Gary, all I can offer is that I have crossed the Rockies three times in my
BJ8, and driven it to the top of Pikes Peak once. I didn't change anything
before or after and had only slightly noticeable loss of performance at the
summit. Actually, the Healey climbed Pikes Peak much easier than did my '69
Dodge Charger with 383 c.i. engine and four-barrel.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
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From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at
autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of warthodson at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 7:47 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] high altitude driving
Many of our local club members are planning on driving their Healeys to
Conclave this year. They want to know the best way to adjust their cars for
the higher altitude? We plan on driving thru 10 passes over 10,000 feet
elevation on our way to Colorado Springs. Should they install lean needles
or
just lean out their carbs by adjusting the main jet when they get there?
Just
in case someone encounters difficulty, it is best that I pass on your
suggestions, that way I have plausible denial ability.
Gary Hodson
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