From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 05:09:54 2010 From: Peter Dzwig To: Jackson Krall , Healey Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:58:51 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Streamlined Healeys - 100 Six...Another little piece see also here: http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/Sebring-1956-03-24.html Peter Jackson Krall wrote: > In regards to 3804, for those that archive such info, and this may have slipped by, there is a nice cover photo by John Christy on the May 1957 issue of Sports Cars Illustrated showing the red #31 sandwiched between a Cooper and a Ferrari. The photo being from the 1956 race, there is no futher info on Austin Healey or the 1957 Sebring race in the issue. The red #31 100S wears a narrow blue? stripe whithin a broader white racing stripe. The drivers helmet has a dark stripe and he appears to be wearing a sportcoat. > Best > JK > > > > > -- =========================================================== Dr Peter Dzwig _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 06:54:43 2010 From: To: Alan Seigrist Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:54:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Back fire Stainless steel flex sections are available at many car parts shops, such as autozone...not a big job to cut out and replace... Gordy On Tue, 1 Jun 2010 09:32:05 +0800, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Leonard - > > This is a pretty standard repair for a muffler shop. I'd say find another > muffler shop in your area. Fixing the flex line should not cost a whole > heck of alot. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > > > On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 9:18 AM, Leonard Berkowitz > wrote: > >> I believe my Healey is back firing due to a leak in the flex pipe that >> runs >> to >> the muffler. Does any one have a cure, other then replacing the pipe. >> Replacement of the pipes is a tuff job since nothing ever lines up or >> fits >> correctly. My body guy doesn't seem too happy about welding the leak, and >> I >> don't feel real confident in letting my local muffler shop try the >> repair, >> especially after watching them repair the exhaust on my Jeep > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ggilliam@usol.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 09:42:04 2010 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "PG" , Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 08:25:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] speaking of smoke machines I used a party type smoke machine over the weekend to find a BJ8 intake manifold leak and it passed. I had hoped it would fail so I could be sure my diagnosis was correct. I plugged the smoke machine into the brake booster port on the intake manifold. Plenty of smoke came out the carbs so I sealed them up with tape and that was the last smoke I saw. I tried putting the smoke up the tail pipes, but I guess it wasn't powerful to make it to the engine. It looks like I will take change the manifold gasket anyway. I think the commercial automotive smoke machines put out 3 PSI or so. I have never had success with the WD40 spray technique. How could anyone do it on the bottom sides of the manifold branches with tube headers and stuff in the way? Ken Freese 65 BJ8 """-----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of PG Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:51 PM To: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: Lucas Electric Have you inadvertently let the smoke out of the wires on your classic British car? This, then, is the solution to your problem! Here is presented for your perusal one Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke kit, P/N 530433, along with the very rare Churchill Tool 18G548BS adapter tube and metering valve. These kits were supplied surreptitiously to Lucas factory technicians as a trouble-shooting and repair aid for the Eys" _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 09:44:53 2010 From: David Nock To: "moomau_verizon_mail" Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 08:32:31 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Badge Bar Gary, yes we do have one in stock. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 25, 2010, at 11:54 AM, moomau_verizon_mail wrote: > Hey, > > > > I am looking for a chrome badge bar for a BJ8. I looked at Moss > online and > the catalog stated "NA". Can anyone out there tell me who sells them? > Thank you. > > > > Gary Moomau, 67 BJ8 > > Yucaipa, CA > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 10:10:03 2010 From: David Nock To: allen c miller jr Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 08:55:29 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] handbrake parts needed Alan, we do have some used handbrake parts as well as a new complete assy available. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 28, 2010, at 6:20 PM, allen c miller jr wrote: > I have unfortunately misplaced the non-chrome parts to a 100-4 > handbrake > (ratchet, pawl and mounting bracket) and wonder if anyone would > like to offer > a set for sale. > > > thanks. > > > allen miller > > bn2/m > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 10:24:12 2010 From: David Nock To: rrengineer@dslextreme.com Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 09:04:29 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Looking for Battery Cover Mike, Yes we do have this available new. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 29, 2010, at 11:20 AM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: > I am looking for a battery cover door for my BN2 project. I > thought I had > one, but a visit to the body shop to see the progress of my BN2 > reveals > there never was one according to the painter. Anyone got one. > Willing to > pay a fair price. > Mike MacLean > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 10:24:36 2010 From: David Nock To: Mark LaPierre Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 09:09:14 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Heavy exhaust in car Take a close look at the length of your tail pipes. If they do not come a little past the back edge or the bumper the aero dynamics of the car will cause the exhaust fumes to come forwareds into the cockpit . We usually have to put a chrome extension on the ends of the replacement systems to prevent this problem. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 29, 2010, at 8:04 PM, Mark LaPierre wrote: > I have been to the local muffler shop for a check up/ tighten up > on the > entire exhaust ,clamps > and joints. I even stood there while they did the work. > > There was one area that appeared to have some carbon build up so he > tightened > things up with sealer and clamps. The exhaust is new by the way. > > I still have some fumes coming into the cockpit, however I do have > the trany > tunnel off in order to make the final OD adjustments. The > adjustments have > been completed, thanks to the list and now I can button up the tunnel. > > Is it pretty fair to say that the fumes are most likely being > sucked in to > the cockpit from the rear > tail pipe under the car and up through the trany opening? > > I guess I am just looking for some affirmation from anyone that has > been down > this route. > > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 10:53:53 2010 From: David Nock To: Greg Mandas Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 09:45:34 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Lines - 65 BJ8 Greg, We have stainless steel pre bent brake and fuel lines for all the Healey's David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On May 31, 2010, at 6:51 AM, Greg Mandas wrote: > In the One Thing Leads to Another department: > > While working in and around the fuel pump replacing the chassis > harness, I felt a cool sensation on my wrist, much like the wind > blowing through your hair on ride with the top down, which I'm NOT > going to be doing for awhile because I now have a pinhole leak in > the fuel line. > > Fortunately, the leak is in the hard line between the pump and the > engine. > > While on the phone with Moss I decided to order the tank-to-pump > line and replace them both but it's NA. > > Any suggestions on replacing the front line? It looks like I can > easily remove the original intact and use it as a template. > > The original line is held in with P-clips, not the "Clip - Pipe to > Chassis" in the catalogue. I'm assuming it's simply a model > difference and correct on my car. > > Most importantly, what do we do if the tank-to-pump line fails? > It's just as old and fragile. > > It looks like for the second year in a row I'll be driving the > Blazer to Brits by the Sea next week. > > Greg > 65BJ8 > 97 Chevy Blazer LT > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 11:25:22 2010 From: Jonas Payne To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 10:15:53 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey - Triumph TR6 Master Cylinder A good friend and club member has a 1976 Triumph TR6 that he has replaced the M. Cylinder on. It is one of the dual cct. Types. He and I have bench bled it, installed it on the car and tried to bleed it but consistently get air from both sides of the front. The rears are fine. This problem has manifested itself on 2 replacement master cylinders now. I'm at a total loss. The system is obviously taking in air somewhere, but isn't leaking. Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 ________________________________ "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 12:39:45 2010 From: I Erbs To: Jonas Payne Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 11:23:38 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey - Triumph TR6 Master Cylinder does it have a power booster? look there. if not try pressure bleeding the system On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 10:15 AM, Jonas Payne wrote: > A good friend and club member has a 1976 Triumph TR6 that he has replaced > the > M. Cylinder on. It is one of the dual cct. Types. > > He and I have bench bled it, installed it on the car and tried to bleed it > but > consistently get air from both sides of the front. The rears are fine. > > This problem has manifested itself on 2 replacement master cylinders now. > I'm > at a total loss. The system is obviously taking in air somewhere, but > isn't > leaking. > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > > ________________________________ > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for > the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender > to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and > any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability > for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com > -- Ira Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 13:09:10 2010 From: Oudesluys To: Jonas Payne Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:00:08 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey - Triumph TR6 Master Cylinder Use an Eezybleed to bleed the system. Have the callipers been redone? If so check if the left and right calliper have not been mistakenly confused, and fitted up side down. It will be neigh impossible to bleed the system in that case. I am not sure if that is possible on a TR but one some cars it can be done. Do not ask....... If the callipers have not been redone, overhaul them (and fit them the right way), they may suck in air when pressure is released and seal properly when pressure is applied. Kees Oudesluijs NL Jonas Payne wrote: > A good friend and club member has a 1976 Triumph TR6 that he has replaced the > M. Cylinder on. It is one of the dual cct. Types. > > He and I have bench bled it, installed it on the car and tried to bleed it but > consistently get air from both sides of the front. The rears are fine. > > This problem has manifested itself on 2 replacement master cylinders now. I'm > at a total loss. The system is obviously taking in air somewhere, but isn't > leaking. > > Jonas Payne _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 14:24:19 2010 From: "Peter Linn" To: "Jonas Payne" , Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 06:18:08 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey - Triumph TR6 Master Cylinder G'day Jonas I've had the same problem on my BN1 (drum brakes) Seems it's possible for air to be drawn in past the master cylinder end seal when you release the pedal having closed the bleed nipple (don't know if TR6 is same design) The way I eventually got a pedal was (a) make sure bleed tube is full of fluid and goes upwards from nipple (b) instead of closing the bleed nipple after down stroke, wait until bubbles have risen far enough up the tube not to get sucked back in, then release pedal. This way fluid gets drawn back into cylinder/caliper rather than air elsewhere in the system. Air can also get sucked in via the threads on the bleed nipple, so I use Ezybleed sealant on the standard nipple threads.I've also found that the old "snake oil" remedy of jamming the pedal down hard overnight works! CHeers Peter Linn Brisbane Oz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonas Payne" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 3:15 AM Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey - Triumph TR6 Master Cylinder >A good friend and club member has a 1976 Triumph TR6 that he has replaced >the > M. Cylinder on. It is one of the dual cct. Types. > > He and I have bench bled it, installed it on the car and tried to bleed it > but > consistently get air from both sides of the front. The rears are fine. > > This problem has manifested itself on 2 replacement master cylinders now. > I'm > at a total loss. The system is obviously taking in air somewhere, but > isn't > leaking. > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > > ________________________________ > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for > the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) > 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender > to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this > email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and > any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability > for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/greylinn@ozemail.com.au _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 14:39:21 2010 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Jonas Payne" , Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:34:58 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey - Triumph TR6 Master Cylinder If you only replaced the master cylinders, I have no comments. If you also replaced a component with a Moss Chinese item, you might have to wrap the bleed screws with tape or use Speed Bleeders which have the threads filled with goop to prevent unwanted air entry. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 15:13:36 2010 From: "Freese, Ken" To: , , Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:04:13 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering allignment I made a custom side rod with adjustable ends so I could try to achieve perfection in getting the tight spot in the center. It probably wasn't worth the bother now that new worms without the tight spot are available. Perhaps wear has continued on the peg or something and the steering is irritating again after less than 10000 miles. I am going to put in a new worm next winter. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 18:56:00 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 20:45:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New Top Fitment Who would have thunk that I would still have so many questions this far along in my restoration. My wife won't listen to me so you guys get the vote. Anyone try or have an EZ On convertible top? I bought this on Ebay years ago and I swear it must have shrunk in the box that I never opened till now. Wow! I don't see how any amount of sunlight or heat is going to get this top to fit. Sure wish they hadn't installed the Tenex fasteners at the factory. Three of them miss by about an eighth of an inch,( including red face tugging. ) And the metal circles for the turn buttons by the doors aren' t even on the top. I will need to source these. The material at the front of the top barely touches the windscreen. Can't see how that will ever connect to the wood bow. Even if this thing was ever stretched to fit I can only imagine trying to put it on in the middle of a down pour. Thats a hernia waiting to happen. Anyone want to buy some Tenex fasteners? The box says it fits a 57-62 Austin Healey 100-6 and 3000 4 seater. Weren't the top patterns different through these years to accomodate the different frames that were used? Could this be the one-size fits all miracle top that has been evading all of us for all these years? Oh my God, I had know idea it was on my shelf all these years. Fellow listers, I will regret this some day I'm sure, but since I rarely use a top on my cars I feel obligated to open up the bids to my List buddies first. Soooo who will offer the first bid for this elusive rare, non fitting piece of shit, oops, I mean wonderful top. I was actually going to put this on myself but I see a ton of frustration in this job. Any sense in trying to have a professional put this on knowing that it will be an on going head ache when ever I actually need to put the thing up myself. Maybe a fresh Robbins top would be a better investment and less head and body aches down the road. Anyone have an E-Z On Auto Top? Thats quite an oxy-moron. Mark _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 19:41:08 2010 From: Charley Braum To: Healey List , Spridgets List Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:33:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New Top Fitment I just purchased a Bugeye tonneau cover through 'topsonline.com'. It took a bit longer than I figured for delivery - about 5 weeks. Turns out it is a Robbins product, in their box with all their paperwork. The piece was shipped from 'Vic's Upholstery' with an address very near to Robbins'. The instructions clearly said that the turn fastener anchors were 'installed', I assumed that would be to make the location of the other fasteners a bit easier. WRONG. After numerous communications with Doug Robbins, including faxing the (Robbins) instruction sheet back to him for review, I find out that; None of the 'fasteners' are 'installed' (contrary to their own instructions), All Robbins tops and tonneaus are to be installed by a recommended 'professional'. It took about two weeks of various e-mails and faxes to get to that point. In addition, the slots for the rear hold-downs (the metal bar sewn into the pocket) are cut wrong and Doug's response was "Well, sometimes things have to be modified to fit a particular car". Vic's response (he was copied on all the communications) was "________________". The tonneau is very well made and, after consulting with my 'local professional' I'm sure it will fit and look good. Of course at that 'extra expense' not figured into the original project. Be careful out there, CB _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 20:29:06 2010 From: richard mayor To: , , Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 02:18:56 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering allignment I sent a missive about this issue a week ago but it didn't show up on the list. Maybe I hit the wrong button. What is all this talk about adjusting rods and things to change the tight spot in the steering box? The tight spot is always in the center of the steering box. If your steering wheel is not centered when you are in the tight spot, it is because your steering wheel is not centered - not the box! You fix this by lifting your steering wheel off the splined shaft (when the wheels are pointing straight ahead - in that "tight spot") and rotating it into a position such that it is now "centered" - now slide it back down onto the spines and button things back up. Richard Mayor BN7L-466 Vintage Racer Portland, Oregon > Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:04:13 -0700 > From: Kendall.Freese@Aerojet.com > To: warthodson@aol.com; lapierrem@sbcglobal.net; healeys@Autox.Team.Net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering allignment > > I made a custom side rod with adjustable ends so I could try to achieve > perfection in getting the tight spot in the center. It probably wasn't > worth the bother now that new worms without the tight spot are > available. Perhaps wear has continued on the peg or something and the > steering is irritating again after less than 10000 miles. I am going to > put in a new worm next winter. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mayorrichard@hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 20:29:51 2010 From: john spaur To: Jonas Payne Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:16:10 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey - Triumph TR6 Master Cylinder If the lines are steel you could have a cracked line, which is very difficult to see, where it enters the cylinder. With the line fitting tightened shoot some air into the top of the fitting where the line enters. If you see brake fluid check the line for a crack. John At 10:15 AM 6/1/2010 -0700, Jonas Payne wrote: >He and I have bench bled it, installed it on the car and tried to bleed it but >consistently get air from both sides of the front. The rears are fine. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 21:41:25 2010 From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" To: Spridgets List , Healey List Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:28:44 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Spridgets] New Top Fitment << ...and Doug always has an excuse. >> [from Robbins] Yep. And lest you folks forget, I deal with a LOT of different top and applications. And a lot longer than most of youse ! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 1 22:58:32 2010 From: Dick Matson To: AustinHealey List Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:44:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Steering allignment It isn't the position of the steering wheel on the splined steering shaft that determines whether the peg rides in the tight spot or not - actually. Dick Matson /Bj8 _____________________________ > From: mayorrichard@hotmail.com > To: kendall.freese@aerojet.com; warthodson@aol.com; lapierrem@sbcglobal.net; healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 02:18:56 +0000 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering allignment > > I sent a missive about this issue a week ago but it didn't show up on the > list. Maybe I hit the wrong button. > What is all this talk about adjusting rods and things to change the tight spot > in the steering box? The tight spot is always in the center of the steering > box. If your steering wheel is not centered when you are in the tight spot, it > is because your steering wheel is not centered - not the box! You fix this by > lifting your steering wheel off the splined shaft (when the wheels are > pointing straight ahead - in that "tight spot") and rotating it into a > position such that it is now "centered" - now slide it back down onto the > spines and button things back up. > > Richard Mayor > BN7L-466 Vintage Racer > Portland, Oregon > > > > > > Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:04:13 -0700 > > From: Kendall.Freese@Aerojet.com > > To: warthodson@aol.com; lapierrem@sbcglobal.net; healeys@Autox.Team.Net > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering allignment > > > > I made a custom side rod with adjustable ends so I could try to achieve > > perfection in getting the tight spot in the center. It probably wasn't > > worth the bother now that new worms without the tight spot are > > available. Perhaps wear has continued on the peg or something and the > > steering is irritating again after less than 10000 miles. I am going to > > put in a new worm next winter. > > Ken Freese > > 65 BJ8 > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mayorrichard@hotmail.com > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with > Hotmail. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 > 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 2 11:03:00 2010 From: Dick Matson To: Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 09:35:32 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Thanks for the note Ken. Several years ago I could feel some roughness when turning the steering wheel. Turned out the top inner worm gear race was pitted. The inner bearing races being machined as part of the worm gear I had to replace the steering shaft. Found a servicable original. Installed it and new bearings. The rest of the box and the peg was fine. Like you I fiddled with getting the peg on the tight spot with tracking straight ahead. I could not get it exact on. If I remember it is because the output steering box shaft is 'keyed' at four locations - meaning the steering arm can go on the output shaft in one of only 4 positions - if I remember. Anyway the keyed locations were not close enough to get the peg and tight spot and straight-ahead tracking all in the same spot. Shimming to set the tight spot was not an option as there are shims in the steering box on only one end of the worm. I didn't want to bend the steering arm to set it. Could shim the whole box out from the frame I guess. It's nice to have the peg, the tight spot and tracking together so that free play loosens as steering is turned either way from straight ahead. The box and all will come out thru the grill opening. As ever, Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Freese, Ken To: Dick Matson Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 4:11 PM Subject: RE: [Healeys] Steering alignment Welch probably has one, but I think it is Ahead 4 Healeys. From: Dick Matson [mailto:medlabinc@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 3:44 PM To: Freese, Ken Subject: RE: [Healeys] Steering allignment Hi Ken. The new worm gear you're talking about is from - Welch ? Dick matson / Bj8 ________________________________ > Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:04:13 -0700 > From: Kendall.Freese@Aerojet.com > To: warthodson@aol.com; lapierrem@sbcglobal.net; healeys@Autox.Team.Net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering allignment > > I made a custom side rod with adjustable ends so I could try to achieve > perfection in getting the tight spot in the center. It probably wasn't > worth the bother now that new worms without the tight spot are > available. Perhaps wear has continued on the peg or something and the > steering is irritating again after less than 10000 miles. I am going to > put in a new worm next winter. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 2 14:33:26 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:04:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Steering alignment Assuming for the moment that the front suspension components are all in good condition, meaning the king pin bushings, wheel bearing shimming/adjustment, tie rod ends & steering worm & peg are all in very good condition, then there are two adjustments (that I can think of) that can affect "free play" at the steering wheel. They are shimming of the bearings that support the worm gear & adjusting of the peg in the worm. The location of the tight spot is NOT adjustable without altering the toe-in (unless you have modified the stock steering system). I.E. These two are directly related. This means that there is only ONE toe-in setting that will result in the tight spot being located exactly at the straight ahead position. Once the toe-in is set, the only way to adjust orientation of the steering wheel is to reposition it on the splines on the steering column. Doing this will of course NOT affect the location of the tight spot relative to the straight ahead position of the steering column. Gary Hodson The location of the tight spot is NOT adjustable without altering the toe-in (unless you have modified the stock steering system). I.E. These two are directly related. This means that there is only ONE toe-in setting that will result in the tight spot being located exactly at the straight ahead position. Once the toe-in is set, the only way to adjust orientation of the steering wheel is to reposition it on the splines on the steering column. Doing this will of course NOT affect the location of the tight spot relative to the straight ahead position of the steering column. Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 2 15:35:32 2010 From: "Dick Matson" To: "AustinHealey List" Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 14:08:17 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steering alignment Exactly Gary. Ken (Freeze) tried an adjustable tie rod on I believe the left side control rod. All wearable items being in good shape that seems a likely good way to get toe in adjustments you want/need and to get the tight spot/peg right too. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: warthodson@aol.com To: medlabinc@msn.com ; kendall.freese@aerojet.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Assuming for the moment that the front suspension components are all in good condition, meaning the king pin bushings, wheel bearing shimming/adjustment, tie rod ends & steering worm & peg are all in very good condition, then there are two adjustments (that I can think of) that can affect "free play" at the steering wheel. They are shimming of the bearings that support the worm gear & adjusting of the peg in the worm. The location of the tight spot is NOT adjustable without altering the toe-in (unless you have modified the stock steering system). I.E. These two are directly related. This means that there is only ONE toe-in setting that will result in the tight spot being located exactly at the straight ahead position. Once the toe-in is set, the only way to adjust orientation of the steering wheel is to reposition it on the splines on the steering column. Doing this will of course NOT affect the location of the tight spot relative to the straight ahead position of the steering column. Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 2 18:18:44 2010 From: David Nock To: warthodson@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 17:01:51 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment trying to get the tight spot in the straight ahead position is not going to happen. For some reason the tight spot is just to the left of straight ahead on all Healey's. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jun 2, 2010, at 1:04 PM, warthodson@aol.com wrote: > Assuming for the moment that the front suspension components are > all in good > condition, meaning the king pin bushings, wheel bearing shimming/ > adjustment, > tie rod ends & steering worm & peg are all in very good condition, > then there > are two adjustments (that I can think of) that can affect "free > play" at the > steering wheel. They are shimming of the bearings that support the > worm gear & > adjusting of the peg in the worm. > > > > The location of the tight spot is NOT adjustable without altering > the toe-in > (unless you have modified the stock steering system). I.E. These > two are > directly related. > This means that there is only ONE toe-in setting that will result > in the tight > spot being located exactly at the straight ahead position. > > Once the toe-in is set, the only way to adjust orientation of the > steering > wheel is to reposition it on the splines on the steering column. > Doing this > will of course NOT affect the location of the tight spot relative > to the > straight ahead position of the steering column. > > Gary Hodson > > > The location of the tight spot is NOT adjustable without altering > the toe-in > (unless you have modified the stock steering system). I.E. These > two are > directly related. > This means that there is only ONE toe-in setting that will result > in the tight > spot being located exactly at the straight ahead position. > > Once the toe-in is set, the only way to adjust orientation of the > steering > wheel is to reposition it on the splines on the steering column. > Doing this > will of course NOT affect the location of the tight spot relative > to the > straight ahead position of the steering column. > > Gary Hodson > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 2 18:53:58 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: healeydoc@sbcglobal.net Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:27:33 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Yes, I agree. I hope no one thought I was suggesting they adjust the toe-in until the tight spot was straight ahead! Theoretically, this would be possible, if you didn't care what amount of toe-in you ended up with. Gary Hodson -----Original Message----- From: David Nock healeydoc@sbcglobal.net trying to get the tight spot in the straight ahead position is not going to happen. For some reason the tight spot is just to the left of straight ahead on all Healey's. On Jun 2, 2010, at 1:04 PM, warthodson@aol.com wrote: Assuming for the moment that the front suspension components are all in good condition, meaning the king pin bushings, wheel bearing shimming/adjustment, tie rod ends & steering worm & peg are all in very good condition, then there are two adjustments (that I can think of) that can affect "free play" at the steering wheel. They are shimming of the bearings that support the worm gear & adjusting of the peg in the worm. The location of the tight spot is NOT adjustable without altering the toe-in (unless you have modified the stock steering system). I.E. These two are directly related. This means that there is only ONE toe-in setting that will result in the tight spot being located exactly at the straight ahead position. Once the toe-in is set, the only way to adjust orientation of the steering wheel is to reposition it on the splines on the steering column. Doing this will of course NOT affect the location of the tight spot relative to the straight ahead position of the steering column. Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 2 19:49:39 2010 From: prittenhouse2@verizon.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:23:15 -0500 (CDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Badge Bar /0f26yA: Permission denied _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 2 20:19:52 2010 From: "Dick Matson" To: "AustinHealey List" Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 18:29:03 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steering alignment Exactly Gary. Ken (Freeze) tried an adjustable tie rod on I believe the left side control rod. All wearable items being in good shape that seems a likely good way to get toe in adjustments you want/need and to get the tight spot/peg right too. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: warthodson@aol.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Assuming for the moment that the front suspension components are all in good condition, meaning the king pin bushings, wheel bearing shimming/adjustment, tie rod ends & steering worm & peg are all in very good condition, then there are two adjustments (that I can think of) that can affect "free play" at the steering wheel. They are shimming of the bearings that support the worm gear & adjusting of the peg in the worm. The location of the tight spot is NOT adjustable without altering the toe-in (unless you have modified the stock steering system). I.E. These two are directly related. This means that there is only ONE toe-in setting that will result in the tight spot being located exactly at the straight ahead position. Once the toe-in is set, the only way to adjust orientation of the steering wheel is to reposition it on the splines on the steering column. Doing this will of course NOT affect the location of the tight spot relative to the straight ahead position of the steering column. Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 2 20:20:32 2010 From: John Vrugtman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:00:53 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment I just replaced my steering worm with a DW version and peg and now no tight spot at all. Steering is much nicer and easier, since I also added those swivel pin roller bearings. John 64 & 66 BJ8s On 6/2/2010 8:27 PM, warthodson@aol.com wrote: > Yes, I agree. I hope no one thought I was suggesting they adjust the toe-in > until the tight spot was straight ahead! Theoretically, this would be > possible, if you didn't care what amount of toe-in you ended up with. > Gary Hodson > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Nock healeydoc@sbcglobal.net > > > trying to get the tight spot in the straight ahead position is not going to > happen. For some reason the tight spot is just to the left of straight ahead > on all Healey's. > > > On Jun 2, 2010, at 1:04 PM, warthodson@aol.com wrote: > > > > Assuming for the moment that the front suspension components are all in good > condition, meaning the king pin bushings, wheel bearing shimming/adjustment, > tie rod ends& steering worm& peg are all in very good condition, then there > are two adjustments (that I can think of) that can affect "free play" at the > steering wheel. They are shimming of the bearings that support the worm gear > & > adjusting of the peg in the worm. > > The location of the tight spot is NOT adjustable without altering the toe-in > (unless you have modified the stock steering system). I.E. These two are > directly related. > This means that there is only ONE toe-in setting that will result in the > tight > spot being located exactly at the straight ahead position. > > > Once the toe-in is set, the only way to adjust orientation of the steering > wheel is to reposition it on the splines on the steering column. Doing this > will of course NOT affect the location of the tight spot relative to the > straight ahead position of the steering column. > > > Gary Hodson > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/javrugtman@htcnet.org _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 2 20:37:27 2010 From: Martin Jansen To: AustinHealey List Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 19:17:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Steering alignment I think we all agree the tight spot should be in the center of travel of the steering box. This is where the clearance tolerances are at a minimum-least amount of play in the steering box. If all the suspension mounting point are symmetrical the front end geometry is center to the car. the Austin Healey has only toe in & out adjustment and it is equal. Center should not change. I suggest you inspect for damage in the areas that your front suspension attaches to at lower A arms, shock towers, bent frame, damaged front cross member. The mounting points must be symmetrical to maintain center point. We have found this common problem in most of the 400+ Austin Healeys that we have worked on. Happy Healeying, Marty www.jule-enterprises.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 2 21:24:04 2010 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: , David Nock Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 02:54:29 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Actually I DON'T know that it would be possible. If the "tight spot" is at or near center at any toe setting what would cause it to change while adjusting toe? Turning the track rod to adjust the toe-in moves both front wheels exactly the same amount in opposite directions because one one ball end is a right hand thread and the other is a left hand thread. Turning the rod shouldn't affect the position of the steering worm gear. If the tight spot (or center of the worm) is not where it is supposed to be then the fault must be in the other alignment factors, which are not adjustable on the Austin Healey chassis (except by catastrophic means) or in the incorrect assembly of the various steering rods and levers. Bill Lawrence > To: healeydoc@sbcglobal.net > Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 20:27:33 -0400 > From: warthodson@aol.com > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment > > Yes, I agree. I hope no one thought I was suggesting they adjust the toe-in > until the tight spot was straight ahead! Theoretically, this would be > possible, if you didn't care what amount of toe-in you ended up with. > Gary Hodson > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Nock healeydoc@sbcglobal.net > > > trying to get the tight spot in the straight ahead position is not going to > happen. For some reason the tight spot is just to the left of straight ahead > on all Healey's. > > > On Jun 2, 2010, at 1:04 PM, warthodson@aol.com wrote: > > > > Assuming for the moment that the front suspension components are all in good > condition, meaning the king pin bushings, wheel bearing shimming/adjustment, > tie rod ends & steering worm & peg are all in very good condition, then there > are two adjustments (that I can think of) that can affect "free play" at the > steering wheel. They are shimming of the bearings that support the worm gear > & > adjusting of the peg in the worm. > > The location of the tight spot is NOT adjustable without altering the toe-in > (unless you have modified the stock steering system). I.E. These two are > directly related. > This means that there is only ONE toe-in setting that will result in the > tight > spot being located exactly at the straight ahead position. > > > Once the toe-in is set, the only way to adjust orientation of the steering > wheel is to reposition it on the splines on the steering column. Doing this > will of course NOT affect the location of the tight spot relative to the > straight ahead position of the steering column. > > > Gary Hodson > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ynotink@msn.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 02:55:34 2010 From: John Harper To: Dick Matson Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 08:31:50 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Dick The ancestor to the 'big' Healey front suspension and steering was the A40 Devon. With little modification this was applied to our cars. It was beefed up from the BN2 on but still basically the same. Originally the A40 design included adjustable length steering side tubes. This allowed the high spot in the steering box to be set dead ahead. Due presumably to a cost reduction exercise, the fixed length side tubes were introduced on the A40 and A70 in May 1953 (Austin Service Journal Volume 23 steering 13). Therefore all but perhaps the prototype 100 had fixed length side tubes and therefore we were 'doomed' to have this centring problem. For very bad cases the old adjustable side tubes can still be occasionally found or new ones can be made up using shortened cross tubes with new ends. Regards > >Like you I fiddled with getting the peg on the tight spot with tracking >straight ahead. I could not get it exact on. If I remember it is because the >output steering box shaft is 'keyed' at four locations - meaning the steering >arm can go on the output shaft in one of only 4 positions - if I remember. >Anyway the keyed locations were not close enough to get the peg and tight spot >and straight-ahead tracking all in the same spot. Shimming to set the tight >spot was not an option as there are shims in the steering box on only one end >of the worm. I didn't want to bend the steering arm to set it. Could shim >the whole box out from the frame I guess. > > > >It's nice to have the peg, the tight spot and tracking together so that free >play loosens as steering is turned either way from straight ahead. -- John Harper _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 06:09:51 2010 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:55:09 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] correct duo color 100 BN2 - help needed Hello, Does anyone have a close-up picture of the way the two colors meet? I would need a picture by the door edge and by the front chrome spear. My chrome spear on the front fender is fairly high up - I wonder if the cutout for the spear was same on all fenders... Many thanks! Tadek _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 06:52:13 2010 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Kent McLean'" , Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:29:19 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? G'day Kent Two kinds of football???????? Bloody hell! There are at least 6. Soccer, American football, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Australian Rules and Gaelic Football. There are probably more. My memory of the late 1960s and early 1970s was that the Pacific Centre was formed as an offshoot of the UK AHC and generally serviced the US West Coast. The AHC of America was not formed as a separate entity and catered for owners more towards the middle and East Coast. With today's ease of communication both clubs now cater for owners not only across North America, but throughout the world. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kent McLean Sent: Tuesday, 1 June 2010 6:05 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? Kees wrote: > This is the case with many car clubs, or any clubs. Why are there > christians, jews and muslims? Basicly the same religion with the same god. Why are there 2 kinds of football? :) Go Oranje!!! ( For those who enjoy the first kind and know nothing of the 2nd, the World Cup is this year. The Netherlands is favored to win Group E. The US is in Group C and probably won't get past England. ) -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 07:08:38 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: ynotink@msn.com, healeydoc@sbcglobal.net Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:46:33 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Bill, Marty, Assume for the moment that the tight spot is perfectly centered & both wheels are toed-in exactly 1/8" each. Now, if we adjust (decrease) the toe-in by turning the track rod (making it effectively longer) such that the resulting toe-in is 1/16" at each wheel, the tight spot will no longer be perfectly centered. Here is why: The track rod is connected to the steering lever on the steering box which in turn is connected to the non-adjustable outer tie-rod, which is connected to the wheel assembly. There is no way to change the length of the track rod without affecting the position of the steering lever & thus the position of the tight spot. Gary If the "tight spot" is at or near center at any toe setting what would cause it to change while adjusting toe? Turning the track rod to adjust the toe-in moves both front wheels exactly the same amount in opposite directions because one one ball end is a right hand thread and the other is a left hand thread. Turning the rod shouldn't affect the position of the steering worm gear. -----Original Message----- From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: warthodson@aol.com; David Nock Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Wed, Jun 2, 2010 9:54 pm Subject: RE: [Healeys] Steering alignment Actually I DON'T know that it would be possible. If the "tight spot" is at or near center at any toe setting what would cause it to change while adjusting toe? Turning the track rod to adjust the toe-in moves both front wheels exactly the same amount in opposite directions because one one ball end is a right hand thread and the other is a left hand thread. Turning the rod shouldn't affect the position of the steering worm gear. If the tight spot (or center of the worm) is not where it is supposed to be then the fault must be in the other alignment factors, which are not adjustable on the Austin Healey chassis (except by catastrophic means) or in the incorrect assembly of the various steering rods and levers. Bill Lawrence _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 07:23:47 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:02:27 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs? Patrick - you have to add Sepak takraw - one of the greatest football games played: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepak_takraw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yaTUjRiFSY&feature=related Cheers! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 8:29 PM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn < p_cquinn@tpg.com.au> wrote: > G'day Kent > > Two kinds of football???????? Bloody hell! There are at least 6. Soccer, > American football, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Australian Rules and Gaelic > Football. There are probably more. > > My memory of the late 1960s and early 1970s was that the Pacific Centre was > formed as an offshoot of the UK AHC and generally serviced the US West > Coast. The AHC of America was not formed as a separate entity and catered > for owners more towards the middle and East Coast. > > With today's ease of communication both clubs now cater for owners not only > across North America, but throughout the world. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 08:54:08 2010 From: "Dick Matson" To: "AustinHealey List" Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 07:21:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steering alignment That . . is interesting. Your summary confirms for me what my experience has been - and if I'm reading right the experience of others who have posted on the subject. Thank you John. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: John Harper To: Dick Matson Cc: AustinHealey List Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 12:31 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Dick The ancestor to the 'big' Healey front suspension and steering was the A40 Devon. With little modification this was applied to our cars. It was beefed up from the BN2 on but still basically the same. Originally the A40 design included adjustable length steering side tubes. This allowed the high spot in the steering box to be set dead ahead. Due presumably to a cost reduction exercise, the fixed length side tubes were introduced on the A40 and A70 in May 1953 (Austin Service Journal Volume 23 steering 13). Therefore all but perhaps the prototype 100 had fixed length side tubes and therefore we were 'doomed' to have this centring problem. For very bad cases the old adjustable side tubes can still be occasionally found or new ones can be made up using shortened cross tubes with new ends. Regards > >Like you I fiddled with getting the peg on the tight spot with tracking >straight ahead. I could not get it exact on. Dick Matson / Bj8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 10:25:00 2010 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "John Harper" , "Dick Matson" Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 08:56:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment John, Thanks for that information. I would like to see the workshop manual section for alignment when a A40/A70 has adjustable side rods. I wonder if it addressed the tight spot. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 15:09:16 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 16:50:58 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 4, Issue 371 In a message dated 6/3/10 11:34:17 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > > My memory of the late 1960s and early 1970s was that the Pacific Centre > was > formed as an offshoot of the UK AHC and generally serviced the US West > Coast. The AHC of America was not formed as a separate entity and catered > for owners more towards the middle and East Coast. > If I ever find the right venue, I think it would be interesting to write the factual history of the clubs. As an academically trained historian, I'm never surprised at how different the recollections of history can be, and how those recollections can shape what we believe. First point: The Pacific Centre was founded as a local club, but within three months had discovered that there was a U.K. umbrella organization under Bic Healey, and had sought and received sanctioning as the Austin-Healey Club, Pacific Centre. Fairly soon thereafter, contact was made with Bill Wood in the Northeast, with the idea of a possible second centre. Though that didn't come to fruition, the two groups did organize an East Coast (New England, really) and West Coast meet fairly soon thereafter, inviting Donald as their guest at both meets. The East Coast connection didn't thrive, but the west coast group did well, expanding its Healey Highlights newsletter and very soon found itself with members all over the country, just interested in receiving the newsletter, so from the start it's been pretty national in membership, though the majority of events were concentrated on the West Coast. >From what i've heard third-hand, at roughly the same time, a group in Virginia started an Austin-Healey club which, not knowing about the other effort, declared itself the Austin-Healey Club of America, and soon after an Illinois chapter of that club was started. When the Virginia club disappeared, the Illinois chapter picked up the baton and ran with it. You can see the connection by comparing the Illinois chapter's badge with the consequent AHCA badge. Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 15:31:26 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 17:00:44 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Clubs Just to correct another misapprehension -- at least as I recollect the events, having been one of the parties at the table. The attempt at merger of the two clubs began when Bonnie Ayer and I came up with a joint proposal at Healey International in Breckinridge in 2002. It died when it became clear that the "old guard" in both clubs, folks who had founded the original two clubs, made clear that they would oppose any effort at merger, except in the unlikely case that the other club was willing to cede its name, magazine, and governing structure and simply turn over its mailing list. Most of this resistance came not only from a desire of each group to protect what it had created, but also because of a Hatfield-McCoy feud that had smoldered in the ten years between Snowmass and Breckinridge, during which time the AHCPC leaders accused AHCA of "stealing" the seed money left over from Snowmass and then squandering it on an ill-advised "joint" meet in Oklahoma in 1997. In the meantime, AHCA leaders were accusing the president of AHCPC of "stealing" the AHCA mailing list to do a solicitation of membership. in order to make sure that the merger never happened, both Bonnie and I were pushed out of office the following year. As I remember the facts, the merger didn't occur because of equal resistance on the part of old-line leaders in both clubs. Of course, to get the whole story , a real historian would also want to interview Bonnie Ayer, Hank Leach, Paul Schwartz, Walt Blanc, and Chuck and Edie Anderson, all of whom sat with me around the table at a AHCA delegates meeting in the fall of 2002 to discuss the structure of a possible merger. Cheers Gary Anderson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 15:55:15 2010 From: Jim LeBlanc To: healeys@autox.team.net, Tadeusz Malkiewicz Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:34:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] correct duo color 100 BN2 - help needed We find different fenders on the 100's with different ridges. The front wheel arch is larger on some fenders. The two colors meet at the ridge in the fender and the door. The read fender on the later 100's have a ridge that follows from the front fender thru the door. The early 100's do not have this ridge, just follow the line from the door backward around the curve to the bead between the parts. The classic problem is how the colors meet at the front fender arch. For this, there is a picture on the concours CD. There is one picture from a middle 50's auto show with a factory car showing an arched curve meeting the front fender. It took me many hours settling how to paint the line on my car. Take your time and study the subject. Best Regards, Jim LeBlanc 1956 100_M --- On Thu, 6/3/10, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz Subject: [Healeys] correct duo color 100 BN2 - help needed To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 4:55 AM Hello, Does anyone have a close-up picture of the way the two colors meet? I would need a picture by the door edge and by the front chrome spear. My chrome spear on the front fender is fairly high up - I wonder if the cutout for the spear was same on all fenders... Many thanks! Tadek _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jim_leblanc@yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 17:24:55 2010 From: "allen c miller jr" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 19:08:49 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] collapsable steering column Thanks to John Sims for posting my drawings of for the collapsable steering column I installed. Here is a parts listof Borgeson materials needed to complete a box conversion. 450036 36" Extended Length $78.92 1 $78.92 700010 Firewall Flange Bearing, 3/4" ID $29.00 1 $29.00 314900 3/4DD X 3/4 Smooth Bore $20.52 1 $20.52 315200 1DD X 1-1/4 Smooth Bore $28.13 1 $28.13 Subtotal: $156.57 Shipping cost: $17.26 (UPS ground to new york from ct) Total: $173.83 If anyone is interested I can put them in touch with Don Breslaus who fabricated the prototype at very reasonable cost and whose work is impeccable ( he has 30 years' sports racing support experience) and is incredibly proficient I can be reached at Allen100m@Yahoo.com 518-851-2262 Allen Miller BN2/M _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 17:41:48 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 19:26:05 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs Amazing how time flies. David Nock corrected my notes on the dates. Snowmass was in 1982. The first discussions between Bonnie Ayre and me, and the subsequent merger discussions took place at Breckinridge and then at the AHCA delegates meeting in 1992. The money-losing AHCA "international" meet took place in northeast Oklahoma in 1987. David remembers another conversation about mergers at Park City in 1997 which again went nowhere. Interestingly, Tracy Drummond recalls being asked pointedly, when he was proposed for president of AHCUSA a few years ago whether he favored or would be against a merger. The right answer to that question clearly was that he should be against the idea. So, nothing much has changed in, what, 18 years? As many people have noted, had it not been for Reid Trummel benchmarking the Austin-Healey Magazine against Chatter, and me benchmarking Austin-Healey Magazine against Reid's Healey Marque, the two club magazines might not have maintained the level of excellence they have achieved over the years. On the other hand, with good controls, a single magazine reaching 5,000 members, and a national structure supporting regional clubs and perhaps two "national" meets each year, might very well have been a good thing for the Healey hobby. Cheers gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 18:23:32 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'allen c miller jr'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:56:48 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] collapsable steering column I've added this informati to the PDF on my site (without the telephone number) John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of allen c miller jr Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 7:09 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] collapsable steering column Thanks to John Sims for posting my drawings of for the collapsable steering column I installed. Here is a parts listof Borgeson materials needed to complete a box conversion. 450036 36" Extended Length $78.92 1 $78.92 700010 Firewall Flange Bearing, 3/4" ID $29.00 1 $29.00 314900 3/4DD X 3/4 Smooth Bore $20.52 1 $20.52 315200 1DD X 1-1/4 Smooth Bore $28.13 1 $28.13 Subtotal: $156.57 Shipping cost: $17.26 (UPS ground to new york from ct) Total: $173.83 If anyone is interested I can put them in touch with Don Breslaus who fabricated the prototype at very reasonable cost and whose work is impeccable ( he has 30 years' sports racing support experience) and is incredibly proficient I can be reached at Allen100m@Yahoo.com 518-851-2262 Allen Miller BN2/M _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 19:26:35 2010 From: "Rich C" To: , Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:11:42 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs Yes, it is amazing how time flies and memories lose their accuracy. A few more clarifications and corrections if I may...... The 1987 AHCA Conclave was a joint venture alright but it was joint with the Austin Healey Sports and Touring club at Harrisburg Pa. The Oklahoma Conclave was at Shangri-La Resort in 1988, blistering hot as I recall. Turning back the clock to August 1976, that was the summer that the Pacific Centre and the Northeast Region brought Donald Healey over as special guest, and hosted somewhat of an East Coast and West Coast meet, the N.E. being one weekend, the P.C. being the following weekend. However, in between, Donald flew to O'Hare and was guest of honour of the AHCA, (at that moment still basically a Midwest Regional club). Donald was a guest over night at Walt and Jeanette Blanck's home, with a special dinner in Donald's honour on the Tuesday evening. The next day, guests from a number of brand new AHCA regional chapters sat at a formation meeting in Blanck's home and mapped out the Regional Chapter with Delegate representation concept, and the whole thing literally took off from there. This is not third party, because I was there representing the 3 week old Southern Ontario chapter of the AHCA. Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 19:54:58 2010 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: , David Nock Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 01:34:04 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment The point I'm trying to make is that the steering arms and outer tie rods are symmetrical on both sides of the car and the movement of the steering arm ends will be mirrored, opposite but identical. Therefore the position of the worm gear with relation to the peg, and thus the tight spot, should not be affected by this adjustment. In your example, since both wheels will be moved an equal amount (1/32") to adjust the toe by 1/16" it should not affect the steering wheel alignment or the tight spot. If such changes result from adjusting toe then you have other problems. Bill Lawrence To: ynotink@msn.com; healeydoc@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 08:46:33 -0400 From: warthodson@aol.com CC: healeys@autox.team.net Bill, Marty, Assume for the moment that the tight spot is perfectly centered & both wheels are toed-in exactly 1/8" each. Now, if we adjust (decrease) the toe-in by turning the track rod (making it effectively longer) such that the resulting toe-in is 1/16" at each wheel, the tight spot will no longer be perfectly centered. Here is why: The track rod is connected to the steering lever on the steering box which in turn is connected to the non-adjustable outer tie-rod, which is connected to the wheel assembly. There is no way to change the length of the track rod without affecting the position of the steering lever & thus the position of the tight spot. Gary If the "tight spot" is at or near center at any toe setting what would cause it to change while adjusting toe? Turning the track rod to adjust the toe-in moves both front wheels exactly the same amount in opposite directions because one one ball end is a right hand thread and the other is a left hand thread. Turning the rod shouldn't affect the position of the steering worm gear. -----Original Message----- From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: warthodson@aol.com; David Nock Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Wed, Jun 2, 2010 9:54 pm Subject: RE: [Healeys] Steering alignment Actually I DON'T know that it would be possible. If the "tight spot" is at or near center at any toe setting what would cause it to change while adjusting toe? Turning the track rod to adjust the toe-in moves both front wheels exactly the same amount in opposite directions because one one ball end is a right hand thread and the other is a left hand thread. Turning the rod shouldn't affect the position of the steering worm gear. If the tight spot (or center of the worm) is not where it is supposed to be then the fault must be in the other alignment factors, which are not adjustable on the Austin Healey chassis (except by catastrophic means) or in the incorrect assembly of the various steering rods and levers. Bill Lawrence _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 19:55:23 2010 From: "Dallas Congleton" To: , "Rich C" Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:35:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs Very good Rich - for someone that's not "an academically trained historian" ;^) Dallas Congleton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: ; Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs > Yes, > > it is amazing how time flies and memories lose their accuracy. A few more > clarifications and corrections if I may...... > > The 1987 AHCA Conclave was a joint venture alright but it was joint with > the Austin Healey Sports and Touring club at Harrisburg Pa. The Oklahoma > Conclave was at Shangri-La Resort in 1988, blistering hot as I recall. > > Turning back the clock to August 1976, that was the summer that the > Pacific Centre and the Northeast Region brought Donald Healey over as > special guest, and hosted somewhat of an East Coast and West Coast meet, > the N.E. being one weekend, the P.C. being the following weekend. However, > in between, Donald flew to O'Hare and was guest of honour of the AHCA, (at > that moment still basically a Midwest Regional club). Donald was a guest > over night at Walt and Jeanette Blanck's home, with a special dinner in > Donald's honour on the Tuesday evening. The next day, guests from a number > of brand new AHCA regional chapters sat at a formation meeting in Blanck's > home and mapped out the Regional Chapter with Delegate representation > concept, and the whole thing literally took off from there. > This is not third party, because I was there representing the 3 week old > Southern Ontario chapter of the AHCA. > > Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 20:27:43 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:12:28 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs A few years ago someone bought a BJ8 that came with a driver's handbook autographed by DMH in 1976. I was able to track down the owner of the car at that time, and we learned that Donald had signed the handbook while sitting in Walt Blanck's backyard during that organizational meeting. The previous owner had a photo of himself with DMH in the backyard at the time of the signing. Kinda neat to find that out if you're the owner of the car. 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 Rich C Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 9:12 PM To: Editorgary@aol.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs Yes, it is amazing how time flies and memories lose their accuracy. A few more clarifications and corrections if I may...... The 1987 AHCA Conclave was a joint venture alright but it was joint with the Austin Healey Sports and Touring club at Harrisburg Pa. The Oklahoma Conclave was at Shangri-La Resort in 1988, blistering hot as I recall. Turning back the clock to August 1976, that was the summer that the Pacific Centre and the Northeast Region brought Donald Healey over as special guest, and hosted somewhat of an East Coast and West Coast meet, the N.E. being one weekend, the P.C. being the following weekend. However, in between, Donald flew to O'Hare and was guest of honour of the AHCA, (at that moment still basically a Midwest Regional club). Donald was a guest over night at Walt and Jeanette Blanck's home, with a special dinner in Donald's honour on the Tuesday evening. The next day, guests from a number of brand new AHCA regional chapters sat at a formation meeting in Blanck's home and mapped out the Regional Chapter with Delegate representation concept, and the whole thing literally took off from there. This is not third party, because I was there representing the 3 week old Southern Ontario chapter of the AHCA. Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 21:24:57 2010 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:01:47 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs For those of you who have a Conclave 1993 (Louisville) mugs note that it says "The last AHCA Conclave" on it. Merger was such a sure thing............... Jim Werner Louisville, KY _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 22:42:55 2010 From: "John Trifari" To: , Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:15:05 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Clubs Gary--the 50th anny (OpenRoads--Tahoe) was in 2002. The Breckinridge meet and the abortive attempt to merge the clubs was in 1992. This is what happens when you turn 35. John Trifari--Golden Gate AHC -- at least as I recollect the events, having been one of the parties at the table. The attempt at merger of the two clubs began when Bonnie Ayer and I came up with a joint proposal at Healey International in Breckinridge in 2002. It died when it became clear that the "old guard" in both clubs, folks who had founded the original two clubs, made clear that they would oppose any effort at merger, except in the unlikely case that the other club was willing to cede its name, magazine, and governing structure and simply turn over its mailing list. Most of this resistance came not only from a desire of each group to protect what it had created, but also because of a Hatfield-McCoy feud that had smoldered in the ten years between Snowmass and Breckinridge, during which time the AHCPC leaders accused AHCA of "stealing" the seed money left over from Snowmass and then squandering it on an ill-advised "joint" meet in Oklahoma in 1997. In the meantime, AHCA leaders were accusing the president of AHCPC of "stealing" the AHCA mailing list to do a solicitation of membership. in order to make sure that the merger never happened, both Bonnie and I were pushed out of office the following year. As I remember the facts, the merger didn't occur because of equal resistance on the part of old-line leaders in both clubs. Of course, to get the whole story , a real historian would also want to interview Bonnie Ayer, Hank Leach, Paul Schwartz, Walt Blanc, and Chuck and Edie Anderson, all of whom sat with me around the table at a AHCA delegates meeting in the fall of 2002 to discuss the structure of a possible merger. Cheers Gary Anderson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jtrifari@comcast.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 3 23:26:17 2010 From: "Mr. Bill" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:06:49 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Clubs Gee! What was my one word? EGO's? Member of AHC,PC in 1972. Now only, for my own reasons which will not be discussed here, a Charter Member of our local club, Austin-Healey Association (Inc.) of Southern California. Why not just "Let sleeping dogs lie." and follow your own path for affiliations, including the A-HS&TC? Bill Barnett '53 Red Car (which will be at Rendezvous in Eugene, OR) On 6/3/2010 02:00 PM, Editorgary@aol.com wrote: > Just to correct another misapprehension -- at least as I recollect the > events, having been one of the parties at the table. The attempt at merger of > the two clubs began when Bonnie Ayer and I came up with a joint proposal at > Healey International in Breckinridge in 2002. It died when it became clear > that the "old guard" in both clubs, folks who had founded the original two > clubs, made clear that they would oppose any effort at merger, except in the > unlikely case that the other club was willing to cede its name, magazine, and > governing structure and simply turn over its mailing list. > Most of this resistance came not only from a desire of each group to > protect what it had created, but also because of a Hatfield-McCoy feud that had > smoldered in the ten years between Snowmass and Breckinridge, during which > time the AHCPC leaders accused AHCA of "stealing" the seed money left over from > Snowmass and then squandering it on an ill-advised "joint" meet in Oklahoma > in 1997. In the meantime, AHCA leaders were accusing the president of AHCPC > of "stealing" the AHCA mailing list to do a solicitation of membership. > in order to make sure that the merger never happened, both Bonnie and I > were pushed out of office the following year. As I remember the facts, the > merger didn't occur because of equal resistance on the part of old-line leaders > in both clubs. > Of course, to get the whole story , a real historian would also want to > interview Bonnie Ayer, Hank Leach, Paul Schwartz, Walt Blanc, and Chuck and > Edie Anderson, all of whom sat with me around the table at a AHCA delegates > meeting in the fall of 2002 to discuss the structure of a possible merger. > > Cheers > Gary Anderson > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bn1@pacbell.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 00:10:47 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: jtrifari@comcast.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 01:46:07 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Clubs In a message dated 6/3/10 9:15:23 PM, jtrifari@comcast.net writes: > Gary--the 50th anny (OpenRoads--Tahoe) was in 2002. The Breckinridge > meet > and the abortive attempt to merge the clubs was in 1992. This is what > happens when you turn 35. John Trifari--Golden Gate AHC > > -- at least as I recollect the > As noted, everyone's completely right -- move everything back exactly one decade. Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 00:29:15 2010 From: Ray Juncal To: List Healey Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:03:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Manifold drains List I'm still working on those carbs. I need a source for the drain fittings on the bottom of the intake manifolds. It has a 1/8" tube compression fitting on one side and what looks to be a 3/8"-26 thread on the other, where it screws into the manifold. Is that a "British straight pipe" size? If so I could modify a US 1/4" tapered pipe thread fitting with a die of the correct thread. Any ideas guys??RegardsRay Juncal _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 02:55:48 2010 From: John Harper To: "Freese, Ken" Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:28:32 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Ken I cannot find anything in A40/A70 workshop manuals but there is something in Austin Service Journal Volume 16, December 1947. Here Austin was going to great lengths to introduce and explain this new A40 'wishbone' front suspension. Up until then Austin dealers were only used to beam axles and cart springs. When it comes to adjusting side tubes it does not relate to a tight spot. However what it does describe is how by adjusting the side tubes lengths it is possible to make sure that maximum lock in both directions is limited at the swivel axle and not by coming to a limit of travel within the steering box itself. Presumably if the steering box did not reach its own 'stops' and was therefore central the tight spot would occur when the road wheels were straight ahead. Regards >Thanks for that information. I would like to see the workshop manual >section for alignment when a A40/A70 has adjustable side rods. I wonder >if it addressed the tight spot. >Ken Freese >65 BJ8 > -- John Harper _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 06:12:56 2010 From: Patrick Yoas To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 04:05:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Healey Clubs Gary, I seem to recall events as you have outlined plus a lot more. I believe I have an Pacific Newsletter that explains it all, as seen from a point of view from their President of the Club at the time. Although some of my brain cells have departed or misfiled, the Pacific Center Prez. had just cause for his comments. I even visited with one of their Club members when I had a business trip in San Francisco and got more stuff but not worth mentioning. Patrick Yoas Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Clubs Just to correct another misapprehension -- at least as I recollect the events, having been one of the parties at the table. The attempt at merger of the two clubs began when Bonnie Ayer and I came up with a joint proposal at Healey International in Breckinridge in 2002. It died when it became clear that the "old guard" in both clubs, folks who had founded the original two clubs, made clear that they would oppose any effort at merger, except in the unlikely case that the other club was willing to cede its name, magazine, and governing structure and simply turn over its mailing list. Most of this resistance came not only from a desire of each group to protect what it had created, but also because of a Hatfield-McCoy feud that had smoldered in the ten years between Snowmass and Breckinridge, during which time the AHCPC leaders accused AHCA of "stealing" the seed money left over from Snowmass and then squandering it on an ill-advised "joint" meet in Oklahoma in 1997. In the meantime, AHCA leaders were accusing the president of AHCPC of "stealing" the AHCA mailing list to do a solicitation of membership. in order to make sure that the merger never happened, both Bonnie and I were pushed out of office the following year. As I remember the facts, the merger didn't occur because of equal resistance on the part of old-line leaders in both clubs. Of course, to get the whole story , a real historian would also want to interview Bonnie Ayer, Hank Leach, Paul Schwartz, Walt Blanc, and Chuck and Edie Anderson, all of whom sat with me around the table at a AHCA delegates meeting in the fall of 2002 to discuss the structure of a possible merger. Cheers Gary Anderson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 06:40:39 2010 From: "Bob Yule" To: "Ray Juncal" , "List Healey" Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 07:23:34 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Manifold drains Ray, we have them in stock. With or without tubes. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Juncal" To: "List Healey" Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 2:03 AM Subject: [Healeys] Manifold drains > List I'm still working on those carbs. I need a source for the drain > fittings on the bottom of the intake manifolds. It has a 1/8" tube > compression fitting on one side and what looks to be a 3/8"-26 thread on > the > other, where it screws into the manifold. Is that a "British straight > pipe" > size? If so I could modify a US 1/4" tapered pipe thread fitting with a > die > of the correct thread. Any ideas guys??RegardsRay Juncal > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/autofarm@cyg.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 07:18:19 2010 From: prittenhouse2@verizon.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:52:58 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Test _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 07:59:31 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: britishcars@shaw.ca, ynotink@msn.com, healeydoc@sbcglobal.net, Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:16:39 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment Paul, Yes, that is exactly what I was trying to say. Thanks for jumping in & clarifiying this subject. Gary Hodson -----Original Message----- From: PG To: 'WILLIAM B LAWRENCE' ; warthodson@aol.com; 'David Nock' Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Thu, Jun 3, 2010 11:58 pm Subject: RE: [Healeys] Steering alignment Hi Bill, I think you might be incorrect....I was on the same page as you earlier but think I was also wrong. When you add toe in, it pulls both tie rods together, equal amounts...... Since the left hand (for North American models) tie rod is attached to the teering lever, it must also pull the steering lever towards to centre of he car. When it pulls the steering lever in, it turns the steering wheel lockwise. So, now the pin is no longer in the same place on the worm as it as before......Yes, the car will continue to go straight because both tires ere pulled in equal amounts. However, the tight spot will now be more ounter clockwise to centre. Furthermore, if you want your steering wheel to be centered, you'll have to ake it off the spline and rotate it counterclockwise. Took me a while to get my head around it..... Paul _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 08:51:22 2010 From: Derek Job To: Forum Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 16:16:09 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Painting coves to match main colour (plus a carb question) 1. I know this is a bit like a 'how long is a piece of string' question, but how feasible do you guys think it is to get a good paint match when painting the coves to match the main colour of the car. I've seen a very nice car I might buy. Its blue and white but this time round I want an all blue car. (Don't ask why, it's all part of a cunning plan I have). The car has an excellent paint job which was redone only 4 years ago. The owner has the paint code details etc, etc. I was thinking (hoping) that as the swage line acts as a natural break that this will help to conceal any slight colour difference that might occur. Has anyone successfully attempted this. The car is garaged and doesn't live in a sunny climate. 2. The car should have HD6 carbs but it has HS6 carbs instead. They are both 1 3/4 inch, but are there any significant advatages/differences between the two types ? thanks in advance Derek www.healeysix.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 10:07:47 2010 From: To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:29:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Rubber seal around wing windows Hi listers: Does anyone know an easy way to replace the rubber seal around the wing windows on a BJ8? It looks to me like you have to tear half the door apart. Thanks for any help John O'Brien '61 bugeye '65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 10:37:47 2010 From: David Nock To: Editorgary@aol.com Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:39:21 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs One more time, this discussion rears its ugly head. And you can guarantee that the old guards will always come back and stomp all over a great idea. To me it makes no sence at all to have two National Clubs both putting out a great magazine. The clubs are going to run out of resorces for quality people to do all these high paying jobs that are necessary for the clubs to work. We must start looking at the future and not the past. If you look at cars of the past there was always a Model A Ford at one of the local shows, when was the last time you say a 1920s car at one of the small local car shows. The interest in them is gone since those that grew up around them are to old to drive or gone. If we are not careful our beloved cars and clubs will go the same way. My personal opinion for a long long time has been to be ONE National Club with ONE magazine. There could still be two national meets east and west, then we could all get together for a International Meet every 10 years. Just like what has happened for the last 30 years. Thats another thing there was a great tradition set back in 82 having an International Meet celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Austin Healey, this was repeated in 92 in Breckenridge, 97 in Park City and then the 50th in Lake Tahoe. Now we are coming up on 2012 and what would have been the 60th and I do not know what has happened. Are the EGOs to big that no one can say lets just all get along and have a repeat of the past meets. Was the 50th the end of a tradition? I hope not but it will be hard to revive it in 2022 for the 70th if all these EGOs of we must keep it the way it was don't allow some changes and some new sites set for the future. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 11:10:27 2010 From: Jonas Payne To: "banjojohn@cox.net" , "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:19:25 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rubber seal around wing windows Yes, You need to take darn near the whole thing apart. 1) Remove upper armrest 2) Remove Chrome spear on outside of door 3) Remove Window winder and door latch 4) Remove inner door panel 5) Remove screws holding on chromed frame 6) Carefully remove door glass 7) Remove Chrome Frame 8) Remove vent glass from chrome frame 9) Remove and replace rubber 10) Re-Assemble in reverse Since you have to do all that, you might as well replace your window guides, fuzzy strip and window rubber too. Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of banjojohn@cox.net Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 8:29 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Rubber seal around wing windows Hi listers: Does anyone know an easy way to replace the rubber seal around the wing windows on a BJ8? It looks to me like you have to tear half the door apart. Thanks for any help John O'Brien '61 bugeye '65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jpayne@thorcon.net "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 12:08:47 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'David Nock'" , Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:28:54 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs As others have said, summed up in one word "ego" No one wants to relinquish their fiefdom. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com Now we are coming up on 2012 and what would have been the 60th and I do not know what has happened. Are the EGOs to big that no one can say lets just all get along and have a repeat of the past meets. Was the 50th the end of a tradition? I hope not but it will be hard to revive it in 2022 for the 70th if all these EGOs of we must keep it the way it was don't allow some changes and some new sites set for the future. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 12:10:24 2010 From: "Rich C" To: Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:29:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Re Healey Clubs > Steve, > > Yes, that was the Tuesday afternoon, before the dinner. A number of us > gathered in Blancks back yard to sit and chat on lawn chairs. Donald was a > bit in awe of all the fuss we were doing over him and his cars so many > years after production. We have a number of photos taken there as well, > and next morning around Blancks breakfast table. > During the meeting, Donald found it all rather boring so joined the ladies > in the kitchen and was quite taken by their new microwave oven. > > Ah, the memories. > Rich > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "BJ8 Healeys" > Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 10:12 PM > To: > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs > >> A few years ago someone bought a BJ8 that came with a driver's handbook >> autographed by DMH in 1976. I was able to track down the owner of the >> car >> at that time, and we learned that Donald had signed the handbook while >> sitting in Walt Blanck's backyard during that organizational meeting. >> The >> previous owner had a photo of himself with DMH in the backyard at the >> time >> of the signing. Kinda neat to find that out if you're the owner of the >> car. >> >> Steve Byers >> HBJ8L/36666 >> BJ8 Registry >> Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 12:41:14 2010 From: jerry wall To: Derek Job Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:58:39 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Painting coves to match main colour (plus a carb derek, why not use a dark blue hand painted pin stripe as an accent line where the blu and white formerly met. i prefer the HD6. cheers, jerry On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 9:16 AM, Derek Job wrote: > 1. I know this is a bit like a 'how long is a piece of string' question, > but how feasible do you guys think it is to get a good paint match when > painting the coves to match the main colour of the car. > > I've seen a very nice car I might buy. Its blue and white but this time > round I want an all blue car. (Don't ask why, it's all part of a cunning > plan I have). The car has an excellent paint job which was redone only 4 > years ago. The owner has the paint code details etc, etc. > > I was thinking (hoping) that as the swage line acts as a natural break that > this will help to conceal any slight colour difference that might occur. > Has > anyone successfully attempted this. The car is garaged and doesn't live in > a > sunny climate. > > 2. The car should have HD6 carbs but it has HS6 carbs instead. They are > both > 1 3/4 inch, but are there any significant advatages/differences between the > two types ? > > thanks in advance > > Derek > www.healeysix.net > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jwbn6hrdtp@gmail.com > -- jerry wall BN6 rowlett, tx _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 12:41:41 2010 From: To: Healeys Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:00:40 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rubber seal around wing windows Assembly is reverse ... So ... for assembly (#9) you then "replace and remove" the rubber? :) RD > From: jpayne@ThorCon.net > To: banjojohn@cox.net; healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:19:25 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rubber seal around wing windows > > Yes, > > You need to take darn near the whole thing apart. > > 1) Remove upper armrest > 2) Remove Chrome spear on outside of door > 3) Remove Window winder and door latch > 4) Remove inner door panel > 5) Remove screws holding on chromed frame > 6) Carefully remove door glass > 7) Remove Chrome Frame > 8) Remove vent glass from chrome frame > 9) Remove and replace rubber > 10) Re-Assemble in reverse > > Since you have to do all that, you might as well replace your window guides, > fuzzy strip and window rubber too. > > > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of banjojohn@cox.net > Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 8:29 AM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Rubber seal around wing windows > > Hi listers: > Does anyone know an easy way to replace the rubber seal around the wing > windows on a BJ8? It looks to me like you have to tear half the door apart. > Thanks for any help > John O'Brien > '61 bugeye > '65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 13:25:29 2010 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: healeydoc@sbcglobal.net, Editorgary@aol.com Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:27:56 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs 2012 will be in Louisville and is scheduled to be an International Meet Jim Werner Louisville, KY In a message dated 6/4/2010 12:39:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, healeydoc@sbcglobal.net writes: Now we are coming up on 2012 and what would have been the 60th and I do not know what has happened. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 13:26:01 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:30:31 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Paint matching In a message dated 6/4/10 11:10:40 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > 1. I know this is a bit like a 'how long is a piece of string' question, > but how feasible do you guys think it is to get a good paint match when > painting the coves to match the main colour of the car. > I'm working on an article now to try to explain why it has become so difficult to get paint matches on older cars, having discussed this with the shop that fixed my fender -- a very high-end shop, btw. The problem arises when paint materials change. We went from lacquer to something to oil-based with clear coat to water-based with clear coat. With each change, it was necessary to use the new materials in an attempt to match the old paints. That has become increasingly difficult, as fewer and fewer shades are made available. Right now, so they tell me, the number of "toners" used to adjust paint shades are many fewer in number with water-based paints as required in most states, than was the case just a few years ago with oil-based paints, hence it has become very difficult to match a lot of shades -- including, I'm told, Healey Blue. So, if you want an exact match, it can only be done if the paint used previously is still available in the same materials -- check with a high-end shop to make sure. Otherwise, your only option is to paint the entire car with a similar shade in the new material. Good Luck. Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 13:26:37 2010 From: David Nock To: Jwhlyadv@aol.com Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:50:21 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs If 2012 is set to be an International meet then why is AHCUSA having their Rendezvous in the Northwest. In the past when there was an International Meet there wasn't a Conclave or a Rendezvous/ West Coast Meet David Nock On Jun 4, 2010, at 11:27 AM, Jwhlyadv@aol.com wrote: > 2012 will be in Louisville and is scheduled to be an International > Meet > > Jim Werner > Louisville, KY > > In a message dated 6/4/2010 12:39:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net writes: > Now we are coming up on 2012 and what would have been the 60th and > I do not know what has happened. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 13:27:26 2010 From: "Mark Goodman" To: Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:52:36 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Manifold Drains Dear Ray, I found the correct fittings ( standard compression fitting for them) at a HVAC Supplier and I believe the 1/8 Copper tubing also, but a good hobby shop or well equipped Hardware Store should have a selection of Brass tubes that would be 1/8". I think I might have spare fittings and copper tubing if you have trouble finding anything where you live. Mark Goodman 66BJ8 35503 www.austinhealeyessence.com Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:03:13 -0700 (PDT) From: Ray Juncal Subject: [Healeys] Manifold drains To: List Healey Message-ID: <453094.49919.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" List I'm still working on those carbs. I need a source for the drain fittings on the bottom of the intake manifolds. It has a 1/8" tube compression fitting on one side and what looks to be a 3/8"-26 thread on the other, where it screws into the manifold. Is that a "British straight pipe" size? If so I could modify a US 1/4" tapered pipe thread fitting with a die of the correct thread. Any ideas guys??RegardsRay Juncal _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 13:56:28 2010 From: "Rich C" To: "David Nock" , Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:10:04 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re Healey Clubs I keep hearing about "the old guard" not allowing things to progress, or keeping new ideas out. These statements are as far as I'm aware, being made by people who were not at these meetings, but heard somebody else's opinions, etc. I was an AHCA Delegate back in some of the meetings when unification was discussed at length. I can most certainly state that it wasn't up to "the old guard" and it wasn't a case of "egos" that was in control of these discussions...it was a collection of Delegates, attending these meetings and bringing forward their home chapters wishes on these subjects that made the decisions. Of course there were prominent people that voiced their opinions, perhaps swaying some delegates one way or the other, but the final decisions were made by the old democratic process called a vote. Now, other than some pleasant reminiscences about Donald and his visits, can we please get back to Healeys? Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 13:57:04 2010 From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:16:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] cup holder I seem to recall (wasn't interested at the time, that somebody had installed a slid out cup holder under the parcel shelf. Tried the archives but couldn't find it. Any help would be appreciated. Carl BN-4(L) _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 14:25:36 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:50:59 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] A history of the Austin-Healey Clubs in North America In a message dated 6/4/10 11:49:09 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > > Yes, that was the Tuesday afternoon, before the dinner. A number of us > > gathered in Blancks back yard to sit and chat on lawn chairs. Donald was > a > > bit in awe of all the fuss we were doing over him and his cars so many > > years after production. We have a number of photos taken there as well, > > and next morning around Blancks breakfast table. > > During the meeting, Donald found it all rather boring so joined the > ladies > > in the kitchen and was quite taken by their new microwave oven. > It would be interesting to read a history of the early years of AHCA, including the first efforts in Virginia and how the Illinois group became the AHCA we know today. We've got a summary history of Pacific Centre/AHCUSA in the AH Magazine on the inside front cover, originally written by Reid Trummel based on a review of past issues of Healey Highlights and Austin-Healey Magazine (several of us have every issue from the very start), which I updated when i took over the magazine three years ago. As noted there and in our recent editorial coverage, AHCUSA, ne Austin-Healey Club of San Jose and very rapidly renamed AHC Pacific Centre, was founded in 1970, making us 40 years old this year. We take pride in the fact that the newsletter/then magazine has been published without interruption for all of those 40 years. Since there are also several independent clubs in this country to this day, including Austin-Healey Sports and Touring Club and (still?) several on the West Coast, a comprehensive history should include them as well. Cheers Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 16:08:38 2010 From: Bob Johnson To: Healeys Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 17:45:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] At auction (incl. on line) tomorrow Austin A40 wagon. http://tinyurl.com/38gxd2e NFI, etc. Bob Johnson BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 16:40:23 2010 From: jerry wall To: "Dr. C. Rubino" Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 17:07:25 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder carl, try Healey Marque a year or so ago. 5 or 6 pages worth. cheers, jerry On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Dr. C. Rubino wrote: > I seem to recall (wasn't interested at the time, that somebody had > installed a > slid out cup holder under the parcel shelf. > Tried the archives but couldn't find it. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jwbn6hrdtp@gmail.com > -- jerry wall BN6 rowlett, tx _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 18:07:58 2010 From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:32:09 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder << carl, try Healey Marque a year or so ago. 5 or 6 pages worth. cheers, jerry >> I was thinking that it was one of Don. L.'s products ?? Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 18:08:25 2010 From: R Phillips To: "Dr. C. Rubino" Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 19:33:41 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder You are correct it was part of the enclosed Youtube video. I have tried to find the cup holder without success. If anyone knows where to source it, I'd be interested. *http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-cocwJNQOGVA/1964_austin_healey_3000_mk_iii_0* Ric On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 3:16 PM, Dr. C. Rubino wrote: > I seem to recall (wasn't interested at the time, that somebody had > installed a > slid out cup holder under the parcel shelf. > Tried the archives but couldn't find it. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested ann > > *http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-cocwJNQOGVA/1964_austin_healey_3000_mk_iii_0* > > ual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeydriver1@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 19:09:31 2010 From: George Haywood To: , Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 20:21:50 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rubber seal around wing windows John, I don't know if this will work but it's worth a try, there is no easy button for this one. You remove the door panel, chrome door top finisher first. Then remove the two hex head bolts at the bottom of the vent window channel and the 4 screws fixing the vent window frame at the top of the door. Here's where it may not go--raise the window at the same time as you pull up on the vent window frame. This may allow you just enough access to remove the nut, washers, spring, spacers, and bracket under the vent window frame to free up the pivot assembly. Then remove the two chrome screws on the upper pivot and pull the vent window out. Remove the old rubber and place in the new, then reassemble. If the window won't raise as the front channel goes up then you have to release the regulator arm from the guide channel at the bottom of the door glass frame and then pull up on the door glass and the vent window (front channel) assembly simultaneously to remove both. Then you can remove the hardware mentioned above to get the rubber exchanged. Pay attention to the order of the washers and spring, and the spacer and their orientation with the bracket. Hope this helps, George Haywood '65 bj8 > Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:29:29 -0400 > From: banjojohn@cox.net > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Rubber seal around wing windows > > Hi listers: > Does anyone know an easy way to replace the rubber seal around the wing windows on a BJ8? It looks to me like you have to tear half the door apart. > Thanks for any help > John O'Brien > '61 bugeye > '65 BJ8 _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID2832 6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 [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] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 19:40:46 2010 From: "Heal;ey" To: "R Phillips" , "Dr. C. Rubino" Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 20:58:52 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder Just type in auto cup holder on utube, there are many items there to search Bob Bj7 -------------------------------------------------- From: "R Phillips" Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 7:33 PM To: "Dr. C. Rubino" Cc: "healeylist" Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder > You are correct it was part of the enclosed Youtube video. I have tried > to > find the cup holder without success. If anyone knows where to source it, > I'd be interested. > > *http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-cocwJNQOGVA/1964_austin_healey_3000_mk_iii_0* > > > Ric > > On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 3:16 PM, Dr. C. Rubino wrote: > >> I seem to recall (wasn't interested at the time, that somebody had >> installed a >> slid out cup holder under the parcel shelf. >> Tried the archives but couldn't find it. >> >> Any help would be appreciated. >> >> Carl >> BN-4(L) >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested ann >> >> *http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-cocwJNQOGVA/1964_austin_healey_3000_mk_iii_0* >> >> ual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage : >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeydriver1@gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bj7ah@acanac.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 20:08:35 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'R Phillips'" , "'Dr. C. Rubino'" Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:21:28 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder Go to: http://www.englishparts.com/products/CUP-HOLDER--COLLAPSIBLE-Required-AR/369 3/222-090.html I have ordered other items from them. Good people. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of R Phillips Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 7:34 PM To: Dr. C. Rubino Cc: healeylist Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder You are correct it was part of the enclosed Youtube video. I have tried to find the cup holder without success. If anyone knows where to source it, I'd be interested. *http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-cocwJNQOGVA/1964_austin_healey_3000_mk_iii _0* Ric _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 20:10:37 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 21:37:52 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder A friend of mine got one for his BJ8 from eBay that came out VW Scirocco or Jetta. Do a Google search for possible sources. 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 R Phillips Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 7:34 PM To: Dr. C. Rubino Cc: healeylist Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder You are correct it was part of the enclosed Youtube video. I have tried to find the cup holder without success. If anyone knows where to source it, I'd be interested. *http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-cocwJNQOGVA/1964_austin_healey_3000_mk_iii _0* Ric On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 3:16 PM, Dr. C. Rubino wrote: > I seem to recall (wasn't interested at the time, that somebody had > installed a > slid out cup holder under the parcel shelf. > Tried the archives but couldn't find it. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested ann > > *http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-cocwJNQOGVA/1964_austin_healey_3000_mk_iii _0* > > ual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeydriver1@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/sbyers@ec.rr.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2916 - Release Date: 06/04/10 14:25:00 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 20:39:04 2010 From: andy pole To: , Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 01:45:24 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder The cup holder was on Roger's bj8, he tried several types before using a vw part, as he writes here its in the october 2009 issue. As his youtube video shows he added led lighting, courtesy lights, hidden sat nav (behind speaker panel with volume control in ashtray): scroll down on this page: http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/681761/1/12V_out let_how_and_where cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 4 20:39:22 2010 From: gene stigen To: Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:52:44 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder They are used in many VW's, Jetta MK4's,Passats& Audi A4&a6. Easy to remove, mount &conceal. To can order them from VW-Audi or go to wrecking yards. cheers Geno > From: ruvino@ripnet.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:16:17 -0400 > Subject: [Healeys] cup holder > > I seem to recall (wasn't interested at the time, that somebody had installed a > slid out cup holder under the parcel shelf. > Tried the archives but couldn't find it. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/gstigen@msn.com _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 00:38:09 2010 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: 'Jim LeBlanc' , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:14:40 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] correct duo color 100 BN2 - help needed Jim, Many thanks - I use this picture (slightly enlarged to scale) as a template - very useful indeed!... I hope it will turn out OK, the car should be ready in a week :-) Many thanks, Tadek _____ From: Jim LeBlanc [mailto:jim_leblanc@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 11:35 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net; Tadeusz Malkiewicz Subject: Re: [Healeys] correct duo color 100 BN2 - help needed We find different fenders on the 100's with different ridges. The front wheel arch is larger on some fenders. The two colors meet at the ridge in the fender and the door. The read fender on the later 100's have a ridge that follows from the front fender thru the door. The early 100's do not have this ridge, just follow the line from the door backward around the curve to the bead between the parts. The classic problem is how the colors meet at the front fender arch. For this, there is a picture on the concours CD. There is one picture from a middle 50's auto show with a factory car showing an arched curve meeting the front fender. It took me many hours settling how to paint the line on my car. Take your time and study the subject. Best Regards, Jim LeBlanc 1956 100_M --- On Thu, 6/3/10, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz Subject: [Healeys] correct duo color 100 BN2 - help needed To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 4:55 AM Hello, Does anyone have a close-up picture of the way the two colors meet? I would need a picture by the door edge and by the front chrome spear. My chrome spear on the front fender is fairly high up - I wonder if the cutout for the spear was same on all fenders... Many thanks! Tadek _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jim_leblanc@yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 07:09:09 2010 From: Michael Salter To: Mark Goodman Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 08:30:59 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Manifold Drains However to be "correct" the tubes should be made of steel and silver soldered into special brass ferrules. On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 2:52 PM, Mark Goodman wrote: > Dear Ray, > > > > I found the correct fittings ( standard compression fitting for them) at a > HVAC Supplier and I believe the 1/8 Copper tubing also, but a good hobby > shop or well equipped Hardware Store should have a selection of Brass tubes > that would be 1/8". I think I might have spare fittings and copper tubing > if you have trouble finding anything where you live. > > > > Mark Goodman > > > > 66BJ8 35503 > > www.austinhealeyessence.com > > > > > > Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:03:13 -0700 (PDT) > > From: Ray Juncal > > Subject: [Healeys] Manifold drains > > To: List Healey > > Message-ID: <453094.49919.qm@web111413.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > > List I'm still working on those carbs. I need a source for the drain > > fittings on the bottom of the intake manifolds. It has a 1/8" tube > compression fitting on one side and what looks to be a 3/8"-26 thread on > the > other, where it screws into the manifold. Is that a "British straight > pipe" > > size? If so I could modify a US 1/4" tapered pipe thread fitting with a > die > of the correct thread. Any ideas guys??RegardsRay Juncal _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 07:10:24 2010 From: Derek Job To: Forum Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 14:44:57 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Hi guys Are there any external differences between the six cylinder engines that would allow you to identify one as being either an IC (100-Six, Integral head) or 26 D (100-Six, six port inlet) or 29D (3000) thanks Derek www.healeysix.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 09:25:07 2010 From: To: Healeys , Spridgets Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 14:45:56 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT I was driving out of the urban area into the rural area and the speed limit gradually increases. It seems to be too slow for the environment, so the traffic usually moves much faster. There was a construction zone that had a section of road redone last year and this year they are just landscaping around it. I was minutely ( 82 in an 80 zone ) over the speed limit as I approached a construction worker standing at the side of the road behind his pickup truck holding a "slow" sign. I was confused a bit and asking myself 'why' as I approached, as there was no construction work in progress evident. But, I though perhaps there would be a sudden change as I drove over the crest of a hill. So, I do slow way down. So, I got to the crest of the hill and nothing was apparent for miles. Being somewhat slow to catch on, I figured that perhaps the guy forgot to go home when the rest of the crew left. I hadn't gone far when, I noticed a police car, hidden behind a hedge facing the road. He must not have been getting much business what with the guy standing on the other side of the crest directing traffic to slow down. Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 10:26:49 2010 From: prittenhouse2@verizon.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:57:02 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Badge Bar Question _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 11:02:29 2010 From: Bernard To: Healeylist Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 18:23:23 +0200 (CEST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT Funny Robert, I was pulling out of a fast countryroad yesterday with my 3000, there was a guy standing alone in the grass doing nothing. He made me signs to slow down and put his hand at his eyes pretending to have binoculars. The police was 300 m down the road with laser binoculars. I thought this way of acting was typically french... B I was driving out of the urban area into the rural area and the speed limit gradually increases.B It seems to be too slow for the environment, so the traffic usually moves much faster.B There was a construction zone that had a section of road redone last year and this year they are just landscaping around it. I was minutely ( 82 in an 80 zone ) over the speed limit as I approached a construction worker standing at the side of the road behind his pickup truck holding a "slow" sign.B I was confused a bit and asking myself 'why' as I approached, as there was no construction work in progress evident.B But, I though perhaps there would be a sudden change as I drove over the crest of a hill.B So, I do slow way down.B So, I got to the crest of the hill and nothing was apparent for miles.B Being somewhat slow to catch on, I figured that perhaps the guy forgot to go home when the rest of the crew left.B I hadn't gone far when, I noticed a police car, hidden behind a hedge facing the road. He must not have been getting much business what with the guy standing on the other side of the crest directing traffic to slow down. Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donationB $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jagxk120@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 11:29:46 2010 From: I Erbs To: "" Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:58:08 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT Where is that guy when I need him ;).LOL I Erbs Sent from my iPod On Jun 5, 2010, at 7:45 AM, wrote: > I was driving out of the urban area into the rural area and the > speed limit > gradually increases. It seems to be too slow for the environment, > so the > traffic usually moves much faster. There was a construction zone > that had a > section of road redone last year and this year they are just > landscaping > around it. > > > > I was minutely ( 82 in an 80 zone ) over the speed limit as I > approached a > construction worker standing at the side of the road behind his > pickup truck > holding a "slow" sign. I was confused a bit and asking myself 'why' > as I > approached, as there was no construction work in progress evident. > But, I > though perhaps there would be a sudden change as I drove over the > crest of a > hill. So, I do slow way down. So, I got to the crest of the hill > and nothing > was apparent for miles. Being somewhat slow to catch on, I figured > that > perhaps the guy forgot to go home when the rest of the crew left. I > hadn't > gone far when, I noticed a police car, hidden behind a hedge facing > the road. > He must not have been getting much business what with the guy > standing on the > other side of the crest directing traffic to slow down. > > > > Robert Duquette > Ottawa ON Canada > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 12:26:04 2010 From: Derek Job To: Forum Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 19:38:50 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] The Sebring Streamlined 100-Sixs - another piece of In summary we know that the 1956 Bonneville car was SPL 227B clothed in a streamlined aluminium body of which 3 other examples were built and raced at Sebring 1957 on chassis that have so far eluded identification.. Information about the race entries states that car number 23 was AHS 3804. A very interesting statement but it hasn't yet been 100% proven. Other information mentions that Car number 25 was an Austin Healey 'Special'. But what was special about it? Joe Jarrick has provided information that the Ferrari engine purchased by DHMC was fitted to a streamliner, but after Sebring, so number 25 wasn't 'Special' for that reason. However it is possible that number 25 was one of the Special Test Cars. Flicking through Bill Pigotts book on the AH 100 I noticed on page 59 a small photo of a piece of aluminum stamped 'Racer 25'. This piece is from AHR7, NOJ 393, chassis number SPL226B. Nobody seems to know why it was stamped 'Racer 25'. Is it possible therefor that Sebring car number 25, the AH 'Special' was in fact SPL 226B and was stamped 'Racer 25", perhaps later? I am convinced that the Streamlined racers were definitely 100s fitted with six cylinder engines, and not 'real' 100-Sixs. If we know that SPL 227B was given a streamlined body for Bonneville then it seems believable that SPL 226B could have been given one to race at Sebring. It then follows that AHS 3804 was number 23 and that number 24 was possibly also a special test car or 100S. Any comments? Derek www.healeysix.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 12:26:29 2010 From: dwflagg@juno.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 13:38:09 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-6 Speedo Core SN 6105/08 I have a nice speedo core. The face is very good and just needs a cleaning. The needle, high beam lens and adjustment end knob are missing. The case is clean, with no rust and the bezel is very good. $45.00 shipped. Thanks. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c0a8bbeaf2a7298404st01duc _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 12:27:44 2010 From: To: Healeys Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 17:55:18 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT I was in Quebec ( the province ) at the time ... :) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: bcrist@club-internet.fr > > Funny Robert, > > I was pulling out of a fast countryroad yesterday with my 3000, there was a > guy standing alone in the grass doing nothing. > He made me signs to slow down and put his hand at his eyes pretending to have > binoculars. > The police was 300 m down the road with laser binoculars. > > I thought this way of acting was typically french... > > B > > > I was driving out of the urban area into the rural area and the speed limit > gradually increases.B It seems to be too slow for the environment, so the > traffic usually moves much faster.B There was a construction zone that had a > section of road redone last year and this year they are just landscaping > around it. > > > > I was minutely ( 82 in an 80 zone ) over the speed limit as I approached a > construction worker standing at the side of the road behind his pickup truck > holding a "slow" sign.B I was confused a bit and asking myself 'why' as I > approached, as there was no construction work in progress evident.B But, I > though perhaps there would be a sudden change as I drove over the crest of a > hill.B So, I do slow way down.B So, I got to the crest of the hill and > nothing > was apparent for miles.B Being somewhat slow to catch on, I figured that > perhaps the guy forgot to go home when the rest of the crew left.B I hadn't > gone far when, I noticed a police car, hidden behind a hedge facing the road. > He must not have been getting much business what with the guy standing on the > other side of the crest directing traffic to slow down. > > > > Robert Duquette > Ottawa ON Canada > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 13:13:11 2010 From: John Vrugtman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:20:10 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT Is that what they call Canada friendly? John On 6/5/2010 10:45 AM, robertduquette@sympatico.ca wrote: > I was driving out of the urban area into the rural area and the speed limit > gradually increases. It seems to be too slow for the environment, so the > traffic usually moves much faster. There was a construction zone that had a > section of road redone last year and this year they are just landscaping > around it. > > > > I was minutely ( 82 in an 80 zone ) over the speed limit as I approached a > construction worker standing at the side of the road behind his pickup truck > holding a "slow" sign. I was confused a bit and asking myself 'why' as I > approached, as there was no construction work in progress evident. But, I > though perhaps there would be a sudden change as I drove over the crest of a > hill. So, I do slow way down. So, I got to the crest of the hill and nothing > was apparent for miles. Being somewhat slow to catch on, I figured that > perhaps the guy forgot to go home when the rest of the crew left. I hadn't > gone far when, I noticed a police car, hidden behind a hedge facing the road. > He must not have been getting much business what with the guy standing on the > other side of the crest directing traffic to slow down. > > > > Robert Duquette > Ottawa ON Canada > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 13:13:51 2010 From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" To: Healeylist Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:28:52 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT << I was pulling out of a fast countryroad yesterday with my 3000, there was a guy standing alone in the grass doing nothing. >> HeeHee, around here [and rest of State] THAT guy would be the one with the Laser/Radar gun !!! Or the chap sitting on a tractor/grass cutter !! Or the bulldozer, or...........! And they do a land office business !!!!! Couple years ago, there was a State Chap sitting in a Prison Work Gang [yep, they WERE there pickin up paper/trash] Van with ONE DOZEN [12] "stop cars" just over the hill where there was not a chance in He|| of seeing them prior to the chap in the van !! Downstate, State Cops actually use an OLD & FULLY restored Piper Cub [was that J Model??] !!! Up where I am it's either a helicopter or a Cessna 172 in Bright Red paint sans "State Seal[s]" !!! But the best I EVER witnessed was a couple years ago when the State Chaps got a "ride in Snoopy the Blimp" which was at Chicagoland Speedway during the NASCAR Race. Word from a couple of the lads in stop cars was that NOBODY that did get stopped had even the slightest clue !!!! LMAO !!! They DO keep folks "honest" for a short period of time !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 14:10:24 2010 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: , John Trifari , Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 19:22:39 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Clubs "This is what happens when you turn 35..." Still I'd like to try it again. Bill Lawrence _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 14:39:16 2010 From: To: healey help Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 15:54:27 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT The police here in St. Petersburg have had articles written on the amusing way the use radar. One was dressed as a bum looking for a hand out with his radar gun. They have used road crews. One of the best was a guy with several others who were holding signs for money, his sign actually read "Your speed is being checked by radar". Another was up on a light pole working (his work was using his hand radar). Bill BJ7 > Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 13:28:52 -0500 > From: shop@justbrits.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT > > << I was pulling out of a fast countryroad yesterday with my 3000, there > was a guy standing alone in the grass doing nothing. >> > > HeeHee, around here [and rest of State] THAT guy would be > the one with the Laser/Radar gun !!! Or the chap sitting on a > tractor/grass cutter !! Or the bulldozer, or...........! > > And they do a land office business !!!!! > > Couple years ago, there was a State Chap sitting in a Prison > Work Gang [yep, they WERE there pickin up paper/trash] Van > with ONE DOZEN [12] "stop cars" just over the hill where there > was not a chance in He|| of seeing them prior to the chap in the > van !! Downstate, State Cops actually use an OLD & FULLY > restored Piper Cub [was that J Model??] !!! Up where I am it's > either a helicopter or a Cessna 172 in Bright Red paint sans > "State Seal[s]" !!! > > But the best I EVER witnessed was a couple years ago when the > State Chaps got a "ride in Snoopy the Blimp" which was at > Chicagoland Speedway during the NASCAR Race. Word from a > couple of the lads in stop cars was that NOBODY that did get stopped had > even the slightest clue !!!! LMAO !!! > > They DO keep folks "honest" for a short period of time !! > > Ed _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 16:07:49 2010 From: To: Healeys Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 21:47:52 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Clubs I'm 35 ... and dyslexic! ;) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: ynotink@msn.com > > "This is what happens when you turn 35..." Still I'd like to try it again. > Bill Lawrence > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 16:10:11 2010 From: I Erbs To: , healey help Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 14:51:06 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT Nothing honest about a speed trap, if you ask me -----Original Message----- From: insptwo@msn.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 12:54 PM To: healey help Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT The police here in St. Petersburg have had articles written on the amusing way the use radar. One was dressed as a bum looking for a hand out with his radar gun. They have used road crews. One of the best was a guy with several others who were holding signs for money, his sign actually read "Your speed is being checked by radar". Another was up on a light pole working (his work was using his hand radar). Bill BJ7 > Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 13:28:52 -0500 > From: shop@justbrits.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT > > << I was pulling out of a fast countryroad yesterday with my 3000, there > was a guy standing alone in the grass doing nothing. >> > > HeeHee, around here [and rest of State] THAT guy would be > the one with the Laser/Radar gun !!! Or the chap sitting on a > tractor/grass cutter !! Or the bulldozer, or...........! > > And they do a land office business !!!!! > > Couple years ago, there was a State Chap sitting in a Prison > Work Gang [yep, they WERE there pickin up paper/trash] Van > with ONE DOZEN [12] "stop cars" just over the hill where there > was not a chance in He|| of seeing them prior to the chap in the > van !! Downstate, State Cops actually use an OLD & FULLY > restored Piper Cub [was that J Model??] !!! Up where I am it's > either a helicopter or a Cessna 172 in Bright Red paint sans > "State Seal[s]" !!! > > But the best I EVER witnessed was a couple years ago when the > State Chaps got a "ride in Snoopy the Blimp" which was at > Chicagoland Speedway during the NASCAR Race. Word from a > couple of the lads in stop cars was that NOBODY that did get stopped had > even the slightest clue !!!! LMAO !!! > > They DO keep folks "honest" for a short period of time !! > > Ed _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.tea [The entire original message is not included] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 16:39:27 2010 From: To: Healeys Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 21:56:44 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT Our guys aren't so devious. They generally hide in plain sight and often wear flourescent colours when standing on the street. At intersections where red light cameras are installed there is a big sign to notify you of it. Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: insptwo@msn.com > > The police here in St. Petersburg have had articles written on the amusing way > the use radar. One was dressed as a bum looking for a hand out with his radar > gun. They have used road crews. One of the best was a guy with several others > who were holding signs for money, his sign actually read "Your speed is being > checked by radar". Another was up on a light pole working (his work was using > his hand radar). > > Bill > > BJ7 > > > Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 13:28:52 -0500 > > From: shop@justbrits.com > > To: healeys@autox.team.net > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT > > > > << I was pulling out of a fast countryroad yesterday with my 3000, there > > was a guy standing alone in the grass doing nothing. >> > > > > HeeHee, around here [and rest of State] THAT guy would be > > the one with the Laser/Radar gun !!! Or the chap sitting on a > > tractor/grass cutter !! Or the bulldozer, or...........! > > > > And they do a land office business !!!!! > > > > Couple years ago, there was a State Chap sitting in a Prison > > Work Gang [yep, they WERE there pickin up paper/trash] Van > > with ONE DOZEN [12] "stop cars" just over the hill where there > > was not a chance in He|| of seeing them prior to the chap in the > > van !! Downstate, State Cops actually use an OLD & FULLY > > restored Piper Cub [was that J Model??] !!! Up where I am it's > > either a helicopter or a Cessna 172 in Bright Red paint sans > > "State Seal[s]" !!! > > > > But the best I EVER witnessed was a couple years ago when the > > State Chaps got a "ride in Snoopy the Blimp" which was at > > Chicagoland Speedway during the NASCAR Race. Word from a > > couple of the lads in stop cars was that NOBODY that did get stopped had > > even the slightest clue !!!! LMAO !!! > > > > They DO keep folks "honest" for a short period of time !! > > > > Ed > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 16:40:52 2010 From: To: Healeys Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 22:02:28 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT I can't say that that is why, but he was risking some of his money by doing so, if they could prove his intentions. There is a big fine and I have heard that they sometimes have unmarked police cars driving towards a radar trap to see if, after you drive past it, you try to signal oncoming traffic to slow down. Flashing headlights used to be the sign and sometimes the hand out the window with palm down. You don't see the flashing headlights anymore. The hand out the window is a bit harder to prove as a signal, if you're not too obvious. Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 14:20:10 -0400 > From: javrugtman@htcnet.org > > Is that what they call Canada friendly? > > John > > > On 6/5/2010 10:45 AM, robertduquette@sympatico.ca wrote: > > I was driving out of the urban area into the rural area and the speed limit > > gradually increases. It seems to be too slow for the environment, so the > > traffic usually moves much faster. There was a construction zone that had a > > section of road redone last year and this year they are just landscaping > > around it. > > > > > > > > I was minutely ( 82 in an 80 zone ) over the speed limit as I approached a > > construction worker standing at the side of the road behind his pickup truck > > holding a "slow" sign. I was confused a bit and asking myself 'why' as I > > approached, as there was no construction work in progress evident. But, I > > though perhaps there would be a sudden change as I drove over the crest of a > > hill. So, I do slow way down. So, I got to the crest of the hill and nothing > > was apparent for miles. Being somewhat slow to catch on, I figured that > > perhaps the guy forgot to go home when the rest of the crew left. I hadn't > > gone far when, I noticed a police car, hidden behind a hedge facing the road. > > He must not have been getting much business what with the guy standing on the > > other side of the crest directing traffic to slow down. > > > > > > > > Robert Duquette > > Ottawa ON Canada > > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) > > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) > > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/robertduquette@sympatico.ca _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 17:12:24 2010 From: Chester Threedog To: gene stigen Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 17:36:02 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder Orginal post by Randy 01/2010 Couple interesting touches. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-cocwJNQOGVA/1964_austin_healey_3000_mk_iii_0 07_q_inspired/ Randy Randy Hicks www.austinhealey100m.com '56 100 M '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as chester3dog@gmail.com http://www.team.net/archive On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 8:52 PM, gene stigen wrote: > They are used in many VW's, Jetta MK4's,Passats& Audi A4&a6. Easy to > remove, > mount &conceal. To can order them from VW-Audi or go to wrecking yards. > cheers > Geno > > > From: ruvino@ripnet.com > > To: healeys@autox.team.net > > Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:16:17 -0400 > > Subject: [Healeys] cup holder > > > > I seem to recall (wasn't interested at the time, that somebody had > installed > a > > slid out cup holder under the parcel shelf. > > Tried the archives but couldn't find it. > > > > Any help would be appreciated. > > > > Carl > > BN-4(L) > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/gstigen@msn.com > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your > inbox. > > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL > :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/chester3dog@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 18:39:03 2010 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:45:01 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT Not speed trap related but driving ignorance. I would love to have the ticket concession at the intersection of Nut Tree Parkway and Ulatis Drive here in Vacaville. It is against state law to make a turn against a red arrow traffic light. As you approach this intersection westbound, there are two signs before the intersection that say "NO TURN ON RED". There is a third sign hanging beside the traffic lights over the roadway. Yet drivers regularly make a right turn against the red light. Sometimes there is a motorcycle officer there and I am sure that if he had a quota (I'm not saying, mind you....), he would easily exceed it quickly. A resident of Petaluma had the audacity to write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper complaining about the ($375) ticket he got and vowing to boycott Vacaville and the factory stores he came to visit. Not only did he get the ticket for breaking the law, he publicized his lack of knowledge of the law for all to see. By the way, I have not seen any Healey drivers make this mistake! (Healey content added) (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 19:38:25 2010 From: jerry wall To: Ron Fine Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 20:15:42 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Chrome ron, your grille is stainless steel rather than chromed steel. note it is not magnetic. same goes for the eyebrow. cheers, jerry On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Ron Fine wrote: > I am trying to restore a grill for my BN7. The chrome is in fairly good > condition but dull and with some very small pitting. I am wondering what > products others have used to polish old chrome, other than the usual chrome > polishes sold at every auto parts store. > > Is it possible to buff out the chrome using a very mild buffing compound on > a > power wheel? Or will that just take off the chrome? > > Thanks for any opinions. > > Ron Fine > 61BN7 > 66 MGB > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jwbn6hrdtp@gmail.com > -- jerry wall BN6 rowlett, tx _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 20:39:40 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 21:54:26 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Door Check Straps I thought I would turn my attention to the passenger door check strap one more time in hope to make it a little more affective. The archives was a bit confusing where a couple of listings mentioned that the friction disc goes directly under the star cup washer. The manual shows it between the bracket and the arm. Which is correct, under the star washer or between the bracket and the arm? Mark _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 21:14:57 2010 From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" To: Healey Mail List Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2010 21:16:06 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT I am VERY sure, Len.............. <> that it is also the same in EVERY State that has adopted the Uniform Motor Vehicle Act from the FMVSS. Besides and unless EVERYTHING I have learned the the "couple/few" years, RED means STOP and of course it would be worse with the presence of a "Arrow Traffic Signal" that is RED !!! Where there any "rebuttals" in the OpEd Column ?? << By the way, I have not seen any Healey drivers make this mistake! >> Odds ARE in MY favour, but I'll bet there are a "goodly" number of Healey [and ALL other 'brands'] drivers that ARE VERY guilty just in their everyday driving of rolling Red Lights and/or STOP Signs. And the second or 2 "saved" by "rolling a red light at intersections where Right Turn on Red IS legal will save said person at least 5 minutes a YEAR. Whoopy-do !! Is NOT worth it, IMNSHO. Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 21:19:57 2010 From: Chris Dimmock To: Derek Job Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 12:17:07 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines The cylinder heads are the giveaway. ;-) The log head is the early 100/6 The pre BJ8 12 port head is different to the BJ8 12 port head casting - different casting number, and a distinct difference around the thermostat area - look at the sculpting of the head casting In 3 litre blocks there are 2 castings. Pre bj8 blocks have the dipstick low on the block. BJ8s have a high mounted dipstick Obviously, the same general guidelines applies to sedans of the same era. Eg a 1966 Wolseley has the same block/ head casting as a BJ8. But many sedans had the starter motor on the opposite side to a Healey. Ie different rear engine plate. Chris www.myaustinhealey.com Sent from my iPhone On 05/06/2010, at 10:44 PM, Derek Job wrote: > Hi guys > > Are there any external differences between the six cylinder engines > that > would allow you to identify one as being either > > an IC (100-Six, Integral head) > or 26 D (100-Six, six port inlet) > or 29D (3000) > > > thanks > > Derek > www.healeysix.net > ________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 5 23:10:05 2010 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" , "Healey Mail List" Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 21:31:43 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT Ed: Yes. Mine in our Letters to the Editor. And I sent a copy to the Petaluma newspaper. I don't know if they ran it or if the driver ever saw it. The complainer had gone back 2 1/2 years in receipts to find out how much money he had spent in Vacaville. I suggested in my letter that rather than spending time looking at receipts for the last 2 1/2 years, he should have spent a few minutes looking in the California Driver Handbook or the Vehicle Code. I further advised him that we would miss his money but he should not worry. Our efficient police department would continue to enforce the law and make it up in no time. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shop at " Just Brits "" To: "Healey Mail List" Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT > > Where there any "rebuttals" in the OpEd Column ?? > > > Ed /healeys/thehartnetts@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 00:41:39 2010 From: Derek Job To: Chris Dimmock Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 08:13:05 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Thanks for the comments everyone. I probably should have been more specific. Im looking at a very early Longbridge 100-Six which would have had an IC engine and the integral manifold. As is common, the old head has been replaced with a 12 port head and HS6 carbs. (Actually the carbs should be HD6's but that's another issue) The current owner believes that during a very extensive restoration in 1992 the previous owner installed a replacement engine block. There is no ID tag on the engine, so I'm trying to visually determine whether the current block is a replacement IC, or the newer 26 D, or even possibly a 29D. Derek www.healeysix.net On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 4:17 AM, Chris Dimmock wrote: > The cylinder heads are the giveaway. ;-) > The log head is the early 100/6 > The pre BJ8 12 port head is different to the BJ8 12 port head casting - > different casting number, and a distinct difference around the thermostat > area - look at the sculpting of the head casting > In 3 litre blocks there are 2 castings. Pre bj8 blocks have the dipstick > low on the block. BJ8s have a high mounted dipstick > Obviously, the same general guidelines applies to sedans of the same era. > Eg a 1966 Wolseley has the same block/ head casting as a BJ8. But many > sedans had the starter motor on the opposite side to a Healey. Ie different > rear engine plate. > Chris > www.myaustinhealey.com > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On 05/06/2010, at 10:44 PM, Derek Job wrote: > > Hi guys >> >> Are there any external differences between the six cylinder engines that >> would allow you to identify one as being either >> >> an IC (100-Six, Integral head) >> or 26 D (100-Six, six port inlet) >> or 29D (3000) >> >> >> thanks >> >> Derek >> www.healeysix.net >> ________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 01:53:56 2010 From: To: , Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 09:19:31 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Chris, I need to correct you. There are 3 different 12 port head castings. 