[Healeys] BJ8 Soft top

[Carl Brown]

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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> -- 
> Alan
>
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> '53 BN1
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