- 341. Re: [Healeys] Speedometer (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:28:10 -0400
- Could your speedo error be caused by tires that are a different circumference than original? Gary All, On a similar note the speedo on my BN7 has been reading 15-20% high since the esto in 2001. Tran
- /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00423.html (9,131 bytes)
- 342. Re: [Healeys] BJ8 timing is way off what do I do now? (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:16:52 -0400
- Check the basics first. Make sure you are coming up on the compression stroke, both valves closed & not the exhaust stroke. The spark occurs when the points or Pertronix OPENS the circuit & the curre
- /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00444.html (10,262 bytes)
- 343. [Healeys] 100-4 overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:28:15 -0400
- I thought I would forward the question I received from one of our members concerning his overdrive/clutch slipping problem for the mailing list member's input. Please let me know your suggestions & I
- /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00517.html (9,392 bytes)
- 344. Re: [Healeys] Surely the finest Austin Healey replacement petrol (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:50:25 -0400
- Who needs a spare? I don't think it is going very far! Gary Hodson --Original Message-- From: Bob Haskell <rchaskell@earthlink.net> To: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com> Cc: Healey <Healeys@autox.
- /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00534.html (9,667 bytes)
- 345. [Healeys] Oil pressure flex line (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:05:55 -0400
- A friend's BJ7 just sprung a leak in the oil pressure flex line today, so we ran over to Victoria British (we live only a few miles away) & picked up a replacement. Ran back to the car & tried fittin
- /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00605.html (7,313 bytes)
- 346. Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage ball joints (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:04:49 -0400
- I hope they have a source that produces a good quality reproduction because the reproductions I saw recently were junk. The balls were a very loose fit in the socket & the spring clip bits didn't fun
- /html/healeys/2010-04/msg00624.html (9,345 bytes)
- 347. [Healeys] Dunlop racing tyres (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 02 May 2010 09:41:24 -0400
- I have used Dunlop 550L-15 racing tyres on a vintage sports racer for years & am curious about the pros & cons of using them on the street on a replica rally car (BJ8). I believe their dimensions are
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00004.html (6,755 bytes)
- 348. Re: [Healeys] seat belts (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 07 May 2010 10:03:33 -0400
- That is especially true when plowing fields with your Healey. Gary Hodson I have maintained for years that it is at least imprudent if not actually angerous to belt yourself into a vehicle that does
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00160.html (8,038 bytes)
- 349. Re: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 09:34:08 -0400
- Thanks for the link. Very interesting site. I have one question. When I click on most of the videos nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? Gary Hodson Members of the list, ook at www.healeymeetslema
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00255.html (7,644 bytes)
- 350. Re: [Healeys] Le Mans Classic (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 14:18:49 -0400
- OK, I'll try using my knockoff hammer. Gary - You have to press your mouse button really hard. The website is in Europe so it takes an extra hard push for the internets to get there. If you have any
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00258.html (7,730 bytes)
- 351. Re: [Healeys] Healey Marque May edition (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 10:42:55 -0400
- You are entitled to your opinion, but I doubt that you are not speaking for "most of us hourly wage....recipients". I enjoy the variety in Healey Marque. What would be boring for me would be the sam
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00461.html (9,273 bytes)
- 352. [Healeys] Heavy clutch question (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 21:36:04 -0400
- A friend has replaced his BJ7 clutch with a "new old stock" one he bought on ebay. Upon casual examination before installation it appeared to be identical to the old one, however now that it is insta
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00590.html (7,996 bytes)
- 353. Re: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 20:51:56 -0400
- Follow up to the Heavy clutch question. We removed the clutch master cylinder & discovered that it was a 7/8" bore which is two sizes larger than a stock BJ7 clutch master cylinder. We installed the
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00662.html (7,715 bytes)
- 354. Re: [Healeys] Heavy clutch question (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 10:39:23 -0400
- Correct, but I should have also mentioned that he also has a 7/8" brake master cylinder, so he didn't simply switch them. To make thinks difficult, the brake cylinder (which was his rebuilt original)
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00674.html (9,060 bytes)
- 355. Re: [Healeys] Steering allignment (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 18:45:40 -0400
- Changing the toe-in will affect the location of the "tight spot". There is no way to avoid this. Removing the tie rod ball joints won't change this. It would have the same affect as turning the cente
- /html/healeys/2010-05/msg00854.html (9,327 bytes)
- 356. [Healeys] Steering alignment (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:04:23 -0400
- Assuming for the moment that the front suspension components are all in good condition, meaning the king pin bushings, wheel bearing shimming/adjustment, tie rod ends & steering worm & peg are all in
- /html/healeys/2010-06/msg00021.html (7,837 bytes)
- 357. Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:27:33 -0400
- Yes, I agree. I hope no one thought I was suggesting they adjust the toe-in until the tight spot was straight ahead! Theoretically, this would be possible, if you didn't care what amount of toe-in yo
- /html/healeys/2010-06/msg00024.html (8,540 bytes)
- 358. Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:46:33 -0400
- Assume for the moment that the tight spot is perfectly centered & both wheels are toed-in exactly 1/8" each. Now, if we adjust (decrease) the toe-in by turning the track rod (making it effectively l
- /html/healeys/2010-06/msg00033.html (9,500 bytes)
- 359. Re: [Healeys] Steering alignment (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:16:39 -0400
- Yes, that is exactly what I was trying to say. Thanks for jumping in & clarifiying this subject. Gary Hodson --Original Message-- From: PG <britishcars@shaw.ca> To: 'WILLIAM B LAWRENCE' <ynotink@msn
- /html/healeys/2010-06/msg00056.html (9,108 bytes)
- 360. [Healeys] Overdrive problem #1 (score: 1)
- Author: warthodson@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:57:09 -0400
- A friend's JB7 overdrive has stopped releasing (stopped going out of overdrive). Electrically, everything is operating correctly. On rare occasions it will release but 90% of the time it stays in ove
- /html/healeys/2010-06/msg00115.html (6,998 bytes)
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