- 1. Clutch Slip (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 13:03:19 -0500
- Does anyone have a source for a heavy duty pressure plate for a 9" BJ-8 style clutch. Have put several thousand miles on a Smitty's conversion and the clutch has started to slip. The slave cylinder
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00274.html (6,890 bytes)
- 2. measurement (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:59:41 -0500
- Could someone with their engine out of there car measure from the back of the crank to the engine plate or the block mating surface if the plate is off? The distance between the flange that the flyw
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00509.html (6,428 bytes)
- 3. Radiator (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:24:08 -0400
- Does anyone have recommendations for a radiator repair shop in the Connecticut area? I have two for Healeys that need to be recored. Wayne
- /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00715.html (6,145 bytes)
- 4. Down draft Webers (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 09:14:16 -0400
- I thought I would let everyone know how the Healey with the downdraft Webers and the cam timing off 8 degrees ended up. We decided to first replace the Webers with an original set of HD-8 carburetor
- /html/healeys/2005-08/msg00566.html (7,652 bytes)
- 5. for sale BJ-8 (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 18:06:28 -0400
- Another Ebay Auction that does not seem right. Rusty BJ-8 by dealer, is it me or? 4560816946
- /html/healeys/2005-07/msg00497.html (6,604 bytes)
- 6. Cam timing (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:18:59 -0400
- I need to get another opinion about a friends Healey. Rebuilt 2639 cc .030" oversize engine, BJ-8 camshaft, Mallery distributor with electronic ignition. The engine is not producing anywhere near th
- /html/healeys/2005-07/msg00524.html (8,402 bytes)
- 7. Weber DGVs vs HD8s (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 10:55:12 -0400
- I would like to thank everyone who for their input on the Healey with low power and DGV carburetors. The plan is to swap the DGV's for a pair of rebuilt HD-8 SU's and a two inch manifold used with th
- /html/healeys/2005-07/msg00645.html (7,430 bytes)
- 8. speedo calibration (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:53:02 -0400
- I mark off 52.8 feet in my driveway, disconnect the speedometer drive cable from the speedometer push a paper pointer on the end. Then drive the car the 52.8 feet while counting the turns the pointe
- /html/healeys/2005-07/msg00758.html (6,540 bytes)
- 9. Garage lift (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:58:40 -0400
- A friend of mine is building a garage and wants to put in an electric lift. Looking for recommendations from anyone who has a lift that works well with their Austin Healey. Wayne
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00719.html (6,272 bytes)
- 10. Smitty (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 16:55:56 -0400
- Does anyone have an email address for Smitty. I am installing one of his 5 speed kits and have a question. I have tried his phone with no sucess. Problem is not with his conversion it's with the aft
- /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00243.html (6,383 bytes)
- 11. transmission (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 18:16:42 -0500
- My opinion is keep the original transmission as long as it has no problems. If the overdrive or transmission needs rebuilding then a Smitty conversion is a good alternative. Me, rather then fight th
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00590.html (7,139 bytes)
- 12. Trafficator Bakelite (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 14:53:58 -0500
- A couple of years ago someone was making replacement bakelite rings for the Healey trafficator. Does anyone know who this was and if they are still avialable? I have a spare unit I want to rebuild a
- /html/healeys/2005-03/msg00722.html (6,537 bytes)
- 13. PCV (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 19:42:30 -0500
- I want to install a PCV valve in my 3000 and would like to know the part number valve others are using. My local parts store can not get the CV 727C valve Norm Nock mentions in his book. I know most
- /html/healeys/2005-01/msg00332.html (6,967 bytes)
- 14. 3:54 gears (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:07:58 -0500
- Is Mike Lampert Shipping the second batch of gears yet? I am on the list and have not heard anything. Bulding up my spare diff would be a nice winter project. Wayne Schultz
- /html/healeys/2004-12/msg00730.html (6,412 bytes)
- 15. Ride (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 15:59:47 -0500
- Had the the BJ-8 out for a ride today, cool but was out for so long that I almost ran out of gas. I filled up and plan to take it to work tonight. I drive mine until the salt hits the roads. Used to
- /html/healeys/2004-11/msg00502.html (6,490 bytes)
- 16. As the engine turns... (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 09:56:25 -0400
- Hi Dick, The problems I have seen with Healey engines that have been sitting for years are: Rod and main bearings eaten and pitted by old, acidic oil. Some engines have had a severe problem with this
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00438.html (9,054 bytes)
- 17. French (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 18:32:10 -0400
- This forum is about Healeys if you cannot stay focused on the topic please go away. Take your history lessons and bickering somewhere else.
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00717.html (6,228 bytes)
- 18. Early caps (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 19:35:06 -0400
- I don't understand, I just bought two early distributor caps for 100/6 to 3000 MK II's and the proper length rotors at a very reasonable price from Sports and Classics at 203-655-8731. They did seem
- /html/healeys/2004-07/msg00720.html (6,291 bytes)
- 19. Ray Juncal Valve cover (score: 1)
- Author: WAS <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 17:25:36 -0400
- I spent the day installing my new valve cover for the six cylinder Healey made by Ray Juncal. I am very pleased by the period look and by the quality and thought that obviously went into the produci
- /html/healeys/2004-04/msg00789.html (6,431 bytes)
- 20. dash numbers (score: 1)
- Author: "Wayne SchultzWaschu2@charter.net" <Waschu2@charter.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:55:44 -0500
- Have the numbers on the back of the wood dash parts on other peoples cars matched the other numbers on the car? I am working on a very late BJ-8 that the numbers on the back of the dash pieces don't
- /html/healeys/2006-02/msg00564.html (6,834 bytes)
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