From healeyray at yahoo.com Sat Mar 1 01:30:49 2008 From: healeyray at yahoo.com (Ray Juncal) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 00:30:49 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] 100 windshield Message-ID: <146337.54945.qm@web55201.mail.re4.yahoo.com> List Gurus I'm working on the fender mounts. I have a pattern and have talked with investment casting places. I wanted to test how they would work before committing to molds and such so I milled a pair of prototypes out of aluminum. I took them out to my friends place to mount them up on his 100 and take a drive and do the real world evaluation. Well there's good news and bad news. I have six of these fender mounts and they are all the same , interchangeable, so thats how I made the prototypes. The car I was to test on is an early BN-1 #598 off the line, alloy hood and trunk and different fender mounts. These mounts are from a different pattern,different shape and were sand cast, the later ones like I have were investment cast ( lost wax cast ) We have all heard the stories about the pile of fenders on the assembly line if one didn't fit try another etc. That's nothing. These fender mounts had been hack sawed. Both ends cut off and both bolt slots sawn wider. This must have been done at the factory as the car is low mileage and unmolested. We had to hack up my beautiful hand made prototypes to get them to fit into the fender slot. We finally got them fitted up but at that point the pins on the windshield wouldn't slip in the holes by about an eighth of an inch so we couldn't test drive the car. It does look great at the higher angle. The view through the windshield is good and it should deflect the air stream just over your head. Now I need to fit the mounts on a later car and hopefully do a test drive. What do we know about these factory modified fender mounts? At what point did these parts change to a new standard pattern? It takes so much hand fitting I don't think I can make these to sell as a product unless it's more of a bolt on with the later cars. I've been fooling with Healeys for a long time and I keep seeing new stuff. Regards Ray Juncal --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. From amalin at mac.com Sat Mar 1 04:39:33 2008 From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 06:39:33 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area In-Reply-To: <4ff4ad72badab2a25a0a.20080229204307.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> References: <47C85AB2.8010405@cox.net> <22110a5badca5d2e8a10080a.20080229173657.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> <4ff4ad72badab2a25a0a.20080229204307.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> Message-ID: <2D8F0984-D9FC-43BA-AC37-87E667CE5421@mac.com> Last year Discount Tire mounted new Kumho tires on new Dayton wires and they ride nice. Al Malin Tricarb On Feb 29, 2008, at 11:43 PM, rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote: > Yes Rick a standard spin balancer would be just fine if they mount the > wheel using two cones contacting the inner hole in the back and the > inner > edge of the outer rim. This is for Daytons made after 1990. > Mike MacLean From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Mar 1 06:56:09 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 08:56:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area Message-ID: <20080301.085609.320.0.dwflagg@juno.com> A friend's BN4 had a very bad vibration around 55 - 60 mph. I took the car to a local alignment shop and Bert balanced the wheels on the car. I think he charged around $60.00 and the vibration was gone. I'm amazed that Valley is still in business if that is what he charges just for balancing. Doug > I can think of no reason that anyone should charge this kind of money > to do > WW. Back in the day I used to fix flats on WW with a Coats manual > machine, > and then later on a Coats 10-10. Never had a problem. Compared to > the > machines the tire shops have now, those machines were so primitive > they > should not have worked at all. > I have a pretty good feeling that a standard spin balancer would > mount up a > WW just fine. I know I bubbled balanced a bunch of them back in the > day. > ::: shrug::: > A _______ and his _________ are soon parted (fill in the blanks) > > Rick > > On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 8:12 PM, wrote: > > > I agree Richard. I was speechless for a few seconds after he said > $400. > > The more I think about it, the more a bubble balancer for MY > garage sounds > > better and better. > > Mike MacLean > > 56 BN2 > > 60 AN5 > > > > > > Richard Ewald > > > Four yards to mount and balance 4 tires? > > > Damn, I am in the wrong line of work. I may have to get a spin > balancer > > > for > > > my garage. > > > > > > On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 5:36 PM, > wrote: > > > > > >> John, > > >> How much did he charge you? He wanted $400 to mount and > balance > > >> mine. While I love my Healeys and want only the best for them, > I > > >> thought this was very excessive for just mounting and > balancing. > > >> Should not have been even half of that. He is just mounting > tires > > >> and spin balancing them. The only difference in steel wheel > tire > > >> balancing and wires is the way they mount to the machine. > > >> Mike MacLean > > >> 56 BN2 > > >> 60 AN5 > > >> > > >> > > >> John Loftus > > >> > Mike, > > >> > > > >> > I