From rchaskell at earthlink.net Mon Dec 1 04:22:41 2008 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:22:41 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4933C901.7090806@earthlink.net> Alan, I assume that you're referring to britishtool.com. I'm guessing that Robb is now just selling his tools on ebay, seller britishtool. Bob Alan Seigrist wrote: > On another related topic, what happened to the guy who used to make all > these great specialty tools for our healeys? I can't seem to find his > website anymore... From ampole at hotmail.com Mon Dec 1 04:45:47 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:45:47 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] rear reflector bracket In-Reply-To: <8F4591B310D94CBF8A01155A9DF6C094@carrolls> References: <8F4591B310D94CBF8A01155A9DF6C094@carrolls> Message-ID: Carroll My 66 also was painted, matched the new silver paint to the old fresh paint where it attaches to bumper. Andy> Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:01:54 -0500> From: bjcap at optonline.net> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] rear reflector bracket> > Rich,> > Always plated?? or could earlier versions have been painted ? had just > that not too long ago, used paint stripper so it wasnt plated. Curious.... > do have another in shop to look at ,'65 model.> > Carroll > _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as ampole at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Imagine a life without walls. See the possibilities. http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465943/direct/01/ From Awgertoo at aol.com Mon Dec 1 05:31:37 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:31:37 EST Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 715 Message-ID: In a message dated 11/30/2008 11:20:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Go2ghill at aol.com writes: What is the part number for the Unilite? Greg Hill -------------------------------------------------------------------- Greg-- For a four cylinder car it is either 4532001 without vacuum advance or 4732001 with vacuum advance. For a six cylinder car it is either 4567801 without vacuum advance or 4767801 with vacuum advance. Our cars originally had vacuum advance--it is not mandatory that you have it. Best--Michael Oritt **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) From tomfelts at windstream.net Mon Dec 1 07:18:25 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 8:18:25 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Old postcards from all over the USA In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20081201081825.4X8KO.134931.root@ispmxfep16-z01> I agree on the tinyurl, but his link opened for me. tinyurl is for links that are VERY long or wrap around. ---- Ed's Shop wrote: > Is it REALLY THAT HARD to use www.tinyurl.com , Mark (ALL)??? > > YOUR link gives: > > Address Not Found > Firefox can't find the server at www.rootsweb.com. > > Your POSTED Mail ARRIVES AS: > > > Click on the post card to enlarge them > CLICK HERE! : > Penny Postcards > > > If you (or anybody else) would like to see Screen Shots lemma know!! > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bn1 at pacbell.net Mon Dec 1 07:53:10 2008 From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:53:10 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4933FA56.7090106@pacbell.net> OK, Alan, I give up. Not speaking German or going to the translation site, what is used to turn that neat tool? Air gun? Thx, Bill '53 BN1M Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > Any of you have experience with this? Might be better than carrying the > monster lever I have in my boot, but this thing is pretty expensive.... > > http://www.shop-016.de/Oldtimertools-p50h30s33-S-42.html > > On another related topic, what happened to the guy who used to make all > these great specialty tools for our healeys? I can't seem to find his > website anymore... > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1 at pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Editorgary at aol.com Mon Dec 1 07:56:56 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:56:56 EST Subject: [Healeys] Web addresses and Tinyurls Message-ID: In a message dated 12/1/08 3:35:57 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > Is it REALLY THAT HARD to use www.tinyurl.com , Mark (ALL)??? > > YOUR link gives: > > Address Not Found > Firefox can't find the server at www.rootsweb.com. > > Your POSTED Mail ARRIVES AS: > Ed, we're really happy that you know how to use Tiny URLs, whatever they are. I still use "Cut and Paste" -- a technology that has served me well since 1983 -- to insert the actual url into my Firefox request bar since I make it a hard and fast rule never, ever, to click on a link in an email or use a link that I can't read directly. TinyURLs are just another lazy short-cut that makes one vulnerable to linking into a website that looks and acts like the real thing, but is, in fact, a cybertrap. Cutting and pasting his url as listed worked just fine for me... Maybe you should examine your connection between your e-mail server and Firefox. Just my two cents. Gary ************** Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity& ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) From amalin at mac.com Mon Dec 1 08:01:46 2008 From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:01:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Old postcards from all over the USA In-Reply-To: <20081201081825.4X8KO.134931.root@ispmxfep16-z01> References: <20081201081825.4X8KO.134931.root@ispmxfep16-z01> Message-ID: I don't understand why people put up with email agents that break long links. Alternatives exist that don't muck them up. It must be easier for some to continue using the same crappy email software instead of spending a little effort fixing the cause that creates a problem for everyone else. Al Malin Tricarb On Dec 1, 2008, at 9:18 AM, tomfelts at windstream.net wrote: > I agree on the tinyurl, but his link opened for me. tinyurl is for > links that are VERY long or wrap around. > > > ---- Ed's Shop wrote: >> Is it REALLY THAT HARD to use www.tinyurl.com , Mark (ALL)??? >> >> YOUR link gives: >> >> Address Not Found >> Firefox can't find the server at www.rootsweb.com. >> >> Your POSTED Mail ARRIVES AS: >> >> >> Click on the post card to enlarge them >> CLICK HERE! : >> Penny >> Postcards >> >> >> If you (or anybody else) would like to see Screen Shots lemma >> know!! >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as amalin at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From aon.912808691 at aon.at Mon Dec 1 08:24:30 2008 From: aon.912808691 at aon.at (Reinhart Rosner (aon)) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 16:24:30 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: <4933FA56.7090106@pacbell.net> References: <4933FA56.7090106@pacbell.net> Message-ID: Bill, Just to help with translation: This tool works with a 1" ratchet and they recommend to order a converter for 3/4" too. No financial interest or any other connection (did not even know this company before these postings). Kind regards Reinhart Reinhart Rosner 55 AH 100 BN1 Vienna - Austria -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Mr. Bill Gesendet: Montag, 01. Dezember 2008 15:53 An: Austin Healey Betreff: Re: [Healeys] British Tool OK, Alan, I give up. Not speaking German or going to the translation site, what is used to turn that neat tool? Air gun? Thx, Bill '53 BN1M Alan Seigrist wrote: > All - > > Any of you have experience with this? Might be better than carrying the > monster lever I have in my boot, but this thing is pretty expensive.... > > http://www.shop-016.de/Oldtimertools-p50h30s33-S-42.html > > On another related topic, what happened to the guy who used to make all > these great specialty tools for our healeys? I can't seem to find his > website anymore... > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1 at pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as aon.912808691 at aon.at http://www.team.net/archive From m.brouillette at comcast.net Mon Dec 1 08:29:16 2008 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:29:16 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Web addresses and Tinyurls Message-ID: <120120081529.20618.493402CC0005F2F10000508A22070009530A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> I have to agree with Gary on the use of Tiny Urls. I work as Director of technology for an Internet lead generation firm, and firms like this are attaching little tracking cookies to your browser to feed back information to others on your internet visiting patterns. It helps marketing groups figure out what makes you tick and what sites would be best places to place their ads and what best junk mail or pop up windows to send you. I'm not saying that tinyurl is doing this or something else to you and yours, but talking from experience, it' and unsavory other things aren't that tough to do at a site redirector such as them. Mike Brouillette Bedford, NH 59 BT7 -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Editorgary at aol.com > In a message dated 12/1/08 3:35:57 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > > > Is it REALLY THAT HARD to use www.tinyurl.com , Mark (ALL)??? > > > > YOUR link gives: > > > > Address Not Found > > Firefox can't find the server at www.rootsweb.com. > > > > Your POSTED Mail ARRIVES AS: > > > Ed, we're really happy that you know how to use Tiny URLs, whatever they are. > I still use "Cut and Paste" -- a technology that has served me well since > 1983 -- to insert the actual url into my Firefox request bar since I make it a > hard and fast rule never, ever, to click on a link in an email or use a link > that I can't read directly. TinyURLs are just another lazy short-cut that makes > one vulnerable to linking into a website that looks and acts like the real > thing, but is, in fact, a cybertrap. > Cutting and pasting his url as listed worked just fine for me... Maybe you > should examine your connection between your e-mail server and Firefox. > Just my two cents. > Gary From tomfelts at windstream.net Mon Dec 1 09:02:08 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:02:08 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Web addresses and Tinyurls In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20081201100208.EYY0T.137400.root@ispmxfep16-z01> Sorry Gary. Simply not true. Some urls are VERY long and some wrap around three times. To cut and paste these is useless as they "usually" won't open. the tinyurl is easy to do and saves the receiver of a link a lot of pain trying to open a very long link. Regards Tom ---- Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 12/1/08 3:35:57 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > > > Is it REALLY THAT HARD to use www.tinyurl.com , Mark (ALL)??? > > > > YOUR link gives: > > > > Address Not Found > > Firefox can't find the server at www.rootsweb.com. > > > > Your POSTED Mail ARRIVES AS: > > > Ed, we're really happy that you know how to use Tiny URLs, whatever they are. > I still use "Cut and Paste" -- a technology that has served me well since > 1983 -- to insert the actual url into my Firefox request bar since I make it a > hard and fast rule never, ever, to click on a link in an email or use a link > that I can't read directly. TinyURLs are just another lazy short-cut that makes > one vulnerable to linking into a website that looks and acts like the real > thing, but is, in fact, a cybertrap. > Cutting and pasting his url as listed worked just fine for me... Maybe you > should examine your connection between your e-mail server and Firefox. > Just my two cents. > Gary > > > > ************** > Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW > AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity& > ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Mon Dec 1 09:05:21 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:05:21 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Web addresses and Tinyurls In-Reply-To: <120120081529.20618.493402CC0005F2F10000508A22070009530A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> Message-ID: <20081201100521.DTL5M.137458.root@ispmxfep16-z01> Just curious them---how do you send a very long, wrap around link that you want someone to use? Regards tom ---- m.brouillette at comcast.net wrote: > I have to agree with Gary on the use of Tiny Urls. > > I work as Director of technology for an Internet lead generation firm, and firms like this are attaching little tracking cookies to your browser to feed back information to others on your internet visiting patterns. > > It helps marketing groups figure out what makes you tick and what sites would be best places to place their ads and what best junk mail or pop up windows to send you. > > I'm not saying that tinyurl is doing this or something else to you and yours, but talking from experience, it' and unsavory other things aren't that tough to do at a site redirector such as them. > > Mike Brouillette > Bedford, NH > 59 BT7 > > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: Editorgary at aol.com > > In a message dated 12/1/08 3:35:57 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > > > > > > Is it REALLY THAT HARD to use www.tinyurl.com , Mark (ALL)??? > > > > > > YOUR link gives: > > > > > > Address Not Found > > > Firefox can't find the server at www.rootsweb.com. > > > > > > Your POSTED Mail ARRIVES AS: > > > > > Ed, we're really happy that you know how to use Tiny URLs, whatever they are. > > I still use "Cut and Paste" -- a technology that has served me well since > > 1983 -- to insert the actual url into my Firefox request bar since I make it a > > hard and fast rule never, ever, to click on a link in an email or use a link > > that I can't read directly. TinyURLs are just another lazy short-cut that makes > > one vulnerable to linking into a website that looks and acts like the real > > thing, but is, in fact, a cybertrap. > > Cutting and pasting his url as listed worked just fine for me... Maybe you > > should examine your connection between your e-mail server and Firefox. > > Just my two cents. > > Gary > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From e-wilkins at cox.net Mon Dec 1 09:38:52 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:38:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Web addresses and Tinyurls In-Reply-To: <20081201100521.DTL5M.137458.root@ispmxfep16-z01> References: <20081201100521.DTL5M.137458.root@ispmxfep16-z01> Message-ID: You can write your emails with html and write your own tiny URL [url=http://longlinkstuffhere]tiny url[/url] Wilko On Dec 1, 2008, at 8:05 AM, wrote: > Just curious them---how do you send a very long, wrap around link > that you want someone to use? > > Regards > tom > ---- m.brouillette at comcast.net wrote: >> I have to agree with Gary on the use of Tiny Urls. >> >> I work as Director of technology for an Internet lead generation >> firm, and firms like this are attaching little tracking cookies to >> your browser to feed back information to others on your internet >> visiting patterns. >> >> It helps marketing groups figure out what makes you tick and what >> sites would be best places to place their ads and what best junk >> mail or pop up windows to send you. >> >> I'm not saying that tinyurl is doing this or something else to you >> and yours, but talking from experience, it' and unsavory other >> things aren't that tough to do at a site redirector such as them. >> >> Mike Brouillette >> Bedford, NH >> 59 BT7 >> >> >> -------------- Original message ---------------------- >> From: Editorgary at aol.com >>> In a message dated 12/1/08 3:35:57 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net >>> writes: >>> >>> >>>> Is it REALLY THAT HARD to use www.tinyurl.com , Mark (ALL)??? >>>> >>>> YOUR link gives: >>>> >>>> Address Not Found >>>> Firefox can't find the server at www.rootsweb.com. >>>> >>>> Your POSTED Mail ARRIVES AS: >>>> >>> Ed, we're really happy that you know how to use Tiny URLs, >>> whatever they are. >>> I still use "Cut and Paste" -- a technology that has served me >>> well since >>> 1983 -- to insert the actual url into my Firefox request bar since >>> I make it a >>> hard and fast rule never, ever, to click on a link in an email or >>> use a link >>> that I can't read directly. TinyURLs are just another lazy short- >>> cut that makes >>> one vulnerable to linking into a website that looks and acts like >>> the real >>> thing, but is, in fact, a cybertrap. >>> Cutting and pasting his url as listed worked just fine for me... >>> Maybe you >>> should examine your connection between your e-mail server and >>> Firefox. >>> Just my two cents. >>> Gary >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From m.brouillette at comcast.net Mon Dec 1 11:12:22 2008 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:12:22 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Web addresses and Tinyurls Message-ID: <120120081812.4772.49342906000BCB8D000012A422007374780A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> I thought I would send to all a small conversation with someone who wants to remain nameless. I thought it was worth sharing... Mike B 59 BT7 ------------------------------------------ Hi xx, Life is too short to get paranoid, but you need to be aware. With today's technology, if you are not using one of the top security software, I could, without you knowing drop a piece of code ithru a web window with you never being the wiser that could: . track all your keystrokes, and send them back top me giving me access to bank accounts, passwords and everything else you've done today. . take over your computer and run an illegal business (happened at a company I worked at) . start broadcasting spam emails without you knowing till you get all the complaints and your ISP shuts your account off as a known spammer I could go on and on about this stuff and what's possible, but let's just say that the security software like Norton, Mcafee etc does a good job of catching most of this nasty stuff, but it needs to be running and kept up to date. BTW, Google's new browser is a great product. Don't shy away from it because it's from Google... -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: someone who wants to remain nameless > Hi Mike > This is offline > > I'm very aware of the issue. But it happens every time you browse to a website > that uses a hit counter, every time you use a search engine, and as far as I > know every time you use google's new browser (which I refuse to do) or that > popular chinese browser. > > So my question is "Is it worth being paranoid about it? How paranoid should I > be, and how paranoid should my computer-challenged mother be?" It's not just a > rhetorical question. What really is the downside of using ONE MORE tool that > tracks your browser use? > > (And let's grant that google certainly is capable of matching your IP address > pretty closely with your name, address & phone number. Maybe other companies > actually DO do that. It gets spooky.) > > I can cut & paste url's that wrap around several lines, but many people can't / > won't. Including people who are on the Healey list. From mkgoodman at att.net Mon Dec 1 13:46:50 2008 From: mkgoodman at att.net (Mark Goodman) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 15:46:50 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Tiny URL Message-ID: <007a01c953f5$efd89010$cf89b030$@net> I am sorry that I have caused such a problem on the list. The email I forward was just to give most of the members of the list a look at areas or buildings that brought back good memories from a much earlier time. This website had postcard images for many areas across the USA. It certainly brought back good memories for me. Sorry Mark From tomfelts at windstream.net Mon Dec 1 14:28:21 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 15:28:21 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Tiny URL In-Reply-To: <007a01c953f5$efd89010$cf89b030$@net> Message-ID: <20081201152821.19G19.144490.root@ispmxfep16-z01> Absolutely nothing to be sorry for. I enjoyed the nostalga! Even sent it on to some other friends. Tom ---- Mark Goodman wrote: > I am sorry that I have caused such a problem on the list. The email I > forward was just to give most of the members of the list a look at areas or > buildings that brought back good memories from a much earlier time. This > website had postcard images for many areas across the USA. It certainly > brought back good memories for me. > > Sorry > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From e-wilkins at cox.net Mon Dec 1 14:37:43 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:37:43 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Tiny URL In-Reply-To: <007a01c953f5$efd89010$cf89b030$@net> References: <007a01c953f5$efd89010$cf89b030$@net> Message-ID: Fine stuff. Thanks for the link. No worries. On Dec 1, 2008, at 12:46 PM, Mark Goodman wrote: > I am sorry that I have caused such a problem on the list. The email I > forward was just to give most of the members of the list a look at > areas or > buildings that brought back good memories from a much earlier > time. This > website had postcard images for many areas across the USA. It > certainly > brought back good memories for me. > > Sorry > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ahbn6 at verizon.net Mon Dec 1 14:51:45 2008 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:51:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Web addresses and Tinyurls Message-ID: <00fe01c953ff$01342410$039c6c30$@net> Agree. Maybe Ed has stock in tinyurl? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of m.brouillette at comcast.net Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 10:29 AM To: Editorgary at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Web addresses and Tinyurls I have to agree with Gary on the use of Tiny Urls. I work as Director of technology for an Internet lead generation firm, and firms like this are attaching little tracking cookies to your browser to feed back information to others on your internet visiting patterns. It helps marketing groups figure out what makes you tick and what sites would be best places to place their ads and what best junk mail or pop up windows to send you. I'm not saying that tinyurl is doing this or something else to you and yours, but talking from experience, it' and unsavory other things aren't that tough to do at a site redirector such as them. Mike Brouillette Bedford, NH 59 BT7 -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Editorgary at aol.com > In a message dated 12/1/08 3:35:57 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > > > Is it REALLY THAT HARD to use www.tinyurl.com , Mark (ALL)??? > > > > YOUR link gives: > > > > Address Not Found > > Firefox can't find the server at www.rootsweb.com. > > > > Your POSTED Mail ARRIVES AS: > > > Ed, we're really happy that you know how to use Tiny URLs, whatever they are. > I still use "Cut and Paste" -- a technology that has served me well since > 1983 -- to insert the actual url into my Firefox request bar since I make it a > hard and fast rule never, ever, to click on a link in an email or use a link > that I can't read directly. TinyURLs are just another lazy short-cut that makes > one vulnerable to linking into a website that looks and acts like the real > thing, but is, in fact, a cybertrap. > Cutting and pasting his url as listed worked just fine for me... Maybe you > should examine your connection between your e-mail server and Firefox. > Just my two cents. > Gary _______________________________________________ From bjsbj8 at gmail.com Mon Dec 1 15:57:33 2008 From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 17:57:33 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] cigar lighter In-Reply-To: <000301c9532b$45dbc660$d1935320$@rr.com> References: <20081130105636.5GEV3.128263.root@ispmxfep15-z01> <4932CF86.9040205@comcast.net> <24337A2C5B8C4C9F9D54FCF4B46B9F1D@ecarecenters.net> <000301c9532b$45dbc660$d1935320$@rr.com> Message-ID: My lighter is located at the lower right of the left dash panel where, I think most BJ8s have the choke. My choke is located in the center panel centered between the heater contols and the switches. I never knew that this was not a standard arrangement until Steve (I beleive) pointed it out to me. That explains why there is that dull zinc washer is beneath the choke knob and why the choke cable that I ordered was soo long. Bob Johnson BJ8 On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 3:36 PM, BJ8Healeys wrote: > The BJ8 Registry records 36 cars with cigar lighters as they left the > factory based on BMIHT information. Of these, 29 were in Personal Export > Delivery cars for the USA, two were in Personal Export Delivery cars for > Germany and Italy, two were for "Destination: USA", and three were in cars > for which the Destination was not specified. I suspect that the lighters > were only installed in cars that were special order. > > My BJ8 has a cigar lighter installed in the same place as PG's. It was not > listed on the BMIHT certificate, so I assume it was installed after the car > left the factory. PG's lighter was listed as factory equipment on the > BMIHT > certificate. > > After earlier discussions of the "factory" lighter location, I attempted to > contact all of the owners of the cars that had lighters listed as factory > equipment to determine where they were located. None of them responded to > my queries. > > I have always used my lighter outlet to power a gooseneck lamp, and after > conversion to negative ground for charging cellphones and batteries. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of PG > Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 12:46 PM > To: 'Bob Spidell' > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] cigar lighter > > My 67 BJ8 has a cigar lighter located under the heater pull and above the > right toggle switch. > > Anybody wanting a picture for placement let me know.....I can't send to > list > but can email directly to individuals. > > Don't know if it was a dealer install or factory. > > Paul > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bjsbj8 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Mon Dec 1 16:03:39 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:03:39 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] cigar lighter In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20081201170339.K9GWR.147554.root@ispmxfep12-z02> In my BJ8 the lower right has the WW push button. Above it--top right--is the choke. tom ---- Bob Johnson wrote: > My lighter is located at the lower right of the left dash panel where, I > think most BJ8s have the choke. My choke is located in the center panel > centered between the heater contols and the switches. I never knew that this > was not a standard arrangement until Steve (I beleive) pointed it out to me. > That explains why there is that dull zinc washer is beneath the choke knob > and why the choke cable that I ordered was soo long. > > Bob Johnson > BJ8 From bjsbj8 at gmail.com Mon Dec 1 16:07:34 2008 From: bjsbj8 at gmail.com (Bob Johnson) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:07:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] cigar lighter In-Reply-To: <20081201170339.K9GWR.147554.root@ispmxfep12-z02> References: <20081201170339.K9GWR.147554.root@ispmxfep12-z02> Message-ID: Then, on mine all three controls have been moved. Wonder why??? On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 6:03 PM, wrote: > In my BJ8 the lower right has the WW push button. Above it--top right--is > the choke. > > tom > ---- Bob Johnson wrote: > > My lighter is located at the lower right of the left dash panel where, I > > think most BJ8s have the choke. My choke is located in the center panel > > centered between the heater contols and the switches. I never knew that > this > > was not a standard arrangement until Steve (I beleive) pointed it out to > me. > > That explains why there is that dull zinc washer is beneath the choke > knob > > and why the choke cable that I ordered was soo long. > > > > Bob Johnson > > BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Dec 1 16:26:56 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:26:56 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] cigar lighter In-Reply-To: <3D038D99B0AB49CDBC9B75DF07473AF8@PCvanSinke> References: <3D038D99B0AB49CDBC9B75DF07473AF8@PCvanSinke> Message-ID: Rinus - Cigar lighters were mostly installed by dealers, so whatever cigar lighters they sold they installed them wherever they felt like. For BJ8s in California, I was once told by my old mechanic that they were installed on the part of the centre console just under the radio past the bend, so that the lighter faced straight up. In my case, I didn't want to drill anything so I just got one with a little bracket and mounted it under the dash right next to the centre console, using one of the centre console fixing screws that was already there.. On 11/30/08, Rinus Sinke wrote: > Who knows the place for the option cigar lighter in a BJ 8 > > Rinus Sinke > Rijksweg Zuid 20 > 6031RL Nederweert > The Netherlands > 0031495632707 > 0031495585972 fax > 0031653196210 mob. > rinussinke at kpnplanet.nl > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From tomfelts at windstream.net Mon Dec 1 17:19:15 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:19:15 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] cigar lighter In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20081201181915.NZDP4.159754.root@ispmxfep10-z01> To add the cigar lighter?? ---- Bob Johnson wrote: > Then, on mine all three controls have been moved. Wonder why??? > > On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 6:03 PM, wrote: > > > In my BJ8 the lower right has the WW push button. Above it--top right--is > > the choke. > > > > tom > > ---- Bob Johnson wrote: > > > My lighter is located at the lower right of the left dash panel where, I > > > think most BJ8s have the choke. My choke is located in the center panel > > > centered between the heater contols and the switches. I never knew that > > this > > > was not a standard arrangement until Steve (I beleive) pointed it out to > > me. > > > That explains why there is that dull zinc washer is beneath the choke > > knob > > > and why the choke cable that I ordered was soo long. > > > > > > Bob Johnson > > > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ynotink at msn.com Mon Dec 1 17:26:35 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 00:26:35 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: References: <4933FA56.7090106@pacbell.net> Message-ID: This thing plus a one inch ratchet or breaker bar is going to weigh about as much as the monster lever. I think I'll stay with that.Bill Lawrence> From: aon.912808691 at aon.at> To: bn1 at pacbell.net; healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 16:24:30 +0100> Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Tool> > Bill,> > Just to help with translation: This tool works with a 1" ratchet and they> recommend to order a converter for 3/4" too.> > No financial interest or any other connection (did not even know this> company before these postings).> > Kind regards> > Reinhart> > > Reinhart Rosner> 55 AH 100 BN1> Vienna - Austria> > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----> Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]> Im Auftrag von Mr. Bill> Gesendet: Montag, 01. Dezember 2008 15:53> An: Austin Healey> Betreff: Re: [Healeys] British Tool> > OK, Alan, I give up. Not speaking German or going to the translation> site, what is used to turn that neat tool? Air gun?> Thx,> > Bill> '53 BN1M> > Alan Seigrist wrote:>> All ->>>> Any of you have experience with this? Might be better than carrying the>> monster lever I have in my boot, but this thing is pretty expensive....>>>> http://www.shop-016.de/Oldtimertools-p50h30s33-S-42.html>>>> On another related topic, what happened to the guy who used to make all>> these great specialty tools for our healeys? I can't seem to find his>> website anymore...>>>> Alan>>>> '52 A90>> '53 BN1>> '64 BJ8>> _______________________________________________>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html>>>> Healeys at autox.team.net>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys>>>> You are subscribed as bn1 at pacbell.net>>>> http://www.team.net/archive> Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as aon.912808691 at aon.at> > http://www.team.net/archive> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as ynotink at msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive From dwflagg at juno.com Mon Dec 1 19:09:30 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:09:30 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] XKE Coupe Message-ID: <20081201.210930.7292.0.dwflagg@juno.com> To all those who responded, I should have more information and pictures available by this weekend. I appreciated your patience. Thanks. Doug ____________________________________________________________ Reduce your business expense. Click here to find products for your small business. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2USj5lBdCiLLCsWKtCslrKD9gMmBOAR7ZhL6WuRByeahuwU/ From dan at warner-associates.com Tue Dec 2 07:51:27 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:51:27 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I am looking for an alternative to the wood wrench M*** sells that just comes apart after a few whacks. I see that some use a rubber hammer filled with beads to remove spin offs which does scuff of dent the chrome. Does the monster hammer work on just octagonals or is it for spin offs as well and how well can you control the tightness? Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 6:27 PM To: aon.912808691 at aon.at; bn1 at pacbell.net; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Tool This thing plus a one inch ratchet or breaker bar is going to weigh about as much as the monster lever. I think I'll stay with that.Bill Lawrence> From: aon.912808691 at aon.at> To: bn1 at pacbell.net; healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 16:24:30 +0100> Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Tool> > Bill,> > Just to help with translation: This tool works with a 1" ratchet and they> recommend to order a converter for 3/4" too.> > No financial interest or any other connection (did not even know this> company before these postings).> > Kind regards> > Reinhart> > > Reinhart Rosner> 55 AH 100 BN1> Vienna - Austria> > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----> Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]> Im Auftrag von Mr. Bill> Gesendet: Montag, 01. Dezember 2008 15:53> An: Austin Healey> Betreff: Re: [Healeys] British Tool> > OK, Alan, I give up. Not speaking German or going to the translation> site, what is used to turn that neat tool? Air gun?> Thx,> > Bill> '53 BN1M> > Alan Seigrist wrote:>> All ->>>> Any of you have experience with this? Might be better than carrying the>> monster lever I have in my boot, but this thing is pretty expensive....>>>> http://www.shop-016.de/Oldtimertools-p50h30s33-S-42.html>>>> On another related topic, what happened to the guy who used to make all>> these great specialty tools for our healeys? I can't seem to find his>> website anymore...>>>> Alan>>>> '52 A90>> '53 BN1>> '64 BJ8>> _______________________________________________>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html>>>> Healeys at autox.team.net>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys>>>> You are subscribed as bn1 at pacbell.net>>>> http://www.team.net/archive> Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as aon.912808691 at aon.at> > http://www.team.net/archive> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as ynotink at msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Tue Dec 2 08:36:56 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:36:56 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Trim cup washers Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026A7@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Who has cup washers that are about .285 OD? The Moss ones are too big at about .350. They look goofy. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From javrugtman at htcnet.org Tue Dec 2 08:46:04 2008 From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman) Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:46:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Trim cup washers In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026A7@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026A7@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <4935583C.2080306@htcnet.org> You might try MacGregor: http://www.macgregorukcarparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? Freese, Ken wrote: > Who has cup washers that are about .285 OD? The Moss ones are too big at > about .350. They look goofy. > > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 From ahbn6 at verizon.net Tue Dec 2 08:46:52 2008 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:46:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <013201c95495$32a60090$97f201b0$@net> By typing M*** do you mean MOSS? Why not just say it? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dan Stromquist Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 9:51 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Tool I am looking for an alternative to the wood wrench M*** sells that just comes apart after a few whacks. I see that some use a rubber hammer filled with beads to remove spin offs which does scuff of dent the chrome. Does the monster hammer work on just octagonals or is it for spin offs as well and how well can you control the tightness? Dan From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net Tue Dec 2 09:21:07 2008 From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:21:07 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool References: Message-ID: <4910B13E4A994F40BF3E970532CB1B8E@XPS400> I also found that the wood wrench came apart with little use. I now use the big lead hammer Moss sells 386-180 with good results. The head is very soft and so far I haven't seen any damage to my new spin offs. Don't try the Zink Alloy hammer. It will definitely dent your knock offs. Ron >I am looking for an alternative to the wood wrench M*** sells that just > comes apart after a few whacks. I see that some use a rubber hammer > filled > with beads to remove spin offs which does scuff of dent the chrome. Does > the monster hammer work on just octagonals or is it for spin offs as well > and how well can you control the tightness? From sbyers at ec.rr.com Tue Dec 2 09:40:41 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 11:40:41 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: <4910B13E4A994F40BF3E970532CB1B8E@XPS400> References: <4910B13E4A994F40BF3E970532CB1B8E@XPS400> Message-ID: <001101c9549c$b6e06380$24a12a80$@rr.com> Why not use a scrap piece of 2 x 4 against the knockoff ear, and hit that with the hammer instead of hitting the knockoff directly? That way you won't beat up the lead hammer, either. I've been doing this since 1990 and don't have any marks on either the knockoffs or the hammer. Lately, I've been using a piece of oak instead of a pine 2 x 4 and avoiding the need to replace the pine frequently. I keep the oak in the same bag as the jack and hammer. Works for me, and I've never had a knockoff loosen while driving, much less come off. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Fine Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:21 AM To: Dan Stromquist; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Tool I also found that the wood wrench came apart with little use. I now use the big lead hammer Moss sells 386-180 with good results. The head is very soft and so far I haven't seen any damage to my new spin offs. Don't try the Zink Alloy hammer. It will definitely dent your knock offs. Ron From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Tue Dec 2 10:20:39 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:20:39 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: <001101c9549c$b6e06380$24a12a80$@rr.com> References: <4910B13E4A994F40BF3E970532CB1B8E@XPS400> <001101c9549c$b6e06380$24a12a80$@rr.com> Message-ID: <000001c954a2$4ca22660$e5e67320$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> I did the same but now I use a thing shaped like the one Moss etc sell. I just made it out of better wood. I used 2 or 3 layers of WBP (marine) ply which I laminated together then cut to shape. Looks OK(ish) but works fine and it's just bits of scrap. Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys Sent: 02 December 2008 16:41 To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Tool Why not use a scrap piece of 2 x 4 against the knockoff ear, and hit that with the hammer instead of hitting the knockoff directly? That way you won't beat up the lead hammer, either. I've been doing this since 1990 and don't have any marks on either the knockoffs or the hammer. Lately, I've been using a piece of oak instead of a pine 2 x 4 and avoiding the need to replace the pine frequently. I keep the oak in the same bag as the jack and hammer. Works for me, and I've never had a knockoff loosen while driving, much less come off. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Fine Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:21 AM To: Dan Stromquist; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Tool I also found that the wood wrench came apart with little use. I now use the big lead hammer Moss sells 386-180 with good results. The head is very soft and so far I haven't seen any damage to my new spin offs. Don't try the Zink Alloy hammer. It will definitely dent your knock offs. Ron Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Dec 2 13:12:01 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:12:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: British Tool Message-ID: Gentlemen, I don't know why you fellows are all using these different wierd and wonderful things to loosen and tighten your knockoffs. I have a 2 lb. Thor copper/hide hammer I've been using for years around the shop, but using ONLY the hide end on the knockoff ears. The hammer has the mass and therefore the dead weight clout to do the job properly. The hide end eventually mushrooms out to the point where it needs to be replaced. That has averaged about one new one every 15 years or so, not a bad investment for a $35 tool. Of course the copper end is also very useful around the shop, being able to again utilize its heavy dead blow weight to drift punches, chisels and the like. Rich Chrysler From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Dec 2 13:14:00 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:14:00 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Trim cup washers References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026A7@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: The correct size #6 screws and cup washers are available from Heritage Upholstery and Trim. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Austin Healey" Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [Healeys] Trim cup washers > Who has cup washers that are about .285 OD? The Moss ones are too big at > about .350. They look goofy. > > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Tue Dec 2 13:23:20 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 12:23:20 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Trim cup washers In-Reply-To: References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026A7@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026B1@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Rich, Thanks, I will check Heritage out. Actually, I am using them on the Jensen Interceptor with original #4 screws so big Moss ones really look goofy. I had a package of the correct ones that had a sticker that said "made in Australia". I think a friend hand carried them here from Oz in the early 90's. Ken - From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Tue Dec 2 14:42:22 2008 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 16:42:22 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool References: Message-ID: you guys are worrying too much about the scratches - do the way Donald Healey expected you to do it - get the copper hammer and wail on the knock-offs until they come un-done, then wail on them the other way until they are tight. After 48 years my BT7 has satisfying flat spots on the ears showing that it has been done right all that time. you wrote: "I see that some use a rubber hammer filled with beads to remove spin offs which does scuff of dent the chrome". smiles, Mirek 60 BT7 From jobu53 at hotmail.com Tue Dec 2 15:13:25 2008 From: jobu53 at hotmail.com (Dan) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:13:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Trim cup washers In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026A7@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026A7@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: I found some at my local Ace Hardware store. Also, British Car Specialists in Stockton have the correct ones> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:36:56 -0800> From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Trim cup washers> > Who has cup washers that are about .285 OD? The Moss ones are too big at> about .350. They look goofy.> > Ken Freese> 65 BJ8> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as jobu53 at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Suspicious message? Theres an alert for that. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_broad2_1 22008 From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Tue Dec 2 15:19:55 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:19:55 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> I always remember that wise old man Confucius when he said"man beside car with tool in hand not necessarily a mechanic!" Quoting Mirek and Gwen Sharp : > you guys are worrying too much about the scratches - do the way > Donald Healey expected you to do it - get the copper hammer and wail > on the knock-offs until they come un-done, then wail on them the > other way until they are tight. After 48 years my BT7 has satisfying > flat spots on the ears showing that it has been done right all that > time. > > you wrote: "I see that some use a rubber hammer filled with beads to > remove spin offs which does scuff of dent the chrome". > > smiles, > > Mirek > 60 BT7 _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html[1] > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys[2] > > You are subscribed as sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive[3] > Links: ------ [1] http://www.team.net/donate.html [2] http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys [3] http://www.team.net/archive From jarowe at westnet.com.au Tue Dec 2 15:22:46 2008 From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:22:46 +0900 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool References: Message-ID: <081d01c954cc$807850c0$0200a8c0@DadP4> Unfortunately I found that the hide end dried out and disintegrated after only a year or so. Maybe its the dry climate here in Perth. Cheers John Rowe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 5:12 AM Subject: [Healeys] Fw: British Tool > Gentlemen, > > I don't know why you fellows are all using these different wierd and > wonderful things to loosen and tighten your knockoffs. I have a 2 lb. Thor > copper/hide hammer I've been using for years around the shop, but using > ONLY > the hide end on the knockoff ears. The hammer has the mass and therefore > the > dead weight clout to do the job properly. The hide end eventually > mushrooms > out to the point where it needs to be replaced. That has averaged about > one > new one every 15 years or so, not a bad investment for a $35 tool. Of > course > the copper end is also very useful around the shop, being able to again > utilize its heavy dead blow weight to drift punches, chisels and the like. > > Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Tue Dec 2 15:35:05 2008 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:35:05 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Message-ID: However, man standing beside car without tool, is probably definitely not a mechanic. ----- Original Message ----- From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au To: Mirek and Gwen Sharp Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 5:19 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Tool I always remember that wise old man Confucius when he said"man beside car with tool in hand not necessarily a mechanic!" From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Tue Dec 2 15:39:56 2008 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:39:56 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CD9E3@itfexch5.central.det.win> G'day I don't know if Donald expected you to do anything with knock-off hammers or even with a tool in hand. Remember the first Healey 100 had solid wheels, not wire wheels. It was BMC that decided to fit the new Austin-Healey 100 with wire wheels. My car has been fitted with steel wheels since new as it has sedan suspension and brakes. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia 1947 Healey Duncan Saloon 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN3/1 - with steel wheels -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Sent: Wednesday, 3 December 2008 9:20 AM To: Mirek and Gwen Sharp Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Tool I always remember that wise old man Confucius when he said"man beside car with tool in hand not necessarily a mechanic!" Quoting Mirek and Gwen Sharp : > you guys are worrying too much about the scratches - do the way > Donald Healey expected you to do it - get the copper hammer and wail > on the knock-offs until they come un-done, then wail on them the > other way until they are tight. After 48 years my BT7 has satisfying > flat spots on the ears showing that it has been done right all that > time. > > you wrote: "I see that some use a rubber hammer filled with beads to > remove spin offs which does scuff of dent the chrome". > > smiles, > > Mirek > 60 BT7 _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html[1] > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys[2] > > You are subscribed as sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive[3] > Links: ------ [1] http://www.team.net/donate.html [2] http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys [3] http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as patrick.quinn at det.nsw.edu.au http://www.team.net/archive ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Dec 2 16:25:41 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:25:41 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool In-Reply-To: References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Message-ID: Confucius also say - "Man without tool not a man, unless post-op transgender then could be a man, depending on legal interpetation of local province regulations and statutes. Please consult the LGBT policy of your local and/or national politician/mandarin/manchurian, of which information may or may not be on his/her/non-gender specific website." On 12/3/08, Mirek and Gwen Sharp wrote: > However, man standing beside car without tool, is probably definitely not a > mechanic. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au > To: Mirek and Gwen Sharp > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net > Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 5:19 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Tool > > > I always remember that wise old man Confucius when he said"man beside car > with tool in hand not necessarily a mechanic!" > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Tue Dec 2 16:33:06 2008 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 18:33:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] British Tool References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Message-ID: Sorry - I am not touching that with a 10 foot pole! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" > Confucius also say - > > "Man without tool not a man, unless post-op transgender then could be > a man, depending on legal interpetation of local province regulations > and statutes. Please consult the LGBT policy of your local and/or > national politician/mandarin/manchurian, of which information may or > may not be on his/her/non-gender specific website." From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Tue Dec 2 18:32:48 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 19:32:48 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? In-Reply-To: References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Message-ID: <000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> Fellow Healeyoids, I have been having a hell of a time trying to get my rubber seal installed from the bottom of the windshield to the body on my 63 BJ7. Mind you, I have three different windshield frames that I have tried. As well as three different seal suppliers. They are Moss, AH Spares and Healey Surgeons. Moss seemed to be the closest fit. I read in the archives the Healey Surgeons is the best but I disagree thus far. I have tried to "pull" it through after judiciously lubricating the channel as well as the seal and tried three different lubes in three long different attempts. Windex, silicone seal and lithium spray grease. I have also tried to wedge it in just a little at a time with a thin screwdriver. This worked better than "pulling" the pig-bitch seal through. I have also tried to razor cut a small portion (1/16th ") off of the "T" in the rubber seal to no avail. It then would not stay put. As far as difficulty of operations is concerned, I put the rubber vent seals in and it took about 10 minutes. That was super easy. This is one for the hardest things that I have done on a frame up restoration. Harder than getting the door gaps to look good. I have two Healey buddies coming up this weekend and I will again attempt this futile endeavor with them. That is, if we can find a sober enough moment. My buddy is turning 50. Anyway, I'm looking for a detailed description of how to perform this seemingly impossible task without seriously maiming or killing anyone. Any and all advice is much appreciated. Thanks in advance! Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 60 BT7 66 Cobra Replica 06 Mini Cooper S From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Tue Dec 2 18:51:59 2008 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 20:51:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> <000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> Message-ID: Hi Randy, When I did my BT7, I lightly lubricated the seal with WD-40 and pulled it through. When I got about halfway, I had to sort of push-pull the thing a bit at a time, but it was relatively easy. Mine was supplied by Bob Yule at the Healey AutoFarm. Could the channel in the windscreen be crimped anywhere? Sounds unlikely. My only issue was getting the lip to lie flat against the shroud when the windscreen was installed - I still have one little hump that I caress down flat whenever I pass by the car! Good luck with it. Mirek 60 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" I have been having a hell of a time trying to get my rubber seal installed from the bottom of the windshield to the body on my 63 BJ7. From shop at justbrits.com Tue Dec 2 19:03:06 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 20:03:06 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? In-Reply-To: <000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> Message-ID: Randy: << Any and all advice is much appreciated.>> In other words you REALLY do NOT wish to become a permanent "guest" of the State of Wisconsin, I surmise?!?!? My FIVE (5) decades PLUS worth of (even JUST) LBC "advice" is take the 'assembly' & "...rubber seal" (installed from the bottom of the windshield to the body) the whole mess to a glass shop (along with a Gift Certificate from a NEARBY liquor store for a CASE or 2 of Wisconsin's Finest Brew) and let them charge you $25 - $35 (and say a SERIOUS 'Thank You' 'mantra' to the Car Gods) !! Just ask "When should I come back to pick-up?" and LEAVE!!! (defined: Very Big SERIOUS Grin). Experienced Ed From kags at shaw.ca Tue Dec 2 19:25:27 2008 From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 18:25:27 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> <000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> Message-ID: <7FCE20E237F74993819E43C981ECBDDC@computer> Randy: You are quite right - it's one of the ugliest jobs on a convertible Healey. No great mysteries - best bet is to feed it into the groove rather than wedge it in with a screwdriver. Too much chance of damaging the rubber. Sometimes you can 'tweak' the lead-in to the groove sligtly to avoid snags. And make sure that the corner bracket screw heads are not too high. Here, we do it with 3 strong guys (and a lot of beer) pushing and pulling. Like Marek, we have had good success with WD40 as a lube, but you need to keep the whole channel continuously wet as you go. And of course your hands get the stuff on them, which is lots of fun! It's simply a lot of scut work, but the key (for me at least) is enough help. FWIW, we have been using seals from AH Spares for the last few years, and once installed, they seem to work as well as any. On the other hand, you could do what Ed suggests, but then the guys at the auto glass shop would get to drink the beer instead of you and your buddies. Your call. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 5:32 PM Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? Fellow Healeyoids, I have been having a hell of a time trying to get my rubber seal installed from the bottom of the windshield to the body on my 63 BJ7. Mind you, I have three different windshield frames that I have tried. As well as three different seal suppliers. They are Moss, AH Spares and Healey Surgeons. Moss seemed to be the closest fit. I read in the archives the Healey Surgeons is the best but I disagree thus far. I have tried to "pull" it through after judiciously lubricating the channel as well as the seal and tried three different lubes in three long different attempts. Windex, silicone seal and lithium spray grease. I have also tried to wedge it in just a little at a time with a thin screwdriver. This worked better than "pulling" the pig-bitch seal through. I have also tried to razor cut a small portion (1/16th ") off of the "T" in the rubber seal to no avail. It then would not stay put. As far as difficulty of operations is concerned, I put the rubber vent seals in and it took about 10 minutes. That was super easy. This is one for the hardest things that I have done on a frame up restoration. Harder than getting the door gaps to look good. I have two Healey buddies coming up this weekend and I will again attempt this futile endeavor with them. That is, if we can find a sober enough moment. My buddy is turning 50. Anyway, I'm looking for a detailed description of how to perform this seemingly impossible task without seriously maiming or killing anyone. Any and all advice is much appreciated. Thanks in advance! Randy Healey-Archaeologist From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Dec 2 19:33:50 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:33:50 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au><000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> Message-ID: Randy, I just installed the bottom seal onto a Phase 1 BJ8 assembly and it went quite well. It is identical to your BJ7 seal arrangement. Unfortunarely the BT7 roadster seal Mirek was describing is a totally different animal. Anyway, I had the distinct advantage of having the old intact seal sitting on the bench in front of me. I was able to note that the ends have been trimmed back at about a shallow 30 degree angle to the T edges, leaving a length of the front flat flap extending beyond the ends of the windscreen posts by about another 4". These 4" flat flap ends will be tucked around the end of the windscreen post when installed on the car and will be trapped and held there by the windscreen post to front fender seal. I began by using a bit of liquid soap and starting one end of the T portion into the slot about 5" from the extreme end, the forward edge of the T going into the slot first, and carefully pushing the rear edge of the T ino the slot with a blunt (so it won't cut the rubber) flat blade screwdriver. I worked about 4 or 5 inches of the T into the slot and then slid it down to the extent of the channel. With the 30 degree angle cut already done, the end of the T will slide along and butt into the post section. Then it was a case of lubricating and working the rest of the seal into the slot. At about 12" from the other end I stopped, checked and trimmed the other end for final length and angle, then worked that end into the channel about 5" away from the end as I had done at the first end. With a few inches of it installed, it was slid down to the end, leaving the last few inches in between to be carefully slotted home. You should be left with two flat end flaps and the complete seal in the T channel. Hope this helps. Rich Chrysler > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Randy Dickson" > I have been having a hell of a time trying to get my rubber seal installed > from the bottom of the windshield to the body on my 63 BJ7. From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Tue Dec 2 19:54:51 2008 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:54:51 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au><000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" Unfortunarely the BT7 roadster seal Mirek was describing is a totally different animal. Sounds like it was not unfortunate for me! From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Tue Dec 2 20:24:01 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 22:24:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? In-Reply-To: References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au><000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> Message-ID: <3EEEA51BAC7C4DBDA686C8F8D74140CB@michael> One thing to check before you start trying to install that seal is that the channel has not been damaged anywhere along its length. It is often difficult to tell that it has been crushed at some point. I ground the head of a large flat head nail so that it would just fit into the groove and tap this along the entire length of the groove before starting to install the seal. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 From clocks at midcoast.com Tue Dec 2 21:09:04 2008 From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 23:09:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au><000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> <3EEEA51BAC7C4DBDA686C8F8D74140CB@michael> Message-ID: The only thing can add is that the best lubricant I have found for the job is straight glycerin that you can but at your local drugstore. It works far better than anything else I have tried in forty years of fooling around with LBC's. Cheers, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 1980 Commuta-car Electric From shop at justbrits.com Tue Dec 2 21:22:35 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 22:22:35 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? In-Reply-To: <7FCE20E237F74993819E43C981ECBDDC@computer> Message-ID: <> Earl, WHAT in the world would even BEGIN to lead you towards the idea that I am NOT comfy IN MY SHOP hoisting a toast to the lad(s) at the Glass Shoppe!?!?!? Good grief man, have you gone DAFT ?!?!?!? Tsk, tsk ! From AAHealeyguy at aol.com Wed Dec 3 00:56:04 2008 From: AAHealeyguy at aol.com (AAHealeyguy at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 02:56:04 EST Subject: [Healeys] Turn Buckle Device Question Message-ID: Hi all. Quick question: What is the turn buckle-like device at or near the end of the transmission that pulls the transmission and engine back from the radiator? AND how do your correctly adjust it?? 1957 100-6 BN4. Thanks for any help. Gerry K. (San Diego/La Mesa, CA) ************** Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Dec 3 01:42:00 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:42:00 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] But the picture shows a Ford Message-ID: http://www.wsoctv.com/automotive/17945476/detail.html#- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Dec 3 02:01:49 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 04:01:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Turn Buckle Device Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: That device keeps your engine and gearbox from surging forward under hard braking or going down steep hills. It is very important to keep this maintained (don't ask how I know this!). Do not put any forward or reverse pressure on this when tightening, as it can crack you OD over time - just a gentle slightly firm compression of the bushes on the frame, even front and back, is ideal. On 12/3/08, AAHealeyguy at aol.com wrote: > Hi all. Quick question: What is the turn buckle-like device at or near > the end of the transmission that pulls the transmission and engine back from > the > radiator? AND how do your correctly adjust it?? 1957 100-6 BN4. > > Thanks for any help. > > Gerry K. (San Diego/La Mesa, CA) > > > ************** > Life should be easier. So > should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& > icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From bighealey at charter.net Wed Dec 3 07:04:46 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 06:04:46 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Sad News - John Downing Passed Message-ID: <01A8362B7A2241C987F2138D62C16B7D@TRACY> >From the Downing Family It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we let you know that our father passed away tonight with us by his side. This last week we had a home filled with dear family and friends. We spent many moments reminiscing with smiles, hugs and laughter. John told each of us how much we were loved and that he was not in pain. We are at peace because John is now at peace. Mom says there is another star in the sky tonight, and this is so very true. You are welcome to join us at our home on Saturday, December 6th anytime between 11am-2pm at 354 Brookwood Drive, Downingtown, PA, to share memories and joy. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you extend a random act of kindness to those in need. John's natural demeanor has always been just that. Whether to shovel your neighbors sidewalk, give last years gently worn coat to someone without, or deliver your favorite home-cooked meal to another. KINDNESS - pass it on. Thank you all for your love and friendship, Sharon, Tonya and Nina John was a long time Healey Enthusiast. John was a volunteer and active in many clubs. John regularly did such things as bring all the extra Healey and car magazines to veteran's hospitals. He will be sorely missed. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org From bpark at ebtech.net Wed Dec 3 07:13:05 2008 From: bpark at ebtech.net (Bill Park) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:13:05 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Message-ID: <25821FA9D0344A5788717F866B2F29FB@dell4500s> Hi, all! I watched the movie "The Racers" last night, having just bought it on Ebay. It features a Healey 100 in the very early scenes, and stars Kirk Douglas. Years ago, I bought (also on Ebay), a photo of Kirk Douglas taking delivery of his new Austin-Healey 100 in July 1955. Does anyone know if there is a connection between the two? Did he fall in love with the Healey while shooting the movie, and then go buy one? Thanks for your thoughts. Bill '53 100 '55 100 From geatros at shaw.ca Wed Dec 3 07:58:51 2008 From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 06:58:51 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Huge pile of Healey parts Message-ID: <012BDF22BFA440EBB6126BE0275D925E@soloPC> ----- Original Message ----- From: Geatros To: Philip Wilker Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 6:47 AM Subject: Huge pile of Healey parts Hi I just got a phone call from a fellow named Harry in Lynchberg Virginia.He has a huge collection of Healey parts and other British sports car parts for sale, MGA, TR. ect... ( 3 tractor trailer worth) for $8000.00 USD for everythnig !. He says he has 4 sideshift Trans., 3 engines,lots of sheetmetal, tons and tons of parts........His Phone # is 434 942- 7181 email missysbear at aol.com .and he can send photos..... I have no financial gain in this , what goes around comes around..... Cheers Kenny Vancouver BC Cannada From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Wed Dec 3 08:16:07 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:16:07 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026BD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Have a look at eBay item number - 110321125324 I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can anyone? Ken Freese 100S Registrar From glemon at neb.rr.com Wed Dec 3 08:39:38 2008 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:39:38 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026BD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: I can see the pics, he certainly seems to have the description right, metallic green paint, 16" wheels (didn't the very first cars have 16s) all aluminum body. Anyway, the paint is basically stripped, he said he steam cleaned it, which, too bad, although hard to say because haven't seen it, but I would rather see old and scruffy original on a historic car like this than nw shiny paint with no history and war wounds. The car appears very complete and unrestored, has the waterfall grill, not the oval like the S grill. Shows the plate NOJ391. I am ready to snap it up at the current price! Greg Lemon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Austin Healey" Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 9:16 AM Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? > Have a look at eBay item number - 110321125324 > > I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can anyone? > Ken Freese > 100S Registrar > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as glemon at neb.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From Awgertoo at aol.com Wed Dec 3 08:54:48 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 10:54:48 EST Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? Message-ID: Ken-- Yes, I could view them, some better than others. I don't know about all the representations as to condition but can say that at least one of the spears is facing in the right direction. Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------------------------ In a message dated 12/3/2008 10:16:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com writes: Have a look at eBay item number - 110321125324 I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can anyone? **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Wed Dec 3 09:09:59 2008 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 08:09:59 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? Message-ID: <173172.39360.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> See http://www.fourintune.com/ah100sprototype.html for a little confusion on NOJ391 Subject: Re: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? I can see the pics, he certainly seems to have the description right, metallic green paint, 16" wheels (didn't the very first cars have 16s) all aluminum body. Anyway, the paint is basically stripped, he said he steam cleaned it, which, too bad, although hard to say because haven't seen it, but I would rather see old and scruffy original on a historic car like this than nw shiny paint with no history and war wounds. The car appears very complete and unrestored, has the waterfall grill, not the oval like the S grill. Shows the plate NOJ391. I am ready to snap it up at the current price! Greg Lemon > Have a look at eBay item number - 110321125324 > > I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can anyone? > Ken Freese > 100S Registrar From e-wilkins at cox.net Wed Dec 3 09:21:00 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 08:21:00 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? In-Reply-To: <173172.39360.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <173172.39360.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <660113C3-F84A-472B-B172-DB775B6A9D40@cox.net> It's still possible that this car is the real one. many parts were swapped around, right? SPecially after a truck accident at/near Le Mans... On Dec 3, 2008, at 8:09 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > See http://www.fourintune.com/ah100sprototype.html > for a little confusion on > NOJ391 > > > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? > > I can see the pics, he > certainly seems to have the description right, > metallic green paint, 16" > wheels (didn't the very first cars have 16s) all > aluminum body. Anyway, the > paint is basically stripped, he said he steam > cleaned it, which, too bad, > although hard to say because haven't seen it, > but I would rather see old and > scruffy original on a historic car like this > than nw shiny paint with no > history and war wounds. The car appears very > complete and unrestored, has > the waterfall grill, not the oval like the S > grill. Shows the plate NOJ391. > I am ready to snap it up at the current price! > > Greg Lemon > > >> Have a look at > eBay item number - 110321125324 >> >> I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can > anyone? >> Ken Freese >> 100S Registrar > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From glemon at neb.rr.com Wed Dec 3 09:42:54 2008 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (glemon at neb.rr.com) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:42:54 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? In-Reply-To: <660113C3-F84A-472B-B172-DB775B6A9D40@cox.net> Message-ID: <20081203164254.WULZN.102354.root@hrndva-web21-z02> Oh, I should have remembered, so do we have three of them? http://www.healeywerks.com/pdfs/meet_millie_healeywerks_2008.pdf ---- "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" wrote: > It's still possible that this car is the real one. many parts were > swapped around, right? SPecially after a truck accident at/near Le > Mans... > > On Dec 3, 2008, at 8:09 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > > > See http://www.fourintune.com/ah100sprototype.html > > for a little confusion on > > NOJ391 > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? > > > > I can see the pics, he > > certainly seems to have the description right, > > metallic green paint, 16" > > wheels (didn't the very first cars have 16s) all > > aluminum body. Anyway, the > > paint is basically stripped, he said he steam > > cleaned it, which, too bad, > > although hard to say because haven't seen it, > > but I would rather see old and > > scruffy original on a historic car like this > > than nw shiny paint with no > > history and war wounds. The car appears very > > complete and unrestored, has > > the waterfall grill, not the oval like the S > > grill. Shows the plate NOJ391. > > I am ready to snap it up at the current price! > > > > Greg Lemon > > > > > >> Have a look at > > eBay item number - 110321125324 > >> > >> I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can > > anyone? > >> Ken Freese > >> 100S Registrar > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive From Healey100M at gmail.com Wed Dec 3 10:07:53 2008 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 12:07:53 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026BD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026BD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <5CB208D1-D149-4246-9C42-B1B647D55931@gmail.com> Bidding seems to have ended on this car. ???? Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On Dec 3, 2008, at 10:16 AM, Freese, Ken wrote: > Have a look at eBay item number - 110321125324 > > I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can anyone? > Ken Freese > 100S Registrar > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey100m at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From e-wilkins at cox.net Wed Dec 3 10:19:39 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:19:39 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? In-Reply-To: <5CB208D1-D149-4246-9C42-B1B647D55931@gmail.com> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026BD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <5CB208D1-D149-4246-9C42-B1B647D55931@gmail.com> Message-ID: <2920CDBF-C388-4A12-866B-44BD1E56873F@cox.net> This guy has the original log book and chassis numbers, etc. I do remember reading articles about at least one other NOJ391 that Geoff Healey looked at. There was a lot of missing stuff from that car. On Dec 3, 2008, at 9:07 AM, Randy Hicks wrote: > Bidding seems to have ended on this car. ???? > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com > > > > > > > On Dec 3, 2008, at 10:16 AM, Freese, Ken wrote: > >> Have a look at eBay item number - 110321125324 >> >> I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can anyone? >> Ken Freese >> 100S Registrar >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healey100m at gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From m.brouillette at comcast.net Wed Dec 3 10:45:02 2008 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:45:02 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? Message-ID: <120320081745.6512.4936C59E000030940000197022058864420A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> Ok guys, Which one of you guys made him an offer he couldn't refuse? The auction has been cancelled... Mike B 59 Bt7 -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" > It's still possible that this car is the real one. many parts were > swapped around, right? SPecially after a truck accident at/near Le > Mans... > > On Dec 3, 2008, at 8:09 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > > > See http://www.fourintune.com/ah100sprototype.html > > for a little confusion on > > NOJ391 > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? > > > > I can see the pics, he > > certainly seems to have the description right, > > metallic green paint, 16" > > wheels (didn't the very first cars have 16s) all > > aluminum body. Anyway, the > > paint is basically stripped, he said he steam > > cleaned it, which, too bad, > > although hard to say because haven't seen it, > > but I would rather see old and > > scruffy original on a historic car like this > > than nw shiny paint with no > > history and war wounds. The car appears very > > complete and unrestored, has > > the waterfall grill, not the oval like the S > > grill. Shows the plate NOJ391. > > I am ready to snap it up at the current price! > > > > Greg Lemon > > > > > >> Have a look at > > eBay item number - 110321125324 > >> > >> I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can > > anyone? > >> Ken Freese > >> 100S Registrar > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.brouillette at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Wed Dec 3 10:46:33 2008 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:46:33 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? Message-ID: <308496.14709.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Greg There are not three as you suggest. The car that FOurintune discovered to be NOJ391 is the Fred Hunter car that is now owned by Craig and Shari Hillinger. But that does not explain the two that seem to exist. Bob Oh, I should have remembered, so do we have three of them? http://www.healeywerks.com/pdfs/meet_millie_healeywerks_2008.pdf ---- "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" wrote: > It's still possible that this car is the real one. many parts were > swapped around, right? SPecially after a truck accident at/near Le > Mans... > > On Dec 3, 2008, at 8:09 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > > > See http://www.fourintune.com/ah100sprototype.html > > for a little confusion on NOJ391 From e-wilkins at cox.net Wed Dec 3 10:54:25 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:54:25 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? In-Reply-To: <308496.14709.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <308496.14709.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C1834D9-17FF-4AA1-A97F-41FC408B50FF@cox.net> If the ebay car has the bill of sale, chassis number, log books and original body work, etc. I'd believe it to be more car than what fourintune put together from scraps. On Dec 3, 2008, at 9:46 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > Greg > There are not three as you suggest. The car that FOurintune > discovered to > be NOJ391 is the Fred Hunter car that is now owned by Craig and Shari > Hillinger. > But that does not explain the two that seem to exist. > Bob > > > > > Oh, I > should have remembered, so do we have three of them? > http://www.healeywerks.com/pdfs/meet_millie_healeywerks_2008.pdf > > ---- "Eric > (Rick) Wilkins" wrote: >> It's still possible that this > car is the real one. many parts were >> swapped around, right? SPecially > after a truck accident at/near Le >> Mans... >> >> On Dec 3, 2008, at 8:09 AM, > Bob Brown wrote: >> >>> See http://www.fourintune.com/ah100sprototype.html >> >> for a little confusion on NOJ391 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bcrist at club-internet.fr Wed Dec 3 10:55:42 2008 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:55:42 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? In-Reply-To: References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026BD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <4936C81E.8080505@club-internet.fr> SPL 224B is definitely the right chassis number for NOJ 391 as a "Special test car" see : http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/AHX14.html Bernard Greg Lemon a icrit : > I can see the pics, he certainly seems to have the description right, > metallic green paint, 16" wheels (didn't the very first cars have 16s) > all aluminum body. Anyway, the paint is basically stripped, he said > he steam cleaned it, which, too bad, although hard to say because > haven't seen it, but I would rather see old and scruffy original on a > historic car like this than nw shiny paint with no history and war > wounds. The car appears very complete and unrestored, has the > waterfall grill, not the oval like the S grill. Shows the plate NOJ391. > > I am ready to snap it up at the current price! > > Greg Lemon > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freese, Ken" > > To: "Austin Healey" > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 9:16 AM > Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? > > >> Have a look at eBay item number - 110321125324 >> >> I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can anyone? >> Ken Freese >> 100S Registrar >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as glemon at neb.rr.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bcrist at club-internet.fr > > http://www.team.net/archive From bcrist at club-internet.fr Wed Dec 3 10:56:01 2008 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:56:01 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? In-Reply-To: <20081203164254.WULZN.102354.root@hrndva-web21-z02> References: <20081203164254.WULZN.102354.root@hrndva-web21-z02> Message-ID: <4936C831.7020603@club-internet.fr> Easy to know if it's the true with the V5 (Title). B glemon at neb.rr.com a icrit : > Oh, I should have remembered, so do we have three of them? > > http://www.healeywerks.com/pdfs/meet_millie_healeywerks_2008.pdf > > ---- "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" wrote: > >> It's still possible that this car is the real one. many parts were >> swapped around, right? SPecially after a truck accident at/near Le >> Mans... >> >> On Dec 3, 2008, at 8:09 AM, Bob Brown wrote: >> >> >>> See http://www.fourintune.com/ah100sprototype.html >>> for a little confusion on >>> NOJ391 >>> >>> >>> >>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? >>> >>> I can see the pics, he >>> certainly seems to have the description right, >>> metallic green paint, 16" >>> wheels (didn't the very first cars have 16s) all >>> aluminum body. Anyway, the >>> paint is basically stripped, he said he steam >>> cleaned it, which, too bad, >>> although hard to say because haven't seen it, >>> but I would rather see old and >>> scruffy original on a historic car like this >>> than nw shiny paint with no >>> history and war wounds. The car appears very >>> complete and unrestored, has >>> the waterfall grill, not the oval like the S >>> grill. Shows the plate NOJ391. >>> I am ready to snap it up at the current price! >>> >>> Greg Lemon >>> >>> >>> >>>> Have a look at >>>> >>> eBay item number - 110321125324 >>> >>>> I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can >>>> >>> anyone? >>> >>>> Ken Freese >>>> 100S Registrar >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> >>> Healeys at autox.team.net >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>> >>> You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >>> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jagxk120 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bcrist at club-internet.fr Wed Dec 3 10:56:26 2008 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:56:26 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? In-Reply-To: <120320081745.6512.4936C59E000030940000197022058864420A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> References: <120320081745.6512.4936C59E000030940000197022058864420A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4936C84A.30207@club-internet.fr> Looked like for real, the ad at least. B m.brouillette at comcast.net a icrit : > Ok guys, > > > Which one of you guys made him an offer he couldn't refuse? The auction has been cancelled... > > Mike B > 59 Bt7 > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" > >> It's still possible that this car is the real one. many parts were >> swapped around, right? SPecially after a truck accident at/near Le >> Mans... >> >> On Dec 3, 2008, at 8:09 AM, Bob Brown wrote: >> >> >>> See http://www.fourintune.com/ah100sprototype.html >>> for a little confusion on >>> NOJ391 >>> >>> >>> >>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? >>> >>> I can see the pics, he >>> certainly seems to have the description right, >>> metallic green paint, 16" >>> wheels (didn't the very first cars have 16s) all >>> aluminum body. Anyway, the >>> paint is basically stripped, he said he steam >>> cleaned it, which, too bad, >>> although hard to say because haven't seen it, >>> but I would rather see old and >>> scruffy original on a historic car like this >>> than nw shiny paint with no >>> history and war wounds. The car appears very >>> complete and unrestored, has >>> the waterfall grill, not the oval like the S >>> grill. Shows the plate NOJ391. >>> I am ready to snap it up at the current price! >>> >>> Greg Lemon >>> >>> >>> >>>> Have a look at >>>> >>> eBay item number - 110321125324 >>> >>>> I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can >>>> >>> anyone? >>> >>>> Ken Freese >>>> 100S Registrar >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> >>> Healeys at autox.team.net >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>> >>> You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as m.brouillette at comcast.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bcrist at club-internet.fr > > http://www.team.net/archive From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Wed Dec 3 11:07:53 2008 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 10:07:53 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? Message-ID: <794009.38156.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Rick, I believe Fourintune had a complete car and both Geoff Healey and Roger Menadue inspected it determining it to be NOJ391. A replica was built but that car is definitely advertised as a replica and the original complete Fred Hunter car is now owned by the Hillingers. If the auction ended so early maybe there is something not right about that car. If the ebay car has the bill of sale, chassis number, log books and original body work, etc. I'd believe it to be more car than what fourintune put together from scraps. From dwflagg at juno.com Wed Dec 3 11:16:12 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 18:16:12 GMT Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? Message-ID: <20081203.131612.7901.