[Healeys] (no subject)

[tomleavy at comcast.net]

Hi Jim-

Thanks for the advice. What was the thickness of the leather, if you remember? 
Did you fasten it itno place, or just press it in. I'd be leary of not securing 
it for fear that it will come loose and disintegrate down the drain passage 
toward the front bearing.

I seem to remember a post that mentioned the use of asphalt or vinyl floor tile 
for the buffer, but I wonder if the leather will hold up better in the petroleum 
environment of the gearbox.

What was your experience with the 3 spacers between the output shaft bearing and 
the bellhousing? I know that they're (probably) there for a reason, but I don't 
even know where to begin searching for them. Any ideas?

Thanks, Tom