From ampole at hotmail.com  Sun Jun  1 00:30:51 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 06:30:51 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 Rear Hub Stud Removal
In-Reply-To: <BF62DC19-DBA1-4E13-B570-7008952222A7@mac.com>
References: <BF62DC19-DBA1-4E13-B570-7008952222A7@mac.com>
Message-ID: <BLU108-W3650EA1B20219A88779603D5B80@phx.gbl>

From: ampole at hotmail.comTo: linwoodrose at mac.comSubject: RE: [Healeys] BT7 Rear
Hub Stud RemovalDate: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 06:29:33 +0000


Lin Easiest way with the hub removed is to put a socket over the head of the
stud and squeeze it in a vice, then to reinstall put the socket over the other
threaded side and again squeeze in a vice.No need to put in the freezer, its
very easy. You can do it with the hub still on the axle, but you may have to
pull the hub forward to have enough room to get the old stud (hammer) out and
put the new one in between the hub and backplate (with a load of washers as
Michael suggested).Theres a picture on my website of a stud being reinstalled:
http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5132641 cheers
andy

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From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Sun Jun  1 01:11:57 2008
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 03:11:57 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave
In-Reply-To: <BAY101-W47EEA6870DB6C62EC47EC2DBB80@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY101-W47EEA6870DB6C62EC47EC2DBB80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS496CF1635E2B0BE7ED17BB3B80@phx.gbl>

Hi Dan,
This is Gary Brierton and I'm one of the AHCA officers who are planning the
AHCA Cross Country Caravan for Kids to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation ..
The closest we come to Phoenix is on our last day of travel when we go from
Lake Havasu City Friday am (6/27) to San Diego.  We will be coming down 95, to
62, to 177 to join I-10 at Desert Center, CA.  We leave I-10 at 111 and follow
another list of State highways to I-15 into San Diego.  My cell is
336-239-5047.  Call if you think you would like to link-up with us.
Gary Brierton
AHCA VP Club Support
Driving the Silver Bullet '07 BJ8

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Dan Serrao" <jobu53 at hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 9:34 PM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave

> I live in the Phoenix area and am planning on going to Conclave in San
Diego.
> Is anyone planning on going from this area that would like to caravan? Or
are
> there any groups that are going to pass through that would be interested in
a
> hitch hiker car??
>
> Dan Serrao
> 1963 BJ7

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Sun Jun  1 04:02:19 2008
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 06:02:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Caravan Part I
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS412F45BB6989EA992DA38B3B80@phx.gbl>

Hi Tom,
(Part I; sent in 2 parts do to length)
The Caravan planning is in full swing.  I'm attaching  our itinerary and
forwarding your e-mail to Greg Lauser who is handling the press coverage.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact either of us. Since the list
strips attachments, here is a short version of the itinerary for listers:

Tuesday, June10th (Evening)
Triad AHC
"Pre"-Kick-off Dinner
Winston Eatery,
300 S. Liberty St.
Winston-Salem, NC
336-245-2828
----------------------------------
Wednesday, June 11th
No travel no event
---------------------------------
Thursday, June 12th
Travel only no event
Overnight Comfort Inn Red Horse, Frederick, MD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, June 13th
Travel only no event
Overnight Comfort Inn & Suites, East Greenbush, NY
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
Saturday, June 14th (Morning)
New England AHC
Kick-off Event
Hemmings Motor News Headquarters
222 W. Main St.
Bennington, VT
802 442-3101
Overnight Sleep Inn & Suites, Hagerstown, MD
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, June 15th (Morning)
Capital Area AHC
Road-side meet & pix
WV-Hyw 9
305-793-9467
Overnight Home, Lexington, NC
---------------------------------------------------------
Monday, June 16th (Evening)
Carolinas AHC & Atlanta AHC & Tampa Bay AHC
Dinner and Auction
Greystone Restaurant,
3039 S. Blvd.
Charlotte, NC
704-867-9809
Overnight Home, Lexington, NC
---------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, June 17th
No travel no event
Overnight Home, Lexington, NC
----------------------------------------------------------
(Continued on next posting)

Gary Brierton
AHCA VP Club Support
'67 BJ8
gbrierton at hotmail.com

Greg Lauser
glauser at pressenter.com

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Sun Jun  1 04:03:39 2008
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 06:03:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Caravan Part II
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS2B87D7ED26D70A5EBA080B3B80@phx.gbl>

Hi Tom,
(Part II; sent in 2 parts do to length)
The Caravan planning is in full swing.  I'm attaching  our itinerary and
forwarding your e-mail to Greg Lauser who is handling the press coverage.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact either of us. Since the list
strips attachments, here is a short version of the itinerary for listers:

Continuing...
Thursday, June 19th (Noon & Evening)
Bluegrass AHC
Lunch
Overlook Restaurant
1153 West State Road 62
Leavenworth, IN
812 739-4264

Central Indiana AHC
Dinner
Vincennes, IN
Overnight Comfort Suites, Vincennes, IN
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Friday, June 20th (Evening)
Gateway AHC & Minn. AHC
Dinner
Pacific, MO
Overnight Comfort Inn, Pacific, MO
---------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, June 21st (Evening)
Kansas City AHC
Dinner
Bolivar, MO
Overnight Comfort Inn, Bolivar, MO
---------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, June 22nd
?Event?
Overnight Comfort Inn South, Wichita, KS
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, June 23rd
?Event?
Overnight Comfort Inn & Suites, Guymon, OK
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, June 24th (Evening)
Roadrunner AHC
Dinner
Albuquerque, NM
Overnight Comfort Inn East, Albuquerque, NM
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, June 25th
?Event?
Overnight Sleep Inn, Flagstaff, AZ
------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, June 26th (Evening)
Bonneville AHC
Dinner
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Overnight Quality Inn &Suites, Lake Havasu City, AZ
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----
DAY 16 Friday, June 27th
Conclave San Diego, CA-----------------------------------------------

Gary Brierton
AHCA VP Club Support
'67 BJ8
gbrierton at hotmail.com

Greg Lauser
glauser at pressenter.com

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sun Jun  1 04:51:23 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:51:23 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Rights issues - interesting form of scam,
 may not be Healey  related..
Message-ID: <005c01c8c3d5$6f28e2e0$0200a8c0@tm4>

To all of you who are possibly involved in remanufacturing of some parts,
please read the mail posted to Volvo 1800 list. After that, make sure you
follow the link:

http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/HallOfShame/CyberCops/ContinentalEnterpr
ises/ContinentalEnterprises.shtml


Thanks, tadek

----- Original Message ----
From: Dean Koehler
To: 1800list at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:29:19 PM
Subject: [1800list] Any lawyers out there?

Those of you that have followed the cottage industry I recently embarked on
regarding restoration decals will find this of interest. 

I got a certified letter today from Continental Enterprises of Indianapolis,
IN. Basically a cease and desist on behalf of the Robert Bosch Company. I
reproduced the correct 55 amp alternator tag and offered them on eBay,
selling 15 units at $5 a pop. The letter wants a full accounting of my
activities plus $4750.00. Yes... $4750.00 for their suffering. I'll admit to
not getting permission to use their name - bad. Attempting to make the hobby
a bit better - good. $4750.00 - bad. Any ideas or experience in a similar
situation would be appreciated.

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Sun Jun  1 09:17:09 2008
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 08:17:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Rights issues - interesting form of scam,
 may not  be Healey  related..
In-Reply-To: <005c01c8c3d5$6f28e2e0$0200a8c0@tm4>
Message-ID: <922681.62221.qm@web37902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Dean, If you get this I would;

1. Write a registered letter [requiring proof of delivery and a sig on
delivery] to the sender requesting a notarised copy of the official
appointment of the outfit to their claimed role by their client.  
2. Send a copy to the headquarters of their client [RBC?] for similar
notarised confirmation.
3. Hire a trademark attorney for an hour.

 
--- Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote:

> To all of you who are possibly involved in remanufacturing of some
> parts,
> please read the mail posted to Volvo 1800 list. After that, make sure
> you
> follow the link:
> 
>
http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/HallOfShame/CyberCops/ContinentalEnterpr
> ises/ContinentalEnterprises.shtml
> 
> 
> Thanks, tadek
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Dean Koehler
> To: 1800list at yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:29:19 PM
> Subject: [1800list] Any lawyers out there?
> 
> Those of you that have followed the cottage industry I recently
> embarked on
> regarding restoration decals will find this of interest. 
> 
> I got a certified letter today from Continental Enterprises of
> Indianapolis,
> IN. Basically a cease and desist on behalf of the Robert Bosch
> Company. I
> reproduced the correct 55 amp alternator tag and offered them on
> eBay,
> selling 15 units at $5 a pop. The letter wants a full accounting of
> my
> activities plus $4750.00. Yes... $4750.00 for their suffering. I'll
> admit to
> not getting permission to use their name - bad. Attempting to make
> the hobby
> a bit better - good. $4750.00 - bad. Any ideas or experience in a
> similar
> situation would be appreciated.
> _______________________________________________
> 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
> 


                       
  Robert N. Blair
  65 Yellow BJ8
  rnbmail at yahoo.com

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sun Jun  1 11:58:54 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:58:54 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] ealeys] Rights issues - interesting form of scam,
 may not  be Healey  related..
In-Reply-To: <007b01c8c410$7c8263e0$6601a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <007101c8c411$280f0420$0200a8c0@tm4>

Ed,

You are 105% correct  the url for the site with the answer is:
http://tinyurl.com/4o7eqp

:-)

Thanks, Tadek


________________________________________
From: Ed's Shop [mailto:shop at justbrits.com]
Sent: 1 czerwca 2008 19:54
To: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'
Subject: Fw: ealeys] Rights issues - interesting form of scam, may not be
Healey related..

Hi Tadek !!
 
Clicling on the link you provided (see below in your orginal post) results
in reaching a "Page Not Found"!!  The reason IS that the link is trunicated.

This can occur at YOUR ISP (limiting characters/line), a List Serve doing
same thing and/or the reader's email client doing so.
HOWEVER, if you use www.tinyurl.com (and there is also a "test" there) the
problem will NEVER occur.  HTH
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 4:51 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Rights issues - interesting form of scam, may not be
Healey related..

To all of you who are possibly involved in remanufacturing of some parts,
please read the mail posted to Volvo 1800 list. After that, make sure you
follow the link:

http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/HallOfShame/CyberCops/ContinentalEnterpr
ises/ContinentalEnterprises.shtml


Thanks, tadek

----- Original Message ----
From: Dean Koehler
To: 1800list at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:29:19 PM
Subject: [1800list] Any lawyers out there?

Those of you that have followed the cottage industry I recently embarked on
regarding restoration decals will find this of interest.

I got a certified letter today from Continental Enterprises of Indianapolis,
IN. Basically a cease and desist on behalf of the Robert Bosch Company. I
reproduced the correct 55 amp alternator tag and offered them on eBay,
selling 15 units at $5 a pop. The letter wants a full accounting of my
activities plus $4750.00. Yes... $4750.00 for their suffering. I'll admit to
not getting permission to use their name - bad. Attempting to make the hobby
a bit better - good. $4750.00 - bad. Any ideas or experience in a similar
situation would be appreciated.
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as shop at justbrits.com

http://www.team.net/archive
 

From russiauk at earthlink.net  Sun Jun  1 10:40:13 2008
From: russiauk at earthlink.net (Paul Martin)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 11:40:13 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] looking for a hardtop
Message-ID: <C2034B0E-1C74-4014-8405-2EE95450BDF5@earthlink.net>

looking for a hard top...1960 mark 1,  4 seater , thanks paul 323  
578-1946

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Sun Jun  1 17:02:41 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:02:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Boot Armacord
In-Reply-To: <005201c8c433$b8da4e70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
References: <005201c8c433$b8da4e70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <002701c8c43b$987d6b50$c97841f0$@net>

This item, plus the photos can be seen on the Technical pages on my web
site.

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

www.healey6.com

 

From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net] 
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 6:06 PM
To: John Sims
Subject: Fw: Boot Armacord

 

 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Rich C <mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net>  

To: Charlie <mailto:cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu>  Frazer 

Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 9:58 AM

Subject: Re: Boot Armacord

 

Hi Charlie, 

 

The pictures att'd show how it should be finished. The upper Armacord panel
carries out to a raw edge. They weren't worried about gaining access to the
boot lid hinge bolts once the Armacord was installed. Covering those access
holes helps to seal off the boot area from the interior.

 

The upper edge of the rear Armacord on a BJ8 will (usually) fall just under
the rear hoop edge, and come out around the two harness clips. I don't
usually apply a lot of glue to this piece in case I need to get to wiring,
etc. I just apply enough down into the curve of the shroud to keep this
piece in place. Notches are usually required to clear the gas tank hold down
straps and the middle strut.

 

Rich

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Charlie Frazer <mailto:cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu>  

To: richchrysler at quickclic.net 

Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 4:41 PM

Subject: Boot Armacord

 


Rich,

Would you be willing to help me out with a few questions about installing
the Armacord in the boot of a BJ8?
I'm concerned about the large more-or-less rectangular piece of Armacord
that covers the vertical panel of the boot that separates the boot from the
cockpit.

If you look carefully at the picture of the blue car attached you'll see
that the top edge of the Armacord is bound and comes right to the edge of
top of the boot on the surface parallel to the ground. I know that this car
is restored rather than original, but it is a very well done restoration.

In my Heritage kit, the top edge of that piece is not bound and installing
it as was done on the blue car would expose an unattractive jute edge along
the top of the boot. It would also cover the holes that allow access to the
boot lid hinge bolts. The holes are shown in the attached picture of my
green car.

This makes me wonder if the upper Armacord edge should actually be where the
panel with the bolt access holes bends downward at 45 degrees or so (the
section with the obvious spot welds in the picture). That would make the raw
edge less obvious and leave access to the hinge bolts.

I have the same question about the location of the upper edge of the
rear-most Armacord piece that runs horizontally across the car. In my kit
the upper edge and sides are bound, and the bottom edge tucks under the gas
tank. Does upper the edge fall behind the lip of the boot lid, or somewhere
below it?

Thanks, Rich. I really appreciate any advice you have to offer on these
details.
Charlie

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Jun  1 17:33:18 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:33:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
Message-ID: <20080601.193318.1736.5.dwflagg@juno.com>

I have an Audiovox, solid state, push button AM radio available. It has
been recently overhauled electrically. It is switchable between 6v and
12v, and polarity. I believe the bezel will fit the standard BJ8 opening.
The radio is 6 1/4" x 4 3/4". The knobs are 5/8" center to center. The
dial/
push button front is 3 5/8" x 1 1/2". Picture available upon request. If
interested,
please contact me off the list. Thanks.
 
Doug
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Sun Jun  1 19:14:54 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:14:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] AM Radio
Message-ID: <20080601.211454.3000.6.dwflagg@juno.com>

Ed,

Once again you are right. It should be 5 1/8" center to center. Thanks

Doug

<<The knobs are 5/8" center to center. >>

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From cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu  Sun Jun  1 19:53:33 2008
From: cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu (Charlie Frazer)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 18:53:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Boot Armacord
Message-ID: <bf7f817bf0feca8e1a25af82fcde97a4@jcomm.uoregon.edu>

Rich Chrysler responded to my questions and John Sims posted Rich's 
response to help others restoring the boot of a BJ8.
I thank them both for their generosity from which we all benefit.
Charlie Frazer

From pennell at cox.net  Sun Jun  1 20:42:05 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 22:42:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fred Crowley's race car
Message-ID: <20080601224205.78YWG.59656.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>

Several have asked to see the pix of Fre Crowley's racer.  Try the attachments below.  Fred is too modest to post them himself - not!!!

Keith Pennell

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg which had a name of Eagles Canyon May 2008 1 (modified).jpg]

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg which had a name of Healey & Lola 2 resized.jpg]

From pennell at cox.net  Sun Jun  1 20:49:33 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 22:49:33 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Burbling exhaust
Message-ID: <20080601224933.I9MP7.59700.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>

Listers,

Recently I adjusted the valves on the BN7.  It had been running fair but would not idle too well.  It would slowly lose rpms down to 300 or so and get rough.  After some head work about 1000 miles back I figured it was time.

Now it runs quite well and idles smoothly at 700.  Unique thing is that on downshifting I get a pleasant burbling from the exhaust in 3rd and 2nd gears.  Not backfiring but a real nice, mild rumble as the rpms drop.  Is this a sign of anything bad?

Any thoughts welcome
Keith Pennell

From rvmaylor at shaw.ca  Sun Jun  1 21:39:14 2008
From: rvmaylor at shaw.ca (Ross Maylor)
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:39:14 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healeyesque project for sale
Message-ID: <001801c8c462$3a666f90$0201000a@ROSS>

http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1180626813/1180626813ss.htm


$48000.00 seems like a lot of dough for a 100 chassis and some fiberglass.
Does anyone remember what these Devin or similar kit shells went for in
period?

Regards
Ross Maylor
1958 BN6

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Sun Jun  1 21:53:59 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:53:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Wow big shout out to CGH for no Gas smell in 100 Boot
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-W48CC14281B73F6BA7A590ECDB90@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY110-W48CC14281B73F6BA7A590ECDB90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <48436ED7.5050506@pacbell.net>

Charlie is not on this list, but I wish you were.  You will never find a 
Healey person with a bigger heart than Charles Hart!  When I had my 
surgery, Charlie immediately showed up at my house with my next 
project.  His own funds had purchased a 7/8" sway bar with all the 
fittings.  It was a 1 1/2 hour drive from his place down to mine.  He 
arrived and supervised the installation while I could only smile sitting 
in my wheelchair.

Some time ago, Charlie and I discussed a bracket that would allow 100 
owners to remove their "permanently mounted soft top bracket".  He 
bestowed a pair of those upon me for $0.  They were wonderful and you 
can now run around town without the soft top and slide it back in when 
you are going on a substantial Healey Road trip.

As Mr. Berg wrote, there are few to none Healey People that can hold a 
candle to Charlie!

Bill Barnett
BN1 #663


William Berg wrote:
> I have been showing off my '54 100 BN1 to my friends that have watch me
> restore this beauty (Ice Metallic/Healey Blue)
> Ironically one of my favorite details... Folding windscreen, Polished cockpit
> trim, louvered hood not-with-standing. I can't stop showing off my awesome gas
> tank vent cap that Charles Hart sent me. It is a brilliant and elegant
> solution. It was a generous and kind gesture that represents the camaraderie
> that we all share through these marvelous machine that become an intregal part
> of our personality.
> Cheers to all have helped me with a re-nod to  David Nock,Rich Chrysler, Doug
> Newton and David Leong who sold me the car, his highschool ride!
> P.S. Does anyone have any good stories off long trips in a 100 AH where your
> luggage/ clothes stink of gas by the end of the trip??????? William Berg

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Sun Jun  1 22:33:52 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:33:52 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healeyesque project for sale
In-Reply-To: <001801c8c462$3a666f90$0201000a@ROSS>
References: <001801c8c462$3a666f90$0201000a@ROSS>
Message-ID: <D5FE04D15D44497A980C47E6E7B84AF5@LeonardPC>

Ross:  A basic Jamaican body kit from Fiberfab, Inc., sold for $1500 in 
1975.  The Deluxe Jamaican I kit which included all necessary hardware, 
glass, weatherstripping, lights, wiring , switches, etc. to assemble the 
component car was $2295., and the Deluxe Jamaican II was $2545.  There was 
also a list of gauges and other accessories that could add up to several 
hundred dollars more.  A fully assembled body would set you back $3995.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,  California,  USA
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ross Maylor" <rvmaylor at shaw.ca>
To: "Healey Forum" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 8:39 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healeyesque project for sale


> http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1180626813/1180626813ss.htm
>
>
> $48000.00 seems like a lot of dough for a 100 chassis and some fiberglass.
> Does anyone remember what these Devin or similar kit shells went for in
> period?
>
> Regards
> Ross Maylor
> 1958 BN6
> _______________________________________________

From kags at shaw.ca  Sun Jun  1 22:42:06 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:42:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Burbling exhaust
References: <20080601224933.I9MP7.59700.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>
Message-ID: <005e01c8c46b$02ea8d90$b3076c18@computer>

Keith:

Sounds like eveything is perfect - that's what a big Healey should sound 
like when it's in good tune.  Of course, you just might have to drive it a 
lot all summer to confirm  ----------!

A wise old Healey mechanic once told me that if the engine is stock and 
properly tuned, it will pull smoothly from 1000 RPM in 4th gear (overdrive 
not engaged) on level ground with moderate throttle.  Carb mixture setting 
is particularly critical with this test - it has to be perfect.  I've tried 
it on my Healeys - it's a pretty good indicator of the state of the engine's 
tune.

If you try it, let us know how it goes.

Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BT7 tri-carb
BJ8

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pennell at cox.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 7:49 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Burbling exhaust


Listers,

Recently I adjusted the valves on the BN7.  It had been running fair but 
would not idle too well.  It would slowly lose rpms down to 300 or so and 
get rough.  After some head work about 1000 miles back I figured it was 
time.

Now it runs quite well and idles smoothly at 700.  Unique thing is that on 
downshifting I get a pleasant burbling from the exhaust in 3rd and 2nd 
gears.  Not backfiring but a real nice, mild rumble as the rpms drop.  Is 
this a sign of anything bad?

Any thoughts welcome
Keith Pennell

From Paulch at charter.net  Sun Jun  1 23:05:11 2008
From: Paulch at charter.net (Paul Choiniere)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 01:05:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] rear hub and axel
Message-ID: <000001c8c46e$3c919680$6401a8c0@dadsoffice>

I just came back from our first 2 hr ride and it was on the back of a flat
bed other then that it was great. I stopped the car when I heard a thumping
coming from my rear axel. I looked at the drivers side rear tire and it
seamed loose then I reached around and came out with a hand full of gear
oil. I have disassembled the drivers side and found the thin paper gasket
that was holding the oil in was bad in about a 2 space the rest of it was
still intact .This car has been sitting a long time could the gasket have
gone bad in this one spot from just sitting?? Also one of the screws holding
the break drum in was broken and the screw that was holding the axel in was
striped or at least aperies to be striped on the very end but the last < or
this screw still had sufficient threads to hold. Sorry for the long
beginning I have a couple of? Instead of using that paper gasket could I use
a silicone sealer of some sort? And how much further should I check the rear
end out .This was the same axel that was installed when I bought it brakes
and the entire previous owner said it had been rebuilt so all I did was
check the fluid and adjust the brakes. The other side still seems fine?? All
help and suggestions would be appreciated as always this list has been a
huge help.



Paul Choiniere

From pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au  Sun Jun  1 23:31:53 2008
From: pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au (Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:31:53 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
Message-ID: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>

I know this subject was done well over a year ago and advice from David Ward
was to use a Range Rover rear disk. I have the Dennis Welch brackets and Jag
calipers on but the Range rover disks have too much offset. ie. The disk
itself sits too far to inboard to run in the caliper and if I was to space
it out it would push the rear wheels past the guards. I am using the right
disk or has anybody else done this with a different disk? Any help or
suggestions appreciated,

Cheers

Pieter

BJ7 

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun  2 00:32:25 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:32:25 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
In-Reply-To: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
References: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806012332m6be72d21h4dd869657674f39a@mail.gmail.com>

Pieter -

Cape International sells disks specifically designed to work with the
Jag caliper conversion.  Just buy a set of disks from them.  The
spacing is slightly off with this disc also but with 1/8" spacer on
the inside it will bring the track right in line original spec.

www.cape-international.com

They also sell the hand brake rods, which are custom for the Jag rear
brake caliper.  I think the mounts are identical to the DW kit, so
Cape's rods should be very helpful.  I have the cape kit on my BJ8,
love it.

Alan

On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 1:31 PM, Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer
<pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> I know this subject was done well over a year ago and advice from David Ward
> was to use a Range Rover rear disk. I have the Dennis Welch brackets and Jag
> calipers on but the Range rover disks have too much offset. ie. The disk
> itself sits too far to inboard to run in the caliper and if I was to space
> it out it would push the rear wheels past the guards. I am using the right
> disk or has anybody else done this with a different disk? Any help or
> suggestions appreciated,
>
> Cheers
>
> Pieter
>
> BJ7
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun  2 00:39:49 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:39:49 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] rear hub and axel
In-Reply-To: <000001c8c46e$3c919680$6401a8c0@dadsoffice>
References: <000001c8c46e$3c919680$6401a8c0@dadsoffice>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806012339r47a2e8bj62236218660ec654@mail.gmail.com>

Paul -

The fact that your paper gasket is damaged is indicative of other
problems - likely your rear spline hub was not on tight enough and the
brake drums / hubs / splines were wobbling around for quite some time
- probably where your noise was coming from - this is a common problem
from poor maintenance.

DO NOT, I repeat , DO NOT use silicone sealer in lieu of the paper
gasket.  If you have your paper gasket (get the proper one from a
healey supplier, don't make your own - they are made to a precise
thickness) and the O ring replaced (also replace the Hub oil seals), I
can promise you you will not have any leakage at all provided your lug
bolts on the spline hub are kept tight.  My BJ8 hasn't leaked oil out
of the diff in 15 years since I  fixed it.

Basically what I am saying is fix the job right, like it was from the
factory, and you won't have any problems here.  Trying to outsmart the
factory design for the rear hubs is pointless, and more than likely
will work against you.  The thing is bullet proof, you just have to
maintain your car properly.

Alan



On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 1:05 PM, Paul Choiniere <Paulch at charter.net> wrote:
> I just came back from our first 2 hr ride and it was on the back of a flat
> bed other then that it was great. I stopped the car when I heard a thumping
> coming from my rear axel. I looked at the driver s side rear tire and it
> seamed loose then I reached around and came out with a hand full of gear
> oil. I have disassembled the driver s side and found the thin paper gasket
> that was holding the oil in was bad in about a 2  space the rest of it was
> still intact .This car has been sitting a long time could the gasket have
> gone bad in this one spot from just sitting?? Also one of the screws holding
> the break drum in was broken and the screw that was holding the axel in was
> striped or at least aperies to be striped on the very end but the last < or
> this screw still had sufficient threads to hold. Sorry for the long
> beginning I have a couple of? Instead of using that paper gasket could I use
> a silicone sealer of some sort? And how much further should I check the rear
> end out .This was the same axel that was installed when I bought it brakes
> and the entire previous owner said it had been rebuilt so all I did was
> check the fluid and adjust the brakes. The other side still seems fine?? All
> help and suggestions would be appreciated as always this list has been a
> huge help.
>
>
>
> Paul Choiniere

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun  2 00:41:50 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:41:50 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healeyesque project for sale
In-Reply-To: <D5FE04D15D44497A980C47E6E7B84AF5@LeonardPC>
References: <001801c8c462$3a666f90$0201000a@ROSS>
	<D5FE04D15D44497A980C47E6E7B84AF5@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806012341x1bbba051g6297d5529e268888@mail.gmail.com>

My guess is the Devin kit was cheaper, and required a heck of alot more work.

On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 12:33 PM, Leonard  Hartnett
<thehartnetts at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Ross:  A basic Jamaican body kit from Fiberfab, Inc., sold for $1500 in
> 1975.  The Deluxe Jamaican I kit which included all necessary hardware,
> glass, weatherstripping, lights, wiring , switches, etc. to assemble the
> component car was $2295., and the Deluxe Jamaican II was $2545.  There was
> also a list of gauges and other accessories that could add up to several
> hundred dollars more.  A fully assembled body would set you back $3995.
>
> (The Other) Len
> Vacaville,  California,  USA
> 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun  2 00:46:14 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:46:14 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
In-Reply-To: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
References: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806012346w25e01824kcfb7c7e9e132288@mail.gmail.com>

Pieter -

I thought this might help -  there are a couple different pictures of
the kit sold by cape here:

https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=5&department=&thepart=16146#

If you put your cursor over the pictures, the picture gets bigger so
you can see the detail.

Knowing Steve Norton @ Cape he'll happily sell you the bits
seperately.  Tell him Alan Seigrist sent you.

Best,

Alan

On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 1:31 PM, Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer
<pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> I know this subject was done well over a year ago and advice from David Ward
> was to use a Range Rover rear disk. I have the Dennis Welch brackets and Jag
> calipers on but the Range rover disks have too much offset. ie. The disk
> itself sits too far to inboard to run in the caliper and if I was to space
> it out it would push the rear wheels past the guards. I am using the right
> disk or has anybody else done this with a different disk? Any help or
> suggestions appreciated,
>
> Cheers
>
> Pieter
>
> BJ7

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Mon Jun  2 02:17:35 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:17:35 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] rear hub and axel
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806012339r47a2e8bj62236218660ec654@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000001c8c46e$3c919680$6401a8c0@dadsoffice>
	<ff59076c0806012339r47a2e8bj62236218660ec654@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <vGvc8qCfy6QIFw+m@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Alan

>
>DO NOT, I repeat , DO NOT use silicone sealer in lieu of the paper
>gasket.  If you have your paper gasket (get the proper one from a
>healey supplier, don't make your own - they are made to a precise
>thickness) and the O ring replaced (also replace the Hub oil seals),

I realise that I have slightly changed the subject but I always use a 
ring of silicone sealer as well as the original gasket on early BN1 rear 
hubs.

These are the same as your Atlantic and do not use an 'O' ring. These 
early versions on Austin hubs were a bad design and if you read the 
workshop manual it says "It is essential that the face of the outer hub 
protrudes .001" to .004" beyond the face of the hub plus paper 
washer.......". This means that the paper washer is never compressed so 
oil can seep past it.

This problem was recognised on the A30/A35 hubs where they gave this 
reason for a modification to include an 'O' ring. It might be possible 
to modify these early hubs to allow for an 'O' ring but I find that a 
carefully closed ring of silicone sealer always works for me.

By the way the same applies to early 5 stud hubs that do not use an 'O' 
ring

I agree an 'O' ring in good condition is all that is required.

Regards
-- 
John Harper

From pdzwig at summaventures.com  Mon Jun  2 02:36:55 2008
From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:36:55 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Fred Crowley's race car
In-Reply-To: <20080601224205.78YWG.59656.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>
References: <20080601224205.78YWG.59656.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>
Message-ID: <4843B127.3010303@summaventures.com>

Can we have some links please! Don't forget that the list strips out attachments.

Peter Dzwig

pennell at cox.net wrote:
> Several have asked to see the pix of Fre Crowley's racer.  Try the attachments below.  Fred is too modest to post them himself - not!!!
> 
> Keith Pennell
> 
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg which had a name of Eagles Canyon May 2008 1 (modified).jpg]
> 
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg which had a name of Healey & Lola 2 resized.jpg]
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From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Mon Jun  2 03:00:28 2008
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (Gary R. Brierton)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:00:28 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Burbling exhaust
In-Reply-To: <005e01c8c46b$02ea8d90$b3076c18@computer>
References: <20080601224933.I9MP7.59700.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>
	<005e01c8c46b$02ea8d90$b3076c18@computer>
Message-ID: <BLU107-W39BDBF8A85D641B2448037B3BB0@phx.gbl>

When I bought my first BJ8, new from a dealer in the late 60's, I was told
that in perfect tune, you could start the car, in 4th gear direct, no foot on
the clutch or accelerator and she would pull away from that dead stop with no
pressure on the accelerator.  I tried it once, and decided that my car was not
in perfect tune!
GsryB

> Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:42:06 -0700
> From: kags at shaw.ca
> To: pennell at cox.net; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Burbling exhaust
>
> Keith:
>
> Sounds like eveything is perfect - that's what a big Healey should sound
> like when it's in good tune.  Of course, you just might have to drive it a
> lot all summer to confirm  ----------!
>
> A wise old Healey mechanic once told me that if the engine is stock and
> properly tuned, it will pull smoothly from 1000 RPM in 4th gear (overdrive
> not engaged) on level ground with moderate throttle.  Carb mixture setting
> is particularly critical with this test - it has to be perfect.  I've tried
> it on my Healeys - it's a pretty good indicator of the state of the engine's
> tune.
>
> If you try it, let us know how it goes.
>
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BT7 tri-carb
> BJ8
>
> --

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From cleona44 at hotmail.com  Mon Jun  2 06:34:22 2008
From: cleona44 at hotmail.com (Jim Lesher)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:34:22 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healeyesque project for sale
In-Reply-To: <001801c8c462$3a666f90$0201000a@ROSS>
References: <001801c8c462$3a666f90$0201000a@ROSS>
Message-ID: <BAY104-W3838A229E061468B6EC9D5C5BB0@phx.gbl>

In 1958, the kit was available for $295. If you wanted doors and the headrest
for the 56 Streamliner effect, it was another $55.

You can check Ebay for a sale yesterday of an unbuilt unit .


Jim
> Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:39:14 -0600> From: rvmaylor at shaw.ca> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys] Another Healeyesque project for
sale> > http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1180626813/1180626813ss.htm> >
> $48000.00 seems like a lot of dough for a 100 chassis and some fiberglass.>
Does anyone remember what these Devin or similar kit shells went for in>
period?> > Regards> Ross Maylor> 1958 BN6>
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From ssanders at midsouthinc.com  Mon Jun  2 06:42:47 2008
From: ssanders at midsouthinc.com (Steve Sanders)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 07:42:47 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Soft Top for BT-7
Message-ID: <003b01c8c4ae$29e20110$0301a8c0@SS>

Good morning all:

Does anyone know of a source for a soft top for my BT-7 that has a zip out
rear window?  I have a Spitfire that has a zip out window and in the summer
this is a good option.  It is much cooler than driving with the top down.

Thanks for your help.

Steve Sanders
61-BT7

From todd.s.taylor at lmco.com  Mon Jun  2 07:09:20 2008
From: todd.s.taylor at lmco.com (Taylor, Todd S)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:09:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey Owners
In-Reply-To: <761719.72332.qm@web46314.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <761719.72332.qm@web46314.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D1450A154@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>

Usually the cars you grew up with are the ones you likely buy or restore
when you can afford to.  What's happening to the Model A's today??  That
group of owners should be real old by now (maybe)  how is the price
holding up on those??  Maybe the same case for a Healey's as time goes
on..
I hope the younger generation finds an interest in these cars.  I bet
for the most part the cars will be pasted down to other family members.


I was always into British sports cars but the first time I saw a Healey
it was love at first site.  I bought 2 1959 BN6 100-6's from a guy back
in 1978 when I was 19 or 20 for $300.  My Mom had a fit when I brought
them home, I stripped one down for parts to make one good car.  Sold the
rest for parts and trashed stuff I couldn't get rid of.  I drove the car
back in 1978, 79, 80.  Then the car went into storage as I traveled
around after College at different jobs.
I still own that car today and have worked on it on and off again over
the years. I just started the major restoration this year.
I haven't driven it since 1980.  My wife wanted me to put the car out to
the curb to many times but the love of wanted that car as a kid is still
in me.
I hope in the next 5 years I'll be able to drive it again.  Still have a
long way to go.  I hope I have the money and the time to finish it.
I'll get a real rush of satisfaction when it's done.
Making a nice driving out of it not concourse. I still need to make a
web site so the list can watch my progress, just hope it's not like
watching paint dry..
I have a 1980 MGB as a summer daily driver that needs help now too but
it still runs.  I just love those older British cars.

Todd

1959 100-6  BN6
1980 MGB Limited
1996 Audi A4 Quattro
2003 Audi A6 Quattro
2004 Dodge Durango Hemi SLT.. for sale..
2001 Sea ray 210 Sun deck

From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Mon Jun  2 07:20:45 2008
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 06:20:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey Owners
In-Reply-To: <F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D1450A154@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>
Message-ID: <996975.25962.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I understand what you are saying, but take a look at the current owners of say 1936 Talbot Lagos, or 1945 Bugatti's- the current owners weren't alive when those cars prowled the streets and tracks.&nbsp; They are inherently desirable, and I think the same is true of the AH's.

--- On Mon, 6/2/08, Taylor, Todd S &lt;todd.s.taylor at lmco.com&gt; wrote:
From: Taylor, Todd S &lt;todd.s.taylor at lmco.com&gt;
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Young Healey Owners
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, June 2, 2008, 1:09 PM

Usually the cars you grew up with are the ones you likely buy or restore
when you can afford to.  What's happening to the Model A's today?? 
That
group of owners should be real old by now (maybe)  how is the price
holding up on those??  Maybe the same case for a Healey's as time goes
on..
I hope the younger generation finds an interest in these cars.  I bet
for the most part the cars will be pasted down to other family members.


I was always into British sports cars but the first time I saw a Healey
it was love at first site.  I bought 2 1959 BN6 100-6's from a guy back
in 1978 when I was 19 or 20 for $300.  My Mom had a fit when I brought
them home, I stripped one down for parts to make one good car.  Sold the
rest for parts and trashed stuff I couldn't get rid of.  I drove the car
back in 1978, 79, 80.  Then the car went into storage as I traveled
around after College at different jobs.
I still own that car today and have worked on it on and off again over
the years. I just started the major restoration this year.
I haven't driven it since 1980.  My wife wanted me to put the car out to
the curb to many times but the love of wanted that car as a kid is still
in me.
I hope in the next 5 years I'll be able to drive it again.  Still have a
long way to go.  I hope I have the money and the time to finish it.
I'll get a real rush of satisfaction when it's done.
Making a nice driving out of it not concourse. I still need to make a
web site so the list can watch my progress, just hope it's not like
watching paint dry..
I have a 1980 MGB as a summer daily driver that needs help now too but
it still runs.  I just love those older British cars.

Todd

1959 100-6  BN6
1980 MGB Limited
1996 Audi A4 Quattro
2003 Audi A6 Quattro
2004 Dodge Durango Hemi SLT.. for sale..
2001 Sea ray 210 Sun deck
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Jun  2 08:04:45 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:04:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey Owners
In-Reply-To: <996975.25962.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <996975.25962.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4843FDFD.4040804@comcast.net>

I just finished my most recent extended road trip (3,600 miles in 9 
days) in my BJ8 and, even though I've taken this trip almost every year 
for the last 20 or so years I was astounded at the interest in the car 
this time.  Even had a truckload of teenage boys in Ft. Huachuca, AZ 
chase us down to ask what kind of car it was.  My father is amazed in 
the interest in the cars since he acquired our 100M.

Even though there is a lot of inherent interest in Austin-Healeys, it 
would be good to find a way to cultivate that interest to ensure our 
parts supplies and, yes, to help retain the value of our cars.

bs




Jim Culp wrote:
> I understand what you are saying, but take a look at the current owners of say 1936 Talbot Lagos, or 1945 Bugatti's- the current owners weren't alive when those cars prowled the streets and tracks.&nbsp; They are inherently desirable, and I think the same is true of the AH's.
>
>   
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From cleona44 at hotmail.com  Mon Jun  2 08:20:36 2008
From: cleona44 at hotmail.com (Jim Lesher)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:20:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Another Healeyesque project for sale
In-Reply-To: <BAY104-W3838A229E061468B6EC9D5C5BB0@phx.gbl>
References: <001801c8c462$3a666f90$0201000a@ROSS>
	<BAY104-W3838A229E061468B6EC9D5C5BB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY104-W471CC37ED2729C9F3E783AC5BB0@phx.gbl>

Just as a follow up, that Devin Ebay item was 15050609959 - the body sold for
$4,875 yesterday.

If anyone wants to see photos of a Devin on a Healey? I will send them to you
this evening. I meet a fella yesterday at the All Brit Car Show in Ft
Washington, PA. He put the Devin over a 57 BN4 Longbridge back in 1958. He has
been driving it since then. He did some other modifications, such as a
Ruddspeed tri-carb setup. > From: cleona44 at hotmail.com> To: rvmaylor at shaw.ca;
healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:34:22 -0400> Subject: Re:
[Healeys] Another Healeyesque project for sale> > In 1958, the kit was
available for $295. If you wanted doors and the headrest> for the 56
Streamliner effect, it was another $55.> > You can check Ebay for a sale
yesterday of an unbuilt unit .> > > Jim> > Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:39:14
-0600> From: rvmaylor at shaw.ca> To:> healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: [Healeys]
Another Healeyesque project for> sale> >
http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1180626813/1180626813ss.htm> >> >
$48000.00 seems like a lot of dough for a 100 chassis and some fiberglass.>>
Does anyone remember what these Devin or similar kit shells went for in>>
period?> > Regards> Ross Maylor> 1958 BN6>>
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From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Jun  2 08:20:34 2008
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:20:34 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey Owners
References: <996975.25962.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4843FDFD.4040804@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00dd01c8c4bb$d2a77f20$6601a8c0@toshibauser>

" Even though there is a lot of inherent interest in Austin-Healeys, it
 would be good to find a way to cultivate that interest to ensure our parts 
supplies and, yes, to help retain the value of our cars.

 bs"

There are things you can do but they may take a little effort, our club 
rcently had cars at a high school car show and at a 4H interactive car 
workshop kind of deal.  For those of you not from the US 4H is an youth 
agriculture group.  There should be other youth grooups in your area as 
well, they are many times looking for adults to volunteer and provide 
interesting and educational activities for the groups.

Greg Lemon.

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Mon Jun  2 08:27:05 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:27:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey Owners
References: <996975.25962.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4843FDFD.4040804@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00ff01c8c4bc$bbbc8890$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

One major factor that will help Austin Healeys to remain desirable well into 
the future is the fact that, at least performance wise, you can drive them 
in today's traffic. They have the speed to at least keep up with the other 
traffic on the highways, they have the stopping ability too. Those factors 
allow the owner to use the car with reasonable confidence.

I think that's a major factor that has certainly caused prewar cars like 
Ford Model A's and even the postwar T series MG's to slide somewhat in the 
market place. They simply can't keep up with the highway traffic, nor can 
they get stopped in a panic situation if need be.

The AHCA's Future 50 programme is cartainly a start, and you have to start 
somewhere. However, thus far it's primarily aimed at the kids under 12 that 
are accompanying their parents to the AHCA Conclave each year. If these kids 
see the Healey as a cool, desireable item, maybe when the time comes, and 
it's up to them, they'll want to keep the car in the family.

It's a simple economic fact that the big Healey is generally far out of 
financial reach for most younger people under 30 unless they inherit the 
car. That's where the basic desireability cuts in. Does he/she want to keep 
it, or do they simply see $$$$ sitting there that can be used for something 
else.

Rich Chrysler 

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Mon Jun  2 08:34:41 2008
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 07:34:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806012346w25e01824kcfb7c7e9e132288@mail.gmail.com>
References: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
	<ff59076c0806012346w25e01824kcfb7c7e9e132288@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CE1F07D-9043-43A0-9D03-8215F4BC9D7E@cox.net>

jag xj6 rear disks are supposed to work.

On Jun 1, 2008, at 11:46 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:

> Pieter -
>
> I thought this might help -  there are a couple different pictures of
> the kit sold by cape here:
>
> https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=5&department=&thepart=16146 
> #
>
> If you put your cursor over the pictures, the picture gets bigger so
> you can see the detail.
>
> Knowing Steve Norton @ Cape he'll happily sell you the bits
> seperately.  Tell him Alan Seigrist sent you.
>
> Best,
>
> Alan
>
> On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 1:31 PM, Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer
> <pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> I know this subject was done well over a year ago and advice from  
>> David Ward
>> was to use a Range Rover rear disk. I have the Dennis Welch  
>> brackets and Jag
>> calipers on but the Range rover disks have too much offset. ie. The  
>> disk
>> itself sits too far to inboard to run in the caliper and if I was  
>> to space
>> it out it would push the rear wheels past the guards. I am using  
>> the right
>> disk or has anybody else done this with a different disk? Any help or
>> suggestions appreciated,
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Pieter
>>
>> BJ7
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From edriver at sasktel.net  Mon Jun  2 08:57:50 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:57:50 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
In-Reply-To: <8CE1F07D-9043-43A0-9D03-8215F4BC9D7E@cox.net>
References: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
	<ff59076c0806012346w25e01824kcfb7c7e9e132288@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CE1F07D-9043-43A0-9D03-8215F4BC9D7E@cox.net>
Message-ID: <48440A6E.8030809@sasktel.net>

You are right on Rick. Those are the discs used both by Welch and by Norton.
See the technical section of www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca for a 
brief article
and pictures of the Cape kit installation on a late BJ8.

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
'53 BN1 '65 BJ8
Historian, AHCUSA




Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:
> jag xj6 rear disks are supposed to work.
>
> On Jun 1, 2008, at 11:46 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:
>
>   
>> Pieter -
>>
>> I thought this might help -  there are a couple different pictures of
>> the kit sold by cape here:
>>
>> https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=5&department=&thepart=16146 
>> #
>>
>> If you put your cursor over the pictures, the picture gets bigger so
>> you can see the detail.
>>
>> Knowing Steve Norton @ Cape he'll happily sell you the bits
>> seperately.  Tell him Alan Seigrist sent you.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 1:31 PM, Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer
>> <pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>>     
>>> I know this subject was done well over a year ago and advice from  
>>> David Ward
>>> was to use a Range Rover rear disk. I have the Dennis Welch  
>>> brackets and Jag
>>> calipers on but the Range rover disks have too much offset. ie. The  
>>> disk
>>> itself sits too far to inboard to run in the caliper and if I was  
>>> to space
>>> it out it would push the rear wheels past the guards. I am using  
>>> the right
>>> disk or has anybody else done this with a different disk? Any help or
>>> suggestions appreciated,
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Pieter
>>>
>>> BJ7

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jun  2 09:44:20 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:44:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Soft Top for BT-7
In-Reply-To: <003b01c8c4ae$29e20110$0301a8c0@SS>
References: <003b01c8c4ae$29e20110$0301a8c0@SS>
Message-ID: <D044465C-2012-40AA-9960-CE70CCCAD387@sbcglobal.net>

I had contacted Robbins Tops about making a Healey top with a zip out  
window and the answer was NO WAY. They would have to completly re  
vamp there patterns. The did try one for a special order and it  
turned out to be a big disaster. So never again.





David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jun 2, 2008, at 5:42 AM, Steve Sanders wrote:

>
> Does anyone know of a source for a soft top for my BT-7 that has a  
> zip out
> rear window?  I have a Spitfire that has a zip out window and in  
> the summer
> this is a good option.  It is much cooler than driving with the top  
> down.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Steve Sanders
> 61-BT7

From fredwescoe at windstream.net  Mon Jun  2 10:06:36 2008
From: fredwescoe at windstream.net (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:06:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] No crank/start/electrical
Message-ID: <001a01c8c4ca$a3026460$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>

Listers,

After being unable to drive my BJ7 for almost a year now (heart problems and a
quintuple bypass) I attempted to start it today.  When I turned the key,
nothing.  No lights, fuel pump, horn etc and no crank.  The car ran
beautifully the last time it was driven and it has never let me down.

I started with the battery and yes it was dead.  I replaced it and tried again
and still nothing.  I tried to start the car from the solenoid starter and the
engine cranks very well.  However, still no other electrical power anywhere,
including plugs, lights, horn etc.

I have owned the car for almost 30 years.  The previous owner converted the
car to negative ground and an alternator.

I started with the ignition switch and found no voltage there.  Moving on to
the wiring diagram, I could not get any voltage reading on the regulator.  The
wiring on the voltage regulator does not match the wiring diagram so I am now
at a loss.  I suppose the difference in the regulator wiring is due to the
switch to the alternator.

How should the alternator and voltage regulator be wired?  Does this change
the voltage regulator wiring and it's use?  Where else should I be looking?
Fuses are not in the starting circuit but they are OK.

Any ideas or suggestions on where to start to track down this no
start/crank/electrical power problem?

Thanks,

Fred

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Mon Jun  2 10:21:10 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:21:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] No crank/start/electrical
In-Reply-To: <001a01c8c4ca$a3026460$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>
References: <001a01c8c4ca$a3026460$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>
Message-ID: <00b401c8c4cc$ab782790$6600a8c0@michael>

Hi Fred
Glad to hear that you are up and about after your heart issues. 
I think that you are on the right track. If your car is using an alternator
things may be a little different but it seems to me that the heavy brown
wire which runs from the starter solenoid to the regulator is your problem.
This wire carries all the power to the car.
I would suggest that you use a good quality test light and check to see if
there is power on both ends of that wire. The most likely culprit is the
connection on the regulator. It may be just a case of tightening the little
grub screw a 1/4 turn
I think there is an eyelet connector on the solenoid end of the wire on your
car and these are pretty reliable. 

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Fred Wescoe
Sent: June 2, 2008 12:07 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] No crank/start/electrical

Listers,

After being unable to drive my BJ7 for almost a year now (heart problems and
a
quintuple bypass) I attempted to start it today.  When I turned the key,
nothing.  No lights, fuel pump, horn etc and no crank.  The car ran
beautifully the last time it was driven and it has never let me down.

I started with the battery and yes it was dead.  I replaced it and tried
again
and still nothing.  I tried to start the car from the solenoid starter and
the
engine cranks very well.  However, still no other electrical power anywhere,
including plugs, lights, horn etc.

I have owned the car for almost 30 years.  The previous owner converted the
car to negative ground and an alternator.

I started with the ignition switch and found no voltage there.  Moving on to
the wiring diagram, I could not get any voltage reading on the regulator.
The
wiring on the voltage regulator does not match the wiring diagram so I am
now
at a loss.  I suppose the difference in the regulator wiring is due to the
switch to the alternator.

How should the alternator and voltage regulator be wired?  Does this change
the voltage regulator wiring and it's use?  Where else should I be looking?
Fuses are not in the starting circuit but they are OK.

Any ideas or suggestions on where to start to track down this no
start/crank/electrical power problem?

Thanks,

Fred

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Jun  2 10:44:30 2008
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (glemon at neb.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:44:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] No crank/start/electrical
Message-ID: <20483465.886221212425070234.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web13-z02>

Michael is a guru and has some good advice, I would also jiggle the battery cut-off switch in the trunk and check the fuses, in addition to blowing they have been known to just build up enough resistance at the contacts to not let the juice through, a simple removal and re-nsert can sometimes scrape the contacts to make it all good again.

May not be this simple, but always try the simple first before you start tearing things apart, getting out the specialty tools or buying stuff!

Greg Lemon

From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Mon Jun  2 10:54:58 2008
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:54:58 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Engine mount adjustments
Message-ID: <000601c8c4d1$64585a60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

I noted in the book that the rebound adjustment for the engine mounts has the
upper rubber mount almost touching the lower rubber.  I have talked to a few
people and none of them actually use shims to alter whatever happens with the
mounts.  What do you guys on the list do with your engine mounts?  Shim or
forget it?

Jerry
BJ8 project
BN4

From russiauk at earthlink.net  Mon Jun  2 09:24:36 2008
From: russiauk at earthlink.net (Paul Martin)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:24:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] please remove this email
Message-ID: <A6CCE9E6-61E2-4C88-864C-CF4135094E80@earthlink.net>


From bluechipracing at snet.net  Mon Jun  2 11:45:59 2008
From: bluechipracing at snet.net (james smith)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:45:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Soft Top for BT-7
Message-ID: <506358.64637.qm@web81303.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Steve:  Try LBCar Co.  I sourced a top with zip out rear window for my BN2
from them.  Good quality Everflex, fits very good and price is OK.  Keeps the
hot sun off while allowing nice breese through.
Jim Smith



----- Original
Message ----
From: Steve Sanders <ssanders at midsouthinc.com>
To: healey
OwnersAutox <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 2, 2008 8:42:47 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Soft Top for BT-7

Good morning all:

Does anyone know of a
source for a soft top for my BT-7 that has a zip out
rear window?  I have a
Spitfire that has a zip out window and in the summer
this is a good option. 
It is much cooler than driving with the top down.

Thanks for your help.
Steve Sanders
61-BT7
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From erysso at earthlink.net  Mon Jun  2 12:19:50 2008
From: erysso at earthlink.net (Ernest  Rysso)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:19:50 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Heritage Certificate?
Message-ID: <32B053C8108341B3991C2D9C66217990@OwnerPC>

I need guidance.  My husband Ernie says there is some sort of Austin Healey
heritage certificate that will document the 'genealogy' of our BN2.  Anyone
know how I begin, and where?

Please respond to me directly, so that he won't see numerous messages coming
in via the Healey chatter group!

Thank you.

Gail
Daytona Beach

From erysso at earthlink.net  Mon Jun  2 13:12:07 2008
From: erysso at earthlink.net (Ernest  Rysso)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:12:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Thanks for Heritage Certificate Info
Message-ID: <7B62587B38D04775B90BB2C75F485A7F@OwnerPC>

Hello All,

Thanks to all who responded about the Heritage Certificate.  I have the site,
and will order it immediately.

Please...no more responses...we share an email address, and I don't want to
ruin the surprise!

Yes, I know we should each have our own, but just haven't gotten around to it.
Guess we tend to share everything!

Gail

From dwflagg at juno.com  Mon Jun  2 15:36:48 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:36:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] California License Plates
Message-ID: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>

If anyone is looking for some vintage California plates, try eBay
#370057124234.

Doug

From rvmaylor at shaw.ca  Mon Jun  2 15:43:57 2008
From: rvmaylor at shaw.ca (Ross Maylor)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:43:57 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again
Message-ID: <f329a0421a5fc.4844153d@shaw.ca>

Someone was marketing a side mirror that was mounted by replacing one of the support bolts for the 
windscreen post. Does anyone remember who had these for sale?

Thanks 
Ross Maylor

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Mon Jun  2 15:48:29 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:48:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again
In-Reply-To: <f329a0421a5fc.4844153d@shaw.ca>
References: <f329a0421a5fc.4844153d@shaw.ca>
Message-ID: <013a01c8c4fa$6545cb00$6600a8c0@michael>

I believe they are available form Harley Davidson dealers. 

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Ross Maylor
Sent: June 2, 2008 5:44 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again

Someone was marketing a side mirror that was mounted by replacing one of the
support bolts for the 
windscreen post. Does anyone remember who had these for sale?

Thanks 
Ross Maylor

From bighealey at charter.net  Mon Jun  2 16:08:51 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 18:08:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again
In-Reply-To: <013a01c8c4fa$6545cb00$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <20080602180851.SA0TN.14654.root@fepweb02>

Those go into the side curtian sockets.

---- Michael Salter <msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote: 
> I believe they are available form Harley Davidson dealers. 
> 
> Michael Salter
> 100 (1953) #174
> AHX12 (1953)
> Bugeye (1961)
> http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Ross Maylor
> Sent: June 2, 2008 5:44 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again
> 
> Someone was marketing a side mirror that was mounted by replacing one of the
> support bolts for the 
> windscreen post. Does anyone remember who had these for sale?
> 
> Thanks 
> Ross Maylor
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From mgtd51 at comcast.net  Mon Jun  2 16:16:18 2008
From: mgtd51 at comcast.net (MGTD51)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:16:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again
In-Reply-To: <20080602180851.SA0TN.14654.root@fepweb02>
References: <20080602180851.SA0TN.14654.root@fepweb02>
Message-ID: <48447132.1080903@comcast.net>

Actually, I bought two from Cape International that fit into the forward 
support bolt for the windscreen on my BT7.  Pretty slick.

bighealey at charter.net wrote:
> Those go into the side curtian sockets.
>
> ---- Michael Salter <msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote: 
>   
>> I believe they are available form Harley Davidson dealers. 
>>
>> Michael Salter
>> 100 (1953) #174
>> AHX12 (1953)
>> Bugeye (1961)
>> http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
>> Behalf Of Ross Maylor
>> Sent: June 2, 2008 5:44 PM
>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again
>>
>> Someone was marketing a side mirror that was mounted by replacing one of the
>> support bolts for the 
>> windscreen post. Does anyone remember who had these for sale?
>>
>> Thanks 
>> Ross Maylor
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Mon Jun  2 16:46:24 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 18:46:24 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again
Message-ID: <c79.349f2aa9.3575d240@aol.com>

I bought a pair for my wife's BN7--they came either from The Cape or Denis  
Welch.  They are reversible and so can be put on both sides but the support  
needs some tweaking to give a line of sight clear of the right stantion.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 6/2/2008 5:45:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rvmaylor at shaw.ca writes:

Someone  was marketing a side mirror that was mounted by replacing one of the 
support  bolts for the 
windscreen post. Does anyone remember who had these for  sale




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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Mon Jun  2 17:40:27 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:40:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] California License Plates
In-Reply-To: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
References: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <070701c8c50a$09073030$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

To All:
Last I heard was that CA DMV wasn't allowing you to use old plates anymore
unless they had been on that car continually so be careful.
I have seen some order the "vanity" plates with vintage letters/numbers then
have them re-struck and repainted black and gold. Not legal but when "run"
show up as registered to that driver. I even talked to one 55 Chevy owner
who was stopped and the local police didn't say anything about the plates.
Ron O. Davies
SoCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7
---------------------------------------

If anyone is looking for some vintage California plates, try eBay
#370057124234.

Doug
_______________________________________________

From theswed at hotmail.com  Mon Jun  2 17:57:34 2008
From: theswed at hotmail.com (Kenny J)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:57:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] California License Plates
In-Reply-To: <070701c8c50a$09073030$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
References: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
	<070701c8c50a$09073030$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <BAY139-W7B4048519F37EDAAF7EA6B3BB0@phx.gbl>

The CA DMV will allow you to assign YOM (Year of Manufacture) plates to any
car 1962 and older.  You must have two plates that would have been assigned to
your car when sold and an original registration sticker for the year of your
vehicle.  For example, I have a '61 BT-7.  I have a set of 1956 plates
(yellow/blk) with a 1961 registration sticker on them.  DMV supplies a small
aluminum piece that attaches to the corner of the plate (were the mounting
holes are) for the current registration sticker.

FYI... I believe those blk CA plates on ebay are commercial plates for a
pickup or other commercial vehicle.
Kenny



> From: rdavies1 at cox.net> To: dwflagg at juno.com; healeys at autox.team.net> Date:
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:40:27 -0700> Subject: Re: [Healeys] California License
Plates> > To All:> Last I heard was that CA DMV wasn't allowing you to use old
plates anymore> unless they had been on that car continually so be careful.> I
have seen some order the "vanity" plates with vintage letters/numbers then>
have them re-struck and repainted black and gold. Not legal but when "run">
show up as registered to that driver. I even talked to one 55 Chevy owner> who
was stopped and the local police didn't say anything about the plates.> Ron O.
Davies> SoCal> 67 BJ8> 97 DB7> ---------------------------------------> > If
anyone is looking for some vintage California plates, try eBay>
#370057124234.> > Doug> _______________________________________________>
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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Mon Jun  2 18:00:59 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:00:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Walter Chronkite Healey video
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904B6C@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

I probably didn't spell it right but on youtube, there is a nice short
narrated by Walter Chronkite and featuring a Healey and Stirling Moss.
Nice drive down country lanes.
I don't know the url. Have to search.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Mon Jun  2 18:19:21 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 20:19:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Walter Chronkite Healey video
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904B6C@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904B6C@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0806021719q20423929v4bd2f9f6997ddd61@mail.gmail.com>

It's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bySosXZHnfI&feature=related

On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 8:00 PM, Freese, Ken <Kendall.Freese at aerojet.com>
wrote:

> I probably didn't spell it right but on youtube, there is a nice short
> narrated by Walter Chronkite and featuring a Healey and Stirling Moss.
> Nice drive down country lanes.
> I don't know the url. Have to search.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
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From jsoderling at astound.net  Mon Jun  2 18:27:42 2008
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:27:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again
References: <f329a0421a5fc.4844153d@shaw.ca>
Message-ID: <034601c8c510$a3023a80$8ad3ea42@Soderling>

Go to your Harley-Davidson shop and they have both a circular and a 
rectangular mirror that blot right into the windscreen post.  NO need to 
replace the windscreen post bolts.
Vrooom vrooom,
John


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ross Maylor" <rvmaylor at shaw.ca>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 2:43 PM
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again


> Someone was marketing a side mirror that was mounted by replacing one of 
> the support bolts for the
> windscreen post. Does anyone remember who had these for sale?
>
> Thanks
> Ross Maylor
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From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Mon Jun  2 18:27:57 2008
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:27:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
In-Reply-To: <48440A6E.8030809@sasktel.net>
References: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
	<ff59076c0806012346w25e01824kcfb7c7e9e132288@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CE1F07D-9043-43A0-9D03-8215F4BC9D7E@cox.net> 
	<48440A6E.8030809@sasktel.net>
Message-ID: <BAY108-W197991C56AA9DB74410F66C0BA0@phx.gbl>

Do you know what year or series of  XJ6 rear rotor they use? disnk> Date: Mon,
2 Jun 2008 08:57:50 -0600> From: edriver at sasktel.net> To: e-wilkins at cox.net>
CC: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear disk brake> > You are
right on Rick. Those are the discs used both by Welch and by Norton.> See the
technical section of www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca for a > brief article>
and pictures of the Cape kit installation on a late BJ8.> > Kind regards> Ed>
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada> '53 BN1 '65 BJ8> Historian, AHCUSA> > > > >
Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:> > jag xj6 rear disks are supposed to work.> >> >
On Jun 1, 2008, at 11:46 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:> >> > > >> Pieter -> >>> >>
I thought this might help - there are a couple different pictures of> >> the
kit sold by cape here:> >>> >>
https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=5&department=
&thepart=16146 > >> #> >>> >> If you put your cursor over the pictures, the
picture gets bigger so> >> you can see the detail.> >>> >> Knowing Steve
Norton @ Cape he'll happily sell you the bits> >> seperately. Tell him Alan
Seigrist sent you.> >>> >> Best,> >>> >> Alan> >>> >> On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at
1:31 PM, Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer> >> <pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au>
wrote:> >> > >>> I know this subject was done well over a year ago and advice
from > >>> David Ward> >>> was to use a Range Rover rear disk. I have the
Dennis Welch > >>> brackets and Jag> >>> calipers on but the Range rover disks
have too much offset. ie. The > >>> disk> >>> itself sits too far to inboard
to run in the caliper and if I was > >>> to space> >>> it out it would push
the rear wheels past the guards. I am using > >>> the right> >>> disk or has
anybody else done this with a different disk? Any help or> >>> suggestions
appreciated,> >>>> >>> Cheers> >>>> >>> Pieter> >>>> >>> BJ7>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun  2 18:51:32 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 08:51:32 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
In-Reply-To: <48440A6E.8030809@sasktel.net>
References: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
	<ff59076c0806012346w25e01824kcfb7c7e9e132288@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CE1F07D-9043-43A0-9D03-8215F4BC9D7E@cox.net>
	<48440A6E.8030809@sasktel.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806021751g2ac07691udb32cd45208e145c@mail.gmail.com>

Guys -

You are all confused.  The Calipers are from an XJ6, NOT the discs.
The discs are custom made by Cape/Dennis Welch for this specific
application.

Alan

On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 10:57 PM, E.A. Driver <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote:
> You are right on Rick. Those are the discs used both by Welch and by Norton.
> See the technical section of www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca for a
> brief article
> and pictures of the Cape kit installation on a late BJ8.
>
> Kind regards
> Ed
> Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
> '53 BN1 '65 BJ8
> Historian, AHCUSA
>
>
>
>
> Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:
>> jag xj6 rear disks are supposed to work.

From edriver at sasktel.net  Mon Jun  2 18:55:38 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:55:38 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806021751g2ac07691udb32cd45208e145c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
	<ff59076c0806012346w25e01824kcfb7c7e9e132288@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CE1F07D-9043-43A0-9D03-8215F4BC9D7E@cox.net>
	<48440A6E.8030809@sasktel.net>
	<ff59076c0806021751g2ac07691udb32cd45208e145c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4844968A.5050103@sasktel.net>

Yes Alan - another senior moment!!!!
Regards
Ed


Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Guys -
>
> You are all confused.  The Calipers are from an XJ6, NOT the discs.
> The discs are custom made by Cape/Dennis Welch for this specific
> application.
>
> Alan
>
> On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 10:57 PM, E.A. Driver <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote:
>   
>> You are right on Rick. Those are the discs used both by Welch and by Norton.
>> See the technical section of www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca for a
>> brief article
>> and pictures of the Cape kit installation on a late BJ8.
>>
>> Kind regards
>> Ed
>> Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
>> '53 BN1 '65 BJ8
>> Historian, AHCUSA
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:
>>     
>>> jag xj6 rear disks are supposed to work.

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun  2 19:07:39 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:07:39 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
In-Reply-To: <4844968A.5050103@sasktel.net>
References: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
	<ff59076c0806012346w25e01824kcfb7c7e9e132288@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CE1F07D-9043-43A0-9D03-8215F4BC9D7E@cox.net>
	<48440A6E.8030809@sasktel.net>
	<ff59076c0806021751g2ac07691udb32cd45208e145c@mail.gmail.com>
	<4844968A.5050103@sasktel.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806021807l2340bb0ax7fac5ec48d8e811f@mail.gmail.com>

Ed -

No problem, happens to the best of us.

By the way, you should update your article - Cape has done alot to
improve their rear disc conversions, and their instructions are now
pretty good as well.  Their disc conversions now come complete - you
don't need to get or buy anything to make them work.

Alan

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 8:55 AM, E.A. Driver <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote:
> Yes Alan - another senior moment!!!!
> Regards
> Ed
>
>
> Alan Seigrist wrote:
>>
>> Guys -
>>
>> You are all confused.  The Calipers are from an XJ6, NOT the discs.
>> The discs are custom made by Cape/Dennis Welch for this specific
>> application.
>>
>> Alan

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Jun  2 19:46:46 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 18:46:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] California License Plates
In-Reply-To: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
References: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <22188a5223ca79eb0a7a6f4a.20080602184646.eeratvarre@webmail.dslextreme.com>

Douglas W Flagg
> If anyone is looking for some vintage California plates, try eBay
> #370057124234.
>
> Doug

I don't know why anyone would want these unless you are decorating your
garage walls.  You cannot use them on your car (even if you restore them)
according to the California DMV.  California does not allow the use of
black plates unless they were originally assigned to your car and you have
to prove it.  You can request year of manufacture plates prior to 1963
only.  The black plates were required in 1963 to replace all prior plates
on California cars.
Mike MacLean
56 BN2 (looking for a clear set of 56 California plates)
60 AN5 (with it's original black plates)

From edriver at sasktel.net  Mon Jun  2 19:55:48 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:55:48 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806021807l2340bb0ax7fac5ec48d8e811f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
	<ff59076c0806012346w25e01824kcfb7c7e9e132288@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CE1F07D-9043-43A0-9D03-8215F4BC9D7E@cox.net>
	<48440A6E.8030809@sasktel.net>
	<ff59076c0806021751g2ac07691udb32cd45208e145c@mail.gmail.com>
	<4844968A.5050103@sasktel.net>
	<ff59076c0806021807l2340bb0ax7fac5ec48d8e811f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4844A4A4.203@sasktel.net>

Hi Alan

Amusingly I was thinking of calipers, and not rotors.  The rotors are 
not a problem
as there are a variety of import as well as domestic rotors which can be 
used. You
first need a good reference such as AIMCO parts book -which has mounting
requirements, hat depth, hub opening, it is cross references between 
makes; and
several good wrecking yards for test samples.  I have been do this for a BN1
potential conversion, surprisingly the Saturn rotors are a good source 
for the
rear.  As to the calipers for the BJ8 they can be XJ6 and XJS; and  I 
believe
looking at the E-type parts manual -those calipers may also work.

As to the article I wrote it was based on what I received with the 
inherent over
sight by Cape of not looking at the late BJ8's bounce tower and assuming 
"one size" fits all.
In addition, the sloppy packing resulted several items omitted to which 
they refused
to supply when approached about the absence pieces.  In looking at 
conversions
for BN1 on their site recently, and in their literature, I did note the 
kit for the
BJ8 was identical to the advert I responded to in 2000.  I think the 
article is
fine as it stands as it provides some ideas not provided in the 
instructions.

Kind regards
Ed




Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Ed -
>
> No problem, happens to the best of us.
>
> By the way, you should update your article - Cape has done alot to
> improve their rear disc conversions, and their instructions are now
> pretty good as well.  Their disc conversions now come complete - you
> don't need to get or buy anything to make them work.
>
> Alan
>
> On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 8:55 AM, E.A. Driver <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote:
>   
>> Yes Alan - another senior moment!!!!
>> Regards
>> Ed
>>
>>
>> Alan Seigrist wrote:
>>     
>>> Guys -
>>>
>>> You are all confused.  The Calipers are from an XJ6, NOT the discs.
>>> The discs are custom made by Cape/Dennis Welch for this specific
>>> application.
>>>
>>> Alan

From pennell at cox.net  Mon Jun  2 20:19:59 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 22:19:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fred Crowley's race car
In-Reply-To: <20080601224205.78YWG.59656.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>
Message-ID: <20080602221959.QRK4H.67481.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>

Well, as several reminded me one cannot post attachments to the list.  But I am still amazed at Ed's tactless, derogatory, insensitive way of putting it.

I'll try to do better.

Keith Pennell

> Several have asked to see the pix of Fre Crowley's racer.  Try the attachments below.  Fred is too modest to post them himself - not!!!
> 
> Keith Pennell

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun  2 20:34:47 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:34:47 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] California License Plates
In-Reply-To: <22188a5223ca79eb0a7a6f4a.20080602184646.eeratvarre@webmail.dslextreme.com>
References: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
	<22188a5223ca79eb0a7a6f4a.20080602184646.eeratvarre@webmail.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806021934m37764e6dn25d4fd22dd6ca852@mail.gmail.com>

You know, CA black plates are cool and all that, but I've come to
appreciate that the safety you get from reflective properties of new
California plates far outweigh any nostalgic reasons for having old
blue or black plates.  I don't see the point of trying to keep the
black plates, they aren't safe and this should be a particular concern
for any driver of our beloved low slung Healeys.

Alan



On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 9:46 AM,  <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
> Douglas W Flagg
>> If anyone is looking for some vintage California plates, try eBay
>> #370057124234.
>>
>> Doug
>
> I don't know why anyone would want these unless you are decorating your
> garage walls.  You cannot use them on your car (even if you restore them)
> according to the California DMV.  California does not allow the use of
> black plates unless they were originally assigned to your car and you have
> to prove it.  You can request year of manufacture plates prior to 1963
> only.  The black plates were required in 1963 to replace all prior plates
> on California cars.
> Mike MacLean
> 56 BN2 (looking for a clear set of 56 California plates)
> 60 AN5 (with it's original black plates)

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Mon Jun  2 21:11:35 2008
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 03:11:35 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] rear disc brake rotors
In-Reply-To: <4844A4A4.203@sasktel.net>
References: <200806020531.m525VqJ6012720@mail05.syd.optusnet.com.au>
	<ff59076c0806012346w25e01824kcfb7c7e9e132288@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CE1F07D-9043-43A0-9D03-8215F4BC9D7E@cox.net>
	<48440A6E.8030809@sasktel.net>
	<ff59076c0806021751g2ac07691udb32cd45208e145c@mail.gmail.com>
	<4844968A.5050103@sasktel.net>
	<ff59076c0806021807l2340bb0ax7fac5ec48d8e811f@mail.gmail.com> 
	<4844A4A4.203@sasktel.net> 
Message-ID: <BAY108-W550D26103004F916224859C0BA0@phx.gbl>

From: mayorrichard at hotmail.comTo: edriver at sasktel.net; healey.nut at gmail.comCC:
healeys at autox.team.netSubject: RE: [Healeys] rear disc brake rotorsDate: Tue,
3 Jun 2008 03:00:03 +0000


Wrong. The rotors ARE the problem. I have spent years trying to find a rotor
from another application that will work. The interior dimensions of the hat
must allow for the fit around the rear axle flange. Then you have the offset
problem, then the 5 bolt hole problem, the thickness issue and finally the
outside diameter. The best I am aware of is a Rover rotor, but after the cost
of modifying and machining it, it's cheaper to buy a Denis Welch rotor. If you
have a better rotor choice please share with me the name (make, model and
year) of one domestic or import rotor that you KNOW has the proper clearances.
Thanks,  Richard Mayor > Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:55:48 -0600> From:
edriver at sasktel.net> To: healey.nut at gmail.com> CC: healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear disk brake> > Hi Alan> > Amusingly I was thinking
of calipers, and not rotors. The rotors are > not a problem> as there are a
variety of import as well as domestic rotors which can be > used. You> first
need a good reference such as AIMCO parts book -which has mounting>
requirements, hat depth, hub opening, it is cross references between > makes;
and> several good wrecking yards for test samples. I have been do this for a
BN1> potential conversion, surprisingly the Saturn rotors are a good source >
for the> rear. As to the calipers for the BJ8 they can be XJ6 and XJS; and I >
believe> looking at the E-type parts manual -those calipers may also work.> >
As to the article I wrote it was based on what I received with the > inherent
over> sight by Cape of not looking at the late BJ8's bounce tower and assuming
> "one size" fits all.> In addition, the sloppy packing resulted several items
omitted to which > they refused> to supply when approached about the absence
pieces. In looking at > conversions> for BN1 on their site recently, and in
their literature, I did note the > kit for the> BJ8 was identical to the
advert I responded to in 2000. I think the > article is> fine as it stands as
it provides some ideas not provided in the > instructions.> > Kind regards>
Ed> >
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From healeydoc at verizon.net  Mon Jun  2 21:31:56 2008
From: healeydoc at verizon.net (healeydoc at verizon.net)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:31:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] California License Plates
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806021934m37764e6dn25d4fd22dd6ca852@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
	<22188a5223ca79eb0a7a6f4a.20080602184646.eeratvarre@webmail.dslextreme.com>
	<ff59076c0806021934m37764e6dn25d4fd22dd6ca852@mail.gmail.com>
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VALUE
A California car has a greater value than many other cars. just look  
at all the adds in all major car magazines no matter the Marque.  You  
will always see some one saying that there car is a California car.   
Why is that ??????? A California car will always hold a little higher  
value than other states. Why is that ??????
The amount of cars I  see it is not hard to tell where it came from.   
That goes for all models.  Then look at any of the auction sites you  
will always hear the auctioneer say it is a California car. When was  
the last time you heard the auctioneer at Barrett Jackson say this is  
a New York car or a Nebraska car ??????
  I have many customers that go to a lot of effort to trace the  
heritage of there car just to show to the Insurance company that it  
is a California car.
So if you have a black plate California car keep those plates.

David Nock





On Jun 2, 2008, at 7:34 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:

> You know, CA black plates are cool and all that, but I've come to
> appreciate that the safety you get from reflective properties of new
> California plates far outweigh any nostalgic reasons for having old
> blue or black plates.  I don't see the point of trying to keep the
> black plates, they aren't safe and this should be a particular concern
> for any driver of our beloved low slung Healeys.
>
> Alan
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 9:46 AM,  <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
>> Douglas W Flagg
>>> If anyone is looking for some vintage California plates, try eBay
>>> #370057124234.
>>>
>>> Doug
>>
>> I don't know why anyone would want these unless you are decorating  
>> your
>> garage walls.  You cannot use them on your car (even if you  
>> restore them)
>> according to the California DMV.  California does not allow the  
>> use of
>> black plates unless they were originally assigned to your car and  
>> you have
>> to prove it.  You can request year of manufacture plates prior to  
>> 1963
>> only.  The black plates were required in 1963 to replace all prior  
>> plates
>> on California cars.
>> Mike MacLean
>> 56 BN2 (looking for a clear set of 56 California plates)
>> 60 AN5 (with it's original black plates)
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From rusd at sitestar.net  Mon Jun  2 22:10:07 2008
From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:10:07 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] California License Plates
In-Reply-To: <24BAEB63-010E-4C42-9E85-F70BDE448D1A@verizon.net>
References: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
	<22188a5223ca79eb0a7a6f4a.20080602184646.eeratvarre@webmail.dslextreme.com>
	<ff59076c0806021934m37764e6dn25d4fd22dd6ca852@mail.gmail.com>
	<24BAEB63-010E-4C42-9E85-F70BDE448D1A@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <4844C41F.5080306@sitestar.net>

I assume this is a bit tongue in cheek. Presumably, since "it never 
rains in sunny California", the car is more likely to be rust free. No 
mind the coastal regions & salt air. 70 years of tradition just make it 
better. Remember, "perception IS reality".  The CAlif. plate that was on 
my car could only be traced back to 1964. It's hanging on the wall.

Dave Russell
BN2

healeydoc at verizon.net wrote:

>VALUE
>A California car has a greater value than many other cars. just look  
>at all the adds in all major car magazines no matter the Marque.  You  
>will always see some one saying that there car is a California car.   
>Why is that ??????? A California car will always hold a little higher  
>value than other states. Why is that ??????
>The amount of cars I  see it is not hard to tell where it came from.   
>That goes for all models.  Then look at any of the auction sites you  
>will always hear the auctioneer say it is a California car. When was  
>the last time you heard the auctioneer at Barrett Jackson say this is  
>a New York car or a Nebraska car ??????
>  I have many customers that go to a lot of effort to trace the  
>heritage of there car just to show to the Insurance company that it  
>is a California car.
>So if you have a black plate California car keep those plates.
>
>David Nock

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Mon Jun  2 22:28:48 2008
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Tue,  3 Jun 2008 14:28:48 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] California License Plates
In-Reply-To: <4844C41F.5080306@sitestar.net>
References: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
	<22188a5223ca79eb0a7a6f4a.20080602184646.eeratvarre@webmail.dslextreme.com>
	<ff59076c0806021934m37764e6dn25d4fd22dd6ca852@mail.gmail.com>
	<24BAEB63-010E-4C42-9E85-F70BDE448D1A@verizon.net>
	<4844C41F.5080306@sitestar.net>
Message-ID: <1212467328.4844c880157e3@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

Quoting Dave Russell <rusd at sitestar.net>:

> I assume this is a bit tongue in cheek. Presumably, since "it never 
> rains in sunny California", the car is more likely to be rust free. No 
> mind the coastal regions & salt air. 70 years of tradition just make it 
> better. Remember, "perception IS reality".  The CAlif. plate that was on 
> my car could only be traced back to 1964. It's hanging on the wall.
> 
> Dave Russell
> BN2
> 

WHY BUY Californian cars?
The constant news reports 'Down Under' indicate that cars spend the majority of 
their life parked with motor running in the middle of a log jammed freeway.
Surely that is not good for the longevity of any vehicle.Then the chances of 
someone with a gun jumping out of the smog and shooting up the pristine 
bodywork would be a worry. But then Elvis's car was worth more with holes in it-
---strange.
Sad about Bo Diddley though
Joe

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Mon Jun  2 23:22:37 2008
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 05:22:37 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] AIMCO brake discs for Healeys?
Message-ID: <BAY108-W20CB29E80BD5175173CE32C0BA0@phx.gbl>

So, I checked out this AIMCO company and their website - specialists in brakes
parts. The company with the catalogue, that I should look at to find a rotor
that would work on a rear disc brake conversion for our Healeys. Their website
has a number to call - 1-900-733-8755. And, it will only cost you $1.75 per
minute to talk with one the their "technical service representatives".  What
kind of legit business charges for tech advice regarding their products?
Other than porn sites?  Richard Mayor
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From jcavenaugh at mac.com  Mon Jun  2 23:24:56 2008
From: jcavenaugh at mac.com (James Cavenaugh)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:24:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] New Walnut dash
Message-ID: <B4BC4C1D-76FC-4981-A762-364EDBCFEAAF@mac.com>

   Over the years i've seen various solid wood replicas for sale. Now  
that i'm ready to do the interior i can't find one.  Anyone have a lead?

James Cavenaugh
Sausalito, CA  94965
415/332-2479
jcavenaugh at mac.com
BJ8

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Jun  2 23:31:19 2008
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:31:19 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] AIMCO brake discs for Healeys?
References: <BAY108-W20CB29E80BD5175173CE32C0BA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <006301c8c53b$0dd3b620$6601a8c0@toshibauser>

"So, I checked out this AIMCO company and their website - specialists in
brakes parts. The company with the catalogue, that I should look at to find a
rotor that would work on a rear disc brake conversion for our Healeys. Their
website
has a number to call - 1-900-733-8755. And, it will only cost you $1.75 per
minute to talk with one the their "technical service representatives".  What
kind of legit business charges for tech advice regarding their products? Other
than porn sites?  Richard Mayor"

Umm computer software companies

Sorry couldn't resist, but I agree completely, and would not order from such a
vendor for the reason you cite--just doesn't rub me the right way---regards,
Greg Lemon

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Mon Jun  2 23:56:05 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:56:05 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
Message-ID: <C1F8D97C65F14683A315829009693757@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

 

Can anyone out there in Healey list land tell me if there is a gizmo that
once I have filled up the card in my digital camera I can then use it to
store the digital images?

 

Please! If you tell me a computer (laptop or otherwise) I will think nasty
nasturtiums about you for 30 seconds.

 

Hoo Roo

 

Patrick Quinn

Sydney, Australia  

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Tue Jun  3 00:16:27 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:16:27 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <003601c8c540$70259870$16b2a8c0@heinz>
Message-ID: <D569A15BEBC8420C924F2FEB12C43BA7@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

I wasn't very clear. We are going away and I don't want to take my laptop
with me. The way my wife takes photos she will have filled up a 2gb memory
card in an afternoon.

I would have thought that in this day and age there would be a gizmo that I
can place the images and then move on to the next day.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia
4.15pm wet, cold and dark

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Frenken [mailto:lists at brits-n-pieces.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 3 June 2008 4:10 PM
To: 'Patrick and Caroline Quinn'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Question

Good morning (germanywise speaking) or good Good evening (australianwise
speaking) Patrick,

I'm not too sure what you mean, but you can save the digital images to
the harddisc of your PC and delete them then from the card. Most PCs
nowadays have "card slots" in them where you put the card in and data
can be transferred to the harddisc.

Best regards

Eric
Heinsberg/Germany


-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
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[mailto:healeys-bounces+lists=brits-n-pieces.com at autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von Patrick and Caroline Quinn
Gesendet: Dienstag, 3. Juni 2008 07:56
An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] Computer Question


G'day



Can anyone out there in Healey list land tell me if there is a gizmo
that once I have filled up the card in my digital camera I can then use
it to store the digital images?



Please! If you tell me a computer (laptop or otherwise) I will think
nasty nasturtiums about you for 30 seconds.



Hoo Roo



Patrick Quinn

Sydney, Australia

From david at dleong.org  Tue Jun  3 00:35:22 2008
From: david at dleong.org (David Leong)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:35:22 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <D569A15BEBC8420C924F2FEB12C43BA7@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <003601c8c540$70259870$16b2a8c0@heinz>
	<D569A15BEBC8420C924F2FEB12C43BA7@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <000901c8c544$00aa7c00$01ff7400$@org>

Most people would just take lots of cards with them.

Another option is uploading to a storage device like a MP3 player, or maybe
some portable Hard Disk can read your cards.

Personally, I don't like taking chances I always want my valuable photos in
at least two locations, and separate luggage, so I bring a laptop, and
enough cards to never erase any during the trip or else I write DVDs.

Dave 


-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 11:16 PM
To: eric.frenken at brits-n-pieces.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Question

G'day

I wasn't very clear. We are going away and I don't want to take my laptop
with me. The way my wife takes photos she will have filled up a 2gb memory
card in an afternoon.

I would have thought that in this day and age there would be a gizmo that I
can place the images and then move on to the next day.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia
4.15pm wet, cold and dark

From kags at shaw.ca  Tue Jun  3 00:45:59 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:45:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
References: <D569A15BEBC8420C924F2FEB12C43BA7@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer>

G'day Patrick:

Depending on where you are travelling, photo shops will transfer your memory 
card contents to a CD or DVD quickly - people I know do this periodically on 
a trip to back up the camera's memory card(s) 'just in case'.

I suspect that the best way will likely be to buy a 'whole bunch' of memory 
cards and simply swap another one in as they fill up.  You could also set 
the camera to shoot at a reduced resolution when appropriate - each file is 
smaller, so more files (images) will fit on a given card.  My camera will 
store approx 2000 images at 'medium resolution' on a 2 GB card (secure 
digital type in my case), and the images are still a fairly high quality. 
If you shoot video on the same card, the whole thing goes out the window - 
those files are much larger.

Hoo Roo yourself - and have a good trip.

Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BT7 tri-carb
BJ8
Panasonic TZ5 digicam

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au>
To: <eric.frenken at brits-n-pieces.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 11:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Question


G'day

I wasn't very clear. We are going away and I don't want to take my laptop
with me. The way my wife takes photos she will have filled up a 2gb memory
card in an afternoon.

I would have thought that in this day and age there would be a gizmo that I
can place the images and then move on to the next day.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia
4.15pm wet, cold and dark

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Tue Jun  3 01:07:10 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:07:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fred Crowley's race car
In-Reply-To: <20080602221959.QRK4H.67481.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>
References: <20080602221959.QRK4H.67481.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>
Message-ID: <4844ED9E.5040002@pacbell.net>

Hi Keith,

That's just Ed.  Don't even think about trying to change him.  On this 
List, you either endure him or go elsewhere.  Hell, what you received is 
nothing compared to some of the crap he's slung at me over the years.  I 
know I really should never admit this, but I'm kind of getting to like 
the old Fart.  Sometimes you have to pry it out of him with an enema, 
but he really does have a lot of knowledge about LBC's!

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1 #663

pennell at cox.net wrote:
> Well, as several reminded me one cannot post attachments to the list.  But I am still amazed at Ed's tactless, derogatory, insensitive way of putting it.
>
> I'll try to do better.
>
> Keith Pennell
>
>   
>> Several have asked to see the pix of Fre Crowley's racer.  Try the attachments below.  Fred is too modest to post them himself - not!!!
>>
>> Keith Pennell
>>     
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun  3 01:20:13 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:20:13 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <D569A15BEBC8420C924F2FEB12C43BA7@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <003601c8c540$70259870$16b2a8c0@heinz>
	<D569A15BEBC8420C924F2FEB12C43BA7@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806030020r53e9eb43je1c66393dba0425d@mail.gmail.com>

Patrick, mate...

Prices on memory cards keep plummeting - you may think they are still
expensive if you bought one a couple of years ago.  You can probably
get a 2 GB card for probably around $15 OZ .  Just buy a few more
cards, they are small.  Have a look on this online OZ website:

http://www.myshopping.com.au/PT--81_Flash_Memory_SD_Cards_2_Gb__fs_475_548_e__?Sort=PS

Cheapo!

Alan

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 2:16 PM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn
<p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote:
> G'day
>
> I wasn't very clear. We are going away and I don't want to take my laptop
> with me. The way my wife takes photos she will have filled up a 2gb memory
> card in an afternoon.
>
> I would have thought that in this day and age there would be a gizmo that I
> can place the images and then move on to the next day.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
> 4.15pm wet, cold and dark

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun  3 01:23:10 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:23:10 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Fred Crowley's race car
In-Reply-To: <4844ED9E.5040002@pacbell.net>
References: <20080602221959.QRK4H.67481.imail@eastrmwml15.mgt.cox.net>
	<4844ED9E.5040002@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806030023if697b4dq31af5a48a8380e69@mail.gmail.com>

Bill -

Too much information!

Have you tried waterboarding?  I think that will work with Ed also,
and with less mess.

Alan

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 3:07 PM, Mr. Bill <BN1 at pacbell.net> wrote:
> Hi Keith,
>
> That's just Ed.  Don't even think about trying to change him.  On this
> List, you either endure him or go elsewhere.  Hell, what you received is
> nothing compared to some of the crap he's slung at me over the years.  I
> know I really should never admit this, but I'm kind of getting to like
> the old Fart.  Sometimes you have to pry it out of him with an enema,
> but he really does have a lot of knowledge about LBC's!
>
> Bill Barnett
> '53 BN1 #663

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Tue Jun  3 01:26:12 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:26:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer>
References: <D569A15BEBC8420C924F2FEB12C43BA7@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer>
Message-ID: <4844F214.1010107@pacbell.net>

Hi Patrick,

I totally agree with Earl.  If SWMBO can fill up a card that quickly, 
the resolution is way too high.  Mine is set even lower than Earl's 
because I get about 5000 images on a two gig card.  Yet the resolution 
is fine for printing 3 X 5 glossy pics.

Buy a couple of more cards and if she can use up 15,000 pics, please 
send me my tickets and I shall be happy to be your professional 
photographer. :-)

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1

Earl Kagna wrote:
> G'day Patrick:
>
> Depending on where you are travelling, photo shops will transfer your memory 
> card contents to a CD or DVD quickly - people I know do this periodically on 
> a trip to back up the camera's memory card(s) 'just in case'.
>
> I suspect that the best way will likely be to buy a 'whole bunch' of memory 
> cards and simply swap another one in as they fill up.  You could also set 
> the camera to shoot at a reduced resolution when appropriate - each file is 
> smaller, so more files (images) will fit on a given card.  My camera will 
> store approx 2000 images at 'medium resolution' on a 2 GB card (secure 
> digital type in my case), and the images are still a fairly high quality. 
> If you shoot video on the same card, the whole thing goes out the window - 
> those files are much larger.
>
> Hoo Roo yourself - and have a good trip.
>
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BT7 tri-carb
> BJ8
> Panasonic TZ5 digicam
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au>
> To: <eric.frenken at brits-n-pieces.com>
> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 11:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Question
>
>
> G'day
>
> I wasn't very clear. We are going away and I don't want to take my laptop
> with me. The way my wife takes photos she will have filled up a 2gb memory
> card in an afternoon.
>
> I would have thought that in this day and age there would be a gizmo that I
> can place the images and then move on to the next day.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
> 4.15pm wet, cold and dark
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From pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au  Tue Jun  3 01:33:54 2008
From: pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au (Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 17:33:54 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] rear disk brake
In-Reply-To: <48440A6E.8030809@sasktel.net>
Message-ID: <200806030733.m537XroI026861@mail01.syd.optusnet.com.au>

If the XJ6 aren't the correct one does anybody have a Welch/Cape disc that
they could measure for me ie hat height, diameter, centre hole size and
thickness if new?
Cheers
Pieter

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+pieterscheen=optusnet.com.au at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+pieterscheen=optusnet.com.au at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of E.A. Driver
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 12:58 AM
To: Eric (Rick) Wilkins
Cc: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear disk brake

You are right on Rick. Those are the discs used both by Welch and by Norton.
See the technical section of www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca for a 
brief article
and pictures of the Cape kit installation on a late BJ8.

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
'53 BN1 '65 BJ8
Historian, AHCUSA




Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:
> jag xj6 rear disks are supposed to work.
>
> On Jun 1, 2008, at 11:46 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote:
>
>   
>> Pieter -
>>
>> I thought this might help -  there are a couple different pictures of
>> the kit sold by cape here:
>>
>>
https://www.cape-international.com/store/capeshop.php?parttypes=5&department
=&thepart=16146 
>> #
>>
>> If you put your cursor over the pictures, the picture gets bigger so
>> you can see the detail.
>>
>> Knowing Steve Norton @ Cape he'll happily sell you the bits
>> seperately.  Tell him Alan Seigrist sent you.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 1:31 PM, Pieter and Linda Scheenhouwer
>> <pieterscheen at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>>     
>>> I know this subject was done well over a year ago and advice from  
>>> David Ward
>>> was to use a Range Rover rear disk. I have the Dennis Welch  
>>> brackets and Jag
>>> calipers on but the Range rover disks have too much offset. ie. The  
>>> disk
>>> itself sits too far to inboard to run in the caliper and if I was  
>>> to space
>>> it out it would push the rear wheels past the guards. I am using  
>>> the right
>>> disk or has anybody else done this with a different disk? Any help or
>>> suggestions appreciated,
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Pieter
>>>
>>> BJ7
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From dthall at btinternet.com  Tue Jun  3 01:43:36 2008
From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 08:43:36 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Healeys] HD 8 Service Parts List
Message-ID: <530184.90599.qm@web86405.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>

Good morning
  If anyone has copy of the service parts list ( AKD 3523 ?) for HD 8 carburreters would it be possible for them to Email a copy of the specific sheets. If that were be possible it would really be appreciated.
  Best regards David


David Hall

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun  3 01:55:00 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:55:00 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] New Walnut dash
In-Reply-To: <B4BC4C1D-76FC-4981-A762-364EDBCFEAAF@mac.com>
References: <B4BC4C1D-76FC-4981-A762-364EDBCFEAAF@mac.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806030055v428edd90ka16764551bc2de03@mail.gmail.com>

James -

Try:

http://www.austinhealeywood.com/walnutdashboard.html

or Healey Surgeons.

Best,

Alan

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 1:24 PM, James Cavenaugh <jcavenaugh at mac.com> wrote:
>   Over the years i've seen various solid wood replicas for sale. Now
> that i'm ready to do the interior i can't find one.  Anyone have a lead?
>
> James Cavenaugh
> Sausalito, CA  94965
> 415/332-2479
> jcavenaugh at mac.com
> BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun  3 02:03:50 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:03:50 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] New Walnut dash
In-Reply-To: <B4BC4C1D-76FC-4981-A762-364EDBCFEAAF@mac.com>
References: <B4BC4C1D-76FC-4981-A762-364EDBCFEAAF@mac.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806030103mcb1d0fev5cbbf43734826e46@mail.gmail.com>

I forgot, Mike Lempert does nice dashes too

http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/image/43298807

Alan

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 1:24 PM, James Cavenaugh <jcavenaugh at mac.com> wrote:
>   Over the years i've seen various solid wood replicas for sale. Now
> that i'm ready to do the interior i can't find one.  Anyone have a lead?
>
> James Cavenaugh
> Sausalito, CA  94965
> 415/332-2479
> jcavenaugh at mac.com
> BJ8

From amalin at mac.com  Tue Jun  3 05:22:15 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 07:22:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <C1F8D97C65F14683A315829009693757@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <C1F8D97C65F14683A315829009693757@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <687F26A2-683C-4AD0-839A-C8A4E9188C0B@mac.com>

Once upon a time I wanted the same thing but not anymore.  What  
changed? The cost of flash memory has dramatically dropped.  Back then  
I paid over $125 for a slow 128MB card.  Larger cards were  
prohibitively expensive and they were the more unreliable mini disk  
drives.  Today, without breaking a sweat I just found a 8GB SanDisk  
Ultra II 60x card for $99.95.

My advice is to buy a couple large capacity cards and switch when one  
fills up.

Al Malin
Tricarb
On Jun 3, 2008, at 1:56 AM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote:

> G'day
>
>
>
> Can anyone out there in Healey list land tell me if there is a gizmo  
> that
> once I have filled up the card in my digital camera I can then use  
> it to
> store the digital images?
>
>
>
> Please! If you tell me a computer (laptop or otherwise) I will think  
> nasty
> nasturtiums about you for 30 seconds.
>
>
>
> Hoo Roo
>
>
>
> Patrick Quinn
>
> Sydney, Australia
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From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Tue Jun  3 06:20:55 2008
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 05:20:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] New Walnut dash
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806030055v428edd90ka16764551bc2de03@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <892591.10364.qm@web46304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I can vouch for Healeywood- very nice and excellent craftsmanship.

--- On Tue, 6/3/08, Alan Seigrist &lt;healey.nut at gmail.com&gt; wrote:
From: Alan Seigrist &lt;healey.nut at gmail.com&gt;
Subject: Re: [Healeys] New Walnut dash
To: "James Cavenaugh" &lt;jcavenaugh at mac.com&gt;
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 7:55 AM

James -

Try:

http://www.austinhealeywood.com/walnutdashboard.html

or Healey Surgeons.

Best,

Alan

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 1:24 PM, James Cavenaugh &lt;jcavenaugh at mac.com&gt;
wrote:
&gt;   Over the years i've seen various solid wood replicas for sale. Now
&gt; that i'm ready to do the interior i can't find one.  Anyone have a
lead?
&gt;
&gt; James Cavenaugh
&gt; Sausalito, CA  94965
&gt; 415/332-2479
&gt; jcavenaugh at mac.com
&gt; BJ8
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as jculphealey at yahoo.com

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From 61healeybn7 at gmail.com  Tue Jun  3 07:04:40 2008
From: 61healeybn7 at gmail.com (Dave)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:04:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Axle questions
Message-ID: <5b264fe50806030604h33ede371k8a814ee9b8a043d@mail.gmail.com>

2 dumb axle questions for the list:


   1. are the nuts on the right and left hubs left and right hand threads,
   or both the same rotation?
   2. are all axles the same basic size dimensionally and in mounting
   bracket locations from the 100s on up through the BJ8s?  Were they all the
   same?


Thanks!
Dave

From jnew at hazelden.ca  Tue Jun  3 07:41:34 2008
From: jnew at hazelden.ca (John P. New)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:41:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] HD 8 Service Parts List
In-Reply-To: <530184.90599.qm@web86405.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
References: <530184.90599.qm@web86405.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <200806030941.34445.jnew@hazelden.ca>

David,

If you want a searchable, printable digital copy of the Parts List, you can 
check out my website at www.lbcdigital.com. (I know, shameless plug).

As an aside, AKD 3523 is the Mechanical Parts List for the entire BJ8, not 
just the carbs. However, section MD of that publication has the entire parts 
listing and exploded diagrams for the HD8 carbs.

If you just want the scans, I should be able to get those to you if you want.

Let me know,

John

On June 3, 2008 03:43 am, D HALL wrote:
> Good morning
>   If anyone has copy of the service parts list ( AKD 3523 ?) for HD 8
> carburreters would it be possible for them to Email a copy of the specific
> sheets. If that were be possible it would really be appreciated. Best
> regards David
>
>
> David Hall
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Tue Jun  3 07:45:35 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:45:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Axle questions
In-Reply-To: <5b264fe50806030604h33ede371k8a814ee9b8a043d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5b264fe50806030604h33ede371k8a814ee9b8a043d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007b01c8c580$1a5912b0$6600a8c0@michael>

Hi Dave,
1. On the rear axle housing the threads of the bearing retainer nut are LHT
on the left and RHT on the right, although I seem to remember that on BN1
axles they are RHT both sides. All other threads are RHT. Everything on the
front is RHT.
2. Are we talking about front or rear axles here?

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Dave
Sent: June 3, 2008 9:05 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Axle questions

2 dumb axle questions for the list:


   1. are the nuts on the right and left hubs left and right hand threads,
   or both the same rotation?
   2. are all axles the same basic size dimensionally and in mounting
   bracket locations from the 100s on up through the BJ8s?  Were they all
the
   same?


Thanks!
Dave

From ampole at hotmail.com  Tue Jun  3 08:17:37 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:17:37 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] HD 8 Service Parts List
In-Reply-To: <530184.90599.qm@web86405.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
References: <530184.90599.qm@web86405.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU108-W3800E373655B1B7A4BF99FD5BA0@phx.gbl>

Dave
Not sure if this helps, but Burlen have a drawing and parts list for the HD8:
http://www.burlen.co.uk/partList.aspx?pump=&carID=10392
and if you scroll down to the parts it lists a service kit (item 10) as well
as rebuild kit, just click on the item and it tells you what is in the kit.
Also lists the fuel pumps near the bottom of the page.
cheers Andy
_________________________________________________________________

http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000007ukm/direct/01/

From ampole at hotmail.com  Tue Jun  3 08:28:23 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:28:23 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Axle questions
In-Reply-To: <5b264fe50806030604h33ede371k8a814ee9b8a043d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5b264fe50806030604h33ede371k8a814ee9b8a043d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU108-W447283AF11585694F02EA2D5BA0@phx.gbl>

Dave
The main large 8 sided thin wall hub nuts are handed that hold the hub onto
the axle, the smaller hub locknuts that hold the hub extension  and disc/ drum
are not.
I believe only the axle for the bj8 has an extra bracket each side that is
used to fix the radius arms, whilst the other rear axles are basically the
same.
cheers Andy
_________________________________________________________________

All new Live Search at Live.com

http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000006ukm/direct/01/

From rdavies1 at cox.net  Tue Jun  3 08:52:45 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 07:52:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] New Walnut dash
In-Reply-To: <B4BC4C1D-76FC-4981-A762-364EDBCFEAAF@mac.com>
References: <B4BC4C1D-76FC-4981-A762-364EDBCFEAAF@mac.com>
Message-ID: <081001c8c589$7ba91890$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

James:
I bought my replacement from Moss four years ago and EVERYONE at car shows
comments on how beautiful it is.
No commercial interest, just happy.
Ron O. Davies
soCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7

From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Tue Jun  3 09:13:01 2008
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (G. Brierton)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 11:13:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] New Walnut dash
In-Reply-To: <B4BC4C1D-76FC-4981-A762-364EDBCFEAAF@mac.com>
	<081001c8c589$7ba91890$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
References: <B4BC4C1D-76FC-4981-A762-364EDBCFEAAF@mac.com>
	<081001c8c589$7ba91890$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS5B0974B1F36A5CEB95782B3BA0@phx.gbl>

I just got mine from Healey Surgeons and it looks fabulous.  Dark, dark 
which is my preference.
See it in San Diego!
Gary Brierton
'67 BJ-8 aka The Silver Bullet

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Ron Davies" <rdavies1 at cox.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:52 AM
To: "'James Cavenaugh'" <jcavenaugh at mac.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] New Walnut dash

> James:
> I bought my replacement from Moss four years ago and EVERYONE at car shows
> comments on how beautiful it is.
> No commercial interest, just happy.
> Ron O. Davies
> soCal
> 67 BJ8
> 97 DB7
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From 1968xke at gmail.com  Tue Jun  3 09:21:54 2008
From: 1968xke at gmail.com (Randall Harris)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 08:21:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] New Walnut dash
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS5B0974B1F36A5CEB95782B3BA0@phx.gbl>
References: <B4BC4C1D-76FC-4981-A762-364EDBCFEAAF@mac.com>
	<081001c8c589$7ba91890$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
	<BLU107-DS5B0974B1F36A5CEB95782B3BA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <82e6c8990806030821q1c25c718jc2f801fe81f62ee8@mail.gmail.com>

Prestige Autowoods - Randy Keller. Located in San Jose, Calif.   One of the
best in the business. Does custom auto wood restoration and new wood dash
fabrication (any wood you want) for Pebble Beach concours-level car
restorations.  Mine is stunning.  Not much more $$ than the usuals, but the
difference is dramatic.
Randy '66 BJ8



On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 8:13 AM, G. Brierton <gbrierton at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I just got mine from Healey Surgeons and it looks fabulous.  Dark, dark
> which is my preference.
> See it in San Diego!
> Gary Brierton
> '67 BJ-8 aka The Silver Bullet
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Ron Davies" <rdavies1 at cox.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:52 AM
> To: "'James Cavenaugh'" <jcavenaugh at mac.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] New Walnut dash
>
> > James:
> > I bought my replacement from Moss four years ago and EVERYONE at car
> shows
> > comments on how beautiful it is.
> > No commercial interest, just happy.
> > Ron O. Davies
> > soCal
> > 67 BJ8
> > 97 DB7
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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Tue Jun  3 09:50:55 2008
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 08:50:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again - Part Number?
In-Reply-To: <013a01c8c4fa$6545cb00$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <807009.84947.qm@web37908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Michael,

Do you have a part number or a pic of the mirror?

