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1. Re: Healey air filters (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Sat, 28 Jan 95 9:54:14 PST; I got a pair of these for my BJ8 from Advanced Performance Technology (APT): 561 Iowa Ave. (Annex E) Riverside, CA 92507 Tel (714) 783-0344 Fax (714) 783-8283 They were about $35/ea in 3/93. They do; /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg01007.html (7,611 bytes)
2. A-H Timing (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Dec 94 8:45:30 PST; On the subject of distributors, timing, etc: The Benchley manual for my Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 says the timing should be 15 degrees BTDC @ 600 rpm. My father, who's an expert mechanic but more famili; /html/british-cars/1994-12/msg00628.html (7,062 bytes)
3. Re: New MG's, Austin Healey's, not Triumph (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Aug 94 9:03:40 PDT; Geoffrey Healey died several months ago (in April, I think). The Healey family may well be involved in the development of a new auto. regards, bs; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00320.html (7,265 bytes)
4. Re: coil wiring question (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Aug 94 9:33:25 PDT; No. "sw" = switch (i.e. ignition switch); "cb" = circuit breaker (i.e. points). Since the points short to ground, the wire from the distributor should go to the "+" terminal (anode) on a positive gro; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00321.html (7,506 bytes)
5. Oil "detergent" (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Thu, 27 Oct 94 8:35:10 PDT; A question on the mineral/synthetic/engine/motor/transmission/overdrive oil thread: do the modern automotive engine oils actually use detergents, or dispersants? I know detergents are not used in air; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg01405.html (6,740 bytes)
6. Re: Vapor lock (???) in a Healey (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Sep 94 7:58:53 PDT; Could be: 1) fuel pump. I know you replaced it 3 years ago, but I've had problems with them right out of the box. Take it out, inspect the points, check the tensioning of the diaphragm and check the; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00791.html (8,394 bytes)
7. Re: Vapor lock (???) in a Healey (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Sep 94 8:06:19 PDT; I neglected to mention this in my earlier post, but the older Big Healeys were prone to vapor lock due to the fuel lines being routed alongside the exhaust. Later models had the pump and lines on th; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00793.html (8,663 bytes)
8. Re: Silicon brake fluid for clutch? (fwd) (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Aug 94 8:24:58 PDT; Chip Old replies: I too use silicone fluid in the brakes and clutch circuits of my Big Healey. A couple of suggestions: 1. I would not use rubbing alcohol to flush a hydraulic system. The "off-the-s; /html/british-cars/1994-08/msg00246.html (9,617 bytes)
9. Re: New MG's, Austin Healey's, not Triumph (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Aug 94 9:03:40 PDT; Geoffrey Healey died several months ago (in April, I think). The Healey family may well be involved in the development of a new auto. regards, bs; /html/british-cars/1994-08/msg00585.html (7,265 bytes)
10. Re: coil wiring question (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Aug 94 9:33:25 PDT; No. "sw" = switch (i.e. ignition switch); "cb" = circuit breaker (i.e. points). Since the points short to ground, the wire from the distributor should go to the "+" terminal (anode) on a positive gro; /html/british-cars/1994-08/msg00586.html (7,506 bytes)
11. Mobil AV1 (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Jul 94 10:53:50 PDT; Mobil is taking AV1, the aviation piston engine variant of Mobil 1 off the market. Supposedly, it was not as effective at scavenging the large amounts of lead in avgas, possibly due to extended oil c; /html/british-cars/1994-07/msg00737.html (6,624 bytes)
12. Re: Beam me up, Scotty... (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Feb 94 13:33:09 PST; At least once, for treatment for the brain cancer that killed him. I think he died in New York. regards, bob "Lively Up Yourself" Spidell; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00062.html (7,350 bytes)
13. BMIHT Address (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Jan 94 8:40:47 PST; I have two addresses for production certificates for British cars: British Motors Heritage Trust Heritage Motor Centre Banbury Rd. Gaydon Warwickshire, England "British Motor Industry Heritage Trust; /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00015.html (7,173 bytes)
14. Rivets (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Thu, 6 Jan 94 8:51:03 PST; There is a type (brand?) of rivets known as "Cherry Rivets" used in nonstructural aircraft applications. They are similar to ordinary pop rivets but, presumably, are more sturdy and/or better QC'd.; /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00112.html (7,104 bytes)
15. LBC = Loves British Cars (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Dec 93 8:18:30 PST; about all the screwy things that happened in 1993: "British sexologists reported the case of 'George,' a 20-year-old man who fell in physical love with an Austin Metro car. He was brought to orgasm; /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00422.html (7,286 bytes)
16. Re: One more Big Healey back on the road (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Dec 93 6:52:14 PST; You can write to the "British Motor Industry Heritage Trust," in England. For $40 they will research the particulars on your car, including original equipment, original colors, factory-installed opt; /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00565.html (7,310 bytes)
17. Re: Healey 3000 Tri-carb (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Thu, 4 Nov 93 7:17:54 PST; The 1962 Healey 3000 Mk II BN7 (two-seater) is one of the rarest of all Big Healeys. Only about 930-something were built. If the car in question is one of these it's a real collector's car. regards,; /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00097.html (7,453 bytes)
18. Re: False legends re: water (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Oct 93 11:17:25 PDT; Hmmmmm... I don't think I buy this. I have a (limited) background in chemistry (AS and 3&1/2 yrs. as a chem. lab tech.) and I have never heard the term "ionically imbalanced." In the first place, di; /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00379.html (8,300 bytes)
19. Re: plain water vs. distilled (more) (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Oct 93 10:00:50 PDT; Distilled water is just that; i.e. it has been boiled and the steam collected and condensed in a still. Deionized water has had ionized salts removed by filtration, reverse osmosis, electolysis or s; /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00400.html (8,205 bytes)
20. SU Fuel Pumps (again) (score: 1): Author: Bob Spidell <spidell@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Jul 93 8:32:18 PDT; Several months ago there was a discussion regarding SU fuel pumps; i.e. whether or not to replace them and, if not, then how to properly rebuild them. In particular, there were some comments about ad; /html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00199.html (7,512 bytes)

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