have used Valley WW Service in Van Nuys. Mike is a very > nice guy > > and > > >> > does a great job. Hope he's still in business. > > >> > > > >> > Valley Wire Wheel Service > > >> > Mike Rizeman > > >> > 14731 Lull St. > > >> > Van Nuys, CA > > >> > 818 785 7237 > > >> _______________________________________________ > > >> 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 richard.ewald at gmail.com > > >> > > >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From Warthodson at aol.com Sat Mar 1 06:58:56 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 08:58:56 EST Subject: [Healeys] Late Friday Funny: You know you're a redneck - new edition Message-ID: ____________________________________ From: mdb713 at everestkc.net To: mdb713 at everestkc.net Sent: 2/29/2008 10:20:07 A.M. Central Standard Time Subj: Fw: You know you're a redneck - new edition Yes, the new one is out! Brand new edition of... 'You know you're a redneck when......" 1. You take your dog for a walk and you both use the same tree. 2. You can entertain yourself for more than 15 minutes with a fly swatter 3. Your boat has not left the driveway in 15 years. 4. You burn your yard rather than mow it 5. You think 'The Nutcracker' is a vice on the work bench . 6. The Salvation Army declines your furniture 7. You offer to give someone the shirt off your back and they don't want it. 8. You have the local taxidermist on speed dial. 9. You come back from the dump with more than you took. 10. You keep a can of Raid on the kitchen table. 11. Your wife can climb a tree faster than your cat. 12. Your grandmother has 'ammo' on her Christmas list. 13. You keep flea and tick soap in the shower. 14. You've been involved in a custody fight over a hunting dog. 15. You go to the stock car races and don't need a program. 16. You know how many bales of hay your car will hold. 17. You have a rag for a gas cap. 18. Your house doesn't have curtains, but your truck does. 19. You wonder how service stations keep their rest-room's so clean ? 20. You can spit without opening your mouth. 21. You consider your license platepersonalized because your father made it. 22. Your lifetime goal is to own a fireworks stand. 23. You have a complete set of salad bowls and they all say 'Cool Whip' on the side. 24. The biggest city you've ever been to is Wal-Mart 25. Your working TV sits on top of your non-working TV. 26. You've used your ironing board as a buffet table. 27. A tornado hits your neighborhood and does $100,000 worth of improvements. 28. You've used a toilet brush to scratch your back. 29. You missed your 5th grade graduation because you were on jury duty. 30. You think fast food is hitting a deer at 65. **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) From rdavies1 at cox.net Sat Mar 1 07:58:04 2008 From: rdavies1 at cox.net (Ron Davies) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 06:58:04 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area In-Reply-To: <2D8F0984-D9FC-43BA-AC37-87E667CE5421@mac.com> References: <47C85AB2.8010405@cox.net><22110a5badca5d2e8a10080a.20080229173657.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com><4ff4ad72badab2a25a0a.20080229204307.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> <2D8F0984-D9FC-43BA-AC37-87E667CE5421@mac.com> Message-ID: <047e01c87bac$a73fb260$6401a8c0@OfficeDell> Remember, the key here is NEW Dayton wires. If your hubs don't need to be balanced (mine didn't) the new Daytons shouldn't need to be tuned and are already perfectly round. Therefore new high quality tires should be able to be mounted and balanced without any problem. Ron Last year Discount Tire mounted new Kumho tires on new Dayton wires and they ride nice. Al Malin Tricarb From healeybn7 at yahoo.com Sat Mar 1 08:22:32 2008 From: healeybn7 at yahoo.com (Dean Caccavo) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 07:22:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Healey Smitty 5 speed Message-ID: <102553.7240.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Charlie, I had Chutch Net build my disk. You can specify the diameter and spline offset then pick from several hubs and friction materials. I have had my Smitty kit installed for almost 8 years now. I drive the car hard. I burned the standard Toyota disk (slight slipping under hard 1-2,2-3 shifts. Had to resurface the flywheel and installed a new pressure plate. Happened again. In discussions with Smitty, he had a custom clutch built that was larger and thicker. Unfortunatly the hub spring plate fractured... I eventually understood that I needed to get my own clutch built and contacted Clutchnet. They are fast and inexpensive. It is just a little hard to communicate with them. Call them. Write down exactly what you want, then put your old disk and the instructions in the mail. In less then a week you new disk will arrive. Be clear. I also used them for my Lotus (Zetec/Renault transaxle), and they had the unusual Renault splined hub in stock. I was amazed. Their contact info is found at clutchnet.com. Dean Healey BN7 (installing new master cylinders and carb jet diaphrams today) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From loftusdesign at cox.net Sat Mar 1 08:36:26 2008 From: loftusdesign at cox.net (John Loftus) Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:36:26 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area In-Reply-To: <22110a5badca5d2e8a10080a.20080229173657.