Thanks, Robert.

--- Michael Salter <msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote:

> I believe they are available form Harley Davidson dealers. 
> 
> Michael Salter
> 100 (1953) #174
> AHX12 (1953)
> Bugeye (1961)
> http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
>
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net]
> On
> Behalf Of Ross Maylor
> Sent: June 2, 2008 5:44 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again
> 
> Someone was marketing a side mirror that was mounted by replacing one
> of the
> support bolts for the 
> windscreen post. Does anyone remember who had these for sale?
> 
> Thanks 
> Ross Maylor
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  Robert N. Blair
  65 Yellow BJ8
  rnbmail at yahoo.com

From autofarm at cyg.net  Tue Jun  3 10:05:22 2008
From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:05:22 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again - Part Number?
References: <807009.84947.qm@web37908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <006f01c8c593$a2200150$6500a8c0@OFFICE>

    We have a shop locally that buys wrecked Harley cycles and rebuilds 
them.  (There are a lot of them)  I buy the good mirrors from them, and we 
fit them to sidescreen 3000 models and Sprites.  They screw in directly to 
the windshield mounting "foot" by removing one screw. (On our website there 
are pictures of a yellow Bug Eye wearing two.)  Some people put them in the 
sidescreen hole, but we like the windshield mount better. We also retail 
them.
Cheers.......Bob
Check out our web site www.autofarm.net 

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Tue Jun  3 10:07:51 2008
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:07:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again - Part Number?
In-Reply-To: <006f01c8c593$a2200150$6500a8c0@OFFICE>
Message-ID: <457899.48897.qm@web37907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Bob, Thanks - I will look at the site pics.

Robert.

--- Bob Yule <autofarm at cyg.net> wrote:

>     We have a shop locally that buys wrecked Harley cycles and
> rebuilds 
> them.  (There are a lot of them)  I buy the good mirrors from them,
> and we 
> fit them to sidescreen 3000 models and Sprites.  They screw in
> directly to 
> the windshield mounting "foot" by removing one screw. (On our website
> there 
> are pictures of a yellow Bug Eye wearing two.)  Some people put them
> in the 
> sidescreen hole, but we like the windshield mount better. We also
> retail 
> them.
> Cheers.......Bob
> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net 
> 
> 


                       
  Robert N. Blair
  65 Yellow BJ8
  rnbmail at yahoo.com

From medlabinc at msn.com  Tue Jun  3 11:27:03 2008
From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:27:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Young Healey Owners
References: <996975.25962.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><4843FDFD.4040804@comcast.net>
	<00ff01c8c4bc$bbbc8890$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <BAY109-DAV4C2D390F92C2B535B4E6DA2BA0@phx.gbl>

Rich:

     Right !   On !

Dick Matson / Bj8





Your message in
part:  

One major factor that will help Austin Healeys to remain desirable
well into 
the future is the fact that, at least performance wise, you can
drive them 
in today's traffic. They have the speed to at least keep up with
the other 
traffic on the highways, they have the stopping ability too.
Rich Chrysler

From healey at salisbury.net  Tue Jun  3 11:29:59 2008
From: healey at salisbury.net (Carl Brown)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:29:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] mirrors again - Part Number?
References: <457899.48897.qm@web37907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <00a001c8c59f$730860e0$6400a8c0@carlhome>

I have a pair on my 100 6. I got them from an after market supplier and they 
were for a low rider Harley. They came in three different arm lengths and I 
got the longest. The arm dises 1 inch them is 8 inches long after the bend. 
The mirror is adjustable anywhere along that length. See a picture of it on 
my car this link
http://www.carolinahealeys.com/car%20Mirror02030107.jpg

Seached the web and found some at J.C. Whitney. Check this page 
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Harley-Davidson-Motorcycle-Mirrors/20000103-600014469.jcw?gclid=CKnXjKXi2JMCFQaYQAodS05_Zg
The 11th one down looks like a match for the ones I have. They are likely 
available elsewhere. Note there is a tapered washer that fits the taper of 
the bolt that I removed to in stall them. I like these because they are 
still available with the side screens installed.

Carl Brown

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Blair" <rnbmail at yahoo.com>
To: "Bob Yule" <autofarm at cyg.net>; "Michael Salter" 
<msalter at precisionsportscar.com>; "'Ross Maylor'" <rvmaylor at shaw.ca>; 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Cc: "Tom Collins" <collinsclassics at comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] mirrors again - Part Number?


> Bob, Thanks - I will look at the site pics.
>
> Robert.
>
> --- Bob Yule <autofarm at cyg.net> wrote:
>
>>     We have a shop locally that buys wrecked Harley cycles and
>> rebuilds
>> them.  (There are a lot of them)  I buy the good mirrors from them,
>> and we
>> fit them to sidescreen 3000 models and Sprites.  They screw in
>> directly to
>> the windshield mounting "foot" by removing one screw. (On our website
>> there
>> are pictures of a yellow Bug Eye wearing two.)  Some people put them
>> in the
>> sidescreen hole, but we like the windshield mount better. We also
>> retail
>> them.
>> Cheers.......Bob
>> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
>>
>>
>
>
>
>  Robert N. Blair
>  65 Yellow BJ8
>  rnbmail at yahoo.com
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Tue Jun  3 13:59:27 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:59:27 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] High Res or Not
Message-ID: <cf0.35ec4ef9.3576fc9f@aol.com>

In a message dated 6/3/08 6:47:31 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


>
> Hi Patrick,
>
> I totally agree with Earl.  If SWMBO can fill up a card that quickly,
> the resolution is way too high.  Mine is set even lower than Earl's
> because I get about 5000 images on a two gig card.  Yet the resolution
> is fine for printing 3 X 5 glossy pics.
>
> Buy a couple of more cards and if she can use up 15,000 pics, please
> send me my tickets and I shall be happy to be your professional
> photographer. :-)
>
> Bill Barnett
> '53 BN1
>

No, no, no.   Never shoot low res, because you never know when you're going
to get that photo of a lifetime. Nothing pains me more than to have to tell
someone that the fantastic, beautiful pic of his Healey or whatever that he
just
sent me "that looks great on the screen" isn't sufficient for printing (which
means it also isn't sharp enough to print and frame).
Shooting jpeg at today's standard of four to eight mb will give you
portrait/wall quality stuff, and you should still be able to get several
hundred on a
couple of 2 gig cards.
Some tricks: keep in mind that the more you shoot, the more you have to look
at. If you're coming home with more than a few hundred shots, you'll spend
more time sorting through them than you spent on the vacation.
Feel free to shoot, but then whenever you're sitting somewhere doing nothing,
sort through the pics on the camera and delete the finger and foot shots, the
low light ones, the ones with shutter shake, and the ones with junk in them
(eyes closed, pedestrian in background, poorly framed, etc). That way, when
you
get home, you have only the keepers.
have a nice vaca.
Cheers
gary


**************
Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with
Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
      (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&amp;
NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

From rdavies1 at cox.net  Tue Jun  3 14:37:19 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:37:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] High Res or Not
In-Reply-To: <cf0.35ec4ef9.3576fc9f@aol.com>
References: <cf0.35ec4ef9.3576fc9f@aol.com>
Message-ID: <089101c8c5b9$9e342be0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

Gary is soooo right!
And you can use the "preview mode" right after the shot to delete on the
spot.
Also, if you are shooting jpeg, NEVER ever edit from the original. "Save As"
first then work on that. Every time you save jpeg, the file gets smaller and
grainier because it gets recompressed.

IE if you fix red-eye on one person, then save, then fix it on the next
person the file gets worse and worse. Same when you erase out that pole
behind your car you never noticed before...A serious limitation for serious
photogs. 
Ron O. Davies
SoCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7


-----------------------------------

No, no, no.   Never shoot low res, because you never know when you're going
to get that photo of a lifetime. Nothing pains me more than to have to tell
someone that the fantastic, beautiful pic of his Healey or whatever that he
just
sent me "that looks great on the screen" isn't sufficient for printing
(which
means it also isn't sharp enough to print and frame).
Shooting jpeg at today's standard of four to eight mb will give you
portrait/wall quality stuff, and you should still be able to get several
hundred on a
couple of 2 gig cards.
Some tricks: keep in mind that the more you shoot, the more you have to look
at. If you're coming home with more than a few hundred shots, you'll spend
more time sorting through them than you spent on the vacation.
Feel free to shoot, but then whenever you're sitting somewhere doing
nothing,
sort through the pics on the camera and delete the finger and foot shots,
the
low light ones, the ones with shutter shake, and the ones with junk in them
(eyes closed, pedestrian in background, poorly framed, etc). That way, when
you
get home, you have only the keepers.
have a nice vaca.
Cheers
gary


**************
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Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
      (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&amp;
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Tue Jun  3 14:47:51 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:47:51 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] My web site
Message-ID: <BLU108-W41C57BC57202D53637AA3AD5BA0@phx.gbl>

Guys
For those interested or bj8 owners, I have added a list of oil seals and
bearings (new and old) used on my bj8 rebuild. I have also added a few photos
of the original leather seats to the interior page. I have many more pictures
of the seats being disassembled showing clips, frame covering etc which I will
put on the photo album tomorrow.
www.austin-healey3000.com
cheers Andy
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From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Tue Jun  3 15:16:17 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] My web site
In-Reply-To: <BLU108-W41C57BC57202D53637AA3AD5BA0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU108-W41C57BC57202D53637AA3AD5BA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000501c8c5bf$0fce68b0$2f6b3a10$@net>

I think that you have a wonderful site and it is certainly full of
knowledge. I've used some of your ideas! 

Thanks for allowing me to link from my site to yours!!

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
www.healey6.com

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
andy pole
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 4:48 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] My web site

Guys
For those interested or bj8 owners, I have added a list of oil seals and
bearings (new and old) used on my bj8 rebuild. I have also added a few
photos
of the original leather seats to the interior page. I have many more
pictures
of the seats being disassembled showing clips, frame covering etc which I
will
put on the photo album tomorrow.
www.austin-healey3000.com
cheers Andy
_________________________________________________________________

From kags at shaw.ca  Tue Jun  3 15:19:04 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:19:04 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] High Res or Not
References: <cf0.35ec4ef9.3576fc9f@aol.com>
Message-ID: <000e01c8c5bf$7339c390$b3076c18@computer>

Okay Gary, no more pictures of my Healeys for you!

Gary makes a good point.  Resolution choice (image file size) has a lot to 
do with the camera used, and the intent and purpose of the photgrapher.  I 
always shoot at the highest resolution that my camera is capable of - it's a 
new compact pocketable point and shoot - it's highest resolution settings 
give images in the 3.5 - 4 MB range, just over 500 images on a 2GB high 
speed SD card.  Suits my purposes for now - still gives decent 'not too 
large' enlargements.  If I need more, another memory card goes in.

Patricks original post indicated that he was trying to solve a problem - my 
suggestions were merely for a couple of different ways to do it, not knowing 
what camera he uses, or what his (or his wife's) photographic purposes are.

Over to you, Gary.

Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BT7 tri-carb
BJ8


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 12:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] High Res or Not


In a message dated 6/3/08 6:47:31 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes:


>
> Hi Patrick,
>
> I totally agree with Earl.  If SWMBO can fill up a card that quickly,
> the resolution is way too high.  Mine is set even lower than Earl's
> because I get about 5000 images on a two gig card.  Yet the resolution
> is fine for printing 3 X 5 glossy pics.
>
> Buy a couple of more cards and if she can use up 15,000 pics, please
> send me my tickets and I shall be happy to be your professional
> photographer. :-)
>
> Bill Barnett
> '53 BN1
>

No, no, no.   Never shoot low res, because you never know when you're going
to get that photo of a lifetime. Nothing pains me more than to have to tell
someone that the fantastic, beautiful pic of his Healey or whatever that he
just
sent me "that looks great on the screen" isn't sufficient for printing 
(which
means it also isn't sharp enough to print and frame).
Shooting jpeg at today's standard of four to eight mb will give you
portrait/wall quality stuff, and you should still be able to get several
hundred on a
couple of 2 gig cards.
Some tricks: keep in mind that the more you shoot, the more you have to look
at. If you're coming home with more than a few hundred shots, you'll spend
more time sorting through them than you spent on the vacation.
Feel free to shoot, but then whenever you're sitting somewhere doing 
nothing,
sort through the pics on the camera and delete the finger and foot shots, 
the
low light ones, the ones with shutter shake, and the ones with junk in them
(eyes closed, pedestrian in background, poorly framed, etc). That way, when
you
get home, you have only the keepers.
have a nice vaca.
Cheers
gary

From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com  Tue Jun  3 15:40:21 2008
From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:40:21 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Lay Gear for BN 1
Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603E35161@glitas07.garverinc.local>

Hi All, I have a pal who needs a NOS or good used lay gear for a BN 1.
I don't know the VIN or the year.  Can anyone help (please)?? Many
thanks,
Jack

Jack Brashear, PE
Project Manager /  Water

Garver Engineers
Office: 501-376-3633 Ext. 402
Mobile: 501-352-8890
E-mail: jnbrashear at garverengineers.com

From ah53 at yahoo.com  Tue Jun  3 15:54:51 2008
From: ah53 at yahoo.com (jomar healey)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:54:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Lay Gear for BN 1
In-Reply-To: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603E35161@glitas07.garverinc.local>
Message-ID: <614525.86332.qm@web31503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Jack

&nbsp;&nbsp; Be careful. I believe there is difference between early and late gear boxes.&nbsp; The angle cut of the gears differ and they are not compatible.&nbsp; I do not know the beak point but I'm sure some else with more knowledge will chime in.

Joe 
'53 BN1 #923 Coronet Cream
'56 BN2 100M
'67 BJ8 Just a great car

--- On Tue, 6/3/08, Brashear, Jack, N &lt;JNBrashear at garverengineers.com&gt; wrote:
From: Brashear, Jack, N &lt;JNBrashear at garverengineers.com&gt;
Subject: [Healeys] Lay Gear for BN 1
To: "Healey list" &lt;healeys at autox.team.net&gt;
Cc: "Skippy Harris" &lt;marinaman at aristotle.net&gt;
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 5:40 PM

Hi All, I have a pal who needs a NOS or good used lay gear for a BN 1.
I don't know the VIN or the year.  Can anyone help (please)?? Many
thanks,
Jack

Jack Brashear, PE
Project Manager /  Water

Garver Engineers
Office: 501-376-3633 Ext. 402
Mobile: 501-352-8890
E-mail: jnbrashear at garverengineers.com
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From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Tue Jun  3 16:05:59 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 23:05:59 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Lay Gear for BN 1
In-Reply-To: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603E35161@glitas07.garverinc.local>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603E35161@glitas07.garverinc.local>
Message-ID: <jiofFXJHBcRIFw1U@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Jack

Just a word of caution. There are two versions of the laygear and the 
VIN may not be a good guide because there were conversion sets available 
to fit to early types.

Regards

>Hi All, I have a pal who needs a NOS or good used lay gear for a BN 1.
>I don't know the VIN or the year.  Can anyone help (please)?? Many
>thanks,
>Jack
>
>Jack Brashear, PE
>Project Manager /  Water
>
-- 
John Harper

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun  3 18:52:41 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 08:52:41 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Lay Gear for BN 1
In-Reply-To: <jiofFXJHBcRIFw1U@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603E35161@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<jiofFXJHBcRIFw1U@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806031752k1d1eab68w80634d8b2f62b243@mail.gmail.com>

Jack -

John is right, but it's actually more complicated than that.  there
are 4 types of gears commonly used in BN1 boxes:

1) Very Early BN1 used one set
2) All other BN1s used another set with a slightly revised helical
angle (this gear is in probably about 90% of the boxes out there)
3) A third set which was an attempt by the factory to fix weak third
gear and were sold as a complete set to replace gear sets in broken
boxes (and used in gold seal repaired boxes)
4) Gears stolen from A90 Atlantic boxes which was very common in
Australia and NZ, as they had lots of derelict A90s and a
disproportionate number of BN1s vs other models on the road.

Best thing to do is to let us know the part number on the current
laygear then and only then can it be properly matched.

Best,

Alan

On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 6:05 AM, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> Jack
>
> Just a word of caution. There are two versions of the laygear and the
> VIN may not be a good guide because there were conversion sets available
> to fit to early types.

From schauss at worldnet.att.net  Tue Jun  3 19:33:02 2008
From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 21:33:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer>
Message-ID: <20080604013242.13C54187655@autox.team.net>

Patrick,

Depending on where you are going, you may be able to find a shop where they
can copy the pictures from your memory card(s) to CD(s).  My daughter did
that in Lisbon.

HTH,
Peter Schauss

> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Earl Kagna
> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 2:46 AM
> To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn; Healey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Question
> 
> G'day Patrick:
> 
> Depending on where you are travelling, photo shops will transfer your
> memory
> card contents to a CD or DVD quickly - people I know do this periodically
> on
> a trip to back up the camera's memory card(s) 'just in case'.
> 
> I suspect that the best way will likely be to buy a 'whole bunch' of
> memory
> cards and simply swap another one in as they fill up.  You could also set
> the camera to shoot at a reduced resolution when appropriate - each file
> is
> smaller, so more files (images) will fit on a given card.  My camera will
> store approx 2000 images at 'medium resolution' on a 2 GB card (secure
> digital type in my case), and the images are still a fairly high quality.
> If you shoot video on the same card, the whole thing goes out the window -
> those files are much larger.
> 
> Hoo Roo yourself - and have a good trip.
> 
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BT7 tri-carb
> BJ8
> Panasonic TZ5 digicam
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au>
> To: <eric.frenken at brits-n-pieces.com>
> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 11:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Question
> 
> 
> G'day
> 
> I wasn't very clear. We are going away and I don't want to take my laptop
> with me. The way my wife takes photos she will have filled up a 2gb memory
> card in an afternoon.
> 
> I would have thought that in this day and age there would be a gizmo that
> I
> can place the images and then move on to the next day.
> 
> Hoo Roo
> 
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
> 4.15pm wet, cold and dark
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From RobertH148 at aol.com  Tue Jun  3 19:33:55 2008
From: RobertH148 at aol.com (RobertH148 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 21:33:55 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
Message-ID: <c90.26c6639b.35774b03@aol.com>

You can always purchase a spare card or two that fits the camera.
They are relatively inexpensive. Just swap them out when full.
There are external card readers that will connect to you PC and enable you to 
read or download the photos later.

Bob Humphreys


**************
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From amalin at mac.com  Tue Jun  3 20:17:21 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 22:17:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] High Res or Not
In-Reply-To: <cf0.35ec4ef9.3576fc9f@aol.com>
References: <cf0.35ec4ef9.3576fc9f@aol.com>
Message-ID: <DF0971FB-6EED-4654-A806-1627F4FBA5DE@mac.com>

For me, the highest res jpeg doesn't cut it.  Raw is like a negative,  
jpeg is like a print.  Exposure correction with raw can be up to plus  
or minus one stop, sometimes more.  Color correction is a no brainer.   
Also raw editors, at least the one I use, is non-destructive --- you  
always have your original.

Al Malin
Tricarb


On Jun 3, 2008, at 3:59 PM, editorgary at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 6/3/08 6:47:31 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net  
> writes:
>
>
>>
>> Hi Patrick,
>>
>> I totally agree with Earl.  If SWMBO can fill up a card that quickly,
>> the resolution is way too high.  Mine is set even lower than Earl's
>> because I get about 5000 images on a two gig card.  Yet the  
>> resolution
>> is fine for printing 3 X 5 glossy pics.
>>
>> Buy a couple of more cards and if she can use up 15,000 pics, please
>> send me my tickets and I shall be happy to be your professional
>> photographer. :-)
>>
>> Bill Barnett
>> '53 BN1
>>
>
> No, no, no.   Never shoot low res, because you never know when  
> you're going
> to get that photo of a lifetime. Nothing pains me more than to have  
> to tell
> someone that the fantastic, beautiful pic of his Healey or whatever  
> that he
> just
> sent me "that looks great on the screen" isn't sufficient for  
> printing (which
> means it also isn't sharp enough to print and frame).
> Shooting jpeg at today's standard of four to eight mb will give you
> portrait/wall quality stuff, and you should still be able to get  
> several
> hundred on a
> couple of 2 gig cards.
> Some tricks: keep in mind that the more you shoot, the more you have  
> to look
> at. If you're coming home with more than a few hundred shots, you'll  
> spend
> more time sorting through them than you spent on the vacation.
> Feel free to shoot, but then whenever you're sitting somewhere doing  
> nothing,
> sort through the pics on the camera and delete the finger and foot  
> shots, the
> low light ones, the ones with shutter shake, and the ones with junk  
> in them
> (eyes closed, pedestrian in background, poorly framed, etc). That  
> way, when
> you
> get home, you have only the keepers.
> have a nice vaca.
> Cheers
> gary
>
>
> **************
> Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with
> Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
>      (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&amp;
> NCID=aolfod00030000000002)
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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>
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From amalin at mac.com  Tue Jun  3 20:21:12 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 22:21:12 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] High Res or Not
In-Reply-To: <cf0.35ec4ef9.3576fc9f@aol.com>
References: <cf0.35ec4ef9.3576fc9f@aol.com>
Message-ID: <2040E5B0-D7FD-47C4-BA00-E75DBB196724@mac.com>

For me, the highest res jpeg doesn't cut it.  Raw is like a negative,  
jpeg is like a print.  Exposure correction with raw can be up to plus  
or minus one stop, sometimes more.  Color correction is a no brainer.   
Also raw editors, at least the one I use, is non-destructive --- you  
always have your original.

Al Malin
Tricarb

On Jun 3, 2008, at 3:59 PM, editorgary at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 6/3/08 6:47:31 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net  
> writes:
>
>
>>
>> Hi Patrick,
>>
>> I totally agree with Earl.  If SWMBO can fill up a card that quickly,
>> the resolution is way too high.  Mine is set even lower than Earl's
>> because I get about 5000 images on a two gig card.  Yet the  
>> resolution
>> is fine for printing 3 X 5 glossy pics.
>>
>> Buy a couple of more cards and if she can use up 15,000 pics, please
>> send me my tickets and I shall be happy to be your professional
>> photographer. :-)
>>
>> Bill Barnett
>> '53 BN1
>>
>
> No, no, no.   Never shoot low res, because you never know when  
> you're going
> to get that photo of a lifetime. Nothing pains me more than to have  
> to tell
> someone that the fantastic, beautiful pic of his Healey or whatever  
> that he
> just
> sent me "that looks great on the screen" isn't sufficient for  
> printing (which
> means it also isn't sharp enough to print and frame).
> Shooting jpeg at today's standard of four to eight mb will give you
> portrait/wall quality stuff, and you should still be able to get  
> several
> hundred on a
> couple of 2 gig cards.
> Some tricks: keep in mind that the more you shoot, the more you have  
> to look
> at. If you're coming home with more than a few hundred shots, you'll  
> spend
> more time sorting through them than you spent on the vacation.
> Feel free to shoot, but then whenever you're sitting somewhere doing  
> nothing,
> sort through the pics on the camera and delete the finger and foot  
> shots, the
> low light ones, the ones with shutter shake, and the ones with junk  
> in them
> (eyes closed, pedestrian in background, poorly framed, etc). That  
> way, when
> you
> get home, you have only the keepers.
> have a nice vaca.
> Cheers
> gary
>
>
> **************
> Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with
> Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
>      (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&amp;
> NCID=aolfod00030000000002)
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From williamsantiks at hotmail.com  Tue Jun  3 23:28:17 2008
From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 22:28:17 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] I ran non-original Black and yellow California License
	Plates
In-Reply-To: <070701c8c50a$09073030$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
References: <20080602.173649.2624.1.dwflagg@juno.com>
	<070701c8c50a$09073030$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <BAY110-W25E708D823E3A26D2039E5CDB50@phx.gbl>

Hey Gang,
I bought very good condition match set of '51 Black and gold plates plates,
these are a bit longer than the 60's ones I also got the correct red metal
corner tag that says '54 and has a serial number. DMV allowed me to run them
even though they were not original to the car.
They gave me a pair tags:month and year and a couple of aluminum tags for them
that hang off the bottom holes. I added nylon washers in between the plate and
the tags so when I want, I can rotate them behind the plate and they
disappear. Cool huh!
Anyway, the CA DMV is not a big fan off these plates because they are hard to
photograph at Tolls and by other monitoring devices. They are non-reflective
and Big brother is watching. They allow it, but they don't like it -
William Berg '54 BN1, '61 BT7



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From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Wed Jun  4 05:15:28 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:15:28 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Lay Gear for BN 1
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806031752k1d1eab68w80634d8b2f62b243@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603E35161@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<jiofFXJHBcRIFw1U@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<ff59076c0806031752k1d1eab68w80634d8b2f62b243@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3rtKXWCQlnRIFwHt@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Alan

Further comments.

Your number 2/ and 3/ below were the same.

I have found that some Gold Seal BMC gearboxes had the old gear set 
fitted. I believe that it was decided that the so called improved gears 
were not much better than the originals.

The part number stamped on the laygear is not the same as the finished 
item part number as found in the parts list. The numbers in square 
brackets below are those stamped on the laygear

DESCRIPTION             OLD PART                NEW PART

Laygear with bushes     1B 3481 [1B 3474],      1B 3693 [1B 3694]

Regards
>
>John is right, but it's actually more complicated than that.  there
>are 4 types of gears commonly used in BN1 boxes:
>
>1) Very Early BN1 used one set
>2) All other BN1s used another set with a slightly revised helical
>angle (this gear is in probably about 90% of the boxes out there)
>3) A third set which was an attempt by the factory to fix weak third
>gear and were sold as a complete set to replace gear sets in broken
>boxes (and used in gold seal repaired boxes)
>4) Gears stolen from A90 Atlantic boxes which was very common in
>Australia and NZ, as they had lots of derelict A90s and a
>disproportionate number of BN1s vs other models on the road.
>
>Best thing to do is to let us know the part number on the current
>laygear then and only then can it be properly matched.
>
>Best,
>
>Alan
>
>On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 6:05 AM, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>> Jack
>>
>> Just a word of caution. There are two versions of the laygear and the
>> VIN may not be a good guide because there were conversion sets available
>> to fit to early types.
>

-- 
John Harper

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Jun  4 07:40:08 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 21:40:08 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Lay Gear for BN 1
In-Reply-To: <3rtKXWCQlnRIFwHt@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603E35161@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<jiofFXJHBcRIFw1U@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<ff59076c0806031752k1d1eab68w80634d8b2f62b243@mail.gmail.com>
	<3rtKXWCQlnRIFwHt@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806040640q38ad06case15457ea23ef994c@mail.gmail.com>

Interestingly the laygear on my early BN1 didn't have any numbers
stamped on it, but it was beautifully manufactured.

Replaced the box with a later BN1 box (the laygear broke a tooth) and
the laygear in the later box wasn't as nicely made!  Probably cranking
them out faster than the production line could really handle, whereas
with the A90 it was dullsville hence the nicely made gears in the
early BN1s..



On 6/4/08, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> Alan
>
> Further comments.
>
> Your number 2/ and 3/ below were the same.
>
> I have found that some Gold Seal BMC gearboxes had the old gear set
> fitted. I believe that it was decided that the so called improved gears
> were not much better than the originals.
>
> The part number stamped on the laygear is not the same as the finished
> item part number as found in the parts list. The numbers in square
> brackets below are those stamped on the laygear
>
> DESCRIPTION             OLD PART                NEW PART
>
> Laygear with bushes     1B 3481 [1B 3474],      1B 3693 [1B 3694]
>
> Regards
>>
>>John is right, but it's actually more complicated than that.  there
>>are 4 types of gears commonly used in BN1 boxes:
>>
>>1) Very Early BN1 used one set
>>2) All other BN1s used another set with a slightly revised helical
>>angle (this gear is in probably about 90% of the boxes out there)
>>3) A third set which was an attempt by the factory to fix weak third
>>gear and were sold as a complete set to replace gear sets in broken
>>boxes (and used in gold seal repaired boxes)
>>4) Gears stolen from A90 Atlantic boxes which was very common in
>>Australia and NZ, as they had lots of derelict A90s and a
>>disproportionate number of BN1s vs other models on the road.
>>
>>Best thing to do is to let us know the part number on the current
>>laygear then and only then can it be properly matched.
>>
>>Best,
>>
>>Alan
>>
>>On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 6:05 AM, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>>> Jack
>>>
>>> Just a word of caution. There are two versions of the laygear and the
>>> VIN may not be a good guide because there were conversion sets available
>>> to fit to early types.
>>
>
> --
> John Harper
>


-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From dthall at btinternet.com  Wed Jun  4 11:51:25 2008
From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:51:25 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ 8 Parts List
Message-ID: <887550.11252.qm@web86412.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>

Just a quick thankyou to John N, Andy P and Mr Ed for their help.
  Getting there, regards David


David Hall

From f9cougar at yahoo.com  Wed Jun  4 12:21:32 2008
From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 11:21:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BN6 Flasher Relay
Message-ID: <800555.21693.qm@web34805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I think mine is broken. It won't illuminate the brake lights.I know there is power to it at terminal 5. I know the brake lights work. If I bypass the flasher relay and apply power from terminal 5 directly to either 3 or 7, brake lights illuminate. That makes me think the problem is in the relay. Before I buy a new relay, I appeal to The Wisdom of the List. Am I correct? Is there something else I should check? Thanks - JRC

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jun  4 13:04:24 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:04:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BN6 Flasher Relay
In-Reply-To: <800555.21693.qm@web34805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <276255.56607.qm@web83309.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

  JRC ... you need to remove the relay box and cover
to check the contacts that feed the brake light
circuit they need cleaning or adjusting ... the
circuit is in my Tech Talk book , back of front page
...and page 2 ...  Norman Nock



--- john close <f9cougar at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I think mine is broken. It won't illuminate the
> brake lights.I know there is power to it at terminal
> 5. I know the brake lights work. If I bypass the
> flasher relay and apply power from terminal 5
> directly to either 3 or 7, brake lights illuminate.
> That makes me think the problem is in the relay.
> Before I buy a new relay, I appeal to The Wisdom of
> the List. Am I correct? Is there something else I
> should check? Thanks - JRC
> _______________________________________________
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Wed Jun  4 22:49:18 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:49:18 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <20080604013242.13C54187655@autox.team.net>
References: <001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer>
	<20080604013242.13C54187655@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F68B@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

Many thanks to everyone who took the trouble to write with their advice
and recommendations.

It's been very interesting as I have learnt quite a bit about digital
image storage over the last few days.

I have 2 cameras. A Sony point and shoot which takes the Sony Memory
Stick thingies and an all singing, all dancing Canon SLR digital that
does everything including making coffee that takes a Compact Flash card.

My wife and I will be overseas for 4 weeks and I don't want to take my
lap top with me. If I do I know what will happen. I'll be looking at
emails when I should be looking at some historical artefact and I'll be
in strife. It would be different of course if the artefact had 4
camshafts and 12 cylinders.

I have been into a few shops and told them what I wanted to do. I was
very patient advising the 17 year old (computer whiz) shop assistant
that I really didn't want to buy the world's smallest laptop at $500 not
did I want a gold plated Epson thing that stored 6 zillion images and
came equipped with a Imax size screen for just $1,200.

I find it amazing that no one makes a gizmo with a built-in 12 to 16 gig
storage for downloading from digital cameras. Why do I need another
screen when the camera already has one?

Anyway I have decided to buy more storage cards.

And you know what really pisses me off?

When I first mentioned to my wife a week ago that I didn't want to take
the laptop, she suggested that I buy more storage cards. Don't you hate
it when they're right in the first place and you have spent ages
fartarsing around only to realise that later?

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

Ps Last night she delivered the final blow. I asked what do we do if we
run out of space. : "Buy another card." Came the logical answer.
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Jun  4 23:12:46 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:12:46 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F68B@itfexch5.central.det.win>
References: <001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer>
	<20080604013242.13C54187655@autox.team.net>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F68B@itfexch5.central.det.win>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806042212tbfbd91ap97c79b1542a0b449@mail.gmail.com>

Peter -

The wife is always right.  How on earth did you get so confused?

By the way, they are starting to come out with 8 and 16 gig flash
memory cards, they cost somewhere around $100 to $200 USD.


Back to cars - I thought you'd like to know I finally decided to get a
Jag Saloon, although I decided to go for the full whack rather than a
MkII or S-Type:

http://www.saloondata.com/cars/detail/?car=772606BW

As they say, that's a "proper car."  RHD from Sydney via California, 3
owners from new, 70,000 documented miles.  Now if I only had the dosh
to fill up her mega dual tanks!

Best,

Alan



On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Quinn, Patrick
<Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au> wrote:
> G'day
>
> Many thanks to everyone who took the trouble to write with their advice
> and recommendations.
>
> It's been very interesting as I have learnt quite a bit about digital
> image storage over the last few days.
>
> I have 2 cameras. A Sony point and shoot which takes the Sony Memory
> Stick thingies and an all singing, all dancing Canon SLR digital that
> does everything including making coffee that takes a Compact Flash card.
>
> My wife and I will be overseas for 4 weeks and I don't want to take my
> lap top with me. If I do I know what will happen. I'll be looking at
> emails when I should be looking at some historical artefact and I'll be
> in strife. It would be different of course if the artefact had 4
> camshafts and 12 cylinders.
>
> I have been into a few shops and told them what I wanted to do. I was
> very patient advising the 17 year old (computer whiz) shop assistant
> that I really didn't want to buy the world's smallest laptop at $500 not
> did I want a gold plated Epson thing that stored 6 zillion images and
> came equipped with a Imax size screen for just $1,200.
>
> I find it amazing that no one makes a gizmo with a built-in 12 to 16 gig
> storage for downloading from digital cameras. Why do I need another
> screen when the camera already has one?
>
> Anyway I have decided to buy more storage cards.
>
> And you know what really pisses me off?
>
> When I first mentioned to my wife a week ago that I didn't want to take
> the laptop, she suggested that I buy more storage cards. Don't you hate
> it when they're right in the first place and you have spent ages
> fartarsing around only to realise that later?
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
> Ps Last night she delivered the final blow. I asked what do we do if we
> run out of space. : "Buy another card." Came the logical answer.

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Wed Jun  4 23:30:55 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:30:55 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806042212tbfbd91ap97c79b1542a0b449@mail.gmail.com>
References: <001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer>
	<20080604013242.13C54187655@autox.team.net>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F68B@itfexch5.central.det.win>
	<ff59076c0806042212tbfbd91ap97c79b1542a0b449@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F68F@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

A real Jaguar.

I have seen the car before at a Jaguar club meeting.

Congratulations.

Hoo Roo

Patrick

Peter -

The wife is always right.  How on earth did you get so confused?

By the way, they are starting to come out with 8 and 16 gig flash
memory cards, they cost somewhere around $100 to $200 USD.


Back to cars - I thought you'd like to know I finally decided to get a
Jag Saloon, although I decided to go for the full whack rather than a
MkII or S-Type:

http://www.saloondata.com/cars/detail/?car=772606BW

As they say, that's a "proper car."  RHD from Sydney via California, 3
owners from new, 70,000 documented miles.  Now if I only had the dosh
to fill up her mega dual tanks!

Best,

Alan



On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Quinn, Patrick
<Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au> wrote:
> G'day
>
> Many thanks to everyone who took the trouble to write with their
advice
> and recommendations.
>
> It's been very interesting as I have learnt quite a bit about digital
> image storage over the last few days.
>
> I have 2 cameras. A Sony point and shoot which takes the Sony Memory
> Stick thingies and an all singing, all dancing Canon SLR digital that
> does everything including making coffee that takes a Compact Flash
card.
>
> My wife and I will be overseas for 4 weeks and I don't want to take my
> lap top with me. If I do I know what will happen. I'll be looking at
> emails when I should be looking at some historical artefact and I'll
be
> in strife. It would be different of course if the artefact had 4
> camshafts and 12 cylinders.
>
> I have been into a few shops and told them what I wanted to do. I was
> very patient advising the 17 year old (computer whiz) shop assistant
> that I really didn't want to buy the world's smallest laptop at $500
not
> did I want a gold plated Epson thing that stored 6 zillion images and
> came equipped with a Imax size screen for just $1,200.
>
> I find it amazing that no one makes a gizmo with a built-in 12 to 16
gig
> storage for downloading from digital cameras. Why do I need another
> screen when the camera already has one?
>
> Anyway I have decided to buy more storage cards.
>
> And you know what really pisses me off?
>
> When I first mentioned to my wife a week ago that I didn't want to
take
> the laptop, she suggested that I buy more storage cards. Don't you
hate
> it when they're right in the first place and you have spent ages
> fartarsing around only to realise that later?
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
> Ps Last night she delivered the final blow. I asked what do we do if
we
> run out of space. : "Buy another card." Came the logical answer.
>
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From e-wilkins at cox.net  Wed Jun  4 23:39:41 2008
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 22:39:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806042212tbfbd91ap97c79b1542a0b449@mail.gmail.com>
References: <001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer>
	<20080604013242.13C54187655@autox.team.net>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F68B@itfexch5.central.det.win>
	<ff59076c0806042212tbfbd91ap97c79b1542a0b449@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <91C3EDBD-99B6-477C-8FC5-C10307A02668@cox.net>

You can just have your camera disk burned to CDs at any local tourist  
shop. Many of them all over the world have a Kodak sign in the window.

Put the CD in your luggage and go back to shooting pictures.

Wilko
San Diego

From krtaylor at exemail.com.au  Thu Jun  5 04:36:34 2008
From: krtaylor at exemail.com.au (Keith Taylor)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:36:34 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] FREE HEALEY....looking to the future
Message-ID: <000a01c8c6f8$06a5d720$0202a8c0@keith>

RE: Young Healey Owners
With three Healeys under restoration I offered my 15yo Grandson a finished
car.. FREE ...IF......he would
 like to contribute some serious labor to build his own car.
I was hoping to generate  enthusiasium for Healeys & keep it in "The Family
"as opposed to a quick cash
 sale when I fall off my perch '

Reaction     YAH !

NOW this a good kid ......WITH NO INTEREST IN CARS.........too me totally
incomprehensible
Sooooo where do all our cars go , back to the swamps/paddocks where we found
them or to some
ice hearted collector/investor.

I have three more grandkids  1- 4 & 7 so I am not giving up yet,
I have no doubt my passion will still be there when my 1yo turns 15 and I am
still "under restoration"

Keith Taylor
WAMBERAL OZ
BN1
BN2
100M.....if I ever finish them

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Thu Jun  5 04:47:23 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:47:23 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Engine mount adjustments
In-Reply-To: <000601c8c4d1$64585a60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <000601c8c4d1$64585a60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <7An59wB7Q8RIFwUk@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Jerry

I did not notice anybody replying to this. It might be of interest to 
you and others for me to reproduce below a short item I wrote for one of 
our magazines about 18 years ago. I always set my mountings up to this 
so I don't know if other settings can cause a problem.

************

It is not usually appreciated that the front top engine mountings need 
setting up. This is not surprising as the instructions do not appear in 
the 100-workshop manual but are in the 100/6 3000 version. These buffers 
or "snubbers" as they are sometimes called should be set to 1/6th of an 
inch clearance between the bottom of the buffer and the top of the 
chassis bracket. This is achieved by adjusting the number and thickness 
of the shims fitted between the metal top of the rubber mounting and the 
main engine top bracket. The shims can be removed or added easily 
without any dismantling as they are slotted to fit around the fixing 
bolt and locating peg. First loosen the main fixing nut and then slide 
them in or out until the correct clearance is obtained.


>I noted in the book that the rebound adjustment for the engine mounts has the
>upper rubber mount almost touching the lower rubber.  I have talked to a few
>people and none of them actually use shims to alter whatever happens with the
>mounts.  What do you guys on the list do with your engine mounts?  Shim or
>forget it?
>
-- 
John Harper

From 61healeybn7 at gmail.com  Thu Jun  5 05:08:22 2008
From: 61healeybn7 at gmail.com (Dave)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:08:22 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Engine mount adjustments
In-Reply-To: <7An59wB7Q8RIFwUk@jharper.demon.co.uk>
References: <000601c8c4d1$64585a60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
	<7An59wB7Q8RIFwUk@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <5b264fe50806050408j4961fe61kcb7bc487ffc703af@mail.gmail.com>

I shimmed mine on my BN7.  I bought some shim stock from McMaster and cut to
fit with tin snips.  Set the gap per the manual.

Dave



On 6/5/08, John Harper <ah at jharper.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Jerry
>
> I did not notice anybody replying to this. It might be of interest to
> you and others for me to reproduce below a short item I wrote for one of
> our magazines about 18 years ago. I always set my mountings up to this
> so I don't know if other settings can cause a problem.
>
> ************
>
> It is not usually appreciated that the front top engine mountings need
> setting up. This is not surprising as the instructions do not appear in
> the 100-workshop manual but are in the 100/6 3000 version. These buffers
> or "snubbers" as they are sometimes called should be set to 1/6th of an
> inch clearance between the bottom of the buffer and the top of the
> chassis bracket. This is achieved by adjusting the number and thickness
> of the shims fitted between the metal top of the rubber mounting and the
> main engine top bracket. The shims can be removed or added easily
> without any dismantling as they are slotted to fit around the fixing
> bolt and locating peg. First loosen the main fixing nut and then slide
> them in or out until the correct clearance is obtained.
>
>
> >I noted in the book that the rebound adjustment for the engine mounts has
> the
> >upper rubber mount almost touching the lower rubber.  I have talked to a
> few
> >people and none of them actually use shims to alter whatever happens with
> the
> >mounts.  What do you guys on the list do with your engine mounts?  Shim or
> >forget it?
> >
> --
> John Harper
> _______________________________________________
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>
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun  5 05:26:19 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:26:19 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] FREE HEALEY....looking to the future
In-Reply-To: <000a01c8c6f8$06a5d720$0202a8c0@keith>
References: <000a01c8c6f8$06a5d720$0202a8c0@keith>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806050426n5d87b205oc6c17a88a1352316@mail.gmail.com>

My 18 month old and 3 year old are both completely bonko for all my
cars. No worries here!


On 6/5/08, Keith Taylor <krtaylor at exemail.com.au> wrote:
> RE: Young Healey Owners
> With three Healeys under restoration I offered my 15yo Grandson a finished
> car.. FREE ...IF......he would
>  like to contribute some serious labor to build his own car.
> I was hoping to generate  enthusiasium for Healeys & keep it in "The Family
> "as opposed to a quick cash
>  sale when I fall off my perch '
>
> Reaction     YAH !
>
> NOW this a good kid ......WITH NO INTEREST IN CARS.........too me totally
> incomprehensible
> Sooooo where do all our cars go , back to the swamps/paddocks where we found
> them or to some
> ice hearted collector/investor.
>
> I have three more grandkids  1- 4 & 7 so I am not giving up yet,
> I have no doubt my passion will still be there when my 1yo turns 15 and I am
> still "under restoration"
>
> Keith Taylor
> WAMBERAL OZ
> BN1
> BN2
> 100M.....if I ever finish them
> _______________________________________________
> 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
>


-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun  5 05:36:24 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:36:24 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] FREE HEALEY....looking to the future
In-Reply-To: <000a01c8c6f8$06a5d720$0202a8c0@keith>
References: <000a01c8c6f8$06a5d720$0202a8c0@keith>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806050436pe38fa1ch20811556d493441b@mail.gmail.com>

Kieth -

I think if he saw a restored Healey go past him on the road, his
reaction would be much different.  The key is for him to see a nice
one in action.

Alan



On 6/5/08, Keith Taylor <krtaylor at exemail.com.au> wrote:
> RE: Young Healey Owners
> With three Healeys under restoration I offered my 15yo Grandson a finished
> car.. FREE ...IF......he would
>  like to contribute some serious labor to build his own car.
> I was hoping to generate  enthusiasium for Healeys & keep it in "The Family
> "as opposed to a quick cash
>  sale when I fall off my perch '
>
> Reaction     YAH !
>
> NOW this a good kid ......WITH NO INTEREST IN CARS.........too me totally
> incomprehensible
> Sooooo where do all our cars go , back to the swamps/paddocks where we found
> them or to some
> ice hearted collector/investor.
>
> I have three more grandkids  1- 4 & 7 so I am not giving up yet,
> I have no doubt my passion will still be there when my 1yo turns 15 and I am
> still "under restoration"
>
> Keith Taylor
> WAMBERAL OZ
> BN1
> BN2
> 100M.....if I ever finish them
> _______________________________________________
> 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
>


-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From amalin at mac.com  Thu Jun  5 06:09:51 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:09:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <91C3EDBD-99B6-477C-8FC5-C10307A02668@cox.net>
References: <001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer>
	<20080604013242.13C54187655@autox.team.net>
	<3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F68B@itfexch5.central.det.win>
	<ff59076c0806042212tbfbd91ap97c79b1542a0b449@mail.gmail.com>
	<91C3EDBD-99B6-477C-8FC5-C10307A02668@cox.net>
Message-ID: <5B96233C-3311-4723-B58D-B28B601EEA38@mac.com>

CDs aren't big enough when you can buy memory cards with 32GB and  
beyond.  At those sizes DVDs aren't big enough either.  The lower  
capacity cards are cheap enough so burning to CDs aren't worth the  
bother.

Al Malin
Tricarb

On Jun 5, 2008, at 1:39 AM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:

> You can just have your camera disk burned to CDs at any local tourist
> shop. Many of them all over the world have a Kodak sign in the window.
>
> Put the CD in your luggage and go back to shooting pictures.
>
> Wilko
> San Diego
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Thu Jun  5 06:21:14 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:21:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
In-Reply-To: <5B96233C-3311-4723-B58D-B28B601EEA38@mac.com>
References: <001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer><20080604013242.13C54187655@autox.team.net><3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F68B@itfexch5.central.det.win><ff59076c0806042212tbfbd91ap97c79b1542a0b449@mail.gmail.com><91C3EDBD-99B6-477C-8FC5-C10307A02668@cox.net>
	<5B96233C-3311-4723-B58D-B28B601EEA38@mac.com>
Message-ID: <007201c8c706$a65998c0$6600a8c0@michael>

Hey Patrick,
If you can postpone your trip 2 TB memory cards will be out soon. 
That's TERABYTE mate lotsa picys.
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20040805A4013.html


Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Al Malin
Sent: June 5, 2008 8:10 AM
To: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Question

CDs aren't big enough when you can buy memory cards with 32GB and  
beyond.  At those sizes DVDs aren't big enough either.  The lower  
capacity cards are cheap enough so burning to CDs aren't worth the  
bother.

Al Malin
Tricarb

On Jun 5, 2008, at 1:39 AM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:

> You can just have your camera disk burned to CDs at any local tourist
> shop. Many of them all over the world have a Kodak sign in the window.
>
> Put the CD in your luggage and go back to shooting pictures.
>
> Wilko
> San Diego

From tld6008 at mchsi.com  Thu Jun  5 06:56:48 2008
From: tld6008 at mchsi.com (tld6008 at mchsi.com)
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:56:48 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] BN7 battery door
Message-ID: <060520081256.10896.4847E28F000D2E5F00002A90219791280203010CD2079C080C03BFC8CFCFC00B049B@mchsi.com>

My ongoing interior installation has now reached the cockpit, I have recovered
my battery access door but do not know how the hinges are covered or attached to
the rear deck. Also the closure strap details are not known to me. Any help
would be appreciated. I will be submitting further questions as I progress forward.
Thanks in advance.

--
Tim Davis BN7

From britishcars at shaw.ca  Thu Jun  5 08:56:57 2008
From: britishcars at shaw.ca (PG)
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:56:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FREE HEALEY....looking to the future
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806050436pe38fa1ch20811556d493441b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000d01c8c71c$66b0be90$6602a8c0@ecarecenters.net>

The Key is for his friends and peers to "admire" the car.......teenagers all
have a bad case of "group think".  Unless their friends think it's cool they
don't.

I offered my son my TR250 and he said he'd rather have a mazda.........this
all changed when his friends said that the old cars (TR250 and BJ8) were
cool.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+britishcars=shaw.ca at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+britishcars=shaw.ca at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Alan Seigrist
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 4:36 AM
To: Keith Taylor; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] FREE HEALEY....looking to the future

Kieth -

I think if he saw a restored Healey go past him on the road, his
reaction would be much different.  The key is for him to see a nice
one in action.

Alan



On 6/5/08, Keith Taylor <krtaylor at exemail.com.au> wrote:
> RE: Young Healey Owners
> With three Healeys under restoration I offered my 15yo Grandson a finished
> car.. FREE ...IF......he would
>  like to contribute some serious labor to build his own car.
> I was hoping to generate  enthusiasium for Healeys & keep it in "The
Family
> "as opposed to a quick cash
>  sale when I fall off my perch '
>
> Reaction     YAH !
>
> NOW this a good kid ......WITH NO INTEREST IN CARS.........too me totally
> incomprehensible
> Sooooo where do all our cars go , back to the swamps/paddocks where we
found
> them or to some
> ice hearted collector/investor.
>
> I have three more grandkids  1- 4 & 7 so I am not giving up yet,
> I have no doubt my passion will still be there when my 1yo turns 15 and I
am
> still "under restoration"
>
> Keith Taylor
> WAMBERAL OZ
> BN1
> BN2
> 100M.....if I ever finish them
> _______________________________________________
> 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
>


-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Thu Jun  5 09:00:59 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:00:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FREE HEALEY....looking to the future
In-Reply-To: <000d01c8c71c$66b0be90$6602a8c0@ecarecenters.net>
References: <ff59076c0806050436pe38fa1ch20811556d493441b@mail.gmail.com>
	<000d01c8c71c$66b0be90$6602a8c0@ecarecenters.net>
Message-ID: <471534970806050800s2249cdfcg4761f26c63e98fc2@mail.gmail.com>

I'll be your grandson if you give me the car. :)

On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 7:56 AM, PG <britishcars at shaw.ca> wrote:
> The Key is for his friends and peers to "admire" the car.......teenagers all
> have a bad case of "group think".  Unless their friends think it's cool they
> don't.
>
> I offered my son my TR250 and he said he'd rather have a mazda.........this
> all changed when his friends said that the old cars (TR250 and BJ8) were
> cool.
>
> Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+britishcars=shaw.ca at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+britishcars=shaw.ca at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> Alan Seigrist
> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 4:36 AM
> To: Keith Taylor; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] FREE HEALEY....looking to the future
>
> Kieth -
>
> I think if he saw a restored Healey go past him on the road, his
> reaction would be much different.  The key is for him to see a nice
> one in action.
>
> Alan
>
>
>
> On 6/5/08, Keith Taylor <krtaylor at exemail.com.au> wrote:
>> RE: Young Healey Owners
>> With three Healeys under restoration I offered my 15yo Grandson a finished
>> car.. FREE ...IF......he would
>>  like to contribute some serious labor to build his own car.
>> I was hoping to generate  enthusiasium for Healeys & keep it in "The
> Family
>> "as opposed to a quick cash
>>  sale when I fall off my perch '
>>
>> Reaction     YAH !
>>
>> NOW this a good kid ......WITH NO INTEREST IN CARS.........too me totally
>> incomprehensible
>> Sooooo where do all our cars go , back to the swamps/paddocks where we
> found
>> them or to some
>> ice hearted collector/investor.
>>
>> I have three more grandkids  1- 4 & 7 so I am not giving up yet,
>> I have no doubt my passion will still be there when my 1yo turns 15 and I
> am
>> still "under restoration"
>>
>> Keith Taylor
>> WAMBERAL OZ
>> BN1
>> BN2
>> 100M.....if I ever finish them
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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
>>
>
>
> --
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as britishcars at shaw.ca
>
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>
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>
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>



-- 
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1953 Studebaker Champion
1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)

"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 grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net  Thu Jun  5 10:21:20 2008
From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 09:21:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Engine mount adjustments
References: <000601c8c4d1$64585a60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
	<7An59wB7Q8RIFwUk@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<5b264fe50806050408j4961fe61kcb7bc487ffc703af@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001301c8c728$30be5b60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>

Thanks for the reply to my question.  I can make the shims and get to that
1/16 measure.

Jerry

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Thu Jun  5 12:55:42 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:55:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
Message-ID: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>

Everything is right with the world. I received my letter from Peter Kumar
today.

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

www.healey6.com

From 57healey at gmail.com  Thu Jun  5 13:29:58 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:29:58 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
In-Reply-To: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>
References: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>

He's trying to corner the BN6 market for the 50th anniversary this week...

Nothing at my house yet, he must not understand the allure of the
Longbridge 100-Six

Patton


On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 1:55 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at optonline.net> wrote:
> Everything is right with the world. I received my letter from Peter Kumar
> today.
>
>



-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Thu Jun  5 13:42:06 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:42:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>
	<743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005801c8c744$3e7e7e80$bb7b7b80$@net>

Well, that blows my theory that he was doing it alphabetically.

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
www.healey6.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Patton Dickson [mailto:57healey at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 3:30 PM
To: John Sims
Cc: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Offer to buy

He's trying to corner the BN6 market for the 50th anniversary this week...

Nothing at my house yet, he must not understand the allure of the
Longbridge 100-Six

Patton


On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 1:55 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at optonline.net> wrote:
> Everything is right with the world. I received my letter from Peter Kumar
> today.
>
>



-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From robertlarson at worldnet.att.net  Thu Jun  5 14:08:48 2008
From: robertlarson at worldnet.att.net (Robert Larson)
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:08:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>
	<743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <484847D0.6070603@worldnet.att.net>

   I'll be able to sleep better tonight knowing I have a desirable Healey
   too.   BN1's are also in demand.
   I got my letter today!
   Bob
   Patton Dickson wrote:

He's trying to corner the BN6 market for the 50th anniversary this week...

Nothing at my house yet, he must not understand the allure of the
Longbridge 100-Six

Patton

On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 1:55 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at optonline.net> wrote:

Everything is right with the world. I received my letter from Peter Kumar
today.

From don at anglesey.us  Thu Jun  5 14:48:50 2008
From: don at anglesey.us (Don )
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:48:50 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA0URZJ8mcIE6Bk2YxB8q6GMKAAAAQAAAAyZMm84LmIUKpD3b0dfqTYQEAAAAA@anglesey.us>

Nothing here yet either, must be the BN4 as well.  I guess I will just
have to keep it around.
Don


>>Nothing at my house yet, he must not understand the allure of the
Longbridge 100-Six

Patton<<

From ah53 at yahoo.com  Thu Jun  5 15:09:38 2008
From: ah53 at yahoo.com (jomar healey)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:09:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
In-Reply-To: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>
Message-ID: <845661.20324.qm@web31507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Got mine today also.&nbsp; Now I feel better.&nbsp; Funny thing is that I bought my V12 E-type from him 10 years ago.&nbsp; His shop is in my old neighborhood and I stop there on a regular irregular basis.

Joe
'53 BN1 #923 Coronet Cream
'56 BN2 100M
'67 BJ8 Just a great car.


--- On Thu, 6/5/08, John Sims &lt;ahbn6 at optonline.net&gt; wrote:
From: John Sims &lt;ahbn6 at optonline.net&gt;
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
To: "Healey List" &lt;healeys at autox.team.net&gt;
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008, 2:55 PM

Everything is right with the world. I received my letter from Peter Kumar
today.

 

John Sims, BN6

Aberdeen, NJ

 

www.healey6.com
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Thu Jun  5 16:53:48 2008
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:53:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Re BN7 battery door
Message-ID: <48486E7C.1030408@wowway.com>

Tim,
By coincidence I am at the same stage you are in trimming out my BN7.  
I'm anxiously awaiting replies on the list to your question.  If you 
have not glued down the Armacord  piece that surrounds the opening for 
the battery door and is under the spare, here is my thought on how to do 
it...I think I will attach the Armacord to the surface with some 
strategically  placed  strips of Velcro.  That way if  I get caught in 
the rain and it gets wet I can take it out and allow it to dry.  What do 
you think?
Dan White
1962 BN7 Mk II

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Thu Jun  5 17:31:26 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 16:31:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
In-Reply-To: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>
References: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>
Message-ID: <AA297A0E32CE4BB9A3BEA8318E6AB0EE@LeonardPC>

John:  Thank goodness.  For a while there, I thought that as a group, we 
were going to have to perform an intervention and get you some professional 
help.

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,  California,  USA
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at optonline.net>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 11:55 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy


> Everything is right with the world. I received my letter from Peter Kumar
> today.
>
>
>
> John Sims, BN6
>
> Aberdeen, NJ

From f9cougar at yahoo.com  Thu Jun  5 18:44:41 2008
From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 17:44:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Again with the BN6 Flasher Relay
Message-ID: <617990.71724.qm@web34806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Sorry if y'all are getting sick of this.I got all excited about Norman Nock's advice to clean the contacts and whipped that sucker on out of the Healey and took off the cover. Dang if it isn't a modern kind with a printed circuit board and 2 little relays. I forgot I replaced the original one years ago. Putting on my specs and examining it more closely, though, I saw that the little copper strip from the #5 terminal had fried a little and broken it's litle old self. That explains the inop brake lights. I'm a-wonderin' could I solder in a little bridge between the rivets on either side of the break? Seems like that'd work.... What do you think? What about the cause? All inputs totally welcome. Thank you - JRC
&nbsp;
PS - A little irony here. Years ago, I had an engineering job with the Air Force's Space Division. Big problem on satellites back then was crazing of printed circuit boards. Now I have the same problem on my 59-year-old Healey.

From cleona44 at hotmail.com  Thu Jun  5 18:50:17 2008
From: cleona44 at hotmail.com (Jim Lesher)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:50:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>
	<743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY104-W51030BAEAA0E826DFD4A11C5B70@phx.gbl>

Patton - Would you believe I received my personal letter today. Someone must
have told Peter  the true value and gas economy of the 57 Longbridge 2
porthead. He must really want an early 57 or I am certain he would not have
taken the time to send me a personalized letter.
I am sure the letter will be waiting for you in your mailbox tomorrow

jim> Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:29:58 -0500> From: 57healey at gmail.com> To:
ahbn6 at optonline.net> CC: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Offer
to buy> > He's trying to corner the BN6 market for the 50th anniversary this
week...> > Nothing at my house yet, he must not understand the allure of the>
Longbridge 100-Six> > Patton> > > On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 1:55 PM, John Sims
<ahbn6 at optonline.net> wrote:> > Everything is right with the world. I received
my letter from Peter Kumar> > today.> >> >> > > > -- > Patton Dickson -
http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX> 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to
run 'til the road wears out.">
_______________________________________________> 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
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From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Thu Jun  5 18:53:08 2008
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:53:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Again with the BN6 Flasher Relay
References: <617990.71724.qm@web34806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <01b701c8c76f$b0509ef0$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>

John, when I do repairs like that I use a short bit of copper braid in order 
to form a flexible connection between the soldered points. You can make a 
braid from some shield from shielded microphone cable or coaxial radio 
cable, or use a length of Solder Wick, which you can get at a radio supply 
house.

 Or, tell me how much you need and I'll send you some in the mail.

== 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://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john close" <f9cougar at yahoo.com>
To: "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:44 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Again with the BN6 Flasher Relay


> Sorry if y'all are getting sick of this.I got all excited about Norman 
> Nock's advice to clean the contacts and whipped that sucker on out of the 
> Healey and took off the cover. Dang if it isn't a modern kind with a 
> printed circuit board and 2 little relays. I forgot I replaced the 
> original one years ago. Putting on my specs and examining it more closely, 
> though, I saw that the little copper strip from the #5 terminal had fried 
> a little and broken it's litle old self. That explains the inop brake 
> lights. I'm a-wonderin' could I solder in a little bridge between the 
> rivets on either side of the break? Seems like that'd work.... What do you 
> think? What about the cause? All inputs totally welcome. Thank you - JRC
> &nbsp;
> PS - A little irony here. Years ago, I had an engineering job with the Air 
> Force's Space Division. Big problem on satellites back then was crazing of 
> printed circuit boards. Now I have the same problem on my 59-year-old 
> Healey.

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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Jun  5 19:14:42 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 21:14:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Re BN7 battery door
References: <48486E7C.1030408@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <00f801c8c772$b3971000$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Dan and Tim,

I would suggest the velcro is NOT the way to go in this application. It 
won't hold the Armacord panel in a neat, precise and tidy manner.

The surrounding panel is thoroughly glued in place with a top quality 
contact cement. In addition, aluminum pop rivets were installed at the front 
corners to further secure the Armacord.If you're worried about water getting 
under there and causing problems, a friend of mine has a BN7 in which 
extensive rot has crept into almost every area of the car except for this 
area. Thoroughly glued, moisture does not seem to have gotten in under 
there.

Anyway, before glueing or applying any trim panels or pieces to the car, get 
a 1" paint brush and apply a  swipe of flat finish paint that reasonably 
matches the interior trim colour around the battery compartment aperture and 
flanges and the hinge portion that will remain exposed. Install the already 
trimmed battery lid into the car. The heads of the screws will be up, with 
flats, locks and nuts on the under side. Then the main Armacord panel 
surrounding the battery compartment lid is carefully glued into place, 
lumping slightly over the hinges and screw heads.

In normal service, this area will be mostly covered by the spare tire 
envelope. The tire strap will anchor at the front onto the chrome footman's 
loop screwed to the middle of the lid. The strap will pass up through the 
slot in the upper forward area of the envelope, pass over the tire inside, 
and come out the back into the boot area where the other end of the strap 
will anchor to the second footman's loop secured in the boot. The buckle 
connecting the two will be accessed from the shorter strap in the boot.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel and Diane White" <dwhite4949 at wowway.com>
To: "Healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 6:53 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Re BN7 battery door


> Tim,
> By coincidence I am at the same stage you are in trimming out my BN7.
> I'm anxiously awaiting replies on the list to your question.  If you
> have not glued down the Armacord  piece that surrounds the opening for
> the battery door and is under the spare, here is my thought on how to do
> it...I think I will attach the Armacord to the surface with some
> strategically  placed  strips of Velcro.  That way if  I get caught in
> the rain and it gets wet I can take it out and allow it to dry.  What do
> you think?
> Dan White
> 1962 BN7 Mk II

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From healeys4me at yahoo.com  Thu Jun  5 19:21:00 2008
From: healeys4me at yahoo.com (John McKeever)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:21:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 341
Message-ID: <521168.70023.qm@web39708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Joel,

Great points and I agree. It's all about exposure, time on the road and attending all types of car events. My son who is now 22 runs around with the Mazda RX7 crowd. When he was in high school, we restored a TR 6 and he still gets a kick driving top down and bugs in your teeth roadsters. Even gets a lot of attention at import car shows. We have to keep it real and think out of the box when it comes to our cars. My BJ8 is on the road every week and I notice young kids jaws drop when I motor by. The problem is when the kid asks their dad what just went by, dad responds "I don't know"....


John

Richmond Va



I'm 37 and bought
my first Healey 2years ago (just now finishing the restoration...sold a
new Porsche to finance the restoration).  The list has been a great
source for me (esp. Rich, who goes out of his way to pass on the
correct info.).  I think there is a "crop" of young enthusiast, but the
cost of getting into the game is prohibitive for many.  In addition,
most younger enthusiast, like myself, didn't grow up around these cars
and inherit the mechanical knowledge that's beneficial to have for
ownership, which can seem overwhelming.  

I just attended the
British Field Meet in Vancouver BC, and the crowd was made of people of
all ages who have interest in these cars.  

I feel that part of
the joy of ownership is sharing the experience with others, which
doesn't happen much when a car sits in the garage.  My plan is to keep
it on the road where it was meant to be...letting the youth of today
see a Healey maybe for their first time and sparking that desire that
makes them say "someday I'm going to have one of those"...(the few
times I had the Healey out before the restoration, I got more looks,
smiles, thumbs up, etc. then I ever got in the flashy Porsche...and I
had just as much fun in the Healey)

Joel
BN2

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun  5 19:23:41 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:23:41 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] FREE HEALEY....looking to the future
In-Reply-To: <000d01c8c71c$66b0be90$6602a8c0@ecarecenters.net>
References: <ff59076c0806050436pe38fa1ch20811556d493441b@mail.gmail.com>
	<000d01c8c71c$66b0be90$6602a8c0@ecarecenters.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806051823n76e3fa1br75b52808bac97563@mail.gmail.com>

Hmmm.... it's this very same "group think" that explains why arguably
the most Orwellian candidate we've had in history actually has a
chance at winning?  It's a happy place when you are told what you are
supposed to think and want by the propogandists....

oooooops, do I offend?  ;)



On 6/5/08, PG <britishcars at shaw.ca> wrote:
> The Key is for his friends and peers to "admire" the car.......teenagers all
> have a bad case of "group think".  Unless their friends think it's cool they
> don't.
>
> I offered my son my TR250 and he said he'd rather have a mazda.........this
> all changed when his friends said that the old cars (TR250 and BJ8) were
> cool.
>
> Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+britishcars=shaw.ca at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+britishcars=shaw.ca at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> Alan Seigrist
> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 4:36 AM
> To: Keith Taylor; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] FREE HEALEY....looking to the future
>
> Kieth -
>
> I think if he saw a restored Healey go past him on the road, his
> reaction would be much different.  The key is for him to see a nice
> one in action.
>
> Alan
>
>
>
> On 6/5/08, Keith Taylor <krtaylor at exemail.com.au> wrote:
>> RE: Young Healey Owners
>> With three Healeys under restoration I offered my 15yo Grandson a finished
>> car.. FREE ...IF......he would
>>  like to contribute some serious labor to build his own car.
>> I was hoping to generate  enthusiasium for Healeys & keep it in "The
> Family
>> "as opposed to a quick cash
>>  sale when I fall off my perch '
>>
>> Reaction     YAH !
>>
>> NOW this a good kid ......WITH NO INTEREST IN CARS.........too me totally
>> incomprehensible
>> Sooooo where do all our cars go , back to the swamps/paddocks where we
> found
>> them or to some
>> ice hearted collector/investor.
>>
>> I have three more grandkids  1- 4 & 7 so I am not giving up yet,
>> I have no doubt my passion will still be there when my 1yo turns 15 and I
> am
>> still "under restoration"
>>
>> Keith Taylor
>> WAMBERAL OZ
>> BN1
>> BN2
>> 100M.....if I ever finish them
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> --
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>
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun  5 20:05:34 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:05:34 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Again with the BN6 Flasher Relay
In-Reply-To: <617990.71724.qm@web34806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <617990.71724.qm@web34806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806051905g5be0acdfl7ad392f0a6c2f429@mail.gmail.com>

John -

Yes, part of the problem with those PCB replacements are they aren't
really set up to handle the huge variance in amperage that can go
through the healey wiring harness, that's probably why the little PCB
connection fried.  That varience in amperage can fry contacts too!

I agree with you the best thing is to solder a small braided wire
bridge over the break, hopefully connecting it somewhere where there's
enough metal for the solder to bite and stick.  Drilling holes and
soldering the bridge from the underside probably will be the best.
Alternatively you can just make a new PCB with thicker connections and
do it that way, but that will take more time and effort.

- or -

If you saved your old relay you can break that one apart and see if
filing the contacts fixes that one.

Best,

Alan

On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 8:44 AM, john close <f9cougar at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Sorry if y'all are getting sick of this.I got all excited about Norman Nock's advice to clean the contacts and whipped that sucker on out of the Healey and took off the cover. Dang if it isn't a modern kind with a printed circuit board and 2 little relays. I forgot I replaced the original one years ago. Putting on my specs and examining it more closely, though, I saw that the little copper strip from the #5 terminal had fried a little and broken it's litle old self. That explains the inop brake lights. I'm a-wonderin' could I solder in a little bridge between the rivets on either side of the break? Seems like that'd work.... What do you think? What about the cause? All inputs totally welcome. Thank you - JRC
>
> PS - A little irony here. Years ago, I had an engineering job with the Air Force's Space Division. Big problem on satellites back then was crazing of printed circuit boards. Now I have the same problem on my 59-year-old Healey.

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Jun  5 21:32:55 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 21:32:55 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
References: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>
	<743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004201c8c786$027905d0$6601a8c0@shop>

Gentlemen:

<<He's trying to corner the BN6 market for the 50th anniversary this week...>>

I HATE to take the wind outta your sails, BUT I have had MY letter from Peter's "letter" WANTING my BJ-7 (NOT!!) for at least TEN(10)
days therefore you gents must be LOWER on the "Desired List" !!!

<VBG> & LOL !!

Ed
'63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD ILL plates    AH BJ 7    )
(and NOT for sale<G>!!)

From insptwo at msn.com  Thu Jun  5 20:35:45 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 22:35:45 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FW: THE BROTHEL,early friday funny
In-Reply-To: <380-220086457405811@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220086457405811@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W16A9E3E9968E493335B759ADB70@phx.gbl>

The almighty God's truth!



The madam opened the brothel door to see a rather dignified, well- dressed,
good looking man in his late 40's or early 50's.

'May I help you?' she asked.
'I want to see Valerie,' the man replied.
'Sir, Valerie is one of our most expensive ladies. Perhaps you would
prefer someone else,' said the madam. 'No. I must see Valerie,' was
the man's reply.

Just then, Valerie appeared and announced to the man that she charged
$5,000 a visit. Without hesitation, the man pulled out five thousand
dollars and gave it to Valerie, and they went upstairs. After an hour, the
man calmly left.

The next night, the same man appeared again, demanding to see Valerie.
Valerie explained that no man had ever come back two nights in a row -
too expensive - and there were no discounts. The price was still $5,000.
Again the man pulled out the money, gave it to Valerie and they went
upstairs.  After an hour, he left.

The following night the man was there again. Everyone was astounded that
he had come for the third consecutive night, but he paid Valerie and they
went upstairs. After their session, Valerie questioned the man.
'No one has ever been with me three nights in a row. Where are you from?'
The man replied, 'South Dakota.'

'Really!' she said. 'I have family in South Dakota.'
'I know,' the man said. 'Your father died, and I am your sister's attorney.
She asked me to give you your $15,000 inheritance.'

The moral of the story is that three things in life are certain:
1. Death
2. Taxes
3. Being screwed by a lawyer

From MBran89793 at aol.com  Thu Jun  5 20:51:06 2008
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 22:51:06 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies-"School trip to Churchill Downs"
Message-ID: <bcc.2b9775c9.357a001a@aol.com>

ELEMEMTARY SCHOOL TRIP TO CHURCHILL DOWNS
 
A group of Kentucky second, third, and fourth graders, 
accompanied by two female  teachers, went on a field trip to  Churchill 
Downs, the famous Louisville race track, to see  and learn  about 
thoroughbred horses.

When it was time to take the children to  the bathroom, it was 
decided that the girls would go with one teacher and  the boys would go with 
the other. The teacher assigned to the boys was  waiting outside the men's 
room when one of the boys came  out  and  told her that none of them could 
reach the  urinal.  Having no  choice, she went inside, helped the  boys  
with their pants, and  began hoisting the boys up,  one by one, holding onto 
their privates to  direct  the flow away  from their clothes.

As she lifted   one, she couldn't help but notice that he was 
unusually well endowed. Trying  not to show that she was  staring, the 
teacher said, 'You must be in  the  fourth grade.'

HE REPLIED: 'No, ma'am, I'm riding  Silver Arrow in  the 7th 
race  today.'








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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Thu Jun  5 20:55:34 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:55:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] offer to buy
Message-ID: <003501c8c780$caa2d730$5201a8c0@Jim>

still no letter.   he must have read my email to the list.   did anyone who
responded get any kind of an offer?

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Thu Jun  5 22:21:49 2008
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 04:21:49 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] motor mounts
Message-ID: <BAY108-W145D293AC159A7AF01C93AC0B70@phx.gbl>

Hello Listmates:  There have been a number of postings recently about shimming
up the buffer at the top of the motor mounts. I have just put down my workshop
manual for the 6 cylinder cars, and I cannot find the section or any other
info about setting up/adjusting the motor mounts. What am I missing? Please
help. Thanks, Richard
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun  5 22:48:09 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:48:09 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Re BN7 battery door
In-Reply-To: <48486E7C.1030408@wowway.com>
References: <48486E7C.1030408@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806052148j1e8938a1u3dbfd741a4506966@mail.gmail.com>

Dan -

I can tell you from experience with my BN1 that rain very rarely has
the ability to creep up there and get in the cockpit.  I would just
glue the Armacord like the factory, water just won't get in through
the battery door unless you live in the tropics somewhere like Saigon
or something.  Even if you do, I doubt you will be driving the car in
a torrential downpour.  That being said, even in a downpour I don't
think water would get up in there.

Even in the worst case scenario where water does get in there, all you
have to do is park your car in direct/hot sunlight for a couple of
hours and all the water will evaporate.  Drove my BJ8 in a torrential
downpour here in HK (on a freeway with no shoulder - I couldn't pull
over and put the top up) and had and inch of standing water in the car
in 5 minutes.  Took it the next day to a carpet cleaner and he sucked
out all the water with a carpet shampoo machine.  Then the next day I
parked it in direct sunlight for about 4 hours.  At the end of it all
the water was completely gone, even under the carpet's rubber backing.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 6:53 AM, Daniel and Diane White
<dwhite4949 at wowway.com> wrote:
> Tim,
> By coincidence I am at the same stage you are in trimming out my BN7.
> I'm anxiously awaiting replies on the list to your question.  If you
> have not glued down the Armacord  piece that surrounds the opening for
> the battery door and is under the spare, here is my thought on how to do
> it...I think I will attach the Armacord to the surface with some
> strategically  placed  strips of Velcro.  That way if  I get caught in
> the rain and it gets wet I can take it out and allow it to dry.  What do
> you think?
> Dan White
> 1962 BN7 Mk II

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun  5 23:01:21 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:01:21 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Engine mount adjustments
In-Reply-To: <000601c8c4d1$64585a60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <000601c8c4d1$64585a60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806052201i62533des24a1fd5ef8efe86a@mail.gmail.com>

Jerry -

If you hit a dip in the road hard, that adjustment can make all the
difference between you driving home or having your radiator fan blades
strike the lower v cross member, bending forward, and subsequently
ripping out the core of your radiator in a very pretty circular
pattern.  Don't ask how I know this.  The gearbox tie rod rubbers need
to be kept in good shape too!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 12:54 AM, Jerry Costanzo
<grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net> wrote:
> I noted in the book that the rebound adjustment for the engine mounts has the
> upper rubber mount almost touching the lower rubber.  I have talked to a few
> people and none of them actually use shims to alter whatever happens with the
> mounts.  What do you guys on the list do with your engine mounts?  Shim or
> forget it?
>
> Jerry
> BJ8 project
> BN4

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Thu Jun  5 23:19:58 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:19:58 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Engine mount adjustments
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806052201i62533des24a1fd5ef8efe86a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000601c8c4d1$64585a60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
	<ff59076c0806052201i62533des24a1fd5ef8efe86a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F6A9@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

Now that was a familiar situation. In my car the fan went crashing into
the front cross-member and cut the bottom radiator hose to shreds.

Not because of the engine mountings, which are AH100 type grafted on to
a 6-cylinder engine but because the gearbox tie-rod rubbers had
completely disintegrated. That allowed the whole engine/gearbox to move
forward under brakes.

The rubber in the gearbox tie-rod rubbers is highly susceptible to oil,
of which everything behind the engine receives copious amounts.

Solution???? Fit new gearbox tie-rod rubbers made from neoprene - they
don't disintegrate.

Friday arvo here and I am about to knock off.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

1947 Healey Duncan Saloon
1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN3/1

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+patrick.quinn=det.nsw.edu.au at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+patrick.quinn=det.nsw.edu.au at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Friday, 6 June 2008 3:01 PM
To: Jerry Costanzo
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine mount adjustments

Jerry -

If you hit a dip in the road hard, that adjustment can make all the
difference between you driving home or having your radiator fan blades
strike the lower v cross member, bending forward, and subsequently
ripping out the core of your radiator in a very pretty circular
pattern.  Don't ask how I know this.  The gearbox tie rod rubbers need
to be kept in good shape too!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
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From kags at shaw.ca  Thu Jun  5 23:47:57 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:47:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Engine mount adjustments
References: <000601c8c4d1$64585a60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
	<ff59076c0806052201i62533des24a1fd5ef8efe86a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00a901c8c798$df937b00$b3076c18@computer>

Alan:

Beg to differ a bit on this, or maybe add to it:

As you say, the gearbox tie rod assembly is what keeps the engine from 
shifting forward, and the rubber should be kept in good shape.  Urethane is 
better here - it's an area that gets a lot of oil blown back on it which can 
turn rubber rubbers into soft goo quite quickly.

The correct shimming of the engine 'rebound' mounts will reduce or prevent 
the engine from 'shuddering' as the clutch is let out, particularly in 
reverse gear.  The correct clearance is also important to better control the 
engine's drop in the event that a main mount ever breaks.

I have always shimmed the rebounds according to the manual.  Of course, what 
then happens is that the new main mounts quickly settle, usually eliminating 
the clearance.  I figure that someone at the factory probably calculated 
that it would happen, so I rarely re-do the shimming.  Better that the 
mounts rest lighly on the brackets than be way to high.  Besides, it's a 
real pain to get at the shims on the carb side because of the heat shield.

Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BT7 tri-carb
BJ8

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Jerry Costanzo" <grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine mount adjustments


Jerry -

If you hit a dip in the road hard, that adjustment can make all the
difference between you driving home or having your radiator fan blades
strike the lower v cross member, bending forward, and subsequently
ripping out the core of your radiator in a very pretty circular
pattern.  Don't ask how I know this.  The gearbox tie rod rubbers need
to be kept in good shape too!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Fri Jun  6 01:45:59 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:45:59 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] motor mounts
In-Reply-To: <BAY108-W145D293AC159A7AF01C93AC0B70@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY108-W145D293AC159A7AF01C93AC0B70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <7ynZxAC3sOSIFwvc@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Richard

I have a few versions of the 100/6 & 3000 Workshop Manual and have to 
admit that I cannot find this section in any of them. Somewhere I have a 
100/6 (only) Workshop Manual but need to dig it out. In the meantime I 
have found its reproduction in the Haynes 100/6 & 3000 Owners Workshop 
Manual (ISBN 0 900550 49 X) bottom of page 54. The illustration is 
clearly a 'lift' from an official BMC publication. I just have to find 
the original.

Regards

>Hello Listmates:  There have been a number of postings recently about shimming
>up the buffer at the top of the motor mounts. I have just put down my workshop
>manual for the 6 cylinder cars, and I cannot find the section or any other
>info about setting up/adjusting the motor mounts. What am I missing? Please
>help. Thanks, Richard
>_________________________________________________________________
-- 
John Harper

From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Fri Jun  6 07:49:19 2008
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:49:19 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies
In-Reply-To: <BAY108-W145D293AC159A7AF01C93AC0B70@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY108-W145D293AC159A7AF01C93AC0B70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001501c8c7dc$23268a40$69739ec0$@com>

LITTLE JOHNNY STRIKES AGAIN....                                     
                                                                           
A grade school teacher in Kentucky asked her students to use the  word
"fascinate" in a sentence.                   
                                           

Molly put up her hand and said, "My family went to my granddad's   farm, and
we all saw his pet sheep. It was fascinating."      

The teacher said, "That was good, but I wanted you to use the word
"fascinate, not fascinating".                    
 
Sally raised her hand. She said, "My family went to see Rock City  and I was
fascinated."                       

The teacher said, "Well, that was good Sally, but I wanted you to  use the
word "fascinate."                      
 
Little Johnny raised his hand. The teacher hesitated because she had been
burned by Little Johnny before. She finally decided there was no way he
could damage the word "fascinate",             so she called on him.


Johnny said, "My aunt Gina has a sweater              
with ten buttons, but her    
tits are so big she can only fasten eight."
            
The teacher sat down and cried.   




Randy
Healey-Archaeologist
63 BJ7                

From MBran89793 at aol.com  Fri Jun  6 08:42:13 2008
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:42:13 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies
Message-ID: <d20.2dec4f3e.357aa6c5@aol.com>

Subject: CHEMICAL  ENGINEERING
 
I've  often been asked, 'What do you old guys do now that you're  retired?' 

 

Well...I'm fortunate to have a friend who has a chemical engineering  
background, and one 
of the things we enjoy most is turning beer, wine,  bourbon, and martinis 
into urine. 

And, we're pretty damn good  at it!!'


 



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From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Jun  6 08:52:13 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 07:52:13 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] CONFESSIONS OF A KLUTZ - Fri Fun
Message-ID: <000001c8c7e4$e8545150$1002a8c0@TRACY>

Reprint of a fun article from AH Mag.

 

http://healey.org/content/view/362/241/ 

 

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From mlempert at bellsouth.net  Fri Jun  6 09:18:51 2008
From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:18:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Again with the BN6 Flasher Relay
References: <mailman.15064.1212717916.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <033901c8c7e8$a0d47f40$6001a8c0@DadsPC>

I have an untested relay in my BN7 (ebay purchase). I replaced the original 
because of some funky wiring that sort of indicated not all was well with 
it.  I'd like to test the thing before firing up the car for the first time 
(plenty of time). Does anyone have a good bench test method for the relay ?

Regards,
Mike Lempert

> On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 8:44 AM, john close <f9cougar at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Sorry if y'all are getting sick of this.I got all excited about Norman 
>> Nock's advice to clean the contacts and whipped that sucker on out of the 
>> Healey and took off the cover. Dang if it isn't a modern kind with a 
>> printed circuit board and 2 little relays. I forgot I replaced the 
>> original one years ago. Putting on my specs and examining it more 
>> closely, though, I saw that the little copper strip from the #5 terminal 
>> had fried a little and broken it's litle old self. That explains the inop 
>> brake lights. I'm a-wonderin' could I solder in a little bridge between 
>> the rivets on either side of the break? Seems like that'd work.... What 
>> do you think? What about the cause? All inputs totally welcome. Thank 
>> you - JRC
>>
>> PS - A little irony here. Years ago, I had an engineering job with the 
>> Air Force's Space Division. Big problem on satellites back then was 
>> crazing of printed circuit boards. Now I have the same problem on my 
>> 59-year-old Healey.

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Fri Jun  6 10:37:38 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:37:38 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Anybody else noticed this?
In-Reply-To: <001301c8c728$30be5b60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
References: <000601c8c4d1$64585a60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
	<7An59wB7Q8RIFwUk@jharper.demon.co.uk>
	<5b264fe50806050408j4961fe61kcb7bc487ffc703af@mail.gmail.com>
	<001301c8c728$30be5b60$0300a8c0@cardinalhealth.net>
Message-ID: <64+5jKJSfWSIFwPo@jharper.demon.co.uk>

I wonder if anybody has come across this before and have any comments to 
make.

I am talking about the 'big' Healey overdrive solenoid. In my case Lucas 
76515 Date Code 4878. Although almost 30 years old I fitted one of these 
about 4 years ago as new, old stock. For some reason when running for a 
long time on a motorway recently the coil burnt out for no obvious 
reason. Almost certainly the operating coil contacts had made although 
all external adjustments appeared to be correct.

I opened up the solenoid to see what might have caused the fault and was 
surprised to find, under the nylon inner cap, that this was filled with 
white soft rubber. It looks as if this had been injected somehow and 
allowed to set. What seems to be very strange is that this rubber was 
interfering with the correct action of the contacts. This all seems 
wrong to me; hence my concern.

I have two other new, old stock solenoids with the same date code and I 
am considering removing all the rubber before using them. I used the 
helpful query service of ODSpares in Rugby UK and this was their prompt 
reply.

'There is no need to remove all of the white rubber but certainly clean 
away any that will cause problems with the movement of the points or the 
little plunger that activates the points.

Some of the Lucas ones were prone to this problem'

Any further advice or comment?

Regards
-- 
John Harper

From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Fri Jun  6 12:11:38 2008
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (jessmd1 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:11:38 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356
Message-ID: <060620081811.23129.48497DDA00062E1C00005A592215575114CE0B039C9C0A06@comcast.net>

 Hello all I am new to the list. I am looking to buy an austin healey BN1.My dream car would be a BN1 with rebuilt motor and new red interior.I will get the car professionally painted if I can find one at a reasonable price.Anyone know of an available BN1? These cars are hard to find. Thanks,Jess

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Fri Jun  6 13:10:15 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:10:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356
Message-ID: <20080606191015.EKAF9682.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

This will not help you, but there is one here in Pittsburgh that is quite nice but the owner just sits on it and won't talk sale---although he has hinted sale in the past.  It kills me that it is not on the road where it should be, but it is his car---so----nothing anyone can do.


> 
> From: jessmd1 at comcast.net
> Date: 2008/06/06 Fri PM 02:11:38 EDT
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356

From ricphillps at aol.com  Fri Jun  6 13:40:40 2008
From: ricphillps at aol.com (ricphillps at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:40:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
Message-ID: <8CA96245627CD89-DC8-17CB@webmail-dd14.sysops.aol.com>

What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red material (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be appreciated.

From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Fri Jun  6 14:30:57 2008
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:30:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356
Message-ID: <71119.22779.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I know of one that is about to go on sale. It is located in Romeoville, IL
 
The widow contacted me recently to locate someone that could get the car
running before putting it up for sale.  It has sat in her garage for 2 years
since 
her husband passed away. I'd intended to visit her next wekk, would you
like 
more information?
Bob




Hello all I am new to the list. I am looking
to buy an austin healey BN1.My dream car would be a BN1 with rebuilt motor and
new red interior.I will get the car professionally painted if I can find one
at a reasonable price.Anyone know of an available BN1? These cars are hard to
find. Thanks,Jess

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Fri Jun  6 14:42:36 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:42:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
Message-ID: <20080606204236.DQWY22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Check EBay.  there were several for sale the last time I looked.  Have no idea about fixing them however.
tom 
> 
> From: ricphillps at aol.com
> Date: 2008/06/06 Fri PM 03:40:40 EDT
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
> 
> What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red material (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be appreciated.
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From DENewman2 at aol.com  Fri Jun  6 14:56:30 2008
From: DENewman2 at aol.com (DENewman2 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:56:30 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
Message-ID: <d23.27d2e94f.357afe7e@aol.com>

The late BJ8 badge was painted.
 
Don
 
 
In a message dated 6/6/2008 1:43:12 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
tomfelts at windstream.net writes:

Check  EBay.  there were several for sale the last time I looked.  Have no  
idea about fixing them however.
tom 
> 
> From:  ricphillps at aol.com
> Date: 2008/06/06 Fri PM 03:40:40 EDT
> To:  healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
> 
>  What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red 
material  (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be  
appreciated.
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From gbrierton at hotmail.com  Fri Jun  6 15:44:37 2008
From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (gary brierton)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:44:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <d23.27d2e94f.357afe7e@aol.com>
References: <d23.27d2e94f.357afe7e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU107-DS69A09AF3F0A28C8893055B3B70@phx.gbl>

Actually, Steve Byers can help with this, in that it is not at all clear 
when clossime (sp) badges were terminated and painted ones began.  Right, 
Steve??  And for extra points, when was there a hyphen? ;<)
GaryB

--------------------------------------------------
From: <DENewman2 at aol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 4:56 PM
To: <tomfelts at windstream.net>; <RicPhillps at aol.com>; 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front Badge

> The late BJ8 badge was painted.
>
> Don
>
>
> In a message dated 6/6/2008 1:43:12 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> tomfelts at windstream.net writes:
>
> Check  EBay.  there were several for sale the last time I looked.  Have no
> idea about fixing them however.
> tom
>>
>> From:  ricphillps at aol.com
>> Date: 2008/06/06 Fri PM 03:40:40 EDT
>> To:  healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
>>
>>  What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red
> material  (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be
> appreciated.
>> _______________________________________________
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Fri Jun  6 16:09:34 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 22:09:34 GMT
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
Message-ID: <20080606.180934.3479.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com>

Gary,

I believe the spelling is "cloisonne", but I'm sure Ed will correct us. :)


Doug

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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Jun  6 17:59:16 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:59:16 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
References: <20080606.180934.3479.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <008101c8c831$543b3c20$6601a8c0@shop>

<<I believe the spelling is "cloisonne", but I'm sure Ed will correct us. :)>>

NOT me,Doug!!!!    LOL

But I DO know for SURE that here is NO "m" in the word!!!!!

Anon

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jun  6 17:03:21 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 07:03:21 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356
In-Reply-To: <060620081811.23129.48497DDA00062E1C00005A592215575114CE0B039C9C0A06@comcast.net>
References: <060620081811.23129.48497DDA00062E1C00005A592215575114CE0B039C9C0A06@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806061603ocab4ccfsaf1be106f51f7c6e@mail.gmail.com>

Jess -

These cars are hard to find so you should just take what you can get.
The most important thing is to find a car with a clean, non rusty
chassis & clean body - fixing this stuff is by far the most expensive
and hardest to repair properly.

Don't worry about the motor - usually they are working well and even
if broken, and easier to fix by yourself, or by a mechanic.  Looking
for a car with a good interior is a good idea - these can be expensive
to fix unless you do it yourself, which is a very big job.  But
finding the right car with specifically a good red interior - well
that could take you a couple of years.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 2:11 AM,  <jessmd1 at comcast.net> wrote:
>  Hello all I am new to the list. I am looking to buy an austin healey BN1.My dream car would be a BN1 with rebuilt motor and new red interior.I will get the car professionally painted if I can find one at a reasonable price.Anyone know of an available BN1? These cars are hard to find. Thanks,Jess
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Jun  6 17:09:11 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:09:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <8CA96245627CD89-DC8-17CB@webmail-dd14.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CA96245627CD89-DC8-17CB@webmail-dd14.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <000f01c8c82a$54ea9320$febfb960$@rr.com>

Hi, Ric -
You can get a new badge from either of the following:
Victoria British:
http://www.victoriabritish.com/ICATALOG/AH/full.aspx?Page=36
SC Parts (England): http://tinyurl.com/3uofry

It's also possible to have an original badge re-cloisonned from some place
in England, as previously discussed on the list, but one of our British
listers will have to remind us of the contact info for that.

I can't vouch for the quality of any of the above, but I have seen some
badges that were obviously new replacements and they looked pretty good.  

Cheers!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
-----Original Message-----
On Behalf Of ricphillps at aol.com
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 12:41 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge

What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red
material (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be
appreciated.

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Jun  6 18:10:43 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 18:10:43 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
References: <8CA96245627CD89-DC8-17CB@webmail-dd14.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <008901c8c832$edcca170$6601a8c0@shop>

Ric:

<<What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red material (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be appreciated.>>

Since the very FIRST "What Our Customers say..." IS a BJ-7......

http://www.emblemagic.com/

NFI, FYI, YMMV, & FWIW!!!  
But come this winter, Hortense's is going for a "visit"!!

Ed
'63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates    AH BJ 7    )
Please vist my site at:    www.justbrits.com

From rdavies1 at cox.net  Fri Jun  6 17:28:33 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:28:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806061603ocab4ccfsaf1be106f51f7c6e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <060620081811.23129.48497DDA00062E1C00005A592215575114CE0B039C9C0A06@comcast.net>
	<ff59076c0806061603ocab4ccfsaf1be106f51f7c6e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <041801c8c82d$09334e60$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

Jess:
Alan is right but you may want to wait a few years for your perfect car.  It
took me two years of looking until I found my blue BJ8 and I still had to
replace top, interior, wires and tires and on and on and on....
Key is to join the clubs, go to meetings, ask how to spot a good car from a
fine paint job over a rusted hulk and look at a lot of cars. Those you can't
see yourself pay someone to check out. Many members will do that for free
for you.  I made up business cards with what I was looking for and handed
them out to members who posted them. I visited every British shop in my area
and handed out the cards. It turned out to be a member that found my car.
Networking. Buy the best you can afford.
It's the journey. That can be a lot of fun in itself.
Of course if you have $250,000 cash and ready to buy it will be amazing how
fast you can find one. I'll bet your car could be pried from a lister for
that amount :-)
Good Luck!
Ron O. Davies
SoCal
67 BJ8
97 DB7

-------------------------------------

"But finding the right car with specifically a good red interior - well
that could take you a couple of years."

Alan

From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri Jun  6 18:43:20 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:43:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <000f01c8c82a$54ea9320$febfb960$@rr.com>
References: <8CA96245627CD89-DC8-17CB@webmail-dd14.sysops.aol.com>
	<000f01c8c82a$54ea9320$febfb960$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4849D9A8.3060202@comcast.net>

I got a good cloisonne one from SC Parts in Jolly Ol'   They sent one 
which promptly delaminated, but replaced it free of charge.

My BJ8 was built in late '66 ... would like to know when they went to 
painted, too.

bs


BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Hi, Ric -
> You can get a new badge from either of the following:
> Victoria British:
> http://www.victoriabritish.com/ICATALOG/AH/full.aspx?Page=36
> SC Parts (England): http://tinyurl.com/3uofry
>
> It's also possible to have an original badge re-cloisonned from some place
> in England, as previously discussed on the list, but one of our British
> listers will have to remind us of the contact info for that.
>
> I can't vouch for the quality of any of the above, but I have seen some
> badges that were obviously new replacements and they looked pretty good.  
>
> Cheers!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC
> -----Original Message-----
> On Behalf Of ricphillps at aol.com
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 12:41 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
>
> What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red
> material (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be
> appreciated.
> _______________________________________________
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Fri Jun  6 19:05:21 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:05:21 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
Message-ID: <bc9.2c6f0f97.357b38d1@aol.com>

And I wonder how and why "Austin-Healey" morphed into  "Austin Healey".  
 
I've heard it said that this was initially a supplier's  error and someone 
jumped on a cheap deal for a bunch of  badges but doubt that is the true story.  
Does anyone know?
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 6/6/2008 8:43:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
bspidell at comcast.net writes:

My BJ8  was built in late '66 ... would like to know when they went to 
painted,  too.

bs







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Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.      
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Jun  6 19:56:10 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 18:56:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-DS69A09AF3F0A28C8893055B3B70@phx.gbl>
References: <d23.27d2e94f.357afe7e@aol.com>
	<BLU107-DS69A09AF3F0A28C8893055B3B70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <003401c8c841$a8dd3d40$fa97b7c0$@rr.com>

Gary -
The Parts Manual gives only one part number for the Mk III nose badge,
applicable from the first BJ8 25315 on, and therefore does not distinguish
between the cloisonni badge and the painted one, nor does it identify a
change point.
Since it is a point of difference between cars, I try to record the badge
style (cloisonni or painted) as an item of data in the BJ8 registry.  The
goal would be to determine from actual evidence at least the general change
point for the badges, although availability of new ones and possibility of
replacement messes up the data somewhat.  Inaccurate responses to the BJ8
questionnaire could also mess up the data.

If the data I have is correct, then the painted badge was used on cars
throughout entire BJ8 production.  The earliest chassis number recorded with
a painted badge is 25396.  For those who are interested, as an example the
following are also recorded with painted nose badges:
26345
26576
26707
27532
28359
28770
30114
30248
30430
30730
31494 (the earliest car with a painted badge that I have actually seen with
my own eyes)
33042
33437
... etc., etc.

The point at which MOST cars have the painted badges seems to be somewhere
around chassis 39XXX/40XXX.

I had never paid attention the missing hyphen in my car's badge, which I'm
convinced is original to the car.  It made me curious about the original
badge of my BJ7, and I see that it does have the hyphen.  You learn
something every day.  Now, am I going to have to create  "HYPHEN" and
"NON-HYPHEN" sub-categories in the registry?

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of gary
brierton
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 2:45 PM
To: DENewman2 at aol.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front Badge

Actually, Steve Byers can help with this, in that it is not at all clear
when clossime (sp) badges were terminated and painted ones began.  Right,
Steve??  And for extra points, when was there a hyphen? ;<)
GaryB

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Jun  6 20:09:04 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 19:09:04 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <000f01c8c82a$54ea9320$febfb960$@rr.com>
References: <8CA96245627CD89-DC8-17CB@webmail-dd14.sysops.aol.com>
	<000f01c8c82a$54ea9320$febfb960$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <003501c8c843$7638ff30$62aafd90$@rr.com>

Moss Motors also sells replacement nose badges.  I missed that in a quick
scan of their on-line catalog and so omitted mentioning Moss in my first
reply.

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=28958&SortOrde
r=4

 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8
Healeys
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 4:09 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front Badge

Hi, Ric -
You can get a new badge from either of the following:
Victoria British:
http://www.victoriabritish.com/ICATALOG/AH/full.aspx?Page=36
SC Parts (England): http://tinyurl.com/3uofry

It's also possible to have an original badge re-cloisonned from some place
in England, as previously discussed on the list, but one of our British
listers will have to remind us of the contact info for that.

I can't vouch for the quality of any of the above, but I have seen some
badges that were obviously new replacements and they looked pretty good.  

Cheers!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC

From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Fri Jun  6 20:41:41 2008
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 19:41:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <003401c8c841$a8dd3d40$fa97b7c0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAAEFPDIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

Were any of the badges just chromed? Mine, which I believe to be original,
had no traces of paint. Car # 38555

-----Original Message-----
The point at which MOST cars have the painted badges seems to be somewhere
around chassis 39XXX/40XXX.

From bspidell at comcast.net  Fri Jun  6 21:16:48 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:16:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAAEFPDIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>
References: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAAEFPDIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>
Message-ID: <4849FDA0.9070803@comcast.net>

Mine didn't either.  I assumed:

a) the cloisonne delaminated, or
b) the paint was removed somehow


bs


Greg Wilkinson wrote:
> Were any of the badges just chromed? Mine, which I believe to be original,
> had no traces of paint. Car # 38555
>
> -----Original Message-----
> The point at which MOST cars have the painted badges seems to be somewhere
> around chassis 39XXX/40XXX.
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Sat Jun  7 00:41:13 2008
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 08:41:13 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <8CA96245627CD89-DC8-17CB@webmail-dd14.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CA96245627CD89-DC8-17CB@webmail-dd14.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <4e23c7250806062341q61b1f502re3e795c4e89445e8@mail.gmail.com>

Friends,
Although not located in the UK I hope my reaction will be accepted.
The UK firm said to be famous for their quality is
Pamela David Enamels
Pennyshop
Burrington, N. Devon EX37 9JW
England
Phone +44 1769 52 05 36
No email nor website known

No financial interest, just hoping to win the lottery so that I can rechrome
and re-enamel!
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

2008/6/6 <ricphillps at aol.com>:

> What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red
> material (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be
> appreciated.
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From alan.bromfield at virgin.net  Sat Jun  7 01:36:15 2008
From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net (Alan Bromfield)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 08:36:15 +0100
Subject: [Healeys]  Front Badge
Message-ID: <00b701c8c871$2bc92000$6401a8c0@Dell>

Hey Ric.
The best in the world (IMHO)at accurately replacing the cloisonne on these
badges is Pamela David Enamels here in the UK.  Find them at:
http://badgecraft.co.uk/

The chipping and flaking usually happens as a result of tightening the badge
down too hard onto the shroud. The stress in the base metal causes the glass
to detatch from the base and vibration and weather does the rest. My
recommend is to make sure the curve of the badge accurately corresponds to
the shroud before you send it away. When it comes back put a bed of clear
silicon sealant on the back, especially around the studs before gently
pulling it down snug.

Regards........
 _______________________________________________
(______________  Alan Bromfield  _______________)
   (______     \__1957-BN4 x 2__/    _______)
          (______www.nfahc.co.uk____) 

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+alan.bromfield=virgin.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of ricphillps at aol.com
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 8:41 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge


What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red
material (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be
appreciated.

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sat Jun  7 02:55:36 2008
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:55:36 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <00b701c8c871$2bc92000$6401a8c0@Dell>
References: <00b701c8c871$2bc92000$6401a8c0@Dell>
Message-ID: <20080607085533.AE86418767F@autox.team.net>

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Alan Bromfield
Sent: 07 June 2008 08:36
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge

Hey Ric.
The best in the world (IMHO)at accurately replacing the cloisonne on these
badges is Pamela David Enamels here in the UK.  Find them at:
http://badgecraft.co.uk/

The chipping and flaking usually happens as a result of tightening the badge
down too hard onto the shroud. The stress in the base metal causes the glass
to detatch from the base and vibration and weather does the rest. My
recommend is to make sure the curve of the badge accurately corresponds to
the shroud before you send it away. When it comes back put a bed of clear
silicon sealant on the back, especially around the studs before gently
pulling it down snug.

Regards........
 _______________________________________________
(______________  Alan Bromfield  _______________)
   (______     \__1957-BN4 x 2__/    _______)
          (______www.nfahc.co.uk____) 

Yes, I can endorse their work. They did mine some years ago and it came back
looking better than anything "new" that I've ever seen. Not particularly
quick or particularly cheap, but well worth it. When people see your car for
the first time, isn't the front badge often the first thing they look at?
And, if you refurbish your original, you'll know that your hyphenage(?) is
correct!
Simon.

