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301. Re: [Healeys] Ear Plugs, etc. (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:55:22 -0800; I've been using ear plugs for years. I use the 29db cylindrical foam ones. The loudest noises on the interstate are tire noises from large trucks and buses. They sound like jet engines when you're ne; /html/healeys/2009-10/msg00288.html (7,442 bytes)
302. Re: [Healeys] Ear plugs etc. (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:05:04 -0800; My understanding here in CA is covering one ear is OK, but both is illegal. I think that's why phone headsets have only one earphone. Practically, in an open car with ear plugs you can still easily h; /html/healeys/2009-10/msg00300.html (7,376 bytes)
303. [Healeys] [off] Possible Secondary Cylinder re (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:34:45 -0800; Free the Secondary Cylinders! We've got nothing to lose but our hydraulic lines! I'd better watch out - I've got 6 of them and they're out there possibly plotting to "let it slide" next time I need t; /html/healeys/2009-10/msg00979.html (7,124 bytes)
304. [Healeys] Heater Tap Handle [was 'Brass'] (score: 1): Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:18:34 -0800; re-tapping it. I took mine apart - it indeed had a small threaded hole - either a 6-32 or 8-32, I forget which. I drilled it out with the appropriate drill and tapped it to 10-32 and made a new hand; /html/healeys/2009-11/msg00491.html (7,295 bytes)
305. [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement (score: 1): Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:25:27 -0800; Today I on returning from Early Rodders Cruise-In I noticed my exhaust system was nearly on the ground - all the bonded rubber exhaust hangers had separated except the one by the rear axle. The metal; /html/healeys/2009-11/msg00492.html (7,583 bytes)
306. Re: [Healeys] Exhaust Hangers (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:08:17 -0800; Thanks to all who responded to my question about exhaust hanger replacements. Guy, I like these ideas. Think I'll use 1/2" countersunk flathead sheet metal screws, staggered one from each side. Will; /html/healeys/2009-11/msg00507.html (8,309 bytes)
307. Re: [Healeys] Exhaust Hanger replacement (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:31:48 -0800; They're original style - on the roadsters they're used in both tension and shear but not compression. Not sure it would be possible to use the straps without the exhaust hanging down further which is; /html/healeys/2009-11/msg00508.html (7,495 bytes)
308. [Healeys] Exhaust hanger in compression (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:19:04 -0800; Following up on some ideas expressed here, I redid my broken exhaust hangers today. The rear one I changed to act in compression rather than tension, in order to provide additional safety in the even; /html/healeys/2009-11/msg00648.html (7,238 bytes)
309. Re: [Healeys] Exhaust hanger in compression (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:22:11 -0800; The problem with the Monza design is it has a single bend-kickup behind the rear axle rather than two as the stock and some others have, reducing clearance and causing scraping, going into driveways.; /html/healeys/2009-11/msg00672.html (8,735 bytes)
310. Re: [Healeys] Lowering a BJ8 - Cape shocks (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:48:07 -0800; Jim, I'm running the Cape rear tube shock kit and it lowers the car via the use of insufficient travel on the rear shocks. When I installed mine, with the car on stands, the rear axle didn't rest aga; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00076.html (7,952 bytes)
311. [Healeys] Harbor Freight Jacks (score: 1): Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 18:24:24 -0800; For stateside folks within range of Harbor Freight Tools, their racing jacks are currently on sale for $99.99 Mine came with a cool iridescent blue handle to contrast nicely with the aluminum body -; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00128.html (6,441 bytes)
312. Re: [Healeys] Harbor Freight Jacks (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:22:00 -0800; FWIW - I used my new jack to lift up one side of the front of my wife's 240Z (no Healey endangerment allowed around here - but don't tell her!) about 6" and released it by turning the handle about 1/; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00170.html (7,401 bytes)
313. [Healeys] Harbor Freight Pittman puller - was HF j (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:27:10 -0800; I bought the same puller as Richard did a few years back - it's worked fine on at least 3 Healey pittmans (pittmen?) since then. As I recall we sprayed them all with Sili-Kroil first. My BN6 buddy Pe; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00222.html (8,178 bytes)
314. [Healeys] So Cal Healey restorers (score: 1): Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:04:02 -0800; Southern Two top restorers in So Cal: Kurt Tanner in Ontario and Tom Rocke at Healey Lane in Norco. Absolutely British (Eric Grunden) is in Santa Maria. Don't have contact info - Google ought to wor; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00425.html (7,153 bytes)
315. Re: [Healeys] license plate stickers (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:03:17 -0800; I've used both Bestine and lacquer thinner to remove stickers from California plates without any ill effects. What's worked best for me was to gradually slide a single-edge razor blade under the [usu; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00648.html (6,693 bytes)
316. Re: [Healeys] King Pin with needle bearings (score: 1): Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:30:05 -0800; This is the first I'd heard of these bearings. Do they require special fitting of any kind, or do they just drop in? -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA BN6 _____________________________________________; /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00309.html (8,582 bytes)
317. [Healeys] Confusion - was King Pin with needle bearings (score: 1): Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:52:31 -0800; I'm confused - are we discussing the needle upper-trunnion thrust bearing or is it a lower bushing replacement? -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA, USA BN6 _______________________________________________ Su; /html/healeys/2010-01/msg00325.html (7,010 bytes)
318. [Healeys] Stuff to do near JAX (score: 1): Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:02 -0800; I've been to the JAX area a couple of times and highly recommend visiting the Okeefenokee (sp) swamp 30 miles northwest just across the Georgia line. It should be a national park, but isn't for some; /html/healeys/2010-02/msg00295.html (7,259 bytes)
319. Re: [Healeys] HD8 carb conversion questions (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:27:59 -0800; These look like really good carbs for the price. Adapting them to a custom setup will be a project. They look like series 1 E-type carbs. You can cannibalize your HD6 float bowls and their caps to wo; /html/healeys/2010-02/msg00359.html (8,314 bytes)
320. Re: [Healeys] Tube shocks comments (score: 1): Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:43:20 -0800; I've helped install two Putzke kits on club members' cars and they fit really well and are easy to install as long as your front shock tower threads are OK. I bought the rear shock kit from Cape seve; /html/healeys/2010-02/msg00422.html (7,414 bytes)

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