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Harold--
For the engine I prefer a bit higher zinc, etc. level and use a ZDDP
additive, but I agree with your choices for the gearbox and diff and use
lubes of the same grades though of different brands.
Best--Michael Oritt
On Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 9:32 PM Harold Manifold <manifold@telus.net> wrote:
> I see the lubricant debate continues unabated. My prediction is there wil=
l
> be a cure for COVID-19 before there is a consensus on what is the best
> lubricant to use in the engine, gear box and differential. I did some
> research into the topic a year or so ago. The attached spreadsheet has a
> summary for what was recommended 50 years ago compared to what is availab=
le
> today. For the record this is what I use:
>
> Engine - *Castrol Classic XL 20W*-*50 (Note - Contains 800 ppm ZDDP)*
> *Gearbox - Pennzoil GL-4 Manual Transmission oil 75W-90 (remember there i=
s
> a convention gear box in front of the OD gear oils unlike engine oils hav=
e
> pressure additives)*
> *Differential - Pennzoil GL-5 Axle and Gear Oil 80W-90*
>
> *Let the debate continue!*
>
> *Stay safe ... Harold*
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *
> Warren
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 22, 2020 2:10 AM
> *To:* gradea1@charter.net
> *Cc:* healeys@autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!
>
> This is my understanding of Redline MT 90 *transmission oil*. Not for
> differentials. I will return to ND 30 if this is a problem in my OD? My
> Healey(original owner) has over 190,000 miles. Tranny and OD are untouche=
d
> until this year. Not really surprised with some wear. MT 90 has smoothed
> shifting but leaks a lot!
>
>
>
> WD 67 BJ8
>
>
>
> This is a great upgrade for your manual trans! This is one of the easiest
> "mods" to do for your trans. Drain old fluid, pour this in. The trans wil=
l
> shift quicker, feel less notchy, less wear on its components, etc!
>
> =C2=B7 Appropriate coefficient of friction for most manual transmis=
sion
> synchronizers (other's synthetic gear oils are often too slippery for
> proper synchro engagement)
>
> =C2=B7 Red Line offers lubricants to pinpoint nearly every transmis=
sion
> application
>
> =C2=B7 MT-90 is not for use in differentials with hypoid gears
>
> =C2=B7 Excellent gear and synchro protection, balanced slipperiness=
for
> easier shifting in cold climates
>
> =C2=B7 Excellent for high- and low-mile transmissions
>
> =C2=B7 Compatible with petroleums and other synthetics
>
> =C2=B7 75W90 GL-4 gear oil (similar to SAE 5W40/10W40 engine oil
> viscosity)
>
> =C2=B7 Offers quicker shifts, perfect synchronizer coefficient of
> friction
>
> =C2=B7 Safe for brass synchros, as it lacks the reactive sulfurs fo=
und
> in most GL-5 oils that cause damage
>
> =C2=B7 High performance gear protection and longer synchro life
>
> =C2=B7 Eliminates notchy shifting, even when cold
>
> =C2=B7 Satisfies the gear oil viscosity requirements of 75W, 80W an=
d
> motor oil viscosities of SAE 40, 10W40, and 15W40
>
> =C2=B7 Recommended for GL-1, GL-3, and GL-4 applications, as well a=
s
> where most special synchromesh fluids are specified
>
> Most manual transmissions take a little over 2 quarts of fluid.
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=3D550986> for
> Windows 10
>
>
>
> *From: *gradea1@charter.net
> *Sent: *Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:10 AM
> *To: *Warren <flyhihealey@gmail.com>
> *Cc: *healeys@autox.team.net
> *Subject: *RE: RE: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!
