From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Wed May 19 15:00:15 2010 From: Bob To: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" , Healey Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:02:29 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: [Mgs] LUCAS Technical Correspondence Course, We SURE do. Equal to if not better!! Thanks John. I'll venture out on a limb here. if John can get permission it will be on his Healey site too, very shortly. If not at least I'll bet on a link to it. Bob On 5/19/2010 2:58 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: > We do. John Sims. > > Mike MacLean > 56 BN2 > 60 AN5 > > On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 1:54 PM, wrote: > > >> In a message dated 5/19/2010 1:34:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> fogbro1@comcast.net writes: >> >> > From Barny Gaylord on the MG List >> >> >> ------------------------------------- >> Barney is the best and though his site is for MG's so much of the info is >> adaptable for our Healeys. >> I sure wish WE had a Barney! >> >> Best--Michael Oritt _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 1 01:11:43 2010 From: Chris Dimmock To: Mark LaPierre Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 19:10:58 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, So Ok, now what? As someone else said, and ive said in the past, just get a gmail account that you just use for this list. Works for me. Easily searchable. Free. Never have to delete anything. I didn't see any spam from Richard Pratt....... Chris Sent from my iPhone On 01/12/2010, at 2:33 PM, "Mark LaPierre" wrote: > Ok now what can be done. If I go to my mail server and put Mr. > Pratt in the > Spam list > will that take all my Autox. team mail with it or just Mr. Pratts > junkola. > > Any suggestions from the computer savvy amongst us? > > 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/austin.healey@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 Wed Dec 1 01:39:37 2010 From: Oudesluys To: Al Malin Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:38:35 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, So Ok, now what? Same for Ubuntu, I believe, plus it is free. Kees Oudesluijs [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.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 Wed Dec 1 04:54:44 2010 From: jerry wall To: Chris Dimmock Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 05:47:08 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, So Ok, now what? ditto on the gmail account for the list. it certainly cured all the problems i used to encounter with the list. cheers, On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 2:10 AM, Chris Dimmock wrote: > As someone else said, and ive said in the past, just get a gmail account > that you just use for this list. Works for me. Easily searchable. Free. > Never have to delete anything. > I didn't see any spam from Richard Pratt....... > Chris > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On 01/12/2010, at 2:33 PM, "Mark LaPierre" > wrote: > > Ok now what can be done. If I go to my mail server and put Mr. Pratt in >> the >> Spam list >> will that take all my Autox. team mail with it or just Mr. Pratts junkola. >> >> Any suggestions from the computer savvy amongst us? >> >> 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/austin.healey@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/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 Wed Dec 1 05:09:53 2010 From: Austin Healey To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 13:00:05 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Clifford the 100/6 Greetings Gentlemen, I have just started the greatest project of my life, a 100/6 form 1959. Though I have got some experiences with BMC cars, this would be my first Big Healey, which I would like to do as good as I can. Though I have bought the car last year i could only start it now, and I am at the very start now, slowly removing the parts/documenting. Clifford (Cliff) was first registered in the USA and apperently lived all in its life in Texas. After a small front collosion in the ealy 80s, it stopped, and aited ever since to get back on the road. It looks like it had an engine transplant, as it has an early mkI 3000 (29D) in the engine bay. I have got a few questions, if I can ask them... Greetings: Gergo Feher [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMGP7297.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 Wed Dec 1 06:10:14 2010 From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Austin Healey" , Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 07:04:46 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clifford the 100/6 Welcome to the list, as you may have figured out the list strips e-mail attachments and pictures, if you have questions ask away, we get off track from time to time, but I think many are ready for some actual car related discussion right now, regards, 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 Wed Dec 1 07:59:27 2010 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 06:47:59 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Stolen car alert (White MGA) Pass the this message on. (This is from my racing buddy Scott Brown) STOLEN 1961 MGA WHITE IN COLOR. THIS CAR WAS STOLEN OVER THE THANKGIVING WEEKEND OUT OF OUR GARAGE IN THE TOWER DISTRICT OF FRESNO CA. IT HAD BEEN SITTING THERE FOR MANY YEARS.THIS WAS MY MOMS CAR AND SHE IS HEAT BROKEN OVER THIS SO ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT. IF YOU ARE A DEALER IN MG'S AND SOMEONE CONTACTS YOU WITH A GREAT DEAL ON A COMPLETE 61 MG IT'S PROBABLY OURS. THE LIC AND VIN HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE LOCAL POLICE SO IF YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO STOLE IT GOOD LUCK REGISTERING IT. WE ARE OFFERING A $500.00 REWARD TO ANYONE HAS INFO THAT WILL LEAD TO THE RECOVERY OF THIS CAR. PLEASE CALL 559-246-7683 Warm Regards, Tracy Drummond PMP | ITIL Service Manager | CISSP | bighealey@charter.net | 408-394-3444 cell | 408-776-0133 home | http://www.linkedin.com/in/tracydrummond _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 1 08:11:16 2010 From: Tom Felts To: Chris Dimmock , jerry wall Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:06:47 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, So Ok, now what? OK---I have Windstream, and I VERY seldom get any spam (yes, I did get this one), but I don't recall but one other piece in the last several months. Just FWIW. tom ---- jerry wall wrote: ============= ditto on the gmail account for the list. it certainly cured all the problems i used to encounter with the list. 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 Dec 1 08:59:02 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'Tom Felts'" , "'Chris Dimmock'" Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:59:10 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, So Ok, now what? I doubt if any spam filter would keep you from getting this type of email. Since the email address was hijacked from a trusted member of this list, you would have had to block the sender before his email address was, in fact, hijacked and who among us would have known before hand that someone was going to hijack his email address. Kind of like buying boat insurance thinking that some time in the future you are going to buy a boat. And, having a Mac might prevent hijacking your own email address but would not prevent you from receiving an email from a hijacked source. Back to Healeys. 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 Tom Felts Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 10:07 AM To: Chris Dimmock; jerry wall Cc: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, So Ok, now what? OK---I have Windstream, and I VERY seldom get any spam (yes, I did get this one), but I don't recall but one other piece in the last several months. Just FWIW. tom ---- jerry wall wrote: _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 1 09:14:38 2010 From: I Erbs To: John Sims Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 08:03:39 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, So Ok, now what? Correct, unless the address was hijacked from one his friends machines. Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 1, 2010 7:59 AM, "John Sims" wrote: > I doubt if any spam filter would keep you from getting this type of email. > Since the email address was hijacked from a trusted member of this list, you > would have had to block the sender before his email address was, in fact, > hijacked and who among us would have known before hand that someone was > going to hijack his email address. Kind of like buying boat insurance > thinking that some time in the future you are going to buy a boat. > > And, having a Mac might prevent hijacking your own email address but would > not prevent you from receiving an email from a hijacked source. > > Back to Healeys. > > 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 Tom Felts > Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 10:07 AM > To: Chris Dimmock; jerry wall > Cc: > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, So Ok, now what? > > OK---I have Windstream, and I VERY seldom get any spam (yes, I did get this > one), but I don't recall but one other piece in the last several months. > Just FWIW. > > tom > > ---- jerry wall wrote: > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Wed Dec 1 09:20:52 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "Healey List" Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:06:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Web Site Over the past several weeks I have added 35-40 new and/or revised items. They are suitably marked. Among them are: Don Hardie's latest batch of Technical items Home Made Soda Blaster (made one -- it works) Drive on Ramps (home made -- another winter project.) Drip Pan Fabrication - Thanks Jim Shope (Winter project for me and designed to keep oil off of the garage floor -- very innovative.) 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 Wed Dec 1 12:31:20 2010 From: Tom Felts To: John Sims , 'Chris Dimmock' Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 14:16:02 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, So Ok, now what? As I said, I did get this one----I just wanted to point out that this is one of a VERY few spams I have received since going to Windstream. Cheers Tom ---- John Sims wrote: ============= I doubt if any spam filter would keep you from getting this type of email. Since the email address was hijacked from a trusted member of this list, you would have had to block the sender before his email address was, in fact, hijacked and who among us would have known before hand that someone was going to hijack his email address. Kind of like buying boat insurance thinking that some time in the future you are going to buy a boat. And, having a Mac might prevent hijacking your own email address but would not prevent you from receiving an email from a hijacked source. Back to Healeys. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ B http://www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom Felts Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 10:07 AM To: Chris Dimmock; jerry wall Cc: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, So Ok, now what? OK---I have Windstream, and I VERY seldom get any spam (yes, I did get this one), but I don't recall but one other piece in the last several months. Just FWIW. tom ---- jerry wall wrote: _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 1 16:27:58 2010 From: rfinucane@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 18:26:45 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] Car lifts Would like some input on shop car lifts that some of you may have. I like the idea of the scissor type as you don't have a post in the way so you can work on the exterior and interior, and don't have the ceiling height for a full lift. Moss's lift about right but would rather have hydraulic instead of a drill to operate it and looking for a place in the northeast to pick it up. Any thoughts? Bob 64 phase one 25809 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 1 17:23:49 2010 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: healeys@autox.team.net, Austin Healey Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 16:20:24 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clifford the 100/6 Welcome Gergo;B I am sure we are going to hearB a lot from you as your project progresses.B Like you, I have a similar engine problem but in reverse; my 3000 MkI BN7 project car has a 26D engine sitting in it.B Too bad we did not live closer, we could swap engines. J B One of the best sources for information on the 100-6 is Derek Jobbs website http://www.healeysix.net/ B For Healey information in general, I suggest you explore the following websites. B John Sims:B http://www.healey6.com/index.htm B Patton Dickson:B B http://www.austin-healeys.com/ B Chris Dimmock:B B http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ B Larry Varley: http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ B SOL:B B B B B B http://www.team.net/sol/tech/ B B You may also wish to check out the British Car Forum B http://www.britishcarforum.com/B The section dealing with Healeys is at B http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/forums/1/1/Austin_Hea ley B There are many other internet sources and many books that you would be advised to obtain.B One of the best moves you can make is to join the Austin Healey club and/or British car clubB closest to you. B Gergo, good luck with your projectB in getting Clifford back on the road. B --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada;B B and Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Wed, 12/1/10, Austin Healey wrote: << Greetings Gentlemen,B I have just started the greatest project of my life, a 100/6 form 1959.B Though I have got some experiences with BMC cars, this would be my first Big Healey, which I would like to do as good as I can.B Though I have bought the car last year i could only start it now, and I am at the very start now, slowly removing the parts/documenting.B Clifford (Cliff) was first registered in the USA and apperently lived all in its life in Texas. After a small front collosion in the ealy 80s, it stopped, and aited ever since to get back on the road.B It looks like it had an engine transplant, as it has an early mkI 3000 (29D) in the engine bay.B I have got a few questions, if I can ask them...B Greetings:B Gergo Feher >> _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 1 17:38:57 2010 From: Jody Kerr To: rfinucane@aol.com Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 17:31:07 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Car lifts I *really* want one of these: http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ Fits in short garages, can be stowed when not in use. Jody On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 4:26 PM, wrote: > Would like some input on shop car lifts that some of you may have. I like the > idea of the scissor type as you don't have a post in the way so you can work > on the exterior and interior, and don't have the ceiling height for a full > lift. Moss's lift about right but would rather have hydraulic instead of a > drill to operate it and looking for a place in the northeast to pick it up. > Any thoughts? Bob 64 phase one 25809 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/jodyfkerr@gmail.com > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 1981 Triumph TR8 "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 1 17:39:50 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 16:38:10 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Tail light bullets Tail light wire bullets. Are the wires soldered on the end or bent over. Memory says bent. If bent how long should exposed wire be? Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 1 18:41:19 2010 From: npaul72464@aol.com To: jodyfkerr@gmail.com, rfinucane@aol.com Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 20:33:32 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Car lifts I have the MaxJax two post lift which is made for home garages. It is hydraulic, lifts the car a maximum of 48" (enough to roll around on a wheeled stool and reach easily), and will lift 6000 lbs. It bolts to the garage floor and the posts can be rolled away and stored if necessary. I have mine installed in the smaller bay of the garage, and, if I park close to one post, there is still walking room to the house door. So, I can leave it in place all the time. I got it on sale for $1000 with free shipping to Rochester, NY from California. Feel free to ask questions. I could send some pics. Ned Paulsen, 1960 BN7 1958 TR3A 1970 Spitfire -----Original Message----- From: Jody Kerr To: rfinucane Cc: healeys Sent: Wed, Dec 1, 2010 7:40 pm Subject: Re: [Healeys] Car lifts I *really* want one of these: http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ Fits in short garages, can be stowed when not in use. Jody On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 4:26 PM, wrote: > Would like some input on shop car lifts that some of you may have. I like the > idea of the scissor type as you don't have a post in the way so you can work > on the exterior and interior, and don't have the ceiling height for a full > lift. Moss's lift about right but would rather have hydraulic instead of a > drill to operate it and looking for a place in the northeast to pick it up. > Any thoughts? Bob 64 phase one 25809 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/jodyfkerr@gmail.com > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 1981 Triumph TR8 "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Dec 1 19:23:42 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:17:58 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tail light bullets The ones on our (mostly) original BN2 were bent over. Exposed wire was just long enough to be bent back and almost reach the base of the connector. bs On 12/1/2010 4:38 PM, I Erbs wrote: > Tail light wire bullets. Are the wires soldered on the end or bent over. > Memory says bent. If bent how long should exposed wire be? > Ira Erbs > Digs 4 Solutions > Computer Consultants > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/bspidell@comcast.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 Dec 1 19:27:22 2010 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: , , Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 02:27:42 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 camshaft bearings 8 thousandths wear on the cam bearings? Get another opinion... Bill Lawrence > From: mayorrichard@hotmail.com > To: hstandfa@iinet.net.au; healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:21:31 +0000 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN1 camshaft bearings > > Noel, Camshaft bearings are not made in other than the "standard" size. Get a > another cam. > > Richard Mayor > BN7L-466 Vintage Racer > Portland, Oregon > > > > > > Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:11:37 +1000 > > From: hstandfa@iinet.net.au > > To: healeys@autox.team.net > > Subject: [Healeys] BN1 camshaft bearings > > > > I am restoring a 1954 BN1 and my engine rebuilder advised me I need 10 > > thou under cam bearings as the cam journals have about 8 thou wear and > > require grinding, I can only find standard bearing sets listed with the > > usual suppliers but I believe oversize bearings are made somewhere, can > > anyone help with a supplier? > > > > thanks > > > > Noel Standfast > > AHOC Qld > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > 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 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Wed Dec 1 19:54:47 2010 From: I Erbs To: Bob Spidell Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 18:48:33 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tail light bullets I thought so, Thanks Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 1, 2010 6:23 PM, "Bob Spidell" wrote: > The ones on our (mostly) original BN2 were bent over. Exposed wire was just long enough to be bent back and almost > reach the base of the connector. > > bs > > > On 12/1/2010 4:38 PM, I Erbs wrote: >> Tail light wire bullets. Are the wires soldered on the end or bent over. >> Memory says bent. If bent how long should exposed wire be? >> Ira Erbs >> Digs 4 Solutions >> Computer Consultants >> Portland, OR >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> 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/bspidell@comcast.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 > 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 Thu Dec 2 00:08:19 2010 From: Derek Job To: John Sims Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:07:49 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Web Site Great stuff John. BTW I have been trying to contact the guy who is making the Trafalgar glass bottles but he hasn't responded. Not sure why, he might just be busy as he runs an aircraft maintenace firm in France. I know he thought the printing on the lids was not up to standard as well as some of the bottles not being 100%. He'd found a glass maker to re do the bottles but not sure about the tops. I'll keep trying. regards Derek On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 5:06 PM, John Sims wrote: > Over the past several weeks I have added 35-40 new and/or revised items. > They are suitably marked. > > Among them are: > > Don Hardie's latest batch of Technical items > > Home Made Soda Blaster (made one -- it works) > > Drive on Ramps (home made -- another winter project.) > > Drip Pan Fabrication - Thanks Jim Shope (Winter project for me and designed > to keep oil off of the garage floor -- very innovative.) > > > > 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 > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/derek.c.job@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 Dec 2 00:37:04 2010 From: Chris Dimmock To: "J. Scott Morris" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:32:04 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clifford the 100/6 Great post Scott! Posts like that should be bookmarked somewhere as a sort of "new list member induction kit". Sincerely. Chris Sent from my iPhone On 02/12/2010, at 11:20 AM, "J. Scott Morris" wrote: > Welcome Gergo;B I am sure we are going to hearB a lot from you as > your > project progresses.B Like you, I have a similar engine problem but in > reverse; my 3000 MkI BN7 project car has a 26D engine sitting in > it.B Too bad > we did not live closer, we could swap engines. J > B > One of the best sources for information on the 100-6 is Derek Jobbs > website > http://www.healeysix.net/ > B > For Healey information in general, I suggest you explore the following > websites. > B > John Sims:B http://www.healey6.com/index.htm > B > Patton Dickson:B B http://www.austin-healeys.com/ > B > Chris Dimmock:B B http://www.myaustinhealey.com/ > B > Larry Varley: http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ > B > SOL:B B B B B B http://www.team.net/sol/tech/ > B > B > You may also wish to check out the British Car Forum > B http://www.britishcarforum.com/B The section dealing with Healeys > is at > B http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/forums/1/1/Austin_Hea > ley > B > There are many other internet sources and many books that you would > be advised > to obtain.B One of the best moves you can make is to join the > Austin Healey > club and/or British car clubB closest to you. > B > Gergo, good luck with your projectB in getting Clifford back on the > road. > B > --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada;B B and Keep Smiling, > Murphy Lives > > --- On Wed, 12/1/10, Austin Healey wrote: << > Greetings > Gentlemen,B I have just started the greatest project of my life, a > 100/6 form > 1959.B Though I have got some experiences with BMC cars, this would > be my > first Big Healey, which I would like to do as good as I can.B > Though I have > bought the car last year i could only start it now, and I am at the > very start > now, slowly removing the parts/documenting.B Clifford (Cliff) was > first > registered in the USA and apperently lived all in its life in Texas. > After a > small front collosion in the ealy 80s, it stopped, and aited ever > since to get > back on the road.B It looks like it had an engine transplant, as it > has an > early mkI 3000 (29D) in the engine bay.B I have got a few > questions, if I can > ask them...B Greetings:B Gergo Feher >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/austin.healey@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 Dec 2 00:51:58 2010 From: Austin Healey To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:46:47 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Fx4D = Bighealey? I have restored a London Cab (Fx4D '68) a few years ago, and looking at the suspension of the Healey, is ringing a bell. All the stuff looks VERY similar. Do You have any ideas on this subject? Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 2 01:09:36 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: Austin Healey Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:09:05 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fx4D = Bighealey? Gergo - Almost all of the Austin vehicles shared most, and in some cases, all of the components of the Austin suspension. Kingpins, A-arms, hubs, etc. In the day a common upgrade for the 100 was to bolt on the larger drum brakes from an A90 Atlantic Saloon. Suspension of the 100 & 3000 is virtually identical to the suspensions they put in the A90 Atlantic, the A40, the A70, etc., etc., I would suspect the A110 used the same suspension too. I'm sure if John Harper is lurking, he can comment further. Alan On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 3:46 PM, Austin Healey wrote: > I have restored a London Cab (Fx4D '68) a few years ago, and looking at the > suspension of the Healey, is ringing a bell. All the stuff looks VERY > similar. Do You have any ideas on this subject? > > Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 2 01:22:53 2010 From: Austin Healey To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:18:32 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fx4D = Bighealey? Thats nice. I realy liked the suspension of the Cab. Though it was by far not "sporty". I think after the WWII, it was a realy rationnal move to use the same parts. It is good to hear, as I have made nice contacts for the suspension parts+have many items laying somewhere in my storage. G 2010/12/2 Alan Seigrist > Gergo - > > Almost all of the Austin vehicles shared most, and in some cases, all of > the components of the Austin suspension. Kingpins, A-arms, hubs, etc. In > the day a common upgrade for the 100 was to bolt on the larger drum brakes > from an A90 Atlantic Saloon. > > Suspension of the 100 & 3000 is virtually identical to the suspensions they > put in the A90 Atlantic, the A40, the A70, etc., etc., I would suspect the > A110 used the same suspension too. > > I'm sure if John Harper is lurking, he can comment further. > > Alan > > > On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 3:46 PM, Austin Healey wrote: > >> I have restored a London Cab (Fx4D '68) a few years ago, and looking at >> the >> suspension of the Healey, is ringing a bell. All the stuff looks VERY >> similar. Do You have any ideas on this subject? >> >> Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 2 04:38:11 2010 From: Derek Job To: Austin Healey Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 12:32:36 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clifford the 100/6 Gergo Welcome to the Healey list and congratulations on joining us 100-Six owners. Can I be the first to ask. How does a Healey get to be Clifford? cheers Derek www.healeysix.net On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM, Austin Healey wrote: > Greetings Gentlemen, > > I have just started the greatest project of my life, a 100/6 form 1959. > Though I have got some experiences with BMC cars, this would be my first > Big > Healey, which I would like to do as good as I can. > > Though I have bought the car last year i could only start it now, and I am > at the very start now, slowly removing the parts/documenting. > > Clifford (Cliff) was first registered in the USA and apperently lived all > in > its life in Texas. After a small front collosion in the ealy 80s, it > stopped, and aited ever since to get back on the road. > > It looks like it had an engine transplant, as it has an early mkI 3000 > (29D) in the engine bay. > > I have got a few questions, if I can ask them... > > Greetings: > Gergo Feher > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of > IMGP7297.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/derek.c.job@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 Dec 2 06:42:05 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'Austin Healey'" , Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:41:23 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fx4D = Big healey? Time to bring out the Service Parts books to actually compare the component parts. I think you will find that in most cases, though the design is identical, the British were famous for making the parts slightly different, enough to NOT be interchangeable. Shock arms and lower suspension A arms that have different angles, etc. come immediately to mind. Even BN1 lower arms are different from the BN2 and beyond. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Austin Healey Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 3:19 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fx4D = Bighealey? Thats nice. I realy liked the suspension of the Cab. Though it was by far not "sporty". I think after the WWII, it was a realy rationnal move to use the same parts. It is good to hear, as I have made nice contacts for the suspension parts+have many items laying somewhere in my storage. G 2010/12/2 Alan Seigrist > Gergo - > > Almost all of the Austin vehicles shared most, and in some cases, all of > the components of the Austin suspension. Kingpins, A-arms, hubs, etc. In > the day a common upgrade for the 100 was to bolt on the larger drum brakes > from an A90 Atlantic Saloon. > > Suspension of the 100 & 3000 is virtually identical to the suspensions they > put in the A90 Atlantic, the A40, the A70, etc., etc., I would suspect the > A110 used the same suspension too. > > I'm sure if John Harper is lurking, he can comment further. > > Alan > > > On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 3:46 PM, Austin Healey wrote: > >> I have restored a London Cab (Fx4D '68) a few years ago, and looking at >> the >> suspension of the Healey, is ringing a bell. All the stuff looks VERY >> similar. Do You have any ideas on this subject? >> >> Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Thu Dec 2 07:23:00 2010 From: John Harper To: Alan Seigrist Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 14:08:54 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fx4D = Bighealey? Alan What one has to bear in mind here was that for the introduction of the A90 Westminster almost all the original Austin designed parts were modified. Mostly they were beefed up. One has to remember that most parts were first introduced on the A40 and then used on the much heavier and more powerful A70 and A90 Atlantic. As items such as the suspension was destined for larger cars and medium size commercial vehicles there was a real need for strengthening. So we have the BN1 with the Austin A40 etc. suspension and the BN2 on, with the BMC Westminster stronger items. This was the time that for example the bottom links were cranked up and UNF threads introduced. There was however the strange period when later BN1s had the Austin front suspension and the BMC rear axle. The FX4 Taxi used the BMC units and just as an example the bottom front spring pan will fit the early BN1's but is made of thicker material. One example of strengthening. Another example was the rear hubs. Using these on early BN1s was pushing the strength almost to the limit. The replacement on the BN2 and onwards was much heavier and if my memory serves me correctly was last used on a large delivery van after A-H production has ceased. Having said all this it is important not to get the two timeframes muddled up. Many parts look very similar until one gets them close together or tries to fit them. Regards >Almost all of the Austin vehicles shared most, and in some cases, all of >the components of the Austin suspension. Kingpins, A-arms, hubs, etc. In >the day a common upgrade for the 100 was to bolt on the larger drum brakes >from an A90 Atlantic Saloon. > >Suspension of the 100 & 3000 is virtually identical to the suspensions they >put in the A90 Atlantic, the A40, the A70, etc., etc., I would suspect the >A110 used the same suspension too. -- John Harper _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums From healeys-bounces@autox.team.net Thu Dec 2 08:08:05 2010 From: John Harper To: Alan Seigrist Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 15:03:19 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fx4D = Bighealey? A90 Atlantic drums on a BN1 Alan Resent because the original bounced because I used an unrecognised 'From' address ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Message-ID: <$FmUyeMiq69MFwEO@jharper.demon.co.uk> Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 14:18:10 +0000 To: Alan Seigrist Cc: Austin Healey , healeys@autox.team.net From: John Harper Subject: [Healeys] Fx4D = Bighealey? A90 Atlantic drums on a BN1 References: In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii;format=flowed User-Agent: Turnpike/6.07-S () Alan I am not aware of anybody previously have done this and would like to know more. I am doing this but I have had to have made special front hubs to that the spokes clear the 2 1/4" drums and fit spacer rings behind the rear hub extensions. The reason is that the car originally had 1 3/4" alfin drums that were corroded and looked unsafe. Perhaps unjustified but I did not feel that the new alfins available were safe either. In any case they were very expensive. Everything now fits together and looks OK but I have to admit that I have yet to road test this set up because the rest of the car is not quite ready. If you know anybody else who has carried out this conversion I would like to make contact. Regards >a common upgrade for the 100 was to bolt on the larger drum brakes >from an A90 Atlantic Saloon. > -- John Harper -- 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 Dec 2 08:55:26 2010 From: npaul72464@aol.com To: healey.nut@gmail.com, eyera3@gmail.com Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 10:54:32 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] MaxJax Lift Gosh, you're right, Don, I did pay $2000 for the MaxJax. Must have been wishful thinking. Also, you might be interested in how I paid for the lift. I applied to New York State unclaimed funds, and, after some months, received two checks amounting to just over $2000. Hallelujah! Here's the link for the New York site (I imagine all states have the service) http://www.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/index.htm There is no cost for the service. Ned Paulsen _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 2 09:24:38 2010 From: "Carr&Edwards" To: Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 11:20:13 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Car lifts Last spring we purchased a hydraulic scissors lift from Total Tool in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY (Albany area) after looking at the one on display at the Rhinebeck, NY, car show. This one was made by Quality Lifts (Louisville, KY -- but TT website currently lists only one made by Mohawk -- maybe they've changed brands?) Width between outer edges of lift framework is 39-1/2", so any post-war British car can drive over it--but we did have to make 3" thick ramps out of some 10' 2x8s left over from house construction so our MGB-GT's exhaust system would clear the swing-out arms when driving over the unit (it has no more ground clearance than a Healey). The lift locks at heights from 2 to 5 feet, and so far we're pleased with it, though we haven't used it a great deal (summer is outdoor, not workshop, time here in northeastern PA). The lift is heavy and does take some effort to roll around on the floor (you'd need a trailer to pick it up yourself--but Total Tool assembles and tests each lift and then delivers it and gives operating instructions.) Website: Total-Tool.com; our sales rep. was Chris Holmes (800) 677-8685. Sarah Carr BN1 in PA (looking forward to winter in the workshop) ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 6:26 PM Subject: [Healeys] Car lifts > Would like some input on shop car lifts that some of you may have. I like > the > idea of the scissor type as you don't have a post in the way so you can > work > on the exterior and interior, and don't have the ceiling height for a full > lift. Moss's lift about right but would rather have hydraulic instead of a > drill to operate it and looking for a place in the northeast to pick it > up. > Any thoughts? Bob 64 phase one 25809 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 2 09:25:32 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:21:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Sprite 5 speed conversion A friend is considering installing one of the 5 speed transmission conversions sold by Moss in his Bugeye. It is the same conversion offered by Frontline Developments in the UK. The conversion requires some cutting & modifying of the Sprite frame. He would like to hear from someone that has experience installing one of these. If you have done this & would be willing to discuss the him, please let me know & I will forward your contact information. Thanks, 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 Dec 2 09:38:22 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:36:50 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 100, 100/6, 3000 winged badge I am trying to locate an original "restorable" front winged badge as fitted to 100,100/6 & early 3000's. I plan to send it off for restoration, so I don't care if there are defects in the enameling or the chrome, as long as the defects do not affect the "base" metal. It is my understanding that the originals had smooth (not threaded) mounting studs. I would like to hear from the concourse folks on the accuracy of this statement. Please let me know if you have a winged badge that fits this description that you would be willing to part with. Thanks, 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 Dec 2 09:53:29 2010 From: David Nock To: warthodson@aol.com Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 08:53:25 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100, 100/6, 3000 winged badge Gary, we have some good used original front badges for all the Healey's. Give me a call and I can go thru what I have. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Dec 2, 2010, at 8:36 AM, warthodson@aol.com wrote: > I am trying to locate an original "restorable" front winged badge > as fitted to > 100,100/6 & early 3000's. I plan to send it off for restoration, so > I don't > care if there are defects in the enameling or the chrome, as long > as the > defects do not affect the "base" metal. It is my understanding that > the > originals had smooth (not threaded) mounting studs. I would like to > hear from > the concourse folks on the accuracy of this statement. Please let > me know if > you have a winged badge that fits this description that you would > be willing > to part with. > Thanks, > 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 Thu Dec 2 10:53:04 2010 From: Austin Healey To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:51:51 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fx4D = Bighealey? Vault of knowlede. Highest respect. G 2010/12/2 John Harper > > Alan > > What one has to bear in mind here was that for the introduction of the A90 > Westminster almost all the original Austin designed parts were modified. > Mostly they were beefed up. One has to remember that most parts were first > introduced on the A40 and then used on the much heavier and more powerful > A70 and A90 Atlantic. As items such as the suspension was destined for > larger cars and medium size commercial vehicles there was a real need for > strengthening. > > So we have the BN1 with the Austin A40 etc. suspension and the BN2 on, with > the BMC Westminster stronger items. This was the time that for example the > bottom links were cranked up and UNF threads introduced. There was however > the strange period when later BN1s had the Austin front suspension and the > BMC rear axle. > > The FX4 Taxi used the BMC units and just as an example the bottom front > spring pan will fit the early BN1's but is made of thicker material. One > example of strengthening. Another example was the rear hubs. Using these on > early BN1s was pushing the strength almost to the limit. The replacement on > the BN2 and onwards was much heavier and if my memory serves me correctly > was last used on a large delivery van after A-H production has ceased. > > Having said all this it is important not to get the two timeframes muddled > up. Many parts look very similar until one gets them close together or tries > to fit them. > > Regards > > > Almost all of the Austin vehicles shared most, and in some cases, all of >> the components of the Austin suspension. Kingpins, A-arms, hubs, etc. In >> the day a common upgrade for the 100 was to bolt on the larger drum brakes >> from an A90 Atlantic Saloon. >> >> Suspension of the 100 & 3000 is virtually identical to the suspensions >> they >> put in the A90 Atlantic, the A40, the A70, etc., etc., I would suspect the >> A110 used the same suspension too. >> > > -- > 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 Dec 2 10:57:44 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:56:59 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] just wondering My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site that they have .60 over piston and ring sets. I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild my engine again? So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street engine, if need be? With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue during my lifetime, but just in case...... Thanks -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Thu Dec 2 11:38:38 2010 From: "Neil Anderson" To: Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 12:37:27 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] just wondering Ira, I think you worry too much. My BT7 turned 50 in August. The engine has never been out of the car. I do not baby my Healey, I drive it spiritedly when I can. I consistently do well in autocrosses, and the car has been driven all over the country in the 26 years I have owned it. I use 20/50 Valvoline racing oil and it still doesn't smoke from having over 115,000 miles on it. 30,000 miles? It is just getting broken in. Just drive it and have fun. Neil Anderson -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of I Erbs Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 11:57 AM To: healey help Subject: [Healeys] just wondering My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site that they have .60 over piston and ring sets. I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild my engine again? So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street engine, if need be? With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue during my lifetime, but just in case...... Thanks -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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/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 Thu Dec 2 11:53:10 2010 From: David Nock To: I Erbs Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 10:47:05 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering I have been running .060 over pistons in my car from a rebuild 17 years ago over 70,000 miles and no problems. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Dec 2, 2010, at 9:56 AM, I Erbs wrote: > My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site that > they have > .60 over piston and ring sets. > I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild my > engine > again? > So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street > engine, if need be? > With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue > during my > lifetime, but just in case...... > Thanks > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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/ > 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 Dec 2 12:12:17 2010 From: I Erbs To: Neil Anderson Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 11:04:50 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering What me worry? Just wondering, not really worrying. My kids want to inherit the car, so just looking our for them, like a good dad :) Cheers On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 10:37 AM, Neil Anderson wrote: > Ira, > I think you worry too much. My BT7 turned 50 in August. The engine has > never been out of the car. I do not baby my Healey, I drive it spiritedly > when I can. I consistently do well in autocrosses, and the car has been > driven all over the country in the 26 years I have owned it. I use 20/50 > Valvoline racing oil and it still doesn't smoke from having over 115,000 > miles on it. 30,000 miles? It is just getting broken in. Just drive it > and have fun. > > Neil Anderson > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of I Erbs > Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 11:57 AM > To: healey help > Subject: [Healeys] just wondering > > My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site that they have > .60 over piston and ring sets. > I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild my engine > again? > So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street > engine, if need be? > With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue during my > lifetime, but just in case...... > Thanks > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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/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 > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/eyera3@gmail.com > -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Thu Dec 2 13:01:34 2010 From: "David Z" To: Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 15:00:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 2011 calendar I just got my 2011 calendar today. I don't recall ever getting one this early before. Great job, AHC! David Z. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 2 15:31:57 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'I Erbs'" , "'healey help'" Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:31:31 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering Ira, These engines can be rebuilt many times over the years if need be. Boring to +.060" oversize is acceptable, then if need be, they can be sleeved back to standard size and start all over again. Theoretically our grandchildren will still be able to put the miles on these engines. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of I Erbs Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:57 PM To: healey help Subject: [Healeys] just wondering My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site that they have .60 over piston and ring sets. I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild my engine again? So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street engine, if need be? With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue during my lifetime, but just in case...... Thanks -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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/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 Thu Dec 2 16:08:37 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:02:54 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Drip Pan I have had several requests about the drip pans. Great idea and I am going to do it. The stock can be found at Home Depot. They sell 12 by 12 sheets of galvanized steel and aluminum of various gauges. Five bucks or so. I have added this information to the PDF on the site. 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 Thu Dec 2 16:09:21 2010 From: I Erbs To: Rich Chrysler Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 15:07:39 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering As usual, great comments and advice, concern born from hitting a rock with oilpan when I had around 6000 miles on the engine, spinning a crank journal and scoring a cylinder wall requiring me to bore out again...... Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 2, 2010 2:31 PM, "Rich Chrysler" wrote: > Ira, > > These engines can be rebuilt many times over the years if need be. Boring to > +.060" oversize is acceptable, then if need be, they can be sleeved back to > standard size and start all over again. Theoretically our grandchildren will > still be able to put the miles on these engines. > > Rich > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of I Erbs > Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:57 PM > To: healey help > Subject: [Healeys] just wondering > > My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site that they have > .60 over piston and ring sets. > I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild my engine > again? > So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street > engine, if need be? > With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue during my > lifetime, but just in case...... > Thanks > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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/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 Thu Dec 2 16:09:40 2010 From: Chester Threedog To: warthodson@aol.com Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:08:19 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Sprite 5 speed conversion Gary, Check out http://gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/5speedKit.htm, or the yahoo bugeye group or spridget group. Always alot of discussion on 4 speed conversions. Grins, Norby On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 10:21 AM, wrote: > A friend is considering installing one of the 5 speed transmission > conversions > sold by Moss in his Bugeye. It is the same conversion offered by Frontline > > Developments in the UK. The conversion requires some cutting & modifying of > the Sprite frame. He would like to hear from someone that has experience > installing one of these. > If you have done this & would be willing to discuss the him, please let me > know & I will forward your contact information. > Thanks, > 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/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 Thu Dec 2 18:01:28 2010 From: Chris Dimmock To: I Erbs Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:00:43 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering Ira, I have the Denis Welch 85mm cosworth pistons in my BJ8. That's approx 65 thou oversize Many healeys in Australia have Volvo pistons to get 3.3 litres ie well over 120 thou oversize. I used to have a Sprite with Hillman imp pistons - again well over 120 thou oversize. BMC blocks have quite thick walls. If your block is at 40 thou, don't worry, it has plenty of birthdays left... ;-) chris Sent from my iPhone On 03/12/2010, at 4:56 AM, I Erbs wrote: > My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site that > they have > .60 over piston and ring sets. > I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild my > engine > again? > So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street > engine, if need be? > With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue > during my > lifetime, but just in case...... > Thanks > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 2 19:23:38 2010 From: I Erbs To: Chris Dimmock Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:22:18 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering Thanks to all, I can have one fewer things to over think about on my car :) On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Chris Dimmock wrote: > Ira, > I have the Denis Welch 85mm cosworth pistons in my BJ8. That's approx 65 > thou oversize > Many healeys in Australia have Volvo pistons to get 3.3 litres ie well over > 120 thou oversize. > I used to have a Sprite with Hillman imp pistons - again well over 120 thou > oversize. > BMC blocks have quite thick walls. > If your block is at 40 thou, don't worry, it has plenty of birthdays > left... > ;-) > chris > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On 03/12/2010, at 4:56 AM, I Erbs wrote: > > My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site that they >> have >> .60 over piston and ring sets. >> I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild my engine >> again? >> So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street >> engine, if need be? >> With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue during my >> lifetime, but just in case...... >> Thanks >> -- >> Ira Erbs >> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS >> IT CONSULTANTS >> Portland, OR >> > -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Fri Dec 3 00:01:16 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 23:01:01 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Thanks Just feeling grateful for everyone who has offered help, either by questioning my sanity, or actually answering my questions. I wish the MOTs happy Hanukka, Christians a stressfree run up to Xmas, all others a happy December. Cheers Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 3 01:09:25 2010 From: Austin Healey To: Derek Job Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 09:05:52 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clifford the 100/6 Hi John, Clifford - or Cliff comes from the fact that this car lived in Texas/Dallas. My favorite character from the "Dallas" series I have seen many years ago was Cliff Barnes, who looked like a loser, but at the end won everithing. G 2010/12/2 Derek Job > Gergo > > Welcome to the Healey list and congratulations on joining us 100-Six > owners. > > Can I be the first to ask. How does a Healey get to be Clifford? > > cheers > > Derek > www.healeysix.net > > On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM, Austin Healey wrote: > >> Greetings Gentlemen, >> >> I have just started the greatest project of my life, a 100/6 form 1959. >> Though I have got some experiences with BMC cars, this would be my first >> Big >> Healey, which I would like to do as good as I can. >> >> Though I have bought the car last year i could only start it now, and I am >> at the very start now, slowly removing the parts/documenting. >> >> Clifford (Cliff) was first registered in the USA and apperently lived all >> in >> its life in Texas. After a small front collosion in the ealy 80s, it >> stopped, and aited ever since to get back on the road. >> >> It looks like it had an engine transplant, as it has an early mkI 3000 >> (29D) in the engine bay. >> >> I have got a few questions, if I can ask them... >> >> Greetings: >> Gergo Feher >> >> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of >> IMGP7297.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/derek.c.job@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 Dec 3 01:23:50 2010 From: "lists" To: =?utf-8?B?SSBFcmJz?= Date: 3 Dec 2010 09:19:25 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] =?utf-8?q?just_wondering?= Ira, in the end you (or more likely your kids) could use cylinder liners and start from standard size with the pistons. Just a thought in case you were worrying (sorry, wondering) about the time your grandchildren will inherit the car. Eric What me worry? Just wondering, not really worrying. My kids want to inherit the car, so just looking our for them, like a good dad :) 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 Fri Dec 3 07:39:25 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: neilandcustom@gmail.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:36:49 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Sprite 5-speed Thank you to all who replied to my inquiry on behalf of a friend. I'll share your suggestions & links with him. 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 Fri Dec 3 09:54:34 2010 From: Austin Healey To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:53:01 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] front end removal problem I have problem with removing the front shroud. I is glued on the sheet metal frame. How do we remove it? Heating? thanks in advance! Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 3 10:24:40 2010 From: Austin Healey To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:18:56 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Body panels I have removed most of the parts of my new project, and would like to buy some body panels. Can You suggest me a good source? - floors each side - outter sills - trunk floor Thanks. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 3 10:25:58 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'Austin Healey'" , Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:23:23 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem Gergo, There was a black caulking type of substance applied to the top edge of the under scuttle steel to attempt to effect an air tight seal when the shroud was installed. If it's still the original stuff, a careful but steady pressure applied to the left and right edges adjacent to the firewall will eventually pop the shroud free. DO NOT pull from the front of the car or you'll cause a very substantial fold in the metal long before it lets go. I've never had to resort to heat, but the steady firm pressure (not beating or hitting) will cause it to let go without damage. I usually use a block of wood along the under edge of the shroud with firm upward levering pressure off the top of the A post supporting gusset panel. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Austin Healey Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 11:53 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] front end removal problem I have problem with removing the front shroud. I is glued on the sheet metal frame. How do we remove it? Heating? thanks in advance! Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Dec 3 10:26:42 2010 From: Austin Healey To: Rich Chrysler Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:27:02 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem Thanks Rich, It may be a bit cold in my garage, but I was unable to release the panel only by trying to lift it. No problem how long I did it. I am afraid of hurting it. G 2010/12/3 Rich Chrysler > Gergo, > > There was a black caulking type of substance applied to the top edge of the > under scuttle steel to attempt to effect an air tight seal when the shroud > was installed. If it's still the original stuff, a careful but steady > pressure applied to the left and right edges adjacent to the firewall will > eventually pop the shroud free. DO NOT pull from the front of the car or > you'll cause a very substantial fold in the metal long before it lets go. > I've never had to resort to heat, but the steady firm pressure (not beating > or hitting) will cause it to let go without damage. I usually use a block > of > wood along the under edge of the shroud with firm upward levering pressure > off the top of the A post supporting gusset panel. > > Rich > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Austin Healey > Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 11:53 AM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] front end removal problem > > I have problem with removing the front shroud. I is glued on the sheet > metal > frame. How do we remove it? Heating? > > thanks in advance! > > Gergo > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Dec 3 10:39:10 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'Austin Healey'" , Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:37:16 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Body panels Kilmartin Automotive Sheetmetal makes the best of all these items, but you need to check to see if their outer sills are the correct sweeping curve, and not straight. Most people miss the fact that the bottom edge of the doors and the outer rocker panels have a sweeping compound curve to them, continuing from the front wing lower edge. Don't let anybody sell you straight ones. Certainly the ones marketed by AH Spares have the proper curve. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Austin Healey Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:19 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Body panels I have removed most of the parts of my new project, and would like to buy some body panels. Can You suggest me a good source? - floors each side - outter sills - trunk floor Thanks. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Ext Colours 0021.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 Fri Dec 3 10:39:36 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'Austin Healey'" Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:38:52 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem A warmer environment will surely help it release. Rich From: Austin Healey [mailto:pajtamuvek@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:27 PM To: Rich Chrysler Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem Thanks Rich, It may be a bit cold in my garage, but I was unable to release the panel only by trying to lift it. No problem how long I did it. I am afraid of hurting it. G 2010/12/3 Rich Chrysler Gergo, There was a black caulking type of substance applied to the top edge of the under scuttle steel to attempt to effect an air tight seal when the shroud was installed. If it's still the original stuff, a careful but steady pressure applied to the left and right edges adjacent to the firewall will eventually pop the shroud free. DO NOT pull from the front of the car or you'll cause a very substantial fold in the metal long before it lets go. I've never had to resort to heat, but the steady firm pressure (not beating or hitting) will cause it to let go without damage. I usually use a block of wood along the under edge of the shroud with firm upward levering pressure off the top of the A post supporting gusset panel. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Austin Healey Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 11:53 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] front end removal problem I have problem with removing the front shroud. I is glued on the sheet metal frame. How do we remove it? Heating? thanks in advance! Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Dec 3 12:24:53 2010 From: "Gaagten" To: Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 20:24:45 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Fan A-H 3000 Hi List, I am looking for the A-H club which sells the 6 blade cooler fan for the 3000 type or another supplier of this. Thanks for yr input Regards, Ge Aagten BJ8 The Netherlands _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 3 12:54:49 2010 From: Richard Dryman To: Austin Healey , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:48:29 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem use a heat gun to 'peel up' from one side; be sure to either leave the tar or use butyl electricans tape{ made for self vulcanizing} when re-installing; the purpose of all this stuff is to prevent galvanic corroding of the aluminum (dissimiliar metals---acts as sacrificial anode). ________________________________ From: Austin Healey I have problem with removing the front shroud. I is glued on the sheet metal frame. How do we remove it? Heating? thanks in advance! Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 3 13:13:51 2010 From: "Rich C" To: "'Rich Chrysler'" , "'Austin Healey'" Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 15:13:20 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Body panels Further to my earlier reply (see below) I apologize for not suggesting a source. I purchase these items from Autofarm, here in Ontario. They should have all in stock and ready to ship. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich Chrysler Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:37 PM To: 'Austin Healey'; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Body panels Kilmartin Automotive Sheetmetal makes the best of all these items, but you need to check to see if their outer sills are the correct sweeping curve, and not straight. Most people miss the fact that the bottom edge of the doors and the outer rocker panels have a sweeping compound curve to them, continuing from the front wing lower edge. Don't let anybody sell you straight ones. Certainly the ones marketed by AH Spares have the proper curve. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Austin Healey Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:19 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Body panels I have removed most of the parts of my new project, and would like to buy some body panels. Can You suggest me a good source? - floors each side - outter sills - trunk floor Thanks. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 3 13:25:48 2010 From: I Erbs To: Rich C Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:20:01 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Body panels In the states, mossmotors, brithiscsrspcialists, tomsimportedtoystore. Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 3, 2010 12:13 PM, "Rich C" wrote: > Further to my earlier reply (see below) I apologize for not suggesting a > source. I purchase these items from Autofarm, here in Ontario. They should > have all in stock and ready to ship. > > Rich > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Rich Chrysler > Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:37 PM > To: 'Austin Healey'; healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Body panels > > Kilmartin Automotive Sheetmetal makes the best of all these items, but you > need to check to see if their outer sills are the correct sweeping curve, > and not straight. Most people miss the fact that the bottom edge of the > doors and the outer rocker panels have a sweeping compound curve to them, > continuing from the front wing lower edge. Don't let anybody sell you > straight ones. > Certainly the ones marketed by AH Spares have the proper curve. > > Rich > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Austin Healey > Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:19 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Body panels > > I have removed most of the parts of my new project, and would like to buy > some body panels. Can You suggest me a good source? > > - floors each side > - outter sills > - trunk floor > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Fri Dec 3 13:26:48 2010 From: I Erbs To: Gaagten Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:20:59 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fan A-H 3000 Moss sells Texas cooler, as does Ed at just brits Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 3, 2010 11:25 AM, "Gaagten" wrote: > Hi List, > I am looking for the A-H club which sells the 6 blade cooler fan for the 3000 > type or another supplier of this. > > Thanks for yr input > Regards, > Ge Aagten BJ8 > The Netherlands > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Fri Dec 3 17:32:12 2010 From: S and T Miller To: Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 19:32:03 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Hert. cert? Are factory hardtops listed on Heritage Cert? If so, are they listed as Hardtop or by serial number? I have a 4/259144 (four seater, Feb. 1959, number 144). 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." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 3 18:30:09 2010 From: Mark J Bradakis To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:29:23 -0700 (MST) Subject: [Healeys] Spam, servers, service and such Yes, there are still some spam messages from hijacked email accounts getting through now and then. I've been working on the issue a bit, but it is turning out to be a case of 'shipwright's disease' as we know it, applied to computers. If you don't know what I am talking about, check out http://www.team.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=32 Basically to tighten up security and improve a few things I'm planning on updating the operating system and all the user level programs that Team.Net uses. Not a small undertaking, but well within my abilities. Currently there is no budget for hardware upgrades, perhaps after the spring fund drive. Of course, if you haven't yet spent all your loot on holiday gifts and such and wanted to donate [ link below ] I would not complain ;-) The process will take a fair bit of time over who knows how many late nights at the keyboard. With luck it will all be unnoticed by you folks, transparent to the user, as they say. But there is always a chance of service not being available for some period of time, hopefully no more than minutes at a time. It could be something simple, like a stupid typo in a config file, or it could be one of the cats jumping the the keyboard as I go to fetch some more refrehments and somehow managing to hit the CONFIRM REFORMAT OF ALL DISKS button. I remember what it was like when the ISP I was using for the DSL line went belly up and Team.Net was off the air for 8 days - not a good thing. Actually, I wonder what the up vs. down time percentages might be over the last 19 years and 7 months of Team.Net. I won't count the years before that when I ran it from the U of U. Anyway, short story is if Team.Net disappears at times over the next few weeks, don't panic, I'll be working on it. mjb. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 3 18:32:48 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'S and T Miller'" , Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 20:29:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert. cert? Many years ago I sent for the Heritage certificate for my BT7 tricarb HBT7L 18718. This was back in 1983 when the BMIHT certificate was on a piece of paper that cost me a whole $5.00, but that's another issue. Anyway it listed the Healey Blue car as being dispatched complete with Black hardtop, but there were no hardtop numbers listed. I found it interesting that they were clamping hardtops to these last tricarbs and getting them shipped over here for distribution as these hardtops were about to become orphans as the new BJ7 "Sports Convertibles" were already in production by then. Rich Chrysler -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of S and T Miller Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 7:32 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Hert. cert? Are factory hardtops listed on Heritage Cert? If so, are they listed as Hardtop or by serial number? I have a 4/259144 (four seater, Feb. 1959, number 144). 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 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 3 18:50:48 2010 From: I Erbs To: Rich Chrysler Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:46:30 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert. cert? Always read something interesting form you Rich. What a source of great obscure facts and info. On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Rich Chrysler wrote: > Many years ago I sent for the Heritage certificate for my BT7 tricarb HBT7L > 18718. This was back in 1983 when the BMIHT certificate was on a piece of > paper that cost me a whole $5.00, but that's another issue. > Anyway it listed the Healey Blue car as being dispatched complete with > Black > hardtop, but there were no hardtop numbers listed. > I found it interesting that they were clamping hardtops to these last > tricarbs and getting them shipped over here for distribution as these > hardtops were about to become orphans as the new BJ7 "Sports Convertibles" > were already in production by then. > > Rich Chrysler > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of S and T Miller > Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 7:32 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Hert. cert? > > Are factory hardtops listed on Heritage Cert? If so, are they listed as > Hardtop or by serial number? > I have a 4/259144 (four seater, Feb. 1959, number 144). > > 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 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Fri Dec 3 19:03:22 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'I Erbs'" Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 20:50:27 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert. cert? Yeah, probably been at this waaaaay too long for my own good. Rich From: I Erbs [mailto:eyera3@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 8:47 PM To: Rich Chrysler Cc: S and T Miller; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert. cert? Always read something interesting form you Rich. What a source of great obscure facts and info. On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Rich Chrysler wrote: Many years ago I sent for the Heritage certificate for my BT7 tricarb HBT7L 18718. This was back in 1983 when the BMIHT certificate was on a piece of paper that cost me a whole $5.00, but that's another issue. Anyway it listed the Healey Blue car as being dispatched complete with Black hardtop, but there were no hardtop numbers listed. I found it interesting that they were clamping hardtops to these last tricarbs and getting them shipped over here for distribution as these hardtops were about to become orphans as the new BJ7 "Sports Convertibles" were already in production by then. Rich Chrysler -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of S and T Miller Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 7:32 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Hert. cert? Are factory hardtops listed on Heritage Cert? If so, are they listed as Hardtop or by serial number? I have a 4/259144 (four seater, Feb. 1959, number 144). 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 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Fri Dec 3 19:16:35 2010 From: I Erbs To: Rich Chrysler Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 17:52:24 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert. cert? Maybe, but its great for us Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 3, 2010 5:50 PM, "Rich Chrysler" wrote: > Yeah, probably been at this waaaaay too long for my own good. > > > > Rich > > > > From: I Erbs [mailto:eyera3@gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 8:47 PM > To: Rich Chrysler > Cc: S and T Miller; healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert. cert? > > > > Always read something interesting form you Rich. What a source of great > obscure facts and info. > > On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Rich Chrysler > wrote: > > Many years ago I sent for the Heritage certificate for my BT7 tricarb HBT7L > 18718. This was back in 1983 when the BMIHT certificate was on a piece of > paper that cost me a whole $5.00, but that's another issue. > Anyway it listed the Healey Blue car as being dispatched complete with Black > hardtop, but there were no hardtop numbers listed. > I found it interesting that they were clamping hardtops to these last > tricarbs and getting them shipped over here for distribution as these > hardtops were about to become orphans as the new BJ7 "Sports Convertibles" > were already in production by then. > > Rich Chrysler > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of S and T Miller > Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 7:32 PM > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Hert. cert? > > Are factory hardtops listed on Heritage Cert? If so, are they listed as > Hardtop or by serial number? > I have a 4/259144 (four seater, Feb. 1959, number 144). > > 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 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 > > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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 Fri Dec 3 20:06:05 2010 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 21:52:55 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert. cert ? My certificate from "BL Heritage Limited" dated 15 June 1981 for my BN 6 states only "supplied with an ivory white hardtop". This is for a black car with red interior. ( Very police car ) Also "your payment of # 1.00 research fee received with thanks" and signed by Anders Ditlev Clausager himself. 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 Fri Dec 3 20:35:36 2010 From: richard mayor To: , Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 03:18:27 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering Ira, I'm a bit skeptical here. I know there's a lot of meat in those Austin blocks, but I would like some confirmation from someone, or two, down under that they have actually bored out their 3000 engine 120 thousandths (.120 inches) without having any issues. Richard Mayor BN7L-466 Vintage Racer Portland, Oregon > From: eyera3@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:22:18 -0800 > To: austin.healey@gmail.com > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering > > Thanks to all, I can have one fewer things to over think about on my car :) > > On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Chris Dimmock wrote: > > > Ira, > > I have the Denis Welch 85mm cosworth pistons in my BJ8. That's approx 65 > > thou oversize > > Many healeys in Australia have Volvo pistons to get 3.3 litres ie well over > > 120 thou oversize. > > I used to have a Sprite with Hillman imp pistons - again well over 120 thou > > oversize. > > BMC blocks have quite thick walls. > > If your block is at 40 thou, don't worry, it has plenty of birthdays > > left... > > ;-) > > chris > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > On 03/12/2010, at 4:56 AM, I Erbs wrote: > > > > My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site that they > >> have > >> .60 over piston and ring sets. > >> I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild my engine > >> again? > >> So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street > >> engine, if need be? > >> With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue during my > >> lifetime, but just in case...... > >> Thanks > >> -- > >> Ira Erbs > >> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > >> IT CONSULTANTS > >> Portland, OR > >> > > > > > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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/mayorrichard@hotmail.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 Dec 3 20:36:04 2010 From: Randy Hicks To: "Peter Svilans" Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 20:20:31 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert.? My BN7 Tri-Carb (#18014) came through as a Ivory White with Red interior and a BLUE hardtop. Very patriotic! :-) The hardtop was listed that way on the factory build sheet (& Heritage certificate) but was not on the car when the original owner bought the car from the Chicago dealer. I've put a black hardtop on it. Randy Randy Hicks www.austinhealey100m.com '56 100 M '55 BN1 Dealer Le Mans (for sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com On Dec 3, 2010, at 7:52 PM, Peter Svilans wrote: > This is for a black car with red interior. ( Very police car ) _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 00:04:25 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 22:59:56 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] lots of LBC parts http://portland.craigslist.org/search/?areaID=9&subAreaID=&query=healey&catAbb=sss Local Portland, Oregon craiglist page full of parts fro for sale fro various LBCs NFI -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Sat Dec 4 01:49:01 2010 From: To: Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 09:36:27 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C Here`s a question to the 100/6 experts. Some 100/6 cars were fitted with engines prefix 26C, not 1C-H or 26D. Does anyone know about them. We have about 10 on the UK register and we couldn`t find anything in the books about them. Would be great to have an answer on this. Josef Eckert _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 04:33:26 2010 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: , Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 22:22:44 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C G'day Josef In my list of Austin-Healeys in Australia there are 27 100/6 BN4s with engine numbers starting with 26C out of a total of 158 cars (100/6). In my car (BN3/1) the engine number starts with C26W which stands for C-series, 2.6 litre and W-Wolseley. It is a very early engine supplied by BMC to the Donald Healey Motor Company to see how it would fit into the Austin-Healey. As we know that once fitted, it provided inferior performance than the 2.6 litre 4-cylinder. That was fixed by working the cylinder head and fitting triple dual-throat DU-6 SUs. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com Sent: Saturday, 4 December 2010 7:36 PM To: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C Here`s a question to the 100/6 experts. Some 100/6 cars were fitted with engines prefix 26C, not 1C-H or 26D. Does anyone know about them. We have about 10 on the UK register and we couldn`t find anything in the books about them. Would be great to have an answer on this. Josef Eckert _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 05:03:54 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 06:37:23 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert. cert? I have copies of certs for 700 cars in the BJ8 registry, but only one that lists a hardtop. It just says "Hard top" and gives no serial number. The cert also says in Other Information: "This car was finished in a special one-off colour scheme [my note: Silver Grey, with trim that was Red, with White Piping]. A hard top was not normally available for convertible Models" 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 S and T Miller Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 7:32 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Hert. cert? Are factory hardtops listed on Heritage Cert? If so, are they listed as Hardtop or by serial number? I have a 4/259144 (four seater, Feb. 1959, number 144). 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 _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 06:30:50 2010 From: To: Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 13:13:51 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert. cert? In the production records factory hardtops are only listed as one of the extras without any serial number. As far as I remember there is just a mark "HT" in the production book for the specific car. So the registrars at BMIHT have no source to find any hardtop serial number. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von BJ8 Healeys Gesendet: Samstag, 4. Dezember 2010 12:37 An: healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Heritage Cert. cert? I have copies of certs for 700 cars in the BJ8 registry, but only one that lists a hardtop. It just says "Hard top" and gives no serial number. The cert also says in Other Information: "This car was finished in a special one-off colour scheme [my note: Silver Grey, with trim that was Red, with White Piping]. A hard top was not normally available for convertible Models" 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 S and T Miller Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 7:32 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Hardtop listed on Hert. cert? Are factory hardtops listed on Heritage Cert? If so, are they listed as Hardtop or by serial number? I have a 4/259144 (four seater, Feb. 1959, number 144). The Millers "British Car Nuts" 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219 1964 MGB 40841 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 06:31:27 2010 From: Austin Healey To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 13:26:23 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C Hi, Is this 2.6 "Wolseley" engine the same as the one fitted to the Wolseley 25HPs? Gergo 2010/12/4 Patrick and Caroline Quinn > G'day Josef > > In my list of Austin-Healeys in Australia there are 27 100/6 BN4s with > engine numbers starting with 26C out of a total of 158 cars (100/6). > > In my car (BN3/1) the engine number starts with C26W which stands for > C-series, 2.6 litre and W-Wolseley. > > It is a very early engine supplied by BMC to the Donald Healey Motor > Company > to see how it would fit into the Austin-Healey. As we know that once > fitted, > it provided inferior performance than the 2.6 litre 4-cylinder. That was > fixed by working the cylinder head and fitting triple dual-throat DU-6 SUs. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com > Sent: Saturday, 4 December 2010 7:36 PM > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C > > Here`s a question to the 100/6 experts. > Some 100/6 cars were fitted with engines prefix 26C, not 1C-H or 26D. > Does anyone know about them. We have about 10 on the UK register and we > couldn`t find anything in the books about them. > Would be great to have an answer on this. > > Josef Eckert > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/pajtamuvek@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 Dec 4 06:31:48 2010 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:36:27 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem Have you removed all the rivets? Have you removed the fresh air outlets? They also hold the front end.. Message: 3 Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:27:02 +0100 From: Austin Healey < > Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem To: Rich Chrysler Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Thanks Rich, It may be a bit cold in my garage, but I was unable to release the panel only by trying to lift it. No problem how long I did it. I am afraid of hurting it. 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 Sat Dec 4 07:58:54 2010 From: "Herbert Miller" To: "'Austin Healey'" , "'Patrick and Caroline Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 08:37:59 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C What is a "dual-throat DU-6 SU"? Herb Miller -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Austin Healey Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 6:26 AM To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn Cc: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C Hi, Is this 2.6 "Wolseley" engine the same as the one fitted to the Wolseley 25HPs? Gergo 2010/12/4 Patrick and Caroline Quinn > G'day Josef > > In my list of Austin-Healeys in Australia there are 27 100/6 BN4s with > engine numbers starting with 26C out of a total of 158 cars (100/6). > > In my car (BN3/1) the engine number starts with C26W which stands for > C-series, 2.6 litre and W-Wolseley. > > It is a very early engine supplied by BMC to the Donald Healey Motor > Company > to see how it would fit into the Austin-Healey. As we know that once > fitted, > it provided inferior performance than the 2.6 litre 4-cylinder. That was > fixed by working the cylinder head and fitting triple dual-throat DU-6 SUs. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com > Sent: Saturday, 4 December 2010 7:36 PM > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C > > Here`s a question to the 100/6 experts. > Some 100/6 cars were fitted with engines prefix 26C, not 1C-H or 26D. > Does anyone know about them. We have about 10 on the UK register and we > couldn`t find anything in the books about them. > Would be great to have an answer on this. > > Josef Eckert > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/pajtamuvek@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/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 Sat Dec 4 12:01:04 2010 From: fogbro1@comcast.net To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 18:30:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] Churchill Tool List, Does anyone know the application of Churchill tool S337? Is there a link on the 'net to Churchill toll numbers? Thanks, Ed Woods _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 13:14:32 2010 From: Austin Healey To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 20:29:10 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem Thanks fro the help. With a bit of heating and continous pressure I had managed to remove the front shroud. I will do a "website" today and put some pics on. Still collecting my questions. Gergo 2010/12/4 Tadeusz Malkiewicz > Have you removed all the rivets? > Have you removed the fresh air outlets? They also hold the front end.. > > > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:27:02 +0100 > From: Austin Healey < > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem > To: Rich Chrysler > Cc: healeys@autox.team.net > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Thanks Rich, > > It may be a bit cold in my garage, but I was unable to release the panel > only by trying to lift it. No problem how long I did it. I am afraid of > hurting it. > > 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 Sat Dec 4 13:31:18 2010 From: Jack Feldman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 13:56:19 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Spam, servers, service and such Got an email from Google today. They are upgrading their security system and asked me verify my login, password, and email address. Gee, I thought they knew it. BTW, I have started getting phone calls telling me that I have won a lottery that I haven't entered. "For the wickedness of the world is such that you have to keep running to keep your legs from being stolen." Bertold Brecht. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 13:33:34 2010 From: Andy Holkan To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 14:06:32 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] spare 65 3000 BJ8 stuff - anyone interested? Parts are all gone. Sorry I wasn't responding here, I wasn't watching the list closely. But, I'm glad to report that they went to a happy Healey owner from here on the list - and hopefully will help out. Cheers, Andy On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 9:59 PM, Andy Holkan wrote: > I came across a couple of old boxes in the attic of 'stuff' from a Healey I > had about 3 years ago. I was not able to contact the current owner, so I > thought I would put out a general request to see if anyone was interested. > > Included: Original Starter, fan blade, generator > New Parts: lots of rubber stuff, and some interior replacement parts, > brake line kit. Basically, a 2x2 box of tightly packed new parts from a > list of upgrades that didn't happen prior to selling the car. > > Anyways, the hope is that there is someone in the Austin, Texas USA area > that has an interest and can come pick it up. Please send me a private > message if so. > > Regards, > Andy _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 14:15:22 2010 From: Austin Healey To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 21:43:55 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: front end removal problem Nice of You John. I have put some pics on austinhealey.fw.hu Please dont expect too much, neither have I the skill nor the time to do anything better. Gergo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: John Sims Date: 2010/12/4 Subject: RE: [Healeys] front end removal problem To: Austin Healey Please let me know so that I can put a link on my site to it. Or, if you send me photos and narrative, I can add to my site under the Technical section. 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 Austin Healey Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 2:29 PM To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem Thanks fro the help. With a bit of heating and continous pressure I had managed to remove the front shroud. I will do a "website" today and put some pics on. Still collecting my questions. Gergo 2010/12/4 Tadeusz Malkiewicz > Have you removed all the rivets? > Have you removed the fresh air outlets? They also hold the front end.. > > > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:27:02 +0100 > From: Austin Healey < > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] front end removal problem > To: Rich Chrysler > Cc: healeys@autox.team.net > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Thanks Rich, > > It may be a bit cold in my garage, but I was unable to release the > panel only by trying to lift it. No problem how long I did it. I am > afraid of hurting it. > > 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 Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ahbn6@verizon.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 Dec 4 14:17:37 2010 From: Austin Healey To: Derek Job Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 21:49:35 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clifford the 100/6 Hi, I have proceeded with the dismantling of the Healey. I feel very lucky yet as the body in my opinion is v-e-r-y good. I have removed the cylinder head also just to get a hint of the engine. Well, it is far from new, but still it is a std bore early 3000. The cylinders are well worn though soo they will need 1st oversize pistons. If intrestead take a look at austinhealey.fw.hu Have a nice Sunday: Gergo 2010/12/3 Austin Healey > Hi John, > > Clifford - or Cliff comes from the fact that this car lived in > Texas/Dallas. My favorite character from the "Dallas" series I have seen > many years ago was Cliff Barnes, who looked like a loser, but at the end won > everithing. > > G > > 2010/12/2 Derek Job > > Gergo >> >> Welcome to the Healey list and congratulations on joining us 100-Six >> owners. >> >> Can I be the first to ask. How does a Healey get to be Clifford? >> >> cheers >> >> Derek >> www.healeysix.net >> >> On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM, Austin Healey wrote: >> >>> Greetings Gentlemen, >>> >>> I have just started the greatest project of my life, a 100/6 form 1959. >>> Though I have got some experiences with BMC cars, this would be my first >>> Big >>> Healey, which I would like to do as good as I can. >>> >>> Though I have bought the car last year i could only start it now, and I >>> am >>> at the very start now, slowly removing the parts/documenting. >>> >>> Clifford (Cliff) was first registered in the USA and apperently lived all >>> in >>> its life in Texas. After a small front collosion in the ealy 80s, it >>> stopped, and aited ever since to get back on the road. >>> >>> It looks like it had an engine transplant, as it has an early mkI 3000 >>> (29D) in the engine bay. >>> >>> I have got a few questions, if I can ask them... >>> >>> Greetings: >>> Gergo Feher >>> >>> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name >>> of IMGP7297.