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Jun  7 05:25:23 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 04:25:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAAEFPDIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>
References: <003401c8c841$a8dd3d40$fa97b7c0$@rr.com>
	<GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAAEFPDIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>
Message-ID: <001101c8c891$307842a0$9168c7e0$@rr.com>

Greg, I have assumed that a badge that is just all chrome now was once
painted and the paint has flaked off over the years.  The originals might
also have been cloisonni (note:  the list server seems to change the
accented "e" on the end of this word to "i"), but I would guess that someone
would have to intentionally remove all traces of the cloisonni, unlike paint
which could easily flake off on its own.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Greg
Wilkinson
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 7:42 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front Badge

Were any of the badges just chromed? Mine, which I believe to be original,
had no traces of paint. Car # 38555

From bjcap at optonline.net  Sat Jun  7 06:09:29 2008
From: bjcap at optonline.net (Carroll A Phillips)
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:09:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
References: <003401c8c841$a8dd3d40$fa97b7c0$@rr.com>
	<GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAAEFPDIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>
	<001101c8c891$307842a0$9168c7e0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <004101c8c897$56c950b0$6401a8c0@carrolls>

Very interesting thread Steve,

Original cars that came into the shop....... have only seen the painted 
badges on late 66-67 BJ8s

Carroll 

From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Sat Jun  7 07:25:42 2008
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:25:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Re BN7 battry door
Message-ID: <484A8C56.5090301@wowway.com>

Alan,
Thanks for your input...valuable as always.  I'll glue down the Armacord 
as the factory did.  Good to know that any moisture under the Armacord 
will dry out.  My sheet metal is all primed and painted so it is 
protected if it does get damp.

As a side question...I've always wondered-  how did your Healeys get to 
Hong Kong?

Regards,
Dan

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Sat Jun  7 12:29:09 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 14:29:09 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0806071129p484411efq308dda71c97c1ce5@mail.gmail.com>

Hi,

>From the archives, it looks like a 1 11/16 inch socket is required to fit
the crankshaft nut.   Has anyone tried a 15" adjustable wrench (spanner)?
The ones I've seen open to 1 3/4 inch, which is wide enough.   But is there
enough room to grab the crankshaft nut and turn the engine with an
adjustable wrench?

thanks,

Tom

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Jun  7 13:06:05 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 12:06:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0806071129p484411efq308dda71c97c1ce5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0806071129p484411efq308dda71c97c1ce5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000801c8c8d1$8c62bba0$a52832e0$@rr.com>

Yes, Tom, there is enough room.  I used to do it that way until I found an
old spanner just a bit undersize in an antique store and filed it out to
fit.  I welded an extension on it that makes the engine easier to turn.

Because of the interference of the crosspiece just in front of the crank
pulley, I don't think you can turn the engine with a socket with the engine
sitting in its normal position.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of T W
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 11:29 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand

Hi,

>From the archives, it looks like a 1 11/16 inch socket is required to fit
the crankshaft nut.   Has anyone tried a 15" adjustable wrench (spanner)?
The ones I've seen open to 1 3/4 inch, which is wide enough.   But is there
enough room to grab the crankshaft nut and turn the engine with an
adjustable wrench?

thanks,

Tom

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Sat Jun  7 13:58:38 2008
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 14:58:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand
References: <d9b7a14d0806071129p484411efq308dda71c97c1ce5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000801c8c8d8$e18a7da0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>

Tom, adjustable spanner may work, if you are in a part of the country that 
has tractor/farm supply stores, they usually have individual large size 
wrenches for reasonable prices, the reason I mention this, I like to use a 
box end because it stays on the nut better, so there are fewer trips down 
under the car to retrieve the wrench.

Greg Lemon

From jjkbj7 at yahoo.com  Sat Jun  7 14:07:19 2008
From: jjkbj7 at yahoo.com (John Kuzman)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 13:07:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Box Seal
Message-ID: <48463.18126.qm@web50210.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Greetings!

Well, after struggling with the steering arm removal, I am now trying to figure a way to remove the old seal. I have snapped of a couple of surgical picks, but have made no progress with the seal. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Sat Jun  7 14:14:47 2008
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 22:14:47 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Box Seal
In-Reply-To: <48463.18126.qm@web50210.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <48463.18126.qm@web50210.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA817500447A942@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

Drill a hole in the seal and then drill a screw in it. Now use plyers to pull
the srew with the seal out.
Not a big thing.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/Germany

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag
von John Kuzman
Gesendet: Samstag, 7. Juni 2008 22:07
An: Healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] Steering Box Seal

Greetings!

Well, after struggling with the steering arm removal, I am now trying to
figure a way to remove the old seal. I have snapped of a couple of surgical
picks, but have made no progress with the seal. Any advice would be greatly
appreciated.

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jun  7 15:36:57 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:36:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Box Seal
In-Reply-To: <48463.18126.qm@web50210.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <48463.18126.qm@web50210.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <484AFF79.5090605@comcast.net>

I bent the tip of a (cheap) long, thin slotted screwdriver 90deg and 
used it like a pick.

To replace, I flattened (like a screwdriver) the last inch or so of two 
long steel rods on a bench grinder and "walked" the seal up the shaft 
with the rods and gentle hammer taps.  The rods need to be long enough 
to clear all the brackets and hardware around the steering box.

bs


John Kuzman wrote:
> Greetings!
>
> Well, after struggling with the steering arm removal, I am now trying to figure a way to remove the old seal. I have snapped of a couple of surgical picks, but have made no progress with the seal. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 
> _______________________________________________
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From allynrichardson at verizon.net  Sat Jun  7 16:50:28 2008
From: allynrichardson at verizon.net (Allyn Richardson)
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:50:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Work Space
Message-ID: <0K240030K7GQAANR@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net>

Losing my garage work space (divorce) thank god she hates the BN6 and
doesn't want it....Does anyone on the list that lives in the Los Angeles
South Bay area know of any industrial space for rent or share? I need
approx. 400-600 square feet. 
 
Please contact me off list with replies. 
 
Regards, 
 
Allyn 

From jsoderling at astound.net  Sat Jun  7 18:38:19 2008
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 17:38:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356
References: <060620081811.23129.48497DDA00062E1C00005A592215575114CE0B039C9C0A06@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <019901c8c8ff$f3131970$8ad3ea42@Soderling>

There is one advertised the June issue of AH Mag by Art Robbins  PH 
650-380-3586.  California car, new Healey Blue paint, blue interior, trunk 
liner and top.  74,000 orig miles. $35,000.  NFI.

Vrooom vrooom,
John
100-Six MM  Erika the Red

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jessmd1 at comcast.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356


> Hello all I am new to the list. I am looking to buy an austin healey 
> BN1.My dream car would be a BN1 with rebuilt motor and new red interior.I 
> will get the car professionally painted if I can find one at a reasonable 
> price.Anyone know of an available BN1? These cars are hard to find. 
> Thanks,Jess

From kaynmike.bham at juno.com  Sat Jun  7 18:57:31 2008
From: kaynmike.bham at juno.com (kaynmike.bham at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:57:31 GMT
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <20080607.175731.10218.0@webmail02.vgs.untd.com>

Everything new on brake system of kid's AN5. Bled and bled only to have pedal
remain "spongy." Anyone with ideas? Hint: we have been told that the M/C is
BELOW the wheel cylinders-is that right??
Mike Gougeon 56BN2

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sat Jun  7 19:06:27 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 21:06:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356
References: <060620081811.23129.48497DDA00062E1C00005A592215575114CE0B039C9C0A06@comcast.net>
	<019901c8c8ff$f3131970$8ad3ea42@Soderling>
Message-ID: <015701c8c903$e1586290$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Hello Jess,

Just for your information, BN1's and BN2's 'till the end of 1955 that were 
listed with "Red Trim" interiors were actually a very distinctive 
combination of a bright orangey red for leather and vinyl with a more 
normally perceived "red" for all Armacord, carpet, top, tonneau cover and 
sidescreen material. There was no contrasting piping on the seats or 
armrest. However, the red Armacord throughout was bound in the contrasting 
orange shade.
It wasn't until after January '56 in the later BN2's that a red interior was 
introduced that was much more of a deep crimson red, again with no 
contrasting piping.
Perception of a colour from someone who isn't necessarily "up to speed" on 
what is correct and what is not, could possibly have the unwary buyer paying 
top money for something found later to be incorrect.
Of course to each his own and best of luck finding your dream car.
There is one here in Ontario that may be available that is exactly what you 
describe. It's a BN1, Old English White with the red/orange interior, 
completely finished and a Gold level Concours winner. We assembled and 
trimmed out this car in 2002. The car is excellent and needs nothing. Not 
going cheap, but worth every penny. Contact me if this sounds like what you 
want, and I'll put you in touch with the owner.

Rich Chrysler
AHCA Hundred Registrar

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Soderling" <jsoderling at astound.net>
To: <jessmd1 at comcast.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356


> There is one advertised the June issue of AH Mag by Art Robbins  PH
> 650-380-3586.  California car, new Healey Blue paint, blue interior, trunk
> liner and top.  74,000 orig miles. $35,000.  NFI.
>
> Vrooom vrooom,
> John
> 100-Six MM  Erika the Red
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <jessmd1 at comcast.net>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 11:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356
>
>
>> Hello all I am new to the list. I am looking to buy an austin healey
>> BN1.My dream car would be a BN1 with rebuilt motor and new red interior.I
>> will get the car professionally painted if I can find one at a reasonable
>> price.Anyone know of an available BN1? These cars are hard to find.
>> Thanks,Jess
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sat Jun  7 19:12:14 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 21:12:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
References: <20080607.175731.10218.0@webmail02.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <015e01c8c904$b027a720$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Not unless the car is upside down!

It's leaking air in somewhere. Make sure your fluid is not now aerated and 
cloudy.

Make sure the shoes are matched to the drums both in arc and truth and are 
adjusted to spec. Make sure the handbrake link is undone while adjusting the 
rear shoes.
Also make sure your master cylinder pedal free play adjustment is set 
correctly.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kaynmike.bham at juno.com>
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 8:57 PM
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)


> Everything new on brake system of kid's AN5. Bled and bled only to have 
> pedal
> remain "spongy." Anyone with ideas? Hint: we have been told that the M/C 
> is
> BELOW the wheel cylinders-is that right??
> Mike Gougeon 56BN2
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From nickzarkades at comcast.net  Sat Jun  7 19:48:02 2008
From: nickzarkades at comcast.net (nickzarkades at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:48:02 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Bugeye Project Car
Message-ID: <060820080148.5170.484B3A52000869E40000143222155688849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>

If anybody on the list knows of a Bugeye project car I would be grateful for an e-mai off the list
at zdesign at comcast.net

Thanks

From 57healey at gmail.com  Sat Jun  7 20:45:52 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 21:45:52 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
In-Reply-To: <BAY104-W51030BAEAA0E826DFD4A11C5B70@phx.gbl>
References: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net>
	<743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY104-W51030BAEAA0E826DFD4A11C5B70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0806071945v5a3c7d1bi953b64d3722e7559@mail.gmail.com>

You must be intercepting my mail as it did show up yesterday!

On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 7:50 PM, Jim Lesher <cleona44 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Patton - Would you believe I received my personal letter today. Someone must
> have told Peter  the true value and gas economy of the 57 Longbridge 2
> porthead. He must really want an early 57 or I am certain he would not have
> taken the time to send me a personalized letter.
> I am sure the letter will be waiting for you in your mailbox tomorrow>



-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From drmasucci at comcast.net  Sat Jun  7 20:49:07 2008
From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 22:49:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Good Front Shocks (Upper "A" arm assemblies)  for BJ8
References: <060820080148.5170.484B3A52000869E40000143222155688849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000a01c8c912$39703b70$6701a8c0@ltn.cw.local>

Hi Listers,

A number of years ago I purchased a set of rebuilt Armstrong front shocks 
for my BJ8. After running them in the normal fashion for a few years I 
installed Putzkes Bilstein conversion kit. To use the conversion kit you run 
the Armstrong shocks with the valving removed. That basically converts the 
shock to just an upper "A" arm assembly with no damping. I have been running 
with that system for years now.

My Armstrong shocks bushings are worn and there is now some play. So I need 
to buy some new front shocks. Obviously I am interested in finding shocks 
that are in excellent working condition. I will the remove the valve and use 
them as before.

Does anyone have a set that they are willing to part with? I am interested 
in the versions that will fit under the wheel well tub without modification. 
Also the 4 mounting points need to be in good condition. If anyone is 
interested in selling me these parts, please contact me off-list.

Thanks,
Dave

64 BJ8
03 Mini Cooper S

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sat Jun  7 21:41:51 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 20:41:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] steering box removal
Message-ID: <002701c8c919$966f6fb0$5201a8c0@Jim>

i have found that just putting a new seal in does not work most of the time.
the problem is that the steering shaft has a small groove worn where the seal
rubs.  it may not go all the way round the shaft, but it causes the new seal
to start leaking.  i have removed the rocker shaft and polished it up with
fine sandpaper and crocus cloth and it seems to have helped in most cases.
hjim

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sat Jun  7 21:51:33 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 20:51:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] offer to buy
Message-ID: <001601c8c91a$f14012e0$5201a8c0@Jim>

my letter came today.  i guess he does not read the list.    hjim

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jun  7 21:54:21 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:54:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Good Front Shocks (Upper "A" arm assemblies) for BJ8
In-Reply-To: <000a01c8c912$39703b70$6701a8c0@ltn.cw.local>
References: <060820080148.5170.484B3A52000869E40000143222155688849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>
	<000a01c8c912$39703b70$6701a8c0@ltn.cw.local>
Message-ID: <484B57ED.5020601@comcast.net>

David,

I don't see why the bushings and/or shafts can't be replaced; i.e. have 
the shocks rebuilt sans valving.   This would be considerably cheaper 
than new shocks, which will require mods to the wheel wells.  Otherwise, 
you'll need to buy used OEM--doubt there is any NOS left--and probably 
get them rebuilt anyway.

The best in the biz is Worldwide Auto parts:  
http://www.mailbag.com/users/nosimport/


bs


David Masucci wrote:
> Hi Listers,
>
> A number of years ago I purchased a set of rebuilt Armstrong front shocks 
> for my BJ8. After running them in the normal fashion for a few years I 
> installed Putzkes Bilstein conversion kit. To use the conversion kit you run 
> the Armstrong shocks with the valving removed. That basically converts the 
> shock to just an upper "A" arm assembly with no damping. I have been running 
> with that system for years now.
>
> My Armstrong shocks bushings are worn and there is now some play. So I need 
> to buy some new front shocks. Obviously I am interested in finding shocks 
> that are in excellent working condition. I will the remove the valve and use 
> them as before.
>
> Does anyone have a set that they are willing to part with? I am interested 
> in the versions that will fit under the wheel well tub without modification. 
> Also the 4 mounting points need to be in good condition. If anyone is 
> interested in selling me these parts, please contact me off-list.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
>
> 64 BJ8
> 03 Mini Cooper S
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sat Jun  7 22:02:37 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 21:02:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
Message-ID: <002201c8c91c$7d507030$5201a8c0@Jim>

checked the archives but no luck.  i am trying to determine the best way to
remove the old shock tower plate on a bj7 which is kaputt.  it is on the
driver side and i assume you have to remove the steering gear.   do you cold
chisel or grind it off.  i am also assuming the new shock plates have the
captive nuts welded in already.  we are going to have a mobile welding guy
come by to weld the new plate.  what do i need to tell him about making sure
everything is in the exact place and how critical it is, etc.,
healeymanjim

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jun  7 22:42:12 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:42:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Gas and Oil (only indirect Healey content)
Message-ID: <484B6324.5020303@comcast.net>

A few years ago myself and others got into an online argument with 
someone who proclaimed $4/gallon gas was right around the corner, and 
that would cause the US and world economy to grind to a halt.

I have to eat a little crow because, obviously the $4/gal mark has been 
reached and then some.  However, the rise in oil and gas prices didn't 
come as soon as my "adversary" claimed, nor has the world economy come 
to a halt (at least not yet).  So, if that Lister's still online 
congratulations on calling the situation correctly, if not a bit 
prematurely (if I recall, I felt more expensive gas was probable, but 
that the increase and effect would not be as severe or come as soon as 
the other Lister predicted).

FWIW, though I enjoy cheap fuel as much as anybody I've never felt it 
was a divine right and always tried to use fuel--and other resources, 
for that matter--efficiently.   My hobbies (driving and flying) sure 
have gotten expensive, though.  Guess I'll have to dip into my son's 
college fund a bit more ;)


bs

-- 
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jun  7 22:43:49 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:43:49 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
In-Reply-To: <002201c8c91c$7d507030$5201a8c0@Jim>
References: <002201c8c91c$7d507030$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <484B6385.6010705@comcast.net>

Please post replies to the List; I'll be doing this myself eventually.

TIA,
bs

James Shope wrote:
> checked the archives but no luck.  i am trying to determine the best way to
> remove the old shock tower plate on a bj7 which is kaputt.  it is on the
> driver side and i assume you have to remove the steering gear.   do you cold
> chisel or grind it off.  i am also assuming the new shock plates have the
> captive nuts welded in already.  we are going to have a mobile welding guy
> come by to weld the new plate.  what do i need to tell him about making sure
> everything is in the exact place and how critical it is, etc.,
> healeymanjim
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From ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net  Sun Jun  8 00:11:48 2008
From: ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net (Ron Huseman)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 02:11:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Relay
Message-ID: <20080608061144.97763187644@autox.team.net>

I'm finishing up the wiring on my  BJ7. I am using two diagrams provided by
List members and both have been nearly 100% identical as I've gone through
the entire car. When I came to the overdrive relay, the drawings conflict.
They differ in the terminals used for ground and 12v power from the fuse box
through the dash switch to the relay. 

 

I have pictures of other BJ7s and one of them has a relay that has the
bakelite side with screw-down terminals facing forward, toward the motor.
Mine is a metal-enclosed enclosed relay with spade tips facing down.
Terminal identifications are stamped on the relay and correspond to both the
drawings, but as I said, the terminations differ.  

 

Does someone have a working BJ7 that can tell me how this model should be
wired? Color-coded wire connections to the terminal number would be perfect.
I hate to try one method and burn out the relay by having the ground
attached incorrectly. You can reply off line using my email below. 

 

Many thanks, again.

 

Ron Huseman

ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net

From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Sun Jun  8 01:45:29 2008
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John Rowe)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 17:45:29 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
In-Reply-To: <484B6385.6010705@comcast.net>
References: <002201c8c91c$7d507030$5201a8c0@Jim> <484B6385.6010705@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <42C444AA5A024D4793C4E2BBF2D2BB57@Johnlaptop>

Kilmartin make an excellent product that is adjustable for camber and
castor. Although I have had no need for them, a number of friends swear by
them. I would remove them by grinding or with the "hot axe" (oxy/acetyline)
but no doubt this will be howled down! They would be available from
stockists of Kilmartin parts anywhere
John Rowe (Qld Australia)
BN1
BT7

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
Cc: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] shock towers


> Please post replies to the List; I'll be doing this myself eventually.
>
> TIA,
> bs
>
> James Shope wrote:
>> checked the archives but no luck.  i am trying to determine the best way 
>> to
>> remove the old shock tower plate on a bj7 which is kaputt.  it is on the
>> driver side and i assume you have to remove the steering gear.   do you 
>> cold
>> chisel or grind it off.  i am also assuming the new shock plates have the
>> captive nuts welded in already.  we are going to have a mobile welding 
>> guy
>> come by to weld the new plate.  what do i need to tell him about making 
>> sure
>> everything is in the exact place and how critical it is, etc.,
>> healeymanjim
>> _______________________________________________
>> >>
>
>
> -- 

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sun Jun  8 02:53:07 2008
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 09:53:07 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <20080607.175731.10218.0@webmail02.vgs.untd.com>
References: <20080607.175731.10218.0@webmail02.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <20080608085253.A2FD7187643@autox.team.net>

Try tightening up the bleed screw as the other person is still depressing
the pedal, ie pedal is on its last downward stroke and you tighten up before
pedal hits bottom. Sometimes a little air gets sucked back when the stroke
has finished.....so you get 95?% of the air out of each line, but never the
last 5%. There's something in my BMC manual to that effect. I always used to
get hung up that way. Or get a set of those one way valved bleed screws
whose name I've forgotten!
Simon

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of kaynmike.bham at juno.com
Sent: 08 June 2008 01:58
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)

Everything new on brake system of kid's AN5. Bled and bled only to have
pedal
remain "spongy." Anyone with ideas? Hint: we have been told that the M/C is
BELOW the wheel cylinders-is that right??
Mike Gougeon 56BN2
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk

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From ah3000me at gmail.com  Sun Jun  8 05:03:55 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:03:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand
In-Reply-To: <000801c8c8d8$e18a7da0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
References: <d9b7a14d0806071129p484411efq308dda71c97c1ce5@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801c8c8d8$e18a7da0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0806080403q3701a282j675218fd45d545a@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Don, Steve, and Greg for your advice.   I have a running engine, so I
need just enough leverage to be able to move the points into position to
adjust,  ditto for the valves.

thanks,

Tom


On Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 3:58 PM, Greg Lemon <glemon at neb.rr.com> wrote:

> Tom, adjustable spanner may work, if you are in a part of the country that
> has tractor/farm supply stores, they usually have individual large size
> wrenches for reasonable prices, the reason I mention this, I like to use a
> box end because it stays on the nut better, so there are fewer trips down
> under the car to retrieve the wrench.
>
> Greg Lemon

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Sun Jun  8 05:22:13 2008
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:22:13 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0806080403q3701a282j675218fd45d545a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0806071129p484411efq308dda71c97c1ce5@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801c8c8d8$e18a7da0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
	<d9b7a14d0806080403q3701a282j675218fd45d545a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <484BC0E5.1070705@earthlink.net>

Tom,

An easier way to do that for the valves is to put the car in 4th gear and 
roll it by turning a front tire. I find it easier to adjust the distributor 
points on the bench, but that's just me.

Bob

T W wrote:
> Thanks Don, Steve, and Greg for your advice.   I have a running engine, so I
> need just enough leverage to be able to move the points into position to
> adjust,  ditto for the valves.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Tom

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Jun  8 06:10:32 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:10:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
In-Reply-To: <42C444AA5A024D4793C4E2BBF2D2BB57@Johnlaptop>
References: <002201c8c91c$7d507030$5201a8c0@Jim> <484B6385.6010705@comcast.net>
	<42C444AA5A024D4793C4E2BBF2D2BB57@Johnlaptop>
Message-ID: <484BCC38.3040600@comcast.net>

Hi John,

I have a pair of the Kilmartin shock mounts (not installed, yet).  They 
can be moved in or out to adjust camber, but I don't see how they could 
be used to adjust castor.  Am I missing something, or do they have a new 
product?


bs

John Rowe wrote:
> Kilmartin make an excellent product that is adjustable for camber and
> castor. Although I have had no need for them, a number of friends 
> swear by
> them. I would remove them by grinding or with the "hot axe" 
> (oxy/acetyline)
> but no doubt this will be howled down! They would be available from
> stockists of Kilmartin parts anywhere
> John Rowe (Qld Australia)
> BN1
> BT7
>
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jun  8 07:02:39 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:02:39 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand
In-Reply-To: <484BC0E5.1070705@earthlink.net>
References: <d9b7a14d0806071129p484411efq308dda71c97c1ce5@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801c8c8d8$e18a7da0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
	<d9b7a14d0806080403q3701a282j675218fd45d545a@mail.gmail.com>
	<484BC0E5.1070705@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806080602p6d141e4bj3d492e15c99c3293@mail.gmail.com>

Tom -

Even easier is to take out all the plugs, then put a little hand
pressure on the fan belt, then use your other hand on the fan blades
and turn it - that usually will be enough to turn a motor provided it
is broken in.

Alan


On 6/8/08, Bob Haskell <rchaskell at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Tom,
>
> An easier way to do that for the valves is to put the car in 4th gear and
> roll it by turning a front tire. I find it easier to adjust the distributor
> points on the bench, but that's just me.
>
> Bob
>
> T W wrote:
>> Thanks Don, Steve, and Greg for your advice.   I have a running engine, so
>> I
>> need just enough leverage to be able to move the points into position to
>> adjust,  ditto for the valves.
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> Tom
> _______________________________________________
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>
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'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Jun  8 08:28:48 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:28:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806080602p6d141e4bj3d492e15c99c3293@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0806071129p484411efq308dda71c97c1ce5@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801c8c8d8$e18a7da0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
	<d9b7a14d0806080403q3701a282j675218fd45d545a@mail.gmail.com>
	<484BC0E5.1070705@earthlink.net>
	<ff59076c0806080602p6d141e4bj3d492e15c99c3293@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000801c8c973$fec51510$fc4f3f30$@rr.com>

Guys, I've tried moving the car in gear to turn the engine, and it doesn't
work for me in any of the gears.  Since I have a plastic Texas Kooler fan, I
would be reluctant to try to turn the engine with the fan.  I use a spanner,
and even that isn't really easy even with the plugs out, and that's why I
welded an extension to it for a little more leverage.  Even so, turning the
engine to adjust the valves isn't my favorite job.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan
Seigrist
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 6:03 AM
To: Bob Haskell; T W; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand

Tom -

Even easier is to take out all the plugs, then put a little hand
pressure on the fan belt, then use your other hand on the fan blades
and turn it - that usually will be enough to turn a motor provided it
is broken in.

Alan

On 6/8/08, Bob Haskell <rchaskell at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Tom,
>
> An easier way to do that for the valves is to put the car in 4th gear and
> roll it by turning a front tire. I find it easier to adjust the
distributor
> points on the bench, but that's just me.
>
> Bob

From bighealey at charter.net  Sun Jun  8 08:56:23 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:56:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
In-Reply-To: <002201c8c91c$7d507030$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <000001c8c977$d2d402a0$1002a8c0@TRACY>

James,

Here is a photo essay of how I did it.  I did not remove the steering
column.

http://healey.org/content/view/366/168/

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
James Shope
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 9:03 PM
To: healeys
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers

checked the archives but no luck.  i am trying to determine the best way to
remove the old shock tower plate on a bj7 which is kaputt.  it is on the
driver side and i assume you have to remove the steering gear.   do you cold
chisel or grind it off.  i am also assuming the new shock plates have the
captive nuts welded in already.  we are going to have a mobile welding guy
come by to weld the new plate.  what do i need to tell him about making sure
everything is in the exact place and how critical it is, etc.,
healeymanjim
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From healeydoc at verizon.net  Sun Jun  8 09:19:23 2008
From: healeydoc at verizon.net (healeydoc at verizon.net)
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:19:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Good Front Shocks (Upper "A" arm assemblies) for BJ8
In-Reply-To: <000a01c8c912$39703b70$6701a8c0@ltn.cw.local>
References: <060820080148.5170.484B3A52000869E40000143222155688849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>
	<000a01c8c912$39703b70$6701a8c0@ltn.cw.local>
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Dave, We have some good used shocks it you are looking for one.


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialis.com



On Jun 7, 2008, at 7:49 PM, David Masucci wrote:

> Hi Listers,
>
> A number of years ago I purchased a set of rebuilt Armstrong front  
> shocks
> for my BJ8. After running them in the normal fashion for a few years I
> installed Putzkes Bilstein conversion kit. To use the conversion  
> kit you run
> the Armstrong shocks with the valving removed. That basically  
> converts the
> shock to just an upper "A" arm assembly with no damping. I have  
> been running
> with that system for years now.
>
> My Armstrong shocks bushings are worn and there is now some play.  
> So I need
> to buy some new front shocks. Obviously I am interested in finding  
> shocks
> that are in excellent working condition. I will the remove the  
> valve and use
> them as before.
>
> Does anyone have a set that they are willing to part with? I am  
> interested
> in the versions that will fit under the wheel well tub without  
> modification.
> Also the 4 mounting points need to be in good condition. If anyone is
> interested in selling me these parts, please contact me off-list.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
>
> 64 BJ8
> 03 Mini Cooper S
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sun Jun  8 09:59:27 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:59:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
Message-ID: <20080608155927.ZUYP9682.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

If anyone needs one, I have a bramd new left side shock mount plate made in Australia.  VERY nice, that I don't need.  If interested in it, contact me off line.

Thanks
tom 
> 
> From: "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net>
> Date: 2008/06/08 Sun AM 10:56:23 EDT
> To: "'James  Shope'" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>,  "'healeys'"
> 	<healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] shock towers
> 
> James,
> 
> Here is a photo essay of how I did it.  I did not remove the steering
> column.
> 
> http://healey.org/content/view/366/168/
> 
> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> James Shope
> Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 9:03 PM
> To: healeys
> Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
> 
> checked the archives but no luck.  i am trying to determine the best way to
> remove the old shock tower plate on a bj7 which is kaputt.  it is on the
> driver side and i assume you have to remove the steering gear.   do you cold
> chisel or grind it off.  i am also assuming the new shock plates have the
> captive nuts welded in already.  we are going to have a mobile welding guy
> come by to weld the new plate.  what do i need to tell him about making sure
> everything is in the exact place and how critical it is, etc.,
> healeymanjim
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From nickzarkades at comcast.net  Sun Jun  8 10:11:00 2008
From: nickzarkades at comcast.net (nickzarkades at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:11:00 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Archives
Message-ID: <060820081611.14578.484C049400016242000038F222120207849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>

Does the list have a archive site and if so how do I get to it.

Nickz66bj8

From pyoas at yahoo.com  Sun Jun  8 13:10:10 2008
From: pyoas at yahoo.com (Patrick Yoas)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 12:10:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2,
	Issue 360 Shock Tower Plate removal
In-Reply-To: <mailman.15296.1212940752.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <804579.19402.qm@web90504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

    Message: 1
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 21:02:37 -0700
From: "James Shope" 
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
To: "healeys" 
Message-ID: <002201c8c91c$7d507030$5201a8c0 at Jim>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

checked the archives but no luck. i am trying to determine the best way to
remove the old shock tower plate on a bj7 which is kaputt. it is on the
driver side and i assume you have to remove the steering gear. do you cold
chisel or grind it off. i am also assuming the new shock plates have the
captive nuts welded in already. we are going to have a mobile welding guy
come by to weld the new plate. what do i need to tell him about making sure
everything is in the exact place and how critical it is, etc.,
healeymanjim
   
  I stripped a nut several years ago and did an effective repairs(If this is th reason you are removing the plate). I cut an access to the nut that was stripped with a dremel tool and lifter the access plate uo and with a little grinding and a hammer I knocked the stripped nut out. I had a friend of mine machine a new nut to match the old one and actually made it 1/8" higher. He retained the same step done feature and then I welded it in place.
Patrick
  BJ8

From dthall at btinternet.com  Sun Jun  8 13:27:41 2008
From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:27:41 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Healeys] HD8 front carburetter body (AUD 9172)
Message-ID: <608572.73725.qm@web86406.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>

Hi everybody, must be getting nearer.
  After soaking, warming and generally getting peed off I managed to shear the slow running valve off in the body.
  Does any one have a spare suitable for overhaul they would sell me. This is the front body without the vacuum take off. If you could advise off list it would be appreciated.
  UK BT7 David


David Hall

From 57healey at gmail.com  Sun Jun  8 13:31:48 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 14:31:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Archives
In-Reply-To: <060820081611.14578.484C049400016242000038F222120207849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>
References: <060820081611.14578.484C049400016242000038F222120207849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0806081231q705c6a5asb27e5738adff6752@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/healeys/


On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 11:11 AM,  <nickzarkades at comcast.net> wrote:
> Does the list have a archive site and if so how do I get to it.
>
> Nickz66bj8

-- 
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1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From leavcast at infomagic.net  Sun Jun  8 13:19:28 2008
From: leavcast at infomagic.net (George)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 12:19:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] AN5 rear hub
Message-ID: <003601c8c99c$9298fcc0$6501a8c0@D255G851>

While fixing a rear axle seal leak I discovered that I don't seem to have 
the correct hubs.  My parts book says I should have 2A7087 hubs and I have 
2A7088 hubs.
Three questions:
Any problem with using the 2A7088 hubs on my sprite?
Who makes a good 2A7087 hub?
What was the 2A7088 used on?

Thanks,

George Castleberry
1959 AN5
1954 BN1
Flagstaff, AZ 

From wpollock at inbox.com  Sun Jun  8 14:09:45 2008
From: wpollock at inbox.com (wpollock@inbox)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 16:09:45 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Box Seal
References: <48463.18126.qm@web50210.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<484AFF79.5090605@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <001601c8c9a3$993db730$4001a8c0@saybrook1>

All auto supply stores have seal removers and they also can be picked at
most large flea markets at the vendors selling the cheap tools.

Bill Pollock
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
Cc: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Box Seal


>I bent the tip of a (cheap) long, thin slotted screwdriver 90deg and
> used it like a pick.
>
> To replace, I flattened (like a screwdriver) the last inch or so of two
> long steel rods on a bench grinder and "walked" the seal up the shaft
> with the rods and gentle hammer taps.  The rods need to be long enough
> to clear all the brackets and hardware around the steering box.
>
> bs
>
>
> John Kuzman wrote:
>> Greetings!
>>
>> Well, after struggling with the steering arm removal, I am now trying to
>> figure a way to remove the old seal. I have snapped of a couple of
>> surgical picks, but have made no progress with the seal. Any advice would
>> be greatly appreciated.
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sun Jun  8 14:31:05 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 14:31:05 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Steering Box Seal
In-Reply-To: <001601c8c9a3$993db730$4001a8c0@saybrook1>
Message-ID: <20080608203049.7754B187642@autox.team.net>

..and speedy-sleeves are available in many sizes to repair "ware-grooves" on
shafts..

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of wpollock at inbox
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 2:10 PM
To: Bob Spidell
Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Box Seal

All auto supply stores have seal removers and they also can be picked at
most large flea markets at the vendors selling the cheap tools.

Bill Pollock
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
Cc: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steering Box Seal


>I bent the tip of a (cheap) long, thin slotted screwdriver 90deg and
> used it like a pick.
>
> To replace, I flattened (like a screwdriver) the last inch or so of two
> long steel rods on a bench grinder and "walked" the seal up the shaft
> with the rods and gentle hammer taps.  The rods need to be long enough
> to clear all the brackets and hardware around the steering box.
>
> bs
>
>
> John Kuzman wrote:
>> Greetings!
>>
>> Well, after struggling with the steering arm removal, I am now trying to
>> figure a way to remove the old seal. I have snapped of a couple of
>> surgical picks, but have made no progress with the seal. Any advice would
>> be greatly appreciated.

From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Sun Jun  8 15:30:22 2008
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John Rowe)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 07:30:22 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
In-Reply-To: <484BCC38.3040600@comcast.net>
References: <002201c8c91c$7d507030$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<484B6385.6010705@comcast.net><42C444AA5A024D4793C4E2BBF2D2BB57@Johnlaptop>
	<484BCC38.3040600@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <98CCB2B2F93D42BCA19D0F9840B6BCE7@Johnlaptop>

Hi Bob
The ones I have seen have 2 adjusters on them.When fitted one adjusts 
inwards/outwards the other does forward/back
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
Cc: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] shock towers


> Hi John,
>
> I have a pair of the Kilmartin shock mounts (not installed, yet).  They
> can be moved in or out to adjust camber, but I don't see how they could
> be used to adjust castor.  Am I missing something, or do they have a new
> product?
>
>
> bs
>
> John Rowe wrote:
>> Kilmartin make an excellent product that is adjustable for camber and
>> castor. Although I have had no need for them, a number of friends
>> swear by
>> them. I would remove them by grinding or with the "hot axe"
>> (oxy/acetyline)
>> but no doubt this will be howled down! They would be available from
>> stockists of Kilmartin parts anywhere
>> John Rowe (Qld Australia)
>> BN1
>> BT7
>>
> *******************************************************************
> Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Jun  8 16:12:47 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:12:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
In-Reply-To: <98CCB2B2F93D42BCA19D0F9840B6BCE7@Johnlaptop>
References: <002201c8c91c$7d507030$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<484B6385.6010705@comcast.net><42C444AA5A024D4793C4E2BBF2D2BB57@Johnlaptop>
	<484BCC38.3040600@comcast.net>
	<98CCB2B2F93D42BCA19D0F9840B6BCE7@Johnlaptop>
Message-ID: <484C595F.9020608@comcast.net>

   Hi John,
   These are the KAS mounts I have:
   http://tinyurl.com/58b75w
   They  only  go  in and out (with maybe slight front/back movement); do
   you have pictures of the ones that "go both ways?"
   bs
   John Rowe wrote:

     Hi Bob
     The  ones  I  have  seen  have  2 adjusters on them.When fitted one
     adjusts inwards/outwards the other does forward/back
     John

*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
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From nickzarkades at comcast.net  Sun Jun  8 16:52:19 2008
From: nickzarkades at comcast.net (nickzarkades at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:52:19 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Towing Bugeye
Message-ID: <060820082252.10324.484C62A3000AE4DB0000285422155558849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>

Can a Bugeye be towed with a two wheel trailer?

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jun  8 17:14:56 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 07:14:56 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand
In-Reply-To: <000801c8c973$fec51510$fc4f3f30$@rr.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0806071129p484411efq308dda71c97c1ce5@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801c8c8d8$e18a7da0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
	<d9b7a14d0806080403q3701a282j675218fd45d545a@mail.gmail.com>
	<484BC0E5.1070705@earthlink.net>
	<ff59076c0806080602p6d141e4bj3d492e15c99c3293@mail.gmail.com>
	<000801c8c973$fec51510$fc4f3f30$@rr.com>
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No - turn the fan blades with your hand, not a spanner - hand prssure will do.

Alan


On 6/8/08, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
> Guys, I've tried moving the car in gear to turn the engine, and it doesn't
> work for me in any of the gears.  Since I have a plastic Texas Kooler fan, I
> would be reluctant to try to turn the engine with the fan.  I use a spanner,
> and even that isn't really easy even with the plugs out, and that's why I
> welded an extension to it for a little more leverage.  Even so, turning the
> engine to adjust the valves isn't my favorite job.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC  USA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan
> Seigrist
> Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 6:03 AM
> To: Bob Haskell; T W; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] turning the engine by hand
>
> Tom -
>
> Even easier is to take out all the plugs, then put a little hand
> pressure on the fan belt, then use your other hand on the fan blades
> and turn it - that usually will be enough to turn a motor provided it
> is broken in.
>
> Alan
>
> On 6/8/08, Bob Haskell <rchaskell at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Tom,
>>
>> An easier way to do that for the valves is to put the car in 4th gear and
>> roll it by turning a front tire. I find it easier to adjust the
> distributor
>> points on the bench, but that's just me.
>>
>> Bob
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Sun Jun  8 17:30:05 2008
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John Rowe)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 09:30:05 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
In-Reply-To: <846744.78760.qm@web86405.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
References: <846744.78760.qm@web86405.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <FD4C2017A132450A88D30F24F01A2362@Johnlaptop>

Bob
Maybe oldtimers disease is clicking in! I seem to remember seeing one but it
could have been altered. I consulted a friend who has one fitted and his only
has the camber adjustment. He claims the camber adjustment is in-built into
the shocktowers in relation to chassis (apparently the top is not exactly
parallel to the chassis?)
I stand corrected
John Rowe
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: D HALL
  To: John Rowe
  Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 7:47 AM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] shock towers


  John
  The axis for castor displacement is the inclanation of the king pin viewed
from the side of the vehicle. Moving the plate on the shock tower forwards or
backwards will not affect castor, this is fixed. It will however affect the
steering principals.

  John Rowe <jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au> wrote:
    Hi Bob
    The ones I have seen have 2 adjusters on them.When fitted one adjusts
    inwards/outwards the other does forward/back
    John
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Bob Spidell"
    Cc: "Healey List"
    Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 10:10 PM
    Subject: Re: [Healeys] shock towers


    > Hi John,
    >
    > I have a pair of the Kilmartin shock mounts (not installed, yet). They
    > can be moved in or out to adjust camber, but I don't see how they could
    > be used to adjust castor. Am I missing something, or do they have a new
    > product?
    >
    >
    > bs
    >
    > John Rowe wrote:
    >> Kilmartin make an excellent product that is adjustable for camber and
    >> castor. Although I have had no need for them, a number of friends
    >> swear by
    >> them. I would remove them by grinding or with the "hot axe"
    >> (oxy/acetyline)
    >> but no doubt this will be howled down! They would be available from
    >> stockists of Kilmartin parts anywhere
    >> John Rowe (Qld Australia)
    >> BN1
    >> BT7
    >>
    > *******************************************************************
    > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net
    > *******************************************************************
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From schauss at worldnet.att.net  Sun Jun  8 18:16:34 2008
From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:16:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Relay
In-Reply-To: <20080608061144.97763187644@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <20080609001610.4F690187648@autox.team.net>

Ron,

Mine has the bakelite side toward the front of the car with three terminals
facing upward and one facing down.  Wiring is as follows:

W1 - black (ground)
C1 - White with a green stripe (two wires)
C2 - White (two wires)
W2 - White and purple (2 wires)

C1 and C2 on my car are the reverse of what is on the wiring diagram in the
manual.  Since these are the relay contacts they are interchangeable.

One useful modification (based on Norman Nock's recommendation) is to add an
in-line fuse to the white wire which runs from the unfused side of the fuse
block to C2 (or C1 if you have it wired that way).  This will protect your
overdrive solenoid from burning out if cut-out contacts for the pull-in
winding do not open when the solenoid is activated.

HTH,
Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Ron Huseman
> Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 2:12 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Relay
> 
> I'm finishing up the wiring on my  BJ7. I am using two diagrams provided
> by
> List members and both have been nearly 100% identical as I've gone through
> the entire car. When I came to the overdrive relay, the drawings conflict.
> They differ in the terminals used for ground and 12v power from the fuse
> box
> through the dash switch to the relay.
> 
> 
> 
> I have pictures of other BJ7s and one of them has a relay that has the
> bakelite side with screw-down terminals facing forward, toward the motor.
> Mine is a metal-enclosed enclosed relay with spade tips facing down.
> Terminal identifications are stamped on the relay and correspond to both
> the
> drawings, but as I said, the terminations differ.
> 
> 
> 
> Does someone have a working BJ7 that can tell me how this model should be
> wired? Color-coded wire connections to the terminal number would be
> perfect.
> I hate to try one method and burn out the relay by having the ground
> attached incorrectly. You can reply off line using my email below.
> 
> 
> 
> Many thanks, again.
> 
> 
> 
> Ron Huseman
> 
> ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net
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From jerryhay at msn.com  Sun Jun  8 18:59:57 2008
From: jerryhay at msn.com (ROBERT HAY)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:59:57 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <BAY116-W19C3BACCFA1FF55421238BC3B00@phx.gbl>

Have three VCR tapes about Healeys.
1.  Automobile's "Austin-Healey 3000 [from the History channel];
2.   Project Healey 3000: a Classic Car Restoration [From BBC's "Top Gear";
and
3.  "The Romance of Restoration: Classic Car Reborn " [White Post
Restorations"

All are commercial tapes not home-made copies.  Best offer by June 16  over
$35.00 plus actual postage.

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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Sun Jun  8 19:00:33 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:00:33 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Towing Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <060820082252.10324.484C62A3000AE4DB0000285422155558849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20080609010116.DBF1D187648@autox.team.net>

Only if it's narrow enough to match the track.

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of nickzarkades at comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 4:52 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Towing Bugeye

Can a Bugeye be towed with a two wheel trailer?
Healeys at autox.team.net
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sun Jun  8 20:00:44 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 22:00:44 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mk& Healey announced at last
In-Reply-To: <FD4C2017A132450A88D30F24F01A2362@Johnlaptop>
References: <846744.78760.qm@web86405.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
	<FD4C2017A132450A88D30F24F01A2362@Johnlaptop>
Message-ID: <02a001c8c9d4$a2bacce0$e83066a0$@com>

For those patient souls who have been awaiting the release of the newest
Austin Healey...here it is:
http://tiny.cc/Cncp5

Michael Salter
Summer at last!!!

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Sun Jun  8 20:11:57 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 22:11:57 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Mk& Healey announced at last
Message-ID: <c92.2bd755ee.357deb6d@aol.com>

Michael--
 
You're getting as nitpicking as some others who shall go  nameless--and using 
Tiny URL as well!
The scissor jack is a rare item indeed.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------------  
 
 
In a message dated 6/8/2008 10:01:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
msalter at precisionsportscar.com writes:

For  those patient souls who have been awaiting the release of the newest
Austin  Healey...here it  is:
http://tiny.cc/Cncp5





**************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with 
Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.      
(http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sun Jun  8 21:17:08 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:17:08 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] turning engine by hand
Message-ID: <005101c8c9df$4d0f7dd0$5201a8c0@Jim>

i must be the laziest guy on the list.  i just leave the ignition off and bump
the little extension behind the starter solenoid which turns the engine.  keep
bumping till i get it where i want.   am i doing something wrong here?
hjim

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Sun Jun  8 21:28:42 2008
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:28:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] turning engine by hand
In-Reply-To: <005101c8c9df$4d0f7dd0$5201a8c0@Jim>
References: <005101c8c9df$4d0f7dd0$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <751d05480806082028r1d6c90baua628eeb6909b9b4e@mail.gmail.com>

Jim,

No, but even easier is to put the car in forth gear and grab a road wheel
and roll the car until you get it exactly where you want it.  I used to bump
the starter but this is much easier and less wear on the starter and
battery.

Cheers,

Curt Arndt

On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 8:17 PM, James Shope <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
wrote:

> i must be the laziest guy on the list.  i just leave the ignition off and
> bump
> the little extension behind the starter solenoid which turns the engine.
>  keep
> bumping till i get it where i want.   am i doing something wrong here?
> hjim
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From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Sun Jun  8 21:51:41 2008
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:51:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mk& Healey announced at last
In-Reply-To: <02a001c8c9d4$a2bacce0$e83066a0$@com>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAEEGJDIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

WOW, a mark 7! Is that a bicarb I see there?

-----Original Message-----

For those patient souls who have been awaiting the release of the newest
Austin Healey...here it is:
http://tiny.cc/Cncp5

Michael Salter
Summer at last!!!

From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Sun Jun  8 23:02:11 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 22:02:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
Message-ID: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home>

I'm seeking a set of seat pans for my BN7.  I believe all the metal pans 
were basically the same on the 3000s--please correct me if I'm wrong.  At a 
show a couple of weeks ago, I saw a BT7 that had just been completed, and 
they used pans, foam and the leather kit from Moss.  The leather looked very 
nice, but if the front of the seat cushion was up against the front of the 
seat frame, there was a one inch gap between the back of the cushion and the 
seat squab; it looked like the pan was too short to fit properly in the seat 
frame.

Has anyone else seen this before, and/or is this a known issue with the seat 
pans from Moss?  Might anyone have an original set for sale, or know of a 
source for pans that will fit properly?

Thanks.

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA 

From leavcast at infomagic.net  Sun Jun  8 23:16:06 2008
From: leavcast at infomagic.net (George)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 22:16:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] AN5 rear hub
Message-ID: <001b01c8c9ef$ed52ea60$6501a8c0@D255G851>

While fixing a rear axle seal leak I discovered that I don't seem to have
the correct hubs.  My parts book says I should have 2A7087 hubs and I have 
2A7088 hubs.
Three questions:
Any problem with using the 2A7088 hubs on my sprite?
Who makes a good 2A7087 hub?
What was the 2A7088 used on?
Thanks,

George Castleberry
1959 AN5
1954 BN1
Flagstaff, AZ 

From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Sun Jun  8 23:28:33 2008
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 22:28:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home>
Message-ID: <CE8ED355365D4DAFB078A24D09495156@XPS400>

Hi Bruce,

I believe that Moss sells a seat foam that is the wrong shape.  I purchased 
the Moss seat foam for my BN7  and ended up purchasing new ones from 
Heritage which were different and fit the original metal seat pans 
correctly.
I did use the Moss leather and think it looks great.
Ron

> I'm seeking a set of seat pans for my BN7.  I believe all the metal pans
> were basically the same on the 3000s--please correct me if I'm wrong.  At 
> a
> show a couple of weeks ago, I saw a BT7 that had just been completed, and
> they used pans, foam and the leather kit from Moss.  The leather looked 
> very
> nice, but if the front of the seat cushion was up against the front of the
> seat frame, there was a one inch gap between the back of the cushion and 
> the
> seat squab; it looked like the pan was too short to fit properly in the 
> seat
> frame.
>
> Has anyone else seen this before, and/or is this a known issue with the 
> seat
> pans from Moss?  Might anyone have an original set for sale, or know of a
> source for pans that will fit properly?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bruce Steele
> 1960 BN7
> Brea, CA

From mgtd51 at comcast.net  Mon Jun  9 06:06:31 2008
From: mgtd51 at comcast.net (MGTD51)
Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:06:31 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
In-Reply-To: <CE8ED355365D4DAFB078A24D09495156@XPS400>
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home>
	<CE8ED355365D4DAFB078A24D09495156@XPS400>
Message-ID: <484D1CC7.7030606@comcast.net>

I had the same problem with the Moss foam.

Larry

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Jun  9 07:41:40 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:41:40 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Good Front Shocks (Upper "A" arm assemblies) for BJ8
In-Reply-To: <000a01c8c912$39703b70$6701a8c0@ltn.cw.local>
References: <060820080148.5170.484B3A52000869E40000143222155688849C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>
	<000a01c8c912$39703b70$6701a8c0@ltn.cw.local>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080609083650.037a8da0@nosimport.com>

Dave,
         There are no bushings in the shocks. We machine for and 
install bushings, however, and can do that for you. We also install 
true radial lip oil seals that run on our custom manufactured 
stainless steel sleeves pressed onto the shafts that will keep the 
oil inside and lubricating the bushings.
         Contact us and we can rebuild your shocks,or de-commissioned shocks.

Peter C
========
At 09:49 PM 6/7/2008, David Masucci wrote:
>Hi Listers,
>SNIP



>My Armstrong shocks bushings are worn and there is now some play. So I need
>to buy some new front shocks. Obviously I am interested in finding shocks
>that are in excellent working condition. I will the remove the valve and use
>them as before.
>
>Does anyone have a set that they are willing to part with? I am interested
>in the versions that will fit under the wheel well tub without modification.
>Also the 4 mounting points need to be in good condition. If anyone is
>interested in selling me these parts, please contact me off-list.
>
>Thanks,
>Dave
>
>64 BJ8
>03 Mini Cooper S

From scvc70 at epix.net  Mon Jun  9 07:45:25 2008
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 09:45:25 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer Question
References: <001c01c8c545$7bc54400$b3076c18@computer><20080604013242.13C54187655@autox.team.net><3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F68B@itfexch5.central.det.win><ff59076c0806042212tbfbd91ap97c79b1542a0b449@mail.gmail.com><91C3EDBD-99B6-477C-8FC5-C10307A02668@cox.net><5B96233C-3311-4723-B58D-B28B601EEA38@mac.com>
	<007201c8c706$a65998c0$6600a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <040b01c8ca37$1255bd00$01fea8c0@S0026273562>

One more thing to consider -- if you have a single mega-GB card and 
something happens to it, you've lost every picture of the entire trip.  Much 
better, in my opinion, to have several smaller ones.  (And no, I don't speak 
from experience...yet!)

Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Salter" <msalter at precisionsportscar.com>
To: "'Al Malin'" <amalin at mac.com>; "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Question


> Hey Patrick,
> If you can postpone your trip 2 TB memory cards will be out soon.
> That's TERABYTE mate lotsa picys.
> http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20040805A4013.html
>
>
> Michael Salter
> 100 (1953) #174
> AHX12 (1953)
> Bugeye (1961)
> http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Al Malin
> Sent: June 5, 2008 8:10 AM
> To: Healey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Computer Question
>
> CDs aren't big enough when you can buy memory cards with 32GB and
> beyond.  At those sizes DVDs aren't big enough either.  The lower
> capacity cards are cheap enough so burning to CDs aren't worth the
> bother.
>
> Al Malin
> Tricarb
>
> On Jun 5, 2008, at 1:39 AM, Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:
>
>> You can just have your camera disk burned to CDs at any local tourist
>> shop. Many of them all over the world have a Kodak sign in the window.
>>
>> Put the CD in your luggage and go back to shooting pictures.
>>
>> Wilko
>> San Diego
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From wsteinman at pogolaw.com  Mon Jun  9 08:29:20 2008
From: wsteinman at pogolaw.com (Steinman, Bill)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 10:29:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Offer to buy
In-Reply-To: <004201c8c786$027905d0$6601a8c0@shop>
References: <004401c8c73d$c10609b0$43121d10$@net><743b1e2f0806051229n44c9ec3at301251225354db7d@mail.gmail.com>
	<004201c8c786$027905d0$6601a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <82A974D0BA5A5E4C85412B56F8C0D4B21E3683@US-EXCH-VS02.US.PGFM.NET>

I got my letter last week.  I was feeling left out...


Bill S.
2005 Lotus Elise
1968 Triumph TR-250
1968 MGC Tourer
1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III
1965 Sunbeam Tiger
1959 Austin Healey 3000

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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Mon Jun  9 08:45:08 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 07:45:08 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Adjusting points
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0806080403q3701a282j675218fd45d545a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000801c8c8d8$e18a7da0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
	<d9b7a14d0806080403q3701a282j675218fd45d545a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904BB5@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Tom,
I find it easiest to adjust points by using a dwell meter after pulling
the cap off and the coil wire. Every thing stays in plain view and you
don't need a feeler gage. The engine doesn't need to run for a dwell
meter, just turn over.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8


Thanks Don, Steve, and Greg for your advice.   I have a running engine,
so I
need just enough leverage to be able to move the points into position to
adjust,  ditto for the valves.

thanks,

Tom

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Jun  9 09:31:29 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 11:31:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Adjusting points
Message-ID: <20080609153129.KCUN22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Do folks actually still use points?:):)  Pertronix has made my driving and tinkering life far more pleasant.
tom 
> 
> From: "Freese, Ken" <Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com>
> Date: 2008/06/09 Mon AM 10:45:08 EDT
> To: "T W" <ah3000me at gmail.com>,  <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Adjusting points
> 
> Tom,
> I find it easiest to adjust points by using a dwell meter after pulling
> the cap off and the coil wire. Every thing stays in plain view and you
> don't need a feeler gage. The engine doesn't need to run for a dwell
> meter, just turn over.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
> 
> 
> Thanks Don, Steve, and Greg for your advice.   I have a running engine,
> so I
> need just enough leverage to be able to move the points into position to
> adjust,  ditto for the valves.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Tom
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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Mon Jun  9 09:59:59 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:59:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Adjusting points
In-Reply-To: <20080609153129.KCUN22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
References: <20080609153129.KCUN22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904BBB@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

The points are just temporary until I get my old Allison reinstalled.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of tomfelts at windstream.net
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 8:31 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Adjusting points

Do folks actually still use points?:):)  Pertronix has made my driving
and tinkering life far more pleasant.
tom

From f9cougar at yahoo.com  Mon Jun  9 10:18:21 2008
From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 09:18:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Flasher Relay 2, JRC 1
Message-ID: <673261.63482.qm@web34807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

But order matters. My last attempt resulted in victory. I combined the advice of Alan Seigrist and and Bruce Steel, flipped the pcb over and wired/soldered it all. Looked messy, but it worked. Stoked. Thanks - JRC

From dan at warner-associates.com  Mon Jun  9 12:34:48 2008
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:34:48 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <000f01c8c82a$54ea9320$febfb960$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <009301c8ca5f$7fc267d0$1e00000a@DANSTROM>

I might add that if the cloison is in good shape, you can have the badge
rechromed without destroying the cloison.
Dan



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of BJ8 Healeys
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 6:09 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front Badge

Hi, Ric -
You can get a new badge from either of the following:
Victoria British:
http://www.victoriabritish.com/ICATALOG/AH/full.aspx?Page=36
SC Parts (England): http://tinyurl.com/3uofry

It's also possible to have an original badge re-cloisonned from some place
in England, as previously discussed on the list, but one of our British
listers will have to remind us of the contact info for that.

I can't vouch for the quality of any of the above, but I have seen some
badges that were obviously new replacements and they looked pretty good.  

Cheers!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
-----Original Message-----
On Behalf Of ricphillps at aol.com
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 12:41 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge

What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red
material (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be
appreciated.
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Mon Jun  9 14:32:30 2008
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:32:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <004101c8c897$56c950b0$6401a8c0@carrolls>
Message-ID: <965211.60295.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Emblemagic only does the cloisonee front badges and not the painted variety FWIW.

--- On Sat, 6/7/08, Carroll A Phillips &lt;bjcap at optonline.net&gt; wrote:
From: Carroll A Phillips &lt;bjcap at optonline.net&gt;
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front Badge
To: "healey list" &lt;healeys at autox.team.net&gt;
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008, 12:09 PM

Very interesting thread Steve,

Original cars that came into the shop....... have only seen the painted 
badges on late 66-67 BJ8s

Carroll 
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From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Mon Jun  9 14:36:54 2008
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:36:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge
In-Reply-To: <4e23c7250806062341q61b1f502re3e795c4e89445e8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <287926.24274.qm@web46301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Website for Pamela David Enamels:

http://badgecraft.co.uk/


--- On Sat, 6/7/08, Jaap Aeckerlin &lt;j.aeckerlin at gmail.com&gt; wrote:
From: Jaap Aeckerlin &lt;j.aeckerlin at gmail.com&gt;
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front Badge
To: ricphillps at aol.com, healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008, 6:41 AM

Friends,
Although not located in the UK I hope my reaction will be accepted.
The UK firm said to be famous for their quality is
Pamela David Enamels
Pennyshop
Burrington, N. Devon EX37 9JW
England
Phone +44 1769 52 05 36
No email nor website known

No financial interest, just hoping to win the lottery so that I can rechrome
and re-enamel!
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

2008/6/6 &lt;ricphillps at aol.com&gt;:

&gt; What are my options for replacing the front badge on a BJ8.? The red
&gt; material (glass, enamel?) is chipped and flaking away.? Any help would be
&gt; appreciated.
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Mon Jun  9 16:09:56 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:09:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Content
Message-ID: <20080609.180956.3304.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

An interesting article in the Washington Post about the Senate vote to
privatize its failing restaurants. Makes one ponder Barbara Boxers
comments, when the oil company executives were grilled in committee,
about her desire to nationalize the oil industry. Think we have a problem
now!!!!! 
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From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Mon Jun  9 16:35:00 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 15:35:00 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Content
References: <20080609.180956.3304.0.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <00b201c8ca81$0db496f0$9101a8c0@home>

Yeah, and Pemex is a shining example of the success of a nationalized oil 
industry.

(not, in case anyone missed the intended tone of that statement.)

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Douglas W Flagg" <dwflagg at juno.com>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non Healey Content


> An interesting article in the Washington Post about the Senate vote to
> privatize its failing restaurants. Makes one ponder Barbara Boxers
> comments, when the oil company executives were grilled in committee,
> about her desire to nationalize the oil industry. Think we have a problem
> now!!!!!
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From quenty at ntelos.net  Mon Jun  9 17:49:45 2008
From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:49:45 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
In-Reply-To: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home>
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home>
Message-ID: <C155CD8E-1E98-453F-B6BA-A9C03D2E4FA3@ntelos.net>

Bruce,
I bought re-pro seat pans from David Homonek (on Ebay) which seem to  
fit the seat frames pretty well.

   There is an on going problem with the molded seat foam parts.  
Apparently Moss has the same problem
  I bought a complete Heritage Interior. The seat foams are not molded  
correctly. If you fit the foam into the seat pan so it fits correctly  
across the front, there is about a 1 1/2 gap at the back. If you pull  
the cover down over and under the seat pan you'll have about a 1 to 2  
" gap.
  Heritage is well aware of the problem. I guess new tooling for the  
seat foam is too expensive.
So their recommendation is to stuff whatever you have handy into the  
space until the gap is filled.
    I glued a piece of  foam across the back of the seat foam and then  
slowly trimmed the sides until the cover fit properly.
  The next problem was that the pleats and the bolster w/piping was  
not sewn together far enough back. Allowing the the foam to show.  
Sewing this by hand is a real bitch. Check this out before you glue  
the cover pleats down
  Also the  Heritage instructions say to use "supplemental" foam on  
the bolster. When I pointed out that it was not furnished in my kit. I  
was told "we don't use that any more".
This means the pleats are as high or higher than the Bolster.  I added  
a 1/2 thick piece on top of the bolster.
I've attached some pictures which may help.
Good luck,
Dave and Daisy ( Who has nice round Bolsters)

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From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Mon Jun  9 18:54:57 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:54:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home>
	<C155CD8E-1E98-453F-B6BA-A9C03D2E4FA3@ntelos.net>
Message-ID: <00f401c8ca94$9b688cf0$9101a8c0@home>

Thanks, David.  It is rather disappointing to hear that Heritage's foam is 
no better than Moss'.  Perhaps they use the same supplier . . .   The 
situation you describe sounds exactly like what I observed at the show. 
Sounds more and more like I'll use Raul's shop.

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Schweninger" <quenty at ntelos.net>
To: "Healey Bruce" <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>; "Ron Fine" 
<RonFineEsq at earthlink.net>; "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Cc: "David Schweninger" <quenty at ntelos.net>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat pans


> Bruce,
> I bought re-pro seat pans from David Homonek (on Ebay) which seem to
> fit the seat frames pretty well.
>
>   There is an on going problem with the molded seat foam parts.
> Apparently Moss has the same problem
>  I bought a complete Heritage Interior. The seat foams are not molded
> correctly. If you fit the foam into the seat pan so it fits correctly
> across the front, there is about a 1 1/2 gap at the back. If you pull
> the cover down over and under the seat pan you'll have about a 1 to 2
> " gap.
>  Heritage is well aware of the problem. I guess new tooling for the
> seat foam is too expensive.
> So their recommendation is to stuff whatever you have handy into the
> space until the gap is filled.
>    I glued a piece of  foam across the back of the seat foam and then
> slowly trimmed the sides until the cover fit properly.
>  The next problem was that the pleats and the bolster w/piping was
> not sewn together far enough back. Allowing the the foam to show.
> Sewing this by hand is a real bitch. Check this out before you glue
> the cover pleats down
>  Also the  Heritage instructions say to use "supplemental" foam on
> the bolster. When I pointed out that it was not furnished in my kit. I
> was told "we don't use that any more".
> This means the pleats are as high or higher than the Bolster.  I added
> a 1/2 thick piece on top of the bolster.
> I've attached some pictures which may help.
> Good luck,
> Dave and Daisy ( Who has nice round Bolsters)
>
>
>
>
>
>>
>>
>


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>


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>
>
>


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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Mon Jun  9 19:06:25 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:06:25 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian
Message-ID: <d53.2d2b4340.357f2d91@aol.com>

One lister describes himself as the "current  custodian" of his car, a 
sentiment I share.  I don't know where it  will wind up but at some point in 
the--preferably distant--future it will  hopefully give someone as much pleasure and 
as many happy miles as it has  given me.
 
I'm in a sentimental mood having just  decided along with my daughter what 
song we should dance to at her  wedding coming up in October.  I suggested a 
song ("Here For You")  that is on Neil Young's "Prairie Wind/Heart of Gold" DVD, 
which well  expresses some of my feelings on her getting married. Sniff  
sniff....
 
There's another song on the  album--"This Old Guitar".  Neil is playing on a 
guitar formerly owned  by Hank Williams and the lyrics might well be applied 
to our  cars.  See below.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
--------------------------------------------------------          
 
 
This old guitar ain't mine to keep
Just taking care  of it now
It's been around for years and years
Just waiting in its old  case
It's been up and down the country roads
It's brought a tear and a  smile
It's seen its share of dreams and hopes
And never went out of  style
The more I play it, the better it sounds
It cries when I leave it  alone
Silently it waits for me
Or someone else I suppose

This old  guitar
This old guitar
This old guitar

This old guitar has caught  some breaks
But it never searched for gold
It can't be blamed for my  mistakes
It only does what it's told
It's been a messenger in times of  trouble
In times of hope and fear
When I get drunk and seeing double
It  jumps behind the wheel and steers

This old guitar ain't mine to  keep
It's mine to play for a while
This old guitar ain't mine to  keep
It's only mine for a while

This old guitar
This old  guitar
This old guitar
This old guitar
This old guitar
This old  guitar
This old guitar




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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Jun  9 21:36:03 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:36:03 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
References: <20080609.183921.3304.2.dwflagg@juno.com>
Message-ID: <018601c8caab$1c29d0e0$6601a8c0@shop>

Earlier today Doug Flagg made this post and I asked him for a link.

I have refined what he gave me as did not "quite" work.

VERY interesting read !!!    <VBF>

http://tinyurl.com/4w3t5r
or
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/08/AR2008060801765.html

Ed

From schauss at worldnet.att.net  Mon Jun  9 20:45:07 2008
From: schauss at worldnet.att.net (Peter Schauss)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 22:45:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Adjusting points
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904BBB@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <20080610024447.82AE8187656@autox.team.net>

I still run points in my BJ7.  I actually enjoy the process of replacing the
points and condenser, setting the gap, and adjusting the timing.  It reminds
me of the cars and motorcycles I had when I was in my early twenties.  

My last set of points lasted two years or about 6k miles.

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+schauss=worldnet.att.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Freese, Ken
> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 12:00 PM
> To: tomfelts at windstream.net; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Adjusting points
> 
> The points are just temporary until I get my old Allison reinstalled.
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of tomfelts at windstream.net
> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 8:31 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Adjusting points
> 
> Do folks actually still use points?:):)  Pertronix has made my driving
> and tinkering life far more pleasant.
> tom
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Jun  9 21:09:06 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 23:09:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing  Restaurants
Message-ID: <20080610030906.XCVH9682.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Speaking of the govt., I just have to tell you this one.  I submitted an application for renewal of my passport.  All new photo's, the application, the old passport, and $$$.  All was there.

Several weeks later I get it all sent back with a form letter that says there is a problem with the photo's and to refer to page 2 of some form.  (couldn't have taken the time to tell me the problem) I finally found the reference and -------------------------you will NEVER believe this.  I had attached the photo to the application form with only 2 staples.  Pg 2 of form abcdefg etc etc says it MUST be attached with 4 staples.  Thus-----they send it back at more expense to the taxpayer and to me.  The funny thing was the photo was in perfect condition and could have easily been trimmer and used on the new passport.

I had re-sent but have also sent a letter to the office of inspection---whatever that is. Any bets on whether or not they answer it?

Absolutely unbelievable and downright laughable!!

tom 
> 
> From: "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
> Date: 2008/06/09 Mon PM 11:36:03 EDT
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> 
> Earlier today Doug Flagg made this post and I asked him for a link.
> 
> I have refined what he gave me as did not "quite" work.
> 
> VERY interesting read !!!    <VBF>
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/4w3t5r
> or
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/08/AR2008060801765.html
> 
> Ed
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Mon Jun  9 22:06:53 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:06:53 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing   Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <20080610030906.XCVH9682.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
References: <20080610030906.XCVH9682.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
Message-ID: <5A3DDCC6A64548858C4DB81DE6032538@LeonardPC>

Tom:  It's not just the government that does these things.  Big corporations 
can be just as guilty.

I received a check from AT&T for an 'account credit balance refund' in the 
amount of $0.01.  ONE CENT.  No doubt the cost of doing that has caused my 
(our) telephone bill to be increased.

Hey!  A penny is a penny.  I took the check to the bank and cashed it. 
(That was last August when gasoline wasn't so expensive)   ;-)

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,  California,  USA
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tomfelts at windstream.net>
To: "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants


> Speaking of the govt., I just have to tell you this one.  I submitted an 
> application for renewal of my passport.  All new photo's, the application, 
> the old passport, and $$$.  All was there.....Thus-----they send it back 
> at more expense to the taxpayer and to me.
>
> tom

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jun 10 04:58:04 2008
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:58:04 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home>
	<C155CD8E-1E98-453F-B6BA-A9C03D2E4FA3@ntelos.net>
Message-ID: <000c01c8cae8$dc3f0480$252de046@markl946cfrd7q>

What is the bolster area that you are referring to.

Thanks,    Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Schweninger" <quenty at ntelos.net>
To: "Healey Bruce" <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>; "Ron Fine" 
<RonFineEsq at earthlink.net>; "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat pans


> Bruce,
> I bought re-pro seat pans from David Homonek (on Ebay) which seem to
> fit the seat frames pretty well.
>
>   There is an on going problem with the molded seat foam parts.
> Apparently Moss has the same problem
>  I bought a complete Heritage Interior. The seat foams are not molded
> correctly. If you fit the foam into the seat pan so it fits correctly
> across the front, there is about a 1 1/2 gap at the back. If you pull
> the cover down over and under the seat pan you'll have about a 1 to 2
> " gap.
>  Heritage is well aware of the problem. I guess new tooling for the
> seat foam is too expensive.
> So their recommendation is to stuff whatever you have handy into the
> space until the gap is filled.
>    I glued a piece of  foam across the back of the seat foam and then
> slowly trimmed the sides until the cover fit properly.
>  The next problem was that the pleats and the bolster w/piping was
> not sewn together far enough back. Allowing the the foam to show.
> Sewing this by hand is a real bitch. Check this out before you glue
> the cover pleats down
>  Also the  Heritage instructions say to use "supplemental" foam on
> the bolster. When I pointed out that it was not furnished in my kit. I
> was told "we don't use that any more".
> This means the pleats are as high or higher than the Bolster.  I added
> a 1/2 thick piece on top of the bolster.
> I've attached some pictures which may help.
> Good luck,
> Dave and Daisy ( Who has nice round Bolsters)
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 
> DSCN2725.jpg]
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 
> DSCN2728.jpg]
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 
> DSCN2729.jpg]
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 
> DSCN2727.jpg]
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jun 10 05:09:49 2008
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:09:49 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home>
	<C155CD8E-1E98-453F-B6BA-A9C03D2E4FA3@ntelos.net>
Message-ID: <001301c8caea$809474b0$252de046@markl946cfrd7q>

I also added an inch of foam to the back of my Moss seat foams however that 
was a bit much so I had to cut it back to 1/2 inch.     Keep in mind that 
when the covered seat is installed it is held down in the back area by the 3 
metal tabs on the seat frame.
It does help to have a slight ridge or blank area here so these tabs are not 
totally imbedded in your brand new leather covers.  Over time I can see how 
these tabs may certainly start to cut into the back of the seat bottom.

Just my observation,  anyway.

Sure am glad my interior feat is over.   Almost as mentally grueling as some 
of the Healey mechanical stuff.   It would have helped if I new of all the 
items that were
know longer used or needed in the seat cover installation of my Heritage 
kit.  Maybe
its time that Heritage updates their pictures.

Mark





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Schweninger" <quenty at ntelos.net>
To: "Healey Bruce" <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>; "Ron Fine" 
<RonFineEsq at earthlink.net>; "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat pans


> Bruce,
> I bought re-pro seat pans from David Homonek (on Ebay) which seem to
> fit the seat frames pretty well.
>
>   There is an on going problem with the molded seat foam parts.
> Apparently Moss has the same problem
>  I bought a complete Heritage Interior. The seat foams are not molded
> correctly. If you fit the foam into the seat pan so it fits correctly
> across the front, there is about a 1 1/2 gap at the back. If you pull
> the cover down over and under the seat pan you'll have about a 1 to 2
> " gap.
>  Heritage is well aware of the problem. I guess new tooling for the
> seat foam is too expensive.
> So their recommendation is to stuff whatever you have handy into the
> space until the gap is filled.
>    I glued a piece of  foam across the back of the seat foam and then
> slowly trimmed the sides until the cover fit properly.
>  The next problem was that the pleats and the bolster w/piping was
> not sewn together far enough back. Allowing the the foam to show.
> Sewing this by hand is a real bitch. Check this out before you glue
> the cover pleats down
>  Also the  Heritage instructions say to use "supplemental" foam on
> the bolster. When I pointed out that it was not furnished in my kit. I
> was told "we don't use that any more".
> This means the pleats are as high or higher than the Bolster.  I added
> a 1/2 thick piece on top of the bolster.
> I've attached some pictures which may help.
> Good luck,
> Dave and Daisy ( Who has nice round Bolsters)
>
://www.team.net/archive 

From al at bighealey.org  Tue Jun 10 06:48:36 2008
From: al at bighealey.org (Al Fuller)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:48:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing    Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <5A3DDCC6A64548858C4DB81DE6032538@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <000e01c8caf8$4de591d0$c801a8c0@ARIZONA>

Well, it turns out I was on the other end of the utility stupidity.  I
recently terminated service at southern California Edison.  They sent me a
bill here in Michigan and I paid it. Apparently, their computer thought it
was paid late, and assessed a penalty of $0.08 - eight cents!  I called them
and asked if they really required this to be paid, as many utilities waive
it if it's under a dollar.

Nope.  I had to pony up 43 cents in postage to pay an 8 cent bill!  Who
knows what the cost to them is to actually process it....

Go figure.  Anyway, my carburetors are on their way back from Jim Taylor, so
I will have something to do other than rant!

Al Fuller
'62 BT-7

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+al=bighealey.org at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+al=bighealey.org at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Leonard Hartnett
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 12:07 AM
To: Healey Mail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants

Tom:  It's not just the government that does these things.  Big corporations

can be just as guilty.

I received a check from AT&T for an 'account credit balance refund' in the
amount of $0.01.  ONE CENT.  No doubt the cost of doing that has caused my
(our) telephone bill to be increased.

Hey!  A penny is a penny.  I took the check to the bank and cashed it.
(That was last August when gasoline wasn't so expensive)   ;-)

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,  California,  USA
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031

----- Original Message -----
From: <tomfelts at windstream.net>
To: "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants


> Speaking of the govt., I just have to tell you this one.  I submitted an
> application for renewal of my passport.  All new photo's, the application,

> the old passport, and $$$.  All was there.....Thus-----they send it back
> at more expense to the taxpayer and to me.
>
> tom
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Tue Jun 10 07:08:34 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:08:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home><C155CD8E-1E98-453F-B6BA-A9C03D2E4FA3@ntelos.net>
	<00f401c8ca94$9b688cf0$9101a8c0@home>
Message-ID: <009001c8cafb$16dc7d90$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

>>  I bought a complete Heritage Interior. The seat foams are not molded
>> correctly. If you fit the foam into the seat pan so it fits correctly
>> across the front, there is about a 1 1/2 gap at the back. If you pull
>> the cover down over and under the seat pan you'll have about a 1 to 2
>> " gap.
>>  Heritage is well aware of the problem. I guess new tooling for the
>> seat foam is too expensive.
>> So their recommendation is to stuff whatever you have handy into the
>> space until the gap is filled.

The rest of the story.......

The seat foams are in fact moulded more correctly than you would imagine. If 
you've ever dissected an original seat, you would see that the original 
foams are the same length. However, BMC employed skilled trimmers who 
literally stuffed the rear area of the cushion with bits of whatever to fill 
in the gap at the back as required. We've seen extra foam, wads of cotton 
gauze, even bits of carpet, to do the job on original seats.

If BMC had used full sized and thickness of moulded foam there, the 
individual seat back vs. cushion assemblies would have bound and fought each 
other so the seat back would not be able to come to rest where it should on 
the rear of the frame.

Heritage does a similar practice when they build up their seats in house. 
That way the seat you have them assemble for you will have the fit required. 
And that is why I always have Heritage build the seats for me. We mere 
mortals usually don't have the skills and knowledge those trimmers had to do 
a first class job on what is likely to be the only set we ever build in our 
lifetime. And all to save a few dollars......

Rich Chrysler

From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com  Tue Jun 10 07:49:00 2008
From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:49:00 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
In-Reply-To: <009001c8cafb$16dc7d90$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603E35EBE@glitas07.garverinc.local>

OK, so they're made to the original specs.  Is this disclosed on the
front end??  If I spent that much money I'd be disappointed to have to
finish off the job myself.  Just my 2-cents-worth.
Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Rich C
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 8:09 AM
To: Healey Bruce; David Schweninger; Ron Fine; HealeyMail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat pans

>>  I bought a complete Heritage Interior. The seat foams are not molded
>> correctly. If you fit the foam into the seat pan so it fits correctly
>> across the front, there is about a 1 1/2 gap at the back. If you pull
>> the cover down over and under the seat pan you'll have about a 1 to 2
>> " gap.
>>  Heritage is well aware of the problem. I guess new tooling for the
>> seat foam is too expensive.
>> So their recommendation is to stuff whatever you have handy into the
>> space until the gap is filled.

The rest of the story.......

The seat foams are in fact moulded more correctly than you would
imagine. If
you've ever dissected an original seat, you would see that the original
foams are the same length. However, BMC employed skilled trimmers who
literally stuffed the rear area of the cushion with bits of whatever to
fill
in the gap at the back as required. We've seen extra foam, wads of
cotton
gauze, even bits of carpet, to do the job on original seats.

If BMC had used full sized and thickness of moulded foam there, the
individual seat back vs. cushion assemblies would have bound and fought
each
other so the seat back would not be able to come to rest where it should
on
the rear of the frame.

Heritage does a similar practice when they build up their seats in
house.
That way the seat you have them assemble for you will have the fit
required.
And that is why I always have Heritage build the seats for me. We mere
mortals usually don't have the skills and knowledge those trimmers had
to do
a first class job on what is likely to be the only set we ever build in
our
lifetime. And all to save a few dollars......

Rich Chrysler
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as jnbrashear at garverengineers.com

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From rdavies1 at cox.net  Tue Jun 10 08:12:08 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:12:08 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <000e01c8caf8$4de591d0$c801a8c0@ARIZONA>
References: <5A3DDCC6A64548858C4DB81DE6032538@LeonardPC>
	<000e01c8caf8$4de591d0$c801a8c0@ARIZONA>
Message-ID: <00a101c8cb03$f7d522e0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

Al:
That's one small advantage of paying your bills online.
You don't pay postage. You don't buy envelopes.
I use WAMU and the way they make their money is on the float.
I electronically write the check and it is immediately taken from my account
but the recipient doesn't get it for 4 days.
Ron O. Davies

-----------------------------

Nope.  I had to pony up 43 cents in postage to pay an 8 cent bill!  Who
knows what the cost to them is to actually process it....


Al Fuller
'62 BT-7

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Tue Jun 10 08:21:41 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:21:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 carb adjust question
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904BC9@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

I have recently been conversing with a long time British sports car
mechanic, but I think he is mistaken in his approach to adjusting SU
mixtures.
He is using a gas analyser without a rolling road, adjusting the mixture
at idle and then complaining when it changes dramatically at off idle to
2800 rpm or so. He can't understand it.

I say adjust at idle and don't bother with any other rpm since the
needles take care of that and if the engine is stock, they are ok. Just
check the plugs after a drive. If the mechanic had a rolling road then
he could be concerned with non idle conditions and needle profiles.

Who is right?
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From bbb11489 at azboss.net  Tue Jun 10 08:44:16 2008
From: bbb11489 at azboss.net (Russ Staub)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:44:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <00a101c8cb03$f7d522e0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
References: <5A3DDCC6A64548858C4DB81DE6032538@LeonardPC>
	<000e01c8caf8$4de591d0$c801a8c0@ARIZONA>
	<00a101c8cb03$f7d522e0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <484E9340.9000302@azboss.net>

Al, and Len's 1 cent story remind me of mine also.  Annheuser Busch and 
Walgreens have been sending me an 8 cent and 4 cent quarterly dividend 
check for years from some fractional shares (less than 1 share) that I 
still own following the sale of my stock in these companies.  I called 
them and asked them to sell the fractional shares and send me the 
proceeds.  They each said this would require me to pay a $10 service 
fee, more than the fractional shares are worth.

I also dutifully deposit the 8 cents and 4 cents in my bank account each 
quarter and say thank you, as I don't think I should have to pay them 
each $10 to get less than $5 of my own money back.

This list is so therapeutic.  Just when you think you are alone with 
your Healey problems or whatever, you are reminded there are other poor 
souls out there in the same situation.

Russ Staub
'56 BN2
'67 BJ8
'60 Bugeye
'50 A90
 

>Nope.  I had to pony up 43 cents in postage to pay an 8 cent bill!  Who
>knows what the cost to them is to actually process it....
>
>
>Al Fuller
>'62 BT-7
>_______________________________________________

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun 10 09:39:30 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:39:30 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 carb adjust question
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904BC9@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904BC9@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806100839g6a645ff0se734bdf010f318a4@mail.gmail.com>

Ken -

The SU carb needles work to very fixed mixtures at different throttle
settings & loads... what this means is when you tune your SU carb at
idle, it will likely not be in tune as you drive the car at different
speeds.

If you want to tune an SU carb's mixture at all different loads and
RPMs, the only way to do it is to have a test track, a stack of
different needles that run lean, and then drive the car around at
successively different loads and speeds with a mobile gas analyser and
then sand paper the needles down until you get correct mixture at all
speeds and loads.  Some people have done this with spectacular results
in terms of mileage and power, but an exceptionally time consuming
process.

Long story short is your mechanic doesn't understand how SU carbs
work.  A gas analyser at idle is no more useful then just tuning by
ear and using the dashpot piston lifters.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:21 PM, Freese, Ken
<Kendall.Freese at aerojet.com> wrote:
> I have recently been conversing with a long time British sports car
> mechanic, but I think he is mistaken in his approach to adjusting SU
> mixtures.
> He is using a gas analyser without a rolling road, adjusting the mixture
> at idle and then complaining when it changes dramatically at off idle to
> 2800 rpm or so. He can't understand it.
>
> I say adjust at idle and don't bother with any other rpm since the
> needles take care of that and if the engine is stock, they are ok. Just
> check the plugs after a drive. If the mechanic had a rolling road then
> he could be concerned with non idle conditions and needle profiles.
>
> Who is right?
> Ken Freese
> 65 BJ8

From quenty at ntelos.net  Tue Jun 10 09:54:03 2008
From: quenty at ntelos.net (David Schweninger)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:54:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
In-Reply-To: <000c01c8cae8$dc3f0480$252de046@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home>
	<C155CD8E-1E98-453F-B6BA-A9C03D2E4FA3@ntelos.net>
	<000c01c8cae8$dc3f0480$252de046@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <EC354B85-6C3E-4BF0-93AA-741C9B7B731F@ntelos.net>

Hello Mark.
The Bolster is the area surrounding the pleated center area on both  
the Seat and the Squab (seat back). It should be raised slightly both  
for looks and comfort.
Best
Dave and Daisy


On Jun 10, 2008, at 6:58 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote:

> What is the bolster area that you are referring to.
>
> Thanks,    Mark

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun 10 09:54:57 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:54:57 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <000e01c8caf8$4de591d0$c801a8c0@ARIZONA>
References: <5A3DDCC6A64548858C4DB81DE6032538@LeonardPC>
	<000e01c8caf8$4de591d0$c801a8c0@ARIZONA>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806100854v73358e49i8eb4cae04afc6a4d@mail.gmail.com>

But I have a question...

When I bought my apt. in San Francisco I paid less for the apartment
than the previous owner.  That meant that the first year the assessed
rate was higher than I should have paid and then the SF city owed me a
refund of about $1,500 after the first year where I had to overpay the
tax.

It took me about 2 years, and placing about 20 midnight phone calls
from Hong Kong to finally get the refund check.  The final person I
finally got a hold of was some SF bureaucrat that told me "well it's
about time you called me - this check has been sitting in my desk
drawer for about 18 months because I didn't know where to send the
check."  Of course, if this jerk had just looked at the SF Tax website
online they would have seen my Hong Kong address on the bloody public
website and that would be the same address they send my property tax
bill to every year, which of course if I pay one day late I have to
pay 10% in penalties, but if they pay me 2 years late somehow or
another it's my fault.

But hey, disfunctional government unable to provide even basic
services to it's tax paying citizens is far less important than giving
hand outs willy nilly to the homeless that crap in the streets and a
sleazy mayor who hands out illegal marriage licenses to gay couples
simply to get the media on his side so they ignore the fact that he's
a complete slime ball, so much so that his super duper hot ex wife
left him because she couldn't handle the sleaze and now she is simply
the smokinest hot anchorwoman in US news ever - Kimberly Guilfoyle on
FOX.   Did I mention she is way hot?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 8:48 PM, Al Fuller <al at bighealey.org> wrote:
> Well, it turns out I was on the other end of the utility stupidity.  I
> recently terminated service at southern California Edison.  They sent me a
> bill here in Michigan and I paid it. Apparently, their computer thought it
> was paid late, and assessed a penalty of $0.08 - eight cents!  I called them
> and asked if they really required this to be paid, as many utilities waive
> it if it's under a dollar.
>
> Nope.  I had to pony up 43 cents in postage to pay an 8 cent bill!  Who
> knows what the cost to them is to actually process it....
>
> Go figure.  Anyway, my carburetors are on their way back from Jim Taylor, so
> I will have something to do other than rant!
>
> Al Fuller
> '62 BT-7

From rthrift at cox.net  Tue Jun 10 10:05:37 2008
From: rthrift at cox.net (RThrift)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 9:05:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806100854v73358e49i8eb4cae04afc6a4d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20080610120537.0LKNG.190617.imail@fed1rmwml34>

Does having the smokinest hot anchorwoman in US news ever make fox news fair & balanced?  It must, since nothing else can do it.

Richard


---- Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote: 
...so they ignore the fact that he's a complete slime ball, so much so that his super duper hot ex wife left him because she couldn't handle the sleaze and now she is simply the smokinest hot anchorwoman in US news ever - Kimberly Guilfoyle on FOX.   Did I mention she is way hot?

Alan

From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 10 10:36:08 2008
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:36:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <20080610120537.0LKNG.190617.imail@fed1rmwml34>
Message-ID: <159912.84242.qm@web52408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Sounds like the over-riding issues here are spending some tax dollars on ending homelessness and getting some public toiletts. It seems possible that he may have left her for taking a job at FOX

Best
JK


--- On Tue, 6/10/08, RThrift <rthrift at cox.net> wrote:

> From: RThrift <rthrift at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> To: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 12:05 PM
> Does having the smokinest hot anchorwoman in US news ever
> make fox news fair & balanced?  It must, since nothing
> else can do it.
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
> ---- Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote: 
> ...so they ignore the fact that he's a complete slime
> ball, so much so that his super duper hot ex wife left him
> because she couldn't handle the sleaze and now she is
> simply the smokinest hot anchorwoman in US news ever -
> Kimberly Guilfoyle on FOX.   Did I mention she is way hot?
> 
> Alan
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From rusd at sitestar.net  Sun Jun  8 07:47:01 2008
From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell)
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:47:01 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] shock towers
In-Reply-To: <484BCC38.3040600@comcast.net>
References: <002201c8c91c$7d507030$5201a8c0@Jim> <484B6385.6010705@comcast.net>
	<42C444AA5A024D4793C4E2BBF2D2BB57@Johnlaptop>
	<484BCC38.3040600@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <484BE2D5.3070508@sitestar.net>

Hi Bob,

Don't know about the Kilmartin. Some of the available plates have a 
separate tapped nut plate which is jackscrew adjustable laterally for 
camber & also longitudnally for castor. I think maybe DWR & Cape offer 
this type of plate.

Dave Russell

Bob Spidell wrote:

>Hi John,
>
>I have a pair of the Kilmartin shock mounts (not installed, yet).  They 
>can be moved in or out to adjust camber, but I don't see how they could 
>be used to adjust castor.  Am I missing something, or do they have a new 
>product?
>
>
>bs
>
>John Rowe wrote:
>  
>
>>Kilmartin make an excellent product that is adjustable for camber and
>>castor. Although I have had no need for them, a number of friends 
>>swear by
>>them. I would remove them by grinding or with the "hot axe" 
>>(oxy/acetyline)
>>but no doubt this will be howled down! They would be available from
>>stockists of Kilmartin parts anywhere
>>John Rowe (Qld Australia)
>>BN1
>>BT7

From rwil at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jun 10 11:13:23 2008
From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (Roland Wilhelmy)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:13:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <159912.84242.qm@web52408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <20080610120537.0LKNG.190617.imail@fed1rmwml34>
	<159912.84242.qm@web52408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <mddt44tlqp18sjtj2m0i634at0bcq815re@4ax.com>

Can we please get back to the topic that is the purpose of this list?

-Roland
BN1 #724

On Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:36:08 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:

::Sounds like the over-riding issues here are spending some tax dollars on
ending homelessness and getting some public toiletts. It seems possible that
he may have left her for taking a job at FOX
::
::Best
::JK
::
::
::--- On Tue, 6/10/08, RThrift <rthrift at cox.net> wrote:
::
::> From: RThrift <rthrift at cox.net>
::> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
::> To: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
::> Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 12:05 PM
::> Does having the smokinest hot anchorwoman in US news ever
::> make fox news fair & balanced?  It must, since nothing
::> else can do it.
::>
::> Richard
::>
::>
::> ---- Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
::> ...so they ignore the fact that he's a complete slime
::> ball, so much so that his super duper hot ex wife left him
::> because she couldn't handle the sleaze and now she is
::> simply the smokinest hot anchorwoman in US news ever -
::> Kimberly Guilfoyle on FOX.   Did I mention she is way hot?
::>
::> Alan

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Tue Jun 10 11:16:45 2008
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:16:45 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
In-Reply-To: <EC354B85-6C3E-4BF0-93AA-741C9B7B731F@ntelos.net>
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home>
	<C155CD8E-1E98-453F-B6BA-A9C03D2E4FA3@ntelos.net>
	<000c01c8cae8$dc3f0480$252de046@markl946cfrd7q>
	<EC354B85-6C3E-4BF0-93AA-741C9B7B731F@ntelos.net>
Message-ID: <484EB6FD.4070607@comcast.net>

I wonder if originally extra foam or other padding was added in this 
area.  It's been a long time since I took the original seats on my 3000 
apart, but I don't recall any extra padding material there.  The seat 
foam already has the area raised.  I've seen some redone big Healey 
seats that look way too pillowy
Can we get a ruling by the concours gurus as to what is correct?
Thanks.
Charlie

David Schweninger wrote:
> Hello Mark.
> The Bolster is the area surrounding the pleated center area on both  
> the Seat and the Squab (seat back). It should be raised slightly both  
> for looks and comfort.
> Best
> Dave and Daisy
>
>
> On Jun 10, 2008, at 6:58 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote:
>
>   
>> What is the bolster area that you are referring to.
>>
>> Thanks,    Mark

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf]

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Tue Jun 10 11:24:48 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:24:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <mddt44tlqp18sjtj2m0i634at0bcq815re@4ax.com>
References: <20080610120537.0LKNG.190617.imail@fed1rmwml34>
	<159912.84242.qm@web52408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<mddt44tlqp18sjtj2m0i634at0bcq815re@4ax.com>
Message-ID: <005501c8cb1e$e2ce2fc0$a86a8f40$@com>

Hear, hear........
Michael Salter.
	
On Behalf Of Roland Wilhelmy
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 1:13 PM
To: 'Austin Healey list'Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its
Failing Restaurants

Can we please get back to the topic that is the purpose of this list?

-Roland
BN1 #724

On Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:36:08 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:

::Sounds like the over-riding issues here are spending some tax dollars on
ending homelessness and getting some public toiletts. It seems possible that
he may have left her for taking a job at FOX
::
::Best
::JK
::
::
::--- On Tue, 6/10/08, RThrift <rthrift at cox.net> wrote:
::
::> From: RThrift <rthrift at cox.net>
::> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
::> To: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
::> Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 12:05 PM
::> Does having the smokinest hot anchorwoman in US news ever
::> make fox news fair & balanced?  It must, since nothing
::> else can do it.
::>
::> Richard
::>
::>
::> ---- Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
::> ...so they ignore the fact that he's a complete slime
::> ball, so much so that his super duper hot ex wife left him
::> because she couldn't handle the sleaze and now she is
::> simply the smokinest hot anchorwoman in US news ever -
::> Kimberly Guilfoyle on FOX.   Did I mention she is way hot?
::>
::> Alan
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Tue Jun 10 11:25:38 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:25:38 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home><C155CD8E-1E98-453F-B6BA-A9C03D2E4FA3@ntelos.net><000c01c8cae8$dc3f0480$252de046@markl946cfrd7q><EC354B85-6C3E-4BF0-93AA-741C9B7B731F@ntelos.net>
	<484EB6FD.4070607@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <010a01c8cb1f$008d63f0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Charlie, et al,

Please red my note from this morning. I'm referring to the area at the back 
of the seat cushion where it slopes down to meet the seat back. Extra 
padding was used there to give the area more height and hide the back edge 
clips, etc.

Rich
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlie Baldwin" <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
To: "David Schweninger" <quenty at ntelos.net>
Cc: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat pans


>I wonder if originally extra foam or other padding was added in this
> area.  It's been a long time since I took the original seats on my 3000
> apart, but I don't recall any extra padding material there.  The seat
> foam already has the area raised.  I've seen some redone big Healey
> seats that look way too pillowy
> Can we get a ruling by the concours gurus as to what is correct?
> Thanks.
> Charlie
>
> David Schweninger wrote:
>> Hello Mark.
>> The Bolster is the area surrounding the pleated center area on both
>> the Seat and the Squab (seat back). It should be raised slightly both
>> for looks and comfort.
>> Best
>> Dave and Daisy
>>
>>
>> On Jun 10, 2008, at 6:58 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote:
>>
>>
>>> What is the bolster area that you are referring to.
>>>
>>> Thanks,    Mark
>
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> of mgcharlie.vcf]
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From bighealey at charter.net  Tue Jun 10 11:31:16 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:31:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave - Anyone want to split a room?
Message-ID: <20080610133116.1VEL3.286489.root@fepweb10>

Is anyone out there who is attending Conclave alone care to split a room?  Contact me off list if interested.  I have not made reservations yet and am way behind on getting sorted for this event.  uurgh

From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 10 11:34:13 2008
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:34:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <mddt44tlqp18sjtj2m0i634at0bcq815re@4ax.com>
Message-ID: <243884.19253.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Yes, Thank you Roland, That was the purpose of my post.

Best
JK

--- On Tue, 6/10/08, Roland Wilhelmy <rwil at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> From: Roland Wilhelmy <rwil at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> To: "'Austin Healey list'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 1:13 PM
> Can we please get back to the topic that is the purpose of
> this list?
> 
> -Roland
> BN1 #724

From leavcast at infomagic.net  Tue Jun 10 11:37:37 2008
From: leavcast at infomagic.net (George)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:37:37 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Rear axle hub
Message-ID: <D87BFFC825164C4A8E3A5DEEEE7DDD7C@laptop>

While fixing a rear axle seal leak I discovered that I don't seem to have
the correct hubs.  My parts book says I should have 2A7087 hubs and I have 
2A7088 hubs.
Three questions:
Any problem with using the 2A7088 hubs on my sprite?
Who makes a good 2A7087 hub?
What was the 2A7088 used on?
Thanks,

George Castleberry
1959 AN5
1954 BN1
Flagstaff, AZ 

From hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk  Tue Jun 10 11:49:16 2008
From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:49:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Subject: Re:  Mk& Healey announced at last
Message-ID: <544775.58217.qm@web34205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I must get one of them tondu covers....
Mike Brooks

ForB  those patient souls
who have been awaiting the release of the newest
AustinB  Healey...here itB 
is:
http://tiny.cc/Cncp5

From david at dleong.org  Tue Jun 10 11:50:01 2008
From: david at dleong.org (David Leong)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:50:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <243884.19253.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <mddt44tlqp18sjtj2m0i634at0bcq815re@4ax.com>
	<243884.19253.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000001c8cb22$6817dca0$384795e0$@org>

Please forgive me in advance if I am speaking out of turn. I am only a
former owner, and just a lurker on this list.

One observation is that if the club is dominated by a bunch of old white
men, with conservative views, that would probably be one limiting factor in
attracting a younger crowd to these cars or at least the club.

Just my $.02. Carry on.....................

Dave 


-----Original Message-----
From: Jackson Krall
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:34 AM
To: 'Austin Healey list'; Roland Wilhelmy
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants

Yes, Thank you Roland, That was the purpose of my post.

Best
JK

--- On Tue, 6/10/08, Roland Wilhelmy <rwil at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> From: Roland Wilhelmy <rwil at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> To: "'Austin Healey list'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 1:13 PM
> Can we please get back to the topic that is the purpose of
> this list?
> 
> -Roland
> BN1 #724
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

From robertlarson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Jun 10 11:56:14 2008
From: robertlarson at worldnet.att.net (Robert Larson)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:56:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 carb adjust question
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806100839g6a645ff0se734bdf010f318a4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904BC9@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<ff59076c0806100839g6a645ff0se734bdf010f318a4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <484EC03E.6020404@worldnet.att.net>

Another option to do the same thing would be to find a shop that has one 
of these or similar:

http://www.dynojet.com/automotive_dyno/

Their motorcycle units are quite popular and shops that have one are not 
that hard to find. I
don't know about how plentiful the automotive units are.    They, at 
least with the MC  units,
print out a nice graph of HP, Torque and the Air-Fuel Ratio.  Dyno time 
might be more cost
and time effective than track time.

An interesting downloadable PDF is here:

http://www.triumph-bonneville.com/images/Carb%20Jetting%20Info%202007.pdf

Although not directly 100% applicable to the SU's there is a  graph that 
shows the items that
effect the A/F ratio and over what portion of the throttle opening.  
Does show how complex
perfection could be.

Not Healey or LBC but at least it is British. 

Bob
55 BN1
63, 79, 06 Triumph MC's
60 Matchless
65 Royal Enfield
65 Norton
 
Alan Seigrist wrote:

>Ken -
>
>
>If you want to tune an SU carb's mixture at all different loads and
>RPMs, the only way to do it is to have a test track, a stack of
>different needles that run lean, and then drive the car around at
>successively different loads and speeds with a mobile gas analyser and
>then sand paper the needles down until you get correct mixture at all
>speeds and loads.  Some people have done this with spectacular results
>in terms of mileage and power, but an exceptionally time consuming
>process.
>
>Alan
>
>'52 A90
>'53 BN1
>'64 BJ8

From rdavies1 at cox.net  Tue Jun 10 12:07:00 2008
From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:07:00 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <000001c8cb22$6817dca0$384795e0$@org>
References: <mddt44tlqp18sjtj2m0i634at0bcq815re@4ax.com><243884.19253.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<000001c8cb22$6817dca0$384795e0$@org>
Message-ID: <010101c8cb24$c75421e0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>

Dave:
That was a racist, insensitive, polarizing, divisive, derisive,
exclusionary, profiling statement. Illogical and incorrect.
Ron O. Davies
SoCal


----------------------

One observation is that if the club is dominated by a bunch of old white
men, with conservative views, that would probably be one limiting factor in
attracting a younger crowd to these cars or at least the club.

Just my $.02. Carry on.....................

Dave 

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Jun 10 12:17:32 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:17:32 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing  Restaurants
Message-ID: <20080610181732.KTIS22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

So what do you suggest on the "old" part?  
> 
> From: "David Leong" <david at dleong.org>
> Date: 2008/06/10 Tue PM 01:50:01 EDT
> To: "'Austin Healey list'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> 
> Please forgive me in advance if I am speaking out of turn. I am only a
> former owner, and just a lurker on this list.
> 
> One observation is that if the club is dominated by a bunch of old white
> men, with conservative views, that would probably be one limiting factor in
> attracting a younger crowd to these cars or at least the club.
> 
> Just my $.02. Carry on.....................
> 
> Dave 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jackson Krall
> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:34 AM
> To: 'Austin Healey list'; Roland Wilhelmy
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> 
> Yes, Thank you Roland, That was the purpose of my post.
> 
> Best
> JK
> 
> --- On Tue, 6/10/08, Roland Wilhelmy <rwil at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> > From: Roland Wilhelmy <rwil at sbcglobal.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> > To: "'Austin Healey list'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> > Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 1:13 PM
> > Can we please get back to the topic that is the purpose of
> > this list?
> > 
> > -Roland
> > BN1 #724
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Jun 10 12:20:56 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:20:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing  Restaurants
Message-ID: <20080610182056.YWWP9682.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Maybe he should "lurk" on the USA Today blogs.  there are plenty of his kind of people and statements such as these there.

tom 
> 
> From: "Ron Davies" <rdavies1 at cox.net>
> Date: 2008/06/10 Tue PM 02:07:00 EDT
> To: "'David Leong'" <david at dleong.org>,  "'Austin Healey list'"
> 	<healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> 
> Dave:
> That was a racist, insensitive, polarizing, divisive, derisive,
> exclusionary, profiling statement. Illogical and incorrect.
> Ron O. Davies
> SoCal
> 
> 
> ----------------------
> 
> One observation is that if the club is dominated by a bunch of old white
> men, with conservative views, that would probably be one limiting factor in
> attracting a younger crowd to these cars or at least the club.
> 
> Just my $.02. Carry on.....................
> 
> Dave 
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From geatros at shaw.ca  Tue Jun 10 12:19:09 2008
From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:19:09 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes to Privatize Its Failing............
Message-ID: <1A1CCD1730BB4A589C265B2775180465@soloPC>

Hey Guys,

I hate to be Rude.... But what does this have to do with Healeys.



Cheers
Kenny

From 62bt7 at prodigy.net  Tue Jun 10 12:35:35 2008
From: 62bt7 at prodigy.net (62bt7)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:35:35 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes to Privatize Its Failing............
References: <1A1CCD1730BB4A589C265B2775180465@soloPC>
Message-ID: <012a01c8cb28$c77da610$a836480c@kirkgrbymz8g9u>

1st AMENDMENT !!!

Kirk

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Geatros" <geatros at shaw.ca>
To: "'Healey List'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:19 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes to Privatize Its Failing............


> Hey Guys,
> 
> I hate to be Rude.... But what does this have to do with Healeys.
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers
> Kenny
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From 62bt7 at prodigy.net  Tue Jun 10 13:05:50 2008
From: 62bt7 at prodigy.net (62bt7)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:05:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] DMH, July 3, 1898 !!!! (110 years)
Message-ID: <013501c8cb2d$0176d130$a836480c@kirkgrbymz8g9u>

On July 3, 1898, Donald Mitchell Healey, C.B.E. was born.
                    (Commander of the British Empire)

                      July 3, 1898 - January 15, 1988
-------------------------------------------------------------- 

Thursday, July 3, 2008 is the 110th anniversary of his birth.

 In celebration of this event in history, we all should dip
our British and or National Flags if we have them.......

Sip a little Lord Calvert, start our (Austin) Engines, Honk our (Lucas) 
Horns,
and Drive our (Donald Healey) Cars in his honor, and to the survivors of his
family who still honor us, his fans.

 (Lest we forget, if not for his family, DMH would not have become who he 
is)

 Just think for a moment ----- where would we all be today if not for
                        DONALD MITCHELL HEALEY C.B.E.