1 The early one without the "nose" for the late 100/6s 2 The one for the Thermo-Choke on early 3000s 3 The "nose" one following the Thermo-Choke one on 3000 Mk1 to Mk3. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Chris Dimmock Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. Juni 2010 04:17 An: Derek Job Cc: Forum Betreff: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines The cylinder heads are the giveaway. ;-) The log head is the early 100/6 The pre BJ8 12 port head is different to the BJ8 12 port head casting - different casting number, and a distinct difference around the thermostat area - look at the sculpting of the head casting In 3 litre blocks there are 2 castings. Pre bj8 blocks have the dipstick low on the block. BJ8s have a high mounted dipstick Obviously, the same general guidelines applies to sedans of the same era. Eg a 1966 Wolseley has the same block/ head casting as a BJ8. But many sedans had the starter motor on the opposite side to a Healey. Ie different rear engine plate. Chris www.myaustinhealey.com Sent from my iPhone On 05/06/2010, at 10:44 PM, Derek Job wrote: > Hi guys > > Are there any external differences between the six cylinder engines > that would allow you to identify one as being either > > an IC (100-Six, Integral head) > or 26 D (100-Six, six port inlet) > or 29D (3000) > > > thanks > > Derek > www.healeysix.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 01:55:13 2010 From: To: , Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 09:37:27 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Derek, As far as can tell, the 26D blocks are all the same. The 29D block is different in the casting (more strengthening) and the engine number is as far as I recollect higher and more to the front on the block than on the 26D blocks. On 26D engines it was 6 inches back from the front, on 29D engines only 2 inches. A picture of ther engine number tag of a 29D block you will find in Ditlev Clausager`s book "Original Austin-Healey" on page 89. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Derek Job Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. Juni 2010 08:13 An: Chris Dimmock Cc: Forum Betreff: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Thanks for the comments everyone. I probably should have been more specific. Im looking at a very early Longbridge 100-Six which would have had an IC engine and the integral manifold. As is common, the old head has been replaced with a 12 port head and HS6 carbs. (Actually the carbs should be HD6's but that's another issue) The current owner believes that during a very extensive restoration in 1992 the previous owner installed a replacement engine block. There is no ID tag on the engine, so I'm trying to visually determine whether the current block is a replacement IC, or the newer 26 D, or even possibly a 29D. Derek www.healeysix.net On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 4:17 AM, Chris Dimmock wrote: > The cylinder heads are the giveaway. ;-) The log head is the early > 100/6 The pre BJ8 12 port head is different to the BJ8 12 port head > casting - different casting number, and a distinct difference around > the thermostat area - look at the sculpting of the head casting In 3 > litre blocks there are 2 castings. Pre bj8 blocks have the dipstick > low on the block. BJ8s have a high mounted dipstick Obviously, the > same general guidelines applies to sedans of the same era. > Eg a 1966 Wolseley has the same block/ head casting as a BJ8. But many > sedans had the starter motor on the opposite side to a Healey. Ie > different rear engine plate. > Chris > www.myaustinhealey.com > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On 05/06/2010, at 10:44 PM, Derek Job wrote: > > Hi guys >> >> Are there any external differences between the six cylinder engines >> that would allow you to identify one as being either >> >> an IC (100-Six, Integral head) >> or 26 D (100-Six, six port inlet) >> or 29D (3000) >> >> >> thanks >> >> Derek _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 02:39:06 2010 From: Derek Job To: Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 09:57:30 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Joseph When you say 'the 26D blocks are all the same, do you mean the IC block is the same as the 26D block? thanks Derek On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 9:37 AM, wrote: > Derek, > As far as can tell, the 26D blocks are all the same. The 29D block is > different in the casting (more strengthening) and the engine number is as > far as I recollect higher and more to the front on the block than on the 26D > blocks. On 26D engines it was 6 inches back from the front, on 29D engines > only 2 inches. > A picture of ther engine number tag of a 29D block you will find in Ditlev > Clausager`s book "Original Austin-Healey" on page 89. > > Josef Eckert > Konigswinter/Germany > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > Im Auftrag von Derek Job > Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. Juni 2010 08:13 > An: Chris Dimmock > Cc: Forum > Betreff: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines > > Thanks for the comments everyone. I probably should have been more > specific. > > Im looking at a very early Longbridge 100-Six which would have had an IC > engine and the integral manifold. As is common, the old head has been > replaced with a 12 port head and HS6 carbs. (Actually the carbs should be > HD6's but that's another issue) > > The current owner believes that during a very extensive restoration in 1992 > the previous owner installed a replacement engine block. There is no ID tag > on the engine, so I'm trying to visually determine whether the current block > is a replacement IC, or the newer 26 D, or even possibly a 29D. > > Derek > www.healeysix.net > > On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 4:17 AM, Chris Dimmock >wrote: > > > The cylinder heads are the giveaway. ;-) The log head is the early > > 100/6 The pre BJ8 12 port head is different to the BJ8 12 port head > > casting - different casting number, and a distinct difference around > > the thermostat area - look at the sculpting of the head casting In 3 > > litre blocks there are 2 castings. Pre bj8 blocks have the dipstick > > low on the block. BJ8s have a high mounted dipstick Obviously, the > > same general guidelines applies to sedans of the same era. > > Eg a 1966 Wolseley has the same block/ head casting as a BJ8. But many > > sedans had the starter motor on the opposite side to a Healey. Ie > > different rear engine plate. > > Chris > > www.myaustinhealey.com > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > On 05/06/2010, at 10:44 PM, Derek Job wrote: > > > > Hi guys > >> > >> Are there any external differences between the six cylinder engines > >> that would allow you to identify one as being either > >> > >> an IC (100-Six, Integral head) > >> or 26 D (100-Six, six port inlet) > >> or 29D (3000) > >> > >> > >> thanks > >> > >> Derek > >> www.healeysix.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 04:38:53 2010 From: Chris Dimmock To: "" Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 20:19:20 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Hi Josef, Happy to be corrected, but I'm not understanding the differences you cite. I've seen 2 different 12port head castings - as i said, the area around the thermostat/ temp sensor. The BJ8 head is different to all the earlier 12 port heads. The unseen difference is the BJ8 head spark plug seat is too far away from the combustion chamber, by over 100 thou. That's why a BJ8 has vastly different ignition timing to any other 3 litre Healey engine. Look at the ignition specs. Bj8 heads are different. Not sure of your other 2 points Chris Sent from my iPhone On 06/06/2010, at 5:19 PM, wrote: > Chris, > I need to correct you. There are 3 different 12 port head castings. > 1 The early one without the "nose" for the late 100/6s > 2 The one for the Thermo-Choke on early 3000s > 3 The "nose" one following the Thermo-Choke one on 3000 Mk1 to Mk3. > > Josef Eckert > Konigswinter/Germany > > -----UrsprC Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Chris Dimmock > Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. Juni 2010 04:17 > An: Derek Job > Cc: Forum > Betreff: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines > > The cylinder heads are the giveaway. ;-) The log head is the early > 100/6 The pre BJ8 12 port head is different to the BJ8 12 port head > casting > - different casting number, and a distinct difference around the > thermostat area - look at the sculpting of the head casting In 3 > litre blocks there are 2 castings. Pre bj8 blocks have the dipstick > low on the block. BJ8s have a high mounted dipstick Obviously, the > same general guidelines applies to sedans of the same era. Eg a 1966 > Wolseley has the same block/ head casting as a BJ8. But many sedans > had the starter motor on the opposite side to a Healey. Ie different > rear engine plate. > Chris > www.myaustinhealey.com > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 05/06/2010, at 10:44 PM, Derek Job wrote: > >> Hi guys >> >> Are there any external differences between the six cylinder engines >> that would allow you to identify one as being either >> >> an IC (100-Six, Integral head) >> or 26 D (100-Six, six port inlet) >> or 29D (3000) >> >> >> thanks >> >> Derek >> www.healeysix.net >> _______________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 06:10:40 2010 From: To: , Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 13:50:21 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Hi Chris, here I am not with you. All 3000 heads are the same casting, casting number AEC 960, except the early ones with the opening for the thermo choke sensor. Josef Eckert -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Chris Dimmock [mailto:austin.healey@gmail.com] Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. Juni 2010 12:19 An: Eckert, Josef Cc: Betreff: Re: AW: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Hi Josef, Happy to be corrected, but I'm not understanding the differences you cite. I've seen 2 different 12port head castings - as i said, the area around the thermostat/ temp sensor. The BJ8 head is different to all the earlier 12 port heads. The unseen difference is the BJ8 head spark plug seat is too far away from the combustion chamber, by over 100 thou. That's why a BJ8 has vastly different ignition timing to any other 3 litre Healey engine. Look at the ignition specs. Bj8 heads are different. Not sure of your other 2 points Chris Sent from my iPhone On 06/06/2010, at 5:19 PM, wrote: > Chris, > I need to correct you. There are 3 different 12 port head castings. > 1 The early one without the "nose" for the late 100/6s > 2 The one for the Thermo-Choke on early 3000s > 3 The "nose" one following the Thermo-Choke one on 3000 Mk1 to Mk3. > > Josef Eckert > Konigswinter/Germany > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Chris Dimmock > Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. Juni 2010 04:17 > An: Derek Job > Cc: Forum > Betreff: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines > > The cylinder heads are the giveaway. ;-) The log head is the early > 100/6 The pre BJ8 12 port head is different to the BJ8 12 port head > casting > - different casting number, and a distinct difference around the > thermostat area - look at the sculpting of the head casting In 3 litre > blocks there are 2 castings. Pre bj8 blocks have the dipstick low on > the block. BJ8s have a high mounted dipstick Obviously, the same > general guidelines applies to sedans of the same era. Eg a 1966 > Wolseley has the same block/ head casting as a BJ8. But many sedans > had the starter motor on the opposite side to a Healey. Ie different > rear engine plate. > Chris > www.myaustinhealey.com > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 05/06/2010, at 10:44 PM, Derek Job wrote: > >> Hi guys >> >> Are there any external differences between the six cylinder engines >> that would allow you to identify one as being either >> >> an IC (100-Six, Integral head) >> or 26 D (100-Six, six port inlet) >> or 29D (3000) >> >> >> thanks >> >> Derek >> www.healeysix.net >> _______________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 06:45:14 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 08:07:13 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Door Check Straps Mark, the friction disc goes between the bracket and the arm, per the manual. The star washer goes on top of the arm, then the locking plate. 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 Mark LaPierre Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 9:54 PM To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Healeys] Door Check Straps I thought I would turn my attention to the passenger door check strap one more time in hope to make it a little more affective. The archives was a bit confusing where a couple of listings mentioned that the friction disc goes directly under the star cup washer. The manual shows it between the bracket and the arm. Which is correct, under the star washer or between the bracket and the arm? Mark _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 07:13:34 2010 From: HealeyRick To: healeys@autox.team.net, spridgets@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 05:30:00 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] D-Day Take a moment today to remember those who returned to start the LBC hobby ... and those that never got the chance. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 08:41:26 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:57:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive problem #1 A friend's JB7 overdrive has stopped releasing (stopped going out of overdrive). Electrically, everything is operating correctly. On rare occasions it will release but 90% of the time it stays in overdrive. He knows to not back up with it stuck in overdrive. When he stops the engine, we rock the car backward & forward in gear until the overdrive releases with a bang. What is the likely cause of this & are there any tests that we can perform of fixes we can do with the overdrive/transmission in the car? Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 08:42:29 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:57:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive problem #2 A friend's BN7 overdrive won't engage. The electrical system is operating correctly. Initially, the alignment lever did not appear to be precisely aligned with the alignment hole, so we adjusted that per the manual, but that did not fix it. Next, we went for a drive with the tunnel off & when the overdrive solenoid was activated we pushed the alignment lever farther down by hand to see if that would cause it to engage. It did not. The overdrive has 30 Wt. non-detergent oil in it. What are some of the possible causes for this? Our club is going to invest in a pressure gage. Where can we purchase one with the correct fittings, etc.? What tests can we perform with the overdrive in place to isolate the cause of the problem? I am reasonably sure the overdrive cannot be removed without also pulling the transmission, but like to confirm that. Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 09:17:54 2010 From: To: Healeys Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 14:14:31 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT When in Rome ... I once got stopped for going the speed limit. I got told by the officer to "go with the flow" and keep up to the traffic. ( which is what I was doing before I saw him creeping up on me. ;) ) Robert > From: thehartnetts@earthlink.net > > The complainer ... > he should have > spent a few minutes looking in the California Driver Handbook or the Vehicle > Code. > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, CA, USA > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 09:18:58 2010 From: Joe and Lenore Armour To: Derek Job , Healey Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:24:05 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Sebring Streamlined 100-Sixs - another piece of Derek Job wrote: >.. > >Information about the race entries states that car number 23 was AHS 3804. A >very interesting statement but it hasn't yet been 100% proven. > > >Any comments? > >Derek >www.healeysix.net >______________________ > > The listing from 'TIME AND TWO SEATS' by Janos Wiffen has race no. 23 as chassis no. 3804, also no. 24 as Austin Healey 100.S also no. 25 as Austin Healey 100.S Special Wiffen has a total of 2255 pages over two volumes dedicated to recording sports car racing. We also have these cars listed in Ken Breslaurer's book on the history of Sebring as engine capacity of 2680cc and model as 100/6 . Publicity wish Healeys no doubt wanted to push the current model - 100/6. In 'BAHAMA SPEED WEEKS' by Terry O'Neil for December 1956 races lists No. 11 Austin Healey 100/6 to be driven by Stirling Moss and I quote the text " It would also appear that an Austin Healey BN2 long nosed car with 100/6 specification was at Nassau, described as the Bonneville record breaker. It is pictured in Tom Burnside's book American Racing" At the same event was Austin Healey chassis No. 3804 driven by P Stiles . Joe _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 09:21:19 2010 From: HealeyRick To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 07:40:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] LeMans Disaster For our British listers, BBC 4 will show the new documentary "The Deadliest Crash the LeMans 1955 at 22:00 this evening. It will be available later on iplayer for us colonials: http://tinyurl.com/3a4bc9n It apparently doesn't solve the endless speculation of whether Lance Macklin's Healey "caused" the accident. An interesting discussion of the documentary can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/23wtvkf Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 09:49:02 2010 From: Derek Job To: Joe and Lenore Armour Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 16:51:35 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Sebring Streamlined 100-Sixs - another piece of Joe I believe number 23 was AHS 3804 but I was being cautious as I'm not sure everyone necessarily agrees. Not sure what the current owners views are. A lot of the book quotes are repeating the same single sourced piece of information. Breslauers info is incorrect in that they were 2640cc not 2680cc. I was particularly interested in comments regarding number 25 being NOJ 393 rebodied and re-engined. Apparantly the cars were returned to England after the race and Bill Piggott states that NOJ 393 was sold off in March 1957, which would fit in with it being sold after return from Sebring. cheers Derek www.healeysix.net On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Joe and Lenore Armour < sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au> wrote: > Derek Job wrote: > > .. >> >> Information about the race entries states that car number 23 was AHS 3804. >> A >> very interesting statement but it hasn't yet been 100% proven. >> >> >> Any comments? >> >> Derek >> www.healeysix.net >> ______________________ >> >> > The listing from 'TIME AND TWO SEATS' by Janos Wiffen has race no. 23 as > chassis no. 3804, > > also no. 24 as Austin Healey 100.S > also no. 25 as Austin Healey 100.S Special > > Wiffen has a total of 2255 pages over two volumes dedicated to recording > sports car racing. > > > We also have these cars listed in Ken Breslaurer's book on the history of > Sebring as engine capacity of 2680cc and model as 100/6 . > Publicity wish Healeys no doubt wanted to push the current model - 100/6. > > In 'BAHAMA SPEED WEEKS' by Terry O'Neil for December 1956 races lists No. > 11 Austin Healey 100/6 to be driven by Stirling Moss and I quote the text " > It would also appear that an Austin Healey BN2 long nosed car with 100/6 > specification was at Nassau, described as the Bonneville record breaker. It > is pictured in Tom Burnside's book American Racing" > > At the same event was Austin Healey chassis No. 3804 driven by P Stiles . > > Joe _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 09:49:54 2010 From: Bernard To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 16:57:14 +0200 (CEST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] D-Day Last time I was there. Respect. B > Take a moment today to remember those who returned to start the LBC hobby ... and those that never got the chance. > > Rick [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMG_0894.jpg] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 10:14:14 2010 From: "Earl Kagna" To: , Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 08:24:20 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive problem #1 Gary: This happened to a friend of mine awhile back - overdrive wouldn't disengage, but if he wailed 5 - 10 minutes, upon starting the car again it was out of overdrive. Turned out that there was a small bit of crud in the operating valve which was partially blocking the oil vent holes that allow the overdrive to realease. This may not be your friends problem, although the symptoms are somewhat the same, and it's relatively easy to check with the trans/OD in the car , with the tunnel cover off. Simply remove the operating valve plug, spring / plunger, ball, and the valve, and thoroughly inspect and clean the valve itself. Work carefully - you don't want any damage to the ball or valve, otherwise it won't seat properly on re-assembly, and the overdrive may not go in. It's worth a try because it's easy. If no success, it's likely that the problem is internal, and things will have to come apart for diagnosis. Let us know. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 6:57 AM Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive problem #1 A friend's JB7 overdrive has stopped releasing (stopped going out of overdrive). Electrically, everything is operating correctly. On rare occasions it will release but 90% of the time it stays in overdrive. He knows to not back up with it stuck in overdrive. When he stops the engine, we rock the car backward & forward in gear until the overdrive releases with a bang. What is the likely cause of this & are there any tests that we can perform of fixes we can do with the overdrive/transmission in the car? Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 10:16:01 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: healeylist Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:40:50 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] (somewhat) Off-topic: speed limits Just came back from a 4K+ mile road trip through the US Southwest. Being a native Californian, I have to say I was impressed with the way some other states handle speed limits and enforcement. In AZ, NM, TX, OK, KS, CO, UT and NV the speed limits are generally more reasonable; e.g. 70-75mph on freeways, and 60-65mph on decent quality 'backroads.' And, it appeared the limits are enforced without mercy (esp. in AZ and NM). These are, of course, good cruising speeds for a Big Healey. In CA, similar backroads will have a 55mph speed limit, but everyone will do 65mph+ with impunity (usually). I also like the 'Stay On The Right Except To Pass' policy on TX freeways--much less lane-cutting and generally more civil behavior, compared to oh, say, Interstate 5 in central CA. Off the soapbox ... bs ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net You can possess an exotic car, but an Austin-Healey posesses you. ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 10:44:33 2010 From: "John Sims" To: , Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:15:07 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive problem #2 Go to: http://www.dunritetool.com/AH%20Products/DRT%20Site%20AH%20Products.htm John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of warthodson@aol.com Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 9:57 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive problem #2 A friend's BN7 overdrive won't engage. The electrical system is operating correctly. Initially, the alignment lever did not appear to be precisely aligned with the alignment hole, so we adjusted that per the manual, but that did not fix it. Next, we went for a drive with the tunnel off & when the overdrive solenoid was activated we pushed the alignment lever farther down by hand to see if that would cause it to engage. It did not. The overdrive has 30 Wt. non-detergent oil in it. What are some of the possible causes for this? Our club is going to invest in a pressure gage. Where can we purchase one with the correct fittings, etc.? What tests can we perform with the overdrive in place to isolate the cause of the problem? I am reasonably sure the overdrive cannot be removed without also pulling the transmission, but like to confirm that. Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 11:13:11 2010 From: HealeyRick To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 09:28:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] LeMans Disaster-Correction Iplayer is only available in the UK -we won't be able to see it in the U.S. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Sun, 6/6/10, HealeyRick wrote: From: HealeyRick Subject: [Healeys] LeMans Disaster To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 10:40 AM For our British listers, BBC 4 will show the new documentary "The Deadliest Crash the LeMans 1955 at 22:00 this evening. It will be available later on iplayer for us colonials: http://tinyurl.com/3a4bc9n It apparently doesn't solve the endless speculation of whether Lance Macklin's Healey "caused" the accident. An interesting discussion of the documentary can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/23wtvkf Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyrick@yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 12:13:51 2010 From: Jay Holekamp To: warthodson@aol.com Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:26:07 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Problems / Overdrive Oil Pressure Gauge Greetings Gary, I have OD Oil Pressure Gauges on hand if you want one. Knowing what's going on with the oil pressure the unit's making is key to problem diagnosis. Here's where to see more detail: http://webspace.webring.com/people/tj/jholekamp/ brgds, Jay '64 Triumph TR4 (with A Type OD) since '67 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 12:16:57 2010 From: Bernard To: Healeylist Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:28:18 +0200 (CEST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] (somewhat) Off-topic: speed limits And we're complaining because of our 80mph limit on the highways and 55 on the other roads. There's usually a 10% tolerance or uncertainty margin. B Bob Spidell a C)crit : > > Just came back from a 4K+ mile road trip through the US Southwest.B Being a native Californian, I have to say I was impressed with the way some other states handle speed limits and enforcement.B In AZ, NM, TX, OK, KS, CO, UT and NV the speed limits are generally more reasonable; e.g. 70-75mph on freeways, and 60-65mph on decent quality 'backroads.'B And, it appeared the limits are enforced without mercy (esp. in AZ and NM).B These are, of course, good cruising speeds for a Big Healey. > In CA, similar backroads will have a 55mph speed limit, but everyone will do 65mph+ with impunity (usually).B B I also like the 'Stay On The Right Except To Pass' policy on TX freeways--much less lane-cutting and generally more civil behavior, compared to oh, say, Interstate 5 in central CA. > > Off the soapbox ... > > > bs > > ******************************************************************* > Bob SpidellB B B B B B B B B B San Jose, CAB B B B B B B B B B B bspidell@comcast.net > > You can possess an exotic car, but an Austin-Healey posesses you. > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donationB $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jagxk120@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 12:57:36 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 14:15:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 3-point belts for rear seats Hello, Healeyphiles - A friend has asked if there are 3-point belts available for the rear seats in a Healey, for additional protection of the little ones who ride back there. Anyone know? Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 13:31:59 2010 From: Bob Johnson To: Healeys Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 14:48:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Harbor Freight Coupon Buried way down in our Sunday paper today, in among all of those fall out throw away ads, there was an insert that has coupons for food, soap, etc. In among all that junk today, in our area at least, way an ad for HF. One of the coupons in that ad was for 20% off any single purchase, including sale items. My wife pointed it out, and I have clipped it and put it into my billfold. Doesn't expire until Oct. 6. If you have HF near, you might want to look as well. NFI. Bob Johnson BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 13:59:45 2010 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 15:01:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Off topic: speed limits < I also like the 'Stay On The Right Except To Pass' policy on TX freeways--much less lane-cutting and generally more civil behavior, > Sounds like we have more cowboys up here in Canada than y'all in Texas. Seems the lane of choice for really agressive drivers up here is the inside so-called slow lane. You can be driving in the middle lane, spot your exit up ahead, check the mirrors, put on your blinkers, move to the right, and get suddenly blown away by a BMW rocketing out of nowhere and passing you on the right at a speed faster than the fast lane, and at the last second crossing the exit ramp lines to bully his way left back into the highway traffic. Best Peter _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 14:24:25 2010 From: raymead@comcast.net To: Bob Johnson , AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:37:13 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Harbor Freight Coupon Hi Bob these same coupons are in just about every car magazine......... take care, ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Sent: Sunday, June 6, 2010 2:48:44 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [Healeys] Harbor Freight Coupon Buried way down in our Sunday paper today, in among all of those fall out throw away ads, there was an insert that has coupons for food, soap, etc. In among all that junk today, in our area at least, way an ad for HF. One of the coupons in that ad was for 20% off any single purchase, including sale items. My wife pointed it out, and I have clipped it and put it into my billfold. Doesn't expire until Oct. 6. If you have HF near, you might want to look as well. NFI. Bob Johnson BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation B $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/raymead@comcast.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 14:25:14 2010 From: Bob Haskell To: John Sims Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:44:47 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive problem #2 With Don Lenschow's recent passing, is Dun-Rite still in business? Bob John Sims wrote: > Go to: > > http://www.dunritetool.com/AH%20Products/DRT%20Site%20AH%20Products.htm > > > > John Sims, BN6 > Aberdeen, NJ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 14:25:40 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'Bob Johnson'" , "'Healeys'" Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:46:44 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Harbor Freight Coupon Having purchased from them both at their local store and on line, I get emails almost weekly from the as well as a monthly catalog each with coupons. Unfortunately, most of the coupons are item specific and normally for items that I do not need. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Johnson Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 2:49 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Harbor Freight Coupon Buried way down in our Sunday paper today, in among all of those fall out throw away ads, there was an insert that has coupons for food, soap, etc. In among all that junk today, in our area at least, way an ad for HF. One of the coupons in that ad was for 20% off any single purchase, including sale items. My wife pointed it out, and I have clipped it and put it into my billfold. Doesn't expire until Oct. 6. If you have HF near, you might want to look as well. NFI. Bob Johnson BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 14:26:22 2010 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 12:58:04 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT Our DMV director, George Valverde, answers questions in a column in our newspaper on a regular basis. A question was asked, "Is it illegal to drive under the speed limit on the freeway...? His answer, in part: "...DMV recommends operating your vehicle at a speed that is consistent with the normal and reasonable flow of traffic. Make sure that your speed is compliant with the posted maximum speed limit. If you are driving an a manner that can block or disrupt the normal flow of traffic, you can be issued a ticket". Is that an oxymoron or what? Now I have to find out which fine is cheaper - getting a speeding ticket for going with the flow at 75-80 mph or driving the posted 65 mph speed limit and getting a ticket for impeding the flow of traffic. Like I don't have enough things to do around here! That's enough from me on these subjects. Back to Healeys! (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Healeys" Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 7:14 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT > When in Rome ... > > > I once got stopped for going the speed limit. I got told by the officer > to > "go with the flow" and keep up to the traffic. ( which is what I was > doing > before I saw him creeping up on me. ;) ) > > > Robert > > > > > >> From: thehartnetts@earthlink.net >> >> The complainer > > ... > >> he should have >> spent a few minutes looking in the California Driver Handbook or the >> Vehicle >> Code. >> >> (The Other) Len >> Vacaville, CA, USA >> 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/thehartnetts@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 14:55:09 2010 From: andy pole To: , Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 20:23:31 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3-point belts for rear seats Hi Steve Quickfit SBS in the uk make period 3 point belts, for kids they can also make mini racing type harnesses. Not sure how you would fix them though without using a hook an eye bolt on the rear bulkhead to let the hood raise and lower??? Perhaps someone has a bright idea: http://www.quickfitsbs.com/classic_cars_seatbelts.asp cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 15:24:59 2010 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: richchrysler@quickclic.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 16:28:59 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Of the Healey List for several weeks Hi Rich- I will be off the Healeys List for several weeks due to my cross country trip to Eugene, Or for the AHCUSA Rendezvous. Then tour the Northwest back across country to Galena, IL for the AHCA Conclave. My traveling companion William Borja and I will be driving our BJ8s, his is BRG and mine is Blackie. If you happen to see us on the highways, please flash your headlights and/or blow your horn and we will respond back. If there are any Concours judges out there that are interested in judging at either of these events please contact me off line or by phone 727/867-7129 before 6/12/10. Marion S. Brantley, Jr. Concours Committee Member Chairman Judging _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 15:56:29 2010 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: Awgertoo@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 16:57:26 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Of the Healey List for several weeks Hi fellow Listers- I will be off the Healeys List for several weeks due to my cross country trip to Eugene, Or for the AHCUSA Rendezvous. Then tour the Northwest back across country to Galena, IL for the AHCA Conclave. My traveling companion William Borja and I will be driving BJ8s, his is BRG and mine is Blackie. If you happen to see us on the highways, please flash your headlights and/or blow your horn and we will respond back. If there are any Concours judges out there that are interested in judging at either of these events please contact me off line or by phone 727/867-7129 before 6/12/10. Marion S. Brantley, Jr. Concours Committee Member Chairman Judging _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 15:57:22 2010 From: To: healey help Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 16:59:05 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT That is as bad as driving thru downtown Atlanta on the interstate. I believe that the posted speed is 55 MPH (those living in Atlanta can corrrect me if I'm wrong). If you went 55, you would get killed, everyone seems to do at least 65 to 70. Bill BJ7 > > Our DMV director, George Valverde, answers questions in a column in our > newspaper on a regular basis. A question was asked, "Is it illegal to drive > under the speed limit on the freeway...? His answer, in part: "...DMV > recommends operating your vehicle at a speed that is consistent with the > normal and reasonable flow of traffic. Make sure that your speed is > compliant with the posted maximum speed limit. If you are driving an a > manner that can block or disrupt the normal flow of traffic, you can be > issued a ticket". > > Is that an oxymoron or what? Now I have to find out which fine is cheaper - > getting a speeding ticket for going with the flow at 75-80 mph or driving > the posted 65 mph speed limit and getting a ticket for impeding the flow of > traffic. > > Like I don't have enough things to do around here! That's enough from me on > these subjects. Back to Healeys! > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, CA, USA > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 17:12:28 2010 From: jerry wall To: MBran89793@aol.com Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 17:53:39 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Of the Healey List for several weeks congrats on your big cross country journey. don & joyce bundrant will be making the journey from here and also plan on treking from eugene to galena. you need to get you an iphone where you can give us reports from the road. wish i could join you, however, some of us have to try and make a living. good luck!! cheers, jerry On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 3:28 PM, wrote: > Hi Rich- > > I will be off the Healeys List for several weeks due to my cross country > trip to Eugene, Or for the AHCUSA Rendezvous. Then tour the Northwest back > across country to Galena, IL for the AHCA Conclave. > My traveling companion William Borja and I will be driving our BJ8s, his > is BRG and mine is Blackie. If you happen to see us on the highways, > please > flash your headlights and/or blow your horn and we will respond back. > If there are any Concours judges out there that are interested in judging > at either of these events please contact me off line or by phone > 727/867-7129 before 6/12/10. > > Marion S. Brantley, Jr. > Concours Committee Member > Chairman Judging > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jwbn6hrdtp@gmail.com > -- jerry wall BN6 rowlett, tx _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 17:40:46 2010 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: insptwo@msn.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:00:31 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] I thought that this was amusing - NO LBC CONTENT Try it in your Healey between 3:30 & 6:00 PM when you really want a thrill. Add a little rain and it really raises the stress factor. We have done this more than once in both directions. Marion S. Brantley, Jr. Tampa Bay AHC In a message dated 6/6/2010 5:58:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, insptwo@msn.com writes: That is as bad as driving thru downtown Atlanta on the interstate. I believe that the posted speed is 55 MPH (those living in Atlanta can corrrect me if I'm wrong). If you went 55, you would get killed, everyone seems to do at least 65 to 70. Bill BJ7 > > Our DMV director, George Valverde, answers questions in a column in our > newspaper on a regular basis. A question was asked, "Is it illegal to drive > under the speed limit on the freeway...? His answer, in part: "...DMV > recommends operating your vehicle at a speed that is consistent with the > normal and reasonable flow of traffic. Make sure that your speed is > compliant with the posted maximum speed limit. If you are driving an a > manner that can block or disrupt the normal flow of traffic, you can be > issued a ticket". > > Is that an oxymoron or what? Now I have to find out which fine is cheaper - > getting a speeding ticket for going with the flow at 75-80 mph or driving > the posted 65 mph speed limit and getting a ticket for impeding the flow of > traffic. > > Like I don't have enough things to do around here! That's enough from me on > these subjects. Back to Healeys! > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, CA, USA > 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mbran89793@aol.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 17:41:13 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: , Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 19:07:39 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive problem #2 I got my pressure gauge from Bill Bolton and it screws right into the valve hole. It is glycerin filled. Works great. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 9:57 AM Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive problem #2 >A friend's BN7 overdrive won't engage. The electrical system is operating > correctly. Initially, the alignment lever did not appear to be precisely > aligned with the alignment hole, so we adjusted that per the manual, but > that > did not fix it. Next, we went for a drive with the tunnel off & when the > overdrive solenoid was activated we pushed the alignment lever farther > down by > hand to see if that would cause it to engage. It did not. The overdrive > has 30 > Wt. non-detergent oil in it. What are some of the possible causes for > this? > Our club is going to invest in a pressure gage. Where can we purchase one > with > the correct fittings, etc.? What tests can we perform with the overdrive > in > place to isolate the cause of the problem? I am reasonably sure the > overdrive > cannot be removed without also pulling the transmission, but like to > confirm > that. > Gary Hodson > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 18:12:25 2010 From: Bob Brown To: Healey List , bugeye@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 16:41:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Dakar 2010 - great pictures !!! Didn't see and Healeys but still interesting B B B B Subject:B Dakar 2010 - great pictures !!! B o;? [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/vnd] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sun Jun 6 21:24:05 2010 From: richard mayor To: , , healeys Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 02:44:15 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Sorry Chris. I just checked the number on my BJ8 cylinder head. It is AEC 960. If it were different than earlier 3000 heads, it would have a different part number. It is the same as earlier heads. The BJ8s had a new cam with more overlap than any of the earlier cams. I suspect this is the reason for a different ignition advance spec. Richard Mayor BN7L-466 Vintage Racer Portland, Oregon > From: Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com > To: austin.healey@gmail.com; Healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 13:50:21 +0200 > Subject: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines > > Hi Chris, > here I am not with you. All 3000 heads are the same casting, casting number > AEC 960, except the early ones with the opening for the thermo choke sensor. > Josef Eckert > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: Chris Dimmock [mailto:austin.healey@gmail.com] > Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. Juni 2010 12:19 > An: Eckert, Josef > Cc: > Betreff: Re: AW: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines > > Hi Josef, > Happy to be corrected, but I'm not understanding the differences you cite. > I've seen 2 different 12port head castings - as i said, the area around the > thermostat/ temp sensor. > The BJ8 head is different to all the earlier 12 port heads. > The unseen difference is the BJ8 head spark plug seat is too far away from the > combustion chamber, by over 100 thou. > That's why a BJ8 has vastly different ignition timing to any other 3 litre > Healey engine. > Look at the ignition specs. > Bj8 heads are different. Not sure of your other 2 points > > Chris > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 06/06/2010, at 5:19 PM, wrote: > > > Chris, > > I need to correct you. There are 3 different 12 port head castings. > > 1 The early one without the "nose" for the late 100/6s > > 2 The one for the Thermo-Choke on early 3000s > > 3 The "nose" one following the Thermo-Choke one on 3000 Mk1 to Mk3. > > > > Josef Eckert > > Konigswinter/Germany > > > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > > Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > > bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Chris Dimmock > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. Juni 2010 04:17 > > An: Derek Job > > Cc: Forum > > Betreff: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines > > > > T _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 00:53:05 2010 From: healeyguy@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:26:28 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Derek Number on the IC block is AEC 335 cast predominately into the left side of the block 6 inches back and three inches higher than the location of the aluminum engine number tag. Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: Derek Job To: Forum Sent: Sat, Jun 5, 2010 2:44 am Subject: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Hi guys Are there any external differences between the six cylinder engines that would allow you to identify one as being either an IC (100-Six, Integral head) or 26 D (100-Six, six port inlet) or 29D (3000) thanks Derek _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 05:38:23 2010 From: Chris Dimmock To: richard mayor Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 21:12:27 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines Hi Richard & Josef, Ok. My Bj8 head is also AEC 960. I thought (obviously incorrectly) that the AEC 960 was specific to the BJ8 My comment about the ignition timing on a BJ8 was the reason I thought the AEC 960 casting was specific to the BJ8. Ive only seen the BJ8 spark plug seat depth issue on AEC 960 heads from BJ8s. Let me do some more research and I'll post the results. I suspect the BJ8 issue is a machining issue, rather than a casting issue. Best Chris Sent from my iPhone On 07/06/2010, at 12:44 PM, richard mayor wrote: > Sorry Chris. I just checked the number on my BJ8 cylinder head. It > is AEC 960. If it were different than earlier 3000 heads, it would > have a different part number. It is the same as earlier heads. The > BJ8s had a new cam with more overlap than any of the earlier cams. I > suspect this is the reason for a different ignition advance spec. > > Richard Mayor > > From: Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com > > To: austin.healey@gmail.com; Healeys@autox.team.net > > Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 13:50:21 +0200 > > Subject: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines > > > > Hi Chris, > > here I am not with you. All 3000 heads are the same casting, > casting number > > AEC 960, except the early ones with the opening for the thermo > choke sensor. > > Josef Eckert > > > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > > Von: Chris Dimmock [mailto:austin.healey@gmail.com] > > Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. Juni 2010 12:19 > > An: Eckert, Josef > > Cc: > > Betreff: Re: AW: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder > engines > > > > Hi Josef, > > Happy to be corrected, but I'm not understanding the differences > you cite. > > I've seen 2 different 12port head castings - as i said, the area > around the > > thermostat/ temp sensor. > > The BJ8 head is different to all the earlier 12 port heads. > > The unseen difference is the BJ8 head spark plug seat is too far > away from the > > combustion chamber, by over 100 thou. > > That's why a BJ8 has vastly different ignition timing to any other > 3 litre > > Healey engine. > > Look at the ignition specs. > > Bj8 heads are different. Not sure of your other 2 points > > > > Chris > > > > On 06/06/2010, at 5:19 PM, wrote: > > > > > Chris, > > > I need to correct you. There are 3 different 12 port head > castings. > > > 1 The early one without the "nose" for the late 100/6s > > > 2 The one for the Thermo-Choke on early 3000s > > > 3 The "nose" one following the Thermo-Choke one on 3000 Mk1 to Mk3 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 06:24:07 2010 From: jerry wall To: MBran89793@aol.com Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 07:03:26 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Of the Healey List for several weeks if i was along, just to show you i'm a nice guy, i'd crack the sidescreens and give you a whiff of refrigerated Healey air. speaking of the return from utah in '97, that was two transmision repairs ago. i limped home with only3 and 4 plus od. rebuilt with remfg laygear that lasted over 10 years. over past xmas replaced 100-6 trans with rebuilt 3000 sideshift. again, best wishes for a great and safe journey !!!!! cheers, jerry On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 9:57 PM, wrote: > Wish you could join us too. Might bring back some memories of the return > trip from Park City, UT in 1997. Damn has it really been that long ago? > "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved > body but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out shouting "holy > shit....what a ride!" > > In a message dated 6/6/2010 6:53:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jwbn6hrdtp@gmail.com writes: > > wish i could join you, however, some of us have to try and make a living. > > -- jerry wall BN6 rowlett, tx _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 08:37:47 2010 From: To: healey help Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:18:46 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines As far as external differences, how about the location of the dip stick. Bill BJ7 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 09:20:30 2010 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:45:22 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?motor_differences?= what motor type first blanked over the mechanical fuel pump opening? i thought bj8 but not sure. hjim _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 09:47:49 2010 From: "Michael Couch" To: Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:12:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics I need to replace the rear shocks on my BN2 100M. Mounting holes are worn but work well otherwise. Any suggestions on the best source for Armstrong levers? Anyone had experience with Apple Hydraulics in Calverton, NY? Mike Pittsburgh BN2 100M AN2 AN7 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 09:49:54 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'Healeys'" Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:20:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Dunrite - Don Lenschow I just had an email exchange with Don's wife in which she said that there is still stock available and that she is filling orders until the stock is depleted. Some great stuff on the web site. http://www.dunritetool.com/index.html John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 10:12:29 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: healeymanjim@hansencc.net Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:27:29 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] motor differences Our BN2 engine has a blanked-out mechanical fuel pump opening. bs healeymanjim@hansencc.net wrote: > what motor type first blanked over the mechanical fuel pump opening? i thought bj8 but not sure. hjim > > > > ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 10:13:24 2010 From: Jonas Payne To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 08:35:18 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey - Jag 150 update Took the Jag out for a couple drives in 100+ degree temperature over the weekend. 1) It didn't overheat - stayed between 90 and 100. 2) The car was cantankerous to warm up, even in the heat. We allowed the car to warm up to 80 degrees, before attempting to move it. It took about a mile to warm up to 90 degrees, at which point, the sputtering would stop, but the car would not rev beyond 3000 rpm. After another 5 minutes of running, the car would rev beyond 3000 rpm up to about 4200, but no further. 3) In any event, the car pulls smoothly and without hesitation, but without the sense of urgency I would expect for such a large and powerful engine. The guy who checked the car out for me did not indicate these problems on his test drive, in fact quite the opposite, he indicated that it ran "very strong". I would not characterize the running as "very strong" The car was purchased near sea level. Las Vegas is at 3000 feet above. High test gas where the car was purchased is 97 octane, our high test is 91. I am thinking that there is a timing adjustment necessary, but the cantankerousness unless the car was "hot" also bothers me. Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 ________________________________ "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 10:14:40 2010 From: Jonas Payne To: "Michael@mcassociatesinc.com" , Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 08:50:28 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics I have had excellent experience with Apple. I have used them now on multiple occasions. Lazaar (sp?) is a good guy and knows his stuff. Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 10:41:55 2010 From: Ron Mitchell To: Austin Healey List Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 08:59:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Off topic but worth a look see Here is the finest example of someone that obviously has way too much time on his hands. Be sure to read the description at the top of the page before playing the video. http://tinyurl.com/2d6hvr4 Ron Mitchell _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 11:09:31 2010 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'Jonas Payne'" , Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:26:07 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non Healey - Jag 150 update All symptoms point to a still too lean mixture. Dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jonas Payne Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 9:35 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey - Jag 150 update Took the Jag out for a couple drives in 100+ degree temperature over the weekend. 1) It didn't overheat - stayed between 90 and 100. 2) The car was cantankerous to warm up, even in the heat. We allowed the car to warm up to 80 degrees, before attempting to move it. It took about a mile to warm up to 90 degrees, at which point, the sputtering would stop, but the car would not rev beyond 3000 rpm. After another 5 minutes of running, the car would rev beyond 3000 rpm up to about 4200, but no further. 3) In any event, the car pulls smoothly and without hesitation, but without the sense of urgency I would expect for such a large and powerful engine. The guy who checked the car out for me did not indicate these problems on his test drive, in fact quite the opposite, he indicated that it ran "very strong". I would not characterize the running as "very strong" The car was purchased near sea level. Las Vegas is at 3000 feet above. High test gas where the car was purchased is 97 octane, our high test is 91. I am thinking that there is a timing adjustment necessary, but the cantankerousness unless the car was "hot" also bothers me. Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 ________________________________ "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/frogeye@porterscustom.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 11:11:46 2010 From: Bernard Cristalli To: Healey List Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:39:29 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] D-Day Here you are Robert, http://picasaweb.google.com/JagXK120/HonfleurOmahaBeach# It was a Jaguar rallye to Honfleur and the D-Day beaches. Mine is the XK120 at the far left end. Honfleur must be a name that rings a bell to canadians... B robertduquette@sympatico.ca a icrit : > We don't get to see that picture. > > Robert Duquette > Ottawa ON Canada > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) > http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > > > > > > > From: bcrist@club-internet.fr > > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > > Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 16:57:14 +0200 > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] D-Day > > > > Last time I was there. > > Respect. > > B > > > > > Take a moment today to remember those who returned to start the > LBC hobby ... and those that never got the chance. > > > > > > Rick > > > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a > name of IMG_0894.jpg] > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/robertduquette@sympatico.ca _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 11:27:27 2010 From: Marvin James To: Jonas Payne Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:57:10 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics I have had mixed results with Apple Hydraulics. I have had excellent results with Worldwide Auto Parts in Madison Wisconsin and they come with an excellent warrantee. http://www.nosimport.com/ Marv J On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 8:50 AM, Jonas Payne wrote: > I have had excellent experience with Apple. I have used them now on > multiple > occasions. > > Lazaar (sp?) is a good guy and knows his stuff. > > Jonas Payne > Director of Preconstruction > Thor Construction > PH: (702) 269-2007 > Fax: (702) 269-7095 > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > > > "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for > the > use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have > received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 > and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender > to > solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this > email > are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of > Thor > Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email > and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no > liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this > email." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/britcrs@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 11:27:52 2010 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:10:17 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Preferred Route? For Listers in the Oregon area. What would be the recommended route to get from US-101 to Eugene considering scenery, traffic, road condition, etc? Reedsport to I-5 via SR-38 or Florence to Eugene via SR-126? Other? TIA (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 11:54:36 2010 From: "Alex" To: , Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:21:46 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics I had a great deal from Apple on my brake calipers. Good guys to work with. == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://home.roadrunner.com/~alexmm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Couch" To: Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 11:12 AM Subject: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics >I need to replace the rear shocks on my BN2 100M. Mounting holes are worn > but work well otherwise. Any suggestions on the best source for Armstrong > levers? Anyone had experience with Apple Hydraulics in Calverton, NY? > > > > Mike [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 11:55:04 2010 From: Charlie Baldwin To: Michael@mcassociatesinc.com Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:24:19 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics Apple has some problems occasionally. The best choice is World Wide Auto Parts http://www.nosimport.com/shoxcatalog.htm They are the best. Michael Couch wrote: > I need to replace the rear shocks on my BN2 100M. Mounting holes are worn > but work well otherwise. Any suggestions on the best source for Armstrong > levers? Anyone had experience with Apple Hydraulics in Calverton, NY? > > > > Mike > > Pittsburgh > > BN2 100M > > AN2 > > AN7 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mgcharlie@comcast.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 12:11:40 2010 From: Geatros To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:43:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Set of Fibergalss Fenders plus one LR NOS $1000 Hi, Anyone in the Vnacouver BC area need a set of used Healey fiberglass fenders plus one new old stock never installed 5 fenders in total ..... $1000 Thanks Kenny _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 14:15:21 2010 From: Tom Felts To: Bernard Cristalli , Healey List Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:42:12 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] D-Day I, and 13 other Healey owners drove to Honfleur in 01. Beautiful little town! Spent the night at an inn up a hill from downtown--that's all I remember except the food was GREAT> tom ---- Bernard Cristalli wrote: ============= Here you are Robert, http://picasaweb.google.com/JagXK120/HonfleurOmahaBeach# It was a Jaguar rallye to Honfleur and the D-Day beaches. Mine is the XK120 at the far left end. Honfleur must be a name that rings a bell to canadians... B robertduquette@sympatico.ca a icrit : > We don't get to see that picture. > > Robert Duquette > Ottawa ON Canada > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) > http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > > > > > > > From: bcrist@club-internet.fr > > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > > Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 16:57:14 +0200 > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] D-Day > > > > Last time I was there. > > Respect. > > B > > > > > Take a moment today to remember those who returned to start the > LBC hobby ... and those that never got the chance. > > > > > > Rick > > > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a > name of IMG_0894.jpg] > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/robertduquette@sympatico.ca _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts@windstream.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 15:14:17 2010 From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:24:08 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics Drat Charlie, YOU beat me to it !!! << Apple has some problems occasionally. >> Basic UNDERSTATEMENT in my experience. << The best choice is World Wide Auto Parts http://www.nosimport.com/shoxcatalog.htm They are the best. >> ABSOLUTELY and WITHOUT a doubt !!! AND Peter's shox re-builts come with a Limited Life-time Warrantee !! I will NOT use or sell any other ones !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com[with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] [especially Big Healey stuff !! ] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 15:24:05 2010 From: Peter Dzwig To: Healey Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:44:21 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] URGENT FRED HUNTER'S CAR If any of the listers have acquired Fred's 100s aka NOJ 393 aka "Millie" will you please contact me. Peter Dzwig -- =========================================================== Dr Peter Dzwig _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 16:12:21 2010 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: pdzwig@summaventures.com Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 14:34:09 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] URGENT FRED HUNTER'S CAR Peter, The last I heard, it was purchased by the "Healey Werks" several years ago. Was it sold again recently? C On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Peter Dzwig wrote: > If any of the listers have acquired Fred's 100s aka NOJ 393 aka "Millie" > will you please contact me. > > Peter Dzwig > > -- > > =========================================================== > Dr Peter Dzwig > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 17:38:50 2010 From: "wpollock@inbox" To: , Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 19:21:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics Apple did all four of mind back in '99. Have about 6000 miles on them and they operate fine. No leaks. Back than,they took about a month to six weeks as I remember. Bill Pollock 100-6 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Couch" To: Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 11:12 AM Subject: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics >I need to replace the rear shocks on my BN2 100M. Mounting holes are worn > but work well otherwise. Any suggestions on the best source for Armstrong > levers? Anyone had experience with Apple Hydraulics in Calverton, NY? > > > > Mike > > Pittsburgh > > BN2 100M > > AN2 > > AN7 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/wpollock@inbox.com > ____________________________________________________________ Publish your photos in seconds for FREE TRY IM TOOLPACK at http://www.imtoolpack.com/default.aspx?rc=if4 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 17:39:38 2010 From: "Neil Anderson" To: "'Curt/Nancy Arndt'" , Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 18:22:31 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] URGENT FRED HUNTER'S CAR Curt Arndt wrote: "Was it sold again recently?" I don't think so, we are planning for it to be one of our special "Guest Healeys" at Conclave in July. Healey Werks other 100 S #3706 is undergoing restoration and will be at Conclave also. We are planning a exceptional tech session in which Craig Hillinger will discuss the differences between these two historic Healeys, one, (actually designated NOJ 391) a unique factory special test car, will be compared to their other "production" spec 100 S. These two special cars will also be compared to a production 100 to show the differences to the cars that came off the line at Longbridge. Conclave attendees will be able to see and examine in close detail these cars during Craig's presentation, a rare opportunity to be sure. On Monday, these two 100 S cars will be two of the headliners out of almost two hundred other beautiful Austin-Healeys that will line the closed Main Street of historic Galena, Illinois for the Popularity Show. There is still time to join the fun. Visit http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ Neil Anderson Conclave 2010 Organizing Committee -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Curt/Nancy Arndt Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 4:34 PM To: pdzwig@summaventures.com Cc: Healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] URGENT FRED HUNTER'S CAR Peter, The last I heard, it was purchased by the "Healey Werks" several years ago. Was it sold again recently? C On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Peter Dzwig wrote: > If any of the listers have acquired Fred's 100s aka NOJ 393 aka "Millie" > will you please contact me. > > Peter Dzwig > > -- > > =========================================================== > Dr Peter Dzwig > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/neilandcustom@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 18:40:26 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: , Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:14:46 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics Yes it took them 3 tries to get me a good pair, 8 years ago for my MGA. And nobody paid me for the labor each time. Try World Wide Auto parts. Send a big letter telling him EXACTLY what you want cause he don't read so good cause he did not send my shocks back that I specifically asked to be rebuilt and returned to me, in a letter. But so far what they sent are holding up, even though they looked like crap (pitted up)and the fresh paint stuck to the shipping material inside the box. So I just repainted them myself and try not to look too closely at the pits. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Couch" To: Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 11:12 AM Subject: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics >I need to replace the rear shocks on my BN2 100M. Mounting holes are worn > but work well otherwise. Any suggestions on the best source for Armstrong > levers? Anyone had experience with Apple Hydraulics in Calverton, NY? > > > > Mike > > Pittsburgh > > BN2 100M > > AN2 > > AN7 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 19:06:58 2010 From: I Erbs To: Len and/or Marge Hartnett , Healey Mail Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:45:54 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Preferred Route? Both are great can't go wrong either way -----Original Message----- From: Len and/or Marge Hartnett Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 10:10 AM To: Healey Mail List Subject: [Healeys] Preferred Route? For Listers in the Oregon area. What would be the recommended route to get from US-101 to Eugene considering scenery, traffic, road condition, etc? Reedsport to I-5 via SR-38 or Florence to Eugene via SR-126? Other? TIA (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 19:50:54 2010 From: RCT2BNC@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 21:29:43 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Timing for 948 Bugeye Can anyone tell me the Dynamic Timing for a 948 cc Bugeye? The manuals are mum on that. Static is 5 deg BTDC. Thanks, Ben Cohen Tucson, AZ 2 Bugeyes... _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Mon Jun 7 20:07:34 2010 From: Bob Brown To: Healey List Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 18:39:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] URGENT FRED HUNTER'S CAR ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Craig Hillinger Subject: RE: [Healeys] URGENT FRED HUNTER'S CAR Nope...not for sale...and he calls it NOJ 393....its....NOJ 391...and 3804 has not been Fred Hunters car for a while now.... I supppose its possible that NOJ 393 could have been sold...but as far as I know it is still in England aand not for sale either. My other car 3706 is for sale though.... Thanks, Craig Hillinger ......................................... Curt Arndt wrote: "Was it sold again recently?" > If any of the listers have acquired Fred's 100s aka NOJ 393 aka "Millie" > will you please contact me. > > Peter Dzwig _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 04:22:06 2010 From: "allen c miller jr" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 05:54:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] TOP DEAD CENTER My engine builder taught me a failsafe method for finding top dead center with (literally) 'dead nutaccuracy'. I have posted a description and photos on the Healey Forum maintained by team.net. I am surprised more listers do not use this forum. there have been scant few postings over the last month. it is maintained by the same web server, and provides a secure means of sharing photographs. It is also free of the wrangles of 'plaint text' encryption inherent in the main list. signup is easy. register by clicking the hyperlink in the upper right hand corner at http://www.team.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=13 allen miller bn2/m _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 04:40:02 2010 From: john doe To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 03:13:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] show anyone going to the show in ho-ho-cus this sat at the hermitage _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 06:23:05 2010 From: Tom Felts To: john doe , Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 8:07:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] show Will you be taking the missis---Jane? Sorry, couldn't resist------why not tell us your real name---and--if John Doe is your real name--my appologies. Tom Felts ---- john doe wrote: ============= anyone going to the show in ho-ho-cus this sat at the hermitage _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts@windstream.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 06:42:22 2010 From: Charlie Baldwin To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:21:10 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/World Wide Auto Parts Here is what Worldwide does to your shocks: *How World Wide Approaches Rebuilding Lever Shocks* First. What fails in a lever shock? Almost all of the (non-traumatic) failures result from lack of oil in the shock. The manuals always recommend Checking or topping-up your shox in various intervals 3000 miles or so. Why? Because they leak!.. what a surprise! They dont leak just because they are British, they leak by design (now theres a bumper sticker). Speaking here of the rear shox... the shaft that protrudes from the body of the shock is rotating in the body without a bearing. To ensure sufficient lubrication there is often a channel or groove in the shaft bore. At the outside there is a rubber packing retained by a thin metal washer. A packing needs some lubrication to work at all and the weeping of oil acts as a deterrent to dirt getting in. Dirt getting in will score the shaft at the seal area hastening the demise of the packing and wearing the bearing surface in the body. The solution that all of us rebuilders use is to machine the body and install a bearing. We use Delrin, others use bronze. Bronze requires oil, Delrin doesnt. We also machine the body for a rotary oil seal (others dont) (in fact we use a double lip seal with dust excluder). One guy does use a rotary single lip seal and the others use several rubber washers held in place with a steel washer or two. To solve the pitted and scored shaft problem, others sand or grind the shaft down (you dont need to be precise with rubber washers) We have manufactured for us, to our specs, stainless steel sleeves that allows us to have a 3 micron finish and consistent diameter and concentricity of the shaft. After many years, we have found this to be very reliable. Our shox dont leak. The process... step by step. Receive grimy old shock, tumble clean in a deburring/tumble cleaner. Glass bead blast entire shock. Disassemble. Tumble and hot wash internals. Bead blast the rest of the arm. Machine for the bearing and for the seal. Wash again. Press in bearing and seal. Press on sleeve. Inspect and repair/replace as necessary the pistons and the valving. Reassemble components using all new hardware of proper thread and style. Fill with oil and bleed. Compare valving with NOS shock, adjust if necessary. Wash AGAIN. Paint 2 coats primer and 3 coats high heat black enamel. Date code and ship. There you have it. Peter Caldwell president. 800 362-1025 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 07:27:50 2010 From: Kent McLean To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:58:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] And now for something completely different This popped up on Bring A Trailer -- an eBay listing for a '54 100. It has an interesting color, especially the steering wheel. I hate to admit it, but I kinda like it. -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 07:58:08 2010 From: "E.A. Driver" To: allen c miller jr Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:28:36 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] TOP DEAD CENTER Hi Alan Thanks for posting this idea. Kind regards Ed Saskatoon '53 BN1, '65 BJ8 allen c miller jr wrote: > My engine builder taught me a failsafe method for finding top dead center with > (literally) 'dead nutaccuracy'. I have posted a description and photos on the > Healey Forum maintained by team.net. > > I am surprised more listers do not use this forum. there have been scant few > postings over the last month. it is maintained by the same web server, and > provides a secure means of sharing photographs. It is also free of the > wrangles of 'plaint text' encryption inherent in the main list. > > signup is easy. register by clicking the hyperlink in the upper right hand > corner at http://www.team.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=13 > > allen miller bn2/m _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 08:55:22 2010 From: To: , Healeys Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 14:35:23 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] And now for something completely different Well, I really like it. If you give me the money, I would be proud to buy it and bring it home. I , uh, might have to change the steering wheel. One thing that I find odd, is that bring a trailer has a picture that ebay doesn't have. Ebay only has one picture? Or am I being blocked from seeing more? ( always a possibility. ) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 08:58:34 -0400 > From: kentmclean@comcast.net > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] And now for something completely different > > This popped up on Bring A Trailer -- an eBay listing for a '54 100. It has an > interesting color, especially the steering wheel. > > > > I hate to admit it, but I kinda like it. > > -- > Kent McLean > '56 100 BN2 > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 09:40:32 2010 From: Kent McLean To: Healeys Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:14:05 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] And now for something completely different On 06/08/2010 10:35 AM, robertduquette@sympatico.ca wrote: > > Well, I really like it. If you give me the money, I would be proud to > buy it and bring it home. I , uh, might have to change the steering wheel. > > One thing that I find odd, is that bring a trailer has a picture that > ebay doesn't have. Ebay only has one picture? Or am I being blocked from > seeing more? ( always a possibility. ) eBay has lots of pictures; they're large, so maybe it's taking time to load. I found the colo(u)r scheme different. This one I thought was tastefully done. Even the not-black steering struck me as keeping with the theme. The whole look reminded me of the Packard Caribbean of the '50s, which had color schemes that were aimed at the more feminine eye. I wouldn't do it to my car, but I like that this one has a unique look. Of course, it would lose points with the concours judges. -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 09:41:00 2010 From: andy pole To: , Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 15:19:00 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cup holder For Ric and the list Roger's reply on the cupholder: Hi Andy, The cup holder in my car is an older design from VW. The current one looks similar, and is a better design. Current part number 1J0 858 601D. Roger cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 09:41:12 2010 From: David Nock To: Derek Job Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 08:21:09 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] External differences of six cylinder engines It is easy to tell the difference IC motor the id tag is back about 4" from the front engine plate 26D motor has dished core plugs 29D motor has cupped core plugs David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jun 5, 2010, at 5:44 AM, Derek Job wrote: > Hi guys > > Are there any external differences between the six cylinder engines > that > would allow you to identify one as being either > > an IC (100-Six, Integral head) > or 26 D (100-Six, six port inlet) > or 29D (3000) > > > thanks > > Derek > www.healeysix.net > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 11:07:17 2010 From: Bernard Cristalli To: Healey List Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:44:11 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] D-Day Honfleur is not really related with the D-Day. It was a place where the explorers and pioneers came from and went to Canada in the XVIth century. B robertduquette@sympatico.ca a icrit : > Thanks! > > Looks like you like to be different. Every other Jag is an E! :) > > I have a bad memory. It takes alot to ring my bell. Usually, in any > stories that I hear/watch, they name the beaches ( Juno ). > > It looks like that's where the memorials are. > > > > Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 18:39:29 +0200 > > From: bcrist@club-internet.fr > > To: healeys@autox.team.net > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] D-Day > > > > Here you are Robert, > > > > http://picasaweb.google.com/JagXK120/HonfleurOmahaBeach# > > > > It was a Jaguar rallye to Honfleur and the D-Day beaches. > > Mine is the XK120 at the far left end. > > Honfleur must be a name that rings a bell to canadians... > > > > B > > > > > > robertduquette@sympatico.ca a icrit : > > > We don't get to see that picture. > > > > > > Robert Duquette > > > Ottawa ON Canada > > > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) > > > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) > > > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen ) > > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: bcrist@club-internet.fr > > > > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > > > > Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 16:57:14 +0200 > > > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] D-Day > > > > > > > > Last time I was there. > > > > Respect. > > > > B > > > > > > > > > Take a moment today to remember those who returned to start the > > > LBC hobby ... and those that never got the chance. > > > > > > > > > > Rick > > > > > > > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a > > > name of IMG_0894.jpg] > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/robertduquette@sympatico.ca > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/robertduquette@sympatico.ca _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 13:00:04 2010 From: Greg Mandas To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:31:49 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid All, After my recent gas line break I decided to replace both gas lines and the brake lines with pre-bent steel. When I replace the brake lines what fluid should I use? I don't know what's in there now. My mechanic says, Castrol-GT LMA which is synthetic. Also, Thank you all for your help. The console bracket and tips such as JB Weld'ing in a T-Nut to replace the hole in the tunnel left by the rear console screw, were big helps. Greg _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 15:23:12 2010 From: "Rich C" To: "Kent McLean" , "Healeys" Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 16:44:38 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] And now for something completely different Actually that colour is close to Florida Green which was introduced on the BN2 in january 1956. It was often duo toned with the OEW, similar to what they've done on this Ebay car. Biggest difference is that the production BN2s with Florida Green had black interiors. Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: "Kent McLean" Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 11:14 AM To: "Healeys" Subject: Re: [Healeys] And now for something completely different > On 06/08/2010 10:35 AM, robertduquette@sympatico.ca wrote: >> >> Well, I really like it. If you give me the money, I would be proud to >> buy it and bring it home. I , uh, might have to change the steering >> wheel. >> >> One thing that I find odd, is that bring a trailer has a picture that >> ebay doesn't have. Ebay only has one picture? Or am I being blocked from >> seeing more? ( always a possibility. ) > > eBay has lots of pictures; they're large, so maybe it's taking time to > load. > > I found the colo(u)r scheme different. This one I thought was tastefully > done. Even the not-black steering struck me as keeping with the theme. > The whole look reminded me of the Packard Caribbean of the '50s, which had > color schemes that were aimed at the more feminine eye. > > I wouldn't do it to my car, but I like that this one has a unique look. Of > course, it would lose points with the concours judges. > > -- > Kent McLean > '56 100 BN2 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler@quickclic.net [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of PICT1350.jpg] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 16:46:03 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "john doe" , Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 18:10:06 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] show Yea I'm going. Who should I ask for? J S ----- Original Message ----- From: "john doe" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 6:13 AM Subject: [Healeys] show > anyone going to the show in ho-ho-cus this sat at the hermitage > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 16:46:32 2010 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: "Healeys" Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 15:19:57 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] And now for something completely different It looks more like a Metropolitan color mix. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 17:16:04 2010 From: David Nock To: Greg Mandas Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 15:43:44 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Use Castrol GT LMA only Now this is probably the most contravercial subject on the List and I guarantee that you will get some that swear by Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that if you use silicone fluid your warranty is void. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jun 8, 2010, at 11:31 AM, Greg Mandas wrote: > All, > > After my recent gas line break I decided to replace both gas lines > and the brake lines with pre-bent steel. > > When I replace the brake lines what fluid should I use? I don't > know what's in there now. My mechanic says, Castrol-GT LMA which > is synthetic. > > Also, Thank you all for your help. The console bracket and tips > such as JB Weld'ing in a T-Nut to replace the hole in the tunnel > left by the rear console screw, were big helps. > > Greg > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 17:44:54 2010 From: jomar healey To: john doe , Healeys@autox.team.net, Mark LaPierre Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 16:03:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] show I'll be there with the BJ8 aka Blue Baby and the '66 XKE aka The Ghost. My daughter and son-in-law will bring the "Wedding Sprite" license plate "I DO". All please say hello it would be nice to met some of the on liners. Joe BN1 #923 Coronet Cream BN2 100M BJ8 THe Blue Bay as per wife and kid. --- On Tue, 6/8/10, Mark LaPierre wrote: From: Mark LaPierre Subject: Re: [Healeys] show To: "john doe" , Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 6:10 PM Yea I'm going. Who should I ask for? J S ----- Original Message ----- From: "john doe" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 6:13 AM Subject: [Healeys] show > anyone going to the show in ho-ho-cus this sat at the hermitage > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ah53@yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 18:40:39 2010 From: Bob Haskell To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:54:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Sprite (Marine) on ebay www.ebay.co.uk item 270589408051 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 18:41:22 2010 From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:58:14 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid HeeHee David, yer gonna LOVE THIS !!! LOL !! << Use Castrol GT LMA only >> AGREED and you are not only 100% correct but actually 1000% correct !!! << Now this is probably the most contravercial subject on the List >> AGREED and you are not only 100% correct but actually 1000% correct !!! And YES everybody it IS *me* saying this, but David - turn the AUTOMATIC SpelChek ON !! << and I guarantee that you will get some that swearby Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. >> I have BTDT with regard to Silycon and NEVER again. Tried the crap in my own car and as I said NEVER again !! I even REFUSE to put in a Customers' car [for the past 50+ years]. << If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that if you use silicone fluid your warranty is void. >> And as I USED to tell customers' their's is good to end of driveway [100']!! << David Nock >> And I did recognize whom the post was from - LOL !!!! Best to all !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.]{and MOST is for Big Healey folks] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 19:13:02 2010 From: To: Greg Mandas , David Nock Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 20:54:44 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Where can you get it? I have looked at several auto parts stores around and cannot find it! Keith ---- David Nock wrote: > Use Castrol GT LMA only Now this is probably the most contravercial > subject on the List and I guarantee that you will get some that swear > by Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. > > If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that if you use > silicone fluid your warranty is void. > > > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca 95205 > 209-948-8767 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 19:27:31 2010 From: Tom Felts To: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" , Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 21:02:04 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid BS Ed. I've used Silicone in my E and my Healey for years with excellent results. Had to REALLY apply the brakes on my E yesterday and got a loud squeel and very quick stop----so---what IS the problem with it? tom ---- "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" wrote: ============= HeeHee David, yer gonna LOVE THIS !!! LOL !! << Use Castrol GT LMA only >> AGREED and you are not only 100% correct but actually 1000% correct !!! << Now this is probably the most contravercial subject on the List >> AGREED and you are not only 100% correct but actually 1000% correct !!! And YES everybody it IS *me* saying this, but David - turn the AUTOMATIC SpelChek ON !! << and I guarantee that you will get some that swearby Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. >> I have BTDT with regard to Silycon and NEVER again. Tried the crap in my own car and as I said NEVER again !! I even REFUSE to put in a Customers' car [for the past 50+ years]. << If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that if you use silicone fluid your warranty is void. >> And as I USED to tell customers' their's is good to end of driveway [100']!! << David Nock >> And I did recognize whom the post was from - LOL !!!! Best to all !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.]{and MOST is for Big Healey folks] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts@windstream.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 19:57:03 2010 From: Jonas Payne To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 18:19:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Storage / work Lifts I am in the market for a work/storage lift for my personal shop/emerging hobby business. Most of the 4 post lifts on the market are way overkill for LBC's. Anybody have or know of a pint sized 4 post lift or an inexpensive 2 post that is suitable for both work and storage? Jonas Payne Director of Preconstruction Thor Construction PH: (702) 269-2007 Fax: (702) 269-7095 Cell: (702) 358-5084 "This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender(s) at (702) 269-2007 and delete all copies from your system. It is not the intent of the sender to solicit any person or business. Please note that any opinions in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Thor Construction, Incorporated. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 20:43:30 2010 From: Greg Mandas To: David Nock , pennell@cox.net Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 19:00:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Keith, amazon.com, amazingly enough. Greg --- On Tue, 6/8/10, pennell@cox.net wrote: > From: pennell@cox.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid > To: "Greg Mandas" , "David Nock" > Cc: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 8:54 PM > Where can you get it? I have > looked at several auto parts stores around and cannot find > it! > > Keith > > ---- David Nock > wrote: > > Use Castrol GT LMA only Now this is > probably the most contravercial > > subject on the List and I guarantee that you will get > some that swear > > by Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. > > > > If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that > if you use > > silicone fluid your warranty is void. > > > > > > > > > > David Nock > > British Car Specialists > > Stockton Ca 95205 > > 209-948-8767 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 20:44:02 2010 From: Jim LeBlanc To: Greg Mandas , David Nock Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 19:03:49 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Does Castrol GT LMA destroy paint ? Thanks in advance, Jim LeBlanc 1956 100-M --- On Tue, 6/8/10, David Nock wrote: From: David Nock Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid To: "Greg Mandas" Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 3:43 PM Use Castrol GT LMA only Now this is probably the most contravercial subject on the List and I guarantee that you will get some that swear by Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that if you use silicone fluid your warranty is void. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 20:45:31 2010 From: Bob Haskell To: pennell@cox.net Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:13:36 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid I get it at Earl's Indy (local for me). It's also available from amazon.com. pennell@cox.net wrote: > Where can you get it? I have looked at several auto parts stores around and cannot find it! > > Keith > > ---- David Nock wrote: >> Use Castrol GT LMA only Now this is probably the most contravercial >> subject on the List and I guarantee that you will get some that swear >> by Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. >> >> If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that if you use >> silicone fluid your warranty is void. >> >> >> >> >> David Nock >> British Car Specialists >> Stockton Ca 95205 >> 209-948-8767 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/rchaskell@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 21:21:49 2010 From: Richard Collins To: , Webmeister Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 19:30:51 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Storage / work Lifts I have a 4 post Rotary lift which was about $3k delivered and I assembled, about 5 years ago. Love it as I do work on all the cars (and the neighbors and friends) not just the Healey. There are now over 6 in the neighborhood and some have installed 2.Go to a good Guys Hot Rod car show and look at the ones offered by vendors there. The difference in quality/price is very apparent. Beware of low cost "deals" as the quality and strength is just not there. A small scissor stand works well on our cars but no storage under them Richard of KY BN7 #440 _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 21:53:47 2010 From: Greg Mandas To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 20:09:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Panther Lift All, I have an extremely low ceiling in my garage and I'm really tired of using a floor jack. I ran across this jack and I am wondering if "we" think it would work on a Healey. http://www.pantherlifts.com/Panther/index.php?action=item&id=116&prevaction=category&previd=3&prevstart=0 Greg _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 22:45:52 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'Bob Haskell'" , Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:12:50 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Available at Pep Boys John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com I get it at Earl's Indy (local for me). It's also available from amazon.com. pennell@cox.net wrote: > Where can you get it? I have looked at several auto parts stores around and cannot find it! > > Keith > > ---- David Nock wrote: >> Use Castrol GT LMA only Now this is probably the most contravercial >> subject on the List and I guarantee that you will get some that swear >> by Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. >> >> If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that if you use >> silicone fluid your warranty is void. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Jun 8 23:43:43 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 01:04:52 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Sorry, I guess I wasn't paying attention and didn't realize it was time for the annual British Car Argue About Brake Fluid Festival. -- what must it be now, the 40th annual re-enactment of this ancient brawl? Fact 1: Neither glycol and silicone fluids, used separately, will not harm modern synthetic rubber seals. Fact 2: Glycol is hygroscopic and therefore must be flushed and replaced every two years. Fact 3: Silicone fluid won't harm paint; Glycol will. Fact 4: Glycol gives superior response because it doesn't compress as much before pushing through the system. Fact 5: Never, ever mix glycol and silicone fluids in any amounts, because they cancel out one another's additives and will cause the seals in the system to fail. Conclusions: Use glycol in cars that are driven frequently, but be very careful when you refill the system so you don't spill it on your paint, and change it regularly. Use silicone in show cars that are driven less hard and infrequently. And those were the same conclusions that I arrived at after research 14 years ago when i wrote my first article on brake fluids for British Car Magazine, and no one has yet contradicted any of those facts, except for the fools' chorus that is a traditional part of this festival, where they array themselves and sing antiphonally across the grease pit: "Silicone fluid is bad" and from the other side, "Glycol Fluid is bad." Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 00:25:28 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: , "Greg Mandas" , "David Nock" Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 02:04:24 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Moss ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Greg Mandas" ; "David Nock" Cc: Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid > Where can you get it? I have looked at several auto parts stores around > and cannot find it! > > Keith > > ---- David Nock wrote: >> Use Castrol GT LMA only Now this is probably the most contravercial >> subject on the List and I guarantee that you will get some that swear >> by Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. >> >> If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that if you use >> silicone fluid your warranty is void. >> >> >> >> >> David Nock >> British Car Specialists >> Stockton Ca 95205 >> 209-948-8767 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 01:26:18 2010 From: "lists" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: 9 Jun 2010 09:12:57 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] =?utf-8?q?NOT_Healey_related_-_TR250/6_distributor?= Hi, I'm looking for a Triumph TR250/TR6 ignition distributor. I know that this is the AH list but thought that since we are all more or less LBC affine, I'd ask this list as well. So, if you have one or more of this distributor (condition not relevant) wasting shelf place and you don't need it any more, please contact me offline. Eric _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 03:44:03 2010 From: Paul Baker To: Healeys autox Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 02:13:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Fluid problem I posted this problem on the Spridget list, but as the problem is not necessarily Sprite specific, I would appreciate your thoughts on it. Last year I fitted new brake and clutch master cylinders and a new slave cylinder on my Sprite and used Castrol Response Super Dot 4, Glycol based brake fluid (available in the UK) in both clutch and braking systems . One year on the fluid in the Clutch m/c turned dark grey and very thick and slave and m/c rubbers failed. I replaced both Clutch m/c and slave and flushed system with fresh fluid. After a month with new clutch master/slave cylinders the fluid is turning grey again. The fluid in the brake m/c is fine. What's causing the fluid to change colour and go thick, are the rubber seals disintegrating or is the fluid oxidising the castings? And why the clutch system but not the brake system as the m/c's were from the same manufacturer? I called Castrol Tech Support and they have not heard of this problem before, but have asked for a sample of the fluid and old seals for analysis. I am also aware of two other Sprite owners having the same problems. Paul 65 Sprite 66 BJ8 67 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 03:57:20 2010 From: "allen c miller jr" To: "Healey List" Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 05:37:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] tandem dual master cylinder Hello Listers Need to set up a dual master cylinder on a BN2 with a proportioning system to balance front and rears One of the consultants with whom I've corresponded has recommended a 'tandem' cylinder, in which the two masters are in line, and could be mounted on the BN2 rail without a lot of modifications to the support. I have my doubts if I could mount a typical dual reservoir/side-by-side dual cylinder using the stock BN2 pedal mount given the lack of 'throw distance' between the pedal and cylinder. I do not want to intall a later model pedal box if I can avoid it, so I am exploring options. My basic requirements are for racing and safety... 1. double redundancy (two separate feed pipes and reservoirs) 2. mountability on the BN2 rail without modification 3. ability to remotely proportion balance between front and rear If anyone has achieved all three objectives on a BN2 I would gratefully appreciate your input. thanks allen miller bn2/m _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 06:01:03 2010 From: "Peter Ryner" To: Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:24:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid All of the big 3 carry it (Moss, VB, Roadster Factory). I used to see it in Auto Zone but haven't seen it there in a while. Pete ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: ; "Greg Mandas" ; "David Nock" Cc: Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 2:04 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid > Moss > > . _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 06:35:49 2010 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'Paul Baker'" , "'Healeys autox'" Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 06:15:02 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clutch Fluid problem I've seen this on cars near the coasts. Salt air is tuff on stuff. This is not a definitive opinion, just a guess.. dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Baker Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 3:14 AM To: Healeys autox Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Fluid problem I posted this problem on the Spridget list, but as the problem is not necessarily Sprite specific, I would appreciate your thoughts on it. Last year I fitted new brake and clutch master cylinders and a new slave cylinder on my Sprite and used Castrol Response Super Dot 4, Glycol based brake fluid (available in the UK) in both clutch and braking systems . One year on the fluid in the Clutch m/c turned dark grey and very thick and slave and m/c rubbers failed. I replaced both Clutch m/c and slave and flushed system with fresh fluid. After a month with new clutch master/slave cylinders the fluid is turning grey again. The fluid in the brake m/c is fine. What's causing the fluid to change colour and go thick, are the rubber seals disintegrating or is the fluid oxidising the castings? And why the clutch system but not the brake system as the m/c's were from the same manufacturer? I called Castrol Tech Support and they have not heard of this problem before, but have asked for a sample of the fluid and old seals for analysis. I am also aware of two other Sprite owners having the same problems. Paul 65 Sprite 66 BJ8 67 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/frogeye@porterscustom.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 06:51:09 2010 From: Tom Felts To: Editorgary@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 8:33:10 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid ---- Editorgary@aol.com wrote: Conclusions: Use glycol in cars that are driven frequently, but be very careful when you refill the system so you don't spill it on your paint, and change it regularly. Use silicone in show cars that are driven less hard and infrequently. ______ I just can't help myself, I guess. Anyway, here goes. I have been using silicone, as I said, in my Healey and E-Type for YEARS---and 1. I drive them both frequently---took the Healey all over Europe for 47 days a few years ago--using silicone fulid. 2. When I added the silicone years ago, I just flushed out the old DOT 4 and put in the silicone. So---there was some residue of DOT 4 in the system. ZERO leaks in at least 12 to 14 years. 3. You say---"Use silicone in show cars that are driven less hard and infrequently." OK---for exactly what reason? As I said, my cars are "drivers" and I drive them frequently and pretty hard. Give me technical data to support this statement. The only technical data I have seen against silicone use is in racing where the brakes get hot and silicone tends to make the brakes fade fast. I'm not racing mine, so the benefits of using it far outweigh the reasons not to use it. Over and out:) Tom _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 07:24:59 2010 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:04:19 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] And now for something completely different The paint is ok, you can always change it, but the underneath of the car is scary. One of the frame rails must have rusted (repair is visible & the front cross member is sort of gone.. It's a car for the brave (& rich) :-) Best, tadek _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 07:37:51 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: Editorgary@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:11:17 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Glycol doesn't seem to affect modern paints.... On 6/9/10, Editorgary@aol.com wrote: > Sorry, I guess I wasn't paying attention and didn't realize it was time for > the annual British Car Argue About Brake Fluid Festival. -- what must it be > now, the 40th annual re-enactment of this ancient brawl? > > Fact 1: Neither glycol and silicone fluids, used separately, will not harm > modern synthetic rubber seals. > > Fact 2: Glycol is hygroscopic and therefore must be flushed and replaced > every two years. > > Fact 3: Silicone fluid won't harm paint; Glycol will. > > Fact 4: Glycol gives superior response because it doesn't compress as much > before pushing through the system. > > Fact 5: Never, ever mix glycol and silicone fluids in any amounts, because > they cancel out one another's additives and will cause the seals in the > system to fail. > > Conclusions: Use glycol in cars that are driven frequently, but be very > careful when you refill the system so you don't spill it on your paint, and > change it regularly. Use silicone in show cars that are driven less hard and > infrequently. > > And those were the same conclusions that I arrived at after research 14 > years ago when i wrote my first article on brake fluids for British Car > Magazine, and no one has yet contradicted any of those facts, except for the > fools' > chorus that is a traditional part of this festival, where they array > themselves and sing antiphonally across the grease pit: "Silicone fluid is > bad" > and from the other side, "Glycol Fluid is bad." > > Gary > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut@gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 07:39:27 2010 From: Ron Mitchell To: pennell@cox.net, Greg Mandas , David Nock Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 06:11:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid On the Castrol Web Site there is a store locator for Castrol GT LMA & Castrol GT LMA Synthetic. http://tinyurl.com/q3smxh Just enter your location, check source of your choice and search radius. Enjoy the day Ron ________________________________ From: "pennell@cox.net" To: Greg Mandas ; David Nock Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 8:54:44 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Where can you get it? I have looked at several auto parts stores around and cannot find it! Keith ---- David Nock wrote: > Use Castrol GT LMA only Now this is probably the most contravercial > subject on the List and I guarantee that you will get some that swear > by Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. > > If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that if you use > silicone fluid your warranty is void. > > > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca 95205 > 209-948-8767 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyron@yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 07:40:45 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: allen c miller jr , Healey List Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 21:14:22 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] tandem dual master cylinder I think the wilwood set up will give you two of three, and with a pressure valve in the rear line give you all three.... On 6/9/10, allen c miller jr wrote: > Hello Listers > > Need to set up a dual master cylinder on a BN2 with a proportioning system > to > balance front and rears > > One of the consultants with whom I've corresponded has recommended a > 'tandem' > cylinder, in which the two masters are in line, and could be mounted on the > BN2 rail without a lot of modifications to the support. > > I have my doubts if I could mount a typical dual reservoir/side-by-side dual > cylinder using the stock BN2 pedal mount given the lack of 'throw distance' > between the pedal and cylinder. I do not want to intall a later model pedal > box if I can avoid it, so I am exploring options. > > My basic requirements are for racing and safety... > > 1. double redundancy (two separate feed pipes and reservoirs) > 2. mountability on the BN2 rail without modification > 3. ability to remotely proportion balance between front and rear > > > If anyone has achieved all three objectives on a BN2 I would gratefully > appreciate your input. > > thanks > > allen miller bn2/m > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut@gmail.com > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 08:19:57 2010 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'Ron Mitchell'" , , "'Greg Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 08:03:33 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid What is the fascination with the Castrol brand? Are their chemists adding some secret ingredient? I mean, I know the decal says "use only Castrol" but exactly what is the difference between brand names? Dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Mitchell Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 7:11 AM To: pennell@cox.net; Greg Mandas; David Nock Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid On the Castrol Web Site there is a store locator for Castrol GT LMA & Castrol GT LMA Synthetic. http://tinyurl.com/q3smxh Just enter your location, check source of your choice and search radius. Enjoy the day Ron ________________________________ From: "pennell@cox.net" To: Greg Mandas ; David Nock Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Tue, June 8, 2010 8:54:44 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Where can you get it? I have looked at several auto parts stores around and cannot find it! Keith ---- David Nock wrote: > Use Castrol GT LMA only Now this is probably the most contravercial > subject on the List and I guarantee that you will get some that swear > by Silicone and those that will swear by Castrol. > > If you look at any Girling rebuild kit is states that if you use > silicone fluid your warranty is void. > > > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca 95205 > 209-948-8767 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyron@yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/frogeye@porterscustom.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 09:03:37 2010 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:40:23 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid I let my car sit for 3 years several years back and when I checked around the brake drums/pistons/shoes/etc there was green crystallized deposits of what appeared to be brake fluid. Had to rebuild all. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom Felts Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 7:33 AM To: Editorgary@aol.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid ---- Editorgary@aol.com wrote: Conclusions: Use glycol in cars that are driven frequently, but be very careful when you refill the system so you don't spill it on your paint, and change it regularly. Use silicone in show cars that are driven less hard and infrequently. ______ I just can't help myself, I guess. Anyway, here goes. I have been using silicone, as I said, in my Healey and E-Type for YEARS---and 1. I drive them both frequently---took the Healey all over Europe for 47 days a few years ago--using silicone fulid. 2. When I added the silicone years ago, I just flushed out the old DOT 4 and put in the silicone. So---there was some residue of DOT 4 in the system. ZERO leaks in at least 12 to 14 years. 3. You say---"Use silicone in show cars that are driven less hard and infrequently." OK---for exactly what reason? As I said, my cars are "drivers" and I drive them frequently and pretty hard. Give me technical data to support this statement. The only technical data I have seen against silicone use is in racing where the brakes get hot and silicone tends to make the brakes fade fast. I'm not racing mine, so the benefits of using it far outweigh the reasons not to use it. Over and out:) Tom _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dan@warner-associates.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 09:49:35 2010 From: "John Snyder" To: Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 08:25:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Problem I am in the middle of doing a ground up restoration on a 1959 BN7. I put about 20 miles on the chassis before taking it to the body shop, and the clutch worked perfectly. The chassis sat in a cool, damp corner of the body shop for 2 months. After the body was assembled, I went to pick the car up, and the clutch would not completely release. In order to drive the car, I have to start it with the clutch pedal down and the transmission in gear. When I hit the starter button, the car does not try to move, so the clutch is only dragging a little bit...just enough to make impossible to put in gear. Any suggestions? John Snyder 1959 BN7 1960 BT7 1961 BN7 MK2 1962 BT7 MK2 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 10:20:15 2010 From: Ken Taplin To: Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:57:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] brake fluid Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob appeal. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 10:21:27 2010 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'John Snyder'" , Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:57:43 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clutch Problem John, New pressure plates are coated with a rust preventative grease. If that was not thoroughly cleaned off it may be causing the problem?? dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Snyder Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 9:26 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Problem I am in the middle of doing a ground up restoration on a 1959 BN7. I put about 20 miles on the chassis before taking it to the body shop, and the clutch worked perfectly. The chassis sat in a cool, damp corner of the body shop for 2 months. After the body was assembled, I went to pick the car up, and the clutch would not completely release. In order to drive the car, I have to start it with the clutch pedal down and the transmission in gear. When I hit the starter button, the car does not try to move, so the clutch is only dragging a little bit...just enough to make impossible to put in gear. Any suggestions? John Snyder 1959 BN7 1960 BT7 1961 BN7 MK2 1962 BT7 MK2 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/frogeye@porterscustom.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 10:49:33 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: Ken Taplin Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:27:17 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid re: "Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob appeal." Uncalled-for, IMO. bs Ken Taplin wrote: > Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob appeal. > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 10:50:06 2010 From: I Erbs To: Ken Taplin Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:31:40 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid wow!! Brake fluid again???? ARCHIVES!!!!! Anyone care to talk about engine/transmission oils?? Its been what 3 weeks since we wrote about that... Yes I know I'm being cranky On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Ken Taplin wrote: > Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob appeal. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com > -- Ira Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 11:05:33 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: John Snyder Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:40:21 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clutch Problem Sounds like a problem with the hydraulics, like there's (a lot of) air in the line. I'd start with a good bleeding (the clutch line first, the wallet will come later). Did you check the fluid level and look for leaks? bs John Snyder wrote: > I am in the middle of doing a ground up restoration on a 1959 BN7. I put > about 20 miles on the chassis before taking it to the body shop, and the > clutch worked perfectly. The chassis sat in a cool, damp corner of the body > shop for 2 months. After the body was assembled, I went to pick the car up, > and the clutch would not completely release. In order to drive the car, I > have to start it with the clutch pedal down and the transmission in gear. > When I hit the starter button, the car does not try to move, so the clutch is > only dragging a little bit...just enough to make impossible to put in gear. > > Any suggestions? > > John Snyder > 1959 BN7 > 1960 BT7 > 1961 BN7 MK2 > 1962 BT7 MK2 > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 11:08:02 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: Alan Seigrist Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:48:57 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid How modern? My son's '96 Cherokee sprung a leak from a rear (drum) wheel cylinder and the DoT3 blistered and removed almost all of the paint from the backing shield. bs Alan Seigrist wrote: > Glycol doesn't seem to affect modern paints.... > > > >> > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 11:08:24 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: tomfelts@windstream.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:50:44 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid In a message dated 6/9/10 5:33:13 AM, tomfelts@windstream.net writes: > 3. You say---"Use silicone in show cars that are driven less hard and > infrequently." OK---for exactly what reason? As I said, my cars are > "drivers" and I drive them frequently and pretty hard. Give me technical data > to support this statement. > > What I'm stipulating here is about the maximum that the traditionalists will accept. To actually believe that Silicone brake fluid is RECOMMENDed for any reason is way beyond their boundaries. I too use silicone brake fluid in my Healey, but I have to confess that I drive it less frequently than I used to. It typically runs up about 2,500 miles a year. By contrast, when I had glycol in my MGB GT and left it parked outside (in California) under a cover over the winter because it needed some little thing that I didn't have time to deal with, when I came to drive it in the spring, the clutch slave cylinder had frozen due to rust in the system. I see no reason why you couldn't use silicone, but for a car that is literally driven daily, especially in commute conditions, I'd prefer glycol, and certainly for racing. So in my garage, the Mercedes C55 and the MGA race car have glycol (actually ATE Blue), but the Healey has silicone. Cheers Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 11:23:40 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:56:35 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Neither the twain shall meet. In a message dated 6/9/10 6:39:26 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > Fact 1: Neither glycol and silicone fluids, used separately, will not > harm > modern synthetic rubber seals. > Sorry, that should have read: Fact 1: Neither glycol nor silicone fluids, used separately, will harm modern synthetic rubber seals. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 11:39:40 2010 From: Tom Felts To: Editorgary@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:12:52 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Thanks Gary---you must be one of those silicone users with "snob appeal":):):) tom ---- Editorgary@aol.com wrote: ============= In a message dated 6/9/10 5:33:13 AM, tomfelts@windstream.net writes: > 3.B You say---"Use silicone in show cars that are driven less hard and > infrequently."B OK---for exactly what reason?B As I said, my cars are > "drivers" and I drive them frequently and pretty hard.B Give me technical data > to support this statement. > > What I'm stipulating here is about the maximum that the traditionalists will accept. To actually believe that Silicone brake fluid is RECOMMENDed for any reason is way beyond their boundaries. I too use silicone brake fluid in my Healey, but I have to confess that I drive it less frequently than I used to. It typically runs up about 2,500 miles a year. By contrast, when I had glycol in my MGB GT and left it parked outside (in California) under a cover over the winter because it needed some little thing that I didn't have time to deal with, when I came to drive it in the spring, the clutch slave cylinder had frozen due to rust in the system. I see no reason why you couldn't use silicone, but for a car that is literally driven daily, especially in commute conditions, I'd prefer glycol, and certainly for racing. So in my garage, the Mercedes C55 and the MGA race car have glycol (actually ATE Blue), but the Healey has silicone. Cheers Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 11:40:49 2010 From: Bob To: I Erbs Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:18:08 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid Yes, lets rehash the different oils and get that out of the way so we can get back to our regular scheduled program on tire sizes and choices. Bob On 6/9/2010 12:31 PM, I Erbs wrote: > wow!! Brake fluid again???? > ARCHIVES!!!!! > Anyone care to talk about engine/transmission oils?? Its been what 3 weeks > since we wrote about that... > Yes I know I'm being cranky > > On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Ken Taplin wrote: > >> Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob appeal. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 11:52:54 2010 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:29:32 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Dot4 crystallized. -----Original Message----- From: Tom Felts [mailto:tomfelts@windstream.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 12:09 PM To: Dan Stromquist Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid What was the fluid---Dot4 or silicone? ---- Dan Stromquist wrote: ============= I let my car sit for 3 years several years back and when I checked around the brake drums/pistons/shoes/etc there was green crystallized deposits of what appeared to be brake fluid. Had to rebuild all. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom Felts Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 7:33 AM To: Editorgary@aol.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid ---- Editorgary@aol.com wrote: Conclusions: Use glycol in cars that are driven frequently, but be very careful when you refill the system so you don't spill it on your paint, and change it regularly. Use silicone in show cars that are driven less hard and infrequently. ______ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:07:01 2010 From: To: Healeys Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:46:34 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid But ... do we never get to talk about firearms and Zappa music? :) ( Oh, I'll pay for that! ) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:18:08 -0400 > From: robertlarson@att.net > > Yes, lets rehash the different oils and get that out of the way so we > can get back to our regular scheduled program on tire sizes and choices. > > Bob > > > On 6/9/2010 12:31 PM, I Erbs wrote: > > wow!! Brake fluid again???? > > ARCHIVES!!!!! > > Anyone care to talk about engine/transmission oils?? Its been what 3 weeks > > since we wrote about that... > > Yes I know I'm being cranky > > > > On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Ken Taplin wrote: > > > >> Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob appeal. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:08:17 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: Tom Felts Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:53:41 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Just came across this quote, which seems appropriate: "The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way." *--Bertrand Russell, British philosopher, logician, mathematician and historian* (and LBC owner, maybe?) Tom Felts wrote: > Thanks Gary---you must be one of those silicone users with "snob > appeal":):):) > > tom > > ---- Editorgary@aol.com wrote: > > ============= > > In a message dated 6/9/10 5:33:13 AM, tomfelts@windstream.net writes: > > > >> 3.B You say---"Use silicone in show cars that are driven less hard and >> infrequently."B OK---for exactly what reason?B As I said, my cars are >> "drivers" and I drive them frequently and pretty hard.B Give me technical >> > data > >> to support this statement. >> >> >> > > What I'm stipulating here is about the maximum that the traditionalists > will accept. To actually believe that Silicone brake fluid is RECOMMENDed for > any reason is way beyond their boundaries. > > I too use silicone brake fluid in my Healey, but I have to confess that I > drive it less frequently than I used to. It typically runs up about 2,500 > miles a year. > By contrast, when I had glycol in my MGB GT and left it parked outside (in > California) under a cover over the winter because it needed some little > thing that I didn't have time to deal with, when I came to drive it in the > spring, the clutch slave cylinder had frozen due to rust in the system. > I see no reason why you couldn't use silicone, but for a car that is > literally driven daily, especially in commute conditions, I'd prefer glycol, > and > certainly for racing. So in my garage, the Mercedes C55 and the MGA race car > have glycol (actually ATE Blue), but the Healey has silicone. > > Cheers > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:21:59 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:56:30 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clutch won't release In a message dated 6/9/10 10:25:30 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > I am in the middle of doing a ground up restoration on a 1959 BN7. I put > about 20 miles on the chassis before taking it to the body shop, and the > clutch worked perfectly. The chassis sat in a cool, damp corner of the > body > shop for 2 months. After the body was assembled, I went to pick the car > up, > and the clutch would not completely release. > Do you have glycol brake/clutch fluid in the system or silicone? if it's glycol, there's the possibility that you may have some rust in the clutch slave cylinder from the time the car was sitting. The same thing happened to my MGB GT when I stored it outside for a few months while not driving it. Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:22:55 2010 From: Mark Schneider To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 10:57:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Problem Following my recent gearbox/overdrive overhaul I experienced problems with my clutch. Due to my ignorance I had overlooked servicing the clutch fork shaft bushes. My BJ8 has 120,000 miles on it so it would have been the smart thing to do. Dumb me. The result was after total reassembly of the drive train and replacement of the interior I began to hear an odd noise when the engine was running with the car in neutral. It turned out to be the clutch fork drooping on the worn bushes sufficiently to allow the release bearing to touch the first motion shaft. I realize this is not your exact problem but if you haven't replaced those bushes on your clutch and there are significant miles on the system perhaps the fork is not moving freely. I recommend inspecting the fork movement. I suggest you remove the clevis pin from the slave cylinder rod and test the movement of the fork. If there is any lack of free movement or verttical wobble to the fork movement you may need to replace the fork bushes. Marks 3 '66 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:32:57 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: Jim Johnson , Colin Dodds Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:03:12 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid In a message dated 6/9/10 10:53:43 AM, bspidell@comcast.net writes: > > "The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there > is no good evidence either way." > > *--Bertrand Russell, > British philosopher, logician, mathematician and historian* (and LBC > owner, maybe?) > On a similar note: "In any dispute the intensity of feeling is inversely proportional to the value of the stakes at issue." By way of corollary, it adds: "That is why academic politics are so bitter." Sayre's law is named after Wallace Stanley Sayre (1905-1972), U.S. political scientist and professor at Columbia University. And not so related, but still appropriate in many instances -- could occasionally be said about people on this list, if I were feeling really mean and cranky... "Some people like a Slinky...Not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs." Cheers Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:33:21 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: Dan Stromquist Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:03:41 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Same thing happened with our BN2, only the crystals were greenish. bs Dan Stromquist wrote: > Dot4 crystallized. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tom Felts [mailto:tomfelts@windstream.net] > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 12:09 PM > To: Dan Stromquist > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid > > What was the fluid---Dot4 or silicone? > > > ---- Dan Stromquist wrote: > > ============= > I let my car sit for 3 years several years back and when I checked around > the brake drums/pistons/shoes/etc there was green crystallized deposits of > what appeared to be brake fluid. Had to rebuild all. > > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:54:02 2010 From: David Nock To: Editorgary@aol.com Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:10:01 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid I have been using nothing but Castol GT LMA for ever. It will no damage the paint on the car if it is cleaned up right away especially if you any of the newer paints that are a base coat clear coat. It will take the normal paints that are used on suspension parts and other misc components like that. My main issue is that the silicone fluid will retain air suspended in the system and it is very difficult to get a good solid pedal. This is most noticeable on a car with drum brakes. Next the moisture that gets into the system is in the air and you cant avoid it getting into the system. Then it will go to the bottom of the system with either fluid. Then water in the system equals corrosion. So what are we gaining. This has been discussed so many times it will never come to a final decision. I just know what we do and have done for ever and i am not changing. So now lets get into the formulation of the paint on the car and which is the best one to use. Or Engine oils i am sure that one would last for another week or so. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jun 8, 2010, at 10:04 PM, Editorgary@aol.com wrote: > Sorry, I guess I wasn't paying attention and didn't realize it was > time for > the annual British Car Argue About Brake Fluid Festival. -- what > must it be > now, the 40th annual re-enactment of this ancient brawl? > > Fact 1: Neither glycol and silicone fluids, used separately, will > not harm > modern synthetic rubber seals. > > Fact 2: Glycol is hygroscopic and therefore must be flushed and > replaced > every two years. > > Fact 3: Silicone fluid won't harm paint; Glycol will. > > Fact 4: Glycol gives superior response because it doesn't compress > as much > before pushing through the system. > > Fact 5: Never, ever mix glycol and silicone fluids in any amounts, > because > they cancel out one another's additives and will cause the seals in > the > system to fail. > > Conclusions: Use glycol in cars that are driven frequently, but be > very > careful when you refill the system so you don't spill it on your > paint, and > change it regularly. Use silicone in show cars that are driven less > hard and > infrequently. > > And those were the same conclusions that I arrived at after > research 14 > years ago when i wrote my first article on brake fluids for British > Car > Magazine, and no one has yet contradicted any of those facts, > except for the fools' > chorus that is a traditional part of this festival, where they array > themselves and sing antiphonally across the grease pit: "Silicone > fluid is bad" > and from the other side, "Glycol Fluid is bad." > > Gary > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:55:51 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Peter Ryner" , Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:21:41 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid AutoZone and Advanced switched over to Valvoline Dot 4. Haven't tried that one personally. Oh yea, ED carries the Castrol too. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Ryner" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 7:24 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid > All of the big 3 carry it (Moss, VB, Roadster Factory). I used to see it > in Auto Zone but haven't seen it there in a while. > Pete > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark LaPierre" > To: ; "Greg Mandas" ; "David Nock" > > Cc: > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 2:04 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid > > >> Moss >> >> > . _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:56:11 2010 From: I Erbs To: robertduquette@sympatico.ca Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:22:44 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid Magdalena, is one of my favorite Zappa songs. My younger sister went to school with Moon Unit .... On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 10:46 AM, wrote: > But ... do we never get to talk about firearms and Zappa music? :) > > ( Oh, I'll pay for that! ) > Robert Duquette > > Ottawa ON Canada > > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project ) > > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple ) > > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen > )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > > > > > Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:18:08 -0400 > > From: robertlarson@att.net > > > > Yes, lets rehash the different oils and get that out of the way so we > > can get back to our regular scheduled program on tire sizes and choices. > > > > Bob > > > > > > On 6/9/2010 12:31 PM, I Erbs wrote: > > > wow!! Brake fluid again???? > > > ARCHIVES!!!!! > > > Anyone care to talk about engine/transmission oils?? Its been what 3 > weeks > > > since we wrote about that... > > > Yes I know I'm being cranky > > > > > > On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Ken Taplin > wrote: > > > > > >> Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob appeal. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com > -- Ira Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:57:33 2010 From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:26:04 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid << Yes, lets rehash the different oils and get that out of the way so we can get back to our regular scheduled program on tire sizes and choices. >> Then we can "graduate" to Positive vs Negative Earths, right Bob ??? LMAO _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 12:57:51 2010 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:29:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol I use only silicone as per my chief mechanic, Harry. The maid for my Geneva digs reports that my Ferrari Grand Turismo Omologato, on display in its glass showroom cantilevered out over Lake Geneva, is leaving no traces on the hand-burnished copper floor. Peter _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 13:12:52 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: Tom Felts Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:44:31 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Since at least 2 Listers (myself and another) have had problems with DoT4 crystallizing in brake systems in cars that sat for extended periods (a couple years), I'm wondering why this is, and why cars that don't sit don't seem to have the problem. My guess: the heat and agitation from using brakes keeps whatever tends to crystallize in solution. FWIW, one of the few/only ways to determine antifreeze poisoning--antifreeze being another form of glycol--is to examine liver and kidney tissues for crystalline precipitation. I believe the substance is an oxalate. bs "The United States armed forces have standardised on silicone brake fluid since the 1990s."--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid What a bunch of snobs. -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 13:13:10 2010 From: "Mike Slechta" To: "Bob Spidell" , "Ken Taplin" Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:48:06 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid What does "IMO" mean?? Mad Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Spidell To: Ken Taplin Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid re: "Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob appeal." Uncalled-for, IMO. bs Ken Taplin wrote: > Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob appeal. > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mslechta@chartermi.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 13:13:39 2010 From: "Dave Porter" To: Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:55:19 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Or.. " We must not in the course of public life expect immediate approbation and immediate grateful acknowledgement of our services. But let us (mechanics) persevere thru abuse and even injury. The internal satisfaction of a good conscience is always present and time will do us justice in the minds of the people, even of those at present the most prejudiced against us." Benjamin Franklin > > "The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there > is no good evidence either way." > > *--Bertrand Russell, > British philosopher, logician, mathematician and historian* (and LBC > owner, maybe?) > On a similar note: "In any dispute the intensity of feeling is inversely proportional to the value of the stakes at issue." By way of corollary, it adds: "That is why academic politics are so bitter." Sayre's law is named after Wallace Stanley Sayre (1905-1972), U.S. political scientist and professor at Columbia University. And not so related, but still appropriate in many instances -- could occasionally be said about people on this list, if I were feeling really mean and cranky... "Some people like a Slinky...Not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs." Cheers _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 13:13:56 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: Mike Slechta Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:58:37 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid IMO==In My Opinion. However, I shouldn't have qualified that statement. bs Mike Slechta wrote: > What does "IMO" mean?? > Mad Mike > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Bob Spidell > *To:* Ken Taplin > *Cc:* healeys@autox.team.net > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 09, 2010 11:27 AM > *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] brake fluid > > re: "Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob > appeal." > > Uncalled-for, IMO. > > bs > > > > Ken Taplin wrote: > > Silicone fluid does seem to have a certain amount of snob appeal. > > > > > > > > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net > > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/mslechta@chartermi.net > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 14:21:09 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: fot@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:54:00 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid In a message dated 6/9/10 11:44:35 AM, bspidell@comcast.net writes: > "The United States armed forces have standardised on silicone brake > fluid since the 1990s."