Yes, I too second comments regarding the list. I find the advice garnered
from it to be invaluable and would miss it dreadfully. I do contribute
occasionally, but often wonder if I'm doing more harm than good!
As to clutch replacement....you don't have to remove the engine. Just the
gearbox! However, the gearbox is damn heavy too. Removal is awkward - heavy
object in a confined space - and does definitely involve " lifting, pushing,
pulling etc". But, at least, the engine can stay in situ.
Don't forget to undo the "stabilizer bar" underneath or you'll be shoving,
heaving and cursing all day. Easy to miss that one (like I did the first
time)............it's pretty much a one-liner in the manual.
Simon
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From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert F.
Begani
Sent: 22 December 2014 08:32
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] The List ...
I would second that comment from Steve Kingsbury, as I have owned my BJ8
since the 70's and kept it running with my general knowledge of cars, and
knowledge from other owners in the Chicago area. I was directed to this
list in the last 10 years and have enjoyed reading the comments of the list
members. While I am not a major contributor, I have a printed files and
electronic copies of those that would be helpful in working on my Healey
when I got the time, meanwhile, the Helium as my young son called her when
he was 4 would always run with a tweak and give me pleasure to drive her. I
thank you all for your comments. I would be at a loss if you are no longer
contributing information daily to the list. By the way, I am a member of
another active list of Catalina 28 owners whose older boats are in need of
engine and structure repair. At this time of the year, the daily
contributions seem to decrease dramatically. When it happened last year
long time contributors wondered where have all the comments gone? The
response was just been busy with family and friends for the holidays.
By the way Helium will need a major tweak as I will be pulling the engine
for clutch replacement etc. in the next 60 days which has been delayed
because my doctor says no lifting, pushing, pulling etc. to allow the Hernia
repair to heal. So I have been fixing the aqua muffler on the 20 plus year
old boat, and adding a solenoid to the glow plug circuit on the diesel
engine which could be of interest some of the members of the list.
Thank you all. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Bob Begani BJ8 Punta Gorda Florida
-----Original Message-----
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven
Kingsbury
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2014 5:26 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Cc: 'John Vrugtman'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] The List ...
I know I would miss everything about the list, (information, bickering,
humor, knowledge, experience and fellowship), just to name a few. I have
learned very much from the combined wisdom here and since I know little, I
contribute little. But what I absorb is invaluable to me for keeping my BN1
on the road.
I've owned an Austin Healey on and off since 1970 and have always kept them
running by simple logic and just keeping an eye on them, but with this list,
I am able to keep my sixty plus year old car in really nice running order.
So I say thank you to all of you out there. I will not be leaving and I also
really look forward to the almost daily dose of information passed around by
and on this list!
Thank you all and Merry Christmas! I will raise a glass of cheer to you all
for the gifts you give me year round!
Steven Kingsbury
BN1 #598o;?
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