Nathan-Nathan-Nathan-Nathan & Nathan Is that not confusing Yah I yells cum-n-git ya dinner Nathan Git ta bed Nathan But how do you address them individually I use's their Surnames _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 01:06:27 2009 From: "Dick Matson" To: "AustinHealey List" Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:56:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Keys OK. On which firewall tag and on which side of the tag has the extra ignition key been found sometimes. Dick Matson / 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 Jul 10 01:29:17 2009 From: "Norman" To: Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 22:15:07 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Blue BJ8 at Conclave Thank you to all who responded to my request for contact details of the owner of the Blue BJ8 at Conclave. This list is a great source of information and contact help. Norman 59 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 Fri Jul 10 01:43:52 2009 From: the walkers To: Al Malin Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:54:04 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Packing Front wheel bearings Two dudes are at the urinal, one guy finishes and starts to walk out without washing his hands. The dude still pissing says, in a smug, superior tone of voice, very loudly, "My mom taught US to wash our hands after going to pee. To which the guy leaving says, in a more smug and superior tone, and not quite as loud, "Well, my mom taught US not to pee all over our hands. The old classics never die.... bob walker phx, az Al Malin wrote: > I always wash my hands after going to the rest room but I never have > to use water since they're already wet. > > al > > On Jul 8, 2009, at 10:52 PM, Bob Spidell wrote: > >> I never wash my hands. >> >> >> bs >> >> >> the walkers wrote: >>> What are the gloves for? I never use 'em... >>> lol >>> bob walker >>> phx, az >>> Bob Spidell wrote: >>>> I've got something similar (it's all metal, with a zerk). IMO, it's >>>> messy and wasteful (and you'd better clean it thoroughly before use >>>> or you could be forcing dust and grit into the bearings). Also, >>>> disk brake wheel bearing grease is a bit thick and sticky for a gun >>>> (it's usually sold in tubs). >>>> Invest instead in disposable nitrile gloves and pack by hand. >>>> >>>> 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 >> >> You are subscribed as amalin@mac.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > 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 Fri Jul 10 01:58:38 2009 From: "John & Kerry Rowe" To: "Healey List" Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:54:38 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] test _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jul 10 02:04:08 2009 From: "John & Kerry Rowe" To: "Healey List" Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:59:22 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Test _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jul 10 02:06:01 2009 From: Oudesluys To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:05:36 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] nice piece of kit Here is some real carburation. http://cgi.ebay.nl/AUSTIN-HEALEY-TRIPLE-WEBER-KIT-WITH-MANIFOLD-LINKAGE_W0QQitemZ250457993155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3a5075afc3&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=|293%3A1|294%3A30 Kees Oudesluijs _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 02:14:20 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Healey Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:24:51 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Plastic Replacement Fuel Pump - BN1 / BN2 ? All - I'd like to get one of those semi-generic plastic SU pump copies for my BN1 to carry as a spare in the boot. Since all my fuel pump connections are original I don't want to deal with a FACET pump or something like that. Does anyone know where to get one of these plastic pumps which will fit in the original pump housing for my BN1? I recall at one time they were quite common as that fuel pump was used on lots of LBCs int he 50s. Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jul 10 02:51:52 2009 From: Tom To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:36:31 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bighealey.ltd.uk I had trouble getting my tonneau to fit on my BJ8. A couple of folks on this list suggested setting it out in the sun on a hot day. It's still a tight fight, but now I can get the tonneau to snap in place. - Tom On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 3:00 PM, wrote: > Can you help? > I am trying to contact Mr David Ward who trades/traded as "Big Healey > Restorations" from a workshop near Newark in Nottinghamshire here in the > UK. > If you have any information on his new location or his old residual stock, > would you please contact me off list. > David Hall > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ah3000me@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jul 10 05:43:53 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:39:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Pump Question Hello all, I'm suddenly having a problem with a very early HP pump on a BN1. Fuel is literally squirting out a very small (breather?) hole in the side of the solenoid body with every beat of the diaphragm. Removed the pump and carefully striped it down expecting a tear in the diaphragm. I can't see one anywhere. I suspect that must be it anyway. Comments? 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 Jul 10 06:28:26 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Rich C Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:27:20 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump Question Most definite a leak in/around the diaphagm somewhere. Just renew and rebuild using a very sparingly amout of sealant. There should not be any petrol in the solenoid body. Kees Oudesluijs NL Rich C schreef: > Hello all, > > I'm suddenly having a problem with a very early HP pump on a BN1. Fuel is > literally squirting out a very small (breather?) hole in the side of the > solenoid body with every beat of the diaphragm. Removed the pump and carefully > striped it down expecting a tear in the diaphragm. I can't see one anywhere. I > suspect that must be it anyway. > Comments? > > 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 coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.9/2228 - Release Date: 07/09/09 18:07:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 06:43:37 2009 From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Healey" Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:39:15 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Plastic Replacement Fuel Pump - BN1 / BN2 ? Alan, I put a Facet type on my BN1 with a minimal fuss using the original fittings, same size rubber tube will fit over the facet connections and the flared metal tube used for the fuel line---had to push the pipes around just a little when I did this as a roadside repair, but nothing so great that strained any metal or wasn't completely reversible. Maybe not as tidy as you would like for a permanent installation, but perfectly serviceable as a temporary fix. I drove around that way several months until I rebuilt the SU pump and put it back on, no problems with the temporary fix or re-install. 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 Fri Jul 10 07:14:00 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Alan Seigrist Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:12:45 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Plastic Replacement Fuel Pump - BN1 / BN2 ? Alan, Why not carry a spare SU? Since the List pretty much agrees (non-electronic) SUs require regular preventative maintenance, use the swap as your opportunity to perform PM on the pump you take out, then keep it for spare. Probably a $80-100 price premium over the plastic--I've seen them somewhere but can't recall--but you save some hassle. BTW, Moss just had SU pumps on sale (I know that helps ;) Bob Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > I'd like to get one of those semi-generic plastic SU pump copies for my BN1 > to carry as a spare in the boot. Since all my fuel pump connections are > original I don't want to deal with a FACET pump or something like that. > > Does anyone know where to get one of these plastic pumps which will fit in > the original pump housing for my BN1? I recall at one time they were quite > common as that fuel pump was used on lots of LBCs int he 50s. > > Thanks, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jul 10 07:16:02 2009 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net, MargotQ@copper.net Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:15:12 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Revived (Delete if not interested) : IRISH VIAGRA An Irish woman of advanced age visited her physician to ask his advice on reviving her husband's libido. 'What about trying Viagra?' asked the doctor. 'Not a chance', she said. 'He won't even take an aspirin.' 'Not a problem,' replied the doctor. 'Give him an 'Irish Viagra.' It's when you drop the Viagra tablet into his coffee. He won't even taste it. Give it a try and call me in a week to let me know how things went..' It wasn't a week later when she called the doctor, who directly inquired as to her progress. The poor dear exclaimed, 'Oh, faith, bejaysus and begorrah! T'was horrid! Just terrible, doctor!' 'Really? What happened?' asked the doctor. 'Well, I did as you advised and slipped it in his coffee and the effect was almost immediate. He jumped straight up, with a twinkle in his eye and with his pants a-bulging fiercely! With one swoop of his arm, he sent me cups and tablecloth flying, ripped me clothes to tatters and took me then and there passionately on the tabletop! It was a nightmare, I tell you, an absolute nightmare!' 'Why so terrible?' asked the doctor, 'Do you mean the sex your husband provided wasn't good?' 'Freakin' jaysus, 'twas the best sex I've had in 25 years! But sure as I'm sittin' here, I'll never be able to show me face in Starbucks again!' **************Summer concert season is here! Find your favorite artists on tour at TourTracker.com. (http://www.tourtracker.com/?ncid=emlcntusmusi00000006) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 07:28:26 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Rich C Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:27:57 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump Question Hi Rich, re: "... expecting a tear in the diaphragm. I can't see one anywhere ..." Maybe the leak is behind/under the metal disk where the diaphragm attaches to the throw-over shaft? Bob Rich C wrote: > Hello all, > > I'm suddenly having a problem with a very early HP pump on a BN1. Fuel is > literally squirting out a very small (breather?) hole in the side of the > solenoid body with every beat of the diaphragm. Removed the pump and carefully > striped it down expecting a tear in the diaphragm. I can't see one anywhere. I > suspect that must be it anyway. > Comments? > > Rich Chrysler ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jul 10 07:32:28 2009 From: "Jim Lyons" To: Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:32:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Glove box lock PLUNGER PIN Hello All, Does anyone know where I can find the spring loaded plunger pin in the lock barrel. This is the pin that should snap into the outer chrome sleeve preventing the barrel from coming out ? Would a local locksmith have such a pin ? Thanks, Jim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jul 10 07:43:39 2009 From: Oudesluys To: Alan Seigrist Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:42:20 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Plastic Replacement Fuel Pump - BN1 / BN2 ? I found one in my boxes of old junk/spares. It has written on it: "Auto Pump, made in New Zealand". It has spade pos and neg terminals. It should be fitted to a bracket with 2 small bolts. Fuel lines are fittied using either banjo fittings ur plumbed in lines. It works like a Lucas fuel pump and also looks a bit like it. It is solid state. I could not find any reference when Googling. Kees Oudesluijs NL Alan Seigrist schreef: > All - > > I'd like to get one of those semi-generic plastic SU pump copies for my BN1 > to carry as a spare in the boot. Since all my fuel pump connections are > original I don't want to deal with a FACET pump or something like that. > > Does anyone know where to get one of these plastic pumps which will fit in > the original pump housing for my BN1? I recall at one time they were quite > common as that fuel pump was used on lots of LBCs int he 50s. > > Thanks, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.9/2228 - Release Date: 07/09/09 18:07:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 11:47:56 2009 From: "Douglas Lyon" To: "Greg Lemon" , "Healey List" Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:46:52 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... Original tires on all big Healeys were 5.90/90-15, with a diameter of 25.62". * If you translate that original size into the metric lingo of current tire sizing that would be 150/90-15. Diameter 185/80-15 = 26.65" 175/80-15 = 26.02" 5.90/90-15 = 25.62" 165/80-15 = 25.39" 155/80-15 = 24.76" So, as far as tire diameter goes, the 165/80-15 would be the closest fit to the original, albeit just a hair smaller. As for tread width, the 165/80-15 will more closely resemble the original tires than will anything wider (while still being 15mm wider than the originals). The 155/80-15 is definately getting too short. Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 * Courtesy of an old Moss Motors, British Motoring article. ---- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Healey List" ; "John Soderling" Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'New' 185R15 tire choice available... > Actually 80 profile is pretty close to "standard" a 165/80 as we have had > available is pretty close in dimension to the original equipment bias plys > fitted to early cars, I would think the 185/80 would certainly fill the > wheel wells up much better than the 185/70 that has been popular (though > now > is hard to find) on big Healeys. I think a "standard"" aspect ratio may > be > more like 82%, but at 80 you are certainly pretty close. > > > 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 Fri Jul 10 15:19:43 2009 From: "John & Kerry Rowe" To: "Bob Brown" Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:10:48 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Test Thanks Bob List must have been down for some time. List went very quiet most of yesterday They were sent 6 hours apart, reply was the received 4 hours later.Definitely not on AOL John ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Brown To: John & Kerry Rowe Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Test John, Both of your tests came through the list. Bob ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - From: John & Kerry Rowe To: Healey List Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2009 8:59:22 PM Subject: [Healeys] Test ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.9/2228 - Release Date: 07/09/09 18:07:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 17:20:45 2009 From: "GUY DAY" To: "Tom Mitchell" <3000mk3@bighealey.org>, "'Joe and Lenore Armour'" Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:20:03 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheel or Tire Shake The tyre and wheel may be balanced but the hub and brake parts rotate as well. There are very few fully dynamic machines left that can test when the wheel is on an axle as the vibration from the hub etc is normally fairly neutral. Check wheel bearings and suspension bushes. Have a good look and feel for bulges in the sidewalls and check the tread to see if it kinks sideways. Have someone drive alongside to look at the suspect wheel and tyre to see if it is behaving abnormally. Could it be a driveshaft joint problem you are putting down to wheel shake? Best of luck, Guy R Day _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 18:16:16 2009 From: scotyp@comcast.net To: healey list Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:15:30 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Tires Hi John, A few months ago I ordered some 185/15's from Vredestein and had some issues with theB right rear wheel well only, the other 3 were OK..B The tire was contacting the forward mostB point in the wheel well on the fender.B It would rub justB enough to slow the tire down with a good handB spin ...obviously unacceptable. Thought about trying to move the fender by various means but decided would be cheaper to just return them to BWW and get the Vred 185/70R15's. I was quite disappointed as I loved the way the 185/15's looked in the wells. I was running Michelin 185/70R15's before. My car had a partial off the body restoration in the late 80's and I'm wondering if that fender was even put backB on correctly.B The door gaps all seem correct. Since these cars all had the fenders put on by hand at the factory,B I would be interested to know if others have had this problem with these tires in that spot. Anyone know what the tolerance range was for the rear fender placement? Anyway,you may wish to measureB for this area more carefully than I did. Cheers, Scot '66 BJ8 (Ice Blue) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 18:33:30 2009 From: Richard Dryman To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:32:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheel or Tire Shake May be of interest on the Healey 'shake' problems (common problem corrections): Healey brake drum out-of-balance: http://www.hendrixwirewheel.com/drums.html Wheel and tire trueing give results: http://www.hendrixwirewheel.com/testimonials.html ________________________________ From: GUY DAY To: Tom Mitchell <3000mk3@bighealey.org>; Joe and Lenore Armour ; Healey Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 7:20:03 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wheel or Tire Shake The tyre and wheel may be balanced but the hub and brake parts rotate as well. There are very few fully dynamic machines left that can test when the wheel is on an axle as the vibration from the hub etc is normally fairly neutral. Check wheel bearings and suspension bushes. Have a good look and feel for bulges in the sidewalls and check the tread to see if it kinks sideways. Have someone drive alongside to look at the suspect wheel and tyre to see if it is behaving abnormally. Could it be a driveshaft joint problem you are putting down to wheel shake? Best of luck, Guy R Day _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rdryman1@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 Fri Jul 10 21:20:25 2009 From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:08:15 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tires Hi Scot, I'd be more inclined to think your rear axle isn't aligned properly. -----Original Message----- A few months ago I ordered some 185/15's from Vredestein and had some issues with theB right rear wheel well only, the other 3 were OK..B The tire was contacting the forward mostB point in the wheel well on the fender.B It would rub justB enough to slow the tire down with a good handB spin ...obviously unacceptable. Thought about trying to move the fender by various means but decided would be cheaper to just return them to BWW and get the Vred 185/70R15's. I was quite disappointed as I loved the way the 185/15's looked in the wells. I was running Michelin 185/70R15's before. My car had a partial off the body restoration in the late 80's and I'm wondering if that fender was even put backB on correctly.B The door gaps all seem correct. Since these cars all had the fenders put on by hand at the factory,B I would be interested to know if others have had this problem with these tires in that spot. Anyone know what the tolerance range was for the rear fender placement? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 10 21:21:22 2009 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:18:39 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?healey_tires?= a buddy and i recently put vredstein 185/80-15 tires on a bj8 we were working on. did not have any problems when we road tested it and have heard no complaints from owner. he likes the look of the tires and so do i. hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jul 10 22:16:15 2009 From: "Richard Collins " To: "healeymanjim@hansencc.net " , Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:12:53 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey tires I have them on my BN7, no issues. Richard of KY BN7 440 ------Original Message------ From: healeymanjim@hansencc.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] healey tires Sent: Jul 10, 2009 22:18 a buddy and i recently put vredstein 185/80-15 tires on a bj8 we were working on. did not have any problems when we road tested it and have heard no complaints from owner. he likes the look of the tires and so do i. hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com http://www.team.net/archive Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 11 03:08:02 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:06:49 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Gearlever Boot G'day I am in the process of preparing the BN3/1 for new carpets. Part of the job is sealing where the gearlever enters through the gearbox tunnel which in the car consists of 5 separate pieces. The gearbox is 100S, with gearlever affixed to the gearbox the same way as any side shift. In the past the rubber gearlever boot has just sat there with nothing holding it and of course the hot air just rushed in. I was fitting a plate I had made to hold the boot to the tunnel when it occurred to me that for 25 years I have had the gearlever boot (gaiter) upside down - don't laugh!!!! I never realised that the gearlever boot actually stretches and fits over what is described in my spare parts book as the gearlever cover - that's the round metal shallow cup. Can anyone confirm that I have been a drongo for quarter of a century and that it actually does fit over the gearlever cover?? Plus in a standard car, is there anything that holds the gearlever boot (gaiter) to the gearbox tunnel and therefore stops the entry of hot air. 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 Sat Jul 11 03:19:21 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Patrick and Caroline Quinn'" , Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:10:27 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearlever Boot Whoops! I should have also asked if there is anything that retains the rubber gearlever boot to the gearlever cover. It seems perfect for a large clip or screw clip. Hoo R oo Patrick Quinn -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Patrick and Caroline Quinn Sent: Saturday, 11 July 2009 7:07 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Gearlever Boot G'day I am in the process of preparing the BN3/1 for new carpets. Part of the job is sealing where the gearlever enters through the gearbox tunnel which in the car consists of 5 separate pieces. The gearbox is 100S, with gearlever affixed to the gearbox the same way as any side shift. In the past the rubber gearlever boot has just sat there with nothing holding it and of course the hot air just rushed in. I was fitting a plate I had made to hold the boot to the tunnel when it occurred to me that for 25 years I have had the gearlever boot (gaiter) upside down - don't laugh!!!! I never realised that the gearlever boot actually stretches and fits over what is described in my spare parts book as the gearlever cover - that's the round metal shallow cup. Can anyone confirm that I have been a drongo for quarter of a century and that it actually does fit over the gearlever cover?? Plus in a standard car, is there anything that holds the gearlever boot (gaiter) to the gearbox tunnel and therefore stops the entry of hot air. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia 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 Sat Jul 11 03:31:12 2009 From: TimWardUK@aol.com To: Jim.Holmgren@corp.aol.com, mark@bradakis.com Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:24:40 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] AOL and Team.Net In a message dated 11/07/2009 06:32:46 GMT Daylight Time, Jim.Holmgren@corp.aol.com writes: Folks, Hope this is legible, am typing from my blackberry. I 'think' I've resolved the AOL block issue, should know within 48 hours. (see below) Fingers crossed, Jim ----------- Hello,I am contacting you regarding the ticket you opened with AOL concerning an email delivery issue for the IP 166.70.156.34.The block on the IP has been removed. Please allow 24-48 business hours for this removal to take effect. Also, please set up a Feedback Loop at our website to manage any complaints in the future.http://postmaster.aol.com/cgi-bin/fbl.pl -- Thank you, Sridhar AOL Postmaster. Wow!!! After all the denials AOL now finally admit there has been a block! Strangely I received a mail yesterday telling me that me membership of Healey.autox.Team.Net had been suspended for too many bounces and asking me to reconfirm. Which I have done. Now I am waiting with eager anticipation to see if AOL does start to let them through again! Tim Frogeye BJ8 Tim Ward Warwick House 12 Mill Road Kislingbury Northants. NN7 4BB Tel: 07855 388 751 _www.SixSigmaWorks.co.uk_ (http://www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk/) www.TimWardAssociates.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 Sat Jul 11 06:18:45 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" , Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:16:02 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearlever Boot Patrick, The lower smaller diameter portion of the rubber boot fits snugly over the round metal gear lever "cup". The upper larger diameter portion of the boot has another lip which fits snugly into the round hole of the gearbox cover. Finally the carpet with its vinyl bound ring lays over all this. The carpet snaps should hold the carpet securely in place. These pictures are on a BN7 but I believe the arrangement should be the same. Rich Chrysler Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearlever Boot > Whoops! > > I should have also asked if there is anything that retains the rubber > gearlever boot to the gearlever cover. It seems perfect for a large clip > or > screw clip. > > Hoo R oo > > Patrick Quinn > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Patrick and Caroline Quinn > Sent: Saturday, 11 July 2009 7:07 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Gearlever Boot > > G'day > > > > I am in the process of preparing the BN3/1 for new carpets. > > > > Part of the job is sealing where the gearlever enters through the gearbox > tunnel which in the car consists of 5 separate pieces. The gearbox is > 100S, > with gearlever affixed to the gearbox the same way as any side shift. > > > > In the past the rubber gearlever boot has just sat there with nothing > holding it and of course the hot air just rushed in. I was fitting a plate > I > had made to hold the boot to the tunnel when it occurred to me that for 25 > years I have had the gearlever boot (gaiter) upside down - don't laugh!!!! > > > > I never realised that the gearlever boot actually stretches and fits over > what is described in my spare parts book as the gearlever cover - that's > the > round metal shallow cup. > > > > Can anyone confirm that I have been a drongo for quarter of a century and > that it actually does fit over the gearlever cover?? > > > > Plus in a standard car, is there anything that holds the gearlever boot > (gaiter) to the gearbox tunnel and therefore stops the entry of hot air. > > > > Hoo Roo > > > > Patrick Quinn > > Sydney, Australia > 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 > > 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 Sept.08 204.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Sept.08 187.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 Sat Jul 11 07:31:23 2009 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:24:06 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Test **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. 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(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823300x1201398714/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JulystepsfooterNO62) 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 Sat Jul 11 09:18:49 2009 From: "Kit Henry" To: Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:09:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Last Chance Before E-Bay 1968 Jaguar XKE Roadster Minor restoration needs to be completed New style nose, series 1 rear end All new paint in yellow, professionally done Complete new Interior (seats, squabs, carpet, console, door panels, dash, etc.) kit is a OSJI Brand (This is top of the line - formerly Bartlett) http://www.osji.com/index.php?op=history as is the new Original Specification top. All professionally installed Needs weather strips installed for final door adjustments 4.2 Liter inline 6 Dual carbs rebuilt by professional technician. Car runs fine, carb linkage still needs tweaking New heater box New Battery New brakes all 4 corners California car cover Stored in controlled climate garage Chrome replaced as needed Original Wheels in Good Solid Condition Gold Book Report 1968 JAGUAR XKE Series I 4.2L Dsp/HP Eng Fair Good Exc Show Loan CONVERTIBLE 1964-68 4.2/265 6C 35,000 64,000 122,000 140,000 H 58,000 Asking 45,000.00 Price Lowered $10,000.00 from last year Car Located in Bellevue, Ohio More Photos and Information available We realize the car needs finishing and have the price set accordingly WILL DEAL ! Car is in Bellevue, Ohio 44811, = way between Toledo, Ohio, and Cleveland, Ohio Just south of Sandusky, Ohio Cedar Point amusement park. Kit Henry 419-217-0685 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 11 10:33:26 2009 From: scotyp@comcast.net To: healey list Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:32:51 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Tires ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: scotyp@comcast.net To: "Greg Wilkinson" Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 9:31:07 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tires Hi Greg, I thought about fooling with the alignment also but my old rearB tires showed no unusual wear on them. Also, Since the axle is one solid piece across wouldn't moving one side aft move the other side forward? The clearance was fine on the other side. Not sure about that one! Scot ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 8:08:15 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tires Hi Scot, I'd be more inclined to think your rear axle isn't aligned properly. -----Original Message----- A few months ago I ordered some 185/15's from Vredestein and had some issues with theB right rear wheel well only, the other 3 were OK..B The tire was contacting the forward mostB point in the wheel well on the fender.B It would rub justB B enough to slow the tire down with a good handB spin ...obviously unacceptable. Thought about trying to move the fender by various means but decided would be cheaper to just return them to BWW and get the Vred 185/70R15's. I was quite disappointed as I loved the way the 185/15's looked in the wells. I was running Michelin 185/70R15's before. My car had a partial off the body restoration in the late 80's and I'm wondering if that fender was even put backB on correctly.B The door gaps all seem correct. Since these cars all had the fenders put on by hand at the factory,B I would be interested to know if others have had this problem with these tires in that spot. Anyone know what the tolerance range was for the rear fender placement? Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as scotyp@comcast.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jul 11 10:48:04 2009 From: Oudesluys To: scotyp@comcast.net Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:47:19 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: Tires I think that aligning the rear axle dead in the middle was meant. The rear axle may be fitted slightly offset to the right. Perhaps bushes are not pressed fully home, they may be worn, spring location on axle not exact etc. Kees Oudesluijs NL scotyp@comcast.net schreef: > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: scotyp@comcast.net > To: "Greg Wilkinson" > Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 9:31:07 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tires > > > > > Hi Greg, > > > > I thought about fooling with the alignment also but my old rearB tires showed > no unusual wear on them. Also, Since the axle is one solid piece across > wouldn't moving one side aft move the other side forward? The clearance was > fine on the other side. Not sure about that one! > > > > Scot > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Greg Wilkinson" > To: "Healey List" > Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 8:08:15 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tires > > Hi Scot, > I'd be more inclined to think your rear axle isn't aligned properly. > > -----Original Message----- > A few months ago I ordered some 185/15's from Vredestein and had some issues > with theB right rear wheel well only, the other 3 were OK..B The tire was > contacting the forward mostB point in the wheel well on the fender.B > > It would rub justB B enough to slow the tire down with a good handB spin > ...obviously unacceptable. Thought about trying to move the fender by > various > means but decided would be cheaper to just return them to > > BWW and get the Vred 185/70R15's. I was quite disappointed as I loved the > way > the 185/15's looked in the wells. I was running Michelin 185/70R15's before. > > My car had a partial off the body restoration in the late 80's and I'm > wondering if that fender was even put backB on correctly.B The door gaps all > seem correct. Since these cars all had the fenders put on by hand at the > factory,B I would be interested to know if others have had this problem with > these tires in that spot. Anyone know what the tolerance range was for the > rear fender placement? > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as scotyp@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.10/2231 - Release Date: 07/11/09 05:57:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 11 11:30:51 2009 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:29:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Paging Chris Dimmock Chris, would you contact me, please? Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jul 11 13:43:49 2009 From: "Jack Newton" To: Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:39:32 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield and Top Frame Available I have a brand new, never used widshield available for sale (not OEM) at $125.00 Plus a used BJ-7/BJ-8 Top Frame assembly in good condition at $200.00. These items are offered to list members before they go on Ebay. Contact me off list if you are interested. Jack _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jul 11 16:52:31 2009 From: Bob Haskell To: "healeys@autox.team.net" , ahbn6@verizon.net Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:51:36 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket The no splash 'gasket' that Moss sells (582-505) for the brake fluid reservoir is Dorman Help! part number 42072 for various GM models 2004-1987. Might be available at your local auto parts store. 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 Sat Jul 11 17:01:53 2009 From: keith taylor To: healeys Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:01:22 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gearlever Boot Patrick if you kicked off a DRONGO FORUM it would get more hits than healeys@autox Keith Taylor WAMBERAL OZ BN1 BN2 100M....if I ever finish them 2009/7/11 Patrick and Caroline Quinn > G'day > > > > I am in the process of preparing the BN3/1 for new carpets. > > > > Part of the job is sealing where the gearlever enters through the gearbox > tunnel which in the car consists of 5 separate pieces. The gearbox is 100S, > with gearlever affixed to the gearbox the same way as any side shift. > > > > In the past the rubber gearlever boot has just sat there with nothing > holding it and of course the hot air just rushed in. I was fitting a plate > I > had made to hold the boot to the tunnel when it occurred to me that for 25 > years I have had the gearlever boot (gaiter) upside down - don't laugh!!!! > > > > I never realised that the gearlever boot actually stretches and fits over > what is described in my spare parts book as the gearlever cover - that's > the > round metal shallow cup. > > > > Can anyone confirm that I have been a drongo for quarter of a century and > that it actually does fit over the gearlever cover?? > > > > Plus in a standard car, is there anything that holds the gearlever boot > (gaiter) to the gearbox tunnel and therefore stops the entry of hot air. > > > > 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 > > You are subscribed as ktee20@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 Sat Jul 11 17:03:16 2009 From: "healey" To: Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:02:55 GMT Subject: [Healeys] sighting Saw a BRG Healey in Matone Bay on Nova Scotia about noon today, Plate on the front said TallyHO.?Anybody on the list know who this might be? Thanks Carl Brown 1966 BJ8 1959BN6 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 11 19:18:24 2009 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:17:42 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?parts?