--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid > They probably don't use Girling rebuild kits. Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 14:36:53 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: cbaustin@verizon.net Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 16:08:29 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Slinkies In a message dated 6/9/10 1:04:56 PM, cbaustin@verizon.net writes: > Some people like a Slinky" > > Or - 'Some people ARE like a Slinky'? > > > Who proofreads anymore? -- just get the important words down. Otherwise my thumbs would get tired and I don't have time to actually read what I type, anyhow. u no wot I mean. G _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 15:05:18 2010 From: I Erbs To: Editorgary@aol.com Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:44:39 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid But Lucas Avionics builds parts for our fight planes and bombers..... Explains why we don't do night raids anymore ') On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 12:54 PM, wrote: > In a message dated 6/9/10 11:44:35 AM, bspidell@comcast.net writes: > > > > "The United States armed forces have standardised on silicone brake > > fluid since the 1990s."--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid > > > > They probably don't use Girling rebuild kits. > Gary > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com > -- Ira Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 15:35:14 2010 From: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:14:46 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid << Uncalled-for, IMO. >> Gee Bob, I thought "the shoe fit" just fine !!! LMAO !!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] [and MOST is for Big Healey folks] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 15:36:00 2010 From: dwflagg@juno.com To: eyera3@gmail.com Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:22:35 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Where is the Grumman A6, all weather, attack/bomber when you need? Well, some bureaucrat in Washington decided to scrap it. Ever seen a well shot up A6 safely return the pilot and BN home. I have and enjoyed a beer, on them, for the superior product Grumman made. Doug > But Lucas Avionics builds parts for our fight planes and > bombers..... > Explains why we don't do night raids anymore ') > > On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 12:54 PM, wrote: > > > In a message dated 6/9/10 11:44:35 AM, bspidell@comcast.net > writes: > > > > > > > "The United States armed forces have standardised on silicone > brake > > > fluid since the > 1990s."--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid > > > > > > > They probably don't use Girling rebuild kits. > > Gary > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage > : > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com > > > > > > -- > Ira Erbs > Portland, OR > _______ _______ > (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) > (_________________________) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dwflagg@juno.com > ____________________________________________________________ Earn an MBA - No GMAT! Earn Your MBA From a Top Ranked University without the GMAT. Learn How Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c10063d664de300b28st04duc _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 16:05:58 2010 From: Bob Haskell To: I Erbs Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:42:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] The prince of darkness Lucas (now Goodrich?) supplies engine control systems for some of our aircraft engines (Rolls-Royce). Several years ago I gave a "warm beer" bumper sticker to a controls engineer, who put it up in his cubicle. Needless to say, a memo came out shortly thereafter about displaying any material that might cast a bad light on any of our suppliers. I watched an episode of "Wheeler-Dealers" yesterday. It's a UK television series on Discovery's HD Theater. They buy a classic car, fix it up, and sell it. In yesterday's episode, they bought a C4 Corvette and they had some fun bashing the American electrics (dash and pop-up headlights). A different point of view ... Cheers, Bob I Erbs wrote: > But Lucas Avionics builds parts for our fight planes and bombers..... > Explains why we don't do night raids anymore ') _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 16:06:33 2010 From: Richard Ewald To: I Erbs Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:51:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid If Lucas made the weapons systems, wars would not start either. :-) Rick On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 1:44 PM, I Erbs wrote: > But Lucas Avionics builds parts for our fight planes and bombers..... > Explains why we don't do night raids anymore ') > > On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 12:54 PM, wrote: > > > In a message dated 6/9/10 11:44:35 AM, bspidell@comcast.net writes: > > > > > > > "The United States armed forces have standardised on silicone brake > > > fluid since the 1990s."--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid > > > > > > > They probably don't use Girling rebuild kits. > > Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 16:23:14 2010 From: Douglas Barker To: dwflagg@juno.com, eyera3@gmail.com Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:02:55 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid By the way guys-can someone give me the best rad fluid mixture again-do not drive in the winter in Montreal? Thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Cc: ; Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid > Where is the Grumman A6, all weather, attack/bomber when you need? Well, > some bureaucrat in Washington decided to scrap it. Ever seen a well shot > up A6 safely return the pilot and BN home. I have and enjoyed a beer, on > them, for the superior product Grumman made. > > Doug > >> But Lucas Avionics builds parts for our fight planes and >> bombers..... >> Explains why we don't do night raids anymore ') >> >> On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 12:54 PM, wrote: >> >> > In a message dated 6/9/10 11:44:35 AM, bspidell@comcast.net >> writes: >> > >> > >> > > "The United States armed forces have standardised on silicone >> brake >> > > fluid since the >> 1990s."--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid >> > > >> > >> > They probably don't use Girling rebuild kits. >> > Gary >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Healeys@autox.team.net >> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> > Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> > Unsubscribe/Manage >> : >> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> Ira Erbs >> Portland, OR >> _______ _______ >> (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) >> (_________________________) >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/dwflagg@juno.com >> > > ____________________________________________________________ > Earn an MBA - No GMAT! > Earn Your MBA From a Top Ranked University without the GMAT. Learn How > Now! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c10063d664de300b28st04duc > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/douglas.barker@videotron.ca _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 16:37:48 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:09:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] radiator woes So, as long as my car is off the road being made all new and purdy like, I thought I would take my heater and radiator down to a very well regarded shop and have them check them out. A couple of years back I took it to a similar sounding shop, (mistakenly thinking it was the better shop) to have it evaluated for a clean out or new heavy duty core. Paid for the new core. it was black and pretty. I never was impressed with my new radiator, so as stated above, I took it to the best shop in town. Well, I found out I paid good money for a black paint job :(they did not even do a decent job cleaning out the core,but they did crack and poorly mend my top tank) Its going to cost me $425.00 to repair the damage to the tank (see previous experience), have an improved 20% more efficient core installed and repair the heater valve pipe on my heater. -- Ira Erbs Portland, OR _______ _______ (______ \____1960 BT7____/ _______) (_________________________) _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 17:40:09 2010 From: Tom Felts To: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" , Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 19:15:35 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid What was your shoe size again Ed?:) A very good fit indeed-----LMAO. ---- "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" wrote: ============= << Uncalled-for, IMO. >> Gee Bob, I thought "the shoe fit" just fine !!! LMAO !!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] [and MOST is for Big Healey folks] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts@windstream.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 17:40:56 2010 From: gmari2@verizon.net To: wpollock@inbox.com Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:19:41 -0500 (CDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacement Shocks/Apple Hydraulics _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 17:41:15 2010 From: npaul72464@aol.com To: gmandas@yahoo.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:24:29 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Panther Lift I recently ordered a two post Maxjax lift which is designed for home garages. $2000 & free shipping. Lots of reviews on line. http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ Ned Paulsen Webster, NY -----Original Message----- From: Greg Mandas To: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Tue, Jun 8, 2010 11:09 pm Subject: [Healeys] Panther Lift All, I have an extremely low ceiling in my garage and I'm really tired of using a floor jack. I ran across this jack and I am wondering if "we" think it would work on a Healey. http://www.pantherlifts.com/Panther/index.php?action=item&id=116&prevaction=c ategory&previd=3&prevstart=0 Greg _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/npaul72464@aol.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 18:10:47 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: Editorgary@aol.com Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:44:30 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Slinkies Gary, Put the cellphone down and drive. Bob Editorgary@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 6/9/10 1:04:56 PM, cbaustin@verizon.net writes: > > > >> Some people like a Slinky" >> >> Or - 'Some people ARE like a Slinky'? >> >> >> >> > > Who proofreads anymore? -- just get the important words down. Otherwise my > thumbs would get tired and I don't have time to actually read what I type, > anyhow. > u no wot I mean. > G > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 18:12:57 2010 From: Greg Mandas To: healeys@autox.team.net, npaul72464@aol.com Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 16:53:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Panther Lift Paul, That was the other lift I was considering. You have to drive anchor bolts into the concrete floor, right? If so, then my garage floor isn't suitable. It's 60 year old and crumbling. My other concern, with Panther lift as well, is where does the jack meet the car? I'm using the 2X4 on the floor jack method. What do I lift on with the Panther or MaxJack? Greg --- On Wed, 6/9/10, npaul72464@aol.com wrote: From: npaul72464@aol.com Subject: Re: [Healeys] Panther Lift To: gmandas@yahoo.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 7:24 PM I recently ordered a two post Maxjax lift which is designed for home garages. $2000 & free shipping. Lots of reviews on line. http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ Ned Paulsen Webster, NY -----Original Message----- From: Greg Mandas To: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Tue, Jun 8, 2010 11:09 pm Subject: [Healeys] Panther Lift All, I have an extremely low ceiling in my garage and I'm really tired of using a floor jack. I ran across this jack and I am wondering if "we" think it would work on a Healey. http://www.pantherlifts.com/Panther/index.php?action=item&id=116&prevaction =category&previd=3&prevstart=0 Greg _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/npaul72464@aol.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed Jun 9 18:41:20 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: Douglas Barker Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:25:03 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Pure antifreeze for max protection against freezing, pure distilled water (with a lubricant and anti-corrosive like Water Wetter added) for max protection against overheating. Or a 50/50 mix of distilled water and antifreeze for all-around use. The antifreeze bottle should have a graph listing the freezing protection for various concentrations. bs Douglas Barker wrote: > By the way guys-can someone give me the best rad fluid mixture > again-do not drive in the winter in Montreal? > Thanks > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 05:56:36 2010 From: TERRY COLL To: austin healey Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:39:29 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clutch Problem John, Sounds like humidity is helping stick the disc to the pressure plate, helped along by letting the vehicle sit. Thats what I think happened to me years ago on my BN4 and more recently with my BJ8. Problem resolved itself on both cars when I started driving them on a more regular basis. Terry Coll '64 BJ8 > From: helyjohn@cablespeed.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 08:25:46 -0700 > Subject: [Healeys] Clutch Problem > > I am in the middle of doing a ground up restoration on a 1959 BN7. I put > about 20 miles on the chassis before taking it to the body shop, and the > clutch worked perfectly. The chassis sat in a cool, damp corner of the body > shop for 2 months. After the body was assembled, I went to pick the car up, > and the clutch would not completely release. In order to drive the car, I > have to start it with the clutch pedal down and the transmission in gear. > When I hit the starter button, the car does not try to move, so the clutch is > only dragging a little bit...just enough to make impossible to put in gear. > > Any suggestions? > > John Snyder > 1959 BN7 > 1960 BT7 > 1961 BN7 MK2 > 1962 BT7 MK2 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coll44@msn.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 09:29:22 2010 From: Charlie Baldwin To: healey list Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:08:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BT7 door stuck shut I closed the driver's (left) side door on my BT7 the other day and it will not open again. I've removed the inner panel that covers the top of the inside of the door. If I lie across the seats I can see and operate the latch mechanism. All seems to work well and looks like it should. I can see and feel the striker in its latched position. I also loosened the big nut on the back of the striker under the rear fender and tried to open the door. I also tightened that nut to try to pull it away from the latch. Nothing seems to work. Of course I can't get the inside door panel off of the door because it is held on by the door seal at the bottom. All of the parts are new and have been working fine for over a year. Any suggestions? TIA Charlie '62 tricarb BT7 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 09:30:13 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:10:26 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive problems #1 & #2 Thanks to everyone that offered suggestions on our two overdrive problems. I have ordered a pressure gage & we are planning on inspecting the operating valve for foreign matter. Gary Hodson _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 09:45:01 2010 From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:24:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Silver paint - IE usually for brake drums I went to Ace Hardware and Home Depot yesterday to get some Silver Rustoleum spray paint which is what I have been using for the brake drums. Neither carries the silver anymore. Aluminum, chrome, and metallic Silver are the choices. The metallic Silver is to metallic, the aluminum and chrome is too shiny. Both places carry other brands of paint but none of them had sliver. Maybe the former silver had the metallic in it and it has faded? What have you bought lately off the shelves? Jerry Bj8 Bn4 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 10:13:05 2010 From: David Nock To: "Jerry Costanzo" Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:58:41 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silver paint - IE usually for brake drums Jerry, We use krylon or Plasticot for the spray paints we use in the shop available at Kragen/ O'Rieleys. I know that the silver was original on the brake drums but if you want your chrome wire wheels to stand out more paint the drums gloss black. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jun 10, 2010, at 8:24 AM, Jerry Costanzo wrote: > I went to Ace Hardware and Home Depot yesterday to get some Silver > Rustoleum > spray paint which is what I have been using for the brake drums. > Neither > carries the silver anymore. Aluminum, chrome, and metallic Silver > are the > choices. The metallic Silver is to metallic, the aluminum and > chrome is too > shiny. Both places carry other brands of paint but none of them > had sliver. > Maybe the former silver had the metallic in it and it has faded? > > What have you bought lately off the shelves? > > Jerry > Bj8 > Bn4 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 10:27:47 2010 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: CNAArndt@gmail.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:04:29 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Off Healeys List for at least 6 weeks Hi Guys- I am unsubscribing from this LIST while on an extended Cross Country trip from June 12-July 24. Maybe I will have the privilege of seeing some of the Listers that I know while on the trip. And I really hope you will let me know who you are if we are not already acquainted personally. My trip will include the AHCUSA-Rendezvous at Eugene, OR on June 28-July 2, 2010 and the AHCA-Concours at Galena, IL on July 11-16,2010. I will have a SIGN IN SHEET located at the Concours area if you would kindly sign in and just say "Hi I'm _________." Looking forward to see you somewhere. Just remember that an uneventful trip is what we always hope for in our Healeys. M. S. Brantley, Jr. BJ8-Blackie HBJ8L/34943 Concours Committee Chairman, Judging _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 10:29:13 2010 From: "Skip Saunders" To: "'Charlie Baldwin'" Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:14:24 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 door stuck shut Try a jack under the car....place the jack so it raises against the outrigger. Don't raise the car off the ground, just take the tension off the door. If this works, you might need to replace sills.... -skip- -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charlie Baldwin Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:09 AM To: healey list Subject: [Healeys] BT7 door stuck shut I closed the driver's (left) side door on my BT7 the other day and it will not open again. I've removed the inner panel that covers the top of the inside of the door. If I lie across the seats I can see and operate the latch mechanism. All seems to work well and looks like it should. I can see and feel the striker in its latched position. I also loosened the big nut on the back of the striker under the rear fender and tried to open the door. I also tightened that nut to try to pull it away from the latch. Nothing seems to work. Of course I can't get the inside door panel off of the door because it is held on by the door seal at the bottom. All of the parts are new and have been working fine for over a year. Any suggestions? _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 10:59:03 2010 From: Richard Kahn To: , , Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:41:24 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Off Healeys List for at least 6 weeks If you identify your car by color and type Healey, I'll come by to say "Hi" in Eugene. That is SOME trip in a Healey. Rich Kahn > From: MBran89793@aol.com > Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:04:29 -0400 > To: CNAArndt@gmail.com; healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Off Healeys List for at least 6 weeks > > Hi Guys- > > I am unsubscribing from this LIST while on an extended Cross Country trip > from June 12-July 24. > > Maybe I will have the privilege of seeing some of the Listers that I know > while on the trip. And I really hope you will let me know who you are if we > are not already acquainted personally. > > My trip will include the AHCUSA-Rendezvous at Eugene, OR on June 28-July 2, > 2010 and the AHCA-Concours at Galena, IL on July 11-16,2010. > I will have a SIGN IN SHEET located at the Concours area if you would > kindly sign in and just say "Hi I'm _________." > > Looking forward to see you somewhere. > > Just remember that an uneventful trip is what we always hope for in our > Healeys. > > > M. S. Brantley, Jr. > BJ8-Blackie > HBJ8L/34943 > Concours Committee > Chairman, Judging > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tahoehealey@hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID283 26::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 11:14:37 2010 From: "Herbert Miller" To: "'Jerry Costanzo'" , Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:44:58 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silver paint - IE usually for brake drums Try this one: Rustoleum Metalic Matte Nickel. Not to metalic and not to shiny. Dries fast. Looks like zinc plating. Herb Miller -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Costanzo Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 10:25 AM To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Healeys] Silver paint - IE usually for brake drums I went to Ace Hardware and Home Depot yesterday to get some Silver Rustoleum spray paint which is what I have been using for the brake drums. Neither carries the silver anymore. Aluminum, chrome, and metallic Silver are the choices. The metallic Silver is to metallic, the aluminum and chrome is too shiny. Both places carry other brands of paint but none of them had sliver. Maybe the former silver had the metallic in it and it has faded? What have you bought lately off the shelves? Jerry Bj8 Bn4 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/hgmiller3@qwest.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 13:11:56 2010 From: S and T Miller To: , Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:39:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BT7 door stuck shut The lever inside the latch plate can break and not allow it to be pulled fully open. Try and reach in and see if you can pull the lever somehow. Just welded mine a few weeks ago in my 57'. Are you going on the tour on Sat? The Millers "British Car Nuts" 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219 1964 MGB 40841 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351 "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test drive." _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 13:12:46 2010 From: Paul Baker To: Dave Porter , Healeys autox Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:43:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clutch Fluid problem Interesting thought re salt but I don't live near the coast. Paul "I've seen this on cars near the coasts. Salt air is tuff on stuff. This is not a definitive opinion, just a guess.." dave "I posted this problem on the Spridget list, but as the problem is not necessarily Sprite specific, I would appreciate your thoughts on it. Last year I fitted new brake and clutch master cylinders and a new slave cylinder on my Sprite and used Castrol Response Super Dot 4, Glycol based brake fluid (available in the UK) in both clutch and braking systems . One year on the fluid in the Clutch m/c turned dark grey and very thick and slave and m/c rubbers failed. I replaced both Clutch m/c and slave and flushed system with fresh fluid. After a month with new clutch master/slave cylinders the fluid is turning grey again. The fluid in the brake m/c is fine. What's causing the fluid to change colour and go thick, are the rubber seals disintegrating or is the fluid oxidising the castings? And why the clutch system but not the brake system as the m/c's were from the same manufacturer? I called Castrol Tech Support and they have not heard of this problem before, but have asked for a sample of the fluid and old seals for analysis. I am also aware of two other Sprite owners having the same problems. Paul 65 Sprite 66 BJ8 67 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/frogeye@porterscustom.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 14:48:17 2010 From: Randy Hicks To: Healey List Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:29:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Early BN1 plastic number plate position List, does anyone have a photo of the correct position of the plastic number plate on the left side footwell of an early BN1? TIA, Randy Randy Hicks www.austinhealey100m.com '56 100 M '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 16:46:10 2010 From: "Rich C" To: "Randy Hicks" , "Healey List" Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:05:11 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN1 plastic number plate position No problem Randy. How's this? This car is all original with under 5000 mikes from new, and this trim has never been messed with. Rich Chrysler Hundred Registrar -------------------------------------------------- From: "Randy Hicks" Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 4:29 PM To: "Healey List" Subject: [Healeys] Early BN1 plastic number plate position > List, does anyone have a photo of the correct position of the plastic > number > plate on the left side footwell of an early BN1? > > TIA, > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > www.austinhealey100m.com > '56 100 M > '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M@gmail.com [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of dendekker BN1 023.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of dendekker BN1 014.jpg] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 17:45:07 2010 From: Charles Ulrich To: Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:22:40 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7stuck door latch I just went through this with my BT7. Problem was the aftermarket latch mechanism. The striker has a tang on the inboard end which broke off, leaving the striker engaged while all the rest of the mechanism seems to work. We had to completely remove the latch mechanism, which isn't easy with the striker engaged. Then we replaced the aftermarket striker with an old one. Hopefully, you didn't throw away your original! Good luck! Charlie Ulrich _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 18:17:09 2010 From: dwflagg@juno.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:49:53 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] "M" Carbs I have available, from a third party, a set of H6 "M" carbs. They are NOT originals, but have had the correct numbers etched on the bodies and are in very good to excellent condition. Also available is a cold air box patterned from an original. If you have an interest in either, please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 19:04:23 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:46:11 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New Heat Shields available For those that are looking and don't get the Moss magazine, they claim that they now carry excellent heat shield sets for all series of the big Healeys. All screws , spacers, and do dads are included. ED probably carries them too. ) Just so ya know, Mark no $ interest _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 21:23:54 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:46:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Front Bumper Brackets Which way do the front bumper brackets go? The brackets are 2 flat steel bars welded together. One bar is straighter than the other. Does the straighter bar go to the inside or outside of the car? The holes are not lining up either way for me right now so I will have to enlarge the bracket holes but I would at least like to get them lined up on the right side to start with. Thanks Guys, Mark _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 21:53:37 2010 From: Al Malin To: Healey List , Charlie Baldwin Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:17:41 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 door stuck shut Sounds familiar. The driver's door on my BT7 MkII failed to open while on the way home from Conclave 2009. One of the mounting screws for the latch assembly worked its way loose and fell into a position that prevented the door from opening. I could see the errant screw only after removing some of the door seal near the latch. The door opened just fine after I retrieved the screw with needle nose pliers. Al Malin Tricarb On Jun 10, 2010, at 11:08 AM, Charlie Baldwin wrote: > I closed the driver's (left) side door on my BT7 the other day and it > will not open again. I've removed the inner panel that covers the top > of the inside of the door. If I lie across the seats I can see and > operate the latch mechanism. All seems to work well and looks like it > should. I can see and feel the striker in its latched position. I also > loosened the big nut on the back of the striker under the rear fender > and tried to open the door. I also tightened that nut to try to pull it > away from the latch. Nothing seems to work. > Of course I can't get the inside door panel off of the door because it > is held on by the door seal at the bottom. > All of the parts are new and have been working fine for over a year. > Any suggestions? > TIA > Charlie > '62 tricarb BT7 > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/amalin@mac.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 22:21:08 2010 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:34:23 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?clutch_problem?= check the master cylinder rod where it connects to the clutch pedal. sometimes the hole gets elongated and the pin worn. at certain positions it works fine, then pin will turn and rod becomes too short. hjim _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 22:22:24 2010 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:53:39 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?brake_fluid?= what kind of brake fluid do aircraft use? i know i have had some F-4 brakes that glowed cherry red after some heavy braking so i assume it has a higher boiling point. is it compatible with automobiles? cost? hjim _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 22:49:07 2010 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:02:27 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?glycol?= many years ago i was shown some research that stated pure antifreeze was not as effective as a 50/50 mix of antifreeze. i have been passing along that info for years. was i lying then and am i lying now? hjim _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 23:21:01 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" (by way of john spaur To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:43:51 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] New Heat Shields available I read the write-up on the Moss website and if all they say is true I have to commend them! However, they show 4 heat shields for a MKII when it has five. They don't show the one under the floor above the muffler for any of the kits. In addition they do not have the two that are mounted between the carbs and engine. It's a great start though. John At 08:46 PM 6/10/2010 -0400, Mark LaPierre wrote: For those that are looking and don't get the Moss magazine, they claim that they now carry excellent heat shield sets for all series of the big Healeys...... _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 23:49:33 2010 From: john spaur To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:49:40 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Neither the twain shall meet. I did not read the original posts but I still forgive you for using a double negative. Odd that I find the first way it was used to be clearer. Guess I need to go back to for schooling in the correct use of my native tongue!! John At 12:56 PM 6/9/2010 -0400, Editorgary@aol.com wrote: > > Fact 1: Neither glycol and silicone fluids, used separately, will not > > harm modern synthetic rubber seals. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 23:50:42 2010 From: john spaur To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:08:14 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: radiator woes Sorry about the loss on the first repair job; for the work you are doing now, it seems fair. A new core for an El Camino, including all labor and materials, was $428. It's bigger but the cost of materials is probably marginal compared to labor. Hey, I went to college in Oregon in the 70's and drove a '62 BT7! It was so cold and wet all year long I did not need a good radiator! It rained so much, even during the summer, that I replaced the radiator cap with a big funnel. Sold the healey and moved to California where it is warm! Hee Hee Hee :-) >From: I Erbs >Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:09:11 -0700 > >So,...Well, I found out I paid good money for a black paint job.... >Its going to cost me $425.00 to repair the damage to the tank _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Jun 10 23:51:11 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: healeymanjim@hansencc.net Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:08:33 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] glycol Depends on what you mean by effective. Pure water transfers heat better so, theoretically, your cooling system is more effective, but glycol/water mixes have higher boiling points and lower freezing points. Good charts here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethylene_glycol bs healeymanjim@hansencc.net wrote: > many years ago i was shown some research that stated pure antifreeze was not as effective as a 50/50 mix of antifreeze. i have been passing along that info for years. was i lying then and am i lying now? hjim > > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 00:21:24 2010 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:45:27 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid Well, imagine a couple thousand mil spec vehicles parked in an equipment concentration site (ECS) for four or five years and suddenly they are called up for shipment to a war zone. If you have to rebuild the brakes on every vehicle it's going to be tough to mobilize them on time. Silicon brake fluid solves that problem. Bill Lawrence63Z50 > From: Editorgary@aol.com > Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:54:00 -0400 > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid > > In a message dated 6/9/10 11:44:35 AM, bspidell@comcast.net writes: > > > > "The United States armed forces have standardised on silicone brake > > fluid since the 1990s."--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid > > > > They probably don't use Girling rebuild kits. > Gary > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ynotink@msn.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 00:48:35 2010 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: Bob Spidell , Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:58:08 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid In montreal, even if you don't drive in winter, you had better keep anti-freeze in it unless you have a heated garage. > Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:25:03 -0700 > From: bspidell@comcast.net > To: douglas.barker@videotron.ca > CC: healeys@autox.team.net; Editorgary@aol.com > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Silicone vs Glycol (natural or otherwise) brake fluid > > Pure antifreeze for max protection against freezing, pure distilled > water (with a lubricant and anti-corrosive like Water Wetter added) for > max protection against overheating. > > Or a 50/50 mix of distilled water and antifreeze for all-around use. > The antifreeze bottle should have a graph listing the freezing > protection for various concentrations. > > > bs > > > Douglas Barker wrote: > > By the way guys-can someone give me the best rad fluid mixture > > again-do not drive in the winter in Montreal? > > Thanks > > > > > > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net > > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ynotink@msn.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 01:32:49 2010 From: andy pole To: , Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:53:31 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front Bumper Brackets Mark The straight side goes to the inside, one of mine was slightly out, I stuck it in the vice and slipped a scaffolding pole over the end and gave it a tweak. cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 04:51:13 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:08:05 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Coolant In a message dated 6/10/10 10:52:41 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > many years ago i was shown some research that stated pure antifreeze was > not as effective as a 50/50 mix of antifreeze. i have been passing along > that info for years. was i lying then and am i lying now? hjim > Spidell went to the extremes to answer a question that wasn't being asked quite that way. Yes, in general usage, (left in below freezing conditions for periods of time, but then driven at standard operating temps) a 50/50 mixture is best, because a pure antifreeze solution won't cool as effectively as a 50/50 solution. We run race cars with no glycol because it's slippery on the track if you spring a leak and the cooling capability is very effective (we even run without fans), but in a regular car that won't work. So. If you're living where Spidell is, you can skip the antifreeze and park outside on all but two nights a year, but in the real worldstick to the instructions on the container, and go with 50/50. It will be adequate for anywhere that doesn't require a block heater to keep the car alive. Cheers Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 06:48:18 2010 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: healeymanjim@hansencc.net Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:27:54 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid Jim, Aircraft use a very specialized hydraulic fluid, at least high performance aircraft and it's nasty stuff... needless to say blistering paint is the least of your worries. Don't go there. Curt 767 Pilot LAX Former USMC Pilot On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 8:53 PM, wrote: > what kind of brake fluid do aircraft use? i know i have had some F-4 > brakes that glowed cherry red after some heavy braking so i assume it has a > higher boiling point. is it compatible with automobiles? cost? hjim > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 07:49:22 2010 From: Charlie Baldwin To: Al Malin Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:56:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 door stuck shut Al, I wish it had been that easy. See my other email outlining the real problem. Thanks. Charlie Al Malin wrote: > Sounds familiar. The driver's door on my BT7 MkII failed to open while on the way home from Conclave 2009. One of the mounting screws for the latch assembly worked its way loose and fell into a position that prevented the door from opening. > > I could see the errant screw only after removing some of the door seal near the latch. The door opened just fine after I retrieved the screw with needle nose pliers. > > Al Malin > Tricarb > > > > On Jun 10, 2010, at 11:08 AM, Charlie Baldwin wrote: > > >> I closed the driver's (left) side door on my BT7 the other day and it >> will not open again. I've removed the inner panel that covers the top >> of the inside of the door. If I lie across the seats I can see and >> operate the latch mechanism. All seems to work well and looks like it >> should. I can see and feel the striker in its latched position. I also >> loosened the big nut on the back of the striker under the rear fender >> and tried to open the door. I also tightened that nut to try to pull it >> away from the latch. Nothing seems to work. >> Of course I can't get the inside door panel off of the door because it >> is held on by the door seal at the bottom. >> All of the parts are new and have been working fine for over a year. >> Any suggestions? >> TIA >> Charlie >> '62 tricarb BT7 >> >> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/amalin@mac.com [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 07:50:36 2010 From: "Rich C" To: "Mark LaPierre" , Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:09:15 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front Bumper Brackets Hi Mark, The front bumper brackets on your 6 cylinder Healey will have (when viewed straight down from above) the straight brackets on the inboard side until they come to the bumper mounting bosses, where they turn roughly 90 degrees inboard. The angled brackets come straight out just so far and then do a single outboard angle 'till it gets out to the bumper, then a single angle outboard so it can lie flat against the bumper mounting bosses. There should be no curving of the brackets in any way, again, when viewed looking straight down from above. Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: "Mark LaPierre" Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 10:46 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] Front Bumper Brackets > Which way do the front bumper brackets go? The brackets are 2 flat steel > bars > welded > together. One bar is straighter than the other. Does the straighter > bar go > to the inside or > outside of the car? > > The holes are not lining up either way for me right now so I will have to > enlarge the bracket holes > but I would at least like to get them lined up on the right side to start > with. > > Thanks Guys, Mark > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler@quickclic.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 08:51:56 2010 From: Charlie Baldwin To: "'datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net'" Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:59:28 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7stuck door latch Charlie, You got the solution! I'm going to change your terms a bit to explain the problem further. To me the strike is the thing being struck by the plunger. The strike is the thing mounted on the body of the car in the door jamb of the B pillar. The plunger is the thing with the beveled end that engages with the strike and inside the mechanism inside the door. There is a lever that both the interior and exterior handles interact with to push the plunger toward the front of the car to unlatch the door. The problem as you have explained is the small tang that the lever uses to move the plunger can break off. The reason that it breaks off is that the wrong material was used to make the plunger. The originals were made of steel, probably machined from a block. In the after market ones available today which look very nice and match the look and size of the originals perfectly, the plunger is cast and then machined. From the gray color of it, it appears to be cast iron, which of course is quite brittle and a horrible application for a part like this. Where it broke one can easily see from the graininess that it is cast. The originals are a nice silver colored steel. Cont. on second email Charles Ulrich wrote: > I just went through this with my BT7. Problem was the aftermarket latch > mechanism. The striker has a tang on the inboard end which broke off, leaving > the striker engaged while all the rest of the mechanism seems to work. We had > to completely remove the latch mechanism, which isn't easy with the striker > engaged. Then we replaced the aftermarket striker with an old one. > Hopefully, you didn't throw away your original! Good luck! Charlie Ulrich > _________________________________________________________________ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 08:53:16 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:59:55 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid Military aircraft use MIL-H-5606 fluid in their hydraulic systems, including brakes, but MIL-H-83282 fluid has replaced 5606 in Naval and Marine aircraft due to its improved fire-resistant characteristic. Both are petroleum-based fluids and not silicone (silicone, not silicon!). I believe the other services are converting as well. More info can be had by Googling MIL-H-5606 and MIL-H-83282. 