>
>
>
> UH OH! that is your slugglish issue! I would drain that oil (for rear
> ends) and replace it with the 30W ND. That rear end oil foams in the
> annullus and plays hell with the spring pressure, passage thru the system
> and fast clutch engagement. Check it out on the web...that heavy fish oi=
l
> is not for British Trannys. If you put the heavy stuff in to stop leaks,
> that's not the answer; neither is synthetic-too thin.The gearbox and OD
> were designed to run on conventional oil...ancient as it may seem. Yes, a
> small air compressor is enough of a blast to clear passages.You will
> probably hear the clutch pistons engage if air is put on the valve
> opening. If you remove the spring, ball, and plunger with a magnet, you
> can then extract the valve and run a small wire down the middle to clean
> it-then a blast of air-be careful to not get any lint from a shop rag int=
o
> the mix. Upon rebuilding a unit it is "suggested" to carefully enlarge t=
he
> valve hole to 1mm (but cleanliness is probably best solution). The new
> pistons sold today, and made by Overdrive Spares, (old Laycock group) are
> equipped with rubber o-rings. Good that you replaced the tire bushings! H=
ank
>
> -----------------------------------------
>
> From: "Warren"
> To: "gradea1@charter.net"
> Cc: "healeys@autox.team.net"
> Sent: Tuesday April 21 2020 4:48:59PM
> Subject: RE: RE: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!
>
> Yes thanks for the tip. The problem is slow to engage. It was suggested
> maybe accumulator O ring. Just did pull the check valve and all. Did seem
> like dirty oil. I cleaned it all up. I=E2=80=99m already committed to ext=
racting
> the accumulator and piston but wanted to replace all the tranny mounts an=
d
> bushings which I did. Mounts were pretty squished and cracked.
> Bushings(radiator saver)were fairly solid but were replaced. They were t=
he
> original. Cleaning and degreasing as I go along.
>
>
>
> If(?)it is the O ring or rings, I guess they are metal on the piston, I
> might just spring for a uprated from Dennis Welch or AH spares has a comb=
o
> housing/piston both which have rubber O rings.
>
>
>
> Working my way to the extraction part. I want to use forced air through
> the operating valve but I only have a small air compressor for tires. Som=
e
> kind of extraction tool would be helpful. (18G182) I have always changed
> tranny oil regularly. Used ND 30 early on. Using MT 90 now for many years=
.
>
>
>
> Any and all suggestions appreciated.
>
>
>
> WD 67 BJ8
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=3D550986> for
> Windows 10
>
>
>
> *From: *gradea1@charter.net
> *Sent: *Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:14 PM
> *To: *Warren <flyhihealey@gmail.com>
> *Cc: *healeys@autox.team.net
> *Subject: *RE: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!
>
>
>
> Warren- Don't know the OD problem you are experiencing, but suggest befor=
e
> you tear into it, undo and clean the check valve and ball on the top righ=
t
> side (if you haven't already done so). One small spot of dirt lodged in t=
he
> valve drilling can kill the hydraulics and make it seem like a bigger
> issue. It may be worn parts, but, if not, this is an easy first test. If
> it is dirt; good idea to change oil and add fresh SAE 30W non detergent o=
il
> to the unit. Regards, Hank, healeyhelper.com
>
> -----------------------------------------
>
> From: "Warren"
> To: "healeys@autox.team.net"
> Cc:
> Sent: Tuesday April 21 2020 2:36:17PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!
>
>
>
>
>
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DJ5L7PfKtq3s&feature=3Dyoutu.be&fbclid=
=3DIwAR15n6aDLNtzuEWNq3O09-Nh74dkR1V_nhntcmLwq0EuYzrBINYiMySW_qc
>
> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=3D550986> for
> Windows 10
>
>
>
> I should really get back to working on that accumulator OD problem now?