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/derek.c.job@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 Dec 4 16:52:18 2010 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Austin Healey'" Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:11:52 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C G'day Gergo The Wolseley 25HP is a pre WW2 car. The C-series engine was designed and built by Morris Engines (for BMC) as their mainstay engine during the early 1950s. It was fitted to the majority of the BMC marques including Austin, Morris, Wolseley, Riley, Van Den Plas and Austin-Healey. Depending on what marque an engine was destined for, dictated what prefix it received. The engine in my car was taken from the engine production line during a run of engines for Wolseleys, taken to the DHMC for their experimental work and fitted to my car. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia _____ From: Austin Healey [mailto:pajtamuvek@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, 4 December 2010 11:26 PM To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn Cc: Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com; Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C Hi, Is this 2.6 "Wolseley" engine the same as the one fitted to the Wolseley 25HPs? Gergo 2010/12/4 Patrick and Caroline Quinn G'day Josef In my list of Austin-Healeys in Australia there are 27 100/6 BN4s with engine numbers starting with 26C out of a total of 158 cars (100/6). In my car (BN3/1) the engine number starts with C26W which stands for C-series, 2.6 litre and W-Wolseley. It is a very early engine supplied by BMC to the Donald Healey Motor Company to see how it would fit into the Austin-Healey. As we know that once fitted, it provided inferior performance than the 2.6 litre 4-cylinder. That was fixed by working the cylinder head and fitting triple dual-throat DU-6 SUs. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com Sent: Saturday, 4 December 2010 7:36 PM To: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] 100/6 engines with prefix 26C Here`s a question to the 100/6 experts. Some 100/6 cars were fitted with engines prefix 26C, not 1C-H or 26D. Does anyone know about them. We have about 10 on the UK register and we couldn`t find anything in the books about them. Would be great to have an answer on this. Josef Eckert _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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/pajtamuvek@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 Dec 4 17:28:09 2010 From: HealeyRick To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 15:52:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Re: Clifford the 100/6 Gergo, Overall, it looks quite sound and should make a great base for your restoration. It's worlds away from some of the rot boxes that people have started with as the supply of project cars has dwindled. Best of luck with your restoration. Happy Healeydays, Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Sat, 12/4/10, Austin Healey wrote: From: Austin Healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] Clifford the 100/6 To: "Derek Job" Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 3:49 PM Hi, I have proceeded with the dismantling of the Healey. I feel very lucky yet as the body in my opinion is v-e-r-y good. I have removed the cylinder head also just to get a hint of the engine. Well, it is far from new, but still it is a std bore early 3000. The cylinders are well worn though soo they will need 1st oversize pistons. If intrestead take a look at austinhealey.fw.hu Have a nice Sunday: Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 20:25:08 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 18:37:16 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] nos headlight ring Looking for one nos ring for my BT7. Please reply off list Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 21:58:32 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'I Erbs'" , "'healey help'" Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 22:57:48 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring Good luck Ira, I've been looking for those for a long time, both the wide ones for the later 6 cylinder cars, and the narrower rounded ones for the Hundred. The repros are really a hit and miss proposition. Some come through pretty good, with the correct little stainless steel rivet at 12 o'clock, and others without the rivet. Also repro chrome finish quality can vary from okay to totally unacceptable. N.O.S. is certainly the answer if you can find them. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of I Erbs Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:37 PM To: healey help Subject: [Healeys] nos headlight ring Looking for one nos ring for my BT7. Please reply off list Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Sat Dec 4 22:50:44 2010 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "AH Mail List" Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 21:04:28 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, servers, service and such We got a phone call a while back. The caller said it had to do with the fact that we shopped at KMart or Walmart, I forget which. He knew our name and address. He wanted to deliver a significant amount of money to us at 9:00 o'clock the next morning. He said that he would be accompanied by nine FBI agents to confirm his legitimacy. I told him to bring cash, not a check, and that I would have our local police here, also. Darn! I'm still waiting for him to show up. Christmas is just around the corner and we could use the money. ;-) Ho Ho Ho! (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Feldman" To: Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 11:56 AM Subject: [Healeys] Spam, servers, service and such > > BTW, I have started getting phone calls telling me that I have won a > lottery > that I haven't entered. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 4 22:51:18 2010 From: Healey To: Rich Chrysler Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 00:12:11 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring As a data point, I located a NOS set about 6 years ago in Lucas boxes that did not have the rivet. I know the source I bought these from and am certain that repros were not slipped in their place. While I agree that the rivet would be more correct, it was also not always present in the Lucas spares. Olin Brimberry 61 3000 MKII BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb healey@hunterbane.com www.hunterbane.com On Dec 4, 2010, at 10:57 PM, Rich Chrysler wrote: > Good luck Ira, > > I've been looking for those for a long time, both the wide ones for > the > later 6 cylinder cars, and the narrower rounded ones for the > Hundred. The > repros are really a hit and miss proposition. Some come through > pretty good, > with the correct little stainless steel rivet at 12 o'clock, and > others > without the rivet. Also repro chrome finish quality can vary from > okay to > totally unacceptable. N.O.S. is certainly the answer if you can find > them. > > Rich > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net > ] > On Behalf Of I Erbs > Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:37 PM > To: healey help > Subject: [Healeys] nos headlight ring > > Looking for one nos ring for my BT7. > Please reply off list > > Ira Erbs > Digs 4 Solutions > Computer Consultants > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/healey@hunterbane.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 Dec 4 22:53:26 2010 From: I Erbs To: Healey Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 21:23:00 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring anyone have the oem Lucas part # for the BT7 headlight rim On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 9:12 PM, Healey wrote: > As a data point, I located a NOS set about 6 years ago in Lucas boxes that > did not have the rivet. I know the source I bought these from and am > certain that repros were not slipped in their place. While I agree that the > rivet would be more correct, it was also not always present in the Lucas > spares. > > Olin Brimberry > 61 3000 MKII > BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb > healey@hunterbane.com > www.hunterbane.com > > > > > On Dec 4, 2010, at 10:57 PM, Rich Chrysler wrote: > > Good luck Ira, >> >> I've been looking for those for a long time, both the wide ones for the >> later 6 cylinder cars, and the narrower rounded ones for the Hundred. The >> repros are really a hit and miss proposition. Some come through pretty >> good, >> with the correct little stainless steel rivet at 12 o'clock, and others >> without the rivet. Also repro chrome finish quality can vary from okay to >> totally unacceptable. N.O.S. is certainly the answer if you can find them. >> >> Rich >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: >> healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] >> On Behalf Of I Erbs >> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:37 PM >> To: healey help >> Subject: [Healeys] nos headlight ring >> >> Looking for one nos ring for my BT7. >> Please reply off list >> >> Ira Erbs >> Digs 4 Solutions >> Computer Consultants >> Portland, OR >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> 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/healey@hunterbane.com >> >> > -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Sat Dec 4 23:20:44 2010 From: Healey To: I Erbs Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 00:29:53 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring 54520673 Olin Brimberry 61 3000 MKII BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb healey@hunterbane.com www.hunterbane.com On Dec 5, 2010, at 12:23 AM, I Erbs wrote: > anyone have the oem Lucas part # for the BT7 headlight rim > > On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 9:12 PM, Healey wrote: > As a data point, I located a NOS set about 6 years ago in Lucas > boxes that did not have the rivet. I know the source I bought these > from and am certain that repros were not slipped in their place. > While I agree that the rivet would be more correct, it was also not > always present in the Lucas spares. > > Olin Brimberry > 61 3000 MKII > BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb > healey@hunterbane.com > www.hunterbane.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 Dec 5 02:32:35 2010 From: To: Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 09:45:35 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] nos headlight ring Ira, Its better to look for two similar ones, as also original rims differ. When they are from lets say an early 100/6 they are really much different in shape to BJ8 ones. You see it, when you put two together. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Rich Chrysler Gesendet: Sonntag, 5. Dezember 2010 04:58 An: 'I Erbs'; 'healey help' Betreff: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring Good luck Ira, I've been looking for those for a long time, both the wide ones for the later 6 cylinder cars, and the narrower rounded ones for the Hundred. The repros are really a hit and miss proposition. Some come through pretty good, with the correct little stainless steel rivet at 12 o'clock, and others without the rivet. Also repro chrome finish quality can vary from okay to totally unacceptable. N.O.S. is certainly the answer if you can find them. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of I Erbs Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:37 PM To: healey help Subject: [Healeys] nos headlight ring Looking for one nos ring for my BT7. Please reply off list Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 5 05:16:23 2010 From: "Dirk Maier" To: Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 12:56:18 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] BN6 Hello, Two years ago I bought a BN6 and I would like to know something about the history of the Healey in USA. The Healey was exported to San Francisco in July 1958 and came back in the UK in the late months of 1993. Following the data: Car/chassis number BN6-L/1570 Engine number 26D-RU-H/64687 Body number 1089 Specification LHD, North American Export Color Healey Blue Date build 17-25 June 1958 Date despatched 16 July 1958 Destination San Francisco, USA Other numbers Key Number: FP.630 Maybe someone can give me some information. Thank you very much in advance. Kind regards Dirk Siegburg Germany _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 5 05:32:40 2010 From: I Erbs To: "" Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 04:13:30 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring I need 1 for my 3000 mkl I Erbs Sent from my iPod On Dec 5, 2010, at 12:45 AM, wrote: > Ira, > Its better to look for two similar ones, as also original rims > differ. When > they are from lets say an early 100/6 they are really much different > in shape > to BJ8 ones. You see it, when you put two together. > > Josef Eckert > Konigswinter/Germany > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > bounces@autox.team.net] Im > Auftrag von Rich Chrysler > Gesendet: Sonntag, 5. Dezember 2010 04:58 > An: 'I Erbs'; 'healey help' > Betreff: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring > > Good luck Ira, > > I've been looking for those for a long time, both the wide ones for > the later > 6 cylinder cars, and the narrower rounded ones for the Hundred. The > repros are > really a hit and miss proposition. Some come through pretty good, > with the > correct little stainless steel rivet at 12 o'clock, and others > without the > rivet. Also repro chrome finish quality can vary from okay to totally > unacceptable. N.O.S. is certainly the answer if you can find them. > > Rich > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of I Erbs > Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:37 PM > To: healey help > Subject: [Healeys] nos headlight ring > > Looking for one nos ring for my BT7. > Please reply off list > > Ira Erbs > Digs 4 Solutions > Computer Consultants > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Sun Dec 5 06:18:18 2010 From: CAWS52803@aol.com To: dirk.e.maier@t-online.de, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 07:44:42 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN6 Hallo Dirk! Thank you for the 100/Six inquiry. I do the Registry for both the BN4 & BN6. I have the records for all the US and have received files from England, Germany, Netherlands, etc. I do not have your car in my files. The closest is BN6 1570 in New Hampshire and then BN6 1603 in Texas. With this information from you, I will add you and the car into the Registry. Information is kept confidential. An explanation of the VIN is: A is for the smaller size engines and all Sprites start with an A. B is for the big Healeys. The next letter N is describing it as a Roadster. They used a J for Convertibles, however something got screwed up along the way and there were cars with BT. The 4 indicates it was the Fourth design in production. The L is for Left hand drive as were 90% of the cars manufactured. The remaining number is a serial number and doesn't have much logic. There built MGA's along with the BN4's so I'm sure number were interchanged. A good site for information on the cars is: _http://www.healeysix.net/_ (http://www.healeysix.net/) (A French Owner's Site) Here is another good site for information on the 100/Six. _http://www.healey6.com/_ (http://www.healey6.com/) (A US site) You can order a certificate with the details on your exact car. Go to Website: _http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/_ (http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/) Here are some details on the Registry: BN4 BN6 Unregistered Total US/Canada 644 379 130 1,153 Australia 98 20 66 184 Netherlands 54 29 - 83 Germany 23 17 6 46 Sweden 14 3 - 17 United Kingdom 4 - - 4 France 3 - - 3 Total 840 448 202 1,490 Total Production 11,294 4,150 15,444 If you have any more questions, please contact me or this Healey List and I'm sure someone one of us will come up with your answer. Rudy Streng Lenoir, NC _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 5 08:35:34 2010 From: "Bob Yule" To: "Healey" , "I Erbs" Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:16:00 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring It appears that Lucas used this same part number for quite a long time. We had some NOS rims in sealed boxes with this part number and although they were the correct shape, they had no rivet. I did hear that very late BJ8's did not have the rivet, but have not been able to confirm that, one way or the other. We sold a pair to an owner on the west coast who was restoring a BJ8 and his old rims had no rivet. No one could be sure that these were original to the car or replacements though. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Healey" To: "I Erbs" Cc: "healey help" Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 12:29 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring > 54520673 > > Olin Brimberry > 61 3000 MKII > BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb > healey@hunterbane.com > www.hunterbane.com > > > > On Dec 5, 2010, at 12:23 AM, I Erbs wrote: > >> anyone have the oem Lucas part # for the BT7 headlight rim >> >> On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 9:12 PM, Healey wrote: >> As a data point, I located a NOS set about 6 years ago in Lucas >> boxes that did not have the rivet. I know the source I bought these >> from and am certain that repros were not slipped in their place. >> While I agree that the rivet would be more correct, it was also not >> always present in the Lucas spares. >> >> Olin Brimberry >> 61 3000 MKII >> BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb >> healey@hunterbane.com >> www.hunterbane.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/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 Sun Dec 5 10:17:49 2010 From: S and T Miller To: Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:26:51 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] AH Factory hardtops Thanks to all that gave input to my question- "are factory hardtop serial numbers recorded on the Hert. Cert." >From what I gathered if they were fitted at the factory it listed "HT" for hardtop and the color of the hardtop. Some were also fitted by dealerships and maybe some by owners? I received a few e-mails asking me where the serial number is stamped. Thought I would share with the group. The alum trim is stamped in the passenger door window area/ top. So sit in the passenger seat and look up. It maybe partially covered by the door seal. My one hardtop is stamped 4/259144 (four seater/ Feb., 1959, serial number 144). My other is stamped 0633743 - this one is confusing?? I sent my 1959 hardtop info to Rudy Streng for the BN4 registry. Maybe a factory hardtop registry is in order? Wonder how many were made/ are? 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." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 5 11:18:10 2010 From: "Mike Brouillette" To: "S and T Miller" , Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 12:56:01 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] AH Factory hardtops Ok, you got me thinking about the BT7 hardtop I have sitting in the basement and went to look at the serial numbers and they don't match what you suggested the numbers to be. My serial number is C/0858140. I may also be ready to sell it if someone somewhat local is interested. It needs restoration, but is complete including the rear window. There is no headliner, but all the brackets and brightware is attached, and it does need a sanding and a repaint, but has no cracking from what I see and would be a great starting point. I can send pictures if you're interested. Mike Brouillette 59 BT7 Bedford, NH ------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: S and T Miller Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 11:26 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] AH Factory hardtops Thanks to all that gave input to my question- "are factory hardtop serial numbers recorded on the Hert. Cert." >From what I gathered if they were fitted at the factory it listed "HT" for hardtop and the color of the hardtop. Some were also fitted by dealerships and maybe some by owners? I received a few e-mails asking me where the serial number is stamped. Thought I would share with the group. The alum trim is stamped in the passenger door window area/ top. So sit in the passenger seat and look up. It maybe partially covered by the door seal. My one hardtop is stamped 4/259144 (four seater/ Feb., 1959, serial number 144). My other is stamped 0633743 - this one is confusing?? I sent my 1959 hardtop info to Rudy Streng for the BN4 registry. Maybe a factory hardtop registry is in order? Wonder how many were made/ are? 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." _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 5 16:01:43 2010 From: I Erbs To: Bob Yule Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 14:25:54 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring It would seem that I have hit upon the Holy Grail part for my car. I easily found one complete nos headlights assembly. I now know how lucky I was.... There has to be a nos rim out there somewhere. It might take a knights templar....... Cheers Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 5, 2010 7:10 AM, "Bob Yule" wrote: > It appears that Lucas used this same part number for quite a long time. > We had some NOS rims in sealed boxes with this part number and although they > were the correct shape, they had no rivet. I did hear that very late BJ8's > did not have the rivet, but have not been able to confirm that, one way or > the other. We sold a pair to an owner on the west coast who was restoring a > BJ8 and his old rims had no rivet. No one could be sure that these were > original to the car or replacements though. > Cheers.......Bob > Check out our web site www.autofarm.net > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Healey" > To: "I Erbs" > Cc: "healey help" > Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 12:29 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring > > >> 54520673 >> >> Olin Brimberry >> 61 3000 MKII >> BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb >> healey@hunterbane.com >> www.hunterbane.com >> >> >> >> On Dec 5, 2010, at 12:23 AM, I Erbs wrote: >> >>> anyone have the oem Lucas part # for the BT7 headlight rim >>> >>> On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 9:12 PM, Healey wrote: >>> As a data point, I located a NOS set about 6 years ago in Lucas >>> boxes that did not have the rivet. I know the source I bought these >>> from and am certain that repros were not slipped in their place. >>> While I agree that the rivet would be more correct, it was also not >>> always present in the Lucas spares. >>> >>> Olin Brimberry >>> 61 3000 MKII >>> BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb >>> healey@hunterbane.com >>> www.hunterbane.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/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 Sun Dec 5 17:01:43 2010 From: "Healey Bruce" To: "'I Erbs'" , "'Bob Yule'" Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 15:28:36 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring So, what purpose do the rivet serve? Bruce Brea, CA 1960 BN7 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of I Erbs Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 2:26 PM To: Bob Yule Cc: healey help Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring It would seem that I have hit upon the Holy Grail part for my car. I easily found one complete nos headlights assembly. I now know how lucky I was.... There has to be a nos rim out there somewhere. It might take a knights templar....... Cheers Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 5, 2010 7:10 AM, "Bob Yule" wrote: > It appears that Lucas used this same part number for quite a long time. > We had some NOS rims in sealed boxes with this part number and although they > were the correct shape, they had no rivet. I did hear that very late BJ8's > did not have the rivet, but have not been able to confirm that, one way or > the other. We sold a pair to an owner on the west coast who was restoring a > BJ8 and his old rims had no rivet. No one could be sure that these were > original to the car or replacements though. > Cheers.......Bob > Check out our web site www.autofarm.net > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Healey" > To: "I Erbs" > Cc: "healey help" > Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 12:29 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring > > >> 54520673 >> >> Olin Brimberry >> 61 3000 MKII >> BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb >> healey@hunterbane.com >> www.hunterbane.com >> >> >> >> On Dec 5, 2010, at 12:23 AM, I Erbs wrote: >> >>> anyone have the oem Lucas part # for the BT7 headlight rim >>> >>> On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 9:12 PM, Healey wrote: >>> As a data point, I located a NOS set about 6 years ago in Lucas >>> boxes that did not have the rivet. I know the source I bought these >>> from and am certain that repros were not slipped in their place. >>> While I agree that the rivet would be more correct, it was also not >>> always present in the Lucas spares. >>> >>> Olin Brimberry >>> 61 3000 MKII >>> BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb >>> healey@hunterbane.com >>> www.hunterbane.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/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 Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healeybruce@roadrunner.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 Dec 5 17:18:18 2010 From: Healey To: Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 18:47:53 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring Josef, There are actually 2 part numbers for the 6 cylinder cars which explains your findings. Up until late 59, the part number was 556234, and the 60- was 54520673. Note the earlier number also fit the Austin A95's. Olin Brimberry 61 3000 MKII BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb healey@hunterbane.com www.hunterbane.com On Dec 5, 2010, at 3:45 AM, wrote: > Ira, > Its better to look for two similar ones, as also original rims > differ. When > they are from lets say an early 100/6 they are really much different > in shape > to BJ8 ones. You see it, when you put two together. > > Josef Eckert > Konigswinter/Germany > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 5 19:24:08 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:48:08 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] adjusting boot lid We are fitting the boot lid on my BT7. It seems to be sitting a bit high between the hinges, and we have not yet installed the seal. Is there any way to adjust the fit? It also seems to need movement left and right to center it. Thanks again, All four fenders and beads have been fitted. Engine compartment detailing continues. Running lights installed, and we are just about ready to install armacord in the boot. -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Sun Dec 5 20:32:13 2010 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: Ira Erbs , Austin Healey Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 19:04:07 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring Hello Ira; According to my 1965 & 1966 BMC Fast Moving Parts List and its cross-reference, there were three rims for the Big Healey. Model BMC Lucas 100 17H5143 554440 100-6 37H5530 556234 3000 37H5530 556234 3000 BJ7 (c)18764 57H5018 54520673 BJ8 57H5018 54520673 Hope this at least helps in identifying the rims. Now you have to find a NOS or quality replacement rim. Good luck in your search. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Sun, 12/5/10, I Erbs wrote: << anyone have the oem Lucas part # for the BT7 headlight rim >> _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 5 20:51:22 2010 From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" To: , "Team-Thicko@Autox.Team.Net" Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 21:30:37 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Speedwell Sprite for sale To all, I am selling my 1960 Austin Healey Speedwell Sprite. I purchased this car from Tom Colby out at Speedwell Engineering about 10 years ago. This is a California car, never wrecked and never rusted. It was vintage raced out on the West Coast. The car has a Speedwell Monza bonnet with alloy shrouding to the radiator. It has an extremely well crafted roll bar, with side intrusion bars, but still can fit a soft or hard top to the car. It is, for the most part, street legal, although wipers will need to be fitted to the car. It has a Fuel Safe cell built into a stock Sprite tank in the original location. It has a central fire extinguisher system installed. The car sits on Panasport wheels. It needs new tires, and they are included with the sale. It has a Mota Lita steering wheel. A soft top and side curtains are included. A very solid, restorable Bugeye bonnet is included with the car. A factory hard top is also offered for an additional cost. Current motor is a fresh 948, with flat top piston, a 295 casting head, and a BMC factory "649" cam, with a cast header, with the exhaust tucked up in the pan, exiting through a Super Trap muffler. The car is priced to sell. See http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/wmseverin/Red%20Arse%20Austin%20Heal ey%20Speedwell%20Sprite/ If you are (very) interested, please contact me off list for further details. WST _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 5 22:31:41 2010 From: Paul Spam Account To: I Erbs Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:08:14 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering My engine is bored 160 over (to a 3.2ltr)..... mind you, i had the engine sonic tested and some of the bores are offset. My point being that 60 over if carefully done is no problem. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: I Erbs Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010 9:58 am Subject: [Healeys] just wondering To: healey help > My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site > that they have > .60 over piston and ring sets. > I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild > my engine > again? > So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street > engine, if need be? > With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue > during my > lifetime, but just in case...... > Thanks > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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/britishcars@shaw.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 Sun Dec 5 23:15:01 2010 From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" To: , "Team-Thicko@Autox.Team.Net" Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 21:29:15 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Speedwell Sprite for sale To all, I am selling my 1960 Austin Healey Speedwell Sprite. I purchased this car from Tom Colby out at Speedwell Engineering about 10 years ago. This is a California car, never wrecked and never rusted. It was vintage raced out on the West Coast. The car has a Speedwell Monza bonnet with alloy shrouding to the radiator. It has an extremely well crafted roll bar, with side intrusion bars, but still can fit a soft or hard top to the car. It is, for the most part, street legal, although wipers will need to be fitted to the car. It has a Fuel Safe cell built into a stock Sprite tank in the original location. It has a central fire extinguisher system installed. The car sits on Panasport wheels. It needs new tires, and they are included with the sale. It has a Mota Lita steering wheel. A soft top and side curtains are included. A very solid, restorable Bugeye bonnet is included with the car. A factory hard top is also offered for an additional cost. Current motor is a fresh 948, with flat top piston, a 295 casting head, and a BMC factory "649" cam, with a cast header, with the exhaust tucked up in the pan, exiting through a Super Trap muffler. The car is priced to sell. See http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/wmseverin/Red%20Arse%20Austin%20Heal ey%20Speedwell%20Sprite/ If you are (very) interested, please contact me off list for further details. WST _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 5 23:34:14 2010 From: Ray Juncal To: List Healey Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 22:03:25 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] carb part Guys Anyone have a H-4 or H-6 parts carburetor? I need the knurled adjusting screw that rides on the fast idle/choke cam. It is longer than the two similar screws that stop the throttle shafts on each carb body. Moss just supplies cheese head screws with no knurling, functional but not correct. Regard Ray 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 Mon Dec 6 00:18:55 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: Paul Spam Account Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:40:06 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering I'm not used to spam email giving me piston oversize advise for my AH, but I welcome it! Alan On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 1:08 PM, Paul Spam Account wrote: > My engine is bored 160 over (to a 3.2ltr)..... mind you, i had the engine > sonic tested and some of the bores are offset. > > My point being that 60 over if carefully done is no problem. > > 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 Mon Dec 6 04:34:21 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: "J. Scott Morris" , Ira Erbs Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 19:08:11 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring I seem to recall that BMC, as everything was going tits up in the early 80s, was selling parts as "OEM" through the dealers but in fact were simply substituting common parts that would fit any car, e.g. MGB headlamp rims being sold for Healeys. This would explain the missing rivet. Technically they were OEM, and they fit, they just weren't quite the correct part. On 12/6/10, J. Scott Morris wrote: > Hello Ira; According to my 1965 & 1966 BMC Fast Moving Parts List and its > cross-reference, there were three rims for the Big Healey. > > Model BMC Lucas > 100 17H5143 554440 > 100-6 37H5530 556234 > 3000 37H5530 556234 > 3000 BJ7 > (c)18764 57H5018 54520673 > BJ8 57H5018 54520673 > > > Hope this at least helps in identifying the rims. Now you have to find a > NOS > or quality replacement rim. Good luck in your search. > > --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada > - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives > > --- On Sun, 12/5/10, I Erbs wrote: << anyone have the oem > Lucas part # for the BT7 headlight rim >> > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 6 05:35:55 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 07:15:10 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet... > So, what purpose do the rivet serve? > > Bruce > Brea, CA > 1960 BN7 > On the original headlamps, the rivet holds a metal clip inside the headlamp ring which secures the top of the ring to the fender and shroud. The ring is attached to the body by clipping the ring to the top, then swinging the bottom down and in place and securing it with a large screw up through the bottom of the ring. The fakes rely just on the edge of the headlamp ring rim to hold it in place. Obviously, when they were doing replacements, someone figured out that you could delete two components and the labor necessary to secure them in place by simply faking the rivet. I'd be prepared to believe that this was actually done by BMC in the later stages of supplying replacement parts, rather than some much later copycat manufacturer duplicating an original part. That's why it doesn't surprise me that someone found an NOS part in an original box with the dimple. Just because it's NOS doesn't mean it's OEM (original equipment manufacturer) spec. 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 Mon Dec 6 06:17:49 2010 From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" To: , "'Team-Thicko@Autox.Team.Net'" Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 06:43:13 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Vintage-race] Speedwell Sprite for sale http://tinyurl.com/RedArse -----Original Message----- From: vintage-race-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:vintage-race-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Wm. Severin Thompson Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 9:31 PM To: spridgets@autox.team.net; Team-Thicko@Autox.Team.Net; 'Healey List'; 'Vintage-Race'; Bugeye@Yahoogroups.Com; midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Vintage-race] Speedwell Sprite for sale To all, I am selling my 1960 Austin Healey Speedwell Sprite. I purchased this car from Tom Colby out at Speedwell Engineering about 10 years ago. This is a California car, never wrecked and never rusted. It was vintage raced out on the West Coast. The car has a Speedwell Monza bonnet with alloy shrouding to the radiator. It has an extremely well crafted roll bar, with side intrusion bars, but still can fit a soft or hard top to the car. It is, for the most part, street legal, although wipers will need to be fitted to the car. It has a Fuel Safe cell built into a stock Sprite tank in the original location. It has a central fire extinguisher system installed. The car sits on Panasport wheels. It needs new tires, and they are included with the sale. It has a Mota Lita steering wheel. A soft top and side curtains are included. A very solid, restorable Bugeye bonnet is included with the car. A factory hard top is also offered for an additional cost. Current motor is a fresh 948, with flat top piston, a 295 casting head, and a BMC factory "649" cam, with a cast header, with the exhaust tucked up in the pan, exiting through a Super Trap muffler. The car is priced to sell. See http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/wmseverin/Red%20Arse%20Austin%20Heal ey%20Speedwell%20Sprite/ If you are (very) interested, please contact me off list for further details. WST _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 6 07:26:21 2010 From: S and T Miller To: , Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 08:36:16 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] boot lid fit If the car has already been painted then you have a difficult task. Adjustments/ test fits should be made during bodywork. The seal will probably just make the miss fit even worse. If it isn't too bad then you might just have to live with it. Most boot lids on Healeys have a fit that is much less then perfect. Shifting the holes a bit can give you some side to side fit. Being high in the middle sounds like bodywork. 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." Message: 4 Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:48:08 -0800 From: I Erbs Subject: [Healeys] adjusting boot lid To: healey help Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" We are fitting the boot lid on my BT7. It seems to be sitting a bit high between the hinges, and we have not yet installed the seal. Is there any way to adjust the fit? It also seems to need movement left and right to center it. Thanks again, All four fenders and beads have been fitted. Engine compartment detailing continues. Running lights installed, and we are just about ready to install armacord in the boot. -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Mon Dec 6 07:50:24 2010 From: Austin Healey To: "Wm. Severin Thompson" Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:02:11 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] [Vintage-race] Speedwell Sprite for sale Very nice, intresting car. Unfortunatly I have more than enough cars. Gergo 2010/12/6 Wm. Severin Thompson > http://tinyurl.com/RedArse > > > -----Original Message----- > From: vintage-race-bounces@autox.team.net > [mailto:vintage-race-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Wm. Severin > Thompson > Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 9:31 PM > To: spridgets@autox.team.net; Team-Thicko@Autox.Team.Net; 'Healey List'; > 'Vintage-Race'; Bugeye@Yahoogroups.Com; midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Vintage-race] Speedwell Sprite for sale > > To all, > > > > I am selling my 1960 Austin Healey Speedwell Sprite. I purchased this car > from Tom Colby out at Speedwell Engineering about 10 years ago. This is a > California car, never wrecked and never rusted. It was vintage raced out on > the West Coast. > > > > The car has a Speedwell Monza bonnet with alloy shrouding to the radiator. > It has an extremely well crafted roll bar, with side intrusion bars, but > still can fit a soft or hard top to the car. It is, for the most part, > street legal, although wipers will need to be fitted to the car. It has a > Fuel Safe cell built into a stock Sprite tank in the original location. It > has a central fire extinguisher system installed. The car sits on Panasport > wheels. It needs new tires, and they are included with the sale. It has a > Mota Lita steering wheel. A soft top and side curtains are included. A very > solid, restorable Bugeye bonnet is included with the car. A factory hard > top > is also offered for an additional cost. > > > > Current motor is a fresh 948, with flat top piston, a 295 casting head, and > a BMC factory "649" cam, with a cast header, with the exhaust tucked up in > the pan, exiting through a Super Trap muffler. > > > > The car is priced to sell. See > > http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/wmseverin/Red%20Arse%20Austin%20Heal > ey%20Speedwell%20Sprite/ > > > > If you are (very) interested, please contact me off list for further > details. > > > > WST > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/pajtamuvek@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 Dec 6 08:34:50 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: warthodson@aol.com, healeybruce@roadrunner.com, eyera3@gmail.com, Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:12:15 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring They serve to prevent the loss of points during judging. Gary Hodson -----Original Message----- From: Healey Bruce To: 'I Erbs' ; 'Bob Yule' Cc: 'healey help' Sent: Sun, Dec 5, 2010 5:28 pm Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring So, what purpose do the rivet serve? Bruce rea, CA 960 BN7 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 6 09:47:08 2010 From: Healey To: Editorgary@aol.com Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:26:37 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within Gary, I am surprised that you as an editor are using assumptions to make your case, but since I am not, I think I will. I should start off by saying that I am a "have-not" and deeply suffer from the rivet envy because of the emphases placed on it from the "haves". While mine is without, it is still a NOS high quality chrome OEM part that is a correct fit and as it has the same part number as the lucas replacement parts list for a 60-61 year model, which also matches the 62-67 part number on 2 different Lucas catalogues that I have in my possession. So, if they got it wrong, they got it wrong on at least 2 accounts. With that said, I have since learned that the convertibles may have been supplied with non riveted rims, which would demand a different part number. It makes sense that the replacement catalogues would consider issuing an "updated" part if it fits an earlier model. But why not make this the same for the 100/6 and the early 3000s that have a different part number? Maybe there is something on these cars that will not fit with the newer rims. In researching the part numbers for the other components tied to the rim, I have found the following: The 1960- do not have a dust excluder The light retaining plate (which I believe is where the rim is affixed) is the same for the 100s and 100/6 and pre 60 3000s, but different for the 60-61 cars and yet different again for the 62- cars. It is the latter finding that substantiates why the pre-60 cars may need a different rim to fit "properly", hence the different numbers. Or maybe they fit properly with all other parts changed since the shrouds were interchangeable. I should also add that from the "Mechanical Service Parts List" (series BJ7 and BJ8) there are 6 pages front and back dedicated to headlamp assemblies. And for the North American models, BMC lists a different part number for the rims (57H 5018) as the others (37H 5530). Since I do not have a parts list for the BN7 and BT7 series, I would inquire for someone to fill in this blank. So, on behalf of the other "have-nots", I am making the following appeal for concourse revisions: When judging for the rivet, the pre 60 cars should have one, yet the 60-67 cars should be given a bye to either "have" or "have-not" unless someone can prove differently as there was most obviously a transition point that no-one has yet to define. And if that occurs, you still have to give credence to the fact that pulling boxes off the shelf could have gone in any assortment until all riveted stock was depleted. Olin Brimberry 61 3000 MKII BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb healey@hunterbane.com www.hunterbane.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 Dec 6 10:05:17 2010 From: David Nock To: Ray Juncal Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 08:48:01 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] carb part Ray, yes we have the fast idle screws available. Contact John in my parts dept and he can you taken care of. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Dec 5, 2010, at 10:03 PM, Ray Juncal wrote: > Guys > Anyone have a H-4 or H-6 parts carburetor? I need the knurled > adjusting > screw that rides on the fast idle/choke cam. It is longer than the > two > similar screws that stop the throttle shafts on each carb body. > Moss just > supplies cheese head screws with no knurling, functional but not > correct. > Regard > Ray 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/ > 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 Mon Dec 6 10:18:06 2010 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healey@hunterbane.com Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:55:42 EST Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within In a message dated 12/6/10 8:26:39 AM, healey@hunterbane.com writes: > I am surprised that you as an editor are using assumptions to make > your case, but since I am not, I think I will. I should start off by > saying that I am a "have-not" and deeply suffer from the rivet envy > because of the emphases placed on it from the "haves". While mine is > without, it is still a NOS high quality chrome OEM part that is a > correct fit and as it has the same part number as the lucas > replacement parts list for a 60-61 year model, which also matches the > 62-67 part number on 2 different Lucas catalogues that I have in my > possession. So, if they got it wrong, they got it wrong on at least 2 > accounts. > Interesting comments. People make assumptions all the time to fill in the gaps when recorded history is insufficient to provide exact answers. The only harm is when people overlay known fact with assumptions that suit their interpretation of history -- as seems to be the case in politics these days -- What we try to do with the concours standards is to make assumptions and label them as such, if we're aware that there is an issue, until we have more facts. But, you make an interesting point regarding possibilities for changes in the headlamp rim. If other changes were being made that might have permitted the supplier to make a cost-saving change in the headlight rim during production, then dimpled headlight rims should be found on all of the last run of convertibles. All of them. So, the question to people who own phase II Mark IIIs is: do you have dimples or real rivets with snap brackets on the back? If we could establish that the all of the last convertibles produced had the dimples rather than the rivets, then our question would shift to when the change point occurred, and we could modify the standards to indicate that such a change appears to have taken place, but we don't know when. Is there anyone on this list with a late unrestored convertible -- say, built in 1966 -- that has riveted headlamp rims? Thanks 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 Mon Dec 6 10:46:30 2010 From: I Erbs To: S and T Miller Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 09:34:54 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit It fit ok before paint. Weird Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 6, 2010 5:37 AM, "S and T Miller" wrote: > > If the car has already been painted then you have a difficult task. Adjustments/ test fits should be made during bodywork. The seal will probably just make the miss fit even worse. If it isn't too bad then you might just have to live with it. Most boot lids on Healeys have a fit that is much less then perfect. Shifting the holes a bit can give you some side to side fit. Being high in the middle sounds like bodywork. > > 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." > > > Message: 4 > Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:48:08 -0800 > From: I Erbs > Subject: [Healeys] adjusting boot lid > To: healey help > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > We are fitting the boot lid on my BT7. It seems to be sitting a bit high > between the hinges, and we have not yet installed the seal. Is there any way > to adjust the fit? It also seems to need movement left and right to center > it. > Thanks again, > > All four fenders and beads have been fitted. Engine compartment detailing > continues. Running lights installed, and we are just about ready to install > armacord in the boot. > > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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 Mon Dec 6 23:31:20 2010 From: Richard Dryman To: I Erbs , S and T Miller Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:15:02 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit reminds me of my car= FYI: when you get the fit perfect and before paint, drill 2 small holes in each hinge and lid support to INDEX the location of the 2 tightened-bolts on each side. Use pins or needles,etc in small (I meant 'small') holes whenever you reassemble after paint. Saves lots of T&E and lid is again in perfect location w/o paint scrapes. Can fill holes with matching Crayolas if concourse. ________________________________ From: I Erbs To: S and T Miller Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Mon, December 6, 2010 12:34:54 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit It fit ok before paint. Weird Ira Erbs _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 7 09:41:26 2010 From: "Dick Matson" To: "AustinHealey List" Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:22:42 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within Hi Gary and all: I have a "have" '66 with rivet-type headlight rims. BUT . . . but . . . the car was redone by Forintune in the early 80's. So, are the headlight rims original to the car. Maybe. Maybe not. Dick Matson / Bj8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healey@hunterbane.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within In a message dated 12/6/10 8:26:39 AM, healey@hunterbane.com writes: > I am surprised that you as an editor are using assumptions to make > your case, but since I am not, I think I will. I should start off by > saying that I am a "have-not" and deeply suffer from the rivet envy > because of the emphases placed on it from the "haves". While mine is > without, it is still a NOS high quality chrome OEM part that is a > correct fit and as it has the same part number as the lucas > replacement parts list for a 60-61 year model, which also matches the > 62-67 part number on 2 different Lucas catalogues that I have in my > possession. So, if they got it wrong, they got it wrong on at least 2 > accounts. > Interesting comments. People make assumptions all the time to fill in the gaps when recorded history is insufficient to provide exact answers. The only harm is when people overlay known fact with assumptions that suit their interpretation of history -- as seems to be the case in politics these days -- What we try to do with the concours standards is to make assumptions and label them as such, if we're aware that there is an issue, until we have more facts. But, you make an interesting point regarding possibilities for changes in the headlamp rim. If other changes were being made that might have permitted the supplier to make a cost-saving change in the headlight rim during production, then dimpled headlight rims should be found on all of the last run of convertibles. All of them. So, the question to people who own phase II Mark IIIs is: do you have dimples or real rivets with snap brackets on the back? If we could establish that the all of the last convertibles produced had the dimples rather than the rivets, then our question would shift to when the change point occurred, and we could modify the standards to indicate that such a change appears to have taken place, but we don't know when. Is there anyone on this list with a late unrestored convertible -- say, built in 1966 -- that has riveted headlamp rims? Thanks 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 Dec 8 19:26:21 2010 From: robert westcott <55healey@comcast.net> To: "J. Scott Morris" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:25:22 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] nos headlight ring Unfortunately there are no numbers on the 4 sets of rims I have. A pair with the rivets and spring clips, a pair with the rivets and no spring clips, a pair that someone re-chromed and buffed the rivets off and a pair with dimples. Looks like someone needs to find a good replica of the rivets so they can be added after chroming. They look like brass that has been chromed. It would be a snap to add them to the dimpled rings. Rob On Dec 5, 2010, at 7:04 PM, J. Scott Morris wrote: > Hello Ira; According to my 1965 & 1966 BMC Fast Moving Parts List > and its > cross-reference, there were three rims for the Big Healey. > > Model BMC Lucas > 100 17H5143 554440 > 100-6 37H5530 556234 > 3000 37H5530 556234 > 3000 BJ7 > (c)18764 57H5018 54520673 > BJ8 57H5018 54520673 > > > Hope this at least helps in identifying the rims. Now you have to > find a NOS > or quality replacement rim. Good luck in your search. > > --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 8 20:05:22 2010 From: richard mayor To: , Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 02:52:19 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering Relax Chris, I only said I was "skeptical" and asked about "having any issues" with boring out to 120 thou. I'm not challenging your statements so don't get your knickers in a twist. I Just wanted some additional information. In the good ole USA, we - I mean "SCCA" (Sports Car Club of America) - only allow 30 thou max. overbore. So I don't have a lot of personal experience with overboring engines in the 120 to 200 thou zone. As for the Aussies whooping the American's asses a few years back, I would like to sum up my impression of that series with a statement I made to Phil Coombs on the eve of the very first event at Road America, in 2005, after I had surveyed the Australian Healeys in the paddock. " I think I have come to a gun fight with only a knife." In spite of that statement, I still whooped a lot of Aussie ass!!!! Do you?? Richard Mayor BN7L-466 Vintage Racer Portland, Oregon > From: austin.healey@gmail.com > To: eyera3@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering > Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 03:46:31 +1100 > CC: mayorrichard@hotmail.com; healeys@autox.team.net > > Oh. And while I'm making sweeping overbore statements, supported by > years of AJFoyt tuning ("nothing beats cc's, son"), the 1275 A Series > block is probably the least overboreable BMC engine. > Most A series only go to e.g. 1380cc You do the maths. > 1560 is also genrally relying on stroke. > And Richard. > What amazes me is you guys have to ask.... > We tend to share.... > Anyone else still wondering why we Aussies wooped your USA asses a few > years back???? > ;-) > Ok. Now I'm just being silly & Patriotic. Overboring isn't necessarily > the answer. But we've all tried it....... > Hell. I even have smaller exhaust valves than std.....,. More than one > way to skin a cat...... > And of course, there are rules. > Different classes Different Rules thats why we "invented" Healey > Racing > Ok i did > A control tyre solves most performance issues and we can't use alloy > panels in place of steel, for example... > YMMV. And your rules might be different! > ;-) > Chris > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 08/12/2010, at 2:49 AM, I Erbs wrote: _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 8 20:05:56 2010 From: Robert Duquette To: Healeys , Spridgets Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:09:03 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Spam, servers, service and such Sure is quiet. I hope it wasn't the cat!!! ;) 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: mark@bradakis.com ... > it could be one of the > cats jumping the the keyboard as I go to fetch some more refrehments > and somehow managing to hit the CONFIRM REFORMAT OF ALL DISKS button. > > Anyway, short story is if Team.Net disappears at times over the > next few weeks, don't panic, I'll be working on it. > > > mjb. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 8 20:06:16 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 17:10:24 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within My BJ8 (36666) was built 6 June 1966 and has the riveted headlamp rims. They were on the car when I bought it in 1984, and since the car has not suffered any accidents, I have no reason to believe they are not original. They appear original to me. The BMC parts manual for BJ7 and BJ8 specifies Rim Assembly P/N 57H 5018 for all North American cars, while all other cars got P/N 37H 5530. There is no definition of what makes one part number different from the other. It seems sort of odd that a supplier would delete the riveted attachment to save production costs, then add the dimple which would certainly add cost for no benefit. These kinds of configuration questions remind me of the issue with the dash-mounted rear view mirror. According to the parts manual, BJ7s and Phase 1 BJ8s got the all-stainless/chrome rectangular mirror, while all Phase 2 BJ8s got the more oval-shaped mirror with the black plastic back. My car has always had the earlier style mirror (photos from 1969 show it installed as early as that), and in the BJ8 registry I have a record of 160 Phase 2 BJ8s with the earlier mirror. I only record the dash mirror type when I see it personally on a car or in photos. Some of those might be replacements, but I think it very unlikely that all of them are. Anyway, it seems more probable to me that a replacement would be the same type as the one that was there before if both are available. On the other hand, I bet there have been a lot of original early mirrors on Phase 2 BJ8s replaced with the later style because the parts manual said the originals were "incorrect". Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Editorgary@aol.com Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 11:56 AM To: healey@hunterbane.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within .. you make an interesting point regarding possibilities for changes in the headlamp rim. If other changes were being made that might have permitted the supplier to make a cost-saving change in the headlight rim during production, then dimpled headlight rims should be found on all of the last run of convertibles. All of them. So, the question to people who own phase II Mark IIIs is: do you have dimples or real rivets with snap brackets on the back? If we could establish that the all of the last convertibles produced had the dimples rather than the rivets, then our question would shift to when the change point occurred, and we could modify the standards to indicate that such a change appears to have taken place, but we don't know when. Is there anyone on this list with a late unrestored convertible -- say, built in 1966 -- that has riveted headlamp rims? Thanks 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 Dec 8 20:07:31 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 07:40:33 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within My BJ8 (36666) was built 6 June 1966 and has the riveted headlamp rims. They were on the car when I bought it in 1984, and since the car has not suffered any accidents, I have no reason to believe they are not original. They appear original to me. The BMC parts manual for BJ7 and BJ8 specifies Rim Assembly P/N 57H 5018 for all North American cars, while all other cars got P/N 37H 5530. There is no definition of what makes one part number different from the other. It seems sort of odd that a supplier would delete the riveted attachment to save production costs, then add the dimple which would certainly add some of the cost back in for no real benefit. These kinds of configuration questions remind me of the issue with the dash-mounted rear view mirror. According to the parts manual, BJ7s and Phase 1 BJ8s got the all-stainless/chrome rectangular mirror, while all Phase 2 BJ8s got the more oval-shaped mirror with the black plastic back. My car has always had the earlier style mirror (photos from 1969 show it installed as early as that), and in the BJ8 registry I have a record of 160 Phase 2 BJ8s with the earlier mirror. I only record the dash mirror type when I see it personally on a car or in photos. Some of those might be replacements, but I think it very unlikely that all of them are. Anyway, it seems more probable to me that a replacement would be the same type as the one that was there before if both are available. On the other hand, I bet there have been a lot of original early mirrors on Phase 2 BJ8s replaced with the later style because the parts manual said the originals were "incorrect". 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 Wed Dec 8 20:16:16 2010 From: "Earl Kagna" To: , "Healey List" Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 13:24:25 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within My '62 tri-carb (fairly late top-shift) has it's original headlight rings with rivets - no clips in evidence, just the rivets in the holes. My very late BJ8 is the same - rivets, no clips. I believe that both rings are original to the car, but can't swear to it. When it was taken apart for restoration, there was no evidence anywhere on the front end of accident damage, hence the assumption. The restoration is (finally!) almost complete - we rechromed and re-installed the rings. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BJ8, BT7 tri-carb -------------------------------------------------- From: Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:55 AM To: Cc: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within > In a message dated 12/6/10 8:26:39 AM, healey@hunterbane.com writes: > > >> I am surprised that you as an editor are using assumptions to make >> your case, but since I am not, I think I will. I should start off by >> saying that I am a "have-not" and deeply suffer from the rivet envy >> because of the emphases placed on it from the "haves". While mine is >> without, it is still a NOS high quality chrome OEM part that is a >> correct fit and as it has the same part number as the lucas >> replacement parts list for a 60-61 year model, which also matches the >> 62-67 part number on 2 different Lucas catalogues that I have in my >> possession. So, if they got it wrong, they got it wrong on at least 2 >> accounts. >> > > Interesting comments. People make assumptions all the time to fill in the > gaps when recorded history is insufficient to provide exact answers. The > only > harm is when people overlay known fact with assumptions that suit their > interpretation of history -- as seems to be the case in politics these > days -- > What we try to do with the concours standards is to make assumptions and > label them as such, if we're aware that there is an issue, until we have > more > facts. > > But, you make an interesting point regarding possibilities for changes in > the headlamp rim. If other changes were being made that might have > permitted > the supplier to make a cost-saving change in the headlight rim during > production, then dimpled headlight rims should be found on all of the last > run > of > convertibles. All of them. So, the question to people who own phase II > Mark > IIIs is: do you have dimples or real rivets with snap brackets on the > back? > > If we could establish that the all of the last convertibles produced had > the dimples rather than the rivets, then our question would shift to when > the > change point occurred, and we could modify the standards to indicate that > such a change appears to have taken place, but we don't know when. > > Is there anyone on this list with a late unrestored convertible -- say, > built in 1966 -- that has riveted headlamp rims? > Thanks > 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 Dec 8 20:16:41 2010 From: Oudesluys To: Editorgary@aol.com Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:22:01 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet... Any takers for a headlamp ring with SS rivet and clip? It is usable, chrome not perfect, a bit dull but no rust, a few small scratches, small dent near the bottom, out of sight when fitted, very small dent at 3 o'clock which can easily be pressed out with some care. I think it was taken from an AH, but I am not absolutely sure. Free but for the shipping. Next week it will be binned. Kees Oudesluijs NL [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.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 Wed Dec 8 20:16:55 2010 From: To: Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 20:24:57 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit Its sounds stupid, but have you put the rh hinge to lh side and lh hinge to rh side? Not sure if that would work anyway. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von I Erbs Gesendet: Montag, 6. Dezember 2010 18:35 An: S and T Miller Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit It fit ok before paint. Weird Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 6, 2010 5:37 AM, "S and T Miller" wrote: > > If the car has already been painted then you have a difficult task. Adjustments/ test fits should be made during bodywork. The seal will probably just make the miss fit even worse. If it isn't too bad then you might just have to live with it. Most boot lids on Healeys have a fit that is much less then perfect. Shifting the holes a bit can give you some side to side fit. Being high in the middle sounds like bodywork. > > 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." > > > Message: 4 > Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:48:08 -0800 > From: I Erbs > Subject: [Healeys] adjusting boot lid > To: healey help > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > We are fitting the boot lid on my BT7. It seems to be sitting a bit > high between the hinges, and we have not yet installed the seal. Is > there any way > to adjust the fit? It also seems to need movement left and right to > center it. > Thanks again, > > All four fenders and beads have been fitted. Engine compartment > detailing continues. Running lights installed, and we are just about > ready to install > armacord in the boot. > > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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 Dec 8 20:17:22 2010 From: "Joseph Troutwine" To: , Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:43:28 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within ?I have an original '67 BJ8 built in late September of 1966 approx. 400 from the end. I am the third owner and it only has 30,000 miles and has never been messed with other than one repaint. It HAS rivets. Just weighing in on this subject. Joe Troutwine -----Original Message----- From: Editorgary@aol.com Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:55 AM To: healey@hunterbane.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within In a message dated 12/6/10 8:26:39 AM, healey@hunterbane.com writes: > I am surprised that you as an editor are using assumptions to make > your case, but since I am not, I think I will. I should start off by > saying that I am a "have-not" and deeply suffer from the rivet envy > because of the emphases placed on it from the "haves". While mine is > without, it is still a NOS high quality chrome OEM part that is a > correct fit and as it has the same part number as the lucas > replacement parts list for a 60-61 year model, which also matches the > 62-67 part number on 2 different Lucas catalogues that I have in my > possession. So, if they got it wrong, they got it wrong on at least 2 > accounts. > Interesting comments. People make assumptions all the time to fill in the gaps when recorded history is insufficient to provide exact answers. The only harm is when people overlay known fact with assumptions that suit their interpretation of history -- as seems to be the case in politics these days -- What we try to do with the concours standards is to make assumptions and label them as such, if we're aware that there is an issue, until we have more facts. But, you make an interesting point regarding possibilities for changes in the headlamp rim. If other changes were being made that might have permitted the supplier to make a cost-saving change in the headlight rim during production, then dimpled headlight rims should be found on all of the last run of convertibles. All of them. So, the question to people who own phase II Mark IIIs is: do you have dimples or real rivets with snap brackets on the back? If we could establish that the all of the last convertibles produced had the dimples rather than the rivets, then our question would shift to when the change point occurred, and we could modify the standards to indicate that such a change appears to have taken place, but we don't know when. Is there anyone on this list with a late unrestored convertible -- say, built in 1966 -- that has riveted headlamp rims? Thanks 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/josephtroutwine@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 Wed Dec 8 20:17:49 2010 From: jim brown To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 05:06:39 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] test List down? _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 8 20:31:36 2010 From: helen standfast To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:29:40 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 first gear synchro and coupling adaptor Hi listers I have a query re my BN1 first gear and synchro, the synchro cone and coupling adaptor were loose on the splines which allowed the units to slide about 6-8 mm away from the gear. We removed the worn cone and plan on replacing it with a new cone using the recommended method as per the manual. The coupling adaptor looks to be in perfect condition as does the first motion shaft and gear. When I press the coupling adaptor onto the spline in preparation to fit the cone, it has the same 6-8 mm movement when the shoulder is pressed against the gear (ie it is not a press fit right up to the gear). My question is will the shrink fit of the new cone be sufficient to hold the coupler tight against the gear or should we either get a new coupler or use some form of adhesive or silver solder to secure? thanks Noel S _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 8 20:35:01 2010 From: "Earl Kagna" To: "I Erbs" , "Healey List" Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 13:11:17 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit Ira: Have you inadvertently interchanged the right and left boot lid hinges? - they are sloped slightly differently. That might be contributing to the mis-fit problem. There should be enough play in the hinge mounting holes to make slight side to side and fore and aft adjustments to the lid in the opening. I usually do this and the latch adjustment after the seal and the three buffers are fitted. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BJ8, BT7 tri-carb -------------------------------------------------- From: "I Erbs" Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:34 AM To: "S and T Miller" Cc: Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit > It fit ok before paint. Weird > > Ira Erbs > Digs 4 Solutions > Computer Consultants > Portland, OR > On Dec 6, 2010 5:37 AM, "S and T Miller" wrote: >> >> If the car has already been painted then you have a difficult task. > Adjustments/ test fits should be made during bodywork. The seal will > probably just make the miss fit even worse. If it isn't too bad then you > might just have to live with it. Most boot lids on Healeys have a fit that > is much less then perfect. Shifting the holes a bit can give you some side > to side fit. Being high in the middle sounds like bodywork. >> >> 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." >> >> >> Message: 4 >> Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:48:08 -0800 >> From: I Erbs >> Subject: [Healeys] adjusting boot lid >> To: healey help >> Message-ID: >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> We are fitting the boot lid on my BT7. It seems to be sitting a bit high >> between the hinges, and we have not yet installed the seal. Is there any > way >> to adjust the fit? It also seems to need movement left and right to >> center >> it. >> Thanks again, >> >> All four fenders and beads have been fitted. Engine compartment detailing >> continues. Running lights installed, and we are just about ready to > install >> armacord in the boot. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 8 20:39:14 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:19:47 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] another parts source https://jollyrogersmotors.com/ Found this sight while looking for a headlight ring. Many Healey and other LBC parts. NFI -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Dec 8 20:51:25 2010 From: andy pole To: , Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 18:23:29 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within Gary My unrestored 66 only had one headlight rim, just dug it out of the garage and and it just has the real rivet (no dimple) with no bracket, be it a slightly wider but less pronounced domed rivet than the reproductions I have put on it. The quality of the original? including rivet seems far superior, I cant see any makers / or part numbers on it. cheers Andy _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 8 20:52:05 2010 From: Charlie Frazer To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 19:24:02 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Convertible top parts Does anyone have measured drawings, patterns or good pictures of the 4 wooden strips and the header rail used on the top frame of the BJ7 & 8? Thanks for any suggestions. Charlie Frazer _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 8 20:52:19 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'Richard Dryman'" , "'I Erbs'" Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 22:26:06 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit Note to self.....watch for tiny Crayola filled holes when judging. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Dryman Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 1:15 PM To: I Erbs; S and T Miller Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit reminds me of my car= FYI: when you get the fit perfect and before paint, drill 2 small holes in each hinge and lid support to INDEX the location of the 2 tightened-bolts on each side. Use pins or needles,etc in small (I meant 'small') holes whenever you reassemble after paint. Saves lots of T&E and lid is again in perfect location w/o paint scrapes. Can fill holes with matching Crayolas if concourse. ________________________________ From: I Erbs To: S and T Miller Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Mon, December 6, 2010 12:34:54 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit It fit ok before paint. Weird Ira Erbs _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Wed Dec 8 20:52:46 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:17:36 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] another headlight ?? What other car used the same headlight ring as our Big Healeys? With rivet of course and same as my BT7 -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Dec 8 20:54:34 2010 From: I Erbs To: Earl Kagna Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 13:16:49 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit The guy helping me said that he got the hinges right, so we will try to adjust the thickness of the washers.We will also check the lip edge of the boot and the shroud surrounding the opening On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 1:11 PM, Earl Kagna wrote: > Ira: > > Have you inadvertently interchanged the right and left boot lid hinges? - > they are sloped slightly differently. That might be contributing to the > mis-fit problem. There should be enough play in the hinge mounting holes to > make slight side to side and fore and aft adjustments to the lid in the > opening. I usually do this and the latch adjustment after the seal and the > three buffers are fitted. > > Earl Kagna > Victoria, B.C. > BJ8, BT7 tri-carb > > -------------------------------------------------- > > From: "I Erbs" > Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:34 AM > To: "S and T Miller" > > Cc: > Subject: Re: [Healeys] boot lid fit > > It fit ok before paint. Weird >> >> Ira Erbs >> Digs 4 Solutions >> Computer Consultants >> Portland, OR >> On Dec 6, 2010 5:37 AM, "S and T Miller" wrote: >> >>> >>> If the car has already been painted then you have a difficult task. >>> >> Adjustments/ test fits should be made during bodywork. The seal will >> probably just make the miss fit even worse. If it isn't too bad then you >> might just have to live with it. Most boot lids on Healeys have a fit that >> is much less then perfect. Shifting the holes a bit can give you some side >> to side fit. Being high in the middle sounds like bodywork. >> >>> >>> 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." >> >>> >>> >>> Message: 4 >>> Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:48:08 -0800 >>> From: I Erbs >>> Subject: [Healeys] adjusting boot lid >>> To: healey help >>> Message-ID: >>> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >>> >>> We are fitting the boot lid on my BT7. It seems to be sitting a bit high >>> between the hinges, and we have not yet installed the seal. Is there any >>> >> way >> >>> to adjust the fit? It also seems to need movement left and right to >>> center >>> it. >>> Thanks again, >>> >>> All four fenders and beads have been fitted. Engine compartment detailing >>> continues. Running lights installed, and we are just about ready to >>> >> install >> >>> armacord in the boot. >>> >> > > -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Dec 8 21:01:39 2010 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "AH Mail List" Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:59:14 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within Gary: HBJ8L39031, Built 10-17 Nov 1966, dispatched 16 Mar 1967. Rivets. JUST rivets. No clips at top. The rim hangs on the bucket at the top with a single screw securing the bottom. Now that you made me look, I find that I do not have, and do not recall ever having, the Seal, rim to bucket (Moss 280-120), in there. Looks like this research is going to end up costing me money! ;-( (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Cc: Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within > > Is there anyone on this list with a late unrestored convertible -- say, > built in 1966 -- that has riveted headlamp rims? > Thanks > 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 Dec 8 21:02:01 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 19:25:16 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] great project anyone have some spare time and good with a torch? ebay # 310277247118 -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Dec 8 21:02:15 2010 From: I Erbs To: "Chris Dimmock [Healey]" Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 07:49:05 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering Wow! I Erbs Sent from my iPod On Dec 6, 2010, at 10:25 PM, "Chris Dimmock [Healey]" wrote: > As I said Richard, my personal experience is: > > 1. A 1100cc sprite engine bored to take 68mm Hillman Imp pistons (~220 > thou overbore). > That engine gave over 10 years of reliable service until a circlip > broke, > and scored the bore. I still have that engine in storage. > I also had a 948 blocked bored to the same size. > > 2. My old 100/4 had Holden based pistons. That made it a ~3 litre > 100/4 (~200 thou overbore). > That car/ engine is now owned by another active member on this list, > who has sleeved the block back to standard. > > 3. As I said, my BJ8 is 65 thou over. > > Here are some Australians who run 3.3 litre 3000 engines, (~3.5 in > bore, which is ~ 220 thou oversize) - usually with Volvo based > pistons: > > Cameron Sell; John Wakeling > http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?22/03/1998.ARDC.E13 > > Neil Dunn (3.2 litre); Eric Rudd; Colin Rule; You'll also notice the 3 > litre 100/4 of Peter Ford > http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?25/07/1999.ORAN.R4 > > Road going 3.3 litre 3000's - to many to list..... > > Typically, these kind of overbores require offsetting bores; and > decking blocks; and getting compression heights right. And not every > block can take that sort of oversize 50 years later, due to > corrossion/ casting irregularities. > > However - you doubted it was possible. It clearly is.... > > Overbore at your own risk - but 60 thou is more than pretty safe..... > > Chris Dimmock > www.myaustinhealey.com > > On 04/12/2010, at 2:18 PM, richard mayor > wrote: > >> Ira, I'm a bit skeptical here. I know there's a lot of meat in those >> Austin blocks, but I would like some confirmation from someone, or >> two, down under that they have actually bored out their 3000 engine >> 120 thousandths (.120 inches) without having any issues. >> >> Richard Mayor >> BN7L-466 Vintage Racer >> Portland, Oregon >> >>> On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Chris Dimmock >> wrote: >>> >>>> Ira, >>>> I have the Denis Welch 85mm cosworth pistons in my BJ8. That's >> approx 65 >>>> thou oversize >>>> Many healeys in Australia have Volvo pistons to get 3.3 litres >> ie well over >>>> 120 thou oversize. >>>> I used to have a Sprite with Hillman imp pistons - again well >> over 120 thou >>>> oversize. >>>> BMC blocks have quite thick walls. >>>> If your block is at 40 thou, don't worry, it has plenty of >> birthdays >>>> left... >>>> ;-) >>>> >>>> On 03/12/2010, at 4:56 AM, I Erbs wrote: >>>> >>>> My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site >> that they >>>>> have >>>>> .60 over piston and ring sets. >>>>> I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild >> my engine >>>>> again? >>>>> So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D >> street >>>>> engine, if need be? _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 8 21:02:32 2010 From: "Chris Dimmock [Healey]" To: richard mayor Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 17:25:43 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] just wondering As I said Richard, my personal experience is: 1. A 1100cc sprite engine bored to take 68mm Hillman Imp pistons (~220 thou overbore). That engine gave over 10 years of reliable service until a circlip broke, and scored the bore. I still have that engine in storage. I also had a 948 blocked bored to the same size. 2. My old 100/4 had Holden based pistons. That made it a ~3 litre 100/4 (~200 thou overbore). That car/ engine is now owned by another active member on this list, who has sleeved the block back to standard. 3. As I said, my BJ8 is 65 thou over. Here are some Australians who run 3.3 litre 3000 engines, (~3.5 in bore, which is ~ 220 thou oversize) - usually with Volvo based pistons: Cameron Sell; John Wakeling http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?22/03/1998.ARDC.E13 Neil Dunn (3.2 litre); Eric Rudd; Colin Rule; You'll also notice the 3 litre 100/4 of Peter Ford http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?25/07/1999.ORAN.R4 Road going 3.3 litre 3000's - to many to list..... Typically, these kind of overbores require offsetting bores; and decking blocks; and getting compression heights right. And not every block can take that sort of oversize 50 years later, due to corrossion/ casting irregularities. However - you doubted it was possible. It clearly is.... Overbore at your own risk - but 60 thou is more than pretty safe..... Chris Dimmock www.myaustinhealey.com On 04/12/2010, at 2:18 PM, richard mayor wrote: > Ira, I'm a bit skeptical here. I know there's a lot of meat in those > Austin blocks, but I would like some confirmation from someone, or > two, down under that they have actually bored out their 3000 engine > 120 thousandths (.120 inches) without having any issues. > > Richard Mayor > BN7L-466 Vintage Racer > Portland, Oregon > > > On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Chris Dimmock >wrote: > > > > > Ira, > > > I have the Denis Welch 85mm cosworth pistons in my BJ8. That's > approx 65 > > > thou oversize > > > Many healeys in Australia have Volvo pistons to get 3.3 litres > ie well over > > > 120 thou oversize. > > > I used to have a Sprite with Hillman imp pistons - again well > over 120 thou > > > oversize. > > > BMC blocks have quite thick walls. > > > If your block is at 40 thou, don't worry, it has plenty of > birthdays > > > left... > > > ;-) > > > > > > On 03/12/2010, at 4:56 AM, I Erbs wrote: > > > > > > My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site > that they > > >> have > > >> .60 over piston and ring sets. > > >> I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild > my engine > > >> again? > > >> So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D > street > > >> engine, if need be? _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 8 21:38:17 2010 From: To: =?iso-8859-1?B?aGVhbGV5c0BhdXRveC50ZWFtLm5ldA==?= Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:04:54 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?headlight_rims?= i have a bunch of headlight rims that i have accumulated that fit neither the bn6, bj8 or other healeys in our club. some have rivets and some do not. even though the catalog says it fits, lots of time it does not. i now have some old rings that need to be rechromed on my bj8 because that is what fits. now that i have the numbers, maybe i can do a better job of tracking down some rings. 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 Wed Dec 8 21:41:34 2010 From: "Dallas Congleton" To: , Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 13:58:12 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within My BJ8 # 41193, with a March 28-29,1967 date of build has the rivets in the headlight rims, and to add fuel to the fire the rivets were/are chrome plated. I am the second owner of the car which has been well maintained and never been restored. FWIW Dallas ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Cc: Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 11:55 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within > In a message dated 12/6/10 8:26:39 AM, healey@hunterbane.com writes: > > >> I am surprised that you as an editor are using assumptions to make >> your case, but since I am not, I think I will. I should start off by >> saying that I am a "have-not" and deeply suffer from the rivet envy >> because of the emphases placed on it from the "haves". While mine is >> without, it is still a NOS high quality chrome OEM part that is a >> correct fit and as it has the same part number as the lucas >> replacement parts list for a 60-61 year model, which also matches the >> 62-67 part number on 2 different Lucas catalogues that I have in my >> possession. So, if they got it wrong, they got it wrong on at least 2 >> accounts. >> > > Interesting comments. People make assumptions all the time to fill in the > gaps when recorded history is insufficient to provide exact answers. The > only > harm is when people overlay known fact with assumptions that suit their > interpretation of history -- as seems to be the case in politics these > days -- > What we try to do with the concours standards is to make assumptions and > label them as such, if we're aware that there is an issue, until we have > more > facts. > > But, you make an interesting point regarding possibilities for changes in > the headlamp rim. If other changes were being made that might have > permitted > the supplier to make a cost-saving change in the headlight rim during > production, then dimpled headlight rims should be found on all of the last > run > of > convertibles. All of them. So, the question to people who own phase II > Mark > IIIs is: do you have dimples or real rivets with snap brackets on the > back? > > If we could establish that the all of the last convertibles produced had > the dimples rather than the rivets, then our question would shift to when > the > change point occurred, and we could modify the standards to indicate that > such a change appears to have taken place, but we don't know when. > > Is there anyone on this list with a late unrestored convertible -- say, > built in 1966 -- that has riveted headlamp rims? > Thanks > 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 Dec 8 22:48:04 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 08:55:00 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] one more headlight rim question What other car used the same headlight ring as our Big Healeys? With rivet of course and same as my BT7 -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Dec 8 23:34:18 2010 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: Healey Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 10:25:01 -1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within Olin, Your credentials as an engineer explain everything. I am well aware of the typical engineer's lack of spelling skills ;-) Regarding the rivet and those wishing to restore their cars with this feature in place.. a few details are in order. As Gary has explained, the rivet is there to hold the clip in place on the back side of the chrome ring. Original rings with the rivet if you have yours, can be properly restored but it requires some work. First of all the rivet is nickel plated copper and not chrome, which is why on many original cars, after years of polishing the nickel wears off to the underlying copper. Also, the clip on the back side is zinc plated steel, so just re-plating the ring in chrome ring with the rivet and clip in place is not correct. Others have had good success with drilling out the rivet, then chrome plating the ring and zinc plating the clip then re-attaching the clip with a new nickel plated rivet. A bit of work but this is Concours after all, and that's how they were produced by Lucas. And, in anticipation of the obvious question...yes I will check on where I found the proper rivets. I too have had no luck in 20+ years finding NOS chrome rings for my 100. Regarding the use of NOS parts... one common item I have seen over the years is the use of the NOS grill for the 100. This grill, even though it's a factory replacement in NOT the same as the original due to the obvious flat top on the chrome surround and will receive a deduction in Concours judging if used. So one more example where the factory replacement is different than what was normally installed at the factory. Cheers, Curt Purdue '78 On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 7:47 AM, Healey wrote: > As an engineer, I do not take responsibility for my lack of spelling > detail. > > Olin Brimberry > 61 3000 MKII > BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb > healey@hunterbane.com > www.hunterbane.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 Dec 8 23:45:35 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 09:24:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] parts source https://jollyrogersmotors.com/ Found this sight while looking for a headlight ring. Many Healey and other LBC parts. NFI -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Thu Dec 9 00:02:21 2010 From: Oudesluys To: I Erbs Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:42:02 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] one more headlight rim question As the AH, like many other British cars of the time, is a collection of bits and pieces taken from and used on many other UK cars it is certain that the head lamp ring was used on many other cars. You cannot go by the part number as one and the same part can have many different part numbers. So have a look at the rims of Triumph, Austin, Morris, Mini, MG and many other UK cars. Kees Oudesluijs NL [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.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 Dec 9 00:03:13 2010 From: Oudesluys To: Leonard Hartnett Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:45:32 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within Well the seals are plenty around and cheap. Kees Oudesluijs NL [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.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 Dec 9 01:27:07 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 00:25:11 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Rivets and assumptions Old parts were used. Then new parts used or old parts found in a corner so were used out of sequence.3000s with 100-6 grill badge or horn bottom. Non rivet find may have been installed during , before or after rivet rings were used. I guess I will restore a good used ring with rivet. I will look to see if rivet holds clip on nos bucket assembly I bought. Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 02:43:04 2010 From: Austin Healey To: Healey List Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:42:08 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Closes to BN4L 052381 Hi, To help my restoration, I wanted to order a BMIHT certificate, but unfortunatly the record of my car was lost. Now I am looking for cars close to mine to figure out my specification. My vin no. is BN4L 052381. The car was built late 57 (december is my bet) or early 58, first registered 58 apr. Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 04:42:14 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "I Erbs" , "healey help" Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 06:32:38 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] parts source Ira, did you happen to check with Moss for your rims? I swear that I purchased their rims and they sent me their Gold Level rims that had the clip and rivet and there on my car right now. Sometimes things are only as hard as you make them to be. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" To: "healey help" Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 12:24 PM Subject: [Healeys] parts source > https://jollyrogersmotors.com/ > Found this sight while looking for a > headlight ring. > Many Healey and other LBC parts. > NFI > > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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/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 Thu Dec 9 06:37:44 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'I Erbs'" , "'healey help'" Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 08:36:11 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] another headlight ?? None that I am aware of, certainly nothing popular on this side of the pond. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of I Erbs Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 1:18 PM To: healey help Subject: [Healeys] another headlight ?? What other car used the same headlight ring as our Big Healeys? With rivet of course and same as my BT7 -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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/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 Thu Dec 9 06:39:03 2010 From: Charlie Baldwin To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:38:47 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] one more headlight rim question Not only UK cars, but cars that used Lucas headlights, like a Volvo 1800 which does have the same headlight rim as some big Healeys. The ones on my 1800E are the same as those on my '62 tricarb. Charlie On 12/9/2010 1:42 AM, Oudesluys wrote: > As the AH, like many other British cars of the time, is a collection of > bits and pieces taken from and used on many other UK cars it is certain > that the head lamp ring was used on many other cars. You cannot go by > the part number as one and the same part can have many different part > numbers. > So have a look at the rims of Triumph, Austin, Morris, Mini, MG and many > other UK cars. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.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/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 Thu Dec 9 06:50:27 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'I Erbs'" , "'healey help'" Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 08:50:31 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rivets and assumptions I have never seen the clip that the rivet holds being used to hold the rim on an Healey. That goes for the early more rounded off and narrower rims of the Hundreds, through the wider, flatter rim of the 3000's. The top edge of the chrome rim fits behind a raised lip of the bucket edge at 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock. The rim is held there by the single screw coming u from the bottom into a captive clip on the bucket at about 5 o'clock. I believe the rivets I've seen are usually stainless steel, so have a very slight yellow look compared to the blueish chrome of the rim. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of I Erbs Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:25 AM To: healey help Subject: [Healeys] Rivets and assumptions Old parts were used. Then new parts used or old parts found in a corner so were used out of sequence.3000s with 100-6 grill badge or horn bottom. Non rivet find may have been installed during , before or after rivet rings were used. I guess I will restore a good used ring with rivet. I will look to see if rivet holds clip on nos bucket assembly I bought. Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Thu Dec 9 07:05:03 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'Austin Healey'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 09:04:02 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Closes to BN4L 052381 Gergo, Just a long shot, but maybe you should try BMIHT again, only quote your number as BN4L O 52381. The O in the middle is a separate letter, not a number and stands for "overdrive". If some clerk is typing into a computer, one digit off and they'll never see it. You could also quote them the Batch and Body number tag. They may find it that way. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Austin Healey Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 4:42 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Closes to BN4L 052381 Hi, To help my restoration, I wanted to order a BMIHT certificate, but unfortunatly the record of my car was lost. Now I am looking for cars close to mine to figure out my specification. My vin no. is BN4L 052381. The car was built late 57 (december is my bet) or early 58, first registered 58 apr. Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Thu Dec 9 07:10:44 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'Charlie Frazer'" , Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 09:10:38 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Convertible top parts Charlie, The wood pieces are all available and would be covered with very thin pebbly grained ivory coloured vinyl. I have no dimensions but here are some pictures that may help. I got the thin vinyl from Heritage Upholstery and Trim and it's called "Parchment". Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charlie Frazer Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 10:24 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Convertible top parts Does anyone have measured drawings, patterns or good pictures of the 4 wooden strips and the header rail used on the top frame of the BJ7 & 8? Thanks for any suggestions. Charlie Frazer [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of feb 07 002.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of feb 07 003.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of feb 07 004.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of feb 07 005.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of feb 07 006.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of feb 07 010.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMG_4400.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of feb 07 001.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 Dec 9 07:38:00 2010 From: "Peter Ryner" To: Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:30:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] healey fs in california This ad showed up in my hemmings daily email. NFI, just passing the info along. Here is the link: http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/?op=display_ad&id=1157425&refer=news _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 07:55:54 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 09:55:58 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey fs in california Thanks very much, Pete. As BJ8 Model Registrar with an interest in identifying ALL BJ8s that exist, I appreciate my Healey friends keeping their eyes open and letting me know when one surfaces. I have this car in the registry, but only because it was an original Black car (long story). No other details, but the Hemmings ad will provide many of those. It helps a lot when the ads identify the VIN of the car. Happy Healeydays! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Ryner Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 9:30 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] healey fs in california This ad showed up in my hemmings daily email. NFI, just passing the info along. Here is the link: http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/?op=display_ad &id=1157425&refer=news _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 07:56:23 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:56:40 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey fs in california Strange .... scuttle back appears to be in good shape but the front is trashed. Looks like the front was cannibalized. bs On 12/9/2010 6:30 AM, Peter Ryner wrote: > This ad showed up in my hemmings daily email. NFI, just passing the info along. Here is the link: > http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/?op=display_ad&id=1157425&refer=news _______________________________________________ > -- ******************************************************************* 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 Dec 9 08:06:42 2010 From: Oudesluys To: Charlie Baldwin Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:06:41 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] one more headlight rim question Sounds logical as both were build in the same factory at the same time. Kees Oudesluijs NL [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.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 Dec 9 08:25:05 2010 From: Bill Plck To: list-healeys Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 06:02:48 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] messages?? Is the List down? Nothing in two days. Bill Pollock CT ____________________________________________________________ Send any screenshot to your friends in seconds... Works in all emails, instant messengers, blogs, forums and social networks. TRY IM TOOLPACK at http://www.imtoolpack.com/default.aspx?rc=if2 for FREE _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 09:24:41 2010 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: "'Rich Chrysler'" , "'I Erbs'" Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:23:36 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rivets and assumptions I have a (late) MkII BT7. With rivets. Yes, rivets slightly yellowed in comparison to chrome of rims. No, the clips held on by the rivets do hold the rims to my Healey. (But, who knows if my Lucases are the originals but they'd appear to be. Hate to contradict a Wise One). My rims were showing their age. I couldn't find a decent pair of replacements. (Over some years of on/off rather desultory looking). Either too short or marginally too big so needed to be screwed up too tight or just plain rubbish. Did see some riveted ones at some stage, but NBG. So the tatty old things kept going back onto the car. (Too badly dented for repair and rechrome). Then I found a pair that were right shape but rivetless. Took clips out of originals, doctored new rims, put old rivets and clips into new rims. Looks fine. Hopefully a good working compromise. Need to be fairly delicate in order to preserve enough of the rivets' "stalk" to keep it usable. Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich Chrysler Sent: 09 December 2010 13:51 To: 'I Erbs'; 'healey help' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rivets and assumptions I have never seen the clip that the rivet holds being used to hold the rim on an Healey. That goes for the early more rounded off and narrower rims of the Hundreds, through the wider, flatter rim of the 3000's. The top edge of the chrome rim fits behind a raised lip of the bucket edge at 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock. The rim is held there by the single screw coming u from the bottom into a captive clip on the bucket at about 5 o'clock. I believe the rivets I've seen are usually stainless steel, so have a very slight yellow look compared to the blueish chrome of the rim. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of I Erbs Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:25 AM To: healey help Subject: [Healeys] Rivets and assumptions Old parts were used. Then new parts used or old parts found in a corner so were used out of sequence.3000s with 100-6 grill badge or horn bottom. Non rivet find may have been installed during , before or after rivet rings were used. I guess I will restore a good used ring with rivet. I will look to see if rivet holds clip on nos bucket assembly I bought. Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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/simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 09:28:24 2010 From: Don Day To: healeys@autox.team.net, BJ8 Healeys Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 08:28:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey fs in california The question that needs to be asked,are the head lite trim rings in the trunk of this car the correct ones?Rivits or not? Don --- On Thu, 12/9/10, BJ8 Healeys wrote: From: BJ8 Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey fs in california To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010, 9:55 AM Thanks very much, Pete. As BJ8 Model Registrar with an interest in identifying ALL BJ8s that exist, I appreciate my Healey friends keeping their eyes open and letting me know when one surfaces. I have this car in the registry, but only because it was an original Black car (long story). No other details, but the Hemmings ad will provide many of those. It helps a lot when the ads identify the VIN of the car. Happy Healeydays! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Ryner Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 9:30 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] healey fs in california This ad showed up in my hemmings daily email. NFI, just passing the info along. Here is the link: http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/?op=display_ad &id=1157425&refer=news _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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/fsufan1952@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 Dec 9 09:38:17 2010 From: Richard Collins To: , , Webmeister Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 08:38:21 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] another headlight ?? I am slow in responding to the rivet thread but: FWIW my BN7 L #440 has rivets on the chrome headlight ring. Richard of 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 Dec 9 10:19:55 2010 From: To: "all" Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 09:16:25 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] NOS...correct or rare The following from Curt/Nancy Arndt brings up the interesting conundrum regarding what is or is not "correct" "Regarding the use of NOS parts... one common item I have seen over the years is the use of the NOS grill for the 100. This grill, even though it's a factory replacement in NOT the same as the original due to the obvious flat top on the chrome surround and will receive a deduction in Concours judging if used. So one more example where the factory replacement is different than what was normally installed at the factory." As those with interest in the history of the original design of our beloved Healey 100's know, the original peaked grill was a non starter appearing only on the Earls Court car. The removal of said peak required a redesign of the grill surrond. It seems to of created a flat topped design that was quickly redone to the familar curve. It seems that in later years the factory sent the earlier flat top grills as replacement NOS grills, probably when the others were no longer in stock, or on back order. So the question is, are these grills rare early examples of the history of our cars or something to distain as "incorrect"? JH _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 11:22:49 2010 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "AH Mail List" Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:19:17 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey fs in california Yeah! But the headlight rims are in the trunk. I wonder if they have the rivets??? ;-) (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 6:56 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey fs in california > Strange .... scuttle back appears to be in good shape but the front is > trashed. Looks like the front was cannibalized. > > > bs _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 11:34:38 2010 From: "Len and/or Marge Hartnett" To: "AH Mail List" Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:29:49 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] messages?? Bill: Mark has been doing some updating. Re: his e-mail of 12/3, "Spam, servers, service and such" - "...Anyway, short story is if Team.Net disappears at times over the next few weeks, don't panic, I'll be working on it..." It appears to be back in service now. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Plck" To: "list-healeys" Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 6:02 AM Subject: [Healeys] messages?? > Is the List down? Nothing in two days. > > Bill Pollock > CT _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 12:24:13 2010 From: Michael Hartfield To: 'AustinHealey List' Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:23:53 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection, red to ground, black to positive, or the other way around?? Michael _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 12:55:27 2010 From: "Peter Ryner" To: "Michael Hartfield" , "'AustinHealey Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:55:17 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries The battery doesn't know if the car is positive or negative ground. The charging hookup is always the same. Red on positive and black on negative. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Hartfield" To: "'AustinHealey List'" Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 2:23 PM Subject: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries > When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection, > red > to ground, black to positive, or the other way around?? > Michael > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 12:56:36 2010 From: gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com To: "Michael Hartfield" , Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 19:59:03 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries If you mean positive ground cars, take off the cables and charge normally Richard of KY ------Original Message------ From: Michael Hartfield Sender: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net To: 'AustinHealey List' Subject: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries Sent: Dec 9, 2010 1:23 PM When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection, red to ground, black to positive, or the other way around?? Michael _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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/gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 12:58:54 2010 From: KENNETH MASON To: , Healey List Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 19:59:06 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries All batteies are charged the same way. The battery itself determines where the respective charge leads attach. Plus to plus, Neg to Neg. The battery does not know how it is being used. Ken Mason ---------------------------------------- > Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 11:23:53 -0800 > From: hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries > > When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection, red > to ground, black to positive, or the other way around?? > Michael > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 13:04:12 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: Michael Hartfield Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 20:04:10 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries Neither. First note there are no 'positive ground' batteries, only positive ground cars (e.g. Austin-Healeys). The 'grounding' of the car is determined by which battery terminal is connected to the chassis (aka 'common'). If the battery is on the bench, charge like you would any battery: positive (usually red or green) lead from the charger to the positive terminal of the battery, negative (usually black) terminal to the negative terminal of the battery. The battery terminals should be marked '+' and '-,' and the positive terminal is usually larger in diameter than the negative. If the battery is in the (positive ground) car, connect the negative lead of the charger to the negative terminal of the battery, and the positive lead of the charger to (preferably) bare metal on the chassis (make sure the cutoff switch is on). You can connect the positive lead from the charger to the positive terminal, but it's generally considered safer to connect to the chassis (in case there's lingering H2 gas and a spark is created making the connection--rare, but it happens). bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Hartfield" To: "AustinHealey List" Sent: Thursday, December 9, 2010 11:23:53 AM Subject: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection, red to ground, black to positive, or the other way around?? Michael _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 13:30:54 2010 From: Austin Healey To: mell ward , Healey List Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 21:30:24 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Closes to BN4L 052381 Hi Mell, Thanks for the info! The car is LHD, and looks original (no signs of a conversion, soo not likely that it was a CKO kit assembled in South Africa. 52500 ooks pretty close. Is there any chance for me to know the specification of the engine of this car? I would like to know what kind of cylinderhead it had. Gergo 2010/12/9 mell ward > Hi Gergo > > I am register secretary in the UK and looking on the register I have > 51385 then jump to 51525 then to 52500 > > I have some that went to south Africa - Would your car have gone to South > Africa- if this is so Gaydon have no records > > Mell > > 100/6 3000 register secretary > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Austin Healey > Sent: 09 December 2010 9:42 AM > To: Healey List > Subject: [Healeys] Closes to BN4L 052381 > > Hi, > > To help my restoration, I wanted to order a BMIHT certificate, but > unfortunatly the record of my car was lost. > Now I am looking for cars close to mine to figure out my specification. > > My vin no. is BN4L 052381. The car was built late 57 (december is my bet) > or > early 58, first registered 58 apr. > > Gergo > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/mellward@btinternet.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 Dec 9 13:42:05 2010 From: Austin Healey To: mell ward , Healey List Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 21:42:02 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Closes to BN4L 052381 Hi Mell, Everything can help. Thanks. I would like to figure out what type of cyinderhead should my car have. Gergo 2010/12/9 mell ward > Hi Gergo > > > > I dont have to much info on this it was entered on the register in 1994 > and its condition was poor > > The body and batch no were > > 4092 > > 6675 > > No engine recorded > > chasis 51385 went to south Africa > > > > Hope this helps a little > > > > Mell > > > > *From:* Austin Healey [mailto:pajtamuvek@gmail.com] > *Sent:* 09 December 2010 8:30 PM > *To:* mell ward; Healey List > *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Closes to BN4L 052381 > > > > Hi Mell, > > > > Thanks for the info! > > The car is LHD, and looks original (no signs of a conversion, soo not > likely that it was a CKO kit assembled in South Africa. > > > > 52500 ooks pretty close. Is there any chance for me to know the > specification of the engine of this car? I would like to know what kind of > cylinderhead it had. > > > > Gergo > > 2010/12/9 mell ward > > Hi Gergo > > I am register secretary in the UK and looking on the register I have > 51385 then jump to 51525 then to 52500 > > I have some that went to south Africa - Would your car have gone to South > Africa- if this is so Gaydon have no records > > Mell > > 100/6 3000 register secretary > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Austin Healey > > Sent: 09 December 2010 9:42 AM > To: Healey List > Subject: [Healeys] Closes to BN4L 052381 > > Hi, > > To help my restoration, I wanted to order a BMIHT certificate, but > unfortunatly the record of my car was lost. > Now I am looking for cars close to mine to figure out my specification. > > My vin no. is BN4L 052381. The car was built late 57 (december is my bet) > or > early 58, first registered 58 apr. > > Gergo > > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/mellward@btinternet.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 Dec 9 13:49:51 2010 From: David Nock To: Michael Hartfield Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 12:49:52 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries When charging a battery with a battery charger you will connect the RED to the Positive + side and the BLACK to the Negative - side of the battery The polarity to the car will not matter when hooking up a seperate battery charger David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Dec 9, 2010, at 11:23 AM, Michael Hartfield wrote: > When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct > connection, red > to ground, black to positive, or the other way around?? > Michael > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Dec 9 13:57:32 2010 From: Tom Felts To: Michael Hartfield , Peter Ryner Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 15:57:35 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries I think you are correct --- but don't try to use the car body for the ground---use the battery neg post. ---- Peter Ryner wrote: ============= The battery doesn't know if the car is positive or negative ground. The charging hookup is always the same. Red on positive and black on negative. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Hartfield" To: "'AustinHealey List'" Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 2:23 PM Subject: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries > When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection, > red > to ground, black to positive, or the other way around?? > Michael > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Thu Dec 9 14:12:11 2010 From: John Vrugtman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:12:10 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Re: Rivets and assumptions Just to add to this thread more detail. My 64 BJ8 (original owner) had one rim with the clip and one without. Probably one was replaced back in 64, by the dealer, as a young Frenchman had backed into it outside our house in Paris. They are otherwise identical, except on the one without the clip, the rivet is of poorer quality, the nickle plaiting has worn off to the brass, while the other one is fine. If anyone wants them (for the pattern of the clip):-) , free for the shipping. They are not good for re chroming, without work. John 64/66 BJ8s On 12/9/2010 11:23 AM, Simon Lachlan wrote: > I have a (late) MkII BT7. With rivets. > Yes, rivets slightly yellowed in comparison to chrome of rims. > No, the clips held on by the rivets do hold the rims to my Healey. (But, who > knows if my Lucases are the originals but they'd appear to be. Hate to > contradict a Wise One). > My rims were showing their age. I couldn't find a decent pair of > replacements. (Over some years of on/off rather desultory looking). Either > too short or marginally too big so needed to be screwed up too tight or just > plain rubbish. Did see some riveted ones at some stage, but NBG. > So the tatty old things kept going back onto the car. (Too badly dented for > repair and rechrome). > Then I found a pair that were right shape but rivetless. Took clips out of > originals, doctored new rims, put old rivets and clips into new rims. Looks > fine. Hopefully a good working compromise. Need to be fairly delicate in > order to preserve enough of the rivets' "stalk" to keep it usable. > Simon _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 14:52:44 2010 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:52:23 EST Subject: [Healeys] Silverstone for sale Adam Burckle of Louisville Kentucky asked me to share this with the list. His Silverstone (ex Bill Emerson) is going to the RM Auction in Arizona this January. This will be the first major auction to feature a Silverstone in a long long time. "I have already started my website details on the auction and started loading up some very large high definition pictures. The Silverstone will be one of the featured lots. As well I have decided to set a low reserve and estimate in order to give as many Healey enthusiast an opportunity to own it as possible. _http://www.healeysilverstone.com_ (http://www.healeysilverstone.com/) click on the Sale / Auction link" Adam Burckle _adamb@adammatthews.com_ (mailto:adamb@adammatthews.com) 2104 Plantside Drive Louisville, KY 40299-1924 (502) 499-2253 Jim Werner Louisville, Kentucky _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 15:29:20 2010 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:29:08 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 Hi Gergo Just looking at a combination of Clausager's book and the 100-Six Parts List: The late 100-Six engine with the six-port manifold and HD-6 carbs was fitted to ALL cars from Chassis/ Engine No. 52602 on, in November 1957. The switchover from the old-type gallery head motor was fuzzy, the new motor having begun being fitted at 48863 on, but 312 old- type motors, individually listed in the Parts List, continued to be fitted intermittently into the next 3,740 cars until 52601. Your C/E number , 052381, is NOT in this list of intermittently-fitted old-type motors. The last few integral gallery-head motors in the list are: 51742, 51743, 51744, 51755, 51746, 52550 and 52601. So you should have the new six-port head motor. Some other cue points for roughly dating your car (52381) can be: Sept. 1957 (47703)- sidescreens changed from front-opening (plexi angles forward), to rear-opening type (plexi angles backwards like most) (48387) -locking door handle dropped for late non-locking type Oct. 1957 (48863) -begin motor change-over to new type (48863) - brake master/ clutch cyls. now have a single remote reservoir, not separate integral type (50759) - accelerator controls now snap-lock type, not spring-loaded barrel type as on 100's ----------- Nov.1957 (52602) - new six-port motor and remote reservoir now in all cars Dec. 1957- (52704) -strengthening hoop introduced in bulkhead Best regards 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 Thu Dec 9 16:33:35 2010 From: Richard Dryman To: AustinHealey List Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 15:32:29 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries Can't believe I read this:positive is negative ????? wow~~~~~ ________________________________ From: Tom Felts To: Michael Hartfield ; Peter Ryner ; AustinHealey List Sent: Thu, December 9, 2010 3:57:35 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries I think you are correct --- but don't try to use the car body for the ground---use the battery neg post. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ > When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection,..... > Michael _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 17:34:17 2010 From: Rawdawgs To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 19:33:22 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] 100 seats I have a buddy who is trying to restore a barn find 100-4 and would like to keep it "unrestored". The seat backs are OK but the bottoms are pretty ratty. He is wondering if anyone has recently restored a 100-4 interior and has some left over black w/ red piping leather seat bottoms with some pretty good "patina". Just the skins would be fine. He will be needing a few other items if you know of a stash of NOS 100 parts. Thanks, Scott BN4 Longbridge Rawdawgs@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 Thu Dec 9 17:57:36 2010 From: john gillespie To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:57:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] More parts for sale Good evening all, I am still trying to get rid of my "Stuff", so here are a few more items for sale, if any interest contact me off list. All of he items are for and early BJ8, with the exception of one item for a late model BJ8. Transmission tunnel Oil pan Two rear seat pans Starter Floor jack part that fits under the front cross member, originally from " A Healey at Classic Collectibles " Two head light stone guards For the late model BJ8 a set of steel braided brake lines, 5 in all. Thanks to all, John Gillespie _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 18:06:09 2010 From: Charlie Baldwin To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:06:15 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 seats Check with British Miles in Morrisville, PA. He has a bunch of big Healey seats with original covers on them. Some of them may be 100s. I know he has some 3000 ones. If they are not torn, but still need some work or are the wrong color, check out Color Plus http://colorplus.com/. Be sure to read their "About Leather" tutorial which describes the whole process. Perhaps even the ratty bottoms can be saved with restitching and restoring. Charlie On 12/9/2010 7:33 PM, Rawdawgs wrote: > I have a buddy who is trying to restore a barn find 100-4 and would > like to keep it "unrestored". The seat backs are OK but the bottoms are > pretty ratty. He is wondering if anyone has recently restored a 100-4 > interior and has some left over black w/ red piping leather seat > bottoms with some pretty good "patina". Just the skins would be fine. > He will be needing a few other items if you know of a stash of NOS 100 > parts. Thanks, Scott > > BN4 Longbridge > Rawdawgs@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 > 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 Thu Dec 9 18:06:26 2010 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 19:06:39 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries I guess we all make errors and ask questions or read answers that seem odd from others. It would be my personal hope that we don't scare someone away from asking a question or answering a question because they are unsure of the reaction. There are no bad questions and am grateful for anyone's attempt to answer my questions right or wrong. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Dryman Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 5:32 PM To: AustinHealey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries Can't believe I read this:positive is negative ????? wow~~~~~ ________________________________ From: Tom Felts To: Michael Hartfield ; Peter Ryner ; AustinHealey List Sent: Thu, December 9, 2010 3:57:35 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries I think you are correct --- but don't try to use the car body for the ground---use the battery neg post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------ > When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection,..... > Michael _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Thu Dec 9 18:20:40 2010 From: HealeyRick To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:20:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Little Rivets Little Healeys also have the rivet issue. Bugeyes came with riveted headlight rims, but the repros are rivetless. When I restored my Bugeye, I sent out all the original chrome pieces to a local shop for replating, including the riveted headlight rims. It was a high end shop that did the plating for a number of Ralph Lauren's cars. When my parts were returned, I quickly realized the headlight rims were a little different. Not only were they quite a bit larger than the Bugeye's, they were imprinted with the word "Carello". A few days later, I got a call from a Cape Cod restoration shop (which coincedentally had done the restoration of Roger Menadue's LeMans Nash-Healey) inquiring whether our plating orders might have been mixed up. Seems they had my Bugeye rims and I had the rims from a very rare Maserati (1 of 7) We did an even swap, but I think I should have held them ransom. BTW, happy to note my Nasty Boy BJ7 still sports its original rims with rivets. 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 Thu Dec 9 19:49:51 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "Oudesluys" , "I Erbs" Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 21:48:11 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] one more headlight rim question I have many MGA spares from years gone by but the profile of the rims are different. Hard to explain but if you had them side by side you would see the difference. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Oudesluys" To: "I Erbs" Cc: "healey help" Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 1:42 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] one more headlight rim question > As the AH, like many other British cars of the time, is a collection of > bits and pieces taken from and used on many other UK cars it is certain > that the head lamp ring was used on many other cars. You cannot go by > the part number as one and the same part can have many different part > numbers. > So have a look at the rims of Triumph, Austin, Morris, Mini, MG and many > other UK cars. > Kees Oudesluijs > NL > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name > of coudesluijs.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/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 Thu Dec 9 20:56:32 2010 From: Tom Felts To: Richard Dryman , AustinHealey List Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 22:56:18 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries To all my Healey friends, please forgive me---but--this Dryman is a true prick. I never said that at all. He has decided to send me and the world one of his nasty undiplomatic posts. Actually it was he who confused the message and comments I was referring to and shot from the hip without checking. Here is the message I was referring to. " Peter Ryner wrote: ============= The battery doesn't know if the car is positive or negative ground. The charging hookup is always the same. Red on positive and black on negative." To which I replied "I think you are correct --- but don't try to use the car body for the ground---use the battery neg post." I thought it would be obvious why. I was merely cautioning to not forget and stick the negative from the donor car on the Healey body------but rather on the Healey battery negative terminal. Do I expect an apology from this classless person----nope. Suggest you READ the context of messages before commenting DICK-------or do you have this burning need to criticise to better cope with yourself. Again--my upfront apologies to others here, but thanks for listening. tom ---- Richard Dryman wrote: ============= Can't believe I read this:positive is negative ????? wow~~~~~ ________________________________ From: Tom Felts To: Michael Hartfield ; Peter Ryner ; AustinHealey List Sent: Thu, December 9, 2010 3:57:35 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries I think you are correct --- but don't try to use the car body for the ground---use the battery neg post. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ > When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection,..... > Michael _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Thu Dec 9 21:22:30 2010 From: Richard Dryman To: Tom Felts , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 20:21:41 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries Sorry, what is causing a possible misunderstanding is: You wrote your response to Michael Hartfield , the originator of the thread (whose question was: > "When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection, red to ground, black to positive, or the other way around??") Your response should have been to Bob Spidell. His was the only post to this thread that mentioned 'car body' anyway. Could be extremely misleading when folks see your reply to Michael as: "I think you are correct --- but don't try to use the car body for the ground---use the battery neg post." The point of my unbelief was that the post might create a dangerous situation; hydrogen and sparks do not 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 Thu Dec 9 21:23:07 2010 From: Bert Van Brande To: List Healey Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 20:23:03 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Rivets and dings My original 100 BN2 rims have more than rivets, they have lots of dings and one has a crack! I originally intended to have them restored but it will take an artist finish-metalworker to deal with these compound curves. Anybody has experience with this or do I need to join the NOS-riveted-rim hunters group? And where does this group meet? ;-) Bert _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 21:23:31 2010 From: john spaur To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:19:45 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ah, the rivet...and the Assumptions Within I know I am late on this; been busy. '62 BT7 - both rims have rivets one with and one without a clip, no dimples. The flange that faces the headlight bucket on the rim with a clip is flatter than the non-clip rim. John Spaur San Jose, CA At 01:24 PM 12/6/2010 -0800, Earl Kagna wrote: >My '62 tri-carb (fairly late top-shift) has it's original headlight >rings with rivets - no clips in evidence, just the rivets in the holes.... >Earl Kagna _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 21:30:27 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: Bob Spidell Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:30:00 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey fs in california I agree, very odd. Looks like the PO may have taken the shroud off for some reason then parked the car outside for 10 years. If you note on the back end, however, the paint is peeling off, so something is very amiss here. Alan On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 10:56 PM, Bob Spidell wrote: > Strange .... scuttle back appears to be in good shape but the front is > trashed. Looks like the front was cannibalized. > > > bs _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 21:40:16 2010 From: Richard Ewald To: Tom Felts Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 20:39:53 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries Tom While Mr. Dryman may or may not be a prick (I won't comment as I do not have enough info to draw a judgment) YOU are the one shot from the hip and confused the subject. Read the first 2/3 of the first sentence of the OP "When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection," >From this we can deduce that the OP wants to know how to correctly connect a battery charger to a positive ground automobile. Five individuals answered the question correctly. Then you come along with "I think you are correct --- but don't try to use the car body for the ground---use the battery neg post." mkay do you see where you screwed the pooch yet? No? Go back and read the OP again. When charging a POSITIVE GROUND car... Still can't see it? OP puts neg terminal from charger on neg terminal of battery, positive terminal to either the body or the positive terminal of the battery (electrically the same place) Then he reads your post and moves the positive terminal of the battery charger to the negative terminal of the battery just like you recommended. If the OP followed your advice he would have both the positive and negative terminals of the battery charger attached to the negative post of the battery. Trust me this is not the recommended method of battery charger attachment. Then when Mr. Dryman called you on it, you went even deeper into left field in your rebuttal with "I was merely cautioning to not forget and stick the negative from the donor car on the Healey body------but rather on the Healey battery negative terminal." Donor car? WTF? You have now confused charging a battery with jump starting a car, and you still haven't figured out it is a positive ground car. Furthermore you got the instructions for jump starting wrong. When jump starting you DO connect the last connection to the body so that when the a spark jumps from the cable to ground it does not ignite any stray H2 that might be around the top of the battery. Since battery chargers all have either a switch or a plug that allows them to be turned off, this caution is not necessary with a battery charger. If I were you, I would ask Mr. Dryman for forgiveness. $.02 Rick _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 22:00:05 2010 From: Michael Hartfield To: Richard Ewald , Tom Felts Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:59:43 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries Thank you all for your comments concerning charging batteries in positive ground cars. Sorry to have been the cause of unpleasantness among the listers. This is the Christmas season, peace on Earth, good will to men. Michael Richard Ewaldrichard.ewald@gmail.com > Tom > While Mr. Dryman may or may not be a prick (I won't comment as I do not have > enough info to draw a judgment) > YOU are the one shot from the hip and confused the subject. > Read the first 2/3 of the first sentence of the OP > "When charging positive ground batteries, what is the correct connection," >> From this we can deduce that the OP wants to know how to correctly connect a > battery charger to a positive ground automobile. > Five individuals answered the question correctly. > Then you come along with > "I think you are correct --- but don't try to use the car body for the > ground---use the battery neg post." > mkay do you see where you screwed the pooch yet? No? Go back and read the > OP again. When charging a POSITIVE GROUND car... > Still can't see it? OP puts neg terminal from charger on neg terminal of > battery, positive terminal to either the body or the positive terminal of > the battery (electrically the same place) Then he reads your post and moves > the positive terminal of the battery charger to the negative terminal of the > battery just like you recommended. > If the OP followed your advice he would have both the positive and negative > terminals of the battery charger attached to the negative post of the > battery. Trust me this is not the recommended method of battery charger > attachment. > Then when Mr. Dryman called you on it, you went even deeper into left field > in your rebuttal with "I was merely cautioning to not forget and stick the > negative from the donor car on the Healey body------but rather on the Healey > battery negative terminal." > Donor car? WTF? You have now confused charging a battery with jump > starting a car, and you still haven't figured out it is a positive ground > car. Furthermore you got the instructions for jump starting wrong. When > jump starting you DO connect the last connection to the body so that when > the a spark jumps from the cable to ground it does not ignite any stray H2 > that might be around the top of the battery. Since battery chargers all > have either a switch or a plug that allows them to be turned off, this > caution is not necessary with a battery charger. > If I were you, I would ask Mr. Dryman for forgiveness. > $.02 > Rick > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 9 22:21:42 2010 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: , Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:21:36 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey fs in california Judging from the amount of corrosion localized to the front of the car and the missing sheet metal I suspect that the car had an engine bay fire at some point. Maybe the bonnet was off the car at the time since it doesn't appear to have been damaged. Bill Lawrence > Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:30:00 +0800 > From: healey.nut@gmail.com > To: bspidell@comcast.net > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey fs in california > > I agree, very odd. Looks like the PO may have taken the shroud off for some > reason then parked the car outside for 10 years. If you note on the back > end, however, the paint is peeling off, so something is very amiss here. > > Alan > > On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 10:56 PM, Bob Spidell wrote: > > > Strange .... scuttle back appears to be in good shape but the front is > > trashed. Looks like the front was cannibalized. > > > > > > bs > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Dec 9 23:50:04 2010 From: Austin Healey To: Peter Svilans Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:49:46 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 Hi Peter, Thanks for the info. It looks like I should try to find a 6 port 2.6 then to replace my early 3000 which came with the car. Greetings: Gergo 2010/12/9 Peter Svilans > Hi Gergo > > Just looking at a combination of Clausager's book and the 100-Six Parts > List: > > The late 100-Six engine with themy six-port manifold and HD-6 carbs was > fitted > to ALL cars from Chassis/ Engine No. 52602 on, in November 1957. The > switchover from the old-type gallery head motor was fuzzy, the new motor > having begun being fitted at 48863 on, but 312 old- type motors, > individually > listed in the Parts List, continued to be fitted intermittently into the > next > 3,740 cars until 52601. > > Your C/E number , 052381, is NOT in this list of intermittently-fitted > old-type motors. The last few integral gallery-head motors in the list > are: > 51742, 51743, 51744, 51755, 51746, 52550 and 52601. So you should have > the > new six-port head motor. > > Some other cue points for roughly dating your car (52381) can be: > > Sept. 1957 (47703)- sidescreens changed from front-opening (plexi angles > forward), to rear-opening type (plexi angles backwards like most) > (48387) -locking door handle dropped for late non-locking > type > Oct. 1957 (48863) -begin motor change-over to new type > (48863) - brake master/ clutch cyls. now have a single > remote > reservoir, not separate integral type > (50759) - accelerator controls now snap-lock type, not > spring-loaded barrel type as on 100's > ----------- > Nov.1957 (52602) - new six-port motor and remote reservoir now in all > cars > Dec. 1957- (52704) -strengthening hoop introduced in bulkhead > > Best regards > 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 > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/pajtamuvek@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 Dec 10 00:17:56 2010 From: I Erbs To: Austin Healey Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 23:17:00 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 If the 3000 engine is in good shape run with it. There are many bn4 s out there with 3000 engines. Its a better set up imho. Only reason to chsnge is if you are building a car to be judged. My bn4 came with a 3000 engine I Erbs Sent from my iPod On Dec 9, 2010, at 10:49 PM, Austin Healey wrote: > Hi Peter, > > Thanks for the info. It looks like I should try to find a 6 port 2.6 > then to > replace my early 3000 which came with the car. > > Greetings: > Gergo > > 2010/12/9 Peter Svilans > >> Hi Gergo >> >> Just looking at a combination of Clausager's book and the 100-Six >> Parts >> List: >> >> The late 100-Six engine with themy six-port manifold and HD-6 >> carbs was >> fitted >> to ALL cars from Chassis/ Engine No. 52602 on, in November 1957. >> The >> switchover from the old-type gallery head motor was fuzzy, the new >> motor >> having begun being fitted at 48863 on, but 312 old- type motors, >> individually >> listed in the Parts List, continued to be fitted intermittently >> into the >> next >> 3,740 cars until 52601. >> >> Your C/E number , 052381, is NOT in this list of intermittently- >> fitted >> old-type motors. The last few integral gallery-head motors in the >> list >> are: >> 51742, 51743, 51744, 51755, 51746, 52550 and 52601. So you >> should have >> the >> new six-port head motor. >> >> Some other cue points for roughly dating your car (52381) can be: >> >> Sept. 1957 (47703)- sidescreens changed from front-opening (plexi >> angles >> forward), to rear-opening type (plexi angles backwards like most) >> (48387) -locking door handle dropped for late non- >> locking >> type >> Oct. 1957 (48863) -begin motor change-over to new type >> (48863) - brake master/ clutch cyls. now have a single >> remote >> reservoir, not separate integral type >> (50759) - accelerator controls now snap-lock type, not >> spring-loaded barrel type as on 100's >> ----------- >> Nov.1957 (52602) - new six-port motor and remote reservoir now >> in all >> cars >> Dec. 1957- (52704) -strengthening hoop introduced in bulkhead >> >> Best regards >> 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 >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/pajtamuvek@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/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 Fri Dec 10 03:39:55 2010 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:39:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 < My bn4 came with a 3000 engine > The Browning/ Needham book on the A-H from 1970 has extensive detailed tuning info on the various models. The Tuning section for the 4-port 100-Six consists of one sentence: "The larger capacity '3000' engine will fit into the'100-Six' without much difficulty." Gergo, I don't know how late your 3000 motor is, but visually, the only real difference between a late 2.6 and an early 2.9 motor is that the 100-Six head doesn't have the little flat "shelf", for the Thermo-Carb sender, next to the thermostat at the front. 