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: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:54 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] brake fluid what kind of brake fluid do aircraft use? i know i have had some F-4 brakes that glowed cherry red after some heavy braking so i assume it has a higher boiling point. is it compatible with automobiles? cost? hjim _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 08:54:51 2010 From: Charlie Baldwin To: Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:01:28 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7stuck door latch Continuation of response: As you say, keeping the old parts from a restoration is a good idea. First I pulled out the old assembly that came from my Healey which had all of the die cast zinc parts broken and a plunger that was worn pretty badly. Then I looked in my MG TD box which uses virtually the same mechanism and found a very nice original plunger. Usually on the originals the die cast stuff would break necessitating replacement of the assembly. I've still got to get the thing back in the car, but I am happy to come up with a solution. I did get the door open by jacking under the frame where it meets the outrigger. Thanks to those who suggested that. That does point to some flex existing, but there wasn't enough to see. All of the metal is new, so there is no weakness other than designed into the car. The plunger apparently was not engaged in the strike by a large amount and when I pulled hard on the door it flew open even though the handles would not move the plunger. Now I guess I have to look forward to the same on the passenger side. Charlie PS I have also copied Kelvin Dodd of Moss Motors on this. I don't know if Moss has these made or if they get them from someone else in the LBC community, but it is a problem that should be fixed by changing the material used for this part. To look at the new assembly, it appears to be of very high quality. It is a shame that this one thing makes the go bad. Mine was in service for approximately 14 months before this happened. Not a very long time for a car driven less than 2,000 miles. Hopefully Kelvin can look into this and get the specification changed of the plunger material. Charles Ulrich wrote: > I just went through this with my BT7. Problem was the aftermarket latch > mechanism. The striker has a tang on the inboard end which broke off, leaving > the striker engaged while all the rest of the mechanism seems to work. We had > to completely remove the latch mechanism, which isn't easy with the striker > engaged. Then we replaced the aftermarket striker with an old one. > Hopefully, you didn't throw away your original! Good luck! Charlie Ulrich > _________________________________________________________________ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 09:51:16 2010 From: David Nock To: healeymanjim@hansencc.net Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:03:07 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] clutch problem The last tech articles that me dad did was on this exact issue. Look in Healey Marque March 2010 David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Jun 10, 2010, at 8:34 PM, wrote: > check the master cylinder rod where it connects to the clutch > pedal. sometimes the hole gets elongated and the pin worn. at > certain positions it works fine, then pin will turn and rod becomes > too short. hjim > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ > healeydoc@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 12:56:48 2010 From: Oudesluys To: allen c miller jr Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:59:45 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] TOP DEAD CENTER Clever idea. Another method is using a sparkplug core with a small diameter piece of tube welded in. Bring the piston to TDC as best as you can, apply some soapy water over the top of the tube and create by slowly cranking the largest bubble possible, that is accurate TDC. Kees Oudesluijs NL allen c miller jr wrote: > My engine builder taught me a failsafe method for finding top dead center with > (literally) 'dead nutaccuracy'. I have posted a description and photos on the > Healey Forum maintained by team.net. > > I am surprised more listers do not use this forum. there have been scant few > postings over the last month. it is maintained by the same web server, and > provides a secure means of sharing photographs. It is also free of the > wrangles of 'plaint text' encryption inherent in the main list. > > signup is easy. register by clicking the hyperlink in the upper right hand > corner at http://www.team.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=13 > > allen miller bn2/m > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs@chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2931 - datum van uitgifte: 06/11/10 08:35:00 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 13:13:22 2010 From: "R. Cobb" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:05:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] choke issue? Since the carbs on my BJ8 were rebuilt and tuned professionally four years ago (on the car), I've done little work on them other than keeping the air cleaners maintained and verifying free movement of the pistons and maintaining damper oil (ATF) level. The car has seen little use in the past couple years and I have noticed the following: poor gas mileage, compared to previous consumption, and when starting, with the choke full out, the car starts normally and runs properly for about 10 seconds and then begins sputtering and running very ragged and adjusting choke does not improve idle condition. Often it will stall and be very hard to restart. Fuel supply is apparently not an issue, since when unable to start note that the overflow tubes are draining. Once it does warm up there virtually no problems. Any suggestions as to specific potential sources of problems? Reading the several manuals that I have only seems to muddy the water for me. Thanks in advance. Bob _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 13:13:55 2010 From: Oudesluys To: Paul Baker Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:08:30 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clutch Fluid problem Water ingress? Kees Oudesluijs Paul Baker wrote: > I posted this problem on the Spridget list, but as the problem is not > necessarily Sprite specific, I would appreciate your thoughts on it. > > Last > year I fitted new brake and clutch master cylinders and a new slave cylinder > on my Sprite and used Castrol Response Super Dot 4, Glycol based brake fluid > (available in the UK) in both clutch and braking systems . One year on the > fluid in the Clutch m/c turned dark grey and very thick and slave and m/c > rubbers failed. I replaced both Clutch m/c and slave and flushed system with > fresh fluid. After a month with new clutch master/slave cylinders the fluid > is turning grey again. The fluid in the brake m/c is fine. What's causing > the fluid to change colour and go thick, are the rubber seals disintegrating > or is the fluid oxidising the castings? And why the clutch system but not the > brake system as the m/c's were from the same manufacturer? > > I called Castrol > Tech Support and they have not heard of this problem before, but have asked > for a sample of the fluid and old seals for analysis. I am also aware of two > other Sprite owners having the same problems. > > Paul _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 13:14:26 2010 From: Oudesluys To: Dave Porter Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:12:33 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Precious little, if any. As long as you stick to the same spec. Kees Oudesluijs Dave Porter wrote: > What is the fascination with the Castrol brand? Are their chemists adding > some secret ingredient? I mean, I know the decal says "use only Castrol" > but exactly what is the difference between brand names? > Dave > > frogeye@porterscustom.com > > Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE > Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 > 505-352-1378 > 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 > Porter Custom Bicycles _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 13:14:55 2010 From: Oudesluys To: John Snyder Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:15:53 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clutch Problem Some corrosion on the splines on which the clutch plate slides? Oil contamination of the clutch disk? Kees Oudesluijs John Snyder wrote: > I am in the middle of doing a ground up restoration on a 1959 BN7. I put > about 20 miles on the chassis before taking it to the body shop, and the > clutch worked perfectly. The chassis sat in a cool, damp corner of the body > shop for 2 months. After the body was assembled, I went to pick the car up, > and the clutch would not completely release. In order to drive the car, I > have to start it with the clutch pedal down and the transmission in gear. > When I hit the starter button, the car does not try to move, so the clutch is > only dragging a little bit...just enough to make impossible to put in gear. > > Any suggestions? > > John Snyder > 1959 BN7 > 1960 BT7 > 1961 BN7 MK2 > 1962 BT7 MK2 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/coudesluijs@chello.nl > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Geen virus gevonden in het binnenkomende-bericht. > Gecontroleerd door AVG - www.avg.com > Versie: 9.0.819 / Virusdatabase: 271.1.1/2931 - datum van uitgifte: 06/11/10 08:35:00 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 13:15:25 2010 From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:26:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] heavy duty headlight wiring harness Bought this from VB. Directions seem to have been translated from Chinese. Calls for plugging into headlight closest to battery. In a BN-4 would that be right or left headlight or does it make a difference since the brown wire is routed to both sides.? Carl BN-4(L) _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 13:52:40 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:13:29 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets In a message dated 6/11/10 12:08:16 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > > The front bumper brackets on your 6 cylinder Healey > The original bumper brackets also had slots for the bolts that fasten them to the frame rails so that once they're bolted in place they can be slid in and out to get the proper clearance and angle between the bumper and the front of the body. You mentioned drilling new holes -- if you just have round holes, you're going to have a bit of a problem getting the bumper to fit and look proper. Take a look at someone else's BN/BT7 and make sure you've got good replacement parts -- and let me know, since I need to order a set soon to replace my bumper. Cheers Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 14:59:27 2010 From: "Mr. Bill" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:15:04 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Early BN1 plastic number plate position If you look closely at the bodywork under the trim, you can usually see little dents or scratches on the metal where the screws holding the plate went all the way through. In addition to my own, I've seen this on two other early 100s. HTH Bill Barnett '53 Red Car On 6/10/2010 03:05 PM, Rich C wrote: > No problem Randy. > > How's this? This car is all original with under 5000 mikes from new, and > this trim has never been messed with. > > Rich Chrysler > Hundred Registrar > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Randy Hicks" > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 4:29 PM > To: "Healey List" > Subject: [Healeys] Early BN1 plastic number plate position > > >> List, does anyone have a photo of the correct position of the plastic >> number >> plate on the left side footwell of an early BN1? >> >> TIA, >> >> Randy >> >> Randy Hicks >> www.austinhealey100m.com >> '56 100 M >> '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans >> '62 BN7 MkII >> '65 BJ8 >> '53 MGTD >> Healey100M@gmail.com >> > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of dendekker BN1 023.jpg] > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of dendekker BN1 014.jpg] > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bn1@pacbell.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 15:02:18 2010 From: Bob Johnson To: "R. Cobb" Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:32:25 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] choke issue? I had a similar problem. Turned out that the rod that raises and lowers the ( can't think of the name of the orifice that the needle fits into right now) was corroded and moved very little if at all when I choked the car for starting or when I pushed the choke knob in. Made the car hard to start, hard to keep running when it was hot, and I always had a gassy smell when driving. Got that straightened out and now it starts easier, runs better and about 4-5 mpg better mileage. And this was with the problem effecting one carb. Your prob could be similar, but with the choke in an even more closed position than mine was. Bob Johnson BJ8 > poor gas mileage, compared to previous consumption, and when starting, > with the choke full out, the car starts normally and runs properly for > about 10 seconds and then begins sputtering and running very ragged and > adjusting choke does not improve idle condition. Often it will stall > and be very hard to restart. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 15:56:16 2010 From: "Rich C" To: , Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:05:15 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets If new brackets are needed I can highly recommend those made by Kilmartin Sheetmetal of Australia. On the last two restorations I have used a full set of new Kilmartin bumper mounting brackets and they were the best and easiest fitting of any I've experienced over the years. They brought everything nice and level, and there was a sufficient margin of fitting to allow good gaps between bumper, valance and front apron of the body. If you've ever struggled with poor fitting ones, or originals that have been beaten straight, you'll know how significant a statement this is! Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 3:13 PM To: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets > In a message dated 6/11/10 12:08:16 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net > writes: > > >> >> The front bumper brackets on your 6 cylinder Healey >> > > The original bumper brackets also had slots for the bolts that fasten them > to the frame rails so that once they're bolted in place they can be slid > in > and out to get the proper clearance and angle between the bumper and the > front of the body. You mentioned drilling new holes -- if you just have > round > holes, you're going to have a bit of a problem getting the bumper to fit > and > look proper. Take a look at someone else's BN/BT7 and make sure you've got > good replacement parts -- and let me know, since I need to order a set > soon > to replace my bumper. > > Cheers > Gary > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler@quickclic.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 15:57:28 2010 From: "Rich C" To: "Dr. C. Rubino" , "healeylist" Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:10:59 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] heavy duty headlight wiring harness Hi Carl, You've lost me there with the brown wire bit. Brown in the Healey wiring harness is direct full time battery power. If you're installing new headlamp wiring pigtails they should be 3 wires per pigtail braided together. Colours should be: - blue with red tracer (headlamp low beam power feed), - blue with white tracer (headlamp high beam power feed) and - black (earth or ground) Rich Chrysler -------------------------------------------------- From: "Dr. C. Rubino" Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 2:26 PM To: "healeylist" Subject: [Healeys] heavy duty headlight wiring harness > Bought this from VB. Directions seem to have been translated from Chinese. > > Calls for plugging into headlight closest to battery. In a BN-4 would that > be > right or left headlight or does it make a difference since the brown wire > is > routed to both sides.? > > Carl > BN-4(L) > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler@quickclic.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 17:00:17 2010 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: Andrew Mace Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:06:03 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] heavy duty headlight wiring harness Using a high current headlight kit with a relay, you want to tap into the brown for the headlight power. The relay works off the switch. Google installation instructions for off-road. light kits. On Jun 11, 2010, at 2:10 PM, Rich C wrote: > Hi Carl, > > You've lost me there with the brown wire bit. Brown in the Healey > wiring harness is direct full time battery power. > If you're installing new headlamp wiring pigtails they should be 3 > wires per pigtail braided together. > Colours should be: > - blue with red tracer (headlamp low beam power feed), > - blue with white tracer (headlamp high beam power feed) and > - black (earth or ground) > > Rich Chrysler > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Dr. C. Rubino" > Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 2:26 PM > To: "healeylist" > Subject: [Healeys] heavy duty headlight wiring harness > >> Bought this from VB. Directions seem to have been translated from >> Chinese. >> >> Calls for plugging into headlight closest to battery. In a BN-4 >> would that be >> right or left headlight or does it make a difference since the >> brown wire is >> routed to both sides.? >> >> Carl >> BN-4(L) >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/richchrysler@quickclic.net > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/e-wilkins@cox.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 19:26:09 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Rich C" , , Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:33:31 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets Thanks guys , I'll go the Kilmartin route. My brackets are showing their 40 years. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: ; Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets > If new brackets are needed I can highly recommend those made by Kilmartin > Sheetmetal of Australia. On the last two restorations I have used a full > set of new Kilmartin bumper mounting brackets and they were the best and > easiest fitting of any I've experienced over the years. They brought > everything nice and level, and there was a sufficient margin of fitting to > allow good gaps between bumper, valance and front apron of the body. > If you've ever struggled with poor fitting ones, or originals that have > been beaten straight, you'll know how significant a statement this is! > > Rich Chrysler > > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: > Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 3:13 PM > To: > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets > >> In a message dated 6/11/10 12:08:16 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net >> writes: >> >> >>> >>> The front bumper brackets on your 6 cylinder Healey >>> >> >> The original bumper brackets also had slots for the bolts that fasten >> them >> to the frame rails so that once they're bolted in place they can be slid >> in >> and out to get the proper clearance and angle between the bumper and the >> front of the body. You mentioned drilling new holes -- if you just have >> round >> holes, you're going to have a bit of a problem getting the bumper to fit >> and >> look proper. Take a look at someone else's BN/BT7 and make sure you've >> got >> good replacement parts -- and let me know, since I need to order a set >> soon >> to replace my bumper. >> >> Cheers >> Gary Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 19:28:59 2010 From: BEAU2EVE@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:34:35 EDT Subject: [Healeys] trans oil I know this subject has been around before so I'm sorry for repeats but where did you guys find your non- detergent oil. An was it 40 or 50 weight. Beau in New England _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 20:01:56 2010 From: raymead@comcast.net To: AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:05:33 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] "Nu-chrome Restoration" near Boston........????????????? hello all, anyone know these people?B any comments?B they are in Fall River, Mass...... I met the guy at Carlisle Ford and am thinking about using them for some chrome work........ tks, ray _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 20:30:44 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: BEAU2EVE@aol.com Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:45:23 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil Beau - Bog standard non detergent 30 Weight, or if you want to spend alot of money: Redline MTL or MT90. 50 weight is too thick for the OD. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '59 Jag Mk IX '64 BJ8 On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 8:34 AM, wrote: > I know this subject has been around before so I'm sorry for repeats but > where did you guys find your non- detergent oil. An was it 40 or 50 weight. > > > > Beau in New England > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 20:31:22 2010 From: Marvin James To: BEAU2EVE@aol.com Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:58:14 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil I think 30 wt is generally recommended. Auto Zone has 30 wt non detergent in their house brand. I bought some there this week. Marv James On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 5:34 PM, wrote: > I know this subject has been around before so I'm sorry for repeats but > where did you guys find your non- detergent oil. An was it 40 or 50 weight. > > > > Beau in New England > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/britcrs@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 20:31:39 2010 From: Tom Felts To: BEAU2EVE@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:58:36 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil Redline MTL, and never look back. It works noticeable better. tom ---- BEAU2EVE@aol.com wrote: ============= I know this subject has been around before so I'm sorry for repeats but where did you guys find your non- detergent oil. An was it 40 or 50 weight. Beau in New England _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts@windstream.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Fri Jun 11 20:59:36 2010 From: "John Sims" To: , Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:15:41 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil I got my last at Pep Boys and it is 30 weight. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BEAU2EVE@aol.com Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 8:35 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] trans oil I know this subject has been around before so I'm sorry for repeats but where did you guys find your non- detergent oil. An was it 40 or 50 weight. Beau in New England _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 00:08:33 2010 From: bighealey3k@aim.com To: cnaarndt@gmail.com, healeymanjim@hansencc.net Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:20:59 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid Commercial aircraft use Skydrol that is a phosphate ester base fluid developed by Monsanto back in about the late 50' or early 60's and is sold by Solutia now. It is fire resistant and light weight but needs specially manufactured rubber parts (O rings) and no plastic other than Teflon coming in contact with it. It melts most paints and plastics that come in contact with it. It is an irritant to the skin and very painful if gotten into the eyes (ask me). It is very nasty stuff and I have worked with it for over 40 years and have developed a health respect for it. It is very expensive and not meant for automotive use. The mineral based hydraulic fluid Mil H-5606 has been almost completely replaced by Skydrol in commercial aircraft and is used primarily in the landing gear struts as a shock absorber fluid much like an automobile tube shock (McPherson strut). The landing gear is a leg and shock all in one. Military aircraft, I don't believe, have gone to Skydrol except for maybe commercial aircraft adapted to military use. Maybe some military types can shed some light on that. The military aircraft I worked on did not ( C-124's, C-130's & HH3 helo's). Hope this helps. Larry A&P Aircraft Mech. Retired Airforce Reserve Mech. -----Original Message----- From: Curt/Nancy Arndt To: healeymanjim@hansencc.net Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Fri, Jun 11, 2010 8:27 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] brake fluid Jim, Aircraft use a very specialized hydraulic fluid, at least high performance ircraft and it's nasty stuff... needless to say blistering paint is the east of your worries. Don't go there. Curt 67 Pilot LAX ormer USMC Pilot On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 8:53 PM, wrote: > what kind of brake fluid do aircraft use? i know i have had some F-4 brakes that glowed cherry red after some heavy braking so i assume it has a higher boiling point. is it compatible with automobiles? cost? hjim _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage : http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cnaarndt@gmail.com ______________________________________________ ealeys@autox.team.net onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html uggested annual donation $12.75 rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/bighealey3k@aim.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 00:43:02 2010 From: "=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=" To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:44:14 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?Choke_Issue?= I had the same problem. Turned out the replacement jets I'd installed - the rear one was a little too large in diameter and hung up in the bore, such that when I pushed the choke in, the return spring would not return it to the upright position. This on spotless carbs which had been rebuilt with no internal varnish or gunk. A giveaway was that the rocker with the mixture screw flopped up and down easily. If the pivot had been corroded like the other poster, the rocker would have likely been stuck. Removing the domes with the choke in, the front carb jet was down .09" and the rear was .22". I dismounted the rear carb, removed the jet and found the replacement was approximately .002" larger in diameter than an old jet in my posession, so I sanded the diameter down with sandpaper and now it works correctly. -- Steve Gerow BN6 29D with HD8s _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 01:44:02 2010 From: "T+ B Willig" To: "'Mark LaPierre'" , "'Rich C'" Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:45:09 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets ...you should! I just spend three-quarter of a day to cut and re-weld/re-paint poor fitting replacement brackets. Thomas Willig -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Mark LaPierre [mailto:lapierrem@sbcglobal.net] Gesendet: Samstag, 12. Juni 2010 02:34 An: Rich C; Editorgary@aol.com; healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets Thanks guys , I'll go the Kilmartin route. My brackets are showing their 40 years. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: ; Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets > If new brackets are needed I can highly recommend those made by Kilmartin > Sheetmetal of Australia. On the last two restorations I have used a full > set of new Kilmartin bumper mounting brackets and they were the best and > easiest fitting of any I've experienced over the years. They brought > everything nice and level, and there was a sufficient margin of fitting to > allow good gaps between bumper, valance and front apron of the body. > If you've ever struggled with poor fitting ones, or originals that have > been beaten straight, you'll know how significant a statement this is! > > Rich Chrysler > > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: > Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 3:13 PM > To: > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bumperty Brackets > >> In a message dated 6/11/10 12:08:16 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net >> writes: >> >> >>> >>> The front bumper brackets on your 6 cylinder Healey >>> >> >> The original bumper brackets also had slots for the bolts that fasten >> them >> to the frame rails so that once they're bolted in place they can be slid >> in >> and out to get the proper clearance and angle between the bumper and the >> front of the body. You mentioned drilling new holes -- if you just have >> round >> holes, you're going to have a bit of a problem getting the bumper to fit >> and >> look proper. Take a look at someone else's BN/BT7 and make sure you've >> got >> good replacement parts -- and let me know, since I need to order a set >> soon >> to replace my bumper. >> >> Cheers >> Gary Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 03:49:14 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Alan Seigrist" , Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:42:24 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil Is anyone running 20/50 engine oil in their tranys any more? Any noticeable, serious problems here if the oil is changed every 2 to 3 years? Sorry to rehash, but there has been a lot of hashen going on lately, so what the heck. ) Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Cc: Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil > Beau - > > Bog standard non detergent 30 Weight, > > or if you want to spend alot of money: > > Redline MTL or MT90. > > 50 weight is too thick for the OD. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > > > On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 8:34 AM, wrote: > >> I know this subject has been around before so I'm sorry for repeats but >> where did you guys find your non- detergent oil. An was it 40 or 50 >> weight. >> >> >> >> Beau in New England >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut@gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 03:50:17 2010 From: HealeyRick To: AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB , raymead@comcast.net Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:02:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] "Nu-chrome Restoration" near If you do a Google search you'll find a number of reviews like these: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194679 Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Fri, 6/11/10, raymead@comcast.net wrote: From: raymead@comcast.net Subject: [Healeys] "Nu-chrome Restoration" near Boston........????????????? To: "AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB" Date: Friday, June 11, 2010, 9:05 PM hello all, anyone know these people?B any comments?B they are in Fall River, Mass...... I met the guy at Carlisle Ford and am thinking about using them for some chrome work........ tks, ray _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyrick@yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 05:54:23 2010 From: mike brooks To: John Snyder , Healeys Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:23:27 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Healeys] Re (Healeys) clutch problem John, If it's like my experience:- 1. Air got in the hydraulics 2. Corrosion on master cylinder piston rod stopping the piston returning fully, thus reducing the stroke of the master cylinder and therefore the stroke of the slave cylinder. I have had both of these happen quite recently on a Triumph Dolomite Sprint based special that had been off the road for some time (very similar Girling hydraulic system to yours). To see if this is the problem, try grabbing hold of the rod underneath the clutch pedal and see if you can pull it out further. Of course you will have to dismantle the master cylinder to clean the rod up. And I had to bleed the system to get the air out. Then it worked fine. Mike Brooks 56 BN2 John Snyder wrote: > I am in the middle of doing a ground up restoration on a 1959 BN7. I put > about 20 miles on the chassis before taking it to the body shop, and the > clutch worked perfectly. The chassis sat in a cool, damp corner of the body > shop for 2 months. After the body was assembled, I went to pick the car up, > and the clutch would not completely release. In order to drive the car, I > have to start it with the clutch pedal down and the transmission in gear. > When I hit the starter button, the car does not try to move, so the clutch is > only dragging a little bit...just enough to make impossible to put in gear. > > Any suggestions? > > John Snyder > 1959 BN7 > 1960 BT7 > 1961 BN7 MK2 > 1962 BT7 MK2 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 06:26:03 2010 From: Oudesluys To: Mark LaPierre Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:35:49 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil There should be no problem using 20w50 engine oil. Several car manufacturers specify it for there gearbox and or O/D gearbox i.e. Sunbeam, Jensen Healey. Changing oil on a regular basis in manual gearboxes is paramount as you will always have some swarf from the synchro's and the occasional grinding the gears in reverse. I still do not understand the present practice in new cars never to change the gearbox oil, often there is not even a drain plug present. Kees Oudesluijs NL Mark LaPierre wrote: > Is anyone running 20/50 engine oil in their tranys any more? Any > noticeable, serious problems here if > the oil is changed every 2 to 3 years? Sorry to rehash, but there > has been a lot of hashen going on lately, > so what the heck. ) > > Mark _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 06:28:12 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: Mark LaPierre , BEAU2EVE@aol.com, Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:49:23 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil Mark - When I was younger and less intelligent, I ran 20/50 in my BJ8 gearbox. I switched after I noticed that brass and steel was being kept in suspension in the gearbox and switched first to no detergent 30wt then later to Redline MT90. I did so because I was mostly worried about wearing out the bores in the OD pump. I definitely noticed an improvement in shifting, and also the fluid stays cleaner because it lets the wear metals drop to the bottom, where they should be. Alan On 6/12/10, Mark LaPierre wrote: > Is anyone running 20/50 engine oil in their tranys any more? Any > noticeable, serious problems here if > the oil is changed every 2 to 3 years? Sorry to rehash, but there has been > a lot of hashen going on lately, > so what the heck. ) > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: > Cc: > Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 9:45 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil > > >> Beau - >> >> Bog standard non detergent 30 Weight, >> >> or if you want to spend alot of money: >> >> Redline MTL or MT90. >> >> 50 weight is too thick for the OD. >> >> Alan >> >> '52 A90 >> '53 BN1 >> '59 Jag Mk IX >> '64 BJ8 >> >> >> On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 8:34 AM, wrote: >> >>> I know this subject has been around before so I'm sorry for repeats but >>> where did you guys find your non- detergent oil. An was it 40 or 50 >>> weight. >>> >>> >>> >>> Beau in New England >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Healeys@autox.team.net >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut@gmail.com >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net > > -- Sent from my mobile device _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 06:28:40 2010 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'Mark LaPierre'" , "'Alan Seigrist'" Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:52:11 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil Mark, One could run cooking oil in the unit if they liked the smell of it. The reason for non detergent or specialty products is to allow the solids to fall out of solution and not be continually re-circulated prompting premature ware of the components. dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 2:42 AM To: Alan Seigrist; BEAU2EVE@aol.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil Is anyone running 20/50 engine oil in their tranys any more? Any noticeable, serious problems here if the oil is changed every 2 to 3 years? Sorry to rehash, but there has been a lot of hashen going on lately, so what the heck. ) Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Cc: Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil > Beau - > > Bog standard non detergent 30 Weight, > > or if you want to spend alot of money: > > Redline MTL or MT90. > > 50 weight is too thick for the OD. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '59 Jag Mk IX > '64 BJ8 > > > On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 8:34 AM, wrote: > >> I know this subject has been around before so I'm sorry for repeats but >> where did you guys find your non- detergent oil. An was it 40 or 50 >> weight. >> >> >> >> Beau in New England >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut@gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lapierrem@sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/frogeye@porterscustom.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 07:25:25 2010 From: Tom Felts To: Oudesluys , Mark LaPierre Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 8:45:33 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil I was under the impression that it was the detergent in these oils (20/50, etc) that was the problem when used in the tranny---thus the recommendation for ND oils. I still highly recommend the appropriate Redline oils. ---- Oudesluys wrote: ============= There should be no problem using 20w50 engine oil. Several car manufacturers specify it for there gearbox and or O/D gearbox i.e. Sunbeam, Jensen Healey. Changing oil on a regular basis in manual gearboxes is paramount as you will always have some swarf from the synchro's and the occasional grinding the gears in reverse. I still do not understand the present practice in new cars never to change the gearbox oil, often there is not even a drain plug present. Kees Oudesluijs NL Mark LaPierre wrote: > Is anyone running 20/50 engine oil in their tranys any more? Any > noticeable, serious problems here if > the oil is changed every 2 to 3 years? Sorry to rehash, but there > has been a lot of hashen going on lately, > so what the heck. ) > > Mark _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts@windstream.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 07:26:40 2010 From: Ron Mitchell To: raymead@comcast.net, AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:50:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] "Nu-chrome Restoration" near I've been waiting a lot of years for someone to ask for a recommendation for Nu-Chrome. Now is my chance to vent. I purchased an original front bumper for my 62 BN7 at Carlisle a few years ago It needed to be straightened and re-chromed. I and asked the salesman from Nu-Chrome if they could straighten it and Chrome it to Concours quality. He insured me that they would make it perfect. I paid them in advance and left the bumper with him. Eight months later and several phone calls I finally received it, It had heavy chisel marks on the back side that you would cut your fingers, heavy rust around the mounting brackets and blemishes on the front surface. I called them and complained of the poor quality and they said send it back and they would correct the problem. I sent it back at my expense and three months later I received it back with the same rust around the mounting brackets. They had ground down the chisel marks with a coarse grinder and now it had a black burn mark on the front surface the size of a dime. After two weeks of calling them I finally was able to talk to their quality control manager who just said send it back and they will make it right. I asked if I would be reimbursed for all the shipping and he said no that was my responsibility if I wanted them to spend more time trying to satisfy me. They had two chances to make it right, I wasn't giving them a third. I never sent it back. Some day I'll find some one locally to re-chrome it properly. Use them at your own risk. Ron Mitchell To: AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB Sent: Fri, June 11, 2010 9:05:33 PM Subject: [Healeys] "Nu-chrome Restoration" near Boston........????????????? hello all, anyone know these people?B any comments?B they are in Fall River, Mass...... I met the guy at Carlisle Ford and am thinking about using them for some chrome work........ tks, ray _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyron@yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 07:59:51 2010 From: "Dave Porter" To: Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:02:54 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: trans oil Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] trans oil ..sorry meant to say "wear" frogeye@porterscustom.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 08:01:26 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , "'Mark LaPierre'" Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:26:05 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil And that is the reason for the magnet on the drain plug -- to make sure that the metallic particles are held there and not recirculated through the OD. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 7:49 AM To: Mark LaPierre; BEAU2EVE@aol.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil Mark - When I was younger and less intelligent, I ran 20/50 in my BJ8 gearbox. I switched after I noticed that brass and steel was being kept in suspension in the gearbox and switched first to no detergent 30wt then later to Redline MT90. I did so because I was mostly worried about wearing out the bores in the OD pump. I definitely noticed an improvement in shifting, and also the fluid stays cleaner because it lets the wear metals drop to the bottom, where they should be. Alan _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 08:30:23 2010 From: "Team.net" To: "'HealeyRick'" , "'AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB'" Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:24:42 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] "Nu-chrome Restoration" near Nu-Chrome has done quite a bit of work for me. I have been satisfied with the product. Larry -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 5:03 AM To: AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB; raymead@comcast.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] "Nu-chrome Restoration" near Boston........????????????? If you do a Google search you'll find a number of reviews like these: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194679 Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Fri, 6/11/10, raymead@comcast.net wrote: From: raymead@comcast.net Subject: [Healeys] "Nu-chrome Restoration" near Boston........????????????? To: "AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB" Date: Friday, June 11, 2010, 9:05 PM hello all, anyone know these people?B any comments?B they are in Fall River, Mass...... I met the guy at Carlisle Ford and am thinking about using them for some chrome work........ tks, ray _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeyrick@yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/lawrence.swift@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 08:31:17 2010 From: "Frank Magnusson" To: Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:31:09 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trans Oil < I know this subject has been around before so I'm sorry for repeats but where did you guys find your non- detergent oil. An was it 40 or 50 weight. > Beau in New England> Hi Beau, I found a 40wt non detergent aviation oil. Aeroshell. I've used it in my BJ8 for the 20 years; works great and the gearbox shifts well with the proper 40 wt. If memory serves I tried some other weights before I came acroshell and the gearbox didn't shift as well. Frank Magnusson Wichita, KS. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 08:32:44 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: Mark LaPierre Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:38:34 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil I ran 20W-50 in my BJ8's transmission and O/D for many years--probably 75K miles or more--with no problems before switching to MT-90. bs Mark LaPierre wrote: > Is anyone running 20/50 engine oil in their tranys any more? Any > noticeable, serious problems here if > the oil is changed every 2 to 3 years? Sorry to rehash, but there > has been a lot of hashen going on lately, > so what the heck. ) > > Mark -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 08:36:13 2010 From: I Erbs To: Oudesluys Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:47:10 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil Healeys do not need drain plugs. They are self draining systems ;) I Erbs Sent from my iPod On Jun 12, 2010, at 4:35 AM, Oudesluys wrote: > There should be no problem using 20w50 engine oil. Several car > manufacturers specify it for there gearbox and or O/D gearbox i.e. > Sunbeam, Jensen Healey. > Changing oil on a regular basis in manual gearboxes is paramount as > you will always have some swarf from the synchro's and the > occasional grinding the gears in reverse. > I still do not understand the present practice in new cars never to > change the gearbox oil, often there is not even a drain plug present. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > Mark LaPierre wrote: >> Is anyone running 20/50 engine oil in their tranys any more? Any >> noticeable, serious problems here if >> the oil is changed every 2 to 3 years? Sorry to rehash, but there >> has been a lot of hashen going on lately, >> so what the heck. ) >> >> Mark > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 09:20:19 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 10:33:53 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Transmission Fluid In a message dated 6/12/10 5:28:03 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > Redline MTL, and never look back. It works noticeable better. > > tom > That's what I've got my money on, as well. remember, you don't change tranny oil nearly as often as you change engine oil, so the difference between a no-name brand, and something that will make the whole system work better is probably only a penny or two per drive. Gary _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 10:00:23 2010 From: To: "healeys@autox.team.net" Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:38:46 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?trans_oil?= i tried redline in the trans on the bn6. did not notice any better shifting and it definitely found a few places to start leaking. drained it out and replaced with ND30. still oozes but no real leaks now. anyone else experience this? i might try it again since the trans had new gaskets then and maybe they have sealed up better by now. hjim _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 10:03:24 2010 From: "Greg Lemon" To: Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:42:26 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil I have posted this before when the topic has come up, good discussion on the subject, actual testing of the different products as they work in the overdrive. Scroll down slightly to get to the relevant article. http://www.quantumechanics.com/categories.php?op=newindex&catid=11 Greg Lemon _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 10:35:01 2010 From: Tom Felts To: Bob Spidell , Mark LaPierre Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:51:05 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil You use MT90----------I use MTL----assume there is no problem with either for use in a BJ8? ---- Bob Spidell wrote: ============= I ran 20W-50 in my BJ8's transmission and O/D for many years--probably 75K miles or more--with no problems before switching to MT-90. bs Mark LaPierre wrote: > Is anyone running 20/50 engine oil in their tranys any more? Any > noticeable, serious problems here if > the oil is changed every 2 to 3 years? Sorry to rehash, but there > has been a lot of hashen going on lately, > so what the heck. ) > > Mark -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net ******************************************************************* _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/tomfelts@windstream.net _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Sat Jun 12 11:01:50 2010 From: Randy Hicks To: healeymanjim@hansencc.net Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:18:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] trans oil I didn't notice any additional leaks in the BJ8 when I put Redline MTL in 3 years ago. However, I certainly did when I put it in the 100. As a result I put the slightly heavier Redline MT90 in the 100. Still leaks as much as with normal 30 wt non-detergent, but not more! :-) Randy Randy Hicks www.austinhealey100m.com '56 100 M '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com On Jun 12, 2010, at 10:38 AM, wrote: > i tried redline in the trans on the bn6. did not notice any better shifting and it definitely found a few places to start leaking. drained it out and replaced with ND30. still oozes but no real leaks now. anyone else experience this? i might try it again since the trans had new gaskets then and maybe they have sealed up better by now. hjim > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Sugg