= have some old aluminum door trim. if someone can use it let me know and i will not toss it out. needs thorough cleaning. yours for the shipping cost. hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jul 11 20:58:53 2009 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Healey Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:58:04 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] New Project BN1 3 speed Laygear] (Bounced. Here's a cut down one. B) Hi Rich & List, I thought there would be more discussion about this but perhaps you had more off List. Or maybe I'm one of the few die hards who still love the 3-speed with overdrive coupled to Lempert gears. I am surprised that you're starting with the laygear. I've had two boxes break on me and did not damage the laygear either time. Maybe I am just quick to clutch when it goes "Bang". Both occurred during WOT in second (3rd) and broke the teeth adjacent to one of the three oiling holes. That seems to be the weak point. Please see the attached picture which will be stripped for the List. I've been looking a long time for a NOS 1B3697 (which I believe belongs to the gear set you're speaking of) because every used one I have found, no matter how good it looks, will jump out of gear when backing off. We even had a Club member go to Autojumble during Goodwood and he was almost laughed at. I think you might have a much larger market if you first started with that gear and then went to the laygear. I know I would be happy to take a couple of them off your hands! Bill Barnett '53 BN1M Rich C wrote: > Hello all, > > I have been working with a brilliant machinist who is into CNC machining, CAD > programming, and specializes in gear cutting. > He's looking for challenges in his business and asked me what's needed. I > handed him a later BN1 laygear with a shattered 2nd gear (3rd gear > internally), explaining that this seems to be their weakness and if I had good > laygears and 2nd gears, I could reassemble a number of BN1 gearboxes and put > them back into service. > He happily took this as a personal challenge and has come back to me 4 weeks > later with quotes and a metallurgy report on the original. > It seems that the original is very hard, too hard in his opinion, with a > Rockwell reading of 64 to 66 which is likely why when they let go, they simply > shatter like glass, taking the other gear with it. > Anyway, making the complete laygear new is no problem. Machining and > installing the bronze inserts in each end would be included as part of the > process. > Of course as with anything, the more pieces made, the cheaper it will be. > I am no machinist, but I'll quote what he has said. He gave me 3 prices for > different hardness qualities. > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 1B3697 BN1 gear.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 Sat Jul 11 22:07:04 2009 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:06:25 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?signal_light_problem?= i have noticed that on my bn6 when i make a right turn, the dash signal indicator light flashes just a few times before quitting, however the signal lights continue to work. left turn does not seem to be a problem. i have a new lucas flasher. is this some kind of ground problem or do i need to get a new flasher. hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jul 11 22:13:46 2009 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:13:17 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?decision?= i need some advice. i have inherited a bunch of old healey parts, mostly engine and front end stuff. i have been cleaning it up, sandblasting and refurbishing, etc. i have an bj8 engine that i need to move from storage and do something with. i have absolutely no use for another engine. should i break it up and sell it for parts or rebuild it and try to sell it. i do not want to be responsible for any work that i do not do, such a machine shop work. i also would have to hunt up manifolds and carbs. what thinks the list? hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jul 11 22:14:59 2009 From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:14:56 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket When did they start selling that? I've been using that part for a little over 4 years. Yes the local parts stores sell them. I bought mine at Kragen. Cheers, Greg -----Original Message----- The no splash 'gasket' that Moss sells (582-505) for the brake fluid reservoir is Dorman Help! part number 42072 for various GM models 2004-1987. Might be available at your local auto parts store. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 11 23:58:11 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Rich C Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:56:05 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] New Project BN1 3 speed Laygear Rich - Generally I am supportive of this, but the costs involved are pretty steep for me, as the cost of used boxes aren't all that far off. I know, I have 5 good spare boxes as back ups for my BN1 and A90! If it could be done at that price for a complete matched set of gears (remember, early boxes can't take a partial swap), that might work better. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 12:06 PM, Rich C wrote: > Hello all, > > I have been working with a brilliant machinist who is into CNC machining, > CAD > programming, and specializes in gear cutting. > He's looking for challenges in his business and asked me what's needed. I > handed him a later BN1 laygear with a shattered 2nd gear (3rd gear > internally), explaining that this seems to be their weakness and if I had > good > laygears and 2nd gears, I could reassemble a number of BN1 gearboxes and > put > them back into service. > He happily took this as a personal challenge and has come back to me 4 > weeks > later with quotes and a metallurgy report on the original. > It seems that the original is very hard, too hard in his opinion, with a > Rockwell reading of 64 to 66 which is likely why when they let go, they > simply > shatter like glass, taking the other gear with it. > Anyway, making the complete laygear new is no problem. Machining and > installing the bronze inserts in each end would be included as part of the > process. > Of course as with anything, the more pieces made, the cheaper it will be. > I am no machinist, but I'll quote what he has said. He gave me 3 prices for > different hardness qualities. > > All case hardening to be approx. .020" deep as per original. > > He recommends 9310 case hardened where: > - 5 pieces @ $1576 > - 20 pieces @ $1335 > - 50 pieces @ $1120 > > Next he quoted 8620 case hardened where: > - 5 pieces @ $1420 > - 20 pieces @ $1183 > - 50 pieces @ $1034 > > Last, he quoted 4140 Nitride where: > 5 pieces @1490 > 20 pieces @1254 > 50 pieces @1105 > > These can be done as soon as there is an order placed of at least 5 pieces > minimum. We would ask for 50% up front. > > I stated that I would need to run a prototype in a gearbox on the road to > prove out the product before accepting orders. > Please note that this would be a duplicate of the later laygear, as applied > from gearbox 5146, being part number 1B 3693, laygear c/w bushes. > > He's now looking into doing the corresponding 2nd gear assembly (3rd gear > internally) > > Interested? Discussion please. > > 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 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 Jul 12 00:05:38 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: healeymanjim@hansencc.net Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:05:07 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] decision Jim - BJ8 blocks are always in demand. I'd leave it alone and let the next guy build it the way he wants. Out of curiosity, what's the number on the motor? It might be out of someone's car and they may want it back. I know my BJ8 does not have the original BJ8 motor in it, but a later BJ8 motor. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 12:13 PM, wrote: > i need some advice. i have inherited a bunch of old healey parts, mostly > engine and front end stuff. i have been cleaning it up, sandblasting and > refurbishing, etc. i have an bj8 engine that i need to move from storage > and do something with. i have absolutely no use for another engine. should > i break it up and sell it for parts or rebuild it and try to sell it. i do > not want to be responsible for any work that i do not do, such a machine > shop work. i also would have to hunt up manifolds and carbs. what thinks > the list? hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 12 00:19:44 2009 From: "John & Kerry Rowe" To: "D HALL" Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:18:58 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] test Sorry David- not over yet though! I dont think our US friends etc would know what we are talking about ----- Original Message ----- From: D HALL To: John & Kerry Rowe Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 3:57 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] test John & Kerry Thats not fair talking about the Test (1st) Regards from England David Hall --- On Fri, 10/7/09, John & Kerry Rowe wrote: From: John & Kerry Rowe Subject: [Healeys] test To: "Healey List" Date: Friday, 10 July, 2009, 8:54 AM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dthall@btinternet.com http://www.team.net/archive ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.10/2230 - Release Date: 07/10/09 17:57:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 12 01:58:34 2009 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'John & Kerry Rowe'" , "'D HALL'" Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:53:34 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] test G'day David Surely it's worthwhile letting everyone know that only rain or a miracle could stop Australia from winning the first test. To you blokes who don't understand I am talking about cricket and you should know the ashes really belong in Australia. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John & Kerry Rowe Sent: Sunday, 12 July 2009 4:19 PM To: D HALL Cc: Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] test Sorry David- not over yet though! I dont think our US friends etc would know what we are talking about ----- Original Message ----- From: D HALL To: John & Kerry Rowe Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 3:57 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] test John & Kerry Thats not fair talking about the Test (1st) Regards from England David Hall --- On Fri, 10/7/09, John & Kerry Rowe wrote: From: John & Kerry Rowe Subject: [Healeys] test To: "Healey List" Date: Friday, 10 July, 2009, 8:54 AM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 12 05:04:48 2009 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: , Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:04:36 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] decision Me thinks sell it as is. Your not bound to any future problems with it, its out of your way and some needy Healey dude has a smile on his face. Pass it forward. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 12:13 AM Subject: [Healeys] decision >i need some advice. i have inherited a bunch of old healey parts, mostly >engine and front end stuff. i have been cleaning it up, sandblasting and >refurbishing, etc. i have an bj8 engine that i need to move from storage >and do something with. i have absolutely no use for another engine. >should i break it up and sell it for parts or rebuild it and try to sell >it. i do not want to be responsible for any work that i do not do, such a >machine shop work. i also would have to hunt up manifolds and carbs. >what thinks the list? hjim > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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 Sun Jul 12 07:13:13 2009 From: "John Sims" To: "'Bob Haskell'" , Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:09:32 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Also available at: http://www.autoparts2020.com/rsdev/part_detail.jsp?PART_HDR_ID=49052&cat=2,3 ,4,5,9 John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: Bob Haskell [mailto:rchaskell@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 6:52 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net; ahbn6@verizon.net Subject: Brake reservoir gasket The no splash 'gasket' that Moss sells (582-505) for the brake fluid reservoir is Dorman Help! part number 42072 for various GM models 2004-1987. Might be available at your local auto parts store. 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 Jul 12 07:27:55 2009 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:26:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] decision Jim's spare engine is original to HBJ8L/29104, an Ivory White car with red trim built 17 - 21 September 1964 and despatched to the USA (Port of Entry not specified). Its current location or existence is unknown, and there is no history on it in the BJ8 registry. The engine in your car, Alan, came out of HBJ8L/38498, a Healey Blue car with blue trim built 12 - 13 October 1966 and shipped to San Francisco. Its current location or existence is unknown and there is no history on 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 Alan Seigrist Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 2:05 AM To: healeymanjim@hansencc.net Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] decision Jim - BJ8 blocks are always in demand. I'd leave it alone and let the next guy build it the way he wants. Out of curiosity, what's the number on the motor? It might be out of someone's car and they may want it back. I know my BJ8 does not have the original BJ8 motor in it, but a later BJ8 motor. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 12:13 PM, wrote: > i need some advice. i have inherited a bunch of old healey parts, mostly > engine and front end stuff. i have been cleaning it up, sandblasting and > refurbishing, etc. i have an bj8 engine that i need to move from storage > and do something with. i have absolutely no use for another engine. should > i break it up and sell it for parts or rebuild it and try to sell it. i do > not want to be responsible for any work that i do not do, such a machine > shop work. i also would have to hunt up manifolds and carbs. what thinks > the list? hjim Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers@ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 12 07:29:26 2009 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:29:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] decision I think you should keep the engine intact, Jim. We know which car it came out of, and that car might eventually surface somewhere. I recommend you try to sell it as is on eBay or Craigslist. Just let me know what happens to it so I can keep up with it. Thanks, 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 healeymanjim@hansencc.net Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 12:13 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] decision i need some advice. i have inherited a bunch of old healey parts, mostly engine and front end stuff. i have been cleaning it up, sandblasting and refurbishing, etc. i have an bj8 engine that i need to move from storage and do something with. i have absolutely no use for another engine. should i break it up and sell it for parts or rebuild it and try to sell it. i do not want to be responsible for any work that i do not do, such a machine shop work. i also would have to hunt up manifolds and carbs. what thinks the list? hjim Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers@ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 12 07:42:53 2009 From: Dan To: , , Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:41:48 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Can I ask what is the advantages of using this "no splash" seal. > Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:51:36 -0400 > From: rchaskell@earthlink.net > To: healeys@autox.team.net; ahbn6@verizon.net > Subject: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket > > The no splash 'gasket' that Moss sells (582-505) for the brake fluid > reservoir is Dorman Help! part number 42072 for various GM models > 2004-1987. Might be available at your local auto parts store. > > 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 jobu53@hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 12 08:31:47 2009 From: "Douglas Lyon" To: "Dan" , , Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:30:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Check out this link: http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/582-505.pdf Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan" To: ; ; Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 6:41 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket > Can I ask what is the advantages of using this "no splash" seal. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 12 08:46:34 2009 From: Dan To: , , Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:46:07 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Perfect, thanks for the info. Dan Serrao 1963 BJ7 > From: lyon612@verizon.net > To: jobu53@hotmail.com; rchaskell@earthlink.net; healeys@autox.team.net; ahbn6@verizon.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket > Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:30:47 -0700 > > Check out this link: > > http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/582-505.pdf > > Douglas Lyon > Claremont, CA > > '59 BN7 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dan" > To: ; ; > Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 6:41 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket > > > > Can I ask what is the advantages of using this "no splash" seal. > _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 12 08:51:05 2009 From: "Douglas Lyon" To: , Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:49:50 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] parts Hi, If they're original Healey parts, and in anywhere usable condition, it would be a real shame to trash them. Adveritse your extra parts in the club newsletters???? Just wondering out loud, could all of the clubs offer free classified advertising for original, used parts???? (or do they already?), just to encourage people to pass along their un-needed parts rather than tossing them. [For some reason, our club's Healey Motor News no longer has a Classifieds secton. Hmmm.] Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 6:17 PM Subject: [Healeys] parts > have some old aluminum door trim. if someone can use it let me know and i > will not toss it out. needs thorough cleaning. yours for the shipping > cost. hjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 12 09:18:34 2009 From: "John Sims" To: "'Douglas Lyon'" , "'Dan'" Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:12:04 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Also stocked at Pep Boys and Advance Auto Parts stores using the part number 42072. Runs about 6 bucks which is cheaper than Moss when you consider shipping. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: Douglas Lyon [mailto:lyon612@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 10:31 AM To: Dan; rchaskell@earthlink.net; healeys@autox.team.net; ahbn6@verizon.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Check out this link: http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/582-505.pdf Douglas Lyon Claremont, CA '59 BN7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan" To: ; ; Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 6:41 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket > Can I ask what is the advantages of using this "no splash" seal. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 12 10:13:22 2009 From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:11:58 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels I have a 59 BT7 and was wondering if anyone else has a lempert wheel of which they can share a photo? I can't decide which wheel/wood to select and would like some opinions. My interior is black. Thanks, 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 Sun Jul 12 10:28:05 2009 From: HealeyRick To: healeys@autox.team.net, Simon & Christine Atkinson Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:25:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels Mike's got a few thousand pics on his website: http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/wheels He's a great guy to work with and his craftsmanship is absolutely superb. Rick --- On Sun, 7/12/09, Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: From: Simon & Christine Atkinson Subject: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 12:11 PM I have a 59 BT7 and was wondering if anyone else has a lempert wheel of which they can share a photo? I can't decide which wheel/wood to select and would like some opinions. My interior is black. Thanks, Simon Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 12 12:13:19 2009 From: Oudesluys To: HealeyRick Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:10:12 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels Moto-Lita is making similar wheels and some models can be had fairly cheaply new on Ebay. May be one is a good replacement for your existing wheel. One example of the many from this ebay shop is: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTO-LITA-DERRINGTON-WOODRIM-15-FLAT-STEERING-WHEEL_W0QQitemZ380136803051QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5881eb4aeb&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1689|293%3A1|294%3A50 I have no financial interest in the firm. Kees Oudesluijs NL > Mike's got a few thousand pics on his website: http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/wheels > He's a great guy to work with and his craftsmanship is absolutely superb. > > Rick > > > --- On Sun, 7/12/09, Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > > From: Simon & Christine Atkinson > Subject: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 12:11 PM > > I have a 59 BT7 and was wondering if anyone else has a lempert wheel of > which they can share a photo? > > I can't decide which wheel/wood to select and would like some opinions. My > interior is black. > > Thanks, > > Simon > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.11/2232 - Release Date: 07/11/09 17:56:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 12 13:06:50 2009 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: , Rick Neville Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:06:07 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels I don't think any of the Moto-Lita wheels has the 120 degree spoke layout originally used in the big Healeys. Anything else just looks wrong. Bill Lawrence > Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:10:12 +0200 > From: coudesluijs@chello.nl > To: healeyrick@yahoo.com > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels > > Moto-Lita is making similar wheels and some models can be had fairly > cheaply new on Ebay. May be one is a good replacement for your existing > wheel. One example of the many from this ebay shop is: > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTO-LITA-DERRINGTON-WOODRIM-15-FLAT-STEERING-WHEEL_W0Q QitemZ380136803051QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=i tem5881eb4aeb&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1689| 293%3A1|294%3A50 > > I have no financial interest in the firm. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > >> Mike's got a few thousand pics on his website: http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/wheels >> He's a great guy to work with and his craftsmanship is absolutely superb. >> >> Rick >> >> >> --- On Sun, 7/12/09, Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: >> >> From: Simon & Christine Atkinson >> Subject: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels >> To: healeys@autox.team.net >> Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 12:11 PM >> >> I have a 59 BT7 and was wondering if anyone else has a lempert wheel of >> which they can share a photo? >> >> I can't decide which wheel/wood to select and would like some opinions. My >> interior is black. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Simon >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.11/2232 - Release Date: 07/11/09 17:56:00 > _______________________________________________ > 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 Jul 12 13:18:13 2009 From: "Earl Kagna" To: "John Sims" , "Healey List" Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:17:44 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Gents: I had one of these gaskets on my BT7 reservoir for a couple of years - got it from NAPA - p/n 675-1210. Looks identical to the one Moss sells - little slit on the top, everything. I say 'had' because I had a really weird experience with it: The clutch m/cyl. developed a fluid leak. Believe it of not, what started to happen was the fluid in the brake (outer) part of the reservoir dropped. Before anyone states the obvious - calls me a 'drongo' - that the reservoir outlet pipes were reversed, that was absolutely not the case. It was checked multiple times. For some reason, somehow, the aftermarket gasket caused that to happen. We're still trying to figure that one out! (when I say 'we', a couple of very knowlegeable British car professional mechanics were consulted). So the clutch master cyl. was repaired with a kit, and the original reervoir gasket was re-installed -for now. This was last fall, and the car has not been driven much since. If any of the list members would care to hazard a guess as to why this would have happened, take your best shot - we are totally stumped here. 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 Sun Jul 12 13:46:23 2009 From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:46:02 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Hi Earl, Just curious, if you're stumped with the cause of the leak, how can you blame the gasket? Cheers, Greg -----Original Message----- Gents: The clutch m/cyl. developed a fluid leak. Believe it of not, what started to happen was the fluid in the brake (outer) part of the reservoir dropped. Before anyone states the obvious - calls me a 'drongo' - that the reservoir outlet pipes were reversed, that was absolutely not the case. It was checked multiple times. For some reason, somehow, the aftermarket gasket caused that to happen. We're still trying to figure that one out! (when I say 'we', a couple of very knowlegeable British car professional mechanics were consulted). So the clutch master cyl. was repaired with a kit, and the original reervoir gasket was re-installed -for now. This was last fall, and the car has not been driven much since. If any of the list members would care to hazard a guess as to why this would have happened, take your best shot - we are totally stumped here. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 12 14:24:09 2009 From: "John & Kerry Rowe" To: "D HALL" Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:23:15 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cricket test Hi David Didnt need rain- Monty did it for them- I thought the tail might wag Cheers John ----- Original Message ----- From: D HALL To: John & Kerry Rowe Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 1:52 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] test John & Kerry Does not look like rain will save the day. Float the "cricket" and lets see if the other half of the world have any thoughts ! Regards David David Hall On Fri, 10/7/09, John & Kerry Rowe wrote: _____________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jul 12 14:29:34 2009 From: Oudesluys To: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:24:05 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels They also have the120 degree spok, see www.motolita.co.uk Kees Oudesluijs NL WILLIAM B LAWRENCE schreef: > I don't think any of the Moto-Lita wheels has the 120 degree spoke > layout originally used in the big Healeys. Anything else just looks > wrong. > > Bill Lawrence > > > Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:10:12 +0200 > > From: coudesluijs@chello.nl > > To: healeyrick@yahoo.com > > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels > > > > Moto-Lita is making similar wheels and some models can be had fairly > > cheaply new on Ebay. May be one is a good replacement for your existing > > wheel. One example of the many from this ebay shop is: > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTO-LITA-DERRINGTON-WOODRIM-15-FLAT-STEERING-WHEEL_W0QQitemZ380136803051QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5881eb4aeb&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1689|293%3A1|294%3A50 > > > > I have no financial interest in the firm. > > Kees Oudesluijs > > NL > > > > > >> Mike's got a few thousand pics on his website: > http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/wheels > >> He's a great guy to work with and his craftsmanship is absolutely > superb. > >> > >> Rick > >> > >> > >> --- On Sun, 7/12/09, Simon & Christine Atkinson > wrote: > >> > >> From: Simon & Christine Atkinson > >> Subject: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels > >> To: healeys@autox.team.net > >> Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 12:11 PM > >> > >> I have a 59 BT7 and was wondering if anyone else has a lempert wheel of > >> which they can share a photo? > >> > >> I can't decide which wheel/wood to select and would like some > opinions. My > >> interior is black. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> Simon > >> Healeys@autox.team.net > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > >> You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com > >> > >> http://www.team.net/archive > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> > >> Healeys@autox.team.net > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > >> You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > >> > >> http://www.team.net/archive > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >> > >> > >> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >> Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.11/2232 - Release Date: > 07/11/09 17:56:00 > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.11/2232 - Release Date: 07/11/09 17:56:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 12 15:20:01 2009 From: "Earl Kagna" To: "Greg Wilkinson" , "Healey List" Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:12:44 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Greg: Sorry I wasn't clearer - the leak in the clutch slave was from normal causes - 17 years and about 50K miles of wear on the seal - not caused in any way that I could see by the aftermarket reservoir gasket. The siphoning of brake fluid from the outer (brake) section of the reservoir to the centre (clutch) section - (and then of course all over the bottom of the car!) - is what has us stumped. We feel it could only have been caused by the use of the modified gasket, but we have no clue as to how or why. It seems to be impossible. Earl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Hi Earl, Just curious, if you're stumped with the cause of the leak, how can you blame the gasket? Cheers, Greg -----Original Message----- Gents: The clutch m/cyl. developed a fluid leak. Believe it of not, what started to happen was the fluid in the brake (outer) part of the reservoir dropped. Before anyone states the obvious - calls me a 'drongo' - that the reservoir outlet pipes were reversed, that was absolutely not the case. It was checked multiple times. For some reason, somehow, the aftermarket gasket caused that to happen. We're still trying to figure that one out! (when I say 'we', a couple of very knowlegeable British car professional mechanics were consulted). So the clutch master cyl. was repaired with a kit, and the original reervoir gasket was re-installed -for now. This was last fall, and the car has not been driven much since. If any of the list members would care to hazard a guess as to why this would have happened, take your best shot - we are totally stumped here. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 12 16:48:03 2009 From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Healey List" Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:47:28 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Free to a good home 100 Side Curtains I got a set when I got my 100 ten years ago, they look to be very much homemade, they are old and ugly, they do however, keep the weather out after a fashion, so if you want a set and like me, you don't really drive around much except with the top down but want a set just in case, I will send for the price of shipping, which I would guess to be about $15 here in the continental USA. Don't want to send pics or mess around just offering them to the list as an alternative to storing or pitching them. Happy Healying, Greg Lemon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Earl Kagna" To: "Greg Wilkinson" ; "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket > Greg: > > Sorry I wasn't clearer - the leak in the clutch slave was from normal > causes - 17 years and about 50K miles of wear on the seal - not caused in > any way that I could see by the aftermarket reservoir gasket. > > The siphoning of brake fluid from the outer (brake) section of the > reservoir > to the centre (clutch) section - (and then of course all over the bottom > of > the car!) - is what has us stumped. We feel it could only have been > caused > by the use of the modified gasket, but we have no clue as to how or why. > It > seems to be impossible. > > Earl > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Greg Wilkinson" > To: "Healey List" > Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 12:46 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket > > > Hi Earl, > Just curious, if you're stumped with the cause of the leak, how can you > blame the gasket? > Cheers, > Greg > > -----Original Message----- > Gents: > > The clutch m/cyl. developed a fluid leak. Believe it of not, what started > to happen was the fluid in the brake (outer) part of the reservoir > dropped. > Before anyone states the obvious - calls me a 'drongo' - that the > reservoir > outlet pipes were reversed, that was absolutely not the case. It was > checked multiple times. For some reason, somehow, the aftermarket gasket > caused that to happen. We're still trying to figure that one out! (when > I > say 'we', a couple of very knowlegeable British car professional mechanics > were consulted). > > So the clutch master cyl. was repaired with a kit, and the original > reervoir > gasket was re-installed -for now. This was last fall, and the car has not > been driven much since. > > If any of the list members would care to hazard a guess as to why this > would > have happened, take your best shot - we are totally stumped here. > _______________________________________________ > 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 Jul 12 18:31:59 2009 From: BobsBJ7 To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:31:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Pictures Hi Everyone I am the process of uploading many pictures from Conclave. I have already uploaded them to Picasa in a smaller file format at this web address, http://picasaweb.google.com/ahconclave There are also fairly high definition copy's at this web address ( I still have 2 more files to upload so 2 of the links on this page will not work until the pictures are there ).Instructions are at www.conclave09.com on how to download and print on your computor. http://s841.photobucket.com/albums/zz336/BJ7healey/ Also these links can be found from www.conclave09.com and www.ahcso.com Bob Conclave 09 Webmaster any questions contact me at rob@acanac.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 Jul 12 20:09:23 2009 From: Patton Dickson <57healey@gmail.com> To: Bert Van Brande Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:08:37 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another Austin-Healey in movie I just saw the movie and its there. Did you find the location. On Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 8:03 PM, Bert Van Brande wrote: > Hi, > > For those with young teens going to see the Disney movie 'Race to Witch Mountain' there is a couple of shots with a glimpse of a dusty (rusty?) late model 6 cyl Austin-Healey. I believe a BJ8 but I can be wrong. It's a night scene in a dark old shabby garage (to which the Healey contributes I must admit) and I believe I know where this location is in SoCal. I'll update when I can confirm. > > cheers, > > Bert _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 02:47:31 2009 From: "Thomas Willig" To: Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:45:47 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Footwell Heat shield 100 BN2 -spacers and washers Were are the 1" square spacers on the "asbestos" heat shield on the BN2 used: On all pieces? No spacers at all? Only on the shield above the muffler? Were can I get the big washers with only a 3/16" center hole which are used to attach the heat shield to the body? Thanks Thomas Willig _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 02:53:21 2009 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:52:41 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Chemical/gel filled battery issue. An (elderly one-legged) friend of mine has an electric buggy with which he can get around our village and achieve a degree of mobility. He left it switched on for about 3 weeks and totally drained its batteries. Now they won't accept a charge and he's facing having to replace them and - because the batteries are probably only obtainable through the buggy's agent - he will have to pay about six times what they are worth. They are sealed batteries. Not electrolyte and plate per a traditional car and I gathered that they are filled with some form of vile gel. They sound to be much like the batteries that I acquaint with boats.... So, moving on, I recall that someone on this list explained how similar batteries could be revived despite their being "written off" by most sources. Of course, I wasn't interested then and did not retain the information......Can anyone advise? Thanks, 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 Mon Jul 13 03:18:10 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Simon Lachlan , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:14:45 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Chemical/gel filled battery issue. Simon - The trick is to attach the battery in parallel with a standard lead acid battery, then attach a slow-ish charger (not trickle, I think about 2amp) and attach the charger to the lead acid battery. After 12 to 24 hours the Gel battery should be fully charged. Alan On 7/13/09, Simon Lachlan wrote: > An (elderly one-legged) friend of mine has an electric buggy with which he > can get around our village and achieve a degree of mobility. He left it > switched on for about 3 weeks and totally drained its batteries. Now they > won't accept a charge and he's facing having to replace them and - because > the batteries are probably only obtainable through the buggy's agent - he > will have to pay about six times what they are worth. > They are sealed batteries. Not electrolyte and plate per a traditional car > and I gathered that they are filled with some form of vile gel. They sound > to be much like the batteries that I acquaint with boats.... > So, moving on, I recall that someone on this list explained how similar > batteries could be revived despite their being "written off" by most > sources. Of course, I wasn't interested then and did not retain the > information......Can anyone advise? > Thanks, 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 > -- 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 Mon Jul 13 03:21:01 2009 From: "Richard Korn" To: "Thomas Willig" , Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:20:14 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Footwell Heat shield 100 BN2 -spacers and washers Thomas, On my BN2 all of the original asbestos is still in place and the washers are all round. 