>
>
>
> WD 67 BJ8
>
>
>
>
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">Harol=
d--</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff"><br></div><di=
v class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">For the engine I prefer a=
bit higher zinc, etc. level and use a ZDDP additive, but I agree with your=
choices for the gearbox and diff and use lubes of the same grades though o=
f different brands.</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333f=
f"><br></div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"color:#3333ff">Best--Mic=
hael Oritt</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=
=3D"gmail_attr">On Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 9:32 PM Harold Manifold <<a href=
=3D"mailto:manifold@telus.net";>manifold@telus.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><=
blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-l=
eft:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><u></u>
<div lang=3D"EN-US">
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><font color=3D"#0000ff" size=3D"2" fa=
ce=3D"Arial">I see the lubricant debate continues unabated. My prediction=
=20
is there will be a cure for COVID-19 before there is a consensus on what is=
the=20
best lubricant to use in the engine, gear box and differential. I did some=
=20
research into the topic a year or so ago. The attached spreadsheet has a su=
mmary=20
for what was recommended 50 years ago compared to what is available today. =
For=20
the record this is what I use:</font></span></div>
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><font color=3D"#0000ff" size=3D"2" fa=
ce=3D"Arial"></font></span>=C2=A0</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><font color=3D"#0000ff" size=3D"2" fa=
ce=3D"Arial">Engine - <span><font size=3D"3"><font color=3D"#000000"><font =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><em>Castrol Classic XL 20W</em>-<em>50 (Note - Con=
tains=20
800 ppm ZDDP)</em></font></font></font></span></font></span></div>
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><span><em>Gearbox - Pennzoil GL-4 Man=
ual Transmission oil 75W-90 (remember=20
there is a convention gear box in front of the OD gear oils unlike engine o=
ils=20
have pressure=C2=A0additives)</em></span></span></div>
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><span><em>Differential - Pennzoil GL-=
5 Axle and Gear Oil=20
80W-90</em></span></span></div>
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><span><em></em></span></span>=C2=A0</=
div>
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><span><em>Let=20
the debate continue!</em></span></span></div>
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><span><em></em></span></span>=C2=A0</=
div>
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><span><em>Stay=20
safe ... Harold</em></span></span></div>
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><span><em></em></span></span>=C2=A0</=
div>
<div dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left"><span><span><em></em></span></span>=C2=A0</=
div><br>
<div lang=3D"en-us" dir=3D"ltr" align=3D"left">
<hr>
<font size=3D"2" face=3D"Tahoma"><b>From:</b> Healeys=20
[mailto:<a href=3D"mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank"=
>healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of=20
</b>Warren<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 22, 2020 2:10 AM<br><b>To:</b>=
=20
<a href=3D"mailto:gradea1@charter.net"; target=3D"_blank">gradea1@charter.ne=
t</a><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_bl=
ank">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re:=20
[Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!<br></font><br></div>
<div></div>
<div class=3D"gmail-m_3800615660299501229WordSection1">
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">This is my understanding of Redline MT 90 <u>transmi=
ssion=20
oil</u>. Not for differentials. I will return to ND 30 if this is a problem=
in=20
my OD? My Healey(original owner) has over 190,000 miles. Tranny and OD are=
=20
untouched until this year. Not really surprised with some wear. MT 90 has=
=20
smoothed shifting but leaks a lot! </p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">WD 67 BJ8</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<div>
<p style=3D"margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:rgb(236,236,235);margin-left:0=
in;margin-right:0in"><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans=
-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">This=20
is a great upgrade for your manual trans! This is one of the easiest "=
mods" to=20
do for your trans. Drain old fluid, pour this in. The trans will shift quic=
ker,=20
feel less notchy, less wear on its components, etc!<u></u><u></u></span></p=
>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Appropriate=20
