- 341. Re: [Healeys] (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:05:17 -0800
- I've been running a "recycling" cooling system for years with an unsealed reservoir as described in previous posts. I converted my stock 7 lb cap to this system by adding a 1/16" rubber gasket inside
- /html/healeys/2010-07/msg00529.html (7,262 bytes)
- 342. Re: [Healeys] Closed system- little confused (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:03:20 -0700
- Respectfully, my closed system has worked fine with a stock filler neck and stock 7lb Moss brass rivet cap since 2005. When the engine cools down it sucks the overflow back into the radiator, where
- /html/healeys/2010-07/msg00659.html (9,834 bytes)
- 343. [Healeys] Cell Phone Reception - was Solid Core Wi (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:04:19 -0800
- I've used my Verizon Droid phone in my Healey with solid core wires with no hint of static. I think that's one of the benefits of digital cell phones. FWIW - I'm using an Etymotic HF2 sound-isolation
- /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00020.html (7,297 bytes)
- 344. Re: [Healeys] Carb Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:22:50 -0700
- Concurring with Mike Salter, At a recent dyno session, APT (www.aptfast.com) Advanced Performance Technology stated that heavier dashpot oil creates more velocity and a richer mixture on acceleration
- /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00404.html (10,030 bytes)
- 345. [Healeys] Radiator Tanks material (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:41:25 -0800
- I overhauled my radiator a few years ago and had occasion to strip the paint off the tank. It is definitely brass. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA BN6 _______________________________________________ Heal
- /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00841.html (6,929 bytes)
- 346. Re: [Healeys] $3 brake light switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:00:39 -0800
- I built an inexpensive setup that works off the pedal clevis - mounts to the heating duct. http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/healey_tech&page=2 This switch comes on instantly. -- Steve Gerow BN6 ______
- /html/healeys/2010-08/msg00873.html (6,553 bytes)
- 347. [Healeys] Stator wire pulling technique (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:58:11 -0800
- Hello Listers, I've uploaded some pictures of an easy method for pulling the stator wire through the tube: http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/healey_tech -- Steve Gerow Altadena, CA BN6 ________________
- /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00410.html (6,695 bytes)
- 348. [Healeys] Horn push spring needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:19:12 -0800
- If anyone has a horn button spring they could sell me, please respond offline. Thanks in advance. -- Steve Gerow Altadena, CA _______________________________________________ Healeys@autox.team.net Do
- /html/healeys/2010-09/msg00611.html (6,993 bytes)
- 349. Re: [Healeys] Running Pretty Rich (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:36:38 -0800
- - I no longer have the intake manifold drip tubes installed. They have been sealed off. Could this be a source of my overly rich exhaust? <<< Mark, First you need to return it to stock - the manifold
- /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00088.html (7,966 bytes)
- 350. Re: [Healeys] Leaf spring parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:02:52 -0800
- The central bolt, referred to as a 'toe bolt' in the Moss catalog can be made from a 1/4" bolt of the desired length. If the bolt head is too large for the hole in the axle 'shoe', you can turn it d
- /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00090.html (7,755 bytes)
- 351. Re: [Healeys] Just want to vent! (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:07:33 -0800
- I remember more positive comments - lotta people just say "Nice car!" with or without "What year is it?". Some even insist it's a 'show car' even though it's more of a diamond-in-the-rough. Of course
- /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00311.html (7,427 bytes)
- 352. [Healeys] Best SUV Tow Vehicle (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:54:28 -0800
- The tow-vehicle thread came along as I was starting to think about this I'd like to get a used tow vehicle in order to rent dual axle open trailers to take the Healey to West Coast meets and on vacat
- /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00531.html (7,005 bytes)
- 353. Re: [Healeys] Loose Spring Clamp problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:30:41 -0800
- I bought new Daur springs from Cape a few years agao and they had the same problem. I inserted shims made from Aluminum strips in between the straps and the top spring and the problem went away. Mayb
- /html/healeys/2010-11/msg00352.html (7,411 bytes)
- 354. Re: [Healeys] 3000 rear main seal adaptor (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:52:41 -0800
- My Moss setup originally leaked - I believe this was down the vertical joints between the main bearing cap and the block - where the little felt plugs are. I pinned the spring into the seal using str
- /html/healeys/2010-11/msg00450.html (8,022 bytes)
- 355. Re: [Healeys] Air Intake Assembly Diameter (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:23:19 -0800
- IMHO an axial-flow bilge-blower is a better way to go on the fresh air inlet vs trying to mirror the stock heater blower. One of our Austin Healey Association (So Calif) members, George McHarris has
- /html/healeys/2010-12/msg00465.html (6,889 bytes)
- 356. Re: [Healeys] Moss Rear Seal Kit (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:21:47 -0800
- I used a 5/32" bit and a 10-32 tap - preferring to not have metric threads on the car. I have some pictures of the installation in my Healey Tech gallery: http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/healey_tech
- /html/healeys/2011-01/msg00108.html (7,373 bytes)
- 357. [Healeys] GM Parts in Healeys Article (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:31:23 -0800
- The magazine being discussed was Road & Track. I used to own it years ago when I was into Alfas and no longer have it. The Time frame was late '50s. The article was something to the effect of "Making
- /html/healeys/2011-01/msg00250.html (6,531 bytes)
- 358. [Healeys] UK vendor question (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:37:24 -0800
- Am considering ordering some parts from UK Healey Centre: Would like to hear experiences in dealing with them. Are they reputable and parts are high quality? Thanks in advance. -- Steve Gerow Altaden
- /html/healeys/2011-01/msg00307.html (6,863 bytes)
- 359. [Healeys] Dorman plug (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:27:15 -0800
- Hello Tracy, I've had the Dorman plug in place in the left-lower block spot, opposite the pedals for 3-1/2 years. See http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow/image/81903189 I used light gray Permatex RTV as
- /html/healeys/2011-01/msg00367.html (7,169 bytes)
- 360. [Healeys] Driving Light Brackets (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:16:14 -0800
- Would like to know if anyone sells or has a design for driving light brackets which would fit with the bumper and apron without drilling holes in the apron. I'm thinking of a design which curves up b
- /html/healeys/2011-01/msg00529.html (6,790 bytes)
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