2 on each of the 2 panels where the pedals come out and the same on the next panels above.I don4t have the size but can measure them when I get back to the states in 2 weeks if someone else doesn4t answer first. Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Willig" To: Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 8:45 AM Subject: [Healeys] Footwell Heat shield 100 BN2 -spacers and washers > Were are the 1" square spacers on the "asbestos" heat shield on the BN2 > used: > > On all pieces? > No spacers at all? > Only on the shield above the muffler? > > > > Were can I get the big washers with only a 3/16" center hole which are > used to attach the heat shield to the body? > > > > Thanks > > > > > > Thomas Willig > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn@simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of asb footwells+ 008.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of asb footwells+ 006.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of asb footwells+ 011.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 Jul 13 06:03:00 2009 From: "Rich C" To: "Thomas Willig" , Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:56:59 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Footwell Heat shield 100 BN2 -spacers and washers Thomas, All insulating panels on all Hundreds were installed flat against the metal with no spacers. The 1" square stand-offs were not installed until the MK 2 3000's. In addition, there was no insulating panel originally under the floor above the muffler on any Hundreds. The large washers that come in the popular commercial kits have the right i.d and o.d. but are too thin. Clarke Spares & Restorations ClarkeSpares@worldnet.att.net have just tooled up to produce these washers with the correct thickness. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Willig" To: Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 1:45 AM Subject: [Healeys] Footwell Heat shield 100 BN2 -spacers and washers > Were are the 1" square spacers on the "asbestos" heat shield on the BN2 > used: > > On all pieces? > No spacers at all? > Only on the shield above the muffler? > Where can I get the big washers with only a 3/16" center hole which are > used to attach the heat shield to the body? > Thanks > Thomas Willig _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 07:01:52 2009 From: D HALL To: John & Kerry Rowe , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:57:57 +0000 (GMT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cricket test John Having to understand short leg, silly mid on, deep extra cover, slip and a googlyB makes "whos on first" appear simple. Regards David David Hall --- On Sun, 12/7/09, John & Kerry Rowe wrote: From: John & Kerry Rowe Subject: Re: Cricket test To: "D HALL" Cc: "Healey List" Date: Sunday, 12 July, 2009, 9:23 PM o;? Hi David Didnt need rain- Monty did it for them- I thought the tail might wag Cheers John ----- Original Message ----- From: D HALL To: John & Kerry Rowe Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 1:52 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] test John & Kerry Does not look like rain will save the day. Float the "cricket" and lets see if the other half of the world have any thoughts ! Regards David David Hall B On Fri, 10/7/09, John & Kerry Rowe wrote: _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 13 07:16:42 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Thomas Willig Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:15:33 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Footwell Heat shield 100 BN2 -spacers and washers We're restoring a BN2/100M. I didn't see any evidence of any spacers anywhere when we disassembled the car. I believe the 100s did not originally have a heat shield above the muffler (ours had no shield, holes or captive nuts). The Moss catalog confirms this (FWIW). We may add one. I haven't found the thick washers anywhere. We're short one or two, and if we can't find them there are fender washers that are too thin but otherwise dimensionally very close. Two of them stacked are close to one thick washer in thickness. Bob Thomas Willig wrote: > Were are the 1" square spacers on the "asbestos" heat shield on the BN2 > used: > > On all pieces? > No spacers at all? > Only on the shield above the muffler? > > > > Were can I get the big washers with only a 3/16" center hole which are > used to attach the heat shield to the body? > > > > Thanks > > > > > > Thomas Willig -- ******************************************************************* 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 Mon Jul 13 08:02:04 2009 From: Joe and Lenore Armour To: Healeys Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:13 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Chrome Rocker Covers By coincidence I found a document I have from the; 'Donald Healey Motor Company Ltd.' that lists 'Austin-Healey '100', 'Additional Equipment Available.' Chromium plated rocker cover and Chromium plated air cleaners. ( Price the three items on exchange basis) UK 4 pound and 4 shillings. Remember The Healey Family held a unique position. They owned the design of the cars, they developed the concept of the next model, they were paid to promote Healey Marque thro racing,they were a recognised distributor of the Austin models ( focusing on the sports car range ) and had exclusive rights to sell Healeys to the U.S. occupied English air bases. Also there was a seperate company selling Healey Speed Equipment. Austin managed and paid for the manufacture of the cars and controlled their distribution. Therefore the question arises, was the above mentioned 'Additional Equipment' Factory ( Austin ) listed and fitted or was it a dealer option. Is a list from a Seller a standard Factory Option? The list I refer has approx. 36 ' Additional Equipment ' items. At this period of time in Australia at least there were two seperate distribution and sales organisations and not all Austin Dealers were Healey sellers. So what is 'Factory' ? Joe _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 13 08:17:08 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Simon Lachlan , Healey Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:15:35 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Simon Lachlan : Battery Discharge Simon - Here's more detailed information from the charging procedure for these batteries, which I found in my archive. This is more detailed than my procedure, and more likely better. I guess a 10 amp charger is fine. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ron Fine Date: Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 1:26 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Optimas To: Editorgary@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net The following is taken directly from a reply I got from Optima tech department regarding charging Optima batteries: It is likely that your battery only need to be charged. If your battery has been discharged below 10.5v, most chargers will not charge any battery unless you use a procedure different than what one would typically use. Please read and try the following: A deeply discharged Optima Battery (less than 10.5 volts) will not test or recharge properly if treated as a regular flooded battery or Gel battery. Most of the time a handheld electronic battery tester will provide inaccurate test results. One of the best performance benefits to using an AGM battery is the fact that they have low internal resistance. Since this low internal resistance will allow AGM batteries to discharge to a lower voltage than conventional batteries, they can have compatibility issues with many of the older but common battery chargers. In addition, If any battery has rested in a discharged condition, sulfation has occurred and we need to convert this back into electrolyte. We need to "trick" the charger into thinking it is a recoverable battery. The solution is actually quite simple. Before hooking up your traditional automatic battery charger to the AGM battery, take any automotive battery (anyone will do with decent voltage, 12V or above) and wire it in parallel (positive to positive, negative to negative) with the discharged AGM. Now hook up the charger to the conventional battery, set the charger at up to but no more than 10 amps. The charger will now "see" the resistance and voltage of the conventional battery and it will start providing a charge. Leave the two batteries hooked up for an hour or so. Check the AGM each hour to see when it reaches 10.5 volts or above and then you can remove the traditional battery. Continue charging the AGM until it reaches a full charge or until the automatic charger completes the charge process. In most cases the AGM battery will be recovered. During the charging process if the AGM battery gets slightly warm that's OK. Hot to the touch is not OK and this method should be discontinued. 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 Mon Jul 13 08:18:39 2009 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: John Harper Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:18:18 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover John I believe this option to be rare in that I've only seen two over the years. It would be nice to hear from others on the list who may have or have seen this chrome valve cover and/or air cleaners on the 100. Curt On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 12:09 AM, John Harper wrote: > > Curt > > For what it is worth I would have thought that the chromed air cleaners and > chromed rocker cover combination on a 100 was rare. The examples I have seen > had the H6 carburettors and early cold air box when a chromed rocker cover > were fitted. What do others think? > > Regards > > >> The chrome valve cover was available for the 100s only on an exchange >> basis >> along with the air filters, and as John Harper has already mentioned about >> the valve covers, the original filter covers were just chrome plated. >> >> Curt >> >> On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Jim Lyons >> wrote: >> >> Hello All, >>> >>> The Originality Guide states that "chrome valve covers were available >>> exchange from the Donald Healey Motor Co." >>> >>> Were these covers available from the factory for the BJ8 in 1966 or just >>> for >>> the early 100 cars ? Can anyone point me to a photo of this >>> original chrome cover ? Do any of the parts suppliers offer a good >>> reproduction of this cover that was available from the Donald >>> Healey Motor Co. ? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> 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 cnaarndt@gmail.com >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as ah@jharper.demon.co.uk >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2219 - Release Date: 07/05/09 >> 05:53:00 >> > > -- > John Harper _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 13 08:22:29 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: Joe and Lenore Armour Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:21:56 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Chrome Rocker Covers Joe - Generally speaking I think most Concours judges accept anything as "factory" as any configuration you were able to purchase a car from the dealer when new. If there were dealer modifications (such are red coves on a white car) then I think this is considered okay as long as you have documentation proving that this is how the dealer supplied the car to the buyer. If it's a standard "factory" option, then anything goes. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Joe and Lenore Armour < sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> wrote: > By coincidence I found a document I have from the; > 'Donald Healey Motor Company Ltd.' that lists 'Austin-Healey '100', > 'Additional Equipment Available.' > > Chromium plated rocker cover and Chromium plated air cleaners. ( Price the > three items on exchange basis) UK 4 pound and 4 shillings. > > Remember The Healey Family held a unique position. They owned the design of > the cars, they developed the concept of the next model, they were paid to > promote Healey Marque thro racing,they were a recognised distributor of the > Austin models ( focusing on the sports car range ) and had exclusive rights > to sell Healeys to the U.S. occupied English air bases. Also there was a > seperate company selling Healey Speed Equipment. Austin managed and paid for > the manufacture of the cars and controlled their distribution. > > Therefore the question arises, was the above mentioned 'Additional > Equipment' Factory ( Austin ) listed and fitted or was it a dealer option. > Is a list from a Seller a standard Factory Option? > > The list I refer has approx. 36 ' Additional Equipment ' items. At this > period of time in Australia at least there were two seperate distribution > and sales organisations and not all Austin Dealers were Healey sellers. > > So what is 'Factory' ? > > Joe > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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 Jul 13 08:31:32 2009 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: Alan Seigrist Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:25:19 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Chrome Rocker Covers Alan This would be an accurate statement. Curt Arndt On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 7:21 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Joe - > > Generally speaking I think most Concours judges accept anything as > "factory" > as any configuration you were able to purchase a car from the dealer when > new. If there were dealer modifications (such are red coves on a white > car) > then I think this is considered okay as long as you have documentation > proving that this is how the dealer supplied the car to the buyer. If it's > a standard "factory" option, then anything goes. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Joe and Lenore Armour < > sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> wrote: > > > By coincidence I found a document I have from the; > > 'Donald Healey Motor Company Ltd.' that lists 'Austin-Healey '100', > > 'Additional Equipment Available.' > > > > Chromium plated rocker cover and Chromium plated air cleaners. ( Price > the > > three items on exchange basis) UK 4 pound and 4 shillings. > > > > Remember The Healey Family held a unique position. They owned the design > of > > the cars, they developed the concept of the next model, they were paid to > > promote Healey Marque thro racing,they were a recognised distributor of > the > > Austin models ( focusing on the sports car range ) and had exclusive > rights > > to sell Healeys to the U.S. occupied English air bases. Also there was a > > seperate company selling Healey Speed Equipment. Austin managed and paid > for > > the manufacture of the cars and controlled their distribution. > > > > Therefore the question arises, was the above mentioned 'Additional > > Equipment' Factory ( Austin ) listed and fitted or was it a dealer > option. > > Is a list from a Seller a standard Factory Option? > > > > The list I refer has approx. 36 ' Additional Equipment ' items. At > this > > period of time in Australia at least there were two seperate distribution > > and sales organisations and not all Austin Dealers were Healey sellers. > > > > So what is 'Factory' ? > > > > Joe > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as 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 > > 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 Mon Jul 13 08:34:15 2009 From: "Jon Buhler" To: Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:28:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brake Problem Fellows, this weekend when I was backing my 67 3000 out of the garage, the left rear brake locked up. When I drove forward, it released but locked up again in reverse. The hand brake had not been on and I had not used the foot brake prior to this happening. Your thougnts please. Thanks, Jon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 08:37:12 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: buhler@memphisassociates.com Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:36:42 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Brake Problem John - The rear brakes have a leading and a trailing shoe, so one shoe brakes best going forward, and the other brakes best going backwards. It sounds to me like your trailing shoe might be loose or the brake springs are old or maybe hung up on something inside the brakes. The only thing to do is to take the drum off and inspect it. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 10:28 PM, Jon Buhler wrote: > Fellows, this weekend when I was backing my 67 3000 out of the garage, the > left rear brake locked up. When I drove forward, it released but locked up > again in reverse. The hand brake had not been on and I had not used the > foot > brake prior to this happening. Your thougnts please. > > Thanks, > > Jon > _____ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 09:04:51 2009 From: John H To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:04:04 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust Manifold Code for BJ8 Hi, what are the correct AEC cast codes for BJ8 front and rear exhaust manifolds? Are there more than for BJ8s and if so, what are they? Word is that if I convert HD6s to HD8s, I have to have the corresponding exhaust manifolds too? I have the HD8s and intake manifold refurbished and rebuilt already. Any advice on this conversion? TIA John Homonek Atlanta AHCA 1959 BN7 - 1974 Jensen Healey _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 13 09:19:46 2009 From: Dan To: , Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:09:07 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Brake Problem Jon, I had this happen a few years ago and the wheel cylinder was bad. I replaced and everything was fine. Dan Serrao 1963 BJ7 > Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:28:40 -0400 > From: buhler@memphisassociates.