 CHEERS TO YOU DONALD,
YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE MY VOTE

 Kirk Kvam
Playing with Healey's since 1961
62BT7 Tri-Carb
60BN7 (#405) Nasty Boy 

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Tue Jun 10 13:11:02 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:11:02 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Bureacracy
Message-ID: <001101c8cb2d$bb139a10$8150e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>

Tried applying for a passport lately?

Don

Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at 
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From dwflagg at juno.com  Tue Jun 10 13:10:48 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:10:48 GMT
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing   Restaurants
Message-ID: <20080610.151048.25590.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com>

My original post was entitled "Non Healey Content" and was was merely an
observation of what I thought was an interesting article. Obviously there were
a number of people who felt a need to comment. Yes, this is a Healey forum,
but to use current vernacular, a little "diversity" in our conversation should
help to make us feel good. If we were to all wear blinders and follow the path
of least resistence the world would still be flat. IMHO and that is all it
is.

Doug

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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Jun 10 13:28:51 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:28:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bureacracy-NON HEALEY SO DELETE IF NOT INTERESTED
Message-ID: <20080610192851.FFQW9682.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Hi don---did you read my passport renewal experience??  Amazingly stupid governmental response.

I just looked at my BJ8-------obligatory Healey content:):):):)

tom 
> 
> From: "Don Yarber" <donyarber at earthlink.net>
> Date: 2008/06/10 Tue PM 03:11:02 EDT
> To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Bureacracy
> 
> Tried applying for a passport lately?
> 
> Don
> 
> Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
> Find news about my books at 
> www.kipyardleymysteries.com
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From autofarm at cyg.net  Tue Jun 10 13:30:27 2008
From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:30:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing    Restaurants
References: <20080610.151048.25590.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <005b01c8cb30$717faa80$6500a8c0@OFFICE>

    You mean the world isn't flat?   Another bubble burst!!
Cheers.......Bob
Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dwflagg at juno.com>
To: <tomfelts at windstream.net>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants


> My original post was entitled "Non Healey Content" and was was merely an
> observation of what I thought was an interesting article. Obviously there 
> were
> a number of people who felt a need to comment. Yes, this is a Healey 
> forum,
> but to use current vernacular, a little "diversity" in our conversation 
> should
> help to make us feel good. If we were to all wear blinders and follow the 
> path
> of least resistence the world would still be flat. IMHO and that is all it
> is.
>
> Doug
>
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From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 10 13:55:32 2008
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:55:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] DMH, July 3,
 1898 !!!! (110 years)/Re:   Senate Votes To Privatize
In-Reply-To: <013501c8cb2d$0176d130$a836480c@kirkgrbymz8g9u>
Message-ID: <892047.32874.qm@web52412.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

And Cheers Donald, To the broad cross section of "Healeynut" whackos that love your creations! Hip Hip Hooray!

Best
JK

--- On Tue, 6/10/08, 62bt7 <62bt7 at prodigy.net> wrote:

> From: 62bt7 <62bt7 at prodigy.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] DMH, July 3, 1898 !!!! (110 years)
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 3:05 PM
> On July 3, 1898, Donald Mitchell Healey, C.B.E. was born.
>                     (Commander of the British Empire)
> 
>                       July 3, 1898 - January 15, 1988
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> 
> Thursday, July 3, 2008 is the 110th anniversary of his
> birth.
>                         DONALD MITCHELL HEALEY C.B.E.
> 
>  CHEERS TO YOU DONALD,
> YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE MY VOTE
> 
>  Kirk Kvam
> Playing with Healey's since 1961
> 62BT7 Tri-Carb
> 60BN7 (#405) Nasty Boy 

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Tue Jun 10 14:08:22 2008
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:08:22 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
In-Reply-To: <010a01c8cb1f$008d63f0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home><C155CD8E-1E98-453F-B6BA-A9C03D2E4FA3@ntelos.net><000c01c8cae8$dc3f0480$252de046@markl946cfrd7q><EC354B85-6C3E-4BF0-93AA-741C9B7B731F@ntelos.net>
	<484EB6FD.4070607@comcast.net>
	<010a01c8cb1f$008d63f0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <484EDF36.9020708@comcast.net>

Rich,
I understand what you were referring to, but David is saying that the 
"flatter" area (bolster) all around the pleated part in the center of 
the seat should be bulked up.  I don't think that is correct, but can be 
convinced otherwise by someone who knows what they are talking about.
I've seen seats recovered in this manner and they have an overstuffed 
pillowy look to them.
Your comment that the rear of the seat bottom may need to be stuffed 
with something to close up the space between that and the seat back 
makes perfect sense.
Thanks for your help.
Charlie

Rich C wrote:
> Charlie, et al,
>
> Please red my note from this morning. I'm referring to the area at the 
> back of the seat cushion where it slopes down to meet the seat back. 
> Extra padding was used there to give the area more height and hide the 
> back edge clips, etc.
>
> Rich
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Baldwin" 
> <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
> To: "David Schweninger" <quenty at ntelos.net>
> Cc: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 1:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat pans
>
>
>> I wonder if originally extra foam or other padding was added in this
>> area.  It's been a long time since I took the original seats on my 3000
>> apart, but I don't recall any extra padding material there.  The seat
>> foam already has the area raised.  I've seen some redone big Healey
>> seats that look way too pillowy
>> Can we get a ruling by the concours gurus as to what is correct?
>> Thanks.
>> Charlie
>>
>> David Schweninger wrote:
>>> Hello Mark.
>>> The Bolster is the area surrounding the pleated center area on both
>>> the Seat and the Squab (seat back). It should be raised slightly both
>>> for looks and comfort.
>>> Best
>>> Dave and Daisy
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jun 10, 2008, at 6:58 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> What is the bolster area that you are referring to.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,    Mark

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf]

From bighealey at charter.net  Tue Jun 10 15:30:12 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:30:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Bureacracy
In-Reply-To: <001101c8cb2d$bb139a10$8150e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
Message-ID: <20080610173012.W7INC.195810.root@fepweb05>

EEEEK!

I tried to renew my daughter's (16 yr old) and BOTH parents have to show in person.  What a hassle - rules changed a month or two ago.  To make matters worse she is a dual citizen of Japan and the US..........

It was easier for me to get a passport from the consulate in Tokyo.

---- Don Yarber <donyarber at earthlink.net> wrote: 
> Tried applying for a passport lately?
> 
> Don
> 
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From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Tue Jun 10 16:02:42 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:02:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bureacracy
In-Reply-To: <20080610173012.W7INC.195810.root@fepweb05>
References: <001101c8cb2d$bb139a10$8150e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
	<20080610173012.W7INC.195810.root@fepweb05>
Message-ID: <006301c8cb45$b4e81630$1eb84290$@net>

Don't try to get a drivers license in New Jersey. You need five types of ID.

When I went in for a renewal two years ago, I took the form I received in
the mail, my old license and a check. They refused to renew it because I
could not prove my ID. (mail in renewals are impossible) I returned with my
valid US Passport - refused -- good enough for the US but not NJ. Actually
had the civil servant tell me that the passport did not prove that I was
ever born and that I was an American citizen -- at least that is what I
think his broken English was meant  to say. I returned with my birth
certificate, no good -- it did not have a raised seal on it. Bear in mind,
each time they really did not tell me what else I needed. So, I drove to the
next town and was able to renew with no hassle.

My wife (second) had to get a certified birth certificate, certified
marriage certificate (first marriage), copy of her divorce decree with a
seal from the county, certified marriage certificate to me. Took us months
to collect all this stuff and finally she said to heck with it and does not
drivel Oh, by the way, her passport was no good for NJ either.

All this despite the fact that about one half of the 9-11 bastards were able
to sail in and get valid NJ drivers licenses just by showing up and stating,
in effect, "here I am give me a license"

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
www.healey6.com

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
bighealey at charter.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 5:30 PM
To: Don Yarber; Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bureacracy

EEEEK!

I tried to renew my daughter's (16 yr old) and BOTH parents have to show in
person.  What a hassle - rules changed a month or two ago.  To make matters
worse she is a dual citizen of Japan and the US..........

It was easier for me to get a passport from the consulate in Tokyo.

---- Don Yarber <donyarber at earthlink.net> wrote: 
> Tried applying for a passport lately?
> 
> Don

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Tue Jun 10 16:22:23 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:22:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] pre-Friday funny-cultural relevance
Message-ID: <C4744CAE.27D1D%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

For age-appropriate humor that goes right along with our cars, check this
out:
http://www.thechap.net/

-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6

From Waschu2 at charter.net  Tue Jun 10 16:54:54 2008
From: Waschu2 at charter.net (Wayne)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:54:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wake up
Message-ID: <484F063E.7000807@charter.net>

Ironic that the Republicans control since 2005, the Democrats fix  the 
lunch room mess costing Millions of Dollars and now we blame the Democrats.

From robertlarson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Jun 10 17:05:05 2008
From: robertlarson at worldnet.att.net (Robert Larson)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:05:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bureacracy
In-Reply-To: <006301c8cb45$b4e81630$1eb84290$@net>
References: <001101c8cb2d$bb139a10$8150e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>
	<20080610173012.W7INC.195810.root@fepweb05>
	<006301c8cb45$b4e81630$1eb84290$@net>
Message-ID: <484F08A1.4000506@worldnet.att.net>

You think that's bad!!!    I don't know what if any the final resolution 
was but at one time the NJ DMV
was not accepting any birth certificates from hospitals in Jersey City, 
Hudson County, NJ, US of A!!!

My sister got caught up in that one.   A custom made one from Tijuana 
was of more value.....

Strange but true, a Ripley's event.   I think a US Passport only allows 
you to use the New Jersey
Turnpike and George Washington Bridge.  For those who think Jay Leno is 
joking when he talks
about NJ there is better than a 50/50 chance that it is a true story and 
not a joke.  

Bob
Stockholm,  NJ  

John Sims wrote:

>Don't try to get a drivers license in New Jersey. You need five types of ID.
>
>When I went in for a renewal two years ago, I took the form I received in
>the mail, my old license and a check. They refused to renew it because I
>could not prove my ID. (mail in renewals are impossible) I returned with my
>valid US Passport - refused -- good enough for the US but not NJ. Actually
>had the civil servant tell me that the passport did not prove that I was
>ever born and that I was an American citizen -- at least that is what I
>think his broken English was meant  to say. I returned with my birth
>certificate, no good -- it did not have a raised seal on it. Bear in mind,
>each time they really did not tell me what else I needed. So, I drove to the
>next town and was able to renew with no hassle.
>
>My wife (second) had to get a certified birth certificate, certified
>marriage certificate (first marriage), copy of her divorce decree with a
>seal from the county, certified marriage certificate to me. Took us months
>to collect all this stuff and finally she said to heck with it and does not
>drivel Oh, by the way, her passport was no good for NJ either.
>
>All this despite the fact that about one half of the 9-11 bastards were able
>to sail in and get valid NJ drivers licenses just by showing up and stating,
>in effect, "here I am give me a license"
>
>John Sims, BN6
>Aberdeen, NJ

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jun 10 17:26:27 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:26:27 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 carb adjust question
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806100839g6a645ff0se734bdf010f318a4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <249175.58362.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Ken ... When l worked for LUCAS in Birmingham the test
track we used was M.I.R.A   .. this was also used by
S.U to find the correct needles for 
British cars fitted with the S.U carb.
. 

lf you go on line and check it out M.I.R.A   ( it's
near Birmingham  my home town )
         
         M.I.R.A, Motor Industry Research  Association
test track Nuneaton 

 also  ''               ""          ""              
''                 ""            ""    "" Birmingham

          Norman Nock



--- Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ken -
> 
> The SU carb needles work to very fixed mixtures at
> different throttle
> settings & loads... what this means is when you tune
> your SU carb at
> idle, it will likely not be in tune as you drive the
> car at different
> speeds.
> 
> If you want to tune an SU carb's mixture at all
> different loads and
> RPMs, the only way to do it is to have a test track,
> a stack of
> different needles that run lean, and then drive the
> car around at
> successively different loads and speeds with a
> mobile gas analyser and
> then sand paper the needles down until you get
> correct mixture at all
> speeds and loads.  Some people have done this with
> spectacular results
> in terms of mileage and power, but an exceptionally
> time consuming
> process.
> 
> Long story short is your mechanic doesn't understand
> how SU carbs
> work.  A gas analyser at idle is no more useful then
> just tuning by
> ear and using the dashpot piston lifters.
> 
> Alan
> 
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:21 PM, Freese, Ken
> <Kendall.Freese at aerojet.com> wrote:
> > I have recently been conversing with a long time
> British sports car
> > mechanic, but I think he is mistaken in his
> approach to adjusting SU
> > mixtures.
> > He is using a gas analyser without a rolling road,
> adjusting the mixture
> > at idle and then complaining when it changes
> dramatically at off idle to
> > 2800 rpm or so. He can't understand it.
> >
> > I say adjust at idle and don't bother with any
> other rpm since the
> > needles take care of that and if the engine is
> stock, they are ok. Just
> > check the plugs after a drive. If the mechanic had
> a rolling road then
> > he could be concerned with non idle conditions and
> needle profiles.
> >
> > Who is right?
> > Ken Freese
> > 65 BJ8
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From robertlarson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Jun 10 17:34:23 2008
From: robertlarson at worldnet.att.net (Robert Larson)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:34:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <00a101c8cb03$f7d522e0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
References: <5A3DDCC6A64548858C4DB81DE6032538@LeonardPC>
	<000e01c8caf8$4de591d0$c801a8c0@ARIZONA>
	<00a101c8cb03$f7d522e0$6501a8c0@OfficeDell>
Message-ID: <484F0F7F.1010904@worldnet.att.net>

It can be taken to the next level.   I have an account just to handle 
bills.  I automate that as much as
possible.  I get a statement that tells me how much a bill is and when 
it will be taken.  They take it
on the due date,  which is the last date.  The "float" is mine to keep. 
   Some items that can't be
automated with a direct withdrawal go to a credit card which itself has 
been automated to the account.

A deposit into that account is also automatic. I keep about an extra 
months of funds in the account
just in case.   Nothing is ever late and no expense or hassle on my 
part.  Maybe twice a year at most I
might adjust the balance on the account.  I'm down to 2 checks with 
credit cards that I use and vary
widely in the monthly amount.   Even with those the "minimum payment" is 
automatic.   The worse case
is if I don't then pay the full balance on time I could pay a finance 
charge but no late penalties or default
risks. .

I like free and no hassle!!     Works well with all except for me I 
don't want  PayPal in my accounts. I
insulate  myself from them by using a credit card with those that insist 
as that for a method of payment.   

Bob


Ron Davies wrote:

>Al:
>That's one small advantage of paying your bills online.
>You don't pay postage. You don't buy envelopes.
>I use WAMU and the way they make their money is on the float.
>I electronically write the check and it is immediately taken from my account
>but the recipient doesn't get it for 4 days.
>Ron O. Davies
>
>-----------------------------
>
>Nope.  I had to pony up 43 cents in postage to pay an 8 cent bill!  Who
>knows what the cost to them is to actually process it....
>
>
>Al Fuller
>'62 BT-7
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From jsoderling at astound.net  Tue Jun 10 18:04:38 2008
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:04:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian
References: <d53.2d2b4340.357f2d91@aol.com>
Message-ID: <010801c8cb56$bdcc06b0$8ad3ea42@Soderling>

Michael,
I can't share your sentiment as being the "current custodian."  :-)   It's a 
slippery slope.

Animal rights people consider us as "current custodians" of our pets; and if 
THEY disapprove of any aspect of our relationship with our "current 
custodian" pet they believe they have the right to take it away from us.

Further, the Government believes we are the "current custodian" of our 
estate and when we die our estate pass on to Government (by taxes or other 
means), not our heirs.  So your gorgeous Healeys, of which you are the 
"current custodian," are only temporarily part of your estate and if a cop 
or other Government employee sees you endangering one of your Healeys, by 
let's say making an illegal U-turn, they have the right to relieve you of 
your "custodial" relationship and turn the car into Government property. 
Boo Hoo  :-)

Vrooom vrooom,
John
100-Six  "owner" of Erika the Red


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Awgertoo at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 6:06 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian


> One lister describes himself as the "current  custodian" of his car, a
> sentiment I share.  I don't know where it  will wind up but at some point 
> in
> the--preferably distant--future it will  hopefully give someone as much 
> pleasure and
> as many happy miles as it has  given me.
>
> I'm in a sentimental mood having just  decided along with my daughter what
> song we should dance to at her  wedding coming up in October.  I suggested 
> a
> song ("Here For You")  that is on Neil Young's "Prairie Wind/Heart of 
> Gold" DVD,
> which well  expresses some of my feelings on her getting married. Sniff
> sniff....
>
> There's another song on the  album--"This Old Guitar".  Neil is playing on 
> a
> guitar formerly owned  by Hank Williams and the lyrics might well be 
> applied
> to our  cars.  See below.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun 10 19:04:06 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:04:06 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <159912.84242.qm@web52408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <20080610120537.0LKNG.190617.imail@fed1rmwml34>
	<159912.84242.qm@web52408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806101804w367159aao2f5c4d65b7c67d90@mail.gmail.com>

erm, SF has been ending the "homeless problem" since 1980.  Maybe
throwing even more tax dollars at it will work.

By the way, the only PERSON doing anything actually to FIX the
homeless problem in SF is my close friend Fire Captain Niels
Tangherlini, and he's doing it with the smallest budget in the city,
and sheer force of character and organizational skills.  Throwing
money at this stuff does not work.  It needs people, the right people.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 12:36 AM, Jackson Krall <jackson_krall at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Sounds like the over-riding issues here are spending some tax dollars on ending homelessness and getting some public toiletts. It seems possible that he may have left her for taking a job at FOX
>
> Best
> JK

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun 10 19:10:06 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:10:06 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <000001c8cb22$6817dca0$384795e0$@org>
References: <mddt44tlqp18sjtj2m0i634at0bcq815re@4ax.com>
	<243884.19253.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<000001c8cb22$6817dca0$384795e0$@org>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806101810g2d435dbu4c3598af7a131355@mail.gmail.com>

David -

"a bunch of old white men"

     1) I am not white, and I do not appreciate being characterised by
my race.  I am an American, period.  I have dealt with enough racism
in my life to have no patience for it.
     2) I am not old (42) and bought my first healey when I was 20 years old.

"with conservative views"

     So what?  Does this make me uncool?  If so, I gladly take the label.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 1:50 AM, David Leong <david at dleong.org> wrote:
> Please forgive me in advance if I am speaking out of turn. I am only a
> former owner, and just a lurker on this list.
>
> One observation is that if the club is dominated by a bunch of old white
> men, with conservative views, that would probably be one limiting factor in
> attracting a younger crowd to these cars or at least the club.
>
> Just my $.02. Carry on.....................
>
> Dave

From david at dleong.org  Tue Jun 10 19:45:12 2008
From: david at dleong.org (David Leong)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:45:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806101810g2d435dbu4c3598af7a131355@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mddt44tlqp18sjtj2m0i634at0bcq815re@4ax.com>
	<243884.19253.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<000001c8cb22$6817dca0$384795e0$@org>
	<ff59076c0806101810g2d435dbu4c3598af7a131355@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001c8cb64$ca778de0$5f66a9a0$@org>

I don't really want to get in a long debate about this, but I guess I should
expect that with statements like I made.

Most of you are missing the point, however.

I placed no value judgment on old, white, man, or even conservative.
Conservative, to many, is an attribute to be proud of, and I don't see where
I said it was uncool. (I won't deny implying it, but you drew your own
judgment)

All I was saying, is after a long discussion on wondering why it is
difficult to attract a younger crowd, or next generation, I merely pointed
out that if you spend a lot of bandwidth emphasizing characteristics that
would tend to distance yourselves from the succeeding generation, (getting
off topic to rant and espouse political views) instead of emphasizing the
qualities that bring us together, (the love of neat cars), you should not be
surprised if it is difficult to get younger people to join your social
circle.



Dave 

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 6:10 PM
To: David Leong
Cc: Austin Healey list
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants

David -

"a bunch of old white men"

     1) I am not white, and I do not appreciate being characterised by
my race.  I am an American, period.  I have dealt with enough racism
in my life to have no patience for it.
     2) I am not old (42) and bought my first healey when I was 20 years
old.

"with conservative views"

     So what?  Does this make me uncool?  If so, I gladly take the label.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 1:50 AM, David Leong <david at dleong.org> wrote:
> Please forgive me in advance if I am speaking out of turn. I am only a
> former owner, and just a lurker on this list.
>
> One observation is that if the club is dominated by a bunch of old white
> men, with conservative views, that would probably be one limiting factor
in
> attracting a younger crowd to these cars or at least the club.
>
> Just my $.02. Carry on.....................
>
> Dave

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Tue Jun 10 21:03:12 2008
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:03:12 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
References: <mddt44tlqp18sjtj2m0i634at0bcq815re@4ax.com><243884.19253.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com><000001c8cb22$6817dca0$384795e0$@org>
	<ff59076c0806101810g2d435dbu4c3598af7a131355@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E824B6BA24174C6EA936C228F92645A5@FRED>

Excellent response!  I'm 70+, white, and was offended.   Bought my first AH 
3000 48 years ago in Paris, France.  Let the flames begin.

John Snyder
1959 BN7
1960 BT7
1961 BN7 MK2
1962 BT7 MK2



> David -
>
> "a bunch of old white men"
>
>     1) I am not white, and I do not appreciate being characterised by
> my race.  I am an American, period.  I have dealt with enough racism
> in my life to have no patience for it.
>     2) I am not old (42) and bought my first healey when I was 20 years 
> old.
>> "with conservative views"
>
>     So what?  Does this make me uncool?  If so, I gladly take the label.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 1:50 AM, David Leong <david at dleong.org> wrote:
>> Please forgive me in advance if I am speaking out of turn. I am only a
>> former owner, and just a lurker on this list.
>>
>> One observation is that if the club is dominated by a bunch of old white
>> men, with conservative views, that would probably be one limiting factor 
>> in
>> attracting a younger crowd to these cars or at least the club.
>>
>> Just my $.02. Carry on.....................
>>
>> Dave

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Jun 10 20:07:08 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:07:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing  Restaurants
Message-ID: <20080611020708.GGFF9682.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

What does getting off the Healey topic have to do with being "old, and "white".  Why not just acknowledge your prejudice and move on---I, for one, would have more respect if you did.  Usually people say exactly what they feel inside, and to try to downplay it only makes it worse.

My 2c's
tom 
> 
> From: "David Leong" <david at dleong.org>
> Date: 2008/06/10 Tue PM 09:45:12 EDT
> To: "Austin Healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> 
> I don't really want to get in a long debate about this, but I guess I should
> expect that with statements like I made.
> 
> Most of you are missing the point, however.
> 
> I placed no value judgment on old, white, man, or even conservative.
> Conservative, to many, is an attribute to be proud of, and I don't see where
> I said it was uncool. (I won't deny implying it, but you drew your own
> judgment)
> 
> All I was saying, is after a long discussion on wondering why it is
> difficult to attract a younger crowd, or next generation, I merely pointed
> out that if you spend a lot of bandwidth emphasizing characteristics that
> would tend to distance yourselves from the succeeding generation, (getting
> off topic to rant and espouse political views) instead of emphasizing the
> qualities that bring us together, (the love of neat cars), you should not be
> surprised if it is difficult to get younger people to join your social
> circle.
> 
> 
> 
> Dave 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 6:10 PM
> To: David Leong
> Cc: Austin Healey list
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> 
> David -
> 
> "a bunch of old white men"
> 
>      1) I am not white, and I do not appreciate being characterised by
> my race.  I am an American, period.  I have dealt with enough racism
> in my life to have no patience for it.
>      2) I am not old (42) and bought my first healey when I was 20 years
> old.
> 
> "with conservative views"
> 
>      So what?  Does this make me uncool?  If so, I gladly take the label.
> 
> Alan
> 
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 1:50 AM, David Leong <david at dleong.org> wrote:
> > Please forgive me in advance if I am speaking out of turn. I am only a
> > former owner, and just a lurker on this list.
> >
> > One observation is that if the club is dominated by a bunch of old white
> > men, with conservative views, that would probably be one limiting factor
> in
> > attracting a younger crowd to these cars or at least the club.
> >
> > Just my $.02. Carry on.....................
> >
> > Dave
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jun 10 20:32:31 2008
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:32:31 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Seat pans
References: <00d201c8c9ed$fa5362a0$9101a8c0@home><C155CD8E-1E98-453F-B6BA-A9C03D2E4FA3@ntelos.net><00f401c8ca94$9b688cf0$9101a8c0@home>
	<009001c8cafb$16dc7d90$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <000001c8cb6d$09fae310$942be046@markl946cfrd7q>

Isn't that more like a few "hundred" dollars.

 I do a lot of things once in my life and usually its just to see if I can 
do it..    Oh yea, and to save a few hundred dollars. ; )

Admittedly, the pros seats do look a bit better.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
To: "Healey Bruce" <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>; "David Schweninger" 
<quenty at ntelos.net>; "Ron Fine" <RonFineEsq at earthlink.net>; "HealeyMail 
List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat pans


>>>  I bought a complete Heritage Interior. The seat foams are not molded
>>> correctly. If you fit the foam into the seat pan so it fits correctly
>>> across the front, there is about a 1 1/2 gap at the back. If you pull
>>> the cover down over and under the seat pan you'll have about a 1 to 2
>>> " gap.
>>>  Heritage is well aware of the problem. I guess new tooling for the
>>> seat foam is too expensive.
>>> So their recommendation is to stuff whatever you have handy into the
>>> space until the gap is filled.
>
> The rest of the story.......
>
> The seat foams are in fact moulded more correctly than you would imagine. 
> If
> you've ever dissected an original seat, you would see that the original
> foams are the same length. However, BMC employed skilled trimmers who
> literally stuffed the rear area of the cushion with bits of whatever to 
> fill
> in the gap at the back as required. We've seen extra foam, wads of cotton
> gauze, even bits of carpet, to do the job on original seats.
>
> If BMC had used full sized and thickness of moulded foam there, the
> individual seat back vs. cushion assemblies would have bound and fought 
> each
> other so the seat back would not be able to come to rest where it should 
> on
> the rear of the frame.
>
> Heritage does a similar practice when they build up their seats in house.
> That way the seat you have them assemble for you will have the fit 
> required.
> And that is why I always have Heritage build the seats for me. We mere
> mortals usually don't have the skills and knowledge those trimmers had to 
> do
> a first class job on what is likely to be the only set we ever build in 
> our
> lifetime. And all to save a few dollars......
>
> Rich Chrysler
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From medlabinc at msn.com  Tue Jun 10 21:04:33 2008
From: medlabinc at msn.com (Dick Matson)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:04:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
Message-ID: <BAY109-DAV7DD9EAE178C3C5F076700A2B20@phx.gbl>

Well.  Just when I thought the letters were a thing of the past today I got a
P. Kumar letter.  Peter is apparently interested in a Bj8 now.

Dick Matson
/ Bj8

From britcar1 at msn.com  Tue Jun 10 21:09:58 2008
From: britcar1 at msn.com (DONALD N JOY)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:09:58 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar
References: <BAY109-DAV7DD9EAE178C3C5F076700A2B20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU108-DAV438902E377D6A071BDC6B89B20@phx.gbl>

Got my letter today.  He just said he wanted to buy my Healey.  Little does he
apparently know that I have 4.  Oh, well he finally made it to the eastern
Washington.

Don Joy
'55 BN1
'65 BJ8
'67 BJ8
'59 Bugeye
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Dick Matson<mailto:medlabinc at msn.com>
  To: AustinHealey List<mailto:healeys at autox.team.net>
  Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 8:04 PM
  Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)


  Well.  Just when I thought the letters were a thing of the past today I got
a
  P. Kumar letter.  Peter is apparently interested in a Bj8 now.

  Dick Matson
  / Bj8
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From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Jun 10 22:18:37 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:18:37 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] (no subject)
References: <BAY109-DAV7DD9EAE178C3C5F076700A2B20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <01ea01c8cb7a$390e5b70$6601a8c0@shop>

<<Well.  Just when I thought the letters were a thing of the past today I got a P. Kumar letter.  Peter is apparently interested in a Bj8 now.>>

Guess he will get around to BJ-9s NEXT week and BJ-10s the next, Dick??  

Maybe BJ-12s by the Fourth of July?!?!?!?!  FIREWORKS!!!!!!  YEAH !!!!

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Jun 10 22:22:11 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:22:11 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
References: <mddt44tlqp18sjtj2m0i634at0bcq815re@4ax.com><243884.19253.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com><000001c8cb22$6817dca0$384795e0$@org><ff59076c0806101810g2d435dbu4c3598af7a131355@mail.gmail.com>
	<E824B6BA24174C6EA936C228F92645A5@FRED>
Message-ID: <01f601c8cb7a$b869f6e0$6601a8c0@shop>

I    KNOW     this will sound a bit STRANGE gents....

<<...and was offended. >>

...BUT, get a life and just use delete key!!!!

Or youse just enjoy making a MOUNTAIN out of a mole hill????

Ed

From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 10 22:05:50 2008
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:05:50 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806101804w367159aao2f5c4d65b7c67d90@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <707920.36592.qm@web52401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Geez...Alan, my younger healeynut brother,... let it go,take a nap)))
Best
JK

--- On Tue, 6/10/08, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> To: jackson_krall at yahoo.com
> Cc: "RThrift" <rthrift at cox.net>, healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 9:04 PM
> erm, SF has been ending the "homeless problem"
> since 1980.  Maybe
> throwing even more tax dollars at it will work.
> 
> By the way, the only PERSON doing anything actually to FIX
> the
> homeless problem in SF is my close friend Fire Captain
> Niels
> Tangherlini, and he's doing it with the smallest budget
> in the city,
> and sheer force of character and organizational skills. 
> Throwing
> money at this stuff does not work.  It needs people, the
> right people.
> 
> Alan
> 
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 12:36 AM, Jackson Krall
> <jackson_krall at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Sounds like the over-riding issues here are spending
> some tax dollars on ending homelessness and getting some
> public toiletts. It seems possible that he may have left
> her for taking a job at FOX
> >
> > Best
> > JK

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Tue Jun 10 22:38:26 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:38:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] wine auction plus healey
Message-ID: <006801c8cb7c$fd8f2860$5201a8c0@Jim>

was out running yesterday and was listening to NPR talking about a big wine
auction up in the wine country.  the wine was expensive wine combined with
other expensive items for the very rich.  one of the items they were talking
about was a beautiful austin healy sport car filled with wine auctioned off by
jay leno.  anyone know what kind of price it brought? hjim

From 55healey at comcast.net  Wed Jun 11 01:28:21 2008
From: 55healey at comcast.net (robert westcott)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:28:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar
In-Reply-To: <BLU108-DAV438902E377D6A071BDC6B89B20@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY109-DAV7DD9EAE178C3C5F076700A2B20@phx.gbl>
	<BLU108-DAV438902E377D6A071BDC6B89B20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <7EC69ADD-894A-4C79-AF85-09F274B69585@comcast.net>

Bummer,

	He still hasn't made it out to Bellevue, my BN1 is getting a bit  
jealous.  I thought it was just because I'm in the "W's".
I think we should paste all the letters on a huge poster and send it  
back to him.

Rob Westcott

'55 BN1

On Jun 10, 2008, at 8:09 PM, DONALD N JOY wrote:

> Got my letter today.  He just said he wanted to buy my Healey.   
> Little does he
> apparently know that I have 4.  Oh, well he finally made it to the  
> eastern
> Washington.
>
> Don Joy

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Wed Jun 11 05:17:44 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:17:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
Message-ID: <20080611111731.A6E2918766B@autox.team.net>

I've never seen this level of angst come from politics before and
specifically from a presidential election.
I smell a revolution!
Dave P.  ;>)

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Jun 11 06:27:24 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:27:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian
In-Reply-To: <010801c8cb56$bdcc06b0$8ad3ea42@Soderling>
Message-ID: <265176.67749.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Put me in the camp of "anti-custodianism". I think us OWGs (old white guys) are a little blinded by our love for the cars of our youth. Ever go to a car museum? How much time do you spend staring at Model Ts and Model As? They just aren't that interesting and I think today's younger enthusiasts are going to be looking at the Datsun Zs, RX7s, Miatas, EVOs, etc that made up their great memories rather than being beguiled by Healeys. I hope my sons enjoy the Healeys because it reminds them of the old man, but I'd hate to pass on the obligation that they are like that old knight guarding the Holy Grail in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. As much as I admire the concours folks for their attention to detail and preserving their cars the way they wish to remember them, it irks me when people get down on those who modify their Healeys to please themselves. Frankly, most of us are going to be dead in 20-30 years and all but a very few people won't give a damn
 about our cars. Let the public stoning begin!

--- On Tue, 6/10/08, John Soderling &lt;jsoderling at astound.net&gt; wrote:
From: John Soderling &lt;jsoderling at astound.net&gt;
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey custodian
To: Awgertoo at aol.com, healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 8:04 PM

Michael,
I can't share your sentiment as being the "current custodian." 
:-)   

Vrooom vrooom,
John
100-Six  "owner" of Erika the Red


----- Original Message ----- 
From: &lt;Awgertoo at aol.com&gt;
To: &lt;healeys at autox.team.net&gt;
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 6:06 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian


&gt; One lister describes himself as the "current  custodian" of his
car, a
&gt; sentiment I share.  I don't know where it  will wind up but at some
point 
&gt; in
&gt; the--preferably distant--future it will  hopefully give someone as much 
&gt; pleasure and
&gt; as many happy miles as it has  given me.
&gt;
&gt; I'm in a sentimental mood having just  decided along with my daughter
what
&gt; song we should dance to at her  wedding coming up in October.  I suggested

&gt; a
&gt; song ("Here For You")  that is on Neil Young's "Prairie
Wind/Heart of 
&gt; Gold" DVD,
&gt; which well  expresses some of my feelings on her getting married. Sniff
&gt; sniff....
&gt;
&gt; There's another song on the  album--"This Old Guitar".  Neil
is playing on 
&gt; a
&gt; guitar formerly owned  by Hank Williams and the lyrics might well be 
&gt; applied
&gt; to our  cars.  See below.
&gt;
&gt; Best--Michael Oritt
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Wed Jun 11 06:36:10 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 8:36:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Italian Police car--no Healey
Message-ID: <20080611123610.UZEP22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOLnNhrNK5E

From jtrifari at comcast.net  Wed Jun 11 07:04:20 2008
From: jtrifari at comcast.net (jtrifari at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:04:20 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] California License Plates
Message-ID: <061120081304.17815.484FCD53000AD77E000045972200761394079D0E00079D9B06@comcast.net>

Doug--not exactly correct.  I have black plates on my BN1.  Clearly they were not the "original plates" on the car.  They were on the car when I bought it and DMV has allowed me to keep them.  


John Trifari   Golden Gate AHC   (BN1  CVS-327)
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com 

> Douglas W Flagg 
> > If anyone is looking for some vintage California plates, try eBay 
> > #370057124234. 
> > 
> > Doug 
> 
> I don't know why anyone would want these unless you are decorating your 
> garage walls. You cannot use them on your car (even if you restore them) 
> according to the California DMV. California does not allow the use of 
> black plates unless they were originally assigned to your car and you have 
> to prove it. You can request year of manufacture plates prior to 1963 
> only. The black plates were required in 1963 to replace all prior plates 
> on California cars. 
> Mike MacLean 
> 56 BN2 (looking for a clear set of 56 California plates) 
> 60 AN5 (with it's original black plates) 
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From bighealey at charter.net  Wed Jun 11 07:45:23 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:45:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Italian Police car--no Healey
In-Reply-To: <20080611123610.UZEP22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
Message-ID: <001701c8cbc9$666a80e0$1002a8c0@TRACY>

Tom,

I met Valentino Balboni the chief test driver for Lamborghini atop the cork
screw at Laguna Seca.  A very personable guy although we struggled a bit
with language I was able to find out what his most harrowing experience was
when test driving.  He said that many tests are done at speeds in excess of
200KPH on the roads surrounding Modelo.  He said he was at about 220KPH when
we had multiple blowouts but was able to slow to safety.

Here is a photo of us atop the corkscrew.  Amazing who you run into at the
track.



Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

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Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 5:36 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Italian Police car--no Healey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOLnNhrNK5E
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From donham1 at cox.net  Wed Jun 11 07:54:36 2008
From: donham1 at cox.net (DHam)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:54:36 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <20080611111731.A6E2918766B@autox.team.net>
References: <20080611111731.A6E2918766B@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <0D5D1E4E7C99487EB0529FEFF166BB62@homegduh2nmgi0>

I think a revolution is a very real possibity if certain events take place 
in the next eighteen months.
Don H.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Porter" <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
To: "'Austin Healey list'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 6:17 AM
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants


> I've never seen this level of angst come from politics before and
> specifically from a presidential election.
> I smell a revolution!
> Dave P.  ;>)
>
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter Customs
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2
> Porter Custom Bicycles
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed Jun 11 08:34:41 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:34:41 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Reamer for king pin kit
Message-ID: <000801c8cbd0$4bf89ec0$0200a8c0@tm4>

Hello,

In a quest to ream the bushings for the king pin kit I visited about 15
shops without success. They all say they can do it, but without the proper
reamer they will never be able to ream the 2 bushings so they are properly
aligned.
I thought of sending it to UK or US to get it done, but I think it's waste
of postage money..

I think I finally found a shop which might be able to do the reamer. I am
concerned though with the size of the reamers - what should they be?

I found somewhere, that the sizes should be:
Large 0.688" = 17.4752mm
Small 0.817" = 20.6248mm

(These are the reamer sizes, not the king pin sizes)

Can anyone confirm this?

Many thanks,

Tadek

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Jun 11 11:48:32 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:48:32 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Spridgets] That NICE ebay Bugeye
Message-ID: <012e01c8cbeb$5e90f350$6601a8c0@shop>

Anybody in NY area lookin' for a project??  NFI, blah, blah....
----- Original Message ----- 
From:  
To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:14 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] That NICE ebay Bugeye


Has 4 hours to go and no bids.

I thought it had 1 bid when I originally looked at it?

Item number: 170224988542

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Jun 11 10:50:12 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:50:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] California License Plates
In-Reply-To: <061120081304.17815.484FCD53000AD77E000045972200761394079D0E00079D9B06
	@comcast.net>
References: <061120081304.17815.484FCD53000AD77E000045972200761394079D0E00079D9B06@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <9ab0a174a8a22920a24540a.20080611095012.eeratvarre@webmail.dslextreme.com>

I have black plates on my 1960 Bugeye also that were not the original
plates to the car.  Black plates were assigned to my car in 1963 like
everyone's car in California at the time.  It did not matter when your car
was made prior to 1963, you had to replace your year of manufacture plates
with the black and gold plates in 1963.  If the DMV let you keep your
black plates, either you or a previous owner had to prove they were
assigned to the car in 1963 with a "pink slip" showing the black plate
number or similar proof to get it registered.  These days the DMV allows
"Year of Manufacture" plates for cars prior to 1963.
Mike MacLean
56 BN2 (without the black plates, still looking for YOM plates)
60 AN5 (with the original black plates, I had the pink slip from 1971 for
proof)


jtrifari at comcast.net
> Doug--not exactly correct.  I have black plates on my BN1.  Clearly they
> were not the "original plates" on the car.  They were on the car when I
> bought it and DMV has allowed me to keep them.
>
>
> John Trifari   Golden Gate AHC   (BN1  CVS-327)
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com
>
>> Douglas W Flagg
>> > If anyone is looking for some vintage California plates, try eBay
>> > #370057124234.
>> >
>> > Doug

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Jun 11 11:11:22 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:11:22 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian
Message-ID: <c89.2c162340.3581613a@aol.com>

It never ceases to amaze me how snippets of posts get quoted, then  bent into 
some other's message.
 
If you'll read my words and not your thoughts I think you'll  see I don't 
treat my car as a museum piece--I've had my 100  for 8 years and have put about 
60K miles on it.  The term "Custodian"  is but a metaphor, the message being 
that I hope some other person  gets pleasure out of my car at some point in the 
future.
 
Best--Michael Oritt  
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----
 
 
In a message dated 6/11/2008 8:29:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
healeyrick at yahoo.com writes:

Put me  in the camp of "anti-custodianism". I think us OWGs (old white guys) 
are a  little blinded by our love for the cars of our youth. 




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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed Jun 11 11:42:30 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:42:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian
In-Reply-To: <c89.2c162340.3581613a@aol.com>
References: <c89.2c162340.3581613a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <002501c8cbea$88c33760$9a49a620$@rr.com>

I'm with you, Michael -

I've owned TARHEELY for 25 years and around 85,000 miles, but I know that I
can't own it forever -- nor can I take it with me.  I never intend to sell
the car, but I know eventually that it will have to move on to the next
owner and I sincerely hope he/she is someone who will appreciate and enjoy
the car as much as I have.  Whether we admit it or not, all of us are just
"custodians" for a limited time, not permanent owners of Healeys or anything
else.

For the BJ8 owners on the list:  have you ever wondered who were the
custodians before you?  Many owners do, but for many of these 40+ year old
cars, the chain of ownership is unknown and now perhaps unknowable because
there was no place to record that information.  Will some future owner even
know that you were an owner of their car before them?  Some don't care about
that, but if you do then the BJ8 registry provides a place where the history
of your car can be documented and preserved for the benefit of those owners
who will come later.  Unless you know you have already provided the
information (or if you are just uncertain), please let me record what you
know about the ownership history of your car.  You may know some history,
the next owner may not care and allow the information to fade away, then the
ones who come later have no clue.  

Thanks,

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA



Michael said:
If you'll read my words and not your thoughts I think you'll  see I don't 
treat my car as a museum piece--I've had my 100  for 8 years and have put
about 
60K miles on it.  The term "Custodian"  is but a metaphor, the message being

that I hope some other person  gets pleasure out of my car at some point in
the 
future.
 
Best--Michael Oritt  

From helyjohn at cablespeed.com  Wed Jun 11 13:01:36 2008
From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:01:36 -0800
Subject: [Healeys] Cylinder Head
Message-ID: <C2378C96AC364E4E9144E942F95C6790@FRED>

This may be a dumb question, but does anyone out there know if a 6 port 3000
head will fit and work OK on a 100-6 block?

John Snyder

From 57healey at gmail.com  Wed Jun 11 12:15:59 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:15:59 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Cylinder Head
In-Reply-To: <C2378C96AC364E4E9144E942F95C6790@FRED>
References: <C2378C96AC364E4E9144E942F95C6790@FRED>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0806111115r7e62e7bbt154107e810771f06@mail.gmail.com>

As I understand it, yes....

On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 2:01 PM, John Snyder <helyjohn at cablespeed.com> wrote:
> This may be a dumb question, but does anyone out there know if a 6 port 3000
> head will fit and work OK on a 100-6 block?
>
> John Snyder
>



-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From Editorgary at aol.com  Wed Jun 11 12:53:42 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:53:42 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates
Message-ID: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com>

I also have Calif "black plates" on my 1960 BN7. They were on the car when I 
got it, since the car had been continuously registered with that number from 
its original sale. I assume they were put on the car by the original owner in 
1963, when Calif switched from black on yellow plates to yellow on black 
plates, and then left on when the state realized how expensive it was to switch 
everyone's plate whenever they decided to switch colors.
That, by the way, is why the phrase "original black-plate car" often appears 
in for-sale ads. It indicates that the car has been continuously maintained 
and registered as a California since the early 1960s. Seems to me there is 
legislation pending that would allow "Year of Manufacture" plates to be used on 
cars built after the black plates came into existence, but afaik that isn't 
possible yet. I think YOM plates can only be used with cars build before 1963. 
Anyone with more interest can easily check the Cal DMV website and look up the 
regs on YOM plates.
Cheers
Gary


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From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Wed Jun 11 13:02:08 2008
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:02:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
In-Reply-To: <0D5D1E4E7C99487EB0529FEFF166BB62@homegduh2nmgi0>
Message-ID: <57146.52608.qm@web52409.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Actually... the revolution is on-going as the present administration quietly and methodicaly dismantles the US Constitution.
Best
JK


--- On Wed, 6/11/08, DHam <donham1 at cox.net> wrote:

> From: DHam <donham1 at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
> To: healeys at autox.team.net, "Dave Porter" <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
> Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 9:54 AM
> I think a revolution is a very real possibity if certain
> events take place 
> in the next eighteen months.
> Don H.

From ronfineesq at earthlink.net  Wed Jun 11 13:29:30 2008
From: ronfineesq at earthlink.net (Ronald A. Fine)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:29:30 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates
Message-ID: <17984410.1213212570939.JavaMail.root@elwamui-norfolk.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

My '66 MGB was first sold to an Airforce officer in France, who later sold it to me.  I have the French plate, the U.S. Military plate and the black plate which he got when he shipped it to California.  I now have a customized plate "1966MGB".
Ron Fine
61BN7 (yellow plate)
66 MGB (1966MGB)

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Jun 11 14:33:39 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:33:39 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Spridgets] That NICE ebay Bugeye
Message-ID: <000e01c8cc02$6f186610$6601a8c0@shop>

SOMEBODY in N.E. NEEDS to save it!!!!  Tad more than 1/2 hr !!!! 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Ed's Shop 
To: healeys at autox.team.net 
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 11:48 AM
Subject: Fw: [Spridgets] That NICE ebay Bugeye


Anybody in NY area lookin' for a project??  NFI, blah, blah....
----- Original Message ----- 
From:  
To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:14 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] That NICE ebay Bugeye


Has 4 hours to go and no bids.

I thought it had 1 bid when I originally looked at it?

Item number: 170224988542

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Wed Jun 11 14:14:12 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:14:12 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian
Message-ID: <d4d.2343f4fc.35818c14@aol.com>

Here is another aspect of being a "custodian":  
 
Several years back I got in touch with the widow of the first  owner of my 
100 and arranged to meet her and take her for a ride.  She  hadn't seen the car 
in about 30 years and was, to say the least, moved by the  experience as was 
I.  This event developed into an article that  appeared in the February/March 
2001 issue of Gary Anderson's "British Car"  magazine--there was one picture of 
the lady in the driver's seat taken  in 1956 and another replicating the same 
pose 45 years later.  
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 
 
 
In a message dated 6/11/2008 1:43:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
sbyers at ec.rr.com writes:

have you  ever wondered who were the custodians before you?  




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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed Jun 11 14:48:57 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:48:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian
In-Reply-To: <d4d.2343f4fc.35818c14@aol.com>
References: <d4d.2343f4fc.35818c14@aol.com>
Message-ID: <004701c8cc04$91d8d020$b58a7060$@rr.com>

Someone came up to me at a car show several years ago and said he had bought
a BJ8 new in 1965, and sold it in 1972.  He still had all of the original
sales and other documentation and 40-year old photographs of the car and
wanted to pass the stuff on to the current owner if he could locate them.
Fortunately, I knew who the current owner was because he had contributed the
details about the car to the registry.  Therefore, it was a simple matter to
connect the former and current owner and let them take it from there.

 

The original owner of my car (who hadn't seen it since 1969, when he sold it
to enter the Air Force) was very excited when I met him in Alabama in 1994
and gave him the keys for a while.  

 

Maybe someone in the future will want to contact you for similar reasons;
but if no one knows who or where you are, how will they do that?

 

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

Havelock, NC  USA

 

From: Awgertoo at aol.com [mailto:Awgertoo at aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 1:14 PM
To: sbyers at ec.rr.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey custodian

 

Here is another aspect of being a "custodian":  

 

Several years back I got in touch with the widow of the first owner of my
100 and arranged to meet her and take her for a ride.  She hadn't seen the
car in about 30 years and was, to say the least, moved by the experience as
was I.  This event developed into an article that appeared in the
February/March 2001 issue of Gary Anderson's "British Car" magazine--there
was one picture of the lady in the driver's seat taken in 1956 and another
replicating the same pose 45 years later.  

 

Best--Michael Oritt

From mayorrichard at hotmail.com  Wed Jun 11 15:18:46 2008
From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:18:46 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Cylinder Head
In-Reply-To: <C2378C96AC364E4E9144E942F95C6790@FRED>
References: <C2378C96AC364E4E9144E942F95C6790@FRED>
Message-ID: <BAY108-W33FCE84FC79C741D35E519C0B20@phx.gbl>

They are virtually identical. > From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:01:36 -0800> Subject:
[Healeys] Cylinder Head> > This may be a dumb question, but does anyone out
there know if a 6 port 3000> head will fit and work OK on a 100-6 block?> >
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From robert.w.johnson at charter.net  Wed Jun 11 15:27:01 2008
From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:27:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring Problem
Message-ID: <00e601c8cc09$e344ad80$021919ac@valued28addca9>

BJ8 Phase 2. Original positive ground. OK, I installed a mechanical brake
switch on the brake pedal. Wired as follows: Tied a wire from this switch into
the green purple wire that goes to the brake lights using a double connector
from and old harness. Then, because I wanted the brake lights to come on
whenever I touched the pedal (like an modern car) and because I do not have a
radio in the car, I wired the other side of the switch to the brown radio
wire. This works perfectly, except... whenever I stop the car and turn off the
ignition switch, the motor continues to run until I take my foot off of the
brake pedal. I don't understand why it works this way. Can anyone explain it
for me? I don't believe that the car would continue to run if I had a radio
on, turned off the ignition, but not the radio. Does anyone know if I can
actually do what I want to do? If so, what is it?

TIA,

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Wed Jun 11 15:38:52 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:38:52 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Spridgets] That NICE ebay Bugeye
References: <000e01c8cc02$6f186610$6601a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <008601c8cc0b$8b59bdc0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Jeez Ed, 

It's pretty rotten.

No title.

Collision damage

Incomplete

Likely good only for a few parts.

Shall I go get it for you???

Rich Chrysler


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>; <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 4:33 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Spridgets] That NICE ebay Bugeye


> SOMEBODY in N.E. NEEDS to save it!!!!  Tad more than 1/2 hr !!!! 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Ed's Shop 
> To: healeys at autox.team.net 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 11:48 AM
> Subject: Fw: [Spridgets] That NICE ebay Bugeye
> 
> 
> Anybody in NY area lookin' for a project??  NFI, blah, blah....
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From:  
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:14 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] That NICE ebay Bugeye
> 
> 
> Has 4 hours to go and no bids.
> 
> I thought it had 1 bid when I originally looked at it?
> 
> Item number: 170224988542
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From dan at warner-associates.com  Wed Jun 11 16:03:08 2008
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:03:08 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Front Badge Chroming
In-Reply-To: <061020080306.9394.484DEFB5000ECC7E000024B2220074567297900E0A0403019B@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000501c8cc0e$f092a550$1e00000a@DANSTROM>

Tom:
I had mine done when I did all the chrome by a shop here in Minnesota called
JR Custom Plating (their tele# is 651-464-0761). Ask for John Colton.  They
do fabulous work.  At first, they told me that the job could not be done due
to the cloisonni.  After discussing the problem with British Car
Specialists, they referred me to Mike at Valley Plating in Stockton, CA (his
tele # is 209-465-4281).  Mike told me that it is not big deal and that just
go ahead and plate it with the other items and just be careful when it is
buffed out.
Dan


-----Original Message-----
From: tomleavy at comcast.net [mailto:tomleavy at comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 10:07 PM
To: dan at warner-associates.com
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front Badge

Hi Dan-

Can you tell me who rechromes around the cloisonne?

Thanks, Tom

--
Thomas Leavy
451 Branchport Avenue
Oceanport, NJ 07757
(908) 433-9322

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Jun 11 17:27:38 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:27:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian
In-Reply-To: <c89.2c162340.3581613a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <675462.74622.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Michael,

I certainly meant no offense to you, and apologize if any was taken. My point was merely that people should feel free to enjoy their Healeys in the way they want to and not to pay too much attention to how others feel they should. My best regards to you and your daughter on her upcoming marriage. You have every right to wax poetic!

Happy Healeying,
Rick

--- On Wed, 6/11/08, Awgertoo at aol.com &lt;Awgertoo at aol.com&gt; wrote:
From: Awgertoo at aol.com &lt;Awgertoo at aol.com&gt;
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey custodian
To: healeyrick at yahoo.com, healeys at autox.team.net, jsoderling at astound.net
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 1:11 PM



 

It never ceases to amaze me how&nbsp;snippets of posts get quoted, then 
bent into some other's message.
&nbsp;
If you'll read my words and not your thoughts&nbsp;I think you'll 
see&nbsp;I&nbsp;don't&nbsp;treat my car as&nbsp;a museum piece--I've had my 100 
for 8 years and have put about 60K miles on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;The term "Custodian" 
is but a metaphor, the&nbsp;message being&nbsp;that I hope some other person 
gets pleasure out of my car at some point in the future.
&nbsp;
Best--Michael Oritt&nbsp;&nbsp;
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
&nbsp;

In a message dated 6/11/2008 8:29:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
healeyrick at yahoo.com writes:
Put me 
  in the camp of "anti-custodianism". I think us OWGs (old white guys) are a 
  little blinded by our love for the cars of our youth. 



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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jun 11 18:01:12 2008
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:01:12 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Peter Kumar
References: <BAY109-DAV7DD9EAE178C3C5F076700A2B20@phx.gbl><BLU108-DAV438902E377D6A071BDC6B89B20@phx.gbl>
	<7EC69ADD-894A-4C79-AF85-09F274B69585@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <001001c8cc1f$6e65d8c0$f536e046@markl946cfrd7q>

Maybe we should all send him back letters of acceptance , all at the same 
time.
Wonder which plane ticket he'd buy first?

We can always tell him we changed our minds, later.  Is he gonna punch out 
the whole list.

Or maybe he'd take the hint.

What he's doing is just too damn easy and just seems wrong,  IMHO.

Mark

From kit at henrymotorsports.com  Wed Jun 11 18:06:36 2008
From: kit at henrymotorsports.com (Kit Henry)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:06:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Parts For Sale
Message-ID: <000601c8cc20$2e938a20$030ba8c0@henryfce283bea>

I have the following parts for sale,  Photographs available

Would really like to sell as a lot for $2500.00 you pick up

Make a reasonable offer

1 set HD 8 carbs, no intake were polished before stored

1 BJ8 dash with guages. Drivers side very nice, glove box door rough

1 black BJ8 center console with am radio, arm rest, black dash and rear seat
back

2 sets of bumpers for restoration in overall good shape with brackets

1 BJ8 grille surround one bend, though in decent shape

2 head light surrounds

1 radiator

1 oil pan with wiring harness inside of it

1 steering wheel with column overall good shape

1 left side solid door believed to be BJ8

2 rear chrome surrounds for the rear edge of the BJ8 body top area

Car is still for sale if anyone is interested, may look at intersting trades,
will not give her away 65 BJ8

Located in Bellevue, Ohio just south of the Ohio Turnpike

Kit Henry

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jun 11 18:33:23 2008
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:33:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Parts For Sale
References: <000601c8cc20$2e938a20$030ba8c0@henryfce283bea>
Message-ID: <003001c8cc23$ecdc4780$f536e046@markl946cfrd7q>

Hey,  Its time to give our buddy  Pete Kumar a call.

Mark



> Car is still for sale if anyone is interested, may look at intersting 
> trades,
> will not give her away 65 BJ8
>
> Located in Bellevue, Ohio just south of the Ohio Turnpike
>
> Kit Henry
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From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Wed Jun 11 18:42:43 2008
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:42:43 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates
In-Reply-To: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com>
References: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W203AD9820115C1D9612F18BFAD0@phx.gbl>

I still have the orig black plates on my 1960 BN7. But, now that I shipped it
back to my Kentucky home having lost my calif job of 6 1/2 years last week, I
will be likely required to take them off and put KY "Antique Auto" plates on
it.  But, I will keep the plates for the next owner (no, no plans to sell
anytime soon)

Richard of Ca/KY
1960 BN7 #440
soon to be just "Richard of KY"        :^)
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From robert.w.johnson at charter.net  Wed Jun 11 18:51:01 2008
From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:51:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring Problem
References: <00e601c8cc09$e344ad80$021919ac@valued28addca9>
	<006001c8cc1b$ebcfb320$c36f1960$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <01bb01c8cc26$63aa2e20$021919ac@valued28addca9>

Good question, Steve. For appearances, I did not disconnect the hydraulic 
brake switch... thought it would look wierd with none or just one wire 
connected to it, so that it is two wires going into the double connector. 
The original green purple and my new addition. Then only the one green 
purple on the way to the back of the car.  The hydraulic switch has a single 
wire connector at the fire wall just before it begins its trip to the rear 
of the car. I replaced that single connector with a double and added my 
"new" wire from the new swtich there. I'll try Norman suggestion of 
disconnecting the hydraulic switch and see what happens tomorrow. Norman is 
a sharp guy... he'd already figured out my connections.

Thanks,

Bob Johnson


> Bob, when you say you are using a "double" connector, do you mean a
> connector that allows you to plug in two wires on one side and two wires 
> on
> the other?  If so, do you  have one wire in and one wire out, or one in 
> and
> two out, or ....?
>
>

>
> BJ8 Phase 2. Original positive ground. OK, I installed a mechanical brake
> switch on the brake pedal. Wired as follows: Tied a wire from this switch
> into
> the green purple wire that goes to the brake lights using a double 
> connector
> from and old harness. Then, because I wanted the brake lights to come on
> whenever I touched the pedal (like an modern car) and because I do not 
> have
> a
> radio in the car, I wired the other side of the switch to the brown radio
> wire. This works perfectly, except... whenever I stop the car and turn off
> the
> ignition switch, the motor continues to run until I take my foot off of 
> the
> brake pedal.

From jsoderling at astound.net  Wed Jun 11 19:34:34 2008
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:34:34 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Utube Rally Healey
Message-ID: <000801c8cc2c$78886090$8ad3ea42@Soderling>

Good video of an Austin Healey rally car in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUYVyei8_KQ

Vrooom vrooom,
John

From tomleavy at comcast.net  Wed Jun 11 20:13:22 2008
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:13:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian- solicitation
Message-ID: <061220080213.9892.485086420008A169000026A4220075078497900E0A0403019B@comcast.net>

Howdy , Listers-

All this talk of posterity once got me thinking- so I wrote a book about it. I share Michael and Steve's outlook. I'm at the tail end of the teardown of a 63 BJ7, and I'd like the idea of some poor slob like me doing it all over again in the future. the only difference is that I'll leave behind a legacy- my book (which is available for sale) that will tell at least some of my car's story.


You can see it listed at:    http://tinyurl.com/583uzk
--
Thomas Leavy
451 Branchport Avenue
Oceanport, NJ 07757
(908) 433-9322

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Wed Jun 11 20:17:01 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:17:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Utube Rally Healey
In-Reply-To: <000801c8cc2c$78886090$8ad3ea42@Soderling>
References: <000801c8cc2c$78886090$8ad3ea42@Soderling>
Message-ID: <471534970806111917x7a2f0e7ap974000ecf14fd1a7@mail.gmail.com>

I *soooo* live vicariously through youtube videos while awaiting the
restoration of my AH3000.

Great video!

Jody

On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 6:34 PM, John Soderling <jsoderling at astound.net> wrote:
> Good video of an Austin Healey rally car in action.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUYVyei8_KQ
>
> Vrooom vrooom,
> John
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-- 
http://www.theymightberacing.com/
1953 Studebaker Champion
1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)

"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 jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Wed Jun 11 20:22:07 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:22:07 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian- solicitation
In-Reply-To: <061220080213.9892.485086420008A169000026A4220075078497900E0A0403019B@comcast.net>
References: <061220080213.9892.485086420008A169000026A4220075078497900E0A0403019B@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <471534970806111922r68f9ccd3y74ddc53e363a9015@mail.gmail.com>

Tom,

That's a great example of leaving behind a legacy that goes with the
vehicle. When I write up my work for my web site it's really just for
me, but putting it out there makes it useful for others.

The other thing that I enjoy about this aspect of car ownership is
talking about restoration. I run across many co-workers, friends, and
acquaintances that talk about wanting to do a restoration. I invite
them over to help me out and learn how to do things. What I find is
that 1 in 10 are capable enough to maintain a decent driver and 1 in
100 turns out to be capable of doing their own full restoration.

I know that people get tired of me blathering on about cars, but the
most important thing, to me, about this hobby is my passion for it,
and sharing that passion with others. I know that every time I meet
someone that's truly passionate about something (regardless of what it
is) it becomes an inspiration to me. I only hope I'm able to do that
for others.

Cheers!
jody

On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 7:13 PM,  <tomleavy at comcast.net> wrote:
> Howdy , Listers-
>
> All this talk of posterity once got me thinking- so I wrote a book about it. I share Michael and Steve's outlook. I'm at the tail end of the teardown of a 63 BJ7, and I'd like the idea of some poor slob like me doing it all over again in the future. the only difference is that I'll leave behind a legacy- my book (which is available for sale) that will tell at least some of my car's story.
>
>
> You can see it listed at:    http://tinyurl.com/583uzk
> --
> Thomas Leavy
> 451 Branchport Avenue
> Oceanport, NJ 07757
> (908) 433-9322
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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-- 
http://www.theymightberacing.com/
1953 Studebaker Champion
1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)

"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 tomfelts at windstream.net  Wed Jun 11 20:45:16 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:45:16 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Healey custodian- solicitation
Message-ID: <20080612024516.HWRS22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

EBay at healeys.com:):):):):):  
> 
> From: tomleavy at comcast.net
> Date: 2008/06/11 Wed PM 10:13:22 EDT
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey custodian- solicitation
> 
> Howdy , Listers-
> 
> All this talk of posterity once got me thinking- so I wrote a book about it. I share Michael and Steve's outlook. I'm at the tail end of the teardown of a 63 BJ7, and I'd like the idea of some poor slob like me doing it all over again in the future. the only difference is that I'll leave behind a legacy- my book (which is available for sale) that will tell at least some of my car's story.
> 
> 
> You can see it listed at:    http://tinyurl.com/583uzk
> --
> Thomas Leavy
> 451 Branchport Avenue
> Oceanport, NJ 07757
> (908) 433-9322
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> 
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net
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From m.fawcett at verizon.net  Wed Jun 11 21:16:15 2008
From: m.fawcett at verizon.net (Mark Fawcett)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:16:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates
In-Reply-To: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com>
References: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com>
Message-ID: <485094FF.4040205@verizon.net>

Editorgary at aol.com wrote:
> I also have Calif "black plates" on my 1960 BN7. They were on the car when I 
> got it, since the car had been continuously registered with that number from 
> its original sale. I assume they were put on the car by the original owner in 
> 1963, when Calif switched from black on yellow plates to yellow on black 
> plates, and then left on when the state realized how expensive it was to switch 
> everyone's plate whenever they decided to switch colors.
> That, by the way, is why the phrase "original black-plate car" often appears 
> in for-sale ads. It indicates that the car has been continuously maintained 
> and registered as a California since the early 1960s. Seems to me there is 
> legislation pending that would allow "Year of Manufacture" plates to be used on 
> cars built after the black plates came into existence, but afaik that isn't 
> possible yet. I think YOM plates can only be used with cars build before 1963. 
> Anyone with more interest can easily check the Cal DMV website and look up the 
> regs on YOM plates.
> Cheers
> Gary
>
> I had the black plates when I got my BT7 in 1998, but wasn't allowed to keep them because the car hadn't been registered for about 20 years. I got YOM plates (1956 yellow with black numbers)from Ebay and actually like them better.
>   

Mark Fawcett
1959 BT7

From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Wed Jun 11 23:05:44 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:05:44 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates
References: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com>
  <485094FF.4040205@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <007c01c8cc49$f89b10d0$9101a8c0@home>

Gary, I believe the Arnold signed the "black plate" law, adding them to the 
YOM list.

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Fawcett" <m.fawcett at verizon.net>
To: <Editorgary at aol.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Black Plates


> Editorgary at aol.com wrote:
>> I also have Calif "black plates" on my 1960 BN7. They were on the car 
>> when I
>> got it, since the car had been continuously registered with that number 
>> from
>> its original sale. I assume they were put on the car by the original 
>> owner in
>> 1963, when Calif switched from black on yellow plates to yellow on black
>> plates, and then left on when the state realized how expensive it was to 
>> switch
>> everyone's plate whenever they decided to switch colors.
>> That, by the way, is why the phrase "original black-plate car" often 
>> appears
>> in for-sale ads. It indicates that the car has been continuously 
>> maintained
>> and registered as a California since the early 1960s. Seems to me there 
>> is
>> legislation pending that would allow "Year of Manufacture" plates to be 
>> used on
>> cars built after the black plates came into existence, but afaik that 
>> isn't
>> possible yet. I think YOM plates can only be used with cars build before 
>> 1963.
>> Anyone with more interest can easily check the Cal DMV website and look 
>> up the
>> regs on YOM plates.
>> Cheers
>> Gary
>>
>> I had the black plates when I got my BT7 in 1998, but wasn't allowed to 
>> keep them because the car hadn't been registered for about 20 years. I 
>> got YOM plates (1956 yellow with black numbers)from Ebay and actually 
>> like them better.
>>
>
> Mark Fawcett
> 1959 BT7
> _______________________________________________
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>
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From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Wed Jun 11 23:10:08 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:10:08 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates
In-Reply-To: <007c01c8cc49$f89b10d0$9101a8c0@home>
References: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com>
	<485094FF.4040205@verizon.net> <007c01c8cc49$f89b10d0$9101a8c0@home>
Message-ID: <5caeedb50806112210r54a1b451haf0bf7706cbd1cef@mail.gmail.com>

i had not heard that. i have YOM black plates for my 1965 but could
not get them registered.
in fact, the last i heard the YOM black plate was turned down becuase
it was not reflective??
i would love to be wrong!
ron rader
LA
*******************
On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 10:05 PM, Healey Bruce
<healeybruce at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> Gary, I believe the Arnold signed the "black plate" law, adding them to the  YOM list.

From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Wed Jun 11 23:47:04 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:47:04 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates
In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50806112210r54a1b451haf0bf7706cbd1cef@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com><485094FF.4040205@verizon.net>
	<007c01c8cc49$f89b10d0$9101a8c0@home>
	<5caeedb50806112210r54a1b451haf0bf7706cbd1cef@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A88E04A1DE8443C88E4D33681AB113BB@LeonardPC>

The following is part of Division 3, Article 8, Section 5004.1, of the 
California Vehicle Code, as cut and pasted from the DMV web site.  The 
brackets with numbers indicate changes effective Jan 1, 2008, and were 
mostly grammar changes and the addition of pickup trucks.  The full text and 
fees required can be read at the DMV web site.

"Model Year Date License Plates
5004.1.  (a) ( )1 (1) Subject to paragraph (3), an owner of a vehicle that 
is a 1969 or older model-year vehicle or the owner of a commercial vehicle 
or a pickup truck that is a 1972 or older model-year may, after the 
requirements for the registration of the vehicle ( )2 are complied with and 
with the approval of the department, utilize license plates of this state 
with the date of year corresponding to the ( )3 model-year date when the 
vehicle was manufactured, if the ( )3 model-year date license plate is 
legible and serviceable, as determined by the department, in lieu of the 
license plates otherwise required by this code.(2) The department may 
consult with an organization of old car hobbyists in determining whether the 
date of year of the license plate ( )4 corresponds to the ( )3 model-year 
date when the vehicle was manufactured...".

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,  California,  USA
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031

From ampole at hotmail.com  Thu Jun 12 00:23:42 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:23:42 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Original leather seats
Message-ID: <BLU108-W5FCC265B99712F4EFBA9ED5AD0@phx.gbl>

Guys

As promised I have added the strip down of my original black leather seat
units to my website, its under the photo album page and interior album:

www.austin-healey3000.com

the pictures show the different types of foam used to build up, the horse hair
matting, used on the sides, the extra padding needed for individual fitting
(ie sides, back edge and under front rim), clips, black vinyl glued to cover
the seat mounting frame.

cheers Andy
_________________________________________________________________

http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000007ukm/direct/01/

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Thu Jun 12 00:50:10 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:50:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates
In-Reply-To: <BLU117-W203AD9820115C1D9612F18BFAD0@phx.gbl>
References: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com>
	<BLU117-W203AD9820115C1D9612F18BFAD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <80e8a1368ca1ccf0a103c4a.20080611235010.eeratvarre@webmail.dslextreme.com>

Just make sure you keep a copy of your old California registration for the
next owner too so he can prove to the DMV they were assigned to the car.
Mike MacLean
56 BN2
60 AN5


Richard Collins
> I still have the orig black plates on my 1960 BN7. But, now that I shipped
> it
> back to my Kentucky home having lost my calif job of 6 1/2 years last
> week, I
> will be likely required to take them off and put KY "Antique Auto" plates
> on
> it.  But, I will keep the plates for the next owner (no, no plans to sell
> anytime soon)
>
> Richard of Ca/KY
> 1960 BN7 #440
> soon to be just "Richard of KY"        :^)

From kit at henrymotorsports.com  Thu Jun 12 06:42:30 2008
From: kit at henrymotorsports.com (Kit Henry)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:42:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 65 BJ 8
References: <000601c8cc20$2e938a20$030ba8c0@henryfce283bea>
	<8CA9A48D0366BB3-16A0-2F3B@FWM-M27.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <007801c8cc89$c944bc10$030ba8c0@henryfce283bea>

Pictures of the car cam be made available later today or tomorrow. some basic
pictures at:   http://www.henrymotorcar.com/mvc-003f.jpg , and
http://www.henrymotorcar.com/mvc-004f.jpg
The car is a driver it is Ivory white with a red interior
It is very very solid with no rust known to me
It need a repaint as the lacquer paint job is severely cracked due to the fact
that it sat in a garage with the sun beating on  the right rear 1/4 panel (The
worst)
Car has a decent restoration though probably needs a good $10,000 to make her
a trailer queen depending on the person and cost of paint job
4 speed over drive that works
Issues it currently has (Harley Davidson Transmission) That means it leaks and
marks it's territory sits on a plastic drip tray
Brake hanging up after winter storage have not had a chance to put it on the
lift yet
New battery this spring and she fires right up
spare set of wheels, one set painted, one set chrome
Would like to see $27,500.00 to $30,000 for a car that has $45,000 or higher
potential
Will consider interesting trades that a 5'10" 300 lb guy can drive

Kit Henry

From robert.w.johnson at charter.net  Thu Jun 12 07:59:24 2008
From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:59:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wiring Problem followup
Message-ID: <007701c8cc94$85837470$021919ac@valued28addca9>

Thanks to Steve and Norman, the problem is solved. According to Steve, I had
created a sneak circuit and Steve even sent me a diagram of how it works. They
both had the solution. Ain't this list great!

Bob Johnson
BJ8

From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com  Thu Jun 12 08:22:59 2008
From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:22:59 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Soft top
Message-ID: <4e23c7250806120722m3e30f90ah3bf740cb2754687d@mail.gmail.com>

Friends,
some time ago a lister complained about the poor sealing of the soft top
center part. I had the same problem but have found a solution by
manufacturing a small bracket and fitting a 'catch and latch' , originally
meant for the MG 1600.  Those interested can contact me off list - I will
send them a few pictures of how I did it.
Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
1964 BJ8 29432

From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Thu Jun 12 09:23:37 2008
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:23:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Painted front badge update
Message-ID: <958573.77856.qm@web46315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

In reference to the earlier post about badge refinishing:

I've been trying to find a company to refinish/paint the badge on my BJ8 (42419).&nbsp; Apparently the chromed front badge is very difficult (if not impossible) to paint according to Darin Taylor with Pamela David in the UK.

If anyone has successfully restored their painted front emblem, I would greatly appreciate info on the company.

Thanks,

Jim

From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Thu Jun 12 09:59:33 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:59:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] San Diego Conclave hotel rooms
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904C16@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Apparently the hotel rooms at the Conclave rate are full. Can someone on
the committee verify this?
Thanks,
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

From rcobb at earthlink.net  Thu Jun 12 10:52:51 2008
From: rcobb at earthlink.net (R. Cobb)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:52:51 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates, a further thought
Message-ID: <48515463.1020300@earthlink.net>

Original messages:
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:50:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Black Plates
To: "Richard Collins" <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com>
Cc: editorgary at aol.com, healeys at autox.team.net
Message-ID:
	<80e8a1368ca1ccf0a103c4a.20080611235010.eeratvarre at webmail.dslextreme.com>
	
Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1

Just make sure you keep a copy of your old California registration for the
next owner too so he can prove to the DMV they were assigned to the car.
Mike MacLean
56 BN2
60 AN5


Richard Collins

> > I still have the orig black plates on my 1960 BN7. But, now that I shipped
> > it
> > back to my Kentucky home having lost my calif job of 6 1/2 years last
> > week, I
> > will be likely required to take them off and put KY "Antique Auto" plates
> > on
> > it.  But, I will keep the plates for the next owner (no, no plans to sell
> > anytime soon)
> >
> > Richard of Ca/KY
> > 1960 BN7 #440
> > soon to be just "Richard of KY"        :^)
>   

----------------------

Richard,

I don't know how Kentucky is, but as far as California (and IL) go, it doesn't seem to matter where the car resides, as long as CA gets the registration fees.

I have two vintage original CA cars the I brought when moving to IL in 1982.  They are still registered in CA with my IL address shown on the registration.  I have never had any problem with any local law enforcement regarding having them registered in CA, while using them in the Midwest.

The only issue that ever came up was with auto insurance.  It seems that federal law requires that a policy be written per the state requirements for the state where the car is registered, not where the owner lives or garages the auto.  So, if you can use a friend's address as your CA "address" for purposes of the policy, but have any related insurance mail sent to your KY address, you should  be fine, as far as my experience goes.

Bob Cobb 

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Thu Jun 12 11:02:53 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:02:53 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Reamer for king pin kit
In-Reply-To: <00d001c8cc2d$732ca740$6601a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <001001c8ccae$331be0e0$0200a8c0@tm4>

Ed,

I will get it right!.. :-) I will post pictures once I get the tool..

Thanks :-)

Tadek

________________________________________
From: Ed's Shop [mailto:shop at justbrits.com]
Sent: 12 czerwca 2008 03:42
To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reamer for king pin kit

Tadek:
 
<<but I think it's waste of postage money..>>
 
Nope!!  It is not only pre-mature wear but your LIFE (or possibly another
motorist - or both) !!!
 
They HAVE to be properly done !!!  It IS a SAFETY issue !!!
 
Postage IS cheap.  Is you LIFE???
 
Ed

From ampole at hotmail.com  Thu Jun 12 11:18:57 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:18:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Original leather seats
In-Reply-To: <BLU108-W5FCC265B99712F4EFBA9ED5AD0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU108-W5FCC265B99712F4EFBA9ED5AD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU108-W3981FB894516164008C5DED5AD0@phx.gbl>

The direct link to the interior album gallery is (for those looking at the 6
thumbnail pics of the seats on the interior page rather than 12+ full sized
pics in gallery)

http://tinyurl.com/5evrv8



_________________________________________________________________

http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000007ukm/direct/01/

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun 12 11:33:31 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:33:31 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Soft top
In-Reply-To: <4e23c7250806120722m3e30f90ah3bf740cb2754687d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4e23c7250806120722m3e30f90ah3bf740cb2754687d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806121033i3cebfacch5bd37ad1f8a732ff@mail.gmail.com>

Jack -

The top shouldn't leak in the middle.  I can drive my BJ8 in a
tropical downpour here in Hong Kong and not leak a drop.

Are you sure you have the correct top rubbers?  Also, the aluminum
channel should have no gaps to the frame of the windshield.

Alan



On 6/12/08, Jaap Aeckerlin <j.aeckerlin at gmail.com> wrote:
> Friends,
> some time ago a lister complained about the poor sealing of the soft top
> center part. I had the same problem but have found a solution by
> manufacturing a small bracket and fitting a 'catch and latch' , originally
> meant for the MG 1600.  Those interested can contact me off list - I will
> send them a few pictures of how I did it.
> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
> 1964 BJ8 29432
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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'52 A90
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'64 BJ8

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Jun 12 12:42:04 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:42:04 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Painted front badge update
References: <958573.77856.qm@web46315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <012001c8ccbc$03254030$6601a8c0@shop>

<<If anyone has successfully restored their painted front emblem, I would greatly appreciate info on the company.>>

Have you asked the folks at the Co. I posted, Jim??  In Ohio, I think.

Ed

From Editorgary at aol.com  Thu Jun 12 12:34:59 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:34:59 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Out of State registration
Message-ID: <d2f.244ed273.3582c653@aol.com>

In a message dated 6/12/08 11:08:51 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


> The only issue that ever came up was with auto insurance.  It seems that
> federal law requires that a policy be written per the state requirements for
> the state where the car is registered, not where the owner lives or garages
the
> auto.  So, if you can use a friend's address as your CA "address" for
> purposes of the policy, but have any related insurance mail sent to your KY
> address, you should  be fine, as far as my experience goes.
>
I realize this is an old posting, but just a note that the Land of Lincoln
folks may not mind a California reg with an Illinois address, but it does NOT
work the opposite way. Our local constabulary out here in California gets
concerned with out-of-state tags on cars parked in their local driveways,
since a
main source of local revenue is the half of the vehicle reg fees that are
passed
on to the local jurisdiction. More than once, my journalist friends -- who
regularly drive press cars with out-of-state plates -- have been followed into
their own driveways by their local police, who were prepared to ticket them
and
impound the car for illegal registration.
Just sayin'
Cheers
gary




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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Thu Jun 12 12:40:39 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:40:39 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question
Message-ID: <20080612184039.NYEH22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

My friend has a BN7 and wants to convert to neg gnd.  Does anyone have a ck list for making the conversion?  If so, I really appreciate a copy.  If not, anyone willing to shoot me a 1,2,3 list?

Thanks
Tom 

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jun 12 14:28:18 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:28:18 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question
In-Reply-To: <20080612184039.NYEH22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
Message-ID: <20080612162818.CXTOY.189552.root@fepweb06>

Tom,

Here you go.  It includes how to do the BJ8 tach loop (if needed).

http://healey.org/content/view/310/168/ 

Cheers,

Tracy
---- tomfelts at windstream.net wrote: 
> My friend has a BN7 and wants to convert to neg gnd.  Does anyone have a ck list for making the conversion?  If so, I really appreciate a copy.  If not, anyone willing to shoot me a 1,2,3 list?
> 
> Thanks
> Tom 
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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Thu Jun 12 14:34:59 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:34:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Painted front badge update
In-Reply-To: <958573.77856.qm@web46315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <958573.77856.qm@web46315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <9D4FBBF9A988465B97F62D2E583B8AC5@LeonardPC>

Jim:  No companies to recommend since I repainted mine myself.  Having spent 
some time researching colors and sources, I ended up with nail polish.  At 
Thrify Drug Stores I found Petites by Scherer, Number 56, Blackberry.  It is 
a metalic nail polish and when looked at in the right light and angle looks 
sort of like - kinda like - similar to, cloisonne if you don't look too 
closely.

Taped off the wing sections including the raised frame around the text, but 
not the text, then airbrushed on several light layers of 'paint' to prevent 
running.  With lacquer thinner applied to a cloth wrapped around a stiff 
backing, rubbed off the 'paint' on the high spots which is the text.

I redid mine in 2006 and it is still looking reasonably decent.  Not trying 
for concourse so what did I have to lose for less than two bucks?

(The Other) Len
Vacaville,  California,  USA
1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Culp" <jculphealey at yahoo.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 8:23 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Painted front badge update


>
> If anyone has successfully restored their painted front emblem, I would 
> greatly appreciate info on the company.

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jun 12 15:15:56 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:15:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question
In-Reply-To: <20080612204420.YEJS22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
Message-ID: <20080612171557.WJ5Q9.190658.root@fepweb06>

Oh

Log in the go to members area choose technical Archives (more) choose electrical.

---- tomfelts at windstream.net wrote: 
> Thanks Tracy----the article wasn't on this page and I entered a search but couldn't find it.  Could you get a specific link for the page it is on?
> 
> Thanks again
> tom 
> > 
> > From: <bighealey at charter.net>
> > Date: 2008/06/12 Thu PM 04:28:18 EDT
> > To: tomfelts at windstream.net,  healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question
> > 
> > Tom,
> > 
> > Here you go.  It includes how to do the BJ8 tach loop (if needed).
> > 
> > http://healey.org/content/view/310/168/ 
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > 
> > Tracy
> > ---- tomfelts at windstream.net wrote: 
> > > My friend has a BN7 and wants to convert to neg gnd.  Does anyone have a ck list for making the conversion?  If so, I really appreciate a copy.  If not, anyone willing to shoot me a 1,2,3 list?
> > > 
> > > 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 bighealey at charter.net
> > > 
> > > http://www.team.net/archive

From todd.s.taylor at lmco.com  Thu Jun 12 15:27:11 2008
From: todd.s.taylor at lmco.com (Taylor, Todd S)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:27:11 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] paint colors
In-Reply-To: <9D4FBBF9A988465B97F62D2E583B8AC5@LeonardPC>
References: <958573.77856.qm@web46315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<9D4FBBF9A988465B97F62D2E583B8AC5@LeonardPC>
Message-ID: <F56FBA314E8E5A41895F0DA8F6716A6D1477C729@emss04m11.us.lmco.com>

Is there a healey owner on the list that has  BJ8 with the colors
Medeira Maroon Met. with a topaz metallic inset on there healey, with a
tan interior??
These are 1999 Jag colors.   I'd like to get some pictures of the car to
see what it looks like.   Still can't decide on a color...
Any one seen the car??

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jun 12 15:31:01 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:31:01 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question
In-Reply-To: <20080612204420.YEJS22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
Message-ID: <20080612173101.ZDB3X.191004.root@fepweb06>

Tom,

OK I figured it out, you are not a member of AHCUSA that's why you could see the technical archives.  Go to the home page click join now.  We have hundreds and hundreds of these types of articles on the site and am adding them at a steady rate of one to two a day.  The hitch is membership is required to see the real juicy stuff.  This is one of the best benefits of membership.

I set this particular article to PUBLIC access so you can now get at it.  Call it a sample.

http://healey.org/content/view/310/168/

Sorry for the click fest.  I hope to see you join.  Blatent plug...................

Warm Regards,

Tracy

---- tomfelts at windstream.net wrote: 
> Thanks Tracy----the article wasn't on this page and I entered a search but couldn't find it.  Could you get a specific link for the page it is on?
> 
> Thanks again
> tom 

From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Thu Jun 12 16:00:20 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:00:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates
References: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com><485094FF.4040205@verizon.net>
	<007c01c8cc49$f89b10d0$9101a8c0@home>
	<5caeedb50806112210r54a1b451haf0bf7706cbd1cef@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005e01c8ccd7$b5958890$9101a8c0@home>

That was the argument made by the CHP and other safety advocates.  I think 
Len's citation confirms that black plates are OK up through 1969.

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "F. Ronald Rader" <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Black Plates


>i had not heard that. i have YOM black plates for my 1965 but could
> not get them registered.
> in fact, the last i heard the YOM black plate was turned down becuase
> it was not reflective??
> i would love to be wrong!
> ron rader
> LA
> *******************
> On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 10:05 PM, Healey Bruce
> <healeybruce at roadrunner.com> wrote:
>
>> Gary, I believe the Arnold signed the "black plate" law, adding them to 
>> the  YOM list.
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Jun 12 17:01:12 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:01:12 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question
References: <20080612173101.ZDB3X.191004.root@fepweb06>
Message-ID: <01a101c8cce0$365aa570$6601a8c0@shop>

<<This is one of the best benefits of membership.>>

Whilst I only sorta agree, STILL a bunch of BS, Tracy!!

Mags, Local Chapters (which not only do you NOT have, but do not even offer), Resource (or Membership) books are what SHOULD be the BENEFITS.  Then add the friendships BENEFIT plus a MAJOR Annual Event only make things BETTER for the prospective Member!!

Maybe I'll MAKE people "join" the "Just Brits LBC Org" just so they can see my pics and read the articles then retire on the "income".

NOT !

'Course I have only been a Healeyphile for @ 46 years and a LBC nut for
a few more years (and NO I am NOT saying how many more<VBG>).

Ed
President-for-Life
Absolute Ruler-for-Life
Just Brits LBC Org

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Jun 12 16:57:44 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:57:44 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates
In-Reply-To: <005e01c8ccd7$b5958890$9101a8c0@home>
References: <d61.2ddf0131.35817936@aol.com><485094FF.4040205@verizon.net>
	<007c01c8cc49$f89b10d0$9101a8c0@home>
	<5caeedb50806112210r54a1b451haf0bf7706cbd1cef@mail.gmail.com>
	<005e01c8ccd7$b5958890$9101a8c0@home>
Message-ID: <002301c8ccdf$b9f78980$2de69c80$@rr.com>

As a sort of follow-up to my post about the benefits of having available a
record of the ownership history of a car, as well as to the license plate
thread:

Back when it was still possible to do so without jumping through hoops (it's
still possible, with some minor hoops), I got a list of the former owners of
my '73 MG Midget from the NC DMV.   When I contacted the original owner in
1990 (who bought the car as a college graduation present for his daughter
and sold it in 1976), he sent me the original Driver's Handbook, Passport to
Service with the metal registration plate, and the original 1973 NC license
plate for the car.  
In another month it will be time to renew the registration, and since the
Midget is now 35 years old it will qualify to have a Year of Manufacture
plate on it.  Finally, the original 1973 plate (known as "White Plate With
Red Letters") can be installed again.  And no proof required that it was
ever on the car previously, either, although I have that.  No more safety
inspections and never have had an emissions inspection for my old cars.  As
the song goes, "I like calling North Carolina home".

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA



On Behalf Of Healey Bruce
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 3:00 PM
To: F. Ronald Rader; healeys at autox.team.net; Leonard Hartnett
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Black Plates

That was the argument made by the CHP and other safety advocates.  I think 
Len's citation confirms that black plates are OK up through 1969.

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "F. Ronald Rader" <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Black Plates


>i had not heard that. i have YOM black plates for my 1965 but could
> not get them registered.
> in fact, the last i heard the YOM black plate was turned down becuase
> it was not reflective??
> i would love to be wrong!
> ron rader
> LA

From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Thu Jun 12 17:39:10 2008
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:39:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Black Plates, a further thought
In-Reply-To: <48515463.1020300@earthlink.net>
References: <48515463.1020300@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W145738D32873A87FE97C67BFAD0@phx.gbl>

Thanks for the comments.  Interesting thought re the CA plates, both the
"black plate and the Vanity plate I have on my other car...I'll see how
Kentucky treats it because their taxes and fees believe it or not are higher
than Calif on cars!

I have a large box of items from original, including mods, orig owner
registrations, etc.  Re the owner vs custodian debate, I feel I am just the
custodian of this great little automobile.

Richard of CA/KY
1960 BN7 440>
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From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Thu Jun 12 17:49:21 2008
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:49:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Out of State registration
In-Reply-To: <d2f.244ed273.3582c653@aol.com>
References: <d2f.244ed273.3582c653@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W269DB82270B0FBD8056BA2BFAD0@phx.gbl>

Yup, Ca is zealous re the revenue;  I got away with KY plates on my car in
Pleasanton for two years but finally the local guy followed me home into the
apartment parking lot and said I had  3 days to get it registered with CA
plates or he would nail me. My car passed the sniff test but failed the visual
as my K & N air filter did not have the CA silver sticker on it...another long
story.  I put the OEM air box on it and while I passed the test, the numbers
weren't as good as with the K & N.  Go figure.

Richard of KY/CA
1960 BN7  440
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From healey at salisbury.net  Thu Jun 12 18:59:08 2008
From: healey at salisbury.net (Carl Brown)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:59:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Soft top
References: <4e23c7250806120722m3e30f90ah3bf740cb2754687d@mail.gmail.com>
	<ff59076c0806121033i3cebfacch5bd37ad1f8a732ff@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001f01c8ccf0$af4a2b30$6400a8c0@carlhome>

As I was installing my top I attached to wooden bow to the metal frame with 
only the 2 end screws. I then removed one screw and lower the bow 
approximately .25 inchec in the middle, placed a screw there then went to 
the free end and force the wooden bow up to the original screw hole then 
inserted the screw. I then put in the balance of the screw accross the car. 
No water comes through the seal area anywhere.
Carl Brown
BN6
BJ8
289 FIA Cobra

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Jaap Aeckerlin" <j.aeckerlin at gmail.com>; "Healey forum" 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Soft top


> Jack -
>
> The top shouldn't leak in the middle.  I can drive my BJ8 in a
> tropical downpour here in Hong Kong and not leak a drop.
>
> Are you sure you have the correct top rubbers?  Also, the aluminum
> channel should have no gaps to the frame of the windshield.
>
> Alan
>
>
>
> On 6/12/08, Jaap Aeckerlin <j.aeckerlin at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Friends,
>> some time ago a lister complained about the poor sealing of the soft top
>> center part. I had the same problem but have found a solution by
>> manufacturing a small bracket and fitting a 'catch and latch' , 
>> originally
>> meant for the MG 1600.  Those interested can contact me off list - I will
>> send them a few pictures of how I did it.
>> Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands
>> 1964 BJ8 29432
>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>> Healeys at autox.team.net
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>>
>> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com
>>
>> http://www.team.net/archive
>>
>
>
> -- 
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
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From healey at salisbury.net  Thu Jun 12 19:02:29 2008
From: healey at salisbury.net (Carl Brown)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:02:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question
References: <20080612184039.NYEH22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
Message-ID: <004301c8ccf1$26d33660$6400a8c0@carlhome>

Tom, The Carolinas AHC has a tech article page that covers this. Click the 
following
http://www.carolinahealeys.com/Technical/Electrical/negative%20ground.htm

Carl Brown

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tomfelts at windstream.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 2:40 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question


> My friend has a BN7 and wants to convert to neg gnd.  Does anyone have a 
> ck list for making the conversion?  If so, I really appreciate a copy.  If 
> not, anyone willing to shoot me a 1,2,3 list?
>
> Thanks
> Tom
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Jun 12 20:52:01 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:52:01 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question
Message-ID: <024301c8cd00$74c26490$6601a8c0@shop>

<<This is one of the best benefits of membership.>>

Whilst I only sorta agree, STILL a bunch of BS, Tracy!!

Mags, Local Chapters (which not only do you NOT have, but do not even offer), Resource (or Membership) books are what SHOULD be the BENEFITS.  Then add the friendships BENEFIT plus a MAJOR Annual Event only make things BETTER for the prospective Member!!

Maybe I'll MAKE people "join" the "Just Brits LBC Org" just so they can see my pics and read the articles then retire on the "income".

NOT !

'Course I have only been a Healeyphile for @ 46 years and a LBC nut for
a few more years (and NO I am NOT saying how many more<VBG>).

Ed
President-for-Life
Absolute Ruler-for-Life
Just Brits LBC Org

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Thu Jun 12 21:47:07 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:47:07 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] end shaft for bj8 trans
Message-ID: <01a901c8cd08$26a43fb0$5201a8c0@Jim>

the lister looking for an  endshaft for bj8 trans contact me off-list.  i lost
your email somewhere in cyberspace.   hjim

From ahy3000 at comcast.net  Fri Jun 13 05:17:12 2008
From: ahy3000 at comcast.net (ahy3000 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:17:12 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Out of State registration
Message-ID: <061320081117.16849.48525738000B24C2000041D12209224627CFCFCFCC97080E@comcast.net>

Works the same way in Taxachusetts, er, Massachusetts.  Lots of folks register cars in New Hampshire and park 'em in Massachusetts.  Once in a while the "border towns" like Lowell crack down and generate a lot of revenue.

Your mileage may vary.............

--
Burt Weiner
'63 BJ7
HBJ7L/23582
ahy3000 at comcast.net

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Editorgary at aol.com
> In a message dated 6/12/08 11:08:51 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
> writes:
> 
> 
> > The only issue that ever came up was with auto insurance.  It seems that
> > federal law requires that a policy be written per the state requirements for
> > the state where the car is registered, not where the owner lives or garages
> the
> > auto.  So, if you can use a friend's address as your CA "address" for
> > purposes of the policy, but have any related insurance mail sent to your KY
> > address, you should  be fine, as far as my experience goes.
> >
> I realize this is an old posting, but just a note that the Land of Lincoln
> folks may not mind a California reg with an Illinois address, but it does NOT
> work the opposite way. Our local constabulary out here in California gets
> concerned with out-of-state tags on cars parked in their local driveways,
> since a
> main source of local revenue is the half of the vehicle reg fees that are
> passed
> on to the local jurisdiction. More than once, my journalist friends -- who
> regularly drive press cars with out-of-state plates -- have been followed into
> their own driveways by their local police, who were prepared to ticket them
> and
> impound the car for illegal registration.
> Just sayin'
> Cheers
> gary

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Fri Jun 13 07:55:13 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:55:13 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Painted front badge update--questions
Message-ID: <C477CA50.27D75%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

Not sure why one would be nail-polishing the front badge.

I bought an excellent new badge with cloisonne from Healey Surgeons a couple
of years ago for around $40 as I recall. Nice crisp edges and good
cloisonne.

Are these not still available? Are we back to the poor quality ones that
were available before?
-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6

From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Fri Jun 13 10:41:49 2008
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:41:49 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates
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I read the law Len posted and it says that in July of 2009 Californians may to
use plates appropriate to year of manufacture. I'm not sure of the costs of
it. I personally pushed my state politicians to allow this. I have saved their
letters which were all in favor but the head of the DVM would not budge. He
felt they were unsafe because they did not reflect at night. I gave up only to
find out otherswere also working on this as well. They were successful and I
hope I helped. This has actually caused a rush on flee-market used plates. The
cost went up as people are getting ready. This is way beyound a Healey thing
but had support of all car enthusiast from Hot Rod to classic mussel cars.
Another Rich on the List
AKA: tahoehealey> From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:47:04 -0700> Subject:
[Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates> > The following is part of Division 3,
Article 8, Section 5004.1, of the > California Vehicle Code, as cut and pasted
from the DMV web site. The > brackets with numbers indicate changes effective
Jan 1, 2008, and were > mostly grammar changes and the addition of pickup
trucks. The full text and > fees required can be read at the DMV web site.> >
"Model Year Date License Plates> 5004.1. (a) ( )1 (1) Subject to paragraph
(3), an owner of a vehicle that > is a 1969 or older model-year vehicle or the
owner of a commercial vehicle > or a pickup truck that is a 1972 or older
model-year may, after the > requirements for the registration of the vehicle (
)2 are complied with and > with the approval of the department, utilize
license plates of this state > with the date of year corresponding to the ( )3
model-year date when the > vehicle was manufactured, if the ( )3 model-year
date license plate is > legible and serviceable, as determined by the
department, in lieu of the > license plates otherwise required by this
code.(2) The department may > consult with an organization of old car
hobbyists in determining whether the > date of year of the license plate ( )4
corresponds to the ( )3 model-year > date when the vehicle was
manufactured...".> > (The Other) Len> Vacaville, California, USA> 1967 3000
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From glembotski at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jun 13 11:04:32 2008
From: glembotski at sbcglobal.net (glembotski at sbcglobal.net)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:04:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey Workshop Manuals
Message-ID: <005501c8cd77$8d588490$210110ac@JOHNNY>

Since I have sold my BJ8 I no longer am in need of a collection of service
manuals that I have collected over the years. I would like to sell them in a
single lot.  Here is the list;

1. Workshop Manual for Austin Healey 100/6 & 3000 Mk 1,2,3  1959 - 68, by
Kenneth Bell, Published by Autopress LTD

2. Chilton's Repair and Tune-up Guide for 100/6, 3000 Mk1,2,3, Sprite, Austin
America, Published 1970

3. Official Austin Healey 100/6 and 3000 , 1956 - 1968 by Robert Bentley
(note this is a reprint of the Austin Healey workshop manual by British
Leyland Corp. ltd 1968)

4. Austin Healey 100/6 - 3000 Workshop Manual by Drake 1972

5. Haynes SU Carburetors Workshop Manual 1986

6. Tuning SU Carburetors by Speedsport 1972

Buyer will pay for postage.

From dwflagg at juno.com  Fri Jun 13 11:12:28 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (dwflagg at juno.com)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:12:28 GMT
Subject: [Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates
Message-ID: <20080613.131228.26153.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com>

What is the issue with the plates being reflective or not?

Doug


I read the law Len posted and it says that in July of 2009 Californians may
to
use plates appropriate to year of manufacture. I'm not sure of the costs of
it. I personally pushed my state politicians to allow this. I have saved
their
letters which were all in favor but the head of the DVM would not budge. He
felt they were unsafe because they did not reflect at night. I gave up only
to
find out otherswere also working on this as well. They were successful and I
hope I helped. This has actually caused a rush on flee-market used plates.
The
cost went up as people are getting ready. This is way beyound a Healey thing
but had support of all car enthusiast from Hot Rod to classic mussel cars.
Another Rich on the List


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From thehartnetts at earthlink.net  Fri Jun 13 11:20:07 2008
From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard  Hartnett)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:20:07 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Painted front badge update--questions
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Steve:  A few reasons:

1 - My car did not come with a cloisonne badge so replacing mine with one 
would be 'inappropriate'.

2 - After going to several paint sources with a sample color that matched 
the 3000 emblem on the trunk, I noticed the range of colors of nail polish 
and the nail polish was the closest I could get.

3 - $40 versus $1.75

Frugal (c-h-e-a-p) Len


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com>
To: "Healeys Newsgroup" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 6:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Painted front badge update--questions


> Not sure why one would be nail-polishing the front badge.
>
> I bought an excellent new badge with cloisonne from Healey Surgeons a 
> couple
> of years ago for around $40 as I recall. Nice crisp edges and good
> cloisonne.
>
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena CA
> 59 BN6
> _______________________________________________

From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Fri Jun 13 11:38:23 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:38:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates
References: <20080613.131228.26153.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <003101c8cd7c$481bcf40$9101a8c0@home>

In CA, the CHP used the reflective argument that law enforcement would be 
less able to identify the plate at night.  Of course, there are so, so many 
classic cars with YOM or vintage plates being used for criminal activity and 
attempting to flee the authorities at night . . .   I'm sure it surpasses 
all the other law enforcement issues out there.

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dwflagg at juno.com>
To: <tahoehealey at hotmail.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates


> What is the issue with the plates being reflective or not?
>
> Doug
>
>
> I read the law Len posted and it says that in July of 2009 Californians 
> may
> to
> use plates appropriate to year of manufacture. I'm not sure of the costs 
> of
> it. I personally pushed my state politicians to allow this. I have saved
> their
> letters which were all in favor but the head of the DVM would not budge. 
> He
> felt they were unsafe because they did not reflect at night. I gave up 
> only
> to
> find out otherswere also working on this as well. They were successful and 
> I
> hope I helped. This has actually caused a rush on flee-market used plates.
> The
> cost went up as people are getting ready. This is way beyound a Healey 
> thing
> but had support of all car enthusiast from Hot Rod to classic mussel cars.
> Another Rich on the List
>
>
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Fri Jun 13 12:25:06 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:25:06 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] 100S parts on UK ebay
Message-ID: <002001c8cd82$ce1cdde0$0200a8c0@tm4>

Has anyone notised the 100S parts on UK ebay?..

Can they be original?..

Just curious..

Item number: 250255497065, and others from same seller.

Tadek

From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri Jun 13 12:36:39 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:36:39 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] What kind of car was that?
Message-ID: <c3a.37e169da.35841837@aol.com>

In a message dated 6/13/08 11:06:57 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net 
writes:


> classic mussel cars
> 

Aren't those the ones that are causing problems in our water reservoirs?
oh, no, those were boats with mussels on them. Sorry.
Cheers
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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Fri Jun 13 13:31:43 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:31:43 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 100S parts on UK ebay
In-Reply-To: <002001c8cd82$ce1cdde0$0200a8c0@tm4>
References: <002001c8cd82$ce1cdde0$0200a8c0@tm4>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904C2A@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

The grill might be original, but I have heard of good reproductions made
from scratch. The head is a replacement probably cast in the 1990's. The
sheet metal looks pretty clean on the back side so it might be a
recently manufactured replacement also.
Ken Freese
100S Registrar

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 11:25 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] 100S parts on UK ebay

Has anyone notised the 100S parts on UK ebay?..

Can they be original?..

Just curious..

Item number: 250255497065, and others from same seller.

Tadek

From robert.w.johnson at charter.net  Fri Jun 13 13:55:32 2008
From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:55:32 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny, People can be stupid
Message-ID: <005001c8cd8f$706c6af0$021919ac@valued28addca9>

You gotta wonder if this could really be true:


      1. WILL THE REAL DUMMY PLEASE STAND UP?

       AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked
intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps
it's not Walter who's lacking intelligence.

      2. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS: Police in Oakland, CA spent two
hours attempting to subdue a gunman who had barricaded himself inside his
home. After firing ten tear gas canisters, officers discovered that the man
was standing beside them in the police line, shouting, 'Please come out and
give yourself up.'

      3. WHAT WAS PLAN B??? An Illinois man, pretending to have a gun,
kidnapped a motorist and forced him to drive to two different automated teller
machines, wherein the kidnapper proceeded to withdraw money from his own bank
accounts.

      4. THE GETAWAY! A man walked into a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Stop and asked
for all the money in the cash drawer. Apparently, the take was too small, so
he tied up the store clerk and worked the counter himself for three hours
until police showed up and grabbed him.

      5. DID I SAY THAT??? Police in Los Angeles had good luck with a robbery
suspect who just couldn't control himself during a lineup. When detectives
asked each man in the lineup to repeat the words: 'Give me all your money or
I'll shoot', the man shouted, 'that's not what I said!'.

      6. ARE WE COMMUNICATING??? A man spoke frantically into the phone: 'My
wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart'. 'Is this
her first child?' the doctor asked. 'No!' the man shouted, 'This is her
husband!'

      7. NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED! In Modesto, CA, Steven Richard
King was arrested for trying to hold up a Bank of America branch without a
weapon. King used a thumb and a finger to simulate a gun. Unfortunately, he
failed to keep his hand in his pocket. (hellooooooo)!