coefficient of friction for most manual transmission synchronizers (other&#=
39;s=20
synthetic gear oils are often too slippery for proper synchro=20
engagement)<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Red=20
Line offers lubricants to pinpoint nearly every transmission=20
application<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">MT-90=20
is not for use in differentials with hypoid gears<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Excellent=20
gear and synchro protection, balanced slipperiness for easier shifting in c=
old=20
climates<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Excellent=20
for high- and low-mile transmissions<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Compatible=20
with petroleums and other synthetics<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">75W90=20
GL-4 gear oil (similar to SAE 5W40/10W40 engine oil=20
viscosity)<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Offers=20
quicker shifts, perfect synchronizer coefficient of=20
friction<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Safe=20
for brass synchros, as it lacks the reactive sulfurs found in most GL-5 oil=
s=20
that cause damage<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">High=20
performance gear protection and longer synchro life<u></u><u></u></span></p=
>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Eliminates=20
notchy shifting, even when cold<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Satisfies=20
the gear oil viscosity requirements of 75W, 80W and motor oil viscosities o=
f SAE=20
40, 10W40, and 15W40<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:3pt;background:rgb(236,236,23=
5);margin-left:15pt"><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbo=
l;color:rgb(49,49,49)"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"font:7pt "Times New =
Roman"">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=20
</span></span></span><u></u><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Ari=
al,sans-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Recommended=20
for GL-1, GL-3, and GL-4 applications, as well as where most special synchr=
omesh=20
fluids are specified<br style=3D"box-sizing:border-box"><br><u></u><u></u><=
/span></p>
<p style=3D"margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:rgb(236,236,235);margin-left:1=
5pt;margin-right:0in"><span style=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial,san=
s-serif;color:rgb(49,49,49)">Most=20
manual transmissions take a little over 2 quarts of=20
fluid.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Sent from <a href=3D"https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink=
/?LinkId=3D550986" target=3D"_blank">Mail</a> for Windows=20
10</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<div style=3D"border-width:1pt medium medium;border-style:solid none none;b=
order-top-color:rgb(225,225,225);border-right-color:initial;border-bottom-c=
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"border-width:medium;border-style:none;borde=
r-color:initial;padding:0in"><b>From:=20
</b><a href=3D"mailto:gradea1@charter.net"; target=3D"_blank">gradea1@charte=
r.net</a><br><b>Sent:=20
</b>Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:10 AM<br><b>To: </b><a href=3D"mailto:flyhi=
healey@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">Warren</a><br><b>Cc: </b><a href=3D"mai=
lto:healeys@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br=
><b>Subject:=20
</b>RE: RE: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!</p></div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:12pt">UH OH! that is your slu=
gglish=20
issue! I would drain that oil (for rear ends) and replace it with the 30W N=
D.=20
That rear end oil foams in the annullus and plays hell with the spring pres=
sure,=20
passage thru the system and fast clutch engagement.=C2=A0 Check it out on t=
he=20
web...that heavy fish oil is not for British Trannys. If you put the heavy =
stuff=20
in to stop leaks, that's not the answer; neither is synthetic-too thin.=
The=20
gearbox and OD were designed to run on conventional oil...ancient as it may=
=20
seem. Yes, a small air compressor is enough of a blast to clear passages.Yo=
u=20
will probably hear the clutch pistons engage if air is put on the valve=20
opening.=C2=A0 If you remove the spring, ball, and plunger with a magnet, y=
ou=20
can then extract the valve and run a small wire down the middle to clean it=
-then=20
a blast of air-be careful to not get any lint from a shop rag into the mix.=
Upon=20
rebuilding a unit it is "suggested"=C2=A0 to carefully enlarge th=
e valve hole to=20
1mm (but cleanliness is probably best solution).=C2=A0 The new pistons sold=
=20
today, and made by Overdrive Spares, (old Laycock group) are equipped with=
=20
rubber o-rings. Good that you replaced the tire bushings! Hank<u></u><u></u=