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> References: <47C85AB2.8010405@cox.net> <22110a5badca5d2e8a10080a.20080229173657.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> Message-ID: <47C977FA.40006@cox.net> I checked my records. I paid $91 to have 5 tires mounted and balanced on new wheels at Valley Wire Wheel. This was around May, 2002. He also spent a bit of time tuning the wheels (spokes) and after spin balancing, marked which tire/wheel combination should be used on the front of the car (the best balanced). Surprised to hear the quote was so high. rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote: > John, > How much did he charge you? From davzu29 at cox.net Sat Mar 1 09:43:04 2008 From: davzu29 at cox.net (David Z) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 11:43:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Lights References: <007401c87b22$4bcc8be0$e365a3a0$@net> Message-ID: <00c201c87bbb$528444c0$6401a8c0@ORGANIZA79207D> I bought a mechanical brake switch from Watson's Street Works and mounted it behind the brake pedal arm by attaching it to the "vent box". I wired it to the original switch (which I left in place). It works great and was pretty easy to do. I can send you a picture if you want one. David Z. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Sims" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 5:27 PM Subject: [Healeys] Brake Lights >I will soon have my care off of stands - new brakes including new pipes, > etc. I want to install a pedal operated switch in addition to the fluid > pressure operated switch. I remember somewhere, sometime in the past there > was a thread on this. Wanna to some freeway driving but am a little > concerned with New Jersey verses Las Vegas. Am installing a third brake > light but want faster action than the pressure switch can give me. > > > > Any give me some ideas please??? > > > > John Sims, BN6 > > Aberdeen, NJ > > > > www.healey6.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as davzu29 at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sat Mar 1 11:32:10 2008 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 10:32:10 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area In-Reply-To: <047e01c87bac$a73fb260$6401a8c0@OfficeDell> References: <47C85AB2.8010405@cox.net><22110a5badca5d2e8a10080a.20080229173657.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com><4ff4ad72badab2a25a0a.20080229204307.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com><2D8F0984-D9FC-43BA-AC37-87E667CE5421@mac.com> <047e01c87bac$a73fb260$6401a8c0@OfficeDell> Message-ID: <5500ae4c0ae880a7440a.20080301103210.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> According to Hendrix Wire Wheel: When the wheels are assembled at the factory, they are laced so as to be within factory tolerance for radial and lateral run out. Since the hubs, rims, and spokes are new, this tolerance can be achieved without the spokes necessarily be tensioned evenly! Result? When a new wheel is subjected to a load, it may go slightly out of round. They also say to check them again after a few hundred miles after spokes have streched and the holes in the rims have enlarged slightly. They may be out of round after a load has been placed on them during this time. So maybe I should just have them mounted locally and send them to Hendrix after the first few hundred miles. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 Ron Davies > Remember, the key here is NEW Dayton wires. > If your hubs don't need to be balanced (mine didn't) the new Daytons > shouldn't need to be tuned and are already perfectly round. Therefore new > high quality tires should be able to be mounted and balanced without any > problem. > Ron > > > Last year Discount Tire mounted new Kumho tires on new Dayton wires > and they ride nice. > > Al Malin > Tricarb From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sat Mar 1 11:40:16 2008 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 10:40:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area In-Reply-To: <47C977FA.40006@cox.net> References: <47C85AB2.8010405@cox.net> <22110a5badca5d2e8a10080a.20080229173657.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> <47C977FA.40006@cox.net> Message-ID: I have no idea why he was so high. I would have been ther in a flash if he charge around a hundred bucks. Mike MacLean John Loftus > I checked my records. I paid $91 to have 5 tires mounted and balanced on > new wheels at Valley Wire Wheel. This was around May, 2002. He also > spent a bit of time tuning the wheels (spokes) and after spin balancing, > marked which tire/wheel combination should be used on the front of the > car (the best balanced). Surprised to hear the quote was so high. > > rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote: >> John, >> How much did he charge you? From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sat Mar 1 11:40:28 2008 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 10:40:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area Message-ID: <12980a320a0a32dc0a196e0a.20080301104028.