      8. THE GRAND FINALE!!! Last summer, down on Lake Isabella, located in
the high desert, an hour east of Bakersfield, CA, some folks, new to boating,
were having a problem. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get their
brand new 22 foot boat, going. It was very sluggish in almost every maneuver,
no matter how much power they applied. After about an hour of trying to make
it go, they putted into a nearby marina, thinking someone there may be able to
tell them what was wrong. A thorough topside check revealed everything in
perfect working condition The engine ran fine, the out-drive went up and down,
and the propeller was the correct size and pitch. So, one of the marina guys
jumped in the water to check underneath. He came up choking on water, he was
laughing so hard.
      NOW REMEMBER...THIS IS TRUE.
      Under the boat, still strapped securely in place, was the trailer!

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Fri Jun 13 16:12:41 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:12:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] New Auto Museum in Philla
Message-ID: <20080613221241.RCVJ22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Just picked this up from the Jag list.  One Healey there.

http://www.simeonefoundation.org/

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Fri Jun 13 16:17:18 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:17:18 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] New Auto Museum in Philla
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References: <20080613221241.RCVJ22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
Message-ID: <471534970806131517w7751aaen25de655e5e628b64@mail.gmail.com>

ooo.... now I have another reason to go back east for a visit. :)

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> Just picked this up from the Jag list.  One Healey there.
>
> http://www.simeonefoundation.org/
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Fri Jun 13 17:40:33 2008
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:40:33 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates
In-Reply-To: <20080613.131228.26153.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com>
References: <20080613.131228.26153.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com>
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Yea, like we drive much at night.> From: dwflagg at juno.com> Date: Fri, 13 Jun
2008 17:12:28 +0000> To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com> CC:
thehartnetts at earthlink.net; healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] CA
Model Year License Plates> > What is the issue with the plates being
reflective or not?> > Doug> > > I read the law Len posted and it says that in
July of 2009 Californians may to> use plates appropriate to year of
manufacture. I'm not sure of the costs of> it. I personally pushed my state
politicians to allow this. I have saved their> letters which were all in favor
but the head of the DVM would not budge. He> felt they were unsafe because
they did not reflect at night. I gave up only to> find out otherswere also
working on this as well. They were successful and I> hope I helped. This has
actually caused a rush on flee-market used plates. The> cost went up as people
are getting ready. This is way beyound a Healey thing> but had support of all
car enthusiast from Hot Rod to classic mussel cars.> Another Rich on the List>
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From tahoehealey at hotmail.com  Fri Jun 13 17:57:06 2008
From: tahoehealey at hotmail.com (Richard Kahn)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:57:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates
In-Reply-To: <003101c8cd7c$481bcf40$9101a8c0@home>
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	<003101c8cd7c$481bcf40$9101a8c0@home>
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They don't seem to be too bothered by the plastic cover used to distort the
numbers recorded by the camera at intersections.

> From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com> To: dwflagg at juno.com;
tahoehealey at hotmail.com> CC: healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] CA
Model Year License Plates> Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:38:23 -0700> > In CA, the
CHP used the reflective argument that law enforcement would be > less able to
identify the plate at night. Of course, there are so, so many > classic cars
with YOM or vintage plates being used for criminal activity and > attempting
to flee the authorities at night . . . I'm sure it surpasses > all the other
law enforcement issues out there.> > Bruce Steele> 1960 BN7> Brea, CA> -----
Original Message ----- > From: <dwflagg at juno.com>> To:
<tahoehealey at hotmail.com>> Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>> Sent: Friday, June
13, 2008 10:12 AM> Subject: Re: [Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates> > > >
What is the issue with the plates being reflective or not?> >> > Doug> >> >> >
I read the law Len posted and it says that in July of 2009 Californians > >
may> > to> > use plates appropriate to year of manufacture. I'm not sure of
the costs > > of> > it. I personally pushed my state politicians to allow
this. I have saved> > their> > letters which were all in favor but the head of
the DVM would not budge. > > He> > felt they were unsafe because they did not
reflect at night. I gave up > > only> > to> > find out otherswere also working
on this as well. They were successful and > > I> > hope I helped. This has
actually caused a rush on flee-market used plates.> > The> > cost went up as
people are getting ready. This is way beyound a Healey > > thing> > but had
support of all car enthusiast from Hot Rod to classic mussel cars.> > Another
Rich on the List> >> >> >
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From mgtd51 at comcast.net  Fri Jun 13 19:33:35 2008
From: mgtd51 at comcast.net (MGTD51)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:33:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] OD Leak
Message-ID: <48531FEF.2050106@comcast.net>

I have a BT7 with side shift and have a persistent drip from the 
overdrive.  It appears to originate from the top; I haven't taken the 
tunnel off to investigate yet.  But I wonder if the breather on the top 
of the overdrive leaks and, if so, under what circumstances:  gearbox to 
full?  too much internal pressure?

Thanks,

Larry Swift

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jun 13 19:58:16 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:58:16 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] OD Leak
In-Reply-To: <48531FEF.2050106@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKOELCDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Larry,

I am sure not an expert, but it seems unlikely that oil would leak from the
breather unless you had too much oil in the transmission/overdrive.

Perhaps it is leaking around the O-ring that seals the actuator shaft at the
passenger side

Ron


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[mailto:healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net at autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of MGTD51
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:34 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] OD Leak


I have a BT7 with side shift and have a persistent drip from the
overdrive.  It appears to originate from the top; I haven't taken the
tunnel off to investigate yet.  But I wonder if the breather on the top
of the overdrive leaks and, if so, under what circumstances:  gearbox to
full?  too much internal pressure?

Thanks,

Larry Swift

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jun 13 23:21:28 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:21:28 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates
In-Reply-To: <BAY130-W17DD8B455501DB86FD491AA4AC0@phx.gbl>
References: <20080613.131228.26153.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com>
	<BAY130-W17DD8B455501DB86FD491AA4AC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806132221p22b85b42rb81a28ae72bb968b@mail.gmail.com>

I drive my BJ8 and BN1 at night all the time. Am I crazy?  I drive
them in the rain too, even in snow from time to time...

Alan


On 6/14/08, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Yea, like we drive much at night.> From: dwflagg at juno.com> Date: Fri, 13 Jun
> 2008 17:12:28 +0000> To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com> CC:
> thehartnetts at earthlink.net; healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys]
> CA
> Model Year License Plates> > What is the issue with the plates being
> reflective or not?> > Doug> > > I read the law Len posted and it says that
> in
> July of 2009 Californians may to> use plates appropriate to year of
> manufacture. I'm not sure of the costs of> it. I personally pushed my state
> politicians to allow this. I have saved their> letters which were all in
> favor
> but the head of the DVM would not budge. He> felt they were unsafe because
> they did not reflect at night. I gave up only to> find out otherswere also
> working on this as well. They were successful and I> hope I helped. This has
> actually caused a rush on flee-market used plates. The> cost went up as
> people
> are getting ready. This is way beyound a Healey thing> but had support of
> all
> car enthusiast from Hot Rod to classic mussel cars.> Another Rich on the
> List>
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From bighealey at charter.net  Sat Jun 14 06:35:12 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:35:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] $130,000 for wine and a restored 1956 Austin Healey
Message-ID: <000501c8ce1b$17979cb0$1002a8c0@TRACY>

The Healey auctioned off in Napa went for $130K



http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2008/06/13/wine/pierce_carson/doc
4851e18f9a732157541168.txt



Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat Jun 14 06:40:44 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:40:44 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] CA Model Year License Plates
Message-ID: <20080614.084045.3300.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

The legislators in California sound a bit like the one in New York, a few
years back, who wanted motorcyclists to have a revolving red light on
their helmets!! Why don't we all go through life wearing a parachute.
Life is short, but it should be fun!!

Doug

> I drive my BJ8 and BN1 at night all the time. Am I crazy?  I drive
> them in the rain too, even in snow from time to time...
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> On 6/14/08, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Yea, like we drive much at night.> From: dwflagg at juno.com> Date: 
> Fri, 13 Jun
> > 2008 17:12:28 +0000> To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com> CC:
> > thehartnetts at earthlink.net; healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: 
> [Healeys]
> > CA
> > Model Year License Plates> > What is the issue with the plates 
> being
> > reflective or not?> > Doug> > > I read the law Len posted and it 
> says that
> > in
> > July of 2009 Californians may to> use plates appropriate to year 
> of
> > manufacture. I'm not sure of the costs of> it. I personally pushed 
> my state
> > politicians to allow this. I have saved their> letters which were 
> all in
> > favor
> > but the head of the DVM would not budge. He> felt they were unsafe 
> because
> > they did not reflect at night. I gave up only to> find out 
> otherswere also
> > working on this as well. They were successful and I> hope I 
> helped. This has
> > actually caused a rush on flee-market used plates. The> cost went 
> up as
> > people
> > are getting ready. This is way beyound a Healey thing> but had 
> support of
> > all
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From amalin at mac.com  Sat Jun 14 07:28:37 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:28:37 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] $130,000 for wine and a restored 1956 Austin  Healey
In-Reply-To: <000501c8ce1b$17979cb0$1002a8c0@TRACY>
References: <000501c8ce1b$17979cb0$1002a8c0@TRACY>
Message-ID: <378F01C6-9CFC-41ED-A6A1-90868C95F650@mac.com>

The very long link is being broken in two with the second chunk being  
treated as ordinary text.  tinyurl prevents in by making it (ta da)  
tiny.

This is a test to see if the break is different with my email client.

http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2008/06/13/wine/pierce_carson/doc4851e18f9a732157541168.txt

Al Malin
Tricarb


On Jun 14, 2008, at 8:35 AM, Tracy Drummond wrote:

> The Healey auctioned off in Napa went for $130K
>
>
>
> http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2008/06/13/wine/pierce_carson/doc
> 4851e18f9a732157541168.txt
>
>
>
> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
>
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From amalin at mac.com  Sat Jun 14 07:34:22 2008
From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:34:22 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] $130, 000 for wine and a restored 1956 Austin   Healey
In-Reply-To: <378F01C6-9CFC-41ED-A6A1-90868C95F650@mac.com>
References: <000501c8ce1b$17979cb0$1002a8c0@TRACY>
	<378F01C6-9CFC-41ED-A6A1-90868C95F650@mac.com>
Message-ID: <34150BE4-5C1B-4203-872A-677DF726672E@mac.com>

My curiosity is satisfied. Clicking on the very long link takes me to  
the article.  My email client did not break the url into two chunks.

Sorry for the wasted bandwidth.

Al Malin
Tricarb


On Jun 14, 2008, at 9:28 AM, Al Malin wrote:

> The very long link is being broken in two with the second chunk being
> treated as ordinary text.  tinyurl prevents in by making it (ta da)
> tiny.
>
> This is a test to see if the break is different with my email client.
>
> http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2008/06/13/wine/pierce_carson/doc4851e18f9a732157541168.txt
>
> Al Malin
> Tricarb
>
>
> On Jun 14, 2008, at 8:35 AM, Tracy Drummond wrote:
>
>> The Healey auctioned off in Napa went for $130K
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2008/06/13/wine/pierce_carson/doc
>> 4851e18f9a732157541168.txt
>>
>>
>>
>> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
>>
>> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org
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From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net  Sat Jun 14 08:16:09 2008
From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:16:09 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] OD Leak
References: <48531FEF.2050106@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <33D049928EF44FF384C31D6715637723@XPS400>

I bet it is coming from the side plate.  I found it hard to get a good seal 
on this plate.
Ron

Subject: [Healeys] OD Leak


>I have a BT7 with side shift and have a persistent drip from the
> overdrive.  It appears to originate from the top; I haven't taken the
> tunnel off to investigate yet.  But I wonder if the breather on the top
> of the overdrive leaks and, if so, under what circumstances:  gearbox to
> full?  too much internal pressure?

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jun 14 09:21:48 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:21:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Re-arcing Brake Shoes
Message-ID: <4853E20C.3030001@comcast.net>

Listers,


On my last long cross-country in my BJ8, I got a little squeak from a 
rear brake on hard braking; I suspect it may be time to re-shoe the ol' 
hoss.

Hopefully, I can have the drums turned as they have been balanced.  If 
so, I'd like to get the shoes re-arced to the new inside diameter of the 
drums, but I suspect this is an arcane science that may not be widely 
practiced any more.  Is this (re-arcing) recommended or necessary?  If 
so, has anyone had luck finding a parts store or machinist that can do this?


TIA,
bs

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From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Sat Jun 14 13:04:10 2008
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:04:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Alan Dearest
Message-ID: <816798.31101.qm@web52408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

It doesn't surprise me that you chose not to share you're trivialisation of the U.S. Constitution with the list.  
It's a standard to the World. Our leaders are sworn to uphold it.
As far as Jefferson and FDR are concerned - nobody's perfect.
I have no problem tweeking it as long as it results in more freedom not less freedom. Thats what it's all about Alan,
 F R E E D O M 
(and freedom to drive your Healey at night and in the rain or snow if you should so choose)

Best
JK


--- On Fri, 6/13/08, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
> Subject: Jackson Krall
> To: jackson_krall at yahoo.com
> Date: Friday, June 13, 2008, 12:41 AM
> Jackson -
> 
> The dismantling of the constitution is ongoing by both the
> left and
> right, note the following article.
> 
> By the way, our founding fathers never expected the
> Constitution to be
> such a rigid document, in fact T. Jefferson, the most
> liberal of our
> foundoing fathers, often argued that the entire system of
> goverment
> should dispensed with and re done with each generation. 
> Now that's
> revolutionary - what is happening today can only be called
> "revolutionary" by propagandists and
> reactionaries, and is no
> different than what FDR instituted during the depression
> and the war.
> In fact, most of the legal framework of what the current
> administration is doing is based on strong precedents set
> by the FDR
> government - the greatest Democrat of the last century.
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> Hate speech or free speech? What much of West bans is
> protected in U.S.
> By Adam Liptak
> 
> Wednesday, June 11, 2008
>(article deleted) 
> 
> -- 
> Alan
> 
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sat Jun 14 13:51:59 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:51:59 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder assembly on BN2
Message-ID: <006301c8ce58$1b9a9aa0$0200a8c0@tm4>

Hello there,

I think I need some help here.. I have just gotten new rear brake cylinders
and would like to put them back. There are 5 parts that need to be
reassembled:
1. brake cylinder
2. the small retaining tab with 2 small teeth
3. the large retaining tab
4. handbrake leveler
5. seal

How to put It back together? In what order? Should the leveler go before the
tabs? Which way to mount the tabs? In what order?

I am bit lost..

Thanks for all help,

Tadek

From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Sat Jun 14 14:02:03 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:02:03 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder assembly on BN2
In-Reply-To: <006301c8ce58$1b9a9aa0$0200a8c0@tm4>
References: <006301c8ce58$1b9a9aa0$0200a8c0@tm4>
Message-ID: <n$jOy5F7OCVIFwUA@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Tadeusz

This might help. It is from an article I wrote a few years back

1. Apply Girling mechanical grease sparingly to the
backplate and wheel cylinder surfaces where they will subsequently
mate.

2. Fit the wheel cylinder into the backplate from
the brake drum side. It may be necessary to temporarily remove the
bleed screw as it may not go though the backplate aperture. Replace
this screw from the outside.

3. Fit the smaller of the two retaining clips with
the lugs outermost and in the direction from where
the brake lever will later be fitted.

4. Fit the brake lever from the same side as the cylinder
through the slot, slipping it under the cylinder body. Tip - In use
the brake lever cross pin rotates on the relatively soft backplate.
This can wear a hollow in the backplate which if deep can cause problems
with centralising the brake shoes in the brake drum. It may be necessary
to have this area built up with welding and grinding back to a flat
surface. In any event plenty of Brake metal grease would not go amiss.

5. Slip the larger clip into the slot in the wheel
cylinder over the top of the smaller clip and towards the handbrake
lever until the protrusions on one clip fit into the two slots on
the other. When this is achieved the clips will lock together.

6. Finally fit the rubber boot carefully easing its
inner lip under the rim of the larger clip.

It is worth checking that the boot is still correctly
located when the shoes and drums have been fitted and the adjuster
turned to the point where the correct adjustment has been made.

Removing a wheel cylinder is the reverse of the above
but care will have to taken when the two clips are prised apart in
order to clear the locking protrusions as the rubber boot can easily
be damaged with a sharp instrument.
>
>I think I need some help here.. I have just gotten new rear brake cylinders
>and would like to put them back. There are 5 parts that need to be
>reassembled:
-- 
John Harper

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sat Jun 14 14:41:08 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:41:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] $130,000 for wine and a restored 1956 Austin  Healey
Message-ID: <20080614204108.HAYH17640.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Well---not exactly the Healey alone, right?  The wine had to be pretty expensive I would think. But---bet the buyer only wanted the car!!:)

> 
> From: "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net>
> Date: 2008/06/14 Sat AM 08:35:12 EDT
> To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] $130,000 for wine and a restored 1956 Austin Healey
> 
> The Healey auctioned off in Napa went for $130K
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2008/06/13/wine/pierce_carson/doc
> 4851e18f9a732157541168.txt
> 
> 
> 
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> 
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Sat Jun 14 14:53:59 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:53:59 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] original vinyl hood  - amco?
Message-ID: <BLU108-W55DD9AC678E1CF09058AABD5AF0@phx.gbl>

Guys


I was just sorting out my loft and came across a new boxed amco black vinyl
hood (ragtop, roof, top cover or whatever non speakers of the Queen's English
call it? only kidding!) that came with my BJ8 that I had forgot about. Anyone
know if Amco made the original ones or is it just an aftermarket replacement?

thanks Andy
BJ8 35244 'Rusty' as my 3 year old son calls it
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From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jun 14 15:33:50 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:33:50 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] original vinyl hood  - amco?
In-Reply-To: <BLU108-W55DD9AC678E1CF09058AABD5AF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <91476.38313.qm@web83315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

l if your top has been in your loft for many years you
could find that it has shrunk and will not fit ...
Norman Nock


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Stockton CA 95205
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209-948-8767

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> Guys
> 
> 
> I was just sorting out my loft and came across a new
> boxed amco black vinyl
> hood (ragtop, roof, top cover or whatever non
> speakers of the Queen's English
> call it? only kidding!) that came with my BJ8 that I
> had forgot about. Anyone
> know if Amco made the original ones or is it just an
> aftermarket replacement?
> 
> thanks Andy
> BJ8 35244 'Rusty' as my 3 year old son calls it
> www.austin-healey3000.com
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jun 14 16:26:24 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:26:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Hub Pulling
Message-ID: <48544590.8000607@comcast.net>

Well, folks, went to take a look at the rear brake shoes, spotted a bit 
of oil inside the drums, pulled the axles to have a look and, lucky me, 
found I've got one bad rear wheel bearing (and probably two bad seals).

Who knows the magic on how to pull a hub with only hand tools and a bit 
of grunt?  Should I replace both bearings, or only the bad one?

TIA,
bs

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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Jun 14 16:39:35 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:39:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] original vinyl hood  - amco?
In-Reply-To: <BLU108-W55DD9AC678E1CF09058AABD5AF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <385757.215.qm@web51409.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

AMCO was located in No. Hollywood, CA and made all kind of accessories for LBCs for the aftermarket. Not an original top.

Rick

--- On Sat, 6/14/08, andy pole &lt;ampole at hotmail.com&gt; wrote:
From: andy pole &lt;ampole at hotmail.com&gt;
Subject: [Healeys] original vinyl hood  - amco?
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008, 4:53 PM

Guys


I was just sorting out my loft and came across a new boxed amco black vinyl
hood (ragtop, roof, top cover or whatever non speakers of the Queen's
English
call it? only kidding!) that came with my BJ8 that I had forgot about. Anyone
know if Amco made the original ones or is it just an aftermarket replacement?

thanks Andy
BJ8 35244 'Rusty' as my 3 year old son calls it
www.austin-healey3000.com
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sat Jun 14 17:40:20 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:40:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Hub Pulling
In-Reply-To: <48544590.8000607@comcast.net>
References: <48544590.8000607@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00da01c8ce78$02be9160$083bb420$@com>

Two pry bars. One pivoting on the wheel cylinder and one on the adjuster and
Bob's your uncle. Take the nut off first!!!

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 6:26 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Hub Pulling

Well, folks, went to take a look at the rear brake shoes, spotted a bit 
of oil inside the drums, pulled the axles to have a look and, lucky me, 
found I've got one bad rear wheel bearing (and probably two bad seals).

Who knows the magic on how to pull a hub with only hand tools and a bit 
of grunt?  Should I replace both bearings, or only the bad one?

TIA,
bs

From Hartangus at aol.com  Sat Jun 14 17:46:37 2008
From: Hartangus at aol.com (Hartangus at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:46:37 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] hub pulling
Message-ID: <c15.188020bb.3585b25d@aol.com>

Try bolting the rear brake drum the wrong way round on the hub.Don't bolt  
the drum tight to the hub so as to allow you to use the drum as a slide  hammer.
                                                              Regards
                                                                           
Barrie from England

From NPaul72464 at aol.com  Sat Jun 14 17:57:09 2008
From: NPaul72464 at aol.com (NPaul72464 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:57:09 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] hub pulling
Message-ID: <bc0.344d2694.3585b4d5@aol.com>

I went to AutoZone and they lent me a slide hammer for free.  Worked  great.

Ned Paulsen
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Sat Jun 14 18:06:27 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:06:27 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Hub Pulling
In-Reply-To: <48544590.8000607@comcast.net>
References: <48544590.8000607@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU108-W266E0E9C18AF2F6A72517ED5AE0@phx.gbl>

BoB
The easy way is to get the half axle shafts that you have already taken out
and place them backwards so that the domed head is against the hub with the
hub studs going through the holes in the head on the half shafts. Then put
some 3/8 nuts on and tighten, the head of the half shaft will be against the
threaded body of the axle and will pull the hub towards you as you evenly
tighten the nuts, sounds a lot harder than it is. Just do it word for word and
its simple!
The seal and bearing may be the harder bit, make a good note of the seal as it
is in backwards to what you may think, the bearing may be a loose fit, if it
is use some shim steel to set the height and then use a bearing fixing fluid
to lock the bearing in the hub.
regards Andy
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Jun 14 19:22:53 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:22:53 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Hub Pulling
In-Reply-To: <48544590.8000607@comcast.net>
References: <48544590.8000607@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <005301c8ce86$55d39bd0$017ad370$@rr.com>

Bob, as long as you are buying a new bearing and seal and assembling the
tools to replace them, you might as well replace both sides at the same
time.  It's likely then that you won't ever have to pull either rear hub
again.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Spidell
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 3:26 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Hub Pulling

Well, folks, went to take a look at the rear brake shoes, spotted a bit 
of oil inside the drums, pulled the axles to have a look and, lucky me, 
found I've got one bad rear wheel bearing (and probably two bad seals).

Who knows the magic on how to pull a hub with only hand tools and a bit 
of grunt?  Should I replace both bearings, or only the bad one?

TIA,
bs

From mlempert at bellsouth.net  Sat Jun 14 19:32:14 2008
From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:32:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 100S Bugeye
Message-ID: <107d01c8ce87$a4a7db30$6001a8c0@DadsPC>

Pretty clever. RHD too. http://www.pbase.com/waltsprings/image/79290373

Mike L.

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Jun 14 20:54:11 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:54:11 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] 100S Bugeye
References: <107d01c8ce87$a4a7db30$6001a8c0@DadsPC>
Message-ID: <018001c8ce93$170b25a0$6801a8c0@shop>

Believe it or not Mike, I saw that pic along with some others of the car mid-summer last year.  And YES it IS "neat"<G>!!

Mike MacLean should do his Frogeye that way except LHD !!!!  NOT !!!
(because his Frogeye is actually a Nevada Beige car!!! VERY RARE!!)

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jun 14 20:06:12 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:06:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Possibly Helpful Tip
Message-ID: <48547914.5070006@comcast.net>

I've gotten so many helpful replies to my requests today I thought I'd 
pass along an observation I made before my last road trip.

I've had trouble getting a good, persistent seal on my exhaust 
manifold-to-downpipe flanges.  The flanges are flat, and I've tried both 
the copper- and steel-faced gaskets; neither lasts for long.  The brass 
stud nuts keep loosening, and I've gotten into the habit of tightening 
them frequently.  When going through the car prior to the trip, I was 
tightening the nuts (again), and one of them stripped (moment of panic: 
is it the nut, or the stud that's stripped???!!!).  Anyway, I replaced 
the nut with one of the many spares I keep and headed out on the trip 
(3,600 miles in 9 days).  Most days, I would lay on my back and tighten 
the nuts with a ratchet, two extensions and a deep socket before 
starting the day's driving.

What I noticed: the nut that was replaced stayed tight, while the other 
5 were always various degrees of loose at the start of the day.   I 
surmised that the threads on the soft brass nuts either erode or 
distort, making it impossible to keep good torque/stretch on the studs.  
It could be that brass nuts should not be re-used--the 
new-when-installed, never tightened brass nuts on my head-to-exhaust 
manifold studs have been fine for many miles--but I've never heard that 
anywhere.

My recommendation is to not re-use brass nuts on exhaust studs, they 
aren't cheap nor are they particularly expensive, but they don't seem to 
be reusable.  Alternatively, you could use steel nuts with anti-seize, 
but I don't know if this is a good idea (anyone?).


bs

-- 
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Sat Jun 14 20:11:47 2008
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:11:47 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] original vinyl hood  - amco?
In-Reply-To: <385757.215.qm@web51409.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <BLU108-W55DD9AC678E1CF09058AABD5AF0@phx.gbl>
	<385757.215.qm@web51409.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W97FF909D7270EAD849E21BFAE0@phx.gbl>

Interesting;

I found one (AMCO) at a warehouse sale in KY last year, "new, in the box" for
my BN7, mfg in 1972 or so; I bought a frame here off the board, some pieces
from M+++ and now think my BN7 does not have a BN7 windshield.  The windshield
frame seems too curved to fit the aluminum or wood pieces of the top. Maybe I
have a windshield off a newer car?  It was a track car back in the 60's per
some docs I have.  and, I hope to track it (and drive it) very soon.

Any Board guys have a clue?  I am moving back to KY from Calif in a few weeks
and will figure it out in any case.

Richard of CA/KY (soon just KY)
1960 BN7 440> Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:39:35 -0700> From:
healeyrick at yahoo.com> To: healeys at autox.team.net; ampole at hotmail.com> Subject:
Re: [Healeys] original vinyl hood - amco?> > AMCO was located in No.
Hollywood, CA and made all kind of accessories for LBCs for the aftermarket.
Not an original top.> > Rick> >
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From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jun 14 20:44:02 2008
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:44:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Possibly Helpful Tip
References: <48547914.5070006@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000e01c8ce91$ac92a2d0$483ae046@markl946cfrd7q>

Good tips....   Since you have some spares (it sounds like)  did you try the 
2 nuts back to back using the top one as a lock nut or jam nut to hold the 
lower one down.

Its sounds like new brassies is the way to go.   Think I will double check 
mine tomorrow,
good luck on your adventure.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
To: "healeylist" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:06 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Possibly Helpful Tip


> I've gotten so many helpful replies to my requests today I thought I'd
> pass along an observation I made before my last road trip.
>
> I've had trouble getting a good, persistent seal on my exhaust
> manifold-to-downpipe flanges.  The flanges are flat, and I've tried both
> the copper- and steel-faced gaskets; neither lasts for long.  The brass
> stud nuts keep loosening, and I've gotten into the habit of tightening
> them frequently.  When going through the car prior to the trip, I was
> tightening the nuts (again), and one of them stripped (moment of panic:
> is it the nut, or the stud that's stripped???!!!).  Anyway, I replaced
> the nut with one of the many spares I keep and headed out on the trip
> (3,600 miles in 9 days).  Most days, I would lay on my back and tighten
> the nuts with a ratchet, two extensions and a deep socket before
> starting the day's driving.
>
> What I noticed: the nut that was replaced stayed tight, while the other
> 5 were always various degrees of loose at the start of the day.   I
> surmised that the threads on the soft brass nuts either erode or
> distort, making it impossible to keep good torque/stretch on the studs.
> It could be that brass nuts should not be re-used--the
> new-when-installed, never tightened brass nuts on my head-to-exhaust
> manifold studs have been fine for many miles--but I've never heard that
> anywhere.
>
> My recommendation is to not re-use brass nuts on exhaust studs, they
> aren't cheap nor are they particularly expensive, but they don't seem to
> be reusable.  Alternatively, you could use steel nuts with anti-seize,
> but I don't know if this is a good idea (anyone?).
>
>
> bs

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jun 14 20:51:51 2008
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:51:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Hub Pulling
References: <48544590.8000607@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002001c8ce92$c46130b0$483ae046@markl946cfrd7q>

I sincerely hope that you haven't left on your 3900 mile trip yet and you 
have the luxury of doing these jobs at home.   If not ,   I feel your pain.

Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Spidell" <bspidell at comcast.net>
To: "healeylist" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 6:26 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Hub Pulling


> Well, folks, went to take a look at the rear brake shoes, spotted a bit
> of oil inside the drums, pulled the axles to have a look and, lucky me,
> found I've got one bad rear wheel bearing (and probably two bad seals).
>
> Who knows the magic on how to pull a hub with only hand tools and a bit
> of grunt?  Should I replace both bearings, or only the bad one?
>
> TIA,
> bs
>
> -- 

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Sat Jun 14 21:21:14 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:21:14 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FYI (totally off topic)
Message-ID: <471534970806142021q6f602f90y9e835061a60b2c45@mail.gmail.com>

We got hitched by Elvis in Vegas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maX7FEE8-cM

Found myself a good woman who likes my cars! Had to marry her.

Jody
-- 
http://www.theymightberacing.com/
1953 Studebaker Champion
1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)

"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 bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jun 14 21:22:50 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:22:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Rear Hub Pulling
In-Reply-To: <002001c8ce92$c46130b0$483ae046@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <48544590.8000607@comcast.net>
	<002001c8ce92$c46130b0$483ae046@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <48548B0A.5000809@comcast.net>

Nope, completed the trip 2 weeks ago. 

Once again, the Healey hung in there for me.

bs


Mark LaPierre wrote:
> I sincerely hope that you haven't left on your 3900 mile trip yet and 
> you have the luxury of doing these jobs at home.   If not ,   I feel 
> your pain.
>
> Mark
>
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Jun 14 22:27:49 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:27:49 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] FYI (totally off topic)
References: <471534970806142021q6f602f90y9e835061a60b2c45@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <026801c8cea0$2bee35e0$6801a8c0@shop>

Extremely COOL, Jody !!!!        CONGRATS !!!

Ed

PS:  Doen't either of you give up you day jobs for a "singing" career!!!!
      LOL

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Sat Jun 14 21:37:16 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:37:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] redline
Message-ID: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>

finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it help the trans
to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i wasted my
money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a sideshift with the
brass synchros.    healeymanjim

From clocks at midcoast.com  Sat Jun 14 21:41:01 2008
From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:41:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] FYI (totally off topic)
References: <471534970806142021q6f602f90y9e835061a60b2c45@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00a601c8ce99$a1ec3870$0201a8c0@JIM>

Love the kilt!! Congratulations. JL

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Sat Jun 14 21:43:45 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:43:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] FYI (totally off topic)
In-Reply-To: <00a601c8ce99$a1ec3870$0201a8c0@JIM>
References: <471534970806142021q6f602f90y9e835061a60b2c45@mail.gmail.com>
	<00a601c8ce99$a1ec3870$0201a8c0@JIM>
Message-ID: <471534970806142043x186f0b6p1284c2b23548716a@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks! That's "Colonel Cameron's" kilt. He wore it while carrying his
pipes through the Boer war. (He was a Seaforth Highlander). We have
the full kit for him, and I really wanted to wear the sporran as well,
but didn't want to risk it as carry-on. I was a big deal for me to
wear it at my wedding and finally have the girth to hold it up! (now I
need an exercise regimen).

( a proper Scot in the U.S. by way of British Columbia, New Zealand,
and Australia)

Jody


On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 8:41 PM, James Lea <clocks at midcoast.com> wrote:
> Love the kilt!! Congratulations. JL
>
>
>
>



-- 
http://www.theymightberacing.com/
1953 Studebaker Champion
1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod
1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291)
1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854)

"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 ghess4 at cox.net  Sat Jun 14 22:13:04 2008
From: ghess4 at cox.net (Ghess4)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:13:04 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] San Diego Healeys onThe Bay
Message-ID: <F8ABFA1DF47F46E0A3AC55B0977933FD@GalePC>

Hello to you all:

The 2008 Austin Healey Conclave is just a couple of weeks away and as a San
Diego Austin Healey Club Member I want to remind all who are planning to
attend and all of those that are still trying to decide,  that we have a great
set of Sponsors with some exciting products that are going to be raffled and
auctioned.

Take a look at http://austinhealeyconclave.com and click on the Sponsor banner
and you will see names of all of the Sponsors and Contributors and you will
likely get some idea of the products that they are providing for the auction
and they are pretty numerous.  Things like car mounted cameras, car ramps, car
dollies, tool boxes, totaling about two hundred items to be auctioned!

Come on out and congratulate and admire especially all of those who have
driven their cars two or three thousand miles and still have the courage to
enter their cars in the driving events and then drive those several thousand
miles back home!

Best Regards and hope to see you here.

Gale A. Hess
San Diego Austin Healey Club
BJ8 35887

From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Sat Jun 14 23:05:25 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:05:25 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] OD Leak
References: <48531FEF.2050106@comcast.net>
	<33D049928EF44FF384C31D6715637723@XPS400>
Message-ID: <002301c8cea5$6c99e5d0$9101a8c0@home>

I agree with Ron.  I parked my car over a clean surface, waited a couple of 
days, then used a plumb to estimate the area of the drip.  Sure enough, the 
OD actuator side cover plate.  I subsequently found out that a gasket is no 
longer made for this, so I used some Permatex.  Eliminated most of the 
problem.

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Fine" <RonFineEsq at earthlink.net>
To: "MGTD51" <mgtd51 at comcast.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] OD Leak


>I bet it is coming from the side plate.  I found it hard to get a good seal
> on this plate.
> Ron
>
> Subject: [Healeys] OD Leak
>
>
>>I have a BT7 with side shift and have a persistent drip from the
>> overdrive.  It appears to originate from the top; I haven't taken the
>> tunnel off to investigate yet.  But I wonder if the breather on the top
>> of the overdrive leaks and, if so, under what circumstances:  gearbox to
>> full?  too much internal pressure?
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jun 14 23:31:30 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:31:30 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] redline
In-Reply-To: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
References: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <4854A932.5010205@comcast.net>

Jim,

Is it possible your expectations were too high?  I installed MT-90 for 
protection and wasn't expecting any difference in shifting, but was 
pleasantly surprised by smoother shifting and quicker O/D engagement at 
all temps.  Did you install MTL or MT-90?  That could make a 
difference.  Of course, my BJ8 has steel synchros so that could make a 
difference, too.

Besides smoother shifting and quicker O/D, when I changed the fluid at 
my normal interval (10K/two years) I thought there was less brass 
"shake" in the drained fluid.  Not hard data, I know, but it was 
noticeable to me.

bs


James Shope wrote:
> finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it help the trans
> to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i wasted my
> money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a sideshift with the
> brass synchros.    healeymanjim
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Jun 15 04:22:17 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 03:22:17 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] redline
In-Reply-To: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
References: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <000001c8ced1$b06c3f70$1144be50$@rr.com>

Jim, I saw no noticeable difference in shifting with the Redline MTL-90 in
my centershift BJ8, either.  However, last summer I was experiencing a
problem with the overdrive hanging up and failing to release and that
problem did go away when I changed to Redline.  I think somehow the problem
was related to the cheap 30W non-detergent Accel brand oil I got at
Wal-Mart.  I never had any problems before with Valvoline 30W non-detergent
oil in the tranny, and because of the phenomenal cost of the Redline in the
absence of phenomenal shifting, I probably will go back to Valvoline when I
need to change it.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James
Shope
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 8:37 PM
To: healeys
Subject: [Healeys] redline

finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it help the
trans
to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i wasted
my
money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a sideshift with
the
brass synchros.    healeymanjim

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sun Jun 15 05:30:56 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 7:30:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] redline
Message-ID: <20080615113056.NWVT17640.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Hate to tell you, but I did notice a difference--much smoother shifting.
tom 
> 
> From: "James  Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
> Date: 2008/06/14 Sat PM 11:37:16 EDT
> To: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] redline
> 
> finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it help the trans
> to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i wasted my
> money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a sideshift with the
> brass synchros.    healeymanjim
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Sun Jun 15 05:41:46 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 7:41:46 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] redline
Message-ID: <20080615114146.OJTY17640.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Hey Steve---can you say "cheap"!:):):):):):):):)
> 
> From: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Date: 2008/06/15 Sun AM 06:22:17 EDT
> To: "'healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline
> 
> Jim, I saw no noticeable difference in shifting with the Redline MTL-90 in
> my centershift BJ8, either.  However, last summer I was experiencing a
> problem with the overdrive hanging up and failing to release and that
> problem did go away when I changed to Redline.  I think somehow the problem
> was related to the cheap 30W non-detergent Accel brand oil I got at
> Wal-Mart.  I never had any problems before with Valvoline 30W non-detergent
> oil in the tranny, and because of the phenomenal cost of the Redline in the
> absence of phenomenal shifting, I probably will go back to Valvoline when I
> need to change it.
> 
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James
> Shope
> Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 8:37 PM
> To: healeys
> Subject: [Healeys] redline
> 
> finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it help the
> trans
> to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i wasted
> my
> money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a sideshift with
> the
> brass synchros.    healeymanjim
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Jun 15 06:13:51 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:13:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] redline
In-Reply-To: <000001c8ced1$b06c3f70$1144be50$@rr.com>
References: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<000001c8ced1$b06c3f70$1144be50$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4855077F.8040200@comcast.net>

I was using 20W-50 before switching to Redline ... wonder if that makes 
a difference?


bs


BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Jim, I saw no noticeable difference in shifting with the Redline MTL-90 in
> my centershift BJ8, either.  However, last summer I was experiencing a
> problem with the overdrive hanging up and failing to release and that
> problem did go away when I changed to Redline.  I think somehow the problem
> was related to the cheap 30W non-detergent Accel brand oil I got at
> Wal-Mart.  I never had any problems before with Valvoline 30W non-detergent
> oil in the tranny, and because of the phenomenal cost of the Redline in the
> absence of phenomenal shifting, I probably will go back to Valvoline when I
> need to change it.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC
>
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Sun Jun 15 08:15:13 2008
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:15:13 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Engine installation
Message-ID: <BAY114-W3E8F4A4F46C78394D31C6BAAE0@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

     Is it possible to install a BJ8 motor and gearbox/overdrive unit from the
bottom of the car. This assuming the manifolds, water pump etc are off the
block first.

Thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From 62bt7 at prodigy.net  Sun Jun 15 09:00:10 2008
From: 62bt7 at prodigy.net (62bt7)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:00:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Engine installation
References: <BAY114-W3E8F4A4F46C78394D31C6BAAE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <00ba01c8cef8$83592d50$7a3a480c@kirkgrbymz8g9u>

YES IT CAN BE DONE,

ONLY IF YOU TURN THE CAR UPSIDE DOWN

Kirk
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Weston Keyes" <westonkeyes at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 7:15 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Engine installation


> Hello Folks,
>
>     Is it possible to install a BJ8 motor and gearbox/overdrive unit from 
> the
> bottom of the car. This assuming the manifolds, water pump etc are off the
> block first.
>
> Thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York, Maine
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sun Jun 15 09:02:47 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:02:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Engine installation
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W3E8F4A4F46C78394D31C6BAAE0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W3E8F4A4F46C78394D31C6BAAE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <005001c8cef8$dfb791e0$9f26b5a0$@com>

Hi Wes,
I would say definitely not. Although the bottom of the block would probably
fit between the frame rails the bell housing and back plate are far too
wide.

Michael Salter

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Weston Keyes
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:15 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Engine installation

Hello Folks,

     Is it possible to install a BJ8 motor and gearbox/overdrive unit from
the
bottom of the car. This assuming the manifolds, water pump etc are off the
block first.

Thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Jun 15 09:51:41 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:51:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] New Era
Message-ID: <48553A8D.3050107@comcast.net>

Yesterday, I took my BJ8 out to do some local errands and warm the oil 
for a change.

At a stoplight, a young fella in a big 4x4, 4-door pickup is checking 
out the car.  I expected to get the usual "Nice ride!" or "My uncle had 
one of those."  Instead, the shaved-head, goateed styler looks at me and 
asks "What kind of mileage does it get?"  Momentarily taken aback, I 
thought quickly and replied "18 at 80, 25 at 50" (approximately 
correct).  He seemed impressed, and replied "I get 7mpg at 65mph ... 
gonna unload this as soon as I can."  I said "I don't really care about 
mileage, this is my toy."

Guess the times really ARE a'changin'


bs

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From Jwhlyadv at aol.com  Sun Jun 15 09:57:07 2008
From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:57:07 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Southeastern Classic
Message-ID: <c66.35f5c3d5.358695d3@aol.com>

Southeastern  Classic
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House.
Just as in Mr. Jack's day, dinner is served family-style Monday through
Saturday at 1 p.m. sharp (and at 11 a.m. during the busy seasons). In rural
Tennessee, we  call the midday meal  "dinner"--not lunch--and in the evening
we eat
"supper."


We have 200 seats available for Miss Mary Bobobs  on Friday for  "dinner" so
this is first come, first serve.

Tentative Schedule of Events
Thursday, Sept. 18        Registration and Hospitality
Friday, Sept 19            Car Show at the Motlow House,
               lunch at Miss Mary Bobobs, dinner on your own
Saturday, Sept. 20       Rally,  Gymkhana, Funkhana, Jack Daniels Party
Sunday, Sept. 21          Good-byes


Car Show, Rally, Gymkhana, Funkhana and more all with  a Tennessee Twist.



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The menu includes sumptuous barbecue chicken and tangy  pulled pork, creamy
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sun Jun 15 11:55:28 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:55:28 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder assembly on BN2
In-Reply-To: <n$jOy5F7OCVIFwUA@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Message-ID: <009601c8cf10$ff538870$0200a8c0@tm4>

John,

This is perfect. Many thanks.

Maybe John Sims can put it on his web?..

I can supply some pictures..

Thanks, tadek 

-----Original Message-----
From: John Harper [mailto:ah at jharper.demon.co.uk] 
Sent: 14 czerwca 2008 22:02
To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brake cylinder assembly on BN2

Tadeusz

This might help. It is from an article I wrote a few years back

1. Apply Girling mechanical grease sparingly to the
backplate and wheel cylinder surfaces where they will subsequently
mate.

2. Fit the wheel cylinder into the backplate from
the brake drum side. It may be necessary to temporarily remove the
bleed screw as it may not go though the backplate aperture. Replace
this screw from the outside.

3. Fit the smaller of the two retaining clips with
the lugs outermost and in the direction from where
the brake lever will later be fitted.

4. Fit the brake lever from the same side as the cylinder
through the slot, slipping it under the cylinder body. Tip - In use
the brake lever cross pin rotates on the relatively soft backplate.
This can wear a hollow in the backplate which if deep can cause problems
with centralising the brake shoes in the brake drum. It may be necessary
to have this area built up with welding and grinding back to a flat
surface. In any event plenty of Brake metal grease would not go amiss.

5. Slip the larger clip into the slot in the wheel
cylinder over the top of the smaller clip and towards the handbrake
lever until the protrusions on one clip fit into the two slots on
the other. When this is achieved the clips will lock together.

6. Finally fit the rubber boot carefully easing its
inner lip under the rim of the larger clip.

It is worth checking that the boot is still correctly
located when the shoes and drums have been fitted and the adjuster
turned to the point where the correct adjustment has been made.

Removing a wheel cylinder is the reverse of the above
but care will have to taken when the two clips are prised apart in
order to clear the locking protrusions as the rubber boot can easily
be damaged with a sharp instrument.
>
>I think I need some help here.. I have just gotten new rear brake cylinders
>and would like to put them back. There are 5 parts that need to be
>reassembled:
-- 
John Harper

From danlarson at centurytel.net  Sun Jun 15 12:00:00 2008
From: danlarson at centurytel.net (Dan Larson)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fathers Day
Message-ID: <000001c8cf11$a2c39720$2f00a8c0@DanDesktop>

I would like to quickly post a happy fathers day cheer to all of the fathers
on this post.  Working with Juveniles in the court system I can tell you the
lack of a fathers roll contributes to the delinquency of children. Fathers
be involved and encourage other fathers around you to be involved.  Enjoy
Your Day!

 

Dan Larson

Seattle

BJ8 

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Sun Jun 15 15:05:38 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:05:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Very loud clatter tentative explanation
Message-ID: <C47AD231.27D97%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

Previously I had posted re a very loud intermittent engine clatter.

After examing the top end thru a bore scope and dropping the pan and
examining the bores from the bottom, as well as the cam lobes, I decided to
replace the rocker assembly on the theory that at least if the problem
reoccurred it would be in the lifters or the cylinders for sure.

Yesterday I replaced my rocker assy with a 1.6 high-lifter from Rocker Arm
Specialist in Anderson, CA.

 pix at http://pbase.com/stevegerow/rockers

Just finished driving about 20 mi street & freeway at 85 degrees
ambient--problem seems to have disappeared.

Yesterday when I removed the orig assy and examined the pushrods, I noticed
on the pushrod for valve #3--the little cup on the end was bone dry of oil
and all the rest had visible oil in them. Oil passage in #3 rocker must have
gotten clogged.

Will post again if there are any more developments.
-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6

From ruvino at ripnet.com  Sun Jun 15 15:49:36 2008
From: ruvino at ripnet.com (Dr. C. Rubino)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:49:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] stator tube assembly
Message-ID: <BA4911B65CFF4632BA740E1E2AA4F6DB@RubinoPC>

removed the steering wheel to re-build it. On re-assembly the stator tube
assembly would not go all the way in. removed the directional assembly and
tried the stator tube and it went in OK. Added directioanl assembly and still
would not go it. Have tried this three times and when fully assembled the
whole unit will not go all the way in.

Any theories?

Carl
BN-4(L)

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Jun 15 17:55:24 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:55:24 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Very loud clatter tentative explanation
References: <C47AD231.27D97%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Message-ID: <01c301c8cf43$47aa9820$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Will post again if there are any more developments.>>

1st Steve, fine lookin' piece !!!

BUT, I do think you will have "more developments" if you don't replace the Rocker Assembly mounting studs!!!  They ARE too short!!!  For "nuts" of any type they need to have "bite" the FULL length of said fasteners !!
Looks like the studs (er [& yes I KNOW], I AM assuming the pics on the site are of Fully Installed assembly) are 1/2" to 3/4" to short.  

You "should" have a minimum of TWO (2) full turns of thread exposed AFTER torquing.

But glad you seem to have solved the prob !!

Ed
Please visit my site at:   www.justbrits.com

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Jun 15 17:04:44 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:04:44 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] stator tube assembly
References: <BA4911B65CFF4632BA740E1E2AA4F6DB@RubinoPC>
Message-ID: <003e01c8cf3c$33979a60$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Hi Carl,

If the upper and lower portions of the stator tube are assembled, that means 
the harness must be protruding out beyond the end, so you wouldn't be able 
to feed the assembly throught the steering box. Also you may have either the 
upper(short) tube or the lower (long) tube with a slight bend in them 
causing the tube to not centre itself through the little steering box hole.

I always run the steering column harness down the long stator tube until the 
first bullet connector is just barely out the end of the tube, then fit the 
long portion of the tube out through the steering box. Then temporarily 
clamping the tube by means of the olive and locking nut, finish running the 
harness through until the upper portion of tube can slot into the lower 
portion. Then loosen the locking nut and olive and adjust the long tube so 
that 1) the shorter keyed tube is pushed fully down the keyed slot as far as 
it can go, and 2) final adjust the lower tube so that the switch assembly is 
allowed to be positioned correctly wiith the centre off indicator switch 
sitting precisely at the 12 o'clock position and 3) the switch plinth 
assembly is properly spaced to the steering wheel. Finally, carefully 
tighten the locking nut and olive onto the tube to maintain all the 
components in these positions.You should expect the lower end of the stator 
tube to protrude beyond the locking nut about 2".

Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr. C. Rubino" <ruvino at ripnet.com>
To: "healeylist" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 5:49 PM
Subject: [Healeys] stator tube assembly


> removed the steering wheel to re-build it. On re-assembly the stator tube
> assembly would not go all the way in. removed the directional assembly and
> tried the stator tube and it went in OK. Added directioanl assembly and 
> still
> would not go it. Have tried this three times and when fully assembled the
> whole unit will not go all the way in.
>
> Any theories?
>
> Carl
> BN-4(L)
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From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Sun Jun 15 17:48:05 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:48:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] stator tube assembly
In-Reply-To: <BA4911B65CFF4632BA740E1E2AA4F6DB@RubinoPC>
References: <BA4911B65CFF4632BA740E1E2AA4F6DB@RubinoPC>
Message-ID: <09e901c8cf42$4b401060$e1c03120$@com>

Hi Carl, are we talking about a fixed or adjustable steering wheel here,
i.e. is the stator tube the type with a long slot in it or is it the style
with a plate welded on the top?
Michael Salter

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Dr. C. Rubino
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 5:50 PM
To: healeylist
Subject: [Healeys] stator tube assembly

removed the steering wheel to re-build it. On re-assembly the stator tube
assembly would not go all the way in. removed the directional assembly and
tried the stator tube and it went in OK. Added directioanl assembly and
still
would not go it. Have tried this three times and when fully assembled the
whole unit will not go all the way in.

Any theories?

Carl
BN-4(L)

From ruvino at ripnet.com  Sun Jun 15 18:56:57 2008
From: ruvino at ripnet.com (Dr. C. Rubino)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:56:57 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] stator tube assumbly
Message-ID: <088B075B92E049C6B77E592EA70FC951@RubinoPC>

P.S. No the set screws were removed.

Should have said this first.

Carl

From ampole at hotmail.com  Sun Jun 15 19:15:47 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:15:47 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Passport to service warranty books
Message-ID: <BLU108-W24F3FCC3915927C2E3A638D5A90@phx.gbl>

Guys
I dont know if anyone is interested but I have listed 3 warranty books on ebay
UK for 100/6 3000, bj7&8 and sprite mk1 and 11, that probably dont show up on
ebay US
http://tinyurl.com/4so53k
http://tinyurl.com/6pjhrm
http://tinyurl.com/3pgp4b
I have a few of the bj7/8 books.
Full financial interest "promised to give money to wife to pay for 3 year olds
play school"
cheers Andy

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From r.dilisio at comcast.net  Sun Jun 15 19:31:57 2008
From: r.dilisio at comcast.net (r.dilisio at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:31:57 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] red line trany fluid
Message-ID: <061620080131.14353.4855C28D000131C100003811220075074401079C0704070BD29D@comcast.net>

I changed my trany fluid to red line hoping to cure a shifting problem but I didn' t notice any difference. the overdrive may be shifting a little smoother though. I am having a problem-sometimes when I shift down from third to second and it will not go into gear unless I give the shifter a little jiggle in neutral before attempting to go into second. Does anybody have any thoughts?

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Sun Jun 15 20:54:49 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:54:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] red line trany fluid
In-Reply-To: <061620080131.14353.4855C28D000131C100003811220075074401079C0704070BD29D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <807376.60670.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Check if the selector forks are worn , corners worn
off , the bush on the end of the gear lever could be
worn or broken ... see page 92 in my Tech Talk book
...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 now on line and can be down
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--- r.dilisio at comcast.net wrote:

> I changed my trany fluid to red line hoping to cure
> a shifting problem but I didn' t notice any
> difference. the overdrive may be shifting a little
> smoother though. I am having a problem-sometimes
> when I shift down from third to second and it will
> not go into gear unless I give the shifter a little
> jiggle in neutral before attempting to go into
> second. Does anybody have any thoughts

From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Sun Jun 15 22:24:11 2008
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:24:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Very loud clatter tentative explanation
In-Reply-To: <C47AD231.27D97%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAAEJDDIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

Hi Steve,
Gary at Rocker Arm had mentioned to me that the head would have to be worked
on so the push rods wouldn't rub with the 1:1.6 assembly. This was several
years ago, maybe they have changed the design. Also, have you checked the
exhaust valve-to-block clearance with the new rockers installed?

-----Original Message Snip-----

Yesterday I replaced my rocker assy with a 1.6 high-lifter from Rocker Arm
Specialist in Anderson, CA.

 pix at http://pbase.com/stevegerow/rockers

Just finished driving about 20 mi street & freeway at 85 degrees
ambient--problem seems to have disappeared.

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Sun Jun 15 23:21:52 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:21:52 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel re build needed
Message-ID: <5caeedb50806152221m5298f9dar89edf1a594c7ca80@mail.gmail.com>

Folks:
I need to have the steering wheel re built on my 1954 Nash Healey.
It is the plastic part that is broken.
Referrals please.

Thanks
ron rader
los angeles

From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Sun Jun 15 23:47:07 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:47:07 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel re build needed
In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50806152221m5298f9dar89edf1a594c7ca80@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5caeedb50806152221m5298f9dar89edf1a594c7ca80@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F711@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day Ron

I know it's a long way away, but I highly recommend Pearcraft in
Melbourne, Australia.

Have look at:

http://www.pearlcraft.com.au/restorations_vintage.htm

Pearlcraft has steering wheels coming in from all parts of the world as
they do fantastic work. Just ask Bill Emerson who had the Bluemels wheel
from his Healey Westland done there.

Do I have any connection? Of course, they pay me a $squillion for every
wheel they do.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

1947 Healey Duncan Saloon
1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN3/1

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+patrick.quinn=det.nsw.edu.au at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+patrick.quinn=det.nsw.edu.au at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of F. Ronald Rader
Sent: Monday, 16 June 2008 3:22 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel re build needed

Folks:
I need to have the steering wheel re built on my 1954 Nash Healey.
It is the plastic part that is broken.
Referrals please.

Thanks
ron rader
los angeles
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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Mon Jun 16 04:02:24 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:02:24 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Anybody looking for spares?
Message-ID: <000001c8cf98$14606760$1b05447e@tm4>

Ebay item 140241738204

I just wish I would be affiliated :-)

Tadek

From kit at henrymotorsports.com  Mon Jun 16 06:11:33 2008
From: kit at henrymotorsports.com (Kit Henry)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:11:33 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] HD8 Carbs & More
Message-ID: <005e01c8cfaa$20312220$030ba8c0@henryfce283bea>

I have a pait of HD8 carbs for sale, I had agreed to a price of $500.00 to
some one in Fenton, Michigan and they never responded back with payment
information, so they go back up for sale to the highest bidder or on to e-bay
by Wednesday.

Also 2 people responded to the car for sale add with no return response, May
be I have the price to high at between $27,000 and $30,000, though I believe
with a good $10,000 investment maybe less you have a very clean and trailer
queen possible car here.
I am interested in a trade on the Mercreds someone suggested, though no even
up, I would need some cash with the trade.

Have photos of car and all parts forsale now. May consider the overseas
shipping of some of the parts

Kit Henry

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Jun 16 06:40:45 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 8:40:45 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Anybody looking for spares?
Message-ID: <20080616124045.FKEM17640.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

I'd love to go look at thees and have asked if it is possible. It is about three hours from me.
> 
> From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>
> Date: 2008/06/16 Mon AM 06:02:24 EDT
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Anybody looking for spares?
> 
> Ebay item 140241738204
> 
> I just wish I would be affiliated :-)
> 
> Tadek
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Jun 16 06:52:08 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 8:52:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Anybody looking for spares?
Message-ID: <20080616125208.DNKN9365.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Charlie just reminded me it is more like 5 hours---so chances are I will not waste that much gas to go look.
> 
> From: <tomfelts at windstream.net>
> Date: 2008/06/16 Mon AM 08:40:45 EDT
> To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>, <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Anybody looking for spares?
> 
> I'd love to go look at thees and have asked if it is possible. It is about three hours from me.
> > 
> > From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>
> > Date: 2008/06/16 Mon AM 06:02:24 EDT
> > To: healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Healeys] Anybody looking for spares?
> > 
> > Ebay item 140241738204
> > 
> > I just wish I would be affiliated :-)
> > 
> > Tadek
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From pyoas at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 16 06:54:46 2008
From: pyoas at yahoo.com (Patrick Yoas)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:54:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 376
In-Reply-To: <mailman.23.1213466403.4461.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <5129.52601.qm@web90504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Message: 3
Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:21:48 -0700
From: Bob Spidell 
Subject: [Healeys] Re-arcing Brake Shoes
To: healeylist 
Message-ID: <4853E20C.3030001 at comcast.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

Listers,


On my last long cross-country in my BJ8, I got a little squeak from a 
rear brake on hard braking; I suspect it may be time to re-shoe the ol' 
hoss.

Hopefully, I can have the drums turned as they have been balanced. If 
so, I'd like to get the shoes re-arced to the new inside diameter of the 
drums, but I suspect this is an arcane science that may not be widely 
practiced any more. Is this (re-arcing) recommended or necessary? If 
so, has anyone had luck finding a parts store or machinist that can do this?
TIA,
bs

Bob,
  I had my brake drums balanced by Hendrix Wire Whell and then when I got them back I had my rear brake shoes redone and had them "mated" to the drums". There was a noticeable difference in braking!!! I used a company here in Dallas, Texas to do it. I can send you the name, etc. of the parts/machine store that I used if you need it.
  Patrick
  '67-BJ8

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End of Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 376
***************************************

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Mon Jun 16 07:08:07 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:08:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Computer issue *unk Mail
In-Reply-To: <20080616125208.DNKN9365.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
References: <20080616125208.DNKN9365.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
Message-ID: <008a01c8cfb2$057151a0$1053f4e0$@com>

Has anyone else on the list encountered a substantial increase in junk
through the address they use for the list? 
I have started junk at the rate of about 450 a night rather than the 10 - 15
of a few days back.
Michael Salter

From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 16 07:13:25 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:13:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Computer issue *unk Mail
In-Reply-To: <008a01c8cfb2$057151a0$1053f4e0$@com>
Message-ID: <399314.95883.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Michael;&nbsp; I only get 4-5 junk per day and none comes through the list.&nbsp; What I do get seems to be from an old Rotary and/or&nbsp;Chamber of Commerce mailing list.
--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives

--- On Mon, 6/16/08, Michael Salter &lt;msalter at precisionsportscar.com&gt; wrote:

From: Michael Salter &lt;msalter at precisionsportscar.com&gt;
Subject: [Healeys] Computer issue *unk Mail
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Received: Monday, June 16, 2008, 9:08 AM

Has anyone else on the list encountered a substantial increase in junk
through the address they use for the list? 
I have started junk at the rate of about 450 a night rather than the 10 - 15
of a few days back.
Michael Salter
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From 57healey at gmail.com  Mon Jun 16 07:37:57 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:37:57 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Computer issue *unk Mail
In-Reply-To: <399314.95883.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <008a01c8cfb2$057151a0$1053f4e0$@com>
	<399314.95883.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0806160637u31b2352ayeb7da1457e626c89@mail.gmail.com>

I noticed a major increase on my non list email address at Yahoo.
Something must be up, there is a website somewhere outthere that
tracks spam activity if you want to look for that

Patton



On 6/16/08, J. Scott Morris <jstmorris at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi Michael;&nbsp; I only get 4-5 junk per day and none comes through the
> list.&nbsp; What I do get seems to be from an old Rotary and/or&nbsp;Chamber
> of Commerce mailing list.
> --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
>
> --- On Mon, 6/16/08, Michael Salter &lt;msalter at precisionsportscar.com&gt;
> wrote:
>
> From: Michael Salter &lt;msalter at precisionsportscar.com&gt;
> Subject: [Healeys] Computer issue *unk Mail
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Received: Monday, June 16, 2008, 9:08 AM
>
> Has anyone else on the list encountered a substantial increase in junk
> through the address they use for the list?
> I have started junk at the rate of about 450 a night rather than the 10 - 15
> of a few days back.
> Michael Salter
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
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1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Jun 16 07:59:16 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:59:16 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Paging Doug Flagg
Message-ID: <006b01c8cfb9$2a3a6ab0$7eaf4010$@rr.com>

Doug, I don't seem to have your e-mail address.  Could you contact me,
please?

 

Thanks,

Steve Byers

Havelock, NC

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Mon Jun 16 08:44:49 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:44:49 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] High Lift Rocker clearance issues
In-Reply-To: <mailman.16035.1213620868.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <C47BCA70.27DCC%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

Greg Wilkinson wrote:
> 
> Hi Steve,
> Gary at Rocker Arm had mentioned to me that the head would have to be worked
> on so the push rods wouldn't rub with the 1:1.6 assembly. This was several
> years ago, maybe they have changed the design. Also, have you checked the
> exhaust valve-to-block clearance with the new rockers installed?

They may have changed the design--they said if you rotate it through by hand
and nothing interferes you're good to go.

The pushrods don't come close to rubbing. Their design offsets the rocker
shaft to increase the ratio--I believe the rockers are nearly the same
length overall.

They said exhaust valves on the Healey stand up fairly far so interference
with the head is not generally a problem. They also said the majority of the
Healey sets they sell are 1.6s.

The only issues I encountered are a tight fit between the oil banjo and
adjacent stud nut and the fact the banjo has to be shimmed with extra
washers to provide clearance for the rocker's higher profile. This has the
effect of requiring even more care with the banjo bolt to avoid stripping
the threads in the hole.

Also happy to report no clearance issues with my Ray Juncal finned aluminum
valve cover.

-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6

From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Jun 16 08:52:52 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:52:52 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] High Lift Rocker clearance issues
Message-ID: <061620081452.15476.48567E44000DDB1600003C74220075043804040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net>

What is the effect of the higher lift (i.e. more torque, more high-end, both, neither)?


bs

--
***************************************************************
Bob Spidell         San Jose, CA        bspidell at comcast.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000             '56 Austin-Healey 100M
***************************************************************

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com>
> Greg Wilkinson wrote:
> > 

> 
> They may have changed the design--they said if you rotate it through by hand
> and nothing interferes you're good to go.
> 
> The pushrods don't come close to rubbing. Their design offsets the rocker
> shaft to increase the ratio--I believe the rockers are nearly the same
> length overall.
> 
> They said exhaust valves on the Healey stand up fairly far so interference
> with the head is not generally a problem. They also said the majority of the
> Healey sets they sell are 1.6s.
> 
> The only issues I encountered are a tight fit between the oil banjo and
> adjacent stud nut and the fact the banjo has to be shimmed with extra
> washers to provide clearance for the rocker's higher profile. This has the
> effect of requiring even more care with the banjo bolt to avoid stripping
> the threads in the hole.
> 
> Also happy to report no clearance issues with my Ray Juncal finned aluminum
> valve cover.
> 
> -- 
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena CA
> 59 BN6

From dan at warner-associates.com  Mon Jun 16 09:01:03 2008
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:01:03 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Parts For Sale
In-Reply-To: <1205463082-1213471521-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-183215766-@bxe012.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>
Message-ID: <002201c8cfc1$cbfb9740$1e00000a@DANSTROM>

Kit:
If you have any pictures or more information, here is an interested party
for your parts.  He is looking for a project car and has a few in
production.
Dan


-----Original Message-----
From: lee.lawrence at mchsi.com [mailto:lee.lawrence at mchsi.com] 
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 2:25 PM
To: Dan Stromquist
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Parts For Sale

Have this guy send more information and pictures.  Im looking at buying
another project healey.  
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: "Dan Stromquist" <dan at warner-associates.com>

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:00:46 
To:<Lee.Lawrence at mchsi.com>
Subject: FW: [Healeys] Parts For Sale


Lee:
This guy has a used wood dash for sale. 
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Kit Henry
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 7:07 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Parts For Sale

I have the following parts for sale,  Photographs available

Would really like to sell as a lot for $2500.00 you pick up

Make a reasonable offer

1 set HD 8 carbs, no intake were polished before stored

1 BJ8 dash with guages. Drivers side very nice, glove box door rough

1 black BJ8 center console with am radio, arm rest, black dash and rear seat
back

2 sets of bumpers for restoration in overall good shape with brackets

1 BJ8 grille surround one bend, though in decent shape

2 head light surrounds

1 radiator

1 oil pan with wiring harness inside of it

1 steering wheel with column overall good shape

1 left side solid door believed to be BJ8

2 rear chrome surrounds for the rear edge of the BJ8 body top area

Car is still for sale if anyone is interested, may look at intersting
trades,
will not give her away 65 BJ8

Located in Bellevue, Ohio just south of the Ohio Turnpike

Kit Henry
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jun 16 09:29:12 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:29:12 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] redline
In-Reply-To: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
References: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <4EA1A851-44F6-4EED-B1BC-B56501F8AE48@sbcglobal.net>

There are several types of Red Line gear oil. You need to use the  
correct one. The Red Line MTL is a special gear oil for transmissions  
that require 30wt gear oil. If you used the regular Red Line gear oil  
it is a 90wt gear oil and is to thick for the Healey transmission.



David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jun 14, 2008, at 8:37 PM, James Shope wrote:

> finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it  
> help the trans
> to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i  
> wasted my
> money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a  
> sideshift with the
> brass synchros.    healeymanjim
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From 62bt7 at prodigy.net  Mon Jun 16 10:08:49 2008
From: 62bt7 at prodigy.net (62bt7)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:08:49 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel re build needed
References: <5caeedb50806152221m5298f9dar89edf1a594c7ca80@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010601c8cfcb$460f55e0$7a3a480c@kirkgrbymz8g9u>

Hi Ron, it's nice you see you are still alive and playing with Healey's.
How's things, it's been several years.

Contact Bob Segui at mcmclix at aol.clm , he's into Nash Healeys.

Kirk Kvam

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "F. Ronald Rader" <f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:21 PM
Subject: [Healeys] steering wheel re build needed


> Folks:
> I need to have the steering wheel re built on my 1954 Nash Healey.
> It is the plastic part that is broken.
> Referrals please.
> 
> Thanks
> ron rader
> los angeles
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From healey.1 at hotmail.com  Mon Jun 16 11:35:33 2008
From: healey.1 at hotmail.com (Mike Louwagie)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:35:33 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Computer issue *unk Mail
In-Reply-To: <008a01c8cfb2$057151a0$1053f4e0$@com>
References: <20080616125208.DNKN9365.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
	<008a01c8cfb2$057151a0$1053f4e0$@com>
Message-ID: <BLU146-W292E34E02FACEDB6F47861CCA90@phx.gbl>

No, junk mail through the list.
Mike.
Belgium.<html><DIV></DIV></html>> From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com> To:
healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:08:07 -0400> Subject:
[Healeys] Computer issue *unk Mail> > Has anyone else on the list encountered
a substantial increase in junk> through the address they use for the list? > I
have started junk at the rate of about 450 a night rather than the 10 - 15> of
a few days back.> Michael Salter>
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From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Mon Jun 16 12:06:12 2008
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:06:12 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Period 700 Headlamps
Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004513E8F@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

> Here is a question to the originality experts.
> I have a set of original period style 700 Headlamps I want to fit to
> my Healey 100. I expect they are from the 50s.
> The following is stated on the lens.
>
> 		TOP
>
>
>
> 					5
> 					5
> N	        L U C A S			3
> 					8
> 					1
> 					9
> 		NL
> 	CONTINENTAL
> 	700 HEADLAMP
> 	MADE IN ENGLAND
>
> 		M5
>
>
>
>
> The NL is etched into the glas. The lamps are bulb style (not sealed
> beam) to fit the old british bifocal bulbs like the Le Mans headlamps.
> The lenses are symmetrical..
> Are these original headlamps fitted to Healeys delivered to right hand
> drive countries in Europe?  I know the American cars were fitted with
> sealed beam units when delivered.
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Josef Eckert
> Koenigswinter/GERMANY
>
> 54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Jun 16 12:29:59 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:29:59 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] High Lift Rocker clearance issues
In-Reply-To: <061620081452.15476.48567E44000DDB1600003C74220075043804040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20080616182944.A803318764C@autox.team.net>

Bob,
 Early intake closing is favorable to power at low speed. Laterclosing of
intake assists at high engine speed. Late opening of exhaust valve helps
power at low speed. Early opening of the exhaust valve improves power at top
speed. As to high lift. It creates a lot of overlap duration. Not sure what
it affects the most.
I'm sure someone will chime in and set me straight if I've misspoken.
dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Bob Spidell
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 8:53 AM
To: Steve B. Gerow; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] High Lift Rocker clearance issues

What is the effect of the higher lift (i.e. more torque, more high-end,
both, neither)?


bs

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Jun 16 13:30:37 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:30:37 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Computer issue *unk Mail
References: <20080616125208.DNKN9365.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
	<008a01c8cfb2$057151a0$1053f4e0$@com>
Message-ID: <023101c8cfe7$74ba2390$6801a8c0@shop>

<<Has anyone else on the list encountered a substantial increase in junk
through the address they use for the list?>>

Not me either, Michael.  Does your Server Co. offer SpamAssasin or Postini???  Sounds like YOUR site (via Server Co) is the "target"<F>!!

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Jun 16 13:34:06 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:34:06 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] High Lift Rocker clearance issues
References: <C47BCA70.27DCC%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Message-ID: <024501c8cfe7$f1542e00$6801a8c0@shop>

<<and the fact the banjo has to be shimmed with extra
washers to provide clearance for the rocker's higher profile.>>

I also noted that, Steve.  They really "should" offer an "upgrade" of the pipe as Std. with the Assembly<G>!!  Whats another $20??  LOL

Ed

From healeybruce at roadrunner.com  Mon Jun 16 15:57:41 2008
From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com (Healey Bruce)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:57:41 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Engine installation
References: <BAY114-W3E8F4A4F46C78394D31C6BAAE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <004101c8cffc$0012cf00$9101a8c0@home>

Having only done a BN7, I would venture to say I highly doubt it for several 
reasons:

(1) Assuming you have a lift, I could only think you'd need an overhead 
crane to lift the engine and tranny up.
(2) The tail piece of the tranny/OD has to go over the cruciform brace. 
You'd probably need someone up in the car to lift and guide--not too smart 
up on a lift.
(3) I would anticipate it would be difficult if not impossible to get the 
top of the head to clear the front crossmember whilst angling the assembly 
upwards (tail up) to get the trann/OD over the cruciform and keeping the top 
of the bell housing from bashing the firewall.
(4) I don't think the engine mounts would clear coming up from the 
bottom--you'd have to try to install them with the engine hanging in there.
(5) If it were easier to do it this way, they would have do so at the 
factory.

Bruce Steele
1960 BN7
Brea, CA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Weston Keyes" <westonkeyes at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 7:15 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Engine installation


> Hello Folks,
>
>     Is it possible to install a BJ8 motor and gearbox/overdrive unit from 
> the
> bottom of the car. This assuming the manifolds, water pump etc are off the
> block first.
>
> Thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York, Maine
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From insptwo at msn.com  Mon Jun 16 16:00:59 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:00:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] ethanol
Message-ID: <BLU133-W10EDACF7EB2281F5FA3326ADA90@phx.gbl>

For those of you who have not seen the figures, once again John Q. Public has
again been screwed! I am rereading an article in the St. Petersburg Times from
June 15th. The R.F.A. (Renewable Fuels Assoc.) states that there is a 2
percent decrease in fuel economy when using ethanol (E10) for fuel injected
cars and following that theory, that means even worse mpg for older cars.
There have been reports of reductions of 5 to 10 percent in mileage all over
the USA.

You will note that we are not seeing a reduction in the price of gas even
though the United States offers a 51 cent tax credit for every gallon of
ethanol blended into gasoline and you will also note that prices of everything
related to corn products is ever increasing (beef, etc). Combine this with
federal subsidies for farmers, you better believe that the average person has
now really been had. Noting that the government never reverses itself on this
stuff, we are in for the long haul. Something like the report on the new freon
that came into being because the old freon was bad for the ozone. They
discovered that the new freon had an even worse effect (amazing how that
report was immediately hidden)!
Bill
BJ7

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Jun 16 16:16:57 2008
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:16:57 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Boat Gas Mileage--non-healey
References: <BLU133-W10EDACF7EB2281F5FA3326ADA90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <004401c8cffe$b1479380$6601a8c0@toshibauser>

Healey made boats so I can draw a healey connection, I rented a boat on 
vacation, 22' ski type boat, inboard motor, don't know the HP/motor, maybe 
150-200 tops.  I drove it around the lake for two hours not ripping it up 
not real slow, probably 15-20mph average, at the end of the two hours they 
said I used 12 gallons of gas, I said the guage said 3/4 when I took and 
they said the guage didn't work.

Did I get ripped off or is the usage (a gallon every ten minutes) plausible? 
(been a long time since I have done much boating, and back then gas was much 
less, didn't worry about it)

PS RE Ethonal, The Honda Fit got 28.5 MPG when new on ethanol, averaged 
nearly 37 mpg on the recent trip on two tankfuls, mixed city highway on 
regular, now with 10,000 miles and I pumped up the tires to about 36 psi, I 
put some of the increase down to break in and tire pressure, but that is a 
big increase for break-in and tire pressure.

Greg Lemon

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Mon Jun 16 16:38:21 2008
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:38:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] ethanol
In-Reply-To: <BLU133-W10EDACF7EB2281F5FA3326ADA90@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU133-W10EDACF7EB2281F5FA3326ADA90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10806161538g255d8ccex3c030c95f99d0ec7@mail.gmail.com>

Have you got a cite from somewhere other than a crackpot site that back up
this accusation that R-134 is worse for the environment than R-12?  I'm in
the industry,and I have never heard that.
Rick

On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM, <insptwo at msn.com> wrote:

> Something like the report on the new freon
> that came into being because the old freon was bad for the ozone. They
> discovered that the new freon had an even worse effect (amazing how that
> report was immediately hidden)!
> Bill
> BJ7
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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Jun 16 19:39:28 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:39:28 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Passport to service warranty books
References: <BLU108-W24F3FCC3915927C2E3A638D5A90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <021201c8d01a$fb9dd090$6801a8c0@shop>

Andy, did you get my private mail??

Ed

From pennell at cox.net  Mon Jun 16 18:39:42 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:39:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] High Lift Rocker clearance issues
In-Reply-To: <C47BCA70.27DCC%steveg@abrazosdata.com>
Message-ID: <20080616203942.4BR25.181880.imail@eastrmwml30>

Steve,

I put on the 1.6 roller rockers from Rocker Arm Specialst about 2 years ago.  They went on rather easily but I did have to be quite careful with the oil tube and their nuts.  As noted the tube could stand to be slightly longer to help with aligning the nuts in their holes.

I did not observe any rubbing of the pushrods on the head at installation but it was obvious that they were all very close.  Recently in retorqing the head I did see that about half of the rods did rub at the top ever so slightly.  Not enough to be of a concern

Keith Pennell

> Greg Wilkinson wrote:
> > 
> > Hi Steve,
> > Gary at Rocker Arm had mentioned to me that the head would have to be worked
> > on so the push rods wouldn't rub with the 1:1.6 assembly. This was several
> > years ago, maybe they have changed the design. Also, have you checked the
> > exhaust valve-to-block clearance with the new rockers installed?
> 
> They may have changed the design--they said if you rotate it through by hand
> and nothing interferes you're good to go.
> 
> The pushrods don't come close to rubbing. Their design offsets the rocker
> shaft to increase the ratio--I believe the rockers are nearly the same
> length overall.
> 
> They said exhaust valves on the Healey stand up fairly far so interference
> with the head is not generally a problem. They also said the majority of the
> Healey sets they sell are 1.6s.
> 
> The only issues I encountered are a tight fit between the oil banjo and
> adjacent stud nut and the fact the banjo has to be shimmed with extra
> washers to provide clearance for the rocker's higher profile. This has the
> effect of requiring even more care with the banjo bolt to avoid stripping
> the threads in the hole.
> 
> Also happy to report no clearance issues with my Ray Juncal finned aluminum
> valve cover.
> 
> -- 
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena CA
> 59 BN6

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Mon Jun 16 18:42:43 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:42:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question
In-Reply-To: <20080612173101.ZDB3X.191004.root@fepweb06>
References: <20080612204420.YEJS22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
	<20080612173101.ZDB3X.191004.root@fepweb06>
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0806161742v5e9c2cc0y218862b7560a7128@mail.gmail.com>

Why are there two national organizations?  If there's a good reason, why not
have reciprocity on accessing each other's websites?

- Tom

On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 5:31 PM, <bighealey at charter.net> wrote:

> Tom,
>
> OK I figured it out, you are not a member of AHCUSA that's why you could
> see the technical archives.  Go to the home page click join now.  We have
> hundreds and hundreds of these types of articles on the site and am adding
> them at a steady rate of one to two a day.  The hitch is membership is
> required to see the real juicy stuff.  This is one of the best benefits of
> membership.
>
> I set this particular article to PUBLIC access so you can now get at it.
>  Call it a sample.
>
> http://healey.org/content/view/310/168/
>
> Sorry for the click fest.  I hope to see you join.  Blatent
> plug...................
>
> Warm Regards,
>
> Tracy

From Gbouff1 at aol.com  Mon Jun 16 18:46:02 2008
From: Gbouff1 at aol.com (Gbouff1 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:46:02 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Boat Gas Mileage--non-healey
Message-ID: <be0.379a7b47.3588634a@aol.com>

Greg,
 
That's very decent gas mileage as far as boats  go.  Keep in mind that once 
you reach speed after accelerating in  a car, you can then back off on the 
throttle and still maintain speed.  In  a boat you just slow down when letting off 
the throttle. That prop  stuck in the water is nothing more than a big water 
pump, the more  water you pump, the faster you go.
 
I had a 21 FT Deep Vee fishing machine powered by twin 125 HP  2cycle (very 
inefficient) outboards back in the early 90's.  Gas  mileage at 25-30 mph 
cruise was around 15 gph and wide open throttle was 30  gph at 50-55 mph.  Needless 
to say, I dumped it during the gas price  increases caused by Desert Storm.  
 
I've fished with a friend for over 25 years in his 23 ft single  V8 and he 
averages around 10 gph at 20-25 mph.   Even at today's  price, buying gas and 
bait is still cheaper than owning a boat.
 
So in answer to your question, 12 gals seems reasonable for 2 hours at  
cruising speed.
 
Gary Bouffard
Happy former boat owner



**************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for 
fuel-efficient used cars.      (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)

From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com  Mon Jun 16 18:51:46 2008
From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:51:46 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Boat Gas Mileage--non-healey
In-Reply-To: <004401c8cffe$b1479380$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
References: <BLU133-W10EDACF7EB2281F5FA3326ADA90@phx.gbl>
	<004401c8cffe$b1479380$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
Message-ID: <BLU117-W10CDEFAC89E32C5C2BAE37BFA80@phx.gbl>

6 gal an hour is not bad;  I am an ex-Boat/ship captain;  try 140 gals hr on a
boat   :^( and that's not a large boat...)

Richard of CA/KY
1960 BN7
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From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Mon Jun 16 18:55:07 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:55:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0806161742v5e9c2cc0y218862b7560a7128@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080612204420.YEJS22416.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
	<20080612173101.ZDB3X.191004.root@fepweb06>
	<d9b7a14d0806161742v5e9c2cc0y218862b7560a7128@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010f01c8d014$c9b4ece0$5d1ec6a0$@net>

A question that is raised annually and to which there is never a cogent
answer.

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
www.healey6.com


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of T W
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 8:43 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Convert to neg gnd question

Why are there two national organizations?  If there's a good reason, why not
have reciprocity on accessing each other's websites?

- Tom

On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 5:31 PM, <bighealey at charter.net> wrote:

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Mon Jun 16 19:12:06 2008
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:12:06 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Boat Gas Mileage--non-healey
References: <be0.379a7b47.3588634a@aol.com>
Message-ID: <001c01c8d017$29884200$6601a8c0@toshibauser>

Thanks, I have my answer, feel better, learned something--Greg

From r.dilisio at comcast.net  Mon Jun 16 19:26:22 2008
From: r.dilisio at comcast.net (r.dilisio at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:26:22 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Header wrap
Message-ID: <061720080126.15147.485712BE000EB34700003B2B220588617201079C0704070BD29D@comcast.net>

Has anybody had any experience with using header wrap on the down pipes of a BJ8 to help reduce heat in the cockpit etc. ? I was told that it will disintegrate the pipes in very short order due to encapsulating the extreme heat. what are your thoughts? Also thanks to everybody who responded to my transmission problems. I did use redline MTL and I did change the nylon bush on the end of the shifter. I guess I know what I will be doing at the end of this driving season!

From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Jun 16 20:03:38 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:03:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Header wrap
In-Reply-To: <061720080126.15147.485712BE000EB34700003B2B220588617201079C0704070BD29D@comcast.net>
References: <061720080126.15147.485712BE000EB34700003B2B220588617201079C0704070BD29D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <48571B7A.5010302@comcast.net>

I put header wrap on my BJ8 downpipes this year prior to a long trip 
(3,600 miles) through the American Southwest.  It's subjective, of 
course, but I believe the wrap reduced the under-bonnet temps and helped 
keep the engine temp down maybe 5-10degF with ambient temps up to the 
mid-90s.  The exhaust gas is noticeably hotter at the tips.  No change 
in cockpit temps (but mine is pretty well insulated).

No detrimental effects so far.

bs


r.dilisio at comcast.net wrote:
> Has anybody had any experience with using header wrap on the down pipes of a BJ8 to help reduce heat in the cockpit etc. ? I was told that it will disintegrate the pipes in very short order due to encapsulating the extreme heat. what are your thoughts? Also thanks to everybody who responded to my transmission problems. I did use redline MTL and I did change the nylon bush on the end of the shifter. I guess I know what I will be doing at the end of this driving season!
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun 16 23:45:49 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:45:49 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Car stuff - not Healey
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806162245o4582f1a6u9dbe5b38a4f9b623@mail.gmail.com>

I'm in the Czech and Slovak Republics right now and we rented a diesel
Ford Focus station wagon (they call it a Combi) and did 500 kilometers
in it (incuding stop and go traffic in Prague), fully loaded (5 people
plus luggage), the thing had tons of power, was very fast, and -

got 38 miles per gallon.

That included doing about 200 km on the freeway at 75 miles an hour.
That's almost as good as a Prius.

I tell you the fact that gas is $7 a gallon here is almost irrelevant
when you get mileage like this.

Alan

-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Tue Jun 17 01:15:59 2008
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:15:59 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Car stuff - not Healey
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806162245o4582f1a6u9dbe5b38a4f9b623@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0806162245o4582f1a6u9dbe5b38a4f9b623@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004513EEE@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

Hi Alan,
Here in Europe the cars need to do this mileage, otherwise they are not
bought. Our family car, a Renault Scenic Turbo-Diesel (Similar size to the
Focus), does around same mileage, but it really hurts to pay $11 for the
gallon here in Germany. Czech and Slovak Republics and Austria have very low
prices for petrol here in Europe.

Josef Eckert
Koenigswinter/Germany

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag
von Alan Seigrist
Gesendet: Dienstag, 17. Juni 2008 07:46
An: Healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] Car stuff - not Healey

I'm in the Czech and Slovak Republics right now and we rented a diesel Ford
Focus station wagon (they call it a Combi) and did 500 kilometers in it
(incuding stop and go traffic in Prague), fully loaded (5 people plus
luggage), the thing had tons of power, was very fast, and -

got 38 miles per gallon.

That included doing about 200 km on the freeway at 75 miles an hour.
That's almost as good as a Prius.

I tell you the fact that gas is $7 a gallon here is almost irrelevant when you
get mileage like this.

Alan

--
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun 17 03:31:33 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:31:33 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Car stuff - not Healey
In-Reply-To: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004513EEE@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>
References: <ff59076c0806162245o4582f1a6u9dbe5b38a4f9b623@mail.gmail.com>
	<63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175004513EEE@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806170231i2822c5dw117bc655d8b5d2a8@mail.gmail.com>

Josef -

Of course an average German makes 5 to 10 times the income of a Czech
or a Slovak, so I can assure you the pain of petrol is relatively much
higher here than in Germany, esp. those unlucky enough to live off of
their Communist pension.

Enjoyed seeing the Bone Church (Beinhaus) in Kutna Hora, I am now in
Eastern Slovakia.  Will complete the upgraded BN1 hubs at my father in
law's machine shop on this trip.

Alan


On 6/17/08, Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com <Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com> wrote:
> Hi Alan,
> Here in Europe the cars need to do this mileage, otherwise they are not
> bought. Our family car, a Renault Scenic Turbo-Diesel (Similar size to the
> Focus), does around same mileage, but it really hurts to pay $11 for the
> gallon here in Germany. Czech and Slovak Republics and Austria have very
low
> prices for petrol here in Europe.
>
> Josef Eckert
> Koenigswinter/Germany
>
> -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com at autox.team.net] Im
> Auftrag von Alan Seigrist
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 17. Juni 2008 07:46
> An: Healeys at autox.team.net
> Betreff: [Healeys] Car stuff - not Healey
>
> I'm in the Czech and Slovak Republics right now and we rented a diesel Ford
> Focus station wagon (they call it a Combi) and did 500 kilometers in it
> (incuding stop and go traffic in Prague), fully loaded (5 people plus
> luggage), the thing had tons of power, was very fast, and -
>
> got 38 miles per gallon.
>
> That included doing about 200 km on the freeway at 75 miles an hour.
> That's almost as good as a Prius.
>
> I tell you the fact that gas is $7 a gallon here is almost irrelevant when
> you get mileage like this.
>
> Alan
>
> --
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
>


--
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun 17 04:05:34 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:05:34 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Possibly Helpful Tip
In-Reply-To: <48547914.5070006@comcast.net>
References: <48547914.5070006@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806170305v28001f30x5bd642bf00bf7323@mail.gmail.com>

Yep - I always make a point of replacing these new any time I take
them off.  I never have to tighten them as a result.

I would use steel nuts here, even with anti-seize.  No need if you use
new brass nuts.

Alan


On 6/15/08, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
> I've gotten so many helpful replies to my requests today I thought I'd
> pass along an observation I made before my last road trip.
>
> I've had trouble getting a good, persistent seal on my exhaust
> manifold-to-downpipe flanges.  The flanges are flat, and I've tried both
> the copper- and steel-faced gaskets; neither lasts for long.  The brass
> stud nuts keep loosening, and I've gotten into the habit of tightening
> them frequently.  When going through the car prior to the trip, I was
> tightening the nuts (again), and one of them stripped (moment of panic:
> is it the nut, or the stud that's stripped???!!!).  Anyway, I replaced
> the nut with one of the many spares I keep and headed out on the trip
> (3,600 miles in 9 days).  Most days, I would lay on my back and tighten
> the nuts with a ratchet, two extensions and a deep socket before
> starting the day's driving.
>
> What I noticed: the nut that was replaced stayed tight, while the other
> 5 were always various degrees of loose at the start of the day.   I
> surmised that the threads on the soft brass nuts either erode or
> distort, making it impossible to keep good torque/stretch on the studs.
> It could be that brass nuts should not be re-used--the
> new-when-installed, never tightened brass nuts on my head-to-exhaust
> manifold studs have been fine for many miles--but I've never heard that
> anywhere.
>
> My recommendation is to not re-use brass nuts on exhaust studs, they
> aren't cheap nor are they particularly expensive, but they don't seem to
> be reusable.  Alternatively, you could use steel nuts with anti-seize,
> but I don't know if this is a good idea (anyone?).
>
>
> bs
>
> --
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> Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
> *******************************************************************
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'64 BJ8

From maxandreb1 at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 17 10:06:04 2008
From: maxandreb1 at yahoo.com (Maurice Maxwell)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:06:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Occasional loss of power under acceleration.
Message-ID: <704745.42429.qm@web58213.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I have experienced a new problem.  I attended the Gold
Cup Races at VIR two weekends ago and as part of the
car show event we got to take laps around the 1.1 mile
Patriot Course.  The first few laps went well the
engine reved smoothly to 4000 rpm in 3rd followed by a
shift to OD.  Then on the 4th lap I depressed the
accelerator pedal and the engine sputtered (no
backfire, more like no fire or no fuel).  Drove the
car back to the show field the engine ran smoothly. 
On my to the motel, I got the same problem if the
accelerator pedal was depressed beyond a certain point
of if the engine rpm was above 3000 rpm.  Again the
same the next day driving back to the track.  The car
sat in the shade all day and the ambient temperature
was about 100 degrees.  After the races, I left for
home, about 100 miles.  The car ran just fine.  Good
power under full acceleration up to 4000 rpm in any
gear even 4th OD.  It was still hot on the return
trip, but not as hot as it was during the laps and the
trip to the motel the previous day.  

Several days later, I took the car out and it ran
fine.  Visited with some friends, left their house
about 10 PM drove about 20 miles and the problem
returned.  Turned the engine off for about 1 min,
restarted it, drove several miles, and it struck
again/

What are the possible causes of my dilemma  All help
appreciated.

Max
1961 BT7

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun 17 10:50:21 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:50:21 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Occasional loss of power under acceleration.
In-Reply-To: <704745.42429.qm@web58213.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <704745.42429.qm@web58213.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806170950l3659f64buaf135f6daac0580c@mail.gmail.com>

Maurice -

Do you have a fuel filter installed in your car?  If it is clogged up
it will cause these exact symptoms.  Sounds like you may need a new
fuel filter.

The other potential problem is you may have a partially clogged float
chamber jet that is blocking fuel flow some of the time - take the
chamber tops off, clean them thoroughly and replace the jets if you
have a spare set.  If you have grose jets installed they are very
sensitive to dirt and rust in the fuel.

Either way, the symptoms you describe are almost cerainly fuel
related.  An easy diagnostic is to detach the fuel line that goes to
your carbs and turn on the ignition.  You should have an immediate
steady flow of fuel out.  If you get a trickle, then something is not
right in the fuel system somwhere before the carbs.

A final thought is if you coated the inside of your fuel tank recently
with a sealer, the sealer can break loose and block fuel flow out of
the tank.  Common problem.

Alan


On 6/18/08, Maurice Maxwell <maxandreb1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have experienced a new problem.  I attended the Gold
> Cup Races at VIR two weekends ago and as part of the
> car show event we got to take laps around the 1.1 mile
> Patriot Course.  The first few laps went well the
> engine reved smoothly to 4000 rpm in 3rd followed by a
> shift to OD.  Then on the 4th lap I depressed the
> accelerator pedal and the engine sputtered (no
> backfire, more like no fire or no fuel).  Drove the
> car back to the show field the engine ran smoothly.
> On my to the motel, I got the same problem if the
> accelerator pedal was depressed beyond a certain point
> of if the engine rpm was above 3000 rpm.  Again the
> same the next day driving back to the track.  The car
> sat in the shade all day and the ambient temperature
> was about 100 degrees.  After the races, I left for
> home, about 100 miles.  The car ran just fine.  Good
> power under full acceleration up to 4000 rpm in any
> gear even 4th OD.  It was still hot on the return
> trip, but not as hot as it was during the laps and the
> trip to the motel the previous day.
>
> Several days later, I took the car out and it ran
> fine.  Visited with some friends, left their house
> about 10 PM drove about 20 miles and the problem
> returned.  Turned the engine off for about 1 min,
> restarted it, drove several miles, and it struck
> again/
>
> What are the possible causes of my dilemma  All help
> appreciated.
>
> Max
> 1961 BT7
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Jun 17 11:06:20 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:06:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Occasional loss of power under acceleration.
Message-ID: <20080617170620.NBXS9365.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Sounds exactly like what mine was doing until I discovered a clogged fuel sock filter inside the fuel tank.  I pulled it off and added an external filter and never the problem again.

tom 
> 
> From: Maurice Maxwell <maxandreb1 at yahoo.com>
> Date: 2008/06/17 Tue PM 12:06:04 EDT
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Occasional loss of power under acceleration.
> 
> I have experienced a new problem.  I attended the Gold
> Cup Races at VIR two weekends ago and as part of the
> car show event we got to take laps around the 1.1 mile
> Patriot Course.  The first few laps went well the
> engine reved smoothly to 4000 rpm in 3rd followed by a
> shift to OD.  Then on the 4th lap I depressed the
> accelerator pedal and the engine sputtered (no
> backfire, more like no fire or no fuel).  Drove the
> car back to the show field the engine ran smoothly. 
> On my to the motel, I got the same problem if the
> accelerator pedal was depressed beyond a certain point
> of if the engine rpm was above 3000 rpm.  Again the
> same the next day driving back to the track.  The car
> sat in the shade all day and the ambient temperature
> was about 100 degrees.  After the races, I left for
> home, about 100 miles.  The car ran just fine.  Good
> power under full acceleration up to 4000 rpm in any
> gear even 4th OD.  It was still hot on the return
> trip, but not as hot as it was during the laps and the
> trip to the motel the previous day.  
> 
> Several days later, I took the car out and it ran
> fine.  Visited with some friends, left their house
> about 10 PM drove about 20 miles and the problem
> returned.  Turned the engine off for about 1 min,
> restarted it, drove several miles, and it struck
> again/
> 
> What are the possible causes of my dilemma  All help
> appreciated.
> 
> Max
> 1961 BT7
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Jun 17 11:08:12 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:08:12 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Occasional loss of power under acceleration.
Message-ID: <20080617170812.NFUK9365.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

BTW--to get to this filter, you will have to cut into the fuel tank.  I had a professional do it.
> 
> From: <tomfelts at windstream.net>
> Date: 2008/06/17 Tue PM 01:06:20 EDT
> To: Maurice Maxwell <maxandreb1 at yahoo.com>, <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Occasional loss of power under acceleration.
> 
> Sounds exactly like what mine was doing until I discovered a clogged fuel sock filter inside the fuel tank.  I pulled it off and added an external filter and never the problem again.
> 
> tom 
> > 
> > From: Maurice Maxwell <maxandreb1 at yahoo.com>
> > Date: 2008/06/17 Tue PM 12:06:04 EDT
> > To: healeys at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Healeys] Occasional loss of power under acceleration.
> > 
> > I have experienced a new problem.  I attended the Gold
> > Cup Races at VIR two weekends ago and as part of the
> > car show event we got to take laps around the 1.1 mile
> > Patriot Course.  The first few laps went well the
> > engine reved smoothly to 4000 rpm in 3rd followed by a
> > shift to OD.  Then on the 4th lap I depressed the
> > accelerator pedal and the engine sputtered (no
> > backfire, more like no fire or no fuel).  Drove the
> > car back to the show field the engine ran smoothly. 
> > On my to the motel, I got the same problem if the
> > accelerator pedal was depressed beyond a certain point
> > of if the engine rpm was above 3000 rpm.  Again the
> > same the next day driving back to the track.  The car
> > sat in the shade all day and the ambient temperature
> > was about 100 degrees.  After the races, I left for
> > home, about 100 miles.  The car ran just fine.  Good
> > power under full acceleration up to 4000 rpm in any
> > gear even 4th OD.  It was still hot on the return
> > trip, but not as hot as it was during the laps and the
> > trip to the motel the previous day.  
> > 
> > Several days later, I took the car out and it ran
> > fine.  Visited with some friends, left their house
> > about 10 PM drove about 20 miles and the problem
> > returned.  Turned the engine off for about 1 min,
> > restarted it, drove several miles, and it struck
> > again/
> > 
> > What are the possible causes of my dilemma  All help
> > appreciated.
> > 
> > Max
> > 1961 BT7
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From michaelgladwin at mac.com  Tue Jun 17 11:39:21 2008
From: michaelgladwin at mac.com (Michael Gladwin)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:39:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Diamond Mercedes of Saudi Prince Al-Waleed...petro
 dollars aye
References: <93EC3B06-93FD-4AF1-B28F-87209EC6E33F@mac.com>
Message-ID: <350239B1-41A1-455D-9F10-A49144CD17A0@mac.com>

> Wanna know where your gas money is going?  not even in good taste
>
> Mike G
>
>>
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>> THE CAR COST $4.8 MILLION...
>> AND IF YOU WANT TO TOUCH IT, YOU HAVE TO PAY $1000.
>> IT BELONGS TO PRINCE AL-WALEED FROM SAUDI ARABIA ..
>> IT IS THE PRINCE'S 38thCAR.
>> Diamond Covered Mercedesof Saudi Prince Al-Waleed
>>
>>
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>> Remember this when petrol costs us over #2.00 a Litre, which it
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From ghess4 at cox.net  Tue Jun 17 12:45:59 2008
From: ghess4 at cox.net (Ghess4)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:45:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Occasional loss of Power
Message-ID: <DD79C09E83FF47FA8B269D0AD0AC6826@GalePC>

Maurice,while this may not be as likely it is something that I have
experienced several times so if fuel flow etc doesn't help you might check
this especially if you have recently made any change to the ignition system
such as install a higher output coil, installed new spark plug leads,
installed new points, gapped the plugs to the high side of the gap tolerance
or installed a electronic ignition such as pertronics.

Any of these changes can result in cross fire ie. spark jumping to adjacent
plugs within the distributor cap, jumping from the coil output to adjacent
plug leads etc.  This will show up as stumbling engine performance (not
usually backfiring) generally when you reach 2500-3000 rpm on acceleration.
You can check this by carrying a can of WD-40 with you when you go driving and
when the problem occurs just stop and spray the inside of the distributor cap
and wiring with the WD-40. Let the excess drain out...reinstall the cap and
drive away.   If this clears up the problem you probably need a new
distributor cap, rotor or new plug leads.

Galr Hess
BJ8 35887

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Tue Jun 17 12:56:42 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:56:42 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Untimely
Message-ID: <20080617185628.34D23187650@autox.team.net>

 For any of you Healey guys who may have known Pete Gosling, he worked for
Donald Healey as a salesman to the servicemen stationed in England, he
passed away last month after returning from a cruise with his wife Lesley.
 Pete emigrated to El Paso, TX. after the war. 
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

From rjswain at hotmail.com  Tue Jun 17 17:33:07 2008
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:33:07 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Gearbox Mainshaft
Message-ID: <BAY112-W30DA91699C12434570F464B5A80@phx.gbl>

I'm in the process of rebuilding my BN4 sideshift, overdrive gearbox. The
mainshaft appears to have some wear on the end that goes into the first motion
shaft. I haven't done a thorough search but it appears that these mainshafts
are not available, only those for the later 3000 sideshift boxes. Does anyone
know of a source for these mainshafts, or does anyone have a good used one?
Failing that, is it possible to build up the end of the shaft and machine it
to fit? Anyone have the original specs?

I'm not interested in converting to a 5 speed box.

Thanks

Rick Swain
'59 BN4
_________________________________________________________________

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Tue Jun 17 17:42:48 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:42:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Gearbox Mainshaft
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W30DA91699C12434570F464B5A80@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W30DA91699C12434570F464B5A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <27F6A312-F63D-4A14-8020-D38A78388215@sbcglobal.net>

Rick, we have some good used mainshafts available.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jun 17, 2008, at 4:33 PM, Rick Swain wrote:

> I'm in the process of rebuilding my BN4 sideshift, overdrive  
> gearbox. The
> mainshaft appears to have some wear on the end that goes into the  
> first motion
> shaft. I haven't done a thorough search but it appears that these  
> mainshafts
> are not available, only those for the later 3000 sideshift boxes.  
> Does anyone
> know of a source for these mainshafts, or does anyone have a good  
> used one?
> Failing that, is it possible to build up the end of the shaft and  
> machine it
> to fit? Anyone have the original specs?
>
> I'm not interested in converting to a 5 speed box.
>
> Thanks
>
> Rick Swain
> '59 BN4
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From dwflagg at juno.com  Tue Jun 17 17:40:21 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:40:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Gearbox Mainshaft
Message-ID: <20080617.194021.2124.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

Rick,

I applaud your resistance to the 5 speed and adherence to authenticity.
They are beautiful just the way they were made. Thanks.

Regards,

Doug
 
> I'm in the process of rebuilding my BN4 sideshift, overdrive gearbox. 
> The
> mainshaft appears to have some wear on the end that goes into the 
> first motion
> shaft. I haven't done a thorough search but it appears that these 
> mainshafts
> are not available, only those for the later 3000 sideshift boxes. 
> Does anyone
> know of a source for these mainshafts, or does anyone have a good 
> used one?
> Failing that, is it possible to build up the end of the shaft and 
> machine it
> to fit? Anyone have the original specs?
> 
> I'm not interested in converting to a 5 speed box.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Rick Swain
> '59 BN4
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From gilrockwell at verizon.net  Tue Jun 17 18:54:08 2008
From: gilrockwell at verizon.net (Gil Rockwell)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:54:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Diamond Mercedes of Saudi Prince
 Al-Waleed...petro dollars aye
In-Reply-To: <350239B1-41A1-455D-9F10-A49144CD17A0@mac.com>
Message-ID: <0K2M00B1BVU958S3@vms046.mailsrvcs.net>

I enjoy a good story but this one has been written up on Snopes.com as a
hoax.  Here is the link:

http://www.snopes.com/photos/automobiles/diamondmercedes.asp


Gil

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+gilrockwell=verizon.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+gilrockwell=verizon.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Michael Gladwin
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 1:39 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Diamond Mercedes of Saudi Prince Al-Waleed...petro
dollars aye

> Wanna know where your gas money is going?  not even in good taste
>
> Mike G
>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> THE CAR COST $4.8 MILLION...
>> AND IF YOU WANT TO TOUCH IT, YOU HAVE TO PAY $1000.
>> IT BELONGS TO PRINCE AL-WALEED FROM SAUDI ARABIA ..
>> IT IS THE PRINCE'S 38thCAR.
>> Diamond Covered Mercedesof Saudi Prince Al-Waleed
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Remember this when petrol costs us over #2.00 a Litre, which it
>> will at the rate it's going!