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com> If I remember correctly, the original Fred Hunter car was authenticated by Geoff and Roger. Fred made the decision to have it restored as an "S" rather than the prototype. There is an article by Kay Kovacs (or maybe Tom) on this car and the sunsequent building of the replica prototype by Tom. Doug If the ebay car has the bill of sale, chassis number, log books and original body work, etc. I'd believe it to be more car than what fourintune put together from scraps. On Dec 3, 2008, at 9:46 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > Greg > There are not three as you suggest. The car that FOurintune > discovered to > be NOJ391 is the Fred Hunter car that is now owned by Craig and Shari > Hillinger. > But that does not explain the two that seem to exist. > Bob > > > > > Oh, I > should have remembered, so do we have three of them? > http://www.healeywerks.com/pdfs/meet_millie_healeywerks_2008.pdf > > ---- "Eric > (Rick) Wilkins" wrote: >> It's still possible that this > car is the real one. many parts were >> swapped around, right? SPecially > after a truck accident at/near Le >> Mans... >> >> On Dec 3, 2008, at 8:09 AM, > Bob Brown wrote: >> >>> See http://www.fourintune.com/ah100sprototype.html >> >> for a little confusion on NOJ391 ____________________________________________________________ Easy-to-use, advanced features, flexible phone systems. Click here for more info. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw34S6WkrQ99UjqWIirMV7LIlYSxN anIrib5qvytnxWTa90he/ From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed Dec 3 11:05:34 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:05:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026BD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <2C9F60DBD5AB44DD9AECBD06D60156EA@ophrdc.org> Although everything else seems right about this car, these were finished in the light metallic green paint, and I thought they were all trimmed in dark green. This one clearly shows a period original red/orange interior. Hmmmm..... Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Freese, Ken" ; "Austin Healey" Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:39 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? >I can see the pics, he certainly seems to have the description right, >metallic green paint, 16" wheels (didn't the very first cars have 16s) all >aluminum body. Anyway, the paint is basically stripped, he said he steam >cleaned it, which, too bad, although hard to say because haven't seen it, >but I would rather see old and scruffy original on a historic car like this >than nw shiny paint with no history and war wounds. The car appears very >complete and unrestored, has the waterfall grill, not the oval like the S >grill. Shows the plate NOJ391. > > I am ready to snap it up at the current price! > > Greg Lemon > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Freese, Ken" > To: "Austin Healey" > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 9:16 AM > Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? > > >> Have a look at eBay item number - 110321125324 >> >> I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can anyone? >> Ken Freese >> 100S Registrar >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as glemon at neb.rr.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From e-wilkins at cox.net Wed Dec 3 11:51:04 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 10:51:04 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? In-Reply-To: <2C9F60DBD5AB44DD9AECBD06D60156EA@ophrdc.org> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026BD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <2C9F60DBD5AB44DD9AECBD06D60156EA@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <93DEF02F-3EE6-485E-9097-E79A6797A8E0@cox.net> Although it's an easy disclaimer of responsibility: "The interior trim is red, but there are remains of green trim on the doors under the door trimming panels and I have also with the car a complete set of original green trim and carpets (in slightly contrasting shades) wrapped up in an old cloth sack. Im not sure which the car originally came with  but again this is sold with the car." On Dec 3, 2008, at 10:05 AM, Rich C wrote: > Although everything else seems right about this car, these were > finished in the light metallic green paint, and I thought they were > all trimmed in dark green. This one clearly shows a period original > red/orange interior. Hmmmm..... > > Rich Chrysler > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Lemon" > To: "Freese, Ken" ; "Austin Healey" > > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:39 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? > > >> I can see the pics, he certainly seems to have the description >> right, metallic green paint, 16" wheels (didn't the very first >> cars have 16s) all aluminum body. Anyway, the paint is basically >> stripped, he said he steam cleaned it, which, too bad, although >> hard to say because haven't seen it, but I would rather see old >> and scruffy original on a historic car like this than nw shiny >> paint with no history and war wounds. The car appears very >> complete and unrestored, has the waterfall grill, not the oval >> like the S grill. Shows the plate NOJ391. >> >> I am ready to snap it up at the current price! >> >> Greg Lemon >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freese, Ken" >> >> To: "Austin Healey" >> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 9:16 AM >> Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? >> >> >>> Have a look at eBay item number - 110321125324 >>> >>> I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can anyone? >>> Ken Freese >>> 100S Registrar >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> >>> Healeys at autox.team.net >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>> >>> You are subscribed as glemon at neb.rr.com >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From e-wilkins at cox.net Wed Dec 3 12:13:18 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:13:18 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? In-Reply-To: <2C9F60DBD5AB44DD9AECBD06D60156EA@ophrdc.org> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026BD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <2C9F60DBD5AB44DD9AECBD06D60156EA@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Gordon Wilkins driving NOJ 391 back to the chateau from scrutineering was hit by a vehicle driven by a drunken French peasant. Wilkinss wife, a passenger in the car suffered severe damage to her mouth. Luckily Stirling Mosss father, an excellent dentist, was also at Le Mans and he carried out some brilliant repair work. NOJ 391 was seriously damaged and required a complete rebuild in time for practice; this was not helped when all the teams mechanics were struck down with a severe gastric complaint due to a combination of French food and Napoleonic sanitation. This car was already cleared through scrutineering and the story goes that major bits were transfered to another car with official seals in place. From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Wed Dec 3 13:22:52 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 12:22:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] BN1 side curtain Message-ID: <105208.33381.qm@web83303.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I have received many e-mails for these early type solid curved plastic side curtains in good restored condition , my lowest price I will take is $700.00 Will have photo's this week end ,if you are still interested send me an email and I will send you photo's next week ... Norman Nock Stockton CA USA From haywoodone at hotmail.com Wed Dec 3 14:53:47 2008 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:53:47 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Windshield to body seal???? In-Reply-To: <000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> <000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> Message-ID: From: haywoodone at hotmail.comTo: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com; healeys at autox.team.netSubject: RE: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal????Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:44:43 -0500 Randy,This is for sure a frustrating job indeed. Although I only have one bj8 that I totally restored I have experienced installing this seal at least 4 times on it before the job was completed. I, like Rich, took 4-5 inch sections and pushed them into the slot, then moved on to another section starting at one end and continuing all the way around. I then trimmed as Rich described leaving tails to be tucked around and underneath the wings. They sit up there without any adhesive except for the door molding (draft excluders). Here's my method: Tuck one side of the T strip into the track, then use a window glass tool (the one with a rounded smooth end and a wedge looking sharper other end) to press the other side into the track, use the sharp end to do this. You will notice that one edge goes in easier than the other edge on the straight areas. You sometimes have to give the gasket a little stretch to thin out the T as you push it in with the sharp end of the glass tool. When you get to the curves you have to reverse your tactic and tuck the opposite edge into the track first, then press the other side in with the glass tool. You have to pinch the gasket in your fingers and angle it to get the first side started and hold it like that to expose the T while you press the other side in. It only takes me about 10 minutes to do this now by myself. Lubricant helps it go in easy but it also pops out easy when you don't want it to. If the ends come out during the placement on the scuttle you have to take the windshield frame off the scuttle and just lightly stretch the gasket and tuck it back where it belongs. If you get it in place and let it set overnight before installing to the car it will conform better and maybe not come out as easy. Take care, George Haywood'65 bj8 (Restored with 10K miles my first year) Can you tell I love driving it?? > From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 19:32:48 -0600> Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal????> > Fellow Healeyoids,> I have been having a hell of a time trying to get my rubber seal installed> from the bottom of the windshield to the body on my 63 BJ7. _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_12 2008 From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Wed Dec 3 21:05:28 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 22:05:28 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? UPDATE! In-Reply-To: <041EA7279B814D4FA9189619638A8AD83031CF@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> <000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> <041EA7279B814D4FA9189619638A8AD83031CF@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> Message-ID: <000001c955c5$8bc98d50$a35ca7f0$@com> Fellow Healeyoids, First of all, thanks to all whom replied, especially those who took out the time to write such lengthy descriptions like Rich and George. Anyway, I got the seal in. Lots of soapy water. Lots of cussing too. It was actually too slippery at the end and the ends of the seal kept coming out through the curve, especially when it kept going over the little cut-out for the screw. I used a heat gun which helped to mold it in and evaporate the water and soap solution. I hope that it stays in tonight. It seems like there are multiple ways of accomplishing the task and everyone sues slightly different techniques and tools. My question is what to do with the extra rubber at the ends. I didn't quite understand from the descriptions of what to do with the extra. Should I nip it off flush with the edge of the frame so that the outside chrome posts but up against the ends or fold it under and install the four screws and tighten the outside post down on the rubber seal? Thanks again! Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 60 BT7 66 Cobra Replica 06 Mini Cooper S From rudedoggg at earthlink.net Thu Dec 4 00:49:41 2008 From: rudedoggg at earthlink.net (rudedoggg at earthlink.net) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:49:41 +0900 (GMT+09:00) Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? Message-ID: <31367117.1228376981512.JavaMail.root@mswamui-blood.atl.sa.earthlink.net> The Hunter car is unrestored--left exactly as it was following its last SCCA race. 100S configuration. On display at Healey Werks (Sioux City). It's a cool car in its current condition. John Rued -----Original Message----- >From: "dwflagg at juno.com" >Sent: Dec 4, 2008 3:16 AM >To: e-wilkins at cox.net >Cc: healeys at autox.team.net, fntune at charter.net >Subject: Re: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? > >If I remember correctly, the original Fred Hunter car was authenticated by >Geoff and Roger. Fred made the decision to have it restored as an "S" rather >than the prototype. There is an article by Kay Kovacs (or maybe Tom) on this >car and the sunsequent building of the replica prototype by Tom. > >Doug > > >If the ebay car has the bill of sale, chassis number, log books and >original body work, etc. I'd believe it to be more car than what >fourintune put together from scraps. > > > >On Dec 3, 2008, at 9:46 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > >> Greg >> There are not three as you suggest. The car that FOurintune >> discovered to >> be NOJ391 is the Fred Hunter car that is now owned by Craig and Shari >> Hillinger. >> But that does not explain the two that seem to exist. >> Bob >> >> >> >> >> Oh, I >> should have remembered, so do we have three of them? >> http://www.healeywerks.com/pdfs/meet_millie_healeywerks_2008.pdf >> >> ---- "Eric >> (Rick) Wilkins" wrote: >>> It's still possible that this >> car is the real one. many parts were >>> swapped around, right? SPecially >> after a truck accident at/near Le >>> Mans... >>> >>> On Dec 3, 2008, at 8:09 AM, >> Bob Brown wrote: >>> >>>> See http://www.fourintune.com/ah100sprototype.html >>> >>> for a little confusion on NOJ391 > > >____________________________________________________________ >Easy-to-use, advanced features, flexible phone systems. Click here for more >info. >http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw34S6WkrQ99UjqWIirMV7LIlYSxN >anIrib5qvytnxWTa90he/ >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as rudedoggg at earthlink.net > >http://www.team.net/archive From rkorn at simnet.is Thu Dec 4 01:42:30 2008 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:42:30 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026BD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <13EC80D180D54E1F94C70DBF54F88AD4@velad> Has anyone tried to contact the seller and go and see this car which is supposedly somewhere in Lancashire . The e-bay sellers name was tallulahandtessand he also has a "Rocca" violin for sale which if original , should sell for at least what a concours BJ8 is worth. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Austin Healey" Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 3:16 PM Subject: [Healeys] NOJ391 on ebay???? > Have a look at eBay item number - 110321125324 > > I can't see the photo's unfortunately. Can anyone? > Ken Freese > 100S Registrar > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of s.gif] From ampole at hotmail.com Thu Dec 4 03:25:18 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:25:18 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? UPDATE! In-Reply-To: <000001c955c5$8bc98d50$a35ca7f0$@com> References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> <000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> <041EA7279B814D4FA9189619638A8AD83031CF@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> <000001c955c5$8bc98d50$a35ca7f0$@com> Message-ID: Randy Not got round to this yet, still need chrome doing, but heres a pic of my original bj8 screen showing the 'tails' for the body seal and upright support, the body seal was tucked into and under the wing, dont know if this helps, but sometimes a picture says a thousand words http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5131446&prev=1 cheers andy _________________________________________________________________ Imagine a life without walls. See the possibilities. http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465943/direct/01/ From caddi5 at comcast.net Thu Dec 4 08:10:50 2008 From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:10:50 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed Message-ID: <120420081510.19741.4937F2FA000E6D2B00004D1D2216538496CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> hello list Has anyone dealt with (Ahead 4 Healeys), are their parts ,service good? THANKS! Mitch From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Thu Dec 4 08:29:32 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:29:32 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed In-Reply-To: <120420081510.19741.4937F2FA000E6D2B00004D1D2216538496CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> References: <120420081510.19741.4937F2FA000E6D2B00004D1D2216538496CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FCFBCC@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Mitch, I visited them about two months ago and bought some parts there. I know the guys for a long time, about 20 years. They were in the business with another main supplier for Healey parts and split from them to offer parts with superior quality. That's a hard job, and I can only say they are successful in some way. They still wash with water, to say. I bought their new fender spears and they are the best you can get now. They are pressed not casted, but you cannot see and they are of highest "flatness", no waves and imperfections in the chrome. I also bought the front screen channel rubber for the roadsters, as the one from other suppliers is far away from original staff - too thick and not soft enough. Theirs is also not like you could get 20 years ago, but superior to stuff from other suppliers here in Europe. I have no financial interest, just a satisfied customer. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany 54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von caddi5 at comcast.net Gesendet: Donnerstag, 4. Dezember 2008 16:11 An: healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed hello list Has anyone dealt with (Ahead 4 Healeys), are their parts ,service good? THANKS! Mitch From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Thu Dec 4 08:30:49 2008 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 07:30:49 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] stainless steel bolts source Message-ID: <004d01c95625$48f208d0$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> I need some SS bolts, NF. 1/4 inch. Does anyone have a source? thanks Jerry From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Thu Dec 4 08:53:31 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:53:31 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] stainless steel bolts source In-Reply-To: <004d01c95625$48f208d0$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> References: <004d01c95625$48f208d0$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FCFBDF@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Jerry, In the UK I can recommend http://www.namrick.co.uk/ Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Jerry Costanzo Gesendet: Donnerstag, 4. Dezember 2008 16:31 An: healeys at Autox.Team.Net Betreff: [Healeys] stainless steel bolts source I need some SS bolts, NF. 1/4 inch. Does anyone have a source? thanks Jerry _____ From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Thu Dec 4 09:36:44 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:36:44 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed In-Reply-To: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FCFBCC@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> References: <120420081510.19741.4937F2FA000E6D2B00004D1D2216538496CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FCFBCC@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Message-ID: <000001c9562e$7ef3a1b0$7cdae510$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> Hi, I think Josef is too polite to say that they used to work for SC Parts and left them after SC were taken over and started, it is alleged, to cut the odd corner with their quality! I've found them to be very good, helpful and knowledgeable. They even sent me a part (of an oil filter adaptor) free once! "We've got some lying around in a drawer in the office...you can have on." They're located just around the corner from SC! Simon. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Sent: 04 December 2008 15:30 To: caddi5 at comcast.net; Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed Mitch, I visited them about two months ago and bought some parts there. I know the guys for a long time, about 20 years. They were in the business with another main supplier for Healey parts and split from them to offer parts with superior quality. That's a hard job, and I can only say they are successful in some way. They still wash with water, to say. I bought their new fender spears and they are the best you can get now. They are pressed not casted, but you cannot see and they are of highest "flatness", no waves and imperfections in the chrome. I also bought the front screen channel rubber for the roadsters, as the one from other suppliers is far away from original staff - too thick and not soft enough. Theirs is also not like you could get 20 years ago, but superior to stuff from other suppliers here in Europe. I have no financial interest, just a satisfied customer. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany 54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von caddi5 at comcast.net Gesendet: Donnerstag, 4. Dezember 2008 16:11 An: healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed hello list Has anyone dealt with (Ahead 4 Healeys), are their parts ,service good? THANKS! Mitch Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive From alan.bromfield at virgin.net Thu Dec 4 09:56:36 2008 From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net (Alan Bromfield) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:56:36 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed In-Reply-To: <120420081510.19741.4937F2FA000E6D2B00004D1D2216538496CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> References: <120420081510.19741.4937F2FA000E6D2B00004D1D2216538496CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> Message-ID: <1C779E5823F64AA8B14106C60D7C25D4@Dell> Team. This Operation are among the best!! http://www.ahead4healeys.co.uk The four people that make up the Business are all ex-AHSpares who got mightily ticked off at the poor quality and poor service that AHSpares had gradually deteriorated to. They departed AH over a year ago and have already established a good name for themselves as true enthusiasts offering good quality and excellent service. No vested interest but I know Keith and Marc and can vouch for integrity, enthusiasm and commitment to the marquee. I always go there first. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \__1957-BN4 x 2__/ _______) (______www.nfahc.co.uk____) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of caddi5 at comcast.net Sent: 04 December 2008 15:11 To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed hello list Has anyone dealt with (Ahead 4 Healeys), are their parts ,service good? THANKS! Mitch From rjh.co at tx.rr.com Thu Dec 4 11:21:06 2008 From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:21:06 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Cam followers for Six cylinder engine In-Reply-To: References: <91464.99036.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000e01c9563d$12d320f0$387962d0$@co@tx.rr.com> Any one know offhand the diameter of the cam followers for the six cylinder engine? Thanks in advance. Jim Hockert Dallas, TX BJ8 Open Roads Car From steveg at abrazosdata.com Thu Dec 4 11:40:29 2008 From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=) Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:40:29 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?SS_bolt_source?= Message-ID: <20081204184029.14185.qmail@hoster902.com> See http://www.boltdepot.com Jerry Costanzo wrote: Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 07:30:49 -0800 From: "Jerry Costanzo" Subject: [Healeys] stainless steel bolts source I need some SS bolts, NF. 1/4 inch. Does anyone have a source? -- Steve Gerow Pasadena, CA 59 BN6 From rpmengr at bellsouth.net Thu Dec 4 11:55:16 2008 From: rpmengr at bellsouth.net (Bob Memler) Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:55:16 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Ahead-4-Healeys Message-ID: <49382794.1090901@bellsouth.net> I have ordered parts from this company and found the parts to be in excellant condition and their prices were below anyone else's. Bob Memler From loftusdesign at cox.net Thu Dec 4 11:56:35 2008 From: loftusdesign at cox.net (John Loftus) Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:56:35 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Re: Windshield to body seal???? UPDATE! Message-ID: <493827E3.2060000@cox.net> My question is what to do with the extra rubber at the ends. I didn't quite understand from the descriptions of what to do with the extra. Should I nip it off flush with the edge of the frame so that the outside chrome posts but up against the ends or fold it under and install the four screws and tighten the outside post down on the rubber seal? Thanks again! --------- Randy, Here's a picture showing how to trim the rubber seal (remove everything above and to the right of the red line). http://www.loftusdesign.net/bottom_seal_cut.jpg Then after installing the windshield assembly to the shroud, the extra trim drops into the wing/door gap and then is stuffed forward into a small opening at the very top inside surface of the wing. At least that's where I stuffed mine to keep it from being loose every time the door is opened. That might be difficult to follow so if you open the left door, look/feel above the top hinge to the very top right corner of the panel and you should find a gap between the inner wing and the vertical panel. Voila. Cheers, John (of course, if the experts say something different, I'm all ears :) From ampole at hotmail.com Thu Dec 4 12:29:17 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 19:29:17 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Cam followers for Six cylinder engine In-Reply-To: <000e01c9563d$12d320f0$387962d0$@co@tx.rr.com> References: <91464.99036.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <000e01c9563d$12d320f0$387962d0$@co@tx.rr.com> Message-ID: Jim My old ones are 23.7mm, sorry vernier is metric! cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get Windows Live Messenger on your Mobile http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000001ukm/direct/01/ From ronfineesq at earthlink.net Thu Dec 4 12:44:37 2008 From: ronfineesq at earthlink.net (Ronald A. Fine) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:44:37 -0800 (GMT-08:00) Subject: [Healeys] SS bolt source Message-ID: <15824085.1228419878468.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net> I always find SS bolts and screws in Marine Supply stores. Ron >I need some SS bolts, NF. 1/4 inch. Does anyone have a source? From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Thu Dec 4 15:37:47 2008 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:37:47 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Cam followers for Six cylinder engine In-Reply-To: <000e01c9563d$12d320f0$387962d0$@co@tx.rr.com> References: <91464.99036.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <000e01c9563d$12d320f0$387962d0$@co@tx.rr.com> Message-ID: one inch, Richard Mayor > From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:21:06 -0600 > Subject: [Healeys] Cam followers for Six cylinder engine > > Any one know offhand the diameter of the cam followers for the six cylinder > engine? > > Thanks in advance. > > Jim Hockert > Dallas, TX > BJ8 Open Roads Car > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mayorrichard at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_anywhere _122008 From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Thu Dec 4 16:02:56 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:02:56 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday funny Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D015026E7@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> >From an old letters column: Quite some time ago, before fiberglass tops for sports cars had been developed, a friend of mine built one for his Jaguar XK-120, which later proved to be the pattern for the others that followed. Just after he fixed it to his car he drove to Long Beach for a business appointment. On the way he was stopped for a red light and a somewhat antiquated American car with and equally antiquated driver pulled up along side. The old duffer in the Detroit iron surveyed the car and asked, "Build it yourself?" Thinking the question was directed at the fiberglass top, my friend answered, "Why, yes, I did." Whereupon this old fellow said, "Well, next time you build a car, it will come out a lot better and only take you half the time." Ken Freese From MRJAJA at COX.NET Thu Dec 4 18:39:44 2008 From: MRJAJA at COX.NET (UDO PUTZKE) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 17:39:44 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] New parts Supplier Message-ID: <20081205013946.BKXK2342.fed1rmmtao102.cox.net@fed1rmimpo01.cox.net> Ok, know we have two ex companies where there come from SC owned by Limora Germany and AH Spares. Where do there come from? Mr.JAJA From kbeck100 at rcn.com Thu Dec 4 18:42:42 2008 From: kbeck100 at rcn.com (Ken Beck) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:42:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] SS bolt source References: <20081204184029.14185.qmail@hoster902.com> Message-ID: <15B2D67EC1D24683A00B74051BA30614@recroom> I get them at the local fastener supply store. (associated fasteners) Ken Beck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve B. Gerow" To: Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] SS bolt source > See http://www.boltdepot.com > > > Jerry Costanzo wrote: > > Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 07:30:49 -0800 > From: "Jerry Costanzo" > Subject: [Healeys] stainless steel bolts source > > I need some SS bolts, NF. 1/4 inch. Does anyone have a source? > > -- > Steve Gerow > Pasadena, CA > 59 BN6 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as kbeck100 at rcn.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From autofarm at cyg.net Thu Dec 4 18:43:20 2008 From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:43:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] New parts Supplier References: <20081205013946.BKXK2342.fed1rmmtao102.cox.net@fed1rmimpo01.cox.net> Message-ID: <5D70E3B52ACB43FFA876700D1B99F40C@OFFICE> A.H Spares, for sure. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "UDO PUTZKE" To: Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 8:39 PM Subject: [Healeys] New parts Supplier > Ok, know we have two ex companies where there come from SC owned by Limora > Germany and AH Spares. > > Where do there come from? > > > > Mr.JAJA > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as autofarm at cyg.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.13/1828 - Release Date: 12/4/2008 8:05 AM From jimf at frakes-eng.com Thu Dec 4 18:53:53 2008 From: jimf at frakes-eng.com (Frakes, Jim) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:53:53 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] SS bolt source In-Reply-To: <15B2D67EC1D24683A00B74051BA30614@recroom> References: <20081204184029.14185.qmail@hoster902.com> <15B2D67EC1D24683A00B74051BA30614@recroom> Message-ID: Nearly all my fasteners come from www.mcmaster.com Stainless- Grade 8- Zinc- fine thread, etc. I just ordered stainless 2-56 and 4-40 nuts, next day, here they are. A great web site, delivery is next day if you order by 5:00 P.M. I have company credit there. Price is OK, but such a great web site, for me. They have never back ordered any item I ever ordered. I assume they take credit cards. Jim Frakes -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ken Beck Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 8:43 PM To: Steve B. Gerow; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] SS bolt source I get them at the local fastener supply store. (associated fasteners) Ken Beck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve B. Gerow" To: Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] SS bolt source > See http://www.boltdepot.com > > > Jerry Costanzo wrote: > > Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 07:30:49 -0800 > From: "Jerry Costanzo" > Subject: [Healeys] stainless steel bolts source > > I need some SS bolts, NF. 1/4 inch. Does anyone have a source? > > -- > Steve Gerow > Pasadena, CA > 59 BN6 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as kbeck100 at rcn.com > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jimf at frakes-eng.com http://www.team.net/archive CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and it may contain information that is privileged or confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient (or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us by telephone at the number listed above or by return e-mail. From MBran89793 at aol.com Thu Dec 4 19:33:16 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:33:16 EST Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies from Bob Regan Message-ID: A Friday Funnies from Bob Regan Why Parents Drink The boss wondered why one of his most valued employees was absent one day but had not phoned in sick . Needing to have an urgent problem with one of the main computers resolved, he dialled the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whisper. ' Hello ? ' 'Is your daddy home?' he asked. ' Yes ,' whispered the small voice. May I talk with him?' The child whispered, ' No .' Surprised and wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, 'Is your Mummy there?' ' Yes ' 'May I talk with her?' Again the small voice whispered, ' No ' Hoping there was somebody with whom he could leave a message, the boss asked, 'Is anybody else there?' ' Yes ,' whispered the child, ' a policeman.< SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 36pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> ' Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee's home, the boss asked, 'May I speak with the policeman?' ' No, he's busy , ' whispered the child. 'Busy doing what?' ' Talking to Daddy and Mummy and the Fireman , ' came the whispered answer. Growing more worried as he heard a loud noise in the background through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked, 'What is that noise?' ' A helicopter ' answered the whispering voice. 'What is going on there?' demanded the boss, now truly apprehensive. Again, whispering, the child answered, ' The search team just landed a helicopter ' Alarmed, concerned and a little frustrated the boss asked, 'What are they searching for?' Still whispering, the young voice replied with a muffled giggle... ' ME . ' **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From healeymk3 at hotmail.com Thu Dec 4 19:58:23 2008 From: healeymk3 at hotmail.com (Laurie Wilford) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:58:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed In-Reply-To: <1C779E5823F64AA8B14106C60D7C25D4@Dell> References: <120420081510.19741.4937F2FA000E6D2B00004D1D2216538496CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> <1C779E5823F64AA8B14106C60D7C25D4@Dell> Message-ID: A-Head 4 Healeys will be a major sponsor of Conclave 2009 in Kingston. They have offered to hold a tech session and will have parts for sale during Conclave. Please join us next June 21 -26 and you can see their quality yourselfLaurie Wilford Co-Chair Conclave 2009> From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net> To: caddi5 at comcast.net; healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:56:36 +0000> Subject: Re: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed> > Team.> This Operation are among the best!!> http://www.ahead4healeys.co.uk> The four people that make up the Business are all ex-AHSpares who got> mightily ticked off at the poor quality and poor service that AHSpares had> gradually deteriorated to. They departed AH over a year ago and have> already established a good name for themselves as true enthusiasts offering> good quality and excellent service.> > No vested interest but I know Keith and Marc and can vouch for integrity,> enthusiasm and commitment to the marquee. I always go there first.> _______________________________________________> (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________)> (______ \__1957-BN4 x 2__/ _______)> (______www.nfahc.co.uk____)> > -----Original Message-----> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]> On Behalf Of caddi5 at comcast.net> Sent: 04 December 2008 15:11> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed> > hello list> > Has anyone dealt with (Ahead 4 Healeys), are their parts ,service good?> THANKS!> Mitch _________________________________________________________________ From comkanuk at cgocable.ca Thu Dec 4 20:19:24 2008 From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (gilbert gauthier) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:19:24 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed In-Reply-To: References: <120420081510.19741.4937F2FA000E6D2B00004D1D2216538496CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> <1C779E5823F64AA8B14106C60D7C25D4@Dell> Message-ID: <882367FF-034A-44DD-97EF-BECD3F8C1661@cgocable.ca> A-Head 4 Healeys are on my list as one of the best supplier of healey's parts presently , they know what they are talking about. You can buy cheap from china but can't buy knowledge and experience as these guys have. Good to know that they will be in Kingston next summer. gilbert Le 08-12-04 ` 21:58, Laurie Wilford a icrit : > A-Head 4 Healeys will be a major sponsor of Conclave 2009 in Kingston. > > They have offered to hold a tech session and will have parts for > sale during > Conclave. > > Please join us next June 21 -26 and you can see their quality > yourselfLaurie > Wilford > Co-Chair Conclave 2009> From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net> To: > caddi5 at comcast.net; healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 > 16:56:36 > +0000> Subject: Re: [Healeys] part supplier info. needed> > Team.> > This > Operation are among the best!!> http://www.ahead4healeys.co.uk> The > four > people that make up the Business are all ex-AHSpares who got> > mightily ticked > off at the poor quality and poor service that AHSpares had> gradually > deteriorated to. They departed AH over a year ago and have> already > established a good name for themselves as true enthusiasts > offering> good > quality and excellent service.> > No vested interest but I know > Keith and Marc > and can vouch for integrity,> enthusiasm and commitment to the > marquee. I > always go there first.> > _______________________________________________> > (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________)> (______ \__1957- > BN4 x 2__/ > _______)> (______www.nfahc.co.uk____)> > -----Original Message----- > > From: > healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > bounces at autox.team.net]> On > Behalf Of caddi5 at comcast.net> Sent: 04 December 2008 15:11> To: > healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] part supplier info. > needed> > hello > list> > Has anyone dealt with (Ahead 4 Healeys), are their > parts ,service > good?> THANKS!> Mitch > _________________________________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as comkanuk at cgocable.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From shop at justbrits.com Thu Dec 4 21:08:55 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:08:55 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] SS bolt source In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> Whilst I agree Jim, with your source, I do DIS-agree with the Grade 8 !! 8 IS brittle to 'shear' and then add SS to the equation ?? NO car of mine (NON-modern crap) nor customers' vehicles will EVER see Grade 8 Fasteners of any sort. Considering I will NOT ever/even work on anything NEWER than (damned smog equipped LBCs) 1980, I feel VERY comfortable in there NEVER being any G8 SPECIFIED. . From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Fri Dec 5 04:57:38 2008 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 06:57:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] SS bolt source References: Message-ID: <001001c956d0$ac4e78e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Oh Lord have mercy. Here we go again. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed's Shop" To: Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 11:08 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] SS bolt source > < Stainless- Grade 8- Zinc->> > > Whilst I agree Jim, with your source, > I do DIS-agree with the Grade 8 !! > > 8 IS brittle to 'shear' and then add SS to the equation ?? > > NO car of mine (NON-modern crap) nor customers' vehicles will EVER > see Grade 8 Fasteners of any sort. > > Considering I will NOT ever/even work on anything NEWER than (damned smog > equipped LBCs) 1980, I feel VERY comfortable in there NEVER being any G8 > SPECIFIED. . > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From comkanuk at cgocable.ca Fri Dec 5 05:36:04 2008 From: comkanuk at cgocable.ca (gilbert gauthier) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 07:36:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] SS bolt source In-Reply-To: <001001c956d0$ac4e78e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <001001c956d0$ac4e78e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <250E583B-24B1-497F-896F-F1932E4CE120@cgocable.ca> And then Ed' shop what are you suggesting as a good replacement ? Le 08-12-05 ` 06:57, Mark LaPierre a icrit : > """Oh Lord have mercy. Here we go again."""" > > Mark Gilbert From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Dec 5 06:30:40 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 08:30:40 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] SS bolt source References: <001001c956d0$ac4e78e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <250E583B-24B1-497F-896F-F1932E4CE120@cgocable.ca> Message-ID: <5B3F437118C6487B8AF5BFC2A196150E@ophrdc.org> Okay, I'll rise like a trout to the bait.... I was under the impression that Grade 5 is the normally accepted "automotive grade" of fastener, and is adequate for suspension etc. Meanwhile Grade 8 is stronger, and is accpted as "aircraft grade". I am not referring to anything here having to do with stainless. Stainless is pretty but was never used on our cars as far as I'm aware. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "gilbert gauthier" To: "Mark LaPierre" ; "HEALEY MAIL" Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] SS bolt source > And then Ed' shop what are you suggesting as a good replacement ? > > > Le 08-12-05 ` 06:57, Mark LaPierre a icrit : > >> """Oh Lord have mercy. Here we go again."""" >> >> Mark > > > Gilbert > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Dec 5 07:12:04 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 22:12:04 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] SS bolt source In-Reply-To: <5B3F437118C6487B8AF5BFC2A196150E@ophrdc.org> References: <001001c956d0$ac4e78e0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <250E583B-24B1-497F-896F-F1932E4CE120@cgocable.ca> <5B3F437118C6487B8AF5BFC2A196150E@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: All - "Brittleness in bolts is defined as failure at stresses apparently below the strength of the bolt material with little or no evidence of plastic deformation. Typically, fasteners are not brittle below 180 ksi ultimate tensile strength. Grade 5's have an ultimate tensile strength of 120 ksi and a grade 8 fastener has an ultimate tensile strength of 150 ksi. This is why brittle is a relative term. Nearly all fasteners are considered ductile except some made from PH 15-6 Mo, 17-4 PH and 17-7 PH. " More: http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/fasteners/index.asp Generally you can't go wrong with a grade 8, unless it's made in China of course.... Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 9:30 PM, Rich C wrote: > Okay, I'll rise like a trout to the bait.... > I was under the impression that Grade 5 is the normally accepted > "automotive grade" of fastener, and is adequate for suspension etc. > Meanwhile Grade 8 is stronger, and is accpted as "aircraft grade". I am not > referring to anything here having to do with stainless. Stainless is pretty > but was never used on our cars as far as I'm aware. > > Rich Chrysler > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "gilbert gauthier" < > comkanuk at cgocable.ca> > To: "Mark LaPierre" ; "HEALEY MAIL" < > healeys at autox.team.net> > Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 7:36 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] SS bolt source > > > And then Ed' shop what are you suggesting as a good replacement ? >> >> >> Le 08-12-05 ` 06:57, Mark LaPierre a icrit : >> >> """Oh Lord have mercy. Here we go again."""" >>> >>> Mark >>> >> >> >> Gilbert >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From steveg at abrazosdata.com Fri Dec 5 07:15:14 2008 From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Steve=20B.=20Gerow?=) Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:15:14 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] =?iso-8859-1?q?=5Boff=5D_graded_=26_ss_bolt_comparisons?= Message-ID: <20081205141514.1020.qmail@hoster902.com> I was curious about this and a few minutes googling came up with the following: Here is a website documenting the overall superiority of Grade 8 bolts to Grade 5 bolts in every respect except expense: http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/fasteners/index.asp This site shows tensile strength of common 18-8 SS bolts vs the others--it is below Grade 5: http://www.geocities.com/dtmcbride/home_garden/bolts.html The first site explains Shear Strength is a percentage function of Tensile Strength and the Grade 5 bolt has failed before the Grade 8 bolt begins to distort. Here is a useful FAQ on bolts, nuts, lockwashers etc: http://www.boltscience.com/pages/faq.htm -- Steve Gerow Pasadena CA 59 BN6 From frank.powell at quixotecorp.com Fri Dec 5 08:56:20 2008 From: frank.powell at quixotecorp.com (frank.powell at quixotecorp.com) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 10:56:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] New Member Introduction Message-ID: <0FFBEA6A1BBCB647BC858D19F7216B380218991C@ANSVEXCHBE01.qts.quixote.prv> Hello All, My name is Frank Powell and I just got a 1956 Healey 100 BN2 from my father. I live in the Sacramento, California area. The car has a Ford 302, AOD automatic, front disc brakes, and an original Healey rear end. The body is in pretty good shape: 1 rear fender having previously repaired damage and the trunk lid is rusted along the bottom edge. I want the car to look mostly stock but I will most likely install newer seats and possibly a roll bar. Are there are any completed 100-4 cars in my area that I could look inspect? My car doesn't have the body on it (I don't have the space to store it at my house) and I need to know what kind of space limitations I have for the radiator and roll bar (if I decide to install one). Thank you, Frank Powell From jimf at frakes-eng.com Fri Dec 5 09:19:14 2008 From: jimf at frakes-eng.com (Frakes, Jim) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 11:19:14 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] [off] graded & ss bolt comparisons In-Reply-To: <20081205141514.1020.qmail@hoster902.com> References: <20081205141514.1020.qmail@hoster902.com> Message-ID: Listers, The persons question, as interpreted by me, was "Where to get Stainless Bolts and Screws?" It seems that set off a storm that I MIGHT be recommending stainless or Grade 8 or that Healeys ORIGINALLY HAD ANY STAINLESS or Grade 8. NEITHER IS TRUE, (IMHO). I also agree that Stainless is less than grade 5. I only said where I get my bolts and screws, and that is true, Mcmaster.com. We have an account there for my business and have a KEEP FULL program with Bowman Bolts where they come in every two weeks and replenish our shelves with bolts, nuts, screws, cleaners, etc. We do use stainless quite often as we occasionally build medical devices and products for water and wastewater treatment systems which require stainless. We have Bowman come in once per year to train our people on the proper use of fasteners. BTW, if you are not familiar with Bowman, look on the side of ALL NASCAR Cup cars and the Bowman logo is there. They use Bowmalloy, a grade 8 +, fastener. Sorry to bomb, just MHO. Jim -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steve B. Gerow Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 9:15 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] [off] graded & ss bolt comparisons I was curious about this and a few minutes googling came up with the following: Here is a website documenting the overall superiority of Grade 8 bolts to Grade 5 bolts in every respect except expense: http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/fasteners/index.asp This site shows tensile strength of common 18-8 SS bolts vs the others--it is below Grade 5: http://www.geocities.com/dtmcbride/home_garden/bolts.html The first site explains Shear Strength is a percentage function of Tensile Strength and the Grade 5 bolt has failed before the Grade 8 bolt begins to distort. Here is a useful FAQ on bolts, nuts, lockwashers etc: http://www.boltscience.com/pages/faq.htm -- Steve Gerow Pasadena CA 59 BN6 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jimf at frakes-eng.com http://www.team.net/archive CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and it may contain information that is privileged or confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient (or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us by telephone at the number listed above or by return e-mail. From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Fri Dec 5 09:49:18 2008 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 08:49:18 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] [off] graded & ss bolt comparisons In-Reply-To: Message-ID: If anyone wants stainless bolts in grade 8 or better, check out: http://www.arp-bolts.com and/or http://www.totallystainless.com/totallystainless.htm When I was buying new connecting rod bolts I went to ARP. There was a guy there that knew I had an Austin Healey just by looking at the bolt. Considering their focus is racing and aerospace, not a British car supplier, I was impressed. Cheers, Greg From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Fri Dec 5 10:40:19 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 09:40:19 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] New Member Introduction In-Reply-To: <0FFBEA6A1BBCB647BC858D19F7216B380218991C@ANSVEXCHBE01.qts.quixote.prv> References: <0FFBEA6A1BBCB647BC858D19F7216B380218991C@ANSVEXCHBE01.qts.quixote.prv> Message-ID: Frank, welcome to Healey Land. Are you thinking about returning the car to its original drive train or leaving it with the V8 either way its great to have another Healey on the road. We are a local British car restoration shop and only about 45 minutes away. We always have several Healey's here that you can come by and take a look at any time. We also can supply you with what ever parts you may need. We also have a local Healey Club based out of the Bay Area if you are interested the web site for the club is www.goldengatehealeys.com we are having our annual christmas party this Sunday and you are welcome to attend. Also this June we are hosting the annual Healey Rendezvous Meet in Jackson at the Jackson Rancheria. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Dec 5, 2008, at 7:56 AM, wrote: > Hello All, > > > > My name is Frank Powell and I just got a 1956 Healey 100 BN2 from my > father. I live in the Sacramento, California area. The car has a Ford > 302, AOD automatic, front disc brakes, and an original Healey rear > end. > The body is in pretty good shape: 1 rear fender having previously > repaired damage and the trunk lid is rusted along the bottom edge. I > want the car to look mostly stock but I will most likely install newer > seats and possibly a roll bar. > > > > Are there are any completed 100-4 cars in my area that I could look > inspect? My car doesn't have the body on it (I don't have the space to > store it at my house) and I need to know what kind of space > limitations > I have for the radiator and roll bar (if I decide to install one). > > > > Thank you, > > > > Frank Powell > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From e-wilkins at cox.net Fri Dec 5 10:50:38 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 09:50:38 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Cam followers for Six cylinder engine In-Reply-To: <000e01c9563d$12d320f0$387962d0$@co@tx.rr.com> References: <91464.99036.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <000e01c9563d$12d320f0$387962d0$@co@tx.rr.com> Message-ID: Did we get a true size yet? Where I come from, 23.7 mm does not equal "1 inch" Wilko On Dec 4, 2008, at 10:21 AM, rjhco wrote: > Any one know offhand the diameter of the cam followers for the six > cylinder > engine? > > Thanks in advance. > > Jim Hockert > Dallas, TX > BJ8 Open Roads Car > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 5 10:54:59 2008 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 09:54:59 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] New Member Introduction Message-ID: <300687.1283.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Frank, Since you have a Ford 302 in yyour BN2, you should also join the Modified (Nastyboy) mailing list: subscribe at yahoogroups.com This is a group of folks worldwide concentrates on Healeys similar to yours. Bob ________________________________ From: "frank.powell at quixotecorp.com" To: healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, December 5, 2008 9:56:20 AM Subject: [Healeys] New Member Introduction Hello All, My name is Frank Powell and I just got a 1956 Healey 100 BN2 from my father. I live in the Sacramento, California area. The car has a Ford 302, AOD automatic, front disc brakes, and an original Healey rear end. The body is in pretty good shape: 1 rear fender having previously repaired damage and the trunk lid is rusted along the bottom edge. I want the car to look mostly stock but I will most likely install newer seats and possibly a roll bar. From peter at easterton.com Fri Dec 5 11:31:02 2008 From: peter at easterton.com (Peter Hunt) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 18:31:02 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Cam followers for Six cylinder engine References: <91464.99036.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com><000e01c9563d$12d320f0$387962d0$@co@tx.rr.com> Message-ID: <00a401c95707$a1e50c20$0301a8c0@oemcomputer> Just measured 4 camfollowers recently removed from my daughters ' 63 BJ7. Bottom of follower - Ave. 0.936" dia. = 23.77 mms Top of follower - Ave. 0.935" dia. = 23.74 mms Reason for removal - the engine was emitting quite a loud knocking/clicking sound from the inner depths directly related to the engine rpm. Replaced with new cam followers and pushrods, set the tappet clearance to the factory recommended 0.012" when the engine was quite hot - problem solved. The base of each follower had become fairly well pitted which I believe is quite common in the 6 cylinder Austin engine. Regards, Peter Hunt ' 62 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" Cc: "'healeys'" Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cam followers for Six cylinder engine > Did we get a true size yet? > > Where I come from, 23.7 mm does not equal "1 inch" > > Wilko > > On Dec 4, 2008, at 10:21 AM, rjhco wrote: > > > Any one know offhand the diameter of the cam followers for the six > > cylinder > > engine? > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Jim Hockert > > Dallas, TX > > BJ8 Open Roads Car From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Dec 5 13:21:10 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 15:21:10 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] New Member Introduction References: <0FFBEA6A1BBCB647BC858D19F7216B380218991C@ANSVEXCHBE01.qts.quixote.prv> Message-ID: <8ADC53B004434888839B089B64748821@ophrdc.org> Frank, Can you please send me all the serial numbers, body and batch numbers, engine number, original and present colours inside and out and your personal information (address, etc) so I can enter your information onto the Hundred Registry? Also include any interesting history or details you may know about, including past owners. Many thanks Rich Chrysler Hundred Registrar ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 10:56 AM Subject: [Healeys] New Member Introduction > Hello All, > > > > My name is Frank Powell and I just got a 1956 Healey 100 BN2 from my > father. I live in the Sacramento, California area. The car has a Ford > 302, AOD automatic, front disc brakes, and an original Healey rear end. > The body is in pretty good shape: 1 rear fender having previously > repaired damage and the trunk lid is rusted along the bottom edge. I > want the car to look mostly stock but I will most likely install newer > seats and possibly a roll bar. > > > > Are there are any completed 100-4 cars in my area that I could look > inspect? My car doesn't have the body on it (I don't have the space to > store it at my house) and I need to know what kind of space limitations > I have for the radiator and roll bar (if I decide to install one). > > > > Thank you, > > > > Frank Powell > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Editorgary at aol.com Fri Dec 5 14:33:13 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 16:33:13 EST Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff Message-ID: On another site I frequent, regarding modern Mercedes, someone last week recommended that folks should use anti-seize on lug bolts. Seems to me I recall that this is not a good idea on any bolt that needs to be tightened to a specific torque spec. Can someone who is more knowledgable enlighten me on this? Thanks Gary ************** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri Dec 5 15:00:06 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 17:00:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001701c95724$d5e2cea0$81a86be0$@rr.com> Gary, what is really important in a torqued fastener is the tension produced in the fastener by the torquing process. Normally nut torque is specified for "dry" threads. If a fastener is lubricated and then torqued to a "dry" specification, it can be overtorqued even to the point of failure because there is less friction between the lubricated threads to resist the torquing process. That is, the tension produced in the fastener will be higher at the point where the specified torque is reached on the torque wrench. If a torque is specified for lubricated threads, it will be stated as such. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Editorgary at aol.com Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 4:33 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff On another site I frequent, regarding modern Mercedes, someone last week recommended that folks should use anti-seize on lug bolts. Seems to me I recall that this is not a good idea on any bolt that needs to be tightened to a specific torque spec. Can someone who is more knowledgable enlighten me on this? Thanks Gary From ampole at hotmail.com Fri Dec 5 15:01:58 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 22:01:58 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Cam followers for Six cylinder engine In-Reply-To: <00a401c95707$a1e50c20$0301a8c0@oemcomputer> References: <91464.99036.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com><000e01c9563d$12d320f0$387962d0$@co@tx.rr.com> <00a401c95707$a1e50c20$0301a8c0@oemcomputer> Message-ID: Eric and Jim I double checked my earlier measurement of 23.7mm / 0.933" with a vernier and took a couple of original followers to work and got 0.93645" using a digital micrometer, so I guess Peters and mine and the same, and not 1" , if thats good enough confirmation. (feel free to pop round, I'm just in the uk!) cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get a birds eye view of the world with Multimap http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/direct/01/ From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Fri Dec 5 15:53:29 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:53:29 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] The NOJ391 car on UK ebay pictures.. Message-ID: <7D5955AB61B04B57AE16157C69279DB8@tm4> Are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Volvo1800S/NOJ391 in case someone would like to take a look at them. Thanks, Tadek From haywoodone at hotmail.com Fri Dec 5 18:08:41 2008 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 20:08:41 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? UPDATE! In-Reply-To: <000001c955c5$8bc98d50$a35ca7f0$@com> References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au> <000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> <041EA7279B814D4FA9189619638A8AD83031CF@PEACH.it.bsd405.org> <000001c955c5$8bc98d50$a35ca7f0$@com> Message-ID: Randy, DON'T TRIM THE TAIL EVEN WITH THE FRAME!!! Trim it the way John has indicated in his picture and then follow my pictures to tuck it in under the front wing and then press the windscreen post molding over the tails. The molding pinches the gasket material and holds it in place and the rest of it tucks up under the wing. It will shape itself to the underside of the wing and stay right there. I hope these pictures will make it clear as to what we are talking about now. Take care, George > From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008 22:05:28 -0600 > Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to body seal???? UPDATE! > > > > My question is what to do with the extra rubber at the ends. I didn't quite > understand from the descriptions of what to do with the extra. > Should I nip it off flush with the edge of the frame so that the outside > chrome posts but up against the ends or fold it under and install the four > screws and tighten the outside post down on the rubber seal? > Thanks again! > > Randy > Healey-Archaeologist > > 63 BJ7 _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_anywhere _122008 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Fri Dec 5 18:39:43 2008 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 20:39:43 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff References: <001701c95724$d5e2cea0$81a86be0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <002301c95743$84474b60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Hmmm, makes me wonder if our heads should be torque dry or lubed? I have never intentionally dried my nuts or studs off before torquing. I would bet they are more lubed than dry in this area. oops!!! Off with my head, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff > Gary, what is really important in a torqued fastener is the tension > produced > in the fastener by the torquing process. Normally nut torque is specified > for "dry" threads. If a fastener is lubricated and then torqued to a > "dry" specification, it can be overtorqued even to the point of failure > because there is less friction between the lubricated threads to resist > the > torquing process. That is, the tension produced in the fastener will be > higher at the point where the specified torque is reached on the torque > wrench. > > If a torque is specified for lubricated threads, it will be stated as > such. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Editorgary at aol.com > Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 4:33 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff > > On another site I frequent, regarding modern Mercedes, someone last week > recommended that folks should use anti-seize on lug bolts. Seems to me I > recall > that this is not a good idea on any bolt that needs to be tightened to a > specific torque spec. Can someone who is more knowledgable enlighten me on > this? > Thanks > Gary > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu Fri Dec 5 19:08:51 2008 From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield) Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:08:51 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix coil Message-ID: My BJ8 has a coil wire that is threaded when it enters the coil. I am trying to fit a Pertronix coil and it has no threads. Any ideas? Michael 65 BJ8 From Awgertoo at aol.com Fri Dec 5 19:10:19 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 21:10:19 EST Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff Message-ID: Is this some kind of "Friday Funny" statement on Mark's part? Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- In a message dated 12/5/2008 8:44:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lapierrem at sbcglobal.net writes: I have never intentionally dried my nuts or studs off before torquing. **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From britishcars at shaw.ca Fri Dec 5 20:50:10 2008 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 19:50:10 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff In-Reply-To: <002301c95743$84474b60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <001701c95724$d5e2cea0$81a86be0$@rr.com> <002301c95743$84474b60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Actually, ARP specifically states that nuts and bolts should be lubed prior to torquing so that the friction between the nut and bold does not distort the torque numbers. At the end of the day, the best way to measure bolt stress is using a "stretch" technique as it bypasses the friction issue. Paul -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 5:40 PM To: BJ8Healeys; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff Hmmm, makes me wonder if our heads should be torque dry or lubed? I have never intentionally dried my nuts or studs off before torquing. I would bet they are more lubed than dry in this area. oops!!! Off with my head, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ8Healeys" To: Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff > Gary, what is really important in a torqued fastener is the tension > produced > in the fastener by the torquing process. Normally nut torque is specified > for "dry" threads. If a fastener is lubricated and then torqued to a > "dry" specification, it can be overtorqued even to the point of failure > because there is less friction between the lubricated threads to resist > the > torquing process. That is, the tension produced in the fastener will be > higher at the point where the specified torque is reached on the torque > wrench. > > If a torque is specified for lubricated threads, it will be stated as > such. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Editorgary at aol.com > Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 4:33 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of bolts and stuff > > On another site I frequent, regarding modern Mercedes, someone last week > recommended that folks should use anti-seize on lug bolts. Seems to me I > recall > that this is not a good idea on any bolt that needs to be tightened to a > specific torque spec. Can someone who is more knowledgable enlighten me on > this? > Thanks > Gary > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as britishcars at shaw.ca http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Dec 5 21:34:22 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:34:22 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Pertronix coil In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <493A00CE.8070303@comcast.net> Michael, The Pertronix probably has a "modern" push-in secondary tower connector. You can put a crimp-type connector on the end of your coil wire--removing the threaded collar--but if you're using stock stranded copper wire cables the connection won't be reliable. Unfortunately, I don't know of a good solution to this problem, and I've looked. Bob Michael Hartfield wrote: > My BJ8 has a coil wire that is threaded when it enters the coil. I am > trying to fit a Pertronix coil and it has no threads. Any ideas? > > Michael > 65 BJ8 > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From frank.powell at quixotecorp.com Fri Dec 5 21:57:23 2008 From: frank.powell at quixotecorp.com (frank.powell at quixotecorp.com) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 23:57:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] New Member Introduction Message-ID: <0FFBEA6A1BBCB647BC858D19F7216B380F94D9@ANSVEXCHBE01.qts.quixote.prv> Thanks all for the kind words. I should have mentioned that I joined the Yahoo Modified Healeys list as well, I just haven't introduced myself there. My father transferred his subscription of the Wheelspinner to me since I have the car now. He still owns a '59 BN4 that is basically stock. I will definitely be visiting Stockton to meet the Nocks in the near future. I have joined the Sacramento United British Sports Car Club, but will check out the Golden Gate Club as well. Since my 1 year old daughter comes first, I expect this to be a long build process so I won't be driving the car too soon. I will get information to Rich about me and the car. Frank Powell From healeyray at yahoo.com Fri Dec 5 22:13:00 2008 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2008 21:13:00 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Steering box part needed Message-ID: <995597.96735.qm@web111410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> List I am finally finishing up the rebuild on my steering boxes. I had wear in the upper bushing that is just bored in the aluminum case itself. My fix was to bore the full length oversize and use two bronze bushings with the same OD and different wall thickness to allow for the two shaft sizes. It worked great. Contact me if you are thinking about doing this. I'll fill you in on the details. It turns out I'm missing a piece. Does anyone have a "locking plate" for a BN-2 steering box? It's the strap that locks the adjusting bolt on the top of the box. (part #29 in the Moss catalog) I sure could use some help here. Thanks Ray Juncal From bcrist at club-internet.fr Fri Dec 5 23:59:03 2008 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:59:03 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Car on ebay Message-ID: <493A22B7.9010906@club-internet.fr> Hello listers, Is this car advertised on ebay UK known to anybody? item # 150314298872 Supposed to be in SF bay area, no VIN disclosed, #20,000 buy-it-now price. Seems weird. Bernard From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat Dec 6 00:06:45 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 15:06:45 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Car on ebay In-Reply-To: <493A22B7.9010906@club-internet.fr> References: <493A22B7.9010906@club-internet.fr> Message-ID: He suggests you inspect the car prior to bidding, so I'd say it's legit. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 2:59 PM, Bernard Cristalli wrote: > Hello listers, > > Is this car advertised on ebay UK known to anybody? > item # 150314298872 > Supposed to be in SF bay area, no VIN disclosed, #20,000 buy-it-now price. > Seems weird. > > Bernard > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Sat Dec 6 00:07:00 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:07:00 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Chassis painting Message-ID: <24501A14C1B541DC83B2A7070D4BAAF5@tm4> Hello, Has anyone powder coated the chassis during restoration process? Thanks, Tadek From ampole at hotmail.com Sat Dec 6 06:00:10 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 13:00:10 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] for alan seigrist In-Reply-To: References: <493A22B7.9010906@club-internet.fr> Message-ID: Alan did you get my reply the other day, I know google mail sometimes blocks hotmail? it may be in your junk folder _________________________________________________________________ Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat Dec 6 07:31:17 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 8:31:17 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Car on ebay In-Reply-To: <493A22B7.9010906@club-internet.fr> Message-ID: <20081206083117.0PE7V.239752.root@ispmxfep13-z01> Well--that is in pounds so still fairly expensive. ---- Bernard Cristalli wrote: > Hello listers, > > Is this car advertised on ebay UK known to anybody? > item # 150314298872 > Supposed to be in SF bay area, no VIN disclosed, #20,000 buy-it-now price. > Seems weird. > > Bernard > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From helyjohn at cablespeed.com Sat Dec 6 16:23:30 2008 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 15:23:30 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Chassis painting References: <24501A14C1B541DC83B2A7070D4BAAF5@tm4> Message-ID: <5C44D0D3DA12452E9D990078539D991C@FRED> Yes, I do ground up restorations on BN7 and BT7 Healeys. After having 3 chassis painted, I switched to powder coating, and am very satisfied with this process. It is a little less expensive also. The big expense in either process is getting the chassis really clean, but the powder coating is less expensive than the painting. John Snyder Port Townsend, WA > Hello, > > Has anyone powder coated the chassis during restoration process? > > Thanks, Tadek From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com Sat Dec 6 20:28:11 2008 From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders) Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 22:28:11 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Cam followers for Six cylinder engine In-Reply-To: <00a401c95707$a1e50c20$0301a8c0@oemcomputer> References: <91464.99036.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com><000e01c9563d$12d320f0$387962d0$@co@tx.rr.com> <00a401c95707$a1e50c20$0301a8c0@oemcomputer> Message-ID: <000601c9581b$d5805b10$80811130$@com> If the cam follower bottoms were pitted, you might like to take a close look at the cam.... pitted lobes will ruin your new cam followers very quickly... -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Hunt Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 1:31 PM To: Eric (Rick) Wilkins Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Cam followers for Six cylinder engine Just measured 4 camfollowers recently removed from my daughters ' 63 BJ7. Bottom of follower - Ave. 0.936" dia. = 23.77 mms Top of follower - Ave. 0.935" dia. = 23.74 mms Reason for removal - the engine was emitting quite a loud knocking/clicking sound from the inner depths directly related to the engine rpm. Replaced with new cam followers and pushrods, set the tappet clearance to the factory recommended 0.012" when the engine was quite hot - problem solved. The base of each follower had become fairly well pitted which I believe is quite common in the 6 cylinder Austin engine. Regards, Peter Hunt ' 62 BT7 From alexmm at roadrunner.com Sat Dec 6 20:51:56 2008 From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex) Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 22:51:56 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] For sale: 3000 and MG TC Message-ID: <8ED86EAE7EAD4307A73082BE9536961B@atc0f226cd3237> My 1960 Austin Healey 3000 roadster (a nice driver) is up for sale, as is my 1946 MG TC (show car quality). If anyone's interested, drop me a line for details. Both cars are located in southern Maine. == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://home.roadrunner.com/~alexmm [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1834 - Release Date: 12/6/2008 4:55 PM From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Sun Dec 7 06:45:35 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:45:35 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Off-topic: Looking for Girling catalogs '57-'64 Message-ID: <24E955CF73124E7C9CA16E2034A1F6D6@tm4> Hello, Does anyone have Girling catalogs for '57-'64 years? I am looking for pages on Volvo brake parts. If anyone has them and could scan them, I would be very grateful. Many thanks, Tadek From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sun Dec 7 08:08:19 2008 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:08:19 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Windshield to Body Seal Message-ID: <00f601c9587d$a40de4a0$ec29ade0$@net> A recent email exchange about the installation of the windshield to body seal complete with photos has now been posted on my web site on the Technical page. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com From info at atteanlodge.com Sun Dec 7 11:41:03 2008 From: info at atteanlodge.com (mailmaineguide.com) Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 13:41:03 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] wire harness fasteners Message-ID: Hello List, I am routing the rear wiring harness along the inside of the left frame member as instructed, however the holes drilled into the frame to hold the "P" clips are about 5/16" in diameter which seems way to large to hold a standard screw, is there an insert of some kind that goes into the hole first? I can find no reference to any in the parts or service manuals. Thanks again. Brad Holden 67 BJ8 From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com Sun Dec 7 12:20:19 2008 From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande) Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 11:20:19 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] BN2 tranmission question Message-ID: <687744.51869.qm@web50409.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi List, What is the best method to remove the large nut from a 4-speed side-shifter input shaft. This is for a BN2, I don't want to take any risks here as I believe they are absolutely NLA. The input shaft is out of the trans. I believe there is just a bond between the nut and shaft from 52 years of immobility and some oxidation, the shaft was not really rusted, the box was taken out of commission with a broken OD, stored under a workbench here in dry California. The transmission has all signs of low mileage, just a couple nicks on the 1st/reverse (which I'll clean up a bit). I used heat, PB blaster, WD 40 and I usually repeat this process, coming back to it every couple of days. I am considering putting the input shaft in the clutch/engine but I don't want to break anything. I am replacing synchros, needles, thrust washers, layshaft, balls, springs, etc so I like to replace this (original) bearing as well. The front bearing surface of the input shaft, which goes into the pilot bearing has no pits or nicks but has some discoloration from oxidation. A machine shop could turn this to the next available ID of the bushing. But then this is out of spec, do I just clean this up? All advice appreciated Bert From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Dec 7 14:50:40 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:50:40 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] wire harness fasteners References: Message-ID: <2DE72A69D74249018B9E566AC329E19C@ophrdc.org> Brad, There are originally no inserts to go into the frame to hold these fasteners. Most of the screws were about a #8 self tapping shank so either you have had some previous owner drill things grossly oversize or you may have been looking at the set of brake line or fuel line hairpin clip holes by mistake. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "mailmaineguide.com" To: Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 1:41 PM Subject: [Healeys] wire harness fasteners > Hello List, I am routing the rear wiring harness along the inside of the > left > frame member as instructed, however the holes drilled into the frame to > hold > the "P" clips are about 5/16" in diameter which seems way to large to hold > a > standard screw, is there an insert of some kind that goes into the hole > first? > I can find no reference to any in the parts or service manuals. Thanks > again. > > Brad Holden > 67 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ampole at hotmail.com Sun Dec 7 15:18:59 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 22:18:59 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] wire harness fasteners In-Reply-To: <2DE72A69D74249018B9E566AC329E19C@ophrdc.org> References: <2DE72A69D74249018B9E566AC329E19C@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Brad As Rich pointed out you are looking at the wrong holes, he outlines the ones in the sides of the main frame members, you want the holes that are on the bottom of the frame, the only one you use in the side of the frame (for main loom) is near the footwell / gearbox, the first on the bottom of the frame is about level with the front outrigger, 2 more behind this before they use the rear of the frames centre x member before going upwards behind the rear heel board, will try and take some pics. cheers Andy > Brad,> > There are originally no inserts to go into the frame to hold these > fasteners. Most of the screws were about a #8 self tapping shank so either > you have had some previous owner drill things grossly oversize or you may > have been looking at the set of brake line or fuel line hairpin clip holes > by mistake.> > Rich Chrysler> _________________________________________________________________ Get Windows Live Messenger on your Mobile http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000001ukm/direct/01/ From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Dec 7 18:38:49 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:38:49 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] NOS steering Lock Message-ID: All - If I'm not mistaken, this is the original steering lock mechanism they installed on German Market 3000s. Maybe someone can correct me? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140287055392 FYI, these are quite rare. Best, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From ghess4 at cox.net Sun Dec 7 20:14:19 2008 From: ghess4 at cox.net (Ghess4) Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 19:14:19 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Hardline Message-ID: <7FC9B6AB619A4205974697A58F0D39BB@GalePC> Greetings, Can anyone tell me what the hard line tube flare is in degrees. Is it 45 degrees? Replacing the tubing on my BJ8. Thanks very much. Gale From roncorazzo02 at yahoo.com Sun Dec 7 20:34:26 2008 From: roncorazzo02 at yahoo.com (Ronald Corazzo) Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 19:34:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] My trunk still does not fit In-Reply-To: <7FC9B6AB619A4205974697A58F0D39BB@GalePC> Message-ID: <668867.89400.qm@web30607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This is what I am going to try; All the wholes on the inside of the trunk correspond to the wholes underneath. Instead of rivets, I put in screw, washer, a rubber washer, spacer, another washer then a nut. All of them are at an angle pointing out towards that back end if the car. I think if I push out the trunk so all the screws are strait down, the trunk lid should fit. I am also going to bring my trunk lid over to a friends place to see if the trunk curve is starter then it was originally. I thought of this after seeing the curve on the back part of the hood was straightened after 20 years of sitting in the rafters. The trunk lid probable did the same thing Thanks, Ron From e-wilkins at cox.net Sun Dec 7 20:37:51 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 19:37:51 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Girling catalogs '57-'64 In-Reply-To: <24E955CF73124E7C9CA16E2034A1F6D6@tm4> References: <24E955CF73124E7C9CA16E2034A1F6D6@tm4> Message-ID: <7038EE68-BFDF-4172-B941-1455C312DD04@cox.net> Hardly off topic... Those Volvo brake parts were what the works team used on a few cars, namely the Sebring cars from 1960. DD 300 was one of those. On Dec 7, 2008, at 5:45 AM, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > Hello, > > Does anyone have Girling catalogs for '57-'64 years? I am looking > for pages > on Volvo brake parts. If anyone has them and could scan them, I > would be > very grateful. > > Many thanks, > > Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From magnuskarlsson at bornet.net Mon Dec 8 00:02:06 2008 From: magnuskarlsson at bornet.net (Magnus Karlsson) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 08:02:06 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] NOS steering Lock In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yes I can correct you. It4s not the type as used on Healeys. The ones used on Healeys had another design. They were fitted on cars for the German and Swedish market, commencing with BT7 I beleive. Magnus Karlsson Sweden 8 dec 2008 kl. 02.38 skrev Alan Seigrist: > All - > > If I'm not mistaken, this is the original steering lock mechanism they > installed on German Market 3000s. Maybe someone can correct me? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140287055392 > > FYI, these are quite rare. > > Best, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as magnuskarlsson at bornet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Mon Dec 8 01:32:12 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:32:12 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] NOS steering Lock In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FCFF2E@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Alan, Nope, this is not the original steering lock mechanism they installed on German Market 3000s. I do not have a picture, but know as I have installed one in my Sprite. Sprites had the same as 3000s. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany 54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Alan Seigrist Gesendet: Montag, 8. Dezember 2008 02:39 An: Healey List Betreff: [Healeys] NOS steering Lock All - If I'm not mistaken, this is the original steering lock mechanism they installed on German Market 3000s. Maybe someone can correct me? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140287055392 FYI, these are quite rare. Best, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 ______________ From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Mon Dec 8 05:10:34 2008 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 07:10:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 tranmission question References: <687744.51869.qm@web50409.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000401c9592d$fa0cc0f0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> If memory serves me, that is a reverse thread on the input shaft. However I could not find that in the manual that I have right here. Stay tuned and some one will confirm this shortly. If you lock an old clutch disc in a vise and insert the input shaft in the hole this should give you a good leverage opportunity to loosen the nut. Just clean up the input shaft nose and you should be good to go. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bert Van Brande" To: "List Healey" Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 2:20 PM Subject: [Healeys] BN2 tranmission question > Hi List, > > What is the best method to remove the large nut from a 4-speed > side-shifter input shaft. This is for a BN2, I don't want to take any > risks here as I believe they are absolutely NLA. The input shaft is out > of the trans. > > I believe there is just a bond between the nut and shaft from 52 years of > immobility and some oxidation, the shaft was not really rusted, the box > was taken out of commission with a broken OD, stored under a workbench > here in dry California. The transmission has all signs of low mileage, > just a couple nicks on the 1st/reverse (which I'll clean up a bit). > > I used heat, PB blaster, WD 40 and I usually repeat this process, coming > back to it every couple of days. I am considering putting the input shaft > in the clutch/engine but I don't want to break anything. > > I am replacing synchros, needles, thrust washers, layshaft, balls, > springs, etc so I like to replace this (original) bearing as well. > > The front bearing surface of the input shaft, which goes into the pilot > bearing has no pits or nicks but has some discoloration from oxidation. A > machine shop could turn this to the next available ID of the bushing. But > then this is out of spec, do I just clean this up? > > All advice appreciated > > Bert > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From dthall at btinternet.com Mon Dec 8 05:34:08 2008 From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:34:08 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Healeys] Matching Colours (color) Message-ID: <814870.28743.qm@web86407.