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> I have no idea why he was so high. I would have been there in a flash if he charge around a hundred bucks. Mike MacLean John Loftus > I checked my records. I paid $91 to have 5 tires mounted and balanced on > new wheels at Valley Wire Wheel. This was around May, 2002. He also > spent a bit of time tuning the wheels (spokes) and after spin balancing, > marked which tire/wheel combination should be used on the front of the > car (the best balanced). Surprised to hear the quote was so high. > > rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote: >> John, >> How much did he charge you? From BN1 at pacbell.net Sat Mar 1 12:19:52 2008 From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:19:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Under carpet material?? In-Reply-To: <441402.45692.qm@web37907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <441402.45692.qm@web37907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <47C9AC58.7030207@pacbell.net> Hi Robert, About 10 years ago I was struggling with the same problem with my BN1 restoration. Many people then and now are using Dynamat (spl?) which is EXTREMELY expensive. Back then I was purchasing halogen running lights from the late Dick Brill, Esq. He came to my rescue suggesting Smoker Blankets. "If ya wanna get laffed outa town", walk into any barbecue, outdoor stove, etc.store in So. Cal. and ask for one. BTDT! Finally I appealed to Dick and he sent me two for IIRC $2.50 each. There was enough of there to do the whole driver's side and the gearbox tunnel. (The passenger side is not a problem since the exhaust is nowhere near it.) I have always liked to drive barefoot and, believe it or not, I can now do it in the Healey nearly all day long! The throttle heel will get a little warm, but with a pad, proves no problem. Be advised that it is fairly thick, more so I think, than the original hair and jute like padding. Maybe someone from Down South has tried the same. Or, could send you a couple for $5.00 and a little shipping. Worked for me, but mine is a Driver, not Concourse. Bill Barnett Santa Ana, CA '53 BN1 #663 for cool feet Robert Blair wrote: > Hi List, > > I would appreciate your experience and recommendations on under carpet > materials for a BJ8 here in CAL - warm weather. > > There is obviously the standard stuff from moss et al, but I remember > several folks having better thermal/sound dampening solutions that they > have used satisfactorily. > > Would welcome individual recommendations and links. > > Robert > BJ8, CA. From caddi5 at comcast.net Sat Mar 1 12:21:23 2008 From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:21:23 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] CONVERT TO BJ8 ENGINE Message-ID: <030120081921.5071.47C9ACB300097F95000013CF2215568884CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> Gentlemen, I have just returned from looking at the rebuilt BJ8 engine, and an old saying comes to mind. "If it seems too good to be true,it usually isn't true" The engine was not as described,oh well.....anyway thanks to all for the advice...........................Mitch From onehundredbnone at msn.com Sat Mar 1 14:08:06 2008 From: onehundredbnone at msn.com (greg newton) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 21:08:06 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] HEALEY HUNDRED HORNS Message-ID: One of the horns on my BN! is not working I have determined that the capacitor is Open. What I would like to know is how do you calculate the proper size to obtain a replacement modern capacitor, or better yet what should I purchurse thanks .......greg Greg Newton Port Dover ON Canada BJ7 BN1 _________________________________________________________________ From rkorn at simnet.is Sat Mar 1 15:33:18 2008 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 22:33:18 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] champion spark plugs Message-ID: <000601c87bec$3f347580$4001a8c0@velad> A question about plugs. The NA8 plug was standard for the BN1 and 2. Is Champion N8 the same plug or compatible,and would one prefer that as a more original plug to the modern N5C for instance? Thanks, Richard BN2 From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Sat Mar 1 17:52:07 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 18:52:07 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? In-Reply-To: <000601c87bec$3f347580$4001a8c0@velad> References: <000601c87bec$3f347580$4001a8c0@velad> Message-ID: <000001c87bff$a4bf3350$ee3d99f0$@com> Healeyoids, My BJ7 got painted today Colorado red and we need to know where the paint line breaks on the swage line. Does it go on the bottom, meaning the flat area only or on the middle of the swage? I would assume that it went on the bottom of the swage in the flat area only. We are masking the top paint tomorrow and shooting the bottom black. I know that most people said to shoot the bottom first but my brother in law insisted that we shoot the top first. We are using a PPG Delfleet paint. It is great paint and flows out really smooth. My brother in law is the hired gun as he has a nice body shop in town. The car looks stunning so far. I will rub it out with 2000 later in the week. I will try to post some pictures. Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 427 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S From jstmorris at yahoo.com Sat Mar 1 18:10:19 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:10:19 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] HEALEY HUNDRED HORNS In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <669926.60403.qm@web30303.