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brake Problem > > Fellows, this weekend when I was backing my 67 3000 out of the garage, the > left rear brake locked up. When I drove forward, it released but locked up > again in reverse. The hand brake had not been on and I had not used the foot > brake prior to this happening. Your thougnts please. > > Thanks, > > Jon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jobu53@hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 09:23:11 2009 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:22:46 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?contact?= ed santaro, contact me off list. your address keeps getting bounced. healeymanjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 13 09:33:19 2009 From: John Loftus To: "Earl Kagna" Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:32:14 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake reservoir gasket Earl, The gasket could be applying some pressure on the internal can when the reservoir cap is tightened down causing a less than perfect seal at the bottom to occur. So when the clutch fluid dropped, the outside fluid leaked into the center can area (less than perfect seal on the alum. gasket under the center can or split in the can soldering). Or maybe there is some capillary/vacuum action going on with the gasket dropping down and touching the rim of the inside can. Vacuum created as the clutch fluid level drops and splashing and/or capillary action with the outside brake fluid. I sealed the little slit on the gasket with a dab of RTV gasket maker before installing mine (Dave Russell first tried this and didn't see a need for the system to be vented as many modern brake systems are not vented). Somehow a little bit of brake fluid still gets into the top area of the gasket (between gasket and reservoir top) so think there is some capillary/vacuum action going on. 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 Mon Jul 13 10:08:16 2009 From: "Thomas Willig" To: Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:07:41 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels I bought a 100S replica wheel (the one from the 1955 Le Mans car) from Mike Lempert last year. Absolutely perfect! He can make the wheels to order, that means you can chose the type of wood used on your wheel. He even followed my wishes (even with slight hesitation) not to polish the wheel to much and to leave some nicks and scratches on the aluminum part...as on the original. I would always buy from him again. Very helpful and courteous...he even puts your wheel on his homepage in a customer pre-view section, so you can look at your wheel before it is shipped. Thomas Willig 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 Mon Jul 13 11:02:30 2009 From: tld6008@mchsi.com To: healeys@autox.team.net (Healey list) Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:56:22 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Pump I have a rebuilt SU fuel pump, albeit several years old, but hardly used. If my car sits for a couple of months I have to take it apart and clean the points etc to get it to run. I have adjusted it as per the factory manual and per all available tricks and tips supplied by the recognized experts. Once functioning it works fine until the car sits for an extended period. The battery switch is off when the cars is idle. Any ideas appreciated. -- 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 Mon Jul 13 11:16:49 2009 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: MG List Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:13:19 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels I guess you could click the link in his original email which leads directly to a Derrington style wheel which is three slotted spokes at 120 degree spaces. Here's my Moto Lita wheel compared the normal Moto Lita: http://www.ewilkins.com/wilko/derrington.htm Wilko San Diego On Jul 12, 2009, at 12:06 PM, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote: > I don't think any of the Moto-Lita wheels has the 120 degree spoke > layout > originally used in the big Healeys. Anything else just looks wrong. > Bill Lawrence > >> >> >> Moto-Lita is making similar wheels and some models can be had fairly >> cheaply new on Ebay. May be one is a good replacement for your >> existing >> wheel. One example of the many from this ebay shop is: >> >> > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTO-LITA-DERRINGTON-WOODRIM-15-FLAT-STEERING- > WHEEL_W0Q > QitemZ380136803051QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM > ?hash=i > tem5881eb4aeb&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1| > 72%3A1689| > 293%3A1|294%3A50 >> >> I have no financial interest in the firm. >> Kees Oudesluijs >> NL _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 11:17:13 2009 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:11:12 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Brake Problem I have had this happen. Pull those wheels off and look at the brakes and drums checking for rust and green crystalation of the brake fluid around the pistons. If you try to drive it you run the risk of one of the liners on the brake shoes detaching. The inside of the brake drums where the brake shoes hit are probably rusty. You might be able to clean everything up and get buy without replacing the rubber parts. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jon Buhler Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:29 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Rear Brake Problem Fellows, this weekend when I was backing my 67 3000 out of the garage, the left rear brake locked up. When I drove forward, it released but locked up again in reverse. The hand brake had not been on and I had not used the foot brake prior to this happening. Your thougnts please. Thanks, Jon 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 Jul 13 11:17:23 2009 From: Stephen Hutchings To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:13:08 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump It doesn't seem to take much moisture in the atmosphere to result in the points sticking when a car is left for an extended period. That's been my only problem with the fuel pump, and it stopped happening after being stored for the winter in my new garage which has a vapour barrier in the floor. 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 Mon Jul 13 11:37:10 2009 From: I Erbs To: D HALL Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:36:33 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cricket test watched some of the test when we were in England over the weekend. anA mazing game, not sure of the rules. In American baseball a team woul dbe hard pressd to score 20 runs in a inning, let alone 245 as per cricket. care to provide a quick overview of the game? I went to the MGLive event at Silverstone. a gazillion MGs about 50 Healeys. They did have a 60 minute Healeys only race. Had a Healey Silverstone and a100s racing. Took som epoor video of some of the action on my cell phone. Will post the video and pics on line then send along the link to the list, cheers, Ira Erbs BT7 1959 On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 5:57 AM, D HALL wrote: > John > Having to understand short leg, silly mid on, deep extra cover, slip and a > googlyB makes "whos on first" appear simple. > Regards David > David Hall > > --- On Sun, 12/7/09, John & Kerry Rowe wrote: > > > From: John & Kerry Rowe > Subject: Re: Cricket test > To: "D HALL" > Cc: "Healey List" > Date: Sunday, 12 July, 2009, 9:23 PM > > > o;? > > > Hi David > Didnt need rain- Monty did it for them- I thought the tail might wag > Cheers > John > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: D HALL > To: John & Kerry Rowe > Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 1:52 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] test > > > > > > > John & Kerry > Does not look like rain will save the day. > Float the "cricket" and lets see if the other half of the world have any > thoughts ! > Regards David > > David Hall > > > > > > > > > > B On Fri, 10/7/09, John & Kerry Rowe wrote: > > > > > _____________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as eyera3@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 12:21:25 2009 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Sid & Maria Bronson" , "Healey list" Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:14:54 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] visors I got some Moss ones once, listed for a Triumph. They were dark green plastic, I think. The clamps certainly scratched or made a divot in the chrome. They didn't really work that well, at my height, might as well move my head to have the sun blocked by the top of the windshield frame like I have been doing for 40 years. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 13 12:49:16 2009 From: Oudesluys To: tld6008@mchsi.com Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:48:29 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump Do not clean the points using emery paper. If you did, polish the points using flower paper followed with thin cardboard or stiff paper inpregnated with some metalpolish, clean and spray with some contact spray. One of my cars has been inoperable for 25 years, but once every few years I start up the engine and never had problems with the SU electric pump. Also check the voltage accross the running pump. Kees Oudesluijs NL tld6008@mchsi.com schreef: > I have a rebuilt SU fuel pump, albeit several years old, but hardly used. If my car sits for a couple of months I have to take it apart and clean the points etc to get it to run. I have adjusted it as per the factory manual and per all available tricks and tips supplied by the recognized experts. Once functioning it works fine until the car sits for an extended period. The battery switch is off when the cars is idle. Any ideas appreciated. > > -- > Tim Davis BN7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 05:56:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 12:54:11 2009 From: Oudesluys To: "Freese, Ken" Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:53:31 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] visors Base ball caps are the best sun screens ever. Don't bother with the add ons. Kees Oudesluijs NL Freese, Ken schreef: > I got some Moss ones once, listed for a Triumph. They were dark green > plastic, I think. The clamps certainly scratched or made a divot in the > chrome. They didn't really work that well, at my height, might as well > move my head to have the sun blocked by the top of the windshield frame > like I have been doing for 40 years. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as coudesluijs@chello.nl > > http://www.team.net/archive > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2235 - Release Date: 07/13/09 05:56:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 13:01:42 2009 From: "Rich C" To: , "Healey list" Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:54:53 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump Sounds like a diaphragm stiffening up from non use. It might also benefit from loosening the throw over adjustment by another hole or two. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Healey list" Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:56 AM Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Pump > I have a rebuilt SU fuel pump, albeit several years old, but hardly used. > If my car sits for a couple of months I have to take it apart and clean > the points etc to get it to run. I have adjusted it as per the factory > manual and per all available tricks and tips supplied by the recognized > experts. Once functioning it works fine until the car sits for an extended > period. The battery switch is off when the cars is idle. Any ideas > appreciated. > > -- > Tim Davis BN7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 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 Jul 13 13:08:30 2009 From: Bert Van Brande To: Healey List Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:07:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels I just acquired a Lempert wheel from a clubmember that sold his Austin-Healey. As a result I have a 120 degree spoke Derrington steering wheel for sale. I bought this from the same ebay UK vendor, The wheel is indentical albeit a bit lighter. The wheel is already in the US, brand new, never put on a car. Tinyurl of the ebay listing: http://preview.tinyurl.com/m8qpam email me off list if interested, I'll send out pics. Bert _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 14:24:06 2009 From: Richard Dryman To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:22:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] visors very easy to 'tint' the top of the windshield as new cars. go to Advance, Zone, etc and buy static-cling tinted vinyl. It is made to 'stick onto' side windows or windshields. Cut into a strip approx. 4" wide and 'stick' at the top interior of the windshield. Roll up and put in glovebox. Also cut a misc. piece for your better half to put whereever. Had had these for approx. 20 years and they still cling. Also have the screw on things being discussed; yes, they will make big screw dents in the chrome at the inside top of the windshield--and you can't put the top up with these anyway. No problem !!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 13 15:21:54 2009 From: "John & Kerry Rowe" To: "I Erbs" Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:20:40 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cricket test Ira Twenty runs in an innings!!. That would be worse than watching the poms stonewalling for time to force a draw John Rowe Qld Aust BN1 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: I Erbs To: D HALL Cc: John & Kerry Rowe ; healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:36 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cricket test watched some of the test when we were in England over the weekend. anA mazing game, not sure of the rules. In American baseball a team woul dbe hard pressd to score 20 runs in a inning, let alone 245 as per cricket. care to provide a quick overview of the game? I went to the MGLive event at Silverstone. a gazillion MGs about 50 Healeys. They did have a 60 minute Healeys only race. Had a Healey Silverstone and a100s racing. Took som epoor video of some of the action on my cell phone. Will post the video and pics on line then send along the link to the list, cheers, Ira Erbs BT7 1959 On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 5:57 AM, D HALL wrote: John Having to understand short leg, silly mid on, deep extra cover, slip and a googlyB makes "whos on first" appear simple. Regards David David Hall --- On Sun, 12/7/09, John & Kerry Rowe wrote: From: John & Kerry Rowe Subject: Re: Cricket test To: "D HALL" Cc: "Healey List" Date: Sunday, 12 July, 2009, 9:23 PM o;? Hi David Didnt need rain- Monty did it for them- I thought the tail might wag Cheers John ----- Original Message ----- From: D HALL To: John & Kerry Rowe Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 1:52 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] test John & Kerry Does not look like rain will save the day. Float the "cricket" and lets see if the other half of the world have any thoughts ! Regards David David Hall B On Fri, 10/7/09, John & Kerry Rowe wrote: _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as eyera3@gmail.com http://www.team.net/archive -- I Erbs Portland, OR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.12/2234 - Release Date: 07/12/09 17:56:00 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 17:04:50 2009 From: Alan Seigrist To: tld6008@mchsi.com, Healey list Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:02:08 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump Tim - SU Burlen sells electronic conversion kits for the pump, its about 30 pound.... Alan On 7/14/09, tld6008@mchsi.com wrote: > I have a rebuilt SU fuel pump, albeit several years old, but hardly used. > If my car sits for a couple of months I have to take it apart and clean the > points etc to get it to run. I have adjusted it as per the factory manual > and per all available tricks and tips supplied by the recognized experts. > Once functioning it works fine until the car sits for an extended period. > The battery switch is off when the cars is idle. Any ideas appreciated. > > -- > Tim Davis BN7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 13 17:05:10 2009 From: I Erbs To: Bert Van Brande Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:02:48 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels need help sorting out the correct adapter for a non adjustable column on a 59 BT7. Hard to sort out which one is correct.Ira Erbs POrtland,OR On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 12:07 PM, Bert Van Brande wrote: > I just acquired a Lempert wheel from a clubmember that sold his > Austin-Healey. As a result I have a 120 degree spoke Derrington steering > wheel for sale. I bought this from the same ebay UK vendor, The wheel is > indentical albeit a bit lighter. The wheel is already in the US, brand new, > never put on a car. > > Tinyurl of the ebay listing: http://preview.tinyurl.com/m8qpam > > email me off list if interested, I'll send out pics. > > Bert > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as eyera3@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 17:18:53 2009 From: I Erbs To: tld6008@mchsi.com Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:09:21 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump drive it more often :)leave a trickle charger on it Ira Erbs On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 9:56 AM, wrote: > I have a rebuilt SU fuel pump, albeit several years old, but hardly used. > If my car sits for a couple of months I have to take it apart and clean the > points etc to get it to run. I have adjusted it as per the factory manual > and per all available tricks and tips supplied by the recognized experts. > Once functioning it works fine until the car sits for an extended period. > The battery switch is off when the cars is idle. Any ideas appreciated. > > -- > Tim Davis BN7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as eyera3@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- I Erbs Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 17:49:03 2009 From: greg newton To: , Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:47:17 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover I do believe I have one of these covers on my BN1, how can I be certain. any distinguishing marks Greg Newton Port dover Ontario, canada BJ7/63 BN1/ 53 > Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:18:18 -0700 > From: cnaarndt@gmail.com > To: ah@jharper.demon.co.uk > CC: jlyons4@rochester.rr.com; healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover > > John > > I believe this option to be rare in that I've only seen two over the years. > It would be nice to hear from others on the list who may have or have seen > this chrome valve cover and/or air cleaners on the 100. > > Curt > > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 12:09 AM, John Harper wrote: > > > > > Curt > > > > For what it is worth I would have thought that the chromed air cleaners and > > chromed rocker cover combination on a 100 was rare. The examples I have seen > > had the H6 carburettors and early cold air box when a chromed rocker cover > > were fitted. What do others think? > > > > Regards > > > > > >> The chrome valve cover was available for the 100s only on an exchange > >> basis > >> along with the air filters, and as John Harper has already mentioned about > >> the valve covers, the original filter covers were just chrome plated. > >> > >> Curt > >> > >> On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Jim Lyons > >> wrote: > >> > >> Hello All, > >>> > >>> The Originality Guide states that "chrome valve covers were available > >>> exchange from the Donald Healey Motor Co." > >>> > >>> Were these covers available from the factory for the BJ8 in 1966 or just > >>> for > >>> the early 100 cars ? Can anyone point me to a photo of this > >>> original chrome cover ? Do any of the parts suppliers offer a good > >>> reproduction of this cover that was available from the Donald > >>> Healey Motor Co. ? > >>> > >>> Thanks, > >>> 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 cnaarndt@gmail.com > >>> > >>> http://www.team.net/archive > >>> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> > >> Healeys@autox.team.net > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > >> You are subscribed as ah@jharper.demon.co.uk > >> > >> http://www.team.net/archive > >> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >> Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2219 - Release Date: 07/05/09 > >> 05:53:00 > >> > > > > -- > > John Harper > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as onehundredbnone@msn.