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Hi listers CouldB someone advise me on the nearest RAL number if I were to have my tub powder coated. The original BMC code would have been BU 02 and the ICI code 2301M. Hope somebody can help. Best regards and merry christmas to all. David Hall From rjswain at hotmail.com Mon Dec 8 06:20:48 2008 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 13:20:48 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack Message-ID: I'm looking to increase the luggage capacity of my BN4. I'm considering a factory style luggage rack because I don't want to drill holes in my boot lid since I've just spent a lot of time restoring it. This weekend I spoke to a fellow with a BJ8 who had a factory rack but got rid of it because the feet wore the chrome on his rear bumper and the bolts in the boot lid hinges enlarged the holes. Has anyone else had similar problems? What has your experience been? Thanks in advance Rick Swain'59 BN4 _________________________________________________________________ From mbruce6 at cogeco.ca Mon Dec 8 06:52:27 2008 From: mbruce6 at cogeco.ca (Mal Bruce) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 08:52:27 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] NOS steering Lock References: Message-ID: <8EA077FA91EC41D1915824DFA54EC0BF@mal71b83fb7a5c> It's is not even close Alan. Check your parts book AKD 3523 part #13H 709. A friend of mine is restoring a German export car and I was able to find the correct lock but it was on ebay under an MG part #. Mal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 8:38 PM Subject: [Healeys] NOS steering Lock > All - > > If I'm not mistaken, this is the original steering lock mechanism they > installed on German Market 3000s. Maybe someone can correct me? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140287055392 > > FYI, these are quite rare. > > Best, > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mbruce6 at cogeco.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Mon Dec 8 06:53:02 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 7:53:02 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20081208075302.8PGMA.262636.root@ispmxfep15-z02> Don't know if you can find one, but Amco used to make the racks that use a big rubber suction cup over the four feet of the rack rather than bolting on. Then used a rubber tipped "c" shaped hook to fit under the boot lid on the front. This might be the answer to both if you can find one. Check Ebay. ---- Rick Swain wrote: > I'm looking to increase the luggage capacity of my BN4. I'm considering a > factory style luggage rack because I don't want to drill holes in my boot lid > since I've just spent a lot of time restoring it. This weekend I spoke to a > fellow with a BJ8 who had a factory rack but got rid of it because the feet > wore the chrome on his rear bumper and the bolts in the boot lid hinges > enlarged the holes. Has anyone else had similar problems? What has your > experience been? Thanks in advance Rick Swain'59 BN4 > _________________________________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From 1968xke at gmail.com Mon Dec 8 07:51:30 2008 From: 1968xke at gmail.com (Randall Harris) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 06:51:30 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <82e6c8990812080651nb5562bcld8c3d6d83ff96708@mail.gmail.com> Cape International luggage racks. Google it that way and then click on boot fittings. They use high quality metal straps that hook beneath the lower boot lid lip. They utilize the hinges on the upper portion. No drilling, very sturdy will hold pleanty of weight. Very well made with excellent chrome. No damage to paint!! 100% reversible. I've had mine in place for 6 years and love it. Looks way better than factory solutions. Not cheap but far and away the best possible solution for Big Healeys Randy On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 5:20 AM, Rick Swain wrote: > I'm looking to increase the luggage capacity of my BN4. I'm considering a > factory style luggage rack because I don't want to drill holes in my boot > lid > since I've just spent a lot of time restoring it. This weekend I spoke to a > fellow with a BJ8 who had a factory rack but got rid of it because the feet > wore the chrome on his rear bumper and the bolts in the boot lid hinges > enlarged the holes. Has anyone else had similar problems? What has your > experience been? Thanks in advance Rick Swain'59 BN4 > _________________________________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 1968xke at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From jholekamp at sbcglobal.net Mon Dec 8 07:52:04 2008 From: jholekamp at sbcglobal.net (Jay Holekamp) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 06:52:04 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] J-type Overdrive not engaging quickly Message-ID: <894481.77066.qm@web80406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Greetings David, If you want to better understand what's going on in your Overdrive, it's very helpful to be able to measure the oil pressure the unit is making. Low oil pressure will cause the symptoms you are experiencing. Initially for my own use, I've made up Oil Pressure Test Gauge Sets for use with A/D, J & LH Type Laycock Overdrives. I offer these gauges sets for sale. For more detail see: http://tinyurl.com/505s brgds, Jay '64 Triumph TR4 since '67 From greylinn at ozemail.com.au Mon Dec 8 12:45:53 2008 From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 05:45:53 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack In-Reply-To: <82e6c8990812080651nb5562bcld8c3d6d83ff96708@mail.gmail.com> References: <82e6c8990812080651nb5562bcld8c3d6d83ff96708@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Holden Vintage & Classic also do a range of these: http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproducts.asp?sg=2&pgCode=090&sgName=Hardware&pgName=Accessories&agCode=0664&agName=Boot+Racks They also sell the rubber feet separately (but not the clamps - I made some using ss balustrade wire tensioners) Cheers Peter Linn BN1 Ward Spl BN1 Holden V6 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randall Harris" <1968xke at gmail.com> To: "Rick Swain" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 12:51 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Luggage Rack > Cape International luggage racks. Google it that way and then click on > boot > fittings. They use high quality metal straps that hook beneath the > lower > boot lid lip. They utilize the hinges on the upper portion. No > drilling, > very sturdy will hold pleanty of weight. Very well made with excellent > chrome. No damage to paint!! 100% reversible. > > I've had mine in place for 6 years and love it. Looks way better than > factory solutions. Not cheap but far and away the best possible solution > for Big Healeys > > Randy > > > On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 5:20 AM, Rick Swain wrote: > >> I'm looking to increase the luggage capacity of my BN4. I'm considering a >> factory style luggage rack because I don't want to drill holes in my boot >> lid >> since I've just spent a lot of time restoring it. This weekend I spoke to >> a >> fellow with a BJ8 who had a factory rack but got rid of it because the >> feet >> wore the chrome on his rear bumper and the bolts in the boot lid hinges >> enlarged the holes. Has anyone else had similar problems? What has your >> experience been? Thanks in advance Rick Swain'59 BN4 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon Dec 8 13:09:59 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 15:09:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack References: Message-ID: <9F8320D55C7B4163BC674205CD874FA3@ophrdc.org> Rick, I installed and used one of these original BMC style stand up luggage racks for years on my tricarb BT7. I was very happy with it, and highly recommend it to anybody contemplating installing one. I can only suppose the chrome on the bumper of the fellow you spoke to must have been thin or inferior in some way. the chrome feet are rubber tipped where they rest on the bumper. As for the holes in the hinges wearing thin, the only wear possible would be each time the hinges pivot, and I can't imagine that being too frequently. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Swain" To: "Healey List" Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 8:20 AM Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack > I'm looking to increase the luggage capacity of my BN4. I'm considering a > factory style luggage rack because I don't want to drill holes in my boot > lid > since I've just spent a lot of time restoring it. This weekend I spoke to > a > fellow with a BJ8 who had a factory rack but got rid of it because the > feet > wore the chrome on his rear bumper and the bolts in the boot lid hinges > enlarged the holes. Has anyone else had similar problems? What has your > experience been? Thanks in advance Rick Swain'59 BN4 > _________________________________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ampole at hotmail.com Mon Dec 8 14:08:25 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 21:08:25 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Trunk / boot hinges Message-ID: Guys Just a word of warning with the discussion on boot hinges/ rack. When my bodywork was done by Phil an expert in Healeys, he would love to rant about shoddy reproduction boot hinges and the excessive play, and crap construction. He therefore said it was better to have mine repinned by his machinist. Unfortunately even though they looked brilliant and came back with no play, we found they need some play as the shrouds are probably not true and need some play in the hinges to accomodate any variance in the curvature of the shroud and true parrallel'ness' of the hinges. With no play the left hinge would pivot on opening and the pointed shroud end dig in and mark the paint. Hence the hinges going back to be re-re-machined with a bit more play:) and the shroud repainted. So perhaps not all those chinese reproductions are 'crap' and they knew they needed some play! Andy _________________________________________________________________ Are you a PC? Upload your PC story and show the world http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465942/direct/01/ From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Mon Dec 8 14:55:37 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:55:37 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Girling catalogs '57-'64 Message-ID: <473D5EFEC0A744FA9866AB30C4EA3C54@tm4> Eric, The Front or back brakes?.. They are pretty easily available.. Tadek Message: 7 Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 19:37:51 -0800 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" Subject: Re: [Healeys] Looking for Girling catalogs '57-'64 To: Austin Healey Message-ID: <7038EE68-BFDF-4172-B941-1455C312DD04 at cox.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes Hardly off topic... Those Volvo brake parts were what the works team used on a few cars, namely the Sebring cars from 1960. DD 300 was one of those. From ampole at hotmail.com Mon Dec 8 15:34:03 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:34:03 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Trunk / boot hinges In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Guys Many thanks for the replies: but if I had said Rich had done my car I guess you would not question his left from right. Lets just say Phil does the bodywork on Dennis Welches personal cars, I guess you know who he is! Take a look at my pictures and I you may notice all of the back end was removed and notice the trial fitting of the hood frame / windscreen to check the hood brackets were put on in the right place, and on a cellette jig, he has been doing Healeys most of his life. What I was trying to say is that the boot and shroud have very complex external curves in several planes, hence you need some play in the hinges to accomodate the difference in shrouds that were welded in several pieces on original manufacturer, we all look at the reproduction hinges and say they are crap, but you do need a LITTLE play!! I will ask Phil if he dresses on the left or right hand side next time I see him :) Just trying to share experiences! Andy _________________________________________________________________ Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ From pennell at cox.net Mon Dec 8 15:46:27 2008 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:46:27 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack In-Reply-To: <9F8320D55C7B4163BC674205CD874FA3@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <20081208174627.6AM4E.454930.imail@eastrmwml48> Unless the left and right hinges were reversed when installed? Suspect this would stress the holes right much and ream the wholes to make them sloppy. Keith Pennell > As for the holes in the hinges wearing thin, the only wear possible would be > each time the hinges pivot, and I can't imagine that being too frequently. > > Rich Chrysler From quenty at ntelos.net Mon Dec 8 16:18:13 2008 From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 18:18:13 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack In-Reply-To: <20081208174627.6AM4E.454930.imail@eastrmwml48> References: <20081208174627.6AM4E.454930.imail@eastrmwml48> Message-ID: <0A2D91D7-8424-4B5A-A815-CCAAB72FC8CA@ntelos.net> Keith, What defines a left or right hinge? I can't believe the pin holes were drilled crooked. Dave and Daisy On Dec 8, 2008, at 5:46 PM, wrote: > Unless the left and right hinges were reversed when installed? > Suspect this would stress the holes right much and ream the wholes > to make them sloppy. > > Keith Pennell > >> As for the holes in the hinges wearing thin, the only wear possible >> would be >> each time the hinges pivot, and I can't imagine that being too >> frequently. >> >> Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as quenty at ntelos.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Mon Dec 8 16:36:27 2008 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 18:36:27 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Trunk / boot hinges References: Message-ID: <001201c9598d$cb453120$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Replies? What replies. Come on guys send to the list so we can all learn together. Don't be shy. ; ) Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trunk / boot hinges > Guys > > Many thanks for the replies: but if I had said Rich had done my car I > guess > you would not question his left from right. > > Lets just say Phil does the bodywork on Dennis Welches personal cars, I > guess > you know who he is! > > Take a look at my pictures and I you may notice all of the back end was > removed and notice the trial fitting of the hood frame / windscreen to > check > the hood brackets were put on in the right place, and on a cellette jig, > he > has been doing Healeys most of his life. > > What I was trying to say is that the boot and shroud have very complex > external curves in several planes, hence you need some play in the hinges > to > accomodate the difference in shrouds that were welded in several pieces on > original manufacturer, we all look at the reproduction hinges and say they > are > crap, but you do need a LITTLE play!! > > I will ask Phil if he dresses on the left or right hand side next time I > see > him :) > Just trying to share experiences! > > Andy > _________________________________________________________________ > Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Mon Dec 8 16:43:36 2008 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 18:43:36 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack References: Message-ID: <001701c9598e$ca7170f0$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Hey Rick how bout doin your own thing and go with a LBCT. Many styles available, very light weight, a lot of room, and you can actually see the semi trucks coming up behind you rather than just hearing them. Mark Oh, that would be Lil British Car Trailer. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Swain" To: "Healey List" Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 8:20 AM Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack > I'm looking to increase the luggage capacity of my BN4. I'm considering a > factory style luggage rack because I don't want to drill holes in my boot > lid > since I've just spent a lot of time restoring it. This weekend I spoke to > a > fellow with a BJ8 who had a factory rack but got rid of it because the > feet > wore the chrome on his rear bumper and the bolts in the boot lid hinges > enlarged the holes. Has anyone else had similar problems? What has your > experience been? Thanks in advance Rick Swain'59 BN4 > _________________________________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Mon Dec 8 17:58:00 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:58:00 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack Message-ID: <20081209115800.18692rxqizoomsns@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Lets think laterally ( or is it, in reverse) Fit a 'car bra' on the back and fill it . No holes required or worn hinges! From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Mon Dec 8 17:58:39 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 19:58:39 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack In-Reply-To: <0A2D91D7-8424-4B5A-A815-CCAAB72FC8CA@ntelos.net> References: <20081208174627.6AM4E.454930.imail@eastrmwml48> <0A2D91D7-8424-4B5A-A815-CCAAB72FC8CA@ntelos.net> Message-ID: <2AF4954A81384A33B7E67BBF46091DF6@michael> If you hold a hinge up with the pin horizontal looking at the end you will note that the lower surface slopes slightly.. that's how I tell. Some have LEFT or RIGHT cast into them but that is too easy. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Schweninger Sent: December 8, 2008 6:18 PM To: pennell at cox.net; Healey Mail List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Luggage Rack Keith, What defines a left or right hinge? I can't believe the pin holes were drilled crooked. Dave and Daisy On Dec 8, 2008, at 5:46 PM, wrote: > Unless the left and right hinges were reversed when installed? > Suspect this would stress the holes right much and ream the wholes > to make them sloppy. > > Keith Pennell > >> As for the holes in the hinges wearing thin, the only wear possible >> would be >> each time the hinges pivot, and I can't imagine that being too >> frequently. >> >> Rich Chrysler From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Mon Dec 8 18:07:20 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:07:20 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage and Space Message-ID: <20081209120720.78293d42c3h3txag@webmail.hotkey.net.au> John Sprinzel drove a MG Midget from London to Sydney with a co-driver and thy carried all their spares and personal items in a special rack fitted to the top. And John is 6 feet 4 or something. This was the first London-Sydney. For the second London-Sydney an English entrant carried a spare alloy radiator strapped under the shroud in the engine bay.He also plated under the chassis and then cut a removable panel in the floors to provide access for his spare rear springs. Also he sealed the rear wheel arch by fitting a plate radiused to the wheel opening and then accessed it from within the trunk. I once took three blokes and two girls in long dresses to a dance in my BN.4 with the hardtop fitted. Space is available!!!!!! From pennell at cox.net Mon Dec 8 18:30:46 2008 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:30:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack In-Reply-To: <0A2D91D7-8424-4B5A-A815-CCAAB72FC8CA@ntelos.net> Message-ID: <20081208203046.A5P7G.463831.imail@eastrmwml34> Dave, The easiest way to see the difference in the hinges is to hold them side by side in the position Michael Salter described. In addition to what Michael wrote, another point. If you kneel down at the back bumper and look upward across the boot lid you will see that the lid slopes off to the right and left. This slope tells you which hinge goes on which side - that is, so as to keep the hinges sort of level without slope to the outsides. Keith > Keith, > What defines a left or right hinge? I can't believe the pin holes were > drilled crooked. > > Dave and Daisy > > > On Dec 8, 2008, at 5:46 PM, wrote: > > > Unless the left and right hinges were reversed when installed? > > Suspect this would stress the holes right much and ream the wholes > > to make them sloppy. > > > > Keith Pennell > > > >> As for the holes in the hinges wearing thin, the only wear possible > >> would be > >> each time the hinges pivot, and I can't imagine that being too > >> frequently. > >> > >> Rich Chrysler > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as quenty at ntelos.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive From RobertH148 at aol.com Mon Dec 8 20:21:03 2008 From: RobertH148 at aol.com (RobertH148 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:21:03 EST Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack Modification Message-ID: My Luggage rack was modified slightly so that the down legs with the rubber end covers rest on the bumper support brackets. All the weight is on the brackets, not on the bumper itself. The rack has been on my car for over nine years with no problems. Bob Humphreys 1960 BT7 ************** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From rthrift at cox.net Mon Dec 8 21:05:11 2008 From: rthrift at cox.net (RThrift) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:05:11 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Antivirus comparison OFF-TOPIC -Don't reply to list. Message-ID: <20081208230511.3N0IB.487260.imail@fed1rmwml46> This is a topic that has come up recently and is relevant to the majority of us on this list, as PC users. I want to share a resource, but don't want to start an "oil thread" (one based on personal opinion, biased, based on tiny sample size) Google, in warning against a malware-infected website that a search turned up, recommended the following site: http://www.stopbadware.org/home/badware_remove which suggested this site, among others: http://www.av-comparatives.org/ Click on the "comparatives" tab, then look at the 2 latest reports, 19 & 20. The "retrospective" "proactive" tests are probably the most important as far as real-world effectiveness; for explanation see http://www.mcafee.com/us/local_content/white_papers/threat_center/wp_imuttik_vb_conf_2001.pdf This also shows the errors that you will get in the ratings if you don't test a huge number of viruses & other malware in your comparison. Recently on the Healey list there have been several free & paid antivirus programs discussed. At av-comparatives.org, free programs tended to show more false positives, resulting in lower ratings. It was mentioned on the forum that this site is starting to consider use of system resources by the AV programs (which was mentioned prominently in the Healey list discussion) , but I didn't notice this yet in the comparison summaries. Bottom line: many AV programs are acceptable, some are better, none are perfect. Over the years there is much random & systematic variation, so you need to consider results over several years. http://www.av-comparatives.org/forum/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=798 My take from personal experience: The risk of hardware failures may exceed the risk of viruses & malware, but to deal with BOTH you'd better be darn sure to do full system backups on a scheduled routine. Some people will learn this the hard way - & some won't learn. regards Richard Thrift From amalin at mac.com Mon Dec 8 23:19:27 2008 From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 01:19:27 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Antivirus comparison OFF-TOPIC -Don't reply to list. In-Reply-To: <20081208230511.3N0IB.487260.imail@fed1rmwml46> References: <20081208230511.3N0IB.487260.imail@fed1rmwml46> Message-ID: <14F2EBC7-B501-4925-87DE-5CE0F0ABBB1E@mac.com> I couldn't care less about anti virus programs. I don't use them and don't understand why you had to bomb the list with this crap. Al Malin On Dec 8, 2008, at 11:05 PM, RThrift wrote: > This is a topic that has come up recently and is relevant to the > majority of us on this list, as PC users. I want to share a > resource, but don't want to start an "oil thread" (one based on > personal opinion, biased, based on tiny sample size) > > Google, in warning against a malware-infected website that a search > turned up, recommended the following site: > http://www.stopbadware.org/home/badware_remove > > which suggested this site, among others: > http://www.av-comparatives.org/ > Click on the "comparatives" tab, then look at the 2 latest reports, > 19 & 20. > > The "retrospective" "proactive" tests are probably the most > important as far as real-world effectiveness; for explanation see > http://www.mcafee.com/us/local_content/white_papers/threat_center/wp_imuttik_vb_conf_2001.pdf > This also shows the errors that you will get in the ratings if you > don't test a huge number of viruses & other malware in your > comparison. > > Recently on the Healey list there have been several free & paid > antivirus programs discussed. At av-comparatives.org, free programs > tended to show more false positives, resulting in lower ratings. It > was mentioned on the forum that this site is starting to consider > use of system resources by the AV programs (which was mentioned > prominently in the Healey list discussion) , but I didn't notice > this yet in the comparison summaries. > > Bottom line: many AV programs are acceptable, some are better, none > are perfect. > Over the years there is much random & systematic variation, so you > need to consider results over several years. > http://www.av-comparatives.org/forum/index.php? > page=Thread&threadID=798 > > My take from personal experience: The risk of hardware failures may > exceed the risk of viruses & malware, but to deal with BOTH you'd > better be darn sure to do full system backups on a scheduled > routine. Some people will learn this the hard way - & some won't > learn. > > regards > Richard Thrift > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as amalin at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Dec 9 06:29:40 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:29:40 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] for alan seigrist In-Reply-To: References: <493A22B7.9010906@club-internet.fr> Message-ID: Andy - I got your email - apologies, have been very busy at work. I will respond when I get the chance. Alan On 12/6/08, andy pole wrote: > > Alan > > did you get my reply the other day, I know google mail sometimes blocks > hotmail? it may be in your junk folder > _________________________________________________________________ > Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Dec 9 07:15:42 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 8:15:42 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Antivirus comparison OFF-TOPIC -Don't reply to list. In-Reply-To: <14F2EBC7-B501-4925-87DE-5CE0F0ABBB1E@mac.com> Message-ID: <20081209081542.NY5MI.284361.root@ispmxfep10-z02> I wasn't going to commnent on this but -------Sorry Al. He was just trying to be helpful. Wasn't your reply just a little over the top? Regards tom ---- Al Malin wrote: > I couldn't care less about anti virus programs. I don't use them and > don't understand why you had to bomb the list with this crap. > > Al Malin > > On Dec 8, 2008, at 11:05 PM, RThrift wrote: > > > This is a topic that has come up recently and is relevant to the > > majority of us on this list, as PC users. I want to share a > > resource, but don't want to start an "oil thread" (one based on > > personal opinion, biased, based on tiny sample size) > > > > Google, in warning against a malware-infected website that a search > > turned up, recommended the following site: > > http://www.stopbadware.org/home/badware_remove > > > > which suggested this site, among others: > > http://www.av-comparatives.org/ > > Click on the "comparatives" tab, then look at the 2 latest reports, > > 19 & 20. > > > > The "retrospective" "proactive" tests are probably the most > > important as far as real-world effectiveness; for explanation see > > http://www.mcafee.com/us/local_content/white_papers/threat_center/wp_imuttik_vb_conf_2001.pdf > > This also shows the errors that you will get in the ratings if you > > don't test a huge number of viruses & other malware in your > > comparison. > > > > Recently on the Healey list there have been several free & paid > > antivirus programs discussed. At av-comparatives.org, free programs > > tended to show more false positives, resulting in lower ratings. It > > was mentioned on the forum that this site is starting to consider > > use of system resources by the AV programs (which was mentioned > > prominently in the Healey list discussion) , but I didn't notice > > this yet in the comparison summaries. > > > > Bottom line: many AV programs are acceptable, some are better, none > > are perfect. > > Over the years there is much random & systematic variation, so you > > need to consider results over several years. > > http://www.av-comparatives.org/forum/index.php? > > page=Thread&threadID=798 > > > > My take from personal experience: The risk of hardware failures may > > exceed the risk of viruses & malware, but to deal with BOTH you'd > > better be darn sure to do full system backups on a scheduled > > routine. Some people will learn this the hard way - & some won't > > learn. > > > > regards > > Richard Thrift > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as amalin at mac.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From kaynmike.bham at juno.com Tue Dec 9 09:58:01 2008 From: kaynmike.bham at juno.com (kaynmike.bham at juno.com) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:58:01 GMT Subject: [Healeys] 100 blown gasket? Message-ID: <20081209.085801.29820.0@webmail05.vgs.untd.com> We drive this car through the year when streets are dry. Yesterday was out to get the oil changed and it starts running quite rough. Cancelled the choke-seemed a bit better, but not running on all four. On the way back it got progressively worse. I'm thinking a plug wire is not right, though I checked them at the oil shop. The car did not like any work and sort of "pinged" if strained at all. Got the car back in the garage (1.25 mile round trip downhill there,up back) and sort of idling and saw WATER droplets coming out of the tailpipe! Blown head gasket? (Do not reply with the dreaded words.."cracked head!") mike gougeon 56 bn2 From JJSandSMS at cs.com Tue Dec 9 10:10:56 2008 From: JJSandSMS at cs.com (JJSandSMS at cs.com) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:10:56 EST Subject: [Healeys] Frame repair advise - 1964 BJ8 Phase 2 Message-ID: Need advise, Our HBJ8-L/28207, an early phase 2 car is about ready to be media blasted. The frame/chassis is totally stripped and is on a rotisserie. Once blasted and primered I need to do some repair work, driver's floor, left footwell, rear trunk floor, and both shut pillar face plates (where door latch and front of rear fenders attach) will need replaced due to rust. The frame itself seems very solid except for the top of the left rail from the motor mount to about the center of the drivers seat, which is rusting from the outside and appears thin. Kilmartin makes a u-shaped frame repair piece that is supplied 4 feet long and is designed to fit inside the frame rail once the very top (or bottom if desired) of the frame is removed. That is the area that is 3 inches wide that has the weld bead. The repair piece has 1 inch legs that fit inside the frame and then whole thing gets welded in place. Question, how and where should the chassis be supported when we cut out the top of the rail at that location? I would definitely assume we would not leave it on the rotisserie! Would supporting the bottom of the frame in four spots, two near the front of the car, say between the motor and suspension mounts (on each rail) and two near the back of the x-frame be sufficient? Should we be concerned with warping or twisting of the chassis as the old piece is cut out and the new piece is welded in? If so, how do we prevent this short of rigidly attaching to a frame machine which we do not have? We will use a MIG welder and certainly take our time to minimize any heat. Anyone have any experience with this repair piece? Suggestions? Are we in over our head with this repair? Thanks in advance, Jeff From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Tue Dec 9 10:53:01 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 11:53:01 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] rear seat and foam question???? Message-ID: <000001c95a26$fb5e2d00$f21a8700$@com> Fellow Healeyoids, I have a simple question regarding the rear seat on my 63 BJ7. I have a complete leather interior kit from AH Spares. I have a woman who does upholstery on old cars and she is going to cover the front seats, but Im trying to tackle the rear seats by myself. I have already done the rear squab and it looks nice. My question is, how thick is the foam padding, (if any) that is used on top of the rear seat pans. The leather kit already has some thin foam sewn on the backside of the leather. Probably 3/8 or so. Also, how dense is the foam, is it like landau form that is used on the backs of the uppers of the front seat? I was thinking that it cant be too thick like < or less otherwise the leather wont come around the sides of the seat pan nicely. Thanks in advance! Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 60 BT7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Tue Dec 9 13:47:34 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:47:34 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Girling catalogs '57-'64 Message-ID: <3879DBD9215749628B326E62B214C1BB@tm4> Thank you all who helped me with the Volvo catalogues - the list is as always most helpful! Best Regards, Tadek From e-wilkins at cox.net Tue Dec 9 13:48:49 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:48:49 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Antivirus comparison OFF-TOPIC -Don't reply to list. In-Reply-To: <14F2EBC7-B501-4925-87DE-5CE0F0ABBB1E@mac.com> References: <20081208230511.3N0IB.487260.imail@fed1rmwml46> <14F2EBC7-B501-4925-87DE-5CE0F0ABBB1E@mac.com> Message-ID: <4B567256-1C36-4A20-BD35-6F7C2793CB92@cox.net> Bomb the list? you can ignore it based on the subject line. I'd rather know he tried to help than read your BS. Thanks for nothin. Wilko On Dec 8, 2008, at 10:19 PM, Al Malin wrote: > I couldn't care less about anti virus programs. I don't use them > and don't understand why you had to bomb the list with this crap. > > Al Malin > > On Dec 8, 2008, at 11:05 PM, RThrift wrote: From shop at justbrits.com Tue Dec 9 13:58:15 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 14:58:15 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Antivirus comparison OFF-TOPIC -Don't reply to list. In-Reply-To: <14F2EBC7-B501-4925-87DE-5CE0F0ABBB1E@mac.com> Message-ID: <> So, one can surmise you are a user of MINORITY Mac, Al. <> Best go back to school and LEARN that there ARE virus/trojans written JUST for Mac (and YOU). Now personally, I don't care if you do get one and it eats your hard drive but I certainly DO hope your ADD. Book does not get 'harvested' and all of a sudden all of US get bombed with bogus mail from "you". <> I'm with Tom, don't you think that's a bit 'over the top'?? I would venture to guess that Listers are PC Users somewhere around 90% - 95%; ergo, the MARKED "OFF TOPIC" is NOT (IMHO) "bomb(ing) the list..." Ed From robertlarson at att.net Tue Dec 9 14:10:56 2008 From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob) Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:10:56 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Antivirus comparison OFF-TOPIC -Don't reply to list. In-Reply-To: <4B567256-1C36-4A20-BD35-6F7C2793CB92@cox.net> References: <20081208230511.3N0IB.487260.imail@fed1rmwml46> <14F2EBC7-B501-4925-87DE-5CE0F0ABBB1E@mac.com> <4B567256-1C36-4A20-BD35-6F7C2793CB92@cox.net> Message-ID: <493EDEE0.6080003@att.net> AMEN!!! Unless I have a failure of my delete key it is not an issue. Should one of my fingers suffer from fatigue in using that key I would move to a list that doesn't cause that problem. Bob 55 BN1 Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote: > Bomb the list? you can ignore it based on the subject line. > > I'd rather know he tried to help than read your BS. > > Thanks for nothin. > > Wilko > > > > On Dec 8, 2008, at 10:19 PM, Al Malin wrote: > >> I couldn't care less about anti virus programs. I don't use them >> and don't understand why you had to bomb the list with this crap. >> >> Al Malin >> >> On Dec 8, 2008, at 11:05 PM, RThrift wrote: From britishcars at shaw.ca Tue Dec 9 14:51:55 2008 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 13:51:55 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Spark Plugs Message-ID: <3F22BE8BEE8940B6B6E65CD012ADEE27@ecarecenters.net> For those of you who are running high performance engines with compression of 10:1 or greater, I would really appreciate some advice on plugs... I run Unilte electronic ignition with a high performance Crane Coil...what sparkplugs are you using... Thanks Paul From britishcars at shaw.ca Tue Dec 9 14:52:17 2008 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 13:52:17 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust Message-ID: For those of you running performance engines, I'm looking for some feedback on side exit exhaust. Currently I'm running side exits that were jerry rigged by myself..I took the full BJ8 (late model) falcon system and simply exited after the first resonators. Sound is a little coarse and load for everyday use. The engine is heavily modified +200hp 3.2litre. Does anybody out there use Denis Welch Side Exits or Stebro or any other types. I'm looking for low restriction but with a reasonable noise level (I occasionally like my wife to come with me!). Paul From jessmd1 at comcast.net Tue Dec 9 15:01:26 2008 From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:01:26 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a healey Message-ID: <7B08E67B-B195-4BF6-9D40-1018BAC58BD1@comcast.net> I purchased a 1954 100/4 BN1 in good shape.It had undergone a frame off resto in 1995 and the original pistons were replaced with larger high compression pistons with 100M specs.If I were to replace the cam with a high lift cam and larger carbs and cold air box following LeMans specs,how much would this increase the value of the car? It has no rust and fair interior.Thanks,Jess From Awgertoo at aol.com Tue Dec 9 15:08:50 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:08:50 EST Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a healey Message-ID: Jess-- No where near as much as the parts will cost you and perhaps it will even diminish the value in some folks' eyes as it will then have entered the netherworld of being a "sort-of LeMans". Best--Michael Oritt (100 LeMans) ---------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 12/9/2008 5:02:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jessmd1 at comcast.net writes: If I were to replace the cam with a high lift cam and larger carbs and cold air box following LeMans specs,how much would this increase the value of the car? **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Tue Dec 9 15:11:30 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 14:11:30 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Antivirus comparison OFF-TOPIC -Don't reply to list. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <86B7BA9E8A3448699F71B518ED602BDB@LeonardPCPC> Since I may be the one that started the AntiVirus thread a month or so ago when I asked about free AV programs, let me say that as a result of being on The List, I lost a computer by receiving a virus/trojan (?) so bad that no one could clean it out of my PC. It was through a hijacked address book of someone on The List that I had been corresponding with about my Healey. Because of that incident, I am always interested in info about computer security whether it comes from radio/TV/Internet, newspapers, magazines, OR THE HEALEY MAIL LIST. And I agree with Ed ( Oh! For shame. :-( ). I heard on the radio just the other day that Apple was sending out notices to Apple users to install and use security software. They are being attacked now, also, although Apple downplays it. See http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 From Awgertoo at aol.com Tue Dec 9 15:14:52 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:14:52 EST Subject: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust Message-ID: Paul-- When I put the DW AL head and steel header on my 100 I originally opted for the side exhaust, in part to give more ground clearance as well as because that is what I had on my first Healey a long time ago and I thought it would really be cool. After a year or so I got tired of the hammering sound and had a muffler guy extend the pipe all the way to the rear which is much more pleasant. Remember to disconnect your ground if you are having any welding done. Best--Michael Oritt ----------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 12/9/2008 4:53:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, britishcars at shaw.ca writes: Does anybody out there use Denis Welch Side Exits **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Dec 9 15:13:59 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 17:13:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] rear seat and foam question???? References: <000001c95a26$fb5e2d00$f21a8700$@com> Message-ID: <371E107435DD48A7914406D87DB9EE63@ophrdc.org> Randy, Well to start with they never used leather on the little rear seats. They used a very thin vinyl and it was padded only very slightly (less than 1/8"). Therefore you are already probably starting with too much thickness. I hope the woman who is building up your front seats has some idea of what they are supposed to look like in the matter of form and contour. I just had the opportunity to inspect a totally original BJ7 yesterday, and after 45 years the rear seats give the impression of having no thickness or padding at all except in the middle pleats, though what was there was a very thin cotton gauze. The pleats were laced down through little holes in the seat pan to keep them down. The old original vinyl is almost paper thin. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 12:53 PM Subject: [Healeys] rear seat and foam question???? > Fellow Healeyoids, > > I have a simple question regarding the rear seat on my 63 BJ7. I have a > complete leather interior kit from AH Spares. I have a woman who does > upholstery on old cars and she is going to cover the front seats, but Im > trying to tackle the rear seats by myself. I have already done the rear > squab and it looks nice. > > > > My question is, how thick is the foam padding, (if any) that is used on > top > of the rear seat pans. The leather kit already has some thin foam sewn on > the backside of the leather. Probably 3/8 or so. Also, how dense is the > foam, is it like landau form that is used on the backs of the uppers of > the > front seat? I was thinking that it cant be too thick like < or less > otherwise the leather wont come around the sides of the seat pan nicely. > Thanks in advance! From bcrist at club-internet.fr Tue Dec 9 15:24:43 2008 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:24:43 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a healey In-Reply-To: <7B08E67B-B195-4BF6-9D40-1018BAC58BD1@comcast.net> References: <7B08E67B-B195-4BF6-9D40-1018BAC58BD1@comcast.net> Message-ID: <493EF02B.2070708@club-internet.fr> You'll find there the modifications given by the factory back then: http://www.classic-sport-cars.net/spip.php?article57 Bernard Jess Power a icrit : > I purchased a 1954 100/4 BN1 in good shape.It had undergone a frame > off resto in 1995 and the original pistons were replaced with larger > high compression pistons with 100M specs.If I were to replace the cam > with a high lift cam and larger carbs and cold air box following > LeMans specs,how much would this increase the value of the car? It has > no rust and fair interior.Thanks,Jess > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bcrist at club-internet.fr > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Dec 9 16:17:16 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:17:16 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a healey In-Reply-To: <7B08E67B-B195-4BF6-9D40-1018BAC58BD1@comcast.net> References: <7B08E67B-B195-4BF6-9D40-1018BAC58BD1@comcast.net> Message-ID: To be honest it won't do much if you ask me. You should only do this for your own prsonal driving pleasure. If you are selling/flipping the car, don't bother. On 12/10/08, Jess Power wrote: > I purchased a 1954 100/4 BN1 in good shape.It had undergone a frame > off resto in 1995 and the original pistons were replaced with larger > high compression pistons with 100M specs.If I were to replace the cam > with a high lift cam and larger carbs and cold air box following > LeMans specs,how much would this increase the value of the car? It has > no rust and fair interior.Thanks,Jess > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From glemon at neb.rr.com Tue Dec 9 17:12:04 2008 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 18:12:04 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 100 blown gasket? References: <20081209.085801.29820.0@webmail05.vgs.untd.com> Message-ID: <6EF0B87E644247799DBBD8EC29CD90A5@Lemonlaptop> Check the simple stuff first, you mentioned the choke, choke can stick on, which will make the motor run worse as it warms up and doesn't need the choke anymore? You can push the jets up on the bottom of the carb with your fingers to check this. You said not to mention "Cr*****ed H**d" so am trying to give you other options, given what you have described could be a carburation or iginition problem too. Also you may want to pull the plugs, most any car fix it book will have pictures of what a plug should look like if the motor is running right or wrong (if you don't have that knowledge internalized already). Oil filter is on the same side as the distributor, could they have knocked a wire loose or something when working on the car? Greg Lemon From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Tue Dec 9 17:28:48 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 18:28:48 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] rear seat and foam question???? In-Reply-To: <371E107435DD48A7914406D87DB9EE63@ophrdc.org> References: <000001c95a26$fb5e2d00$f21a8700$@com> <371E107435DD48A7914406D87DB9EE63@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <000001c95a5e$45628540$d0278fc0$@com> Rich, Thanks a lot for the info on the rear seats. I'm providing the woman upholstering my seat with pics and the Moss video. I figure if it is too thick or thin, I can always adjust by removing or adding foam to the seat. I have done everything on my car except these seats and pull the trigger on the paint gun. I just can't work with leather or cloth. I can't even make a bed or fold a t-shirt worth a sh*t. I will use nothing on the rear seat other than what is there currently. My older brother had an all original 1963 BJ7 (#19669) he bought used in 1969 for $425. As a kid I used to sit in the rear seats a lot. They were vinyl and very thin as I recall. I didn't know if they just got that way from use or were already that way. Thanks again. Your help is incredible in putting my car together. Randy -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 4:14 PM To: Randy Dickson; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear seat and foam question???? Randy, Well to start with they never used leather on the little rear seats. They used a very thin vinyl and it was padded only very slightly (less than 1/8"). Therefore you are already probably starting with too much thickness. I hope the woman who is building up your front seats has some idea of what they are supposed to look like in the matter of form and contour. I just had the opportunity to inspect a totally original BJ7 yesterday, and after 45 years the rear seats give the impression of having no thickness or padding at all except in the middle pleats, though what was there was a very thin cotton gauze. The pleats were laced down through little holes in the seat pan to keep them down. The old original vinyl is almost paper thin. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 12:53 PM Subject: [Healeys] rear seat and foam question???? > Fellow Healeyoids, > > I have a simple question regarding the rear seat on my 63 BJ7. I have a > complete leather interior kit from AH Spares. I have a woman who does > upholstery on old cars and she is going to cover the front seats, but Im > trying to tackle the rear seats by myself. I have already done the rear > squab and it looks nice. > > > > My question is, how thick is the foam padding, (if any) that is used on > top > of the rear seat pans. The leather kit already has some thin foam sewn on > the backside of the leather. Probably 3/8 or so. Also, how dense is the > foam, is it like landau form that is used on the backs of the uppers of > the > front seat? I was thinking that it cant be too thick like < or less > otherwise the leather wont come around the sides of the seat pan nicely. > Thanks in advance! From lists at brits-n-pieces.com Tue Dec 9 17:48:48 2008 From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:48:48 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Michiel Capelle Message-ID: does any European lister know this guy. He's running a workshop in the Netherlands and is specialized in working on Healeys. Can anyone comment on his abilities? Thank you. Eric Heinsberg/Germany From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Dec 9 18:06:20 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:06:20 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] 100 blown gasket? In-Reply-To: <20081209.085801.29820.0@webmail05.vgs.untd.com> References: <20081209.085801.29820.0@webmail05.vgs.untd.com> Message-ID: Mike - None of this suggests you have a blown head gasket. Typically a blown head gasket will result in a HUGE amount of visible vapor clouds coming out of the tailpipe and the exhaust will have a sweet antifreeze smell, either that or if you pull your dip stick the oil is white and foamy. Water dripping from the tailpipe is normal in all Healeys. It happens when the exhaust pipe cools down after being driven, then as the air cools, the natural vapor in the air condenses on the inside of the exhaust then sits in a little pool in your pipes & muffler. Next time you start the car, the water is pushed back by the exhaust force and forced out the tailpipe, dripping out. My guess is you have some sort of fuel or ignition problem, with the pinging I am betting fuel. After running the car, when it has trouble, pop the tops off the float chambers and see if there's fuel in there. If one of the float chambers in low on fuel or mostly dry, then you problem is either a weak fuel pump or if you are lucky a blocked float jet. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 12:58 AM, kaynmike.bham at juno.com < kaynmike.bham at juno.com> wrote: > We drive this car through the year when streets are dry. Yesterday was out > to > get the oil changed and it starts running quite rough. Cancelled the > choke-seemed a bit better, but not running on all four. On the way back it > got > progressively worse. I'm thinking a plug wire is not right, though I > checked > them at the oil shop. The car did not like any work and sort of "pinged" if > strained at all. Got the car back in the garage (1.25 mile round trip > downhill > there,up back) and sort of idling and saw WATER droplets coming out of the > tailpipe! Blown head gasket? (Do not reply with the dreaded words.."cracked > head!") > mike gougeon 56 bn2 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From dwflagg at juno.com Tue Dec 9 18:17:02 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 20:17:02 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a healey Message-ID: <20081209.201702.4476.0.dwflagg@juno.com> Jess, I totally agree with Michael. With all the "sort-of LeMans" 100's, I feel it has polluted the real "M". The 100, by itself, is one of the most beautiful and classic sports cars ever built. The "value" is in what it means to you. Go with what you have and you will be quite happy. Doug > Jess-- > > No where near as much as the parts will cost you and perhaps it will > even > diminish the value in some folks' eyes as it will then have entered > the > netherworld of being a "sort-of LeMans". > > Best--Michael Oritt (100 LeMans) > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > In a message dated 12/9/2008 5:02:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > jessmd1 at comcast.net writes: > > If I were to replace the cam > with a high lift cam and larger carbs and cold air box following > LeMans specs,how much would this increase the value of the car? > > > > **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, > and > favorite sites in one place. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00 000010) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > ____________________________________________________________ Click for online loan, fast & no lender fee, approval today http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2P5sMz3w8yeCNhPA2nlMJBfz4RFsdwR0qNcOCHVKS8sTi8M/ From Awgertoo at aol.com Tue Dec 9 19:41:26 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:41:26 EST Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a healey Message-ID: How come my wife never says that? Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 12/9/2008 8:19:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dwflagg at juno.com writes: I totally agree with Michael **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From frogeye at porterscustom.com Tue Dec 9 19:45:56 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 19:45:56 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100 blown gasket? Message-ID: <20081210024611.C4D0818789B@autox.team.net> Mike, I'm going to disagree with Alan on this one. It is indeed likely that the head gasket has "burned" though between two cylinders, thus two are being pressurized simultaneously caused very pronounced pinging. Alternatively a sticking valve will cause similar symptoms. OTOH, a stuck float will cause a drastic loss of power, but not pinging, so I'll go with my picks given your description. Dave frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ Mike - None of this suggests you have a blown head gasket. Typically a blown head gasket will result in a HUGE amount of visible vapor clouds coming out of the tailpipe and the exhaust will have a sweet antifreeze smell, either that or if you pull your dip stick the oil is white and foamy. Water dripping from the tailpipe is normal in all Healeys. It happens when the exhaust pipe cools down after being driven, then as the air cools, the natural vapor in the air condenses on the inside of the exhaust then sits in a little pool in your pipes & muffler. Next time you start the car, the water is pushed back by the exhaust force and forced out the tailpipe, dripping out. My guess is you have some sort of fuel or ignition problem, with the pinging I am betting fuel. After running the car, when it has trouble, pop the tops off the float chambers and see if there's fuel in there. If one of the float chambers in low on fuel or mostly dry, then you problem is either a weak fuel pump or if you are lucky a blocked float jet. Alan From thehealeyguy at gmail.com Tue Dec 9 19:46:48 2008 From: thehealeyguy at gmail.com (Bob Abbott) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:46:48 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Retro radio Message-ID: <13df1a4f0812091846k4799b4beoff525f4ed434b8a5@mail.gmail.com> I'm replacing the old BMC radio in a BJ8 with a newer unit. All of the radios I've seen are very modern looking with digital dials and fancy tuning systems etc. I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a retro looking radio with AM/FM, push buttons, and a tuning scale that looks 60's-ish. My one concession to modern units would be an MP3 jack on the front so my wife could listen to her Ipod. The car will be converted to Neg. ground and I will add stero speakers, but I don't need a CD player and don't like the look of all the modern stuff in a '67 car. Any suggestions? Bob From m.brouillette at comcast.net Tue Dec 9 20:07:25 2008 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:07:25 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Retro radio Message-ID: <121020080307.401.493F326D00019B3D0000019122070208530A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> Hi Bob, Check this website out. Mike Brouillette http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/ -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Bob Abbott" > I'm replacing the old BMC radio in a BJ8 with a newer unit. All of the > radios I've seen are very modern looking with digital dials and fancy tuning > systems etc. I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a retro looking radio with > AM/FM, push buttons, and a tuning scale that looks 60's-ish. My one > concession to modern units would be an MP3 jack on the front so my wife > could listen to her Ipod. > The car will be converted to Neg. ground and I will add stero speakers, but > I don't need a CD player and don't like the look of all the modern stuff in > a '67 car. Any suggestions? > Bob > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.brouillette at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Dec 9 20:13:38 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 22:13:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a healey In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20081209211338.1T0EC.286676.root@ispmxfep13-z02> Because you are always wrong! Arn't all men?:):) ---- Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > How come my wife never says that? > > Best--Michael Oritt > ------------------------------------------------------- > > In a message dated 12/9/2008 8:19:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > dwflagg at juno.com writes: > > I totally agree with Michael > > > > **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and > favorite sites in one place. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Dec 9 20:31:04 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:31:04 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Retro radio In-Reply-To: <13df1a4f0812091846k4799b4beoff525f4ed434b8a5@mail.gmail.com> References: <13df1a4f0812091846k4799b4beoff525f4ed434b8a5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Bob - Crutchfield has a pretty cool unit called retrosound: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bEoOk72G8as/App/Product/Item/Photos/Default.aspx?i=068RETRO1&g=300 and comes with a myriad of knob kits: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-MaHQ4pAOOKQ/g_328150/Retrosound-Dash-Knob-Kits.html?tp=8697 Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Bob Abbott wrote: > I'm replacing the old BMC radio in a BJ8 with a newer unit. All of the > radios I've seen are very modern looking with digital dials and fancy > tuning > systems etc. I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a retro looking radio with > AM/FM, push buttons, and a tuning scale that looks 60's-ish. My one > concession to modern units would be an MP3 jack on the front so my wife > could listen to her Ipod. > The car will be converted to Neg. ground and I will add stero speakers, but > I don't need a CD player and don't like the look of all the modern stuff in > a '67 car. Any suggestions? > Bob > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Dec 9 20:37:18 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:37:18 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Retro radio In-Reply-To: References: <13df1a4f0812091846k4799b4beoff525f4ed434b8a5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Forgot this link too: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_068RETRO1/Retrosound-Model-One.html?c=3&tp=5684&avf=N Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 11:31 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Bob - > > Crutchfield has a pretty cool unit called retrosound: > > > http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bEoOk72G8as/App/Product/Item/Photos/Default.aspx?i=068RETRO1&g=300 > > and comes with a myriad of knob kits: > > > http://www.crutchfield.com/S-MaHQ4pAOOKQ/g_328150/Retrosound-Dash-Knob-Kits.html?tp=8697 > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Tue Dec 9 20:41:09 2008 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:41:09 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Spark Plugs In-Reply-To: <3F22BE8BEE8940B6B6E65CD012ADEE27@ecarecenters.net> References: <3F22BE8BEE8940B6B6E65CD012ADEE27@ecarecenters.net> Message-ID: I run NGK R5672A-8 racing plugs. The equivalent for street use is NGK BP8ES. However, with that kind of compression your biggest concern is not the plugs but with the octane rating of your fuel. Richard Mayor> From: britishcars at shaw.ca> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 13:51:55 -0800> Subject: [Healeys] Spark Plugs> > For those of you who are running high performance engines with compression> of 10:1 or greater, I would really appreciate some advice on plugs...> > > > I run Unilte electronic ignition with a high performance Crane Coil...what> sparkplugs are you using...> > > > Thanks> > Paul> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as mayorrichard at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_12 2008 From shop at justbrits.com Tue Dec 9 20:41:29 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:41:29 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] rear seat and foam question???? In-Reply-To: <371E107435DD48A7914406D87DB9EE63@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Rich, I FINALLY get to argue with YOU !!!!! <> WORSE !!! Onion skin, (outside) 'maybe' !!! Had a chance a few years back to ride in Hortense's a few years back whilst being 'chauffeured' by a couple of gents from NE Ohio (that I DO - like you - trust with her) for a several mile ride!!! I AM unsure if the 'covering' is even as think as onion skin and I CAN attest that "foam" is a waste of even letters in this mail !!!! LOL (but NOT at the time!!). From shop at justbrits.com Tue Dec 9 20:46:46 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:46:46 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] rear seat and foam question???? In-Reply-To: <000001c95a5e$45628540$d0278fc0$@com> Message-ID: <<...I'm providing the woman upholstering my seat with pics>> Randy, I JUST noticed one tiny bit of info that nobody has mentioned!! WHAT are you doing about the front seat FOAMs???? They WILL effect the end result (& depending - greatly)!! Ed PS: I surmise you have me blocked as IHAVE 'offered up' a couple BJ-7 pearls & 2 NLA items to no avail.? From Healey100M at gmail.com Tue Dec 9 20:56:17 2008 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 22:56:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Retro radio In-Reply-To: References: <13df1a4f0812091846k4799b4beoff525f4ed434b8a5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <64399E7E-20F7-41B4-83F5-7B2D3B4995FB@gmail.com> Bob / Alan, I put this Retrosound unit in my BJ8 last winter. It fit well but the sound is terrible. It has a tinny, cheap sound and I used excellent speakers with it. The MP3 jack broke after a week of use. It's coming out this winter. I'll make you a great deal on it. Actually, I wouldn't. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On Dec 9, 2008, at 10:31 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Bob - > > Crutchfield has a pretty cool unit called retrosound: > > http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bEoOk72G8as/App/Product/Item/Photos/Default.aspx?i=068RETRO1&g=300 > > and comes with a myriad of knob kits: > > http://www.crutchfield.com/S-MaHQ4pAOOKQ/g_328150/Retrosound-Dash-Knob-Kits.html?tp=8697 > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Bob Abbott > wrote: > >> I'm replacing the old BMC radio in a BJ8 with a newer unit. All of >> the >> radios I've seen are very modern looking with digital dials and fancy >> tuning >> systems etc. I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a retro looking >> radio with >> AM/FM, push buttons, and a tuning scale that looks 60's-ish. My one >> concession to modern units would be an MP3 jack on the front so my >> wife >> could listen to her Ipod. >> The car will be converted to Neg. ground and I will add stero >> speakers, but >> I don't need a CD player and don't like the look of all the modern >> stuff in >> a '67 car. Any suggestions? >> Bob From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Dec 9 20:56:20 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:56:20 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] rear seat and foam question???? In-Reply-To: <000001c95a26$fb5e2d00$f21a8700$@com> References: <000001c95a26$fb5e2d00$f21a8700$@com> Message-ID: Randy - When I re-did the rear seat foams on my BJ8, I used 1/8" foam padding - and the padding is a soft/light weight padding, not firm. The kit I bought *only had padding on the seat bottom*, not the sides because you don't want padding sewn in there because it makes it hard to stretch it properly. It looks original, not a little overstuffed like some of the more expensive installations I've seen. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 1:53 AM, Randy Dickson < rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> wrote: > Fellow Healeyoids, > > I have a simple question regarding the rear seat on my 63 BJ7. I have a > complete leather interior kit from AH Spares. I have a woman who does > upholstery on old cars and she is going to cover the front seats, but I m > trying to tackle the rear seats by myself. I have already done the rear > squab and it looks nice. > > > > My question is, how thick is the foam padding, (if any) that is used on top > of the rear seat pans. The leather kit already has some thin foam sewn on > the backside of the leather. Probably 3/8 or so. Also, how dense is the > foam, is it like landau form that is used on the backs of the uppers of the > front seat? I was thinking that it can t be too thick like < or less > otherwise the leather won t come around the sides of the seat pan nicely. > Thanks in advance! > > > > > > Randy > > Healey-Archaeologist From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Tue Dec 9 20:58:58 2008 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 19:58:58 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Retro radio In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Moss sells it now too. http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=66258 -----Original Message----- Bob - Crutchfield has a pretty cool unit called retrosound: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bEoOk72G8as/App/Product/Item/Photos/Default.asp x?i=068RETRO1&g=300 and comes with a myriad of knob kits: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-MaHQ4pAOOKQ/g_328150/Retrosound-Dash-Knob-Kits. html?tp=8697 Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From larryrph at sbcglobal.net Tue Dec 9 21:17:35 2008 From: larryrph at sbcglobal.net (Lawrence Wysocki) Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 20:17:35 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <963940.61770.qm@web83403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I had Stebro system on my BN 6 and am replacing it with rear exhaust pipes. The noise level is very high and gets to me after a while! Larry Wysocki 1958 BN 6 --- On Tue, 12/9/08, PG wrote: From: PG Subject: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 3:52 PM For those of you running performance engines, I'm looking for some feedback on side exit exhaust. Currently I'm running side exits that were jerry rigged by myself..I took the full BJ8 (late model) falcon system and simply exited after the first resonators. Sound is a little coarse and load for everyday use. The engine is heavily modified +200hp 3.2litre. Does anybody out there use Denis Welch Side Exits or Stebro or any other types. I'm looking for low restriction but with a reasonable noise level (I occasionally like my wife to come with me!). Paul Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as larryrph at sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Tue Dec 9 22:05:59 2008 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:05:59 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20081209210112.0206fb88@pop.att.yahoo.com> I was at the Tahoe Healey gathering a few years back (around 2001 or so?) One of the Healey 3000's had a side exhaust that purred like a kitten. I was surprise at how quite it was. If the person that owned the Healey is one of the list members I would really appreciate it if he would let us know what type of muffler he had! Yes, I know.... I should have asked him back then! John At 05:14 PM 12/9/2008 -0500, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: >Paul-- > >After a year or so I got tired of the hammering sound > >Best--Michael Oritt From gardner5 at comcast.net Tue Dec 9 23:08:15 2008 From: gardner5 at comcast.net (gardner5 at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:08:15 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] BN2 Steering wheel removal Message-ID: <121020080608.4318.493F5CCF00064702000010DE22070029539D0A020B9D0E090A0B0106@comcast.net> I know this must have been discussed at some point, but does anyone have any good tips when attempting to remove the steering wheel? Joel BN2 -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Michael Salter" > Hi Stephen, > You need to purchase a Pitman Arm Puller. They have them at Princess Auto > item #8105223. > The jaws of the puller have to be trimmed slightly to fit over the shaft > between the arm and the body. > Then you install the castellated nut upside down until its face is just > level with the end of the thread to protect the shaft. > I then slide a small piece of 3/8" steel plate between the end of the > forcing screw and the nut/shaft for further protection. This will prevent > the end of the shaft collapsing as a result of its being weakened where the > split pin hole is drilled. > Tighten the hex on the puller, I use an impact gun, and Bob's your uncle. > Wear safety glasses, they come off with a bit of a bang. > > Michael Salter > 100 (1953) #174 > AHX12 (1953) > Bugeye (1961) > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Stephen Hutchings > Sent: November 26, 2008 12:30 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Steering lever removal > > I'm having a hell of a time removing the steering levers from the > idler and steering box. > I soaked the area in penetrant for days, then applied some heat (not > the serious, de-tempering kind) and used my puller, but the force I > had to use made me fear I'd break the pulling "ears" on the arms. > They are back to soaking while I think about this. > It occurred to me that it might be effective to put in a spacer and > screw the castellated nut back on, which would theoretically get it > moving further on to the splines , and once it's moving make it > easier to withdraw. > Any thoughts from the more experienced? > Thanks, > Stephen, BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as gardner5 at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Wed Dec 10 00:30:19 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:30:19 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Michiel Capelle In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD03D0@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Hello Eric, Have a look to: http://rsm.healey.nl/ Michiel Capelle is one of the well known Netherlands Healey restorers and has as far as I know a very good reputation. But if you need a bodywelding specialist I can more than highly recommend http://www.toonspitters.nl/. No financial interest. Toon is just a friend of mine and a real artist in Healey panel beating and has reasonable prices. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) Gesendet: Mittwoch, 10. Dezember 2008 01:49 An: healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: [Healeys] Michiel Capelle does any European lister know this guy. He's running a workshop in the Netherlands and is specialized in working on Healeys. Can anyone comment on his abilities? Thank you. Eric Heinsberg/Germany ____________________ From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Wed Dec 10 00:40:22 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:40:22 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] WG: Michiel Capelle Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD03D5@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Sorry, have sent the wrong link for Michiel Capelle. Here4s the right one http://www.michielcapelle.nl/ Josef Eckert -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Eckert, Josef Gesendet: Mittwoch, 10. Dezember 2008 08:30 An: eric.frenken at brits-n-pieces.com; Healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Michiel Capelle Hello Eric, Have a look to: http://rsm.healey.nl/ Michiel Capelle is one of the well known Netherlands Healey restorers and has as far as I know a very good reputation. But if you need a bodywelding specialist I can more than highly recommend http://www.toonspitters.nl/. No financial interest. Toon is just a friend of mine and a real artist in Healey panel beating and has reasonable prices. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) Gesendet: Mittwoch, 10. Dezember 2008 01:49 An: healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: [Healeys] Michiel Capelle does any European lister know this guy. He's running a workshop in the Netherlands and is specialized in working on Healeys. Can anyone comment on his abilities? Thank you. Eric Heinsberg/Germany _ From lists at brits-n-pieces.com Wed Dec 10 03:13:22 2008 From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:13:22 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Michiel Capelle In-Reply-To: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD03D5@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Message-ID: Josef, thanks for the information. I already knew his website and I'll meet with him next week. I just wanted to know whether anybody had some first-hand experience with his work. Best regards Eric Heinsberg/Germany -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 8:40 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] WG: Michiel Capelle Sorry, have sent the wrong link for Michiel Capelle. Here4s the right one http://www.michielcapelle.nl/ Josef Eckert From peter at easterton.com Wed Dec 10 03:30:17 2008 From: peter at easterton.com (Peter Hunt) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:30:17 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust References: <6.2.3.4.2.20081209210112.0206fb88@pop.att.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <007701c95ab2$4c6166a0$0301a8c0@oemcomputer> John, My ' 62 BT7 was at Tahoe in 2002 with a side exit exhaust (there may have been others). The engine has standard compression pistons, twin 1-3/4" SU carburettors, Mk III cam, Dennis Welch 6 branch exhaust (headers) to a standard AH Spares silencer (muffler) set into the drivers door (LHD). There are twin short length curved discharge pipes exiting just in front of the rear tyre. The noise level is just acceptable throughout the rpm range (balanced to 6,000 rpm) but as I drive the car with the hood down most of the time I do wear headgear covering my ears. On long distances, the exhaust noise could get to you but with other wind noises, it is generally OK. I still maintain that the "best" exhaust note is with a single silencer and twin pipes exiting at the rear, eg Mk II 6 cylinder - a true Healey noise easily distinguished miles away on a calm summers evening. For pictures, see www.aroundtheworld.scotland.net/auric/closeups.htm Regards, Peter Hunt Scotland. ----- Original Message ----- From: "john spaur" To: Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 5:05 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust > I was at the Tahoe Healey gathering a few years back (around 2001 or so?) > > One of the Healey 3000's had a side exhaust that purred like a > kitten. I was surprise at how quite it was. If the person that owned > the Healey is one of the list members I would really appreciate it if > he would let us know what type of muffler he had! > > Yes, I know.... I should have asked him back then! > > John > > At 05:14 PM 12/9/2008 -0500, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > >Paul-- > > > >After a year or so I got tired of the hammering sound > > > >Best--Michael Oritt > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as peter at easterton.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > ______________________________________________ > This email has been scanned by Netintelligence > http://www.netintelligence.com/email > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.15/1838 - Release Date: 08/12/2008 18:16 From shop at justbrits.com Wed Dec 10 03:38:28 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:38:28 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20081209210112.0206fb88@pop.att.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <> No John, you should have asked to DRIVE the car so you could EXPERIENCE the perceived 'purr' (which I DOUBT)!! From peter at easterton.com Wed Dec 10 05:47:06 2008 From: peter at easterton.com (Peter Hunt) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:47:06 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Side Exit Exhaust Message-ID: <00d001c95ac5$687931c0$0301a8c0@oemcomputer> Forgot to delete footer - may not have gone through. Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Hunt" To: "john spaur" Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust > John, > > My ' 62 BT7 was at Tahoe in 2002 with a side exit exhaust (there may have > been others). The engine has standard compression pistons, twin 1-3/4" SU > carburettors, Mk III cam, Dennis Welch 6 branch exhaust (headers) to a > standard AH Spares silencer (muffler) set into the drivers door (LHD). There > are twin short length curved discharge pipes exiting just in front of the > rear tyre. > > The noise level is just acceptable throughout the rpm range (balanced to > 6,000 rpm) but as I drive the car with the hood down most of the time I do > wear headgear covering my ears. > > On long distances, the exhaust noise could get to you but with other wind > noises, it is generally OK. I still maintain that the "best" exhaust note is > with a single silencer and twin pipes exiting at the rear, eg Mk II 6 > cylinder - a true Healey noise easily distinguished miles away on a calm > summers evening. > > For pictures, see www.aroundtheworld.scotland.net/auric/closeups.htm > > Regards, > > Peter Hunt > Scotland. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "john spaur" > To: > Cc: > Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 5:05 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust > > > > I was at the Tahoe Healey gathering a few years back (around 2001 or so?) > > > > One of the Healey 3000's had a side exhaust that purred like a > > kitten. I was surprise at how quite it was. If the person that owned > > the Healey is one of the list members I would really appreciate it if > > he would let us know what type of muffler he had! > > > > Yes, I know.... I should have asked him back then! > > > > John > > > > At 05:14 PM 12/9/2008 -0500, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > > >Paul-- > > > > > >After a year or so I got tired of the hammering sound > > > > > >Best--Michael Oritt > > _______________________________________________ From peter at easterton.com Wed Dec 10 06:29:27 2008 From: peter at easterton.com (Peter Hunt) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:29:27 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Re - Side Exhaust Message-ID: <010801c95acb$53334660$0301a8c0@oemcomputer> The link to the photographs on our website is not working - will try to rectify as soon as. Regards, Peter Hunt From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Wed Dec 10 07:16:56 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:16:56 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a healey Message-ID: <25F2B75F1B384EF497316A4DF088758A@tm4> I think there are many more aspects to the value of the Healey than just the M conversion.. If I may rank them, they would be in the order: 1. rustfreeness 2. no bodywork, or body work which was done professionally the above 2 should result in: 3. no bondo no the car :-) 4. originalty 5. completeness Once these are there, the value of the car is at a X level. If the car is good, original, well done, the original modifications will take the value of the car up. But if the car is tatty, M modifications will not help.. This can be often seen on eBay, where M modifications on rougher cars do not really add to the value of the car, but on good cars can raise the value. That being said, I am not sure the value of the M upgrade using modern parts (probably of about $10k) will increase the value of the car that much.. Also, each modification that is not original takes this value down, but modifications that are according to the original specs take the value of the car up. I am not taking obviously about concourse cars aiming for 100% originality - they would probably fall into a different class... Best, Tadek From frank.powell at quixotecorp.com Wed Dec 10 08:09:23 2008 From: frank.powell at quixotecorp.com (frank.powell at quixotecorp.com) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:09:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Retro radio In-Reply-To: <13df1a4f0812091846k4799b4beoff525f4ed434b8a5@mail.gmail.com> References: <13df1a4f0812091846k4799b4beoff525f4ed434b8a5@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <0FFBEA6A1BBCB647BC858D19F7216B38021C0589@ANSVEXCHBE01.qts.quixote.prv> Try Custom Autosound at http://www.casmfg.com/. They make units for older cars and one that can be hidden. They advertise in Hot Rod magazines. I've never used or heard their radios, so I can't tell you what the quality is like. I'll bet you can Google the name and get some blog comments though. Frank Powell '56 BN2 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Abbott Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 6:47 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Cc: davealtman at verizon.net Subject: [Healeys] Retro radio I'm replacing the old BMC radio in a BJ8 with a newer unit. All of the radios I've seen are very modern looking with digital dials and fancy tuning systems etc. I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a retro looking radio with AM/FM, push buttons, and a tuning scale that looks 60's-ish. My one concession to modern units would be an MP3 jack on the front so my wife could listen to her Ipod. The car will be converted to Neg. ground and I will add stero speakers, but I don't need a CD player and don't like the look of all the modern stuff in a '67 car. Any suggestions? Bob Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frank.powell at quixotecorp.com http://www.team.net/archive From britcrs at gmail.com Wed Dec 10 08:27:23 2008 From: britcrs at gmail.com (Marvin James) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:27:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Flywheel Timing Marks BN1 Message-ID: When I rebuilt my BN1 engine I used a lightened flywheel that came with the car (basket case). I don't know who did the machining of the flywheel but it was nice work. The 1/4 timing mark had disappeared with the machining. The rest of the engine machining was done locally by a machinist familiar with Brit iron and having a good reputation. He also balanced everything. Right after he finished my engine and before I assembled it he retired so was not available for consultation. My question: What was the purpose of the original 1/4 timing marks? With the flywheel balanced, why should orientation make any difference? My problem: I've got an annoying vibration that comes on about 1500 RPM and I'm looking for ideas. As soon as I convince myself it's not the driveshaft (don't think it is), the gearbox comes out and the flywheel and clutch cover plate will be rebalanced. I may go back to the stock flywheel. Not excited about tearing a car apart when I don't even have it together yet. From Meemeb at aol.com Wed Dec 10 08:44:48 2008 From: Meemeb at aol.com (Meemeb at aol.com) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:44:48 EST Subject: [Healeys] Gas Guage for BJ8 Message-ID: Does anyone on the list have a gas guage for a BJ8 that they would be willing to sell me? Bernie **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From lists at brits-n-pieces.com Wed Dec 10 09:26:42 2008 From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:26:42 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Flywheel Timing Marks BN1 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Marvin, my guess is that the vibrations are not drivetrain-related. Vibrations occuring only at certain engine speeds are more likely to be engine-related. Eric Heinsberg/Germany www.brits-n-pieces.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Marvin James Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:27 PM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Flywheel Timing Marks BN1 When I rebuilt my BN1 engine I used a lightened flywheel that came with the car (basket case). I don't know who did the machining of the flywheel but it was nice work. The 1/4 timing mark had disappeared with the machining. The rest of the engine machining was done locally by a machinist familiar with Brit iron and having a good reputation. He also balanced everything. Right after he finished my engine and before I assembled it he retired so was not available for consultation. My question: What was the purpose of the original 1/4 timing marks? With the flywheel balanced, why should orientation make any difference? My problem: I've got an annoying vibration that comes on about 1500 RPM and I'm looking for ideas. As soon as I convince myself it's not the driveshaft (don't think it is), the gearbox comes out and the flywheel and clutch cover plate will be rebalanced. I may go back to the stock flywheel. Not excited about tearing a car apart when I don't even have it together yet. From Warthodson at aol.com Wed Dec 10 09:47:25 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:47:25 EST Subject: [Healeys] Spark Plugs Message-ID: I would like to know what plugs are being used in 6 cyl. engines with 9.5 - 10 to 1 compression ratios. Gary Hodson In a message dated 12/9/2008 3:52:35 P.M. Central Standard Time, britishcars at shaw.ca writes: For those of you who are running high performance engines with compression of 10:1 or greater, I would really appreciate some advice on plugs... I run Unilte electronic ignition with a high performance Crane Coil...what sparkplugs are you using... Thanks Paul Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From nesheim at quiknet.com Wed Dec 10 09:58:24 2008 From: nesheim at quiknet.com (Cynthia Nesheim) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:58:24 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Retro radio In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Bob, This is not an inexpensive fix but it looks great and sounds wonderful. If you still have you original radio or can get your hands on one or a good looking vintage, a company called S & M Electro Tech will put a modern am/fm radio in the original case. The only thing different in looks will be a small LED light on the face for FM mono, FM stereo, and AM. We had them add a jack for our ipod so there will also be a very small toggle switch that you can mount anywhere. The jack will be out of sight so we put in a cord that stays in the car and we just plug in the ipod. S & M first put the jack on the side off the radio and it interfered with the speakers we put on the side so they nicely moved it to the back for us. You will want to tell them were you want the jack. We have had our Healey for over 40 years so it has been through all the musical formats changes with us; AM radio, AM/FM, 8 track, cassette, sony 10 CD changer in the truck: but this system is the best. Most Healey guys say you only need the roar of the engine for music but we think having our whole music library as accompaniment makes our California foothill Healey driving twice as nice. Gary and Cyndy Nesheim 1967 Austin Healey BJ8 Contact Information web address www.turnswich.com Telephone: Toll Free (877) 780 - 2861 Direct (763) 780 - 2861 Postal address: S&M Electro-Tech, Inc 8836 Xylite St. NE Blaine, MN 55449-5007 e-Mail General Information: turnswitch at turnswitch.com Webmaster: gregwbl at turnswitch.com From rjh.co at tx.rr.com Wed Dec 10 10:06:28 2008 From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:06:28 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Spark Plugs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002701c95ae9$a4bd02a0$ee3707e0$@co@tx.rr.com> For stock 6 cylinder engines use these NGK plugs or other brand equivalents: BPR5EGP, platinum; NGK stock #7082 BPR5EIX, iridium; NGK stock #6597 For modified engines use a 6 heat range. Same letters but with a 6; different stock numbers. In ether event, read the plugs after initial use to insure that you are in the proper heat range. Best regards, Jim Hockert BJ8 Open roads car From jstmorris at yahoo.com Wed Dec 10 11:16:06 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:16:06 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a healey In-Reply-To: <7B08E67B-B195-4BF6-9D40-1018BAC58BD1@comcast.net> Message-ID: <687751.23646.qm@web30304.