- 21. Fw: tricarbs (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sat, 02 Jul 2005 17:13:15 -0700
- Kurt: SU carbs are designed to operate with a fuel pressure below 3# - the float needles will start to lift off their seats above that, and not necessarily all together, depending on the slight diffe
- /html/healeys/2005-07/msg00045.html (8,953 bytes)
- 22. Re: Wire Wheel Rear Hub Question (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 10:48:59 -0700
- 'spun hubs' - a dangerous situation where the splines suddenly let go - strip right off the hub. I would go so far as to suggest not driving the car until the problem is resolved. There is very like
- /html/healeys/2005-07/msg00167.html (8,940 bytes)
- 23. Re: HS4 Fast idle (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 17:15:08 -0700
- I see that you're still fighting with it. I usually set the fast idle as follows: get the choke cable set so that the cable comes out 1/2" or so before the jets start to lift, making sure that all t
- /html/healeys/2005-07/msg00279.html (9,293 bytes)
- 24. Re: Matching dash board numbers?? (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 09:41:03 -0700
- I have just had a peek at the refinished original dash wood for my under restoration BJ8. The right and left sides have a handwritten 2 digit number in black crayon (or felt marker, if they existed
- /html/healeys/2005-07/msg00463.html (8,171 bytes)
- 25. Fw: Healey problem.Can anyone help? (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2005 10:34:40 -0700
- Had something happen to me a long time ago on one of the Healeys: Had a noise that seemed to be similar to that which you describe. Turned out to be a slightly loose generator fan that would occasio
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00098.html (9,427 bytes)
- 26. Re: Friday Funnies (definitely some Healey content) (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2005 21:53:03 -0700
- Here in Beautiful British Columbia we have a little dot on the map on the Fraser River Canyon Highway - not very far to the east of Vancouver - called Spuzzum. This is true - not very big, just one
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00119.html (7,685 bytes)
- 27. Re: MkII BT7 Servo. (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 11:23:26 -0700
- As far as I can remember, the Girling MKIIA servo is interchangeable with the earlier ones - should work in your tri-carb. I seem to recall that the difference had something to do with the air filte
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00345.html (7,532 bytes)
- 28. Speedo ID Info (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:51:41 -0700
- Is anyone able to supply me with the speedometer ID numbers for the 100 and 100-6 cars - I have a listing for the BT7 - BJ7, and the BJ8 cars taken from the BJ8 parts manual. These would be the smal
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00565.html (6,746 bytes)
- 29. Re: Upholstry Vinyl (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 17:43:45 -0800
- Couple of thoughts for you: I installed my CB radio set up in my BT7 - the radio, plus a powered speaker - to an aluminum plate which I cut to fit just inside the ridges on the bottom plate of the h
- /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00016.html (9,281 bytes)
- 30. Re: Brake Master Cylinder Leaking (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 17:00:24 -0700
- Did you change types of brake fluid before (or when) you did the booster? That may explain the situation. If so, you may have to consider further hydraulic system service. I'm pretty sure from your
- /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00178.html (9,233 bytes)
- 31. Re: Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 18:02:45 -0700
- Dick / Jerry: That's a relief, you're both oldern' me - alright, only just! Just goes to show that we're all getting to crusty 'Old F**s' - I don't know about you guys, but I'm finding that both of m
- /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00181.html (9,164 bytes)
- 32. Re: BJ-7 rear shroud rain gutter question???? (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 08:31:33 -0700
- the shroud correctly. If one wheelarch was not replaced and the drain gutter piece is the original, the only thing to check would be the shroud mounting - maybe it's too low on the chassis. Most BJ7
- /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00517.html (8,364 bytes)
- 33. Re: Correct top weatherseal BJ-7 (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 08:42:48 -0700
- Try: www.macgregorukcarparts.com Martin usually has all the right stuff. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 Can anyone recommend a supplier for the original type of weather seal that is the
- /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00518.html (7,501 bytes)
- 34. Fw: BN1 Overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:00:00 -0700
- Something that has happened to me with a couple over overdrives - although they were later cars, it may be pertinent on the early 100's as well: Due to wear in the area where the lifting cam acuates
- /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00585.html (9,037 bytes)
- 35. Re: BJ8 Rear seat belts (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:00:28 -0700
- If you look at the underneath of the tonneau panel between the rear seat pans just in front of the rear seat back assembly (you may want to have the car on jack stands or a hoist to do this), you wi
- /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00596.html (8,753 bytes)
- 36. Re: Brake Master Cylinder Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:28:36 -0700
- Try a hardware store paint remover on the paint using all the proper precautions. A spray can of carb cleaner will soften the paint as well. You may need to use a bit of ultrafine steel wool or a fi
- /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00621.html (9,418 bytes)
- 37. Re: Brake Master Cylinder Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 08:33:22 -0700
- Agreed - my original brake master is out of the car and is aluminum. I am given to understand that aluminum replacements are now available and will be investigating. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri
- /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00634.html (7,411 bytes)
- 38. Re: Clutch MC Shims (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 08:19:09 -0700
- The shims are used to adjust the resting position of the pedals. I've seen some aftermarket cyls with adjustable pushrods for this purpose. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 Anybody know wh
- /html/healeys/2005-04/msg00752.html (6,964 bytes)
- 39. Re: Six Cylinder Engine Questions. (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2005 18:12:09 -0800
- Don't really know about the plug - maybe it was used in another application - Austin used the block in quite a few vehicles. Just make sure it's tight and sealed on a Healey! As for priming the oil
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00016.html (8,816 bytes)
- 40. Re: Fibreglass transmission tunnel (score: 1)
- Author: Earl Kagna <kags@shaw.ca>
- Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2005 16:57:16 -0800
- Lots of room to do the fibreglass repairs on the inside of the transmission cover. The gearshift grommet is installed onto the flange that forms the hole in the cover - there is a 'slot' moulded int
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00092.html (9,738 bytes)
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