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 Fri Dec 10 05:55:58 2010 From: S and T Miller To: Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:55:36 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] rivets I have noticed a lot of "rivet envy" here. Don't we all drive little British sports cars as opposed to massive muscle cars because we ARE NOT trying to overcompensate for "below the belt" inadequacies'? 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." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 06:32:55 2010 From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" To: "'Bert Van Brande'" , "'List Healey'" Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:32:31 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rivets and dings You may find a brass band instrument repairman capable of that type of repair. Of course, just because he's capable, doesn't mean he's willing. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bert Van Brande Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 10:23 PM To: List Healey Subject: [Healeys] Rivets and dings My original 100 BN2 rims have more than rivets, they have lots of dings and one has a crack! I originally intended to have them restored but it will take an artist finish-metalworker to deal with these compound curves. Anybody has experience with this or do I need to join the NOS-riveted-rim hunters group? And where does this group meet? ;-) Bert _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 07:00:03 2010 From: "Rich Chrysler" To: "'Austin Healey'" , "'Peter Svilans'" Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:59:51 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 Gergo, Another point...in addition to Peter's excellent research into cars close to yours, your engine, being a newly introduced 6 port engine should be painted in the dark Morris Green paint. The National Concours Committee has been conducting extensive research on these cars, and this is one of the many significant details we've been able to confirm. It seems these engines were painted his way from the time they began installing the new 6 port engines at Abingdon from late October '57 until about April of '58 when BN4 production paused for a few months while the new 2 seater BN6 came on line. Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Austin Healey Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 1:50 AM To: Peter Svilans Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 Hi Peter, Thanks for the info. It looks like I should try to find a 6 port 2.6 then to replace my early 3000 which came with the car. Greetings: Gergo _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 07:08:12 2010 From: Tom Felts To: Richard Ewald , Michael Hartfield Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 9:08:11 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Charging Positive Ground Batteries Mike--you were in no way the cause of unpleasantness. Certainly I had a major part to play in that. I guess I could and should have just let the comments go. I can see where my comment could have been confusing. My intent was something other. So--again----to all----I add my wishes for a safe and happy holiday season. tom ---- Michael Hartfield wrote: ============= Thank you all for your comments concerning charging batteries in positive ground cars. Sorry to have been the cause of unpleasantness among the listers. This is the Christmas season, peace on Earth, good will to men. Michael Richard Ewaldrichard.ewald@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 Dec 10 08:06:53 2010 From: Healey To: healey help Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:06:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny - Rivets and Battery So, when charging a battery on a Healey, I put the red cable on the + and the black cable on the headlight rivet? That is unless you dropped the rivets in the concourse, at which point, you would be unable to charge it. Olin Brimberry 61 3000 MKII BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb healey@hunterbane.com www.hunterbane.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 Dec 10 08:21:34 2010 From: Jim Lesher To: peter svilans , Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:21:33 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 Peter - as always, great info per the listing Nov.1957 (52602) - new six-port motor and remote reservoir now in all cars Dec. 1957- (52704) -strengthening hoop introduced in bulkhead I know it does not apply to my Longbridge, but what is this strengthening hoop TIA - jim lesher > From: peter.svilans@rogers.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:29:08 -0500 > Subject: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 > > Hi Gergo > > Just looking at a combination of Clausager's book and the 100-Six Parts List: > > The late 100-Six engine with the six-port manifold and HD-6 carbs was fitted > to ALL cars from Chassis/ Engine No. 52602 on, in November 1957. The > switchover from the old-type gallery head motor was fuzzy, the new motor > having begun being fitted at 48863 on, but 312 old- type motors, individually > listed in the Parts List, continued to be fitted intermittently into the next > 3,740 cars until 52601. > > Your C/E number , 052381, is NOT in this list of intermittently-fitted > old-type motors. The last few integral gallery-head motors in the list are: > 51742, 51743, 51744, 51755, 51746, 52550 and 52601. So you should have the > new six-port head motor. > > Some other cue points for roughly dating your car (52381) can be: > > Sept. 1957 (47703)- sidescreens changed from front-opening (plexi angles > forward), to rear-opening type (plexi angles backwards like most) > (48387) -locking door handle dropped for late non-locking > type > Oct. 1957 (48863) -begin motor change-over to new type > (48863) - brake master/ clutch cyls. now have a single remote > reservoir, not separate integral type > (50759) - accelerator controls now snap-lock type, not > spring-loaded barrel type as on 100's > ----------- > Nov.1957 (52602) - new six-port motor and remote reservoir now in all cars > Dec. 1957- (52704) -strengthening hoop introduced in bulkhead > > Best regards > 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 > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cleona44@hotmail.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 Dec 10 08:42:50 2010 From: Robert Duquette To: Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:42:37 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funny - Rivets and Battery No. Not if the car is positive ground ... :) Riveting theory though! I got a charge out of it! RD > So, when charging a battery on a Healey, I put the red cable on the + > and the black cable on the headlight rivet? That is unless you > dropped the rivets in the concourse, at which point, you would be > unable to charge it. > > Olin Brimberry > 61 3000 MKII > BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb > healey@hunterbane.com > www.hunterbane.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 Dec 10 08:48:18 2010 From: Robert Duquette To: Healeys Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:48:22 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rivets and dings This group meets at the front of unattended, so equipped cars with a screwdriver in hand. Those who can't attend, monitor ebay ... > -----Original Message----- > On Behalf Of Bert Van Brande > > My original 100 BN2 rims have more than rivets, they have lots of dings and > one has a crack! I originally intended to have them restored but it will > take an artist finish-metalworker to deal with these compound curves. > > Anybody has experience with this or do I need to join the NOS-riveted-rim > hunters group? And where does this group meet? ;-) > > Bert > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 08:53:27 2010 From: I Erbs To: Robert Duquette Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:53:14 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rivets and dings Wow I had not thought about midnight auto supply to source my headlights ring ') Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR On Dec 10, 2010 7:48 AM, "Robert Duquette" wrote: > This group meets at the front of unattended, so equipped cars with a > screwdriver in hand. Those who can't attend, monitor ebay ... > >> -----Original Message----- >> On Behalf Of Bert Van Brande >> >> My original 100 BN2 rims have more than rivets, they have lots of dings and >> one has a crack! I originally intended to have them restored but it will >> take an artist finish-metalworker to deal with these compound curves. >> >> Anybody has experience with this or do I need to join the NOS-riveted-rim >> hunters group? And where does this group meet? ;-) >> >> Bert >> _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Fri Dec 10 09:00:58 2010 From: Jody Kerr To: I Erbs Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:00:59 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rivets and dings Wait until next conclave. There will be a wide selection to choose from. :) On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 8:53 AM, I Erbs wrote: > Wow I had not thought about midnight auto supply to source my headlights > ring ') > > Ira Erbs > Digs 4 Solutions > Computer Consultants > Portland, OR > On Dec 10, 2010 7:48 AM, "Robert Duquette" > wrote: >> This group meets at the front of unattended, so equipped cars with a >> screwdriver in hand. Those who can't attend, monitor ebay ... >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> On Behalf Of Bert Van Brande >>> >>> My original 100 BN2 rims have more than rivets, they have lots of dings > and >>> one has a crack! I originally intended to have them restored but it will >>> take an artist finish-metalworker to deal with these compound curves. >>> >>> Anybody has experience with this or do I need to join the NOS-riveted-rim >>> hunters group? And where does this group meet? ;-) >>> >>> Bert >>> _______________________________________________ >> _______________________________________________ >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> 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 > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jodyfkerr@gmail.com > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 1981 Triumph TR8 "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 09:06:20 2010 From: Austin Healey To: Peter Svilans Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:01:23 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 Hi Peter, The engine in my car is a ver early 2.9. Only nominaly sronger than the original 2.6. The head does eve have the "thermo switch" for the "auto-choke". Gergo 2010/12/10 Peter Svilans > < My bn4 came with a 3000 engine > > > The Browning/ Needham book on the A-H from 1970 has extensive detailed > tuning > info on the various models. The Tuning section for the 4-port 100-Six > consists of one sentence: > > "The larger capacity '3000' engine will fit into the'100-Six' without much > difficulty." > > Gergo, I don't know how late your 3000 motor is, but visually, the only > real > difference between a late 2.6 and an early 2.9 motor is that the 100-Six > head > doesn't have the little flat "shelf", for the Thermo-Carb sender, next to > the > thermostat at the front. > > 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 > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/pajtamuvek@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 Dec 10 09:06:54 2010 From: "Peter Svilans" To: Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:06:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 Jim, The early 100-Sixes were criticized for excessive scuttle shake. This strengthening hoop was introduced with the idea of minimizing this transverse "paralellogram" movement of the cowl structure. Looking into the engine bay of an early 100-Six preferably without the motor, you see that the space between the footwells and upper bulkhead, (where the bellhousing sits), you see a perfectly rectangular opening. On all later Healeys, this space between the footwells is now a semicircular shape hugging the bellhousing more closely. This effectively "gusseted" the corners of the rectangle, making the bulkhead more resistant to sideways, transverse motion in relation to the frame. 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 Fri Dec 10 09:25:07 2010 From: I Erbs To: Jody Kerr Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:20:16 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rivets and dings too impatient, have to source closer to home.... Thanks, will use that as a fall back position. I had no idea when I found the found the NOS headlight assembly how lucky I was and how cheaply I bought it... I guess I will have one of my collection of used rings restored. On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Jody Kerr wrote: > Wait until next conclave. There will be a wide selection to choose from. :) > > On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 8:53 AM, I Erbs wrote: > > Wow I had not thought about midnight auto supply to source my headlights > > ring ') > > > > Ira Erbs > > Digs 4 Solutions > > Computer Consultants > > Portland, OR > > On Dec 10, 2010 7:48 AM, "Robert Duquette" > > wrote: > >> This group meets at the front of unattended, so equipped cars with a > >> screwdriver in hand. Those who can't attend, monitor ebay ... > >> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> On Behalf Of Bert Van Brande > >>> > >>> My original 100 BN2 rims have more than rivets, they have lots of dings > > and > >>> one has a crack! I originally intended to have them restored but it > will > >>> take an artist finish-metalworker to deal with these compound curves. > >>> > >>> Anybody has experience with this or do I need to join the > NOS-riveted-rim > >>> hunters group? And where does this group meet? ;-) > >>> > >>> Bert > >>> _______________________________________________ > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Healeys@autox.team.net > >> 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 > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > > > > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) > 1981 Triumph TR8 > > "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn > from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent > disinclination to do so." > --Douglas Adams > -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Fri Dec 10 10:07:12 2010 From: "PG" To: Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:06:37 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny x _____ A magician worked on a cruise ship. The audience was different each week so the magician did the same tricks over and over again. There was only one problem: The captain's parrot saw the shows each week and began to understand how the Magician did every trick. Once he understood, he started shouting in the middle of the show, "Look, Its not the same hat!" or, "Look, he's hiding the flowers under the table!" Or "Hey, why are all the cards the ace of spades?" The magician was furious but couldn't do anything. It was, after all, the Captain's' parrot. Then one stormy night on the Pacific, the ship unfortunately sank, drowning almost all who were on board. The magician luckily found himself on a piece of wood floating in the middle of the sea, as fate would have it ... With the parrot. They stared at each other with hatred, but did not utter a word. This went on for a day... And then 2 days. And then 3 days. Finally on the 4th day, the parrot could not hold back any longer and said... "OK, I give up. Where's the fuckin' ship?" _____ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3300 - Release Date: 12/05/10 23:34:00 _____ Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3277 - Release Date: 11/24/10 19:34:00 FREE Christmas Animations for your email b by IncrediMail! Click Here! [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of xmas_girl_en.gif] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 10:08:16 2010 From: "Dirk Maier" To: Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:08:30 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Hey listers, I have a few problems with the cylinder head of my 3000 engine. In summer I rebuild the head by renewing the valves / guides and the surface was grinded. But it turned out after a few kilometers around 600-700, that oil was in the cooling water and then I tightened the cylinder head after about 1000km. But that didnt have any effect, the amount of oil in the water was actually increasing. So I removed the head again and I gave it to an engine shop to put the cooling ports under pressure, but it did stand the pressure. I thought is probably due to the sealing or assembly. I brought a new set of seals and reassembled them, but there was still oil in the water. I torque down the head with 3 / 6 / 8 / 10.5 Nm here in several stages. Do you have any suggestions what I could do to solve this problem? Thank you in advance. Regards Dirk Siegburg, Germany Anhvren Umschrift Wvrterbuch - Detaillierten Wvrterbucheintrag anzeigen _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 10:09:43 2010 From: I Erbs To: PG Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:09:26 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funny LOL On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:06 AM, PG wrote: > x > > _____ > > > A magician worked on a cruise ship. > > The audience was different each week so the magician did the same tricks > over > and over again. > > There was only one problem: The captain's parrot saw the shows each week > and > began to understand how the Magician did every trick. > > Once he understood, he started shouting in the middle of the show, "Look, > Its > not the same hat!" or, "Look, he's hiding the flowers under the table!" Or > "Hey, why are all the cards the ace of spades?" > > The magician was furious but couldn't do anything. It was, after all, the > Captain's' parrot. > > Then one stormy night on the Pacific, the ship unfortunately sank, drowning > almost all who were on board. > The magician luckily found himself on a piece of wood floating in the > middle > of the sea, as fate would have it ... With the parrot. > > They stared at each other with hatred, but did not utter a word. > > This went on for a day... And then 2 days. And then 3 days. Finally on the > 4th > day, the parrot could not hold back any longer and said... > > "OK, I give up. Where's the fuckin' ship?" > > > > > > _____ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3300 - Release Date: 12/05/10 > 23:34:00 > > _____ > > > Internal Virus Database is out of date. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3277 - Release Date: 11/24/10 > 19:34:00 > > > > > > > FREE Christmas > Animations for your email b by IncrediMail! Click Here! > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of > xmas_girl_en.gif] > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Fri Dec 10 10:11:52 2010 From: I Erbs To: Dirk Maier Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:11:29 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system look for crack in block? check deck for warp on block On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Dirk Maier wrote: > Hey listers, > > > > I have a few problems with the cylinder head of my 3000 engine. > > In summer I rebuild the head by renewing the valves / guides and the > surface > was grinded. > > But it turned out after a few kilometers around 600-700, that oil was in > the > cooling water and then I tightened the cylinder head after about 1000km. > But that didn t have any effect, the amount of oil in the water was > actually > increasing. > So I removed the head again and I gave it to an engine shop to put the > cooling ports under pressure, but it did stand the pressure. I thought is > probably due to the sealing or assembly. > I brought a new set of seals and reassembled them, but there was still oil > in the water. I torque down the head with 3 / 6 / 8 / 10.5 Nm here in > several stages. > > > > Do you have any suggestions what I could do to solve this problem? Thank > you > in advance. > > > > Regards > > Dirk > > > > Siegburg, Germany > > > > > > > > > > Anhvren > > Umschrift > > > > Wvrterbuch - Detaillierten Wvrterbucheintrag anzeigen > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Fri Dec 10 10:46:15 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:45:43 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings worw, OK, so we found the elusive NOS rings, but they are $110.00 each!!!!! Shit, that's outrageous!!!! -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Fri Dec 10 10:52:21 2010 From: Healey To: "Dirk Maier" Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:52:25 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system I have never torqued a Healey head, but all others were a heck of a lot more torque than 10.5 Nm. They were more like 100-120 Nm. Olin Brimberry 61 3000 MKII BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb healey@hunterbane.com www.hunterbane.com On Dec 10, 2010, at 12:08 PM, Dirk Maier wrote: > Hey listers, > > > > I have a few problems with the cylinder head of my 3000 engine. > > In summer I rebuild the head by renewing the valves / guides and the > surface > was grinded. > > But it turned out after a few kilometers around 600-700, that oil > was in the > cooling water and then I tightened the cylinder head after about > 1000km. > But that didnt have any effect, the amount of oil in the water was > actually > increasing. > So I removed the head again and I gave it to an engine shop to put the > cooling ports under pressure, but it did stand the pressure. I > thought is > probably due to the sealing or assembly. > I brought a new set of seals and reassembled them, but there was > still oil > in the water. I torque down the head with 3 / 6 / 8 / 10.5 Nm here in > several stages. > > > > Do you have any suggestions what I could do to solve this problem? > Thank you > in advance. > > > > Regards > > Dirk > > > > Siegburg, Germany > > > > > > > > > > Anhvren > > Umschrift > > > > Wvrterbuch - Detaillierten Wvrterbucheintrag anzeigen > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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@hunterbane.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 Dec 10 10:53:55 2010 From: Jody Kerr To: I Erbs Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:54:13 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings That's actually not a bad price. Headlight rings for my Studebaker are $70.00/ea (I use the Sudebaker as a cost benchmark for prices as parts for it are normally cheaper than dirt). Jody On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 10:45 AM, I Erbs wrote: > worw, OK, so we found the elusive NOS rings, but they are $110.00 each!!!!! > Shit, that's outrageous!!!! > > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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/jodyfkerr@gmail.com > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) 1978 Triumph Spitfire (Mum's) 1981 Triumph TR8 "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 10:59:16 2010 From: Oudesluys To: Dirk Maier Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:59:12 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Oil in the coolant can mean: faulty or wrong head gasket leaking head gasket warped or corroded head warped or corroded block cracked head cracked block faulty sleeving if the block has been sleeved Kees Oudesluijs NL [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.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 Dec 10 11:00:38 2010 From: Bert Van Brande To: I Erbs , Jody Kerr Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:00:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rivets and dings OK, my email didnt go through. I forgot to cutot the original message. Ira already replied to this so messages appear out of order. Resending this in reply to: "Wait until next conclave. There will be a wide selection to choose from. :)" Wheeheehee! Wheezing laugh like Mutley, wringing hands! http://www.ugodog.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/mutley1.jpg A total of four 6 cyl owners are in luck: no less than 8 NOS rims on ebay: 140488552252 Check your application, lucas parts #s, etc. You might be able to trade in your Anderson-Moment book to finance the highly coveted riveted rims. Bert _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 11:04:29 2010 From: Oudesluys To: Healey Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:02:19 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Yes I missed that. 10,5Nm is very little and certainly wrong. It should probably read 10,5Kgm which is roughly 105Nm. Kees Oudesluijs NL [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.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 Dec 10 11:26:29 2010 From: "Dirk Maier" To: "'Oudesluys'" , "'Healey'" Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:26:15 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Sorry, of course it was 105 Nm. Dirk Siegburg Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Oudesluys Gesendet: Freitag, 10. Dezember 2010 19:02 An: Healey Cc: healeys@autox.team.net; Dirk Maier Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Yes I missed that. 10,5Nm is very little and certainly wrong. It should probably read 10,5Kgm which is roughly 105Nm. Kees Oudesluijs NL [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.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/dirk.e.maier@t-online.de _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 11:43:03 2010 From: Bob Johnson To: Healeys Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:43:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Diversion It is no funny, just great. I'd like to do this sometimes: http://www.youtube.com/user/AlphabetPhotography 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 Dec 10 11:58:22 2010 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: I Erbs Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:58:12 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings I also don't think $110 is outrageous for quality NOS rims if they are correct. Pricey... yes, but hopefully you get what you pay for. When I consider the effort and cost to drill out and make the proper rivet then re-plate and assemble the originals, then the price is more in line. By definition, they are not making NOS parts any more, so get them while you can Remember the old adage that... "When you go from a 98 point car to a 100 point car, you double the cost of the restoration." Cheers, Curt On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:45 AM, I Erbs wrote: > Worw, OK, so we found the elusive NOS rings, but they are $110.00 each!!!!! > Shit, that's outrageous!!!! > > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 12:25:22 2010 From: Michael Hartfield To: Curt/Nancy Arndt , I Erbs Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:25:12 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings I paid $96 two years ago from British Car Specialists. Michael Curt/Nancy Arndtcnaarndt@gmail.com > I also don't think $110 is outrageous for quality NOS rims if they are > correct. Pricey... yes, but hopefully you get what you pay for. When I > consider the effort and cost to drill out and make the proper rivet then > re-plate and assemble the originals, then the price is more in line. > > By definition, they are not making NOS parts any more, so get them while you > can > > Remember the old adage that... "When you go from a 98 point car to a 100 > point car, you double the cost of the restoration." > > Cheers, > > Curt > > On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:45 AM, I Erbs wrote: > >> Worw, OK, so we found the elusive NOS rings, but they are $110.00 each!!!!! >> Shit, that's outrageous!!!! >> >> -- >> Ira Erbs >> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS >> IT CONSULTANTS >> Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 12:31:26 2010 From: I Erbs To: Michael Hartfield Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:30:22 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings OK, I just bought one, so now on to the next hard to find part....... On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 11:25 AM, Michael Hartfield < hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu> wrote: > I paid $96 two years ago from British Car Specialists. > Michael > > > Curt/Nancy Arndtcnaarndt@gmail.com > > > I also don't think $110 is outrageous for quality NOS rims if they are > > correct. Pricey... yes, but hopefully you get what you pay for. When I > > consider the effort and cost to drill out and make the proper rivet then > > re-plate and assemble the originals, then the price is more in line. > > > > By definition, they are not making NOS parts any more, so get them while > you > > can > > > > Remember the old adage that... "When you go from a 98 point car to a 100 > > point car, you double the cost of the restoration." > > > > Cheers, > > > > Curt > > > > On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:45 AM, I Erbs wrote: > > > >> Worw, OK, so we found the elusive NOS rings, but they are $110.00 > each!!!!! > >> Shit, that's outrageous!!!! > >> > >> -- > >> Ira Erbs > >> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > >> IT CONSULTANTS > >> Portland, OR > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > 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/hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu > > > -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Fri Dec 10 13:36:33 2010 From: "Rod Shepherd" To: "'Dirk Maier'" , Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 06:33:27 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Hello Dirk, You may have a problem with two oil galleries which run through the water jackets of the block, especially if you have recently descaled or acid dipped the block during rebuild. This problem is not unusual with the 'C'series block. Cape International in the UK have a kit available for the repair if this is the problem - costs about 50 GBP and you need to strip the block, find a good machinist and have it repaired. My 29D block has a similar problem wherein after a long trip I have traces of engine oil in the radiator. I am still driving my Healey with this problem and I won't touch it until running temperatures (160 degrees on a hot day, 190 in traffic) increase or I see water in the engine oil. Rod Shepherd (Queensland, Australia with a modified 57 BN4 'The Beast') _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 13:54:16 2010 From: Bob Johnson To: Healeys Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:52:19 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Hardtoop on ebay NFI. Just saw this. 220706511306 At this rate it might just be stolen by a buyer. Local pickup in Raleigh NC. Must be too much trouble for seller to pack. 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 Dec 10 14:07:53 2010 From: To: Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:06:18 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Who knows anything about this oil gallery repair kit as sold by SC Parts, see No 85 and perhaps other suppliers: http://www.scparts.co.uk/index/lang-2/lkz-195/markenid-1/katnr-1/kat_sprache- 2/hrubnr-2/rubrik-10/index.php?tpl=clickable_vertikal.tpl&marker=85#85 Is this kit to vercome a weakness in the block? Could that kit be a solution for Dirk`s problem with oil in the water? Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von I Erbs Gesendet: Freitag, 10. Dezember 2010 18:11 An: Dirk Maier Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system look for crack in block? check deck for warp on block On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM, Dirk Maier wrote: > Hey listers, > > > > I have a few problems with the cylinder head of my 3000 engine. > > In summer I rebuild the head by renewing the valves / guides and the > surface was grinded. > > But it turned out after a few kilometers around 600-700, that oil was > in the cooling water and then I tightened the cylinder head after > about 1000km. > But that didn t have any effect, the amount of oil in the water was > actually increasing. > So I removed the head again and I gave it to an engine shop to put the > cooling ports under pressure, but it did stand the pressure. I thought > is probably due to the sealing or assembly. > I brought a new set of seals and reassembled them, but there was still > oil in the water. I torque down the head with 3 / 6 / 8 / 10.5 Nm here > in several stages. > > > > Do you have any suggestions what I could do to solve this problem? > Thank you in advance. > > > > Regards > > Dirk > > > > Siegburg, Germany _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 14:08:19 2010 From: Bert Van Brande To: List Healey Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:06:47 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] 100 rims alternative sources Using the Lucas 400e parts manual it's clear that the headlight assemblies were used on multiple car brands/models in the 50's. Below is data for the 51336 (F700 (dip left) 12V) This is just one of the 5 different assemblies used for the AH 100 BN1 and BN2. Note that there were variations in the assembly part# by using a letter suffix, ie A, B, C,... These indicated that the whole assembly was interchangeable. Consulting the same manual you can check that the rim with part# 554440 was used on these assemblies. This opens up the search quite a bit. I just hope a lucas 554440 rim for let's say a Wolseley in this list is the same as the 554440 for the Healey. Also this list is referenced only from Lucas perspective. The car manufacturers might have used other brands parts. Little chance to that with Lucas domination in UK at the time but still double-check any findings. Also as already pointed out Lucas might have changed the design ie. dropped out the rivet in subsequent issues of the same part so I would stay close to a the original manufacturing dates 53-56. enjoy Bert Vehicle application list for the 51336, Copy-pasted from the parts manual but I had to cut out the model names/years because of the list 3K email limit. Email me directly for the full list. A.C. Cars 16 1950-52. Allard Alvis Austin Austin7Healey Bedford Bristol Cammer Daimler Elva Healey Hillman Jensen Jowell Karrier Lagonda Lanchester Layton Lea Francis Morgan Morris Reliant Riley Singer Smiths Deliverv Vehicles Sunbeam Sunbeam-Talbot Triumph Vauxhall Wolseley _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 14:24:21 2010 From: "Dirk Maier" To: "'Rod Shepherd'" , , Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:23:56 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Hi Rod, hi Bill, when I removed the head, I saw that the oil port with pressure is only one - it's for the rocker shaft. The other ports are only for the return flow of the oil, with a low pressure, I think? Is it right? Regards Dirk Siegburg Germany _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 14:53:19 2010 From: "Rod Shepherd" To: "'Dirk Maier'" , , Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:47:54 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Hi Dirk I have attached an article which is included with the Cape International Kit. It explains all!! Rod. From: Dirk Maier [mailto:dirk.e.maier@t-online.de] Sent: Saturday, 11 December 2010 7:24 AM To: 'Rod Shepherd'; insptwo@msn.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Oil in the water cooling system Hi Rod, hi Bill, when I removed the head, I saw that the oil port with pressure is only one - it's for the rocker shaft. The other ports are only for the return flow of the oil, with a low pressure, I think? Is it right? Regards Dirk Siegburg Germany [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/msword which had a name of Austin Healey Oil Gallery Repair..doc] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 10 17:40:22 2010 From: "John O'Brien" To: "'Dirk Maier'" , "'Oudesluys'" Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:39:38 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system I have also had oil in my coolant. I checked with a Healey specialty shop about the repair. I don't remember the figure but it was more than I wanted to spend. There is a place in the block where the oil passage and water jacket have a very thin amount of metal between them. A little corrosion and it starts leaking. The good thing is that your oil pressure at 20 - 50+ lbs. is always higher than your coolant pressure at 7 lbs or so. That means the oil will seep into the coolant, but the coolant won't push it's way into the oil. The shop told me the oil, in small amounts doesn't really hurt anything. I open the radiator and dip the end of rolled up paper towels into it to swab out some of the oil periodically. About once a year I drain the coolant, refill it a time or two with water and run it to rinse it out. I have even put some Dawn Dish soap in the water and run it to emulsify the oil into the water to get more of it out. After a good rinse run, I drain and refill with my coolant mix. My car always runs in the right temp range (per the thermostat I have installed). Until it gets much worse, I will keep doing what I'm doing. I've never found signs of water in my oil. The actual repair requires having the machine shop bore the oil passage and then they sleeve it. My 2 cents worth John O'Brien '61 bugeye '65 BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dirk Maier Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 12:26 PM To: 'Oudesluys'; 'Healey' Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Sorry, of course it was 105 Nm. Dirk Siegburg Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Oudesluys Gesendet: Freitag, 10. Dezember 2010 19:02 An: Healey Cc: healeys@autox.team.net; Dirk Maier Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Yes I missed that. 10,5Nm is very little and certainly wrong. It should probably read 10,5Kgm which is roughly 105Nm. Kees Oudesluijs NL [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of coudesluijs.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/dirk.e.maier@t-online.de _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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/banjojohn@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 Dec 10 17:54:29 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:48:53 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday funny headlight rim Took my boys over the see the car, about 20 miles from my house. The NOS headlight bucket came with a non-rivet outer rim! So now I will have one with a rivet and one without! So I will now take a rivet from an older unit and adapt the NOS unit with no rivet. Jokes on me....... -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Fri Dec 10 19:11:33 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "I Erbs" , "healey help" Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:10:30 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings Go with the Moss, affordable, shinny, and they have a rivet. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" To: "healey help" Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 12:45 PM Subject: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings > worw, OK, so we found the elusive NOS rings, but they are $110.00 > each!!!!! > Shit, that's outrageous!!!! > > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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/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 Dec 10 19:24:09 2010 From: dwflagg@juno.com To: lapierrem@sbcglobal.net Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:17:19 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings And made where????????????????? > Go with the Moss, affordable, shinny, and they have a rivet. > > Mark > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "I Erbs" > To: "healey help" > Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 12:45 PM > Subject: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings > > > > worw, OK, so we found the elusive NOS rings, but they are $110.00 > > > each!!!!! > > Shit, that's outrageous!!!! > > > > -- > > Ira Erbs > > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > > IT CONSULTANTS > > Portland, OR > > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > > (______ \____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/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/dwflagg@juno.com > ____________________________________________________________ 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 Fri Dec 10 22:54:51 2010 From: Bert Van Brande To: Michael Hartfield , I Erbs Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:51:38 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings Wow, He sold 5 out of 8 rims already! I should have asked for a cut but no, I believe in good Healey karma. I am asking the seller if he has the 100 style rims, we'll see, he seems to have a good stash of Lucas nos parts. Bert --- On Fri, 12/10/10, I Erbs wrote: > From: I Erbs > Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings > To: "Michael Hartfield" > Cc: "healey help" > Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 8:30 PM > OK, I just bought one, so now on to > the next hard to find part....... > > On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 11:25 AM, Michael Hartfield < > hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu> > wrote: > > > I paid $96 two years ago from British Car > Specialists. > > Michael > > > > > > Curt/Nancy Arndtcnaarndt@gmail.com > > > > > I also don't think $110 is outrageous for quality > NOS rims if they are > > > correct. Pricey... yes, but hopefully you > get what you pay for. When I > > > consider the effort and cost to drill out and > make the proper rivet then > > > re-plate and assemble the originals, then the > price is more in line. > > > > > > By definition, they are not making NOS parts any > more, so get them while > > you > > > can > > > > > > Remember the old adage that... "When you go from > a 98 point car to a 100 > > > point car, you double the cost of the > restoration." > > > > > > Cheers, > > > > > > Curt > > > > > > On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 9:45 AM, I Erbs > wrote: > > > > > >> Worw, OK, so we found the elusive NOS rings, > but they are $110.00 > > each!!!!! > > >> Shit, that's outrageous!!!! > > >> > > >> -- > > >> Ira Erbs > > >> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > > >> IT CONSULTANTS > > >> Portland, OR > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > > 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/hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu > > > > > > > > > -- > Ira Erbs > DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS > IT CONSULTANTS > Portland, OR > _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ > (______ \____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/bertvanbrande@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 Fri Dec 10 23:24:34 2010 From: joe mulqueen To: healey list Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:23:44 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Hello, I have my engine sitting in the garage waiting for me to rebuild it this Spring. When I popped out the core plugs I found nearly 1/2" of rusty "dirt" in the water jacket. The block is all standard but the bores are worn. Are there any visual clues as to whether or not to sleeve the oil gallery - even if it passes a pressure test? The last thing I would want after a restoration would be to find oil traces in the coolant. Thanks for any advice, Joe M '60 BT7 Project Santa Clara, 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 Dec 11 02:13:54 2010 From: "Dirk Maier" To: "'John O'Brien'" , , "'Rod Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 10:13:06 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Hi guys, thank you very much for your helpful suggestions. My problem with the oil is quite the same what John and Bill described. I worried about dismantling and stripping the engine. But I think the only way to find out where the crack is, is to put the block under pressure. Kind regards Dirk Siegburg, Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von John O'Brien Gesendet: Samstag, 11. Dezember 2010 01:40 An: 'Dirk Maier'; 'Oudesluys'; 'Healey' Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system I have also had oil in my coolant. I checked with a Healey specialty shop about the repair. I don't remember the figure but it was more than I wanted to spend. There is a place in the block where the oil passage and water jacket have a very thin amount of metal between them. A little corrosion and it starts leaking. The good thing is that your oil pressure at 20 - 50+ lbs. is always higher than your coolant pressure at 7 lbs or so. That means the oil will seep into the coolant, but the coolant won't push it's way into the oil. The shop told me the oil, in small amounts doesn't really hurt anything. I open the radiator and dip the end of rolled up paper towels into it to swab out some of the oil periodically. About once a year I drain the coolant, refill it a time or two with water and run it to rinse it out. I have even put some Dawn Dish soap in the water and run it to emulsify the oil into the water to get more of it out. After a good rinse run, I drain and refill with my coolant mix. My car always runs in the right temp range (per the thermostat I have installed). Until it gets much worse, I will keep doing what I'm doing. I've never found signs of water in my oil. The actual repair requires having the machine shop bore the oil passage and then they sleeve it. My 2 cents worth 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 Sat Dec 11 04:54:02 2010 From: Chris Dimmock To: joe mulqueen Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:50:56 +1100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Send the block to redistrip. The leak from the oil gallery to the water jacket is an issue. But I've never actually seen a block that has that issue. Never. Clean the block first. And when you punch out the core plugs, look at the water jacket between the bores. And take a pic or two. Before and after. Just humour me Joe. Don't just put you block in caustic. Go for redistrip. No financial interest. But I wouldn't recommend any other way. Punch put the welch plugs. Punch out the oil gallery plugs. Measure the distance to the bottom of the water galleries from the top of the bore, and the bottom of the welch plugs. Observe the gap between bores from the welch plug holes. Then record the same data after it's been to redistrip. Then send me an email. ;-) Sent from my iPhone On 11/12/2010, at 5:23 PM, joe mulqueen wrote: > Hello, > I have my engine sitting in the garage waiting for me to rebuild it > this > Spring. When I popped out the core plugs I found nearly 1/2" of > rusty "dirt" > in the water jacket. The block is all standard but the bores are > worn. Are > there any visual clues as to whether or not to sleeve the oil > gallery - even > if it passes a pressure test? The last thing I would want after a > restoration > would be to find oil traces in the coolant. > Thanks for any advice, > Joe M > '60 BT7 Project _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 05:38:54 2010 From: Rick Huber To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 06:38:24 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Healey goes home Hello Healey listers, Just short of 3 years after buying a disassembled 64 BJ8 Phase I, and 2 years and 3 months after starting work on the car at BMC Restorations with Peter Brauen in Kiln, Mississippi, I drove her home yesterday 120 miles to Baton Rouge. What a thrill! Peter only worked on the car while I was there, so of course the schedule was limited by my availability. What a delight, driving a car that I've wanted since high school in the early 70's. She's mine, and she's home. A dream come true. http://picasaweb.google.com/mlandrick/HealeyGoesHome121010# Not quite finished yet though. As you can see from the pictures, I still need to install the grill and attach the front bumper. A bigger task is putting together the convertible top frame and getting the top on. I'm going to attempt to do those myself at home over the next several weeks. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some detailed instructions for reassembling the frame and installing the convertible top on it. I have Norman Nock's Tech Talk book but I don't see any reference to this particular task. Thanks to all who have answered questions and helped me find parts. It's been fantastic having you all in the Healey brotherhood as a resource. Now, maybe I can start to become one myself. Cheers, Rick 64 BJ8 Phase I _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 06:16:08 2010 From: jerry wall To: Rick Huber Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:15:43 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey goes home rick, looking good! don't forget to flat black the x brace in front of the radiator where it doesn't show through the grille after it's reinstalled. you'll find that a fun chore. cheers, jerry On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 6:38 AM, Rick Huber wrote: > Hello Healey listers, > Just short of 3 years after buying a disassembled 64 BJ8 Phase I, and 2 > years and 3 months after starting work on the car at BMC Restorations with > Peter Brauen in Kiln, Mississippi, I drove her home yesterday 120 miles to > Baton Rouge. What a thrill! Peter only worked on the car while I was there, > so of course the schedule was limited by my availability. What a delight, > driving a car that I've wanted since high school in the early 70's. She's > mine, and she's home. A dream come true. > http://picasaweb.google.com/mlandrick/HealeyGoesHome121010# > Not quite finished yet though. As you can see from the pictures, I still > need to install the grill and attach the front bumper. A bigger task is > putting together the convertible top frame and getting the top on. I'm > going to attempt to do those myself at home over the next several weeks. > > I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some detailed > instructions for reassembling the frame and installing the convertible top > on it. I have Norman Nock's Tech Talk book but I don't see any reference > to > this particular task. > > Thanks to all who have answered questions and helped me find parts. It's > been fantastic having you all in the Healey brotherhood as a resource. Now, > maybe I can start to become one myself. > Cheers, > Rick > 64 BJ8 Phase I > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Dec 11 07:09:01 2010 From: "edic" To: "Rick Huber" , Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:05:46 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey goes home Rick, Thanks for the pictures, I never get tired of looking at Healeys and yours is especially nice. You look like a tall fellow did you have to move the seat back? Also, is that black dot on the shroud by the windshield for an antenna? Again great pictures and I know you are very proud. Mel Brunet HBJ8L/39749 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Huber" To: Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:38 AM Subject: [Healeys] Healey goes home > Hello Healey listers, > Just short of 3 years after buying a disassembled 64 BJ8 Phase I, and 2 > years and 3 months after starting work on the car at BMC Restorations with > Peter Brauen in Kiln, Mississippi, I drove her home yesterday 120 miles to > Baton Rouge. What a thrill! Peter only worked on the car while I was > there, > so of course the schedule was limited by my availability. What a delight, > driving a car that I've wanted since high school in the early 70's. She's > mine, and she's home. A dream come true. > http://picasaweb.google.com/mlandrick/HealeyGoesHome121010# > Not quite finished yet though. As you can see from the pictures, I still > need to install the grill and attach the front bumper. A bigger task is > putting together the convertible top frame and getting the top on. I'm > going to attempt to do those myself at home over the next several weeks. > > I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some detailed > instructions for reassembling the frame and installing the convertible top > on it. I have Norman Nock's Tech Talk book but I don't see any reference > to > this particular task. > > Thanks to all who have answered questions and helped me find parts. It's > been fantastic having you all in the Healey brotherhood as a resource. > Now, > maybe I can start to become one myself. > Cheers, > Rick > 64 BJ8 Phase I > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/edic@tampabay.rr.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 Dec 11 08:13:17 2010 From: Jaap Aeckerlin To: Rick Huber , Healey forum Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:12:55 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey goes home Rick, Take an advice from a guy who intended to do the same on his BJ8: don't do it! Take your car to a pro, and let him both supply the soft top and fit it. Your car is looking so beautiful, it would be a pity to spoil it with a clear I-tried-to-do-it-myself-but-in-hindsight-I-shouldn't-have-done-that top with wrinkles, leaking like hell when in a unexpected rain burst. I've done a lot of work myself in a 7 year long reconstruction period, but among other jobs fitting the soft top (and also fitting the upholstery to the seats) I left to people who are familiar with the tricks of the trade. Again, it would be a pity for a car looking so great! Have a look at picasaweb.google.nl/j.aeckerlin to see what pro's do with a good soft top. Good luck! Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2010/12/11 Rick Huber > Hello Healey listers, > I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some detailed > instructions for reassembling the frame and installing the convertible top > on it. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 08:23:38 2010 From: "Herbert Miller" To: "'Rick Huber'" , Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:19:33 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey goes home Rick The video set sold by Moss, covering the interior and carpet installation on a BJ8, has a good section on installing the top. Buy or borrow a copy if you can. Herb Miller 1962 BT7 1967 BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick Huber Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 6:38 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Healey goes home Hello Healey listers, Just short of 3 years after buying a disassembled 64 BJ8 Phase I, and 2 years and 3 months after starting work on the car at BMC Restorations with Peter Brauen in Kiln, Mississippi, I drove her home yesterday 120 miles to Baton Rouge. What a thrill! Peter only worked on the car while I was there, so of course the schedule was limited by my availability. What a delight, driving a car that I've wanted since high school in the early 70's. She's mine, and she's home. A dream come true. http://picasaweb.google.com/mlandrick/HealeyGoesHome121010# Not quite finished yet though. As you can see from the pictures, I still need to install the grill and attach the front bumper. A bigger task is putting together the convertible top frame and getting the top on. I'm going to attempt to do those myself at home over the next several weeks. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some detailed instructions for reassembling the frame and installing the convertible top on it. I have Norman Nock's Tech Talk book but I don't see any reference to this particular task. Thanks to all who have answered questions and helped me find parts. It's been fantastic having you all in the Healey brotherhood as a resource. Now, maybe I can start to become one myself. Cheers, Rick 64 BJ8 Phase I _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Sat Dec 11 08:30:30 2010 From: Greg Mandas To: Rick Huber , Healey forum Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:30:25 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey goes home Jack, WOW! What a great restoration! You are a skilled and patient craftsman. Hy hat's off to you. Greg --- On Sat, 12/11/10, Jaap Aeckerlin wrote: > From: Jaap Aeckerlin > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey goes home > To: "Rick Huber" , "Healey forum" > Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010, 10:12 AM > Rick, > Take an advice from a guy who intended to do the same on > his BJ8: don't do > it! Take your car to a pro, and let him both supply the > soft top and fit it. > Your car is looking so beautiful, it would be a pity to > spoil it with a > clear > I-tried-to-do-it-myself-but-in-hindsight-I-shouldn't-have-done-that > top with wrinkles, leaking like hell when in a unexpected > rain burst. > I've done a lot of work myself in a 7 year long > reconstruction period, but > among other jobs fitting the soft top (and also fitting the > upholstery to > the seats) I left to people who are familiar with the > tricks of the trade. > Again, it would be a pity for a car looking so great! > Have a look at picasaweb.google.nl/j.aeckerlin to see what > pro's do with a > good soft top. > Good luck! > Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands > 1964 BJ8 29432 > > 2010/12/11 Rick Huber > > > Hello Healey listers, > > > > I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction > of some detailed > > instructions for reassembling the frame and installing > the convertible top > > on it. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 08:42:13 2010 From: "Rich C" To: "'Mark LaPierre'" , "'I Erbs'" Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 10:33:49 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings Not necessarily so, Mark. Suppliers, including Moss are very inconsistent. I ordered two for a Hundred 3 weeks ago and they came in with reasonable quality chrome, proper shape, but no rivets Rich -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 9:11 PM To: I Erbs; healey help Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings Go with the Moss, affordable, shiny, and they have a rivet. 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 Dec 11 08:42:33 2010 From: "Greg Lemon" To: "edic" , "Rick Huber" , Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:41:57 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey goes home Car looks great, I like the white over blue. I am generally a strong proponent of DIY efforts, I too would give some thought to having the top professionally done, it is sort of a get it right the first time or your hosed proposition, but I have no idea what your skill sets are, but it is kind of a specialized deal. Then again if you are like me your car will spend very little time with the top up! If you do it use the old carpenters adage, but measure three or four times before you cut, glue, etc. 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 Dec 11 08:55:48 2010 From: rfinucane@aol.com To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 10:52:39 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] Phase ones and convertible tops As I said to Rick, leave the top to a professional. I too did a frame off on my phase 1 and was determined to to the top to perfection, but was never satisfyied with it and tryed to correct the fit a number of times. I'm not sure if it was the top or my abilitys. As I have said over the years to clients, you stay home and do what you do best, and I'll do my best for you, whether its restoring a car or a house. The interior is relatively easy with the kits out there, with patience, it can make you proud of the results.The convertible top is a beautiful and functional thing and really sets off the car when done right. I recently did my MG-TD top (way much simpler, start with one of those), and always attract lookers at car shows with the top up. Bob Phase one #25809 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg which had a name of Stowe 2010 009.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 Dec 11 09:39:07 2010 From: Robert Duquette To: Healeys Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:36:25 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Little Rivets Frogeyes? 2 rivets? say this aloud: "Rivet, Rivet" RD I'm a little behind ... some think I'm a big behind ... ;) > From: healeyrick@yahoo.com > > Little Healeys also have the rivet issue. Bugeyes came with riveted headlight > rims, but the repros are rivetless. > Rick _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 11:00:06 2010 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: Rich C Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:59:39 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings Listers, I know that NOS Locators was selling the correct Bugeye chrome ring with the rivet on eBay. However a recent search on their eBay store didn't turn up any hits for that item. Cheers, Curt On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 7:33 AM, Rich C wrote: > Not necessarily so, Mark. Suppliers, including Moss are very inconsistent. > I > ordered two for a Hundred 3 weeks ago and they came in with reasonable > quality chrome, proper shape, but no rivets > > Rich > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre > Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 9:11 PM > To: I Erbs; healey help > Subject: Re: [Healeys] $110.00 headlight rings > > Go with the Moss, affordable, shiny, and they have a rivet. > > 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/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 Sat Dec 11 12:42:32 2010 From: "Jim Wojcik" To: "'Dirk Maier'" , "'John O'Brien'" Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:34:23 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system Hi Dirk and Josef. I suffered from this in my BN7 for a number of years, tried head gaskets, etc., and then did the SC kit in the first rebuild of the engine, in 2000. It didn't help, but then, nothing about that rebuild was right. After finding my heart for the fight again, I pulled the engine another time, and took it to a better engine rebuilder. This shop did everything differently, really understood the engineering process, and the results have been terrific. The oil in coolant problem was fixed with a concrete-like product that the builder, Guy Henson, carefully flowed into the area he calculated was the source of this porosity. Bingo. I have watched the coolant carefully for 8 years and about 12K miles without a problem. You can find Guy at http://www.dgmotors.biz/default.htm I love these fellows. Jim Wojcik, BN7 Minnesota -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dirk Maier Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 3:13 AM To: 'John O'Brien'; insptwo@msn.com; 'Rod Shepherd' Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil in the water cooling system _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 13:30:05 2010 From: Rick Huber To: Greg Lemon Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:30:03 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey goes home Thanks Greg. Still contemplating DIM. My restorer is always available if I choose to go that way. On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Greg Lemon wrote: > Car looks great, I like the white over blue. > > I am generally a strong proponent of DIY efforts, I too would give some > thought to having the top professionally done, it is sort of a get it right > the first time or your hosed proposition, but I have no idea what your skill > sets are, but it is kind of a specialized deal. > > Then again if you are like me your car will spend very little time with the > top up! > > If you do it use the old carpenters adage, but measure three or four times > before you cut, glue, etc. > > 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 Dec 11 16:28:11 2010 From: Rick Huber To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:23:18 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Phase ones and convertible tops Hi Bob, Thanks for the guidance. I've done two MGB tops and wasn't really satisfied with either of them. That being said, I'm older, wiser, more patient, and more experienced than before, but still certainly not an expert. In this case I'll go down the road of doing it myself for awhile - learning, reading, talking, trialing, and then decide. Your feedback is helpful. Cheers, Rick 64 BJ8 Phase I _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 16:29:00 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: Healey Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:23:46 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Just a few minor rust problems. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320629033991 or *http://tinyurl.com/2corxjn* * * * * I wonder if the reserve price is over $20,000? _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 16:43:33 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , "'Healey'" Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:39:28 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap It has a great looking steering wheel. 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, December 11, 2010 6:24 PM To: Healey Subject: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Just a few minor rust problems. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320629033991 or *http://tinyurl.com/2corxjn* * * * * I wonder if the reserve price is over $20,000? _____ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 16:45:01 2010 From: Rick Huber To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:45:17 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey goes home Hi Jerry, Mel, Jaap, Herb, Greg, I'm on the digest, so just seeing all of your feedback. Appreciate the comments on the car. It was originally Ivory White, but I needed a little more color, and with my favorite one being blue, I had to go with Healey Blue coves with blue interior and top. Distinctive color combo for sure. I only found 7 BJ8's with that color combination when I searched Steve's registry files a couple years ago when I decided what color to paint mine. Jerry - I hand painted the x brace silver to match the aluminum air conditioning condenser, so when you look through the grill, the x brace disappears into the condenser, I believe the factory's intention with black in front of the black radiator. Mel - seat doesn't go any farther back because of the panel around the convertible top attaching pad. Too bad, I'm feeling quite close to the dash. Good eye with the 7/8" rubber grommet in the hole where the antenna used to be. We cut 2" out of the foam before putting the seat together to lower my eyes below the windshield frame. I'm 6'2" and it works great, although the seat is a little hard. Should have done the holes too. Jaap - very nice pictures of your car. Mine started out completely disassembled for 15 years, but fortunately dipped and primed, so not as rusty. I hear your advice loud and clear - I'll definitely read, study, talk, measure, measure, and trial fit before I decide to use razor blades, glue, and tacks. Herb, Forgot about the Moss video. Knew they had it for MGBs, have seen it, but didn't think about Healeys. However, now with everything done but the top, not good value for money, but I'll check with local contacts to see if they have a copy I can look at. Greg, Thanks for the accolades, but I'll have to give credit to Peter Brauen of BMC Restorations in Kiln, MS. He's the real craftsman, I'm just the helper and learner. Cheers, Rick 64 BJ8 Phase I _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 17:42:51 2010 From: Bert Van Brande To: List Healey Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:35:19 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] 6 cyl headlight rim with rivet for trade or sale Hi, I have a 6 cyl headlight rim with rivet for trade or sale, pic on http://www.flickr.com/photos/50942694@N05/5252232147/ This came of an early 6 cyl of a friend. Light scratches that will polish out. Rivet is slightly more yellow so probably original but not 100% sure. More pics on request. Looking to trade for things like Lucas ST330 master battery switch (broken ok), Overdrive dash toggle switch (long toggle), starter solenoid, sideshift transmission knob, 100 headlight rim. Will also part out and sell the rivet to the highest bidder! ;-) cheers, Bert _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 19:27:49 2010 From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE To: Blue One Hundred , Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 02:20:05 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Hmmm! I wonder if it has the correct headlamp rims... Bill Lawrence > Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:23:46 +0800 > From: healey.nut@gmail.com > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap > > Just a few minor rust problems. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320629033991 > > or > > *http://tinyurl.com/2corxjn* > * > * > * > * > I wonder if the reserve price is over $20,000? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Sat Dec 11 19:42:37 2010 From: To: Alan Seigrist , Healey Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:40:05 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Scary. Looks just like a BJ8 I parted ouit years ago. Even same color. Keith ---- Alan Seigrist wrote: > Just a few minor rust problems. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320629033991 > > or > > *http://tinyurl.com/2corxjn* > * > * > * > * > I wonder if the reserve price is over $20,000? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/pennell@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 Sat Dec 11 20:12:53 2010 From: To: =?iso-8859-1?B?aGVhbGV5c0BhdXRveC50ZWFtLm5ldA==?= Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 03:11:50 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?healey_on_ebay?= nothing that a mig welder, some TLC and $40,000 or so would not fix. 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 Dec 11 21:20:59 2010 From: S and T Miller To: Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:09:44 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] frame color Were early 3000's frames ever painted black?- on a non black car? A 3000 on e-bay currently claims that the frame rails being painted black is correct? I have heard of some early frames being painted black, but thought it was the entire frame including engine comp, etc. 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." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 11 21:34:27 2010 From: Jean Caron To: , Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 04:27:46 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] frame color The frames were painted black only on cars that had headlight rims with no rivets, all others were painted body colour. It's late saturday what can I say. Jean Caron > From: stmiller96@hotmail.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:09:44 -0500 > Subject: [Healeys] frame color > > Were early 3000's frames ever painted black?- on a non black car? A 3000 on > e-bay currently claims that the frame rails being painted black is correct? I > have heard of some early frames being painted black, but thought it was the > entire frame including engine comp, etc. > > 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." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/vintage_roadster_restoration@ho tmail.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 Dec 11 22:59:15 2010 From: Bob Spidell To: healeys Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:53:22 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Healeys] LBC but no Healey content I know there's a few cat lovers trolling this list: http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/12/automotive_innovation (looks like lots of rivets on the headlight rings) bs -------------------------------- Bob Spidell - San Jose, 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 Dec 11 23:01:26 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: S and T Miller , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:00:26 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] frame color Practically speaking this would not make sense since the substructure, which was welded to the chassis at Jensens, would (by default) need to be painted body color because of how the whole thing was made. If the chassis was black the substructure would have to be black as well. On 12/12/10, S and T Miller wrote: > Were early 3000's frames ever painted black?- on a non black car? A 3000 on > e-bay currently claims that the frame rails being painted black is correct? > I > have heard of some early frames being painted black, but thought it was the > entire frame including engine comp, etc. > > 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." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 04:28:55 2010 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:20:29 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] angle drive Does anyone know if the angle drive from a "Triumph 200 or 2500 or TR5 or TR6" will fit my standard centre shift MkII BT7? Thanks, Simon _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 05:58:35 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: "'Healey'" Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:56:52 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap It's not the same VIN, Keith. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of pennell@cox.net Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 9:40 PM To: Alan Seigrist; Healey Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Scary. Looks just like a BJ8 I parted ouit years ago. Even same color. Keith _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 08:02:42 2010 From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" , "Blue One Hundred" Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:02:12 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Hey! It has a steering wheel! -----Original Message----- From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 9:20 PM To: Blue One Hundred ; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Hmmm! I wonder if it has the correct headlamp rims... Bill Lawrence > Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:23:46 +0800 > From: healey.nut@gmail.com > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap > > Just a few minor rust problems. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320629033991 > > or > > *http://tinyurl.com/2corxjn* > * > * > * > * > I wonder if the reserve price is over $20,000? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ruvino@ripnet.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 Dec 12 08:15:16 2010 From: Healey To: Bob Johnson Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:15:05 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Hardtoop on ebay This was in my town. Did someone here buy/sale it? Assuming the top will fit, it seems like a good buy, and the top came with the stand. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_rdc=1&item=220706511306&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D220706511306%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&viewitem=#ht_500wt_1182 Olin Brimberry 61 3000 MKII BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb On Dec 10, 2010, at 3:52 PM, Bob Johnson wrote: > NFI. Just saw this. 220706511306 At this rate it might just be > stolen by a buyer. Local pickup in Raleigh NC. Must be too much > trouble for seller to pack. > > 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 > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey@hunterbane.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 Dec 12 09:18:45 2010 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: healeys@autox.team.net, Simon Lachlan Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:07:01 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] angle drive Hello Simon; Here are the vehicles that BG2401-00 angle drive are for. The table below is from page 4 of the attached file. I think this is what you are after. [Yes, I know the attachment will be stripped from the List email but hopefully the table will get through] Alvis 3 Lt Saloon & Convertible Overdrive 1958 - 1961 BG2401 00 Aston Martin DB4 Saloon & Convertible Overdrive 1962 - BG2401 00 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage 1962 - 1963 BG2401 00 Austin A110 Automatic 1961 - May 1964 BG2401 00 Austin A110 Saloon & De Luxe June 1964 on BG2401 00 Austin A110 Saloon 1961 - 1964 BG2401 00 Austin A110 Saloon MkII Automatic and Overdrive to Nov 1964 BG2401 00 Austin A110 Saloon MkII, Overdrive & Automatic Nov 1964 BG2401 00 Austin A110 Super De Luxe Saloon Mk II (Drive End) June 1964 on BG2401 00 Austin A110 Super De Luxe Saloon Mk II (Drive End) O & A June 1964 - Nov 1964 BG2401 00 Austin A55 Cambridge (Borg-Warner Gearbox) 1956 - 1958 BG2401 00 Austin Healey 3000 MkII 1961 - 1964 BG2401 00 Bentley T Series May 1968 on BG2401 00 Rolls Royce Corniche May 1971 - Sept 1975 BG2401 00 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow May1968 on BG2401 00 Rover 3 Lt Overdrive 1958 - 1967 BG2401 00 Rover 3.5 Lt V8 Sept 1967 on BG2401 00 Rover P5B 3.5 Lt Saloon & Coupe Sept 1967 - Dec 1973 BG2401 00 Rover Three Thousand Five (Drive End) April 1968 on BG2401 00 Triumph GT6 Mk I Overdrive Oct 1966 - Aug 1968 BG2401 00 Triumph TR4A Overdrive Mar 1965 - 1967 BG2401 00 Triumph TR5 Oct 1967 - Dec 1968 BG2401 00 Triumph Vitesse 1962 - Sept 1966 BG2401 00 Wolseley 6/110 Automatic 1961 - Nov 1964 BG2401 00 Wolseley 6/110 Overdrive June 1964 - Nov 1964 BG2401 00 --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Sun, 12/12/10, Simon Lachlan wrote: << Does anyone know if the angle drive from a "Triumph 200 or 2500 or TR5 or TR6" will fit my standard centre shift MkII BT7? Thanks, Simon >> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Angle] _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 09:30:52 2010 From: jerry wall To: Rick Huber Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:26:47 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Phase ones and convertible tops rick, my first Healey was a '67 BJ8 acquired in '78 while then living in Plano, Tx. my first major chore was to install a new top since the BJ8 was relegated to the driveway until my new garage/workshop was completed. the top was a Robbins which came with no instructions or chalk-marks. through trial and error, i finally obtained a passable fit,however, along the way established the one-hand record for the longest toss of the U shaped rear retainer. cheers, jerry On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 5:23 PM, Rick Huber wrote: > Hi Bob, > Thanks for the guidance. I've done two MGB tops and wasn't really > satisfied > with either of them. That being said, I'm older, wiser, more patient, and > more experienced than before, but still certainly not an expert. In this > case I'll go down the road of doing it myself for awhile - learning, > reading, talking, trialing, and then decide. Your feedback is helpful. > Cheers, > Rick > 64 BJ8 Phase I > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Dec 12 09:43:49 2010 From: Tom To: healeys Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:37:40 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] LBC but no Healey content I've always loved the lines on an E-type, but the wheelbase is too narrow for my eye. The wheels on a 3000 are almost flush with the body, and I prefer that look. - Tom On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 12:53 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > I know there's a few cat lovers trolling this list: > > http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/12/automotive_innovation > > (looks like lots of rivets on the headlight rings) > > > bs > > -------------------------------- > Bob Spidell - San Jose, 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/ah3000me@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 Dec 12 10:03:36 2010 From: robert westcott <55healey@comcast.net> To: Alan Seigrist Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:03:23 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Very nice anchor, I don't think I would have wasted the time to take pictures. I like the raised "Duck Tail" rear, looks like it's back is broken. Then there are the well preserved rusty fenders in plastic. What a deal. A case of your favorite brew to anyone who takes this pile of rust on. Rob On Dec 11, 2010, at 3:23 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Just a few minor rust problems. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320629033991 > > or > > *http://tinyurl.com/2corxjn* > * > * > * > * > I wonder if the reserve price is over $20,000? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/55healey@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 Dec 12 11:14:18 2010 From: Greg Mandas To: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE , Blue One Hundred Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:12:34 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap And the glove box has a lock. Worth it's weight gold!!! Greg 67BJ8 --- On Sun, 12/12/10, Dr. C. Rubino wrote: > From: Dr. C. Rubino > Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap > To: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" , "Blue One Hundred" , healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Sunday, December 12, 2010, 10:02 AM > Hey! It has a steering wheel! > > -----Original Message----- > From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE > Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 9:20 PM > To: Blue One Hundred ; healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap > > Hmmm! I wonder if it has the correct headlamp rims... > Bill Lawrence > > > Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:23:46 +0800 > > From: healey.nut@gmail.com > > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > > Subject: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap > > > > Just a few minor rust problems. > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320629033991 > > > > or > > > > *http://tinyurl.com/2corxjn* > > * > > * > > * > > * > > I wonder if the reserve price is over $20,000? > > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 11:28:50 2010 From: "Jeff Pelletier" To: Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:21:33 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Im surprise there is NO WARRANTY!??... -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dr. C. Rubino Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 10:02 AM To: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE; Blue One Hundred; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Hey! It has a steering wheel! -----Original Message----- From: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 9:20 PM To: Blue One Hundred ; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap Hmmm! I wonder if it has the correct headlamp rims... Bill Lawrence > Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:23:46 +0800 > From: healey.nut@gmail.com > To: Healeys@autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap > > Just a few minor rust problems. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3206290339 91 > > or > > *http://tinyurl.com/2corxjn* > * > * > * > * > I wonder if the reserve price is over $20,000? > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ruvino@ripnet.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/jeff@pellfam.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3304 - Release Date: 12/12/10 02:35:00 _______________________________________________ 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 Sun Dec 12 11:31:25 2010 From: Robert Duquette To: Healeys Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:31:29 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap I like the use of the word "uniqueness". I also like the VIN tag: "When ordering replacements quote car number: " Does that mean replacement "car"? ;) 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 Sun Dec 12 11:33:25 2010 From: I Erbs To: Robert Duquette Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:33:00 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] For sale very nice BJ8, cheap remove vin, slide new car under, re-attach vin plate, drive away On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 10:31 AM, Robert Duquette < robertduquette@sympatico.ca> wrote: > I like the use of the word "uniqueness". > > I also like the VIN tag: > "When ordering replacements quote car number: " > > Does that mean replacement "car"? ;) > > 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 > -- Ira Erbs DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS IT CONSULTANTS Portland, OR _______ Austin Healey 3000 _______ (______ \____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 Sun Dec 12 12:17:38 2010 From: "Simon Lachlan" To: Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:09:32 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] re my previous Speedo query and angle drive question Reference my previous question on (dead) speedos.... Once again, many thanks for all the replies and data. Now, I did spot an angle drive going cheap on eBay and just resisted buying it. (Is it just me or does anyone else throw new parts at a problem until it goes away?) I raised the tunnel cover and got to the angle drive. The speedo cable was broken about 4in up from the angle drive. So that much is solved. Do these things often break? Mine doesn't do many miles and I don't think I was stressing it by, for example, having it at too acute an angle. And should the angle drive be removed and serviced(?) in any way whilst it's accessible? I presume that one just loosens off the round brass cross-hatched threaded wotsit and the drive just comes off? Simon. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 12:31:04 2010 From: John Vrugtman To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:30:01 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] re my previous Speedo query and angle drive question Since the cable broke, that might indicate that the speedo is binding. John 64/66 BJ8s On 12/12/2010 2:09 PM, Simon Lachlan wrote: > Reference my previous question on (dead) speedos.... > > Once again, many thanks for all the replies and data. > > Now, I did spot an angle drive going cheap on eBay and just resisted buying > it. (Is it just me or does anyone else throw new parts at a problem until it > goes away?) > > I raised the tunnel cover and got to the angle drive. > > The speedo cable was broken about 4in up from the angle drive. So that much > is solved. > > Do these things often break? Mine doesn't do many miles and I don't think I > was stressing it by, for example, having it at too acute an angle. > > And should the angle drive be removed and serviced(?) in any way whilst it's > accessible? > > I presume that one just loosens off the round brass cross-hatched threaded > wotsit and the drive just comes off? > > Simon. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 12:45:20 2010 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'Simon Lachlan'" , Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:43:38 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] re my previous Speedo query and angle drive question Simon, Most speedo shops can repair them.. 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 Simon Lachlan Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 12:10 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] re my previous Speedo query and angle drive question Reference my previous question on (dead) speedos.... Once again, many thanks for all the replies and data. Now, I did spot an angle drive going cheap on eBay and just resisted buying it. (Is it just me or does anyone else throw new parts at a problem until it goes away?) I raised the tunnel cover and got to the angle drive. The speedo cable was broken about 4in up from the angle drive. So that much is solved. Do these things often break? Mine doesn't do many miles and I don't think I was stressing it by, for example, having it at too acute an angle. And should the angle drive be removed and serviced(?) in any way whilst it's accessible? I presume that one just loosens off the round brass cross-hatched threaded wotsit and the drive just comes off? Simon. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Sun Dec 12 13:02:03 2010 From: F Ronald Rader To: Healey List Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:01:56 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] LBC but no Healey content > > http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/12/automotive_innovation > > > > (looks like lots of rivets on the headlight rings) Screws actually! :) > ron rader _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 13:15:39 2010 From: Bert Van Brande To: List Healey Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:06:44 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Smitty 5-speed for sale Hi, I acquired a complete Smitty transmission last spring from a Healey restorer who was bringing a BJ8 back to original spec. The idea was to start driving with with this box, while restoring an original BN2 sideshifter with broken overdrive. I also got tempting offers just for the original bellhousing, one from a 100s owner. I only live only a couple miles from smitty's workshop so it should have been a no-brainer, right? Well last summer I restored the OD and refurbished the gearbox. OD needed everything including new uni-directional and the steel ring in the annulus as both were shattered. Plus bearings, washers, springs, balls... the works. Initially the OD was not building up enough pressure but seating the operating valve ball with a punch and replacing this ball with a new one did the trick. I got perfect pressure with the trans on the bench driven by an electric motor. I ran the box multiple times on the bench for about an hour and operated the OD observing the speed change with a digital tach. So I decided this summer the BN2 side shifter goes in the car and the smitty is now for sale. Add, info and pictures on British car forum. http://www.britishcarforum.