></p>
<p>-----------------------------------------</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:12pt">From: "Warren"=
; <br>To:=20
"<a href=3D"mailto:gradea1@charter.net"; target=3D"_blank">gradea1@char=
ter.net</a>"<br>Cc: "<a href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"; ta=
rget=3D"_blank">healeys@autox.team.net</a>"<br>Sent: Tuesday April 21=
=20
2020 4:48:59PM<br>Subject: RE: RE: [Healeys] Drove the Healey=20
today?!<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Yes thanks for the tip. The problem is slow to engag=
e. It was=20
suggested maybe accumulator O ring. Just did pull the check valve and all. =
Did=20
seem like dirty oil. I cleaned it all up. I=E2=80=99m already committed to =
extracting=20
the accumulator and piston but wanted to replace all the tranny mounts and=
=20
bushings which I did. Mounts were pretty squished and cracked. Bushings(rad=
iator=20
saver)were fairly solid but were replaced.=C2=A0 They were the original.=20
Cleaning and degreasing as I go along.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">If(?)it is the O ring or rings, I guess they are met=
al on the=20
piston, I might just spring for a uprated from Dennis Welch or AH spares ha=
s a=20
combo housing/piston both which have rubber O rings. <u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Working my way to the extraction part. I want to use=
forced=20
air through the operating valve but I only have a small air compressor for=
=20
tires. Some kind of extraction tool would be helpful. (18G182) I have alway=
s=20
changed tranny oil regularly. Used ND 30 early on. Using MT 90 now for many=
=20
years. =C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Any and all suggestions appreciated.<u></u><u></u></=
p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">WD=C2=A0 67 BJ8<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Sent from <a href=3D"https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink=
/?LinkId=3D550986" target=3D"_blank">Mail</a> for Windows=20
10<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<div style=3D"border-width:1pt medium medium;border-style:solid none none;b=
order-top-color:rgb(225,225,225);border-right-color:initial;border-bottom-c=
olor:initial;padding:3pt 0in 0in;border-left-color:initial">
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b>From: </b><a href=3D"mailto:gradea1@charter.net"; =
target=3D"_blank">gradea1@charter.net</a><br><b>Sent:=20
</b>Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:14 PM<br><b>To: </b><a href=3D"mailto:flyhihe=
aley@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">Warren</a><br><b>Cc: </b><a href=3D"mailt=
o:healeys@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br><=
b>Subject:=20
</b>RE: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!<u></u><u></u></p></div>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:12pt">Warren- Don't know =
the OD problem=20
you are experiencing, but suggest before you tear into it, undo and clean t=
he=20
check valve and ball on the top right side (if you haven't already done=
so). One=20
small spot of dirt lodged in the valve drilling can kill the hydraulics and=
make=20
it seem like a bigger issue. It may be worn parts, but, if not, this is an =
easy=20
first test.=C2=A0 If it is dirt; good idea to change oil and add fresh SAE =
30W=20
non detergent oil to the unit. Regards, Hank, <a href=3D"http://healeyhelpe=
r.com" target=3D"_blank">healeyhelper.com</a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p>-----------------------------------------</p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:12pt">From: "Warren"=
; <br>To:=20
"<a href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">healeys@a=
utox.team.net</a>"<br>Cc: <br>Sent: Tuesday April 21 2020=20
2:36:17PM<br>Subject: [Healeys] Drove the Healey today?!<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><a href=3D"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DJ5L7PfK=
tq3s&feature=3Dyoutu.be&fbclid=3DIwAR15n6aDLNtzuEWNq3O09-Nh74dkR1V_=
nhntcmLwq0EuYzrBINYiMySW_qc" target=3D"_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watc=
h?v=3DJ5L7PfKtq3s&feature=3Dyoutu.be&fbclid=3DIwAR15n6aDLNtzuEWNq3O=
09-Nh74dkR1V_nhntcmLwq0EuYzrBINYiMySW_qc</a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Sent from <a href=3D"https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink=
/?LinkId=3D550986" target=3D"_blank">Mail</a> for Windows=20
10<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">I should really get back to working on that accumula=
tor OD=20
problem now?<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">WD =C2=A067 BJ8<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">=C2=A0<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div></div>
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