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello Jess; Regarding value enhancement by modifying your Healey 100, I tend to believe that the conversion costs will far outweigh any value enhancement; in fact, the value may decline. As an investment, the risks may be far greater than the benefit/rewards; this is especially true in the current economic climate. If you wish to make the modifications for your own enjoyment, that is an entirely different situation. For details of the Le Mans modifications, you may wish to spend some time on Larry Varley's fantastic Austin Healey 100 Restoration Site. There you will find a letter [ provided by Patrick Quinn ] which outlines the Le Mans engine modifications [a pdf copy is attached] as well as a 16 page Special Equipment and Tuning Instructions for the Austin Healey 100 BN1. The links are provided below. Letter http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/BMCLetter1.jpg http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/BMCLetter2.jpg http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/BMCLetter3.jpg Special Equipment and Tuning Instructions http://www.users.bigpond.com/acmefluid/brochures.html I wish you the best with your modifications. Above all, have fun. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; "60 MkI BN7 & "62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Tue, 12/9/08, Jess Power wrote: << I purchased a 1954 100/4 BN1 in good shape. It had undergone a frame off resto in 1995 and the original pistons were replaced with larger high compression pistons with 100M specs. If I were to replace the cam with a high lift cam and larger carbs and cold air box following LeMans specs, how much would this increase the value of the car? It has no rust and fair interior. >> __________________________________________________________________ Instant Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of BMC] From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Wed Dec 10 11:34:27 2008 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:34:27 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Flywheel Timing Marks BN1 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Marvin The original timing marks on the flywheel are a hangover from when this item first appeared on an Austin 16. This had a hole in the top area of the bell housing that lined up with the marks on flywheel. The gearbox casing had timing marks around this hole. A small cover, held in place with two screws, was fitted to cover the hole to keep the dirt out. For this marking to be of use the flywheel had to be fitted with these marks at TDC. This hole did not appear on BN1 or BN2 gearbox casings so there were no accurate timing marks on a 100. An imprecise pointer was added to the timing chain cover of later engines but the corresponding mark on the edge of the crankshaft pulley was not always to be seen so it is hard to say when the both timing marks first appeared together. If a flywheel; although balanced before fitting to the engine has been balanced again when fitted to the whole engine then it is important that it goes back to the same place rotationally. If not a good overall balance can turn into an imbalance. Have you removed the flywheel after full engine balance and if you did, did you replace it in the same position? Best Regards >When I rebuilt my BN1 engine I used a lightened flywheel that came with the >car (basket case). I don't know who did the machining of the flywheel but it >was nice work. The 1/4 timing mark had disappeared with the machining. The >rest of the engine machining was done locally by a machinist familiar with >Brit iron and having a good reputation. He also balanced everything. Right >after he finished my engine and before I assembled it he retired so was not >available for consultation. >My question: >What was the purpose of the original 1/4 timing marks? With the flywheel >balanced, why should orientation make any difference? >My problem: >I've got an annoying vibration that comes on about 1500 RPM and I'm looking >for ideas. As soon as I convince myself it's not the driveshaft (don't think >it is), the gearbox comes out and the flywheel and clutch cover plate will >be rebalanced. I may go back to the stock flywheel. Not excited about >tearing a car apart when I don't even have it together yet. -- John Harper From geatros at shaw.ca Wed Dec 10 11:47:39 2008 From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:47:39 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a Healey Message-ID: Hey Guys, I feel you can't put a price on happiness, pride, or the love of Healey's ..... I could care less if the cars were worth what I paid for my fist Healey when I was 17 years old $325.00 or if they go up to $325,000.00. If it feels good do it its your car enjoy, life is short.......... Kenny Vancouver BC Canada From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Wed Dec 10 12:28:41 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:28:41 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. Message-ID: Does anyone know if there were any modifications to the exhaust system originally for the LeMans race? Or any other modifications that did not make it's way to the kit? tadek From bighealey at charter.net Wed Dec 10 12:31:07 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:31:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Long shot (Looking for parts) Message-ID: <20081210143107.2YWUW.1217859.root@mp13> I am looking for a set of front side market pliths for a 76 MG Midget. I prefer NOS but will settle for a set of real nice used ones. They are handed (left and right) and follow the contour of the front fender. Please contact me off-list if you have a set you are willing to part with. They are BMC part numbers AHA9338 (RH), AHA9339 (LH) I am trying to wrap this restoration up in time to present this car as a Christmas gift. Thanks in advance Ho Ho Ho From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com Wed Dec 10 12:47:19 2008 From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:47:19 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <738952.79861.qm@web50401.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Side exhaust evident in pics of noj392 http://www.100mregistry.com/images/History1.jpg http://www.healeyfactory.com.au/productsb/_products_sub_group_details.asp?id= 444 You can google images of austin-healey le mans noj for more pics including pics of noj392 at the race. bert --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: Does anyone know if there were any modifications to the exhaust system originally for the LeMans race? Or any other modifications that did not make it's way to the kit? tadek From e-wilkins at cox.net Wed Dec 10 13:09:52 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:09:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. In-Reply-To: <738952.79861.qm@web50401.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <738952.79861.qm@web50401.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2D7197E3-9621-44C0-A148-E465F581A662@cox.net> Supposedly there were chassis mods and more attention to porting and polishing the heads > > > --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz > > wrote: > Does anyone know if there were any modifications to the exhaust system > originally for the LeMans race? Or any other modifications that did > not make > it's way to the kit? > > tadek > _______________________________________________ From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Wed Dec 10 13:13:30 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:13:30 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD063D@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Tadek, The LeMans cars had big bore side exhausts. There were a lot of modifications, that did not make it to the kit, i.e. all aluminium body, different larger tank, aluminium bumpers, no louvered bonnet (only for 100S cars), no soft top. 100Ms were not at all close to the real LeMany cars. For me a 100M is still nothing else than a bid of a modified ordinary 100 and I still do not understand this glorification of the 100Ms. It is like you order the sportiver option of a car. And even the modification at the Healey factory (Cape) was done in the style of a backyard garage. For me the 100M is highly overestimated by some enthusiasts. A 100S is a different car. Jaguar did similar with the XKs and fitted high performance cylinder heads as an option. But there is not at all such kind of different rating. I know other may think different. But I just see it from the technical point of view. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Tadeusz Malkiewicz Gesendet: Mittwoch, 10. Dezember 2008 20:29 An: healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. Does anyone know if there were any modifications to the exhaust system originally for the LeMans race? Or any other modifications that did not make it's way to the kit? tadek __________ From e-wilkins at cox.net Wed Dec 10 13:27:21 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:27:21 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. In-Reply-To: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD063D@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> References: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD063D@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Message-ID: <8B4B992D-46E7-4793-9F23-E05FC42F9415@cox.net> Yes there were loads of mods done to the "works 100s" that ran at Le Mans that aren't on the street version. One big value point on the "M" model is that while all regular production cars were built by Jensen and Austin, the 100M cars were actually handled through the Healey shop at the Cape. That makes them a bit special to some. From GSFuqua1 at aol.com Wed Dec 10 14:17:31 2008 From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:17:31 EST Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. Message-ID: I have been following this thread with some interest because of the discussion in "Value Added" if one does the LeMan or M Kit NOW Vs if it came from the factory or can be documented back to a specific dealer add on when it was originally sold. Granted the total number of either "Factory M's or Originally Added Dealer M Kits" is somewhat debatable it still falls into a specific category which has a value assigned to it by the various companies that do that sort of thing. i.e. N.A.D.A. for Classic Cars, Sports Car Market, etc. It seems that most of the discussion has been that adding the M kit now doesn't add value or if so very little (Except as it may be for the current owner) and that IF it adds value it would not be enough to cover the cost of the M kit. Some of that has to do with where & when you buy the parts & who does the work BUT there is a specific category listed for stock BN 2's, one for Converted M's (Doesn't matter when) AND one for the truly Certified Factory M's. While I haven't looked at my books in a few months the last time I did there was over a $20,000. difference in the valuation assigned to a Factory M Vs a Stock BN 2 and there was about $10,000. difference between a Stock BN 2 Vs a Converted M. (again, not matter when the kit was added). This would seem to differ from what many have indicated. While it may be a "Moot" point to many, as they never intend to sell their cars, it does indicate there is value in adding the M kit from a "Market" view point in addition to what the owner may get from driving a slightly upgraded BN 2. In my opinion converted M's will NEVER equal what a Factory M is worth in the market (Nor should it!) but if the question is "Does adding the M kit now add value?" The market makers say it does. So as usual it boils down to a personal decision. Are you looking for value, improved performance or trying to stay Concours correct for your car? Value would only seem to matter if one intended to sell the car. The other two will always be a matter of personal opinion, of which, everyone has one. The biggest issue to me is that if one does decide to add the M kit now and then later decides to part with the car is should NEVER be represented as a true "Factory M." Cheers, Gary Fuqua Classic Sports Cars 56 BN 2 LeMan (i.e. Converted to M spec Non-Factory) **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From todd.s.taylor at lmco.com Wed Dec 10 14:42:17 2008 From: todd.s.taylor at lmco.com (Taylor, Todd S) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:42:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a Healey In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Kenny, The healey was my car when I was 17 years old. I bought two 1959 100-6 , BN6 in 1978 that were a mess, I still own one, I haven't driven it since 1980 and I just got the frame and body re-done, I expect to take another 5 years to restore it. If that's not love I don't know what is. I might love that car more than my wife, I've had it longer.... The difference is the car doesn't complain as much. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Geatros Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 1:48 PM To: 'Healey List' Subject: [Healeys] upgrading a Healey Hey Guys, I feel you can't put a price on happiness, pride, or the love of Healey's ..... I could care less if the cars were worth what I paid for my fist Healey when I was 17 years old $325.00 or if they go up to $325,000.00. If it feels good do it its your car enjoy, life is short.......... Kenny Vancouver BC Canada Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as todd.s.taylor at lmco.com http://www.team.net/archive From geatros at shaw.ca Wed Dec 10 15:00:07 2008 From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:00:07 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. In-Reply-To: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD063D@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> References: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD063D@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Message-ID: <8D483FE5BD31456A811D411B2C3950E2@soloPC> Josef, I guess if you have a hard time finding a Factory 100-S a Factory 100-M will have to do......... . I looked on the Nada site last week the 100-M was around $115,000. USD and the 100-S was Around $189,000 USD . the 100-S is way under priced . When a 1959 Fender Stratocaster electric guitar is selling for $25K USD, Art youu can play, a Factory 100M for $115 K might not be a bad deal ,Art you can drive. A BJ8 phase II car on NADA is $78,100. K Kenny Vancouver BC Canada Rich folk pay millions for paintings, whatever turns your crank....... ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. > Tadek, > The LeMans cars had big bore side exhausts. > There were a lot of modifications, that did not make it to the kit, i.e. > all > aluminium body, different larger tank, aluminium bumpers, no louvered > bonnet > (only for 100S cars), no soft top. 100Ms were not at all close to the real > LeMany cars. For me a 100M is still nothing else than a bid of a modified > ordinary 100 and I still do not understand this glorification of the > 100Ms. It > is like you order the sportiver option of a car. And even the modification > at > the Healey factory (Cape) was done in the style of a backyard garage. For > me > the 100M is highly overestimated by some enthusiasts. A 100S is a > different > car. > Jaguar did similar with the XKs and fitted high performance cylinder heads > as > an option. But there is not at all such kind of different rating. > I know other may think different. But I just see it from the technical > point > of view. > > Josef Eckert > Konigswinter/Germany > > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im > Auftrag von Tadeusz Malkiewicz > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 10. Dezember 2008 20:29 > An: healeys at autox.team.net > Betreff: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. > > Does anyone know if there were any modifications to the exhaust system > originally for the LeMans race? Or any other modifications that did not > make > it's way to the kit? > > tadek > __________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as geatros at shaw.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From ampole at hotmail.com Wed Dec 10 15:39:27 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:39:27 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. In-Reply-To: <8B4B992D-46E7-4793-9F23-E05FC42F9415@cox.net> References: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD063D@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> <8B4B992D-46E7-4793-9F23-E05FC42F9415@cox.net> Message-ID: Then again, I have heard that one Healey specialist once said " I have sold more 100M's than Donald Healey ever did" seems like every other 100 is a M thats why the price and rarity has diluted. _________________________________________________________________ Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ From geatros at shaw.ca Wed Dec 10 15:53:19 2008 From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:53:19 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. In-Reply-To: References: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD063D@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> <8B4B992D-46E7-4793-9F23-E05FC42F9415@cox.net> Message-ID: <7A07A415672F4018A7890C59CB1EAB8F@soloPC> Its a good thing Austin didn't let Carol Shelby turn the Healey into the Cobra and drop a high HP Ford engine in the Healey. We would have no stock AH cars out there........ When I looked on the Nada site last year a 100M was the same price as a BJ8 phase II car, now the M is more. So, are the100 M prices going up or down? Kenny ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 2:39 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. > Then again, I have heard that one Healey specialist once said " I have > sold > more 100M's than Donald Healey ever did" > seems like every other 100 is a M thats why the price and rarity has > diluted. > _________________________________________________________________ > Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as geatros at shaw.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Wed Dec 10 16:11:38 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:11:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 for Sale In-Reply-To: <20081209211338.1T0EC.286676.root@ispmxfep13-z02> References: <20081209211338.1T0EC.286676.root@ispmxfep13-z02> Message-ID: <57D82D91E3A34DC2A1BFBFFE1E1B250A@michael> An acquaintance has this car for sale. 1966, Healey blue/blue interior New floors, outriggers, sills inner & outer No rust, rot, patching, bondo etc Paint work is still very good, a small stress crack on the front shroud right side, forward of the w/screen. New fuel tank, interior, top & tonneau Rebuilt the engine about 6 years ago, no serious leaks, smoke etc All components correct & functioning properly Transmission is strong, no jumping out of gear o/d functions normally New generator Front brake work done about 3 years ago 72 spoke chrome wires, new grille assy, all chrome in very good condition. Nice reliable BJ8 He also has a Mini for sale. 1978,RHD,New Zealand car, Disassembled Body professionally repaired & primed 1275 engine c/w cam & header, was running prior to removal Minilites, two new tires, 2 less than 2000 km All new window rubber as well as door seals New complete front disc brake conversion kit, hubs, rotors, pads,ball joints, calipers. Great project on a rust free car. Contact Lindsay at 905-509-3839. Or send me a message off list. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 From dwflagg at juno.com Wed Dec 10 16:40:50 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:40:50 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. Message-ID: <20081210.184050.2908.5.dwflagg@juno.com> Bingo!!! You get the prize. It comes right down to the fact that instead of being happy, or even feeling privileged, to own one of the most beautiful sports cars ever built, many feel a need to "improve" what Donald Healey built. I would use the word pollute, but dilute is just as good. I wonder what will happen to the marque when the Rich Chrylsers, Roger Moments, Norman Nocks and others like them are gone. Will the sole example of a "pure" 100 be in a museum? Is the future of the Healey a Smitty's conversion transmission, fuel injection, air conditioning, ipods and such, until we now longer recognize what we are driving? Doug > Then again, I have heard that one Healey specialist once said " I > have sold > more 100M's than Donald Healey ever did" > seems like every other 100 is a M thats why the price and rarity has > diluted. ____________________________________________________________ Save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! Shop now at http://offers.juno.com/TGL1141/?u=http://www.ftd.com/17007 From GSFuqua1 at aol.com Wed Dec 10 19:12:48 2008 From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:12:48 EST Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. Message-ID: UP **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Wed Dec 10 20:34:52 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:34:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Almost Healey MGC engine References: <20081203091955.7725295fq6aags5n@webmail.hotkey.net.au><000001c954e7$0d2b7460$27825d20$@com> Message-ID: <59D996B142594D12911D913ADEF9511A@michael> I'm presently cleaning out my shop and have to get rid of a lot of stuff. Anyone in need of an MGC engine, complete with carbs etc etc.. FREE TO A GOOD HOME but you have to pick it up in Toronto. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed Dec 10 22:17:34 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:17:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. References: Message-ID: A number if years ago, around about 1985, I had a '54 BN1 and when purchased it came with a full set of period original "over the dealer counter" Austin performance parts as listed in a 1954 printed booklet, i.e. long before a "factory M" model was ever thought of. These parts were essentially known as the Lemans kit parts, and over the years there has been absolutely nothing wrong or false about installing any or all of these parts on your Hundred to enhance whatever part of your enjoyment of the car you wish to satisfy. I built up my '54 BN1 and installed these parts on it. It seemed I was for ever defending to the thickos the fact that it's quite correct to have done so, and no, it's NOT a factory M. Now as for the "Factory M", please note that with the new six cylinder car on the horizon, the Warwick boys came up with a brilliant marketing idea whereas these about to be orphaned Lemans parts were installed on approx. 640 production cars that were taken from the (by that time) BN2 line, the resulting cars being marketed as a new model, the 100M. Sort of kills two birds with one stone....in 1955, the about to be discontinued BN2 and the orphaned kit parts could be marketed as a more desireable "new " interum model... the 100M. When this entire situation is examined objectively, it be comes a bit ridiculous to me why there has been so much fuss and that much extra value placed on the 100M, i.e. the ones that had the kit bits installed "over there" so they could use up the parts. One last interesting point....the only "certification" we seem to have from BMIHT about these "factory M's" is that it's recorded on the build card that they were fitted with a louvered bonnet. Just some thoughts to contemplate.... Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar From GSFuqua1 at aol.com Wed Dec 10 22:46:19 2008 From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:46:19 EST Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. Message-ID: As always, well said Rich. Cheers, Gary Fuqua **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Thu Dec 11 00:33:35 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:33:35 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004FD0675@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Rich, You wrote what I wanted to say. Its all about marketing. And if you have a lot of stones in your garden. Just make the people believe they are special and you are the winner. Kenny: "I looked on the Nada site last week the 100-M was around $115,000. USD and the 100-S was Around $189,000 USD . the 100-S is way under priced " Here in Germany/Europe (perhaps except Switzerland) I think there is no way to sell a 100-M for $115,000. You would not find one to buy. But if you can show me a real 100S for sale for $189,000, I would ask all my friends to lend me money to buy this car. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Rich C Gesendet: Donnerstag, 11. Dezember 2008 06:18 An: Healeys Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. A number if years ago, around about 1985, I had a '54 BN1 and when purchased it came with a full set of period original "over the dealer counter" Austin performance parts as listed in a 1954 printed booklet, i.e. long before a "factory M" model was ever thought of. These parts were essentially known as the Lemans kit parts, and over the years there has been absolutely nothing wrong or false about installing any or all of these parts on your Hundred to enhance whatever part of your enjoyment of the car you wish to satisfy. I built up my '54 BN1 and installed these parts on it. It seemed I was for ever defending to the thickos the fact that it's quite correct to have done so, and no, it's NOT a factory M. Now as for the "Factory M", please note that with the new six cylinder car on the horizon, the Warwick boys came up with a brilliant marketing idea whereas these about to be orphaned Lemans parts were installed on approx. 640 production cars that were taken from the (by that time) BN2 line, the resulting cars being marketed as a new model, the 100M. Sort of kills two birds with one stone....in 1955, the about to be discontinued BN2 and the orphaned kit parts could be marketed as a more desireable "new " interum model... the 100M. When this entire situation is examined objectively, it be comes a bit ridiculous to me why there has been so much fuss and that much extra value placed on the 100M, i.e. the ones that had the kit bits installed "over there" so they could use up the parts. One last interesting point....the only "certification" we seem to have from BMIHT about these "factory M's" is that it's recorded on the build card that they were fitted with a louvered bonnet. Just some thoughts to contemplate.... Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar __ From caddi5 at comcast.net Thu Dec 11 03:29:24 2008 From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:29:24 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness tracer colors Message-ID: <121120081029.6641.4940EB840007C1B0000019F12215593414CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> hello, Does anyone have a concours guide and could tell me the correct tracer colors for a 1959 bn4 SER.# 74323 and perhaps what the difference is between a early model bn4 and a late model bn4 (wiring)?? I have ordered a new concours guide but have not received it as yet...thanks Mitch From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu Dec 11 03:39:30 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:09:30 +0530 Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness tracer colors In-Reply-To: <121120081029.6641.4940EB840007C1B0000019F12215593414CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> References: <121120081029.6641.4940EB840007C1B0000019F12215593414CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> Message-ID: Mitch - all of this information is provided in excellent detail in the factory/Bentleys Shop Manual, or alternatively a Haynes Manual. Do you have either one of these? On 12/11/08, caddi5 at comcast.net wrote: > hello, > Does anyone have a concours guide and could tell me the correct tracer > colors for a 1959 bn4 SER.# 74323 and perhaps what the difference is > between a early model bn4 and a late model bn4 (wiring)?? I have ordered a > new concours guide but have not received it as yet...thanks Mitch > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Thu Dec 11 06:03:27 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:03:27 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness tracer colors References: <121120081029.6641.4940EB840007C1B0000019F12215593414CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> Message-ID: <5C40A9DCCFE34D70B9578C097A694727@ophrdc.org> Hi Mitch, The new 2009 edition of the Concours Guidelines will be available in CD format only, about the latter part of Feb. '09. Meanwhile, the harness on a late BN4 after c.68959 will have the following: main harness black loomed with single white-thread diagonal tracer. The chassis harness (bulkhead to back of car) was black loomed with a yellow tracer. And while we're here, the early BN4 apparently had only a black loom with no coloured tracer. Only the sub harness feeding the wiper motor had a single yellow tracer on a black loom. Above has been taken from the 2008 edition of the Concours Guide. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 5:29 AM Subject: [Healeys] wiring harness tracer colors > hello, > Does anyone have a concours guide and could tell me the correct tracer > colors for a 1959 bn4 SER.# 74323 and perhaps what the difference is > between a early model bn4 and a late model bn4 (wiring)?? I have ordered a > new concours guide but have not received it as yet...thanks Mitch From williamsantiks at hotmail.com Thu Dec 11 09:07:53 2008 From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:07:53 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good for you Rich, The snobbery gets to be bit much IE: Daring to improve on Donald Healeys work considiring he was always looking to improve his cars, surely there is no sin in doing these period upgrades. Bottom line... its your car , enjoy it -William Berg '54 BN1 with BN2 gearbox and "M" modifications > From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com > Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:46:19 -0500 > To: richchrysler at quickclic.net; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. > > As always, well said Rich. > > Cheers, > > Gary Fuqua > **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and > favorite sites in one place. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom000000 10) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as williamsantiks at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_12 2008 From williamsantiks at hotmail.com Thu Dec 11 09:13:40 2008 From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:13:40 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Speaking of the M modification.. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: oops (considering) sp! _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_anywhere _122008 From rjswain at hotmail.com Thu Dec 11 17:21:32 2008 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:21:32 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack In-Reply-To: <9F8320D55C7B4163BC674205CD874FA3@ophrdc.org> References: <9F8320D55C7B4163BC674205CD874FA3@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Thanks to all who responded to my questions about concerns over the factory-style luggage rack. Since some of the replies came to me alone and not the list, I thought I'd share the information.First of all, it seems that the fellow I talked to who tried to persuade me not to install one of these racks is the only person with negative comments about them. I even telephoned the person he gave his rack to (he said "gave"; the new owner said he paid $200 for it) and he thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. One reply came from a dealer who has installed about 15 factory-style racks with no complaints about chrome wearing off the bumper or wear in the hinge pin holes. He did say that no two racks seem to fit the same but the beauty of this rack is no weight on the trunk lid. Another respondent said that he had used one of these racks for over 5 years with no problems and highly recommended them.Two people suggested the Cape racks and both had them on their cars for several years. Although they are pricey one commented that the exchange rate is good at the moment. It might be good if you're an American but unfortunately I work with Canadian dollars. I got a comment from someone who saw the response about the Cape racks and he experienced paint wear under the rear attachments.One person suggested trying to find an Amco rack that mounted with rubber suction cups to which someone else commented that the suction cups were hard on paint. He also advised against the Amco permanent racks because they are a PITA.One person suggested the Holden factory-style rack. I checked and the price was good - little more than half the price of a Cape rack.Someone suggested I forget a rack and consider a small trailer.That's about it. Lot's to think about and, apart from my friend, nothing negative about the factory luggage rack. I'm leaning in that direction.CheersRick'59 BN4 - hopefully restoration will be completed in time to use a luggage rack next summer _________________________________________________________________ From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Thu Dec 11 19:25:59 2008 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:25:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack, Removal Question References: <9F8320D55C7B4163BC674205CD874FA3@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <000c01c95c00$f96b6450$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Very nice , helpful summary Rick, thanks. Can someone chime in here at how long it takes to remove a luggage rack in case one prefers the car without a rack but uses the rack for long trips. Since there are no holes in the trunk it seems like it would be doable. Is this convenient to do or a pita. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Swain" To: "Healey List" Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 7:21 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Luggage Rack > Thanks to all who responded to my questions about concerns over the > factory-style luggage rack. Since some of the replies came to me alone and > not > the list, I thought I'd share the information.First of all, it seems that > the > fellow I talked to who tried to persuade me not to install one of these > racks > is the only person with negative comments about them. I even telephoned > the > person he gave his rack to (he said "gave"; the new owner said he paid > $200 > for it) and he thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. One reply > came from a dealer who has installed about 15 factory-style racks with no > complaints about chrome wearing off the bumper or wear in the hinge pin > holes. > He did say that no two racks seem to fit the same but the beauty of this > rack > is no weight on the trunk lid. Another respondent said that he had used > one of > these racks for over 5 years with no problems and highly recommended > them.Two > people suggested the Cape racks and both had them on their cars for > several > years. Although they are pricey one commented that the exchange rate is > good > at the moment. It might be good if you're an American but unfortunately I > work > with Canadian dollars. I got a comment from someone who saw the response > about > the Cape racks and he experienced paint wear under the rear > attachments.One > person suggested trying to find an Amco rack that mounted with rubber > suction > cups to which someone else commented that the suction cups were hard on > paint. > He also advised against the Amco permanent racks because they are a > PITA.One > person suggested the Holden factory-style rack. I checked and the price > was > good - little more than half the price of a Cape rack.Someone suggested I > forget a rack and consider a small trailer.That's about it. Lot's to think > about and, apart from my friend, nothing negative about the factory > luggage > rack. I'm leaning in that direction.CheersRick'59 BN4 - hopefully > restoration > will be completed in time to use a luggage rack next summer > _________________________________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From britishcars at shaw.ca Thu Dec 11 19:29:26 2008 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:29:26 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Motor Mounts. Message-ID: <3D7306D5FD1645F68BCFE331444490EF@ecarecenters.net> I just received a new set of motor mounts. I note that the small rebound pads are the same size..however, the ones that I pulled off the car are each of a different size. Anybody else have this issue. Paul From shop at justbrits.com Thu Dec 11 19:53:46 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:53:46 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack, Removal Question In-Reply-To: <000c01c95c00$f96b6450$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Mark: 'Might' take 5 mts for the Factory or what the Holden unit (as I mentioned) seems to be. The single thing that 'would be' the "draw back" is that the boot lid ("truck" for the newbies. LOL) would retain the SCREWED on 'bolts' which remain IN PLACE and IMHO would look like He||!! If you would like a pic of what I mean, I'll get a pic in a day or 2 for you (but will put on my site for all). Well wait, just re-checked Holden site. The TWO items at bottom right of pic show the items that ARE 'screwed' to lower (close to) corners of the boot lid. If you need further, lemme know and I can just 'borrow' their pic & circle them. If you would really like a pic of the 'screwed on' items which ARE installed, lemme know (or anybody else). Have to move a spare '70 Camino Rear Bumper inorder to open Hortense's boot lid!!! Ed PS: I MUST admit that I am somewhat 'dazzled' by the lack of ANY questions regarding "how can anybody tell the diff between repos & original racks" !?!? From shop at justbrits.com Thu Dec 11 20:03:18 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:03:18 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Dave... In-Reply-To: Message-ID: ...Porter: (this DOES apply to all of us).... : child status 100...The e-mail message could not be delivered because the user's mailfolder is full. Kinda difficult to send you messages?!?!?!? Ed From MBran89793 at aol.com Thu Dec 11 20:05:11 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:05:11 EST Subject: [Healeys] A Friday funnies? Message-ID: The four Goldberg brothers, Lowell, Norman, Hiram, and Max, Invented and developed the first automobile air-conditioner. On July 17, 1946, the temperature in Detroit was 97 degrees. The four brothers walked into old man Henry Ford's office and Sweet-talked his secretary into telling him that four gentlemen were There with the most exciting innovation in the auto industry since The electric starter. Henry was curious and invited them into his office. They refused and Instead asked that he come out to the p arking lot to their car. They persuaded him to get into the car, which was about 130 degrees, Turned on the air conditioner, and cooled the car off immediately. The old man got very excited and invited them back to the office, Where he offered them $3 million for the patent. The brothers refused, saying they would settle for $2 million, but They wanted the recognition by having a label, 'The Goldberg Air-Conditioner,' on the dashboard of each car in which it was Installed. Now old man Ford was more than just a little anti-Semitic, and there Was no way he was going to put the Goldberg's name on two million Fords. They haggled back and forth for about two hours, and finally agreed On $4 million and that just their first names would be shown. And so to this day, all Ford air conditioners show Lo, Norm, Hi, and Max on the controls. So, now you know... P.S. Don't lose your sense of humor during these challenging times! **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From ggilliam at usol.com Thu Dec 11 20:45:59 2008 From: ggilliam at usol.com (ggilliam at usol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:45:59 GMT Subject: [Healeys] PC Help request - delete if not interested Message-ID: <200812120345.mBC3jxFa007136@smtp.usol.com> List PC gurus, I have been receiving some emails as an attachment form, with a label of "message body". When I open this with wordpad or such, what I see is an html listing, all the program commands, functions, text, etc. What can I do to execute the listing, or create the runtime..whatever you want to call this, and why am I receiving them this way instead of as just a normal email? Thanks for your help, Gordy Longbridge BN4 From greylinn at ozemail.com.au Fri Dec 12 00:15:23 2008 From: greylinn at ozemail.com.au (Peter Linn) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:15:23 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack, Removal Question In-Reply-To: <000c01c95c00$f96b6450$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <9F8320D55C7B4163BC674205CD874FA3@ophrdc.org> <000c01c95c00$f96b6450$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: About 30 sec mate for the Holden (rubber feet) version Cheers Peter Linn Brisbane BN1 Ward Spl coupe BN1 Holden V6 with Holden (no relation) type boot rack ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 12:25 PM Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack, Removal Question > Very nice , helpful summary Rick, thanks. > > Can someone chime in here at how long it takes to remove a luggage rack > in case one prefers the car without a rack but uses the rack for long > trips. > Since there are no holes in the trunk it seems like it would be doable. > Is this convenient to do or a pita. > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rick Swain" > To: "Healey List" > Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 7:21 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Luggage Rack > > >> Thanks to all who responded to my questions about concerns over the >> factory-style luggage rack. Since some of the replies came to me alone >> and not >> the list, I thought I'd share the information.First of all, it seems that >> the >> fellow I talked to who tried to persuade me not to install one of these >> racks >> is the only person with negative comments about them. I even telephoned >> the >> person he gave his rack to (he said "gave"; the new owner said he paid >> $200 >> for it) and he thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. One >> reply >> came from a dealer who has installed about 15 factory-style racks with no >> complaints about chrome wearing off the bumper or wear in the hinge pin >> holes. >> He did say that no two racks seem to fit the same but the beauty of this >> rack >> is no weight on the trunk lid. Another respondent said that he had used >> one of >> these racks for over 5 years with no problems and highly recommended >> them.Two >> people suggested the Cape racks and both had them on their cars for >> several >> years. Although they are pricey one commented that the exchange rate is >> good >> at the moment. It might be good if you're an American but unfortunately I >> work >> with Canadian dollars. I got a comment from someone who saw the response >> about >> the Cape racks and he experienced paint wear under the rear >> attachments.One >> person suggested trying to find an Amco rack that mounted with rubber >> suction >> cups to which someone else commented that the suction cups were hard on >> paint. >> He also advised against the Amco permanent racks because they are a >> PITA.One >> person suggested the Holden factory-style rack. I checked and the price >> was >> good - little more than half the price of a Cape rack.Someone suggested I >> forget a rack and consider a small trailer.That's about it. Lot's to >> think >> about and, apart from my friend, nothing negative about the factory >> luggage >> rack. I'm leaning in that direction.CheersRick'59 BN4 - hopefully >> restoration >> will be completed in time to use a luggage rack next summer From kaynmike.bham at juno.com Fri Dec 12 00:18:13 2008 From: kaynmike.bham at juno.com (kaynmike.bham at juno.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:18:13 GMT Subject: [Healeys] 100 blown head gasket? Message-ID: <20081211.231813.20232.2@webmail08.vgs.untd.com> Thanks to all who responded-this is a great bunch! The nut that I walked away with was primarily: "Back to basics." Well I am narrowing it down to the ignition system as I seem to have a short in ...the distributor. Should I merely pull it from the engine and work on it on the bench? Can I get points/condenser, etc from my NAPA store. Are there cross-over numbers? Mike Gougeon 56BN2 From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Dec 12 00:39:29 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:39:29 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] 100 blown head gasket? In-Reply-To: <20081211.231813.20232.2@webmail08.vgs.untd.com> References: <20081211.231813.20232.2@webmail08.vgs.untd.com> Message-ID: Mike - You can pull the dizzy from the engine but you have to make a note of the rotor position as the 100 motor's distributor is connected to the dizzy drive like most Detroit iron. The points and condenser for the Lucas DM2 dizzy is not a the most common Lucas set up, but maybe a NAPA will have it in their warehouse - only way to know is go and ask. that being said if you have a "short" in there, it suggests the condensor is bad (the points should be fine) - if this is the case.... any Lucas condensor should work in there, even if it doesn't fit exactly, it'll work. If you have a short in the distributor, you may also have a cracked cap - not necessarily a bad condensor. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 3:18 PM, kaynmike.bham at juno.com < kaynmike.bham at juno.com> wrote: > Thanks to all who responded-this is a great bunch! The nut that I walked > away > with was primarily: "Back to basics." Well I am narrowing it down to the > ignition system as I seem to have a short in ...the distributor. Should I > merely pull it from the engine and work on it on the bench? Can I get > points/condenser, etc from my NAPA store. Are there cross-over numbers? > Mike Gougeon 56BN2 From keithbailey5 at bigpond.com Fri Dec 12 00:40:59 2008 From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:40:59 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Message-ID: <000f01c95c2c$f9a9eff0$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> I am new to this forum I currently own a Mk 11 BT7 and in the process of restoring a BN1 the question is the cable amperage requires for the battery to starter solenoid Keith From jwbn6 at verizon.net Fri Dec 12 04:15:02 2008 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:15:02 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack Message-ID: <985027774.88300.1229080502192.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> additional features for the factory luggage rack: 1. makes a superb rear badge bar 2. can be set up for an additional rear brake light 3. could carry as many as three additional spares JERRY WALL BN6 ROWLETT, TX Dec 11, 2008 06:22:34 PM, rjswain at hotmail.com wrote: Thanks to all who responded to my questions about concerns over the factory-style luggage rack. Since some of the replies came to me alone and not the list, I thought I'd share the information.First of all, it seems that the fellow I talked to who tried to persuade me not to install one of these racks is the only person with negative comments about them. I even telephoned the person he gave his rack to (he said "gave"; the new owner said he paid $200 for it) and he thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. One reply came from a dealer who has installed about 15 factory-style racks with no complaints about chrome wearing off the bumper or wear in the hinge pin holes. He did say that no two racks seem to fit the same but the beauty of this rack is no weight on the trunk lid. Another respondent said that he had used one of these racks for over 5 years with no problems and highly recommended them.Two people suggested the Cape racks and both had them on their cars for several years. Although they are pricey one commented that the exchange rate is good at the moment. It might be good if you're an American but unfortunately I work with Canadian dollars. I got a comment from someone who saw the response about the Cape racks and he experienced paint wear under the rear attachments.One person suggested trying to find an Amco rack that mounted with rubber suction cups to which someone else commented that the suction cups were hard on paint. He also advised against the Amco permanent racks because they are a PITA.One person suggested the Holden factory-style rack. I checked and the price was good - little more than half the price of a Cape rack.Someone suggested I forget a rack and consider a small trailer.That's about it. Lot's to think about and, apart from my friend, nothing negative about the factory luggage rack. I'm leaning in that direction.CheersRick'59 BN4 - hopefully restoration will be completed in time to use a luggage rack next summer ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jwbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive From jwbn6 at verizon.net Fri Dec 12 04:17:31 2008 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:17:31 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Healeys] Motor Mounts. Message-ID: <184926237.88347.1229080651054.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> only if you participate in concours ! JERRY WALL BN6 ROWLETT, TX Dec 11, 2008 08:29:41 PM, britishcars at shaw.ca wrote: I just received a new set of motor mounts. I note that the small rebound pads are the same size..however, the ones that I pulled off the car are each of a different size. Anybody else have this issue. Paul _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jwbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive From WLLDBL at aol.com Fri Dec 12 09:09:46 2008 From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:09:46 EST Subject: [Healeys] Engine mount measurements Message-ID: Henry, >>>I am also looking for a company to acid dip the chassis in California? Talk to Ron at Painting & Stripping & Coatings, Inc., in Chino, CA---phone 909-597-4551. They've stripped and primed a bunch of parts off of my Healey. It's not inexpensive, but I like the result, and I prefer the dipping to sand or bead blasting. The entire surface is equally treated, and it gets into all of the nooks and crannies. Doug '59 BN7 **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. 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(http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From dcongleton at embarqmail.com Fri Dec 12 15:47:01 2008 From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:47:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies from the North Pole Message-ID: <8C84228CAD6D4973A96AE4467CB36685@your4dacd0ea75> When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where. Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered. Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drank all the cider and hidden the rum. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom. Just then the doorbell rang, and irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree. The angel said very cheerfully, 'Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?' And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree. From rjh.co at tx.rr.com Fri Dec 12 15:47:21 2008 From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:47:21 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Tow bracket In-Reply-To: References: <91464.99036.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000001c95cab$9824c780$c86e5680$@co@tx.rr.com> Does anyone still offer the rear tow eye bracket that mounts to the leaf spring at the rear fastener? Thanks in advance. Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, TX BJ8 Open Roads Car From MKIII4ME at aol.com Fri Dec 12 16:19:06 2008 From: MKIII4ME at aol.com (MKIII4ME at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:19:06 EST Subject: [Healeys] Warning Austin Healey on EBAY from Alaska Message-ID: A friend of mine has personal knowledge about this car and its owner. If you're considering bidding on this car, contact me and I will forward his email about this car and his dealings with the owner. Dennis **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From bighealey at charter.net Fri Dec 12 17:02:14 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:02:14 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Tow bracket In-Reply-To: <000001c95cab$9824c780$c86e5680$@co@tx.rr.com> Message-ID: <20081212190214.18O6P.1366275.root@mp20> Bill Bolton has them his email is tricarb at aol.com ---- rjhco wrote: > Does anyone still offer the rear tow eye bracket that mounts to the leaf > spring at the rear fastener? Thanks in advance. > > Best regards, > Jim Hockert > Dallas, TX > BJ8 Open Roads Car > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jstmorris at yahoo.com Fri Dec 12 17:07:37 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:07:37 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Tow bracket In-Reply-To: <000001c95cab$9824c780$c86e5680$@co@tx.rr.com> Message-ID: <494327.20844.qm@web30304.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Here you go Jim. I think this is what you are after: http://www.wickerizedhealey.com/manparts.htm Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario Canada J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Fri, 12/12/08, rjhco wrote: << Does anyone still offer the rear tow eye bracket that mounts to the leaf spring at the rear fastener? Thanks in advance. Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, TX BJ8 Open Roads Car >> __________________________________________________________________ Instant Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/ From bighealey at charter.net Fri Dec 12 17:13:13 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:13:13 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Tow bracket In-Reply-To: <494327.20844.qm@web30304.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20081212191313.J6SOJ.1366717.root@mp20> I think Bill has them in stock ---- "J. Scott Morris" wrote: > Here you go Jim. I think this is what you are after: > http://www.wickerizedhealey.com/manparts.htm > Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario Canada > J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives > > --- On Fri, 12/12/08, rjhco wrote: << Does anyone still > offer the rear tow eye bracket that mounts to the leaf spring at the rear > fastener? Thanks in advance. > Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, TX BJ8 Open Roads Car >> > __________________________________________________________________ > Instant > Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada > Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From MBran89793 at aol.com Fri Dec 12 18:18:39 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:18:39 EST Subject: [Healeys] Tow bracket Message-ID: In a message dated 12/12/2008 7:07:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, jstmorris at yahoo.com writes: http://www.wickerizedhealey.com/manparts.htm Hi Scott & Jim- FYI I think you will find that Wickerized Healey is currently out of stock on these items and have been for several months. When I checked with them in the early part of 2008 they were out of stock and were not sure just when they might be making another production run of these items. Just my $.02 worth. M.S.Brantley, Jr. Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club Membership Chmn. & Delegate **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From shop at justbrits.com Fri Dec 12 18:56:54 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:56:54 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Tow bracket In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> And everything ELSE, Marion ??? Odd. Ed From keithbailey5 at bigpond.com Fri Dec 12 19:50:40 2008 From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:50:40 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Electric Message-ID: <001701c95ccd$95ece070$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> I feel my question was not very clear I need to know the amperage that the starter motor draws under load as I need to replace the cable, the on I have is approx 3/4 inch thick and not very flexible as the one on my BT7 would only be around 3/8 inch thick Keith From Awgertoo at aol.com Fri Dec 12 20:23:37 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:23:37 EST Subject: [Healeys] Dave Russell Message-ID: I hate to be the bearer of this news but Marlene called me this evening to tell me that Dave died last night. I spoke with her just now. She said he went peacefully and she has family with her. I am not home to get his address--it is in the AHCA Member handbook and perhaps someone will post it. I know Marlene will appreciate hearing from all. At one time Dave was a prolific poster to this list and helped so many of us with all kinds of things. Though I spoke with him by phone a number of times and exchanged lots of emails, particularly about projects in which we had a common interest(installing NICAL hardtops on our 100's was one that was the subject of numerous letters, photo exchanges, etc) I never got to meet Dave in person. A few years back Gary Fuqua of Missouri, myself and Dave ( we all had similar 100's) had corresponded about getting together for a trip somewhere but it never came off. I regret that. Dave was the real deal--I am richer for having known him and poorer for his having passed. Best--Michael Oritt **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From GSFuqua1 at aol.com Fri Dec 12 20:31:52 2008 From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:31:52 EST Subject: [Healeys] Dave Russell Message-ID: Michael, that is indeed VERY sad news. Like yourself I deeply regret never having personally met Dave but his support and willingness to visit by phone and e-mail was truly invaluable when I was rebuilding my BN 2. I can honestly say there was never a question I ask that Dave did not have a ready answer for. The Healey Family has lost a great member and we have lost a good friend. God Bless, Gary Fuqua Branson, MO **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Dec 12 20:52:22 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:52:22 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Dave Russell In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Very sad news indeed. Dave was first rate and helped many many people with their Healeys. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From MBran89793 at aol.com Fri Dec 12 20:54:31 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:54:31 EST Subject: [Healeys] Side Exit Exhaust Message-ID: (If the person that owned the Healey is one of the list members I would really appreciate it if he would let us know what type of muffler he had!) Hi John- My brother and I attended the 2002 Healey International at South Lake Tahoe. We were in my BJ8, Blackie, with the side exit exhaust. The muffler and side exit pipes were purchased from Hemphill's Healey Haven Ltd. in Baltimore, MD. In their catalog the system was described as a "Large Bore Stainless Muffler With Side Pipes" and was the same system that was available from the SC Parts Group which they described as a Bigbore silencer. I like the sound of the systems so well that I bought a second set with the larger 1&3/4" rear exit pipes. It is easy enough for me to switch from the side exit to the rear exit pipes. And I do alternate from time to time depending upon who is going to be my passenger. (The attached picture is the current look of Blackie after some cosmetic body work. I.e. wing louvers, openings below the grill for air flow to the oil cooler, removal of mirrors from the wings, and removal of the radio antennae from the right side of the cowl. Not sure that you can see the side exit pipes in this picture but they are on her.) **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Blackie at Philippe Park.jpg] From shop at justbrits.com Fri Dec 12 21:09:07 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:09:07 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Dave Russell In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> Besides what you and Michael said Gary, the above is EXTREMELY true !!! And he and I only chatted about BJ-7 (and 6s in general) !!!! A sad event indeed !!!! Ed From glemon at neb.rr.com Fri Dec 12 21:12:05 2008 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:12:05 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Dave Russell References: Message-ID: <2109650A5CD44832BC96395C139E2CF6@Lemonlaptop> Dave was of great help when I was rebuilding my Healey 100 motor last year. Great wealth of knowledge he was always willing to share, but never a superior attitude--a true gentleman. Greg Lemon From WLLDBL at aol.com Fri Dec 12 21:30:39 2008 From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:30:39 EST Subject: [Healeys] Electric Message-ID: Keith That particular amperage spec. may be hard to come by. 3/4" for a starter cable seems incredibly large. Any standard battery-type cable should be plenty big. Doug **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From edriver at sasktel.net Fri Dec 12 21:31:14 2008 From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:31:14 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Dave Russell In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <49433A92.1040107@sasktel.net> Hello Michael and fellow Healey owners David and I exchanged e-mails, ideas, and I was the beneficiary of his insight. David was an inspiration to me largely to improve my knowledge of not only the Healeys I have but also for their long term welfare. This is truly a sad day for the Healey community. Kind regards Ed E.A.Driver Historian, AHCUSA Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > I hate to be the bearer of this news but Marlene called me this evening to > tell me that Dave died last night. I spoke with her just now. She said he > went peacefully and she has family with her. I am not home to get his > address--it is in the AHCA Member handbook and perhaps someone will post it. I know > Marlene will appreciate hearing from all. > > At one time Dave was a prolific poster to this list and helped so many of us > with all kinds of things. Though I spoke with him by phone a number of > times and exchanged lots of emails, particularly about projects in which we had a > common interest(installing NICAL hardtops on our 100's was one that was the > subject of numerous letters, photo exchanges, etc) I never got to meet Dave > in person. A few years back Gary Fuqua of Missouri, myself and Dave ( we all > had similar 100's) had corresponded about getting together for a trip > somewhere but it never came off. I regret that. > > Dave was the real deal--I am richer for having known him and poorer for his > having passed. > > Best--Michael Oritt From WLLDBL at aol.com Fri Dec 12 21:49:29 2008 From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:49:29 EST Subject: [Healeys] Gas Guage for BJ8 Message-ID: Bernie, I have a BJ8 fuel gauge -- FG 2333/10 -- that was working the last time the car was working. Not cosmetically flawless, but certainly presentable. Contact me off list. Doug **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From Editorgary at aol.com Fri Dec 12 21:56:23 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:56:23 EST Subject: [Healeys] Luggage Rack Message-ID: Because I like to travel on Healey trips with my wife, and that mean one more standard-sized suitcase in order to keep everyone happy, but I don't like the looks of the factory luggage rack as it is normally mounted (bed of rack parallel with the ground, brackets resting on the bumper, and bracket fasteners screwed to the trunk lid), I came up with a solution: Take the normal factory-style luggage rack, as sold by Moss. Fasten it on to the hinges, using the bolts which fit through the hinges in place of the hinge pins. Put the little hinge pins in a small plastic bag in your hand-tool kit which you keep in your driver-side door pocket. Reverse the legs so that they go down and then bend outward to the rear, instead of going out to the rear and then down. You will discover that the legs will fit into the rear overriders, with their rubber feet resting against the inside of the overriders. The bed of the luggage rack will be slanted back, roughly parallel with the deck lid. Use a bungee cord to hold the luggage rack securely in place, running the bungee cord from the center of the rear of the luggage rack and hooking the two hooks under the bottom of the rar bumper. Now, pack your trunk, fasten the luggage rack down, and fasten your suitcase to the luggage rack. You're ready to go. When you need to get into the trunk, you will need to unfasten the bungee cord and lift up the luggage rack to open the trunk, but this isn't difficult. Normally, you don't need to get into the trunk until the end of the day, when you have the suitcase off the rack, anyhow. When you don't need the luggage rack, or want to remove it for the show, simply slide out the bolts at the hinges, put the hinge pins back in, and put away the luggage rack. That takes approximately five minutes. When you're ready to get back on the road, reverse the process; that also takes approximately five minutes. And, bottom line, no drilling, the luggage rack is not permanently in place, but when you need the extra luggage space, you'll be all set. Buy the luggage rack, try it out, and this will all become very clear. Cheers gary ************** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Sat Dec 13 04:24:37 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:24:37 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Dave Russell In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000601c95d15$6248bbc0$26da3340$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> He was a great help to me on more than one occasion. A very nice person. Simon From bighealey at charter.net Sat Dec 13 05:54:51 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:54:51 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Dave Russell In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <0E679A463A564EBA8584F9D4F09C2BBA@TRACY> I had the pleasure of working with Dave on the healey.org website as well as the AHCUSA magazine where he was a technical advisor for both. I was lucky to spend some time with him at Rendezvous and was a student and recipient of his mechanical wisdom. He will be sorely missed. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Awgertoo at aol.com Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 7:24 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Dave Russell I hate to be the bearer of this news but Marlene called me this evening to tell me that Dave died last night. I spoke with her just now. She said he went peacefully and she has family with her. I am not home to get his address--it is in the AHCA Member handbook and perhaps someone will post it. I know Marlene will appreciate hearing from all. At one time Dave was a prolific poster to this list and helped so many of us with all kinds of things. Though I spoke with him by phone a number of times and exchanged lots of emails, particularly about projects in which we had a common interest(installing NICAL hardtops on our 100's was one that was the subject of numerous letters, photo exchanges, etc) I never got to meet Dave in person. A few years back Gary Fuqua of Missouri, myself and Dave ( we all had similar 100's) had corresponded about getting together for a trip somewhere but it never came off. I regret that. Dave was the real deal--I am richer for having known him and poorer for his having passed. Best--Michael Oritt From Warthodson at aol.com Sat Dec 13 08:20:24 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:20:24 EST Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: Welfare Message-ID: A guy walked into the local welfare office to pick up his check. He marched straight up to the counter and said, " Hi. You know, I just HATE drawing welfare. I'd really rather have a job." The social worker behind the counter said, "Your timing is excellent. We just got a job opening from a very wealthy old man who wants a chauffeur and bodyguard for his beautiful daughter. You'll have to drive around in his Mercedes, and he'll supply All of your clothes. Because of the long hours, meals will be provided. you'll be expected to escort the daughter on her overseas holiday trips and you will have To satisfy her sexual urges. You'll be provided a two-bedroom apartment above the garage. The salary is $200,000 a year." The guy, wide-eyed, said, " You're bullshittin' me!" The social worker said, " Yeah, well . . You started it."!!! **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From Warthodson at aol.com Sat Dec 13 09:01:28 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:01:28 EST Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: New Stock Exchange Terms Message-ID: NEW STOCK MARKET TERMS NEW STOCK MARKET TERMS CEO --Chief Embezzlement Officer. CFO-- Corporate Fraud Officer. BULL MARKET -- A random market movement causing an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius. BEAR MARKET -- A 6 to 18 month period when the kids get no allowance, the wife gets no jewelry, and the husband gets no sex. VALUE INVESTING -- The art of buying low and selling lower. P/E RATIO -- The percentage of investors wetting their pants as the market keeps crashing. BROKER -- What my broker has made me. STANDARD & POOR -- Your life in a nutshell. STOCK ANALYST -- Idiot who just downgraded your stock. STOCK SPLIT -- When your ex-wife and her lawyer split your assets equally between themselves. FINANCIAL PLANNER -- A guy whose phone has been disconnected. MARKET CORRECTION -- The day after you buy stocks. CASH FLOW-- The movement your money makes as it disappears down the toilet. YAHOO -- What you yell after selling it to some poor sucker for $240 per share. WINDOWS -- What you jump out of when you're the sucker who bought Yahoo @ $240 per share. INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR -- Past year investor who's now locked up in a nuthouse. PROFIT -- An archaic word no longer in use. **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From ampole at hotmail.com Sat Dec 13 09:28:52 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:28:52 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Tow bracket In-Reply-To: <000001c95cab$9824c780$c86e5680$@co@tx.rr.com> References: <91464.99036.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <000001c95cab$9824c780$c86e5680$@co@tx.rr.com> Message-ID: Jim try Ahead4healeys: http://www.ahead4healeys.co.uk/productspec.aspx?StockCode=BP4180 cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get a birds eye view of the world with Multimap http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/direct/01/ From shop at justbrits.com Sat Dec 13 10:12:50 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:12:50 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Friend for BN-3 ?!?!?!?! Message-ID: Patrick, your BN-3 NEEDS companionship !!!!!! And it IS "handy" to you !!!! !! Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 11:57 PM To: 'On' Subject: [Jensen-cars] rare 541 convertible http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Other/Jensen/auction-190704004 .htm here in new Zealand From insptwo at msn.com Sat Dec 13 13:15:04 2008 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:15:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: DRIVING WITH GRANDPA,friday funny In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Driving with Grandpa A friend, who worked away from home all week, always made a special effort with his family on the weekends. Every Sunday morning he would take his 7 year old granddaughter out for a drive in the car for some bonding time, just he and his granddaughter. One week in particular he came home sick, and on Sunday he was still battling a bad cold and really didn't feel up to going out for a drive at all. Luckily, his wife came to the rescue and said that she would take their granddaughter out. When they returned, the little girl anxiously ran upstairs to see her grandfather. "Well, did you enjoy your ride with grandma?" "Oh yes, Grandpa" the girl replied, "and do you know what? We didn't see a single dumb bastard or lousy shit head or son of a bitch anywhere we went today!" Brings a tear to your eye doesn't it! From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sat Dec 13 15:07:03 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:07:03 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Not completely Healey..but worth watching In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0AC5BDEA2BB24249A238F98085299363@michael> Ever wondered what happened to the British Motor Industry.. Maybe a lesson in here for Detroit. http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=EAWH0EfMDfc&feature=related Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Sat Dec 13 16:12:48 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:12:48 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Friend for BN-3 ?!?!?!?! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: G'day I think the Jensen 541 is the most attractive coupe of the 1950s and being powered by the Austin 4-litre straight six is a bonus. I have had the pleasure of driving a few and while acceleration is not an attribute, maintaining a constant 100mph cruising speed certainly is. These days, licence loosing stuff. Don't know about the convertible version. It's the coupe styling I really like. However it would be nice in the garage to keep the BN3 and Healey saloon happy. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ed's Shop Sent: Sunday, 14 December 2008 4:13 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Friend for BN-3 ?!?!?!?! Patrick, your BN-3 NEEDS companionship !!!!!! And it IS "handy" to you !!!! !! Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 11:57 PM To: 'On' Subject: [Jensen-cars] rare 541 convertible http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Other/Jensen/auction-190704004 .htm here in new Zealand From shop at justbrits.com Sat Dec 13 17:29:12 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:29:12 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Friend for BN-3 ?!?!?!?! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <> 1] Duh !?!?! LOL 2] WHY do you think I IMMEDIATELY thought of YOU, Patrick?!?!? ..........(more) LOL 3] It IS just over in Taz !!! Which is what I meant by 'local' (as compared to Chicago, IL - US) !?!?!? ..........(more & MORE) LOL 4] Get BUSY and purchase it !!! Can you even imagine the PICTURE those THREE cars would make ?!?!?!?!? Wistful & Jealous Ed From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat Dec 13 18:30:28 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:30:28 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friend for BN-3 ?!?!?!?! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hey, the doors don't line up on this Jensen ... Nice to see the austin 6 in a proper sports car. On 12/14/08, Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote: > G'day > > I think the Jensen 541 is the most attractive coupe of the 1950s and being > powered by the Austin 4-litre straight six is a bonus. I have had the > pleasure of driving a few and while acceleration is not an attribute, > maintaining a constant 100mph cruising speed certainly is. These days, > licence loosing stuff. > > Don't know about the convertible version. It's the coupe styling I really > like. However it would be nice in the garage to keep the BN3 and Healey > saloon happy. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Ed's Shop > Sent: Sunday, 14 December 2008 4:13 AM > To: Healey List > Subject: [Healeys] Friend for BN-3 ?!?!?!?! > > Patrick, your BN-3 NEEDS companionship !!!!!! > > And it IS "handy" to you !!!! !! > > Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 11:57 PM > To: 'On' > Subject: [Jensen-cars] rare 541 convertible > > > http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Other/Jensen/auction-190704004 > .htm > > > here in new Zealand > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From shop at justbrits.com Sat Dec 13 18:44:49 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:44:49 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Friend for BN-3 ?!?!?!?! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: HATE to bomb the List BUT Alan did you get my private eMail regarding both Hong Kong and watches???? Ed From rdavies1 at cox.net Sat Dec 13 22:04:36 2008 From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies) Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:04:36 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Not completely Healey..but worth watching In-Reply-To: <0AC5BDEA2BB24249A238F98085299363@michael> References: <0AC5BDEA2BB24249A238F98085299363@michael> Message-ID: <7D42D98E2CC342289F1A34A755866732@OfficeDell> Very interesting. Thanks for the post. Ron Davies SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 Ever wondered what happened to the British Motor Industry.. Maybe a lesson in here for Detroit. http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=EAWH0EfMDfc&feature=related Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rdavies1 at cox.net http://www.team.net/archive From info at atteanlodge.com Sun Dec 14 07:56:20 2008 From: info at atteanlodge.com (mailmaineguide.com) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:56:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] clutch question Message-ID: <1094D4B315604B7089C26A70B25F2F33@PC1> Can anyone tell me how much force is needed to manually disengage a clutch? I have just mated my tranny and engine and attempted to work the clutch fork lever to no avail, the fork moves freely until the release bearing meets the pressure plate but I cannot move it any further, I even tried a long pry bar until I was afraid of breaking the fork. I did not install the clutch and now wonder if it might be defective or installed improperly. Many thanks. Brad Holden 67 BJ8 From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sun Dec 14 08:54:21 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:54:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] clutch question In-Reply-To: <1094D4B315604B7089C26A70B25F2F33@PC1> References: <1094D4B315604B7089C26A70B25F2F33@PC1> Message-ID: Hi Brad, If you put a 2' piece of pipe over the clutch arm you should be able to disengage the clutch by pulling back on the end of the pipe. You will of course have to lay the engine on its side to do that and you may need to use something to stop the assembly moving about. If you have any doubts definitely make sure everything is correct before installing the engine and gearbox. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mailmaineguide.com Sent: December 14, 2008 9:56 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] clutch question Can anyone tell me how much force is needed to manually disengage a clutch? I have just mated my tranny and engine and attempted to work the clutch fork lever to no avail, the fork moves freely until the release bearing meets the pressure plate but I cannot move it any further, I even tried a long pry bar until I was afraid of breaking the fork. I did not install the clutch and now wonder if it might be defective or installed improperly. Many thanks. Brad Holden 67 BJ8 From rccpl1 at yahoo.com Sun Dec 14 09:02:16 2008 From: rccpl1 at yahoo.com (john doe) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:02:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] dashboard Message-ID: <402197.22414.qm@web30402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> looking to redo my dash on a bj8 who do you guys think sell a nice dash From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Dec 14 09:15:10 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:15:10 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] clutch question In-Reply-To: <1094D4B315604B7089C26A70B25F2F33@PC1> References: <1094D4B315604B7089C26A70B25F2F33@PC1> Message-ID: <4945310E.4040301@comcast.net> The clutch on my BJ8 is smooth and requires only slightly more pedal force than the clutch on my late model Mustang. Though I haven't tried it myself, I think your attempts to test the clutch by manually pressing on the fork lever may be misleading. There is a great deal of mechanical and hydraulic advantage exerted by the clutch pedal and master and slave cylinders, probably more than you can exert by hand with even a large pry bar. I have a new, uninstalled clutch cover and for a test I put it on a concrete floor and stood on the release bearing surface on one leg. My (nearly) 190 pounds only moved the bearing surface a sixteenth of an inch or so; even bouncing on the surface didn't cause much more movement. The diaphragm clutch in BJ8s is butt-simple and reliable; I can't think of any installation error that would cause it to not be workable (though, having said that, someone will prove me wrong ;). Since disengaging the clutch involves retracting the pressure plate, about the only thing that could cause a problem is something jammed between the plate and the clutch cover. Not likely, unless your mechanic left a screwdriver or wrench in there. Bob mailmaineguide.com wrote: > Can anyone tell me how much force is needed to manually disengage a clutch? I > have just mated my tranny and engine and attempted to work the clutch fork > lever to no avail, the fork moves freely until the release bearing meets the > pressure plate but I cannot move it any further, I even tried a long pry bar > until I was afraid of breaking the fork. I did not install the clutch and now > wonder if it might be defective or installed improperly. Many thanks. > > Brad Holden > 67 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From frogeye at porterscustom.com Sun Dec 14 09:16:43 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:16:43 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] clutch question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20081214161652.2CE2318764E@autox.team.net> ..just adding to Michael's comment. This might be the time to pull the transmission off. If it doesn't move its likely the disc is installed backwards.. Dave frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Salter Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:54 AM To: 'mailmaineguide.com'; Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] clutch question Hi Brad, If you put a 2' piece of pipe over the clutch arm you should be able to disengage the clutch by pulling back on the end of the pipe. You will of course have to lay the engine on its side to do that and you may need to use something to stop the assembly moving about. If you have any doubts definitely make sure everything is correct before installing the engine and gearbox. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mailmaineguide.com Sent: December 14, 2008 9:56 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] clutch question Can anyone tell me how much force is needed to manually disengage a clutch? I have just mated my tranny and engine and attempted to work the clutch fork lever to no avail, the fork moves freely until the release bearing meets the pressure plate but I cannot move it any further, I even tried a long pry bar until I was afraid of breaking the fork. I did not install the clutch and now wonder if it might be defective or installed improperly. Many thanks. Brad Holden 67 BJ8 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye at porterscustom.com http://www.team.net/archive From Warthodson at aol.com Sun Dec 14 09:26:15 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:26:15 EST Subject: [Healeys] water pump rebuilder? Message-ID: I am interested in having my '64 BJ8 (phase 1) water pump rebuilt. Can you recommend someone that provides this service? Gary Hodson **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Dec 14 09:59:52 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:59:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] clutch question In-Reply-To: <20081214161652.2CE2318764E@autox.team.net> References: <20081214161652.2CE2318764E@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <49453B88.8090600@comcast.net> I wrote: "I can't think of any installation error that would cause it to not be workable (though, having said that, someone will prove me wrong" Dave Porter wrote: "If it doesn't move its likely the disc is installed backwards.." What'd I tell ya ;) FWIW, the disc I have is clearly marked "FLY WHEEL SIDE" on one side. Bob ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From linwoodrose at mac.com Sun Dec 14 10:25:07 2008 From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:25:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] water pump rebuilder? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8DEB037B-4A74-482C-BE89-CB7D0EE6CBCC@mac.com> Peter at World Wide Imports did mine. Lin 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 AN5 Bugeye On Dec 14, 2008, at 11:26 AM, Warthodson at aol.com wrote: > I am interested in having my '64 BJ8 (phase 1) water pump rebuilt. > Can you > recommend someone that provides this service? > Gary Hodson > > **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and > favorite sites in one place. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010 > ) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as linwoodrose at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Sun Dec 14 10:36:10 2008 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:36:10 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] water pump rebuilder? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Gary: Custom Water pumps in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is a good place to have your water pump rebuilt. Check their site at www.customwaterpumps.net I have used their services and they have done a great job for me. Formely they were called San Diego Pump Exchange. Jean Caron Vintage Roadster Restoration> From: Warthodson at aol.com> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:26:15 -0500> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] water pump rebuilder?> > I am interested in having my '64 BJ8 (phase 1) water pump rebuilt. Can you > recommend someone that provides this service?> Gary Hodson > > **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and > favorite sites in one place. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom000000 10)> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sun Dec 14 10:40:43 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:40:43 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] water pump rebuilder? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000301c95e13$1733cc70$459b6550$@rr.com> Gary, I had my waterpump rebuilt by Ted Schumacher at TS Imported Automotive in Pandora, OH (http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com). That was some time ago and I don't know if the service is still available from him, but you could check. I bought a spare rebuilt waterpump from Bill Bolton, so that's another possibility: tricarb at aol.com Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Warthodson at aol.com Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 11:26 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] water pump rebuilder? I am interested in having my '64 BJ8 (phase 1) water pump rebuilt. Can you recommend someone that provides this service? Gary Hodson From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Dec 14 10:48:07 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:48:07 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] water pump rebuilder? In-Reply-To: <8DEB037B-4A74-482C-BE89-CB7D0EE6CBCC@mac.com> References: <8DEB037B-4A74-482C-BE89-CB7D0EE6CBCC@mac.com> Message-ID: <494546D7.4@comcast.net> Last time I checked, a rebuild wasn't much less, if any, than a "new" pump (possibly rebuilt). Is there any advantage to the rebuilts? Bob Linwood H Rose wrote: > Peter at World Wide Imports did mine. > Lin > > 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" > 1959 AN5 Bugeye > On Dec 14, 2008, at 11:26 AM, Warthodson at aol.com wrote: > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From ynotink at msn.com Sun Dec 14 11:20:41 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:20:41 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Electric In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I guess what you are asking about is the inrush current when the starter is activated. I think that would be in the neighborhood of 150 to 200 amps, but that is instantaneous and quickly falls back to the 50 - 60 amp range for cranking. Any moderately sized battery cable will be adequate for this use, but, because of the length, the larger the better. I'm running some 2 AWG multi-strand copper that was left over from a radiology installation. No problem with voltage drop, but it's so flexible it takes additional p-clips to hold it in place.Bill Lawrence> From: WLLDBL at aol.com> Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:30:39 -0500> To: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com; Healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electric> > Keith> > That particular amperage spec. may be hard to come by. 3/4" for a starter > cable> seems incredibly large. Any standard battery-type cable should be plenty > big.> > Doug> > **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and > favorite sites in one place. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom000000 10)> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as ynotink at msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive From Meemeb at aol.com Sun Dec 14 11:34:42 2008 From: Meemeb at aol.com (Meemeb at aol.com) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:34:42 EST Subject: [Healeys] Dashboard Message-ID: I bought the dashboard for my BJ8 from Britannic Classics out of Woodbury, Ct. about 5 years ago for $285. I believe he obtained the dashboard from SC Spares in the UK. I was very pleased with the quality and looks of this dashboard. Don't know if SC Spares still exists and if it does, I am sure that costs have gone up. Bernie **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Sun Dec 14 11:45:00 2008 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:45:00 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Decline of the British Car Industry Message-ID: <48720d20812141045g3e9e0cbay9527f8e3abb659e7@mail.gmail.com> If you can get your local library to interlibrary you a copy, try *The End of the Road: The Rise and Fall of Austin-Healey, MG, and Triumph Sports Cars*, by Whisler. It is published by the University of Illinois Press as part of a series of sociological studies. Since it is an academic study it gets thick in some places, but has a lot of examples. One that I remember is the time the shop told Austin that a new car wasn't ready for release at the designated time. He said to begin selling it and let the customers find the faults! Arrogance was the problem. The founders of the industry were self taught men. They had no use for trained mechanical engineers. If one approached for a job they were rudely turned down. I'm surprised that Alec Issigonis talked them into the Mini. I used to be a product manager at Teletype Corp, which is long gone. NIH was the motto of the engineering design staff. If they hadn't though of it, it just wasn't going to be a Teletype product. The book also points out that these designers were good at patching what existed, rather than creating an innovative answer to a problem . When the new US bumper and emission rules came in the folks at MG just jacked up the car without changing the suspension, detuned the engine and removed one carburator. The result was a poor handling car with no power. That they were able to continue to sell the cars was a tribute to those who had gone before. Jack From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sun Dec 14 12:05:39 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:05:39 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Electric In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I have found that the best thing to use is welding cable available from welding supply stores. As Bill notes it is a little bit more flexible than is ideal but it sure does the job. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Sent: December 14, 2008 1:21 PM To: wlldbl at aol.com; keithbailey5 at bigpond.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electric I guess what you are asking about is the inrush current when the starter is activated. I think that would be in the neighborhood of 150 to 200 amps, but that is instantaneous and quickly falls back to the 50 - 60 amp range for cranking. Any moderately sized battery cable will be adequate for this use, but, because of the length, the larger the better. I'm running some 2 AWG multi-strand copper that was left over from a radiology installation. No problem with voltage drop, but it's so flexible it takes additional p-clips to hold it in place.Bill Lawrence> From: WLLDBL at aol.com> Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:30:39 -0500> To: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com; Healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electric> > Keith> > That particular amperage spec. may be hard to come by. 3/4" for a starter > cable> seems incredibly large. Any standard battery-type cable should be plenty > big.> > Doug> > **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and > favorite sites in one place. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000 0 10)> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as ynotink at msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as msalter at precisionsportscar.com http://www.team.net/archive From norman.hendry at shaw.ca Sun Dec 14 13:24:31 2008 From: norman.hendry at shaw.ca (Norman) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:24:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Front Cross Member Cut Out for Crankshaft Super Damper Message-ID: Hello to one and all, The frame repairs have been completed and I am at the stage where I need to modify the front cross member to make room for the Crankshaft Super Damper that I will be ordering from DW. I have searched the archives for dimensions/instructions without success and now I am hoping that someone on the list can help by providing me with the dimensions of the cut-out, or better yet; instructions or photographs showing what is required. Thank you. Norman 59 BN7 From ahpowered at hotmail.com Sun Dec 14 13:49:55 2008 From: ahpowered at hotmail.com (scott willis) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:49:55 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Decline of the British Car Industry In-Reply-To: <48720d20812141045g3e9e0cbay9527f8e3abb659e7@mail.gmail.com> References: <48720d20812141045g3e9e0cbay9527f8e3abb659e7@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Here's Jeremy Clarkson's version of the demise. 3 part series. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAWH0EfMDfc&feature=related Enjoy, Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY > Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:45:00 -0600 > From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Decline of the British Car Industry > > If you can get your local library to interlibrary you a copy, try > > *The End of the Road: The Rise and Fall of Austin-Healey, MG, and Triumph > Sports Cars*, by Whisler. > > It is published by the University of Illinois Press as part of a series of > sociological studies. Since it is an academic study it gets thick in some > places, but has a lot of examples. > > One that I remember is the time the shop told Austin that a new car wasn't > ready for release at the designated time. He said to begin selling it and > let the customers find the faults! > > Arrogance was the problem. The founders of the industry were self taught > men. They had no use for trained mechanical engineers. If one approached for > a job they were rudely turned down. I'm surprised that Alec Issigonis talked > them into the Mini. > > I used to be a product manager at Teletype Corp, which is long gone. NIH was > the motto of the engineering design staff. If they hadn't though of it, it > just wasn't going to be a Teletype product. > > The book also points out that these designers were good at patching what > existed, rather than creating an innovative answer to a problem . When the > new US bumper and emission rules came in the folks at MG just jacked up the > car without changing the suspension, detuned the engine and removed one > carburator. The result was a poor handling car with no power. That they were > able to continue to sell the cars was a tribute to those who had gone > before. > > Jack _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass. From ampole at hotmail.com Sun Dec 14 13:51:36 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:51:36 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Electric In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Keith Bill is correct and the usual battery cable rating is 60 amps with a start up current rating of 200 amps, most looms are made by Autosparks and here is a table showing their cable sizes, ratings and applications: http://www.autosparks.co.uk/index.php?content_page=42 cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Are you a PC? Upload your PC story and show the world http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465942/direct/01/ From rjh.co at tx.rr.com Sun Dec 14 13:52:36 2008 From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:52:36 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Front Cross Member Cut Out for Crankshaft Super Damper In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001f01c95e2d$e52b76e0$af8264a0$@co@tx.rr.com> As I recall, DW has a set of instructions with his product. Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, Tx -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Norman Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 2:25 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Front Cross Member Cut Out for Crankshaft Super Damper Hello to one and all, The frame repairs have been completed and I am at the stage where I need to modify the front cross member to make room for the Crankshaft Super Damper that I will be ordering from DW. I have searched the archives for dimensions/instructions without success and now I am hoping that someone on the list can help by providing me with the dimensions of the cut-out, or better yet; instructions or photographs showing what is required. Thank you. Norman 59 BN7 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rjh.co at tx.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive From Warthodson at aol.com Sun Dec 14 16:49:47 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:49:47 EST Subject: [Healeys] water pump rebuilder? Message-ID: It depends on the quality of the rebuilt vs. the quality of the new part. A high percentage of the new parts I have purchased have ranged from disappointing to downright junk. Gary Hodson In a message dated 12/14/2008 12:11:44 P.M. Central Standard Time, bspidell at comcast.net writes: Last time I checked, a rebuild wasn't much less, if any, than a "new" pump (possibly rebuilt). Is there any advantage to the rebuilt? **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Dec 14 19:33:05 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:33:05 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] clutch question In-Reply-To: <1094D4B315604B7089C26A70B25F2F33@PC1> References: <1094D4B315604B7089C26A70B25F2F33@PC1> Message-ID: Brad - Trying to move the clutch arm with your hands is very difficult. I doubt there's any hang up. If you stood on top of the clutch housing when it was out, you would understand why. Best Regards, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 10:56 PM, mailmaineguide.com wrote: > Can anyone tell me how much force is needed to manually disengage a clutch? > I > have just mated my tranny and engine and attempted to work the clutch fork > lever to no avail, the fork moves freely until the release bearing meets > the > pressure plate but I cannot move it any further, I even tried a long pry > bar > until I was afraid of breaking the fork. I did not install the clutch and > now > wonder if it might be defective or installed improperly. Many thanks. > > Brad Holden > 67 BJ8 From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sun Dec 14 19:39:58 2008 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:39:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Shaken and Stirred Message-ID: <976332.68098.qm@web51410.mail.re2.yahoo.com> On HDTV now - "Shaken and Stirred, Racing Classic Astons at Spa" Excellent show with two British teams racing Astons. Lots of Healeys on track. Will be repeated. Go here for the schedule: http://tinyurl.com/5ooq7p From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Sun Dec 14 19:59:54 2008 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:59:54 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] questions on BJ8 restore Message-ID: <006b01c95e61$35105030$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Hello List, I have a few questions for you. 1. What color are the safety hooks on the bonnet? I assume body color? 2. The rubber hood bumpers around the front shroud opening. Are they held on by split rivets or regular rivets? Does this rivet go through from the outside to engine side or vice versa? Comments on new parts: I just installed a repo rear bumper on new bumper brackets. They required a lot of adjustments to make them fit together. I also noticed that license plate/light holder did not fit on the bumper. Jerry BJ8 From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Sun Dec 14 20:16:51 2008 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:16:51 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] questions on BJ8 restore In-Reply-To: <006b01c95e61$35105030$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> References: <006b01c95e61$35105030$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: 1. You are right, the safety hooks are body colour. 2. They are held by split rivets that enter the rubber bumper from the engine bay into the hole in the shroud but does not penetrate the other side of the rubber. Your rubber bumpers should be slightly shorter on the channel side of the shroud. Jean Caron> From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net> Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:59:54 -0800> Subject: [Healeys] questions on BJ8 restore> > Hello List, I have a few questions for you.> > 1. What color are the safety hooks on the bonnet? I assume body color?> > 2. The rubber hood bumpers around the front shroud opening. Are they held on> by split rivets or regular rivets? Does this rivet go through from the outside> to engine side or vice versa?> > > > Comments on new parts:> I just installed a repo rear bumper on new bumper brackets. They required a> lot of adjustments to make them fit together. I also noticed that license> plate/light holder did not fit on the bumper.> > > > Jerry> BJ8> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Dec 14 20:12:51 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:12:51 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] questions on BJ8 restore References: <006b01c95e61$35105030$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: <7C9166ABCED7417F852F56346C4914BC@ophrdc.org> Jerry, 1. Safety hooks on the bonnet are body colour. 2. Rubber split bonnet rubbers are fastened on by split rivets with washers under the head going outboard with heads inboard, through the longer half of the rubber, through the shroud flange, the ends then being spread flat. The easiest way to do this is to begin with the rubbers turned completely upside down, installing the rivet and spreading it flat, then carefully turning the rubber around to right side up, making sure the outer half is eased into the shroud flange trough. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:59 PM Subject: [Healeys] questions on BJ8 restore > Hello List, I have a few questions for you. > > 1. What color are the safety hooks on the bonnet? I assume body color? > > 2. The rubber hood bumpers around the front shroud opening. Are they > held on > by split rivets or regular rivets? Does this rivet go through from the > outside > to engine side or vice versa? > > > > Comments on new parts: > I just installed a repo rear bumper on new bumper brackets. They required > a > lot of adjustments to make them fit together. I also noticed that license > plate/light holder did not fit on the bumper. > > > > Jerry > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Gino BJ8 (31).jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Oct08 012.jpg] From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Sun Dec 14 20:20:14 2008 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:20:14 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] questions on BJ8 restore In-Reply-To: References: <006b01c95e61$35105030$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: I made a mistake here, I was thinking of the rubber bumpers on the inner fenders, those in the engine bay area remain black NOT painted body colour. Jean Caron> From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> To: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net; healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:16:51 +0000> Subject: Re: [Healeys] questions on BJ8 restore> > 1. You are right, the safety hooks are body colour.> > 2. They are held by split rivets that enter the rubber bumper from the engine> bay into the hole in the shroud but does not penetrate the other side of the> rubber. Your rubber bumpers should be slightly shorter on the channel side of> the shroud.> Jean Caron> From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net> Date:> Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:59:54 -0800> Subject: [Healeys] questions on BJ8 restore>> > Hello List, I have a few questions for you.> > 1. What color are the safety> hooks on the bonnet? I assume body color?> > 2. The rubber hood bumpers around> the front shroud opening. Are they held on> by split rivets or regular rivets?> Does this rivet go through from the outside> to engine side or vice versa?> >> > > Comments on new parts:> I just installed a repo rear bumper on new bumper> brackets. They required a> lot of adjustments to make them fit together. I> also noticed that license> plate/light holder did not fit on the bumper.> > >> > Jerry> BJ8> _______________________________________________> Support> Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as> vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive> _________________________________________________________________> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Dec 14 20:31:33 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:31:33 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] questions on BJ8 restore In-Reply-To: <006b01c95e61$35105030$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> References: <006b01c95e61$35105030$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: Jerry - For some reason the repro rear bumpers are fitted with metric nuts, that's why the license plate holder don't fit. BTW, if you are building your car to concours standard I would spend the time to look for an OEM bumper and have it restored - the shape of the repros are visibly different, and cheaper build quality. I think other people answered the other questions. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 10:59 AM, Jerry Costanzo wrote: > Hello List, I have a few questions for you. > > 1. What color are the safety hooks on the bonnet? I assume body color? > > 2. The rubber hood bumpers around the front shroud opening. Are they held > on > by split rivets or regular rivets? Does this rivet go through from the > outside > to engine side or vice versa? > > > > Comments on new parts: > I just installed a repo rear bumper on new bumper brackets. They required > a > lot of adjustments to make them fit together. I also noticed that license > plate/light holder did not fit on the bumper. > > > > Jerry > BJ8 From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Mon Dec 15 10:39:25 2008 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:39:25 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Engine mount measurements In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20081215093709.01fd2a40@pop.att.yahoo.com> This company is located in Windsor and can dip a chassis. I have never used them. http://www.norcalstripping.com/ At 11:09 AM 12/12/2008 -0500, WLLDBL at aol.com wrote: >Henry, > > >>>I am also looking for a company to acid dip the chassis in California? > >Talk to Ron at Painting & Stripping & Coatings, Inc., in Chino, CA---phone >909-597-4551. >They've stripped and primed a bunch of parts off of my Healey. From ah3000me at gmail.com Mon Dec 15 14:28:00 2008 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:28:00 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Remove glove box lock Message-ID: Hi, I'm trying to remove the lock from my glove box. I removed the three screws holding the chrome plate and the chome plate. I can see the latch and a locking ring that goes around the lock. The latch seems to be firmly attached to the lock. Is there a trick to seperating the latch from the rest of the lock. This looks like it should be pretty simple, but I can't pop the latch out, and I don't want to break something by forcing it when I shouldn't. thanks, Tom From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Dec 15 15:19:57 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:19:57 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Remove glove box lock In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On the underside of the chrome cylinder of the latch is a little teeny tiny slotted screw. You have to remove this first. DON'T LOSE THIS SCREW! On 12/16/08, T W wrote: > Hi, > > I'm trying to remove the lock from my glove box. I removed the three > screws holding the chrome plate and the chome plate. I can see the > latch and a locking ring that goes around the lock. > > The latch seems to be firmly attached to the lock. Is there a trick > to seperating the latch from the rest of the lock. This looks like > it should be pretty simple, but I can't pop the latch out, and I don't > want to break something by forcing it when I shouldn't. > > thanks, > > Tom > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From ampole at hotmail.com Mon Dec 15 15:58:59 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:58:59 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Throttle linkage advice Message-ID: Guys Any advice please. I have changed to right hand drive and had problems with the conversion; the throttle spring being too small for the throttle shaft and have had to emery paper the shaft so there is not too much resistance on the return action. Now on fitting the new type poly bushes to the old throttle cross shaft it has again gripped this shaft too tightly when bolted up underneath the gearbox aperture (the bushes were loose on the shaft until the brackets were tightened). Has anyone else had this problem? It will turn but I guess is far too tight for the return springs on throttle and carbs. How slack should it be? Its the last job before the engine goes in, except for filling and bleeding the hydraulics and perhaps dropping a battery in to double check the electrics. many thanks Andy _________________________________________________________________ Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ From CAWS52803 at aol.com Mon Dec 15 16:07:43 2008 From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:07:43 EST Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay Message-ID: Hello and Merry Christmas fellow Healey and British car enthusiasts, I have just listed my 1/2 Healey trailer on Ebay and thought you might want a heads up on this. It has been in storage for almost 10 years and I need the room for other projects. Call or email if you have any questions. Below is the direct link to the item (320325565893). 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(http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From keithbailey5 at bigpond.com Mon Dec 15 16:19:57 2008 From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:19:57 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Message-ID: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> I have checked out the welding cable Battery to solenoid as suggested however they come in different sizes I am usure which size I should use 25mm 333amp @ 30% 35mm 416 amp @30% 56mm 527 amp @30% Which one do you feel would be the most suitable Keith From jobu53 at hotmail.com Mon Dec 15 16:23:36 2008 From: jobu53 at hotmail.com (Dan) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:23:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical In-Reply-To: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> References: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> Message-ID: I would use a #4 guage, not sure of equal in mm. Dan Serrao 1963 BJ7> From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:19:57 +1000> Subject: [Healeys] Electrical> > I have checked out the welding cable Battery to solenoid as suggested> however they come in different sizes> I am usure which size I should use> 25mm 333amp @ 30%> 35mm 416 amp @30%> 56mm 527 amp @30%> Which one do you feel would be the most suitable> > Keith> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as jobu53 at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_12 2008 From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Dec 15 16:33:24 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:33:24 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Throttle linkage advice In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Andy - The old felt bushes used on the cross shaft allowed for quite a bit of play, esp. for manufactered inconsitencies in the shape or straightness of the cross shaft. The new teflon bushes are FAR superior, for sure, but may need to be reamed out sufficiently to allow for free play - your throttle shaft has to be free moving and loose otherwise your throttle will never work properly. The worst part of it all is once the motor is in you basically cannot access this shaft without removing the motor again! I'd recommend taking it out and reaming the bushes slightly, bit by bit, with a Dremel tool until the shaft moves very freely when mounted. You may have to iterate this step in and out of the car a few times until you get it right. The good thing is once you get it done poperly, you'll never have to touch it again. Alan On 12/16/08, andy pole wrote: > Guys > > Any advice please. I have changed to right hand drive and had problems with > the conversion; the throttle spring being too small for the throttle shaft > and > have had to emery paper the shaft so there is not too much resistance on the > return action. > > Now on fitting the new type poly bushes to the old throttle cross shaft it > has > again gripped this shaft too tightly when bolted up underneath the gearbox > aperture (the bushes were loose on the shaft until the brackets were > tightened). Has anyone else had this problem? It will turn but I guess is > far > too tight for the return springs on throttle and carbs. How slack should it > be? Its the last job before the engine goes in, except for filling and > bleeding the hydraulics and perhaps dropping a battery in to double check > the > electrics. > > many thanks Andy > _________________________________________________________________ > Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From jstmorris at yahoo.com Mon Dec 15 16:43:04 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:43:04 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <531689.86151.qm@web30305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello Rudy; Is this the same trailer you had on eBay in August 2007? --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Mon, 12/15/08, CAWS52803 at aol.com wrote: << Hello and Merry Christmas fellow Healey and British car enthusiasts, I have just listed my 1/2 Healey trailer on Ebay and thought you might want a heads up on this. It has been in storage for almost 10 years and I need the room for other projects. Call or email if you have any questions. Below is the direct link to the item (320325565893). Thanks, Rudy Streng Lenoir, NC 828-754-0013 >> __________________________________________________________________ Reclaim your name @ymail.com or @rocketmail.com. Get your new email address now! Go to http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/jacko/ From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Mon Dec 15 17:01:53 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:01:53 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000e01c95f11$81540620$83fc1260$@com> Fellow Healeyoids, I would like to just bolt the trailer to my basement wall and make a bar out of it. That reminds me. There used to be a restaurant in Kansas City and it had a Healey for the salad bar. Condiments in the boot. I would have rigged it so that you put your salad under the sump and depress the throttle to get your salad oiled. Randy Healey-Archaeologist 60 BT7 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of CAWS52803 at aol.com Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 5:08 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net; british-cars at autox.team.net; spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay Hello and Merry Christmas fellow Healey and British car enthusiasts, I have just listed my 1/2 Healey trailer on Ebay and thought you might want a heads up on this. It has been in storage for almost 10 years and I need the room for other projects. Call or email if you have any questions. Below is the direct link to the item (320325565893). Thanks, Rudy Streng Lenoir, NC 828-754-0013 From ah3000me at gmail.com Mon Dec 15 17:15:49 2008 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:15:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Remove glove box lock In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Alan, Thanks! That was it. - Tom On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 5:19 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > On the underside of the chrome cylinder of the latch is a little teeny > tiny slotted screw. You have to remove this first. DON'T LOSE THIS > SCREW! > > On 12/16/08, T W wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I'm trying to remove the lock from my glove box. I removed the three >> screws holding the chrome plate and the chome plate. I can see the >> latch and a locking ring that goes around the lock. >> >> The latch seems to be firmly attached to the lock. Is there a trick >> to seperating the latch from the rest of the lock. This looks like >> it should be pretty simple, but I can't pop the latch out, and I don't >> want to break something by forcing it when I shouldn't. >> >> thanks, >> >> Tom >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 From norman.hendry at shaw.ca Mon Dec 15 17:50:52 2008 From: norman.hendry at shaw.ca (Norman) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:50:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Front Cross Member Cut Out for Crankshaft Super Damper Message-ID: <8983C01F163C469A812254A81DC04730@your4dacd0ea75> Thank you to those that responded to my question. Without your help my restoration and modification project would be a great deal more difficult. Norman 59 BN7 From ynotink at msn.com Mon Dec 15 18:51:54 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:51:54 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical In-Reply-To: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> References: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> Message-ID: WOW! I know I said that bigger is better, but 25mm is almost an inch. Any of these cables would be massive overkill. The 2AWG I used is approximately 12mm with the insulation on. That is slightly larger than a normal battery cable (about 10mm on my Land Rover). Remember that whatever you choose you are going to have to solder a connector on the end. I don't think battery cable ends come that large. The amount of material in a cable increases as the square of the radius so a length of 25mm cable will weigh as much as four equivalent lengths of 12.5mm cable. That might be enough of copper to make a decent down payment on a new wire wheel or something. If there is an electrical utility contractor around maybe they will have some cut offs ends you could look through, sometimes they will sell these for the weight of the copper.Good luck in your quest.Bill Lawrence > From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:19:57 +1000> Subject: [Healeys] Electrical> > I have checked out the welding cable Battery to solenoid as suggested> however they come in different sizes> I am usure which size I should use> 25mm 333amp @ 30%> 35mm 416 amp @30%> 56mm 527 amp @30%> Which one do you feel would be the most suitable> > Keith> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as ynotink at msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive From Healey100M at gmail.com Mon Dec 15 18:58:30 2008 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:58:30 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay In-Reply-To: <000e01c95f11$81540620$83fc1260$@com> References: <000e01c95f11$81540620$83fc1260$@com> Message-ID: Hi Randy, that Healey was a Factory 100M and was restored by Fourintune a number of years ago. It is now for sale in CA for $142,900. Without the condiments! :-) http://classiccars.com/34242.car Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On Dec 15, 2008, at 7:01 PM, Randy Dickson wrote: > Fellow Healeyoids, > I would like to just bolt the trailer to my basement wall and make a > bar out > of it. That reminds me. There used to be a restaurant in Kansas > City and > it had a Healey for the salad bar. Condiments in the boot. I would > have > rigged it so that you put your salad under the sump and depress the > throttle > to get your salad oiled. > > Randy > Healey-Archaeologist > 60 BT7 > 63 BJ7 > 66 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon Dec 15 19:09:17 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:09:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay References: <000e01c95f11$81540620$83fc1260$@com> Message-ID: <046D549D63294D78B30612DF33FCC3CD@ophrdc.org> Interesting story about the salad bar Healey. If it's the same car I know about it was "rescued" by a friend back in the early 90's. It was a factory M that had been Florida Green and OEW and was completely restored back to same. Nothing is stranger than truth! Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" To: Cc: "'Scott Dickson'" Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay > Fellow Healeyoids, > I would like to just bolt the trailer to my basement wall and make a bar > out > of it. That reminds me. There used to be a restaurant in Kansas City and > it had a Healey for the salad bar. Condiments in the boot. I would have > rigged it so that you put your salad under the sump and depress the > throttle > to get your salad oiled. > > Randy > Healey-Archaeologist > 60 BT7 > 63 BJ7 > 66 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of CAWS52803 at aol.com > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 5:08 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net; british-cars at autox.team.net; > spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay > > Hello and Merry Christmas fellow Healey and British car enthusiasts, > I have just listed my 1/2 Healey trailer on Ebay and thought you might > want > a > heads up on this. It has been in storage for almost 10 years and I need > the > > room for other projects. Call or email if you have any questions. Below > is > > the direct link to the item (320325565893). > > Thanks, > Rudy Streng > Lenoir, NC > 828-754-0013 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Mon Dec 15 19:19:07 2008 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:19:07 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Lock issue Message-ID: <004101c95f24$acff6590$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> My various door locks and trunk were in bad shape so I bought new from MOSS. I did not have a key to the ignition, so I bought a blank from MOSS. So I got the doors to open to the same key. The trunk uses a different blank, as does the ignition. Any ideas to simplify the number of keys. PS: I do have a key to the glove box. Jerry BJ8 From WWSCPO at aol.com Mon Dec 15 19:24:31 2008 From: WWSCPO at aol.com (WWSCPO at aol.com) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:24:31 EST Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: FW: Hidden for a Half Century / 1940 Barn Dodge ( Not Healey) Message-ID: A find is a find, I thought some of you might be interested in the story. Bill Schumann BJ8 **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. 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Virus Database (VPS): 081213-0, 12/13/2008 Tested on: 12/13/2008 8:38:39 PM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2008 ALWIL Software. You live life online. So we put Windows on the web. Learn more about Windows Live From glemon at neb.rr.com Mon Dec 15 19:51:36 2008 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:51:36 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay References: <000e01c95f11$81540620$83fc1260$@com> Message-ID: <5394FA0253CF48EEAF132407064C30AB@Lemonlaptop> Randy are you sure the restaurant with the Healey for the salad bar wasn't in Omaha? If not there were two of them, as I know Omaha had one in the 80s, I believe it was either a Godfather's Pizza or Spaghetti Works, but I could be wrong, know there was one there though. Greg Lemon From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Mon Dec 15 20:02:41 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:02:41 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Healey salad bar! In-Reply-To: <046D549D63294D78B30612DF33FCC3CD@ophrdc.org> References: <000e01c95f11$81540620$83fc1260$@com> <046D549D63294D78B30612DF33FCC3CD@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <000901c95f2a$c376ae90$4a640bb0$@com> Fellow Healeyoids, My brother is a fellow Healeyoid (1964 BJ7 owner) and he corrected me. The salad bar was in a restaurant in Omaha, NE. He is researching the name of the place for me. Randy Healey-Archaeologist > 60 BT7 > 63 BJ7 > 66 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net] Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 8:09 PM To: Randy Dickson; healeys at autox.team.net Cc: 'Scott Dickson' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay Interesting story about the salad bar Healey. If it's the same car I know about it was "rescued" by a friend back in the early 90's. It was a factory M that had been Florida Green and OEW and was completely restored back to same. Nothing is stranger than truth! Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" To: Cc: "'Scott Dickson'" Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay > Fellow Healeyoids, > I would like to just bolt the trailer to my basement wall and make a bar > out > of it. That reminds me. There used to be a restaurant in Kansas City and > it had a Healey for the salad bar. Condiments in the boot. I would have > rigged it so that you put your salad under the sump and depress the > throttle > to get your salad oiled. > > Randy > Healey-Archaeologist > 60 BT7 > 63 BJ7 > 66 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S > > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of CAWS52803 at aol.com > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 5:08 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net; british-cars at autox.team.net; > spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay > > Hello and Merry Christmas fellow Healey and British car enthusiasts, > I have just listed my 1/2 Healey trailer on Ebay and thought you might > want > a > heads up on this. It has been in storage for almost 10 years and I need > the > > room for other projects. Call or email if you have any questions. Below > is > > the direct link to the item (320325565893). > > Thanks, > Rudy Streng > Lenoir, NC > 828-754-0013 From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Dec 15 20:21:47 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:21:47 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay In-Reply-To: <046D549D63294D78B30612DF33FCC3CD@ophrdc.org> References: <000e01c95f11$81540620$83fc1260$@com> <046D549D63294D78B30612DF33FCC3CD@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Does anyone have a picture of it as a salad bar? I would like to see that! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:09 AM, Rich C wrote: > Interesting story about the salad bar Healey. > > If it's the same car I know about it was "rescued" by a friend back in the > early 90's. It was a factory M that had been Florida Green and OEW and was > completely restored back to same. > > Nothing is stranger than truth! > > Rich Chrysler > AHCA Hundred Registrar > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" < > rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> > To: > Cc: "'Scott Dickson'" > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 7:01 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay > > > Fellow Healeyoids, >> I would like to just bolt the trailer to my basement wall and make a bar >> out >> of it. That reminds me. There used to be a restaurant in Kansas City and >> it had a Healey for the salad bar. Condiments in the boot. I would have >> rigged it so that you put your salad under the sump and depress the >> throttle >> to get your salad oiled. >> >> Randy >> Healey-Archaeologist >> 60 BT7 >> 63 BJ7 >> 66 Cobra replica >> 06 Mini Cooper S >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto: >> healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] >> On Behalf Of CAWS52803 at aol.com >> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 5:08 PM >> To: healeys at autox.team.net; british-cars at autox.team.net; >> spridgets at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay >> >> Hello and Merry Christmas fellow Healey and British car enthusiasts, >> I have just listed my 1/2 Healey trailer on Ebay and thought you might >> want >> a >> heads up on this. It has been in storage for almost 10 years and I need >> the >> >> room for other projects. Call or email if you have any questions. Below >> is >> >> the direct link to the item (320325565893). >> >> Thanks, >> Rudy Streng >> Lenoir, NC >> 828-754-0013 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Dec 15 20:26:50 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:26:50 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Lock issue In-Reply-To: <004101c95f24$acff6590$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> References: <004101c95f24$acff6590$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: Send the whole lot to Pete Groh of British Car Keys and he will set them all up to use one key. http://britishcarkeys.com/ Pete's first class and will take your emails/calls and answer right away. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:19 AM, Jerry Costanzo wrote: > My various door locks and trunk were in bad shape so I bought new from > MOSS. > I did not have a key to the ignition, so I bought a blank from MOSS. So I > got the doors to open to the same key. The trunk uses a different blank, > as > does the ignition. Any ideas to simplify the number of keys. PS: I do > have a key to the glove box. > > Jerry > BJ8 From graham.hammond at gmail.com Tue Dec 16 01:27:28 2008 From: graham.hammond at gmail.com (hamgr) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:57:28 +1030 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical In-Reply-To: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> References: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> Message-ID: <746e626d0812160027o1f505403he7e1df53f982fc6a@mail.gmail.com> > I used the 35mm on my BN1 as in 35mm2, cable width about 10-12mm at a > guess. > > I am usure which size I should use > 25mm 333amp @ 30% > 35mm 416 amp @30% > 56mm 527 amp @30% > Which one do you feel would be the most suitable > > Keith > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as graham.hammond at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Cheers Graham From ampole at hotmail.com Tue Dec 16 04:39:24 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:39:24 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Throttle linkage advice In-Reply-To: <004f01c95f45$923c5760$b6b50620$@net> References: <004f01c95f45$923c5760$b6b50620$@net> Message-ID: Russ and list Many thanks for the constructive reply, and all because I agreed with a well written and constructive criticism on the way the Uk Healey club was run many moons ago. Must of upset someone. Sorry to copy the list, but surprised there are replies of this standing from the Austin Healey club uk. A very dissappointed Andy ps. thanks Alan. Norman etc for the more constructive reply. > From: russward at lineone.net> To: ampole at hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [Healeys] Throttle linkage advice> Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:14:36 +0000> > Me thinks andy (big mouth ) might have a problem> > -----Original Message-----> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]> On Behalf Of andy pole> Sent: 15 December 2008 22:59> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Throttle linkage advice> > Guys> > Any advice please. I have changed to right hand drive and had problems with> the conversion; the throttle spring being too small for the throttle shaft> and> have had to emery paper the shaft so there is not too much resistance on the> return action.> > Now on fitting the new type poly bushes to the old throttle cross shaft it> has> again gripped this shaft too tightly when bolted up underneath the gearbox> aperture (the bushes were loose on the shaft until the brackets were> tightened). Has anyone else had this problem? It will turn but I guess is> far> too tight for the return springs on throttle and carbs. How slack should it> be? Its the last job before the engine goes in, except for filling and> bleeding the hydraulics and perhaps dropping a battery in to double check> the> electrics.> > many thanks Andy> _________________________________________________________________> Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers> http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as russward at lineone.net> > http://www.team.net/archive> _________________________________________________________________ Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ From ampole at hotmail.com Tue Dec 16 04:45:17 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:45:17 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical In-Reply-To: <746e626d0812160027o1f505403he7e1df53f982fc6a@mail.gmail.com> References: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> <746e626d0812160027o1f505403he7e1df53f982fc6a@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: >From what I can remember I believe that a cable 6mm in diameter has a cross sectional area (CSA) of 25mm2 and 10mm is about 35mm2 Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get a birds eye view of the world with Multimap http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/direct/01/ From ah3000me at gmail.com Tue Dec 16 05:48:21 2008 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:48:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Lock issue In-Reply-To: References: <004101c95f24$acff6590$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: I've got the same mess, and Pete Groh at British Car Keys has been very helpful. - Tom On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 10:26 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Send the whole lot to Pete Groh of British Car Keys and he will set them all > up to use one key. > > http://britishcarkeys.com/ > > Pete's first class and will take your emails/calls and answer right away. > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > > > On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:19 AM, Jerry Costanzo > wrote: > >> My various door locks and trunk were in bad shape so I bought new from >> MOSS. >> I did not have a key to the ignition, so I bought a blank from MOSS. So I >> got the doors to open to the same key. The trunk uses a different blank, >> as >> does the ignition. Any ideas to simplify the number of keys. PS: I do >> have a key to the glove box. >> >> Jerry >> BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ah3000me at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Tue Dec 16 08:07:55 2008 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:07:55 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Need Larger Pedals Message-ID: <48720d20812160707q1c2378d9t15969cb823cf7e24@mail.gmail.com> I have big feet, and am having trouble with the small, close together pedals on my BT7. I am told that some race shops make custom pedals. I need larger pedals, perhaps offset to the lift a little bit to separate the pedals more. Anyone with the same problem have a solution? Jack From linwoodrose at mac.com Tue Dec 16 08:44:05 2008 From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:44:05 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Need Larger Pedals In-Reply-To: <48720d20812160707q1c2378d9t15969cb823cf7e24@mail.gmail.com> References: <48720d20812160707q1c2378d9t15969cb823cf7e24@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Jack, I use these on my car and like them. http://www.bighealey.co.uk/section.php?id=15&page=5 Lin Rose 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 AN5 Bugeye On Dec 16, 2008, at 10:07 AM, Jack Feldman wrote: > I have big feet, and am having trouble with the small, close > together pedals > on my BT7. I am told that some race shops make custom pedals. I need > larger > pedals, perhaps offset to the lift a little bit to separate the > pedals more. > > > Anyone with the same problem have a solution? > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as linwoodrose at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From dthall at btinternet.com Tue Dec 16 09:51:33 2008 From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:51:33 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Healeys] Mini and Healey Message-ID: <19475.39103.qm@web86408.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Just trolling through the you tube videos on Rallying when i came accross this ! RAC Rally 1960's Mini Paddy Hopkirk. Some great shots of Healeys on the rally. Enjoy David Hall From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Tue Dec 16 10:27:52 2008 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:27:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Need Larger Pedals In-Reply-To: <48720d20812160707q1c2378d9t15969cb823cf7e24@mail.gmail.com> References: <48720d20812160707q1c2378d9t15969cb823cf7e24@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: I have size 14's which make it a bit of a problem as well for not just the Healey but my other casr which I DE quite a bit. I finally bought a pair of driving shoes (Piloti's in this case) and that helped quite a bit. Happy holiday's Richard of KY 1960 BN7> Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:07:55 -0600> From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Need Larger Pedals> > I have big feet, and am having trouble with the small, close together pedals> on my BT7. I am told that some race shops make custom pedals. I need larger> pedals, perhaps offset to the lift a little bit to separate the pedals more.> > > Anyone with the same problem have a solution?> > Jack> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_12 2008 From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Dec 16 10:46:51 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:46:51 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Mini and Healey In-Reply-To: <19475.39103.qm@web86408.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20081216114651.SBWKA.416755.root@ispmxfep10-z01> Need a link. tom ---- D HALL wrote: > Just trolling through the you tube videos on Rallying when i came accross this > ! > RAC Rally 1960's Mini Paddy Hopkirk. Some great shots of Healeys on the rally. > Enjoy > > David Hall > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From e-wilkins at cox.net Tue Dec 16 10:55:01 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:55:01 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Mini and Healey In-Reply-To: <19475.39103.qm@web86408.mail.ird.yahoo.com> References: <19475.39103.qm@web86408.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Must be this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibWk0AIFnDI On Dec 16, 2008, at 8:51 AM, D HALL wrote: > Just trolling through the you tube videos on Rallying when i came > accross this > ! > RAC Rally 1960's Mini Paddy Hopkirk. Some great shots of Healeys on > the rally. > Enjoy > > David Hall From dthall at btinternet.com Tue Dec 16 11:19:29 2008 From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:19:29 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Healeys] Mini and Healey Message-ID: <912067.13444.qm@web86407.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Soryy lister I've only just got over the conversion to BSF from Whitworth Merry Christmas to everybody David Hall From Editorgary at aol.com Tue Dec 16 13:32:22 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:32:22 EST Subject: [Healeys] Dressy Driving Shoes Message-ID: In a message dated 12/16/08 11:04:44 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > I have size 14's which make it a bit of a problem as well for not just the > Healey but my other casr which I DE quite a bit. I finally bought a pair of > driving shoes (Piloti's in this case) and that helped quite a bit. > Happy holiday's > Richard of KY > If you want something a little more dressy, and even narrower than Pilotis, www.ZAPPOS.com has a great pair of leather Adidas driving shoes, called "O-Type" shoes zeta.zappos.com/product/7370311/color/126185 They're marked down to $81. I wear mine anytime I have to wear a sportcoat and/or tie and will still be driving my Healey (or making a fashion statement that I'm a cool boy racer). No commercial interest, Cheers gary ************** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From Jwhlyadv at aol.com Tue Dec 16 13:50:44 2008 From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:50:44 EST Subject: [Healeys] Dressy Driving Shoes Message-ID: As I recall one of the pedals is a solid block that bolts next to the swing arm and the other one has two ears that straddle the swing arm. You can move them around to gain more space but I forget how you do it. I did do it correctly on my BJ8 and notice my BN4 has less room. Can someone provide the proper locations of the foot pedals? Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010) From shop at justbrits.com Tue Dec 16 13:53:34 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:53:34 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Dressy Driving Shoes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I REALLY woulda thought that these http://zeta.zappos.com/product/7370311/color/29124 are more befitting a 'boy racer' such as yourself, Gary !!! Your 'option' appears kinda lame !!! !! From bighealey at charter.net Tue Dec 16 14:34:28 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:34:28 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Need Larger Pedals In-Reply-To: <48720d20812160707q1c2378d9t15969cb823cf7e24@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <20081216163428.LYSYC.1567229.root@mp14> Jack, Have you tried some good driving shoes such as Piloti crew shoes? ---- Jack Feldman wrote: > I have big feet, and am having trouble with the small, close together pedals > on my BT7. I am told that some race shops make custom pedals. I need larger > pedals, perhaps offset to the lift a little bit to separate the pedals more. > > > Anyone with the same problem have a solution? > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rchaskell at earthlink.net Tue Dec 16 14:41:44 2008 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:41:44 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Dressy Driving Shoes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <49482098.1050902@earthlink.net> Jim, The brake pedal straddles the lever arm, the clutch is offset to the left of the arm. Depending on the year, the brake and clutch pedals are the same part number. There are two round spacers that fill the slot for the clutch pedal. Starting at 16039 BN7, 15881 BT7 the clutch pedal became "solid" and the spacers were dropped. Bob Jwhlyadv at aol.com wrote: > As I recall one of the pedals is a solid block that bolts next to the swing > arm and the other one has two ears that straddle the swing arm. You can move > them around to gain more space but I forget how you do it. I did do it > correctly on my BJ8 and notice my BN4 has less room. > > Can someone provide the proper locations of the foot pedals? > > Jim Werner > Louisville, KY From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Tue Dec 16 15:07:55 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:07:55 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Healey salad bar! In-Reply-To: <5394FA0253CF48EEAF132407064C30AB@Lemonlaptop> References: <000e01c95f11$81540620$83fc1260$@com> <5394FA0253CF48EEAF132407064C30AB@Lemonlaptop> Message-ID: <000801c95fca$c00f4af0$402de0d0$@com> Greg, My brother just emailed me and he said that he thought that the restaurant with the Healey salad bar was called Pepperonis. I wonder if there are still some croutons between the seats. Randy Healey-Archaeologist > 60 BT7 > 63 BJ7 > 66 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S -----Original Message----- From: Greg Lemon [mailto:glemon at neb.rr.com] Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 8:52 PM To: Randy Dickson; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey 1/2 car on Ebay Randy are you sure the restaurant with the Healey for the salad bar wasn't in Omaha? If not there were two of them, as I know Omaha had one in the 80s, I believe it was either a Godfather's Pizza or Spaghetti Works, but I could be wrong, know there was one there though. Greg Lemon From glemon at neb.rr.com Tue Dec 16 15:51:32 2008 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:51:32 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Healey salad bar! References: <000e01c95f11$81540620$83fc1260$@com> <5394FA0253CF48EEAF132407064C30AB@Lemonlaptop> <000801c95fca$c00f4af0$402de0d0$@com> Message-ID: <2B0D1E9768684FC88887BD4C778DDB2E@Lemonlaptop> That rings a bell, but now that you mention it I think I've got it, Pefferonis was the name, at least that was the name of a chain of pizza restaurants in Omaha at that time, and it coincides with my memory of it being a pizza or Italian place. I live in Lincoln, but have car freinds in Omaha who I know remember it, will see if I can get some pics for the enlightenment of the list. Greg Lemon From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Dec 16 16:12:07 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:12:07 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Healey salad bar! In-Reply-To: <2B0D1E9768684FC88887BD4C778DDB2E@Lemonlaptop> Message-ID: <20081216171207.TXHSJ.415796.root@ispmxfep12-z02> I lived in Omaha for three years in the late 70's. Don't remember the Healey bar then---but maybe it wasn't there then. But--there was a wonderful Italian rest on the North side called "Mr------------- ? Can't remember the name, but it was GOOD. Do you know Greg? Tom ---- Greg Lemon wrote: > That rings a bell, but now that you mention it I think I've got it, > Pefferonis was the name, at least that was the name of a chain of pizza > restaurants in Omaha at that time, and it coincides with my memory of it > being a pizza or Italian place. I live in Lincoln, but have car freinds in > Omaha who I know remember it, will see if I can get some pics for the > enlightenment of the list. > > Greg Lemon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com Tue Dec 16 16:50:54 2008 From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:50:54 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical In-Reply-To: References: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> <746e626d0812160027o1f505403he7e1df53f982fc6a@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <000001c95fd9$231d3b30$6957b190$@com> The formula is pi times radius squared....I.e 3.1416 X 3mm X 3mm = 28.274 mm squared (in the case of 6mm diameter cable) ..............see???? There is at least one of us who remembers high school maths....lol (sorry.... the engineer in me just had to speak up.) (Note that I did not say Physicist... in which case the number pi would have been expressed to at least 6 significant digits and the final numerical answer would have been even more obnoxious...) -skip- -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of andy pole Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 6:45 AM To: graham.hammond at gmail.com; keithbailey5 at bigpond.com Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Electrical >From what I can remember I believe that a cable 6mm in diameter has a cross sectional area (CSA) of 25mm2 and 10mm is about 35mm2 Andy _________________________________________________________________ chive From drberkowitz at hotmail.com Tue Dec 16 19:41:47 2008 From: drberkowitz at hotmail.com (Leonard Berkowitz) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:41:47 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] =?windows-1256?q?Hidden_for_a_Half_Century_/_1940_Barn_?= =?windows-1256?q?Dodge_=28_Not_Healey=29=FE?= Message-ID: I also have a classic 1950 Dodge Coronet 4 door sedan with Gyromatic Transmission which I find it to be an absolute delight. Mine also has a history, but not quite as amazing as this one. When I restored it (actually restoration was mostly done by Malcolm Jennings in Westbury NY) we found it to be almost perfect under the old paint. So good, that we left the original under coating untouched prior to applying new paint. The body required only repair of the right rear fender and replacing or replating most of the brite metal. The most amazing feature is that you get to really see how amazing my 63 BJ7 really was, compared to the cars of it's day. _________________________________________________________________ Suspicious message? Theres an alert for that. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_broad2_122008 From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Tue Dec 16 20:07:29 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:07:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 100/6 Engine and Fiberglass front fenders In-Reply-To: <000001c95fd9$231d3b30$6957b190$@com> References: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac><746e626d0812160027o1f505403he7e1df53f982fc6a@mail.gmail.com> <000001c95fd9$231d3b30$6957b190$@com> Message-ID: <1A6448EB8C86461CA063D2E6F7F9DF63@michael> I have a complete 100/6 engine that I have to get rid of. It is in Toronto. Also a pair of fiberglass 6 cylinder front fenders..(Oh horrors.) but they are good ones and cheap!!! Anyone interested? Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Tue Dec 16 20:14:14 2008 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:14:14 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] lock cylinder update Message-ID: <001601c95ff5$8a7501c0$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> List, Thanks for all the help on my locks. With a few hints, I have taken them all apart and re-keyed them alike. I would like to do the same to my 100-6 but I need about two cylinder locks to steel parts out of. If anyone has some extras, please let me know. Jerry Bj8 100 6 From healeyray at yahoo.com Tue Dec 16 21:05:13 2008 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:05:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Electrical In-Reply-To: <000001c95fd9$231d3b30$6957b190$@com> Message-ID: <692756.11798.qm@web111414.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> --- On Tue, 12/16/08, Skip Saunders wrote: The formula is pi times radius squared....I.e 3.1416 X 3mm X 3mm = 28.274 mm squared (in the case of 6mm diameter cable) ..............see???? There is at least one of us who remembers high school maths....lol (sorry.... the engineer in me just had to speak up.) Skip Everyone knows pie are round, cake are square. Regards Ray Juncal From ggilliam at usol.com Tue Dec 16 21:15:57 2008 From: ggilliam at usol.com (ggilliam at usol.com) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:15:57 GMT Subject: [Healeys] Road & Track article Message-ID: <200812170415.mBH4Fujr026967@smtp.usol.com> List, While waiting in the barbershop this morning I read an interesting article in the Jan 09 issue of R&T. ( I was amazed he had a new issue of anything except People ) The author spent a day at Road America in a Team Thicko Bugeye and had great comments about the experience and his host. Happy Holidays to all! Gordy From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Dec 16 21:27:29 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:27:29 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] =?windows-1256?q?Hidden_for_a_Half_Century_/_1940_Barn_?= =?windows-1256?q?Dodge_=28_Not_Healey=29=FE?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Try driving my '52 Austin Atlantic. Good fun but I never would have bought one of these new, the car is not all that easy to drive compared to the Healey. Strangely the A90 is far more substantially built, but the Healey is far easier to drive. Floor shift in those old cars is there for a reason. New cars, I'd probably rather have column shift though! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 2008/12/17 Leonard Berkowitz > I also have a classic 1950 Dodge Coronet 4 door sedan with Gyromatic > Transmission which I find it to be an absolute delight. Mine also has a > history, but not quite as amazing as this one. When I restored it (actually > restoration was mostly done by Malcolm Jennings in Westbury NY) we found it > to be almost perfect under the old paint. So good, that we left the > original under coating untouched prior to applying new paint. The body > required only repair of the right rear fender and replacing or replating > most of the brite metal. The most amazing feature is that you get to really > see how amazing my 63 BJ7 really was, compared to the cars of it's day. > _________________________________________________________________ > Suspicious message? There s an alert for that. > > http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_broad2_122008 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From roncorazzo02 at yahoo.com Tue Dec 16 23:05:42 2008 From: roncorazzo02 at yahoo.com (Ronald Corazzo) Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:05:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] traficator Message-ID: <931677.9372.qm@web30606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Back ground; Had my traficator gone through and rewired. Cleaned up the bakelite and plastic horn center myself. Unfortunately I did not re -chrome the turn signal at that time. I decided to take it apart and get the turn signal re chromed. Removed the plastic and paper protecting it and the bakelite part of the traficator was broken in peaces. I glued it together with supper glue(gel). I had model glue but that does not dry fast enough. I Used the model glue on one of the tabs that broke off on the horn part. My question is I would like it reinforced so it wonbt fall apart after prime it and getting it painted. Any ideas? From keithbailey5 at bigpond.com Tue Dec 16 23:51:06 2008 From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:51:06 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Message-ID: <002e01c96013$d637dc40$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> Thanks to all the guys who responded to my question I have resolved the matter, I will know for sure when I starter up some time soon Keith From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Dec 17 00:16:10 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:16:10 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] traficator In-Reply-To: <931677.9372.qm@web30606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <931677.9372.qm@web30606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Ron - Most glues won't be strong enough to keep this together. I think the best you can hope for is to purchase some JB Weld and use that, it's pretty much the strongest adhesive out there. By the way, you don't want to paint the trafficator. You will get better long term results if you dye it using India ink then polish it with car wax. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 2:05 PM, Ronald Corazzo wrote: > Back ground; > Had my traficator gone through and rewired. Cleaned up the bakelite and > plastic horn center myself. Unfortunately I did not re -chrome the turn > signal > at that time. I decided to take it apart and get the turn signal re > chromed. > Removed the plastic and paper protecting it and the bakelite part of the > traficator was broken in peaces. I glued it together with supper > glue(gel). > I had model glue but that does not dry fast enough. I Used the model > glue > on one of the tabs that broke off on the horn part. > > My question is I would like it reinforced so it wonb t fall apart after > prime > it and getting it painted. Any ideas? From rudedoggg at earthlink.net Wed Dec 17 05:18:02 2008 From: rudedoggg at earthlink.net (rudedoggg at earthlink.net) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:18:02 +0000 (GMT+00:00) Subject: [Healeys] Healey salad bar! Message-ID: <27040363.1229516283292.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Mr C's. Part of the Caniglia family. It closed earlier this year. The place was always decorated like it was Christmas. World's best collection of Elvis decanters. And, an Italian fishing village relief diorama featuring JFK, Frank Sinatra, and the Pope. I really liked that place. JR -----Original Message----- >From: tomfelts at windstream.net >Sent: Dec 16, 2008 11:12 PM >To: Randy Dickson , Greg Lemon , healeys at autox.team.net >Cc: TRSNMGS at aol.com >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey salad bar! > >I lived in Omaha for three years in the late 70's. Don't remember the Healey bar then---but maybe it wasn't there then. But--there was a wonderful Italian rest on the North side called "Mr------------- ? Can't remember the name, but it was GOOD. > >Do you know Greg? > >Tom >---- Greg Lemon wrote: >> That rings a bell, but now that you mention it I think I've got it, >> Pefferonis was the name, at least that was the name of a chain of pizza >> restaurants in Omaha at that time, and it coincides with my memory of it >> being a pizza or Italian place. I live in Lincoln, but have car freinds in >> Omaha who I know remember it, will see if I can get some pics for the >> enlightenment of the list. >> >> Greg Lemon >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as rudedoggg at earthlink.net > >http://www.team.net/archive From blkbt7 at yahoo.com Wed Dec 17 05:34:40 2008 From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:34:40 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] traficator Message-ID: <361938.88177.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I used JB Weld last JUne, It lasted almost 2 weeks. Of course that was about 4000 miles. So if you won't be doing a cross country trip the JB Weld may satisfactory for your needs. Bob - BT7 >Most glues won't be strong enough to keep this together. I think the best >you can hope for is to purchase some JB Weld and use that, it's pretty much >the strongest adhesive out there. From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Wed Dec 17 05:59:07 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:59:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] traficator In-Reply-To: <931677.9372.qm@web30606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <931677.9372.qm@web30606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi Ronald, I have some parts for traficators, which piece is broken? Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ronald Corazzo Sent: December 17, 2008 1:06 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] traficator Back ground; Had my traficator gone through and rewired. Cleaned up the bakelite and plastic horn center myself. Unfortunately I did not re -chrome the turn signal at that time. I decided to take it apart and get the turn signal re chromed. Removed the plastic and paper protecting it and the bakelite part of the traficator was broken in peaces. I glued it together with supper glue(gel). I had model glue but that does not dry fast enough. I Used the model glue on one of the tabs that broke off on the horn part. My question is I would like it reinforced so it wonbt fall apart after prime it and getting it painted. Any ideas? Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as msalter at precisionsportscar.com http://www.team.net/archive From Warthodson at aol.com Wed Dec 17 07:54:52 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:54:52 EST Subject: [Healeys] oil pump pickup filter Message-ID: I am looking for a good/excellent used oil pump pickup filter for a gear type oil pump for a 6 cyl. engine. Please contact me off list if you have one for sale. Gary Hodson **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From rjswain at hotmail.com Wed Dec 17 08:45:53 2008 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:45:53 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails Message-ID: Can anyone tell me the sizes of the holes drilled in the frame rails for mounting clips for wiring harness, battery cable, fuel and brake lines? My new frame has none and I don't think any of the ones in the old frame are the right size.ThanksRick '59 BN4 _________________________________________________________________ From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Wed Dec 17 09:37:18 2008 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:37:18 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] traficator In-Reply-To: <931677.9372.qm@web30606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <931677.9372.qm@web30606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Ron: I use a two part epoxy called PC-7 to repair cracks in the steering wheel, it should also work with the traficator. I also have some spare parts from a used traficator, perhaps send photos to see what you need. I also agree with the comment that was made not to paint the bakelite, I first wash it thoroughly with mild soap and hot water, then sand it lightly with 1000 paper, I then apply India ink, let it dry then I apply shoe polish and polish it. I then finish it with a good car wax and it looks just like new, not too shiny and unlike the paint it won't flake off. Jean Caron> Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:05:42 -0800> From: roncorazzo02 at yahoo.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] traficator> > Back ground;> Had my traficator gone through and rewired. Cleaned up the bakelite and> plastic horn center myself. Unfortunately I did not re -chrome the turn signal> at that time. I decided to take it apart and get the turn signal re chromed.> Removed the plastic and paper protecting it and the bakelite part of the> traficator was broken in peaces. I glued it together with supper glue(gel).> I had model glue but that does not dry fast enough. I Used the model glue> on one of the tabs that broke off on the horn part.> > My question is I would like it reinforced so it wonbt fall apart after prime> it and getting it painted. Any ideas?> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ From linsley46 at gmail.com Wed Dec 17 09:53:14 2008 From: linsley46 at gmail.com (John McElrath) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:53:14 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I would appreciate the same information along with the distance between them and the inside rail corner so I can put them in the proper place. My new frame doesn't have them either and the original frame has more holes than Swiss cheese. Thanks John 61 BN7 MK II On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 10:45 AM, Rick Swain wrote: > Can anyone tell me the sizes of the holes drilled in the frame rails for > mounting clips for wiring harness, battery cable, fuel and brake lines? My > new > frame has none and I don't think any of the ones in the old frame are the > right size.ThanksRick '59 BN4 > _________________________________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as linsley46 at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From dan at warner-associates.com Wed Dec 17 10:21:11 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:21:11 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Osculating Vibration-Rear End BJ8 Message-ID: Anyone ever had a rear end vibration at that osculates every 2 or 3 seconds in OD at about 60 MPH. It almost feels like the rear end differential gears are not matched up. A small amount of noise is emitted but I would not call it a growl. After I let off the gas and then continue at 60 it seems to get better but is still there. Cannot rule out the transmition but it seems to be coming from the back. It's been like this for many years. Tried tighting the pinion nut and replaced the seal which was leaking. Dan From bspidell at comcast.net Wed Dec 17 10:42:29 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:42:29 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails Message-ID: <121720081742.5584.49493A05000AA4B4000015D0220702163304040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Speaking of holes, my BJ8 has a few (apparently) factory-installed holes in the frame rails. These would make sense for drainage, but they're (supposed to be) plugged with rubber plugs. But, our BN2 does not have these holes--anyone know why? BMC's idea of a chassis lightening program? Do others' BJX cars have them (could be someone drilled them, but they look "factory")? bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "John McElrath" > I would appreciate the same information along with the distance between them > and the inside rail corner so I can put them in the proper place. My new > frame doesn't have them either and the original frame has more holes than > Swiss cheese. > Thanks > John > 61 BN7 MK II From ampole at hotmail.com Wed Dec 17 11:06:34 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:06:34 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails In-Reply-To: <121720081742.5584.49493A05000AA4B4000015D0220702163304040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> References: <121720081742.5584.49493A05000AA4B4000015D0220702163304040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: Bob Yes my bj8 also had about 6 larger holes plugged with rubber bungs, they had kind of melted when I pulled them out. We reused the holes as well as drilling extras to inject waxoyl after the chassis was repaired.> From: bspidell at comcast.net> To: linsley46 at gmail.com; rjswain at hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:42:29 +0000> CC: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails> > Speaking of holes, my BJ8 has a few (apparently) factory-installed holes in the frame rails. These would make sense for drainage, but they're (supposed to be) plugged with rubber plugs. But, our BN2 does not have these holes--anyone know why? BMC's idea of a chassis lightening program? Do others' BJX cars have them (could be someone drilled them, but they look "factory")?> > > bs> > --> ***************************************************************> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net> '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M> ***************************************************************> > -------------- Original message ----------------------> From: "John McElrath" > > I would appreciate the same information along with the distance between them> > and the inside rail corner so I can put them in the proper place. My new> > frame doesn't have them either and the original frame has more holes than> > Swiss cheese.> > Thanks> > John> > 61 BN7 MK II> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as ampole at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Are you a PC? Upload your PC story and show the world http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465942/direct/01/ From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed Dec 17 11:11:34 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:11:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails References: <121720081742.5584.49493A05000AA4B4000015D0220702163304040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: Near as we can tell these seem to be fixture locating holes for the jigs Jensen used when assembling these chassis. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "John McElrath" ; "Rick Swain" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails > Speaking of holes, my BJ8 has a few (apparently) factory-installed holes > in the frame rails. These would make sense for drainage, but they're > (supposed to be) plugged with rubber plugs. But, our BN2 does not have > these holes--anyone know why? BMC's idea of a chassis lightening program? > Do others' BJX cars have them (could be someone drilled them, but they > look "factory")? > > > bs > > -- > *************************************************************** > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M > *************************************************************** > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: "John McElrath" >> I would appreciate the same information along with the distance between >> them >> and the inside rail corner so I can put them in the proper place. My new >> frame doesn't have them either and the original frame has more holes than >> Swiss cheese. >> Thanks >> John >> 61 BN7 MK II > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ampole at hotmail.com Wed Dec 17 11:28:11 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:28:11 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical In-Reply-To: <000001c95fd9$231d3b30$6957b190$@com> References: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> <746e626d0812160027o1f505403he7e1df53f982fc6a@mail.gmail.com> <000001c95fd9$231d3b30$6957b190$@com> Message-ID: Skip Nice try, right in principal, Only thing you forgot is that most larger cables are stranded and not solid, so there are gaps between each strand, let me know the equation for that one :) cheers Andy > > The formula is pi times radius squared....I.e 3.1416 X 3mm X 3mm = 28.274> mm squared (in the case of 6mm diameter cable)> ..............see???? There is at least one of us who remembers high> school maths....lol _________________________________________________________________ Get a birds eye view of the world with Multimap http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/direct/01/ From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Wed Dec 17 12:44:56 2008 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:44:56 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Dressy Driving Shoes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: These guys are going out of business in my area; Shop is closing as I write this; Not enuff guys like Ed buying shoes Richard of KY 1960 BN7 1989 Turbo (not Healey related) DE car :^)> From: shop at justbrits.com> To: Editorgary at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:53:34 -0600> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Dressy Driving Shoes> > I REALLY woulda thought that these > > http://zeta.zappos.com/product/7370311/color/29124> > are more befitting a 'boy racer' such as yourself, Gary !!!> > Your 'option' appears kinda lame !!!> > !!> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_12 2008 From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Wed Dec 17 12:48:45 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:48:45 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA817500505B510@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> I think the wholes in the frames are different, depending on the modell. I am just working on the frame of my 62 BT7 MK2. The usual distances between the wholes for the battery cable and the wiring harness are about 11 inches (27cm). But on the wiring harness side there are also holes in-between these. It seems not all where used to fix the clips. About 3 or 4 were without any use as far as I can see on my frame. So also for me it would be really helpful to get a template or whatsoever to know which holes where for the clips screws. The diameter of the wholes on my car is about 3.5 mm. Thanks Josef Eckert Konigswinter/Germany 54BN1, 62 BT7, 65 Sprite -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von John McElrath Gesendet: Mittwoch, 17. Dezember 2008 17:53 An: Rick Swain Cc: Healey List Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails I would appreciate the same information along with the distance between them and the inside rail corner so I can put them in the proper place. My new frame doesn't have them either and the original frame has more holes than Swiss cheese. Thanks John 61 BN7 MK II On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 10:45 AM, Rick Swain wrote: > Can anyone tell me the sizes of the holes drilled in the frame rails > for mounting clips for wiring harness, battery cable, fuel and brake > lines? My new frame has none and I don't think any of the ones in the > old frame are the right size.ThanksRick '59 BN4 From pulse at mx.plaxo.com Wed Dec 17 12:49:46 2008 From: pulse at mx.plaxo.com (Richard Collins) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:49:46 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Richard Collins added you as a connection on Plaxo Message-ID: Hi Webmeister, Richard Collins wants to add you as a connection on Plaxo. To accept this connection request, go to: http://www.plaxo.com/invite?i=53934311&k=1347805124&l=en&src=email&et=1&est=n olevels&etv=nnic1b2&el=en Thanks! The Plaxo team More than 20 million people use Plaxo to keep in touch with the people they care about. Don't want to receive emails from Plaxo any more? Go to: http://www.plaxo.com/stop?src=email&et=1&est=nolevels&etv=nnic1b2&el=en From Editorgary at aol.com Wed Dec 17 12:51:59 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:51:59 EST Subject: [Healeys] Dressy Driving Shoes Message-ID: In a message dated 12/17/08 11:45:07 AM, gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com writes: > These guys are going out of business in my area; Shop is closing as I > write this; Not enuff guys like Ed buying shoes > Zappos has stores? Why would they want stores? This has been my wife's favorite website for years. Order three pairs in varying sizes, send back the two that don't fit with them paying shipping costs. Cheers Gary ************** One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From Jwhlyadv at aol.com Wed Dec 17 14:16:48 2008 From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:16:48 EST Subject: [Healeys] Will Cook Message-ID: Received the following news from Angie Cook today. Robbie and Angie have many friends in the Healey World, let's keep this family in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season. Robbie can be reached at _rcook_vw at email.com_ (mailto:rcook_vw at email.com) Jim Werner ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:37:24 -0600 I just wanted to let you all know that we received word this morning that Will's tumor has grown significantly. We do not know anything else at this point, but we will update you just as soon as we meet with the doctors. Please pass this along to anyone I may have missed. We appreciate all your prayers during this time. Thank you so much. Blessings, Robbie, Angie, Cole, Will, and Calvin Angie Hester Cook KnobStoppers Cake Vintage (p) 615.385.7254 **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From Jwhlyadv at aol.com Wed Dec 17 14:28:47 2008 From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:28:47 EST Subject: [Healeys] Dressy Driving Shoes Message-ID: In a message dated 12/17/2008 2:53:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Editorgary at aol.com writes: Zappos has stores? Zappos main warehouse is located just outside of Louisville and they have some outlet stores in Kentucky, I know, you didn't think people in Kentucky wore shoes..... Our most successful British Car Club Drive last year included a scheduled one hour stop at the Zappos mega outlet store. The women shopped, the guys had a car show in the parking lot. Best female attendance for a drive. Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Wed Dec 17 15:11:16 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:11:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! Message-ID: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> So, There's been a lot of sad news in the Healey world in the last couple weks. I have some good news! My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born yesterday, December 16th at 8:15 am. He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that first born son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the next one be named Austin or Healey. :) Pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192539&l=26eae&id=681330197 Cheers & Happy Holidays! Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams From ah3000me at gmail.com Wed Dec 17 15:41:54 2008 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:41:54 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] traficator In-Reply-To: References: <931677.9372.qm@web30606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I have a couple of questions regarding using epoxy to repair the cracks in the bakelite steering wheels. After filling the cracks, what did you use to color the epoxy? Does the epoxy stain with india ink? Have you had problems with temperature expansion and contraction causing new cracks or separating the epoxy from the bakelite? Temperatures here on the Maine coast range from high 80's F to -20 F. thanks, Tom On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 11:37 AM, Jean Caron wrote: > Ron: > I use a two part epoxy called PC-7 to repair cracks in the steering wheel, it > should also work with the traficator. I also have some spare parts from a used > traficator, perhaps send photos to see what you need. I also agree with the > comment that was made not to paint the bakelite, I first wash it thoroughly > with mild soap and hot water, then sand it lightly with 1000 paper, I then > apply India ink, let it dry then I apply shoe polish and polish it. I then > finish it with a good car wax and it looks just like new, not too shiny and > unlike the paint it won't flake off. > Jean Caron From ampole at hotmail.com Wed Dec 17 15:46:37 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:46:37 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Electrical In-Reply-To: <000401c96078$366c50a0$a344f1e0$@com> References: <001301c95f0b$a548cb20$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> <746e626d0812160027o1f505403he7e1df53f982fc6a@mail.gmail.com> <000001c95fd9$231d3b30$6957b190$@com> <000401c96078$366c50a0$a344f1e0$@com> Message-ID: Ahhh you sound just like my electrical power tutor, dont forget the outer sheath insulation also affects the current carrying capacity, over here we use XLPE which has better properties for heating / welding projects, rather than PVC so its difficult to gauge the size just looking at the outer cable diameter of welding cable. Was just trying to point out its difficult to gauge the size of a cable unless you know what it is, and the CSA in electicians terms is dependant on type of cable, as well as solid or stranded core. The cable calc would then be affected due to the different volt drop, diversity applied, installation conditions, etc I believe the answer would be 42 :) Humble apologies, all the best Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get a birds eye view of the world with Multimap http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/direct/01/ From ampole at hotmail.com Wed Dec 17 15:53:35 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:53:35 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Congratulations to you and the family from the Uk, cute son, just needs a spanner in those little hands. Seriously enjoy it, mine is 3 1/2 now and still makes me smile every day, and he loves 'old rusty' as he calls the bj8. Is the Jensen anything to do with the Healey connection? cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Are you a PC? Upload your PC story and show the world http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465942/direct/01/ From Editorgary at aol.com Wed Dec 17 15:56:53 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:56:53 EST Subject: [Healeys] Dressy Driving Shoes Message-ID: In a message dated 12/17/08 1:28:47 PM, Jwhlyadv writes: > Zappos main warehouse is located just outside of Louisville and they > have some outlet stores in Kentucky, I know, you didn't think people in Kentucky > wore shoes > All of my magazines are printed just outside Louisville, at Publishers Press -- I know those folks wear shoes -- at least to work! Cheers Gary ************** One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From pennell at cox.net Wed Dec 17 15:58:19 2008 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:58:19 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Osculating Vibration-Rear End BJ8 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20081217175819.H3E4C.83999.imail@eastrmwml49> Dan, I had a vibration in my BJ8 for 25+ years and did several things to address it. Not much difference. Then there was a discussion a few years back about out of round and out of balance brake drums. I borowed my mechanics old bubble balancer and some weights. Sure enough! Both were definitely not balanced. I proceeded to balance them by welding some 1/4 rod on the perimeter and then grinding to get the best balance I could. ( It took 1-2 ounces on each one.) NO MORE SHAKE! And I have run it up to 90 or so! Worked out so well I did likewise to the drums on my BN7 and it is much smoother as well. I would suggest you at least verify that yours are balanced before you go tearing into the diff or tranny. Keith Pennell > Anyone ever had a rear end vibration at that osculates every 2 or 3 seconds > in OD at about 60 MPH. It almost feels like the rear end differential gears > are not matched up. A small amount of noise is emitted but I would not call > it a growl. After I let off the gas and then continue at 60 it seems to get > better but is still there. Cannot rule out the transmition but it seems to > be coming from the back. It's been like this for many years. Tried > tighting the pinion nut and replaced the seal which was leaking. > > Dan From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Wed Dec 17 16:00:04 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:00:04 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <471534970812171500o633a5192k6e9e16a4f81c5fe9@mail.gmail.com> Well, when we were coming up with baby names I jokingly listed: Jensen, Austin, Healey, Studebaker, Edsel, and a few others. My wife just gave me one of "those looks." thn her sistr independently mentioned the name and it stuck. Now, here's the fun bit. He's already got his own Jensen Healey at home and it just happens to be built on my birthday, both daddy and the car were manufactured in 1974. Jody On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 3:53 PM, andy pole wrote: > Congratulations to you and the family from the Uk, cute son, just needs a > spanner in those little hands. Seriously enjoy it, mine is 3 1/2 now and > still makes me smile every day, and he loves 'old rusty' as he calls the > bj8. > > Is the Jensen anything to do with the Healey connection? > > cheers Andy > > > ________________________________ > Take your friends with you with Mobile Messenger. Click Here! -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Wed Dec 17 16:00:26 2008 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:00:26 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA7E@itfexch5.central.det.win> G'day Rich The Austin-Healey chassis is a piece of Healey History that is often overlooked. While Jensen Brothers undertook the assembly of the Austin-Healey they did not make the chassis. It was made by Thompson Motor Pressings of Wolverhampton and delivered to Jensen for initially assembly before being trucked to BMC for final assembly. Thompson Motor Pressings also made chassis for many other manufacturers, but like so many British companies connected with the automotive industry went under when the industry self destructed. It was part of a much larger combine that made anything from electric stoves to the hardware for nuclear power plants. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia Near as we can tell these seem to be fixture locating holes for the jigs Jensen used when assembling these chassis. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "John McElrath" ; "Rick Swain" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails > Speaking of holes, my BJ8 has a few (apparently) factory-installed holes > in the frame rails. These would make sense for drainage, but they're > (supposed to be) plugged with rubber plugs. But, our BN2 does not have > these holes--anyone know why? BMC's idea of a chassis lightening program? > Do others' BJX cars have them (could be someone drilled them, but they > look "factory")? ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From insptwo at msn.com Wed Dec 17 16:22:59 2008 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:22:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Jody: Congradulations! At least you got the Jensen name in. December is a great month for births, our oldest son was born Christmas day, Our oldest grandson, coming home on leave, was born the 20th and my wife was also born in December. Bill BJ7> Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:11:16 -0700> From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news!> > So, There's been a lot of sad news in the Healey world in the last couple weks.> > I have some good news! My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born> yesterday, December 16th at 8:15 am.> > He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that first born> son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the next> one be named Austin or Healey. :)> > Pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192539&l=26eae&id=681330197> > Cheers & Happy Holidays!> Jody> > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/> 1953 Studebaker Champion> 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)> http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay!> > "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn> from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent> disinclination to do so."> --Douglas Adams> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as insptwo at msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive From healeyguy at aol.com Wed Dec 17 18:45:10 2008 From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:45:10 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <8CB2EC965EB7383-CA8-D25@webmail-de17.sysops.aol.com> My second son decided, along with his wife, to name our third grandson, Austin. I have to admit that I was taken aback by the announcement and then my daughter in law leaned in and said, "we thought you would like the name Pops!" Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: Jody Kerr To: HEALEY LIST Sent: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:11 pm Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! So, There's been a lot of sad news in the Healey world in the last couple weks. I have some good news! My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born yesterday, December 16th at 8:15 am. He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that first born son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the next one be named Austin or Healey. :) Pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192539&l=26eae&id=681330197 Cheers & Happy Holidays! Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyguy at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Wed Dec 17 18:50:41 2008 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:50:41 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <8CB2EC965EB7383-CA8-D25@webmail-de17.sysops.aol.com> References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> <8CB2EC965EB7383-CA8-D25@webmail-de17.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA86@itfexch5.central.det.win> G'day My father was named Austin and being such a drongo I didn't realise the connection to just 3 years ago, some 33 years after I bought my first Austin-Healey. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of healeyguy at aol.com Sent: Thursday, 18 December 2008 12:45 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! My second son decided, along with his wife, to name our third grandson, Austin. I have to admit that I was taken aback by the announcement and then my daughter in law leaned in and said, "we thought you would like the name Pops!" Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: Jody Kerr To: HEALEY LIST Sent: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:11 pm Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! So, There's been a lot of sad news in the Healey world in the last couple weks. I have some good news! My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born yesterday, December 16th at 8:15 am. He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that first born son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the next one be named Austin or Healey. :) Pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192539&l=26eae&id=681330197 Cheers & Happy Holidays! Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyguy at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as patrick.quinn at det.nsw.edu.au http://www.team.net/archive ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From peter.svilans at rogers.com Wed Dec 17 19:01:16 2008 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:01:16 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails Message-ID: <001701c960b4$839b69b0$6401a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> John Thompson Motor Pressings advertised in the British press quite consistently, particularly in the thick Motor Show numbers. For example, the 22 Oct.1954 Autocar features a "ghosted" Healey 100, highlighting the frame and floors (but not the bulkheads). Copy reads: "AUSTIN-HEALEY- The chassis frame of the Austin-Healey 100 is manufactured by John Thompson Motor Pressings Ltd. This frame has a number of interesting features, notably the carbon-arc welded box section of the main members, the fabricated front suspension members, and the composite construction of frame, outriggers and floor panels which are designed to integrate with the body frame and scuttle, thus achieving the required structural rigidity. " To us, the bulkheads are usually left joined to the frame as a single structure. It seems that Thompson's regarded the front and rear bulkheads as "the body frame and scuttle", and considered them to be separate from their own platform frame. Best regards Peter From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com Wed Dec 17 20:40:01 2008 From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:40:01 EST Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! Message-ID: Congratulations Jodyon your new addition! In 1989 I sold my 1961 Healey to pay for a vasectomy reversal, on the 12th of December this year, my daughter, "Austen", celebrated her 18th birthday. We changed the spelling of her name to make it a bit more feminine, but she knows where it came from. And now she's counting the days to get her hands on my BN1. Steven Kingsbury -----Original Message----- From: Jody Kerr To: HEALEY LIST Sent: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:11 pm Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! So, There's been a lot of sad news in the Healey world in the last couple weks. I have some good news! My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born yesterday, December 16th at 8:15 am. He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that first born son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the next one be named Austin or Healey. :) Pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192539&l=26eae&id=681330197 Cheers & Happy Holidays! Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyguy at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as atightprod at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From jcapezzuti at aol.com Wed Dec 17 20:52:42 2008 From: jcapezzuti at aol.com (Jeff Capezzuti) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:52:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I thought I was the only one!! :) My son, "Austin" was born July 28th!! If our child was a girl, I was really laying it in pretty heavy to wife that "Healey" would make a unique girls name! Good names guys!! Jeff Tampa '63 BJ7 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of ATIGHTPROD at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 10:40 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! Congratulations Jodyon your new addition! In 1989 I sold my 1961 Healey to pay for a vasectomy reversal, on the 12th of December this year, my daughter, "Austen", celebrated her 18th birthday. We changed the spelling of her name to make it a bit more feminine, but she knows where it came from. And now she's counting the days to get her hands on my BN1. Steven Kingsbury -----Original Message----- From: Jody Kerr To: HEALEY LIST Sent: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:11 pm Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! So, There's been a lot of sad news in the Healey world in the last couple weks. I have some good news! My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born yesterday, December 16th at 8:15 am. He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that first born son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the next one be named Austin or Healey. :) Pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192539&l=26eae&id=681330197 Cheers & Happy Holidays! Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyguy at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as atightprod at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000 025) Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jcapezzuti at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Wed Dec 17 20:54:36 2008 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:54:36 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <471534970812171945u73c6e06ai3751848d84c92a1b@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> <8CB2EC965EB7383-CA8-D25@webmail-de17.sysops.aol.com> <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA86@itfexch5.central.det.win> <471534970812171945u73c6e06ai3751848d84c92a1b@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA88@itfexch5.central.det.win> G'day Congratulations to you all and let me know if the Vegemite gets in short supply as I can send you some. Just in case you have forgotten the words to the Vegemite lullaby here they are:- "We're happy little Vegemites, as bright as bright can be, We all enjoy our Vegemite for breakfast, lunch and tea, Our mummies say we're growing stronger every single week, Because we love our Vegemite, We all adore our Vegemite, It puts a rose in every cheek." Now you can sing Jensen to sleep every night with a dinki di Australian song. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: Jody Kerr [mailto:jodyfkerr at gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, 18 December 2008 2:46 PM To: Quinn, Patrick Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! G'day Patrick, You'll appreciate this. I can't wait to get him home to give him his first bit of vegemite across the lips. Though I have to do it while the wife's not looking. She cannot fathom why I like the stuff so much. :) Jody On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 6:50 PM, Quinn, Patrick wrote: > G'day > > My father was named Austin and being such a drongo I didn't realise the > connection to just 3 years ago, some 33 years after I bought my first > Austin-Healey. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Dec 17 21:10:05 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:10:05 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Jody - Big Congrats to you!!! What a cute little guy! Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 6:11 AM, Jody Kerr wrote: > So, There's been a lot of sad news in the Healey world in the last couple > weks. > > I have some good news! My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born > yesterday, December 16th at 8:15 am. > > He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that first born > son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the next > one be named Austin or Healey. :) > > Pictures: > http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192539&l=26eae&id=681330197 > > Cheers & Happy Holidays! > Jody From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Wed Dec 17 21:52:35 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:52:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA88@itfexch5.central.det.win> References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> <8CB2EC965EB7383-CA8-D25@webmail-de17.sysops.aol.com> <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA86@itfexch5.central.det.win> <471534970812171945u73c6e06ai3751848d84c92a1b@mail.gmail.com> <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA88@itfexch5.central.det.win> Message-ID: <471534970812172052y5b24a721ybf1a80e9a9a6dd9e@mail.gmail.com> Patrick, I've not heard that since I was little! My grandmum used to sing that! Now I'm going to have to scour the internet for a sound file of the song. Thanks for the flashback! Jody On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 8:54 PM, Quinn, Patrick wrote: > G'day > > Congratulations to you all and let me know if the Vegemite gets in short > supply as I can send you some. > > Just in case you have forgotten the words to the Vegemite lullaby here > they are:- > > "We're happy little Vegemites, as bright as bright can be, > We all enjoy our Vegemite for breakfast, lunch and tea, > Our mummies say we're growing stronger every single week, > Because we love our Vegemite, > We all adore our Vegemite, > It puts a rose in every cheek." > > Now you can sing Jensen to sleep every night with a dinki di Australian > song. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams From keithbailey5 at bigpond.com Wed Dec 17 22:37:44 2008 From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:37:44 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Engine Mounts Message-ID: <003401c960d2$c0896c00$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> Guys On the engine engine bracket and rubber engine mount top. There is a pacing piece a cording to the book they are 048 thou or 036 thou How is the right size determined. AH Spares or Moss Motors do not list them in their catalogue KEITH From bcrist at club-internet.fr Wed Dec 17 22:48:52 2008 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:48:52 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4949E444.50203@club-internet.fr> December 16th is an excellent date. I was born this very day at 9 PM, some 50 years ago. Congrats ! > My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born> yesterday, December > 16th at 8:15 am.> > He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that > first born> son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the > next> one be named Austin or Healey... From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Thu Dec 18 02:27:05 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:27:05 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA86@itfexch5.central.det.win> References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> <8CB2EC965EB7383-CA8-D25@webmail-de17.sysops.aol.com> <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA86@itfexch5.central.det.win> Message-ID: <000601c960f2$cbf62c70$63e28550$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> My Grandfather was called Austin. If my surname was Healey, not so rare in UK, I could never call a son Austin as did the UK rugger player's parents. Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Quinn, Patrick Sent: 18 December 2008 01:51 To: healeyguy at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! G'day My father was named Austin and being such a drongo I didn't realise the connection to just 3 years ago, some 33 years after I bought my first Austin-Healey. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of healeyguy at aol.com Sent: Thursday, 18 December 2008 12:45 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! My second son decided, along with his wife, to name our third grandson, Austin. I have to admit that I was taken aback by the announcement and then my daughter in law leaned in and said, "we thought you would like the name Pops!" Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: Jody Kerr To: HEALEY LIST Sent: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:11 pm Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! So, There's been a lot of sad news in the Healey world in the last couple weks. I have some good news! My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born yesterday, December 16th at 8:15 am. He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that first born son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the next one be named Austin or Healey. :) Pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192539&l=26eae&id=681330197 Cheers & Happy Holidays! Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyguy at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as patrick.quinn at det.nsw.edu.au http://www.team.net/archive ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive From rkorn at simnet.is Thu Dec 18 05:26:03 2008 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:26:03 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com><8CB2EC965EB7383-CA8-D25@webmail-de17.sysops.aol.com><3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA86@itfexch5.central.det.win><471534970812171945u73c6e06ai3751848d84c92a1b@mail.gmail.com><3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA88@itfexch5.central.det.win> <471534970812172052y5b24a721ybf1a80e9a9a6dd9e@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <31EB06289AED413E836D7E3D2AD3EAD9@velad> Jody...this ones for you!! http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=vaESxxvCCFk Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Quinn, Patrick" Cc: Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 4:52 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! > Patrick, > > I've not heard that since I was little! My grandmum used to sing that! > Now I'm going to have to scour the internet for a sound file of the > song. > > Thanks for the flashback! > > Jody > > On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 8:54 PM, Quinn, Patrick > wrote: >> G'day >> >> Congratulations to you all and let me know if the Vegemite gets in short >> supply as I can send you some. >> >> Just in case you have forgotten the words to the Vegemite lullaby here >> they are:- >> >> "We're happy little Vegemites, as bright as bright can be, >> We all enjoy our Vegemite for breakfast, lunch and tea, >> Our mummies say we're growing stronger every single week, >> Because we love our Vegemite, >> We all adore our Vegemite, >> It puts a rose in every cheek." >> >> Now you can sing Jensen to sleep every night with a dinki di Australian >> song. >> >> Hoo Roo >> >> Patrick Quinn >> Sydney, Australia >> > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on > ebay! > > "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn > from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent > disinclination to do so." > --Douglas Adams > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive From ampole at hotmail.com Thu Dec 18 05:40:29 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:40:29 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust Message-ID: Guys I know its been discussed lately on removing the 2 rear silencers on a BJ8 making it more straight thru. It seems that Double S Exhausts actually make a stainless system that does this especially for the BJ8 with just the front boxes, AH Spares list it and you can actually buy direct from Double S. Has anyone tried one? nice noise? good fit etc? cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get a birds eye view of the world with Multimap http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/direct/01/ From tomfelts at windstream.net Thu Dec 18 07:14:54 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 8:14:54 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <20081218081454.BOX7R.449731.root@ispmxfep15-z02> Well----you could have named this one Jenson Healey Kerr:):) Congrats! tom ---- Jody Kerr wrote: > So, There's been a lot of sad news in the Healey world in the last couple weks. > > I have some good news! My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born > yesterday, December 16th at 8:15 am. > > He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that first born > son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the next > one be named Austin or Healey. :) > > Pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192539&l=26eae&id=681330197 > > Cheers & Happy Holidays! > Jody > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on ebay! > > "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn > from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent > disinclination to do so." > --Douglas Adams > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From 57healey at gmail.com Thu Dec 18 07:37:05 2008 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:37:05 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <20081218081454.BOX7R.449731.root@ispmxfep15-z02> References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> <20081218081454.BOX7R.449731.root@ispmxfep15-z02> Message-ID: <743b1e2f0812180637g78551a98hbce5ce07535860@mail.gmail.com> The best one for that would be to pitch Jensen Interceptor Kerr to the wife first, then compromise back to Jensen Healey Kerr, then she will feel like she won. On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 8:14 AM, wrote: > Well----you could have named this one Jenson Healey Kerr:):) > > Congrats! > > tom -- Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." 1977 Newport '28 From bn1 at pacbell.net Thu Dec 18 10:43:05 2008 From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:43:05 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! In-Reply-To: <31EB06289AED413E836D7E3D2AD3EAD9@velad> References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com><8CB2EC965EB7383-CA8-D25@webmail-de17.sysops.aol.com><3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA86@itfexch5.central.det.win><471534970812171945u73c6e06ai3751848d84c92a1b@mail.gmail.com><3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C7035CDA88@itfexch5.central.det.win> <471534970812172052y5b24a721ybf1a80e9a9a6dd9e@mail.gmail.com> <31EB06289AED413E836D7E3D2AD3EAD9@velad> Message-ID: <494A8BA9.5040301@pacbell.net> And for the rest of the world who weren't raised on it, for God's sake don't let them talk you into trying it. Nothing will make your toe nails curl like the taste of that stuff, yecch! Bill Richard Korn wrote: > Jody...this ones for you!! > > http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=vaESxxvCCFk > > Richard > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jody Kerr" > To: "Quinn, Patrick" > Cc: > Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 4:52 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! > > >> Patrick, >> >> I've not heard that since I was little! My grandmum used to sing that! >> Now I'm going to have to scour the internet for a sound file of the >> song. >> >> Thanks for the flashback! >> >> Jody >> >> On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 8:54 PM, Quinn, Patrick >> wrote: >>> G'day >>> >>> Congratulations to you all and let me know if the Vegemite gets in >>> short >>> supply as I can send you some. >>> >>> Just in case you have forgotten the words to the Vegemite lullaby here >>> they are:- >>> >>> "We're happy little Vegemites, as bright as bright can be, >>> We all enjoy our Vegemite for breakfast, lunch and tea, >>> Our mummies say we're growing stronger every single week, >>> Because we love our Vegemite, >>> We all adore our Vegemite, >>> It puts a rose in every cheek." >>> >>> Now you can sing Jensen to sleep every night with a dinki di Australian >>> song. >>> >>> Hoo Roo >>> >>> Patrick Quinn >>> Sydney, Australia >>> >> -- >> http://www.theymightberacing.com/ >> 1953 Studebaker Champion >> 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) >> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) >> 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) >> http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts >> on ebay! >> >> "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn >> from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent >> disinclination to do so." >> --Douglas Adams >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1 at pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rnbmail at yahoo.com Thu Dec 18 10:43:26 2008 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:43:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <761733.98691.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Andy, I had the same question as I plan to drop my rear cross boxes in a year or so. Folks have said that the side exhaust system is very noisy - so I have eliminated that option. I plan to run 2 pipes back to the drivers side - will be noisier than the stock system, but I can live with that I hope. Folks have said that it is reasonable. Robert. Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Thu, 12/18/08, andy pole wrote: > From: andy pole > Subject: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008, 4:40 AM > Guys > > I know its been discussed lately on removing the 2 rear > silencers on a BJ8 > making it more straight thru. It seems that Double S > Exhausts actually make a > stainless system that does this especially for the BJ8 with > just the front > boxes, AH Spares list it and you can actually buy direct > from Double S. > > Has anyone tried one? nice noise? good fit etc? > > cheers Andy > _________________________________________________________________ > Get a birds eye view of the world with Multimap > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From britishcars at shaw.ca Thu Dec 18 10:48:29 2008 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:48:29 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust In-Reply-To: <761733.98691.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <761733.98691.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <07B094338AC340AC87CBABD5A5A371BC@ecarecenters.net> I ran the pipes to the back and then across to the passenger side (with no silencers)......a little quieter for the driver. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Blair Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:43 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net; andy pole Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust Andy, I had the same question as I plan to drop my rear cross boxes in a year or so. Folks have said that the side exhaust system is very noisy - so I have eliminated that option. I plan to run 2 pipes back to the drivers side - will be noisier than the stock system, but I can live with that I hope. Folks have said that it is reasonable. Robert. Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Thu, 12/18/08, andy pole wrote: > From: andy pole > Subject: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008, 4:40 AM > Guys > > I know its been discussed lately on removing the 2 rear > silencers on a BJ8 > making it more straight thru. It seems that Double S > Exhausts actually make a > stainless system that does this especially for the BJ8 with > just the front > boxes, AH Spares list it and you can actually buy direct > from Double S. > > Has anyone tried one? nice noise? good fit etc? > > cheers Andy > _________________________________________________________________ > Get a birds eye view of the world with Multimap > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as britishcars at shaw.ca http://www.team.net/archive From ampole at hotmail.com Thu Dec 18 11:21:10 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:21:10 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust In-Reply-To: <07B094338AC340AC87CBABD5A5A371BC@ecarecenters.net> References: <761733.98691.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <07B094338AC340AC87CBABD5A5A371BC@ecarecenters.net> Message-ID: Luckily for me I have converted to RHD so the pipes will be behind the good strife. It should be more balanced than removing the rear silencers from an existing system. Hopefully it will be a nice sporty sound without being over the top, but then again my Ducati has twin 45mm carbonTermignoni's, and they can set car alarms off!!! Heres the Double S system: http://www.ahspares.co.uk/products/productdetail.aspx?GUID=0c5fc536-f455-4d0f -8f3e-2e42c712f437 cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get a birds eye view of the world with Multimap http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/direct/01/ From britishcars at shaw.ca Thu Dec 18 11:31:04 2008 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:31:04 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust In-Reply-To: References: <761733.98691.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <07B094338AC340AC87CBABD5A5A371BC@ecarecenters.net> Message-ID: <134D659D5E0A472F962926ADD92CF1E8@ecarecenters.net> Hi Andy, The front silencers look the same as that for the full system...have they simply removed the rear ones to come up with this system? _____ From: andy pole [mailto:ampole at hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 10:21 AM To: britishcars at shaw.ca; rnbmail at yahoo.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust Luckily for me I have converted to RHD so the pipes will be behind the good strife. It should be more balanced than removing the rear silencers from an existing system. Hopefully it will be a nice sporty sound without being over the top, but then again my Ducati has twin 45mm carbonTermignoni's, and they can set car alarms off!!! Heres the Double S system: http://www.ahspares.co.uk/products/productdetail.aspx?GUID=0c5fc536-f455-4d0 f-8f3e-2e42c712f437 cheers Andy _____ Great search results, great prizes. BigSnapSearch.com Search now From ampole at hotmail.com Thu Dec 18 11:50:34 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:50:34 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust In-Reply-To: <134D659D5E0A472F962926ADD92CF1E8@ecarecenters.net> References: <761733.98691.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <07B094338AC340AC87CBABD5A5A371BC@ecarecenters.net> <134D659D5E0A472F962926ADD92CF1E8@ecarecenters.net> Message-ID: PG The full ss system is made by Bell, the sports with back boxes by Pheonix (needs header as well) and the sports without boxes by Double S, so all made individually. I am sure the silencers are packed for the correct back pressure, sound etc for each system? Andy _________________________________________________________________ Are you a PC? Upload your PC story and show the world http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465942/direct/01/ From scvc70 at epix.net Thu Dec 18 13:30:21 2008 From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:30:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! References: <471534970812171411g15811b03y85cf203a783eeda0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <30DB5589CD414D8FAC226A19984F196C@S0026273562> You're all trumped by a friend of ours here in PA named Greg Healey -- he named his son Jensen, and he doesn't even own a Healey! (though he is thinking of buying a Tr***ph....) By the time the kid is old enough to drive, will any of his peers even "get" the name, I wonder??? Sarah Carr BN1 in PA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jody Kerr" To: "HEALEY LIST" Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:11 PM Subject: [Healeys] [ot] Good news! > So, There's been a lot of sad news in the Healey world in the last couple > weks. > > I have some good news! My son, Jensen Findlay Kerr, was born > yesterday, December 16th at 8:15 am. > > He is 6lbs 3oz, 19 Inches. Now, family tradition is that first born > son starts with a "J". Hopfully I can convince the wife that the next > one be named Austin or Healey. :) > > Pictures: > http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192539&l=26eae&id=681330197 > > Cheers & Happy Holidays! > Jody > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jodyfkerr <--I'm selling parts on > ebay! > > "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn > from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent > disinclination to do so." > --Douglas Adams > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as scvc70 at epix.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From dwhite4949 at wowway.com Thu Dec 18 15:14:20 2008 From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:14:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Bonneville 1954 endurance run Message-ID: <494ACB3C.2020108@wowway.com> Great historic footage that we've seen before but I never get tired of seeing it again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2KuaKt2uDg Dan White 1962 BN7 Mk II From bspidell at comcast.net Thu Dec 18 15:29:15 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:29:15 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Bj8 exhaust In-Reply-To: References: <761733.98691.qm@web37903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <07B094338AC340AC87CBABD5A5A371BC@ecarecenters.net> Message-ID: <494ACEBB.1000202@comcast.net> What's the fifth piece; i.e. the straight pipe? Bob andy pole wrote: > Luckily for me I have converted to RHD so the pipes will be behind the good > strife. > > It should be more balanced than removing the rear silencers from an existing > system. Hopefully it will be a nice sporty sound without being over the top, > but then again my Ducati has twin 45mm carbonTermignoni's, and they can set > car alarms off!!! > > Heres the Double S system: > http://www.ahspares.co.uk/products/productdetail.aspx?GUID=0c5fc536-f455-4d0f > -8f3e-2e42c712f437 > > cheers Andy > _________________________________________________________________ > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From britishcars at shaw.ca Thu Dec 18 16:40:58 2008 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:40:58 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Aston Filler Caps Message-ID: <21333F48324B45AAB74DEC88F40A2FA5@ecarecenters.net> Does anybody know a good source for an Aston Filler Cap for Healey's... Paul From e-wilkins at cox.net Thu Dec 18 19:02:01 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:02:01 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Aston Filler Caps In-Reply-To: <21333F48324B45AAB74DEC88F40A2FA5@ecarecenters.net> References: <21333F48324B45AAB74DEC88F40A2FA5@ecarecenters.net> Message-ID: <0F9C0F15-F6D3-4703-A829-8304A432DC12@cox.net> http://64.202.180.37/files/cap2.pdf BAT Inc. w 7630 Matoaka Road. Sarasota, FL. 34243 w (941) 355-0005 fax (941) 355-4683 On Dec 18, 2008, at 3:40 PM, PG wrote: > Does anybody know a good source for an Aston Filler Cap for > Healey's... > > > > Paul > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Thu Dec 18 19:48:57 2008 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:48:57 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails In-Reply-To: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA817500505B510@S4DE8PSAANH.t-sys tems.com> References: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA817500505B510@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20081218184651.0200e2b0@pop.att.yahoo.com> Josef, I thought John Sims had a picture of the frame on his website but I could not find it. This tiff shows the paint drainage holes. NOTE TO LIST: If anyone else would like the tiff I can send it; just email me. John At 08:48 PM 12/17/2008 +0100, Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com wrote: >I think the wholes in the frames are different, depending on the modell. I am >just working on the frame of my 62 BT7 MK2. >So also for me it would be really helpful >to get a template or whatsoever to know which holes where for the clips >screws. The diameter of the wholes on my car is about 3.5 mm. >Thanks >Josef Eckert >Konigswinter/Germany >54BN1, 62 BT7, 65 Sprite [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/tiff which had a name of chassis.tiff"; x-mac-type="54494646"; x-mac-creator="4A565752] From ahbn6 at verizon.net Thu Dec 18 20:44:25 2008 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:44:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20081218184651.0200e2b0@pop.att.yahoo.com> References: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA817500505B510@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> <6.2.3.4.2.20081218184651.0200e2b0@pop.att.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <009701c9618c$170a8190$451f84b0$@net> I do not have a specific photo of a frame showing the holes on my web site however, if you take a look at the various restoration photos on the Important Links page you may find what you want. The best and most detailed are those by Linwood Rose. Suggest you go to: http://web.mac.com/linwoodrose/My_AH_3000_BT7_/Restoration_Blog/Restoration_ Blog.html When on this page, scroll to the bottom and click on archives. Scroll down to assembly week one and start there. There are several closeup photos of the routing of the various brake and fuel lines. Go forward by week from there to see the routing of the wiring harness, etc. Wonderful photos AND narrative. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of john spaur Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 9:49 PM To: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails Josef, I thought John Sims had a picture of the frame on his website but I could not find it. This tiff shows the paint drainage holes. NOTE TO LIST: If anyone else would like the tiff I can send it; just email me. John At 08:48 PM 12/17/2008 +0100, Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com wrote: >I think the wholes in the frames are different, depending on the modell. I am >just working on the frame of my 62 BT7 MK2. >So also for me it would be really helpful >to get a template or whatsoever to know which holes where for the clips >screws. The diameter of the wholes on my car is about 3.5 mm. >Thanks >Josef Eckert >Konigswinter/Germany >54BN1, 62 BT7, 65 Sprite [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/tiff which had a name of chassis.tiff"; x-mac-type="54494646"; x-mac-creator="4A565752] Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Thu Dec 18 21:13:31 2008 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James Shope) Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:13:31 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] knock Message-ID: <00b601c96190$273ace40$5201a8c0@Jim> hate to admit defeat, but cannot seem to find source of knocking in front end of bj8. whenever the car is moving and brakes are applied, i hear a knock from the drivers side and sometimes on pax side also. since i also hear the knock when rolling down the driveway at an angle to the curb, with or without motor running and the brake pedal no depressed, i have eliminated brakes and motor mounts. i have pulled both steering gear and idler, new bearings and bushings, seals, etc., and adjusted out all slack. checked tie rod ends and cross arms and end joints appear very tight and well greased. removed sway bar and no change. pulled the big nuts off bottom off king pins and they are in excellent condition. no slack in king pins, laterally or vertically. shocks are as tight as i can get them without stripping. no play in wheel bearings and hubs are super tight. since it appears to be coming from upper part of suspension, as confirmed with another healey owner, does anyone have any idea what i might be missing in my search. hjim From rudedoggg at earthlink.net Fri Dec 19 02:13:39 2008 From: rudedoggg at earthlink.net (rudedoggg at earthlink.net) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:13:39 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] Aston Filler Caps Message-ID: <13431865.1229678019951.JavaMail.root@elwamui-ovcar.atl.sa.earthlink.net> http://cape-international.com/capesport_parts.php?parttypes=9&thepart=10 Cool website. JR -----Original Message----- >From: PG >Sent: Dec 18, 2008 6:40 PM >To: healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: [Healeys] Aston Filler Caps > >Does anybody know a good source for an Aston Filler Cap for Healey's... > > > >Paul >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as rudedoggg at earthlink.net > >http://www.team.net/archive From bighealey at charter.net Fri Dec 19 04:49:25 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:49:25 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] knock In-Reply-To: <00b601c96190$273ace40$5201a8c0@Jim> Message-ID: <7142541C49974F68A8EE98D714AE6525@TRACY> James, A Healey who done it? This might sound weird but check the trunions on your brake and clutch pedals that they are not worn or that the holes in the pedal levers have not oblongated. Check that the front wing bolts under the R&L posts are not loose as well as insure the shroud to wing bolts are all tight. Some of these are so hard to get to they sometimes don't get fully tightened even by the best of tinkerers. If any of these type of fasteners are loose their knocks echo and travel seemingly "throwing a voice" or "sound traveling". Both of the above had me inspecting front end components since finding just where the sound was coming from was impossible. Have the shock towers ever been replaced? Did you drop tools down the frames "black holes" that might clink, clunk? Brake pads and shoes sometimes move and clunk within their beds when direction or pressure is applied. Don't give up. I bet it is a washer or other finger tight fastener that moves about and echoes down the chassis rails. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Shope Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 8:14 PM To: healeys Subject: [Healeys] knock hate to admit defeat, but cannot seem to find source of knocking in front end of bj8. whenever the car is moving and brakes are applied, i hear a knock from the drivers side and sometimes on pax side also. since i also hear the knock when rolling down the driveway at an angle to the curb, with or without motor running and the brake pedal no depressed, i have eliminated brakes and motor mounts. i have pulled both steering gear and idler, new bearings and bushings, seals, etc., and adjusted out all slack. checked tie rod ends and cross arms and end joints appear very tight and well greased. removed sway bar and no change. pulled the big nuts off bottom off king pins and they are in excellent condition. no slack in king pins, laterally or vertically. shocks are as tight as i can get them without stripping. no play in wheel bearings and hubs are super tight. since it appears to be coming from upper part of suspension, as confirmed with another healey owner, does anyone have any idea what i might be missing in my search. hjim Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net http://www.team.net/archive From john at jesor.com Fri Dec 19 07:09:52 2008 From: john at jesor.com (John Rose) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:09:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny - SENIORS ARE NOT SENILE Message-ID: <000c01c961e3$76e3a270$ac02640a@DJZLX441> An older, white haired man walked into a jewelry store one Friday evening with a beautiful young gal at his side. He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his girlfriend. The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring. The old man said, 'No, I'd like to see something more special.' At that statement, the jeweler went to his special stock and brought another ring over. 'Here's a stunning ring at only $40,000' the jeweler said.. The young lady's eyes sparkled and her whole body trembled with excitement. The old man seeing this said, 'We'll take it.' The jeweler asked how payment would be made and the old man stated, 'by check. I know you need to make sure my check is good, so I'll write it now and you can call the bank Monday to verify the funds and I'll pick the ring up Monday afternoon,' he said. Monday morning, the jeweler phoned the old man. 'There's no money in that account.' 'I know,' said the old man, 'But let me tell you about my weekend!' From Warthodson at aol.com Fri Dec 19 09:01:40 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:01:40 EST Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: First Time Sex Message-ID: First time sex A girl asks her boyfriend to come over Friday night to meet, and have dinner with her parents. Since this is such a big event, the girl announces to her boyfriend that after dinner, she would like to go out and make love for the first time The boy is ecstatic, but he has never had sex before, so he takes a trip to the pharmacist to get some condoms. He tells the pharmacist it's his first time and the pharmacist helps the boy for about an hour. He tells the boy everything there is to know about condoms and sex. A t the register, the pharmacist asks the boy how many condoms he'd like to buy, a 3-pack, 10-pack, or family pack. T he boy insists on the family pack because he thinks he will be rather busy, it being his first time and all. That night, the boy shows up at the girl's parents house and meets his girlfriend at the door. 'Oh, I'm so excited for you to meet my parents, come on in!' The boy goes inside and is taken to the dinner table where the girl's parents are seated. The boy quickly offers to say grace and bows his head. A minute passes, and the boy is still deep in prayer, with his head down. 10 minutes pass, and still no movement from the boy. Finally, after 20 minutes with his head down, the girlfriend leans over and whispers to the boyfriend, 'I had no idea you were this religious.' The boy turns, and whispers back, 'I had no idea your father was a pharmacist.' **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From barrie at look.ca Fri Dec 19 15:49:06 2008 From: barrie at look.ca (Barrie Robinson) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:49:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust pipes Message-ID: I have brand new exhaust pipes for the BJ8, Moss part numbers 021-128 and 021-129. I am asking $45 for both plus postage. Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson (705) 721-9060 http://www.britishv8.org/MG/BarrieRobinson.htm http://www.britcot.com From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Fri Dec 19 17:22:58 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:22:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Aston Filler Caps In-Reply-To: <0F9C0F15-F6D3-4703-A829-8304A432DC12@cox.net> Message-ID: <172294.19576.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> PAUL ... If you check on page 22 " fuel CAP " in our Rare and Hard to find Parts catalog this is the cap you asked about , the catalog can be down loaded from our web ... Norman Nock www.BritishCarSpecialists.Com check our catalogs now on line TECH TALK BOOK SAMPLE PAGES ON LINE British Car Specialist 2060 N Wilson Way Stockton CA95205 209 948 8767 > > On Dec 18, 2008, at 3:40 PM, PG wrote: > > > Does anybody know a good source for an Aston Filler > Cap for > > Healey's... > > > > > > > > Paul > > _______________________________________________ From ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net Fri Dec 19 17:59:55 2008 From: ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net (Ron Huseman) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:59:55 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Front Shroud-BJ7 References: <172294.19576.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: List Friends, Does anyone out there have detailed pictures of a BJ7 front shroud that shows the front grill clips and details of the fit with adjacent fenders? I've researched the usual catalogs and restoration manuals, but don't see the needed detail needed for mounting the grill surround, grill and eyebrow. (This project is my first AH and I have no local '7s' to inspect.) As always, thanks in advance for any assistance provided. Respond to my email: ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net or to List address. R.Huseman BJ7 in progress From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Fri Dec 19 18:00:43 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:00:43 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] LUCAS CABLES Message-ID: <395443.50831.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> STARTER CABLES generally used .. 37/20 37 strands of 20 SWG .. 20 gauge = .036" 400 amps heavier gauge .. 61/18 61 strands of 20 or 18 SWG =.048 upto 400 amps. if the run is over 6ft you would use 65/.012" CIRCUIT WIRING CABLES battery feed 44/.012" 44 strands of .012" of copper wire 22 amps. main generator or head lamp 28/.012" 14 amps side and tail ,ign. and gen. field 14/.012" 7 amps. panel lamps 9/.012" This is taken from the 1956 LUCAS factory service manual and to only be used as a guide Norman Nock TECH TALK by Norman Nock l have been writing technical articles for Healey clubs for over 25 years . After numerous requests , l have gathered them together, along with some never before published articles and had them spiral bound in book form $ 35.00 + $7.50 in USA 265 pages Updated Annually Both our catalogs are on line and can be down loaded www.BritishCarSpecialists.com 209 948 8767 Tech Talk SAMPLE PAGES ON LINE British Car Specialists 2060 N Wilson Way Stockton CA 95205 From Healey100M at gmail.com Fri Dec 19 18:35:05 2008 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:35:05 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Aston Filler Caps In-Reply-To: <21333F48324B45AAB74DEC88F40A2FA5@ecarecenters.net> References: <21333F48324B45AAB74DEC88F40A2FA5@ecarecenters.net> Message-ID: <481DD231-C549-4004-BDDD-5868CA2D404D@gmail.com> Not for a Healey specifically but may work and it's only $1699.99! :-) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140285048230&_trksid=e11010.m203&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DI%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUCI%26otn%3D4&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:MOTORS:1348#ht_500wt_1012 Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On Dec 18, 2008, at 6:40 PM, PG wrote: > Does anybody know a good source for an Aston Filler Cap for > Healey's... > > > > Paul From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Fri Dec 19 20:03:04 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:03:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Aston Filler Caps In-Reply-To: <481DD231-C549-4004-BDDD-5868CA2D404D@gmail.com> References: <21333F48324B45AAB74DEC88F40A2FA5@ecarecenters.net> <481DD231-C549-4004-BDDD-5868CA2D404D@gmail.com> Message-ID: <7A2B15896A0F45289DB82A6BCEEE9608@michael> Bloody hell...I've got a couple of those lying around somewhere.. a bloke could retire!! Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randy Hicks Sent: December 19, 2008 8:35 PM To: PG Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Aston Filler Caps Not for a Healey specifically but may work and it's only $1699.99! :-) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140285048230&_ trksid=e11010.m203&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DI%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUCI%2 6otn%3D4&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:MOTORS:1348#ht_500wt_1012 Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On Dec 18, 2008, at 6:40 PM, PG wrote: > Does anybody know a good source for an Aston Filler Cap for > Healey's... > > > > Paul From rjh.co at tx.rr.com Fri Dec 19 20:34:45 2008 From: rjh.co at tx.rr.com (rjhco) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:34:45 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] DMD Australia In-Reply-To: <7A2B15896A0F45289DB82A6BCEEE9608@michael> References: <21333F48324B45AAB74DEC88F40A2FA5@ecarecenters.net> <481DD231-C549-4004-BDDD-5868CA2D404D@gmail.com> <7A2B15896A0F45289DB82A6BCEEE9608@michael> Message-ID: <000001c96253$e7c6c1a0$b75444e0$@co@tx.rr.com> Anyone know if DMD closed? Web site is closed: http://www.dmdaustralia.com.au/ Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas. TX BJ8 Open Roads Car From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Fri Dec 19 20:41:47 2008 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James Shope) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:41:47 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] horn button Message-ID: <011a01c96254$e95868b0$5201a8c0@Jim> need source for bj8 horn button. TIA hjim From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Dec 19 21:22:02 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:22:02 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] horn button References: <011a01c96254$e95868b0$5201a8c0@Jim> Message-ID: <0FC5763ACF8646859779F54243D96CB3@ophrdc.org> Readily available from all the usual sources. I got mine from Autofarm. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 10:41 PM Subject: [Healeys] horn button > need source for bj8 horn button. TIA hjim From vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com Fri Dec 19 22:49:06 2008 From: vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com (Jean Caron) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:49:06 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] horn button In-Reply-To: <011a01c96254$e95868b0$5201a8c0@Jim> References: <011a01c96254$e95868b0$5201a8c0@Jim> Message-ID: British Car Specialists (Norman Nock) list one for the non-adjustable steering but this is not the one you need. Perhaps he had the one for the BJ8 as well, I know you can get one with the whole traficator unit. SC Parts in England has a parts number listed for them, check their website, otherwise a used one is another option. Jean Caron> From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:41:47 -0800> Subject: [Healeys] horn button> > need source for bj8 horn button. TIA hjim> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ From ampole at hotmail.com Sat Dec 20 03:10:16 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:10:16 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Front Shroud-BJ7 In-Reply-To: References: <172294.19576.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Ron Its just been discussed on British Car Forum, so look there, also had a link to this: http://www.ahcm.ca/newsletters/ahcmJun07.pdf cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Imagine a life without walls. See the possibilities. http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/122465943/direct/01/ From jarowe at westnet.com.au Sat Dec 20 04:52:58 2008 From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:52:58 +0900 Subject: [Healeys] DMD Australia References: <21333F48324B45AAB74DEC88F40A2FA5@ecarecenters.net><481DD231-C549-4004-BDDD-5868CA2D404D@gmail.com><7A2B15896A0F45289DB82A6BCEEE9608@michael> <000001c96253$e7c6c1a0$b75444e0$@co@tx.rr.com> Message-ID: <05d201c96299$8172ea00$0200a8c0@DadP4> I believe The Healey Factory have taken over the business. Try healeyfactory at redcentre.com and address the email to Rob Rowland. cheers John Rowe Perth Western Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "rjhco" To: Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 12:34 PM Subject: [Healeys] DMD Australia > Anyone know if DMD closed? Web site is closed: > http://www.dmdaustralia.com.au/ > > Best regards, > Jim Hockert > Dallas. TX > BJ8 Open Roads Car From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Sat Dec 20 05:11:14 2008 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:11:14 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficatorologist Question Message-ID: <002c01c9629c$0e9b5190$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> I have rereviewed some of the online pictures and personal file pictures. I was really hoping that I would never have to travel down this path again in my life time. However, I have installed my adjustable trafficator after dubious fiddling and diddling around, collecting replacement parts and restoring ideas, only to now witness a very loose chrome turn signal lever now that the whole thing is installed. Is there a hidden peep hole/ access hole in which to insert a jewelers screw driver and tighten this thing up or is this just another gotcha Healeyism that I should have been more focused on when I was in there. If no access hole, then simplest , non-pita procedure Thanks, Mark From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sat Dec 20 05:49:21 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:49:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficatorologist Question In-Reply-To: <002c01c9629c$0e9b5190$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> References: <002c01c9629c$0e9b5190$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <5CB7A857BF1942D7B8B174A82293F358@michael> There is a simple procedure for tightening the screw that holds the arm on.... Take the switch out, disassemble it completely, and tighten the screw. Assembly is the reverse....etc... If they made it easy everyone would be doing it... Something to keep you amused over the holidays. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre Sent: December 20, 2008 7:11 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Trafficatorologist Question I have rereviewed some of the online pictures and personal file pictures. I was really hoping that I would never have to travel down this path again in my life time. However, I have installed my adjustable trafficator after dubious fiddling and diddling around, collecting replacement parts and restoring ideas, only to now witness a very loose chrome turn signal lever now that the whole thing is installed. Is there a hidden peep hole/ access hole in which to insert a jewelers screw driver and tighten this thing up or is this just another gotcha Healeyism that I should have been more focused on when I was in there. If no access hole, then simplest , non-pita procedure Thanks, Mark _______________________________________________ chive From jwbn6 at verizon.net Sat Dec 20 05:54:28 2008 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:54:28 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Healeys] Bonneville 1954 endurance run Message-ID: <17429300.741451229777668748.JavaMail.root@vms069.mailsrvcs.net> all of the 3 original CASTROL produced films are available in a single VHS or DVD format for only $19 postpaid through the AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB, USA. mc/visa. checks or mo's. cheers, JERRY WALL BN6 ROWLETT, TX Dec 18, 2008 04:19:07 PM, dwhite4949 at wowway.com wrote: Great historic footage that we've seen before but I never get tired of seeing it again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2KuaKt2uDg Dan White 1962 BN7 Mk II _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jwbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Sat Dec 20 06:00:59 2008 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:00:59 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficatorologist Question In-Reply-To: <5CB7A857BF1942D7B8B174A82293F358@michael> References: <002c01c9629c$0e9b5190$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <5CB7A857BF1942D7B8B174A82293F358@michael> Message-ID: And remember to use some locking fluid. This was called up on the original assembly instruction but better fluids are now available. Merry Christmas everyone >There is a simple procedure for tightening the screw that holds the arm >on.... >Take the switch out, disassemble it completely, and tighten the screw. >Assembly is the reverse....etc... >If they made it easy everyone would be doing it... >Something to keep you amused over the holidays. > >Michael Salter -- John Harper From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Dec 20 07:29:37 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:29:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] horn button References: <011a01c96254$e95868b0$5201a8c0@Jim> Message-ID: <27A251FF65F14A8D955466D27495BD2B@ophrdc.org> Hello all, Autofarm lists the 6 cylinder adjustable style horn button as their part number ELG 147. Rich Chrysler From autofarm at cyg.net Sat Dec 20 09:23:44 2008 From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:23:44 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] horn button References: <011a01c96254$e95868b0$5201a8c0@Jim> <27A251FF65F14A8D955466D27495BD2B@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <64584F566B6E4A5C9FB017793C830D4D@OFFICE> Yes, and we have stock as well. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Jean Caron" ; ; Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] horn button > Hello all, > > Autofarm lists the 6 cylinder adjustable style horn button as their part > number ELG 147. > > Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as autofarm at cyg.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.19/1857 - Release Date: 12/19/2008 10:09 AM From WLLDBL at aol.com Sat Dec 20 09:54:58 2008 From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:54:58 EST Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails Message-ID: Peter, Would it be possible for you to photograph / scan that John Thompson advertisement, and then post it on the web somewhere???? Doug Lyon '59 BN7 **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From WLLDBL at aol.com Sat Dec 20 10:11:42 2008 From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:11:42 EST Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails Message-ID: John, >>>>This tiff shows the paint drainage holes. What's a "tiff"????? Doug **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From ahbn6 at verizon.net Sat Dec 20 10:35:52 2008 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:35:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <015001c962c9$688a4350$399ec9f0$@net> Tiff is a file format or in my house it is another word for a spat and/or hissy fit. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WLLDBL at aol.com Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 12:12 PM To: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net; Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails John, >>>>This tiff shows the paint drainage holes. What's a "tiff"????? Doug **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000 025) Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Sat Dec 20 11:26:57 2008 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:26:57 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] broke another "Austin Healey" badge Message-ID: <004001c962d0$8a9797c0$0400a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Ok, how do you get this badge to conform to the trunk curve without breaking them. I have just broken the 2nd one. Both are MOSS parts. The second one I heated up in boiling water to see if that would help. Jerry BJ8 trunk From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Dec 20 11:43:21 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:43:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails Message-ID: <20081220.134321.2480.2.dwflagg@juno.com> Tagged Information Format File??? > Tiff is a file format or in my house it is another word for a spat > and/or > hissy fit. > > John Sims, BN6 > Aberdeen, NJ > > www.healey6.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of WLLDBL at aol.com > Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 12:12 PM > To: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net; Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com > Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails > > John, > > >>>>This tiff shows the paint drainage holes. > > What's a "tiff"????? > > Doug > > > **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL > Mail, > Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00 000 > 025) > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ahbn6 at verizon.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > ____________________________________________________________ Save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! Shop now at http://offers.juno.com/TGL1141/?u=http://www.ftd.com/17007 From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Sat Dec 20 11:53:26 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:53:26 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] WG: Holes in Frame Rails Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750050E1B62@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Now I can give specific measurements for the wiring loom and battery cable holes in a frame of a 62 BT7 MK2. The car is very original with all original panels except outer sills. To start with the battery cable holes. There are 8 holes. The second hole from the rear is where the rear part of the cross part meets the main frame rail. The hole is mid between the welding seem of the cross part and the rear edge of it. The first hole from the rear is 27.3 cm back. The third hole is 27.2cm front of the starting second hole. 4th another 27.3cm, 5th another 27.3cm, 6th another 27.2cm, 7th another 27.9cm, 8th another 15.3cm. These were already drilled in where the frame was manufactured. Now to the wiring loom, which is a bit more complicated. Here I found 11 holes. The second hole from the rear is at the same place on the left as for the battery cable on the right frame rail. The first hole from the rear is also 27.3 cm back. This hole was not used for a clip. The third hole is 27.2cm front of the starting second hole. 4th another 11.0cm, 5th another 16.3cm, 6th another 14.3cm, 7th another 13.0cm, 8th another 27.1cm, 9th another 20.3cm, 10th another 7.8cm, 11th another cm, 8th another 30.4cm. At number 1, 4 (not sure), 10 and 11 no clip was fixed. Number 4, 6 and 9 were drilled in at a later stage, perhaps at the assembly line. All holes are drilled in about 7 to 8mm from the edge and have diameter of about 3.5 mm. Hope this helps a bit. For me I would like to know the reason of the additionally drilled in holes. Number 9 is because the wiring loom is routed down at this point from the engine compartment. Josef Eckert Konigswinter/GERMANY From WLLDBL at aol.com Sat Dec 20 12:08:45 2008 From: WLLDBL at aol.com (WLLDBL at aol.com) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:08:45 EST Subject: [Healeys] questions on BJ8 restore Message-ID: >>>1. What color are the safety hooks on the bonnet? On my car they're rust colored. Hope this helps. Doug **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat Dec 20 13:38:21 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:38:21 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Dec Healey Marque Message-ID: <20081220143821.I2NVT.493808.root@ispmxfep15-z01> Just received my Jan 09 HM and calender. Nothing but CLASS!! Congratulation to Reid and all of those who put it together. Outstanding job! Tom Happy holidays to all. From gbrierton at hotmail.com Sat Dec 20 15:28:18 2008 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:28:18 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Logic Control Message-ID: I'm a "for sale" article in Classic & Sports Car and they are describing a Triumph TR5 "fitted with Logic Control to prevent damage from reverse being selected while the overdrive is engaged". What is this and can it be fitted to my BJ-8 and at what cost? Gary B & the Silver Bullet From gbrierton at hotmail.com Sat Dec 20 15:44:01 2008 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:44:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Logic Control Message-ID: That is ...."I'm reading a for sale... GB From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sat Dec 20 16:40:26 2008 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:40:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Logic Control In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <123258.12822.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Healeys have the pre-computer version , aka "The Nut Behind the Wheel" --- On Sat, 12/20/08, gary brierton wrote: From: gary brierton Subject: [Healeys] Logic Control To: "healeys" Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 5:28 PM I'm a "for sale" article in Classic & Sports Car and they are describing a Triumph TR5 "fitted with Logic Control to prevent damage from reverse being selected while the overdrive is engaged". What is this and can it be fitted to my BJ-8 and at what cost? Gary B & the Silver Bullet Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From MRJAJA at COX.NET Sat Dec 20 18:49:14 2008 From: MRJAJA at COX.NET (UDO PUTZKE) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:49:14 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Aston Filler Caps Message-ID: <20081221014913.OZTL131.fed1rmmtao107.cox.net@fed1rmimpo01.cox.net> I think there talking about Greek "DRACHMEN", or this is the start price for the Geek Bazaar deal. Mr.JAJA From healeyrick at yahoo.com Sat Dec 20 19:37:04 2008 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:37:04 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Logic Control In-Reply-To: <123258.12822.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <807276.91425.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Gary, After the obligatory wisecrack, here's the source of the Logic Control unit: http://tinyurl.com/a9gqbo Rick --- On Sat, 12/20/08, Rick Neville wrote: From: Rick Neville Subject: Re: [Healeys] Logic Control To: "healeys" , "gary brierton" Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 6:40 PM Healeys have the pre-computer version , aka "The Nut Behind the Wheel" --- On Sat, 12/20/08, gary brierton wrote: From: gary brierton Subject: [Healeys] Logic Control To: "healeys" Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 5:28 PM I'm a "for sale" article in Classic & Sports Car and they are describing a Triumph TR5 "fitted with Logic Control to prevent damage from reverse being selected while the overdrive is engaged". What is this and can it be fitted to my BJ-8 and at what cost? Gary B & the Silver Bullet Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Dec 20 19:42:25 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:42:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Logic Control References: <807276.91425.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I just went to the site and read about it. If I read it right, it kills the o/d if you change gears....so you can't go from 3rd over to 4th over? When I drive a BN1 I usually go 1st, 2nd, 2nd o/d, then right to 3rd o/d. I wouldn't want some idiot control device kicking the o/d out between those gear changes. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Neville" To: "healeys" ; "gary brierton" Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Logic Control > Gary, > > After the obligatory wisecrack, here's the source of the Logic Control > unit: > http://tinyurl.com/a9gqbo > > Rick > > --- On Sat, 12/20/08, Rick Neville wrote: > From: Rick Neville > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Logic Control > To: "healeys" , "gary brierton" > > Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 6:40 PM > > Healeys have the pre-computer version , aka "The Nut Behind the Wheel" > > --- On Sat, 12/20/08, gary brierton wrote: > From: gary brierton > Subject: [Healeys] Logic Control > To: "healeys" > Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 5:28 PM > > I'm a "for sale" article in Classic & Sports Car and they > are > describing a > Triumph TR5 "fitted with Logic Control to prevent damage from reverse > being > selected while the overdrive is engaged". What is this and can it be > fitted > to my BJ-8 and at what cost? > Gary B & the Silver Bullet > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From keithbailey5 at bigpond.com Sat Dec 20 20:40:19 2008 From: keithbailey5 at bigpond.com (Keith Bailey) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:40:19 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Engine Mounts Message-ID: <001401c9631d$d8bdab40$0300000a@keitheacba02ac> Further to my question last week with regards which spacer to use the 36 or 48 thou in the engine mounting or both My BN1 was stripped when I acquires it and these packing pieces are missing and I need to know which to use, a diagram is shown in the SC Parts catalogue this my clarify what I am talking about. There is a reason for them being there but which one. Keith From jstmorris at yahoo.com Sat Dec 20 20:59:26 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:59:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Logic Control In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <169974.7826.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Garys question referred to fitting his BJ8 with Logic Control to prevent damage from reverse being selected while the overdrive is engaged. So what does the interrupter switch do that is already fitted to the Austin Healey with overdrive? In an article earlier this year, Gary Hemphill wrote: BN2 through the BJ8 models have an interrupter switch that will allow the overdrive to only engage in 3rd and 4th gear. This also serves as a safety device to keep the OD from being engaged in reverse. It seems as though the inners of the overdrive do not like turning backwards. See: http://tinyurl.com/8j7ws2 or http://capitalhealeys.org/Assets/Miscellaneous/HHR%20pdfs/hhr_May_08.pdf >From everything I have read and been told, if this interrupter switch malfunctions then DO NOT EVER PUT YOUR CAR INTO REVERSE WHILE IN OVERDRIVE. You will experience a BIG BANG. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Sat, 12/20/08, Rich Chrysler wrote: << I just went to the site and read about it. If I read it right, it kills the o/d if you change gears....so you can't go from 3rd over to 4th over? When I drive a BN1 I usually go 1st, 2nd, 2nd o/d, then right to 3rd o/d. I wouldn't want some idiot control device kicking the o/d out between those gear changes. >> __________________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ From rnbmail at yahoo.com Sat Dec 20 22:53:26 2008 From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair) Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:53:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Dec Healey Marque In-Reply-To: <20081220143821.I2NVT.493808.root@ispmxfep15-z01> Message-ID: <250784.93256.qm@web37904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Agreed - color is a big plus.... Robert N. Blair Yellow 65BJ8 rnbmail at yahoo.com --- On Sat, 12/20/08, tomfelts at windstream.net wrote: > From: tomfelts at windstream.net > Subject: [Healeys] Dec Healey Marque > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 12:38 PM > Just received my Jan 09 HM and calender. Nothing but CLASS!! > Congratulation to Reid and all of those who put it > together. Outstanding job! > > Tom > > Happy holidays to all. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rnbmail at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From STOCKLAND at aol.com Sun Dec 21 10:51:48 2008 From: STOCKLAND at aol.com (STOCKLAND at aol.com) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:51:48 EST Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter Message-ID: Fellows, I need to replace the starter on my BJ8. Maybe you can help me with the following questions. What is the difference between a geared starter and regular starter? Are there any special things I should know when removing the starter and installing the new one? Where would you suggest that I purchase the new starter? Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas. Jon **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From WILLYS49 at aol.com Sun Dec 21 11:33:29 2008 From: WILLYS49 at aol.com (WILLYS49 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:33:29 EST Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter Message-ID: Jon and all, The gear reduction starter was highly recommended by many in A-H forum. Since I was replacing my clutch, I decided to put in a new flywheel ring gear along with the new geared starter. The problem I encountered was that the new starter (since it uses a solenoid to thrust the gear end forward into the ring gear) would not mesh. The new ring gear is only beveled on the transmission side and works great with the original bendix type starter that draws the starter gear back into this side of ring gear. The new geared starter unless perfectly aligned just bangs up against the square cut side of ring gear. Are ring gears normally only beveled or tapered on one side? Should this geared starter work? I left several email messages with British Starters but never got a response. Don't know if this helps decision. Just my experience as a novice. Eric Also, everyone have a great Holiday! In a message dated 12/21/08 9:52:47 AM, STOCKLAND at aol.com writes: > Fellows, I need to replace the starter on my BJ8. Maybe you can help me > with the following questions. > > What is the difference between a geared starter and regular starter? > > Are there any special things I should know when removing the starter and > installing the new one? > > Where would you suggest that I purchase the new starter? > > Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas. > > Jon > **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, > Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=em > lcntaolcom00000025) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as willys49 at aol.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > ************** One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From Awgertoo at aol.com Sun Dec 21 11:39:46 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:39:46 EST Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter Message-ID: Eric-- I have reduction-type starters on two Healeys and one MG engine with standard ring gears. All engage without problem though I did have use shims on one of the Healeys to get the pinion clear of the ring gear. Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In a message dated 12/21/2008 1:33:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, WILLYS49 at aol.com writes: Are ring gears normally only beveled or tapered on one side? Should this geared starter work? **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From bn1 at pacbell.net Sun Dec 21 11:54:00 2008 From: bn1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:54:00 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <494E90C8.9060505@pacbell.net> Hi all, I had Eric at Absolutely British put one on my BN1, so I don't know if he had to do anything special. I love it. Car fires right up even after sitting for a while. I'd certainly recommend going with the gear reduction. Merry Christmas and a Healey New Year to everyone! Bill '53 BN1 #663 WILLYS49 at aol.com wrote: > Jon and all, > The gear reduction starter was highly recommended by many in A-H forum. Since > I was replacing my clutch, I decided to put in a new flywheel ring gear along > with the new geared starter. The problem I encountered was that the new > starter (since it uses a solenoid to thrust the gear end forward into the > ring > gear) would not mesh. The new ring gear is only beveled on the transmission > side > and works great with the original bendix type starter that draws the starter > gear back into this side of ring gear. The new geared starter unless perfectly > aligned just bangs up against the square cut side of ring gear. > Are ring gears normally only beveled or tapered on one side? Should this > geared starter work? I left several email messages with British Starters but > never > got a response. > Don't know if this helps decision. Just my experience as a novice. > Eric > > Also, everyone have a great Holiday! > > In a message dated 12/21/08 9:52:47 AM, STOCKLAND at aol.com writes: > > > >> Fellows, I need to replace the starter on my BJ8. Maybe you can help me >> with the following questions. >> >> What is the difference between a geared starter and regular starter? >> >> Are there any special things I should know when removing the starter and >> installing the new one? From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Sun Dec 21 11:57:51 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Len and/or Marge Hartnett) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:57:51 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Jon: I have the gear reduction starter on my BJ8. It works fine with the original ring gear. The only problem I had installing it was interference by the hydraulic line to the clutch slave cylinder. Some judicious bending of the bracket on the frame where the line connects solved the problem. (The Other) Len Vacaville, CA, USA 1967 AH 3000 MkIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:51 AM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter > Fellows, I need to replace the starter on my BJ8. Maybe you can help me > with the following questions. > > What is the difference between a geared starter and regular starter? > > Are there any special things I should know when removing the starter and > installing the new one? > > Where would you suggest that I purchase the new starter? > > Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas. > > Jon > **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, > Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as thehartnetts at earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From geatros at shaw.ca Sun Dec 21 12:17:49 2008 From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:17:49 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <820915B2A27644168C8CDA242977F148@soloPC> Hi Jon, You could try www.Britishstarter.com $189.00 US for a AH reduction starter . Merry Xmas Kenny ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 9:51 AM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter > Fellows, I need to replace the starter on my BJ8. Maybe you can help me > with the following questions. > > What is the difference between a geared starter and regular starter? > > Are there any special things I should know when removing the starter and > installing the new one? > > Where would you suggest that I purchase the new starter? > > Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas. > > Jon > **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, > Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as geatros at shaw.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From Warthodson at aol.com Sun Dec 21 13:30:50 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:30:50 EST Subject: [Healeys] Logic Control Message-ID: Yes, and the switch is normally open (fail safe) therefore it would have to be stuck closed (the 3 & 4th gear position, only) for you to be able to engage reverse (or 1st or 2nd) in overdrive. Not very likely. Gary In a message dated 12/20/2008 10:00:22 P.M. Central Standard Time, jstmorris at yahoo.com writes: BN2 through the BJ8 models have an interrupter switch that will allow the overdrive to only engage in 3rd and 4th gear. This also serves as a safety device to keep the OD from being engaged in reverse. **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From rchaskell at earthlink.net Sun Dec 21 16:01:41 2008 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:01:41 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] release bearings Message-ID: <494ECAD5.9020403@earthlink.net> Listers, Moss lists three different clutch release bearings for the 6 cylinders. 