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9666047 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 18:35:24 2009 From: "gary brierton" To: Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:27:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] HealeysReturnToBonneville All-Right, Dozens of enthusiasts are planning to come on 9/16 -9/19 to Bonneville "World of Speed" to see the Austin-Healey Streamliner and the Endurance car run. If you would like some more information on this event and the Saturday 9/12 event at Miller Motorsports Park (west of Salt Lake City), here are a couple web sites and I'll also try and stay in touch. www.healeysreturntobonneville.com www.saltflats.com www.millermotorsportspark.com 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 Jul 13 18:49:25 2009 From: "Tom Rech" To: Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:44:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Lempert 3.54 Diffs Has anyone got a heads up on whether or not Mike Lempert will have more 3.54 diffs manufactured? I waited over 2 years for the last batch which never materialized. What's the story? Mike? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jul 13 18:50:52 2009 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:47:28 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels I guess I could at that! There are still a number of reasons to prefer Mike Lempert's product. Bill Lawrence > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > From: e-wilkins@cox.net > Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:13:19 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels > > I guess you could click the link in his original email which leads > directly to a Derrington style wheel which is three slotted spokes at > 120 degree spaces. > > Here's my Moto Lita wheel compared the normal Moto Lita: > > http://www.ewilkins.com/wilko/derrington.htm > > Wilko > San Diego > > > > On Jul 12, 2009, at 12:06 PM, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote: > >> I don't think any of the Moto-Lita wheels has the 120 degree spoke >> layout >> originally used in the big Healeys. Anything else just looks wrong. >> Bill Lawrence >> >>> >>> >>> Moto-Lita is making similar wheels and some models can be had fairly >>> cheaply new on Ebay. May be one is a good replacement for your >>> existing >>> wheel. One example of the many from this ebay shop is: >>> >>> >> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTO-LITA-DERRINGTON-WOODRIM-15-FLAT-STEERING- >> WHEEL_W0Q >> QitemZ380136803051QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM >> ?hash=i >> tem5881eb4aeb&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1| >> 72%3A1689| >> 293%3A1|294%3A50 >>> >>> I have no financial interest in the firm. >>> Kees Oudesluijs >>> NL > _______________________________________________ > 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 Mon Jul 13 19:06:55 2009 From: jim werner To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:06:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Southeastern Classic Hey Guys! I am sending you information about the Southeastern Classic that we are hosting September 17  20, 2009 in Townsend, TN. I hope you will look at your calendars and try to attend. PLEASE sent this to all of YOUR club members to pass the word around. Anyone can go to the club website at www.smokymthealeys.org to get the registration information and hotel information for this event. The hotel where the event is being held (Valley View Lodge with incredibly low room rates) has just built a new Lodge meeting structure that is fabulous! It is perfect for our casual gathering of Healey lovers in the mountains. We will be driving The Dragon (US 129), many mountain drives, shopping with discount coupons!!!, a great silent auction and Silverstone Gymkana. (with go-karts) There will be a bluegrass band, outdoor movies and of course Margaritaville! We will have babysitters available for those who want to bring their kids. The facility is very kid friendly with lots of pools and playgrounds. The grounds are beautiful with mountain landscaping, wood carvings, and water features. What are you waiting for???? Go to www.smokymthealeys.org and register TODAY!!!! See you in September! Denise Wilie Denton, President Smoky Mountain Austin Healey Club denise@wsdassociates.com www.smokymthealeys.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 Mon Jul 13 19:09:42 2009 From: To: Simon & Christine Atkinson , Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:09:12 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Lempert Wheels Simon, As for the wood I feel a light wood with the black interior is striking. And the style most definitely should be the Pennell model! Go to his homepage and look at all the different models and woods. :) Keith Pennell > I have a 59 BT7 and was wondering if anyone else has a lempert wheel of > which they can share a photo? > > I can't decide which wheel/wood to select and would like some opinions. My > interior is black. > > Thanks, > > 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 Mon Jul 13 19:49:29 2009 From: "Peter Linn" To: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:45:09 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover G'day Curt I have a chrome cover on the Ward Spl - however, as everything else under the bonnet (hood) was chromed at one time, including the carburettors, I suspect this might be aftermarket! Cheers Peter Linn Brisbane Oz BN1 Ward Spl coupe BN1 Holden V6 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: "John Harper" Cc: "Jim Lyons" ; Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 12:18 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover > John > > I believe this option to be rare in that I've only seen two over the > years. > It would be nice to hear from others on the list who may have or have seen > this chrome valve cover and/or air cleaners on the 100. > > Curt > > On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 12:09 AM, John Harper > wrote: > >> >> Curt >> >> For what it is worth I would have thought that the chromed air cleaners >> and >> chromed rocker cover combination on a 100 was rare. The examples I have >> seen >> had the H6 carburettors and early cold air box when a chromed rocker >> cover >> were fitted. What do others think? >> >> Regards >> >> >>> The chrome valve cover was available for the 100s only on an exchange >>> basis >>> along with the air filters, and as John Harper has already mentioned >>> about >>> the valve covers, the original filter covers were just chrome plated. >>> >>> Curt >>> >>> On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Jim Lyons >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hello All, >>>> >>>> The Originality Guide states that "chrome valve covers were available >>>> exchange from the Donald Healey Motor Co." >>>> >>>> Were these covers available from the factory for the BJ8 in 1966 or >>>> just >>>> for >>>> the early 100 cars ? Can anyone point me to a photo of this >>>> original chrome cover ? Do any of the parts suppliers offer a good >>>> reproduction of this cover that was available from the Donald >>>> Healey Motor Co. ? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> 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 cnaarndt@gmail.com >>>> >>>> http://www.team.net/archive >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> >>> Healeys@autox.team.net >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>> >>> You are subscribed as ah@jharper.demon.co.uk >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.5/2219 - Release Date: >>> 07/05/09 >>> 05:53:00 >>> >> >> -- >> John Harper > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as greylinn@ozemail.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 Mon Jul 13 20:09:52 2009 From: Richard Kahn To: , , Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:09:05 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] visors I use pieces of plastic I cut from the top of a 5 gal bucket. Screw the allen screw into the plastic and Ive had no chrome damage. The thickness is perfect. The visor doesn't help much but it is better than nothing. Mine are dark grey and I have been thinking of adding some UV grey window filter to make it darker. It also serves to deflect/direct the wind down on hot days. Rich Kahn . > Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:14:54 -0700 > From: Kendall.Freese@Aerojet.com > To: scbronson5@msn.com; healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] visors > > I got some Moss ones once, listed for a Triumph. They were dark green > plastic, I think. The clamps certainly scratched or made a divot in the > chrome. They didn't really work that well, at my height, might as well > move my head to have the sun blocked by the top of the windshield frame > like I have been doing for 40 years. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tahoehealey@hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC thats right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 13 21:35:36 2009 From: Jim Lesher To: Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:25:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Ivory White (OEW) Longbridge 57 BN4 at Conclave? Does anyone have any info about the owner of this Longbridge 57 BN4 with Ontario plates that I saw at the Ft Henry gathering at Conclave? I did not see the car at the popular car show in the park during the day. I would like to see details of interior, trunk, and engine areas thank you for your assistance jim _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC thats right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 04:35:45 2009 From: Warren Dietz To: Healey List Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:34:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association | British Car Great Event! Any listers attending? This weekend. 7/18-19. WD 67 BJ8 http://www.pvgp.org/674693113112149/site/default.asp _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_SD_25GB_062009 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 08:07:15 2009 From: "Johnsen, Bernard F (AS)" To: Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:01:51 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump Tim - Have you tried whacking the Fuel Pump ? Each spring, when my BJ8 awakes from its winter hibernation, the fuel pump does not work. I keep a rubber mallet on the floor behind the passenger seat. I use the mallet to whack the bulkhead under the rear seat, where the fuel pump is mounted, and the pump immediately comes to life. I only have to do this once a year, and then the pump works fine. My pump is a standard SU pump for a BJ8, modified with transistors to do the switching. - Bernie Johnsen 1967 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 Jul 14 08:52:32 2009 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:51:30 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] visors I wonder if a piece of "static cling" film (Approx. 5" X 12") could be temporarily stuck on the inside of the windscreen to block the sun. It could easily be repositioned if necessary & removed for storage when not required. One for the driver & one for the navigator. Looking into this is on my never ending list of things to do. I think I am back on the list. Gary Hodson In a message dated 7/13/2009 1:54:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, coudesluijs@chello.nl writes: Freese, Ken schreef: > I got some Moss ones once, listed for a Triumph. They were dark green > plastic, I think. The clamps certainly scratched or made a divot in the > chrome. They didn't really work that well, at my height, might as well > move my head to have the sun blocked by the top of the windshield frame > like I have been doing for 40 years. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221323036x1201367247/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 09:08:04 2009 From: "Dallas Congleton" To: Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:01:54 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] visors I have some "sun blockers" that are two small tinted pieces of plastic about 2 inches in diameter with little attachments for the ears :^) sorry, couldn't resist Dallas ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] visors >I wonder if a piece of "static cling" film (Approx. 5" X 12") could be > temporarily stuck on the inside of the windscreen to block the sun. It > could > easily be repositioned if necessary & removed for storage when not > required. > One for the driver & one for the navigator. > Looking into this is on my never ending list of things to do. > I think I am back on the list. > Gary Hodson > > > In a message dated 7/13/2009 1:54:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > coudesluijs@chello.nl writes: > > > Freese, Ken schreef: >> I got some Moss ones once, listed for a Triumph. They were dark green >> plastic, I think. The clamps certainly scratched or made a divot in the >> chrome. They didn't really work that well, at my height, might as well >> move my head to have the sun blocked by the top of the windshield frame >> like I have been doing for 40 years. >> Ken Freese >> 65 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 14 09:22:56 2009 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: coudesluijs@chello.nl, ynotink@msn.com Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:11:52 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Derrington Wheels And as an added benefit, Moto Lita actually manufactured the original "Derrington" wheel (120 degree slotted spokes) for Victor Derrington. See the Aug. 1993 issue of the Chatter for further details. This is not to say that the wheel they are making today is identical to the original Derrington. Gary Hodson In a message dated 7/12/2009 5:37:47 P.M. Central Daylight Time, coudesluijs@chello.nl writes: They also have the120 degree spok, see www.motolita.co.uk Kees Oudesluijs NL **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! 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Central Daylight Time, richchrysler@quickclic.net writes: Sounds like a diaphragm stiffening up from non use. It might also benefit from loosening the throw over adjustment by another hole or two. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Healey list" Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:56 AM Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Pump > I have a rebuilt SU fuel pump, albeit several years old, but hardly used. > If my car sits for a couple of months I have to take it apart and clean > the points etc to get it to run. I have adjusted it as per the factory > manual and per all available tricks and tips supplied by the recognized > experts. Once functioning it works fine until the car sits for an extended > period. The battery switch is off when the cars is idle. Any ideas > appreciated. > > -- > Tim Davis BN7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221323036x1201367247/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 09:51:51 2009 From: "gary brierton" To: Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:44:59 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump Several things can be improved if you "ruckle" them vigorously... GaryB -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:21 AM To: ; ; Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Pump > To quote SU (service sheet AUA211, October 1959) " then turn to the > diaphragm. and in order to restore its original pliability, ruckle each > of the > two fabric layers vigorously between the thumb and fingers, after which > it > can be reassembled and carefully reset for the 'throw over'." > Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 14 09:52:29 2009 From: robert westcott <55healey@comcast.net> To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:49:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] new oil pan I am just ready to install a new aluminum oil pan on the 100. I wonder if there is a sequence for tightening the bolts and what I should torque them too. Any opinions on gasket sealer? Thanks, Rob _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 10:06:32 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: robert westcott <55healey@comcast.net> Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:01:58 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] new oil pan Generally, unless a specific pattern is known, torque from the inner to the outer, alternating sides, in two or three steps (e.g. if the final torque is 25ft-lbs, torque all in sequence to 15 or 20ft-lbs, then final torque to 25). The torque will depend on the type and size of bolt; e.g. 3/8" fine should be torqued to about 30-35ft-lbs (somewhat less if you oil the bolts). I think the bolts on the pan are smaller, so figure out what size bolt you have and look up the setting in a torque table (google 'torque table'). If you're going to use a cork gasket, I like to 'glue' one side in place with 3M yellow snot, then put a small bead of blue RTV on the other (this works well for me for valve cover gaskets). If you're going to go gasketless, I like 'Right Stuff' (expensive, but since you probably just spent north of $400 on the Al pan ...). bs ----- Original Message ----- From: "robert westcott" <55healey@comcast.net> To: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:49:40 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] new oil pan I am just ready to install a new aluminum oil pan on the 100. I wonder if there is a sequence for tightening the bolts and what I should torque them too. Any opinions on gasket sealer? Thanks, Rob _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 10:36:52 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: robert westcott <55healey@comcast.net> Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:28:58 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] new oil pan Neglected to add that if you do use a cork gasket, you probably can't torque to the recommended setting for the bolt--you'll just squash the gasket. In this case, torque in sequence 'to feel' (e.g. 