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Greg; Your high & low note horns are Lucas HF1748. According to Bob Haskell in his SOL article, "The capacitor has a value of 0.1 microfarrads and is wired across the points to reduce arcing when the points are opened." --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 PS: See attachments 1. Horn Specifications for all Austin Healeys 2. Horn Restoration HF1748 by Bob Haskell 3. Lucas Workshop Instructions: Seciton K-4 Horns HF1746-47-48 greg newton wrote: << One of the horns on my BN! is not working I have determined that the capacitor is Open. What I would like to know is how do you calculate the proper size to obtain a replacement modern capacitor, or better yet what should I purchurse. thanks .......Greg Newton Port Dover ON Canada BJ7 BN1 >> _________________________________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jstmorris at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- All new Yahoo! Mail - --------------------------------- Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane. [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/msword which had a name of Specs.doc] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/msword which had a name of Horn Restoration-Rebldg HF1748.doc] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of K-4 Horns HF1746-47-48.pdf] From haywoodone at hotmail.com Sat Mar 1 18:17:12 2008 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:17:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: BJ8 Under carpet material?? Message-ID: From: haywoodone at hotmail.comTo: rnbmail at yahoo.comCC: healeys at autox.team.netSubject: RE: [Healeys] BJ8 Under carpet material??Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:03:58 -0500 Robert, I completed my bj8 restoration last August and used a company called Automotive Insulation to send their product for my under carpet and tranny cover insulation. I think it works very well, I live in North Carolina so it gets pretty hot here in August and September. My feet were just as cool as when I drive our Solstice. It is not very thick, just a little thinner than the backing that heritage uses on their carpets so it does not interfere with seat runners. You can cut it with scissors easily and it is a closed cell foam with aluminum foil on both sides, it will not absorb water and get spongy. This company specializes in hot rod and racing insulation. I will send their link in an attachment to you. Oh, it is $29.95 plus $8.50 shipping for a 4'X10' roll. I bought 2 rolls and some foil tape, the tape is not needed. There was just about 1/2 a roll left after doing my cockpit side firewall, both floors from toe boards to the heel boards, and both sides of the tranny cover. Just use a little 3M spray adhesive on the areas you want to stick it to, wait a few minutes and stick it down. Throw your carpet back over it and you're good to go. I did put tar paper down directly on the metal floor as original without glue on it. Hope this helps. Take care, George Haywood'65 bj8 _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat Mar 1 19:36:31 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 10:36:31 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? In-Reply-To: <000001c87bff$a4bf3350$ee3d99f0$@com> References: <000601c87bec$3f347580$4001a8c0@velad> <000001c87bff$a4bf3350$ee3d99f0$@com> Message-ID: bottom! On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 8:52 AM, Randy Dickson < rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com> wrote: > Healeyoids, > My BJ7 got painted today Colorado red and we need to know where the paint > line breaks on the swage line. Does it go on the bottom, meaning the flat > area only or on the middle of the swage? I would assume that it went on > the > bottom of the swage in the flat area only. We are masking the top paint > tomorrow and shooting the bottom black. I know that most people said to > shoot the bottom first but my brother in law insisted that we shoot the > top > first. We are using a PPG Delfleet paint. It is great paint and flows > out > really smooth. My brother in law is the hired gun as he has a nice body > shop in town. The car looks stunning so far. I will rub it out with 2000 > later in the week. I will try to post some pictures. > > Randy > Healey-Archaeologist > 63 BJ7 > 66 427 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > 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 helyjohn at cablespeed.com Sat Mar 1 19:37:08 2008 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 18:37:08 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? References: <000601c87bec$3f347580$4001a8c0@velad> <000001c87bff$a4bf3350$ee3d99f0$@com> Message-ID: <001801c87c0e$5057b210$1930eb42@FRED> >From the Anderson/Moment Restoration Guide: "On two tone cars, the secondary coat was sprayed over the primary coat in the area below and behind the pressed-in swage line on the fenders and doors. In all cases where the car was painted two-tone at the factory, only the flat portion of the lower panel was painted the second color, and the upper body color extended down over the bevel to meet it." John Snyder > Healeyoids, > My BJ7 got painted today Colorado red and we need to know where the paint > line breaks on the swage line. Does it go on the bottom, meaning the flat > area only or on the middle of the swage? I would assume that it went on > the > bottom of the swage in the flat area only. We are masking the top paint > tomorrow and shooting the bottom black. I know that most people said to > shoot the bottom first but my brother in law insisted that we shoot the > top > first. We are using a PPG Delfleet paint. It is great paint and flows > out > really smooth. My brother in law is the hired gun as he has a nice body > shop in town. The car looks stunning so far. I will rub it out with 2000 > later in the week. I will try to post some pictures. > > Randy > Healey-Archaeologist > 63 BJ7 > 66 427 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Sat Mar 1 20:17:15 2008 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James Shope) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:17:15 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] healey balance Message-ID: <00a201c87c13$ea77c600$5201a8c0@Jim> something wrong somewhere? 