501-022 BN4, BN6 501-020 BN7, BT7, BJ7 to 29F-H4878 501-032 BJ7 from 29F-H4879, BJ8 I have a new bearing - how can I identify which application it's for? I know that one of the differences is the thickness - from the pivot to the front face (of the holder). Bob From 57healey at gmail.com Sun Dec 21 16:10:54 2008 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:10:54 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] DD300 on Discorery HD Message-ID: <743b1e2f0812211510g1dcf274ap381d4ada323b8972@mail.gmail.com> I was just flipping Channels and happened to stop on Discovery HD in time to see closeups of DD300 on a show called Shaken and Stirred: Racing Classix Astons at Spa. Its one right now -- Sent from my mobile device Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." 1977 Newport '28 From ampole at hotmail.com Sun Dec 21 16:10:59 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:10:59 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] release bearings In-Reply-To: <494ECAD5.9020403@earthlink.net> References: <494ECAD5.9020403@earthlink.net> Message-ID: Bob Dont know if it helps but my spare Borg and Beck (ie original spec) bj8 has got the release bearing stamped 41224 Q178 is roughly 9/32 proud of the housing Andy _________________________________________________________________ Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ From healeyguy at aol.com Sun Dec 21 17:25:57 2008 From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:25:57 -1000 Subject: [Healeys] release bearings In-Reply-To: <494ECAD5.9020403@earthlink.net> References: <494ECAD5.9020403@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <6a491428.6440.475d.aa6c.87f12f1141f4@aol.com> Bob The offset (distance) on the release bearing (carbon) from the center of the pivot to the face of the carbon doughnut is different for each one because of the three different clutch cover (pressure plate) assemblies used. They are 9", 10" and 9 1/2" from earliest to latest cars. The offsets differ by approximately 1/4". The thickest clutch cover is the 10" unit with uninstalled distance from mounting face (where it connects to the flywheel) to the surface that the carbon bearing rides measures about 3", followed by the 9" at 2 3/4" and then the later 9 1/2" diaphragm clutch at 2 1/2". Of course this distance changes when the clutch disc and pressure plate are bolted to the flywheel. The 9 1/2" clutch pack uses a release bearing that measures 1 1/4 " as measured per my first sentence. As an aside to this, some of the newer Country brand release bearings for the 9 1/2" clutch have been 1/8 inch or more thicker than the standard. This causes a constant contact on the carbon when first installed and as a result a smoky clutch. Reference: See my email request of six+ months ago. The bearing wears down quickly but as a result destroys the tight fit on the carbon doughnut and subsequent bearing failure. No fun! Aloha Perry In a message dated 12/21/08 13:02:05 Hawaiian Standard Time, rchaskell at earthlink.net writes: Listers, Moss lists three different clutch release bearings for the 6 cylinders. 501-022 BN4, BN6 501-020 BN7, BT7, BJ7 to 29F-H4878 501-032 BJ7 from 29F-H4879, BJ8 I have a new bearing - how can I identify which application it's for? I know that one of the differences is the thickness - from the pivot to the front face (of the holder). Bob From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Sun Dec 21 19:38:19 2008 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:38:19 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20081221183729.02035d90@pop.att.yahoo.com> Doug, Tagged image format file. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagged_Image_File_Format John At 12:11 PM 12/20/2008 -0500, WLLDBL at aol.com wrote: John, What's a "tiff"????? Doug From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Sun Dec 21 19:39:18 2008 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:39:18 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Holes in Frame Rails In-Reply-To: <015001c962c9$688a4350$399ec9f0$@net> References: <015001c962c9$688a4350$399ec9f0$@net> Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20081221183842.0204f628@pop.att.yahoo.com> I like your house definition! At 12:35 PM 12/20/2008 -0500, John Sims wrote: >or in my house it is another word for a spat and/or hissy fit. > >John Sims, BN6 >Aberdeen, NJ From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Sun Dec 21 23:55:09 2008 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:55:09 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Sprite - right hand drive rack & pinion Message-ID: Hello listmates, Anyone have a Sprite right-hand drive rack & pinion steering for sale? Please let me know. Thanks, Richard Mayor _________________________________________________________________ Its the same Hotmail.. If by same you mean up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_broad1_12 2008 From jackson_krall at yahoo.com Mon Dec 22 13:48:20 2008 From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall) Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:48:20 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Sprite - right hand drive rack & pinion In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <905565.9450.qm@web52404.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Richard, You could have an easier time finding a lhd Morris Miner rack as it's the same as a rhd Sprite rack. Although I don't see one on ebay at this moment, thats where I found mine. Best JK --- On Mon, 12/22/08, richard mayor wrote: > From: richard mayor > Subject: [Healeys] Sprite - right hand drive rack & pinion > To: "healeys" > Date: Monday, December 22, 2008, 1:55 AM > Hello listmates, Anyone have a Sprite right-hand drive rack > & pinion steering > for sale? Please let me know. Thanks, Richard Mayor From jmnewt at comcast.net Mon Dec 22 16:11:52 2008 From: jmnewt at comcast.net (Jack Newton) Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:11:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Release bearings Message-ID: Very useful info on the 6 cyl release brng measurements! Thanks. Anyone have similar data for the 4 cyl clutch release setup? TIA Jack From rvmaylor at shaw.ca Mon Dec 22 20:50:30 2008 From: rvmaylor at shaw.ca (Ross Maylor) Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:50:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Boat Message-ID: <4B708BA876C74C26978165F0C8374158@ROSS> For those interested there is a Healey boat up for grabs at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in January. Lot 12.2. Regards Ross Maylor From jwbn6 at verizon.net Tue Dec 23 06:00:46 2008 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:00:46 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Healeys] north texas holiday greeting Message-ID: <260351259.2525.1230037246940.JavaMail.root@vms227.mailsrvcs.net> go to www.ntahc.org and you can view the group picture of all the recent xmas party attendees. despite the economic turndown, everyone appears healthy and prosperous !! cheers, JERRY WALL BN6 ROWLETT, TX From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Dec 23 07:09:00 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 8:09:00 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] north texas holiday greeting In-Reply-To: <260351259.2525.1230037246940.JavaMail.root@vms227.mailsrvcs.net> Message-ID: <20081223080900.9T969.512308.root@ispmxfep10-z02> Happy looking group! Why is the Texas Cooler no longer available? Cheers tom ---- jerry wall wrote: > go to www.ntahc.org and you can view the group picture of all the > recent xmas party attendees. despite the economic turndown, everyone > appears healthy and prosperous !! > cheers, > JERRY WALL BN6 > ROWLETT, TX > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com Tue Dec 23 07:10:07 2008 From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:10:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] release bearings In-Reply-To: <6a491428.6440.475d.aa6c.87f12f1141f4@aol.com> References: <494ECAD5.9020403@earthlink.net> <6a491428.6440.475d.aa6c.87f12f1141f4@aol.com> Message-ID: <000001c96508$294bd870$7be38950$@com> What is the "fix" for these thicker release bearings?.... Does one have to measure them pre-installation and then take them someplace to be ground down? Thanks -skip- BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Healeyguy Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:26 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] release bearings As an aside to this, some of the newer Country brand release bearings for the 9 1/2" clutch have been 1/8 inch or more thicker than the standard. This causes a constant contact on the carbon when first installed and as a result a smoky clutch. Reference: See my email request of six+ months ago. The bearing wears down quickly but as a result destroys the tight fit on the carbon doughnut and subsequent bearing failure. No fun! Aloha Perry From healeyguy at aol.com Tue Dec 23 09:15:45 2008 From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:15:45 -1000 Subject: [Healeys] release bearings In-Reply-To: <000001c96508$294bd870$7be38950$@com> References: <494ECAD5.9020403@earthlink.net>, <6a491428.6440.475d.aa6c.87f12f1141f4@aol.com>, <000001c96508$294bd870$7be38950$@com> Message-ID: <857851f4.8d4d.4de8.ae06.ffbf8a21dd23@aol.com> Material can be removed from the bearing but must be flat, reasonably smooth and parallel to the pivot axis. Using the previously mentioned 1 1/4" dimension should work. Flat belt or large disc sander with a couple different grits should do the job. Remove a bit and measure often. Aloha Perry In a message dated 12/23/08 04:10:21 Hawaiian Standard Time, tfsbj7 at mindspring.com writes: What is the "fix" for these thicker release bearings?.... Does one have to measure them pre-installation and then take them someplace to be ground down? Thanks -skip- BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Healeyguy Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:26 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] release bearings As an aside to this, some of the newer Country brand release bearings for the 9 1/2" clutch have been 1/8 inch or more thicker than the standard. This causes a constant contact on the carbon when first installed and as a result a smoky clutch. Reference: See my email request of six+ months ago. The bearing wears down quickly but as a result destroys the tight fit on the carbon doughnut and subsequent bearing failure. No fun! Aloha Perry From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Tue Dec 23 15:54:39 2008 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:54:39 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Rods for 3000 Message-ID: <20081223225442.306EA1A9FAF@mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net> HELP I an building a spare street 3000 engine from parts acquired years ago. Had the crank turned 10 under both mains and rod journals as I had new 10 under main and rod bearings. Took my rods to my trusted machine shop for inspection and balance. Bad news. Several of the big ends were out of round by up to 2.5 to 3 thousands. Called a Healey racing friend who generously gave me a set of stock rods he had laying around, as he uses special rods for racing. Report from machine shop, not much better than my originals. Out of round about the same. Big end measured with caps torqued to 50 ft lbs. The original rods had +15 stamped on the side of the big end. The second set had +10 to +16 stamped on them. Questions 1. What do the numbers stamped on the rods mean? Are they factory? 2. Is there a substitute rod that will work? Please do not recommend Carrillo. One fix is to grind material off the rod end and the cap and resize the big end. Machine shop says about $400. A second option would be over size OD bearing shells, thus a simple honing of the big end. Does any one know if these are available? A third option are used rods fro UK. $130 each. But how do I know these will have round big ends? Any advice is welcome. Herb 60 AN5 62 BT7 67 BJ8 From rnmgracer at sbcglobal.net Tue Dec 23 17:06:36 2008 From: rnmgracer at sbcglobal.net (Reynaldo Navarro) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:06:36 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Restored Instruments Message-ID: <525477.21060.qm@web83103.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I have a comple set of Restored Instruments, a NEW carpet set and some additional items for a 1967 MK111 3000, that I would like to sell reasonable. Pls. call 708-997-7380 or email rnmgracer at sbcglobal.net Thanks Rey From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Tue Dec 23 18:08:43 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:08:43 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Rods for 3000 In-Reply-To: <20081223225442.306EA1A9FAF@mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net> References: <20081223225442.306EA1A9FAF@mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net> Message-ID: <6882F05C33B045929EB21395851B3A5F@michael> Hi Herb, Resizing the big end of the rod as you describe is a very common maching shop procedure. I have had this done on many race engines with total success. $400 sounds a little steep, usually about $35 per rod up our way. If you are looking for a supplier of custom rods I would strongly recommend Saenz Rods which I have used in several engines. They really are works of art. You mention oversizing the OD of the big ends as a solution. I have done this with the engine in AHX12 which now uses shells from a Continental engine. If you want used rods, I have lots. Michael Salter 100 (1953) #174 AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Herbert Miller Sent: December 23, 2008 5:55 PM To: healeys Subject: [Healeys] Rods for 3000 HELP I an building a spare street 3000 engine from parts acquired years ago. Had the crank turned 10 under both mains and rod journals as I had new 10 under main and rod bearings. Took my rods to my trusted machine shop for inspection and balance. Bad news. Several of the big ends were out of round by up to 2.5 to 3 thousands. Called a Healey racing friend who generously gave me a set of stock rods he had laying around, as he uses special rods for racing. Report from machine shop, not much better than my originals. Out of round about the same. Big end measured with caps torqued to 50 ft lbs. The original rods had +15 stamped on the side of the big end. The second set had +10 to +16 stamped on them. Questions 1. What do the numbers stamped on the rods mean? Are they factory? 2. Is there a substitute rod that will work? Please do not recommend Carrillo. One fix is to grind material off the rod end and the cap and resize the big end. Machine shop says about $400. A second option would be over size OD bearing shells, thus a simple honing of the big end. Does any one know if these are available? A third option are used rods fro UK. $130 each. But how do I know these will have round big ends? Any advice is welcome. Herb 60 AN5 62 BT7 67 BJ8 From satkinson7314 at charter.net Tue Dec 23 18:46:24 2008 From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:46:24 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Drums and Badge Question Message-ID: <3D6138C04F5B4356B56F602FAC0F1447@AtkinsonPC> Hi, Couple of questions for the forum.. 1. I just purchased a new set of rear drums for my 59 BT7 from Moss. The outside of the drum is smooth and does not have the "ribs" (which I pulled off the car - cannot confirm if these were every replaced). Which are correct? My car was shipped from the factory with wire wheels and has front discs. 2. My car does not appear to be numbers matching. engine is a #26 when should be 29D-RU-H/239. However, the badges and steering horn button all say "100/6". The car/chassis number and body number match (chassis = HBT7L/181 : Body 152) and the original color matches on the BMHT factory record of Green over Green (sorry but not the color it will be after the resto!). What are the chances that someone thru the years put the 100/6 ID badges/horn on the car thinking it was a 100/6? I find it hard to believe the factory would do this. Thanks, Simon From 57healey at gmail.com Tue Dec 23 18:53:21 2008 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:53:21 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Drums and Badge Question In-Reply-To: <3D6138C04F5B4356B56F602FAC0F1447@AtkinsonPC> References: <3D6138C04F5B4356B56F602FAC0F1447@AtkinsonPC> Message-ID: <743b1e2f0812231753l1a0b16a0qcd4f96c0f1d77390@mail.gmail.com> Some early 3000's were badged 100-Six. One of the club magizines had a feature of a 100-Six badged BN7 a couple of years ago, and i think it was a lister. Here is a link describing it as well http://www.healeysix.net/BN7%20&%20BT7.htm It sounds like you may have another one of those cars. On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 7:46 PM, Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > Hi, > > > > Couple of questions for the forum.. > > > > 1. I just purchased a new set of rear drums for my 59 BT7 from Moss. > The outside of the drum is smooth and does not have the "ribs" (which I > pulled off the car - cannot confirm if these were every replaced). Which are > correct? My car was shipped from the factory with wire wheels and has front > discs. > > > > 2. My car does not appear to be numbers matching. engine is a #26 when > should be 29D-RU-H/239. However, the badges and steering horn button all say > "100/6". The car/chassis number and body number match (chassis = HBT7L/181 : > Body 152) and the original color matches on the BMHT factory record of Green > over Green (sorry but not the color it will be after the resto!). What are > the chances that someone thru the years put the 100/6 ID badges/horn on the > car thinking it was a 100/6? I find it hard to believe the factory would do > this. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 57healey at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." 1977 Newport '28 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Dec 23 20:16:04 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:16:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Drums and Badge Question References: <3D6138C04F5B4356B56F602FAC0F1447@AtkinsonPC> Message-ID: <02C01BC2A6624CAC9E9D4B601D1EE314@ophrdc.org> Simon, 1. The rear drums on a wire wheel car should have the ribs around the perimeter of the drum. The ribs make for a greater surface cooling area. Send those Moss things back. It's extremely rare that rear drums ever need replacing, they wear very little. Have you thrown the originals away yet? Check them out, they are probably well within tolerances. 2. Such an early 3000 as yours will most definitely be badged with 100/Six badges. You mention duo tone Green. Lucky fellow! That would likely have been Pacific Green and Florida Green. The interior would have been grey (more of a buff colour) with dark green piping and carpets. Top and tonneau cover would also have been the buff Grey colour. Certainly it's your car to do with as you wish but it's a shame if you don't do it back into those so distinctive period colours. Rich Chrysler a self professed originality nut 'till it hurts! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "Healeys" Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 8:46 PM Subject: [Healeys] Brake Drums and Badge Question > Hi, > > > > Couple of questions for the forum.. > > > > 1. I just purchased a new set of rear drums for my 59 BT7 from Moss. > The outside of the drum is smooth and does not have the "ribs" (which I > pulled off the car - cannot confirm if these were every replaced). Which > are > correct? My car was shipped from the factory with wire wheels and has > front > discs. > > > > 2. My car does not appear to be numbers matching. engine is a #26 when > should be 29D-RU-H/239. However, the badges and steering horn button all > say > "100/6". The car/chassis number and body number match (chassis = HBT7L/181 > : > Body 152) and the original color matches on the BMHT factory record of > Green > over Green (sorry but not the color it will be after the resto!). What are > the chances that someone thru the years put the 100/6 ID badges/horn on > the > car thinking it was a 100/6? I find it hard to believe the factory would > do > this. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Simon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Tue Dec 23 21:51:54 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:51:54 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Drums and Badge Question In-Reply-To: <02C01BC2A6624CAC9E9D4B601D1EE314@ophrdc.org> References: <3D6138C04F5B4356B56F602FAC0F1447@AtkinsonPC> <02C01BC2A6624CAC9E9D4B601D1EE314@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <000301c96583$5847c730$08d75590$@com> Simon, I have several original pairs of drums laying around in my garage. Let me know what you need. Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 60 BT7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich C Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 9:16 PM To: Simon & Christine Atkinson; Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Drums and Badge Question Simon, 1. The rear drums on a wire wheel car should have the ribs around the perimeter of the drum. The ribs make for a greater surface cooling area. Send those Moss things back. It's extremely rare that rear drums ever need replacing, they wear very little. Have you thrown the originals away yet? Check them out, they are probably well within tolerances. 2. Such an early 3000 as yours will most definitely be badged with 100/Six badges. You mention duo tone Green. Lucky fellow! That would likely have been Pacific Green and Florida Green. The interior would have been grey (more of a buff colour) with dark green piping and carpets. Top and tonneau cover would also have been the buff Grey colour. Certainly it's your car to do with as you wish but it's a shame if you don't do it back into those so distinctive period colours. Rich Chrysler a self professed originality nut 'till it hurts! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "Healeys" Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 8:46 PM Subject: [Healeys] Brake Drums and Badge Question > Hi, > > > > Couple of questions for the forum.. > > > > 1. I just purchased a new set of rear drums for my 59 BT7 from Moss. > The outside of the drum is smooth and does not have the "ribs" (which I > pulled off the car - cannot confirm if these were every replaced). Which > are > correct? My car was shipped from the factory with wire wheels and has > front > discs. > > > > 2. My car does not appear to be numbers matching. engine is a #26 when > should be 29D-RU-H/239. However, the badges and steering horn button all > say > "100/6". The car/chassis number and body number match (chassis = HBT7L/181 > : > Body 152) and the original color matches on the BMHT factory record of > Green > over Green (sorry but not the color it will be after the resto!). What are > the chances that someone thru the years put the 100/6 ID badges/horn on > the > car thinking it was a 100/6? I find it hard to believe the factory would > do > this. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Simon From rudedoggg at earthlink.net Wed Dec 24 00:52:26 2008 From: rudedoggg at earthlink.net (rudedoggg at earthlink.net) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:52:26 +0900 (GMT+09:00) Subject: [Healeys] north texas holiday greeting Message-ID: <15015650.1230105146548.JavaMail.root@mswamui-thinleaf.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Everyone but you. Where are you? Behind the camera? John Rued (No "What-a-burgers" in Okinawa.) -----Original Message----- >From: jerry wall >Sent: Dec 23, 2008 10:00 PM >To: healeys at autox.team.net >Cc: officers at healey.org, board at healey.org >Subject: [Healeys] north texas holiday greeting > > go to www.ntahc.org and you can view the group picture of all the > recent xmas party attendees. despite the economic turndown, everyone > appears healthy and prosperous !! > cheers, > JERRY WALL BN6 > ROWLETT, TX >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as rudedoggg at earthlink.net > >http://www.team.net/archive From rudedoggg at earthlink.net Wed Dec 24 00:52:32 2008 From: rudedoggg at earthlink.net (rudedoggg at earthlink.net) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:52:32 +0900 (GMT+09:00) Subject: [Healeys] north texas holiday greeting Message-ID: <23239680.1230105152387.JavaMail.root@mswamui-thinleaf.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Everyone but you. Where are you? Behind the camera? John Rued (No "What-a-burgers" in Okinawa.) -----Original Message----- >From: jerry wall >Sent: Dec 23, 2008 10:00 PM >To: healeys at autox.team.net >Cc: officers at healey.org, board at healey.org >Subject: [Healeys] north texas holiday greeting > > go to www.ntahc.org and you can view the group picture of all the > recent xmas party attendees. despite the economic turndown, everyone > appears healthy and prosperous !! > cheers, > JERRY WALL BN6 > ROWLETT, TX >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as rudedoggg at earthlink.net > >http://www.team.net/archive From mgcharlie at comcast.net Wed Dec 24 07:07:31 2008 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:07:31 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Knock-offs Message-ID: <49524223.7020906@comcast.net> I got some winged knock offs for my BT7 from Moss and they are strange looking. The edges on the winged portion are very sharp instead of being rounded as the originals were. Are there any vendors that sell the proper ones? Thanks Charlie '62 tricarb BT7 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From 57healey at gmail.com Wed Dec 24 07:24:23 2008 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:24:23 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Knock-offs In-Reply-To: <49524223.7020906@comcast.net> References: <49524223.7020906@comcast.net> Message-ID: <743b1e2f0812240624s2f24d3g3bf0a6077aaf8e81@mail.gmail.com> Please copy me if someone has a good source, On 12/24/08, Charlie Baldwin wrote: > I got some winged knock offs for my BT7 from Moss and they are strange > looking. The edges on the winged portion are very sharp instead of > being rounded as the originals were. > Are there any vendors that sell the proper ones? > Thanks > Charlie > '62 tricarb BT7 > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of > mgcharlie.vcf] > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 57healey at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Sent from my mobile device Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." 1977 Newport '28 From autofarm at cyg.net Wed Dec 24 09:25:33 2008 From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:25:33 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Knock-offs References: <49524223.7020906@comcast.net> Message-ID: <267694626EB14022A66304C41D560DF8@OFFICE> I know the ones you mean. We were shipped some of these a while ago, so went searching for the "correct" ones. We have them in stock. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Baldwin" To: "healey list" Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 9:07 AM Subject: [Healeys] Knock-offs >I got some winged knock offs for my BT7 from Moss and they are strange > looking. The edges on the winged portion are very sharp instead of > being rounded as the originals were. > Are there any vendors that sell the proper ones? > Thanks > Charlie > '62 tricarb BT7 > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name > of mgcharlie.vcf] > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as autofarm at cyg.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.0/1863 - Release Date: 12/24/2008 11:49 AM From Editorgary at aol.com Wed Dec 24 13:47:36 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:47:36 EST Subject: [Healeys] Rods Message-ID: In a message dated 12/24/08 11:03:17 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > 1. What do the numbers stamped on the rods mean? Are they factory? > 2. Is there a substitute rod that will work? Please do not recommend > Carrillo. > I have Saenz rods in my racing MGA engine, built for me a year ago. My mechanic - who has built lots and lots of engines, says he has lost confidence in Carillo, says its just a bunch of new guys who don't know what they're doing, charging prices based on the name alone. He continues to have good luck with Saenz rods, and the company seems to be doing great work. Take some pics of the rods, pistons, and crank shaft before you put the engine together, because good ones are works of art, that hopefully, you'll never see again. Best for the season, gary Anderson ************** One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From jarowe at westnet.com.au Wed Dec 24 14:55:36 2008 From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe) Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:55:36 +0900 Subject: [Healeys] Greetings Message-ID: <081801c96612$5b177c00$0200a8c0@DadP4> Merry Christmas to you all. I hope that you and your families have a great day. Regards from west oz John Rowe Perth 1959 BT7 From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Wed Dec 24 19:09:04 2008 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:09:04 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 Horn Button on a BT& Message-ID: <48720d20812241809y5588b3e6lef499ca65a628e44@mail.gmail.com> My early Bt7 had a 100-6 horn button. It apparently isn't well know that the factory simply used up noncritical old parts when a model change took place. I guess they didn't think the correct horn button was critical. I replace mine with another 100-6 horn button. Jack From healeyray at yahoo.com Wed Dec 24 19:18:32 2008 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:18:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] greetings Message-ID: <389343.29278.qm@web111407.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I would like to take a moment to send a Holiday Greeting to my many friends on this list. May the Deity of your choice smile upon your efforts in the coming year. Thanks to each and every one of you for being part of this great list and God bless you Majordomo where ever you are. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Ray Juncal From dwflagg at juno.com Wed Dec 24 19:20:01 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:20:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Greetings Message-ID: <20081224.212001.2524.0.dwflagg@juno.com> A joyous season of faith and hope for peace on Earth and good will towards all.................. ____________________________________________________________ Turn up the heat on your next vacation with a great travel package to Cancun! Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2ginxYrCXnspkF8RpU5BkTPlj75RXwioIL8MKgRWSlLFAYM/ From ahbn6 at verizon.net Wed Dec 24 20:38:49 2008 From: ahbn6 at verizon.net (John Sims) Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:38:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 Horn Button on a BT& In-Reply-To: <48720d20812241809y5588b3e6lef499ca65a628e44@mail.gmail.com> References: <48720d20812241809y5588b3e6lef499ca65a628e44@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <028801c96642$4d07eed0$e717cc70$@net> I guess that this string just bears out the fact that at that time, the various Brit entities were interested in building cars using whatever was at hand rather than considering what owners 50 years later would think proper standards should have been at particular cut off dates. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack Feldman Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 9:09 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 Horn Button on a BT& My early Bt7 had a 100-6 horn button. It apparently isn't well know that the factory simply used up noncritical old parts when a model change took place. I guess they didn't think the correct horn button was critical. I replace mine with another 100-6 horn button. Jack From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Thu Dec 25 07:03:44 2008 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:03:44 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 Horn Button on a BT& In-Reply-To: <028801c96642$4d07eed0$e717cc70$@net> References: <48720d20812241809y5588b3e6lef499ca65a628e44@mail.gmail.com> <028801c96642$4d07eed0$e717cc70$@net> Message-ID: <48720d20812250603x3f73b085i3a810dc934277362@mail.gmail.com> John, Just remember the book I suggested about the decline of the British auto industry. Arrogance and the customer be damned attitude killed the industry. I have a great example of that attitude. It is called the MGC. It was just a few tweaks away from being a great road car, but out it went with almost no handling, and a weak 6 cylinder engine. The Healey BT7 engine is so much better than the C, it is pitiful. Then BMC had the gall to suggest rebadging the C as a Healey. EEECH! New Spax shocks all around, and an uprated front roll bar tamed the beast, but with that lump of iron, it never would handle like B, and definitely not like a Healey. I did 968 miles from Pensacola, FL, to Downers Grove. IL in 18 hours. Loved every minute of it. Jack On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 9:38 PM, John Sims wrote: > I guess that this string just bears out the fact that at that time, the > various Brit entities were interested in building cars using whatever was > at > hand rather than considering what owners 50 years later would think proper > standards should have been at particular cut off dates. > > John Sims, BN6 > Aberdeen, NJ > > www.healey6.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto: > healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] > On Behalf Of Jack Feldman > Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 9:09 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] 100-6 Horn Button on a BT& > > My early Bt7 had a 100-6 horn button. It apparently isn't well know that > the > factory simply used up noncritical old parts when a model change took > place. > I guess they didn't think the correct horn button was critical. > > I replace mine with another 100-6 horn button. > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html From bj7healey at gto.net Thu Dec 25 08:09:25 2008 From: bj7healey at gto.net (Bobs BJ7) Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:09:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Not completely Healey..but worth watching In-Reply-To: <0AC5BDEA2BB24249A238F98085299363@michael> References: <0AC5BDEA2BB24249A238F98085299363@michael> Message-ID: <14332820A02843BBA6F289210C2421F0@ACERLT> We wish everyone on the list a very merry Christmas. http://www.glenn.tapley.us/MC.swf Bob & Jean -------------------------------------------------- From: "Michael Salter" Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 5:07 PM To: Subject: [Healeys] Not completely Healey..but worth watching > Ever wondered what happened to the British Motor Industry.. > Maybe a lesson in here for Detroit. > http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=EAWH0EfMDfc&feature=related > > Michael Salter > 100 (1953) #174 > AHX12 (1953) > Bugeye (1961) > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bj7healey at gto.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1847 - Release Date: > 12/13/2008 4:56 PM From randerson33 at triad.rr.com Thu Dec 25 13:03:47 2008 From: randerson33 at triad.rr.com (randerson33 at triad.rr.com) Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:03:47 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Chirstmas Greetings Message-ID: <20081225200347.Z7N1F.370787.root@hrndva-web05-z01> To All a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Jerry and Carolyn Anderson From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Thu Dec 25 17:26:03 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:26:03 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Return to Bonneville - PART 1 Message-ID: <475FBE267EB84F70BE3BA4C87558E09C@PatrickQuinnPC> G'day I have just sent the below press releases to AH clubs and thought you would like to see it as well. Of course there are no photos attached, but if you would like to see what the Streamliner looks like just let me know and I will send. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Day. Best wishes Patrick AUSTIN-HEALEYS RETURN TO BONNEVILLE Most Austin-Healey owners would be well aware of the heritage that our cars enjoy. We have read about the successes of the marque in such iconic events as Le Mans, Sebring and the Liege-Rome-Liege. Many of us would also know of the successes that Donald Healey himself had on the salt flats of Bonneville from 1953 to 1956. In what will no doubt be the most exciting event in modern Austin-Healey history, two very special Austin-Healey 100s reconstructed in Australia, are set to return to the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2009. In 1953 the Donald Healey Motor Company built a special Austin-Healey 100 with the aim of setting both high speed as well as endurance records. This car, looking not too dissimilar to a standard 100 was driven by Donald Healey himself, George Eyston, Carroll Shelby, Mort Goodall and Roy Jackson Moore. The following year they went back, more ambitious than before. Not only did they return with the more developed Endurance car from the year before, but also a special Streamliner that was based on a standard chassis, but with its body fitted with an extended nose and tail plus a stabilising fin. The endurance car went on to bag a whole raft of long-distance records from 200km to 5,000km and 1 to 24 hours, while the Streamliner, with Donald Healey at the wheel achieved a high of 192.74 mph. While the two cars were brought back to England, the Streamliner returned to Bonneville in 1956 with further modifications and 100-Six power where it was even more successful. END OF PART 1 From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Thu Dec 25 17:27:28 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:27:28 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Return to Bonneville - PART 2 Message-ID: <08673E77A3F5435B8F3EBD40BE6C28C9@PatrickQuinnPC> PART 2 Both eventually succumbed to the ravages of the salt; however bits and pieces were known to survive. Decades later Dutch Austin-Healey enthusiast Wiet Huidekoper in a world wide search located many of these actual parts. Wiet formed a plan together with well known Australian Austin-Healey expert Steve Pike of reconstructing the cars and reliving the events of 1954 on the Bonneville salt. Steve is a long term Austin-Healey enthusiast and along with his team at Marsh Classic Restorations has been restoring cars of the marque since the 1970s and enjoys a worldwide reputation as the expert on the 100S. With access to Geoff Healey's personal records and design drawings as well as the historic parts both cars are nearing completion and the target is to debut the endurance car in March 2009 at the Historic races at Phillip Island, Australia. The body/chassis of the Streamliner has been completed and from the attached photos looks just stunning. As originally, both cars will have early versions of the 100S engines. The Endurance car's highly tuned engine will have an original "angle-faced head" and will be stopped by an early version of the smaller twin-piston brake callipers that were later developed for the 100S production racers. As originally the Streamliner will be supercharged and fitted with a variant of the original David Brown 5-speed gearbox. As the two cars have been reconstructed around the remains of what has been left, the souls of the 1954 cars have been brought back to life. The team behind this most exciting Austin-Healey venture have set-up a website so that Austin-Healey enthusiasts around the world can keep across the events as they occur. The site address is:- www.healeysreturntobonneville.com For media information please contact: Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia publicity at healeysreturntobonneville.com 61 417 673 065 From dwhite4949 at wowway.com Fri Dec 26 09:15:20 2008 From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White) Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:15:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Knock-offs In-Reply-To: <49524223.7020906@comcast.net> References: <49524223.7020906@comcast.net> Message-ID: <49550318.9080508@wowway.com> Charlie, I purchased a set of four from Norman Nock/British Car Specialists and they are excellent re quality of chrome and the shape. Dan '62 BN7 Mk II >I got some winged knock offs for my BT7 from Moss and they are strange > looking. The edges on the winged portion are very sharp instead of > being rounded as the originals were. > Are there any vendors that sell the proper ones? > Thanks > Charlie > '62 tricarb BT7 From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Dec 26 14:29:30 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:29:30 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Zinc in springs Message-ID: <122620082129.27150.49554CBA000AE62C00006A0E220700295304040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Listers, A while back, there was a discussion on the types of liners used between leafs on rear springs. According to my catalogs, the later cars used rubber strips, but our BN2 has metal strips which, if I recall, are made of zinc. Does anyone know the type of zinc alloy (or pure zinc) used? Also, does anyone know a source for the strips or for zinc sheet in the correct type and thickness? Alternatives (think teflon was mentioned)? TIA, Bob -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From shop at justbrits.com Fri Dec 26 14:58:01 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:58:01 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Zinc in springs In-Reply-To: <122620082129.27150.49554CBA000AE62C00006A0E220700295304040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: <> Your local (and hopefully 'helpful') auto spring re-builder, Bob. That's where I get mine!! Hope everybody had a wonderful & happy Holiday !!! Ed '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL Plates AH BJ 7 ) From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Dec 26 21:57:13 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:57:13 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating Message-ID: <122720080457.24273.4955B5A90001754000005ED1220075894204040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Folks, Any recommendations on exhaust manifold coatings (Jet-Hot, etc.)? Good, bad, indifferent? Favorites? TIA, Bob -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Fri Dec 26 22:07:54 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:07:54 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating In-Reply-To: <122720080457.24273.4955B5A90001754000005ED1220075894204040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> References: <122720080457.24273.4955B5A90001754000005ED1220075894204040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: <2027A80A908440EEB0FB5485605748E4@PatrickQuinnPC> G'day Bob Over the years I have tried every product available short of vitreous enamelling and each time it has always reverted to - RUST! Even had them blasted and professionally coated and still after a few months - beautiful RUST. I've given up! Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell Sent: Saturday, 27 December 2008 3:57 PM To: 'healey list' Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating Folks, Any recommendations on exhaust manifold coatings (Jet-Hot, etc.)? Good, bad, indifferent? Favorites? TIA, Bob -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sat Dec 27 06:08:36 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:08:36 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating In-Reply-To: <122720080457.24273.4955B5A90001754000005ED1220075894204040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> References: <122720080457.24273.4955B5A90001754000005ED1220075894204040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: <000601c96824$3b0d79a0$b1286ce0$@rr.com> Hi, Bob - I had the exhaust manifolds on my BJ8 Jet-Hot coated with their aluminum coating in February 1998. After 63,000 miles the coating appears to be as good as new, with only some very slight rusting evident at some places on the sharp corners and an overall dulling of the aluminum finish. I've been very happy with Jet-Hot. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 11:57 PM To: 'healey list' Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating Folks, Any recommendations on exhaust manifold coatings (Jet-Hot, etc.)? Good, bad, indifferent? Favorites? TIA, Bob -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From haywoodone at hotmail.com Sat Dec 27 06:21:29 2008 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:21:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating In-Reply-To: <122720080457.24273.4955B5A90001754000005ED1220075894204040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> References: <122720080457.24273.4955B5A90001754000005ED1220075894204040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: Bob, I had my exhaust manifolds done by Jet Hot during the restoration and am pleased so far. They have been on for over 10K miles of highway driving last year and they look as good as they did when installed. The color I chose was silver but they offer black and maybe some others as well. Turn around time is pretty quick if I recall(around a week) and the price was around $170 plus shipping. Take care, George Haywood '65 bj8 > > > Any recommendations on exhaust manifold coatings (Jet-Hot, etc.)? Good, bad, indifferent? Favorites? > > TIA, > Bob _________________________________________________________________ Its the same Hotmail.. If by same you mean up to 70% faster. From dwhite4949 at wowway.com Sat Dec 27 07:12:09 2008 From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:12:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Zinc in springs Message-ID: <495637B9.2080405@wowway.com> > Listers, > > A while back, there was a discussion on the types of liners used between leafs on rear springs. According to my catalogs, the later cars used rubber strips, but our BN2 has metal strips which, if I recall, are made of zinc. > > Does anyone know the type of zinc alloy (or pure zinc) used? Also, does anyone know a source for the strips or for zinc sheet in the correct type and thickness? Alternatives (think teflon was mentioned)? > > TIA, > Bob Bob, When I re did my leaf springs I checked all the spring shops in my area (metro Detroit) and struck out as far as finding the proper zinc material. I decided against teflon because I wanted to stay as original. I finally found a source that has the proper thickness (they use it to make kitchen counter tops) and had them ship me a big roll of it. I used what I needed from it and my repair shop that rebuilt my springs now has the rest of it. If you like I can furnish more details. Maybe my shop will cut the required pieces and send them to you for a reasonable price. Regards, Dan '62 BN7 Mk II From allynrichardson at cox.net Sat Dec 27 09:28:21 2008 From: allynrichardson at cox.net (Allyn Richardson) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:28:21 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals Message-ID: <20081227162816.NGPW131.fed1rmmtao107.cox.net@fed1rmimpo02.cox.net> Any one remember years ago seeing all those family station wagons on the road piled full of kids and gear with the decals of all the places they had taken a road trip to plastered on the back window ? I recently have got the "road trip bug" and can't locate any of those decals to mark my back window with a badge of "been there, done that". Anyone know a source? Haven't done an internet search yet, thought I would ask first. Allyn From Warthodson at aol.com Sat Dec 27 09:42:23 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:42:23 EST Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals Message-ID: I have begun to look for those decals while on trips, too. I have found a few at such places as national parks, but they seem to be harder to find in general. For example, we were at Conclave 2008 in San Diego & I never found a San Diego window decal. Gary Hodson In a message dated 12/27/2008 10:29:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, allynrichardson at cox.net writes: Any one remember years ago seeing all those family station wagons on the road piled full of kids and gear with the decals of all the places they had taken a road trip to plastered on the back window ? I recently have got the "road trip bug" and can't locate any of those decals to mark my back window with a badge of "been there, done that". Anyone know a source? Haven't done an internet search yet, thought I would ask first. Allyn Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sat Dec 27 10:11:25 2008 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:11:25 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50812270056q1868f00fg4f05311ccf038360@mail.gmail.com> References: <122720080457.24273.4955B5A90001754000005ED1220075894204040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> <5caeedb50812270056q1868f00fg4f05311ccf038360@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <5caeedb50812270911h188bfc54n9f030dcad27d7694@mail.gmail.com> BTW, I did the exhaust in the flat black and did the intake manifolds in silver. must be 5 or six years by now. both look new. I will send photo off line. ron On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 12:56 AM, F. Ronald Rader wrote: > > love my jet hot in flat black on the healey. > did a sort of chrome finish on the E type. > tried 4 different sets of enamel. non worked. > ron > > > > On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 8:57 PM, Bob Spidell wrote: >> >> Folks, >> >> Any recommendations on exhaust manifold coatings (Jet-Hot, etc.)? Good, bad, indifferent? Favorites? >> >> TIA, >> Bob From robertlarson at att.net Sat Dec 27 10:18:02 2008 From: robertlarson at att.net (Bob) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:18:02 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4956634A.6040903@att.net> Hi, In NJ there may be a reason for that. If you put them in the window you could be subject to a ticket for the "obstruction of vision" or fail the state inspection. Of course EZ-Pass and State inspection stickers are OK. Bob Warthodson at aol.com wrote: >I have begun to look for those decals while on trips, too. I have found a >few at such places as national parks, but they seem to be harder to find in >general. For example, we were at Conclave 2008 in San Diego & I never found a >San Diego window decal. >Gary Hodson > > > >In a message dated 12/27/2008 10:29:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, >allynrichardson at cox.net writes: > >Any one remember years ago seeing all those family station wagons on the >road piled full of kids and gear with the decals of all the places they had >taken a road trip to plastered on the back window ? I recently have got the >"road trip bug" and can't locate any of those decals to mark my back window >with a badge of "been there, done that". Anyone know a source? Haven't done >an internet search yet, thought I would ask first. > >Allyn >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys From nlaredbt7 at tbc.net Sat Dec 27 10:23:28 2008 From: nlaredbt7 at tbc.net (Neil Anderson) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:23:28 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating References: Message-ID: <2161414A61424DEF8F2D8F40E7A8C0CF@owner7ccec1fe9> > Any recommendations on exhaust manifold coatings (Jet-Hot, etc.)? Good, > bad, indifferent? Favorites? Bob, I can recommend that a properly applied high temp metallic ceramic exhaust coating (nornally, just called "ceramic coatings") is the way to go. Whether you use Jet-Hot, HPC, or a local exhaust coating service provider, like myself, it should give you years of trouble free service. Although it is claimed by exhaust coatings manufacturers that there is reduction of underhood temps, it may be difficult to realize how much in a street car under normal use. Racers using big bore headers may be able to see a noticeable difference, but side-by-side compasison tests of coated versus uncoated exhaust parts, under the same conditions, would have to be conducted to really see how much. The main reason I feel to do exhaust coatings is that your don't have to keep recoating them on a regular basis, improving under bonnet appearance and the saving of the labor of removing the exhaust system to recoat manifolds, etc. Unlike Patrick Quinns' experience, on all the exhaust parts I have coated over the years, I have never had a customer come back to say the coating came off or parts started rusting after use. The black and grey coatings that I use are solvent based and provide a slightly higher temp protection for the system parts than the silver coatings, which are water based. They all work well if properly applied and properly cured. It just really depends on which color you prefer. The silver coating can be burnished to a very high mirror-like luster. On our Healeys none of these coatings are going to be "concours", as the exhaust manifold was painted engine color with the engine, which quickly burned off during initial use to leave a manifold that rusted. I hope this may help. Neil Anderson '60 BT7 '59 Bugeye project From rwil at sbcglobal.net Sat Dec 27 11:21:13 2008 From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (rwil at sbcglobal.net) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:21:13 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals Message-ID: <1912321979-1230402136-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-16605408-@bxe352.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> I have seen loads of oval stickers with the initials of various cities and towns on the -- evidently copying the european country symbols' pattern. I'm sure there's one with "SD" for San Diego, etc. They aren't literally decals but they do stick on windows, bumpers (if any) and other spots -Roland ------Original Message------ From: Allyn Richardson Sender: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net To: Healey List Sent: Dec 27, 2008 8:28 AM Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals Any one remember years ago seeing all those family station wagons on the road piled full of kids and gear with the decals of all the places they had taken a road trip to plastered on the back window ? I recently have got the "road trip bug" and can't locate any of those decals to mark my back window with a badge of "been there, done that". Anyone know a source? Haven't done an internet search yet, thought I would ask first. Allyn _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rwil at sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From MBran89793 at aol.com Sat Dec 27 11:28:18 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:28:18 EST Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating Message-ID: (On our Healeys none of these coatings are going to be "Concours", as the exhaust manifold was painted engine color with the engine, which quickly burned off during initial use to leave a manifold that rusted.) Hi Neil- I'm just curious as to why none of the Jet Coats, Powder Coats, or High Temperature paints have never been done in the Healey engine green? How about applying the Healey engine green paint over a Jet Coated manifold just to see how long the color remains before it burns off. Just a suggestion that I thought you might want to try since you are in that business. M.S.Brantley, Jr. Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club BJ8- Blackie **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From rchaskell at earthlink.net Sat Dec 27 12:29:52 2008 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:29:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] connecting rod identification Message-ID: <49568230.6080907@earthlink.net> Listers, I have three connecting rods with "MOWOG AEC970S". Which engine series are they from? Appear to be for a six cylinder as I have numbers 4, 5 and 6. Bob From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Sat Dec 27 12:52:29 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:52:29 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Zinc in springs Message-ID: Bob, I had the zinc only between the fist 3 spring leafs, i.e. there were 2 of them. I also mailed Rich about it, and he confirmed the number of leafs could differ. Be careful with putting too many leafs as the original clamps holding the springs might be too short to hold the extra thickness... Also, the leafs are only useful with the longest spring leafs I believe.. Best, Tadek From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Sat Dec 27 13:19:07 2008 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:19:07 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Or maybe a rust colored coating? That could appeal to a wider range of judges. ;~) -----Original Message----- I'm just curious as to why none of the Jet Coats, Powder Coats, or High Temperature paints have never been done in the Healey engine green? How about applying the Healey engine green paint over a Jet Coated manifold just to see how long the color remains before it burns off. Just a suggestion that I thought you might want to try since you are in that business. M.S.Brantley, Jr. Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club BJ8- Blackie From m.brouillette at comcast.net Sat Dec 27 14:14:02 2008 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:14:02 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals Message-ID: <122720082114.7895.49569A9A0000235800001ED722007614380A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> I have a bunch of those decals that if you tell me what you're looking for, I mihgt be able to come up with it. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: rwil at sbcglobal.net > I have seen loads of oval stickers with the initials of various cities and towns > on the -- evidently copying the european country symbols' pattern. I'm sure > there's one with "SD" for San Diego, etc. They aren't literally decals but they > do stick on windows, bumpers (if any) and other spots > > -Roland > ------Original Message------ > From: Allyn Richardson > Sender: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > To: Healey List > Sent: Dec 27, 2008 8:28 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals > > Any one remember years ago seeing all those family station wagons on the > road piled full of kids and gear with the decals of all the places they had > taken a road trip to plastered on the back window ? I recently have got the > "road trip bug" and can't locate any of those decals to mark my back window > with a badge of "been there, done that". Anyone know a source? Haven't done > an internet search yet, thought I would ask first. > > Allyn > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rwil at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.brouillette at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sat Dec 27 14:31:22 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:31:22 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating In-Reply-To: <122720080457.24273.4955B5A90001754000005ED1220075894204040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: <718349.29779.qm@web83303.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Bob ... I industrial chromed my exhaust manifold 110.00 miles ago , last time I had my manifold off at about 80,000 miles the chrome looked the same , for a change I painted over the chrome with stainless steel paint , today it still looks like the day I painted it , some of the paint has come off on the corners and the chrome shows through , NO RUST .. Norman Nock California --- On Fri, 12/26/08, Bob Spidell wrote: > From: Bob Spidell > Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating > To: "'healey list'" > Date: Friday, December 26, 2008, 8:57 PM > Folks, > > Any recommendations on exhaust manifold coatings (Jet-Hot, > etc.)? Good, bad, indifferent? Favorites? > > TIA, > Bob > > -- > *************************************************************** > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA > bspidell at comcast.net > '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 > Austin-Healey 100M > *************************************************************** > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From mgcharlie at comcast.net Sat Dec 27 14:32:51 2008 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:32:51 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <49569F03.908@comcast.net> Allyn & Gary, You aren't the only ones out there looking for these. There is someone who is a vendor at the Hershey Fall Meet that sells reproductions of these. There is also an old late forties or early fifties restored Chevy Suburban that is at Hershey every year and is set up like a fisherman's travel vehicle that has them all over the rear side windows. Many of those are original to the vehicle, but some are repros. Keep looking on the net because I know they are out there someplace. It may be worth buying a copy of Hemmings or going to their website and searching there. Charlie Warthodson at aol.com wrote: > I have begun to look for those decals while on trips, too. I have found a > few at such places as national parks, but they seem to be harder to find in > general. For example, we were at Conclave 2008 in San Diego & I never found a > San Diego window decal. > Gary Hodson > > > > In a message dated 12/27/2008 10:29:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, > allynrichardson at cox.net writes: > > Any one remember years ago seeing all those family station wagons on the > road piled full of kids and gear with the decals of all the places they had > taken a road trip to plastered on the back window ? I recently have got the > "road trip bug" and can't locate any of those decals to mark my back window > with a badge of "been there, done that". Anyone know a source? Haven't done > an internet search yet, thought I would ask first. > > Allyn > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as warthodson at aol.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, > Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgcharlie at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From nlaredbt7 at tbc.net Sat Dec 27 14:51:50 2008 From: nlaredbt7 at tbc.net (Neil Anderson) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:51:50 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating References: Message-ID: Hi Marion, I suppose that my coatings manufacturer could be approached to try to replicate a Healey engine color if a "standard" color could be agreed upon by the concours committees, but I am not sure that has been done. The formulating of a color for fairly small batch use may make it cost prohibitive though. There are other ceramic exhaust coating colors available besides the ones I mentioned, but I think they tend to be more brighter colors possibly favored by the "hot-rod" crowd. I haven't tried any of those colors for many years. I had mixed results at that time. Maybe they cover better now. As for painting over an exhaust coating with a commercially available Healey green engine paint, I would assume it may burn off or discolor like being painted over an uncoated manifold even though the coated manifold may insulate the paint somewhat. The paint would still have to be able to withstand 800-1000 degree temps without burning.(exhaust temps usually run about 1100 degrees or more, depending on the application) It would be worth a try though. At worst, you would just end up with a ceramic coated manifold. I know there isn't a coating that simulates a "rust" appearance. There is one called "cast iron grey" that looks like freshly blasted cast iron that I have done on a couple of Healey manifolds. At least it doesn't rust. I would favor either grey or black on a big Healey, but my Sprite will have a polished silver LCB header. Neil Anderson Midwest Healey Club From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Sat Dec 27 18:39:17 2008 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:39:17 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Pedal Box Springs Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20081227173615.01fbb180@pop.att.yahoo.com> I should have taken better notes when I took the pedal box out and apart. I have two black springs that are 7" long end to end (5-1/2" for just the coiled portion). They are 3/4" in diameter with a uniform diameter except each end tapers slightly. Are these for the pedals or are they even used on an Austin Healey? Thank in advance for any help. John '62 BT7 MKII From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sat Dec 27 18:46:02 2008 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:46:02 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] correct license plate - CA Message-ID: <5caeedb50812271746t147219e0q3c1aa6e7ad918fd3@mail.gmail.com> I am looking for California cars with the correct original year of manufacture plates for several cars. I want not only the correct color plates but the correct number sequence that was issued that year. I looked for a list on line but only found the year ranges. If you have a CA license plate that is original to the car between the year 1954 and 1967 I would like to know your plate number. Although CA only allows YOM thru 1962 on July 1, 2009 this will be changed to 1969. I will create a list and share it when I am finished. Thanks ron rader 1954 Nash Healey 1956 Lincoln Continental 1961 XK 150 From cnaarndt at gmail.com Sat Dec 27 19:57:28 2008 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:57:28 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] correct license plate - CA In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50812271746t147219e0q3c1aa6e7ad918fd3@mail.gmail.com> References: <5caeedb50812271746t147219e0q3c1aa6e7ad918fd3@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <751d05480812271857ie934265p96ff3ed12cb20708@mail.gmail.com> Ron, I'll give you my plate numbers but remember it's not that simple, e.g. my '55 BN1 built Jan. 11 '55 is registered as a '56 indicating that it was sold new in '56. Its original yellow plates with black lettering are *HLD 498*. And noo, I don't know when in '56 it was sold. It then was issued black plates with yellow lettering in '63 with the plate changeover. This plate is *QEB 858*. Our Bugeye is a late one AN5L 43625 built in '60. It currently has black plates *KRD 888*, but would have originally had the yellow plates, however I don't know what they were. In fact if you remember, when your plates were issued, they gave you a small colored key fob with the plates. I have both these key fobs for my 100 which is one reason I know what yellow plates were issued from new. Cheers, Curt PS The 100 is currently registered with the CA vanity plate "HEALEY." On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 5:46 PM, F. Ronald Rader wrote: > I am looking for California cars with the correct original year of > manufacture plates for several cars. > > I want not only the correct color plates but the correct number > sequence that was issued that year. > > I looked for a list on line but only found the year ranges. > > If you have a CA license plate that is original to the car between the > year 1954 and 1967 I would like to know your plate number. Although CA > only allows YOM thru 1962 on July 1, 2009 this will be changed to > 1969. > > I will create a list and share it when I am finished. > > Thanks > ron rader > > 1954 Nash Healey > 1956 Lincoln Continental > 1961 XK 150 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From rnmgracer at sbcglobal.net Sat Dec 27 21:16:42 2008 From: rnmgracer at sbcglobal.net (Reynaldo Navarro) Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:16:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Set of Carbs for BJ8 plus Message-ID: <442624.59876.qm@web83108.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I have a complete Rebuild by Joe Curto set of Carbs for 67 BJ8 and one like new Steering Wheel for same. email: rnmgracer at sbcglobal.net & Cell 708-997-7380 Rey From bighealey at charter.net Sun Dec 28 05:20:37 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:20:37 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals In-Reply-To: <20081227162816.NGPW131.fed1rmmtao107.cox.net@fed1rmimpo02.cox.net> Message-ID: <80692E053CCC496C8F717FDF05DADB90@TRACY> Try ebay user name isaydingdong She sells loads of vintage stickers. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Allyn Richardson Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 8:28 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals Any one remember years ago seeing all those family station wagons on the road piled full of kids and gear with the decals of all the places they had taken a road trip to plastered on the back window ? I recently have got the "road trip bug" and can't locate any of those decals to mark my back window with a badge of "been there, done that". Anyone know a source? Haven't done an internet search yet, thought I would ask first. Allyn Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net http://www.team.net/archive From hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk Sun Dec 28 06:40:03 2008 From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:40:03 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Healeys] Heritage certificate gives different body colour Message-ID: <811213.85084.qm@web24001.mail.ird.yahoo.com> I've just been given a Heritage cert for Christmas for my '56 BN2. Everything matches (including chassis and body numbers) and lines up with what I expected except the body colour. The PO resprayed it silver with black coves in 1989. But there is evidence in many places of Healey Blue underneath. So I was expecting the cert toB sayB Healey Blue (or ice blue or whatever). The certificate actually says two colour Ivory White and black. I have not found any evidence of these colours. Apart from the obvious possibility that the car was completely bare metalled then painted blue at some time in its life, is this a mistake in the cert, or did some cars get resprayed after leaving the production line? I would like to know for sure what colour the car was originally, as I was intending one day to turn it back to original. Mike Brooks '56 BN2 Scotland and Qatar From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sun Dec 28 07:49:30 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:49:30 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Heritage certificate gives different body colour In-Reply-To: <811213.85084.qm@web24001.mail.ird.yahoo.com> References: <811213.85084.qm@web24001.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <001301c968fb$7de4dac0$79ae9040$@rr.com> Hi, Mike - I can think of three possibilities for the discrepancy: 1. Some previous owner took the chassis and body number plates from an original Ivory over Black car and put them on another car that was Healey Blue, which you now own. 2. A previous owner stripped the car down to the body shell and repainted it Healey Blue, including all of the out of the way places not normally involved in a repaint. 3. The cert is in error. Having BMIHT certificates for 627 BJ8s in the registry collection, I have ample evidence that errors on the certs are far too common, considering what BMIHT is charging for them these days. In several cases, I have certs for the same car obtained at different times, and they have differing details on them. If BMIHT got the colors wrong, they will replace the certificate for free. However, if their records show your car was Ivory White and Black, they won't change it regardless of what your facts show. There may have been cars repainted after they left the production line, but if so it isn't likely that the total interior was repainted, too. You didn't mention whether your engine number matches the cert. If it does, then it is more likely that the numbers and your chassis go together. If not, or if the engine number is missing, I would suspect you have a different car than what the chassis and body plates show. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mike brooks Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 8:40 AM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Heritage certificate gives different body colour I've just been given a Heritage cert for Christmas for my '56 BN2. Everything matches (including chassis and body numbers) and lines up with what I expected except the body colour. The PO resprayed it silver with black coves in 1989. But there is evidence in many places of Healey Blue underneath. So I was expecting the cert toB sayB Healey Blue (or ice blue or whatever). The certificate actually says two colour Ivory White and black. I have not found any evidence of these colours. Apart from the obvious possibility that the car was completely bare metalled then painted blue at some time in its life, is this a mistake in the cert, or did some cars get resprayed after leaving the production line? I would like to know for sure what colour the car was originally, as I was intending one day to turn it back to original. Mike Brooks '56 BN2 Scotland and Qatar From sdesalvo at frontiernet.net Sun Dec 28 08:08:01 2008 From: sdesalvo at frontiernet.net (Sam DeSalvo) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:08:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Heritage certificate gives different body colour References: <811213.85084.qm@web24001.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I also found what I believe is a mistake on my Heritage Certificate regarding the original color of my 1955 BN1. The original color was stated as black, but in doing a complete tear-down, there is no evidence of black body color. Red was evidently the original color. Makes me wonder about the authenticity of the Certificate. Sam ----- Original Message ----- From: "mike brooks" To: "Healeys" Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 8:40 AM Subject: [Healeys] Heritage certificate gives different body colour > I've just been given a Heritage cert for Christmas for my '56 BN2. > Everything > matches (including chassis and body numbers) and lines up with what I > expected > except the body colour. The PO resprayed it silver with black coves in > 1989. > But there is evidence in many places of Healey Blue underneath. So I was > expecting the cert toB sayB Healey Blue (or ice blue or whatever). The > certificate actually says two colour Ivory White and black. I have not > found > any evidence of these colours. Apart from the obvious possibility that the > car > was completely bare metalled then painted blue at some time in its life, > is > this a mistake in the cert, or did some cars get resprayed after leaving > the > production line? I would like to know for sure what colour the car was > originally, as I was intending one day to turn it back to original. > > Mike > Brooks > '56 BN2 > Scotland and Qatar > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sdesalvo at frontiernet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Warthodson at aol.com Sun Dec 28 09:04:28 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:04:28 EST Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating Message-ID: Not true. I recently perfected a process where by I can reproduce an exact copy of "rust" on any steel part. It is a high temp finish & should you ever scratch or chip the finish, it is self healing. Unfortunately, it is very expensive. Just send me your parts & $500/part. I will coat them with this special finish that I guarantee to be indistinguishable from rust. Gary Hodson In a message dated 12/27/2008 3:52:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, nlaredbt7 at tbc.net writes: I know there isn't a coating that simulates a "rust" appearance **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From bertvanbrande at yahoo.com Sun Dec 28 09:10:39 2008 From: bertvanbrande at yahoo.com (Bert Van Brande) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:10:39 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Heritage certificate gives different body colour In-Reply-To: <811213.85084.qm@web24001.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <793705.41641.qm@web50406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi Mike, The certificate for my March 1956 BN2, had a typo in the engine number and the color was listed as Carmine Red. First I believed this was probably an exception or special order by the owner as Carmine Red (and I do like this colour) was replaced by Reno Red in December '55. Rich pointed out that this was probably a mistake so I inquired by email and the heritage promptly send me a new certificate with color corrected to Reno Red Has anybody seen what they are up against, are these archives microfilms of nearly unreadable handwritten cards? There seem to be many evidences of small mistakes. Bert From peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se Sun Dec 28 09:12:12 2008 From: peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se (Peter Ehn) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:12:12 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column Message-ID: <34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD252@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE> Hello all! This summer, after rebuilding my entire engine and getting it tight and smooth and quiet, I now have a new issue to deal with (perhaps because I haven't heard it earlier): At idleing speed, I have a very annoying noise coming from my steering column. It sort of goes "cloink-cloink-cloink" in beat with the engine vibrations. This bugs me, because the car otherwise "ticks like a clock". At higher revs it is not audible. If I, e.g. when at a stop, hear this noise, and slightly put pressure on the steering wheel (right or left) it seizes. At idle again, standing at the engine bay, I can actually feel and hear vibrations approx. 40-50 cm in front of the firewall. Is it the stator tube? Or ? Should I dismantle the whole steering column an steering gear? Alot of work for a little noise, but who said we're not crazy? Appreciate any ideas or experience of something like this. Brgds, Peter Ehn --------------------------------------------------- Peter Ehn, 1967 BJ8-42208 Eloppevdgen 36 168 56 Bromma, Sweden Tel : +46 708 33 72 97 email: peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se ---------------------------------------------------- From ahpowered at hotmail.com Sun Dec 28 09:20:13 2008 From: ahpowered at hotmail.com (scott willis) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:20:13 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? Message-ID: Hi folks, I pulled my tranny yesterday to sort the problems I am having in 1st and reverse. Question: What is the best way to wrestle the tranny back into place once I have the tranny sorted? It was hell getting it out. I cannot imagine doing it with a restored car without nicking and scraping something. I used a little floor jack and a board to keep it from dropping. What is the best way to keep it level when I reinstall it? Weakly yours, Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. From frogeye at porterscustom.com Sun Dec 28 09:23:45 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:23:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column In-Reply-To: <34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD252@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE> Message-ID: <20081228162404.32083187664@autox.team.net> Check the woodruff key on the harmonic damper. (front pulley) Dave frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html gallery: http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff blog: http://porterbikes.com/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Ehn Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 9:12 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column Hello all! This summer, after rebuilding my entire engine and getting it tight and smooth and quiet, I now have a new issue to deal with (perhaps because I haven't heard it earlier): At idleing speed, I have a very annoying noise coming from my steering column. It sort of goes "cloink-cloink-cloink" in beat with the engine vibrations. This bugs me, because the car otherwise "ticks like a clock". At higher revs it is not audible. If I, e.g. when at a stop, hear this noise, and slightly put pressure on the steering wheel (right or left) it seizes. At idle again, standing at the engine bay, I can actually feel and hear vibrations approx. 40-50 cm in front of the firewall. Is it the stator tube? Or ? Should I dismantle the whole steering column an steering gear? Alot of work for a little noise, but who said we're not crazy? Appreciate any ideas or experience of something like this. Brgds, Peter Ehn --------------------------------------------------- Peter Ehn, 1967 BJ8-42208 Eloppevdgen 36 168 56 Bromma, Sweden Tel : +46 708 33 72 97 email: peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Dec 28 10:10:30 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:10:30 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Steering box question Message-ID: <4957B306.6040103@comcast.net> Folks, According to the Moss catalog, the steering box in our 100 requires SIX "belleville washers." One, I can see, but 6???!!! Anybody know the story on these? It looks as if the shaft pivots on these, but why six? At $2+/per, I don't want to order six if not required, but if that's what it takes ... Bob -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From haywoodone at hotmail.com Sun Dec 28 10:12:17 2008 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:12:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Scott, Having done this during my restoration 3 or 4 times (2 of which were in the finished state) I know exactly what your concerns are. Pull your carpet out, lay down towels all over the floors, remove the pass. door moldings, protect the aluminum finishers somehow, and place 2X4 or 2X6 wood pieces between the outer sill and the tranny opening for sliding the tranny on to get it in where you can set it for the big final move. You need a floor jack that will allow you to roll the tranny fore and aft while it supports the weight of the tranny in the opening. Have two 1X4's or something like bed slats available for prying the tranny from side to side (or causing it to roll) as necessary for lining up the input shaft at the same time as getting the widest part of the tranny through the widest part of the scuttle opening. I am assuming that you have a jack under the rear of the engine so jack it up a little to make for a pretty level mating of the two units. Now, take a deep breath and heave that lump from the garage floor into the cockpit and place the tail into the drive shaft tunnel. Swing the front part onto your floor jack and raise or lower the tranny and/or engine to get a pretty level line. Then push the tranny forward watching the right side, rolling it as necessary to make it through the opening. Go slowly and have patience here to avoid scratching things up too badly. When you get the splines hitting the input shaft then rotate the output shaft a little for a good mate. When I get this far I sit down on the drive shaft tunnel, place my feet on the bell housing and bump it the rest of the way home. It usually isn't a pretty site watching it and every time things seem to go a little differently, but I'm not afraid to do it by myself now. Be sure before you start that your OD wiring is where you want it on the left side of the opening and away from anything that could damage it. I'm sure others have a few tips to add from their experiences, just remember that once you start this you can't stop until it is securely in place. Oh, be sure the mounts are off the tranny, I think that helps with movement. If you need some stability then place small pieces of wood back there on each side to help. Good luck, George Haywood '65 bj8 > Question: > What is the best way to wrestle the tranny back into place once I have the > tranny sorted? It was hell getting it out. I cannot imagine doing it with a > restored car without nicking and scraping something. I used a little floor > jack and a board to keep it from dropping. What is the best way to keep it > level when I reinstall it? > > Weakly yours, > Scott Willis > _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass. From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Dec 28 10:31:52 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:31:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column In-Reply-To: <34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD252@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE> References: <34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD252@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE> Message-ID: <4957B808.7080109@comcast.net> Peter, This is a SWAG ("Scientific Wild-Assed Guess"), but we're rebuilding our 100's steering and noticed a couple parts ( http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/SearchResults.aspx?SearchText=262-320&WebCatalogID=0 ) which might apply. These are rubber rings--probably square-cut O-rings--which are sometimes described as 'anti-rattle' and appear to be used to keep the steering shaft from contacting the steering sleeve. I would imagine this noise would be most noticeable at idle and slow speed. Ours were missing but there are a couple of rubbery smears on the shaft where they might have been 50 or so years ago. Bob Peter Ehn wrote: > Hello all! > > This summer, after rebuilding my entire engine and getting it tight and smooth > and quiet, I now have a new issue to deal with (perhaps because I haven't > heard it earlier): > > At idleing speed, I have a very annoying noise coming from my steering column. > It sort of goes "cloink-cloink-cloink" in beat with the engine vibrations. > This bugs me, because the car otherwise "ticks like a clock". At higher revs > it is not audible. If I, e.g. when at a stop, hear this noise, and slightly > put pressure on the steering wheel (right or left) it seizes. At idle again, > standing at the engine bay, I can actually feel and hear vibrations approx. > 40-50 cm in front of the firewall. > Is it the stator tube? Or ? Should I dismantle the whole steering column an > steering gear? Alot of work for a little noise, but who said we're not crazy? > > Appreciate any ideas or experience of something like this. > > Brgds, Peter Ehn > > --------------------------------------------------- > Peter Ehn, 1967 BJ8-42208 > Eloppevdgen 36 > 168 56 Bromma, Sweden > Tel : +46 708 33 72 97 > email: peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se > ---------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bspidell at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From dwflagg at juno.com Sun Dec 28 10:49:17 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:49:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column Message-ID: <20081228.124918.944.0.dwflagg@juno.com> Peter, There is also an "inti-rattle" cerated "shim that fits on the stator tube. This is usually lost and not replaced. Doug > Peter, > > This is a SWAG ("Scientific Wild-Assed Guess"), but we're rebuilding > our > 100's steering and noticed a couple parts ( > http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/SearchResults.aspx?SearchText=262-320&WebC atalogID=0 > > ) which might apply. These are rubber rings--probably square-cut > O-rings--which are sometimes described as 'anti-rattle' and appear > to be > used to keep the steering shaft from contacting the steering sleeve. > I > would imagine this noise would be most noticeable at idle and slow > speed. Ours were missing but there are a couple of rubbery smears > on > the shaft where they might have been 50 or so years ago. > > > Bob > > > > Peter Ehn wrote: > > Hello all! > > > > This summer, after rebuilding my entire engine and getting it > tight and smooth > > and quiet, I now have a new issue to deal with (perhaps because I > haven't > > heard it earlier): > > > > At idleing speed, I have a very annoying noise coming from my > steering column. > > It sort of goes "cloink-cloink-cloink" in beat with the engine > vibrations. > > This bugs me, because the car otherwise "ticks like a clock". At > higher revs > > it is not audible. If I, e.g. when at a stop, hear this noise, and > slightly > > put pressure on the steering wheel (right or left) it seizes. At > idle again, > > standing at the engine bay, I can actually feel and hear > vibrations approx. > > 40-50 cm in front of the firewall. > > Is it the stator tube? Or ? Should I dismantle the whole steering > column an > > steering gear? Alot of work for a little noise, but who said we're > not crazy? > > > > Appreciate any ideas or experience of something like this. > > > > Brgds, Peter Ehn > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > > Peter Ehn, 1967 BJ8-42208 > > Eloppevdgen 36 > > 168 56 Bromma, Sweden > > Tel : +46 708 33 72 97 > > email: peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se > > ---------------------------------------------------- > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as bspidell at comcast.