From pyoas at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 17 19:48:23 2008
From: pyoas at yahoo.com (Patrick Yoas)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:48:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 368
In-Reply-To: <mailman.15552.1213153791.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <842565.41700.qm@web90505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

  While I was in the Navy and stationed at Pt Mugu, Calif. in 1973/74 I met a "civilian" guy who worked at the base hobby shop who at one time worked for Hollywood Sports Cars and really knew Healeys. I had to overhaul my engine and after the overhaul was done he helped me adjust the carbs. He said that they(Hollywood), would take the cars out on the open road and while in 3rd gear accellerate from about 35mph to 55mph and as soon as the car hit 55mph they would turn off the engine and put the car in neutural and coast to a stop. #2 and #5 plugs would be pulled and the moxture checked that way. He did talk about sandpaper and sanding down the needles a lot. Way over my head at the time. I wish I still had those needles!!
  Patrick
  
--- Alan Seigrist wrote:

> Ken -
> 
> The SU carb needles work to very fixed mixtures at
> different throttle
> settings & loads... what this means is when you tune
> your SU carb at
> idle, it will likely not be in tune as you drive the
> car at different
> speeds.
> 
> If you want to tune an SU carb's mixture at all
> different loads and
> RPMs, the only way to do it is to have a test track,
> a stack of
> different needles that run lean, and then drive the
> car around at
> successively different loads and speeds with a
> mobile gas analyser and
> then sand paper the needles down until you get
> correct mixture at all
> speeds and loads. Some people have done this with
> spectacular results
> in terms of mileage and power, but an exceptionally
> time consuming
> process.
> 
> Long story short is your mechanic doesn't understand
> how SU carbs
> work. A gas analyser at idle is no more useful then
> just tuning by
> ear and using the dashpot piston lifters.
> 
> Alan
> 
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Tue Jun 17 20:08:28 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:08:28 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 368
In-Reply-To: <842565.41700.qm@web90505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20080618020814.634A7187664@autox.team.net>

Patrick,
 Wellll...while pulling the plugs in that manner is a good indication of
mixture at highway speeds of the time, there is no earthly way that your
Hollywood guy could know exactly how high or low the piston was within the
suction chamber, so any "sanding" of the needles was still totally a guess.
Better to have the SU needle guide which gives needle taper every 1/8" and
then swap them around after starting with a bunch of pretty close to factory
spec. needles. ATMO
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Patrick Yoas
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 7:48 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 368

  While I was in the Navy and stationed at Pt Mugu, Calif. in 1973/74 I met
a "civilian" guy who worked at the base hobby shop who at one time worked
for Hollywood Sports Cars and really knew Healeys. I had to overhaul my
engine and after the overhaul was done he helped me adjust the carbs. He
said that they(Hollywood), would take the cars out on the open road and
while in 3rd gear accellerate from about 35mph to 55mph and as soon as the
car hit 55mph they would turn off the engine and put the car in neutural and
coast to a stop. #2 and #5 plugs would be pulled and the moxture checked
that way. He did talk about sandpaper and sanding down the needles a lot.
Way over my head at the time. I wish I still had those needles!!
  Patrick

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Jun 17 21:16:43 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:16:43 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] "The Bombs"...
Message-ID: <01d801c8d0f1$c43d8140$6801a8c0@shop>

is an episode of "Livin' the Low Life" on Speed TV !!

You will NOT believe how TRUE TO original, but "adapted to Low Ride", the early American Iron these folks have re-stored !!!!

UN-REAL !!!  I mean BEAUTIFUL cars with their only "drawback" being that HIDDEN from "view" is the fact that these cars ARE "Low Riders"
(which 99.9% of the time I abhor<G>)!!!!!

It is SO worth watching!!!  These folks are making LBCdom look "lean"!!

UN-BELIEVABLE !!!

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jun 18 04:34:41 2008
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:34:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] redline
References: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<4EA1A851-44F6-4EED-B1BC-B56501F8AE48@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <005501c8d12e$eb8c9960$1f2be046@markl946cfrd7q>

David, the group consensus was to use MT-90.    Are you saying that  MTL is 
what should be used.

What is the "regular"  Redline that you refer to.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
Cc: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline


> There are several types of Red Line gear oil. You need to use the
> correct one. The Red Line MTL is a special gear oil for transmissions
> that require 30wt gear oil. If you used the regular Red Line gear oil
> it is a 90wt gear oil and is to thick for the Healey transmission.
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
>
> On Jun 14, 2008, at 8:37 PM, James Shope wrote:
>
>> finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it
>> help the trans
>> to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i
>> wasted my
>> money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a
>> sideshift with the
>> brass synchros.    healeymanjim
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed Jun 18 06:22:19 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:22:19 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] redline
In-Reply-To: <005501c8d12e$eb8c9960$1f2be046@markl946cfrd7q>
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	<005501c8d12e$eb8c9960$1f2be046@markl946cfrd7q>
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Mark, the Redline site 
(http://www.redlineoil.com/products_gearlubricants.asp?productID=46&subCateg
oryID=17&categoryID=7)
says this:
"Red Line Oil's MTL and MT-90 are designed to provide excellent protection
and improved shiftability for manual transmissions and transaxles.....
MTL is a low 70W at very low temperatures and a high 80W, nearly an 85W, at
elevated temperatures, providing adequate viscosity to prevent wear and
deaden gear noise. MT-90 is a thicker 75W90 version of MTL".

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark
LaPierre
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:35 AM
To: David Nock; James Shope
Cc: healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline

David, the group consensus was to use MT-90.    Are you saying that  MTL is 
what should be used.

What is the "regular"  Redline that you refer to.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
Cc: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline


> There are several types of Red Line gear oil. You need to use the
> correct one. The Red Line MTL is a special gear oil for transmissions
> that require 30wt gear oil. If you used the regular Red Line gear oil
> it is a 90wt gear oil and is to thick for the Healey transmission.

From Warthodson at aol.com  Wed Jun 18 06:46:56 2008
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:46:56 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Occasional loss of power under acceleration.
Message-ID: <bfc.3a02f658.358a5dc0@aol.com>

Even if you haven't installed an accessory fuel filter, there are fine mesh  
filters in both the fuel pump & at the carbs in the banjo bolt  fitting (if 
your carbs use banjo bolts) that could be plugged. 
Gary Hodson
 
 
 
In a message dated 6/17/2008 11:51:29 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
healey.nut at gmail.com writes:

Do you  have a fuel filter installed in your car?  




**************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for 
fuel-efficient used cars.      (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Wed Jun 18 06:48:43 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 8:48:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] redline
Message-ID: <20080618124843.HVOZ9365.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

I use MT90 in mine and have had it in there for quite some time.  Works like a charm.

tom 
> 
> From: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: 2008/06/18 Wed AM 06:34:41 EDT
> To: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>,  "James  Shope"
> 	<healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
> CC: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline
> 
> David, the group consensus was to use MT-90.    Are you saying that  MTL is 
> what should be used.
> 
> What is the "regular"  Redline that you refer to.
> 
> Mark
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
> Cc: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline
> 
> 
> > There are several types of Red Line gear oil. You need to use the
> > correct one. The Red Line MTL is a special gear oil for transmissions
> > that require 30wt gear oil. If you used the regular Red Line gear oil
> > it is a 90wt gear oil and is to thick for the Healey transmission.
> >
> >
> >
> > David Nock
> > British Car Specialists
> > Stockton Ca 95205
> > 209-948-8767
> >
> > www.britishcarspecialists.com
> > .
> > .
> >
> > On Jun 14, 2008, at 8:37 PM, James Shope wrote:
> >
> >> finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it
> >> help the trans
> >> to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i
> >> wasted my
> >> money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a
> >> sideshift with the
> >> brass synchros.    healeymanjim
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >>
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From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com  Wed Jun 18 08:23:40 2008
From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:23:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Plug check technique
In-Reply-To: <842565.41700.qm@web90505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <mailman.15552.1213153791.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
	<842565.41700.qm@web90505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904C62@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>

Patrick,
Thanks, I think that is the way we all should do it. When my engine was
on the dyno last November, the stock needle profiles seemed ok. I had
oxygen sensor bungs welded into the header collectors so the dyno guy
used two oxygen sensors for the mixture analysis. I had worried that
headers might require new profiles, but I guess not.
I have a dash mounted A/F meter I can use while driving, but haven't
spent the money for the ox sensors. Too many other more important
projects.
Ken Freese
65 BJ8

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ken.freese=aerojet.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Patrick Yoas
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 6:48 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Plug check technique

  While I was in the Navy and stationed at Pt Mugu, Calif. in 1973/74 I
met a "civilian" guy who worked at the base hobby shop who at one time
worked for Hollywood Sports Cars and really knew Healeys. I had to
overhaul my engine and after the overhaul was done he helped me adjust
the carbs. He said that they(Hollywood), would take the cars out on the
open road and while in 3rd gear accellerate from about 35mph to 55mph
and as soon as the car hit 55mph they would turn off the engine and put
the car in neutural and coast to a stop. #2 and #5 plugs would be pulled
and the moxture checked that way. He did talk about sandpaper and
sanding down the needles a lot. Way over my head at the time. I wish I
still had those needles!!
  Patrick

--- Alan Seigrist wrote:

> Ken -
>
> The SU carb needles work to very fixed mixtures at different throttle
> settings & loads... what this means is when you tune your SU carb at
> idle, it will likely not be in tune as you drive the car at different
> speeds.
>
> If you want to tune an SU carb's mixture at all different loads and
> RPMs, the only way to do it is to have a test track, a stack of
> different needles that run lean, and then drive the car around at
> successively different loads and speeds with a mobile gas analyser and

> then sand paper the needles down until you get correct mixture at all
> speeds and loads. Some people have done this with spectacular results
> in terms of mileage and power, but an exceptionally time consuming
> process.
>
> Long story short is your mechanic doesn't understand how SU carbs
> work. A gas analyser at idle is no more useful then just tuning by ear

> and using the dashpot piston lifters.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jun 18 09:05:27 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:05:27 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] redline
In-Reply-To: <005501c8d12e$eb8c9960$1f2be046@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<4EA1A851-44F6-4EED-B1BC-B56501F8AE48@sbcglobal.net>
	<005501c8d12e$eb8c9960$1f2be046@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <252BD03F-35EB-4EAB-B72B-4BF6FBEF44F7@sbcglobal.net>

MT 90 is a 90 wt gear oil

MTL is a 75/80 wt gear oil. This is the equivelant to a 30 wt motor oil

We use the Red Line MTL in all transmissions that require a 30 wt  
motor oil and REd Line MT 90 in all transmissions that require a 90  
wt gear oil.


The Healey transmission requires a 30 wt non detergent oil



David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jun 18, 2008, at 3:34 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote:

> David, the group consensus was to use MT-90.    Are you saying  
> that  MTL is what should be used.
>
> What is the "regular"  Redline that you refer to.
>
> Mark
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Nock"  
> <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
> Cc: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline
>
>
>> There are several types of Red Line gear oil. You need to use the
>> correct one. The Red Line MTL is a special gear oil for transmissions
>> that require 30wt gear oil. If you used the regular Red Line gear oil
>> it is a 90wt gear oil and is to thick for the Healey transmission.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Nock
>> British Car Specialists
>> Stockton Ca 95205
>> 209-948-8767
>>
>> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>> .
>> .
>>
>> On Jun 14, 2008, at 8:37 PM, James Shope wrote:
>>
>>> finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it
>>> help the trans
>>> to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i
>>> wasted my
>>> money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a
>>> sideshift with the
>>> brass synchros.    healeymanjim
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>
>>> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Jun 18 09:27:06 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:27:06 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] redline
In-Reply-To: <005501c8d12e$eb8c9960$1f2be046@markl946cfrd7q>
References: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<4EA1A851-44F6-4EED-B1BC-B56501F8AE48@sbcglobal.net>
	<005501c8d12e$eb8c9960$1f2be046@markl946cfrd7q>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806180827j1553ff0cibd38808fa9a5f0ef@mail.gmail.com>

MT-90 is best for the gearbox, unless you live somewhere cold.


On 6/18/08, Mark LaPierre <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> David, the group consensus was to use MT-90.    Are you saying that  MTL is
> what should be used.
>
> What is the "regular"  Redline that you refer to.
>
> Mark
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
> Cc: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline
>
>
>> There are several types of Red Line gear oil. You need to use the
>> correct one. The Red Line MTL is a special gear oil for transmissions
>> that require 30wt gear oil. If you used the regular Red Line gear oil
>> it is a 90wt gear oil and is to thick for the Healey transmission.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Nock
>> British Car Specialists
>> Stockton Ca 95205
>> 209-948-8767
>>
>> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>> .
>> .
>>
>> On Jun 14, 2008, at 8:37 PM, James Shope wrote:
>>
>>> finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it
>>> help the trans
>>> to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i
>>> wasted my
>>> money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a
>>> sideshift with the
>>> brass synchros.    healeymanjim
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>
>>> Healeys at autox.team.net
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>>>
>>> http://www.team.net/archive
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-- 
Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Wed Jun 18 10:43:54 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:43:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] redline
Message-ID: <20080618164354.EULL9365.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Dave---is one better than the other for syncro gear use?

Thanks
tom 
> 
> From: David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: 2008/06/18 Wed AM 11:05:27 EDT
> To: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>
> CC: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline
> 
> MT 90 is a 90 wt gear oil
> 
> MTL is a 75/80 wt gear oil. This is the equivelant to a 30 wt motor oil
> 
> We use the Red Line MTL in all transmissions that require a 30 wt  
> motor oil and REd Line MT 90 in all transmissions that require a 90  
> wt gear oil.
> 
> 
> The Healey transmission requires a 30 wt non detergent oil
> 
> 
> 
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
> 
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> .
> .
> 
> On Jun 18, 2008, at 3:34 AM, Mark LaPierre wrote:
> 
> > David, the group consensus was to use MT-90.    Are you saying  
> > that  MTL is what should be used.
> >
> > What is the "regular"  Redline that you refer to.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Nock"  
> > <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> > To: "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
> > Cc: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 11:29 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline
> >
> >
> >> There are several types of Red Line gear oil. You need to use the
> >> correct one. The Red Line MTL is a special gear oil for transmissions
> >> that require 30wt gear oil. If you used the regular Red Line gear oil
> >> it is a 90wt gear oil and is to thick for the Healey transmission.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> David Nock
> >> British Car Specialists
> >> Stockton Ca 95205
> >> 209-948-8767
> >>
> >> www.britishcarspecialists.com
> >> .
> >> .
> >>
> >> On Jun 14, 2008, at 8:37 PM, James Shope wrote:
> >>
> >>> finally got around to buying some redline for the trans. did it
> >>> help the trans
> >>> to shift smoother?   NICTHS, NEIN, NYET, NADA, NO!!!!   feel like i
> >>> wasted my
> >>> money.  anyone else notice zero difference?  this was on a
> >>> sideshift with the
> >>> brass synchros.    healeymanjim
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >>>
> >>> Healeys at autox.team.net
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Wed Jun 18 10:53:15 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:53:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Re:  redline]
Message-ID: <20080618165315.FPTS9365.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

 My humble appologies to the list---it was MTL I used in the Healey tranny---not Mt90.
 
 tom 
> > 
> > From: <tomfelts at windstream.net>
> > Date: 2008/06/18 Wed AM 08:48:43 EDT
> > To: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>, "David Nock"
> > 	<healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>, "James  Shope"	<healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
> > CC: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline
> > 
> > I use MT90 in mine and have had it in there for quite some time.  Works like a charm.

From kags at shaw.ca  Wed Jun 18 11:10:03 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:10:03 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] redline
References: <000801c8ce99$1be3a100$5201a8c0@Jim>
	<4EA1A851-44F6-4EED-B1BC-B56501F8AE48@sbcglobal.net>
	<005501c8d12e$eb8c9960$1f2be046@markl946cfrd7q>
	<ff59076c0806180827j1553ff0cibd38808fa9a5f0ef@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001601c8d166$26272c70$b3076c18@computer>

Interesting --------

I have run MTL in my tri-carb (original gearbox o/d) for many years.  When I 
first installed it, I noticed a definite improvement in the shift feel, 
which has remained, with no overdrive problems at all.

I recently changed to MT 90, just for the hell of it, thinking that a 
slightly heavier version of the same stuff would offer a bit more hot 
weather protection, without any noticeable downside.  I've driven the car on 
a few pretty cold mornings and not experienced any 'thick oil' effects.  My 
guess is that the nature of synthetic oil allows it to flow much better at 
lower temps.

So far the beneficial effects of the change are very slight - no noticeable 
difference between the two, shifting is still excellent, possibly slightly 
better, (but that may only be that the oil is fresh).  Maybe the gearbox is 
slightly quieter, but my hearing is shot anyway, so I'm not all that sure.

Before I switched to Redline, I ran whatever was in the engine in the 
gearbox, as suggested in the original manuals - this was always a normal 
detergent oil - usually 20 / 50, sometimes 10 / 40 if I did any amount of 
cold weather driving.  My thinking was that I preferred the usual gearbox 
debris to remain in suspension in the oil and thereby get drained with each 
oil change, rather than have it settle into the bottom of the case to 
accumulate.  Of course this theory really only works if one does regular 
gearbox oil changes, which I have always done.

Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BT7 tri-carb
BJ8

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>; "David Nock" 
<healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>; "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>; 
"healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline


MT-90 is best for the gearbox, unless you live somewhere cold.

On 6/18/08, Mark LaPierre <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> David, the group consensus was to use MT-90.    Are you saying that  MTL 
> is
> what should be used.
>
> What is the "regular"  Redline that you refer to.
>
> Mark
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
> Cc: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] redline
>
>
>> There are several types of Red Line gear oil. You need to use the
>> correct one. The Red Line MTL is a special gear oil for transmissions
>> that require 30wt gear oil. If you used the regular Red Line gear oil
>> it is a 90wt gear oil and is to thick for the Healey transmission.

From HealeyHundred at comcast.net  Wed Jun 18 12:01:48 2008
From: HealeyHundred at comcast.net (Richard Gordon)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:01:48 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
Message-ID: <79C51452-DAB9-47A7-8501-1A769A6C93AB@comcast.net>

If you read the time magazine article regarding the Ethenol scam, then  
tell your legislators about this one.

Valcent Tech. - Algae

Check this out.


It is simply amazing!


We don't have to use our food for gas!


Please Send this on!

http://www.valcent.net/i/misc/Vertigro/index.html

Pay particular attention to the last statement!

From cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu  Wed Jun 18 14:26:59 2008
From: cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu (Charlie Frazer)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:26:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Spring Washer
Message-ID: <17290564f45433893ec215bbefa4a986@jcomm.uoregon.edu>

The vent window handle on BJ8 is held in place by a pin and prevented 
from rattling by a spring washer.
Does anyone know a source for these washers?
Moss lists them NA in the Healey catalog but carries them in the MGB 
catalog.  However, they are way too stiff to compress with your fingers 
and you can't use a clamp because of the compound curves of the handle. 
Both the Moss washers and the ones I've ben able to locate in hardware 
stores are zinc plated steel about .033" thick.
If anyone knows a source of thinner washers, or washers made of a 
different softer material I'd sure appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks,
Charlie Frazer
cfrazer at uoregon.edu

From rjswain at hotmail.com  Wed Jun 18 16:18:37 2008
From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:18:37 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Gearbox Mainshaft
In-Reply-To: <8CA9EEB53BC07F4-A44-386E@FWM-M10.sysops.aol.com>
References: <BAY112-W30DA91699C12434570F464B5A80@phx.gbl>
	<8CA9EEB53BC07F4-A44-386E@FWM-M10.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W20EABFE575852647E29063B5AB0@phx.gbl>

Thanks Mark, Bert, Dave, David, Douglas and Perry for your suggestions and
positive comments about keeping the original gearbox. I have a couple of
possibilities for used mainshafts and hope to buy one in the next week.

Rick
'59 BN4
_________________________________________________________________

From donyarber at earthlink.net  Wed Jun 18 18:03:59 2008
From: donyarber at earthlink.net (Don Yarber)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:03:59 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] A little humor before Friday.  (No Healey Content)
Message-ID: <001d01c8d19f$fae02d20$5855e104@yourc8bh3jaglt>

 Guts vs Balls 
> 
> Guts or Balls?  There is a medical distinction.  We've all heard  
> about people having 
> guts or balls, but do you really know the difference between them?   
> In an effort to 
> keep you informed, and to alleviate further confusion, the following  
> definitions are 
> listed below: 
> 
> GUTS - Is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being  
> met by your wife 
> with a broom, and having the guts to ask: "Are you still cleaning,  
> or are you flying 
> somewhere?" 
> 
> BALLS - Is coming home late after a night out with the guys,  
> smelling of perfume and 
> beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the butt and  
> having the balls to 
> say: "You're next, Chubby." 
> 
> I hope this clears up any confusion on the definitions.  Medically  
> speaking, there is 
> no difference in the outcome, since both ultimately result in death.
Author of "Bodies and Beaches" and "Corpses and Canyons"
Find news about my books at 
www.kipyardleymysteries.com

From jackson_krall at yahoo.com  Wed Jun 18 23:19:56 2008
From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:19:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Spring Washer
In-Reply-To: <17290564f45433893ec215bbefa4a986@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
Message-ID: <47744.82146.qm@web52403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Charlie,
I wonder if soaking in phosphoric acid wouldn't "soften" them a bit.
Best
JK


--- On Wed, 6/18/08, Charlie Frazer <cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu> wrote:

> From: Charlie Frazer <cfrazer at jcomm.uoregon.edu>
> Subject: [Healeys] Spring Washer
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 4:26 PM
> The vent window handle on BJ8 is held in place by a pin and
> prevented 
> from rattling by a spring washer.
> Does anyone know a source for these washers?
> Moss lists them NA in the Healey catalog but carries them
> in the MGB 
> catalog.  However, they are way too stiff to compress with
> your fingers 
> and you can't use a clamp because of the compound
> curves of the handle. 
> Both the Moss washers and the ones I've ben able to
> locate in hardware 
> stores are zinc plated steel about .033" thick.
> If anyone knows a source of thinner washers, or washers
> made of a 
> different softer material I'd sure appreciate hearing
> from you.
> Thanks,
> Charlie Frazer
> cfrazer at uoregon.edu

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Wed Jun 18 23:39:06 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:39:06 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] For all racing fans - 10 minutes of Sebring in '64
Message-ID: <004001c8d1ce$cdb46940$0200a8c0@tm4>

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TPPjTQpXibk

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Thu Jun 19 00:16:19 2008
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:16:19 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Spring Washer
In-Reply-To: <47744.82146.qm@web52403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <47744.82146.qm@web52403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1213856179.4859f9b3d68aa@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

Quoting Jackson Krall <jackson_krall at yahoo.com>:

> Charlie,
> I wonder if soaking in phosphoric acid wouldn't "soften" them a bit.
> Best
> JK
> 
I am no expert but try heating to cherry red and air cooling. This will temper 
the high carbon spring steel.
The question is , how much???
Dont ask me the temperature of cherry red.
Maybe even slow cool in a bed and cover of sand
Joe

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Thu Jun 19 01:40:47 2008
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:40:47 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
Message-ID: <1213861247.485a0d7fcd9bc@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

Several books have repeated the error of listing 767KNX as the entry and
class winner for 1965. In fact very little has been written about them ,
I believe due to the fact they were not BMC works cars and therefore not
supported by the MG Comps Dept./ BMC publicity machine. Therefore few
photos and records exist

Joe
   Now this is a subject close to my heart. For those who have not viewed
   the  film I urge you o do so. At oo.33 the Healey 3000 comes into view
   and  again  thro  the  film.  This is the works entry by Donald Healey
   Motor  Co. identified as 767KNX, the only 3000 for 1964 and the second
   to last 3000 raced. 1965 was the last DAC953C.

   767KNX  was  later  in the hands of Ted Worswick who owned the car for
   approx. 20 years before it was put on the auction market several times
   over.  These  lightweight  racers with Donald Healey Motor Co. chassis
   plates  are rarer than the BMC rally cars. Only 5 of these lightweight
   racers  were  built, all painted Healey Blue with white hardtops. 1963
   three were built only two raced.( 54, 56, & 57FAC ) One in '64 and one
   in  '65.  All  still exist and are accounted for. Amazingly 4 of the 5
   survived  with  no major damage and have always been roadworthy with a
   high level of originality.

   Several  books  have repeated the error of listing 767KNX as the entry
   and  class winner for 1965. In fact very little has been written about
   them  ,  I  believe  due  to the fact they were not BMC works cars and
   therefore  not supported by the MG Comps Dept./ BMC publicity machine.
   Therefore few photos and records exist

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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun 19 02:47:32 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:47:32 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Electric Radiator Fan Advice
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806190147y628e30d2x7403de658f1c320f@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All -

This is for a slightly different application (my '52 A90 Atlantic) but
I was wondering if any of you have any idea where I can get very high
capacity, high CFM electric radiator fans.  I don't want just some
cheapo one, but a fan that can really move a great deal of air.  I
have a fair amount of space to work with in front of the radiator so
any sort of set up will probably work.

Thanks,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun 19 03:10:52 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:10:52 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
In-Reply-To: <79C51452-DAB9-47A7-8501-1A769A6C93AB@comcast.net>
References: <79C51452-DAB9-47A7-8501-1A769A6C93AB@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806190210l53fd1c08ne7aed79dfe4b76e1@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah, this is cool stuff, and I certainly would rather give money to
these guys rather than some oil execs, or worse, the guys who sell us
oil from OPEC.  Best part is it's local technology - you need local
experts and engineers to make it work.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 8:01 PM, Richard Gordon
<HealeyHundred at comcast.net> wrote:
> If you read the time magazine article regarding the Ethenol scam, then
> tell your legislators about this one.
>
> Valcent Tech. - Algae
>
> Check this out.
>
>
> It is simply amazing!
>
>
> We don't have to use our food for gas!

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jun 19 05:39:50 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:39:50 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] For all racing fans - 10 minutes of Sebring in  '64
In-Reply-To: <004001c8d1ce$cdb46940$0200a8c0@tm4>
Message-ID: <000001c8d201$2f4fd360$1002a8c0@TRACY>

As usual Ferrari had team orders.  Of course they would always deny having
given any such orders but clearly they called in the car that was ahead to
hold him up so the owner favorite could pass for the lead.  That has to make
a driver crazy to work so hard for the lead than be pulled in for no reason
other than to be slowed down so a team mate can pass.

Good save by Paddy Hopkirk

Hehehehehehehe

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:39 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] For all racing fans - 10 minutes of Sebring in '64

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TPPjTQpXibk
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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Thu Jun 19 06:00:42 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:42 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Electric Radiator Fan Advice
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806190147y628e30d2x7403de658f1c320f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0806190147y628e30d2x7403de658f1c320f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <54C6AD9666EB43FF8D4C6559B6F10B11@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Alan

Here is another chance to mention an Australia company.

Melbourne based company Davis Craig were the inventors of the thermo
switched electric radiator fan.

They make standard equipment for many GM products including the Corvette.

Have a look at

http://www.daviescraig.com.au/main/display.asp

They also have a magic product that is actually a computerised water pump
that plumbs into the bottom radiator hose. You set the temperature and then
through the use of both the fan and water flow the temp is maintained. You
actually do away with the standard water pump impeller.

Of course I am on a commission for every pump and fan sold. I liked the fan
and bought the company.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Alan Seigrist
Sent: Thursday, 19 June 2008 6:48 PM
To: Healey
Subject: [Healeys] Electric Radiator Fan Advice

Hi All -

This is for a slightly different application (my '52 A90 Atlantic) but
I was wondering if any of you have any idea where I can get very high
capacity, high CFM electric radiator fans.  I don't want just some
cheapo one, but a fan that can really move a great deal of air.  I
have a fair amount of space to work with in front of the radiator so
any sort of set up will probably work.

Thanks,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
_______________________________________________

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Jun 19 06:00:55 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:00:55 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
In-Reply-To: <1213861247.485a0d7fcd9bc@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
References: <1213861247.485a0d7fcd9bc@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
Message-ID: <006c01c8d204$27e06a60$77a13f20$@com>

Some of these cars can be seen here... http://www.thicko.com/historic.htm

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 2:41 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE Sebring 3000's

Several books have repeated the error of listing 767KNX as the entry and
class winner for 1965. In fact very little has been written about them ,
I believe due to the fact they were not BMC works cars and therefore not
supported by the MG Comps Dept./ BMC publicity machine. Therefore few
photos and records exist

Joe
   Now this is a subject close to my heart. For those who have not viewed
   the  film I urge you o do so. At oo.33 the Healey 3000 comes into view
   and  again  thro  the  film.  This is the works entry by Donald Healey
   Motor  Co. identified as 767KNX, the only 3000 for 1964 and the second
   to last 3000 raced. 1965 was the last DAC953C.

   767KNX  was  later  in the hands of Ted Worswick who owned the car for
   approx. 20 years before it was put on the auction market several times
   over.  These  lightweight  racers with Donald Healey Motor Co. chassis
   plates  are rarer than the BMC rally cars. Only 5 of these lightweight
   racers  were  built, all painted Healey Blue with white hardtops. 1963
   three were built only two raced.( 54, 56, & 57FAC ) One in '64 and one
   in  '65.  All  still exist and are accounted for. Amazingly 4 of the 5
   survived  with  no major damage and have always been roadworthy with a
   high level of originality.

   Several  books  have repeated the error of listing 767KNX as the entry
   and  class winner for 1965. In fact very little has been written about
   them  ,  I  believe  due  to the fact they were not BMC works cars and
   therefore  not supported by the MG Comps Dept./ BMC publicity machine.
   Therefore few photos and records exist

From Warthodson at aol.com  Thu Jun 19 06:42:17 2008
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:42:17 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Electric Radiator Fan Advice
Message-ID: <bd2.2483b395.358bae29@aol.com>

Take a look at SPAL fans.
_www.spalusa.com_ (http://www.spalusa.com) 
 
Gary Hodson
 
 
In a message dated 6/19/2008 3:48:34 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
healey.nut at gmail.com writes:

Hi All  -

This is for a slightly different application (my '52 A90 Atlantic)  but
I was wondering if any of you have any idea where I can get very  high
capacity, high CFM electric radiator fans.  I don't want just  some
cheapo one, but a fan that can really move a great deal of air.   I
have a fair amount of space to work with in front of the radiator  so
any sort of set up will probably  work.

Thanks,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64  BJ8
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From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Thu Jun 19 07:02:23 2008
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:02:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Brake lines LHD Mark 3
Message-ID: <BAY114-W30F2139DD824B953C830CFBAAA0@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

    I am running new brakes lines in a car I didn't take apart. It is a 3000
built in 2/1967, left hand drive. I have a kit from Automec that has all the
lines. As far as I can tell from the parts manual there are two junctions in
the engine bay. Is that correct? It looks like from the master cylinder a line
goes to a 3 way  where there is an in and out and also the brake switch. From
there it looks like it goes to a 4 way where the 3 lines out go to the 2 front
brakes and a line to the rear. If this is correct where do the 2 junctions
bolt to the car?
Also where does the reservoir mount? Is there a bracket for it?

Many Thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From HealeyHundred at comcast.net  Thu Jun 19 09:41:46 2008
From: HealeyHundred at comcast.net (Richard Gordon)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:41:46 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
Message-ID: <6D80B279-BE63-4584-902A-6044585E7039@comcast.net>

Have you got a cite from somewhere other than a crackpot site that  
back up
this accusation that R-134 is worse for the environment than R-12?   
I'm in
the industry,and I have never heard that.
Rick

Hi Rick,

Check Time Magazines April 7th issue, it is the cover story.

Richard

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun 19 09:53:24 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:53:24 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Brake lines LHD Mark 3
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W30F2139DD824B953C830CFBAAA0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W30F2139DD824B953C830CFBAAA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806190853jb0b059cuc76aa74709761e2a@mail.gmail.com>

Wes -

I am running from memory but the three way with brake switch is bolted
onto the inner front right fender well towards the bottom, probably
about 6 to 9 inches up from the chassis rail, I am pretty sure it is
on the wheel well itself, close to the shroud/bonnet brace.  There
should be a welded nut on the wheel well where it bolts into.  Note
that the master's output does not go to the threeway, it goes to the
booster, then the booster goes to the threeway.  If you are not
installing a booster on you BJ8, be sure to get a second clutch master
and use that as your brake master, the original BJ8 brake master is
designed to work with a booster  - without it you will have very heavy
brakes.

The four way, I believe, is located on the right inside chassis rail
somewhere in the engine compartment area, but I can't recall exactly
where.  Yes, the three way connects to this and you have two lines to
the front and one to the back.

On a LHD car the resevoir mounts to the left hand shroud/bonnet brace
with a little kinked bracket and then a reservoir band/bracket goes
around the reservoir.  Note that with the reservoir on the LH side
there is a great deal of piping to run the lines to the clutch and
brake masters.  They actually run in very specific locations - I'd
recommend getting Mr. Finespanner's pre-cut / pre-bent pipe kits, it
will make it SUBSTANTIALLY easier to install, especially if you are
dealing with steel lines.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 3:02 PM, Weston Keyes <westonkeyes at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hello Folks,
>
>    I am running new brakes lines in a car I didn't take apart. It is a 3000
> built in 2/1967, left hand drive. I have a kit from Automec that has all the
> lines. As far as I can tell from the parts manual there are two junctions in
> the engine bay. Is that correct? It looks like from the master cylinder a line
> goes to a 3 way  where there is an in and out and also the brake switch. From
> there it looks like it goes to a 4 way where the 3 lines out go to the 2 front
> brakes and a line to the rear. If this is correct where do the 2 junctions
> bolt to the car?
> Also where does the reservoir mount? Is there a bracket for it?
>
> Many Thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York, Maine

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Thu Jun 19 10:07:00 2008
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:07:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mark III brake lines boobo
Message-ID: <BAY114-W186425997BCDEA0803C86ABAAA0@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

    Sorry I made a gross error. I have a right hand drive car not a left hand
as previously posted. I was so concentrating on not making a mistake I made
one anyway. I'm a moron.
   At any rate all the replies have been helpful anyway. I have a lot to
learn.

Below is the original post with the error fixed:

Hello Folks,

    I am running new brakes lines in a car I didn't take apart. It is a 3000
built in 2/1967, right hand drive. I have a kit from Automec that has all the
lines. As far as I can tell from the parts manual there are two junctions in
the engine bay. Is that correct? It looks like from the master cylinder a
line
goes to a 3 way  where there is an in and out and also the brake switch. From
there it looks like it goes to a 4 way where the 3 lines out go to the 2
front
brakes and a line to the rear. If this is correct where do the 2 junctions
bolt to the car?
Also where does the reservoir mount? Is there a bracket for it?

Many Thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun 19 10:31:01 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:31:01 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Mark III brake lines boobo
In-Reply-To: <BAY114-W186425997BCDEA0803C86ABAAA0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY114-W186425997BCDEA0803C86ABAAA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806190931n1e11a18eo895a47ec81e89859@mail.gmail.com>

Wes -

All the basic routing for the brake lines from the master cylinders to
the brakes are identical for both LHD and RHD cars - the only
difference between the two is the reservoir on a RHD car is connected
with a special bracket to the right hand side substructure's box (that
is connected to the RH pedal box).  This special bracket is connected
basically right above the master cylinders and holds the reservoir
right underneath the bonnet at the right rear.  In many ways this is a
much more logical location for the reservoir, as the piping to the
master cylinders is very short and direct.  Get the special RHD
bracket (it is triangular shaped) and it will all bolt right up
without having to drill anything.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 6:07 PM, Weston Keyes <westonkeyes at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hello Folks,
>
>    Sorry I made a gross error. I have a right hand drive car not a left hand
> as previously posted. I was so concentrating on not making a mistake I made
> one anyway. I'm a moron.
>   At any rate all the replies have been helpful anyway. I have a lot to
> learn.
>
> Below is the original post with the error fixed:
>
> Hello Folks,
>
>    I am running new brakes lines in a car I didn't take apart. It is a 3000
> built in 2/1967, right hand drive. I have a kit from Automec that has all the
> lines. As far as I can tell from the parts manual there are two junctions in
> the engine bay. Is that correct? It looks like from the master cylinder a
> line
> goes to a 3 way  where there is an in and out and also the brake switch. From
> there it looks like it goes to a 4 way where the 3 lines out go to the 2
> front
> brakes and a line to the rear. If this is correct where do the 2 junctions
> bolt to the car?
> Also where does the reservoir mount? Is there a bracket for it?
>
> Many Thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York, Maine

From 57healey at gmail.com  Thu Jun 19 10:32:15 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:32:15 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
In-Reply-To: <6D80B279-BE63-4584-902A-6044585E7039@comcast.net>
References: <6D80B279-BE63-4584-902A-6044585E7039@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0806190932j5a207f8eta08ce6d9c2c2ec2e@mail.gmail.com>

Here is the cover article, and it talks allot about ethanol, where is
the A/C discussion?

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1725975,00.html

BTW after the 31% increase in my per kW rate between April and May's
bill I switch power providers to a 100% renewable power plan with
another company.  We do have a gas guzzling SUV, it is flex fuel
ready, so if the promises of Cellulosic ethanol come through I will be
able to use that.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellulosic_ethanol

Right now I find it funny that E85 is moving up a steady $.30 less
than regular unleaded at my local station.  You would think if this
business model on E85 was sound, that the rapidly increasing gasoline
costs would only effect the 15% of the fuel that is petroleum based
plus costs of transit and production.

Patton



On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 10:41 AM, Richard Gordon
<HealeyHundred at comcast.net> wrote:
> Have you got a cite from somewhere other than a crackpot site that
> back up
> this accusation that R-134 is worse for the environment than R-12?
> I'm in
> the industry,and I have never heard that.
> Rick
>
> Hi Rick,
>
> Check Time Magazines April 7th issue, it is the cover story.
>
> Richard
>

-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From f9cougar at yahoo.com  Thu Jun 19 10:49:08 2008
From: f9cougar at yahoo.com (john close)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:49:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
In-Reply-To: <6D80B279-BE63-4584-902A-6044585E7039@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <441971.65737.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

As if we needed to increase the rate of de-foresting! I have also read that
production of ethanol uses more gas than ethanol produced. So much for helping
the environment and using less petroleum. . - JRC
 
 
 
--- On Thu, 6/19/08, Richard Gordon <HealeyHundred at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Richard Gordon <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008, 8:41 AM

Have you got a cite from somewhere other than a crackpot site that
back up
this accusation that R-134 is worse for the environment than R-12?
I'm in
the industry,and I have never heard that.
Rick

Hi Rick,

Check Time Magazines April 7th issue, it is the cover story.

Richard
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From dan at warner-associates.com  Thu Jun 19 11:07:38 2008
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:07:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
In-Reply-To: <79C51452-DAB9-47A7-8501-1A769A6C93AB@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000e01c8d22e$fa44f190$1e00000a@DANSTROM>

Outstanding article Richard!  If we took one tenth of the state of New
Mexico and used it to produce energy with algae, we could produce enough
energy to meet the needs of the entire US.
Dan



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Richard Gordon
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 1:02 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!

If you read the time magazine article regarding the Ethenol scam, then  
tell your legislators about this one.

Valcent Tech. - Algae

Check this out.


It is simply amazing!


We don't have to use our food for gas!


Please Send this on!

http://www.valcent.net/i/misc/Vertigro/index.html

Pay particular attention to the last statement!
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From 57healey at gmail.com  Thu Jun 19 11:18:25 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:18:25 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
In-Reply-To: <441971.65737.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <6D80B279-BE63-4584-902A-6044585E7039@comcast.net>
	<441971.65737.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0806191018s289e5404m122b289f662acdc2@mail.gmail.com>

A great deal of that data is based around corn based ethanol.  All
ethanol production is not the same.  We in the US are focusing on corn
because of the subsidies.  Read the Time article about sugar
production and check out the wiki link in my other email about ethanol
biomass.

I don't believe we will see a magic bullet in our lifetime that will
solve all of this, but I do believe that with a combination of
technology we have affable today, coupled with refinement of processes
and economies of scale, we will find workable, affordable answers to
maintaining our quality of life.

Patton

On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:49 AM, john close <f9cougar at yahoo.com> wrote:
> As if we needed to increase the rate of de-foresting! I have also read that
> production of ethanol uses more gas than ethanol produced. So much for helping
> the environment and using less petroleum. . - JRC

-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Thu Jun 19 11:24:47 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:24:47 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
In-Reply-To: <000e01c8d22e$fa44f190$1e00000a@DANSTROM>
Message-ID: <20080619172436.58A8B18786E@autox.team.net>

HEY!! Not in my state!! No stinking algae here....;>)
dave
frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Dan Stromquist
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:08 AM
To: 'Richard Gordon'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!

Outstanding article Richard!  If we took one tenth of the state of New
Mexico and used it to produce energy with algae, we could produce enough
energy to meet the needs of the entire US.
Dan



-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Richard Gordon
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 1:02 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!

If you read the time magazine article regarding the Ethenol scam, then  
tell your legislators about this one.

Valcent Tech. - Algae

Check this out.


It is simply amazing!


We don't have to use our food for gas!


Please Send this on!

http://www.valcent.net/i/misc/Vertigro/index.html

Pay particular attention to the last statement!
Healeys at autox.team.net
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You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com

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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Thu Jun 19 11:27:06 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:27:06 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0806191018s289e5404m122b289f662acdc2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20080619172659.D2C1418786E@autox.team.net>

I like this guys message about oil..

Subject: Joe American 

Please take a few minutes and watch 

 

This guy's message is right on target.  If only he were a candidate. 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPch2k63uj4 
 


frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Patton Dickson
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:18 AM
To: f9cougar at yahoo.com
Cc: Richard Gordon; Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine

A great deal of that data is based around corn based ethanol.  All
ethanol production is not the same.  We in the US are focusing on corn
because of the subsidies.  Read the Time article about sugar
production and check out the wiki link in my other email about ethanol
biomass.

I don't believe we will see a magic bullet in our lifetime that will
solve all of this, but I do believe that with a combination of
technology we have affable today, coupled with refinement of processes
and economies of scale, we will find workable, affordable answers to
maintaining our quality of life.

Patton

On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:49 AM, john close <f9cougar at yahoo.com> wrote:
> As if we needed to increase the rate of de-foresting! I have also read
that
> production of ethanol uses more gas than ethanol produced. So much for
helping
> the environment and using less petroleum. . - JRC

-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun 19 12:42:21 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:42:21 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
In-Reply-To: <20080619172436.58A8B18786E@autox.team.net>
References: <000e01c8d22e$fa44f190$1e00000a@DANSTROM>
	<20080619172436.58A8B18786E@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806191142o7fce0049uaccea5d4f5e7f2d2@mail.gmail.com>

Dave,  it didn't seem to be a problem for all you NIMBYs in New Mexico
to light off a few nukes out back just a few years ago.  I guess after
that Algae would scare me too.

On 6/19/08, Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:
> HEY!! Not in my state!! No stinking algae here....;>)
> dave
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter Customs
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2
> Porter Custom Bicycles
> www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
> http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Dan Stromquist
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:08 AM
> To: 'Richard Gordon'; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
>
> Outstanding article Richard!  If we took one tenth of the state of New
> Mexico and used it to produce energy with algae, we could produce enough
> energy to meet the needs of the entire US.
> Dan
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Richard Gordon
> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 1:02 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
>
> If you read the time magazine article regarding the Ethenol scam, then
> tell your legislators about this one.
>
> Valcent Tech. - Algae
>
> Check this out.
>
>
> It is simply amazing!
>
>
> We don't have to use our food for gas!
>
>
> Please Send this on!
>
> http://www.valcent.net/i/misc/Vertigro/index.html
>
> Pay particular attention to the last statement!
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Thu Jun 19 12:42:19 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:42:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fiberglass trunk lid
In-Reply-To: <441971.65737.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <6D80B279-BE63-4584-902A-6044585E7039@comcast.net>
	<441971.65737.qm@web34808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <005901c8d23c$34ae0670$6f00a8c0@michael>

Does anyone out there have a fiberglass trunk lid that I could buy?

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Thu Jun 19 12:45:09 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:45:09 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806191142o7fce0049uaccea5d4f5e7f2d2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20080619184458.0B9E0187666@autox.team.net>

Hmm, you got a point there Alan. In retrospect, I suppose that was PC at the
time...

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:42 PM
To: Dave Porter
Cc: Dan Stromquist; Richard Gordon; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!

Dave,  it didn't seem to be a problem for all you NIMBYs in New Mexico
to light off a few nukes out back just a few years ago.  I guess after
that Algae would scare me too.

On 6/19/08, Dave Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:
> HEY!! Not in my state!! No stinking algae here....;>)
> dave
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter Customs
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2
> Porter Custom Bicycles
> www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
>
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf
> Of Dan Stromquist
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:08 AM
> To: 'Richard Gordon'; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
>
> Outstanding article Richard!  If we took one tenth of the state of New
> Mexico and used it to produce energy with algae, we could produce enough
> energy to meet the needs of the entire US.
> Dan
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf
> Of Richard Gordon
> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 1:02 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
>
> If you read the time magazine article regarding the Ethenol scam, then
> tell your legislators about this one.
>
> Valcent Tech. - Algae
>
> Check this out.
>
>
> It is simply amazing!
>
>
> We don't have to use our food for gas!
>
>
> Please Send this on!
>
> http://www.valcent.net/i/misc/Vertigro/index.html
>
> Pay particular attention to the last statement!
> Healeys at autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com
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'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From 57healey at gmail.com  Thu Jun 19 12:45:51 2008
From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:45:51 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806191142o7fce0049uaccea5d4f5e7f2d2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000e01c8d22e$fa44f190$1e00000a@DANSTROM>
	<20080619172436.58A8B18786E@autox.team.net>
	<ff59076c0806191142o7fce0049uaccea5d4f5e7f2d2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <743b1e2f0806191145m4d231f60m3a7131ee2c73ed82@mail.gmail.com>

The algae and nukes combo (might as well throw in Roswell) sounds like
a great combo for a B-Movie.

On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 1:42 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
> Dave,  it didn't seem to be a problem for all you NIMBYs in New Mexico
> to light off a few nukes out back just a few years ago.  I guess after
> that Algae would scare me too.

-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Thu Jun 19 12:50:05 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:50:05 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0806191145m4d231f60m3a7131ee2c73ed82@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20080619184953.E89BF187666@autox.team.net>

Careful! I'll sic Bill Richardson on you guys!

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: Patton Dickson [mailto:57healey at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:46 PM
To: Alan Seigrist
Cc: Dave Porter; Richard Gordon; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!

The algae and nukes combo (might as well throw in Roswell) sounds like
a great combo for a B-Movie.

On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 1:42 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
> Dave,  it didn't seem to be a problem for all you NIMBYs in New Mexico
> to light off a few nukes out back just a few years ago.  I guess after
> that Algae would scare me too.

-- 
Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."

From brentshealey at gmail.com  Thu Jun 19 15:56:24 2008
From: brentshealey at gmail.com (Brent Porter)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:56:24 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Brake question - booster?
Message-ID: <995024c50806191456p6dceae95j39863b909aa0b647@mail.gmail.com>

I recently was called to look at a fellow club members new purchase.
He bought a BN4 with drum brakes all around.  He said it was
'grabbing' when he would stop.  I looked over the car and followed a
vacuum line over to the passengers foot well to find a booster....on a
drum brake BN4???  I'm sure it was added, as it's a newer restoration.
 Anybody every heard of using a booster and 4 drums??

thanks,   Brent.


-- 
Brent Porter

BT7, AN9x2
Indianapolis, IN

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu Jun 19 16:42:47 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:42:47 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Delegates Meeting
Message-ID: <c36.30723bb8.358c3ae7@aol.com>

Is anyone attending the Delegates' Meeting at Conclave San Diego?  I  will 
not be in attendance and would like to give the Capital Area AHC's  proxy to 
someone who will be at the meeting.  Please contact me  off-list.
 
Best--Michael Oritt 



**************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for 
fuel-efficient used cars.      (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)

From don at anglesey.us  Thu Jun 19 16:50:49 2008
From: don at anglesey.us (Don )
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:50:49 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Brake question - booster?
In-Reply-To: <995024c50806191456p6dceae95j39863b909aa0b647@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA0URZJ8mcIE6Bk2YxB8q6GMKAAAAQAAAAHJEIcTTB1U+xnMlumzOv1gEAAAAA@anglesey.us>

I thought about adding a booster after converting to front disk but my
100-6 seems to stop fine so I am still using the original master
cylinder w/no added booster.  As for using it on a four drum system
seems a little overkill to me but I guess what ever works.
Don
57' BN4

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Thu Jun 19 16:52:15 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:52:15 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Brake question - booster?
In-Reply-To: <995024c50806191456p6dceae95j39863b909aa0b647@mail.gmail.com>
References: <995024c50806191456p6dceae95j39863b909aa0b647@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <711353A0-9845-47A6-B4E1-9F391EC8F561@sbcglobal.net>

Yes we have installed a lot of them. The problem you may have is the  
brakes are very grabby at slow walking speeds, but should not be a  
problem at normal driving speeds.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jun 19, 2008, at 2:56 PM, Brent Porter wrote:

> I recently was called to look at a fellow club members new purchase.
> He bought a BN4 with drum brakes all around.  He said it was
> 'grabbing' when he would stop.  I looked over the car and followed a
> vacuum line over to the passengers foot well to find a booster....on a
> drum brake BN4???  I'm sure it was added, as it's a newer restoration.
>  Anybody every heard of using a booster and 4 drums??
>
> thanks,   Brent.
>
>
> -- 
> Brent Porter
>
> BT7, AN9x2
> Indianapolis, IN
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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Thu Jun 19 16:54:06 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:54:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Brake question - booster?
In-Reply-To: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA0URZJ8mcIE6Bk2YxB8q6GMKAAAAQAAAAHJEIcTTB1U+xnMlumzOv1gEAAAAA@anglesey.us>
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I am using a power servo with disc brakes on my BN4 and have for many  
years with great sucsess



David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jun 19, 2008, at 3:50 PM, Don wrote:

> I thought about adding a booster after converting to front disk but my
> 100-6 seems to stop fine so I am still using the original master
> cylinder w/no added booster.  As for using it on a four drum system
> seems a little overkill to me but I guess what ever works.
> Don
> 57' BN4
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From ynotink at msn.com  Thu Jun 19 17:46:58 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:46:58 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
In-Reply-To: <000e01c8d22e$fa44f190$1e00000a@DANSTROM>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F3506B3C2DA120A1E7C9E14A5AA0@phx.gbl>

Sounds like someone needs to have a talk with Ted Turner... as if he needs 
the money.

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Dan Stromquist" <dan at warner-associates.com>
>To: "'Richard Gordon'" <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>, 
><healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
>Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:07:38 -0500
>
>Outstanding article Richard!  If we took one tenth of the state of New
>Mexico and used it to produce energy with algae, we could produce enough
>energy to meet the needs of the entire US.
>Dan
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net
>[mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
>Of Richard Gordon
>Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 1:02 PM
>To: healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Healeys] USA Energy Independent!!!
>
>If you read the time magazine article regarding the Ethenol scam, then
>tell your legislators about this one.
>
>Valcent Tech. - Algae
>
>Check this out.
>
>
>It is simply amazing!
>
>
>We don't have to use our food for gas!
>
>
>Please Send this on!
>
>http://www.valcent.net/i/misc/Vertigro/index.html
>
>Pay particular attention to the last statement!
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From ynotink at msn.com  Thu Jun 19 17:59:11 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:59:11 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0806191018s289e5404m122b289f662acdc2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F38E3CB360EBACDC018F1DCA5AA0@phx.gbl>

What everyone glosses over is that ethanol is a piss poor motor fuel 
containing only about 65% of the heat capacity of gasoline and much less 
than fuel oil. The price increase may only be 30% of the increase in 
gasoline, but if you are lucky you will only about break even in the fuel 
economy comparison. My old Rover gets about 18 miles per gallon on unblended 
fuel, but drops to 15 MPG on the winter ethanol blend. The more ethanol the 
lower the fuel economy. The energy produced by a fuel depends on the number 
of carbon/hydrogen bonds that are broken in the combustion process. I don't 
care what fuel you choose the energy produced will be limited by that 
immutable fact.

Bill Lawrence.

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Thu Jun 19 18:18:30 2008
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:18:30 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904C8D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
References: <1213861247.485a0d7fcd9bc@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904C8D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
Message-ID: <1213921110.485af756ea946@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

Quoting "Freese, Ken" <Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com>:

> Joe,
> Did the Sebring 3000's have limited slip diff's?
> Ken Freese 
> 
Ken
When I asked Geoff Healey this question he was a little uncertain but it was 
most likely, NO LIMITED SLIP DIFF.

Also the same for overdrive, NOT FITTED. Apparently it was considered that the 
heat and long hours of the Sebring 12Hour race was a concern.
This seems an odd area of concern when you consider the extreme hours and 
conditions of some of the 48 & 56 hour european rally events up and down steep 
mountain passes with aq mix of sealed and dirt surfaces with on/off application 
of the accelerator!
With no O/D the Sebring ratio gear set filled gaps that O/D would be used on a 
Tulip (rally) gearset.

Joe 

From ynotink at msn.com  Thu Jun 19 18:20:21 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:20:21 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
In-Reply-To: <20080619172659.D2C1418786E@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F37BFC03524EBCB718BBC0AA5A50@phx.gbl>

I have a few quibbles, but overall I think he has it right. I especially 
like the way he addresses the three stooges as underperforming employees 
rather than as exalted elites. I wonder if he is available for VP.

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Dave Porter" <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
>To: "'Patton Dickson'" <57healey at gmail.com>, <f9cougar at yahoo.com>
>CC: 'Richard Gordon' <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>,'Healeys' 
><healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
>Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:27:06 -0600
>
>I like this guys message about oil..
>
>Subject: Joe American
>
>Please take a few minutes and watch
>
>
>
>This guy's message is right on target.  If only he were a candidate.
>
>
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPch2k63uj4
>
>
>
>frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
>Porter Customs
>Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
>505-352-1378
>1954 BN2
>Porter Custom Bicycles
>www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
>http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
>[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
>Of Patton Dickson
>Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:18 AM
>To: f9cougar at yahoo.com
>Cc: Richard Gordon; Healeys
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
>
>A great deal of that data is based around corn based ethanol.  All
>ethanol production is not the same.  We in the US are focusing on corn
>because of the subsidies.  Read the Time article about sugar
>production and check out the wiki link in my other email about ethanol
>biomass.
>
>I don't believe we will see a magic bullet in our lifetime that will
>solve all of this, but I do believe that with a combination of
>technology we have affable today, coupled with refinement of processes
>and economies of scale, we will find workable, affordable answers to
>maintaining our quality of life.
>
>Patton
>
>On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:49 AM, john close <f9cougar at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > As if we needed to increase the rate of de-foresting! I have also read
>that
> > production of ethanol uses more gas than ethanol produced. So much for
>helping
> > the environment and using less petroleum. . - JRC
>
>--
>Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX
>1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out."
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Jun 19 18:34:44 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:34:44 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
In-Reply-To: <1213921110.485af756ea946@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
References: <1213861247.485a0d7fcd9bc@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904C8D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<1213921110.485af756ea946@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
Message-ID: <006301c8d26d$7130a220$5391e660$@com>

I rode with Phil Coombs for a couple of (very) hot laps at Road America in
56FAC. It definitely, at that stage in its life, had limited slip, as he was
able to steer with the throttle through the Carousel.

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:19 PM
To: Freese, Ken
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE Sebring 3000's

Quoting "Freese, Ken" <Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com>:

> Joe,
> Did the Sebring 3000's have limited slip diff's?
> Ken Freese 
> 
Ken
When I asked Geoff Healey this question he was a little uncertain but it was

most likely, NO LIMITED SLIP DIFF.

Also the same for overdrive, NOT FITTED. Apparently it was considered that
the 
heat and long hours of the Sebring 12Hour race was a concern.
This seems an odd area of concern when you consider the extreme hours and 
conditions of some of the 48 & 56 hour european rally events up and down
steep 
mountain passes with aq mix of sealed and dirt surfaces with on/off
application 
of the accelerator!
With no O/D the Sebring ratio gear set filled gaps that O/D would be used on
a 
Tulip (rally) gearset.

Joe 

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Thu Jun 19 18:52:35 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:52:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Delegates Meeting
Message-ID: <20080620005235.PIJR17640.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Good idea.  If someone is willing to do that for me, contact me also.
tom 
> 
> From: Awgertoo at aol.com
> Date: 2008/06/19 Thu PM 06:42:47 EDT
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Delegates Meeting
> 
> Is anyone attending the Delegates' Meeting at Conclave San Diego?  I  will 
> not be in attendance and would like to give the Capital Area AHC's  proxy to 
> someone who will be at the meeting.  Please contact me  off-list.
>  
> Best--Michael Oritt 
> 
> 
> 
> **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for 
> fuel-efficient used cars.      (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)
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From e-wilkins at cox.net  Thu Jun 19 19:50:48 2008
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:50:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
In-Reply-To: <006301c8d26d$7130a220$5391e660$@com>
References: <1213861247.485a0d7fcd9bc@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904C8D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<1213921110.485af756ea946@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
	<006301c8d26d$7130a220$5391e660$@com>
Message-ID: <63C2CF87-3DFC-40FB-97F5-16141B4F4ECF@cox.net>

Somewhere I have a copy of the spec sheet from the 4th one that went  
to Canada.

Here is a website with the specs typed out:

http://www.race-cars.com/carsold/austinhl/a76686/a76686ss.htm

Wilko

On Jun 19, 2008, at 5:34 PM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

> I rode with Phil Coombs for a couple of (very) hot laps at Road  
> America in
> 56FAC. It definitely, at that stage in its life, had limited slip,  
> as he was
> able to steer with the throttle through the Carousel.
>
> WST
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On  
> Behalf Of
> sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:19 PM
> To: Freese, Ken
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE Sebring 3000's
>
> Quoting "Freese, Ken" <Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com>:
>
>> Joe,
>> Did the Sebring 3000's have limited slip diff's?
>> Ken Freese
>>
> Ken
> When I asked Geoff Healey this question he was a little uncertain  
> but it was
>
> most likely, NO LIMITED SLIP DIFF.
>
> Also the same for overdrive, NOT FITTED. Apparently it was  
> considered that
> the
> heat and long hours of the Sebring 12Hour race was a concern.
> This seems an odd area of concern when you consider the extreme  
> hours and
> conditions of some of the 48 & 56 hour european rally events up and  
> down
> steep
> mountain passes with aq mix of sealed and dirt surfaces with on/off
> application
> of the accelerator!
> With no O/D the Sebring ratio gear set filled gaps that O/D would be  
> used on
> a
> Tulip (rally) gearset.
>
> Joe
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From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Thu Jun 19 21:49:48 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:49:48 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] ethanol
Message-ID: <007301c8d288$afda1770$5201a8c0@Jim>

when they first started touting ethanol to replace oil, i asked the question
about what happens when more and more corn is used for fuel, thus driving up
the price of corn, to where it becomes uneconomical to continue to produce
ethanol.  what is done with all that ethanol infrastructure, etc.  i remember
the great oil shale fiasco back in the 70s where the price of crude dropped
dramatically when oil producers realized we were serious about alternatives.
i think the great oil shale distilleries are rusting away somewhere in the
dakotas.   we need a better plan than ethanol.    healeymanjim

From ynotink at msn.com  Thu Jun 19 22:41:29 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:41:29 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] ethanol
In-Reply-To: <007301c8d288$afda1770$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F36749C6726AD66C50ABADCA5A50@phx.gbl>

I bought a house in Grand Junction, Colorado about 2 months before the oil 
shale boom went south. Within six months my house was worth a third of what 
I paid. I call it the original Exxon disaster. The joke going around at the 
time was that if you bought a house in the town of Parachute the bank would 
throw in a slightly used "Big Dually" pickup and a boat.

That said, they were able at that time to produce oil from shale at about 
$35 per barrel. I would think they could make a go of it, under current 
market conditions, if they were allowed to.

Bill Lawrence


>From: "James  Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
>To: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Healeys] ethanol
>Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:49:48 -0700
>
>when they first started touting ethanol to replace oil, i asked the 
>question
>about what happens when more and more corn is used for fuel, thus driving 
>up
>the price of corn, to where it becomes uneconomical to continue to produce
>ethanol.  what is done with all that ethanol infrastructure, etc.  i 
>remember
>the great oil shale fiasco back in the 70s where the price of crude dropped
>dramatically when oil producers realized we were serious about 
>alternatives.
>i think the great oil shale distilleries are rusting away somewhere in the
>dakotas.   we need a better plan than ethanol.    healeymanjim
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From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Thu Jun 19 23:42:08 2008
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:42:08 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
In-Reply-To: <006301c8d26d$7130a220$5391e660$@com>
References: <1213861247.485a0d7fcd9bc@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904C8D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<1213921110.485af756ea946@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
	<006301c8d26d$7130a220$5391e660$@com>
Message-ID: <1213940528.485b43303f9dd@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

Quoting "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>:

> I rode with Phil Coombs for a couple of (very) hot laps at Road America in
> 56FAC. It definitely, at that stage in its life, had limited slip, as he
> was
> able to steer with the throttle through the Carousel.
> 
> WST
> 

> PHIL COOMBES' 54FAC WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY DEVELOPED hEALEYS 
RACING AFTER HE HAD RESTORED AND ENHANCED IT. FOR EXAMPLE I BELIEVE HE USED 
FIBERGLASS REAR SPRINGS. FAR LESS WEIGHT AND MAYBE IMPROVED RATES FOR SMOOTH 
CIRCUITS AND STICKER TYRES.PHIL INSTALLED ALL THE MODERN GO-FASTER BITS WHILE 
KEEPING THE APPEARANCE 'STOCK SEBRING'I HAD COMMUNICATED WITH THE PREVIOUS 
ENGLISH OWNER AND EVEN THEN IT HAD BEEN DEVELOPED AND CIRCUIT RACED AFTER THE 
1964 SEBRING.
57FAC WAS THE WORKS SPARE CAR AND MAY NEVER HAVE BEEN AS DEVELOPED IN1964.IT 
WAS RESCUED FROM CANADA WERE IT HAD DETERIORATED BADLY ( I HAVE THE PICTURES )
MANY NEW STRUCTUAL AND MECHANICAL PARTS WERE PART OF THE RESTO.
AMAZINGLY THIS CAR WAS LATER SOLD AT THE HIGHEST HEALEY PRICE UPTO THE TIME.
JOE

From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Thu Jun 19 23:42:10 2008
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:42:10 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
In-Reply-To: <006301c8d26d$7130a220$5391e660$@com>
References: <1213861247.485a0d7fcd9bc@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
	<0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904C8D@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local>
	<1213921110.485af756ea946@webmail.hotkey.net.au>
	<006301c8d26d$7130a220$5391e660$@com>
Message-ID: <1213940530.485b433263d1b@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

Quoting "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>:

> I rode with Phil Coombs for a couple of (very) hot laps at Road America in
> 56FAC. It definitely, at that stage in its life, had limited slip, as he
> was
> able to steer with the throttle through the Carousel.
> 
> WST
> 

> PHIL COOMBES' 54FAC WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY DEVELOPED hEALEYS 
RACING AFTER HE HAD RESTORED AND ENHANCED IT. FOR EXAMPLE I BELIEVE HE USED 
FIBERGLASS REAR SPRINGS. FAR LESS WEIGHT AND MAYBE IMPROVED RATES FOR SMOOTH 
CIRCUITS AND STICKER TYRES.PHIL INSTALLED ALL THE MODERN GO-FASTER BITS WHILE 
KEEPING THE APPEARANCE 'STOCK SEBRING'I HAD COMMUNICATED WITH THE PREVIOUS 
ENGLISH OWNER AND EVEN THEN IT HAD BEEN DEVELOPED AND CIRCUIT RACED AFTER THE 
1964 SEBRING.
57FAC WAS THE WORKS SPARE CAR AND MAY NEVER HAVE BEEN AS DEVELOPED IN1964.IT 
WAS RESCUED FROM CANADA WERE IT HAD DETERIORATED BADLY ( I HAVE THE PICTURES )
MANY NEW STRUCTUAL AND MECHANICAL PARTS WERE PART OF THE RESTO.
AMAZINGLY THIS CAR WAS LATER SOLD AT THE HIGHEST HEALEY PRICE UPTO THE TIME.
JOE

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jun 20 00:07:27 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:07:27 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
In-Reply-To: <BAY101-F38E3CB360EBACDC018F1DCA5AA0@phx.gbl>
References: <743b1e2f0806191018s289e5404m122b289f662acdc2@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY101-F38E3CB360EBACDC018F1DCA5AA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806192307p460ca5fawced8acb5d68ac4ee@mail.gmail.com>

US ethanol is the biggest scam and ground zero of everything that's
wrong with the US government.

No one, I repeat, no one supports this including those on the left
(environmentalists) or right (cigar chomping wildcatters).  The only
people who support this are scumbag politicians from corn states who
view this as a hand out to Conagra and Monsanto in exchange for
campaign contributions and board directorships after they leave
congress.  The only ethanol that works is from sugar cane, which is
not grown in large quantities in the US.

The worst of the lot is Sen. Chuck Grassley, who is a complete
embarrasment for the Republican Party and a total ignorant jackass
with more power than his pea brain can process.




On 6/20/08, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE <ynotink at msn.com> wrote:
> What everyone glosses over is that ethanol is a piss poor motor fuel
> containing only about 65% of the heat capacity of gasoline and much less
> than fuel oil. The price increase may only be 30% of the increase in
> gasoline, but if you are lucky you will only about break even in the fuel
> economy comparison. My old Rover gets about 18 miles per gallon on unblended
> fuel, but drops to 15 MPG on the winter ethanol blend. The more ethanol the
> lower the fuel economy. The energy produced by a fuel depends on the number
> of carbon/hydrogen bonds that are broken in the combustion process. I don't
> care what fuel you choose the energy produced will be limited by that
> immutable fact.
>
> Bill Lawrence.
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From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au  Fri Jun 20 00:41:13 2008
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:41:13 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Re:  Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
Message-ID: <1213944073.485b510929019@webmail.hotkey.net.au>

Quoting "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" <e-wilkins at cox.net>:

> Somewhere I have a copy of the spec sheet from the 4th one that went  
> to Canada.
> 
> Here is a website with the specs typed out:
> 
> http://www.race-cars.com/carsold/austinhl/a76686/a76686ss.htm
> 
> Wilko
> 

The car/cars you refer to are the green UJB series from Sebring 1960, entered 
by BMC.  These cars were little modified structually. Iron heads and SU's.  
Most mods. were aimed at reliability. I think BMC owned these cars? 
Interestingly one of the Sebring entries was sold off to David Dixon who 
entered it at LeMans and then sold it to John Chatham and it became famous.
Joe


-----

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Jun 20 04:58:55 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:58:55 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
Message-ID: <011301c8d2c4$a44d9530$ece8bf90$@com>

Hi Joe,

It was 56FAC, not 54FAC. (He owned both 56FACand 57FAC) 

He did race 56FAC, and it certainly is possible he had composite springs on
it, but you may be confusing it with his red #105 car (Pendergraft raced
106). That car, #105, was a rallye car recreation, and was very developed
and did have composite springs, roller cam, fluid damper, etc.

I think that 56FAC was fairly original other than the approximation of
Healey Blue (I think it was a Datsun color). It was very light.  Last I
heard, it was owned by Denny Holloway in Iowa.

57FAC was in much rougher shape. I have the roll bar and fuel cell that had
been installed sometime during its life. You're right about it auctioning
for a record high price, something like $400,000+.

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au
[mailto:sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au] 
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 12:42 AM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson
Cc: joea at wgegroup.com
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE Sebring 3000's

Quoting "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>:

> I rode with Phil Coombs for a couple of (very) hot laps at Road America in
> 56FAC. It definitely, at that stage in its life, had limited slip, as he
> was
> able to steer with the throttle through the Carousel.
> 
> WST
> 

> PHIL COOMBES' 54FAC WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY DEVELOPED hEALEYS 
RACING AFTER HE HAD RESTORED AND ENHANCED IT. FOR EXAMPLE I BELIEVE HE USED 
FIBERGLASS REAR SPRINGS. FAR LESS WEIGHT AND MAYBE IMPROVED RATES FOR SMOOTH

CIRCUITS AND STICKER TYRES.PHIL INSTALLED ALL THE MODERN GO-FASTER BITS
WHILE 
KEEPING THE APPEARANCE 'STOCK SEBRING'I HAD COMMUNICATED WITH THE PREVIOUS 
ENGLISH OWNER AND EVEN THEN IT HAD BEEN DEVELOPED AND CIRCUIT RACED AFTER
THE 
1964 SEBRING.
57FAC WAS THE WORKS SPARE CAR AND MAY NEVER HAVE BEEN AS DEVELOPED IN1964.IT

WAS RESCUED FROM CANADA WERE IT HAD DETERIORATED BADLY ( I HAVE THE PICTURES
)
MANY NEW STRUCTUAL AND MECHANICAL PARTS WERE PART OF THE RESTO.
AMAZINGLY THIS CAR WAS LATER SOLD AT THE HIGHEST HEALEY PRICE UPTO THE TIME.
JOE

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Fri Jun 20 07:16:16 2008
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:16:16 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Front wheel seal
Message-ID: <BAY114-W389E1798F7B76A8CD98611BAA50@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

    Thanks to all with for help with my brake lines.

I am installing new front wheel bearings and seal. I have the seal level with
the end of the hub. It could go in towards the bearing another 1/4" to fully
seat against the land but then it seems it would not seal as well as the lip
is close to the bearing. It may not make any difference but I thought I would
check. Any thoughts?

Thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Fri Jun 20 09:56:13 2008
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:56:13 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
References: <BAY101-F38E3CB360EBACDC018F1DCA5AA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <006b01c8d2ee$2b016420$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>

Check out this video, gents.

http://edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=22627


== 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://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm

From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com  Fri Jun 20 10:21:39 2008
From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:21:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
In-Reply-To: <63C2CF87-3DFC-40FB-97F5-16141B4F4ECF@cox.net>
Message-ID: <100409.76056.qm@web50002.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Sweet!  Correct me if I'm wrong but the serial numbers on these cars are sequential right?  If so, this car and mine are only a few #s.  It's the closest one I've found to mine thus far.  Is it too much to hope for some residual value to carry over?
   
  Cheers & Happy Weekend,
  Carlos Cruz
  '60 BN7
  

"Eric (Rick) Wilkins" <e-wilkins at cox.net> wrote:
  Somewhere I have a copy of the spec sheet from the 4th one that went 
to Canada.

Here is a website with the specs typed out:

http://www.race-cars.com/carsold/austinhl/a76686/a76686ss.htm

Wilko

On Jun 19, 2008, at 5:34 PM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

> I rode with Phil Coombs for a couple of (very) hot laps at Road 
> America in
> 56FAC. It definitely, at that stage in its life, had limited slip, 
> as he was
> able to steer with the throttle through the Carousel.
>
> WST
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On 
> Behalf Of
> sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au
> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:19 PM
> To: Freese, Ken
> Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE Sebring 3000's
>
> Quoting "Freese, Ken" :
>
>> Joe,
>> Did the Sebring 3000's have limited slip diff's?
>> Ken Freese
>>
> Ken
> When I asked Geoff Healey this question he was a little uncertain 
> but it was
>
> most likely, NO LIMITED SLIP DIFF.
>
> Also the same for overdrive, NOT FITTED. Apparently it was 
> considered that
> the
> heat and long hours of the Sebring 12Hour race was a concern.
> This seems an odd area of concern when you consider the extreme 
> hours and
> conditions of some of the 48 & 56 hour european rally events up and 
> down
> steep
> mountain passes with aq mix of sealed and dirt surfaces with on/off
> application
> of the accelerator!
> With no O/D the Sebring ratio gear set filled gaps that O/D would be 
> used on
> a
> Tulip (rally) gearset.
>
> Joe

From maxandreb1 at yahoo.com  Fri Jun 20 12:45:39 2008
From: maxandreb1 at yahoo.com (Maurice Maxwell)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:45:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Occasional loss of power upon acceleration
Message-ID: <472919.83156.qm@web58203.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Thanks for all of the help.  The problem appears to be
a sticking needle in the rear carb float bowl.  Once
in a while it sticks closed and sometimes it sticks
open.  I discovered the sticking open yesterday when I
took the Healey out for a short run.  When I returned
to the garage I had gas gushing from the overflow line
from the rear carb.  The crap in the valve seat may
have come from the tube linking the rear carb float
bowl to the float bowl of the front float bowl.  This
tube looked to be older than the car.

I did employ most of the suggestions that came from
the list.  You all are truly very generous with your
time and knowledge.

Thanks again.
Max
1961 BT7

From racarbon at optonline.net  Fri Jun 20 12:57:19 2008
From: racarbon at optonline.net (Raymond Carbone)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:57:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator Success (maybe)
Message-ID: <001901c8d307$778006d0$0302a8c0@chloetaryn>

For those that may not remember, I have been trying to implement the installation of a Delco alternator for nearly 2 years.  After an unsuccessful attempt with an SI-10 (later successfully installed in a TR7), I purchased a new 105 Amp CS130 that also failed to meet my objectives.  Following long hours of research, multiple wiring experiments, and a number of regulator rebuilds, I was at the point of reinstalling my original generator when a part replacement seems to have changed everything.

Over the past 15 or so years I had Packard 440 solid core ignition wires installed in my BJ8.  Although these wires produce substantial amounts of radio interference, I have never experienced a misfire (Crane CD, Pertronics 40K coil).  The performance of my ignition system allowed me to reduce my carb adjustments to, maybe, once a year and just about eliminated the ignition from any diagnostic consideration.

In a last attempt to find my alternator culprit, I decided to perform a full list of voltage drop tests.  However, my tests were thwarted by the interference created by the ignition wires on my digital multi-meter.  Seeing this effort as my last, I decided to replace the Packard 440s with a very good grade of EMS/RMS suppression wires for my tests.  The results, all voltage drop tests fell well within spec and THE ALTERNATOR BEGAN TO WORK PROPERLY.

Conclusion; although I am not certain, I believe the EMS/RMS signals created by the Packards may have had some effect on the electronic regulators within the SI-10 and CS130 alternators.  Over the past few drives, the alternator has performed flawlessly, however, I will need to monitor the systems further before my confidence returns.

I would like to hear your thoughts.

All the best,
Ray Carbone
64BJ8 (original owner) 

From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Fri Jun 20 13:52:14 2008
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:52:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Austin Healey 3000 videos
Message-ID: <510894.10823.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8cQpQW8acI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWrn5ifjuOc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxtHOT3qWe8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FATsL7yrBMc

Enjoy!

From mgtd51 at comcast.net  Fri Jun 20 17:00:02 2008
From: mgtd51 at comcast.net (MGTD51)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:00:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Overdrive Enigma
Message-ID: <485C3672.6050803@comcast.net>

The overdrive on my 1959 BT7 is driving me nuts.  Most of the components 
are new: wiring harness, overdrive relay, throttle switch. solenoid.  
Only the gear box switch is original.  I have installed a 10 amp British 
fuse in the white wire running from terminal A3 on the fuse box to the 
C1 terminal on the relay.  The overdrive works fine (solenoid clicks in 
when in 3rd or 4th gear).  But when I connect the throttle switch and 
flip on the overdrive dash board switch, I either blow the fuse, or 
nothing happens.  I have connected an ohmmeter between the case of the 
throttle switch and each of the terminals; there is no short.  Also, the 
wiring harness seems to be ok.

Needless to say, I am driving the car without the throttle switch connected.

Any ideas.  Thanks in advance.

Larry Swift

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jun 20 17:45:37 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:45:37 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Another zinc/oil question
In-Reply-To: <510894.10823.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKEENIDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Has anyone any accurate knowledge of a product called "Hi-Performance
Break-In Lube" manufactured by Pro-Blend Motorsports?

I have recently been told it is recommend as an additive to increase the
amount of zinc an engine's oil.
The recommended mixture rate is 3 ounces per quart of engine oil?

Ron Ray

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jun 20 17:50:16 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:50:16 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Side Curtain Storage
In-Reply-To: <510894.10823.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIENIDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Folks,

I'm tired of seeing my side curtains in a different place each time I open
my trunk after driving my Healey.

Did roadsters come from the factory with any method for securing side
curtains inside the trunk?
If not, has anyone created or discovered a clean attractive securement
method?

Thanks.
  Ron Ray

From ynotink at msn.com  Fri Jun 20 17:52:35 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:52:35 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806192307p460ca5fawced8acb5d68ac4ee@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F37731840A0C602EBC03E01A5A50@phx.gbl>

One thing I forgot to mention about the price of ethanol is that it is 
subsidized to the tune of about a buck a gallon. If you had to pay full 
price it could never compete with petroleum. Because of the subsidy there is 
a new ethanol plant being built in Des Moines for close to a billion 
dollars. Your (our) tax dollars at work.

Bill Lawrence


>From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
>To: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" <ynotink at msn.com>, 57healey at gmail.com, 
>f9cougar at yahoo.com, HealeyHundred at comcast.net, healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
>Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:07:27 +0200
>
>US ethanol is the biggest scam and ground zero of everything that's
>wrong with the US government.
>
>No one, I repeat, no one supports this including those on the left
>(environmentalists) or right (cigar chomping wildcatters).  The only
>people who support this are scumbag politicians from corn states who
>view this as a hand out to Conagra and Monsanto in exchange for
>campaign contributions and board directorships after they leave
>congress.  The only ethanol that works is from sugar cane, which is
>not grown in large quantities in the US.
>
>The worst of the lot is Sen. Chuck Grassley, who is a complete
>embarrasment for the Republican Party and a total ignorant jackass
>with more power than his pea brain can process.

From ynotink at msn.com  Fri Jun 20 18:19:08 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:19:08 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
In-Reply-To: <006b01c8d2ee$2b016420$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F34490861FBBFEF72ACF548A5A40@phx.gbl>

Interesting technology, but it still depends on converting food stocks to 
satisfy our already insatiable energy demand. What we don't need is more 
stress on the food supply. We have almost beaten that particular horseman. 
Then of course there was the requisite propaganda about the need to raise 
taxes (cap energy, same thing). Is there anything the left doesn't think can 
be fixed by making the general public poorer?

Personally I like the algae idea better. It isn't dependent on growing and 
then burning food crops (a gross drain on resources) and the stuff will grow 
anywhere there is light. Just ask about my water feature sometime.

Dissenting from fellow New Mexican, Dave Porter (I think he was being 
facetious.), I think I may have room for one of those green houses in my 
back yard. Doesn't look much harder than brewing beer.

Mmmmmm Beer...!


Bill Lawrence


>From: "Alex" <alexmm at roadrunner.com>
>To: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" 
><ynotink at msn.com>,<57healey at gmail.com>,<f9cougar at yahoo.com>
>CC: <HealeyHundred at comcast.net>,<healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Ethenol from Time Magazine
>Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:56:13 -0400
>
>Check out this video, gents.
>
>http://edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=22627
>
>
>== 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://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm

From pennell at cox.net  Fri Jun 20 21:10:53 2008
From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:10:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Friday Austin Healey 3000 videos
In-Reply-To: <510894.10823.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20080620231053.U3VLS.238354.imail@eastrmwml30>

Jim, thanks for the youtube!  The run with the Aston was really good.

Try this one if you have not seen it.  Ten minutes of really fun looking stuff!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfyf6W2WG4k&NR=1

Keith Pennell

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8cQpQW8acI
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWrn5ifjuOc
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxtHOT3qWe8
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FATsL7yrBMc
> 
> Enjoy!
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jun 20 22:32:38 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:32:38 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Electrical Overdrive Enigma
In-Reply-To: <485C3672.6050803@comcast.net>
References: <485C3672.6050803@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806202132n18b9d806i8ad637b69b63b389@mail.gmail.com>

Larry -

Sounds to me like you haven't adjusted the throw of the solenoid
plunger properly - it's probably pushing down too far, blowing the
fuse every time it is activated.

Alan



On 6/21/08, MGTD51 <mgtd51 at comcast.net> wrote:
> The overdrive on my 1959 BT7 is driving me nuts.  Most of the components
> are new: wiring harness, overdrive relay, throttle switch. solenoid.
> Only the gear box switch is original.  I have installed a 10 amp British
> fuse in the white wire running from terminal A3 on the fuse box to the
> C1 terminal on the relay.  The overdrive works fine (solenoid clicks in
> when in 3rd or 4th gear).  But when I connect the throttle switch and
> flip on the overdrive dash board switch, I either blow the fuse, or
> nothing happens.  I have connected an ohmmeter between the case of the
> throttle switch and each of the terminals; there is no short.  Also, the
> wiring harness seems to be ok.
>
> Needless to say, I am driving the car without the throttle switch connected.
>
> Any ideas.  Thanks in advance.
>
> Larry Swift
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'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jun 20 22:37:25 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:37:25 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Side Curtain Storage
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIENIDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
References: <510894.10823.qm@web46302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIENIDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806202137x2f580604vd85923a2def21608@mail.gmail.com>

I bought a set of side curtains for my BN1 and they came in a hansome
custom fit bag that keeps them together - maybe there was a bag for
the roadsters?  Works very well to keep them together and still in the
boot.

Alan



On 6/21/08, Ronald J. Ray <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I'm tired of seeing my side curtains in a different place each time I open
> my trunk after driving my Healey.
>
> Did roadsters come from the factory with any method for securing side
> curtains inside the trunk?
> If not, has anyone created or discovered a clean attractive securement
> method?
>
> Thanks.
>   Ron Ray
> _______________________________________________
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>
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'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au  Fri Jun 20 22:58:37 2008
From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John & Kerry Rowe)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:58:37 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  Fwd: MORE  Sebring 3000's
References: <011301c8d2c4$a44d9530$ece8bf90$@com>
Message-ID: <6DD2EF93A1944F1796406D0A2DBB329B@rowe4323ef3cc5>

I last saw 57FAC a couple of years ago enjoying the good life in Queensland 
Australia
Think it is still here
John Rowe
Qld Australia
BN1
BT7
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 8:58 PM
Subject: [Healeys] FW: Fwd: MORE Sebring 3000's


> Hi Joe,
>
> It was 56FAC, not 54FAC. (He owned both 56FACand 57FAC)
>
> He did race 56FAC, and it certainly is possible he had composite springs 
> on
> it, but you may be confusing it with his red #105 car (Pendergraft raced
> 106). That car, #105, was a rallye car recreation, and was very developed
> and did have composite springs, roller cam, fluid damper, etc.
>
> I think that 56FAC was fairly original other than the approximation of
> Healey Blue (I think it was a Datsun color). It was very light.  Last I
> heard, it was owned by Denny Holloway in Iowa.
>
> 57FAC was in much rougher shape. I have the roll bar and fuel cell that 
> had
> been installed sometime during its life. You're right about it auctioning
> for a record high price, something like $400,000+.
>
> WST
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au
> [mailto:sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au]
> Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 12:42 AM
> To: Wm. Severin Thompson
> Cc: joea at wgegroup.com
> Subject: RE: [Healeys] Fwd: MORE Sebring 3000's
>
> Quoting "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>:
>
>> I rode with Phil Coombs for a couple of (very) hot laps at Road America 
>> in
>> 56FAC. It definitely, at that stage in its life, had limited slip, as he
>> was
>> able to steer with the throttle through the Carousel.
>>
>> WST
>>
>
>> PHIL COOMBES' 54FAC WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY DEVELOPED hEALEYS
> RACING AFTER HE HAD RESTORED AND ENHANCED IT. FOR EXAMPLE I BELIEVE HE 
> USED
> FIBERGLASS REAR SPRINGS. FAR LESS WEIGHT AND MAYBE IMPROVED RATES FOR 
> SMOOTH
>
> CIRCUITS AND STICKER TYRES.PHIL INSTALLED ALL THE MODERN GO-FASTER BITS
> WHILE
> KEEPING THE APPEARANCE 'STOCK SEBRING'I HAD COMMUNICATED WITH THE PREVIOUS
> ENGLISH OWNER AND EVEN THEN IT HAD BEEN DEVELOPED AND CIRCUIT RACED AFTER
> THE
> 1964 SEBRING.
> 57FAC WAS THE WORKS SPARE CAR AND MAY NEVER HAVE BEEN AS DEVELOPED 
> IN1964.IT
>
> WAS RESCUED FROM CANADA WERE IT HAD DETERIORATED BADLY ( I HAVE THE 
> PICTURES
> )
> MANY NEW STRUCTUAL AND MECHANICAL PARTS WERE PART OF THE RESTO.
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From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Fri Jun 20 23:53:08 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:53:08 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Question
Message-ID: <2D4FB3F3FD49491FAA038E77FDA03B92@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day

 

Could I indulge you all for a non Austin-Healey question please?

 

I take it that it wouldn't be a problem by using my computer to copy some
music from a number of CDs to a single DVD?

 

Now if that's so, will the DVD play on a CD player, preferably in a motor
vehicle? No not the BN3 as the sound of the exhaust is more than enough to
keep me entertained.

 

Many thanks.

 

Hoo Roo

 

Patrick Quinn

Sydney, Australia 

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Jun 21 01:39:00 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:39:00 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Question
In-Reply-To: <2D4FB3F3FD49491FAA038E77FDA03B92@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <2D4FB3F3FD49491FAA038E77FDA03B92@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806210039s3cd35ce3r4c274cde7ecac08b@mail.gmail.com>

Patrick -

Your motor home very likely will not play a DVD.

If it is "MP3" compatible, you can convert around 6 to 10 albums in
MP3 format and put it on one CD, then you can have multiple albums on
each disc.

Check the front face of your CD player, if it says MP3, then you can
do it this way.

Alan



On 6/21/08, Patrick and Caroline Quinn <p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> wrote:
> G'day
>
>
>
> Could I indulge you all for a non Austin-Healey question please?
>
>
>
> I take it that it wouldn't be a problem by using my computer to copy some
> music from a number of CDs to a single DVD?
>
>
>
> Now if that's so, will the DVD play on a CD player, preferably in a motor
> vehicle? No not the BN3 as the sound of the exhaust is more than enough to
> keep me entertained.
>
>
>
> Many thanks.
>
>
>
> Hoo Roo
>
>
>
> Patrick Quinn
>
> Sydney, Australia
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From ampole at hotmail.com  Sat Jun 21 02:03:53 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:03:53 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] bodywork complete, ready for primer
Message-ID: <BLU108-W415940DC6AAC0A27D560A9D5A40@phx.gbl>

Guys
For those interested I have updated my website, went to see the car again
wednesday and its had the final fit of the bodypanels, been spot filled and
ready for primer, hopefully the primer went on yesterday with the laborious
rubbing down before painting starting next week:
http://www.austin-healey3000.com/bodywork.htm
I will add some morer text to each stage when I get round to it.
cheers Andy
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sat Jun 21 04:54:47 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:54:47 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Side Curtain Storage
References: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIENIDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <01c401c8d38d$397fdeb0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Ron,

Years ago when I had a tricarb BT7, the sidescreens were stowed in their 
proper vinyl envelope with the two domed snaps. Then to prevent this from 
moving around the boot area, I laid them across the spare tire area, and 
secured them by running an elastic cord from the spare tire securing block 
arm across to the tire rod loop. This worked very well and held everything 
in position.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald J. Ray" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 7:50 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Side Curtain Storage


> Folks,
>
> I'm tired of seeing my side curtains in a different place each time I open
> my trunk after driving my Healey.
>
> Did roadsters come from the factory with any method for securing side
> curtains inside the trunk?
> If not, has anyone created or discovered a clean attractive securement
> method?
>
> Thanks.
>  Ron Ray
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From tomleavy at comcast.net  Sat Jun 21 05:57:41 2008
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:57:41 +0000
Subject: [Healeys]  Alternator Success (maybe)
Message-ID: <062120081157.7929.485CECB5000BC9CC00001EF9220700095397900E0A0403019B@comcast.net>

Hi Ray-

You are my hero. I guess persistence pays off. 

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(908) 433-9322

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jun 21 06:04:03 2008
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:04:03 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Side Curtain Storage
References: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIENIDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
	<01c401c8d38d$397fdeb0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <001201c8d396$e6be3780$c234e046@markl946cfrd7q>

FWIW,
     For those who would like to get their co-pilot, navigators (wifes) more 
interested in
their car hobby .  Side curtain storage bags and flannel seat covers for 
those hot sweaty days are a great project for a wife that sews.   And it 
gives them a little satisfaction knowing that they added something to the 
project.   My wife has made a couple of side curtain bags out of new, large 
bath towels that are very easy on the plastic windows.
Also seat covers to protect the leather seats on those hot days work very 
well and can be thrown into the wash for clean up.  A little elastic around 
the lower seat cover and a slip over cover with tie downs works great for 
the back of the seat.

   As for where to store the windows for convenience,   after packing the 
rear seat area
can't you slip them behind the front seats , standing up on their sides. 
This leaves your trunk open for your other things.  And of course the 
tonneau is used as a partial cover for the rest of the paraphernalia in the 
back seat.

   This is how MGAs are set up and it has worked well for us for  years.

Mark
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>
To: "Ronald J. Ray" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Side Curtain Storage


> Ron,
>
> Years ago when I had a tricarb BT7, the sidescreens were stowed in their
> proper vinyl envelope with the two domed snaps. Then to prevent this from
> moving around the boot area, I laid them across the spare tire area, and
> secured them by running an elastic cord from the spare tire securing block
> arm across to the tire rod loop. This worked very well and held everything
> in position.
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ronald J. Ray" <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 7:50 PM
> Subject: [Healeys] Side Curtain Storage
>
>
>> Folks,
>>
>> I'm tired of seeing my side curtains in a different place each time I 
>> open
>> my trunk after driving my Healey.
>>
>> Did roadsters come from the factory with any method for securing side
>> curtains inside the trunk?
>> If not, has anyone created or discovered a clean attractive securement
>> method?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>  Ron Ray
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From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jun 21 07:33:22 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:33:22 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Side Curtain Storage
In-Reply-To: <01c401c8d38d$397fdeb0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKMENMDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Thanks Rich.

I do have the correct storage bag with black snaps.

Ron



-----Original Message-----
From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net]
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 4:55 AM
To: Ronald J. Ray; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Side Curtain Storage


Ron,

Years ago when I had a tricarb BT7, the sidescreens were stowed in their 
proper vinyl envelope with the two domed snaps. Then to prevent this from 
moving around the boot area, I laid them across the spare tire area, and 
secured them by running an elastic cord from the spare tire securing block 
arm across to the tire rod loop. This worked very well and held everything 
in position.

Rich Chrysler

From dwflagg at juno.com  Sat Jun 21 13:34:08 2008
From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:34:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Grille Badge
Message-ID: <20080621.153409.3736.0.dwflagg@juno.com>

I have a new Conclave '98 grille badge, commemorating Donald Healey. If
you have an interest please contact off the list. Also,
does anyone know what application 13H 442 (bearing) has? Thanks.

Doug
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From dthall at btinternet.com  Sat Jun 21 15:52:20 2008
From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:52:20 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Healeys] Part number confirmation
Message-ID: <906170.47568.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>

Hi guys
  Would somebody be kind enough to advise me of a BJ8 con-rod part number?
  Regards David, UK BT7 getting there !


David Hall

From eorr at cogeco.ca  Sat Jun 21 18:26:20 2008
From: eorr at cogeco.ca (Ed Orr)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:26:20 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] M---- quality
Message-ID: <001c01c8d3fe$9808da10$0300a8c0@HP29887285263>

I am shopping for inlet & exhaust valves and tappets any comments re quality
and price would be appreciated .

Ed Orr
'65 BJ8
'66 Bj8 project



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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Jun 21 18:28:25 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:28:25 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Part number confirmation
In-Reply-To: <906170.47568.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
References: <906170.47568.qm@web86407.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002a01c8d3fe$e2e6ce70$a8b46b50$@rr.com>

David, the BMC part number for the con rod and cap is 8G2339.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of D HALL
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 5:52 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Part number confirmation

Hi guys
  Would somebody be kind enough to advise me of a BJ8 con-rod part number?
  Regards David, UK BT7 getting there !


David Hall

From lapierrem at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jun 21 20:21:41 2008
From: lapierrem at sbcglobal.net (Mark LaPierre)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:21:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Test
Message-ID: <000e01c8d40e$b612b890$a630e046@markl946cfrd7q>

Test Mail

From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com  Sat Jun 21 21:06:07 2008
From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson)
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:06:07 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Question
In-Reply-To: <2D4FB3F3FD49491FAA038E77FDA03B92@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <GKEDJBJNDHLPKFGMKCEAKELGDIAA.gregwilkinson@roadrunner.com>

Hi Patrick,
No, it's not a problem copying music from CD to DVD. Just a little work.

A CD will play in almost all DVD players, but a DVD will not play in a CD
player. The laser in a CD player has too wide a beam to focus on the tighter
DVD tracks.

-----Original Message-----

G'day

I take it that it wouldn't be a problem by using my computer to copy some
music from a number of CDs to a single DVD?



Now if that's so, will the DVD play on a CD player, preferably in a motor
vehicle? No not the BN3 as the sound of the exhaust is more than enough to
keep me entertained.



Many thanks.



Hoo Roo



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From dthall at btinternet.com  Sun Jun 22 02:04:58 2008
From: dthall at btinternet.com (D HALL)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:04:58 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Healeys] Con - rod part number
Message-ID: <113987.6642.qm@web86402.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>

Many thanks to all who helped me with the part number (excluding Ed)
  Regards to all
  David


David Hall

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jun 22 02:13:19 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:13:19 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] M---- quality
In-Reply-To: <001c01c8d3fe$9808da10$0300a8c0@HP29887285263>
References: <001c01c8d3fe$9808da10$0300a8c0@HP29887285263>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806220113i6d050227v504fae03675bf4e@mail.gmail.com>

Ed -

Generally I'd say valves and tappets supplied by everyone are more or
less the same, but if you get stellite valves they will last longer
and can work with the head if prepped for unleaded.

The real thing you have to watch out for are the valve guides.  They
come in all types.  Don't buy silicone-bronze unless it is installed
and guaranteed by the supplier.  Steel guides are the better way to go
but I had some minor valve sticking at cool down but now that I've run
the motor in a bit and removed the non-OEM top hat seals that problem
has gone away on the fresh rebuild on my A90.

Alan



On 6/22/08, Ed Orr <eorr at cogeco.ca> wrote:
> I am shopping for inlet & exhaust valves and tappets any comments re quality
> and price would be appreciated .
>
> Ed Orr
> '65 BJ8
> '66 Bj8 project
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From eorr at cogeco.ca  Sun Jun 22 06:17:44 2008
From: eorr at cogeco.ca (Ed Orr)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:17:44 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] M---- quality
References: <001c01c8d3fe$9808da10$0300a8c0@HP29887285263>
	<ff59076c0806220113i6d050227v504fae03675bf4e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002401c8d461$f9942150$0300a8c0@HP29887285263>

Alan "prepped for unleaded" do you mean installing hardened seats .


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut at gmail.com>
To: "Ed Orr" <eorr at cogeco.ca>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 4:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] M---- quality


> Ed -
> 
> Generally I'd say valves and tappets supplied by everyone are more or
> less the same, but if you get stellite valves they will last longer
> and can work with the head if prepped for unleaded.
> 
> The real thing you have to watch out for are the valve guides.  They
> come in all types.  Don't buy silicone-bronze unless it is installed
> and guaranteed by the supplier.  Steel guides are the better way to go
> but I had some minor valve sticking at cool down but now that I've run
> the motor in a bit and removed the non-OEM top hat seals that problem
> has gone away on the fresh rebuild on my A90.
> 

>
>>
>>
>>
>> > -- 
>> 
> 
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jun 22 06:36:29 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:36:29 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] M---- quality
In-Reply-To: <002401c8d461$f9942150$0300a8c0@HP29887285263>
References: <001c01c8d3fe$9808da10$0300a8c0@HP29887285263>
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Message-ID: <ff59076c0806220536p5ae5da2cl94cfbedb49abfd55@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, hardened seats.  I think some specialists just heat treat the seat too...



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From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Sun Jun 22 13:59:00 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:59:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Side Curtain Storage
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKIENIDCAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <234769.21857.qm@web30307.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Ron; 
 
Sidecurtain bags for British sports cars are already available. Check out
http://www.sidecurtain.com
According to their literature,  
" each sidecurtain storage bag is made of a tough vinyl that is typically used
to make bank deposit bags and is designed to accommodate both sidecurtains.  A
protective flannel lining and divider separates the sidecurtains, which
greatly reduces the likelihood of scratches on their delicate surfaces. It is
sealed with both snaps and a Velcro strip. The bag slips easily into the
trunk, behind the seats, or can be carried on the luggage grid. There is also
a nylon carrying strap. Black bags are stocked, other colors are available by
special order. "   
 
Another option can be found at
www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca/custom-made.html  Quoting: "Side screen bags,
hand made, made of water resistant material, the interior of the bag is wool
lined with a center wool divider to keep the side screens from rubbing
together. Dome fasteners are used to close the top flap. Loops sown on the
underside of the bag allow you to mount the side screen bag and your luggage
to the luggage rack."  
 
I came across these websites while searching for suppliers some time ago and
pass on the site FYI.  I have never dealt with either outfit nor have any
financial interest.  So, according to that ancient line - buyer beware.  : )
 
As far as securing the storage bag, I just lay it on the spare tire and use a
couple of elasticized cords with metal hooks on either end..
 --Scott Morris         Simcoe, Ontario              BT7 Tricarb & BN7 MkI
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives
 
PS:  I was at the VARAC Vintage Festival at Mosport this weekend and watched
some neat Sprite racing.  There were also several Big Healeys racing and Jeff
Johnk in his 100-6 did quite well.  Michael Oritt was also there with his '58
Elva Courier.--- On Fri, 6/20/08, Ronald J. Ray <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net>
wrote: << Folks,  I'm tired of seeing my side curtains in a different place
each time I open
my trunk after driving my Healey.  Did roadsters come from the factory with
any method for securing side
curtains inside the trunk?  If not, has anyone created or discovered a clean
attractive securement
method? >>
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From michaelgladwin at mac.com  Sun Jun 22 14:17:28 2008
From: michaelgladwin at mac.com (Michael Gladwin)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:17:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Labels
Message-ID: <D7AE5E2B-960C-432A-8A32-85D930982E34@mac.com>

Gents:
             Could someone explain to me what the small aluminium  
triangular label is on the top of the float chamber cover. Fitted  
under the retaining screw.  Mine are stamped AUD 18F (front):  AUD18F  
(middle): AUD618 (rear).  The carbs are triple H.S.4's on my BT7 MkII.

I also note that, in the BMC manual, the forward carb float chamber  
cover has a fuel inlet and an outlet to feed carb  #2.  However, mine  
has a T adaptor after the rubber feed line; before the #1 carb  line  
this then feeds carb #1 and carb #2 in parallel and not in series.   
The T seems to me to be home-made.  Any comments?

These questions came when I was removing #3 carb.  I had found a major  
fuel leak from the #3 feed gland nut on the float chamber (bottom) to  
the jet nut.  Tightened same - still leaking.  Oh well, when the cuts  
and abraisions heal I'll take it off again and have another go.

Mike

From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Sun Jun 22 14:19:07 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:19:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Labels
References: <D7AE5E2B-960C-432A-8A32-85D930982E34@mac.com>
Message-ID: <002101c8d4a5$39540880$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Mike, See below......
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Gladwin" <michaelgladwin at mac.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 4:17 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Labels


> Gents:
>             Could someone explain to me what the small aluminium  
> triangular label is on the top of the float chamber cover. Fitted  
> under the retaining screw.  Mine are stamped AUD 18F (front):  AUD18F  
> (middle): AUD618 (rear).  The carbs are triple H.S.4's on my BT7 MkII.

These are S.U. carb assembly part numbers.
> 
> I also note that, in the BMC manual, the forward carb float chamber  
> cover has a fuel inlet and an outlet to feed carb  #2.  However, mine  
> has a T adaptor after the rubber feed line; before the #1 carb  line  
> this then feeds carb #1 and carb #2 in parallel and not in series.   
> The T seems to me to be home-made.  Any comments?

You're right...later home done modifications.

Rich Chrysler

From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Sun Jun 22 14:54:47 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:54:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Labels
In-Reply-To: <D7AE5E2B-960C-432A-8A32-85D930982E34@mac.com>
Message-ID: <550662.4439.qm@web30304.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Mike; The aluminum tags should be the carb part numbers.  Find attached a
file from 2000 that lists all Healey SU models and part numbers.  Hope this
helps.
--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada;   '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7
J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives

--- On Sun, 6/22/08, Michael Gladwin <michaelgladwin at mac.com> wrote: <<
Gents:
Could someone explain to me what the small aluminium  triangular label is on
the top of the float chamber cover. Fitted  under the retaining screw.  Mine
are stamped AUD 18F (front):  AUD18F  (middle): AUD618 (rear).  The carbs are
triple H.S.4's on my BT7 MkII. ...... >>




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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sun Jun 22 15:09:34 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8Healeys)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:09:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the road to Conclave
Message-ID: <002901c8d4ac$4603b290$d20b17b0$@rr.com>

Hello,  Healeyphiles -

 

Today was departure day for our cross-country Healey drive to Conclave in
San Diego.  I joined George and Sherry Haywood this morning in Jacksonville,
NC.  As they rolled up behind me at our meeting place near their home, their
BJ8 just died.  While George and I poked around the engine bay looking for
obvious reasons why the car would start but not run, Sherry pointed out the
fuel pouring onto the ground under the engine.  Ah!  Carb overflow!

 

Removal of the float bowl caps and needle valves didn't reveal anything
obvious, but reassembly fixed the problem.  Guess the cars were just
reminding us not to take them for granted.   The remainder of today's trip
was uneventful, although also a bit boring since most of it was interstate
travel.  Tomorrow will be all interstate travel, but then we can move onto
some more interesting roads after that.

 

Hope to see some of you at Conclave.

