- 1. RE: Engine rebuild wisdom sought (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:21:55 -0500
- The engine is pretty straight forward. A good machine shop should be able to help with many inspection and measurement questions like whether the crank needs a regrind, how much should be taken off,
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00315.html (7,978 bytes)
- 2. RE: Door Opening measurement (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 19:26:01 -0500
- I measure 32.5" from the hinge panel (between the top hinge lobes) and the top screw hole for the door catch on the shut panel. Neal G. '61 BT7 Hi all.. Does anyone have the ideal/rough dimension be
- /html/healeys/2005-02/msg00050.html (7,062 bytes)
- 3. RE: Leather conditioning (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:46:03 -0500
- There is a product called "Soffener" from Color-Plus Leather Restoration Systems, that is designed exactly for what you describe. I have used it on my seats several times, and have also colored my s
- /html/healeys/2005-02/msg00539.html (8,252 bytes)
- 4. RE: Steering wheel size (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 08:24:04 -0500
- Unhappy with the design of the Moto-Lita 15", I made a 12.5" wheel 2 years ago. While it turned out nicer than I expected, it is too small, especially with fatter tires. Steering effort was a bit mu
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00023.html (7,655 bytes)
- 5. RE: Steering wheel size (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 08:34:09 -0500
- Yes, you're right, Derrington style has equally spaced spokes, but Moto-Lita doesn't-at least not mine. I had mine mounted upside-down to compensate, but didn't like that either. Still, from my seat
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00033.html (9,151 bytes)
- 6. RE: SU Carb Kits (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 20:04:03 -0500
- I bought the "master rebuild kit" (378-188) from Moss. All SU parts; no problems. Neal G. '61 BT7 Has anyone recently purchased a Major carb kit from Moss. They advertise as being all SU parts. I wo
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00452.html (7,572 bytes)
- 7. RE: Voltage Regulators for BN7 (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 21:53:35 -0500
- I didn't see any numbers on mine. I went thru this several years ago when I replaced my harness. There are two versions of the same regulator; one with screw-ins and one with spades (both different
- /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00510.html (7,302 bytes)
- 8. RE: trailer (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:52:08 -0500
- I bolted on a tow hook similar to the Wickers "repro" type (which I like better and would have bought had I known)to the threaded bumper mount tubes on the inside of the main frame rail. This is used
- /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00674.html (8,981 bytes)
- 9. RE: Ignition Help (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 20:22:10 -0500
- I have used carbon wires in the standard cap for years without trouble using the screw connectors. When I replace plug wires every few years, I leave each a bit long in case I need to snip off a 1/2
- /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00675.html (7,446 bytes)
- 10. RE: Air Compressor Litigation (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 18:02:26 -0500
- I received a letter from a legal firm saying since I had purchased a compressor, I was a plaintiff in a class action suit against whatever partent company produced the Black Max sold thru Sam's club
- /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00771.html (8,075 bytes)
- 11. RE: Bigger Tires & Steering Effort (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 21:48:21 -0500
- I switched from 165/15s to 195/65 15's on Panasport alloys, using a 15" Motolita steering wheel. Steering is noticeably more difficult when parking/turning around. Very slight rub at full turn, which
- /html/healeys/2004-11/msg00343.html (8,177 bytes)
- 12. RE: starter troubleshooting (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 22:26:54 -0500
- Separation is very possible if after push starting it several times (placing the flywheel in random rotations)yields similar results, i.e. no sound of starter connecting with anything. When I removed
- /html/healeys/2004-11/msg00527.html (7,736 bytes)
- 13. RE: Headlights Kill Engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 06:38:03 -0400
- I recall the same symptoms when my voltage regulator died, so everything was running off the battery. The car ran fine as long as there was enough juice in the battery to power the plugs, OD, lights
- /html/healeys/2004-10/msg00190.html (8,129 bytes)
- 14. RE: Pictures of of BT-7 interior needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2004 22:21:11 -0400
- I sent 4 JPEGs (to you, not the list) but got an undeliverable error message. Is there another email address I can try? Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_
- /html/healeys/2004-09/msg00032.html (7,260 bytes)
- 15. RE: Pictures of of BT-7 interior needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 21:47:37 -0400
- I did as directed below; hope you get them OK. Neal G. '61 BT7 could you send each separately in 4 different e-mails? Thanks. My e-mail won't accept large files Check out the new British Cars Forum:
- /html/healeys/2004-09/msg00073.html (7,253 bytes)
- 16. RE: BJ8 overdrive testing in car? (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 23:12:18 -0400
- If the OD & tranny are already back in the car, and you don't want to remove it again, testing is somewhat limited. -Ensure it engages while rear wheels are off the ground -Ensure the lockout switch
- /html/healeys/2004-09/msg00174.html (8,136 bytes)
- 17. RE: healey towing (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 23:14:12 -0400
- My trailer is 6' 6" between fenders, and assuming car is centered, you can only open the doors about 6" before they touch the fender, which obviously makes getting in and out a struggle, especially w
- /html/healeys/2004-09/msg00206.html (7,520 bytes)
- 18. RE: Brake Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 21:20:42 -0400
- It sounds like you've already diagnosed it...I would agree that if it seemed the pressure switch screwed in too far, it probably did, and is restricting flow. Its a pain, but you could put the old o
- /html/healeys/2004-08/msg00471.html (7,696 bytes)
- 19. FW: fuel tank filter (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 21:40:36 -0400
- There was an excellent article about this in Austin-Healey Magazine within the last few months (June issue?). I found if you remove the sending unit, you can use a penlight and dental mirror to peek
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00756.html (10,019 bytes)
- 20. RE: Healey Audio (score: 1)
- Author: "Neal Grotenhuis" <grotenhuis@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 22:33:12 -0400
- Sounds like an interesting project. I would definately switch polarity first. I also have a BT7, and 20 years ago built a leather covered wooden box to hold the tape deck under the heater. I fried 2
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00761.html (11,044 bytes)
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