- 121. RE: Bad Sound (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:37:55 -0400
- Hi Ned, It may be a loose front pulley. Grab the fan and see if it rotates a few degrees taking the front pulley with it. (You may need to press down on the fan belt to prevent it slipping on the fan
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00266.html (8,639 bytes)
- 122. RE: Leaking Steering Box (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:17:10 -0400
- Hi Paul, There should be a pile of information on this in the archives. If U can't find anything let us know. Michael Salter www.precisionsportscar.com Anybody out there have any experience with a le
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00294.html (7,427 bytes)
- 123. RE: Bad Sound 2 (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 11:24:19 -0400
- The theory of the "wet" compression test is that a dollop of oil will improve the seal of bad rings. If the compression goes up noticeably and temporarily when oil is added rings are the likely caus
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00298.html (8,717 bytes)
- 124. RE: Valve adjustment sequence (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:43:34 -0400
- Hi Steve, For a 6 cyl engine use the rule of 13. With #1 valve compressed (#1 cyl exhaust) adjust #12 i.e. 13 - 1 = 12. With #6 valve compressed (#3 cyl Inlet) adjust # 7 ........... 13 - 6 = 7 Micha
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00308.html (7,436 bytes)
- 125. RE: Bad Sound 3 (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:19:35 -0400
- Sorry Ned, That is not an option. The pistons won't come out from below; they don't clear the block casting. You have to remove the head to remove a piston. As I said previously, your next option, pr
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00328.html (8,088 bytes)
- 126. RE: Paint on Lower Rear Shroud (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:47:03 -0400
- There aren't that many Healeys around now which have original paint, but we had two, a Healey Blue BJ8 Phase 1 and a white '65 Phase II which used to come in occasionally for service or repair. These
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00414.html (9,744 bytes)
- 127. RE: Manifolds removed (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:42:12 -0400
- No problem. It is sometimes easier to get the head off after you use a stud box and remove them all. Michael Salter www.precisionsportscar.com --Original Message-- From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00422.html (7,345 bytes)
- 128. RE: The Head is Off (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 15:54:40 -0400
- Hi Ned, Rebuilding an engine on a budget is tough. The time and consumables (gaskets, oil and blood) used in the process make cutting corners somewhat unwise. I have always found that upon discoverin
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00452.html (10,303 bytes)
- 129. RE: Rear brake cylinder question (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:51:01 -0400
- Hi Dave, If the pistons won't come out of the wheel cylinders easily then I would suspect that they are corroded and seized, probably irretrievably. If all the other components of the brake system ar
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00512.html (8,534 bytes)
- 130. RE: Pistons Out (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 20:57:13 -0400
- They probably won't Patton, It is pretty widely believed that the high mileages that modern engines are achieving are not attributable to improved materials or lubricants but to good electronically c
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00528.html (9,347 bytes)
- 131. RE: Pistons Out (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:12:47 -0400
- Hi Mike, IMHO you don't need to change the oil that frequently, particularly if you have a modern filtration system. The general consensus seems to be 3000 miles (5000km) unless the car is subjected
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00553.html (9,336 bytes)
- 132. RE: Pistons Out (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:27:58 -0400
- Mike perhaps a little more information on the subject of oil dilution would The rapid wear on startup is reputedly attributable to the excess liquid fuel in the combustion chambers washing virtually
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00554.html (9,805 bytes)
- 133. RE: cylinder wear (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:14:26 -0400
- Hi Ken, Absolutely; the less time the engine runs with the choke applied the longer it will last. When the engine is started from cold the fuel in the charge is not adequately atomized therefore a sm
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00568.html (7,641 bytes)
- 134. RE: Choke pull (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:47:38 -0400
- Hi Paul, The "shield" that you describe is usually called the "outer" of the cable. If you are sure that the cable is routed correctly you have a bit of a problem. You are correct in concluding that
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00608.html (8,546 bytes)
- 135. RE: Oil $75.21 barrel (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:02:52 -0400
- Don't let the Brits or the Aussies hear you guys whining like this...you will probably get an earful. Michael Salter www.precisionsportscar.com John, You are living good. Gas at Coronado (San Diego)
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00622.html (9,345 bytes)
- 136. RE: Oil etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:40:35 -0400
- I know this is way off topic, but I have a question about alternative energy that I would like to have answered. Perhaps someone better read the area can help. Last fall I traveled through the desert
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00630.html (9,923 bytes)
- 137. RE: Engine is out (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 08:36:35 -0400
- Hi again Ned, Glad to hear that things are proceeding apace. If you intend put your engine on an engine stand you are best to remove the clutch, flywheel and rear plate before doing so. If you don't,
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00664.html (7,905 bytes)
- 138. RE: cold start bore dilution (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 10:02:24 -0400
- With all due respects guys, the Accusump will not solve the problem that we have been addressing here. Remember we were discussing the problem of oil being washed from the upper sections of the cylin
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00670.html (8,709 bytes)
- 139. RE: cold start bore dilution (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 10:44:08 -0400
- Well Dave, if Ampcol doesn't dissolve in petrol, it might just work. Unfortunately their site doesn't elaborate too much. Anyone know? Michael Salter www.precisionsportscar.com I just can't seem to g
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00676.html (9,587 bytes)
- 140. RE: Crankshaft Nut (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Salter" <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:00:50 -0400
- In Outlook Click on the message from the reprobate Click on "ACTIONS" Click on "Junk E-mail" Click on "Add Sender to Blocked senders list" Michael Salter www.precisionsportscar.com OK you guys. Here
- /html/healeys/2006-04/msg00716.html (8,247 bytes)
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