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=212&title=smitty-5-speed-transmission28complete-29&cat=4 Hoping this goes to a good home. Bert _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 13:16:13 2010 From: "Jonas Payne" To: Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:10:07 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey Working on the xk150 trying to resolve some leaking/seeping carb issues. Is there some sort of gasket dressing that can be used to supplement the fiber washers? Car has one of those electric thermostatically controlled "starter carbs" instead of a choke. The car uses HD4's and the starter carb feeds off the bottom (where the float bowl would be fastened with 4 screws on the HD8). There are a total of 5 fiber washers used to connect this thing, and I am leaking out of 4 of them. I am a bit concerned about continuing to tighten the steel fitting into the bottom of the aluminum carb in fear of stripping or cracking it. (both on the main and starter carb) Alternatively, apparently these elect starter carbs are such a problem that I'm wondering if it may make more sense to fashion a manual choke. Jonas Payne PBR Cell: (702) 358-5084 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 13:34:01 2010 From: "Dave Porter" To: "'Jonas Payne'" , Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:33:40 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey The fiber washers actually work quite well. They do require a couple re- tightenings as they soften with the fuel contact. Make sure the ones you are using are very close to the same thread diameter on their ID. Those 13/16" [sic] 7/16 Whitworth fitting will take a surprising amount of torque. Don't have any numbers but I'll guess I go over 50-60 ft lbs very often.. 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: Sunday, December 12, 2010 1:10 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey Working on the xk150 trying to resolve some leaking/seeping carb issues. Is there some sort of gasket dressing that can be used to supplement the fiber washers? Car has one of those electric thermostatically controlled "starter carbs" instead of a choke. The car uses HD4's and the starter carb feeds off the bottom (where the float bowl would be fastened with 4 screws on the HD8). There are a total of 5 fiber washers used to connect this thing, and I am leaking out of 4 of them. I am a bit concerned about continuing to tighten the steel fitting into the bottom of the aluminum carb in fear of stripping or cracking it. (both on the main and starter carb) Alternatively, apparently these elect starter carbs are such a problem that I'm wondering if it may make more sense to fashion a manual choke. Jonas Payne PBR Cell: (702) 358-5084 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Sun Dec 12 13:47:36 2010 From: Charlie Baldwin To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:47:11 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smitty 5-speed for sale Bert, Bench testing is great, but I'd wait until the BN2 tranny is proven in the car before selling the Toyota one. Charlie On 12/12/2010 3:06 PM, Bert Van Brande wrote: > Hi, > > I acquired a complete Smitty transmission last spring from a Healey restorer who was bringing a BJ8 back to original spec. The idea was to start driving with with this box, while restoring an original BN2 sideshifter with broken overdrive. I also got tempting offers just for the original bellhousing, one from a 100s owner. I only live only a couple miles from smitty's workshop so it should have been a no-brainer, right? > > Well last summer I restored the OD and refurbished the gearbox. OD needed everything including new uni-directional and the steel ring in the annulus as both were shattered. Plus bearings, washers, springs, balls... the works. Initially the OD was not building up enough pressure but seating the operating valve ball with a punch and replacing this ball with a new one did the trick. I got perfect pressure with the trans on the bench driven by an electric motor. I ran the box multiple times on the bench for about an hour and operated the OD observing the speed change with a digital tach. So I decided this summer the BN2 side shifter goes in the car and the smitty is now for sale. > > Add, info and pictures on British car forum. > > http://www.britishcarforum.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=212&title=smitty-5-speed-transmission28complete-29&cat=4 > > Hoping this goes to a good home. > > Bert > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Sun Dec 12 14:31:37 2010 From: S and T Miller To: Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:25:08 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] generator testing What is the best way to test the generator armature and field when it is out of the car? 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." _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 14:32:22 2010 From: Richard Ewald To: Jonas Payne Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:25:17 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey The problem is 99.9% of all the sealants out there dissolve in gasoline. I would replace the fiber washers or (you're not gonna believe this) coat them by rubbing with a bar of soap. Gasoline does not dissolve soap. A sliver of soap jammed in a bashed gas tank is an old off roader's trick to get home. Anyway in your case the soap will/should fill between the fibers to prevent seepage. Good luck. Rick Sent from my iPhone On Dec 12, 2010, at 12:10, "Jonas Payne" wrote: > Working on the xk150 trying to resolve some leaking/seeping carb issues. > > Is there some sort of gasket dressing that can be used to supplement the > fiber washers? > > Car has one of those electric thermostatically controlled "starter > carbs" instead of a choke. > > The car uses HD4's and the starter carb feeds off the bottom (where the > float bowl would be fastened with 4 screws on the HD8). > > There are a total of 5 fiber washers used to connect this thing, and I > am leaking out of 4 of them. > > I am a bit concerned about continuing to tighten the steel fitting into > the bottom of the aluminum carb in fear of stripping or cracking it. > (both on the main and starter carb) > > Alternatively, apparently these elect starter carbs are such a problem > that I'm wondering if it may make more sense to fashion a manual choke. > > > Jonas Payne > PBR > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/richard.ewald@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 Dec 12 15:34:19 2010 From: Robert Duquette To: Healeys Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:32:00 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] LBC but no Healey content Nickel or chrome ... oh, ... never mind. ;) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > > > > http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/12/automotive_innovation > > > > > > (looks like lots of rivets on the headlight rings) > > Screws actually! :) > > > ron rader > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 15:35:48 2010 From: Al Malin To: S and T Miller Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:33:18 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] generator testing Take the generator to a local shop that rebuilds generators and have them test it. It's not a bad idea to take the regulator in with it so they can test them together. Al Malin Tricarb On Dec 12, 2010, at 4:25 PM, S and T Miller wrote: > What is the best way to test the generator armature and field when it is out > of the car? > > 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." > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Sun Dec 12 15:48:55 2010 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:39:26 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey Permatex makes a sealant that is resistant to gasoline. I get it at my local auto parts store. The tube is marked Permatex 2 Pliable Non-Hardening Sealant, and it says it is resistant to oil, fuel, and chemicals. I've used it on the flange of my fuel tank sending unit, and it hasn't leaked yet. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC Sent from my PC From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Ewald Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 4:25 PM To: Jonas Payne Cc: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey The problem is 99.9% of all the sealants out there dissolve in gasoline. I would replace the fiber washers or (you're not gonna believe this) coat them by rubbing with a bar of soap. Gasoline does not dissolve soap. A sliver of soap jammed in a bashed gas tank is an old off roader's trick to get home. Anyway in your case the soap will/should fill between the fibers to prevent seepage. Good luck. Rick _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 15:50:54 2010 From: Jose Vicente Vargas To: Charlie Baldwin Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:41:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Any update on the 6 speed conversion ? BN2 My concern, more than the price is the ratios. 5 gear is 1:1. (as 4 gear w/o overdrive on the BN2) 6 gear is :0.47 ( a very high drop on engine revs and may not very suitable for normal road use) I just hoped that the ratios were 4 gear 1:1 5 gear 1:0.75 more or less 6 gear 1:0.6 more or less The toyota is 4 gear 1:1 5 gear 1:0.78 But jumping from 1:1 to 1:0:47 in 1 gear is too much... And i got some pictures and YES the gear shifter is in the side a the original car. This is great, but the ratios are terrible Has anyone seen one installed in a BN1 - 2 - 4 with side shift ? Thanks Jose Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 16:04:29 2010 From: S and T Miller To: Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:55:07 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] generator testing Thanks for the responses so far. I probably should clarify that I already know it doesn't work, just want to know if it is the field or the armature. 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." > Subject: Re: [Healeys] generator testing > From: amalin@mac.com > Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:33:18 -0500 > CC: healeys@autox.team.net > To: stmiller96@hotmail.com > > Take the generator to a local shop that rebuilds generators and have them test it. It's not a bad idea to take the regulator in with it so they can test them together. > > Al Malin > Tricarb > > > On Dec 12, 2010, at 4:25 PM, S and T Miller wrote: > > > What is the best way to test the generator armature and field when it is out > > of the car? > > > > 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." > > _______________________________________________ > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > 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 Sun Dec 12 16:05:17 2010 From: F Ronald Rader To: Healey List Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:02:42 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] LBC but no Healey content On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: > > Nickel or chrome ... oh, ... never mind. ;) it's the shiny stuff :) ron rader _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 16:18:03 2010 From: F Ronald Rader To: Healey List Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:11:55 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Any update on the 6 speed conversion ? BN2 Jose: my preference would be fourth gear of 1:1 fifth gear of .8 6th gear .6 this would give you a close box where you need it and two great cruising gears. the 6 th gear is for over 80 MPH cruising. here are the ratios from a 550 Maranallo, 6 Speed Manual with a 3.9 Final Drive 1st Gear Ratio 3.15:1 2nd Gear Ratio 2.18:1 3rd Gear Ratio 1.57:1 4th Gear Ratio 1.19:1 5th Gear Ratio 0.94:1 6th Gear Ratio 0.76:1 ron On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Jose Vicente Vargas wrote: > My concern, more than the price is the ratios. > > 5 gear is 1:1. (as 4 gear w/o overdrive on the BN2) > 6 gear is :0.47 ( a very high drop on engine revs and may not very suitable > for normal road use) > I just hoped that the ratios were > 4 gear 1:1 > 5 gear 1:0.75 more or less > 6 gear 1:0.6 more or less > > The toyota is > 4 gear 1:1 > 5 gear 1:0.78 _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 17:03:46 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'BJ8 Healeys'" , Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:58:23 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey Amen 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 BJ8 Healeys Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 5:39 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey Permatex makes a sealant that is resistant to gasoline. I get it at my local auto parts store. The tube is marked Permatex 2 Pliable Non-Hardening Sealant, and it says it is resistant to oil, fuel, and chemicals. I've used it on the flange of my fuel tank sending unit, and it hasn't leaked yet. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC Sent from my PC From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Ewald Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 4:25 PM To: Jonas Payne Cc: Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey The problem is 99.9% of all the sealants out there dissolve in gasoline. I would replace the fiber washers or (you're not gonna believe this) coat them by rubbing with a bar of soap. Gasoline does not dissolve soap. A sliver of soap jammed in a bashed gas tank is an old off roader's trick to get home. Anyway in your case the soap will/should fill between the fibers to prevent seepage. Good luck. Rick _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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/ahbn6@verizon.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 Dec 12 18:17:40 2010 From: Jose Vicente Vargas To: F Ronald Rader Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:18:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Gearbox and o/d oil seals references Can anyone supply me with the references (size) of all the oil seals required for the gearbox and overdrive for a BN2. I had then ordered from Moss but got seized by Colombian customs ... And now I wont have them before new year... I just need the sizes... Thanks Jose Sent from my iPad On Dec 12, 2010, at 6:11 PM, F Ronald Rader wrote: > Jose: > my preference would be > fourth gear of 1:1 > fifth gear of .8 > 6th gear .6 > > this would give you a close box where you need it and two great > cruising gears. the 6 th gear is for over 80 MPH cruising. > here are the ratios from a 550 Maranallo, 6 Speed Manual with a 3.9 > Final Drive > 1st Gear Ratio 3.15:1 > 2nd Gear Ratio 2.18:1 > 3rd Gear Ratio 1.57:1 > 4th Gear Ratio 1.19:1 > 5th Gear Ratio 0.94:1 > 6th Gear Ratio 0.76:1 > > ron > > On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Jose Vicente Vargas > wrote: >> My concern, more than the price is the ratios. >> >> 5 gear is 1:1. (as 4 gear w/o overdrive on the BN2) >> 6 gear is :0.47 ( a very high drop on engine revs and may not very suitable >> for normal road use) >> I just hoped that the ratios were >> 4 gear 1:1 >> 5 gear 1:0.75 more or less >> 6 gear 1:0.6 more or less >> >> The toyota is >> 4 gear 1:1 >> 5 gear 1:0.78 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/jvvmusme@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 Dec 12 18:31:46 2010 From: Bert Van Brande To: List Healey Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:28:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smitty 5-speed for sale Hi Listers, Sorry, I didn't anticipate to get so many inquiries from listers within a couple hours. I offered first to our online community of Healey enthusiasts thinking there might be somebody interested and I would hear back in a couple days or a week or so. I don't want a bidding war so I am handling this chronologically. But with 5 inquiries in one afternoon I am putting a hold on the Smitty for now. Otherwise I will need to disappoint even more people. I'll let you know if/when it's still available. Bert --- On Sun, 12/12/10, Bert Van Brande wrote: > From: Bert Van Brande > Subject: [Healeys] Smitty 5-speed for sale > To: "List Healey" > Date: Sunday, December 12, 2010, 9:06 PM > Hi, > > I acquired a complete Smitty transmission last spring from > a Healey restorer who was bringing a BJ8 back to original > spec. The idea was to start driving with with this > box, while restoring an original BN2 sideshifter with broken > overdrive. I also got tempting offers just for the > original bellhousing, one from a 100s owner. I only > live only a couple miles from smitty's workshop so it should > have been a no-brainer, right? > > Well last summer I restored the OD and refurbished the > gearbox. OD needed everything including new > uni-directional and the steel ring in the annulus as both > were shattered. Plus bearings, washers, springs, > balls... the works. Initially the OD was not building > up enough pressure but seating the operating valve ball with > a punch and replacing this ball with a new one did the > trick. I got perfect pressure with the trans on the > bench driven by an electric motor. I ran the box > multiple times on the bench for about an hour and operated > the OD observing the speed change with a digital tach. > So I decided this summer the BN2 side shifter goes in the > car and the smitty is now for sale. > > Add, info and pictures on British car forum. > > http://www.britishcarforum.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=212&title= smitty-5-speed-transmission28complete-29&cat=4 > > Hoping this goes to a good home. > > Bert > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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/bertvanbrande@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 Dec 12 18:32:24 2010 From: Jim Lesher To: peter svilans , Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:31:17 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 Peter - Could you confirm that the attached photo shows the Longbridge with the "ungusseted" corners of the bulkhead rectangle. TIA - jim [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 http://cid-64ea9da6c6da035d.skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?page=browse&resid=64 EA9DA6C6DA035D!125&type=5&Bpub=SDX.Photos&Bsrc=Photomail&authkey=cSR93abI6xU% 24 > From: peter.svilans@rogers.com > To: healeys@autox.team.net > Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:06:20 -0500 > Subject: [Healeys] Closest to BN4L 052381 > > Jim, > > The early 100-Sixes were criticized for excessive scuttle shake. This > strengthening hoop was introduced with the idea of minimizing this transverse > "paralellogram" movement of the cowl structure. > > Looking into the engine bay of an early 100-Six preferably without the motor, > you see that the space between the footwells and upper bulkhead, (where the > bellhousing sits), you see a perfectly rectangular opening. > > On all later Healeys, this space between the footwells is now a semicircular > shape hugging the bellhousing more closely. This effectively "gusseted" the > corners of the rectangle, making the bulkhead more resistant to sideways, > transverse motion in relation to the frame. > > 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 > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/cleona44@hotmail.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 Dec 12 19:03:51 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:03:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Gauge Jitter fix Has anyone tried the little gizmo that connects to the back of the fuel gauge to slow the fluctuating needle. I would like one for each of my cars but don't really want to gamble on something that doesn't work. The email says it is a Zims product and gives a part number. Anyone try this out yet? Thanks, 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 Dec 12 19:31:35 2010 From: I Erbs To: healey help Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:19:36 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Side shifter trans Any idea what a BT7 tranny with overdrive . With 15k on rebuild with new layshaft is worth? Ira Erbs Digs 4 Solutions Computer Consultants Portland, OR _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 19:45:33 2010 From: Bert Van Brande To: List Healey Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:41:11 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smitty 5-speed for sale Sold pending transfert of nickel plated rivets! Going to a good home! Happy holidays. Bert _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 12 20:00:38 2010 From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "I Erbs" , "healey help" Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:58:03 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Side shifter trans 1500 to 2000 if indeed it is a good useable box. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "I Erbs" To: "healey help" Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 9:19 PM Subject: [Healeys] Side shifter trans > Any idea what a BT7 tranny with overdrive . With 15k on rebuild with new > layshaft is worth? > > Ira Erbs > Digs 4 Solutions > Computer Consultants > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Dec 12 20:03:37 2010 From: Healey To: I Erbs Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:03:39 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Side shifter trans I'll give you 2 NOS headlight rims with rivets for it. Olin Brimberry 61 3000 MKII BT7 Sideshifter TriCarb healey@hunterbane.com www.hunterbane.com On Dec 12, 2010, at 9:19 PM, I Erbs wrote: > Any idea what a BT7 tranny with overdrive . With 15k on rebuild with > new > layshaft is worth? > > Ira Erbs > Digs 4 Solutions > Computer Consultants > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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@hunterbane.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 Dec 13 00:36:44 2010 From: Jaap Aeckerlin To: Mark LaPierre , Healey forum Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:34:36 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Gauge Jitter fix Mark, fluctuation of the fuel gauge needle, IMHO, indicates fluctuating voltage as the fuel gauge is no more than a volt meter. I got rid of the fluctuation by soldering a thin flexible wire to the float arm and grounding the other end on the sender body - see attached picture (for your eyes only). The explanation is that the current through the sender mechanism has to pass from the shaft with the wiper to the sender body. Lucas thought their equipment was corrosion free, but it isn't , and one gets a nice fluctuating resistance in the bore. With the flex wire the resistance is close to nil and also not fluctuating. At least this solution worked for me.... Good luck! Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2010/12/13 Mark LaPierre > Has anyone tried the little gizmo that connects to the back of the fuel > gauge > to > slow the fluctuating needle. I would like one for each of my cars but > don't > really > want to gamble on something that doesn't work. The email says it is a > Zims > product and gives a part number. > > Anyone try this out yet? > > Thanks, 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/j.aeckerlin@gmail.com [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 3011001.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 Mon Dec 13 03:16:16 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: Jonas Payne Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:08:37 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey Jonas - I have a '59 Mk IX with twin HD6s + the starter carb. It is very similar in set up & age to your XK 150. The fibre washers will eventually seal, you just have to tighten them with a little twist, probably twice over a couple of months/500 miles type of thing. I figure it's easier to tighten them up then pull the bloody thing apart again and use sealant. Note that the starter cab is an open system and, depending on how hard you drive your car, the carb will splash fuel out of the top and leak to the bottom of the AED & the carb it's attached to. It can look like the fibre washers are leaking when in fact it's the fuel coming out of the top of the AED (starter carb) and wicking into the fibre washers at the bottom of the AED. Note that the carbs use BSP threads to anchor the banjo fittings into the aluminum carbs. This means you can put quite a bit of pressure on them to seal them up without worrying about stripping threads in the Ali carbs. Generally speaking you should be safe up to about 35 ft-lbs or so of pressure (medium to medium hard hand pressure on your spanner). The best way to use your AED is to bypass the Lucas Otter switch, and do a manual toggle switch to ground. I use it this way on my AED and keep it off most of the time, and when I do turn it on I only turn it on for about 10-20 seconds to get the car running. Cheers, Alan On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 4:10 AM, Jonas Payne wrote: > Working on the xk150 trying to resolve some leaking/seeping carb issues. > > Is there some sort of gasket dressing that can be used to supplement the > fiber washers? > > Car has one of those electric thermostatically controlled "starter > carbs" instead of a choke. > > The car uses HD4's and the starter carb feeds off the bottom (where the > float bowl would be fastened with 4 screws on the HD8). > > There are a total of 5 fiber washers used to connect this thing, and I > am leaking out of 4 of them. > > I am a bit concerned about continuing to tighten the steel fitting into > the bottom of the aluminum carb in fear of stripping or cracking it. > (both on the main and starter carb) > > Alternatively, apparently these elect starter carbs are such a problem > that I'm wondering if it may make more sense to fashion a manual choke. > > > Jonas Payne > PBR > Cell: (702) 358-5084 > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Mon Dec 13 05:46:17 2010 From: John Harper To: Jaap Aeckerlin Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:37:18 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fuel Gauge Jitter fix Jack On most, if not all sender units that are fitted to our cars, the electrical connection does not, as you describe rely on current passing from the sender shaft to the body through the bearing surfaces. There is a small hair spring of about 3 turns that wraps around the shaft at its centre that make a direct connection between the body and the rotating section. This is hardly visible unless you remove the resistor former. Not an easy task I admit. This light coil spring often breaks and a fix like yours becomes the only realistic solution. For the record, our sender units were made by Smiths not Lucas. Regards >Mark, fluctuation of the fuel gauge needle, IMHO, indicates fluctuating >voltage as the fuel gauge is no more than a volt meter. I got rid of the >fluctuation by soldering a thin flexible wire to the float arm and grounding >the other end on the sender body - see attached picture (for your eyes >only). The explanation is that the current through the sender mechanism has >to pass from the shaft with the wiper to the sender body. Lucas thought >their equipment was corrosion free, but it isn't , and one gets a nice >fluctuating resistance in the bore. >With the flex wire the resistance is close to nil and also not fluctuating. >At least this solution worked for me.... >Good luck! >Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands >1964 BJ8 29432 > >2010/12/13 Mark LaPierre > >> Has anyone tried the little gizmo that connects to the back of the fuel >> gauge >> to >> slow the fluctuating needle. I would like one for each of my cars but >> don't >> really >> want to gamble on something that doesn't work. The email says it is a >> Zims >> product and gives a part number. >> >> Anyone try this out yet? >> -- 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 Mon Dec 13 08:01:21 2010 From: "Dave Porter" To: Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:53:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey Also if leaking from the top of the aux. carb it's likely that the float bowl level is too high or not shutting off when full... 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 Alan Seigrist Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 3:09 AM To: Jonas Payne Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Carb. Fiber Washer Question - Jag - not healey Jonas - I have a '59 Mk IX with twin HD6s + the starter carb. It is very similar in set up & age to your XK 150. The fibre washers will eventually seal, you just have to tighten them with a little twist, probably twice over a couple of months/500 miles type of thing. I figure it's easier to tighten them up then pull the bloody thing apart again and use sealant. _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 13 08:02:51 2010 From: Rick Huber To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:01:05 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Top boot and tonneau Now that I have my Healey home, it's time to start buying some weather protection equipment. Looking for a boot for the convertible top and a tonneau cover. Anybody have any experience with this guy on eBay. Looks to be good quality Everflex material made in UK for a good price. Any other good quality, good price options? Cheers, Rick 64 BJ8 Phase I _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 13 08:03:19 2010 From: Rick Huber To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:02:05 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] The Link Sorry, here it is http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUSTIN-HEALEY-3000-TONNEAU-COVER-BLACK-BLUE-UK-MADE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53e518197aQQitemZ360325847418QQptZ _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 13 09:31:48 2010 From: David Nock To: "Simon Lachlan" Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:22:07 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] angle drive There are only a couple of angle drives depending on the size of the cable attaching size. They all are a 1:1 ratio. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Dec 12, 2010, at 3:20 AM, Simon Lachlan wrote: > Does anyone know if the angle drive from a "Triumph 200 or 2500 or > TR5 or > TR6" will fit my standard centre shift MkII BT7? Thanks, > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 Mon Dec 13 11:16:09 2010 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: Jose Vicente Vargas Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:09:00 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Any update on the 6 speed conversion ? BN2 Listers, Yes I know we're talking about transmission transplants but this also brings up the subject of final drive ratios. I have a 3.54 rear end for my BN1 and others that have installed them in their BN2s loved them, especially for long distance cruising. I'm curious as to the final drive ratio when switching from the stock 4.11 rear given this quote... * * Does anyone have these numbers? Mike Lempert? Cheers, Curt On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Jose Vicente Vargas wrote: > My concern, more than the price is the ratios. > > 5 gear is 1:1. (as 4 gear w/o overdrive on the BN2) > 6 gear is :0.47 ( a very high drop on engine revs and may not very suitable > for normal road use) > I just hoped that the ratios were > 4 gear 1:1 > 5 gear 1:0.75 more or less > 6 gear 1:0.6 more or less > > The toyota is > 4 gear 1:1 > 5 gear 1:0.78 > > C > > > And i got some pictures and YES the gear shifter is in the side a the > original > car. This is great, but the ratios are terrible > > Has anyone seen one installed in a BN1 - 2 - 4 with side shift ? > > Thanks > > Jose > > Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 13 12:48:17 2010 From: Steven Kemple To: Healeys List Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:47:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] rear shocks The major project this winter is rear suspension overhaul. What is the current wisdom of the list on where to send the shocks for overhaul? Except for one last forward spring bolt that refuses to let go, all is apart. I'll replace hardware, springs and the panhard rod bushes. Anything else that I am missing or should consider doing while back there? Steve Kemple _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 13 13:05:01 2010 From: To: Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:04:35 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear shocks Steve, I can highly recommend Apple Hydraulics. I send all front shocks to them and they come back like new. The only thing you need to change are the bolts for the back plates. The shocks come back with hexagonal screws instead of slotted or poxidrive ones. But for rear shocks I always go with new ones. Btw: Could anyone tell me when the change was (what year) from slotted to poxidrive screws? Josef eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Steven Kemple Gesendet: Montag, 13. Dezember 2010 20:48 An: Healeys List Betreff: [Healeys] rear shocks The major project this winter is rear suspension overhaul. What is the current wisdom of the list on where to send the shocks for overhaul? Except for one last forward spring bolt that refuses to let go, all is apart. I'll replace hardware, springs and the panhard rod bushes. Anything else that I am missing or should consider doing while back there? Steve Kemple _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 13 13:16:30 2010 From: "Neil Anderson" To: "'Steven Kemple'" , "'Healeys List'" Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:14:51 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear shocks Send them to Peter Caldwell @ Worldwide Auto Parts 2517 Seiferth Road Madison, WI 53716-3391 (608) 223-9400 http://nosimport.com/ Neil Anderson '60 BT7 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven Kemple Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 1:48 PM To: Healeys List Subject: [Healeys] rear shocks The major project this winter is rear suspension overhaul. What is the current wisdom of the list on where to send the shocks for overhaul? Except for one last forward spring bolt that refuses to let go, all is apart. I'll replace hardware, springs and the panhard rod bushes. Anything else that I am missing or should consider doing while back there? Steve Kemple _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 Dec 13 13:32:18 2010 From: "Mike Slechta" To: "Neil Anderson" , "'Steven Kemple'" Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:24:05 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear shocks I'll second that!! Mike Slechta '65 BJ 8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Neil Anderson To: 'Steven Kemple' ; 'Healeys List' Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear shocks Send them to Peter Caldwell @ Worldwide Auto Parts 2517 Seiferth Road Madison, WI 53716-3391 (608) 223-9400 http://nosimport.com/ Neil Anderson '60 BT7 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven Kemple Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 1:48 PM To: Healeys List Subject: [Healeys] rear shocks The major project this winter is rear suspension overhaul. What is the current wisdom of the list on where to send the shocks for overhaul? Except for one last forward spring bolt that refuses to let go, all is apart. I'll replace hardware, springs and the panhard rod bushes. Anything else that I am missing or should consider doing while back there? Steve Kemple _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net 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 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 Mon Dec 13 13:33:00 2010 From: warthodson@aol.com To: skemple@tidewater.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:24:31 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear shocks I recommend World Wide Auto Parts. www.nosimport.com I would suggest calling & discussing the specific steps they perform during a rebuild to better understand their approach. Gary Hodson -----Original Message----- From: Steven Kemple To: Healeys List Sent: Mon, Dec 13, 2010 1:47 pm Subject: [Healeys] rear shocks The major project this winter is rear suspension overhaul. What is the urrent wisdom of the list on where to send the shocks for overhaul? Except or one last forward spring bolt that refuses to let go, all is apart. I'll eplace hardware, springs and the panhard rod bushes. Anything else that I m missing or should consider doing while back there? Steve Kemple ______________________________________________ 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/warthodson@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 Mon Dec 13 13:33:27 2010 From: Mark Schneider To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:27:43 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Subject: Top boot and tonneau Rich, Although I know nothing about AMCO tonneau covers per se, I offer the following general points. If you have a way to ask for a measurement of the length of the long zipper down the middle of the tonneau I would get it. The original zipper length for a factory tonneau is approximately 31-32". If the zipper is shorter than 31 " it will likely be difficult to fold one side down (driver side) and snap it to the heel board behind the seat. Further, with a short zipper the top may not lie flat across the top of the rear shroud when one side is folded down and fixed to the heel board. Also, I notice from the pictures provided that all of the snaps seem to be installed on the cover. If the placement of the snaps doesn't match the positioning of the posts on the car body you may have further difficulties. I prefer to install my own snap hardware and get it right. 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 Mon Dec 13 14:46:55 2010 From: bighealey3k@aim.com To: simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:38:49 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] re my previous Speedo query and angle drive question Simon, With the drive cable broken above the angle drive, it is highly unlikely the angle drive is the problem. It has to be with the speedometer. Years ago my girl friend's MG Midget's speedo quite and I found the drive cable broken and thought it had just worn out, so I replaced it. It worked fine for a few days and then broke again. I used a small common screw driver and inserted it into the drive at the back of the speedo to see if there was any drag and found it to turn quite easily in one direction but would lock up in the other direction in about half of a revolution. Turned out the other direction was the direction the transmision would turn the cable when the car was in reverse. I opened up the speedo and found a lever had come loose inside and would lock up the mechanism. It was a very long time ago, but I think it had something to do with the odometer and would lock up in reverse but would work fine in forward. As I remember, it was a snap ring or clip of some sort that had fallen off and allowed the lever to get caught on the inside of the speedo housing. I found the clip (snap ring) inside and put it back on and had no further problems after that. That is why it worked for a few days until the first time she backed up and I snapped the cable again. Try turning your speedo by hand and see if that is the problem. Larry '67 BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: Simon Lachlan To: healeys Sent: Sun, Dec 12, 2010 2:17 pm Subject: [Healeys] re my previous Speedo query and angle drive question Reference my previous question on (dead) speedos.... Once again, many thanks for all the replies and data. Now, I did spot an angle drive going cheap on eBay and just resisted buying t. (Is it just me or does anyone else throw new parts at a problem until it oes away?) I raised the tunnel cover and got to the angle drive. The speedo cable was broken about 4in up from the angle drive. So that much s solved. Do these things often break? Mine doesn't do many miles and I don't think I as stressing it by, for example, having it at too acute an angle. And should the angle drive be removed and serviced(?) in any way whilst it's ccessible? I presume that one just loosens off the round brass cross-hatched threaded otsit and the drive just comes off? Simon. ______________________________________________ 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 Mon Dec 13 15:01:52 2010 From: Alan Seigrist To: Neil Anderson , Steven Kemple Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:57:36 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear shocks Peter Caldwell is your best bet. They will never leak again... On 12/14/10, Neil Anderson wrote: > Send them to Peter Caldwell @ > > Worldwide Auto Parts > 2517 Seiferth Road > Madison, WI 53716-3391 > (608) 223-9400 > http://nosimport.com/ > > Neil Anderson > '60 BT7 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Steven Kemple > Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 1:48 PM > To: Healeys List > Subject: [Healeys] rear shocks > > The major project this winter is rear suspension overhaul. What is the > current wisdom of the list on where to send the shocks for overhaul? Except > for one last forward spring bolt that refuses to let go, all is apart. I'll > replace hardware, springs and the panhard rod bushes. Anything else that > I > am missing or should consider doing while back there? > > Steve Kemple > _______________________________________________ > Healeys@autox.team.net > 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 > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/healey.nut@gmail.com > -- 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 Mon Dec 13 15:20:23 2010 From: healeyguy@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:16:45 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Any update on the 6 speed conversion ? BN2 Just looking at the numbers, if a 0.47 OD is applied to a final drive (rear axle ratio) of 4.10 you would be effectively at 1.93. Unless you are running at the salt flats that axle ratio will not be useful on the street or highway. Actually I'm not sure anyone runs a ratio below 2.00. The horsepower and torque curves of the Healey engines will not work with this set up. Its tough to climb a hill on US 40 (at or near the speed limit) when your Healey RMP's read somewhere near idle. Just saw a some what related example of this on one of the Supercar shows on the Speed Channel. A Viper, that has lots of HP and torque, falls flat in top gear because the gearing is just not quite right. The Vette on the other hand had a slightly different set up and powered by in top gear. Although I would like to drive either at 180MPH. Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: Curt/Nancy Arndt To: Jose Vicente Vargas Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Mon, Dec 13, 2010 8:09 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] Any update on the 6 speed conversion ? BN2 Listers, Yes I know we're talking about transmission transplants but this also brings p the subject of final drive ratios. I have a 3.54 rear end for my BN1 and thers that have installed them in their BN2s loved them, especially for ong distance cruising. I'm curious as to the final drive ratio when witching from the stock 4.11 rear given this quote... But jumping from 1:1 to 1:0:47 in 1 gear is too much...>* Does anyone have these numbers? Mike Lempert? Cheers, Curt _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.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 Dec 13 15:47:12 2010 From: "PG" To: Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:46:40 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Rear Knocking noise Hi all, I have a knock coming from my rear end that I am trying to track down. It occurs only 50% of the time. Often when jarring the car forward such as when engaging the overdrive and sometimes when starting to take off. I don't believe that it is coming from the differential but can't be certain. When the car is on jacks and I turn the rear wheels back and forth, I do not get a Knock. The shackles are all tight. Could it be the radius arm bushings?? Or the bushes on the spring shackles? Thanks 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 Mon Dec 13 16:16:11 2010 From: bighealey3k@aim.com To: britishcars@shaw.ca, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:06:02 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Knocking noise Check your U joints. Larry '67 BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: PG To: healeys Sent: Mon, Dec 13, 2010 5:46 pm Subject: [Healeys] Rear Knocking noise Hi all, I have a knock coming from my rear end that I am trying to track down. It occurs only 50% of the time. Often when jarring the car forward such as hen engaging the overdrive and sometimes when starting to take off. I don't believe that it is coming from the differential but can't be ertain. When the car is on jacks and I turn the rear wheels back and forth, do not get a Knock. The shackles are all tight. Could it be the radius arm bushings?? Or the bushes on the spring hackles? Thanks paul ______________________________________________ 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 Mon Dec 13 16:17:46 2010 From: "John Sims" To: "'Mark Schneider'" , Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:09:26 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Subject: Top boot and tonneau I believe that it is much better to install the snaps yourself. When I bought my car 15 years ago, the tonneau did not fit correctly and I deduced that it was because of snaps preinstalled. I bought a new one, installed the snaps myself and the new one fits perfectly. Just had to take my time and be sure that I got it right. Our cars are pretty much standard with respect to the mechanics but the body work and accoutrements need tweaking that can only be done on site. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ http://www.healey6.com Also, I notice from the pictures provided that all of the snaps seem to be installed on the cover. If the placement of the snaps doesn't match the positioning of the posts on the car body you may have further difficulties. I prefer to install my own snap hardware and get it right. 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 Mon Dec 13 16:18:13 2010 From: Ron Mitchell To: PG , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:10:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear Knocking noise I had a similar knock that you are describing a few years ago. It turned out to be loose rear shock bolts. I tighten them and the knock went away. It's worth checking. Ron Mitchell ________________________________ From: PG To: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 5:46:40 PM Subject: [Healeys] Rear Knocking noise Hi all, I have a knock coming from my rear end that I am trying to track down. It occurs only