'snug'). bs ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "robert westcott" <55healey@comcast.net> Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:01:58 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [Healeys] new oil pan Generally, unless a specific pattern is known, torque from the inner to the outer, alternating sides, in two or three steps (e.g. if the final torque is 25ft-lbs, torque all in sequence to 15 or 20ft-lbs, then final torque to 25). The torque will depend on the type and size of bolt; e.g. 3/8" fine should be torqued to about 30-35ft-lbs (somewhat less if you oil the bolts). I think the bolts on the pan are smaller, so figure out what size bolt you have and look up the setting in a torque table (google 'torque table'). If you're going to use a cork gasket, I like to 'glue' one side in place with 3M yellow snot, then put a small bead of blue RTV on the other (this works well for me for valve cover gaskets). If you're going to go gasketless, I like 'Right Stuff' (expensive, but since you probably just spent north of $400 on the Al pan ...). bs ----- Original Message ----- From: "robert westcott" <55healey@comcast.net> To: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:49:40 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Healeys] new oil pan I am just ready to install a new aluminum oil pan on the 100. I wonder if there is a sequence for tightening the bolts and what I should torque them too. Any opinions on gasket sealer? Thanks, Rob _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 10:37:35 2009 From: "Dick Matson" To: "AustinHealey List" Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:32:12 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: visors I like the flexible tinted plastic idea. You can place them as needed. They are small to stow. We have been using tinted plastic sun visors with suction cups. Reverse install procedure to uninstall. No damage to chrome and except for a circle of saliva there is no sign anything was ever there. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 7:51 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] visors I wonder if a piece of "static cling" film (Approx. 5" X 12") could be temporarily stuck on the inside of the windscreen to block the sun. It could easily be repositioned if necessary & removed for storage when not required. One for the driver & one for the navigator. Looking into this is on my never ending list of things to do. I think I am back on the list. Gary Hodson In a message dated 7/13/2009 1:54:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, coudesluijs@chello.nl writes: Freese, Ken schreef: > I got some Moss ones once, listed for a Triumph. They were dark green > plastic, I think. The clamps certainly scratched or made a divot in the > chrome. They didn't really work that well, at my height, might as well > move my head to have the sun blocked by the top of the windshield frame > like I have been doing for 40 years. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 14 11:07:01 2009 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Dick Matson" , "AustinHealey List" Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:05:25 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: visors And where do I find a set of the suction cup visors for my driving pleasure? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Matson" To: "AustinHealey List" Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 12:32 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fw: visors >I like the flexible tinted plastic idea. You can place them as needed. >They > are small to stow. > > We have been using tinted plastic sun visors with suction cups. > Reverse install procedure to uninstall. No damage to chrome and except > for a > circle of saliva there is no sign anything was ever there. > > Dick Matson / 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 Jul 14 11:22:56 2009 From: Ray Juncal To: John Harper , Curt/Nancy Arndt Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:19:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover Curt My 1954 Healey Hundred (in long term resto) was purchased by my father in late 1963 in Los Angeles. It came with chrome stock valve cover and chrome Burgess air cleaners (front, back and perferated screen ). I have always assumed it was a done by a pervious owner but since just these parts and nothing else was chrome it may have been original dealer or factory order. Seems like a hot rodder would have chromed other items while he was at it like hood prop rod, relay covers, nuts, bolts, dip stick, etc. Regards Ray Juncal --- On Mon, 7/13/09, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: From: Curt/Nancy Arndt Subject: Re: [Healeys] Alloy -Chrome Rocker (Valve) Cover To: "John Harper" Cc: "Jim Lyons" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Monday, July 13, 2009, 7:18 AM John I believe this option to be rare in that I've only seen two over the years. It would be nice to hear from others on the list who may have or have seen this chrome valve cover and/or air cleaners on the 100. Curt _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 11:36:39 2009 From: "Dick Matson" To: "AustinHealey List" Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:25:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Fw: visors Check in at your nearest Shucks or AutoZone. Size them as desired. Dick ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark LaPierre To: Dick Matson ; AustinHealey List Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: visors And where do I find a set of the suction cup visors for my driving pleasure? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Matson" > To: "AustinHealey List" > Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 12:32 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fw: visors >I like the flexible tinted plastic idea. You can place them as needed. >They > are small to stow. > > We have been using tinted plastic sun visors with suction cups. > Reverse install procedure to uninstall. No damage to chrome and except > for a > circle of saliva there is no sign anything was ever there. > > Dick Matson / 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 Jul 14 12:06:55 2009 From: Richard Dryman To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:59:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] visors Note small storage space for 'cling' tint: 4" x 1" diameter--put in zip-lock bag and put in glovebox or door pocket. no problem!! R _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 12:27:17 2009 From: Ray Juncal To: List Healey Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:01:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Hard top rear window Listers A couple of months back someone asked me about making a rear window for a non-factory hardtop. (sorry I deleted the email so I don't remember who.) I have been involved in building movie vehicles with custom windshield glass so I understand the process. It is possible for the"do it yourselfer" but pretty complicated. Later that same lifetime I happened to be waiting in a doctors office. I take that as an opportunity to catch up with my reading of out of date esoteric periodicals. Well lo and behold in a nine month old issue of "Trailer Boats" I found a article on replacing the windscreen on your ski boat. The article used a fabrication shop in the Los Angeles area ( Wayne-Earl Mfg. in Placentia, California. (714) 577-0632 contact Dan Porter ) They need the original part for a pattern and the cost runs $200- $600. The sample in the article looks larger and more complicated than a rear glass for a hard top and cost $400. They deal across the U.S. but there may be a supplier closer to you. Check with boat repair shops in your area. I can scan and send the article if you need it but all the important info is above. The article mentions two things that seem important. Specify an acrylic that is both U.S. made and cast as opposed to extruded. Also look for a "marine grade" plastic that will have better UV stability. I hope this is useful information for those out there restoring hardtops. Regards Ray Juncal _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 13:06:59 2009 From: robert westcott <55healey@comcast.net> To: Bob Spidell Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:54:55 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] new oil pan Thanks Bob, The pan bolts were just a little more than hand tightened and the seal wasn't leaking. Bad news is the box shaped "Oil strainer" is really hammered, the screens have torn and the bottom is loose. Who knows how long that thing has been rattling around in there. Do I really need the thing? Do I have to find a replacement, there isn't much left to braze back together again. Looks like the same hammer mechanic that worked the pan over did his magic on this as well. I was wondering if I could just leave this thing off, I haven't used chunky oil for 8 years. Thanks for the information on re-torquing the bolts, the gasket is regular gasket material, not cork. The bolts are 1/4" fine (1/16" heads). I need to figure out what to do with the oil strainer before I get to bolt it back up. Rob On Jul 14, 2009, at 9:01 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > Generally, unless a specific pattern is known, torque from the inner > to the outer, alternating sides, in two or three steps (e.g. if the > final torque is 25ft-lbs, torque all in sequence to 15 or 20ft-lbs, > then final torque to 25). > > The torque will depend on the type and size of bolt; e.g. 3/8" fine > should be torqued to about 30-35ft-lbs (somewhat less if you oil the > bolts). I think the bolts on the pan are smaller, so figure out > what size bolt you have and look up the setting in a torque table > (google 'torque table'). > > If you're going to use a cork gasket, I like to 'glue' one side in > place with 3M yellow snot, then put a small bead of blue RTV on the > other (this works well for me for valve cover gaskets). If you're > going to go gasketless, I like 'Right Stuff' (expensive, but since > you probably just spent north of $400 on the Al pan ...). > > > > bs _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 13:07:40 2009 From: "Michael Lempert" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:59:23 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Derrington Wheels PART 1 Okay, I wasn't going to participate in this discussion for fear of conflict of interest, but Gary flushed me out with his comment: > And as an added benefit, Moto Lita actually manufactured the original > "Derrington" wheel (120 degree slotted spokes) for Victor Derrington. See > the > Aug. 1993 issue of the Chatter for further details. This is not to say > that > the wheel they are making today is identical to the original Derrington. > Gary Hodson I would like to add to this and clarify involvement by Moto-Lita. The original Derrington was developed by Victor Derrington circa 1953-1954, and he applied successfully for a patent in October of 1954. Those interested in such trivia may view it here: http://v3.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=GB&NR=791052A&KC=A&FT=D&date=19580219&DB=EPODOC&locale=en_GB The patent specifies a few traits that never materialized in actual production, but for the most part, is accurate. Victor's early wheels were well made out of rich mahogany and either obeechi or white sycamore, creating lovely contrasting layers. At some point Victor must have gotten too busy to keep up with all the work and chose to outsource. Moto-Lita was one such outsource provider, but not until around 1957. The Moto-Lita "Derrington" wheels were not made precisely like the early Derringtons and were not of the same high quality or workmanship. Finding an ORIGINAL Derrington is difficult. In the 1960's, Moto-Lita did supply Derrington style wheels to Healey and were sold as optional accessories with a personalized badge to go with it: http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/image/107240008 TO BE CONTINUED... _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 13:08:02 2009 From: "Michael Lempert" To: Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:00:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Derrington Wheels PART 2 CONTINUATION... Derrington has since become a generic term for any evenly spaced, slotted wheel (although Derrington made another style). However, Derrington was more than just the spoke, it was also that striking laminate rim. The rims took a downward turn over the years and today are nothing like the originals. Moto-Lita uses a marine plywood to create their rims; they are reasonably attractive, just not anything like the originals. Here is an original Victor Derrington rim: http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/image/105200736 You have to imagine the colors when new. Here is a well preserved and varnish stripped rim from a Healey Moto-Lita supplied 1965 Derrington: http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/image/109383215 And last is my Derrington style rim: http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/image/109383211 (during finishing). Compare all with current day Moto-Lita. Mike L. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jul 14 14:07:22 2009 From: To: Ray Juncal , List Healey Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:56:00 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hard top rear window Original hardtop rear plexiglass used to be and probably still is available from Bill Bolton. it works for both 2 and 4 seater version. Ray see ya at Monterey? ---- Ray Juncal wrote: > Listers > A couple of months back someone asked me about making a rear window for a > non-factory hardtop. (sorry I deleted the email so I don't remember who.) I > have been involved in building movie vehicles with custom windshield glass so > I understand the process. It is possible for the"do it yourselfer" but pretty > complicated. > Later that same lifetime I happened to be waiting in a doctors office. I > take that as an opportunity to catch up with my reading of out of date > esoteric periodicals. Well lo and behold in a nine month old issue of > "Trailer Boats" I found a article on replacing the windscreen on your ski > boat. > The article used a fabrication shop in the Los Angeles area ( Wayne-Earl > Mfg. in Placentia, California. (714) 577-0632 contact Dan > Porter ) They need the original part for a pattern and the cost runs $200- > $600. The sample in the article looks larger and more complicated than a rear > glass for a hard top and cost $400. They deal across the U.S. but there may > be a supplier closer to you. Check with boat repair shops in your area. > I can scan and send the article if you need it but all the important info > is above. The article mentions two things that seem important. Specify an > acrylic that is both U.S. made and cast as opposed to extruded. Also look for > a "marine grade" plastic that will have better UV stability. > I hope this is useful information for those out there restoring hardtops. > Regards > Ray Juncal > _______________________________________________ > 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 Tue Jul 14 14:21:54 2009 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: Ray Juncal , List Healey Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:13:54 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hard top rear window While Bolton sells a high quality product, it's not "original" (it fits factory hardtops). On Jul 14, 2009, at 12:56 PM, wrote: > Original hardtop rear plexiglass used to be and probably still is > available from Bill Bolton. it works for both 2 and 4 seater version. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/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 Jul 14 14:23:59 2009 From: To: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:23:23 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hard top rear window Rear plexiglass for original hardtops used to be and probably still is > > available from Bill Bolton. it works for both 2 and 4 seater version. ---- "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" wrote: > While Bolton sells a high quality product, it's not "original" (it > fits factory hardtops). > > On Jul 14, 2009, at 12:56 PM, > wrote: > > > Original hardtop rear plexiglass used to be and probably still is > > available from Bill Bolton. it works for both 2 and 4 seater version. > _______________________________________________ > 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 Tue Jul 14 14:36:50 2009 From: Bob Spidell To: Michael Lempert Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:26:55 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Derrington Wheels PART 1 Hi Mike, re :" Finding an ORIGINAL Derrington is difficult" How can one know if his Derrington is "original?" I have one that's been on my car since before I owned it--would like to know if it's a genuine Derrington. Cheers, Bob I would like to add to this and clarify involvement by Moto-Lita. The original Derrington was developed by Victor Derrington circa 1953-1954, and he applied successfully for a patent in October of 1954. Those interested in such trivia may view it here: http://v3.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=GB&NR=791052A&KC=A&FT=D&date=19580219&DB=EPODOC&locale=en_GB The patent specifies a few traits that never materialized in actual production, but for the most part, is accurate. Victor's early wheels were well made out of rich mahogany and either obeechi or white sycamore, creating lovely contrasting layers. At some point Victor must have gotten too busy to keep up with all the work and chose to outsource. Moto-Lita was one such outsource provider, but not until around 1957. The Moto-Lita "Derrington" wheels were not made precisely like the early Derringtons and were not of the same high quality or workmanship. Finding an ORIGINAL Derrington is difficult. In the 1960's, Moto-Lita did supply Derrington style wheels to Healey and were sold as optional accessories with a personalized badge to go with it: http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/image/107240008 TO BE CONTINUED... _________________________________