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > > > > -- > ******************************************************************* > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > ******************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > ____________________________________________________________ Save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! Shop now at http://offers.juno.com/TGL1141/?u=http://www.ftd.com/17007 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Dec 28 11:07:27 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:07:27 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? References: Message-ID: <47486F460CFF4D33BBDCC177DEB7B4E1@ophrdc.org> Scott, George Haywood has a lot of good tips on the installation of the gearbox back into the car. I will add my 2 cents worth. Assuming the gearbox is out of the car and the engine is supported as needed from under the car, I always suspend the gearbox/overdrive assembly from above with a chain falls and soft rope slung around the adapter plate of the o/d. On the 6 cylinder roadster, you'll want to protect the top of the windscreen from being scratched by the chain or rope as it lines up right behind the windscreen. This seems to almost be the balance point of the gearbox assembly with a slight weight bias to the front. Place the gearbox/o/d assembly across the floor of the car with the bell housing on the passenger's side. Sling the rope as above, and lift the assembly slightly off the floor. This arrangement allows you to press down on the tail flange with your hand to achieve balance, pivot the whole assembly and guide it gently into the cavity. Place the gearbox into 4th gear so you can rotate the tail flange and guide the input shaft splines into the clutch splines. Suspending things in this way from above wll allow you to tilt the load to the left to clear the starter motor bulge at the bulkhead flange, then simply start the splines, then sitting on the fixed portion of the tunnel, place both feet on the bell housing and push the assembly home. Install the bolts as required keeping in mind the dowel bolts placed at 11 o'clock and 5 o'clock as viwed from in the car looking forward. I've done this many times by myself once the gearbox is lifted into the car and sits across the floor as described above. Rich Chrysler Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > Hi folks, > > I pulled my tranny yesterday to sort the problems I am having in 1st and > reverse. > > Question: > What is the best way to wrestle the tranny back into place once I have the > tranny sorted? It was hell getting it out. I cannot imagine doing it with > a > restored car without nicking and scraping something. I used a little floor > jack and a board to keep it from dropping. What is the best way to keep it > level when I reinstall it? > > Weakly yours, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC From satkinson7314 at charter.net Sun Dec 28 11:14:55 2008 From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:14:55 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Rear End Install Message-ID: When installing the rear end how do you know where to position the flange to match up with the prop shaft (not installed yet) later? Or is this something you align later by loosing the U bolts when the tranny and shaft are being installed? Thanks, Simon 1959 BT7 From lists at brits-n-pieces.com Sun Dec 28 11:20:04 2008 From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:20:04 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] advice on engine pull In-Reply-To: <905565.9450.qm@web52404.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: In the near future I'll find myself pulling the engine out of my 3000. What do the experienced of you suggest how to do that? Together with gearbox & O/D, gearbox & O/D first via cockpit or any other method? Thank you for your suggestions. Eric From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Dec 28 11:44:21 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:44:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] advice on engine pull References: Message-ID: Eric, Gearbox and o/d complete with engine, both out and back in. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)" To: "'healeys'" Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 1:20 PM Subject: [Healeys] advice on engine pull > In the near future I'll find myself pulling the engine out of my 3000. > > What do the experienced of you suggest how to do that? Together with > gearbox > & O/D, gearbox & O/D first via cockpit or any other method? > > Thank you for your suggestions. > > Eric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Dec 28 11:49:26 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:49:26 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Rear End Install References: Message-ID: <27A078B88D584345A4947BD94F155A6D@ophrdc.org> Simon, The diff input flange and the prop shaft flange do not have evenly spaced bolt holes, so you can only have it line up every 180 degrees. Same at the output flange of the gearbox. However, make sure that the prop shaft assembly itself has not been apart at the sliding splines and realigned onto the wrong splines, causing it to be out of alignment. The U joints and therefore end coupling flanges must be in line at both ends of the prop shaft assembly. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Simon & Christine Atkinson" To: "Healeys" Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 1:14 PM Subject: [Healeys] Rear End Install > When installing the rear end how do you know where to position the flange > to > match up with the prop shaft (not installed yet) later? > > Or is this something you align later by loosing the U bolts when the > tranny > and shaft are being installed? > > Thanks, > > > > Simon > > 1959 BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Editorgary at aol.com Sun Dec 28 11:59:18 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:59:18 EST Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 768 Message-ID: In a message dated 12/28/08 6:51:45 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > If you have a CA license plate that is original to the car between the > year 1954 and 1967 I would like to know your plate number. Although CA > only allows YOM thru 1962 on July 1, 2009 this will be changed to > 1969. > My plate number was issued when the car was bought new in 1960, and then the yellow plate was replaced by the currently mounted black plate, without changing the registration number, in 1964: CWU906 Cheers gary ************** One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From lists at brits-n-pieces.com Sun Dec 28 12:36:47 2008 From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:36:47 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] rear end ratio question In-Reply-To: <47486F460CFF4D33BBDCC177DEB7B4E1@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: While rebuilding my engine (3000 cc) I'll have it modified to an expected output of about 150-170 bhp. What kind of rear end ratio do you suggest? As it is an early centre shift gearbox with O/D, the original ratio is 3.909. Can you recommend a 3.545 ratio with this setup. Thank you for all your advice. Eric From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com Sun Dec 28 12:43:39 2008 From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:43:39 EST Subject: [Healeys] Original California Plates Message-ID: > If you have a CA license plate that is original to the car between the > year 1954 and 1967 I would like to know your plate number. Although CA > only allows YOM thru 1962 on July 1, 2009 this will be changed to > 1969. I'm sure my car was issued a yellow plate when bought in California in 1953, but I have no idea as to what it was. I do have original black plate issued to it though, in what year I'm not sure, but it's QAV 615. Hope this helps, Steven Kingsbury BN1 **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Dec 28 13:11:56 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:11:56 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] rear end ratio question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4957DD8C.4060302@comcast.net> Eric, I have a 3.5 rearend in my BJ8, which has a stock engine and 22% O/D. Starting from stopped requires a little more finessing of the clutch to prevent judder, first and second gears are more usable for the most part and hill climbs are a wash (hills I used to lug a little in third I now take in second with more revs and more torque on tap). Overall, the 3.5 is an improvement in drivability, esp. on the highway but perhaps not on a short track (I wouldn't mind a 28% O/D, either). I think a stronger engine like yours would be even better. Bob Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) wrote: > While rebuilding my engine (3000 cc) I'll have it modified to an expected > output of about 150-170 bhp. What kind of rear end ratio do you suggest? As > it is an early centre shift gearbox with O/D, the original ratio is 3.909. > Can you recommend a 3.545 ratio with this setup. > > Thank you for all your advice. > > Eric > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From schauss at worldnet.att.net Sun Dec 28 13:20:20 2008 From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:20:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20081228202028.49BA5187663@autox.team.net> Scott, Having had my gearbox in and out several times, I can say that there is no real magic. I put scissors jack under the engine so that I could make fine adjustments to the angle and, as you did, a floor jack under the gearbox. Then it is just a matter of getting the first motion shaft to line up with the splines on the clutch and pilot bushing on the end of the crankshaft. You also have to rotate the gearbox a bit to get the bell housing through the opening in the firewall. I always remove the seats, carpeting, and the parcel shelf (and thank my stars that I bought a BJ7 instead of BJ8 so that I don't have to fuss with the center console). HTH, Peter Schauss 1963 BJ7 1980 MGB > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of scott willis > Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:20 AM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > > Hi folks, > > I pulled my tranny yesterday to sort the problems I am having in 1st and > reverse. > > Question: > What is the best way to wrestle the tranny back into place once I have the > tranny sorted? It was hell getting it out. I cannot imagine doing it with > a > restored car without nicking and scraping something. I used a little floor > jack and a board to keep it from dropping. What is the best way to keep it > level when I reinstall it? > > Weakly yours, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as schauss at worldnet.att.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Dec 28 13:36:56 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:36:56 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] rear end ratio question In-Reply-To: <4957DD8C.4060302@comcast.net> References: <4957DD8C.4060302@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4957E368.4000704@comcast.net> I should add if you've increased the HP at the expense of low- and mid-range torque the taller rearend may not be as desirable. The racers on the List can probably address this issue. Bob Bob Spidell wrote: > Eric, > > I have a 3.5 rearend in my BJ8, which has a stock engine and 22% O/D. > Starting from stopped requires a little more finessing of the clutch > to prevent judder, first and second gears are more usable for the most > part and hill climbs are a wash (hills I used to lug a little in third > I now take in second with more revs and more torque on tap). > > Overall, the 3.5 is an improvement in drivability, esp. on the highway > but perhaps not on a short track (I wouldn't mind a 28% O/D, either). > I think a stronger engine like yours would be even better. > > Bob > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From PhilRitten at aol.com Sun Dec 28 14:28:56 2008 From: PhilRitten at aol.com (PhilRitten at aol.com) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:28:56 EST Subject: [Healeys] Heritage certificate gives different body colour Message-ID: All, On the heritage certificate for my BT7, they originally listed the date of build (29 November-15 December 1960) as after the date of dispatch (8 March 1960). This one took 6 weeks to receive. When I questioned it they sent me a corrected one within a week (Date of dispatch 8 March 1961). Phil **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Sun Dec 28 14:37:19 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:37:19 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2AC8E9A5C9B44942B724255016F6B0E7@PatrickQuinnPC> G'day Gary It's been 30 plus years and I have finally found someone who has the expertise to do this. Many times I have tried to achieve a coating that looks like rust, but only managed rust itself. Please tell me where to send my parts and your bank account details so I can pass them on to a good friend in Nigeria. Also is there any chance of opening a franchise in Australia as I just know there a huge market of classic car owners who are on the lookout for faux rust. Look forward to hearing from you. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Warthodson at aol.com Sent: Monday, 29 December 2008 3:04 AM To: nlaredbt7 at tbc.net; MBran89793 at aol.com; bspidell at comcast.net; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating Not true. I recently perfected a process where by I can reproduce an exact copy of "rust" on any steel part. It is a high temp finish & should you ever scratch or chip the finish, it is self healing. Unfortunately, it is very expensive. Just send me your parts & $500/part. I will coat them with this special finish that I guarantee to be indistinguishable from rust. Gary Hodson In a message dated 12/27/2008 3:52:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, nlaredbt7 at tbc.net writes: I know there isn't a coating that simulates a "rust" appearance From Hartangus at aol.com Sun Dec 28 16:05:00 2008 From: Hartangus at aol.com (Hartangus at aol.com) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:05:00 EST Subject: [Healeys] noise from steering column Message-ID: Perhaps your steering column is being is being hit by the distributor when the engine shakes.If so,use one of the shims someone was asking about a week or so back to lift the engine slightly. Regards Barrie from England From Hartangus at aol.com Sun Dec 28 16:15:53 2008 From: Hartangus at aol.com (Hartangus at aol.com) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:15:53 EST Subject: [Healeys] steering column noise Message-ID: Oops sorry,your probably left hand drive regards and Happy New Year Barrie from England From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sun Dec 28 17:11:27 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:11:27 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] -installing Tranny In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <211356.29183.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Scott ... INSTALLING TRANS. 1 .2 .3 .. it's easy 1... this a two man job ,don't try it on your own **************** 2... both seats out the car , block open door with a 2+4 3... REMOVE drive shaft 4... remove cotter pin from rear hand brake cable 5... pull hand brake lever all the way up out of the way 6... if you have removed the clutch it MUST be aligned ... NOW 7... TWO men lift trans. into car 8... one man on creeper under car 9... man inside car uses a piece of rope around rear drive flange 10.. two men lift trans. and place front shaft into clutch 11.. lower trans. onto rear trans. mounts 12... put into high gear 13.. sight from below and align clutch housing to be parallel to rear engine plate top and bottom and sides 14.. adjust by raising or lowering engine with jack 15.. turn rear drive flange to enter front shaft into clutch disc 16.. re check alignment see #13 17.. use a 2+4 to ease trans. forward from rear, don't use force 18.. it will close easy if it's lined up DON"T USE ANY FORCE British Car Specialists Norman Nock Stockton California PS what is your problem with 1st & REV. ?? --- On Sun, 12/28/08, scott willis wrote: > From: scott willis > Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sunday, December 28, 2008, 8:20 AM > Hi folks, > > I pulled my tranny yesterday to sort the problems I am > having in 1st and > reverse. > > Question: > What is the best way to wrestle the tranny back into place > once I have the > tranny sorted? It was hell getting it out. I cannot imagine > doing it with a > restored car without nicking and scraping something. I used > a little floor > jack and a board to keep it from dropping. What is the best > way to keep it > level when I reinstall it? > > Weakly yours, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Sun Dec 28 18:11:11 2008 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:11:11 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Rocker Panel Repair Part Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20081228170911.01fd8d10@pop.att.yahoo.com> Would someone help me find a repair section for the rear rocker panel section that is exposed behind the front portion of the rear wing? Thank you in advance. John '62 BT7 MKII 3000 From ahpowered at hotmail.com Sun Dec 28 18:35:44 2008 From: ahpowered at hotmail.com (scott willis) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:35:44 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? In-Reply-To: <47486F460CFF4D33BBDCC177DEB7B4E1@ophrdc.org> References: <47486F460CFF4D33BBDCC177DEB7B4E1@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Thanks guys. I have nothing to hang chains from so I suppose it is a wrestle job. Cheers Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY ---------------------------------------- > From: richchrysler at quickclic.net > To: ahpowered at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:07:27 -0500 > > Scott, > > George Haywood has a lot of good tips on the installation of the gearbox > back into the car. I will add my 2 cents worth. Assuming the gearbox is out > of the car and the engine is supported as needed from under the car, I > always suspend the gearbox/overdrive assembly from above with a chain falls > and soft rope slung around the adapter plate of the o/d. On the 6 cylinder > roadster, you'll want to protect the top of the windscreen from being > scratched by the chain or rope as it lines up right behind the windscreen. > This seems to almost be the balance point of the gearbox assembly with a > slight weight bias to the front. Place the gearbox/o/d assembly across the > floor of the car with the bell housing on the passenger's side. Sling the > rope as above, and lift the assembly slightly off the floor. This > arrangement allows you to press down on the tail flange with your hand to > achieve balance, pivot the whole assembly and guide it gently into the > cavity. Place the gearbox into 4th gear so you can rotate the tail flange > and guide the input shaft splines into the clutch splines. Suspending things > in this way from above wll allow you to tilt the load to the left to clear > the starter motor bulge at the bulkhead flange, then simply start the > splines, then sitting on the fixed portion of the tunnel, place both feet on > the bell housing and push the assembly home. Install the bolts as required > keeping in mind the dowel bolts placed at 11 o'clock and 5 o'clock as viwed > from in the car looking forward. > I've done this many times by myself once the gearbox is lifted into the car > and sits across the floor as described above. > > Rich Chrysler > > Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > > >> Hi folks, >> >> I pulled my tranny yesterday to sort the problems I am having in 1st and >> reverse. >> >> Question: >> What is the best way to wrestle the tranny back into place once I have the >> tranny sorted? It was hell getting it out. I cannot imagine doing it with >> a >> restored car without nicking and scraping something. I used a little floor >> jack and a board to keep it from dropping. What is the best way to keep it >> level when I reinstall it? >> >> Weakly yours, >> >> >> Scott Willis >> Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA >> 59 MGA >> 66 E-Type FHC >> > _________________________________________________________________ Its the same Hotmail.. If by same you mean up to 70% faster. From healeybruce at roadrunner.com Sun Dec 28 19:09:46 2008 From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:09:46 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating References: <122720080457.24273.4955B5A90001754000005ED1220075894204040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: <002501c9695a$86816590$9101a8c0@home> I'll throw in my vote for Jet-Hot. After 5K miles they look like day one. Did mine in cast iron grey. Happy to send photos, if desired. Bruce Steele 1960 BN7 Brea, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Spidell" To: "'healey list'" Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 8:57 PM Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating > Folks, > > Any recommendations on exhaust manifold coatings (Jet-Hot, etc.)? Good, > bad, indifferent? Favorites? > > TIA, > Bob From ahpowered at hotmail.com Sun Dec 28 19:20:00 2008 From: ahpowered at hotmail.com (scott willis) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:20:00 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] -installing Tranny In-Reply-To: <211356.29183.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <211356.29183.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Sending this again...got notice my email was too big. Thx ---------------------------------------- > From: ahpowered at hotmail.com > To: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Healeys] -installing Tranny > Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:59:28 -0600 > > > Thanks for the list Norm. I was just reading through your book Tech Talk and I just emailed a recommendation to a local friend to buy the book. I cannot recall if he has it yet or not. He just moved back from CA with his BN7 project he acquired a few years back. His car is in very similar condition to mine. > > I am a bit concerned of getting my face smashed being under the car when > trying to install the tranny. It is a side shift tranny for a 60 BN7. It i a bit heavy and it wanted to drop through the hole but I suppose I can wear a football helmet with full face guard so that I don't loose the center portion of my face! > > OK now serious... > > Symptoms: > *It was not engaging sometimes during a drive. I would get stuck at an intersection. > *It seemed like it was engaging two gears at once and it would take much manuvering of the shift lever to get it functioning again. > *It would be locked in gear and if I let the clutch out it would bog down and die immediately locked in gear. > *I took the side cover off and cleaned the balls and springs for the selectors. That helped. There was gunk in there that I flushed out. > *After flushing the ball and springs I never had it freeze on me again. > *Yet, it would not stay in first, made horrid "rurr, rurr, rurr, rurr,..." noises in first and reverse. > *My tranny fluid has some nice fine metal sand in the bottom. > > Cheers, > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > _________________________________________________________________ Its the same Hotmail.. If by same you mean up to 70% faster. From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Sun Dec 28 19:49:58 2008 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:49:58 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] -installing Tranny In-Reply-To: <211356.29183.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Man I wish I had this list a couple years ago. I screwed up on #1....twice. -----Original Message----- Scott ... INSTALLING TRANS. 1 .2 .3 .. it's easy 1... this a two man job ,don't try it on your own **************** 2... both seats out the car , block open door with a 2+4 3... REMOVE drive shaft 4... remove cotter pin from rear hand brake cable 5... pull hand brake lever all the way up out of the way 6... if you have removed the clutch it MUST be aligned ... NOW 7... TWO men lift trans. into car 8... one man on creeper under car 9... man inside car uses a piece of rope around rear drive flange 10.. two men lift trans. and place front shaft into clutch 11.. lower trans. onto rear trans. mounts 12... put into high gear 13.. sight from below and align clutch housing to be parallel to rear engine plate top and bottom and sides 14.. adjust by raising or lowering engine with jack 15.. turn rear drive flange to enter front shaft into clutch disc 16.. re check alignment see #13 17.. use a 2+4 to ease trans. forward from rear, don't use force 18.. it will close easy if it's lined up DON"T USE ANY FORCE British Car Specialists Norman Nock Stockton California From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Sun Dec 28 20:24:23 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:24:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Rocker Panel Repair Part In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20081228170911.01fd8d10@pop.att.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <216233.43282.qm@web83607.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> We have these sills available. We are closed this week and you can contact our parts dept on the 5th about the availability David Nock British Car Specialists --- On Sun, 12/28/08, john spaur wrote: From: john spaur Subject: [Healeys] Rocker Panel Repair Part To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Sunday, December 28, 2008, 5:11 PM Would someone help me find a repair section for the rear rocker panel section that is exposed behind the front portion of the rear wing? Thank you in advance. John '62 BT7 MKII 3000 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeydoc at sbcglobal.net http://www.team.net/archive From ynotink at msn.com Sun Dec 28 20:32:03 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:32:03 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Steering box question In-Reply-To: <4957B306.6040103@comcast.net> References: <4957B306.6040103@comcast.net> Message-ID: The belleville washers are spring washers that are used to set the end float and maintain tension on the steering shaft. They also allow the depth of engagement of the worm and peg to be adjusted. If the catalog calls for six I think you will need six. Bill Lawrence> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:10:30 -0800> From: bspidell at comcast.net> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Steering box question> > Folks,> > According to the Moss catalog, the steering box in our 100 requires SIX > "belleville washers." One, I can see, but 6???!!!> > Anybody know the story on these? It looks as if the shaft pivots on > these, but why six? At $2+/per, I don't want to order six if not > required, but if that's what it takes ...> > > Bob> > -- > *******************************************************************> Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net> *******************************************************************> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as ynotink at msn.com> > http://www.team.net/archive From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Sun Dec 28 20:47:12 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:47:12 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column In-Reply-To: <34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD252@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE> References: <34B6CE282C83CE409E0490D509662D14014FD252@bilbo.IT-ARKITEKTERNA.SE> Message-ID: G'day Peter Is you car left or right hand drive? Mine is RHD and sometimes the front end plate of the generator hits the steering column. However if yours is LHD it may be something on the other side. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Ehn Sent: Monday, 29 December 2008 3:12 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Annoying noise from steering column Hello all! This summer, after rebuilding my entire engine and getting it tight and smooth and quiet, I now have a new issue to deal with (perhaps because I haven't heard it earlier): At idleing speed, I have a very annoying noise coming from my steering column. It sort of goes "cloink-cloink-cloink" in beat with the engine vibrations. This bugs me, because the car otherwise "ticks like a clock". At higher revs it is not audible. If I, e.g. when at a stop, hear this noise, and slightly put pressure on the steering wheel (right or left) it seizes. At idle again, standing at the engine bay, I can actually feel and hear vibrations approx. 40-50 cm in front of the firewall. Is it the stator tube? Or ? Should I dismantle the whole steering column an steering gear? Alot of work for a little noise, but who said we're not crazy? Appreciate any ideas or experience of something like this. Brgds, Peter Ehn --------------------------------------------------- Peter Ehn, 1967 BJ8-42208 Eloppevdgen 36 168 56 Bromma, Sweden Tel : +46 708 33 72 97 email: peter.ehn at it-arkitekterna.se ---------------------------------------------------- Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as p_cquinn at tpg.com.au http://www.team.net/archive From satkinson7314 at charter.net Sun Dec 28 22:16:35 2008 From: satkinson7314 at charter.net (Simon & Christine Atkinson) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:16:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Throttle Switch Message-ID: Seems like new throttle switches are expensive! What's the best way to test to see if the original one works? Ground out a screw tab, apply 12v to one terminal and then move the arm to see if you get 12v on the other terminal? Does it matter if you test this in positive or negative ground wiring off the car? Sounds simple but figured I'd "phone a friend" or "ask the audience" before spewing out the wrong answer.. Thanks, Simon From cnaarndt at gmail.com Sun Dec 28 23:05:34 2008 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:05:34 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 768 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <751d05480812282205o2b883847v1f6edfd77de278ac@mail.gmail.com> Gary Very interesting. I didn't know that the DMV replaced original yellow plates with the same number in black. I just wrote Ron that I have a very nice set of yellow plates *NFX 572*which doesn't seem to be in sequence with my Bugeye's black plates *KRD 888*, unless of course, that number was my Bugeye's original yellow plate number too. Cheers, Curt BN1 *HEALEY* On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 10:59 AM, wrote: > In a message dated 12/28/08 6:51:45 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > writes: > > > > > > If you have a CA license plate that is original to the car between the > > year 1954 and 1967 I would like to know your plate number. Although CA > > only allows YOM thru 1962 on July 1, 2009 this will be changed to > > 1969. > > > > My plate number was issued when the car was bought new in 1960, and then > the > yellow plate was replaced by the currently mounted black plate, without > changing the registration number, in 1964: > CWU906 > Cheers > gary > > > ************** > One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, > Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& > icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sun Dec 28 23:06:50 2008 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:06:50 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 768 In-Reply-To: <751d05480812282205o2b883847v1f6edfd77de278ac@mail.gmail.com> References: <751d05480812282205o2b883847v1f6edfd77de278ac@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <5caeedb50812282206t60ddaebbi413f5c0ea4546b2@mail.gmail.com> On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 10:05 PM, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: > Gary > > Very interesting. I didn't know that the DMV replaced original yellow > plates with the same number in black. I HOPE THAT IS NOT CORRECT OR IT WILL > MAKE A NIGHTMARE FOR ME!! > > I just wrote Ron that I have a very nice set of yellow plates *NFX > 572*which doesn't seem to be in sequence with my Bugeye's black plates > *KRD 888*, unless of course, that number was my Bugeye's original yellow > plate number too. > > Cheers, > > Curt > BN1 *HEALEY* > > On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 10:59 AM, wrote: > > > In a message dated 12/28/08 6:51:45 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > > writes: > > > > > > > > > > If you have a CA license plate that is original to the car between the > > > year 1954 and 1967 I would like to know your plate number. Although CA > > > only allows YOM thru 1962 on July 1, 2009 this will be changed to > > > 1969. > > > > > > > My plate number was issued when the car was bought new in 1960, and then > > the > > yellow plate was replaced by the currently mounted black plate, without > > changing the registration number, in 1964: > > CWU906 > > Cheers > > gary > > > > > > ************** > > One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, > > Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& > ; > > icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as f.ronald.rader at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Dec 28 23:19:13 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:19:13 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Throttle Switch In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <49586BE1.9000809@comcast.net> Simon, I've had one apart--it's a set of points with a cam on the shaft to open and close them. Just test for continuity in one position and lack thereof in the other (check resistance, too--if it's high the points are probably fouled). You can open them up--gently--and clean the points if you're careful not to break the tabs (I'm one for one). Bob Simon & Christine Atkinson wrote: > Seems like new throttle switches are expensive! What's the best way to test > to see if the original one works? > > Ground out a screw tab, apply 12v to one terminal and then move the arm to > see if you get 12v on the other terminal? Does it matter if you test this in > positive or negative ground wiring off the car? > > Sounds simple but figured I'd "phone a friend" or "ask the audience" before > spewing out the wrong answer.. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Simon > > > -- ******************************************************************* Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net ******************************************************************* From ampole at hotmail.com Mon Dec 29 03:32:43 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:32:43 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Throttle Switch In-Reply-To: <49586BE1.9000809@comcast.net> References: <49586BE1.9000809@comcast.net> Message-ID: Simon As Bob says its only a set of pints opened by a cam on the shaft, heres a pic: http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5129879&prev=1 I asked my local supplier why so expensive (when there is sod all in them), and he said they arent really, they are pressed by the 1000's in Netherlands and they (healey suppliers) just all sell them at the same price, go figure? seems if they dropped the price they would sell a few more! Andy _________________________________________________________________ Live Search presents Big Snap II - win John Lewis vouchers http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/117442309/direct/01/ From bighealey at charter.net Mon Dec 29 04:09:40 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:09:40 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Exhaust manifold coating In-Reply-To: <2AC8E9A5C9B44942B724255016F6B0E7@PatrickQuinnPC> Message-ID: <980BFE3A4ABD4FB7A7E327BBE8791DEF@TRACY> Pat et al Do not fall for the Franchise agent's pitch about "it's all in the water". Like the secret recipe for KFC chicken and Outback SH meat these "secret ingredients" are nothing more than hype to keep the franchise fees high. I would recommend re-branding to something like Hoo Roo Goo or Hodson armor. Keep yer powder dry, Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org G'day Gary It's been 30 plus years and I have finally found someone who has the expertise to do this. Many times I have tried to achieve a coating that looks like rust, but only managed rust itself. Please tell me where to send my parts and your bank account details so I can pass them on to a good friend in Nigeria. Also is there any chance of opening a franchise in Australia as I just know there a huge market of classic car owners who are on the lookout for faux rust. Look forward to hearing from you. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia Not true. I recently perfected a process where by I can reproduce an exact copy of "rust" on any steel part. It is a high temp finish & should you ever scratch or chip the finish, it is self healing. Unfortunately, it is very expensive. Just send me your parts & $500/part. I will coat them with this special finish that I guarantee to be indistinguishable from rust. Gary Hodson In a message dated 12/27/2008 3:52:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, nlaredbt7 at tbc.net writes: I know there isn't a coating that simulates a "rust" appearance From bighealey at charter.net Mon Dec 29 04:21:41 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:21:41 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Restore a steering wheel Message-ID: Who can restore a standard Healey 3000 steering wheel. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org From mgcharlie at comcast.net Mon Dec 29 06:22:07 2008 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:22:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Check out Travel Decals | U.S. Decals] Message-ID: <4958CEFF.5020402@comcast.net> This came directly to me and I didn't see it through the list. This is what I thought the original poster was looking for. Charlie X-Account-Key: account1 Return-Path: mbran89793 at aol.com Received: from imta16.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net (LHLO IMTA16.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net) (76.96.62.62) by sz0115.wc.mail.comcast.net with LMTP; Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:28:13 +0000 (UTC) Received: from imo-m25.mail.aol.com ([64.12.137.6]) by IMTA16.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net with comcast id wPUD1a00s08TcuQ0GPUDL7; Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:28:13 +0000 X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.0 c=1 a=A5hIesVp2l8A:10 a=oz6pCrtsAAAA:8 a=3oc9M9_CAAAA:8 a=GneWSuL_IZuUIXf4xfoA:9 a=S9XnRv0y4oq9j1hHffoc7DmFskUA:4 a=50e4U0PicR4A:10 a=cexU3Qhne32yFtGsLUQA:9 a=LCMfcQXv7QWquVvr93kA:7 a=zGifiHNUqdcUofgVwrObZgI5yMgA:4 a=AfD3MYMu9mQA:10 Received: from MBran89793 at aol.com by imo-m25.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v39.1.) id i.cea.4a851228 (48600) for ; Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:28:10 -0500 (EST) From: MBran89793 at aol.com Message-ID: Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:29:49 EST Subject: Check out Travel Decals | U.S. Decals To: mgcharlie at comcast.net MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Mailer: 9.0 SE for Windows sub 5046 X-Antivirus: AVG for E-mail 8.0.200 [270.10.1/1867] X-Converted-To-Plain-Text: from multipart/alternative by demime 1.01d X-Converted-To-Plain-Text: Alternative section used was text/plain Hi Charlie- This may or may not be exactly waht you are trying to find. Just trying to help. _Travel Decals | U.S. Decals_ (http://traveldecals.com/u.s._decals.html) Marion **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From tfsbj7 at mindspring.com Mon Dec 29 09:22:38 2008 From: tfsbj7 at mindspring.com (Skip Saunders) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:22:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] advice on engine pull In-Reply-To: References: <905565.9450.qm@web52404.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000601c969d1$ab6c90b0$0245b210$@com> I've performed the operation several times.... (I did it 3 times in one week!!!...don't ask!)...with my BJ8. My preferred method is to remove the carburetors. Yes, the rear carburetor lower nuts are a bit challenging to remove, but can be accomplished with a short wrench. Anyway, once the carburetors and radiator is removed, the rest of the operation is a piece of cake. Just disconnect the obvious wires and pipes, take off the rocker cover, and per the original service manual, hook up a chain fall (or just a length of chain if you don't have a fancy chain fall) to one of the front and one of the rear rocker arm bolts (the appropriate bolts are obvious, since they are a bit longer than the others.) Disconnect and remove the seats, center console, and shift lever. Also disconnect the obvious wires and bolts and you are about ready. The trick is to lift the engine-tranny combination in such a way that it severely tilts towards the rear. As it is lifted, you want the top of the tranny to just clear the scuttle at the same time as the lower front of the oil pan clears the front of the engine bay. I sometimes just roll the car backwards to help clear the enginge=tranny from the car, othertimes, I use the engine hoist wheels to roll the engine away from the car. In any case, more height is usually needed to get the transmission to clear the engine bay. However the whole process can be completed in about 3 hrs. Personally, I think it is easy enough, that I prefer to pull the engine-transmission for any work on either engine or transmission (or clutch). With the carbs off, the whole assembly can be quite easily maneuvered without danger of damaging the paint.... so my "advice" on engine pull, is to pull the whole assembly. -skip- In the near future I'll find myself pulling the engine out of my 3000. What do the experienced of you suggest how to do that? Together with gearbox & O/D, gearbox & O/D first via cockpit or any other method? Thank you for your suggestions. Eric From rchaskell at earthlink.net Mon Dec 29 10:01:08 2008 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:01:08 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Travel decals Message-ID: <49590254.4040604@earthlink.net> Allyn, Check out http://www.losthighwayart.net/home.htm Bob Allyn Richardson wrote: > Any one remember years ago seeing all those family station wagons on the > road piled full of kids and gear with the decals of all the places they had > taken a road trip to plastered on the back window ? I recently have got the > "road trip bug" and can't locate any of those decals to mark my back window > with a badge of "been there, done that". Anyone know a source? Haven't done > an internet search yet, thought I would ask first. > > Allyn From Editorgary at aol.com Mon Dec 29 10:33:34 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:33:34 EST Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 772 Message-ID: In a message dated 12/29/08 9:02:49 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > Very interesting. I didn't know that the DMV replaced original yellow > plates with the same number in black. > I just assumed that they kept the same license number when issuing new plates. I wouldn't have imagined that they would have changed all their records every three years when changing plate colors, and I knew that this car was first registered in 1960, which would have called for yellow plates. Gary ************** One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From helyjohn at cablespeed.com Mon Dec 29 10:40:39 2008 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:40:39 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Restore a steering wheel References: Message-ID: <29CF63B6B5A441848B64179E36409AE6@FRED> Backwards Unlimited does beautiful steering wheel restorations. Their phone number is 360-697-1471. I called them and asked about restoring one of my steering wheels, and the cost estimate was VERY expensive. They did do one for a friend of mine who was restoring a Porsche Speedster, and cost was not a problem for him. The Moss reproductions are very good, but you have to carefully remove the mold parting line. Not to hard to do if you take your time. John Snyder > Who can restore a standard Healey 3000 steering wheel. > > > > Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! > > President AHCUSA www.healey.org From barrie at look.ca Mon Dec 29 11:10:49 2008 From: barrie at look.ca (Barrie Robinson) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:10:49 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Restore a steering wheel In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Tracy, Try the chap listed on www.britcot.com At 06:21 AM 12/29/2008, Tracy Drummond wrote: >Who can restore a standard Healey 3000 steering wheel. > > > >Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! > >President AHCUSA www.healey.org >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as barrie at look.ca > >http://www.team.net/archive Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson (705) 721-9060 http://www.britishv8.org/MG/BarrieRobinson.htm http://www.britcot.com From Editorgary at aol.com Mon Dec 29 15:25:36 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:25:36 EST Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 773 Message-ID: In a message dated 12/29/08 11:05:02 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > At 06:21 AM 12/29/2008, Tracy Drummond wrote: > >Who can restore a standard Healey 3000 steering wheel. > > > > > > > >Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! > Trace... Is this the steering wheel for your car? If so, I wouldn't even bother. The Moss version is very well done, and Roger or I can give you instructions on how to correct the one issue, that mold line. Cheers Gary ************** One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From shop at justbrits.com Mon Dec 29 15:26:19 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:26:19 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Restore a steering wheel In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Barrie, FWIW & FYI, Mike doesn't "restore" steering wheels; just crafts some of the FINEST in our 'world'!! Ed From glembotski at sbcglobal.net Mon Dec 29 16:05:34 2008 From: glembotski at sbcglobal.net (glembotski at sbcglobal.net) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:05:34 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Magazine Message-ID: <004001c96a09$f529d860$210110ac@JOHNNY> I have a collection of Austin Healey Club Magazines that I need to dispose of. These date from 1993 through 1998. A total of 96 magazines (no duplicates). A lot of good material and tech tips. Beautiful photos of all Healeys. contact me off line for details. John From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Mon Dec 29 17:13:46 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:13:46 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Restore a steering wheel In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9790282EFDDB495486D2E084784634DD@PatrickQuinnPC> G'day Tracy How are you? Sending a steering wheel to Australia for restoration may sound silly but with today's exchange rate it does make sense. For instance Aus$500 today is the equivalent to US$347. Have a look at www.pearlcraft.com.au and in particular have a look at the Austin A40 wheel at:- http://www.pearlcraft.com.au/images/before%20and%20after/02%20-%20Austin%20A 40%20-%20after%20resto.jpg The A40 wheel is exactly the same as the 3000 wheel except that it's brown instead of black. Of course I own shares in Pearlcraft and they pay me a $10,000 for every wheel they do. No seriously they did Bill Emerson's wheel from his Westland and did a fantastic job. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond Sent: Monday, 29 December 2008 10:22 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Restore a steering wheel Who can restore a standard Healey 3000 steering wheel. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org _______________________________________________ From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net Tue Dec 30 05:06:16 2008 From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:06:16 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? References: Message-ID: <000601c96a77$0594cc60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Scott, I have read a lot of feedback through out the last decade on this routine. After the major expense of redoing the trany it makes sense to reinstall it the right way. Pull the engine too . Whats another couple of weeks down time in order to get the thing lined up right. You need a good cherry picker, ($150.) and a leveler to do it right. While the engine is out you can tidy up the rest of the compartment. Lining up the trany input shaft has to be a hellashias deal when the engine is in the car. Good Luck, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "scott willis" To: Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:20 AM Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > Hi folks, > > I pulled my tranny yesterday to sort the problems I am having in 1st and > reverse. > > Question: > What is the best way to wrestle the tranny back into place once I have the > tranny sorted? It was hell getting it out. I cannot imagine doing it with > a > restored car without nicking and scraping something. I used a little floor > jack and a board to keep it from dropping. What is the best way to keep it > level when I reinstall it? > > Weakly yours, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bighealey at charter.net Tue Dec 30 05:20:51 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:20:51 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? In-Reply-To: <000601c96a77$0594cc60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <70534300ED5D4BBAA7F0A80CD91EDE96@TRACY> Mark it is not too bad to line up. I have done this a half dozen times. Tracy -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 4:06 AM To: scott willis; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? Scott, I have read a lot of feedback through out the last decade on this routine. After the major expense of redoing the trany it makes sense to reinstall it the right way. Pull the engine too . Whats another couple of weeks down time in order to get the thing lined up right. You need a good cherry picker, ($150.) and a leveler to do it right. While the engine is out you can tidy up the rest of the compartment. Lining up the trany input shaft has to be a hellashias deal when the engine is in the car. Good Luck, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "scott willis" To: Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:20 AM Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > Hi folks, > > I pulled my tranny yesterday to sort the problems I am having in 1st and > reverse. > > Question: > What is the best way to wrestle the tranny back into place once I have the > tranny sorted? It was hell getting it out. I cannot imagine doing it with > a > restored car without nicking and scraping something. I used a little floor > jack and a board to keep it from dropping. What is the best way to keep it > level when I reinstall it? > > Weakly yours, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net http://www.team.net/archive From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Tue Dec 30 06:26:19 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:26:19 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? In-Reply-To: <70534300ED5D4BBAA7F0A80CD91EDE96@TRACY> References: <000601c96a77$0594cc60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <70534300ED5D4BBAA7F0A80CD91EDE96@TRACY> Message-ID: <000601c96a82$33b459c0$9b1d0d40$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> It's just a HEAVY lumpish sort of a job, not difficult. Done it twice in a day. Got it 100% in (carpets, seats etc) and then had to remove, fix and reinstall. Don't ask. Simon -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond Sent: 30 December 2008 12:21 To: 'Mark LaPierre'; 'scott willis'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? Mark it is not too bad to line up. I have done this a half dozen times. Tracy -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark LaPierre Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 4:06 AM To: scott willis; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? Scott, I have read a lot of feedback through out the last decade on this routine. After the major expense of redoing the trany it makes sense to reinstall it the right way. Pull the engine too . Whats another couple of weeks down time in order to get the thing lined up right. You need a good cherry picker, ($150.) and a leveler to do it right. While the engine is out you can tidy up the rest of the compartment. Lining up the trany input shaft has to be a hellashias deal when the engine is in the car. Good Luck, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "scott willis" To: Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:20 AM Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > Hi folks, > > I pulled my tranny yesterday to sort the problems I am having in 1st and > reverse. > > Question: > What is the best way to wrestle the tranny back into place once I have the > tranny sorted? It was hell getting it out. I cannot imagine doing it with > a > restored car without nicking and scraping something. I used a little floor > jack and a board to keep it from dropping. What is the best way to keep it > level when I reinstall it? > > Weakly yours, > > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as lapierrem at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive From rdavies1 at cox.net Tue Dec 30 08:34:17 2008 From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:34:17 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? In-Reply-To: <000601c96a82$33b459c0$9b1d0d40$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> References: <000601c96a77$0594cc60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q><70534300ED5D4BBAA7F0A80CD91EDE96@TRACY> <000601c96a82$33b459c0$9b1d0d40$@lachlan@homecall.co.uk> Message-ID: <3657EC57D3944E75BD757D5B334B1121@OfficeDell> Simon: None of us has to ask. There isn't one of us who hasn't "installed" something 2-3 times the same day :-) I bet that would make an interesting thread. Ron Davies SoCal 67 BJ8 97 DB7 It's just a HEAVY lumpish sort of a job, not difficult. Done it twice in a day. Got it 100% in (carpets, seats etc) and then had to remove, fix and reinstall. Don't ask. Simon From alexmm at roadrunner.com Tue Dec 30 08:44:34 2008 From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:44:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? References: <000601c96a77$0594cc60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <39CAF880141D40F59FD28A90F23AC6CB@atc0f226cd3237> Years ago, when I owned my 1967 BJ8, I recall replacing the clutch all by myself. As a kid who had never done it before, I simply took out the console and seats and unbolted the bell housing, drive shaft, etc. Maybe I didn't know better but ..... I recall renting an alignment tool, and then bolting the transmission back in place--all by myself from inside the car. I recall how easy it was. It worked great, and I put 100,000 miles on that new clutch. == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://home.roadrunner.com/~alexmm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark LaPierre" To: "scott willis" ; Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7:06 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > Scott, > I have read a lot of feedback through out the last decade on this > routine. After the major expense of redoing the trany it makes sense to > reinstall it the right way. Pull the engine too . Whats another couple > of weeks down time in order to get the thing lined up right. You need a > good cherry picker, ($150.) and a leveler to do it right. While the > engine > is out you can tidy up the rest of the compartment. > > Lining up the trany input shaft has to be a hellashias deal when the > engine > is in the car. > > Good Luck, Mark [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.1/1869 - Release Date: 12/30/2008 12:06 PM From britishcars at shaw.ca Tue Dec 30 08:54:07 2008 From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:54:07 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles Message-ID: <7B7E842E7CE34D8A8D5EDAED0C477225@ecarecenters.net> Hi all, I'm looking for a BJ8 hardtop (have been for about 2 years) anywhere in North America. Also looking for a Big Healey rear axle (hopefully in the Pacific Northwest). Thanks for your consideration. Paul From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Tue Dec 30 09:09:25 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:09:25 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Another 100 in Poland, and a BMIHT certificate question.. Message-ID: <5F5C0AFB48D54C31868DF816D3670C9E@tm4> I have localized another 100 in Poland, not too many here.. This makes 2 so far :-) The owner has an interesting Factory fitted equipment: "Locking petrol cap" - what was it?? Rich, John, I told him to register with you :-) (or maybe he has already done it?.. Best, Tadek From price at advocateadvisors.com Tue Dec 30 09:38:32 2008 From: price at advocateadvisors.com (R. Price Lindsay) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:38:32 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] BJ 8 Seat Dimension Message-ID: <8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E1A6A3C@SERVER.acrea.local> Not a real thrilling question but I need to ask. I'm about to redo my buckets for the third time to make them more comfortable and look right (they're currently over stuffed/thick/hard). What is the proper height/thickness of the front seat bottom cushions on a BJ 8 once they have been finished? Height at the front measured at the angle and on the sides about mid-way back. Thank you for your input. Price Lindsay BJ 8 From scthomton at yahoo.com Tue Dec 30 11:06:51 2008 From: scthomton at yahoo.com (Steve Thomton) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:06:51 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles In-Reply-To: <7B7E842E7CE34D8A8D5EDAED0C477225@ecarecenters.net> Message-ID: <505605.42652.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Paul, I looked for 3 years for my BJ7 (same hardtop as BJ8) before finding Nical Engineering (Nick Freeman) in England.... I believe he was at the Conclave in San Diego. Certainly not as easy as finding something this side of the pond, but at least you can get one and it doesn't need restoring. Cheers, Steve --- On Tue, 12/30/08, PG wrote: From: PG Subject: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 8:54 AM Hi all, I'm looking for a BJ8 hardtop (have been for about 2 years) anywhere in North America. Also looking for a Big Healey rear axle (hopefully in the Pacific Northwest). Thanks for your consideration. Paul Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as scthomton at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From shop at justbrits.com Tue Dec 30 11:38:54 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:38:54 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles In-Reply-To: <505605.42652.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <> Just checked the pound (.74) vs $ (1.00) so it wouldn't be "too" bad !! Ed From ahpowered at hotmail.com Tue Dec 30 13:35:18 2008 From: ahpowered at hotmail.com (scott willis) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:35:18 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? In-Reply-To: <39CAF880141D40F59FD28A90F23AC6CB@atc0f226cd3237> References: <000601c96a77$0594cc60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <39CAF880141D40F59FD28A90F23AC6CB@atc0f226cd3237> Message-ID: Thanks all, I have also done this twice before with a friend. I was just hoping there was a magic easy way for one person. I won't be pulling the motor and working on the engine compartment at this time. I don't want the engine compartment to look better than the rest of the car! The motor is a solid runner with few leaks. I plan to drive it as is for several more years until my stocks rebound. (Har har) It will be awhile. I also have a restored MGA, a daughter, a driver E-Type, a wife, and two new Welsh Corgis that continually need my devotion and dough. Alex, Was the alignment tool for the clutch or to help you roll the tranny into place? If for the tranny where did it come from and what was it shaped like? "I recall renting an alignment tool, and then bolting the transmission back in place--all by myself from inside the car. I recall how easy it was." I am having my yet to ever be used Bill Bolton lightened flywheel balanced finally and ready for install when the tranny issue is sorted. Cheers, Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. From rkorn at simnet.is Tue Dec 30 13:55:01 2008 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:55:01 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 top attachment Message-ID: A friends BJ8 restoration here in Iceland is coming along well and he is looking for pictures as to how the top is attached at the rear to the drip rail. Any other pertinent info as to the top installation would be most welcome. with best New Years wishes, Richard Korn From bj8Healey at msn.com Tue Dec 30 14:46:07 2008 From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:46:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Subject: Re: Hardtops and axles Message-ID: I got one several years ago from Cape International across the pond .. very nice ... Attached a few pics ... Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of DSC_3492S.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of DSC_3497S.jpg] From schauss at worldnet.att.net Tue Dec 30 17:17:25 2008 From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:17:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20081231001738.C5ABA18766E@autox.team.net> Scott, I have removed and replaced the gearbox on my BJ7 with the engine in place at least six times, at least four of those times by myself. With the car on a lift, I could get the box out in three and a half hours. Putting it back probably took about four hours the last time I did it. Believe it or not, the hardest part of the process was removing and replacing the parcel shelf. One thing that I did to make it easier to lift by myself was to remove the bellhousing after I had separated the gearbox from the engine. Peter Schauss 1963 BJ7 1980 MGB > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys- > bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of scott willis > Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:35 PM > To: alexmm at roadrunner.com; lapierrem at sbcglobal.net; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > > Thanks all, > I have also done this twice before with a friend. I was just hoping there > was > a magic easy way for one person. > > I won't be pulling the motor and working on the engine compartment at this > time. I don't want the engine compartment to look better than the rest of > the > car! The motor is a solid runner with few leaks. I plan to drive it as is > for > several more years until my stocks rebound. (Har har) It will be awhile. I > also have a restored MGA, a daughter, a driver E-Type, a wife, and two new > Welsh Corgis that continually need my devotion and dough. > > Alex, > Was the alignment tool for the clutch or to help you roll the tranny into > place? If for the tranny where did it come from and what was it shaped > like? > "I recall renting an alignment tool, and then bolting the transmission > back > in place--all by myself from inside the car. I recall how easy it was." > > I am having my yet to ever be used Bill Bolton lightened flywheel balanced > finally and ready for install when the tranny issue is sorted. > > Cheers, > > Scott Willis > Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA > 59 MGA > 66 E-Type FHC > > http://www.bgeuroclassics.org > BG Euro Classics Car Club President > Bowling Green, KY > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as schauss at worldnet.att.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Tue Dec 30 18:56:32 2008 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:56:32 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? In-Reply-To: References: <000601c96a77$0594cc60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <39CAF880141D40F59FD28A90F23AC6CB@atc0f226cd3237> Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20081230175042.01fed290@pop.att.yahoo.com> I don't know if it is magic but all the times I did it by myself I balanced the transmission on a rolling floor jack to move up to the car and then lifted it into place (most likely slide it). Once it was in the car I then moved the floor jack under the car to the slot where the transmission sits. Then I used the rolling jack to move the transmission forward and into place. You need to make height adjustments with the jack as you go along. It is not all that difficult. I installed the transmission, bell-housing and OD all as one unit. John '62 BT7 At 02:35 PM 12/30/2008 -0600, scott willis wrote: >Thanks all, >I have also done this twice before with a friend. I was just hoping there was >a magic easy way for one person. From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Tue Dec 30 19:01:56 2008 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:01:56 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles In-Reply-To: <7B7E842E7CE34D8A8D5EDAED0C477225@ecarecenters.net> References: <7B7E842E7CE34D8A8D5EDAED0C477225@ecarecenters.net> Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20081230180003.02069e50@pop.att.yahoo.com> Hi Paul, Check Craig's list occasionally. I found a BT7 hardtop on it 1-1/2 years ago. I just checked the list on a lark and the top had been on the list for 3 days! John At 07:54 AM 12/30/2008 -0800, PG wrote: >Hi all, > >I'm looking for a BJ8 hardtop (have been for about 2 years) anywhere in >North America. From Awgertoo at aol.com Wed Dec 31 05:15:39 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:15:39 EST Subject: [Healeys] Capital Classic Havre de Grace June 12-14 Message-ID: The Capital Area Austin-Healey Club will be holding its signature event "Capital Classic" at Havre de Grace MD. June 12-14, 2009. Please view the event Brochure and download a Registration form by going to the CAAHC website: _www.capitalhealeys.org_ (http://www.capitalhealeys.org) and clicking on the word "here" on the frontpage, which will take you here: _http://capitalhealeys.org/Assets/Miscellaneous/CC%20brochure.pdf_ (http://capitalhealeys.org/Assets/Miscellaneous/CC%20brochure.pdf) Due to an outstanding response from CAAHC members the size of the event has been doubled from 28 to 56 and a second sailing of the Skipjack "Martha Lewis" has been added. Registrations now stand at 44 and any folks in the NJ/PA/DE/MD/VA area are welcome to sign up. Please contact me offlist with any questions. Best--Michael Oritt **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) From cnaarndt at gmail.com Wed Dec 31 09:33:34 2008 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:33:34 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles In-Reply-To: <505605.42652.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <7B7E842E7CE34D8A8D5EDAED0C477225@ecarecenters.net> <505605.42652.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <751d05480812310833r30b8a20fh4a7e6d342d813ce2@mail.gmail.com> Paul, I agree with Steve. I met Nick at the San Diego Conclave this past summer and his hardtops are great. If you can even find a suitable hardtop for sale it may take you several more years since they are hard as "hen's teeth" to find. And then, you may have to restore it which is not inexpensive. I've been there and done that with a friend's BJ8. My friend sold his restored hardtop several years ago and I can't remember the exact price he got for it, but it was in excess of $6K. Here is a link to their page on the website with hardtop specifics: http://www.nicalengineering.co.uk/austin_parts.html Cheers, Curt On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 10:06 AM, Steve Thomton wrote: > Paul, I looked for 3 years for my BJ7 (same hardtop as BJ8) before finding > Nical Engineering (Nick Freeman) in England.... I believe he was at the > Conclave in San Diego. Certainly not as easy as finding something this > side > of the pond, but at least you can get one and it doesn't need restoring. > Cheers, Steve > > --- On Tue, 12/30/08, PG wrote: > > From: PG > Subject: [Healeys] Hardtops and axles > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 8:54 AM > > Hi all, > > > > I'm looking for a BJ8 hardtop (have been for about 2 years) anywhere in > North America. > > > > Also looking for a Big Healey rear axle (hopefully in the Pacific > Northwest). > > > > Thanks for your consideration. > > > > Paul > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as scthomton at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From alexmm at roadrunner.com Wed Dec 31 09:45:46 2008 From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:45:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? References: <000601c96a77$0594cc60$4001a8c0@markl946cfrd7q> <39CAF880141D40F59FD28A90F23AC6CB@atc0f226cd3237> Message-ID: <0185AF57C09F4B5E998B7BF13766E28C@atc0f226cd3237> The alignment tool was to center the pressure plate. It fit in the pilot bearing. == Alex ----- Original Message ----- From: "scott willis" To: ; ; Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:35 PM Subject: RE: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? Thanks all, I have also done this twice before with a friend. I was just hoping there was a magic easy way for one person. I won't be pulling the motor and working on the engine compartment at this time. I don't want the engine compartment to look better than the rest of the car! The motor is a solid runner with few leaks. I plan to drive it as is for several more years until my stocks rebound. (Har har) It will be awhile. I also have a restored MGA, a daughter, a driver E-Type, a wife, and two new Welsh Corgis that continually need my devotion and dough. Alex, Was the alignment tool for the clutch or to help you roll the tranny into place? If for the tranny where did it come from and what was it shaped like? "I recall renting an alignment tool, and then bolting the transmission back in place--all by myself from inside the car. I recall how easy it was." I am having my yet to ever be used Bill Bolton lightened flywheel balanced finally and ready for install when the tranny issue is sorted. Cheers, Scott Willis Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA 59 MGA 66 E-Type FHC http://www.bgeuroclassics.org BG Euro Classics Car Club President Bowling Green, KY _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_122008= -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.1/1870 - Release Date: 12/31/2008 8:44 AM [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.1/1870 - Release Date: 12/31/2008 8:44 AM From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Wed Dec 31 11:31:42 2008 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:31:42 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? In-Reply-To: <0185AF57C09F4B5E998B7BF13766E28C@atc0f226cd3237> Message-ID: I think you meant clutch disk that the alignment tool is for. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Alex Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 8:46 AM To: scott willis; lapierrem at sbcglobal.net; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? The alignment tool was to center the pressure plate. It fit in the pilot bearing. == Alex From alexmm at roadrunner.com Wed Dec 31 11:38:23 2008 From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:38:23 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? References: Message-ID: <064BD6C941FE452B825A9E80EA651241@atc0f226cd3237> Yes. Thank you. == Alex ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Wilkinson" To: "Healey List" Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? >I think you meant clutch disk that the alignment tool is for. > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Alex > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 8:46 AM > To: scott willis; lapierrem at sbcglobal.net; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Re-installing Tranny? > > The alignment tool was to center the pressure plate. It fit in the pilot > bearing. > > == Alex > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as alexmm at roadrunner.com > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.1/1870 - Release Date: 12/31/2008 8:44 AM [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.1/1870 - Release Date: 12/31/2008 8:44 AM From mgcharlie at comcast.net Wed Dec 31 12:30:14 2008 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:30:14 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Unknown parts Message-ID: <495BC846.9080908@comcast.net> I've got a couple of wood wedges, opposite hand from each other (so they must be right and left) that I don't know where they go. The car is a BT7 Mk.II and the wedges measure 1 15/16" long x 13/16" x 9/16" and 11/16" thick. There is a hole which had a wood screw for attaching them. Any help would be appreciated. Charlie '62 BT7 tricarb York, PA [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net Wed Dec 31 12:40:54 2008 From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:40:54 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Unknown parts In-Reply-To: <495BC846.9080908@comcast.net> Message-ID: Charlie, They may be blocks that fasten to the inner rear wheel well for the soft top frame to rest against when it is stored. Ron -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Charlie Baldwin Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:30 PM To: healey list Subject: [Healeys] Unknown parts I've got a couple of wood wedges, opposite hand from each other (so they must be right and left) that I don't know where they go. The car is a BT7 Mk.II and the wedges measure 1 15/16" long x 13/16" x 9/16" and 11/16" thick. There is a hole which had a wood screw for attaching them. Any help would be appreciated. Charlie '62 BT7 tricarb York, PA [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From Editorgary at aol.com Wed Dec 31 12:50:50 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:50:50 EST Subject: [Healeys] Corgis, in Wales? who knew? Message-ID: In a message dated 12/31/08 11:05:41 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > I also have a restored MGA, a daughter, a driver E-Type, a wife, and two > new > Welsh Corgis that continually need my devotion and dough. > I didn't realize that Corgis were being made in Wales. I thought they'd been outsourced to the far east. Happy new year, everyone. Gary ************** New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed Dec 31 15:22:13 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:22:13 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration Message-ID: <67EEDBACE8B141439BA9422307609A67@ophrdc.org> Hello all, First a quick history lesson..... >From the beginning of Austin Healey production in mid 1953, all he BN1 cars up 'till mid summer 1954 approx. the first 4500 BN1's were equipped with the earlier flat pressed hub 48 spoke painted Dunlop wire wheels. After that point, the wheels fitted to the cars had a deeper depressed hub section and the wires were laced with a slightly deeper bias, making for a stronger wheel when sideways forces were applied. However, these early wheels have a noticeable visual difference and when attempting an accurate restoration on these cars, the early wheels should be fitted. In the past, Dayton Wire Wheel Company were willing to strip, restore, relace and finish these wheels for an obvious extra cost (not an issue here). It seems as of now, they will no longer accept doing these wheel restorations any longer. Is there anybody else out there in the world who will restore these wheels? Rich Chrysler From linwoodrose at mac.com Wed Dec 31 15:27:37 2008 From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:27:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Unknown parts In-Reply-To: <495BC846.9080908@comcast.net> References: <495BC846.9080908@comcast.net> Message-ID: Charlie, It sounds like they may be the little wooden blocks that serve as buffers for the soft top frame. I will send an image to you since they are stripped on the list. Lin 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 AN5 Bugeye On Dec 31, 2008, at 2:30 PM, Charlie Baldwin wrote: > I've got a couple of wood wedges, opposite hand from each other (so > they > must be right and left) that I don't know where they go. > The car is a BT7 Mk.II and the wedges measure 1 15/16" long x 13/16" x > 9/16" and 11/16" thick. There is a hole which had a wood screw for > attaching them. > Any help would be appreciated. > Charlie > '62 BT7 tricarb > York, PA > > [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a > name of mgcharlie.vcf] > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as linwoodrose at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From geatros at shaw.ca Wed Dec 31 15:48:26 2008 From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:48:26 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration In-Reply-To: <67EEDBACE8B141439BA9422307609A67@ophrdc.org> References: <67EEDBACE8B141439BA9422307609A67@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Hi Rich, Dayton Wire Wheels restores wire wheels try : daytonwirewheels.com Kenny ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 2:22 PM Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration > Hello all, > > First a quick history lesson..... > >>From the beginning of Austin Healey production in mid 1953, all he BN1 >>cars up > 'till mid summer 1954 approx. the first 4500 BN1's were equipped with the > earlier flat pressed hub 48 spoke painted Dunlop wire wheels. After that > point, the wheels fitted to the cars had a deeper depressed hub section > and > the wires were laced with a slightly deeper bias, making for a stronger > wheel > when sideways forces were applied. > However, these early wheels have a noticeable visual difference and when > attempting an accurate restoration on these cars, the early wheels should > be > fitted. > In the past, Dayton Wire Wheel Company were willing to strip, restore, > relace > and finish these wheels for an obvious extra cost (not an issue here). It > seems as of now, they will no longer accept doing these wheel restorations > any > longer. > Is there anybody else out there in the world who will restore these > wheels? > > Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as geatros at shaw.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From eschulz at frontiernet.net Wed Dec 31 18:56:13 2008 From: eschulz at frontiernet.net (Elton Schulz) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:56:13 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson Message-ID: <3B0157A8EE9442FDBDEBAAA421630A58@655vb01> Fellow Listers, I ran across a couple of restoration articles by Roger Moment with Gary Anderson that were published in the March/April/May 2008 issues of the Austin-Healey magazine. But I have only Installments 19 and 20 which were copied and sent to me by one of the Listers on this Healey site. The articles I have are excellent and the rest sure would be a big help to me in my restoration of a BJ7. My question - how can I obtain the entire set of articles? Your help would be much appreciated. And a Happy and Healthy New Year to you all! Thanks, Elton, BJ7 in progress From cnaarndt at gmail.com Wed Dec 31 20:08:02 2008 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:08:02 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator Message-ID: <751d05480812311908iaa18e28sffbeb0bd84301d2@mail.gmail.com> Hi All, I have recently acquired and restored a very nice, original, compete trafficator/ horn push for an AC Ace or Aceca Bristol. This is also exactly the same unit on the early BN1 with adjustable steering, which is why I purchased it in the first place. The Lucas part number is 32941A which is for the AC Ace, however I did install a Healey wiring harness which is just a bit longer that the AC harness. FYI, the part number for the early 100 unit is 32900A. The link below will show you a picture of the unit in an AC Ace. http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/ac-sports-cars-3.jpg This is one of the nicest early units that I've come across and it looks and functions like new. Contact me off list if you are interested. Cheers, Curt Arndt Carlsbad, CA '55BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S (760) 434-5707 From linwoodrose at mac.com Wed Dec 31 20:24:25 2008 From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:24:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson In-Reply-To: <3B0157A8EE9442FDBDEBAAA421630A58@655vb01> References: <3B0157A8EE9442FDBDEBAAA421630A58@655vb01> Message-ID: <6080F084-FA05-40B7-9DF6-AC12A84026AC@mac.com> Elton, If you are a member of the Austin Healey Club USA, I believe that most, if not all, of the articles are available on its web site. Lin 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 AN5 Bugeye On Dec 31, 2008, at 8:56 PM, Elton Schulz wrote: > Fellow Listers, > I ran across a couple of restoration articles by Roger Moment with > Gary > Anderson that were published in the March/April/May 2008 issues of the > Austin-Healey magazine. But I have only Installments 19 and 20 which > were > copied and sent to me by one of the Listers on this Healey site. The > articles > I have are excellent and the rest sure would be a big help to me in my > restoration of a BJ7. My question - how can I obtain the entire set of > articles? > Your help would be much appreciated. And a Happy and Healthy New > Year to you > all! > Thanks, > Elton, BJ7 in progress > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as linwoodrose at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From shop at justbrits.com Wed Dec 31 22:16:44 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:16:44 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson In-Reply-To: <6080F084-FA05-40B7-9DF6-AC12A84026AC@mac.com> Message-ID: <> And if you are NOT a Member, Elton, just one MORE reason to belong (and I have ALWAYS espoused belonging to BOTH National Clubs) !! Then add that there ARE 'local' Chapters (even if the are [as in my case] 170 miles away) it is STILL worth while belonging !! YOU get info such as Articles (which you seek) but dates & places & times of various events which may very well NOT be advertised (which IS, of course, a real shame [BUT Publicity Chairs only have so much time] )!!! Ed Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter-AHCA (REAL close to 30 yrs). Member & Tech Contact - AHCUSA '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD ILL plates AH BJ 7 ) Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com PS: ALL, have a Happy New Year !!!! From DENewman2 at aol.com Wed Dec 31 22:20:25 2008 From: DENewman2 at aol.com (DENewman2 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:20:25 EST Subject: [Healeys] Restoration Methods by Moment and Anderson Message-ID: Ditto In a message dated 12/31/2008 9:16:32 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, shop at justbrits.com writes: <> And if you are NOT a Member, Elton, just one MORE reason to belong (and I have ALWAYS espoused belonging to BOTH National Clubs) !! Then add that there ARE 'local' Chapters (even if the are [as in my case] 170 miles away) it is STILL worth while belonging !! YOU get info such as Articles (which you seek) but dates & places & times of various events which may very well NOT be advertised (which IS, of course, a real shame [BUT Publicity Chairs only have so much time] )!!! Ed Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter-AHCA (REAL close to 30 yrs). Member & Tech Contact - AHCUSA '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD ILL plates AH BJ 7 ) Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com PS: ALL, have a Happy New Year !!!! Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as denewman2 at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) From jstmorris at yahoo.com Wed Dec 31 22:43:41 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:43:41 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration In-Reply-To: <67EEDBACE8B141439BA9422307609A67@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <676403.3549.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Rich. Happy New Year So, Dayton Wire Wheel will not redo the early 100 wire wheels anymore. I spoke with Frank Kutas of 'Spoke 'n True at the November flea market in Tillsonburg and he said he still does some repairing and truing of wire wheels. You may wish to try him at 416-798-0553 / fjutas at interlog.com . Good luck. --Scott J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --- On Wed, 12/31/08, Rich C wrote: From: Rich C Subject: [Healeys] Dunlop Wire Wheel Restoration To: "Healeys" Received: Wednesday, December 31, 2008, 5:22 PM Hello all, First a quick history lesson..... >From the beginning of Austin Healey production in mid 1953, all he BN1 cars up 'till mid summer 1954 approx. the first 4500 BN1's were equipped with the earlier flat pressed hub 48 spoke painted Dunlop wire wheels. After that point, the wheels fitted to the cars had a deeper depressed hub section and the wires were laced with a slightly deeper bias, making for a stronger wheel when sideways forces were applied. However, these early wheels have a noticeable visual difference and when attempting an accurate restoration on these cars, the early wheels should be fitted. In the past, Dayton Wire Wheel Company were willing to strip, restore, relace and finish these wheels for an obvious extra cost (not an issue here). It seems as of now, they will no longer accept doing these wheel restorations any longer. Is there anybody else out there in the world who will restore these wheels? Rich Chrysler __________________________________________________________________ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Wed Dec 31 22:57:34 2008 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:57:34 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] license plate - CA all the data Message-ID: <5caeedb50812312157w22aab8eeke63c8fd0b4463fe6@mail.gmail.com> California lisc Plates  the real scoop: Here's some info that has been sent to me 1951 (1951-1955), BLACK PLATES WITH FAT YELLOW NUMBERS 1A23456 1956 (1956-1963), YELLOW PLATES WITH BLACK NUMBERS: AAA 123 1963 (1963-1968). BLACK PLATES WITH YELLOW NUMBERS: AAA 123 At the end of 1950 there were approximately 4 million cars on the roads in California that had to be replated in January of 1951.(NEW PLATES WERE ISSUED YEARLY) To meet that requirement meant that 20 percent of all possible combinations were issued in early 1951. The 1951 California base plates are designed with a number, letter, and up to 5 numbers (e.g. 1A23456). But the numbering on these plates was not issued in sequential order, i.e. they did not start at 1A and progress to 8x by 1955. Many of the "high" numbers were issued early (1951 and 1952). And there is a regional issue as well as some kind of pattern that isn't just a straight numeric issue. In fact, there are lots of 9-prefix plates, but all the 7-digit 9's have letters A, B, or N. So knowing what was issued in a given year, say 1954, is complicated. Anyway, the letters A through L were assigned to Northern California and M through Z to the 10 counties that comprise Southern California. The letter Z is associated with San Diego County. 1. For the 1951 base, the annual starting number sequences are not well known. Apparently they have been hard to isolate so far. The plate guys are also working on the problem using known data from original cars/plates/owners. When/if I hear more, I'll let you know. 2. 1956 base. 1956 AAA to Mxx were used during the first year. 1957 to 1962 the annual starting alphas are not well known. Different colored tags were issued each year and affixed to the plates. 3. 1963 base. These plates are quite well known. 1963 AAA to Mxx were used during the first year. 1964 M, N, O, P, Q, R (lots of overlap in 1964-65) plus a "year" decal, i.e. 1964 1965 N, O, P, Q, R (lots of overlap in 1964-65) 1966 R, S, T 1967 T, U, V 1968 V, W, X 1969 Y, Z that is all i know. ron On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 5:46 PM, F. Ronald Rader wrote: > I am looking for California cars with the correct original year of > manufacture plates for several cars. > > I want not only the correct color plates but the correct number > sequence that was issued that year. > > I looked for a list on line but only found the year ranges. > > If you have a CA license plate that is original to the car between the > year 1954 and 1967 I would like to know your plate number. Although CA > only allows YOM thru 1962 on July 1, 2009 this will be changed to > 1969. > > I will create a list and share it when I am finished. > > Thanks > ron rader > > 1954 Nash Healey > 1956 Lincoln Continental > 1961 XK 150