400 bucks seems a bit much. my guy here in vegas does it for free for our club. he is the only guy i trust with our wire wheels and he does a good job so far. of course, a little beer once in a while helps grease the skids. healeymanjim From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Sat Mar 1 20:22:41 2008 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James Shope) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:22:41 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] wire wheel balance Message-ID: <00b501c87c14$acb6a420$5201a8c0@Jim> a while back i posted some info about having cars shake even after balancing the wheels and traced it down to rear brake drums that were eccentric or unbalanced. one drum had about 125 grams taken off one side in order to balance up. made a hell of a difference by stopping the shaking from the rear of the car. healeymanjim From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Sat Mar 1 20:39:21 2008 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James Shope) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:39:21 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] side shifter Message-ID: <010601c87c17$00894fb0$5201a8c0@Jim> i have noticed that my bn6 with side shifter seems to shift less smoothly than the bj8. it will grind slightly going from 2nd to 3rd if i do not hesitate slightly when shifting. is this a normal thing or are my synchros getting worn. they looked good when i had the trans apart, but i was not familiar with the brass synchros and may need to replace them. everything else in the trans looked really good and so far no problems other than this one. can you put steel synchros in these older side shifts with no problems? TIA jim From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Sat Mar 1 20:58:54 2008 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:58:54 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] side shifter In-Reply-To: <010601c87c17$00894fb0$5201a8c0@Jim> Message-ID: Hi Jim, Not what you asked, but is it possible you need to bleed the clutch? -----Original Message----- i have noticed that my bn6 with side shifter seems to shift less smoothly than the bj8. it will grind slightly going from 2nd to 3rd if i do not hesitate slightly when shifting. is this a normal thing or are my synchros getting worn. they looked good when i had the trans apart, but i was not familiar with the brass synchros and may need to replace them. everything else in the trans looked really good and so far no problems other than this one. can you put steel synchros in these older side shifts with no problems? TIA jim From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Mar 1 21:32:42 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 23:32:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? References: <000601c87bec$3f347580$4001a8c0@velad><000001c87bff$a4bf3350$ee3d99f0$@com> <001801c87c0e$5057b210$1930eb42@FRED> Message-ID: <008401c87c1e$74a14bd0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> In reality the paint line tended to be toward the base of the swage line but often split the difference when it came to misalignment of panels. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Snyder" To: "Randy Dickson" ; "'Healey list'" Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? > >From the Anderson/Moment Restoration Guide: > > "On two tone cars, the secondary coat was sprayed over the primary coat in > the area below and behind the pressed-in swage line on the fenders and > doors. In all cases where the car was painted two-tone at the factory, > only > the flat portion of the lower panel was painted the second color, and the > upper body color extended down over the bevel to meet it." > > John Snyder > > > >> Healeyoids, >> My BJ7 got painted today Colorado red and we need to know where the paint >> line breaks on the swage line. Does it go on the bottom, meaning the >> flat >> area only or on the middle of the swage? I would assume that it went on >> the >> bottom of the swage in the flat area only. We are masking the top paint >> tomorrow and shooting the bottom black. I know that most people said to >> shoot the bottom first but my brother in law insisted that we shoot the >> top >> first. We are using a PPG Delfleet paint. It is great paint and flows >> out >> really smooth. My brother in law is the hired gun as he has a nice body >> shop in town. The car looks stunning so far. I will rub it out with >> 2000 >> later in the week. I will try to post some pictures. >> >> Randy >> Healey-Archaeologist >> 63 BJ7 >> 66 427 Cobra replica >> 06 Mini Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 