 

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA National Delegate

Havelock, NC USA

From rchaskell at earthlink.net  Sun Jun 22 15:11:02 2008
From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:11:02 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Labels
In-Reply-To: <D7AE5E2B-960C-432A-8A32-85D930982E34@mac.com>
References: <D7AE5E2B-960C-432A-8A32-85D930982E34@mac.com>
Message-ID: <485EBFE6.9000607@earthlink.net>

Mike,

Originally, the tags would have been

	AUD 18F  - front
	AUD 18C  - center
	AUD 18R  - rear

They are available from Todd Clarke at Clarke Spares - 
http://www.clarkespares.com/

AUD 618 is a single HS-4 carb fitted to the 1973 Mini 998 for Canada.  The 
specs call for a different needle and jet, piston springs are the same.

I'd replace the jet assembly.  Leaking fuel above a hot exhaust system 
isn't desirable.  And it hurts your gas mileage too :)

Bob
'62 BT7


Michael Gladwin wrote:
> Gents:
>              Could someone explain to me what the small aluminium  
> triangular label is on the top of the float chamber cover. Fitted  
> under the retaining screw.  Mine are stamped AUD 18F (front):  AUD18F  
> (middle): AUD618 (rear).  The carbs are triple H.S.4's on my BT7 MkII.
> 
> I also note that, in the BMC manual, the forward carb float chamber  
> cover has a fuel inlet and an outlet to feed carb  #2.  However, mine  
> has a T adaptor after the rubber feed line; before the #1 carb  line  
> this then feeds carb #1 and carb #2 in parallel and not in series.   
> The T seems to me to be home-made.  Any comments?
> 
> These questions came when I was removing #3 carb.  I had found a major  
> fuel leak from the #3 feed gland nut on the float chamber (bottom) to  
> the jet nut.  Tightened same - still leaking.  Oh well, when the cuts  
> and abraisions heal I'll take it off again and have another go.
> 
> Mike

From MBran89793 at aol.com  Sun Jun 22 17:06:20 2008
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:06:20 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] On the road to Conclave
Message-ID: <c69.2d11a607.359034ec@aol.com>

Hi Steve-
 
I surely wish we were joining up with y'all but we just couldn't make the  
trip this year. We hope that y'all have a very uneventful trip. (No more  
roadside tech sessions.) They always seem to happen in the most unusual places  
without any shade or other conveniences. Of course we have all been there at one  
time or another and that is why it is best to travel in groups 'cause  someone 
will have the right part or tool that is needed.
.
If you have an opportunity try to get an inventory of parts among the  group. 
I'm just curious to see what almost everyone takes as spares. I'd be  willing 
to bet the most popular item will be distributor rotors and second will  be a 
spare fuel pump.. 
 

M.S.Brantley,  Jr.
Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club
Concours Committee  Member




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From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 23 05:51:51 2008
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:51:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  On the road to Conclave
Message-ID: <492537.32313.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Steve, 
Left Chicago Saturday to drive RT66 (again) to San Diego.
Traveking
in the BT7 with Ian & Wendy Gibbs from downunder,
they are driving our Bugeye.
First two days pretty uneventfull.
Currently in Miami, OK it is raining and
could rain foir the next 50-75 
miles. May put the tops up. Maybe we'll see
you on the road.
Bob Brown




Hello,  Healeyphiles -



Today was departure
day for our cross-country Healey drive to Conclave in
San Diego.  I joined
George and Sherry Haywood this morning in Jacksonville,
NC.  As they rolled up
behind me at our meeting place near their home, their
BJ8 just died.  While
George and I poked around the engine bay looking for
obvious reasons why the
car would start but not run, Sherry pointed out the
fuel pouring onto the
ground under the engine.  Ah!  Carb overflow!

From Warthodson at aol.com  Mon Jun 23 06:48:29 2008
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:48:29 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] transmission
Message-ID: <bd1.326a1d63.3590f59d@aol.com>

What causes a (BJ8) transmission to jump out of 2nd gear upon  
de-acceleration?
Thanks,
Gary Hodson
 



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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun 23 06:54:55 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:54:55 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] transmission
In-Reply-To: <bd1.326a1d63.3590f59d@aol.com>
References: <bd1.326a1d63.3590f59d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806230554q274259feoec8aa6fc537c6b84@mail.gmail.com>

Gary -

There are lots of reasons that can cause this, but my experience is
this is usually caused by a mechanic, in some previous time, taking
the gearbox cover off and losing the detente balls and springs (or
being too lazy to put them back in).

Thankfully replacing the detente balls and springs is easy and pretty
cheap to do.  Just order them from your favorite supplier and spend an
hour or so ripping the tunnel out to get the gearbox cover off and
back on again with the balls in place.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 8:48 PM,  <Warthodson at aol.com> wrote:
> What causes a (BJ8) transmission to jump out of 2nd gear upon
> de-acceleration?
> Thanks,
> Gary Hodson

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Jun 23 07:08:18 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:08:18 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] transmission
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806230554q274259feoec8aa6fc537c6b84@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20080623130804.9E40D18764A@autox.team.net>

I think perhaps Alan is being a bit overly simplistic on this one. Though
the detents play a major role, so too the detent balls within the sliders
for 1-2 and 3-4th. These all loose their effectiveness when the thrust
bearings wear and allow excessive thrust under acceleration and deceleration
and easily overcome the balls. 
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 6:55 AM
To: Warthodson at aol.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] transmission


Thankfully replacing the detente balls and springs is easy and pretty
cheap to do.  Just order them from your favorite supplier and spend an
hour or so ripping the tunnel out to get the gearbox cover off and
back on again with the balls in place.

Alan

From jstmorris at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 23 08:12:56 2008
From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:12:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] eBay 1949 Austin A90 Atlantic
Message-ID: <373611.72184.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Interesting eBay auction.
--Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7

Item number: 150262494251
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-A90-Atlantic-Healey-100-1949-Austin-A90
-Atlantic-Sports-Saloon-Healey-100-RARE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6126QQihZ0
05QQitemZ150262494251QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun 23 08:44:37 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:44:37 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] eBay 1949 Austin A90 Atlantic
In-Reply-To: <373611.72184.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <373611.72184.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806230744o2e695364v7adce6cb6e59cc91@mail.gmail.com>

Scott -

Boy o boy.  There are some Atlantics, and then there are others that I
wouldn't want to touch with a barge pole.  Unfortunately this is the
latter.

The problem with trying to shoehorn an overdrive into one of these is
you have to cut away the chassis to get the OD to fit in.  Plus the
original column shift on these cars is finicky but lovely to have when
working.  These cars were originally 4 speed, some PO didn't even know
enough that if they just switched the BN1 gear blanking plate with the
old gearbox he would have converted the gearbox to the proper 4 speed
set up, rather than the "3 speed" as advertised - beware the work of
Sunday mechanics who do not know of such things!

In addition adding Jaguar disks to this is not really worth the effort
(the saloons had pretty good braking).  Switching over is huge job (I
bet pulling the wheels off the rear is neigh impossible now) - the
wheels would have to be Jaguar wheels which explains why this car
doesn't have its original hubcaps.

The value in these things is when they are left as original as
possible, this car has had so many modifications (dual tail lamps,
dual fuel fillers, "Vanden Plas" which there is no such thing as an
Atlantic Vanden Plas).  Even when original, these Saloons can be quite
cheap, I bought mine only 18 months ago for about $12K US from New
Zealand, not sure why I would pay $40K for what I can buy a fully
restored, perfect LHD Atlantic Convertible for the same price.

Have a look at mine, it is about 98% original (except for the jet hot
coated headers!):

http://picasaweb.google.com/Healey.Nut/1952AustinA90AtlanticSportsSaloon

and here's a lovely A90 Convertible from Australia, that is prototype #4:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Healey.Nut/PeterSAustinA90AtlanticPrototype

As with the 100, I think the original metal dash on these cars had
their charm, the wood dash doesn't work for me.  It's a lovely saloon,
but given all the likely problems the new owner will have, I would
much prefer to wait to get one that is mostly original.

Cheers,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 10:12 PM, J. Scott Morris <jstmorris at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Interesting eBay auction.
> --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7
>
> Item number: 150262494251
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-A90-Atlantic-Healey-100-1949-Austin-A90
> -Atlantic-Sports-Saloon-Healey-100-RARE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6126QQihZ0
> 05QQitemZ150262494251QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

From michaelgladwin at mac.com  Mon Jun 23 08:54:00 2008
From: michaelgladwin at mac.com (Michael Gladwin)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:54:00 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Paint flaking
Message-ID: <55E7F1BE-439B-4CD1-8CDA-0CF3CCE76865@mac.com>

Thanks to those helping with my carb label question.  You learn a lot  
and fast with this forum!

New question:  My car was sprayed in 1989 in Canada.  The paint is R-M  
Dia-mont clear oat finish from BASF ('90 corvette red ((code 47))  
which is supposed to be a Colorado red equivalent).

Problem:  While the top of the car is fabulous the underside of the  
wheel arches and the chassis are flaking.  There does not seem to be  
sufficient paint to metal bonding.  This is patchy at present but has  
gotten worse over the last 5 years.  The patented, British, rust- 
preventative, chassis-oil-smearing system has avoided corrosion build  
up, but it don't look nice.

Question:  without a major re-spray how do you contain this problem in  
a tidy way.  Is there a good brush on solution.  Any source material/  
recommendations gratefully received

Mike
'62 BT7 MkII

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun 23 09:06:48 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:06:48 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Paint flaking
In-Reply-To: <55E7F1BE-439B-4CD1-8CDA-0CF3CCE76865@mac.com>
References: <55E7F1BE-439B-4CD1-8CDA-0CF3CCE76865@mac.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806230806w4642caecq3513d7c3d3c23a44@mail.gmail.com>

Mike -

I'd scale off the paint that is flaking, then prep the surface with
some Permatex Rust Remover Paint - It will paint on and turn black.
Then spray with a quality primer (preferably an anti-rust primer) and
spray on a final overcoat of a color red enamel you can find in the
store that approximates what you have.  That should last you a
lifetime.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 10:54 PM, Michael Gladwin
<michaelgladwin at mac.com> wrote:
> Thanks to those helping with my carb label question.  You learn a lot
> and fast with this forum!
>
> New question:  My car was sprayed in 1989 in Canada.  The paint is R-M
> Dia-mont clear oat finish from BASF ('90 corvette red ((code 47))
> which is supposed to be a Colorado red equivalent).
>
> Problem:  While the top of the car is fabulous the underside of the
> wheel arches and the chassis are flaking.  There does not seem to be
> sufficient paint to metal bonding.  This is patchy at present but has
> gotten worse over the last 5 years.  The patented, British, rust-
> preventative, chassis-oil-smearing system has avoided corrosion build
> up, but it don't look nice.
>
> Question:  without a major re-spray how do you contain this problem in
> a tidy way.  Is there a good brush on solution.  Any source material/
> recommendations gratefully received
>
> Mike
> '62 BT7 MkII

From bbb11489 at azboss.net  Mon Jun 23 10:36:45 2008
From: bbb11489 at azboss.net (Russ Staub)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:36:45 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] transmission
In-Reply-To: <20080623130804.9E40D18764A@autox.team.net>
References: <20080623130804.9E40D18764A@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <485FD11D.5000608@azboss.net>

Dave,

I agree with your assessment, based on my early experience with my '63 
(purchased new).  After about 65000 miles in three years, my tranny 
frequently popped out of 2nd when decellerating or engine braking going 
down hills.  I liked shifting, and normally downshifted when braking.  
Being an inexperienced Healey newbie, I never really knew what caused 
this, but I do know the tranny had never been touched since I had bought 
it new.

Russ

Dave Porter wrote:

>I think perhaps Alan is being a bit overly simplistic on this one. Though
>the detents play a major role, so too the detent balls within the sliders
>for 1-2 and 3-4th. These all loose their effectiveness when the thrust
>bearings wear and allow excessive thrust under acceleration and deceleration
>and easily overcome the balls. 

From m.brouillette at comcast.net  Mon Jun 23 10:58:49 2008
From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:58:49 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey ringtone
Message-ID: <062320081658.22040.485FD64900090D040000561822069984990A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net>

Folks,

           Does anyone have a big Healey ringtone they have put together?  Got a new blackberry I'm programming and figured that could be an interesting one to use...

Mike B
59 BT7 

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Mon Jun 23 11:03:49 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:03:49 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] transmission
In-Reply-To: <bd1.326a1d63.3590f59d@aol.com>
References: <bd1.326a1d63.3590f59d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <00ed01c8d553$1b38faa0$6f00a8c0@michael>

Hi Gary,
IMHO the issue in your gearbox, which is quite common, is most likely to be
one, or a combination, of the following.
1. Excessive end float in the shafts causing the internal splines in the hub
to move out of engagement with the teeth on the gear. This is adjusted with
bearing shims and Bellville washers.
2. Wear on the engagement teeth (the little ones) resulting in them sliding
out of engagement with the hub as the thrust on the gear causes it to move
axially during the transition from drive to overrun resolved by replacing
the gear.
3. A selector fault preventing the hub from moving fully into engagement
when in gear.
Not to cast dispersions on Dave's recommendation but the purpose of hub
balls and springs is to result in an axial force being applied to the gear
cone by the syncro ring as the sliding hub is pressed toward engagement
which results in the synchronization of the gears.
I don't think they do much to hold the box in gear.

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Warthodson at aol.com
Sent: June 23, 2008 8:48 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] transmission

What causes a (BJ8) transmission to jump out of 2nd gear upon  
de-acceleration?
Thanks,
Gary Hodson

From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 23 11:55:37 2008
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:55:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Paint flaking - Underseal it .....
In-Reply-To: <55E7F1BE-439B-4CD1-8CDA-0CF3CCE76865@mac.com>
Message-ID: <186419.31846.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Michael,

Good question.  It is difficult to maintain good apprearance for underbody
areas with body color paint - especialy in light colors - true of most early
cars that had body color on the undersides.  Looks crappy after a few thousand
miles and goes downhill from there very quickley.  Factory should never have
done this in the first place as it deteriates in no time while driving
normally - especially in areas with less than ideal weather - which is most
areas.  And of course leads to the rust problems that we all know about.

My opinion and solution - which I am about to do on my car, which has been
painted recently in a primrose yellow, is to just wire brush the undersides
that are visible - wheel wells, underside panels, etc and brush paint them all
with a thickish black underseal material that dries with a matt black rough
finish - the kind you see on the underbody of new porsche 911 etc.  This
provides metal protection from stones/water/tar, looks visually better than
chipped/dirty/discolored body color paint, and just looks more 'completed'.
It looks like the underside of a car should look if it is driven and is not a
trailer queen.

Personally I see no sense or advantage in trying to maintain underbody color
and finish unless you intend to do concours in which case driving and
practicality are not your priorities.  I have no interest in concours -only in
driving and practical and good appearance - so I am in favor of underseal type
finishes.  Healeys are meant to be driven .......

Robert N. Blair  65 Yellow BJ8  rnbmail at yahoo.com
   



--- On Mon, 6/23/08, Michael Gladwin <michaelgladwin at mac.com> wrote:

> From: Michael Gladwin <michaelgladwin at mac.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] Paint flaking
> To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 7:54 AM
> Thanks to those helping with my carb label question.  You
> learn a lot
> and fast with this forum!
>
> New question:  My car was sprayed in 1989 in Canada.  The
> paint is R-M
> Dia-mont clear oat finish from BASF ('90 corvette red
> ((code 47))
> which is supposed to be a Colorado red equivalent).
>
> Problem:  While the top of the car is fabulous the
> underside of the
> wheel arches and the chassis are flaking.  There does not
> seem to be
> sufficient paint to metal bonding.  This is patchy at
> present but has
> gotten worse over the last 5 years.  The patented, British,
> rust-
> preventative, chassis-oil-smearing system has avoided
> corrosion build
> up, but it don't look nice.
>
> Question:  without a major re-spray how do you contain this
> problem in
> a tidy way.  Is there a good brush on solution.  Any source
> material/
> recommendations gratefully received
>
> Mike
> '62 BT7 MkII
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From nickzarkades at comcast.net  Mon Jun 23 12:12:10 2008
From: nickzarkades at comcast.net (nickzarkades at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:12:10 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Help checking car in Los Angeles
Message-ID: <062320081812.17590.485FE779000EFE08000044B622155670749C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>

I am interest in a Bugeye in the Los Angeles area. Need someone to go between, check car and then when the car is picked up to present check to owner (I would send check ). With all the car scams on the internet I am trying not to be one. Willing to pay for service.

Thanks,
Nick Zarkades

From wsteinman at pogolaw.com  Mon Jun 23 12:11:41 2008
From: wsteinman at pogolaw.com (Steinman, Bill)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:11:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 Armrest question
In-Reply-To: <186419.31846.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <55E7F1BE-439B-4CD1-8CDA-0CF3CCE76865@mac.com>
	<186419.31846.qm@web37906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <82A974D0BA5A5E4C85412B56F8C0D4B21E37BE@US-EXCH-VS02.US.PGFM.NET>

Got a quick question for the collective about the armrest (or lack
thereof) on my '59 BT7.  I'm getting ready to order an armrest, but I'm
not sure how it attaches to the transmission hump.  In looking through
the usual reference materials, it seems like some were snapped on, while
others were mounted some other way (stitched, perhaps)?

Any words of wisdom would be most appreciated!

B.




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From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com  Mon Jun 23 12:12:43 2008
From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:12:43 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] octane needs for 2006 Mini Cooper S
Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603EB0E03@glitas07.garverinc.local>

Hi All.  I bought a 2006 MC S automatic when it had 10,300 miles on it.
Now it has nearly 20 grand.  The PO said she had always used 87 octane
with no problems.  Soooo, I have continued using 87 octane with no
apparent problems.  Recently I've had folks tell me to use 91+ octane.
Why??  Am I damaging anything by using the lower (and cheaper) 87
octane??  Thanks for your feedback.

Jack Brashear, PE
Project Manager /  Water

Garver Engineers
Office: 501-376-3633 Ext. 402
Mobile: 501-352-8890
E-mail: jnbrashear at garverengineers.com

From Editorgary at aol.com  Mon Jun 23 12:29:25 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:29:25 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Undercoating
Message-ID: <bf3.3404391a.35914585@aol.com>

In a message dated 6/23/08 11:08:41 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net
writes:


> My opinion and solution - which I am about to do on my car, which has been
> painted recently in a primrose yellow, is to just wire brush the undersides
> that are visible - wheel wells, underside panels, etc and brush paint them
> all
> with a thickish black underseal material that dries with a matt black rough
> finish - the kind you see on the underbody of new porsche 911 etc.  This
> provides metal protection from stones/water/tar, looks visually better than
> chipped/dirty/discolored body color paint, and just looks more 'completed'.
> It looks like the underside of a car should look if it is driven and is not
> a
> trailer queen.
>

While your decision on what to do with your car is entirely your own, as an
appraiser, driver of a concours-restored BN7, and concours guy for many years,
I'd like to point out the downsides of undercoating any classic car.
First, as I'm sure others will point out, unless you have the facilities that
are used to undercoat the new 911s, it's almost inevitable that you're not
going to get a complete moisture-proof coverage of the car. The result will
eventually be trapped moisture and dirt leading to rust developing under the
undercoating, and spreading invisibly to eventually cause serious structural
safety
issues.
Second, the existence of undercoating on a car that is put up for sale (if
you don't, your heirs will) is to create questions and uncertainties on the
part
of the buyer ("Wonder what the seller was covering up? Did he get all the old
rust out before he painted on the undercoating? Has any rust developed since
he did the work (see above)?"). So the minute you paint on the undercoating,
you'll cut several thousand dollars out of the value of your car.
Third, sure it's difficult to keep up the appearance of the underside, and
keep down the rust; it's just part of the price we pay if we want to drive
these
cars. Remember, they were only ever built to last about five years or so
before being junked. There was neither budget nor concern for long-term
stability
(if there had been, they wouldn't have built in the moisture and dirt traps in
the front and rear of the rear wheelwells). The best answer is to carefully
clean the underside of the car once a year, and where you see rust or flaking
paint, wirebrush it and repaint it. Since you're not concerned about the car's
showability, no one is going to notice if the underside is eventually a
patchwork of differing shades of paint. It doesn't take much time to spray an
even
coat of body-color paint on the fender wells (the only parts that show) once
every few years.
IMHO, rust-coating is actually going to create more problems that it solves.
But, YMMV.
Cheers
Gary Anderson


**************
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fuel-efficient used cars.

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From ampole at hotmail.com  Mon Jun 23 12:54:50 2008
From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:54:50 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Undercoating
In-Reply-To: <bf3.3404391a.35914585@aol.com>
References: <bf3.3404391a.35914585@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU108-W598BD3472697C649EEF20D5A60@phx.gbl>

While I can see both views, concours against fully wrapped in waxoyl etc there
does seem to be a 3rd option.

My car is being returned to 'original' condition and made a bit more user
friendly due to the benefits of 40+ years of progress. I want it to look
original so the chassis was shot blasted and given a coat of etch primer, then
all floor bottoms, sills, inner wings and leading edges (front of frame, cross
brace etc) were given a coat of stone chip (that thick goey black paint)
before being primed and coated in 2 pack healey blue. The outer body will have
the same on the shroud and wing bottoms (just like a modern car). The chassis
looks like its original (to the casual observer) and should hopefully stand up
great to frequent use.

http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5133183

This can all be done at home and etch primer and stone chip can all be
purchased in cans. I have sprayed the black radiator baffles / air deflectors
this way. Its not hard with a power sander to strip the inner wings, and give
them a coat of rust converter if they need it.

cheers Andy




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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Mon Jun 23 13:40:26 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:40:26 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Twins---"Monday Funny"
Message-ID: <20080623194026.JGQK29060.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

> Siamese twins walk into a pub  in Ontario and park themselves on a bar 
> stool.  One of them says to the Bar tender, 'Don't mind us, were joined at 
> the hip.  I'm John, he's Jim.  Two Molson Canadian beers, draft please'.
> 
> The bartender, feeling slightly awkward, tries to make polite conversation 
> while pouring the beers.  'Been on holiday yet, lads?'
> 
> 'Off to  England next month,' says John.  'We go to England every year and 
> hire a car and drive for miles, don't we, Jim?'  Jim agrees.
> 
> 'Ah, England !' says the Bar tender.  'Wonderful country... the  history, 
> the beer, the culture...'
> 
> 'Nah, we don't like that British stuff,' says John.  ' Hamburgers & Molsons 
> beer, that's us, eh Jim?  And we can't stand the  English  - ..'
> 
> 'So why keep going to England ?' asks the Bar tender.
> 
> 'It's the only chance Jim gets to drive.'

From kags at shaw.ca  Mon Jun 23 14:16:54 2008
From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:16:54 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] octane needs for 2006 Mini Cooper S
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603EB0E03@glitas07.garverinc.local>
Message-ID: <003401c8d56e$14562d50$b3076c18@computer>

Jack:

If the engine has a spark knock sensor on it, you will do no harm with the 
lower octane fuel - even if premium is specified.  The engine's management 
computer will instantaneously alter ignition and fuel injection maps if 
knock is detected to avoid harm.  The downside is that if the manufacturer 
recommends premium and you elect to use regular, when knock is detected, the 
engine will immediately feel down on power - boils down to your call.

I have an '03 car with a knock detector that is supposed to run premium and 
have used regular all along - I don't particularly care about the power in 
that car.

Check the owners manual for the recommended fuel, and possibly check with a 
dealer's service people to confirm that the knock detector is present on 
your car.

Earl Kagna
Victoria, B.C.
BT7 tri-carb
BJ8

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear at garverengineers.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "HealeyMail List" 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 11:12 AM
Subject: [Healeys] octane needs for 2006 Mini Cooper S


Hi All.  I bought a 2006 MC S automatic when it had 10,300 miles on it.
Now it has nearly 20 grand.  The PO said she had always used 87 octane
with no problems.  Soooo, I have continued using 87 octane with no
apparent problems.  Recently I've had folks tell me to use 91+ octane.
Why??  Am I damaging anything by using the lower (and cheaper) 87
octane??  Thanks for your feedback.

Jack Brashear, PE
Project Manager /  Water

Garver Engineers
Office: 501-376-3633 Ext. 402
Mobile: 501-352-8890
E-mail: jnbrashear at garverengineers.com

From pryner at verizon.net  Mon Jun 23 14:20:07 2008
From: pryner at verizon.net (Peter  Ryner)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:20:07 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey ringtone
In-Reply-To: <062320081658.22040.485FD64900090D040000561822069984990A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <NBEEJEGGEGNFFCODHMLKAEKJEEAA.pryner@verizon.net>

Mike,
Someone had it on the list some time ago.  I downloaded it in .wav and .mp3.
The problem I have when I put it on my phone is that the volume is very low
and I can't raise it enough to use for a ring tone.  I'll be glad to send it
to you if you want.  Maybe you can find a way to adjust the volume so we
both can use it.
Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+pryner=verizon.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+pryner=verizon.net at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
m.brouillette at comcast.net
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 12:59 PM
To: Healey list
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey ringtone


Folks,

           Does anyone have a big Healey ringtone they have put together?
Got a new blackberry I'm programming and figured that could be an
interesting one to use...

Mike B
59 BT7
__

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Mon Jun 23 14:31:46 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:31:46 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey ringtone
In-Reply-To: <NBEEJEGGEGNFFCODHMLKAEKJEEAA.pryner@verizon.net>
References: <062320081658.22040.485FD64900090D040000561822069984990A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net>
	<NBEEJEGGEGNFFCODHMLKAEKJEEAA.pryner@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <003301c8d570$2832a400$7897ec00$@net>

I have one on my site in .wav format. 51.3 KB Also check on my site under
clubs heading on the Important Links page for the Swiss Healey club. They
have it for download. That is where I got my copy. Too lazy to look up the
URL and besides, will get you to look at my site for other neat stuff!

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
www.healey6.com


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Peter Ryner
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 4:20 PM
To: m.brouillette at comcast.net; Healey list
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Big Healey ringtone

Mike,
Someone had it on the list some time ago.  I downloaded it in .wav and .mp3.
The problem I have when I put it on my phone is that the volume is very low
and I can't raise it enough to use for a ring tone.  I'll be glad to send it
to you if you want.  Maybe you can find a way to adjust the volume so we
both can use it.
Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+pryner=verizon.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+pryner=verizon.net at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
m.brouillette at comcast.net
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 12:59 PM
To: Healey list
Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey ringtone


Folks,

           Does anyone have a big Healey ringtone they have put together?
Got a new blackberry I'm programming and figured that could be an
interesting one to use...

From cnaarndt at gmail.com  Mon Jun 23 14:56:40 2008
From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:56:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] octane needs for 2006 Mini Cooper S
In-Reply-To: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603EB0E03@glitas07.garverinc.local>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603EB0E03@glitas07.garverinc.local>
Message-ID: <751d05480806231356t3c3f3377u87776b207385766@mail.gmail.com>

Jack,

I have an '06 Cooper S and by mistake put regular 87 octane in instead of
91.  The car almost immediately started to ping anytime I put even a
moderate load on the engine.  I immediately went back to premium fuel.

Purchased the car new on Oct of '06 and have 20K miles on it now with no
problems.

Cheers

Curt Arndt
Carlsbad, CA
'55 BN1, 60' AN5:{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 11:12 AM, Brashear, Jack, N <
JNBrashear at garverengineers.com> wrote:

> Hi All.  I bought a 2006 MC S automatic when it had 10,300 miles on it.
> Now it has nearly 20 grand.  The PO said she had always used 87 octane
> with no problems.  Soooo, I have continued using 87 octane with no
> apparent problems.  Recently I've had folks tell me to use 91+ octane.
> Why??  Am I damaging anything by using the lower (and cheaper) 87
> octane??  Thanks for your feedback.
>
> Jack Brashear, PE
> Project Manager /  Water
>
> Garver Engineers
> Office: 501-376-3633 Ext. 402
> Mobile: 501-352-8890
> E-mail: jnbrashear at garverengineers.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 cnaarndt at gmail.com
>
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From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Mon Jun 23 15:38:38 2008
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:38:38 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] octane needs for 2006 Mini Cooper S
In-Reply-To: <751d05480806231356t3c3f3377u87776b207385766@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603EB0E03@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<751d05480806231356t3c3f3377u87776b207385766@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000301c8d579$8074da80$815e8f80$@com>

Jack,
I have a 2006 Cooper S with almost 50,000 miles on it. I was putting 91
octane in it and went back to 87 to save money since I pile on the miles
with my job.  To be honest, I couldn't tell the difference.  I suppose that
the engine knock sensor adjusts (retards I assume) the ignition with fuel
octane.  I had the car up to 6000 rpm yesterday and did not notice any
knocking whatsoever.  I didn't notice any better mileage with a higher
octane fuel either. 
I have had no problems with this Mini other than the window motor.  It is an
absolute blast to drive and much more reliable than the 1967 race-prepped
Cooper S that I drove in college.  That car was the terror of the sidewalks
in my town.  At least I don't have to replace the brakes and the external
hinges every spring anymore.  

Randy 
Healey-Archaeologist
63 BJ7
66 Cobra replica
06 Mini Cooper S  

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+rdickson=midwestarchaeology.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+rdickson=midwestarchaeology.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Curt/Nancy Arndt
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 3:57 PM
To: Brashear, Jack, N
Cc: Spridgets; HealeyMail List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] octane needs for 2006 Mini Cooper S

Jack,

I have an '06 Cooper S and by mistake put regular 87 octane in instead of
91.  The car almost immediately started to ping anytime I put even a
moderate load on the engine.  I immediately went back to premium fuel.

Purchased the car new on Oct of '06 and have 20K miles on it now with no
problems.

Cheers

Curt Arndt
Carlsbad, CA
'55 BN1, 60' AN5:{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 11:12 AM, Brashear, Jack, N <
JNBrashear at garverengineers.com> wrote:

> Hi All.  I bought a 2006 MC S automatic when it had 10,300 miles on it.
> Now it has nearly 20 grand.  The PO said she had always used 87 octane
> with no problems.  Soooo, I have continued using 87 octane with no
> apparent problems.  Recently I've had folks tell me to use 91+ octane.
> Why??  Am I damaging anything by using the lower (and cheaper) 87
> octane??  Thanks for your feedback.
>
> Jack Brashear, PE
> Project Manager /  Water
>
> Garver Engineers
> Office: 501-376-3633 Ext. 402
> Mobile: 501-352-8890
> E-mail: jnbrashear at garverengineers.com
> _______________________________________________

From hcdodson at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jun 23 16:09:39 2008
From: hcdodson at sbcglobal.net (hcdodson)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:09:39 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] octane needs for 2006 Mini Cooper S
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603EB0E03@glitas07.garverinc.local><751d05480806231356t3c3f3377u87776b207385766@mail.gmail.com>
	<000301c8d579$8074da80$815e8f80$@com>
Message-ID: <72B67ACA849C48CA858542A12EDD5002@HANKS>

Jack, Randy, Curt/Nancy,

I have a 2006 Cooper S with the works kit and have always used 91 octane 
fuel per the manufactures recommendations.

The only problem so far has been the clutch slave cylinder went out at 6000 
miles, that's when I knew there were Healey genes in the new Mini.
It is a kick to drive and every time I get in it I lose about 45 years off 
of my age.

Hank

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Jun 23 17:19:19 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:19:19 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
Message-ID: <9613565.1065191214263159678.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web06-z02>

Hello, Healeyphiles -

The Haywood and Byers Conclave Contingent covered about 370 miles today and it was all interstate driving, except for the last 30 miles, so there is not a lot of interesting stuff to report.  All indications are that the probability of a deer surviving an attempt to cross a road in Georgia is not very high.  
Some things never change, including the perpetual road construction on the interstate highways around Atlanta.  It did appear that the traffic on I-20 leading up to Atlanta was very much lighter than normal, so perhaps there is some good coming from the high gas prices.   So far, all the gas prices are cheaper than they are in our part of North Carolina, though.  I'm sure that will change soon.

When we got off the interstate, the coolant temperature of my car went down 12 degrees in about 5 minutes.  My personal temperature went down about the same amount, too.

Today's AD- HOC figure (Actual Data - Healey Ogling Comments):   I got one "Gorgeous!", and the Haywoods got two "Beautiful!" (s).   Those folks said the cars weren't bad, either.... ;^) 
At the Alabama Welcome Center, we got a double "Wow!".  I believe TARHEELY collected two 1/2 votes as the car of choice (from what I took to be 4 or 5 year-olds), and the Haywood BJ8 (as of yet nameless, but we're working on it) got a full vote from the father.  There were numerous thumbs up, hand waves, honking of hooters, and it seemed to me that the rest of the traffic was especially courteous to us poor Healeys on merging, etc.

Here in Tuscaloosa we pick up US 82 and will follow it out to New Mexico.

Happy Healeying!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA National Delegate
Havelock, NC  USA

From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jun 23 17:30:10 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:30:10 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
In-Reply-To: <9613565.1065191214263159678.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web06-z02>
References: <9613565.1065191214263159678.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web06-z02>
Message-ID: <6A5A9D41-63B2-4872-814B-D7A29DF7F099@sbcglobal.net>

Glad to here that the trip has been un eventfull so far hope the rest  
goes the same. So are you picking any one up along the way to SD.
See you there. We should be coming in on Sunday mid day.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

On Jun 23, 2008, at 4:19 PM, BJ8 Healeys wrote:

> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
> The Haywood and Byers Conclave Contingent covered about 370 miles  
> today and it was all interstate driving, except for the last 30  
> miles, so there is not a lot of interesting stuff to report.  All  
> indications are that the probability of a deer surviving an attempt  
> to cross a road in Georgia is not very high.
> Some things never change, including the perpetual road construction  
> on the interstate highways around Atlanta.  It did appear that the  
> traffic on I-20 leading up to Atlanta was very much lighter than  
> normal, so perhaps there is some good coming from the high gas  
> prices.   So far, all the gas prices are cheaper than they are in  
> our part of North Carolina, though.  I'm sure that will change soon.
>
> When we got off the interstate, the coolant temperature of my car  
> went down 12 degrees in about 5 minutes.  My personal temperature  
> went down about the same amount, too.
>
> Today's AD- HOC figure (Actual Data - Healey Ogling Comments):   I  
> got one "Gorgeous!", and the Haywoods got two "Beautiful!" (s).    
> Those folks said the cars weren't bad, either.... ;^)
> At the Alabama Welcome Center, we got a double "Wow!".  I believe  
> TARHEELY collected two 1/2 votes as the car of choice (from what I  
> took to be 4 or 5 year-olds), and the Haywood BJ8 (as of yet  
> nameless, but we're working on it) got a full vote from the  
> father.  There were numerous thumbs up, hand waves, honking of  
> hooters, and it seemed to me that the rest of the traffic was  
> especially courteous to us poor Healeys on merging, etc.
>
> Here in Tuscaloosa we pick up US 82 and will follow it out to New  
> Mexico.
>
> Happy Healeying!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> AHCA National Delegate
> Havelock, NC  USA
> _______________________________________________
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>
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Jun 23 17:55:12 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:55:12 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
Message-ID: <22356451.336611214265312155.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web14-z02>

Hi, David - 
Thanks for the good wishes.  Yes, let's hope the trip continues to be most 
interesting, but "uneventful". 
We don't have any specific plans to add anyone to our traveling group, or to 
join anyone else; but would be happy to travel with anyone we may come across or who wants to join us.  
Our route will take us along US 82 from Alabama to New Mexico, 
but we will drop down to touch El Paso and then the rest of the way will be via 
I-10.  Stops for the night will be in El Dorado, Arkansas; Wichita Falls, Texas; 
Artesia, New Mexico; Lordsburg, New Mexico; and Gila Bend, Arizona.  We will 
arrive in San Diego on Sunday, 29 June. 
 
Steve Byers 
HBJ8L/36666 
BJ8 Registry 
AHCA National Delegate 
Havelock, NC  USA 
 
 
---- David Nock <healeydoc at sbcglobal.net> wrote: 
> Glad to here that the trip has been un eventfull so far hope the rest  
> goes the same. So are you picking any one up along the way to SD. 
> See you there. We should be coming in on Sunday mid day. 

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Jun 23 18:03:42 2008
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:03:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] octane needs for 2006 Mini Cooper S
In-Reply-To: <mailman.16784.1214263796.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.16784.1214263796.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <486039DE.6050601@comcast.net>

"Brashear, Jack, N" wrote:
 > Am I damaging anything by using the lower (and cheaper) 87 octane??

It is not 1967. You MINI has knock sensors. If your car pings on the cheaper
gas, the knock sensors will signal the ECU to retard the ignition.  You won't
get the power or mileage you'd get with 91 octane, but your engine won't break
due to the knocking.

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jun 23 18:08:03 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:08:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] transmission
In-Reply-To: <bd1.326a1d63.3590f59d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <569512.15217.qm@web83305.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Gary ... lf l am to  assume your problem has developed
over many 10,000's of miles then l would expect to
find the first and second hub worn , this is caused by
too many fast gear changes up and down , it is much
cheaper to slow down using the brakes than using the
gears  
 
  
        call me if l can help you more ... Norman Nock




..s 
--- Warthodson at aol.com wrote:

> What causes a (BJ8) transmission to jump out of 2nd
> gear upon  
> de-acceleration?
> Thanks,
> Gary Hodson
>  
> 
> 
> 
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From cbaustin at verizon.net  Mon Jun 23 18:12:48 2008
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:12:48 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
References: <9613565.1065191214263159678.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web06-z02>
Message-ID: <002301c8d58f$09b20380$6401a8c0@universal1>

    "thumbs up,   hand waves,   honking of hooters"

    So, can you give a detailed example of how you might have responded to
those, especially #3!

    Safe trip,

                                                                        CB

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Mon Jun 23 18:13:32 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:13:32 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
Message-ID: <cb4.360d8eb7.3591962c@aol.com>

Steve--
 
Great report and please keep them coming. 82 looks like an interesting  
route, though I couldn't track it past Lubbock.  If you're going through  
Albuquerque look up Dave Porter--he's a wonderful fellow though I'm sure  he'll argue 
that point.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
----------------------------------------------------
 
In a message dated 6/23/2008 7:20:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
sbyers at ec.rr.com writes:

Here in  Tuscaloosa we pick up US 82 and will follow it out to New  Mexico.






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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Jun 23 18:21:08 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:21:08 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
Message-ID: <4129845.340131214266869086.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web14-z02>

Honking of my own hooter!


---- Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net> wrote: 
>     "thumbs up,   hand waves,   honking of hooters"
> 
>     So, can you give a detailed example of how you might have responded to those, especially #3!
> 
>     Safe trip,
> 
>                                                                         CB

From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Jun 23 18:22:27 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:22:27 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
In-Reply-To: <cb4.360d8eb7.3591962c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20080624002213.AC02E187642@autox.team.net>

Michael,
 Thanks my friend, but they'll be well south of here. There is another group
due in tomorrow though. We're dining with them, I hope.
Dave (Snippy)

frogeye at porterscustom.com
 
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Awgertoo at aol.com
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 6:14 PM
To: sbyers at ec.rr.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)

Steve--
 
Great report and please keep them coming. 82 looks like an interesting  
route, though I couldn't track it past Lubbock.  If you're going through  
Albuquerque look up Dave Porter--he's a wonderful fellow though I'm sure
he'll argue 
that point.
 
Best--Michael Oritt

From cbaustin at verizon.net  Mon Jun 23 18:26:14 2008
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:26:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
References: <4129845.340131214266869086.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web14-z02>
Message-ID: <004201c8d590$eaed0d30$6401a8c0@universal1>

       "Honking of my own hooter!"

 So, is that something you might consider recording and submitting to
YouTube.com??

                                                            CB

From edriver at sasktel.net  Mon Jun 23 18:29:50 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:29:50 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
In-Reply-To: <4129845.340131214266869086.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web14-z02>
References: <4129845.340131214266869086.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web14-z02>
Message-ID: <48603FFE.9070305@sasktel.net>

Hello Steve

Like Charley I was wondering the same thing - your response seems to
support a size 18 ;-) :-P

Kind regards
Ed

P.S. traveling between the kitchen table and the garage, madly welding
up the '53 BN1

P.P.S. safe and uneventful trip and an extensive bird report please ;-)



BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Honking of my own hooter!
>
>
> ---- Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net> wrote: 
>   
>>     "thumbs up,   hand waves,   honking of hooters"
>>
>>     So, can you give a detailed example of how you might have responded to those, especially #3!
>>
>>     Safe trip,
>>
>>                                                                         CB
>>     
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From edriver at sasktel.net  Mon Jun 23 18:31:16 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:31:16 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
In-Reply-To: <4129845.340131214266869086.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web14-z02>
References: <4129845.340131214266869086.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web14-z02>
Message-ID: <48604054.3040707@sasktel.net>

Hello Steve

Like Charley I was wondering the same thing - your response seems to
support a size 18 ;-) :-P

Kind regards
Ed

P.S. traveling between the kitchen table and the garage, madly welding
up the '53 BN1

P.P.S. safe and uneventful trip and an extensive bird report please ;-)



BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Honking of my own hooter!
>
>
> ---- Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net> wrote: 
>   
>>     "thumbs up,   hand waves,   honking of hooters"
>>
>>     So, can you give a detailed example of how you might have responded to those, especially #3!
>>
>>     Safe trip,
>>
>>                                                                         CB

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Jun 23 18:32:10 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:32:10 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
Message-ID: <10305385.342041214267530151.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web14-z02>

Probably not, Charlie.  Why give it away if I could charge for it?  ;^)

---- Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net> wrote: 
>        "Honking of my own hooter!"
> 
>  So, is that something you might consider recording and submitting to YouTube.com??
> 
>                                                             CB

From Warthodson at aol.com  Mon Jun 23 18:41:48 2008
From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:41:48 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] transmission
Message-ID: <d33.32c68c52.35919ccc@aol.com>

The problem I have with both suggestions so far is that I definitely know  
that all the balls are in place & the thrust bearing clearance was carefully  
checked & was well within spec. Are there any other things that could cause  
this problem?
Gary 
 
 
In a message dated 6/23/2008 8:08:27 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
frogeye at porterscustom.com writes:

I think  perhaps Alan is being a bit overly simplistic on this one. Though
the  detents play a major role, so too the detent balls within the sliders
for  1-2 and 3-4th. These all loose their effectiveness when the thrust
bearings  wear and allow excessive thrust under acceleration and deceleration
and  easily overcome the balls.  
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter  Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter  Custom  Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff

-----Original  Message-----
From:  healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com at autox.team.net]  On Behalf
Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 6:55 AM
To:  Warthodson at aol.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys]  transmission


Thankfully replacing the detente balls and springs is  easy and pretty
cheap to do.  Just order them from your favorite  supplier and spend an
hour or so ripping the tunnel out to get the gearbox  cover off and
back on again with the balls in  place.

Alan








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From frogeye at porterscustom.com  Mon Jun 23 18:47:37 2008
From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:47:37 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] transmission
In-Reply-To: <d33.32c68c52.35919ccc@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20080624004727.22DD7187642@autox.team.net>

Worn main shaft bearings, worn dogs on synchros, worn sliders, bent/worn
shifter forks, missing stops for shift rods, worn grooves in shifter rods,
yada yada, you'll have to take it apart and look. Guessing isn't going to
make it any better.sorry.

Dave

 

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff 

  _____  

From: Warthodson at aol.com [mailto:Warthodson at aol.com] 
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 6:42 PM
To: frogeye at porterscustom.com; healey.nut at gmail.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] transmission

 

The problem I have with both suggestions so far is that I definitely know
that all the balls are in place & the thrust bearing clearance was carefully
checked & was well within spec. Are there any other things that could cause
this problem?

Gary 

 

In a message dated 6/23/2008 8:08:27 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
frogeye at porterscustom.com writes:

I think perhaps Alan is being a bit overly simplistic on this one. Though
the detents play a major role, so too the detent balls within the sliders
for 1-2 and 3-4th. These all loose their effectiveness when the thrust
bearings wear and allow excessive thrust under acceleration and deceleration
and easily overcome the balls. 
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff




 

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<http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007> .

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Jun 23 21:34:51 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:34:51 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
References: <9613565.1065191214263159678.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web06-z02>
	<002301c8d58f$09b20380$6401a8c0@universal1>
Message-ID: <028001c8d5ab$43248590$6501a8c0@shop>

Charley, etal:

<<    "thumbs up,   hand waves,   honking of hooters"
So, can you give a detailed example of how you might have responded to
those, especially #3!>>

What I asked at 6:52PM CDT:
*******************************************************
<<...There were numerous thumbs up, hand waves, honking of hooters, >>

DA*N Steve, I would have LOVED to seen/heard THAT!!!!!!!

How tall where the gals??  Teeth???  Shapes???  Avg hooter size???

From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 23 21:47:01 2008
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:47:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] On Route 66 to Conclave, Day 3
Message-ID: <837587.7108.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Day 3 - Left Miaimi, OK in a light rain about 8 AM. Followed some very okd
original segments of the 
original route, 9 foot wide concrete. The gravel
berms were smoother! Second section of 
original road had 2 sections of
running wate across the road, slow going but both cars got through without
event. Freight train parked blocking the old road, rain stopped, wait 1/2 hour
2 trains passed going by on the 
other track but the parked one didn't move.
We retraced our drive on the original road and crossed the running 
water a
second time, just to prove we could.  Skies cleared, heat came. Oklahoma has
many great sections of  
some original RT 66. We apparently have the right map
this time as I never saw much of the route last time 
we traveled RT 66 to
Park City.
Sprite coil wire came out of the distributor at a gas stop, only
real problem for the day, however both cars 
running hot the few times we used
the Interstate. Engine temp is not a concern while on RT66.
Bob

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Mon Jun 23 22:09:38 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:09:38 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] gas prices
Message-ID: <008c01c8d5b0$20c23ce0$5201a8c0@Jim>

does anyone know why even with the drastic rise in gas prices, the
differential between regular, mid-grade and premium remains the same, i.e., 10
cents for midgrade and 20 cents for premium.  are the additives not made from
petroleum or have the refinerys just eating the price rise?    healeymanjim

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun 23 22:24:34 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:24:34 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] gas prices
In-Reply-To: <008c01c8d5b0$20c23ce0$5201a8c0@Jim>
References: <008c01c8d5b0$20c23ce0$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806232124h3bbab634rad1d60007b202588@mail.gmail.com>

James -

The difference is driven by market economics, you will make less money
if the difference is too big.

If you are attempting to make money by differentiating your product,
there's not much value in it for oil because basically it is a
monopoly industry.  Because of this, they employ monopoly pricing,
which means the price differential between grades is very narrow.  If
the differential was too big, everyone would just buy the cheaper
stuff and the oil companies would make less money because of that.

In a nutshell, they have us over a barrel so there's no need to cut
anyone any deals.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 12:09 PM, James  Shope
<healeymanjim at hansencc.net> wrote:
> does anyone know why even with the drastic rise in gas prices, the
> differential between regular, mid-grade and premium remains the same, i.e., 10
> cents for midgrade and 20 cents for premium.  are the additives not made from
> petroleum or have the refinerys just eating the price rise?    healeymanjim

From jcavenaugh at mac.com  Tue Jun 24 02:18:40 2008
From: jcavenaugh at mac.com (James Cavenaugh)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:18:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Repair please
Message-ID: <87056F4E-7460-453B-B039-19EDB4DCFF2F@mac.com>

Bad confirmation string

Invalid confirmation string: confirm  
c7a63934fac64b0b4150df55d94e48df505ecd55.

From nickzarkades at comcast.net  Tue Jun 24 05:32:42 2008
From: nickzarkades at comcast.net (nickzarkades at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:32:42 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Help checking car in Los Angeles-deleted e-mail
Message-ID: <062420081132.25714.4860DB5A0002248B0000647222155751149C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>

Who every sent me a message about checking car out only on week-ends, please re-send, I deleted the message.

Nick

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Tue Jun 24 06:09:52 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:09:52 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Twins---"Monday Funny"
In-Reply-To: <20080623194026.JGQK29060.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
References: <20080623194026.JGQK29060.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
Message-ID: <00db01c8d5f3$359ed4f0$6f00a8c0@michael>

Could someone point me to the page which shows the "easier" way to install
an overdrive.
Thanks.

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Tue Jun 24 06:17:23 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:17:23 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Overdrive Installation (corrected title)
In-Reply-To: <00db01c8d5f3$359ed4f0$6f00a8c0@michael>
References: <20080623194026.JGQK29060.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>
	<00db01c8d5f3$359ed4f0$6f00a8c0@michael>
Message-ID: <00df01c8d5f4$4217c650$6f00a8c0@michael>

Could someone point me to the page which shows the "easier" way to install
an overdrive.
Thanks.

Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/

From don at anglesey.us  Tue Jun 24 07:58:33 2008
From: don at anglesey.us (Don )
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:58:33 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Undercoating
In-Reply-To: <BLU108-W598BD3472697C649EEF20D5A60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA0URZJ8mcIE6Bk2YxB8q6GMKAAAAQAAAAMb/5b7SJPkyyW+CsTdEpmAEAAAAA@anglesey.us>

I also went with the rock chip in the usual areas but the painter made
the mistake of doing the engine bay as well.  I personally don't like
the look and probably should have taken the time to re-blast the engine
bay.  It stands up well and is very hard to see and it gives the under
carriage protection with out the drawbacks of undercoating.
Don
57' BN4 

From scthomton at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 24 08:18:00 2008
From: scthomton at yahoo.com (Steve Thomton)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:18:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Question Britannic Classics
Message-ID: <771726.46035.qm@web50605.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I need some input from the list.... I have been trying to reach Brad Del Sorbo
at Britannic Classics for over a month.  No one ever answers the phone
anymore, 203-263-2460, but the message still comes on saying to leave a
message for Britannic Classics and he will get back with you shortly....... no
call ever comes.....ever.  I have sent emails to the email specified on the
webpage and I see he still has items on eBay.....but I NEVER get a response.  
Why do I care?  I have a credit with Mr. Del Sorbo and I'd like to close out
my account.   So the question is.....  does anyone know if he is in the
hospital or something?......does anyone live near Britannic Classics and know
if they have/are going out of business?   I have been dealing with Brad,
Britannic Classics, for about a year and a half and he had always returned
calls in the past.
 
Thanks for your help,
Steve Thomton
 

From dan at warner-associates.com  Tue Jun 24 10:16:33 2008
From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:16:33 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Oligopoly & gas prices
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806232124h3bbab634rad1d60007b202588@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001701c8d615$ab8e0dd0$1e00000a@DANSTROM>

I believe they refer to the oil industry as an oligopoly.  It is quite
amazing how 10 cent incremental jumps seem to be the norm for low to medium
to high octane.  In Minneapolis/St Paul we see the mid octane and low octane
sell for the same price at some stations but that premium is always 10 cents
higher there as well. 

It is great reading about the trip.  Hope no ones getting hot feet!
Dan

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Alan Seigrist
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 11:25 PM
To: James Shope
Cc: healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas prices

James -

The difference is driven by market economics, you will make less money
if the difference is too big.

If you are attempting to make money by differentiating your product,
there's not much value in it for oil because basically it is a
monopoly industry.  Because of this, they employ monopoly pricing,
which means the price differential between grades is very narrow.  If
the differential was too big, everyone would just buy the cheaper
stuff and the oil companies would make less money because of that.

In a nutshell, they have us over a barrel so there's no need to cut
anyone any deals.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 12:09 PM, James  Shope
<healeymanjim at hansencc.net> wrote:
> does anyone know why even with the drastic rise in gas prices, the
> differential between regular, mid-grade and premium remains the same,
i.e., 10
> cents for midgrade and 20 cents for premium.  are the additives not made
from
> petroleum or have the refinerys just eating the price rise?
healeymanjim
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com

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From rnbmail at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 24 10:19:42 2008
From: rnbmail at yahoo.com (Robert Blair)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:19:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Undercoating
In-Reply-To: <BLU108-W598BD3472697C649EEF20D5A60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <907189.65770.qm@web37907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Andy,

I did not do a full resto - repaint did not involve everything off/rotisary at
the time.  One day if and when I do a full resto, I may do things
differently.

This was just a long slow budget resto on a good CA driver car.

   Robert N. Blair  65 Yellow BJ8  rnbmail at yahoo.com
   



--- On Mon, 6/23/08, andy pole <ampole at hotmail.com> wrote:

> From: andy pole <ampole at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Undercoating
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 11:54 AM
> While I can see both views, concours against fully wrapped
> in waxoyl etc there
> does seem to be a 3rd option.
>
> My car is being returned to 'original' condition
> and made a bit more user
> friendly due to the benefits of 40+ years of progress. I
> want it to look
> original so the chassis was shot blasted and given a coat
> of etch primer, then
> all floor bottoms, sills, inner wings and leading edges
> (front of frame, cross
> brace etc) were given a coat of stone chip (that thick goey
> black paint)
> before being primed and coated in 2 pack healey blue. The
> outer body will have
> the same on the shroud and wing bottoms (just like a modern
> car). The chassis
> looks like its original (to the casual observer) and should
> hopefully stand up
> great to frequent use.
>
> http://www.austin-healey3000.com/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=5133183
>
> This can all be done at home and etch primer and stone chip
> can all be
> purchased in cans. I have sprayed the black radiator
> baffles / air deflectors
> this way. Its not hard with a power sander to strip the
> inner wings, and give
> them a coat of rust converter if they need it.
>
> cheers Andy
>
>
>
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Tue Jun 24 10:40:02 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:40:02 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Undercoating
Message-ID: <c01.3c605015.35927d62@aol.com>

In a message dated 6/24/08 9:15:52 AM, rnbmail at yahoo.com writes:


> 1.  Here in N Cal rust/humidity is not an issue.
> 2.  Pics show the resto in all details.
> 3.  I am not restoring to sell, and got it cheap in 90.
> 4.  Appearance and driving is my priority - college days replay.
> 5.  I have done 20 years of concoursing - I am done - time to drive.
> 6.  I dont have the time or appetite to repaint the underside once a year.
>
> Should be done by August for the Monterey weekend - will come to the Palo
> Alto Sat morning meeting after that.
>
Your reasons are specific and because limited in application may tip the
balance for you, but I still would recommend in the general case that an owner
not
undercoat a Healey.
So in the interests of continuing the discussion for those who may consider
undercoating in the future:
Reason 1 doesn't apply anywhere, unless you don't ever intend to drive in the
rain, or on loose surfaces (which would negate reason 4) because the
underside is just as vulnerable to rain water and mud as it is to humidity.
California
cars rust just like any other cars, just not as fast.
Re Reason 2: Regardless of pictures, when the car is restored again (and,
given the value of Healeys, it will be) the new owner will have to pay for the
time and effort it takes to remove the undercoating.
Reason 5 I would argue, isn't relevant since the Healey concours is
structured specifically to evaluate only freshly restored cars, after which
our
intention is that the car be driven. (Unlike, say, Jaguar club, one can't
concours a
specific Healey more than once every three years.)
As for Reason 6, if you're not under the car once a year to check out
underbody, tighten up suspension fasteners, and grease the fittings after
changing
the oil, you'll be in for trouble down the road, so scraping and painting here
and there isn't a really big deal.
But as my maiden aunt from Texas used to say, "Each to his own, as the man
said when he kissed the cow."

Cheers
Gary


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From bspidell at comcast.net  Tue Jun 24 10:53:43 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:53:43 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Oligopoly & gas prices
Message-ID: <062420081653.13260.486126970001081D000033CC220700295304040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net>

At a station outside El Paso a few weeks ago we bought premium (91 octane) for $3.69/gal, 20 cents less than the advertised price for regular (10 cents less than the mid-grade).

We didn't argue, and never did figure out why (maybe they were trying to unload some "old" gas?).


bs

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'67 Austin-Healey 3000             '56 Austin-Healey 100M
***************************************************************

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Dan Stromquist" <dan at warner-associates.com>
> I believe they refer to the oil industry as an oligopoly.  It is quite
> amazing how 10 cent incremental jumps seem to be the norm for low to medium
> to high octane.  In Minneapolis/St Paul we see the mid octane and low octane
> sell for the same price at some stations but that premium is always 10 cents
> higher there as well. 
> 
> It is great reading about the trip.  Hope no ones getting hot feet!
> Dan

From steveg at abrazosdata.com  Tue Jun 24 12:35:59 2008
From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:35:59 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
In-Reply-To: <mailman.16809.1214281457.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <C4868C9F.27F39%steveg@abrazosdata.com>

Steve,
I stayed in Lordsburg about 15 years ago and drove through Deming, which is
about 60 miles east on I-10.
IMHO--Deming is a much nicer town to stay in.

However, if you do stay in Lordsburg, at the time El Charro restaurant  in
the center of town was a fun local eatery where my wife and I hung out with
the cowboys and railroad workers.

See you in SD, Sunday after my exhausting 130 mile drive :-)
-- 
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6


> From: healeys-request at autox.team.net
> Reply-To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:24:17 -0600
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 396
> 
> From: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 2)
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Message-ID:
> <22356451.336611214265312155.JavaMail.root at cdptpa-web14-z02>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> 
> Hi, David - 
> Thanks for the good wishes.  Yes, let's hope the trip continues to be most
> interesting, but "uneventful".
> We don't have any specific plans to add anyone to our traveling group, or to
> join anyone else; but would be happy to travel with anyone we may come across
> or who wants to join us.
> Our route will take us along US 82 from Alabama to New Mexico,
> but we will drop down to touch El Paso and then the rest of the way will be
> via 
> I-10.  Stops for the night will be in El Dorado, Arkansas; Wichita Falls,
> Texas; 
> Artesia, New Mexico; Lordsburg, New Mexico; and Gila Bend, Arizona.  We will
> arrive in San Diego on Sunday, 29 June.
> 
> Steve Byers 
> HBJ8L/36666 
> BJ8 Registry 
> AHCA National Delegate
> Havelock, NC  USA 

From edriver at sasktel.net  Tue Jun 24 15:39:53 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:39:53 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Stolen  1968 Sprite
Message-ID: <486169A9.5080608@sasktel.net>

Greetings

Last evening a 1968 Red Sprite with black interior was stolen from
Tom Householder's shop in Lancaster, Ohio. It has minor rear end
damage and the license-plate light broken off.  The serial number
of this Sprite is HAN9U76371G.  Please contact Tom and the
nearest police department if you come across this vehicle.

Kind regards
Ed
AHCUSA Historian
Saskatoon

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Tue Jun 24 15:42:02 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:42:02 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Grease for king pins
Message-ID: <001501c8d643$23c89540$0200a8c0@tm4>

Hello, 

A quick question - what sort of grease should be used for king pins? Bearing
grease? Or other?,

Thanks, Tadek

From bspidell at comcast.net  Tue Jun 24 16:18:11 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:18:11 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Grease for king pins
Message-ID: <062420082218.15094.486172A30005563B00003AF6220073474804040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net>

Any good general-purpose grease should work.  I like "moly" (molybdenum-based) grease.

Bearing grease would probably be too thick to get through the zerks (think that's Polish for "nipple" ;)



bs

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***************************************************************

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl>
> Hello, 
> 
> A quick question - what sort of grease should be used for king pins? Bearing
> grease? Or other?,
> 
> Thanks, Tadek
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Tue Jun 24 17:38:04 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:38:04 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
Message-ID: <22881297.409251214350684827.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>

Hello, Healeyphiles -

Another 330 miles on the Byers and Haywood clocks today, from Tuscaloosa, Alabama to El Dorado, Arkansas.  My Spanish-speaking friends would mis-pronounce the name of our stop for the night.  The locals call it "El Do-Ray-Do" or sometimes "Elderader".  

We have had three full days of bright blue skies and sunshine, and for the first thousand miles since leaving home on Sunday it has been top-down all the way.  However, there is an Elderader storm going on outside at the moment.   Maybe it will cool things down a bit and be gone by tomorrow morning.

Today was US 82 all the way.  It was a dream, too.  In Mississippi, it's all four-lane from border to border and could be an interstate except that there was almost no traffic, and no trucks.  The road passes through some beautiful countryside and farm lands.  It was back to two-lane in Arkansas, but a nice road even if it is straight and flat.

Today's observations:  
The Missisippi armadillos have no better success at crossing the roads as the Georgia deer or the North Carolina possums.

Kudzu grows very well in Dixie.

Mississippi must be the soybean capital of the world.

Tennessee Williams should have been called "Mississippi Williams" since he was born in Columbus.  Or maybe he should have been called "Miss. Williams" (or MS. Williams).

Indianola, MS is the birthplace of B.B. King.  It is also the final resting place of  a red Austin (America?  Chummy?  Nubby?  Bubba?) on a pole.

Linden, MS is the birthplace of Kermit the Frog (I thought he had more of a northern accent), and the home of the Blues museum.

Top-down driving this time of year is great because you get to smell the aroma of mimosas in bloom.  It can also be pretty bad when a truckload of chickens passes you.  Man, those chickens can stink!

People in Arkansas who live by the Mississippi River have some world class front yards.

See you tomorrow!

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA National Delegate
Havelock, NC  USA

From cbaustin at verizon.net  Tue Jun 24 17:53:18 2008
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:53:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
References: <22881297.409251214350684827.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>
Message-ID: <001c01c8d655$7a63e370$6401a8c0@universal1>

    I am depressed - no 'honking hooters' update.

                                                                        CB

From glemon at neb.rr.com  Tue Jun 24 18:05:35 2008
From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:05:35 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
References: <22881297.409251214350684827.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>
	<001c01c8d655$7a63e370$6401a8c0@universal1>
Message-ID: <002d01c8d657$317c2ee0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>

"I am depressed - no 'honking hooters' update.
 
                                                                        CB"


I was holding out for pictures!  Greg Lemon

From edriver at sasktel.net  Tue Jun 24 18:32:02 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:32:02 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
In-Reply-To: <22881297.409251214350684827.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>
References: <22881297.409251214350684827.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>
Message-ID: <48619202.90608@sasktel.net>

Hello Steve

Domestic fowl are excluded, I know the road runners are a day or so off 
but what about
Mississippi Kites and the hooters, especially the size 34 ones ;-) ?

Kind regards
Ed


BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Hello, Healeyphiles -
>
> Another 330 miles on the Byers and Haywood clocks today, from Tuscaloosa, Alabama to El Dorado, Arkansas.  My Spanish-speaking friends would mis-pronounce the name of our stop for the night.  The locals call it "El Do-Ray-Do" or sometimes "Elderader".  
>
> We have had three full days of bright blue skies and sunshine, and for the first thousand miles since leaving home on Sunday it has been top-down all the way.  However, there is an Elderader storm going on outside at the moment.   Maybe it will cool things down a bit and be gone by tomorrow morning.
>
> Today was US 82 all the way.  It was a dream, too.  In Mississippi, it's all four-lane from border to border and could be an interstate except that there was almost no traffic, and no trucks.  The road passes through some beautiful countryside and farm lands.  It was back to two-lane in Arkansas, but a nice road even if it is straight and flat.
>
> Today's observations:  
> The Missisippi armadillos have no better success at crossing the roads as the Georgia deer or the North Carolina possums.
>
> Kudzu grows very well in Dixie.
>
> Mississippi must be the soybean capital of the world.
>
> Tennessee Williams should have been called "Mississippi Williams" since he was born in Columbus.  Or maybe he should have been called "Miss. Williams" (or MS. Williams).
>
> Indianola, MS is the birthplace of B.B. King.  It is also the final resting place of  a red Austin (America?  Chummy?  Nubby?  Bubba?) on a pole.
>
> Linden, MS is the birthplace of Kermit the Frog (I thought he had more of a northern accent), and the home of the Blues museum.
>
> Top-down driving this time of year is great because you get to smell the aroma of mimosas in bloom.  It can also be pretty bad when a truckload of chickens passes you.  Man, those chickens can stink!
>
> People in Arkansas who live by the Mississippi River have some world class front yards.
>
> See you tomorrow!
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> AHCA National Delegate
> Havelock, NC  USA
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From edriver at sasktel.net  Tue Jun 24 18:33:10 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:33:10 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
In-Reply-To: <002d01c8d657$317c2ee0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
References: <22881297.409251214350684827.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>
	<001c01c8d655$7a63e370$6401a8c0@universal1>
	<002d01c8d657$317c2ee0$6601a8c0@toshibauser>
Message-ID: <48619246.4030800@sasktel.net>

Hi Greg

Great idea but the List strips those -hmmmm!

Regards
Ed


Greg Lemon wrote:
> "I am depressed - no 'honking hooters' update.
>  
>                                                                         CB"
>
>
> I was holding out for pictures!  Greg Lemon
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From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Jun 24 18:37:51 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:37:51 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
Message-ID: <20080625003751.SEYS22346.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

What were you holding on to Greg?:)
> 
> From: "Greg Lemon" <glemon at neb.rr.com>
> Date: 2008/06/24 Tue PM 08:05:35 EDT
> To: "Charley Braum" <cbaustin at verizon.net>,  "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> CC: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
> 
> "I am depressed - no 'honking hooters' update.
>  
>                                                                         CB"
> 
> 
> I was holding out for pictures!  Greg Lemon
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Tue Jun 24 18:48:17 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:48:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
Message-ID: <14519176.418391214354898088.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>

No honking hooters today, Charley, but we did get free strawberry pies for dessert at Shoney's.  Try that in your Toyota!  
All the ladies in the Mississippi welcome center wanted the keys to the cars.  The Healeys certainly drew attention whenever we had to stop.

Cheers!
Steve


---- Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net> wrote: 
>     I am depressed - no 'honking hooters' update.
> 
>                                                                         CB

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Tue Jun 24 18:57:32 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:57:32 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
Message-ID: <24107757.419691214355452771.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>

Ed, I forgot to include your daily bird report.  Sorry, no Mississippi hooters and kite season is when it's more windy, but:
2 redtail hawks
1 redwing blackbird
1 redheaded woodpecker
1 cattle egret (not red, though)
1 covey of doveys

How's that?

Steve
---- "E.A. Driver" <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote: 
> Hello Steve
> 
> Domestic fowl are excluded, I know the road runners are a day or so off 
> but what about
> Mississippi Kites and the hooters, especially the size 34 ones ;-) ?
> 
> Kind regards
> Ed

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Tue Jun 24 19:08:42 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:08:42 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
Message-ID: <20080625010842.UAIG22346.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

What is a "dovey"?


> 
> From: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Date: 2008/06/24 Tue PM 08:57:32 EDT
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
> 
> Ed, I forgot to include your daily bird report.  Sorry, no Mississippi hooters and kite season is when it's more windy, but:
> 2 redtail hawks
> 1 redwing blackbird
> 1 redheaded woodpecker
> 1 cattle egret (not red, though)
> 1 covey of doveys
> 
> How's that?
> 
> Steve
> ---- "E.A. Driver" <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote: 
> > Hello Steve
> > 
> > Domestic fowl are excluded, I know the road runners are a day or so off 
> > but what about
> > Mississippi Kites and the hooters, especially the size 34 ones ;-) ?
> > 
> > Kind regards
> > Ed
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From edriver at sasktel.net  Tue Jun 24 19:34:51 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:34:51 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
In-Reply-To: <24107757.419691214355452771.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>
References: <24107757.419691214355452771.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>
Message-ID: <4861A0BB.9040803@sasktel.net>

excellent Steve!

regards
ed


BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Ed, I forgot to include your daily bird report.  Sorry, no Mississippi hooters and kite season is when it's more windy, but:
> 2 redtail hawks
> 1 redwing blackbird
> 1 redheaded woodpecker
> 1 cattle egret (not red, though)
> 1 covey of doveys
>
> How's that?
>
> Steve
> ---- "E.A. Driver" <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote: 
>   
>> Hello Steve
>>
>> Domestic fowl are excluded, I know the road runners are a day or so off 
>> but what about
>> Mississippi Kites and the hooters, especially the size 34 ones ;-) ?
>>
>> Kind regards
>> Ed
>>     
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From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au  Tue Jun 24 19:38:21 2008
From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:38:21 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
In-Reply-To: <4861A0BB.9040803@sasktel.net>
References: <24107757.419691214355452771.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>
	<4861A0BB.9040803@sasktel.net>
Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F79B@itfexch5.central.det.win>

G'day

Way down here in the Great South Land where it's the middle of our
winter I am experiencing fits of jealous rage at not being with Steve
Byers et el and travelling across the US to Conclave.

Many thanks Steve.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Ed, I forgot to include your daily bird report.  Sorry, no Mississippi
hooters and kite season is when it's more windy, but:
> 2 redtail hawks
> 1 redwing blackbird
> 1 redheaded woodpecker
> 1 cattle egret (not red, though)
> 1 covey of doveys
>
> How's that?
>
> Steve
> ---- "E.A. Driver" <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote:
>
>> Hello Steve
>>
>> Domestic fowl are excluded, I know the road runners are a day or so
off
>> but what about
>> Mississippi Kites and the hooters, especially the size 34 ones ;-) ?
>>
>> Kind regards
>> Ed
>>
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From michaelgladwin at mac.com  Tue Jun 24 20:10:59 2008
From: michaelgladwin at mac.com (Michael Gladwin)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:10:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Video filched from Healey Club of Switzerland
Message-ID: <17932D7B-D688-40A1-8474-882BE073C51C@mac.com>

Nice car and accessories
.www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMsTIgsqc1s&mode=related&search
Mike
BT7

From pyoas at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 24 20:42:19 2008
From: pyoas at yahoo.com (Patrick Yoas)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:42:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 398
In-Reply-To: <mailman.16893.1214359861.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <656561.97355.qm@web90503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Steve,
  You guys need to come up with a catchy name for your group. NC Road Rage, NC Road Kill, Honky Hooters from NC, etc., etc.
   
  I think we all appreciate your updates especially with humor. Many of us can't make the driving trip and the ones who are no longer able to drive the distance will especially appreciate the day by day drive report.
  See you in SD.
  Patrick
   
  BTW: Hoo Roo, Don't envy these guys because you're having a bit of a chill down under. Revenge is coming up in the desert. I did the trip when I was young in 1973 and still can recall crossing the mountains. 

  
Message: 5
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:38:04 -0400
From: BJ8 Healeys 
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 3)
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Message-ID:
<22881297.409251214350684827.JavaMail.root at cdptpa-web15-z02>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

Hello, Healeyphiles -

Another 330 miles on the Byers and Haywood clocks today, from Tuscaloosa, Alabama to El Dorado, Arkansas. My Spanish-speaking friends would mis-pronounce the name of our stop for the night. The locals call it "El Do-Ray-Do" or sometimes "Elderader". 

We have had three full days of bright blue skies and sunshine, and for the first thousand miles since leaving home on Sunday it has been top-down all the way. However, there is an Elderader storm going on outside at the moment. Maybe it will cool things down a bit and be gone by tomorrow morning.

Today was US 82 all the way. It was a dream, too. In Mississippi, it's all four-lane from border to border and could be an interstate except that there was almost no traffic, and no trucks. The road passes through some beautiful countryside and farm lands. It was back to two-lane in Arkansas, but a nice road even if it is straight and flat.

Today's observations: 
The Missisippi armadillos have no better success at crossing the roads as the Georgia deer or the North Carolina possums.

Kudzu grows very well in Dixie.

Mississippi must be the soybean capital of the world.

Tennessee Williams should have been called "Mississippi Williams" since he was born in Columbus. Or maybe he should have been called "Miss. Williams" (or MS. Williams).

Indianola, MS is the birthplace of B.B. King. It is also the final resting place of a red Austin (America? Chummy? Nubby? Bubba?) on a pole.

Linden, MS is the birthplace of Kermit the Frog (I thought he had more of a northern accent), and the home of the Blues museum.

Top-down driving this time of year is great because you get to smell the aroma of mimosas in bloom. It can also be pretty bad when a truckload of chickens passes you. Man, those chickens can stink!

People in Arkansas who live by the Mississippi River have some world class front yards.

See you tomorrow!

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA National Delegate
Havelock, NC USA

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Tue Jun 24 20:49:44 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:49:44 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Video filched from Healey Club of Switzerland
In-Reply-To: <17932D7B-D688-40A1-8474-882BE073C51C@mac.com>
References: <17932D7B-D688-40A1-8474-882BE073C51C@mac.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806241949i7a494202t3fcb43603e9a0b28@mail.gmail.com>

Classy and catchy, and not a single use of the "F" word!  Brilliant.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 10:10 AM, Michael Gladwin
<michaelgladwin at mac.com> wrote:
> Nice car and accessories
> .www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMsTIgsqc1s&mode=related&search
> Mike
> BT7

From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 24 20:52:44 2008
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:52:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] On Route 66 to Conclave, Day 4
Message-ID: <311888.12551.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Day 4 - Left Erick, OK a little earlier to try to beat a little afternoon
heat, no luck stopped for gas at a little Conoco station in Alleanreed, TX.
They had a GIFT SHOP, the ladies best friend. After a stop at the Cadilac
Ranch in Ammarillo, TX we pressed on. The Bugeye is running rough, hot and an
occassional loss of power. Not using oil but the engine is making noises we
don't like. A possible oil change coming soon. A strom, rain & hail hit while
we were stopped for a beverage so no time was lost and the tops continue in
their stowed position. We did a unpaved section of the origianl route this AM,
14 miles of gravel, fun but not needed, smoother faster than slower.
Temperature in Tucammari was 100 when we went through.
We stopped for the
night in Las Vegas, NM ( an old RT66 alignment) 354 miles today. 
Bob

From jsoderling at astound.net  Tue Jun 24 21:08:23 2008
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:08:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] transmission
References: <d33.32c68c52.35919ccc@aol.com>
Message-ID: <007701c8d670$bab53c60$6501a8c0@Soderling>

About six years ago my BN4 started to jump out of 3rd when coasting on a 
down grade.  Norm Nock's Tec Talk suggested it may be a weak spring behind 
the detent ball.  I took the side cover off the transmission and added two 
washers behind the spring and it cured the problem.
Vrooom vrooom,
John & Erika the Red

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Warthodson at aol.com>
To: <frogeye at porterscustom.com>; <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] transmission


> The problem I have with both suggestions so far is that I definitely know
> that all the balls are in place & the thrust bearing clearance was 
> carefully
> checked & was well within spec. Are there any other things that could 
> cause
> this problem?
> Gary
>
>
> In a message dated 6/23/2008 8:08:27 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> frogeye at porterscustom.com writes:
>
> I think  perhaps Alan is being a bit overly simplistic on this one. Though
> the  detents play a major role, so too the detent balls within the sliders
> for  1-2 and 3-4th. These all loose their effectiveness when the thrust
> bearings  wear and allow excessive thrust under acceleration and 
> deceleration
> and  easily overcome the balls.
> Dave
>
> frogeye at porterscustom.com
>
> Porter  Customs
> Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
> 505-352-1378
> 1954 BN2
> Porter  Custom  Bicycles
> www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html

From jsoderling at astound.net  Tue Jun 24 21:16:23 2008
From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:16:23 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] gas prices
References: <008c01c8d5b0$20c23ce0$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <008201c8d671$d9065ae0$6501a8c0@Soderling>

No longer 10 cents differences in the S.F. Bay area - at my Rotten Robbie 
station today it was $4.49 reg, $4.66 mid, and $4.78 for 91 octane.  Cost me 
$46.14 for 9.9 gal of mid. to fill Erika.  Och!
Vrooom vrooom,
John & Erika the Red

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Shope" <healeymanjim at hansencc.net>
To: "healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:09 PM
Subject: [Healeys] gas prices


> does anyone know why even with the drastic rise in gas prices, the
> differential between regular, mid-grade and premium remains the same, 
> i.e., 10
> cents for midgrade and 20 cents for premium.  are the additives not made 
> from
> petroleum or have the refinerys just eating the price rise? 
> healeymanjim
> _______________________________________________

From healeyray at yahoo.com  Tue Jun 24 22:42:54 2008
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:42:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
Message-ID: <915102.95117.qm@web55507.mail.re4.yahoo.com>

How about a list get together?  Maybe Monday evening before dinner at the Hotel bar? or??  I would sure like to meet some of you guys in person.  Any other ideas?
Either way I'll see you in San Diego.
Ray Juncal

From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com  Tue Jun 24 23:46:39 2008
From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:46:39 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
Message-ID: <ccd.383ba0a2.359335bf@aol.com>

I second Ray's suggestion ... and I want to add a big thank you to all  those 
caravanning in for their insights and descriptions of the sights, scenes  and 
experiences from the road. Happy motoring and know your words are  looked 
forward to and appreciated. Hope to meet a bunch of you in person in San  Diego.
Steven Kingsbury
BN1



**************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for 
fuel-efficient used cars.      (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)

From jwbn6 at verizon.net  Wed Jun 25 04:25:52 2008
From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:25:52 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
Message-ID: <30396214.3547691214389552947.JavaMail.root@vms226.mailsrvcs.net>

=hi ray,
mon pm before dinner sounds good.  tammie and i arrive around noon on sun via our AA Healey.
cheers,
jerry

====================
From: Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com>
Date: 2008/06/24 Tue PM 11:42:54 CDT
To: List Healey <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together

How about a list get together?  Maybe Monday evening before dinner at the Hotel bar? or??  I would sure like to meet some of you guys in person.  Any other ideas?
Either way I'll see you in San Diego.
Ray Juncal
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as jwbn6 at verizon.net

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JERRY WALL  BN6
ROWLETT, TX

From tomfelts at windstream.net  Wed Jun 25 05:52:58 2008
From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 7:52:58 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On Route 66 to Conclave, Day 4
Message-ID: <20080625115258.XXUH22346.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net>

Hey---it's not "on the road to Conclave" (wish it was), but I'm taking my BJ8 on a jaunt to SE Virginia in the morning, (from Pittsburgh)--little over 400 miles:):) (OK--Conclaver's stop laughing!!) 

Really looking forward to hitting the road with her.

tom  
> 
> From: Bob Brown <blkbt7 at yahoo.com>
> Date: 2008/06/24 Tue PM 10:52:44 EDT
> To: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
> CC: Pete Wohl <petewohl at dragonheim.net>, 
> 	McElwee <bt7bobmac at sbcglobal.net>, 
> 	Wendy Gibbs <wendle at optusnet.com.au>, 
> 	Greg Brown <lostnkuwait at yahoo.com>,  Bob at autox.team.net, 
> 	Melissa Brown <mellb8716 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] On Route 66 to Conclave, Day 4
> 
> Day 4 - Left Erick, OK a little earlier to try to beat a little afternoon
> heat, no luck stopped for gas at a little Conoco station in Alleanreed, TX.
> They had a GIFT SHOP, the ladies best friend. After a stop at the Cadilac
> Ranch in Ammarillo, TX we pressed on. The Bugeye is running rough, hot and an
> occassional loss of power. Not using oil but the engine is making noises we
> don't like. A possible oil change coming soon. A strom, rain & hail hit while
> we were stopped for a beverage so no time was lost and the tops continue in
> their stowed position. We did a unpaved section of the origianl route this AM,
> 14 miles of gravel, fun but not needed, smoother faster than slower.
> Temperature in Tucammari was 100 when we went through.
> We stopped for the
> night in Las Vegas, NM ( an old RT66 alignment) 354 miles today. 
> Bob
> _______________________________________________
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> 
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From edwjkeuer at comcast.net  Wed Jun 25 08:01:12 2008
From: edwjkeuer at comcast.net (Edward Keuer)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:01:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] YouTube Healy Video from the Swiss
Message-ID: <F61DEE39-D02D-4578-944E-15658E5067A0@comcast.net>

Hi all,

How'd he get that luggage into the boot? I'm going to try that  
myself...or maybe Steve Byers has the answer??

Edw. J. Keuer
'66 BJ8
Wheaton, IL

From mlempert at bellsouth.net  Wed Jun 25 08:23:14 2008
From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:23:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Video filched from Healey Club of Switzerland
References: <mailman.16893.1214359861.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <020e01c8d6cf$01ae65c0$6001a8c0@DadsPC>

Totally wrong steering wheel !   :-)


> Nice car and accessories
> .www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMsTIgsqc1s&mode=related&search
> Mike
> BT7

From linwoodrose at mac.com  Wed Jun 25 08:39:43 2008
From: linwoodrose at mac.com (Linwood H Rose)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:39:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Kenlowe fans
Message-ID: <9ECF0AE3-DECA-4869-9C51-9C07809C83BA@mac.com>

Does Kenlowe (maker of automotive electric fans) have a distributor in  
the States?

Lin
1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
1959 AN% Bugeye

From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Wed Jun 25 09:14:55 2008
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:14:55 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
In-Reply-To: <915102.95117.qm@web55507.mail.re4.yahoo.com>
References: <915102.95117.qm@web55507.mail.re4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E1KBWi0-0005fQ-UZ@elasmtp-mealy.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

At 09:42 PM 6/24/2008, Ray Juncal wrote:
>How about a list get together?  Maybe Monday evening before dinner 
>at the Hotel bar? or??
>I would sure like to meet some of you guys in person. Any other ideas?

FWIW, the founding members of AHCSD, including at least a couple 
listers, will be gathering for dinner on Monday evening to celebrate 
our Club's 30th anniversary. That'll be at Shakespeare's Pub, about 5 
minutes from the Sheraton. Sadly, it's during the meet Auction and I 
have a weekly darts league match after that, but they'll be there for 
a few hours so I'll probably go over there later.

>Either way I'll see you in San Diego.

See you On The Bay,
Rick

--
Rick Snover
VP/Membership, Web Master & Activities Committee Chairman
Austin Healey Club of San Diego <http://www.sdhealey.org>
Hosts of Healey Conclave 2008 <http://austinhealeyconclave.com/> 

From ronfineesq at earthlink.net  Wed Jun 25 10:56:02 2008
From: ronfineesq at earthlink.net (Ronald A. Fine)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:56:02 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
Message-ID: <12898090.1214412962983.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I would like a "List Get Together".  I will be driving down from L.A. on Monday mornng.  I'll be hanging out Monday night at the Hotel if anyone wants to organize something.

Ron Fine

-----Original Message-----
>From: Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Jun 24, 2008 9:42 PM
>To: List Healey <healeys at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
>
>How about a list get together?  Maybe Monday evening before dinner at the Hotel bar? or??  I would sure like to meet some of you guys in person.  Any other ideas?
>Either way I'll see you in San Diego.
>Ray Juncal
>_______________________________________________
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From ronfineesq at earthlink.net  Wed Jun 25 11:14:06 2008
From: ronfineesq at earthlink.net (Ronald A. Fine)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:14:06 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Tire Question
Message-ID: <1874765.1214414046839.JavaMail.root@elwamui-mouette.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I need to replace the tires on my Prius.  Michelin makes a "HydroEdge" and "X Radial".  They sell for the same price.  Has anyone had any experience with either of these tires?
Thanks,
Ron Fine

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Wed Jun 25 16:47:01 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:47:01 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Video filched from Healey Club of Switzerland
Message-ID: <7111575.92091214434021165.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web20-z02>

And I can tell by the way the wheels are turning in relation to the ground speed that he doesn't have Lempert gears, either!

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666 (equipped with Lempert gears that make cruising S-O-O-O easy!)
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  

---- M Lempert <mlempert at bellsouth.net> wrote: 
> Totally wrong steering wheel !   :-)

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Wed Jun 25 17:05:03 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:05:03 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Tire Question
In-Reply-To: <1874765.1214414046839.JavaMail.root@elwamui-mouette.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <1874765.1214414046839.JavaMail.root@elwamui-mouette.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806251605i12db6e9dg1ac9da9474bbc632@mail.gmail.com>

Ron -

I think the Prius uses very special tires that are specifically
designed to improve its high mileage capabilities.  You should buy the
tire that fits this high mileage specification, not just any standard
road tire.  $4+ a gallon....!

Alan





On 6/26/08, Ronald A. Fine <ronfineesq at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I need to replace the tires on my Prius.  Michelin makes a "HydroEdge" and
> "X Radial".  They sell for the same price.  Has anyone had any experience
> with either of these tires?
> Thanks,
> Ron Fine
> _______________________________________________
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Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From nickzarkades at comcast.net  Wed Jun 25 17:32:45 2008
From: nickzarkades at comcast.net (nickzarkades at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:32:45 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Check car in Los Angeles -Thanks
Message-ID: <062520082332.28557.4862D59D0006982800006F8D22165384969C0A0B0E059D0E96050C0702@comcast.net>

I want to thank everyone who volunteered to check car out in Los Angeles-the car 
was sold- think I have found a better car in N. Carolina. 1

List was great

Nick

From bspidell at comcast.net  Wed Jun 25 17:48:18 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:48:18 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Video filched from Healey Club of Switzerland
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806241949i7a494202t3fcb43603e9a0b28@mail.gmail.com>
References: <17932D7B-D688-40A1-8474-882BE073C51C@mac.com>
	<ff59076c0806241949i7a494202t3fcb43603e9a0b28@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4862D942.5060006@comcast.net>

   Weak,  bland  tune  and video IMO, but the Healey really chewed up the
   scenery  (why  do  I  think  the producer knew it was weak and let the
   Healey steal the show?).
   Still the best is Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World,"
   but any clip with a Healey is winner.   Including (at least one) Janet
   Jackson video, that's three that are basically people riding around in
   Healeys.  Guess we're on the right track ;)
   bs
   Alan Seigrist wrote:

Classy and catchy, and not a single use of the "F" word!  Brilliant.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 10:10 AM, Michael Gladwin
<michaelgladwin at mac.com> wrote:

Nice car and accessories
.www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMsTIgsqc1s&mode=related&search
Mike
BT7

*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From gilrockwell at verizon.net  Wed Jun 25 18:55:17 2008
From: gilrockwell at verizon.net (Gil Rockwell)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:55:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Tire Question
In-Reply-To: <1874765.1214414046839.JavaMail.root@elwamui-mouette.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <0K3100IUSOWV6528@vms173005.mailsrvcs.net>

Hi Ron,

I just replaced the Goodyear Integrity tires with the Michelin X Radials
from Costco and they are much better than the Goodyear tires.  After about a
1000 mile break-in, they are very quiet and the handling is better in every
respect. The mileage on our Prius did not change as a result of the change
but this is a factor in the choice as the OEM tires are rated as "low
rolling resistance" tires.  However, had I had the choice at Costco I would
probably have purchased the HydroEdge, but they did not offer it here in
Richmond.  I have a Camry Hybrid as well and it has the Bridgestone Turanzas
and I will replace them with a Michelin tire as well, hopefully the
HydroEdge if available.  Another choice that a lot of people claim good
results with are the Goodyear Assurance Comfortread which I also checked on,
but the Goodyear store and the Sears store price is so high over and above
the tire cost, I just refused to pay the price.  

Gil

Ronald A. Fine
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:14 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Tire Question

I need to replace the tires on my Prius.  Michelin makes a "HydroEdge" and
"X Radial".  They sell for the same price.  Has anyone had any experience
with either of these tires?
Thanks,
Ron Fine

From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Wed Jun 25 23:00:38 2008
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:00:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] On Route 66 to Conclave, Day 5
Message-ID: <927636.60058.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Day 5 (Wednesday, I think), A short day only a little over 120 miles. The
Bugeye has decided it doesn't want to participate.  Ian has been nursing it
along for a couple days, but today the engine noise got very steady and oil
pressure dropped. We reduced speed to 50 mph downhill and slower uphill.
Limped into Dave Porter's in Albuquerque, NM before noon and we are still in
Albubuerque. The main bearing on number 4 had spun, Dave found a set of
bearings in town but due to other commitments we didn't get the bearings to
Dave until late. Assembled, and headed out. Didn't get out of town, same
symptoms returned. Just left Dave's for the night, did some measuring of
clearances, that we should have done earlier, have a plan to make a fix and
put new bearings in #4 again tomorrow. With a lot of luck we will be on the
road again in the morning. We'll skip our stop in Gallup and go straight to
the Grand Canyon and be in San Diego Sunday as planned. 
Bob

From healeyray at yahoo.com  Wed Jun 25 23:31:13 2008
From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:31:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
In-Reply-To: <915102.95117.qm@web55507.mail.re4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <928052.35069.qm@web55501.mail.re4.yahoo.com>

    
Listers
    I don't know the schedule or timing of the auction but it looks like after
the auction at the hotel bar for a list get together.  Wear some kind of
Healey paraphernalia so we can  recognize each other.  I hope to see you
there.
Ray Juncal

--- On Tue, 6/24/08, Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
To: "List Healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 9:42 PM

How about a list get together?  Maybe Monday evening before dinner at the
Hotel
bar? or??  I would sure like to meet some of you guys in person.  Any other
ideas?
Either way I'll see you in San Diego.
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From rwil at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jun 25 23:33:56 2008
From: rwil at sbcglobal.net (Roland Wilhelmy)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:33:56 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Non Healey Tire Question
In-Reply-To: <1874765.1214414046839.JavaMail.root@elwamui-mouette.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <1874765.1214414046839.JavaMail.root@elwamui-mouette.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <pba6645fftjo5daoptlkos5biie52nqla1@4ax.com>

My wife's Prius has 75000 miles on it, the last 50000 on Goodyear
Assurance tires.  They handle better and last longer than the
originals which wore  out in about 25000 miles.  They are a tad noisy,
though.  I would guess there's another 10000 to 20000 miles left on
the tread.

I have heard some good things about the HydroEdge but can't report
from personal experience.

-Roland
BN1

On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:14:06 -0700 (GMT-07:00), you wrote:

::I need to replace the tires on my Prius.  Michelin makes a "HydroEdge" and
"X Radial".  They sell for the same price.  Has anyone had any experience with
either of these tires?
::Thanks,
::Ron Fine

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Jun 26 04:59:31 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 6:59:31 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 1
Message-ID: <31268834.161491214477971136.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web11-z02>

Hello, Healeyphiles -

A two-part report today due to message size limits.  What a pain......

Today we progressed from El Dorado, Arkansas to Wichita Falls, Texas continuing 
our route along US82.  Both BJ8s are running well, although my temp gauge creeps up to 200 deg. or so when the hot part of the day arrives in the afternoon.  George's gauge tells him it's a cool, comfortable steady 170 - 180, so one of the gauges is a no-good stinkin' liar. 
 
We both left home with fresh oil changes and made it to El Dorado without having 
to add any oil.  Those rear seal kits really work.  However, George was down 
about two quarts this morning, while I was only down less than a quart.  His oil 
is black, but mine is clear on the stick, as it usually is.  Occasionally, his 
car emits a puff of blue smoke on shifting.  Both engines were rebuilt by the 
same guy, although mine has many more miles on it now than George's does.  Does it sound like he has a ring bedding problem?  

For those of you interested in what oil we are using, it's Castrol 20W-50 
service letter SM.  George found something called ZDDP Plus on-line and we split 
a case of it.  Their website convinced us this was the best way to get the good 
stuff back in our oil.  It takes 0.8 ounces of ZDDP Plus per quart of oil and 
costs around 10 bucks for a 4 ounce bottle. 

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Jun 26 05:01:15 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 7:01:15 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
Message-ID: <22232237.161581214478075481.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web11-z02>

We motored into Texas without fanfare, as there was no sign telling us we had 
crossed over into the Lone Star State.  Texarkana straddles the line, though, so 
we either missed the sign in the middle of town, or the locals who cross back 
and forth over the line each day don't think it's much of a big deal worth 
noting. 
 
We saw our first oil well.  Although it was pumping, the machinery was very 
rusty.  Maybe they need to divert a bit of the oil to rust self-protection, a 
concept that Healeys understand very well.  We also saw a small herd of American 
bison (but they will always be "buffalo" to me, dammit).   They were sharing a 
pasture with some burros.  All seemed to be getting along well together and 
minding their own business. 
 
>From El Dorado to Texarkana US82 is two-lane and a bit more heavily traveled.  
Once we were into Texas the road alternated between two- and four-lane and we 
began to see more trucks, although there wasn't really any congestion or delays.  
For anyone who wants to travel across country but not on the interstates, I 
would say 82 is a good choice.  Not much real scenery or interesting sites to 
comment on today, but there was one thing:  a field of rusty tractors.  They 
were lined up in rows and appeared to be all the same model tractor, as if a 
tractor dealer had closed up shop and left them there.  There were a LOT of 
them.  Oh, a little internet search revealed that the red Austin on the pole I 
mentioned the other day was an A35.  Cute little bugger. 
 
We saw a sign for "Road Kill Taxidermy".  From what I saw of the road kill, 
putting some of them back in their skins would be akin to doing a restoration on 
my BJ7. 
 
For Ed's daily bird report:  not much avian activity today.  There was a 
committee of vultures circling over what appeared to be a dead truck lying on 
its side in a field; but I'm sure they were focused on something more to their 
taste.  It smelled like a hog farm around there. 
 
Sorry to hear of Bob's problems with the Bugeye, but at least the car is in good 
hands with Dave Porter.  Good luck with it, Bob. 
 
We almost made it through four complete days of driving with the tops down, but 
ran into a brief thunderstorm approaching Wichita Falls, so up they went. 
 
Happy Healeying! 
 
Steve Byers 
HBJ8L/36666 
BJ8 Registry 
AHCA National Delegate 
Havelock, NC  USA 

From jwbn6 at verizon.net  Thu Jun 26 05:04:28 2008
From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:04:28 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
Message-ID: <19378872.5792151214478268507.JavaMail.root@vms171.mailsrvcs.net>

=how about everyone meandering around giving a DMH "thumbs up" -- kind of the equivalent of a vulcan handshake ?  watch for Healey shirts and caps !!
cheers,
jerry

====================
From: Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com>
Date: 2008/06/26 Thu AM 12:31:13 CDT
To: List Healey <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave get together

    
Listers
    I don't know the schedule or timing of the auction but it looks like after
the auction at the hotel bar for a list get together.  Wear some kind of
Healey paraphernalia so we can  recognize each other.  I hope to see you
there.
Ray Juncal

--- On Tue, 6/24/08, Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
To: "List Healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 9:42 PM

How about a list get together?  Maybe Monday evening before dinner at the
Hotel
bar? or??  I would sure like to meet some of you guys in person.  Any other
ideas?
Either way I'll see you in San Diego.
Ray Juncal
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Jun 26 05:07:17 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 7:07:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] YouTube Healy Video from the Swiss
Message-ID: <21849683.161911214478438012.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web11-z02>

Well, Ed, you have to be judicious in what items are absolutely necessary, but it's amazing what you can get into the boot of a Healey -- as long as your containers are soft.  The BJ8 has the luxury of two useless back seats with a fold-down tray that can accommodate all the necessary luggage in soft bags.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA National Delegate
Havelock, NC  

---- Edward Keuer <edwjkeuer at comcast.net> wrote: 
> Hi all,
> 
> How'd he get that luggage into the boot? I'm going to try that  
> myself...or maybe Steve Byers has the answer??
> 
> Edw. J. Keuer
> '66 BJ8
> Wheaton, IL
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu Jun 26 06:08:08 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:08:08 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] On Route 66 to Conclave, Day 5
Message-ID: <d3d.24e4eb2c.3594e0a8@aol.com>

Bob--
 
Sorry to read of difficulties.  You are in good hands if you are with  Dave.  
I hope all comes together and the balance of the trip goes  well.
 
Best--MIchael Oritt
-----------------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 6/26/2008 1:00:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
blkbt7 at yahoo.com writes:

Limped  into Dave Porter's in Albuquerque, NM 




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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun 26 06:09:43 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:09:43 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] YouTube Healy Video from the Swiss
In-Reply-To: <21849683.161911214478438012.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web11-z02>
References: <21849683.161911214478438012.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web11-z02>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806260509p66ddc181h9416ba4df4819cc4@mail.gmail.com>

I've carried a tapped pony keg of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale in a bucket
of ice in that "useless" back seat's fold down tray.  Handed a pint to
another motorist on the Golden Gate Bridge as well.  Probably would
get thrown in the pokey these days for doing that!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 7:07 PM, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
> Well, Ed, you have to be judicious in what items are absolutely necessary, but it's amazing what you can get into the boot of a Healey -- as long as your containers are soft.  The BJ8 has the luxury of two useless back seats with a fold-down tray that can accommodate all the necessary luggage in soft bags.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> AHCA National Delegate
> Havelock, NC
>
> ---- Edward Keuer <edwjkeuer at comcast.net> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> How'd he get that luggage into the boot? I'm going to try that
>> myself...or maybe Steve Byers has the answer??
>>
>> Edw. J. Keuer
>> '66 BJ8
>> Wheaton, IL

From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu Jun 26 06:17:26 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:17:26 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
Message-ID: <c34.36aea7e9.3594e2d6@aol.com>

Steve--
 
I know you like tarantulas as you have a large (dead) one displayed  
prominently on your living room wall.  Keep an eye out for them--they  wait alongside 
the road and cleverly time their jumps to come into or onto  passing cars.  I 
am not making this up--I had to dodge them all the way  from El Paso to San 
Antonio on the way to Conclave in 2004.
 
Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------
 
In a message dated 6/26/2008 7:01:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
sbyers at ec.rr.com writes:

For Ed's  daily bird report:  not much avian activity today.  There was a  
committee of vultures circling over what appeared to be a dead truck lying  
on 
its side in a field; but I'm sure they were focused on something more  to 
their 
taste.  It smelled like a hog farm around there. 




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From prattri at msn.com  Thu Jun 26 06:29:28 2008
From: prattri at msn.com (Richard Pratt)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:29:28 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Windshield Replacement
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP3C97BD81DD0FE2DC7065CBDA30@phx.gbl>

List,

Can I get a few recommendations for a supplier of windshields for a BJ8.

TIA

Richard

BJ8 Cincinnati

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jun 26 07:25:20 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:25:20 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] News Alert for: Austin healey
Message-ID: <001601c8d790$156433d0$1002a8c0@TRACY>

<http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jun/25/austin-healy-owners-love-showing-o
ff-their/> Austin-Healy owners love showing off their sporty classics
Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville,TN,USA
By Rheta Murry, Special to the News Sentinel Austin-Healey sports cars sit
in the parking lot at Puelo's Grille on Merchants Drive as a part of the ...





Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jun 26 07:25:44 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:25:44 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] News Alert for: Austin Healey
Message-ID: <001b01c8d790$2350a7d0$1002a8c0@TRACY>

<http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jun/25/austin-healy-owners-love-showing-o
ff-their/> Austin-Healy owners love showing off their sporty classics
Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville,TN,USA
By Rheta Murry, Special to the News Sentinel Austin-Healey sports cars sit
in the parking lot at Puelo's Grille on Merchants Drive as a part of the ...





Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Thu Jun 26 07:56:42 2008
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:56:42 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
In-Reply-To: <928052.35069.qm@web55501.mail.re4.yahoo.com>
References: <915102.95117.qm@web55507.mail.re4.yahoo.com>
	<928052.35069.qm@web55501.mail.re4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E1KBrxq-0003BV-Pi@elasmtp-mealy.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

At 10:31 PM 6/25/2008, Ray Juncal wrote:
>     I don't know the schedule or timing of the auction...

For planning purposes, the Committee added a Silent Auction before 
the Live Auction, and extended the schedule by an hour, so the 
Auctions will now run from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday evening.

>...but it looks like after the auction at the hotel bar for a list 
>get together.

That's probably the best bet on Monday. If y'all're at the bar for a 
LONG time I'll see you there.

Rick

From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Thu Jun 26 08:09:27 2008
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:09:27 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mark III 3000 colors for components
Message-ID: <BAY114-W3150FDC7E96E025CD820F8BAA30@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

    What color is the wiper motor and/or die cast gearbox the attaches to the
motor? It looks like the used one I bought had no color to the die cast part.
I can't tell about the motor itself.

Also which horn, Low or High is forward and which way do the horn openings
point?

Thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Jun 26 08:13:21 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:13:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
In-Reply-To: <19378872.5792151214478268507.JavaMail.root@vms171.mailsrvcs.net>
Message-ID: <000a01c8d796$ca6322e0$1002a8c0@TRACY>

Drive Far an Prosper



Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+bighealey=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
jerry wall
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:04 AM
To: healeyray at yahoo.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave get together

=how about everyone meandering around giving a DMH "thumbs up" -- kind of
the equivalent of a vulcan handshake ?  watch for Healey shirts and caps !!
cheers,
jerry

====================
From: Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com>
Date: 2008/06/26 Thu AM 12:31:13 CDT
To: List Healey <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] conclave get together

    
Listers
    I don't know the schedule or timing of the auction but it looks like
after
the auction at the hotel bar for a list get together.  Wear some kind of
Healey paraphernalia so we can  recognize each other.  I hope to see you
there.
Ray Juncal

--- On Tue, 6/24/08, Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Ray Juncal <healeyray at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Healeys] conclave get together
To: "List Healey" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 9:42 PM

How about a list get together?  Maybe Monday evening before dinner at the
Hotel
bar? or??  I would sure like to meet some of you guys in person.  Any other
ideas?
Either way I'll see you in San Diego.
Ray Juncal
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From westonkeyes at hotmail.com  Thu Jun 26 08:18:05 2008
From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:18:05 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper mechanism grease or no grease
Message-ID: <BAY114-W1334C65AEC81C6266FC360BAA30@phx.gbl>

Hello Folks,

    The used windshield wiper mechanism looks like it had no grease on the
cable/screw. The was a little oil in the two shafts that protrude through the
body. Any thoughts on whether the cable itself should be lubricated.

Thanks

Wes Keyes
York, Maine

From robert.w.johnson at charter.net  Thu Jun 26 10:07:52 2008
From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:07:52 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  News Alert for: Austin Healey
Message-ID: <007801c8d7a6$c9bbcc10$021919ac@valued28addca9>

Try this link:
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jun/25/austin-healy-owners-love-showing-off-their/


Bob Johnson

> <http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jun/25/austin-healy-owners-love-showing-o
> ff-their/> Austin-Healy owners love showing off their sporty classics
> Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville,TN,USA
> By Rheta Murry, Special to the News Sentinel Austin-Healey sports cars sit
> in the parking lot at Puelo's Grille on Merchants Drive as a part of the 
> ...

From edriver at sasktel.net  Thu Jun 26 10:08:28 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:08:28 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
In-Reply-To: <22232237.161581214478075481.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web11-z02>
References: <22232237.161581214478075481.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web11-z02>
Message-ID: <4863BEFC.2010201@sasktel.net>

Hello Steve

Love these travelogues - ah vultures, sure it wasn't one of the late,
well worn modified Healeys they were foraging on ;-) !

