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1. [Healeys] Selecting a replacement CAM for BJ8 (score: 137): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 08:54:19 -0700; I got: DWR1 cam with std. lifters, DWR HC oil pump and blew a wad on DWR pistons (85mm IIRC--0.045" over--but not sure). I sourced a vernier timing set from Australia--thanks Chris!--and the cam did; /html/fot/2017-05/msg00232.html (21,137 bytes)
2. [Healeys] Timing Chain Cover Gasket (score: 124): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:30:10 -0800; No ... I just couldn't get a straight shot to the nut with the impact wrench to loosen it. Once it's loose it'll clear the crossmember; you have to lift the engine to get the balancer/pulley off. bs; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00189.html (16,400 bytes)
3. [Healeys] Engine Rebuild Modifications (score: 124): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2017 17:56:51 +0100 (CET); I should mention I've had Pertronix electronic 'points' in my BJ8 for years. Electronic/computer control and fuel injection--now, electronically controlled--are the two most significant improvements; /html/fot/2017-03/msg00140.html (14,170 bytes)
4. [Healeys] Throttle Bushes (score: 124): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 07:18:30 -0800; ... and another on the gas pedal shaft--4 total--although that one doesn't suffer as much abuse (that was the 'under the dash' part). Can't speak to your car, Bruce; the instructions show these are s; /html/fot/2017-03/msg00218.html (14,166 bytes)
5. [Healeys] Selecting a replacement CAM for BJ8 (score: 124): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2017 08:37:56 -0700; Neglected to mention I have a Lempert 3.54 diff in my car, so the lower torque curve is helpful. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attac; /html/fot/2017-04/msg00210.html (15,202 bytes)
6. [Healeys] first drive of 2017 (score: 118): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2017 20:44:02 +0000 (UTC); "Never restored." That explains the smooth, subtle curve on the bottom of the body between the front and rear wheel wells, tying the wings and rocker panels together. That is very difficult to get ri; /html/fot/2017-01/msg00202.html (9,434 bytes)
7. [Healeys] Engine Rebuild Modifications (score: 118): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2017 04:37:42 +0100 (CET); And get a spin-on oil filter adapter so you have time to do all the fun stuff ;) -- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail; /html/fot/2017-03/msg00144.html (17,481 bytes)
8. [Healeys] Pump 'Cover' (score: 118): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:31:57 -0800; OK, thanks. Now I can go on to being confused about something else. bs; /html/fot/2017-03/msg00221.html (13,696 bytes)
9. [Healeys] Selecting a replacement CAM for BJ8 (score: 118): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2017 07:17:45 -0700; Hi Dave, I just finished a rebuild on my BJ8; my engine--with over 100K miles--was in similar condition to yours with significant cam lobe and lifter wear. I installed a DWR1 cam; it's more appropria; /html/fot/2017-04/msg00209.html (13,350 bytes)
10. [Healeys] Belleville washers in BN2 steering box (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2017 17:12:36 -0800; Thanks Olin. The search is on. Bob; /html/fot/2017-01/msg00274.html (13,068 bytes)
11. [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2017 08:47:17 -0800; That's a little harsh, Gary. After my initial post, I did some googling and found some anecdotal 'evidence;' here's just one example (from our LBC brethren): http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,32; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00146.html (14,186 bytes)
12. [Healeys] Timing Chain Cover Gasket (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2017 17:06:09 -0800; Did this a couple years ago. You'll need to pull the radiator, detach the throttle shaft and the OD tie rod, and unbolt the engine mounts (at the bottom). Don't lift at the pan unless you're able to; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00163.html (12,768 bytes)
13. [Healeys] Color Guide (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:21:18 -0800; Wimbeldon White. Big discussion here: http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?108635-Advice-Needed; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00201.html (15,927 bytes)
14. [Healeys] Felt-like (flocked) texture in glove box (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:36:29 -0800; I think something like this added to regular paint might be close: *http://tinyurl.com/go4qvc6* -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attach; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00293.html (8,309 bytes)
15. [Healeys] removing the 8-way flasher box (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:39:19 -0800; Are these boxes sealed? We got into ours from a BN2, and had to drill out a couple spot welds. After installing a new harness, the turn indicators didn't function properly. 'Assuming' the problem was; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00300.html (15,693 bytes)
16. [Healeys] Lempert Gears (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 20:26:34 -0800; The odometer and trip meter gears are driven by a worm gear driven directly by the speedo cable. These have to be changed if the diff ratio is changed (well, if you want the odometer and trip meter t; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00307.html (10,263 bytes)
17. [Healeys] AH Club USA - membership renewal. Help? (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2017 06:20:33 -0800; Hmmm ... Didn't find any webmaster info, but the President's--Mark Schneider--phone# is on the 'Contact Us' page: 503-643-7208 I'd say this is an emergency; go straight to the top! Bob -- next part -; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00310.html (10,982 bytes)
18. [Healeys] Parts (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 19:26:53 -0800; The bearings are spoken for. Bob -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20170227/971bf5d8/attachment.html>; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00327.html (11,682 bytes)
19. [Healeys] Engine Rebuild Modifications (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2017 16:22:01 +0100 (CET); Well, the snide answer is: "If you want a 'modern' engine, buy a modern car." But, there are things you can do to a Healey engine to (marginally) improve performance and reliability without changing; /html/fot/2017-03/msg00138.html (11,870 bytes)
20. [Healeys] Engine mods - Headers (score: 111): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2017 16:13:49 -0800; Single exhaust on a 6-cyl Healey? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20170305/76adc452/attachment.html> -- next part -- A non; /html/fot/2017-03/msg00170.html (10,504 bytes)

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