1 23:31:39 2008 From: ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net (Ron Huseman) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 01:31:39 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Jim Fraks Message-ID: <20080302063155.59364187645@autox.team.net> I'm interested in getting in touch with Jim Fraks, who I understand is a contributor to the List. Jim, would you get back to me at the address below? I'm a part-time resident of Fishers, IN and am working on the full restoration of a BJ7; would like to discuss it with you. Regards, Ron Huseman ronhuseman at sbcglobal.net From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au Sun Mar 2 00:06:26 2008 From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:06:26 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Workshop manual Message-ID: I recently purchased a workshop manual for Healey 100-6 & 3000 at a swap meet here in Australia Inside the cover I found the following John W Caulkins, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1964 BJ7- Mk 11 3000 Engine No 29F/RU/H4626 Car Serial # HBJ7L/23913 Does anyone know of this person or if car still exists Thanks John Rowe-Qld. Australia BN1-BT7 From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Sun Mar 2 00:12:26 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 18:12:26 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Workshop manual In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002101c87c34$c66599b0$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> G'day John I keep a list of close to 1500 cars that have appeared in the Aust Yearbooks since 1974 and can say that the car you mentioned has never appeared in any of them. 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 John Sent: Sunday, 2 March 2008 6:06 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Workshop manual I recently purchased a workshop manual for Healey 100-6 & 3000 at a swap meet here in Australia Inside the cover I found the following John W Caulkins, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1964 BJ7- Mk 11 3000 Engine No 29F/RU/H4626 Car Serial # HBJ7L/23913 Does anyone know of this person or if car still exists Thanks John Rowe-Qld. Australia BN1-BT7 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as p_cquinn at tpg.com.au http://www.team.net/archive From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sun Mar 2 01:38:51 2008 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 00:38:51 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] WW balance in So CAl In-Reply-To: <01ae01c87aff$059fff80$6401a8c0@XPS400> References: <01ae01c87aff$059fff80$6401a8c0@XPS400> Message-ID: <5caeedb50803020038r2b81f5f4ma34be9ed0bb5054f@mail.gmail.com> i agree. ron rader On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Ron Fine wrote: > I've had two sets of wire wheels mounted and balanced at Valley Wire Wheel > Service. > > I was happy with the service. Its a small shop run by the owner who does all > the work himself. > > Valley Wire Wheel Service > Mike Rizeman > 14731 Lull St. > Van Nuys, CA > 818 785 7237 From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Sun Mar 2 01:44:32 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:44:32 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. Message-ID: <007301c87c41$a2f51bb0$0200a8c0@tm4> I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for $225 each. Would these be original fenders? BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete? Thanks, Tadek From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Sun Mar 2 01:58:20 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:58:20 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. In-Reply-To: <007301c87c41$a2f51bb0$0200a8c0@tm4> References: <007301c87c41$a2f51bb0$0200a8c0@tm4> Message-ID: <20080302085829.12C15187657@autox.team.net> When would BMC spare parts from BMC become obsolete? One could argue that the parts were obsolete before they left the various factories! Particularly some of the body parts....wings and doors supplied as spares were usually/often those rejected during the cars' construction. (So I gather.) I went up to Warwick (UK) once years ago on some car related mission (non-Healey). We drove past the Healey show room quite by chance. It was in the throes of closing down for good. I went, upstairs I think, to what had been the spares dept and asked "do you have anything left at all?" The fellow went off to rummage around and came back with a parts book and the little knob that goes on the end of the slider on the heater controls. I think he gave them to me and I'd guess that they were the last spares in stock at Healeys. (They were both right for my BT7). It was an odd looking place.....I think it had been a cinema. Certainly looked like one. That would have been about 35 yrs ago, give or take. I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for $225 each. Would these be original fenders? BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete? Thanks, Tadek From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Mar 2 04:22:09 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 19:22:09 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. In-Reply-To: <007301c87c41$a2f51bb0$0200a8c0@tm4> References: <007301c87c41$a2f51bb0$0200a8c0@tm4> Message-ID: Tadek - Yes, those are likely old BMC spares at those prices for '78! I paid $60 for my rust free no