Now I'm really concern about Michael comment on the flying tarantulas -
a quick review of Pettingill's
"A guide to bird finding west of the Mississippi" and several notable
books on Arachnida reveal nothing.  One has to wonder if it is the
water or something else in  Maryland that Michael is enjoying ;-)

I agree Bob will receive super help from David, hopefully he will be
able to continue on without anymore problems.

Keep safe

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon


BJ8 Healeys wrote:
>
> For Ed's daily bird report:  not much avian activity today.  There was a 
> committee of vultures circling over what appeared to be a dead truck lying on 
> its side in a field; but I'm sure they were focused on something more to their 
> taste.  It smelled like a hog farm around there. 
>  
> Sorry to hear of Bob's problems with the Bugeye, but at least the car is in good 
> hands with Dave Porter.  Good luck with it, Bob. 
>  
> We almost made it through four complete days of driving with the tops down, but 
> ran into a brief thunderstorm approaching Wichita Falls, so up they went. 
>  
> Happy Healeying! 
>  
> Steve Byers 
> HBJ8L/36666 
> BJ8 Registry 
> AHCA National Delegate 
> Havelock, NC  USA 
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From price at advocateadvisors.com  Thu Jun 26 10:58:44 2008
From: price at advocateadvisors.com (R. Price Lindsay)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:58:44 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Fw:  News Alert for: Austin Healey
In-Reply-To: <007801c8d7a6$c9bbcc10$021919ac@valued28addca9>
References: <007801c8d7a6$c9bbcc10$021919ac@valued28addca9>
Message-ID: <8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E0E3A65@SERVER.acrea.local>

Great Article Bob!

Price Lindsay
BJ 8

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Behalf Of Bob Johnson
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:08 AM
To: Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: News Alert for: Austin Healey

Try this link:
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jun/25/austin-healy-owners-love-showin
g-off-their/


Bob Johnson

>
<http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jun/25/austin-healy-owners-love-showi
ng-o
> ff-their/> Austin-Healy owners love showing off their sporty classics
> Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville,TN,USA
> By Rheta Murry, Special to the News Sentinel Austin-Healey sports cars
sit
> in the parking lot at Puelo's Grille on Merchants Drive as a part of
the
> ...
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu Jun 26 11:57:35 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:57:35 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
Message-ID: <d2c.2f8bd8e4.3595328f@aol.com>

Ed--
 
I said that they JUMP--everyone knows that spiders are not insects and  
cannot fly!
 
Best--Michael
---------------------------------------------
 
 
In a message dated 6/26/2008 12:09:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
edriver at sasktel.net writes:

Now I'm  really concern about Michael comment on the flying tarantulas -
a quick  review of Pettingill's
"A guide to bird finding west of the Mississippi"  and several notable
books on Arachnida reveal nothing.  




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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Jun 26 12:42:55 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:42:55 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mark III 3000 colors for components
References: <BAY114-W3150FDC7E96E025CD820F8BAA30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <01a501c8d7bc$7361ec80$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Wes,
The body of the wiper motor is painted in a dark gray hammertone paint 
finish. Everything else is unpainted.

The horns both point down with the 4 terminal one at the rear.

Rich Chrysler

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To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:09 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Mark III 3000 colors for components


> Hello Folks,
>
>    What color is the wiper motor and/or die cast gearbox the attaches to 
> the
> motor? It looks like the used one I bought had no color to the die cast 
> part.
> I can't tell about the motor itself.
>
> Also which horn, Low or High is forward and which way do the horn openings
> point?
>
> Thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York, Maine
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From richchrysler at quickclic.net  Thu Jun 26 12:43:59 2008
From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:43:59 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper mechanism grease or no grease
References: <BAY114-W1334C65AEC81C6266FC360BAA30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <01aa01c8d7bc$98bce980$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org>

Wes, the cable and the innards of the wiper gearbox should be lubricated 
with white lithium grease.

Rich Chryler
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Weston Keyes" <westonkeyes at hotmail.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:18 AM
Subject: [Healeys] Wiper mechanism grease or no grease


> Hello Folks,
>
>    The used windshield wiper mechanism looks like it had no grease on the
> cable/screw. The was a little oil in the two shafts that protrude through 
> the
> body. Any thoughts on whether the cable itself should be lubricated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York, Maine
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From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com  Thu Jun 26 13:46:06 2008
From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:46:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
In-Reply-To: <c34.36aea7e9.3594e2d6@aol.com>
Message-ID: <344109.76349.qm@web50004.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Michael,
   
  Are you sure it had nothing to do with lawyers (even retired ones) attracting spiders and other insects?
   
  Sorry man, I couldn't resist.
   
  Cheers,
  Carlos
  

Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
  Steve--

I know you like tarantulas as you have a large (dead) one displayed 
prominently on your living room wall. Keep an eye out for them--they wait alongside 
the road and cleverly time their jumps to come into or onto passing cars. I 
am not making this up--I had to dodge them all the way from El Paso to San 
Antonio on the way to Conclave in 2004.

Best--Michael Oritt
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------

In a message dated 6/26/2008 7:01:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
sbyers at ec.rr.com writes:

For Ed's daily bird report: not much avian activity today. There was a 
committee of vultures circling over what appeared to be a dead truck lying 
on 
its side in a field; but I'm sure they were focused on something more to 
their 
taste. It smelled like a hog farm around there. 




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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu Jun 26 14:11:46 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:11:46 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
Message-ID: <c54.302701cf.35955202@aol.com>

Carlos--
 
I thought that everyone--even you--knew that spiders are not insects.
 
Best--Michael
---------------------------------------------------- 
 
 
In a message dated 6/26/2008 3:46:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com writes:

attracting spiders and other insects?






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From edriver at sasktel.net  Thu Jun 26 15:50:16 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:50:16 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
In-Reply-To: <d2c.2f8bd8e4.3595328f@aol.com>
References: <d2c.2f8bd8e4.3595328f@aol.com>
Message-ID: <48640F18.2060608@sasktel.net>

Michael, old friend, read the "sentence" again - nowhere is the word 
insect used, nor
is it implied.
Kind regards
Ed


Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
> Ed--
>  
> I said that they JUMP--everyone knows that spiders are not insects and 
> cannot fly!
>  
> Best--Michael
> ---------------------------------------------
>  
> In a message dated 6/26/2008 12:09:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> edriver at sasktel.net writes:
>
>     Now I'm really concern about Michael comment on the flying
>     tarantulas -
>     a quick review of Pettingill's
>     "A guide to bird finding west of the Mississippi" and several notable
>     books on Arachnida reveal nothing.  
>
>
>
>
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Thu Jun 26 17:00:29 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:00:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
Message-ID: <4290721.80511214521229885.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web09-z02>

Michael, Ed, and everyone:  Is Michael's water spiked?  See today's On the Road report, coming soon!

Steve

---- "E.A. Driver" <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote: 
> Hello Steve
> Now I'm really concern about Michael comment on the flying tarantulas -
> a quick review of Pettingill's
> "A guide to bird finding west of the Mississippi" and several notable
> books on Arachnida reveal nothing.  One has to wonder if it is the
> water or something else in  Maryland that Michael is enjoying ;-)

From dwhite4949 at wowway.com  Thu Jun 26 17:26:56 2008
From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:26:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Re News alert for: Austin-Healey
Message-ID: <486425C0.7020706@wowway.com>

Tracy,
Thanks for the article.  A great comment by Gerry Coker who according to 
the article is 85 years young.
>
> As Coker struggled a little to get into the low vehicle with the small 
> doors he quipped, "They're hard to get into. Whoever designed this car 
> should be shot."
>

Regards,
Dan
1962 BN7 MK II

From rkorn at simnet.is  Thu Jun 26 17:31:29 2008
From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:31:29 -0000
Subject: [Healeys] Re News alert for: Austin-Healey
References: <486425C0.7020706@wowway.com>
Message-ID: <000301c8d7e4$c2b02c20$4001a8c0@velad>

Thats what my father (83) keeps saying though he never says no to driving 
around.

1956 Richard
1956 BN2
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel and Diane White" <dwhite4949 at wowway.com>
To: "Healey list" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:26 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Re News alert for: Austin-Healey


> Tracy,
> Thanks for the article.  A great comment by Gerry Coker who according to
> the article is 85 years young.
>>
>> As Coker struggled a little to get into the low vehicle with the small
>> doors he quipped, "They're hard to get into. Whoever designed this car
>> should be shot."
>>
>
> Regards,
> Dan
> 1962 BN7 MK II
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From jjkbj7 at yahoo.com  Thu Jun 26 17:31:26 2008
From: jjkbj7 at yahoo.com (John Kuzman)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:31:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Inquiry
Message-ID: <854753.40573.qm@web50201.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Greetings Friends,
 
I am at the Sprite 50th celebration and a question has come up that I agreed
to take the lead on making an inquiry. An east coast LBC enthusiast needs help
transporting a Bugeye from the Davis?, CA area to the east coast for
a non-profit restoration. We thought about a chain transport, i.e.instead of
hands across the nation, this would be Healey across the nation. If we could
just get it to the midwest, we have people who would trailer transfer it over
to the east coast. Anyone have any spare trailer room coming back to the
midwest?

From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com  Thu Jun 26 17:34:32 2008
From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:34:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
In-Reply-To: <48640F18.2060608@sasktel.net>
Message-ID: <613202.15677.qm@web50002.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

There are two tarantulas sitting road-side in the American southwest waiting for a red Healey from Maryland to drive by.  
   
  The first tarantula says to the second, "There are three humans in a red Healey.  One is Ted Kozinski, one is Osma Bin Laden and one is a lawyer.  You have enough venom to bite and kill three times before you die.  What do you do?"
   
  The second tarantula doesn't even think and quickly responsds, "that's easy.  Bite the lawyer three times".
   
  Insert rim shot here...
  Cheers,
  Carlos
   
  PS:  No insects were harmed in telling of this tarantula tale...
   
   
  

"E.A. Driver" <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote:
  Michael, old friend, read the "sentence" again - nowhere is the word 
insect used, nor
is it implied.
Kind regards
Ed


Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
> Ed--
> 
> I said that they JUMP--everyone knows that spiders are not insects and 
> cannot fly!
> 
> Best--Michael
> ---------------------------------------------
> 
> In a message dated 6/26/2008 12:09:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> edriver at sasktel.net writes:
>
> Now I'm really concern about Michael comment on the flying
> tarantulas -
> a quick review of Pettingill's
> "A guide to bird finding west of the Mississippi" and several notable
> books on Arachnida reveal nothing. 
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used 
> cars .
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Thu Jun 26 17:57:11 2008
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:57:11 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Conclave Inquiry
In-Reply-To: <854753.40573.qm@web50201.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <854753.40573.qm@web50201.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E1KC1Ky-0007Ii-Vb@elasmtp-dupuy.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

John,

I've forwarded your query to everyone I could think of (the Spidgets 
list, Bugeye Yahoo group, Conclave08-News Yahoo group, and our own 
AHCSD Yahoo groups).

If you'd like, I can also post it on the "Buy/Sell/Swap" bulletin 
board at Conclave.

Good Luck,
Rick

At 04:31 PM 6/26/2008, John Kuzman wrote:
>...An east coast LBC enthusiast needs help transporting a Bugeye 
>from the Davis?, CA area to the east coast for a non-profit 
>restoration. We thought about a chain transport, i.e.instead of 
>hands across the nation, this would be Healey across the nation. If 
>we could just get it to the midwest, we have people who would 
>trailer transfer it over to the east coast. Anyone have any spare 
>trailer room coming back to the midwest?

From msalter at precisionsportscar.com  Thu Jun 26 18:12:21 2008
From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:12:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
In-Reply-To: <344109.76349.qm@web50004.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <c34.36aea7e9.3594e2d6@aol.com>
	<344109.76349.qm@web50004.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <01d901c8d7ea$784731f0$68d595d0$@com>

Hey...U..... be nice to my navigator..:-)I smacka U upside the face...

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Carlos Cruz
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:46 PM
To: Awgertoo at aol.com; sbyers at ec.rr.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2

Michael,
   
  Are you sure it had nothing to do with lawyers (even retired ones)
attracting spiders and other insects?
   
  Sorry man, I couldn't resist.
   
  Cheers,
  Carlos
  

Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
  Steve--

I know you like tarantulas as you have a large (dead) one displayed 
prominently on your living room wall. Keep an eye out for them--they wait
alongside 
the road and cleverly time their jumps to come into or onto passing cars. I 
am not making this up--I had to dodge them all the way from El Paso to San 
Antonio on the way to Conclave in 2004.

Best--Michael Oritt
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
--------------

In a message dated 6/26/2008 7:01:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
sbyers at ec.rr.com writes:

For Ed's daily bird report: not much avian activity today. There was a 
committee of vultures circling over what appeared to be a dead truck lying 
on 
its side in a field; but I'm sure they were focused on something more to 
their 
taste. It smelled like a hog farm around there. 

From ynotink at msn.com  Thu Jun 26 18:19:19 2008
From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:19:19 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
In-Reply-To: <344109.76349.qm@web50004.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY101-F382AF418EF1492DF526701A5A20@phx.gbl>

Carlos,

Is this a reference to the vultures? How insensitive!... and funny.

Bill Lawrence


>From: Carlos Cruz <healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com>
>To: Awgertoo at aol.com, sbyers at ec.rr.com, healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
>Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:46:06 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Michael,
>
>   Are you sure it had nothing to do with lawyers (even retired ones) 
>attracting spiders and other insects?
>
>   Sorry man, I couldn't resist.
>
>   Cheers,
>   Carlos

From edriver at sasktel.net  Thu Jun 26 18:36:44 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:36:44 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
In-Reply-To: <613202.15677.qm@web50002.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <613202.15677.qm@web50002.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4864361C.3090504@sasktel.net>

Just beautiful, just beautiful  Carlos!!!

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon

Carlos Cruz wrote:
> There are two tarantulas sitting road-side in the American southwest waiting for a red Healey from Maryland to drive by.  
>    
>   The first tarantula says to the second, "There are three humans in a red Healey.  One is Ted Kozinski, one is Osma Bin Laden and one is a lawyer.  You have enough venom to bite and kill three times before you die.  What do you do?"
>    
>   The second tarantula doesn't even think and quickly responsds, "that's easy.  Bite the lawyer three times".
>    
>   Insert rim shot here...
>   Cheers,
>   Carlos
>    
>   PS:  No insects were harmed in telling of this tarantula tale...
>    
>    
>   
>
> "E.A. Driver" <edriver at sasktel.net> wrote:
>   Michael, old friend, read the "sentence" again - nowhere is the word 
> insect used, nor
> is it implied.
> Kind regards
> Ed
>
>
> Awgertoo at aol.com wrote:
>   
>> Ed--
>>
>> I said that they JUMP--everyone knows that spiders are not insects and 
>> cannot fly!
>>
>> Best--Michael
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> In a message dated 6/26/2008 12:09:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
>> edriver at sasktel.net writes:
>>
>> Now I'm really concern about Michael comment on the flying
>> tarantulas -
>> a quick review of Pettingill's
>> "A guide to bird finding west of the Mississippi" and several notable
>> books on Arachnida reveal nothing. 
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used 
>> cars .
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>     
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From Awgertoo at aol.com  Thu Jun 26 18:58:22 2008
From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:58:22 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
Message-ID: <bdd.2ecfbc50.3595952e@aol.com>

A vulture wants to fly south for the winter but because he is  pretty old he 
decides to go on a commercial airline.  When he  gets to the terminal the 
baggage handler asks if he has  any luggage to check.  He replies: "No thanks, 
it's all  carrion."
 
Best--Michael Oritt
---------------------------------------------------------   
 
 
In a message dated 6/26/2008 8:19:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
ynotink at msn.com writes:

Is this  a reference to the vultures? 




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From MBran89793 at aol.com  Thu Jun 26 19:31:48 2008
From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:31:48 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 4) - Part 2
Message-ID: <c68.2d5796d3.35959d04@aol.com>

In a message dated 6/26/2008 8:59:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
Awgertoo at aol.com writes:

He  replies: "No thanks, 
it's all  carrion."



Now I'd say that is a real groaner.



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From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com  Thu Jun 26 20:25:30 2008
From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:25:30 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on Ebay formerly owned by a pimp!
Message-ID: <000801c8d7fd$12abb600$38032200$@com>

Check it out!

 

 

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1961-Resto-Mod-w-Corvette-Engin
e_W0QQitemZ170232939570QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?has
h=item170232939570&_trksid=p3756.m14.l1308

From healey at salisbury.net  Thu Jun 26 20:31:16 2008
From: healey at salisbury.net (healey)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:31:16 GMT
Subject: [Healeys] Healeys at Knoxville
Message-ID: <200806262231869.SM04832@[166.82.136.9]>

The AHCA club is doing a drive from Vermont, the site of last years Conclave
to San Diego, the site of this years Conclave. We have been writing a blog
report each that we have been traveling and if you would like to see it go to
http://carlshealeytrip.blog.com/ we only have one more day on our trip but you
can review our trip.
AHCA and to local chapter are doing this drive to benefit the "Make-A-Wish
Foundation".
Carl Brown
1966 BJ8
1959 BN6

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Thu Jun 26 21:30:12 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:30:12 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on Ebay formerly owned by a pimp!
In-Reply-To: <000801c8d7fd$12abb600$38032200$@com>
References: <000801c8d7fd$12abb600$38032200$@com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806262030k5bfb2618yaa22b4edecbeef0b@mail.gmail.com>

Pure, sweet pimpage!

Actually, generally speaking it looks like the PO did pretty high
quality work on the car.  I've seen lots of these conversions that are
a complete sham of unfinished jobs and crap workmanship.  The
workmanship on this looks pretty decent.  I still wouldn't want it
though, I've seen much prettier nasty boys.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:25 AM, Randy Dickson
<rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> wrote:
> Check it out!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1961-Resto-Mod-w-Corvette-Engin
> e_W0QQitemZ170232939570QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?has
> h=item170232939570&_trksid=p3756.m14.l1308

From jodyfkerr at gmail.com  Thu Jun 26 22:57:28 2008
From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:57:28 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Healey on Ebay formerly owned by a pimp!
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806262030k5bfb2618yaa22b4edecbeef0b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000801c8d7fd$12abb600$38032200$@com>
	<ff59076c0806262030k5bfb2618yaa22b4edecbeef0b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <471534970806262157v2a9639fbx333d625096b7b691@mail.gmail.com>

I have to concur with Alan on this. I don't like the side-bits, and I
loathe automatic transmissions, but, otherwise, from the resto-mod
category it's a pretty sweet ride.

Now, that being said, I hope it was a total basket case car that this
was done to. If it were a complete car, I'd be the first in line to
beat the fellow with a stick.

Jody

On 6/26/08, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:
> Pure, sweet pimpage!
>
> Actually, generally speaking it looks like the PO did pretty high
> quality work on the car.  I've seen lots of these conversions that are
> a complete sham of unfinished jobs and crap workmanship.  The
> workmanship on this looks pretty decent.  I still wouldn't want it
> though, I've seen much prettier nasty boys.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:25 AM, Randy Dickson
> <rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> wrote:
> > Check it out!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1961-Resto-Mod-w-Corvette-Engin
> > e_W0QQitemZ170232939570QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?has
> > h=item170232939570&_trksid=p3756.m14.l1308
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From ah3000me at gmail.com  Fri Jun 27 04:42:33 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:42:33 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] front calipers
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0806270342i33f6ec27i7329853abe9c47e4@mail.gmail.com>

I have 40+ year old rubber in my front brake calipers.   The PO replaced the
rear wheel cylinders, the master cylinder, and all the flex lines, so this
is the last bit of old rubber in the brake system.    The PO also changed
the fluid over to DOT 5.

I'd like to replace the seals in the front calipers, and I have a few
questions.

How hard is it to pull the two caliper halves apart?

Since there are pistons in both halves, do these calipers tend to have
problems with the  fluid passageways clogging over time?

Some of the big auto parts list rebuilt calipers for these cars at pretty
reasonable prices.  I like pulling things apart -- but would I be better off
with a rebuilt caliper?

thanks for any advice,

Tom

From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Fri Jun 27 05:16:19 2008
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:16:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] On Route 66 to Conclave, Day 6
Message-ID: <459471.10237.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Day 6, A very long day (it is 4AM PDT as I write) we just arrived at the Grand
Canyon! We started work on the Bugeye at about 8 AM Thursday. We left
Albequerque at 8:00 PM, after spending the day in Dave Porter's shop. The
original plan was voted down early and plan B was to remove the piston with
with bad bearing (rod bearing not main as reported yesterday). The machine
shop cleaned up the rod & cap, we reinstalled but still had play after
torqueing. A friend of Dave's (Jim ?) stopped by for a visit and said he had a
spare 1275 that had been rebuild some years ago just sitting in his garage. A
little negotiating and we had an engine. It was after noon when we started, at
thimes too many hands trying to assemble a little engine. Whoever did the
rebuild had the distributor drive 180 out,  That slowed us down. 
We dicided
to leave immediately after a short test drive and reinstall of the bonnet. We
would drive until we couldn't to try to catch up to our schedule. Driving at
night onthe Interstate is a new experience for us. No traffic and we could
cruise at our own speed as we were breaking in the "new" engine.We'll be here
until Saturday AM so no report Friday evening. 
See you in San Diego.
Bob 

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Jun 27 05:18:40 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 7:18:40 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 5)
Message-ID: <13101996.327611214565520796.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web13-z02>

Lubbock, TX..... home of Buddy Holly, Mac Davis, Texas Tech University and 5-minute stop lights --- and plenty of them.  George's car finally succumbed to DLRS (Dreaded Lucas Rotor Syndrome) and died while waiting at one of the lights.   I watched George & Sherry push the car to the side of the road (hey, somebody had to control traffic!) but it only took about 5 minutes to diagnose the problem and pop in another rotor.   The more I hear of this problem, the more I like my Mallory Dual-Point distributor.

Today was our longest drive in mileage - 386 miles from Wichita Falls, TX to Artesia, NM.  It was a very nice, but hot, drive through some real prairie and plains full of mesquite and cactus.   I always think of Kansas when I think of sunflowers, but somewhere on this drive there was a whole field of them, growing like weeds and looking very cheery.  Hmm... I guess they ARE weeds!   There were some along the medians and shoulders, too.
These are not the big sunflowers that produce seeds for men and birds, but little guys of another variety.  Maybe I like them so much for the same reason that I painted my Healey yellow and black....

Once I saw what I thought looked like a scorpion running across the road in front of me, but I'm not sure there are scorpions in Texas.  It was much too big for an insect, but too small for an animal.  Later, I saw two of them in quck succession also crossing the road and I resolved to stop and chase one down the next time I saw one, but I never did.   I now believe these must have been the Texas tarantulas that Michael Oritt said would try to hop a ride to San Diego with any passing car, so maybe it's just as well that I never saw any more of them.  According to Michael, they will do anything to get a lift, except thumb (because they don't have any thumbs!).

An interesting sight near Seymour, TX was the concrete bridge that had various cattle brands molded all over its surface.   It was here by the bridge that US82 straight ahead was barricaded and the sign said "US 82 detour -->" and immediately after the right turn the sign said "Detour end".   A left turn at the detour end sign that put us right back on US82 but on the opposite side of the bridge from where we started.  I still haven't figured that one out.

One very nice custom in Texas that I haven't seen anywhere else but would like to is that slower cars will move over and drive on the shoulder to let faster cars pass rather than make them follow for miles waiting for a passing lane.   In our Healeys, we were more the overtakees rather than the overtakers, so we followed the custom, too.

Happy Healeying!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA National Delegate

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Jun 27 05:30:43 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 7:30:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] front calipers
Message-ID: <9294963.328381214566243391.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web13-z02>

Tom, it isn't necessary to separate the halves of the calipers to replace the piston seals, and the shop manual discourages separating them anyway.  I've replaced seals more than once but never split the calipers.

You can use air pressure in the hydraulic inlet port to remove the pistons, but pad between them with a cloth or thin piece of wood and use caution because they come out suddenly when they release.  Remove the outboard piston first while holding the inboard piston in place with a C-clamp.  You can't build pressure on the outboard piston if you remove the inboard one first.  Once the pistons are out, examine them for damage or rust on the outer surface that could cause binding.  I recommend stainless pistons if yours are rusty.  Reinstalling the pistons and seals is a bit fiddly due to the small clearances, but can be done easy enough.  Lubricate the pistons and seals with silicone fluid before installing them.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
---- T W <ah3000me at gmail.com> wrote: 
> I have 40+ year old rubber in my front brake calipers.   The PO replaced the
> rear wheel cylinders, the master cylinder, and all the flex lines, so this
> is the last bit of old rubber in the brake system.    The PO also changed
> the fluid over to DOT 5.
> 
> I'd like to replace the seals in the front calipers, and I have a few
> questions.
> 
> How hard is it to pull the two caliper halves apart?
> 
> Since there are pistons in both halves, do these calipers tend to have
> problems with the  fluid passageways clogging over time?
> 
> Some of the big auto parts list rebuilt calipers for these cars at pretty
> reasonable prices.  I like pulling things apart -- but would I be better off
> with a rebuilt caliper?
> 
> thanks for any advice,
> 
> Tom
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From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Fri Jun 27 06:55:54 2008
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:55:54 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Sticky floats
References: <002901c8d4ac$4603b290$d20b17b0$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <009a01c8d855$22c477e0$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>

When I bought my brand new Austin Healey 3000 back in 1967 (and drove it for 
ten years thereafter) I always carried a small spanner with me that would 
fit the float bowls. If I was dressed to the nines, that's when the float/s 
would stick. A sticking float would happen about once a year. When the event 
ocurred, I'd remove the bowl top, blow out the dirt, and continue for 
another year.

== 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://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm

From bernard.johnsen at ngc.com  Fri Jun 27 07:49:20 2008
From: bernard.johnsen at ngc.com (Johnsen, Bernard)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:49:20 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Sticky floats
In-Reply-To: <009a01c8d855$22c477e0$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>
References: <002901c8d4ac$4603b290$d20b17b0$@rr.com>
	<009a01c8d855$22c477e0$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>
Message-ID: <212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF1200A53F2@XMBIL101.northgrum.com>

Alex -
	Was your problem a sticking float, or a needle valve that did
not shut ? When my needle valve does not shut, I turn off my fuel pump
(I have a switch in series with the pump) and run the engine until all
the gas in the float bowls is used up. The floats are now at the bottom
of the float chambers, and the needle valves are WIDE open. Turning the
fuel pump back on causes an inrush of fuel, which usually blows any dirt
off of the needle valve, and it will then work properly. This works for
me, and it requires no disassembly of the float lid.
	- Bernie, 1967 BJ8

From alexmm at roadrunner.com  Fri Jun 27 07:59:17 2008
From: alexmm at roadrunner.com (Alex)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:59:17 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Sticky floats
References: <002901c8d4ac$4603b290$d20b17b0$@rr.com>
	<009a01c8d855$22c477e0$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>
	<212DD23A1FC4D74BA8265F76926DF1200A53F2@XMBIL101.northgrum.com>
Message-ID: <001b01c8d85d$fd837c70$6b02a8c0@atc0f226cd3237>

It's hard to say what it was, Bernie. it was so-o-o-o long ago (gosh, those 
years were fun. I have great memories of driving that Healey to far and 
sundry places like the White Mountains of New Hampshire and New Orleans for 
Mardi Gras).

Anyway, I've never had this problem with my BT7, but it's not a daily 
driver, as was my BJ8.

Thanks for an unusual tip!

== 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://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Johnsen, Bernard" <bernard.johnsen at ngc.com>
To: "Alex" <alexmm at roadrunner.com>
Cc: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 9:49 AM
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Sticky floats



Alex -
Was your problem a sticking float, or a needle valve that did
not shut ? When my needle valve does not shut, I turn off my fuel pump
(I have a switch in series with the pump) and run the engine until all
the gas in the float bowls is used up. The floats are now at the bottom
of the float chambers, and the needle valves are WIDE open. Turning the
fuel pump back on causes an inrush of fuel, which usually blows any dirt
off of the needle valve, and it will then work properly. This works for
me, and it requires no disassembly of the float lid.
- Bernie, 1967 BJ8

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jun 27 08:07:59 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:07:59 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BN1/BN2 Timing
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806270707q2a84af9bh288dd85936adccb0@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All -

For various reasons I shall not get into, I have never actually
determined the timing on my BN1.  I gave it to my mechanic several
years ago and asked him to sort it, and he painted lines on the crank
pulley and timing cover and I've never had to worry about it since.

Well now I'm in the situation with my A90 (same motor as the 100), and
I need to time the car.

I haven't a clue.

I'd follow the instructions in my A90 service manual but the procedure
involves scientific use of the starting handle, which for various
reasons I cannot use on my particular A90 (the starting hole is
blocked).  Given that the BN1 does not use a starting handle, I
figured some of the smarter ones of you have a simple method to time
the car.  By the way I've replaced the ancient Lucas dizzy on this car
with a Pertronix EI dizzy, so I can't really watch the points as part
of this process.  Any simple ideas?

Thanks!

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

From scthomton at yahoo.com  Fri Jun 27 10:32:10 2008
From: scthomton at yahoo.com (Steve Thomton)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:32:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] front calipers
In-Reply-To: <9294963.328381214566243391.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web13-z02>
Message-ID: <877524.25385.qm@web50602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

On the other hand, I have always split the caliphers (works on Corvettes and
others why not a AH?).....no problems and much easier to deal with the
halves....I like to hone the cylinders to clean them up and you can't do that
when they are together.....putting the pistons in is easier when they are
split.....you do need a new rubber seal between the halves when reassembling
but they are available...  I torque to about 40 lbs on the small bolts and 50
lbs on the large bolts.....suggest using the method Steve Byers recommends for
removing the pistons.
 
Steve Thomton
BJ7 Works Rally replica

--- On Fri, 6/27/08, BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:

From: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] front calipers
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 5:30 AM

Tom, it isn't necessary to separate the halves of the calipers to replace
the piston seals, and the shop manual discourages separating them anyway.
I've replaced seals more than once but never split the calipers.

You can use air pressure in the hydraulic inlet port to remove the pistons,
but
pad between them with a cloth or thin piece of wood and use caution because
they
come out suddenly when they release.  Remove the outboard piston first while
holding the inboard piston in place with a C-clamp.  You can't build
pressure on the outboard piston if you remove the inboard one first.  Once
the
pistons are out, examine them for damage or rust on the outer surface that
could cause binding.  I recommend stainless pistons if yours are rusty.
Reinstalling the pistons and seals is a bit fiddly due to the small
clearances,
but can be done easy enough.  Lubricate the pistons and seals with silicone
fluid before installing them.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA
---- T W <ah3000me at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have 40+ year old rubber in my front brake calipers.   The PO replaced
the
> rear wheel cylinders, the master cylinder, and all the flex lines, so this
> is the last bit of old rubber in the brake system.    The PO also changed
> the fluid over to DOT 5.
>
> I'd like to replace the seals in the front calipers, and I have a few
> questions.
>
> How hard is it to pull the two caliper halves apart?
>
> Since there are pistons in both halves, do these calipers tend to have
> problems with the  fluid passageways clogging over time?
>
> Some of the big auto parts list rebuilt calipers for these cars at pretty
> reasonable prices.  I like pulling things apart -- but would I be better
off
> with a rebuilt caliper?
>
> thanks for any advice,
>
> Tom
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From Editorgary at aol.com  Fri Jun 27 13:43:09 2008
From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:43:09 EDT
Subject: [Healeys] Splitting Brake Calipers
Message-ID: <bdf.331032cf.35969ccd@aol.com>

Before you split the calipers, make sure that you have in hand the o-rings 
that will have to be replaced in the calipers (that's the one and only reason to 
split the calipers, anyhow. The issue is that these o-rings are not round in 
cross section, but square -- more like a faucet washer than an o-ring -- and 
to my knowledge the only place you can find them is a Healey supplier (Healey 
Surgeons, British Car Speciatists, e.g.)
On the other hand, as everyone notes, it is seldom necessary to split the 
caliper unless it actually is leaking, indicating a faulty o-ring/seal.

Cheers
gary


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From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Fri Jun 27 13:58:20 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:58:20 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2
Message-ID: <002a01c8d890$26115720$0200a8c0@tm4>

Hello,

Need some help - what is the direction of the bolts holding the bottom
spring plate to the two link arms? Is the nut on top or bottom?..

Thanks, Tadek

From price at advocateadvisors.com  Fri Jun 27 14:06:47 2008
From: price at advocateadvisors.com (R. Price Lindsay)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:06:47 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Splitting Brake Calipers
In-Reply-To: <bdf.331032cf.35969ccd@aol.com>
References: <bdf.331032cf.35969ccd@aol.com>
Message-ID: <8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E0E3A87@SERVER.acrea.local>

Would the change in fluids to Dot 5 require a change in O rings?

Price Lindsay
67 BJ 8

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+price=advocateadvisors.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+price=advocateadvisors.com at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Editorgary at aol.com
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 2:43 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Splitting Brake Calipers

Before you split the calipers, make sure that you have in hand the
o-rings
that will have to be replaced in the calipers (that's the one and only
reason to
split the calipers, anyhow. The issue is that these o-rings are not
round in
cross section, but square -- more like a faucet washer than an o-ring --
and
to my knowledge the only place you can find them is a Healey supplier
(Healey
Surgeons, British Car Speciatists, e.g.)
On the other hand, as everyone notes, it is seldom necessary to split
the
caliper unless it actually is leaking, indicating a faulty o-ring/seal.

Cheers
gary


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From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jun 27 14:30:55 2008
From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:30:55 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Road Trips to SD
Message-ID: <CB8AC255-5A9D-45A2-A455-44D67E3E6E2B@sbcglobal.net>

Anyone traveling thru California along the coast to the meet in SD  
you will need to find another route. Hwy 1 is closed at Big Sur due  
to fires and may not be open for at least a week.

See you all there



David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
.
.

From scthomton at yahoo.com  Fri Jun 27 16:25:57 2008
From: scthomton at yahoo.com (Steve Thomton)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:25:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Splitting Brake Calipers
In-Reply-To: <bdf.331032cf.35969ccd@aol.com>
Message-ID: <560095.1931.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

True the o-rings are square.....I bought them from my local British car
shop...and have bought them from other British car sources in the
past.....since all other brands of brakes that I am aware of have you split
the caliphers the only reason I can conclude the Girling doesn't is ????
....maybe liability??....it's not that big a deal.  But if it makes you
nervous don't do it.....              Cheers, Steve 

--- On Fri, 6/27/08, Editorgary at aol.com <Editorgary at aol.com> wrote:

From: Editorgary at aol.com <Editorgary at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Splitting Brake Calipers
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 1:43 PM

Before you split the calipers, make sure that you have in hand the o-rings
that will have to be replaced in the calipers (that's the one and only
reason to
split the calipers, anyhow. The issue is that these o-rings are not round in
cross section, but square -- more like a faucet washer than an o-ring -- and
to my knowledge the only place you can find them is a Healey supplier (Healey
Surgeons, British Car Speciatists, e.g.)
On the other hand, as everyone notes, it is seldom necessary to split the
caliper unless it actually is leaking, indicating a faulty o-ring/seal.

Cheers
gary


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From rusd at sitestar.net  Fri Jun 27 16:40:54 2008
From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:40:54 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] BN1/BN2 Timing
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806270707q2a84af9bh288dd85936adccb0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0806270707q2a84af9bh288dd85936adccb0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <48656C76.3030800@sitestar.net>

Hi Alan,

Not sure what arrangement you may now have on the A90. Some only had a 
mark on the flywheel, very difficult.

If you are so lucky as to have a TDC mark on the front pulley, a small 
dimple near the top inside of the back belt groove, and an embossed 
arrow on the front of the timing chain cover, this will locate TDC.

If no marks, accurately locate cylinder #1 at TDC, place a paint mark on 
the pulley which aligns with the embossed arrow, if no arrow, place a 
corresponding mark or pointer on the timing chain cover.

Measuring around the pulley circumference clockwise as viewed from the 
front, each 0.235" is equal to five degrees. I would mark each five 
degrees up to 35 degrees or 1.65".
The pulley measurements are assuming that your front pulley diameter is 
5.380". If different, recalculate the .235" = five degrees measurement.
(5.38" diameter X 3.14 = 16.89" circumference. 16.89"/360 degrees = 
.0469" per degree & 5 degrees = 0.235")

The timing really should be set with a strobe to about 35 degrees at 
4,000 rpm, vacuum advance disconnected, for two reasons.
1- The total centrifugal advance in your distributor may be unknown or 
not accurately specified.
2- If the high rpm timing is over advanced there can be "silent 
detonation" (unheard because of other noises) which can be very 
destructive to the engine. Set the maximum advance at high rpm & let the 
idle & lower rpm numbers fall where they may.

Regards,
Dave Russell



Alan Seigrist wrote:

>Hi All -
>
>For various reasons I shall not get into, I have never actually
>determined the timing on my BN1.  I gave it to my mechanic several
>years ago and asked him to sort it, and he painted lines on the crank
>pulley and timing cover and I've never had to worry about it since.
>
>Well now I'm in the situation with my A90 (same motor as the 100), and
>I need to time the car.
>
>---  By the way I've replaced the ancient Lucas dizzy on this car
>with a Pertronix EI dizzy, so I can't really watch the points as part
>of this process.  Any simple ideas?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Alan

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Fri Jun 27 17:07:19 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:07:19 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on  BN2
In-Reply-To: <002a01c8d890$26115720$0200a8c0@tm4>
References: <002a01c8d890$26115720$0200a8c0@tm4>
Message-ID: <798F81E5B76B443E96ED1B1115DEB12B@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Tadek

Just happen to know that off the top of my head.

The nuts are at the top.

How do I know? Mine are the other way.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Sent: Saturday, 28 June 2008 5:58 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

Hello,

Need some help - what is the direction of the bolts holding the bottom
spring plate to the two link arms? Is the nut on top or bottom?..

Thanks, Tadek
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Jun 27 17:56:35 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:56:35 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Splitting Brake Calipers
Message-ID: <29811590.45041214610995863.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>

No.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

---- "R. Price Lindsay" <price at advocateadvisors.com> wrote: 
> Would the change in fluids to Dot 5 require a change in O rings?
> 
> Price Lindsay
> 67 BJ 8
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+price=advocateadvisors.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+price=advocateadvisors.com at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Editorgary at aol.com
> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 2:43 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Splitting Brake Calipers
> 
> Before you split the calipers, make sure that you have in hand the
> o-rings
> that will have to be replaced in the calipers (that's the one and only
> reason to
> split the calipers, anyhow. The issue is that these o-rings are not
> round in
> cross section, but square -- more like a faucet washer than an o-ring --
> and
> to my knowledge the only place you can find them is a Healey supplier
> (Healey
> Surgeons, British Car Speciatists, e.g.)
> On the other hand, as everyone notes, it is seldom necessary to split
> the
> caliper unless it actually is leaking, indicating a faulty o-ring/seal.
> 
> Cheers
> gary
> 
> 
> **************
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> fuel-efficient used cars.
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From edriver at sasktel.net  Fri Jun 27 20:01:29 2008
From: edriver at sasktel.net (E.A. Driver)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:01:29 -0600
Subject: [Healeys] Rick Moses
Message-ID: <48659B79.4070605@sasktel.net>

Hello Rick

Please contact me off the List, thanks!

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Historian, AHCUSA

From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jun 27 20:52:48 2008
From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:52:48 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] BN1/BN2 Timing
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806270707q2a84af9bh288dd85936adccb0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <856175.73397.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

   Pre 1954 British cars did not mark a T.D.C mark

    DISCONNECT BATTERY 

    to find a T.D.C remove all plugs and turn engine
by the fan blades 
    till you see # 1 piston through the plug hole ,
knock the center out of a spark plug and it's tip ,
screw it in the plug hole then with a screw driver
touching the top of the piston , move engine back and
forward till you find it's highest point . thats T.D.C
  mark front pulley 

               OR
 ...
USE a vacuum gauge at full manifold vacuum to find
T.D.C get a pre 1965 Automotive Encyclopedia it would
tell you how it's done 

              OR
set ign.points at .012" set  engine at T.D.C tighten
dist.  this will give a basic timing reset set points
to .014" to .016" then road test and adjust as needed

          Norman Nock

PS do you have my book Tech Talk

--- Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All -
> 
> For various reasons I shall not get into, I have
> never actually
> determined the timing on my BN1.  

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Fri Jun 27 21:07:16 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:07:16 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] BN1/BN2 Timing
In-Reply-To: <856175.73397.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <ff59076c0806270707q2a84af9bh288dd85936adccb0@mail.gmail.com>
	<856175.73397.qm@web83307.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806272007q3fdce8ffo87f207bbcca21cb7@mail.gmail.com>

Norman -

Thanks, you are a gem.

Best Regards,

Alan

PS. Yes I have your tech talk book and I should have looked at it first!

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 10:52 AM, Norman Nock <sjnnock at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>   Pre 1954 British cars did not mark a T.D.C mark
>
>    DISCONNECT BATTERY
>
>    to find a T.D.C remove all plugs and turn engine
> by the fan blades
>    till you see # 1 piston through the plug hole ,
> knock the center out of a spark plug and it's tip ,
> screw it in the plug hole then with a screw driver
> touching the top of the piston , move engine back and
> forward till you find it's highest point . thats T.D.C
>  mark front pulley
>
>               OR
>  ...
> USE a vacuum gauge at full manifold vacuum to find
> T.D.C get a pre 1965 Automotive Encyclopedia it would
> tell you how it's done
>
>              OR
> set ign.points at .012" set  engine at T.D.C tighten
> dist.  this will give a basic timing reset set points
> to .014" to .016" then road test and adjust as needed
>
>          Norman Nock
>
> PS do you have my book Tech Talk

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Fri Jun 27 21:59:32 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:59:32 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 6 volt halogen lights
Message-ID: <5caeedb50806272059l287bc291tad1a8059e41b1d72@mail.gmail.com>

since i am planning on using my 1954 nash healey as a road car i would
like to convert the stop / tail lights  and headlights to halogens.
has any one done this?

i would think that they would be same / similar to BN1 or BN2 s
suggest part numbers?
thanks.
ron rader

From healeymanjim at hansencc.net  Fri Jun 27 22:40:57 2008
From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James  Shope)
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:40:57 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] old parts
Message-ID: <00d401c8d8d9$28557090$5201a8c0@Jim>

am throwing away two coil spings and two bottom plates off bj8.  anyone
wanting them let me know before tuesday when they go out with the garbage.
will ship for cost.   hjim

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sat Jun 28 00:30:48 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:30:48 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on  BN2
In-Reply-To: <798F81E5B76B443E96ED1B1115DEB12B@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <002c01c8d8e8$81017db0$0200a8c0@tm4>

Patrick, 

Is the relation of the nut relative to the car body or to the position of
the car??.. Because my car is upside down in relation to where you are.. :-)

Cheers,

Tadek

-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn [mailto:p_cquinn at tpg.com.au] 
Sent: 28 czerwca 2008 01:07
To: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

G'day Tadek

Just happen to know that off the top of my head.

The nuts are at the top.

How do I know? Mine are the other way.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Sent: Saturday, 28 June 2008 5:58 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

Hello,

Need some help - what is the direction of the bolts holding the bottom
spring plate to the two link arms? Is the nut on top or bottom?..

Thanks, Tadek
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as p_cquinn at tpg.com.au

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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Jun 28 05:05:18 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 7:05:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 6)
Message-ID: <9573895.74491214651118896.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web15-z02>

Hello, Healeyphiles -

Our stop for Thursday night, Artesia, New Mexico, appears to be situated on the western shore of a large underground lake of oil.  There are hundreds of oil wells pumping away in the scrubby desert on the east side of town, but none at all on the west.  
Artesia's business district has been spiffed up and looks nice.  There is a very interesting (and huge) bronze sculpture in the middle of town that shows a gang working on an oil derrick floor.  Plaques scattered around the sculpture plaza 
describe the history of oil exploration in New Mexico and explains what is going on on the derrick.   The residential part of town that we saw suggests that the living out there ain't easy.
During dinner, a boy about 11 or 12 asked if we owned those "cool cars".  We took him out and made some photographs of him in the driver's seat.  His face stayed lit up in a wide grin the whole time, so maybe we have added another to the "Future 50".

>From Artesia, we proceeded to the very end of US82 at Alamogordo, site of the explosion of the first atomic bomb.  The drive was through the Guadalupe Mountains.  Overcast skies kept the temperature very cool and pleasant.  The Healeys generated a lot of interest and admiring words at our rest stop in the mountains.
>From Alamogordo we took US54 for the run down to El Paso, Texas.  Just before we reached El Paso, George's car was struck by DLRS again.  The bad rotor only made it 300 miles before failing.  At this rate, George is going to need a truckload of rotors to get home.  He found what he thinks is an original rotor in his parts supply, though, so maybe that one will last.

The only other problem of the day was discovered when we arrived at the next night's stop, Lordsburg, New Mexico.  We found that our reservations at the Holiday Inn were no longer valid because the property had been sold and the new owners had no record of them.  A a couple of aggravated calls to Holiday Inn's Priority Club number and minutes of waiting on hold finally got the issues resolved.  

Happy Healeying!

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA National Delegate

From ah3000me at gmail.com  Sat Jun 28 13:53:14 2008
From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:53:14 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] front calipers
In-Reply-To: <d9b7a14d0806270342i33f6ec27i7329853abe9c47e4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d9b7a14d0806270342i33f6ec27i7329853abe9c47e4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <d9b7a14d0806281253i55668946h21ae240db95d36a9@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to Steve B, Steve T, James, Gary and Price for their discussion and
advice.   Where would our 40+ year old cars be without interested hobbyists
and modern technology to get us all together, even while some of you are
driving across the country?

My other weekend project was adjusting the parking brake.  So, after an hour
of jacking up the car from the front, then from the year, I'm still trying
to get to the parking brake adjustment.   The BMC and Haynes manuals say to
adjust the the parking brake at the front of the cable.   I finally found
it, but it's located over a frame cross member next to the axle.
Aiyiyi....   It doesn't look possible to get to the nut from inside the car
either.  Or is it?   How do you adjust the cable.

thanks again,

Tom

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sat Jun 28 14:16:24 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:16:24 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on   BN2
In-Reply-To: <798F81E5B76B443E96ED1B1115DEB12B@PatrickQuinnPC>
References: <002a01c8d890$26115720$0200a8c0@tm4>
	<798F81E5B76B443E96ED1B1115DEB12B@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <48669C18.80200@comcast.net>

FWIW, the parts book shows the bolt heads on the top and the nuts on the 
bottom.

bs



Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote:
> G'day Tadek
>
> Just happen to know that off the top of my head.
>
> The nuts are at the top.
>
> How do I know? Mine are the other way.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> Tadeusz Malkiewicz
> Sent: Saturday, 28 June 2008 5:58 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2
>
> Hello,
>
> Need some help - what is the direction of the bolts holding the bottom
> spring plate to the two link arms? Is the nut on top or bottom?..
>
> Thanks, Tadek
>   
 
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From ahbn6 at optonline.net  Sat Jun 28 14:21:21 2008
From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:21:21 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2
In-Reply-To: <48669C18.80200@comcast.net>
References: <002a01c8d890$26115720$0200a8c0@tm4>
	<798F81E5B76B443E96ED1B1115DEB12B@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<48669C18.80200@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002f01c8d95c$8797cbb0$96c76310$@net>

Except in Oz where everything is upside down. Or, if you live there, I guess
that we are upside down. Tadek, aren't you a little sorry y ou started this
mess????

John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
 
www.healey6.com

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Spidell
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:16 PM
To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn
Cc: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

FWIW, the parts book shows the bolt heads on the top and the nuts on the 
bottom.

bs



Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote:
> G'day Tadek
>
> Just happen to know that off the top of my head.
>
> The nuts are at the top.
>
> How do I know? Mine are the other way.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> Tadeusz Malkiewicz
> Sent: Saturday, 28 June 2008 5:58 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2
>
> Hello,
>
> Need some help - what is the direction of the bolts holding the bottom
> spring plate to the two link arms? Is the nut on top or bottom?..
>
> Thanks, Tadek

From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com  Sat Jun 28 14:26:39 2008
From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:26:39 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on  BN2
In-Reply-To: <002f01c8d95c$8797cbb0$96c76310$@net>
References: <002a01c8d890$26115720$0200a8c0@tm4><798F81E5B76B443E96ED1B1115DEB12B@PatrickQuinnPC><48669C18.80200@comcast.net>
	<002f01c8d95c$8797cbb0$96c76310$@net>
Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA81750046265EA@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com>

And Tadek,
have an eye to all the bolts till you have them totally fixed. You
certainly know in Poland the bolts can be stolen before you have them
in.

Josef Eckert
Koenigswinter/GERMANY

From insptwo at msn.com  Sat Jun 28 15:34:34 2008
From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:34:34 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on  BN2
In-Reply-To: <002f01c8d95c$8797cbb0$96c76310$@net>
References: <002a01c8d890$26115720$0200a8c0@tm4>
	<798F81E5B76B443E96ED1B1115DEB12B@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<48669C18.80200@comcast.net>  <002f01c8d95c$8797cbb0$96c76310$@net>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W465AB277CD30CAE2FC9409AD9D0@phx.gbl>

I think the whole problem in a NUTshell is that there are to many "nuts" on
this particular string of questions. (I'm supprised that no one has brought
this point up)!
Bill
BJ7



> Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:21:21 -0400> From: ahbn6 at optonline.net> To:
bspidell at comcast.net; p_cquinn at tpg.com.au> CC: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl;
healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the
spring plate on BN2> > Except in Oz where everything is upside down. Or, if
you live there, I guess> that we are upside down. Tadek, aren't you a little
sorry y ou started this> mess????> > John Sims, BN6> Aberdeen, NJ> >
www.healey6.com> > -----Original Message-----> From:
healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net>
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob>
Spidell> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:16 PM> To: Patrick and Caroline
Quinn> Cc: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'; healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re:
[Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2> > FWIW, the
parts book shows the bolt heads on the top and the nuts on the > bottom.> >
bs> > > > Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote:> > G'day Tadek> >> > Just happen
to know that off the top of my head.> >> > The nuts are at the top.> >> > How
do I know? Mine are the other way.> >> > Hoo Roo> >> > Patrick Quinn> >
Sydney, Australia>

From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au  Sat Jun 28 16:06:56 2008
From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:06:56 +1000
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on  BN2
In-Reply-To: <002c01c8d8e8$81017db0$0200a8c0@tm4>
References: <798F81E5B76B443E96ED1B1115DEB12B@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<002c01c8d8e8$81017db0$0200a8c0@tm4>
Message-ID: <0A2989206FC44AEBA95906479A961912@PatrickQuinnPC>

G'day Tadek

We all know that it all depends on the time and relative dimensions in
space.

Who says that the South Pole is at the bottom? 

Just because Gerardus Mercator happen to draw it that way to start with,
doesn't make it right. Anyone south of the Equator knows which way is up. We
just like to those north to have something to think about, while we watch
the water go down the plughole anticlockwise.

Off to the historic car races.

Hoo Roo

Patrick 

-----Original Message-----
From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz [mailto:tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl] 
Sent: Saturday, 28 June 2008 4:31 PM
To: 'Patrick and Caroline Quinn'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

Patrick, 

Is the relation of the nut relative to the car body or to the position of
the car??.. Because my car is upside down in relation to where you are.. :-)

Cheers,

Tadek

-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn [mailto:p_cquinn at tpg.com.au] 
Sent: 28 czerwca 2008 01:07
To: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

G'day Tadek

Just happen to know that off the top of my head.

The nuts are at the top.

How do I know? Mine are the other way.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Sent: Saturday, 28 June 2008 5:58 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

Hello,

Need some help - what is the direction of the bolts holding the bottom
spring plate to the two link arms? Is the nut on top or bottom?..

Thanks, Tadek

From michaelgladwin at mac.com  Sat Jun 28 17:21:41 2008
From: michaelgladwin at mac.com (Michael Gladwin)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:21:41 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Why did they make it like that?
Message-ID: <3D974249-2F43-4C1A-A213-A4AEC4793F38@mac.com>

Does anyone know the reason why on the 3000 engine, the #1  and #6  
exhaust ports and manifolds are square and not round like the rest?

Mike Gladwin
BT7 II

From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Sat Jun 28 17:58:06 2008
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:58:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: The results of your email commands
Message-ID: <803630.61268.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Day 8 - Needles, CA, Left the Grand Canyon this AM a few minutes before
schedule, should have been much earlier. 
50 miles down AZ RT60 to pick I-40
for a strech before returning to "our" RT 66. The old road still exists in
western 
Arizona but not many people use it. Had the usual I had one of them
back when in Williams, AZ. RT 66 does not follow 
I-40 but goes significantlly
north of the Interstate, good condition and noone else on the road.From
Kingman we took a 
RT 66 version through the Black Mts. Narrow, twisty road,
very few others around. Couldn't run fast due
conditions and heat, both cars
running hot, don't know the ambient temperature but it is hot. 
When we
arrived in Needles it was 106 in the shade! Just before getting out of AZ we
went through the 
town of Oatman, an old mining town, now a tourist
attraction. Miners had brought donkeys to the area to work 
and when the mines
closed they turned the donkeys loose. Donkeys now roam the area freely, many
on the main street 
and tourist buy carrots to feed to wandering animals.
Gunfights are also staged on the main street, stopping traffic, 
entraining, a
nice break from drving and the ladies got a chance to shop that they were no
expecting.  
Tomorrow is the last day of our RT 66 adventure, we will arrive
in San Diego for 4 days of Conclave. 
I hope my writings do not discourage
anyone from a trip to future Conclaves, especially 2010 that will be hosted by
the Midwest Region in northwestern Illinois. 
Bob

From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jun 28 18:27:12 2008
From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:27:12 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] old parts
In-Reply-To: <00d401c8d8d9$28557090$5201a8c0@Jim>
Message-ID: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKOEAEDDAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>

Garbage?
Ever heard of recycling?


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net at autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of James Shope
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 10:41 PM
To: healeys
Subject: [Healeys] old parts


am throwing away two coil spings and two bottom plates off bj8.  anyone
wanting them let me know before tuesday when they go out with the garbage.
will ship for cost.   hjim

From jwbn6 at verizon.net  Sat Jun 28 19:20:56 2008
From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:20:56 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: The results of your email commands
Message-ID: <20298885.13479991214702456884.JavaMail.root@vms071.mailsrvcs.net>

=hi bob,
your and steve's logs of your journey to sd should be an inspiration to all Healey owners to get out and see the USA.
when don lambert and i drove to ca in '92 for the first ( and only ) GOLD COAST CLASSIC, we pulled into Needles aound 4 pm with the temp hovering around 115.  we decided this was a good time to hit the pool and think about our early morning trip across the desert.   we left at 4 am and had breakfast in barstow.
see you in sd.
cheers,
jerry====================
From: Bob Brown <blkbt7 at yahoo.com>
Date: 2008/06/28 Sat PM 06:58:06 CDT
To: Healey List <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Fw: The results of your email commands

Day 8 - Needles, CA, Left the Grand Canyon this AM a few minutes before
schedule, should have been much earlier. 
50 miles down AZ RT60 to pick I-40
for a strech before returning to "our" RT 66. The old road still exists in
western 
Arizona but not many people use it. Had the usual I had one of them
back when in Williams, AZ. RT 66 does not follow 
I-40 but goes significantlly
north of the Interstate, good condition and noone else on the road.From
Kingman we took a 
RT 66 version through the Black Mts. Narrow, twisty road,
very few others around. Couldn't run fast due
conditions and heat, both cars
running hot, don't know the ambient temperature but it is hot. 
When we
arrived in Needles it was 106 in the shade! Just before getting out of AZ we
went through the 
town of Oatman, an old mining town, now a tourist
attraction. Miners had brought donkeys to the area to work 
and when the mines
closed they turned the donkeys loose. Donkeys now roam the area freely, many
on the main street 
and tourist buy carrots to feed to wandering animals.
Gunfights are also staged on the main street, stopping traffic, 
entraining, a
nice break from drving and the ladies got a chance to shop that they were no
expecting.  
Tomorrow is the last day of our RT 66 adventure, we will arrive
in San Diego for 4 days of Conclave. 
I hope my writings do not discourage
anyone from a trip to future Conclaves, especially 2010 that will be hosted by
the Midwest Region in northwestern Illinois. 
Bob
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From stevemickelson at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jun 28 19:28:49 2008
From: stevemickelson at sbcglobal.net (Steven Mickelson)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:28:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] old parts
Message-ID: <227351.81426.qm@web82505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Totally unfair hit...he is "exactly" offering to recycle for absolute minimum
(just shipping) cost.  What's your beef?


----- Original Message ----
From:
Ronald J. Ray
Garbage?
Ever heard of recycling?


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+ronald-ray

am throwing away two coil spings and two
bottom plates off bj8.  anyone
wanting them let me know before tuesday when
they go out with the garbage.
will ship for cost.  hjim
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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Jun 28 21:01:16 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:01:16 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 7)
Message-ID: <15749054.345801214708476303.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web04-z02>

Hello, Healeyphiles -

We pulled out of Lordsburg, NM at 5:00 am this morning to beat some of the anticipated heat.  The temperature was comfortably in the 70s at that time and it was a very pleasant drive although the darkness prevented an appreciation of the desert landscape from Lordsburg into Arizona.  We had made a  late decision to divert from I-10 at Benson and drive the 20 miles or so down to Tombstone.  All of our little group are history buffs and we thought it would be worthwhile to visit the town.  I had been there once before, but long ago.

Things were quiet in Tombstone since we were there so early on a Saturday, but we were able to get a good breakfast at the O.K. Cafe after the cook showed up.  We strolled up and back down Allen Street (the main street of town) and imagined what it must have felt like there in the 1880s.  The look of Allen Street preserves the appearance of the old west.  Many of the buildings are original to or have been rebuilt to reflect that period in history.
A tour of the town museum in the old courthouse (where Wyatt Earp's trial was held for the O.K. Corral shootings), a visit to the actual site of the gunfight at 3rd and Fremont Streets, and finally a stop at Boot Hill Cemetery completed our morning.  Seen on two tombstones there:  "Here lies Lester Moore.  4 slugs from a 44.  No Les, no Moore" and "Here lies George Johnson.  Hanged by mistake 1882.  He was right and we was wrong, but we strung him up and now he's gone."  Those may or may not be actual graves, but the cemetery is a real one.  The graves of Frank and Tom McLaury and Billy Clanton, killed by the Earps and Doc Holiday in the gunfight, are there.

During the backroads return to I-10 a Cunningham sports car, a replica I imagine, came up behind us and followed for miles.   It looked like a C-4R.   Here seems like a good time to mention that on this whole trip so far we have seen ZERO British cars on the road.  A pity.

We had plans to deviate at Tucson to visit the Saguaro National Monument, but road construction and lack of any signs prevented us from getting off I-10 at the right place.  So we kept Healeying for tonight's stop in Gila Bend.  The heat here is unreal, but the cars are still doing fine with it.  If all goes well then we'll arrive in San Diego tomorrow. 

Happy Healeying!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA National Delegate

From BN1 at pacbell.net  Sat Jun 28 23:30:06 2008
From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill)
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:30:06 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mr. Bill returns - in a limited capacity!
Message-ID: <48671DDE.404@pacbell.net>

Well, I had planned on spending the month before Conclave spiffying up 
#663 and adding a couple of newly received performance parts.  (Things 
can be done even when in a wheelchair!)  'Twas not to be, however.

I first called 911 @ 3AM when the spasticity of my right leg went out of 
sight along with my b.p. 200/100 and pain index went to 10.  Hospital 
stabilized me, also reduced the edema and sent me home after a couple of 
days.

Two days later my Healey chauffeur/care giver, Maria, called 911 and 
back I went with pneumonia!  After my breathing stopped, the ol' ticker 
also quit and I was "flat line" for a spell before they could crank me 
up again!  (Hey, now I belong to another and very exclusive club!)  They 
must have given me "the Ed Test" because they determined there was no 
brain damage since my answers after were just crazy after as the ones 
before!

Over, right?  Nope!  911 AGAIN after an accidental overdose of 
prescription pain killers, because I hurt like hell, dammit.  That 
doctor is now gone BTW!  3 days of IV detoxing, 2 days of monitoring and 
home for the 3rd time on 6-26, after a total of 23 hospital days.  But, 
without any opiates this time.

Geez, only 2 days to prepare and we're off to San Diego on th 29th.  
That's enough for this ol' Healey fart.  See you all and many more long 
time friends there!

Bill Barnett
'53 BN1M

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sat Jun 28 23:38:11 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:38:11 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Mr. Bill returns - in a limited capacity!
In-Reply-To: <48671DDE.404@pacbell.net>
References: <48671DDE.404@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806282238x2f6ae66bg871e7a42d399ebbf@mail.gmail.com>

Bill -

Thanks for giving us an update, and boy o boy you definitely need the
rest.  I wish you a very good recovery and the fact that you managed
to tie your near death experience to "Ed" shall likely be number one
in the all time list hall of fame posts.

Well done, get well, and my positive thoughts for your 100% recovery
are there.  They claim humor helps, if that's the case you'll probably
recover better than new.

Best,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 1:30 PM, Mr. Bill <BN1 at pacbell.net> wrote:
> Well, I had planned on spending the month before Conclave spiffying up
> #663 and adding a couple of newly received performance parts.  (Things
> can be done even when in a wheelchair!)  'Twas not to be, however.
>
> I first called 911 @ 3AM when the spasticity of my right leg went out of
> sight along with my b.p. 200/100 and pain index went to 10.  Hospital
> stabilized me, also reduced the edema and sent me home after a couple of
> days.
>
> Two days later my Healey chauffeur/care giver, Maria, called 911 and
> back I went with pneumonia!  After my breathing stopped, the ol' ticker
> also quit and I was "flat line" for a spell before they could crank me
> up again!  (Hey, now I belong to another and very exclusive club!)  They
> must have given me "the Ed Test" because they determined there was no
> brain damage since my answers after were just crazy after as the ones
> before!
>
> Over, right?  Nope!  911 AGAIN after an accidental overdose of
> prescription pain killers, because I hurt like hell, dammit.  That
> doctor is now gone BTW!  3 days of IV detoxing, 2 days of monitoring and
> home for the 3rd time on 6-26, after a total of 23 hospital days.  But,
> without any opiates this time.
>
> Geez, only 2 days to prepare and we're off to San Diego on th 29th.
> That's enough for this ol' Healey fart.  See you all and many more long
> time friends there!
>
> Bill Barnett
> '53 BN1M

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Sun Jun 29 02:34:01 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:34:01 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on  BN2
In-Reply-To: <0A2989206FC44AEBA95906479A961912@PatrickQuinnPC>
Message-ID: <006c01c8d9c2$e1ac7e00$0200a8c0@tm4>

Patrick,

Being a Pole (not south or north), I will give it a thought :-)

In the mean times I mounted the bolts heads up - Many thanks for help to all
that responded.

Cheers,

Tadek
(From Poland, tilted roughly 90 deg, relative to Australia..)


-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn [mailto:p_cquinn at tpg.com.au] 
Sent: 29 czerwca 2008 00:07
To: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

G'day Tadek

We all know that it all depends on the time and relative dimensions in
space.

Who says that the South Pole is at the bottom? 

Just because Gerardus Mercator happen to draw it that way to start with,
doesn't make it right. Anyone south of the Equator knows which way is up. We
just like to those north to have something to think about, while we watch
the water go down the plughole anticlockwise.

Off to the historic car races.

Hoo Roo

Patrick 

-----Original Message-----
From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz [mailto:tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl] 
Sent: Saturday, 28 June 2008 4:31 PM
To: 'Patrick and Caroline Quinn'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

Patrick, 

Is the relation of the nut relative to the car body or to the position of
the car??.. Because my car is upside down in relation to where you are.. :-)

Cheers,

Tadek

-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick and Caroline Quinn [mailto:p_cquinn at tpg.com.au] 
Sent: 28 czerwca 2008 01:07
To: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

G'day Tadek

Just happen to know that off the top of my head.

The nuts are at the top.

How do I know? Mine are the other way.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Tadeusz Malkiewicz
Sent: Saturday, 28 June 2008 5:58 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on BN2

Hello,

Need some help - what is the direction of the bolts holding the bottom
spring plate to the two link arms? Is the nut on top or bottom?..

Thanks, Tadek

From jwbn6 at verizon.net  Sun Jun 29 03:50:11 2008
From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:50:11 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 7)
Message-ID: <17279588.4117701214733011949.JavaMail.root@vms073.mailsrvcs.net>

=hi steve,
sounds like your trip has been great !
around 11:30 this am look up in the sky and see if you can see our silver AA Healey.
look forward to finally meeting you personally in sd.
cheers,
jerry

====================
From: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
Date: 2008/06/28 Sat PM 10:01:16 CDT
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] On the Road to Conclave (Day 7)

Hello, Healeyphiles -

We pulled out of Lordsburg, NM at 5:00 am this morning to beat some of the anticipated heat.  The temperature was comfortably in the 70s at that time and it was a very pleasant drive although the darkness prevented an appreciation of the desert landscape from Lordsburg into Arizona.  We had made a  late decision to divert from I-10 at Benson and drive the 20 miles or so down to Tombstone.  All of our little group are history buffs and we thought it would be worthwhile to visit the town.  I had been there once before, but long ago.

Things were quiet in Tombstone since we were there so early on a Saturday, but we were able to get a good breakfast at the O.K. Cafe after the cook showed up.  We strolled up and back down Allen Street (the main street of town) and imagined what it must have felt like there in the 1880s.  The look of Allen Street preserves the appearance of the old west.  Many of the buildings are original to or have been rebuilt to reflect that period in history.
A tour of the town museum in the old courthouse (where Wyatt Earp's trial was held for the O.K. Corral shootings), a visit to the actual site of the gunfight at 3rd and Fremont Streets, and finally a stop at Boot Hill Cemetery completed our morning.  Seen on two tombstones there:  "Here lies Lester Moore.  4 slugs from a 44.  No Les, no Moore" and "Here lies George Johnson.  Hanged by mistake 1882.  He was right and we was wrong, but we strung him up and now he's gone."  Those may or may not be actual graves, but the cemetery is a real one.  The graves of Frank and Tom McLaury and Billy Clanton, killed by the Earps and Doc Holiday in the gunfight, are there.

During the backroads return to I-10 a Cunningham sports car, a replica I imagine, came up behind us and followed for miles.   It looked like a C-4R.   Here seems like a good time to mention that on this whole trip so far we have seen ZERO British cars on the road.  A pity.

We had plans to deviate at Tucson to visit the Saguaro National Monument, but road construction and lack of any signs prevented us from getting off I-10 at the right place.  So we kept Healeying for tonight's stop in Gila Bend.  The heat here is unreal, but the cars are still doing fine with it.  If all goes well then we'll arrive in San Diego tomorrow. 

Happy Healeying!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA National Delegate
Healeys at autox.team.net
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ROWLETT, TX

From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk  Sun Jun 29 04:04:32 2008
From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:04:32 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Why did they make it like that?
In-Reply-To: <3D974249-2F43-4C1A-A213-A4AEC4793F38@mac.com>
References: <3D974249-2F43-4C1A-A213-A4AEC4793F38@mac.com>
Message-ID: <CA103954BF6041C0BFA0106FFDD747BE@company92305fb>

If you read enough of the literature pertaining to our old cars you will
-correctly - get the impression that they were occasionally put together
with whatever they had available at the time. My guess is that they simply
ran out of round holes and, having a quantity of square ones available, used
them up.
Simon.

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Michael Gladwin
Sent: 29 June 2008 00:22
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Why did they make it like that?

Does anyone know the reason why on the 3000 engine, the #1  and #6  
exhaust ports and manifolds are square and not round like the rest?

Mike Gladwin
BT7 II
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From paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk  Sun Jun 29 04:11:38 2008
From: paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk (Paul Baker)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:11:38 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Healeys] Escaping air!!
Message-ID: <991038.22878.qm@web23405.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

When I turn the ignition key in my 67 BJ8 and just before the fuel pump starts
clicking, there is the sound of a short burst of air escaping under pressure
coming from the region of the fuel pump.B  Its only just started making this
sound over the last few weeks and once the engine is started, which it does
just fine, the engine runs as it should.B  If I switch the engine off andB and
then restart the engine, the sound does not reappear.
B 
The fuel pump has been on theB car since it was rebuilt in 1991.B  As I'm
getting the car ready for a trip to the Le Mans Classic in a couple of weeks I
don't want to take any chances with a dodgy pump if thats what it is.
B 
What do you guys think it could be?
B 
Paul Baker
B 
67 Bj8
66 Bj8
65 Sprite


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From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk  Sun Jun 29 02:52:32 2008
From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:52:32 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] Electric Radiator Fan Advice
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806190147y628e30d2x7403de658f1c320f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <ff59076c0806190147y628e30d2x7403de658f1c320f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <$5loT0HQ10ZIFw3i@jharper.demon.co.uk>

Alan

I realise that I am not replying to your query but it might be of 
interest to you to know that many years ago I 'invented' an adapter that 
screwed into the top of the A90 Atlantic (un-pressurised) radiator and 
then allowed a 7 PSI radiator cap, as fitted to 100s, to be inserted 
into the top. A chap called Den Barlow had it engineered and it became 
available through the Atlantic Owners Club who later merged with the 
Austin Counties Car Club. I don't know if the ACCC still have any but 
many owners fitted these and they cured many overheating problems.

The only small thing to check is that the extra pressure will find 
existing leaks and a heater near to failure might do just that. However 
as everything in good order is the same as the 100 no problems should 
occur.  If any problem should occur then the adapter can just be 
unscrewed and the original cap refitted.

As I am sure that you are aware pressurising the cooling system raises 
the boiling point of the coolant.

Regards

>
>This is for a slightly different application (my '52 A90 Atlantic) but
>I was wondering if any of you have any idea where I can get very high
>capacity, high CFM electric radiator fans.  I don't want just some
>cheapo one, but a fan that can really move a great deal of air.  I
>have a fair amount of space to work with in front of the radiator so
>any sort of set up will probably work.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Alan
>
>'52 A90
>'53 BN1
>'64 BJ8
-- 
John Harper

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jun 29 05:01:00 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:01:00 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Escaping air!!
In-Reply-To: <991038.22878.qm@web23405.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
References: <991038.22878.qm@web23405.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806290401m2dd0fbecu848cae60f5dcebac@mail.gmail.com>

Is it leaking gas under there?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 6:11 PM, Paul Baker <paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> When I turn the ignition key in my 67 BJ8 and just before the fuel pump starts
> clicking, there is the sound of a short burst of air escaping under pressure
> coming from the region of the fuel pump.B  Its only just started making this
> sound over the last few weeks and once the engine is started, which it does
> just fine, the engine runs as it should.B  If I switch the engine off andB and
> then restart the engine, the sound does not reappear.
> B
> The fuel pump has been on theB car since it was rebuilt in 1991.B  As I'm
> getting the car ready for a trip to the Le Mans Classic in a couple of weeks I
> don't want to take any chances with a dodgy pump if thats what it is.
> B
> What do you guys think it could be?
> B
> Paul Baker
> B
> 67 Bj8
> 66 Bj8
> 65 Sprite

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Sun Jun 29 05:02:19 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:02:19 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on  BN2
In-Reply-To: <48669C18.80200@comcast.net>
References: <002a01c8d890$26115720$0200a8c0@tm4>
	<798F81E5B76B443E96ED1B1115DEB12B@PatrickQuinnPC>
	<48669C18.80200@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806290402t2df1d2cetbe79c892255b001b@mail.gmail.com>

Are you saying the nuts are in Australia?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 4:16 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
> FWIW, the parts book shows the bolt heads on the top and the nuts on the
> bottom.
>
> bs
>
>
>
> Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote:
>> G'day Tadek
>>
>> Just happen to know that off the top of my head.
>>
>> The nuts are at the top.
>>
>> How do I know? Mine are the other way.
>>
>> Hoo Roo
>>
>> Patrick Quinn
>> Sydney, Australia

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Sun Jun 29 06:26:07 2008
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:26:07 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Mr. Bill returns - in a limited capacity!
In-Reply-To: <48671DDE.404@pacbell.net>
References: <48671DDE.404@pacbell.net>
Message-ID: <a3b984e10806290526t1972872cu15fb82edaee7067@mail.gmail.com>

They didn't install a Lucas pacemaker did they?

glad you are better, take care.
Rick

On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 10:30 PM, Mr. Bill <BN1 at pacbell.net> wrote:

> Two days later my Healey chauffeur/care giver, Maria, called 911 and
> back I went with pneumonia!  After my breathing stopped, the ol' ticker
> also quit and I was "flat line" for a spell before they could crank me
> up again!  (Hey, now I belong to another and very exclusive club!)  They
> must have given me "the Ed Test" because they determined there was no
> brain damage since my answers after were just crazy after as the ones
> before!

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Jun 29 08:04:05 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:04:05 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Bolt direction for holding the spring plate on  BN2
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806290402t2df1d2cetbe79c892255b001b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <002a01c8d890$26115720$0200a8c0@tm4>	
	<798F81E5B76B443E96ED1B1115DEB12B@PatrickQuinnPC>	
	<48669C18.80200@comcast.net>
	<ff59076c0806290402t2df1d2cetbe79c892255b001b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <48679655.9080506@comcast.net>

   Wouldn't touch that with a 10-foot didgeridoo.
   bs
   Alan Seigrist wrote:

Are you saying the nuts are in Australia?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 4:16 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

FWIW, the parts book shows the bolt heads on the top and the nuts on the
bottom.

bs

Patrick and Caroline Quinn wrote:

G'day Tadek

Just happen to know that off the top of my head.

The nuts are at the top.

How do I know? Mine are the other way.

Hoo Roo

Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia

--
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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk  Sun Jun 29 08:43:38 2008
From: paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk (Paul Baker)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:43:38 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Healeys] Escaping air!!
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806290401m2dd0fbecu848cae60f5dcebac@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <558258.33645.qm@web23401.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

No, there are no fluid leaks.B 
B 
Paul

--- On Sun, 29/6/08, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Escaping air!!
To: paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk
Cc: "Healeys autox" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, 29 June, 2008, 12:01 PM

Is it leaking gas under there?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 6:11 PM, Paul Baker <paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk>
wrote:
> When I turn the ignition key in my 67 BJ8 and just before the fuel pump
starts
> clicking, there is the sound of a short burst of air escaping under
pressure
> coming from the region of the fuel pump.B  Its only just started making
this
> sound over the last few weeks and once the engine is started, which it
does
> just fine, the engine runs as it should.B  If I switch the engine off andB
and
> then restart the engine, the sound does not reappear.
> B
> The fuel pump has been on theB car since it was rebuilt in 1991.B  As
I'm
> getting the car ready for a trip to the Le Mans Classic in a couple of
weeks I
> don't want to take any chances with a dodgy pump if thats what it is.
> B
> What do you guys think it could be?
> B
> Paul Baker
> B
> 67 Bj8
> 66 Bj8
> 65 Sprite


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From fredwescoe at windstream.net  Sun Jun 29 09:32:56 2008
From: fredwescoe at windstream.net (Fred Wescoe)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:32:56 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Lists
Message-ID: <004801c8d9fd$67a307b0$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>

Lister,

Tuesday, I am taking ownership of a brand new Mini and a 2005 VW Golf GLS.
Does anyone know of a list like this for these cars?

I am keeping the Healey and the turbo Audi though.

Fred

From bspidell at comcast.net  Sun Jun 29 09:53:40 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:53:40 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Escaping air!!
In-Reply-To: <558258.33645.qm@web23401.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
References: <558258.33645.qm@web23401.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4867B004.2070002@comcast.net>

   This  is  rather baffling.  Does the pump continue to click (more than
   one  every  10-15  seconds  or  so)  after  the  5-10 (approx.) cycles
   required   to   fill   the  carb  bowls?   If  so,  you  have  an  air
   leak--probably at the fittings--that needs to be tended to.
   If  not,  my  only guess is that somehow the tank gets pressurized and
   powering  the  pump allows the pressure to escape.  Make sure your gas
   cap vents properly.
   bs
   Paul Baker wrote:

No, there are no fluid leaks.B
B
Paul

--- On Sun, 29/6/08, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Escaping air!!

Is it leaking gas under there?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8

On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 6:11 PM, Paul Baker <paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk>
wrote:

When I turn the ignition key in my 67 BJ8 and just before the fuel pump

starts

clicking, there is the sound of a short burst of air escaping under

pressure

coming from the region of the fuel pump.B  Its only just started making

this

sound over the last few weeks and once the engine is started, which it

does

just fine, the engine runs as it should.B  If I switch the engine off andB

and

then restart the engine, the sound does not reappear.
B
The fuel pump has been on theB car since it was rebuilt in 1991.B  As

I'm

getting the car ready for a trip to the Le Mans Classic in a couple of

weeks I

don't want to take any chances with a dodgy pump if thats what it is.
B
What do you guys think it could be?
B
Paul Baker
B
67 Bj8
66 Bj8
65 Sprite

*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From mrfinespanner at earthlink.net  Sun Jun 29 10:33:29 2008
From: mrfinespanner at earthlink.net (Mr. Finespanner)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:33:29 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] splitting brake calipers
Message-ID: <009b01c8da05$dfa34510$c484f904@elcomputero>

The correct torque for the caliper bolts is 45 pounds on the smaller
(3/8") diameter bolts and 60 pounds on the larger (7/16") ones.  The
Girling part number for the caliper half seal is 67320782.
Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks

From peter at easterton.com  Sun Jun 29 11:24:53 2008
From: peter at easterton.com (Peter Hunt)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:24:53 +0100
Subject: [Healeys] San Diego Conclave
Message-ID: <009101c8da0d$0ba127c0$0301a8c0@oemcomputer>

Bob, Steve,

Very envious of you all on your journey across the USA and you adventures
en-route.

Brings back memories of Route 50 in 2002 - keep the journals coming in.

Best regards,

Peter

' 62 BT7  No. 83.

From csooch1 at aol.com  Sun Jun 29 11:33:18 2008
From: csooch1 at aol.com (Chris Masucci)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:33:18 -0500
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Lists
In-Reply-To: <004801c8d9fd$67a307b0$6500a8c0@D10F7N31>
Message-ID: <d05.37448c3d.3599215f@aol.com>

Hi Fred,

I have a 2005 VW Golf TDI.  www.tdiclub.com is by far the best site out
there for knowledge about TDIs.  The other if you bought a gasser is
www.vwvortex.com however most posters there tend to be younger and there is
more attitude and less knowledge. 

I post as Sooch on tdiclub.

Cheers,
Chris
BJ8

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+chris.masucci=alumni.rutgers.edu at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+chris.masucci=alumni.rutgers.edu at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Fred Wescoe
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 10:33 AM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Mail Lists

Lister,

Tuesday, I am taking ownership of a brand new Mini and a 2005 VW Golf GLS.
Does anyone know of a list like this for these cars?

I am keeping the Healey and the turbo Audi though.

Fred
Healeys at autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys

You are subscribed as chris.masucci at alumni.rutgers.edu

http://www.team.net/archive

From thewalkers at qwest.net  Sun Jun 29 16:19:26 2008
From: thewalkers at qwest.net (the walkers)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:19:26 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] old parts
In-Reply-To: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKOEAEDDAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
References: <EKEAINGPLPLMGCBCJIDKOEAEDDAA.ronald-ray@sbcglobal.net>
Message-ID: <48680A6E.9030303@qwest.net>

Response to the entire world wide group?
Ever heard of emailing Mr. Shope directly?

Ronald J. Ray wrote:

>Garbage?
>Ever heard of recycling?
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net at autox.team.net
>[mailto:healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net at autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of James Shope
>Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 10:41 PM
>To: healeys
>Subject: [Healeys] old parts
>
>
>am throwing away two coil spings and two bottom plates off bj8.  anyone
>wanting them let me know before tuesday when they go out with the garbage.
>will ship for cost.   hjim
>_______________________________________________
>Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
>Healeys at autox.team.net
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>
>You are subscribed as thewalkers at qwest.net
>
>http://www.team.net/archive

From jculphealey at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 30 05:56:54 2008
From: jculphealey at yahoo.com (Jim Culp)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:56:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Did you know?  (shrouds)
Message-ID: <743937.11144.qm@web46315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

As work continues on my chassis, I found out an interesting tidbit about my
car.  The front shroud on our cars (at least on 3000's, but I believe on all
big Healeys) was originally 7 pieces of aluminum that were welded together to
form the shroud.

This may not be news to many of you here, but I did not know this. 

If anyone has interesting facts about our great cars that may not be widely
known, please share them with us. 

Here is a link to a photo showing my shroud.  Two of the cut lines are shown
in the photo- one between the two hands shown, and another between the two red
arrows.  The drilled holes that you see were put there by one of the previous
two owners of my car so that the half inch of filler he slapped on would have
something to hold on to.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/jculpjr/Healey%20chassis/holeswithmark
s.jpg

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun 30 06:53:51 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:53:51 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Did you know? (shrouds)
In-Reply-To: <743937.11144.qm@web46315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <743937.11144.qm@web46315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806300553r7a3d8670s43d1f930c6c0a6e0@mail.gmail.com>

Jim -

Your pictures are great, thanks for sharing them....

There's a ton of interesting history on Larry Varley's site, and there
is actually an article chronicling how Jensen made the shrouds (with
pics!):

http://www.users.bigpond.com/acmefluid/jensenweld.html

Also, did you know that Mk II and Mk III shrouds are different than
Mki/100-6 shrouds?  The grille opening is slightly different and the
curvature of the bit above the grill is rounder on the MkII/MKIIIs,
alot of people don't know that.

Best,

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 7:56 PM, Jim Culp <jculphealey at yahoo.com> wrote:
> As work continues on my chassis, I found out an interesting tidbit about my
> car.  The front shroud on our cars (at least on 3000's, but I believe on all
> big Healeys) was originally 7 pieces of aluminum that were welded together to
> form the shroud.
>
> This may not be news to many of you here, but I did not know this.
>
> If anyone has interesting facts about our great cars that may not be widely
> known, please share them with us.
>
> Here is a link to a photo showing my shroud.  Two of the cut lines are shown
> in the photo- one between the two hands shown, and another between the two red
> arrows.  The drilled holes that you see were put there by one of the previous
> two owners of my car so that the half inch of filler he slapped on would have
> something to hold on to.
>
> http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/jculpjr/Healey%20chassis/holeswithmark
> s.jpg

From dpaye at crocker.com  Mon Jun 30 07:11:06 2008
From: dpaye at crocker.com (Donald Paye)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:11:06 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Morgan For Sale
Message-ID: <6636BC6F1B04400983BF671246ADD7D6@DonaldPayePC>

FYI..... Anyone out there interested in a Morgan +4 two seater project. this
car is very original but has been in a front in collision and stored in this
condition for many years (approx. 30), car is stripped from firewall forward.
Frame rails need straghtening. firewall back car is very solid with excellent
wood and no rot. All parts are included but will need fenders (one original
may be salavagable) grille.radiator and surround. triumph 4 cyl and tranny in
tack.
Trying to help current owner to sell. Car is located in NW Massachusetts and
asking price is $6800 Email me off list or call at 413-625-6568  Don Paye

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Jun 30 08:16:38 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:16:38 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Arriving at Conclave (Day 8)
Message-ID: <25373545.262841214835398205.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web18-z02>

Hello, Healeyphiles -

After the flawless performance of my BJ8 over 2,548 miles, we arrived in San Diego yesterday morning about 10:30.  About 50 miles out we were joined by a Healey Blue pre-BJ7 model with a white hardtop and New Mexico plates, but we did not stop to chat so I do not know who that was.  
The Haywoods' car rolled on in also without further rotor problems.  I picked up my wife right on schedule at the airport.
All that is the good news.  Now, the bad:  while approaching the Conclave hotel through downtown San Diego my car developed some gearbox problems and I'm hoping I can get some expert advice about it from the list, beyond the expert advice available here.  I'm exploring my options at this point.

For about a year, whenever the car had been driven to fully warmed-up condition, if I selected reverse it would chatter.  The chatter has gotten progressively worse.  I thought it might be the clutch, but can't explain why it doesn't happen in any gear but reverse.  Yesterday, I selected second and accelerated and the lever jumped out of my hand back into neutral.  To keep second, I have to hold the stick there.  It seemed like third was beginning to be hard to select also.  No grinding, just difficult to push the lever into third.

On my return to the hotel, all forward gears were working O.K., but I still have the reverse chatter.  Thought I might investigate to see if any of the tranny mounting bolts are loose, and perhaps pull the top off to see what it looks like inside.

The Sheraton here is makiing access to the internet more difficult than it has to be, so I don't know how much longer I will be able to access the list.  I can't stay on continuously, so I'll check in periodically.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Mon Jun 30 08:16:43 2008
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:16:43 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Arriving at Conclave (Day 8)
Message-ID: <11790419.262881214835403716.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web18-z02>

Hello, Healeyphiles -

After the flawless performance of my BJ8 over 2,548 miles, we arrived in San Diego yesterday morning about 10:30.  About 50 miles out we were joined by a Healey Blue pre-BJ7 model with a white hardtop and New Mexico plates, but we did not stop to chat so I do not know who that was.  
The Haywoods' car rolled on in also without further rotor problems.  I picked up my wife right on schedule at the airport.
All that is the good news.  Now, the bad:  while approaching the Conclave hotel through downtown San Diego my car developed some gearbox problems and I'm hoping I can get some expert advice about it from the list, beyond the expert advice available here.  I'm exploring my options at this point.

For about a year, whenever the car had been driven to fully warmed-up condition, if I selected reverse it would chatter.  The chatter has gotten progressively worse.  I thought it might be the clutch, but can't explain why it doesn't happen in any gear but reverse.  Yesterday, I selected second and accelerated and the lever jumped out of my hand back into neutral.  To keep second, I have to hold the stick there.  It seemed like third was beginning to be hard to select also.  No grinding, just difficult to push the lever into third.

On my return to the hotel, all forward gears were working O.K., but I still have the reverse chatter.  Thought I might investigate to see if any of the tranny mounting bolts are loose, and perhaps pull the top off to see what it looks like inside.

The Sheraton here is makiing access to the internet more difficult than it has to be, so I don't know how much longer I will be able to access the list.  I can't stay on continuously, so I'll check in periodically.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

From tomleavy at comcast.net  Mon Jun 30 08:26:00 2008
From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:26:00 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Healey 4 Seater Hard Top F/S
Message-ID: <063020081426.8501.4868ECF8000290E400002135220588617297900E0A0403019B@comcast.net>

If anyone is interested, I have a pre-BJ7 4 seater hardtop for sale. Needs restoration.  ID# 4 08 . 60 .1958 .
I am located in Oceanport, NJ, and you can see it on e*bay. Please contact me off list.

Thomas Leavy

From javrugtman at htcnet.org  Mon Jun 30 08:42:36 2008
From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:42:36 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] 59 BN7 for sale
Message-ID: <4868F0DB.3090907@htcnet.org>

I'm forwarding to the list this note for a car for sale that was sent to 
TACH, our local Healey club.
I have no knowledge of the car, so if interested please contact the 
owner directly.

John Vrugtman
BJ8s


************************************************

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	[SPAM]**Possible_Spam** 1959 - Austin Healey
Date: 	Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:57:20 -0400
From: 	Stephanie <castlemanargue at cox.net>
To: 	'Stephanie' <castlemanargue at cox.net>


Hello

 I am assisting my father, Hale Castleman, sell his 1959 Austin Healy 
3000 Mark I two seater.

 If you would like more information please respond to this email or he 
can be reached via phone at 757-565-0062

 Thanks so much!

 
Stephanie Castleman-Argue

 PS -- Please feel free to forward this email to anyone that may be 
interested

 The car is located in Williamsburg, Virginia

From blkbt7 at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 30 08:44:16 2008
From: blkbt7 at yahoo.com (Bob Brown)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:44:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] On Route 66 to Conclave, Day 9
Message-ID: <235347.29772.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Day 9 - Sunday, We have arrived in San Diego!  Left Needles, CA about 6 AM to
beat some heat, it was 90 at 5:45AM, after the 104 at 10 PM the night before.
Perol in Needles is $5.15 foe 87 octane. A dhort detour back in tha AZ brought
the price down to a reasonable $4.11. 
Took RT 66 to Barstow, missed a
breakfast stop and continued on, about an hour later we stopped at a roadside
resturant in the middle of nowhere, looked crowded for a SUnday AM so we
stopped. In the parking lot we were told of an accident earlier in the AM that
had closed the road, no practical way aroubd so stopping to eat was agood
idea. After breakfast a new arrival in the resturant repeated the closed road
story, well we neded to get moving. As we walked to the cars, in came the road
crew that had just completed the cleanup, open road ahead:)
Hot but a good
drive into San Diego, we arrived just before 2 PM, what a change in weather,
very pleasant. 250 some miles today, a little over 2500 for the trip. Now for
4 days of Conclave activties before the planned 3 day run back to Chicaqgo,
doubt if I will have time to document that trip :(
Bob

From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 30 10:14:41 2008
From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:14:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Healeys] Escaping air!!
In-Reply-To: <558258.33645.qm@web23401.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <590718.52549.qm@web50006.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Paul,
   
  I think I figured your problem out.  If you're claiming "no fluid leaks" - then you're obviously not in a Healey or other British car for that matter.  Get out of whatever you're sitting in and go start the Healey and see if you get the same sound.
   
  Cheers...
  8-)
   
  

Paul Baker <paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
  No, there are no fluid leaks.B 
B 
Paul

--- On Sun, 29/6/08, Alan Seigrist wrote:

From: Alan Seigrist 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Escaping air!!
To: paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk
Cc: "Healeys autox" 
Date: Sunday, 29 June, 2008, 12:01 PM

Is it leaking gas under there?

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 6:11 PM, Paul Baker 

wrote:
> When I turn the ignition key in my 67 BJ8 and just before the fuel pump
starts
> clicking, there is the sound of a short burst of air escaping under
pressure
> coming from the region of the fuel pump.B Its only just started making
this
> sound over the last few weeks and once the engine is started, which it
does
> just fine, the engine runs as it should.B If I switch the engine off andB
and
> then restart the engine, the sound does not reappear.
> B
> The fuel pump has been on theB car since it was rebuilt in 1991.B As
I'm
> getting the car ready for a trip to the Le Mans Classic in a couple of
weeks I
> don't want to take any chances with a dodgy pump if thats what it is.
> B
> What do you guys think it could be?
> B
> Paul Baker
> B
> 67 Bj8
> 66 Bj8
> 65 Sprite


__________________________________________________________

From m.brouillette at comcast.net  Mon Jun 30 10:32:44 2008
From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:32:44 +0000
Subject: [Healeys] Linkedin group has been setup for Austin Healey owners
Message-ID: <063020081632.18625.48690AAC000E35FE000048C122058861720A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net>

Hi Folks,

              If you are a user of Linkedin, there is a new Austin Healey group that has been setup to help other Austin Healey business professionals keep in touch.  Why should it only be the frats and business school grads that keep their business contacts in the family?

Mike Brouillette
59 BT7


http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/132661/2E955A1D56A5

From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl  Mon Jun 30 12:11:20 2008
From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:11:20 +0200
Subject: [Healeys] Correctly mounted tonneau on BN2 - pictures please..
Message-ID: <001c01c8dadc$b30245b0$0300a8c0@tm4>

Hello,

I am looking for some pictures of correctly mounted tonneau on a BN2 - I am
not sure where do the fasteners go and in what numbers.

Many thanks for help,

Tadek

From markbrn at earthlink.net  Mon Jun 30 13:33:39 2008
From: markbrn at earthlink.net (Mark Brown)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:33:39 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] 1965 BJ8 for sale
Message-ID: <CE55A218-5A77-4E31-8A22-0220D3A844A7@earthlink.net>

I want to sell my 1965 BJ8. It had a complete frame off restoration  
in 2003 and has about 500 miles since. I am asking $45,000.00.
Please contact me off list at markbrn at earthlink.net or call  
530-589-2457 for details.
Thanks,
Mark Brown

From michaelgladwin at mac.com  Mon Jun 30 17:12:30 2008
From: michaelgladwin at mac.com (Michael Gladwin)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:12:30 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Why did they make it like that?
Message-ID: <2F60644A-0359-4D87-832F-F65509961A36@mac.com>

Well, my question about square exhaust port holes met with (almost)  
complete silence.  Surely someone knows?  Not that it is important.   
I'll try with a second question more relevant to present repair work.   
What rate piston spring should be in a tri-carb carb.  I think it is  
red (4 1/2 oz). Can anyone help or are you all burbling over to San  
Diego and over-indulging in Dos XX?

Mike Gladwin
BT7 II

From trhouse at greenapple.com  Mon Jun 30 17:41:18 2008
From: trhouse at greenapple.com (Tom Householder)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:41:18 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] Stolen Sprite Photos
Message-ID: <C48EE75E.4DAE%trhouse@greenapple.com>

Photos of the stolen car can be seen at.....
http://www.doretti.com/StolenPage.html

From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun 30 18:37:30 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:37:30 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Why did they make it like that?
In-Reply-To: <2F60644A-0359-4D87-832F-F65509961A36@mac.com>
References: <2F60644A-0359-4D87-832F-F65509961A36@mac.com>
Message-ID: <ff59076c0806301737o5c9b204cu48c27aa64226a8e1@mail.gmail.com>

Mike -

I would almost be certain that when they designed the head they ran
into a problem with the water gallery / head bolt connections with the
block and balancing that with giving the head enough strength not to
crack, probably the easiest solution was to make the port taller and
square rather than round.  Remember they made these when round or
square would have made no difference in the power output of these
cars.

Alan


- Original message -
Well, my question about square exhaust port holes ...

On 7/1/08, Michael Gladwin <michaelgladwin at mac.com> wrote:
> Well, my question about square exhaust port holes met with (almost)
> complete silence.  Surely someone knows?  Not that it is important.
> I'll try with a second question more relevant to present repair work.
> What rate piston spring should be in a tri-carb carb.  I think it is
> red (4 1/2 oz). Can anyone help or are you all burbling over to San
> Diego and over-indulging in Dos XX?
>
> Mike Gladwin
> BT7 II
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From healey.nut at gmail.com  Mon Jun 30 18:43:29 2008
From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist)
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:43:29 +0800
Subject: [Healeys] Escaping air!!
In-Reply-To: <991038.22878.qm@web23405.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
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Paul -

Jokes aside from your "escaping air sound" problem....

I am thinking that sometimes SU fuel pumps when rebuilt will have a
rubber band or tape wrapped around the gap between the cap and the
pump body.  If this tape or band is forming a tight seal, you could
have air escaping out of it from the diaphram when it starts its first
upstroke.  If this is the case I would ignore it.

Check your pump and see if it has this tape/band on it.

Alan



On 6/29/08, Paul Baker <paulbaker52 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> When I turn the ignition key in my 67 BJ8 and just before the fuel pump
> starts
> clicking, there is the sound of a short burst of air escaping under pressure
> coming from the region of the fuel pump.B  Its only just started making this
> sound over the last few weeks and once the engine is started, which it does
> just fine, the engine runs as it should.B  If I switch the engine off andB
> and
> then restart the engine, the sound does not reappear.
> B
> The fuel pump has been on theB car since it was rebuilt in 1991.B  As I'm
> getting the car ready for a trip to the Le Mans Classic in a couple of weeks
> I
> don't want to take any chances with a dodgy pump if thats what it is.
> B
> What do you guys think it could be?
> B
> Paul Baker
> B
> 67 Bj8
> 66 Bj8
> 65 Sprite
>
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From bspidell at comcast.net  Mon Jun 30 20:11:21 2008
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:11:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Escaping air!!
In-Reply-To: <ff59076c0806301743r930c716u1087b1f4f5488732@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <48699249.2050004@comcast.net>

This got me thinking ...

The SU pumps on Healeys have a check valve on the plastic housing over 
the electrics.  My understanding is that this check valve allows ozone 
created by arcing across the points to be exhaled (if allowed to 
concentrate the points will burn even faster).

Maybe you're hearing air being pushed past a partially blocked check 
valve or, as Alan suggests, escaping past the rubber or tape seal if the 
valve is fully blocked.   Remove the housing and verify functioning of 
the check valve.

bs



Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Paul -
>
> Jokes aside from your "escaping air sound" problem....
>
> I am thinking that sometimes SU fuel pumps when rebuilt will have a
> rubber band or tape wrapped around the gap between the cap and the
> pump body.  If this tape or band is forming a tight seal, you could
> have air escaping out of it from the diaphram when it starts its first
> upstroke.  If this is the case I would ignore it.
>
> Check your pump and see if it has this tape/band on it.
>
> Alan
>
>   
*******************************************************************
Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net
*******************************************************************

From richard.ewald at gmail.com  Mon Jun 30 20:30:17 2008
From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:30:17 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Why did they make it like that?
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	<ff59076c0806301737o5c9b204cu48c27aa64226a8e1@mail.gmail.com>
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Alan,
On most cars built in other countries, I would agree with you.  But on
something British, I am going to stick with they had an excess of square
holes and a shortage of round holes.
Rick

On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 5:37 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mike -
>
> I would almost be certain that when they designed the head they ran
> into a problem with the water gallery / head bolt connections with the
> block and balancing that with giving the head enough strength not to
> crack, probably the easiest solution was to make the port taller and
> square rather than round.  Remember they made these when round or
> square would have made no difference in the power output of these
> cars.
>
> Alan
>
>
> - Original message -
> Well, my question about square exhaust port holes ...
>
> On 7/1/08, Michael Gladwin <michaelgladwin at mac.com> wrote:
> > Well, my question about square exhaust port holes met with (almost)
> > complete silence.  Surely someone knows?  Not that it is important.
> > I'll try with a second question more relevant to present repair work.
> > What rate piston spring should be in a tri-carb carb.  I think it is
> > red (4 1/2 oz). Can anyone help or are you all burbling over to San
> > Diego and over-indulging in Dos XX?
> >
> > Mike Gladwin
> > BT7 II
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From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Mon Jun 30 22:05:21 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:05:21 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] =?windows-1252?q?On_the_way_to_conclave_=96_small_world?=
	=?windows-1252?q?_dept?=
Message-ID: <5caeedb50806302105k6f587d11l28e695630548573b@mail.gmail.com>

Somewhere along the 5 freeway, south bound, probably around San
Clemente, four Austin Healeys pull into a gas station. A guy walks up
and says (you know) hey Nice Austin Healey...


The four intrepid travelers say yeah and get back to filling their thanks.


The guy says my brother in law has an Austin Healey.
No response.


Maybe you know him.
No response.


His name is Ron Rader.
Big response.

So who was Gary Anderson traveling with when he ran into my brother in
law in San Clemente?

I love living in a small town...

Ron Rader
Los Angeles, CA



1965 Austin Healy
1954 Nash Healey
1967 E type FHC
Etc

From rwegner at synapse.net  Mon Jun 30 22:20:53 2008
From: rwegner at synapse.net (Richard Wegner)
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:20:53 -0400
Subject: [Healeys] (OT) Wiring 240v air compressor
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13576.1211756338.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13576.1211756338.1200.healeys@autox.team.net>
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Hi Folks,

I have always found this list to be very helpful so I was wondering  
if there are any electricians on this list that I could contact off  
list.  I am trying to wire a 240v air compressor in my garage to help  
with my Healey restoration project and need to confirm the wiring.

Cheers,
Richard

From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com  Mon Jun 30 22:50:17 2008
From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:50:17 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Update on my Nash Healey project.
Message-ID: <5caeedb50806302150m3b3f6417hea191692c14dd063@mail.gmail.com>

Since I have been asked..



I purchased the car last November and sent it to my local shop to insure its
road worthiness.



Unfortunately do to a lot of reasons I got the car the day before I left for
the CA Mille in April.

Short version: DNF. Severe transmission failure.



The car was shipped back to LA to complete a new list of needed items before
its next outing.



First we found a Tremec full syncro 5 speed (overdrive) transmission to
replace the mid 1930 technology of the original 3 speed plus vacuum
overdrive. This required creating a new attachment to both the engine and
the torque tube. This required all new brackets because the old ones
crumbled upon removal. This project seems to be going nicely.



Also the entire interior has been removed to water proof and insulate the
passenger compartment as I have done on the BJ8 and E type. Cool Mat and
Dynamat every where.



A new hydraulic clutch with heavier duty clutch and pressure plate has been
installed. Second rebuild of the generator and starter. New 6 volt battery.
All new wiring from Rhode Island wiring. Clean up all of the light sockets
and grounds. New turn signal and stop light bulbs on the way.  Complete
rebuild of the heater and fresh air vent system. New rear shocks.  New tires
(radials) new chrome wire wheels (Kelsey Hayes type). New side window glass
and side vent glass.



Basically at this point most of the electric systems and running gear has
been fixed, restored, replaced, or made new. The goal was to take it to the
Quail rally mid August but after thinking that thru I think I am going to
take the E type again and continue to road test the Nash Healey. The new
goal is to have it totally road worthy and reliable in time for the "going
to the sun" rally in Montana the first week of September.



I am hoping to get it from the shop this weekend for some serious road
testing and of course a new list.



Time permitting I may be able to do the interior before we go. If not the
interior and paint will be done this winter.



Ron rader

Playa del Rey CA

From e-wilkins at cox.net  Mon Jun 30 23:12:51 2008
From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins)
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:12:51 -0700
Subject: [Healeys] Why did they make it like that?
In-Reply-To: <a3b984e10806301930macaa964yb891d68b7a2b58fb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2F60644A-0359-4D87-832F-F65509961A36@mac.com>
	<ff59076c0806301737o5c9b204cu48c27aa64226a8e1@mail.gmail.com>
	<a3b984e10806301930macaa964yb891d68b7a2b58fb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <46B953DC-4A03-4A02-8EAB-13FF8DA13E44@cox.net>

The correct answer seems to be that the original head design was good  
enough and to re-engineer the block and head to have better spacing of  
the studs to allow for maximized flow wasn't a priority.