dents factory used fenders around '85. Repro fenders didn't really come available until about ~'82 or so, but you could always find fibreglass fenders. Alan On 3/2/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice > from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for > $225 each. Would these be original fenders? > > BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete? > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Sun Mar 2 05:08:09 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:08:09 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <007401c87c5e$150183d0$0200a8c0@tm4> Well, He seemed to have them on order for couple of months, judging from the invoice records I have. I presume they were hard to get.. Anyone knows the Sports & Classics dealer? Is he still there? Tadek -----Original Message----- From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] Sent: 2 marca 2008 12:22 To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. Tadek - Yes, those are likely old BMC spares at those prices for '78! I paid $60 for my rust free no dents factory used fenders around '85. Repro fenders didn't really come available until about ~'82 or so, but you could always find fibreglass fenders. Alan On 3/2/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice > from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for > $225 each. Would these be original fenders? > > BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete? > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From bluechipracing at snet.net Sun Mar 2 05:14:00 2008 From: bluechipracing at snet.net (james smith) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 04:14:00 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? Message-ID: <784781.47397.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I confirmed this looking at Richard Korn's original BN2. Jim ----- Original Message ---- From: Rich C To: John Snyder ; Randy Dickson ; Healey list Sent: Saturday, March 1, 2008 11:32:42 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? In reality the paint line tended to be toward the base of the swage line but often split the difference when it came to misalignment of panels. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Snyder" To: "Randy Dickson" ; "'Healey list'" Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Two tone Healey paint line?? > >From the Anderson/Moment Restoration Guide: > > "On two tone cars, the secondary coat was sprayed over the primary coat in > the area below and behind the pressed-in swage line on the fenders and > doors. In all cases where the car was painted two-tone at the factory, > only > the flat portion of the lower panel was painted the second color, and the > upper body color extended down over the bevel to meet it." > > John Snyder > > > >> Healeyoids, >> My BJ7 got painted today Colorado red and we need to know where the paint >> line breaks on the swage line. Does it go on the bottom, meaning the >> flat >> area only or on the middle of the swage? I would assume that it went on >> the >> bottom of the swage in the flat area only. We are masking the top paint >> tomorrow and shooting the bottom black. I know that most people said to >> shoot the bottom first but my brother in law insisted that we shoot the >> top >> first. We are using a PPG Delfleet paint. It is great paint and flows >> out >> really smooth. My brother in law is the hired gun as he has a nice body >> shop in town. The car looks stunning so far. I will rub it out with >> 2000 >> later in the week. I will try to post some pictures. >> >> Randy >> Healey-Archaeologist >> 63 BJ7 >> 66 427 Cobra replica >> 06 Mini Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bluechipracing at snet.net http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Mar 2 05:17:12 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 20:17:12 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] gdsaf Message-ID: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Mar 2 05:21:34 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 20:21:34 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. In-Reply-To: <007401c87c5e$150183d0$0200a8c0@tm4> References: <007401c87c5e$150183d0$0200a8c0@tm4> Message-ID: Tadek - Yeah, Sports and Classics is an old time Healey dealer & parts. They are still around. In my records I have old catalogues from them from the 70's. My bet if they took two months to fill the order back then, they would have got the fenders from the only people who had them back then - AH Spares which bought out all the factory spares in the early 70's. Best - Alan On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 8:08 PM, Tadeusz Malkiewicz < tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> wrote: > Well, > > He seemed to have them on order for couple of months, judging from the > invoice records I have. I presume they were hard to get.. > > Anyone knows the Sports & Classics dealer? Is he still there? > > > Tadek From amalin at mac.com Sun Mar 2 06:46:47 2008 From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:46:47 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] WW Balance in SoCal Area In-Reply-To: References: <47C85AB2.8010405@cox.net> <22110a5badca5d2e8a10080a.20080229173657.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> <4ff4ad72badab2a25a0a.20080229204307.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> <9D196DEC-36EE-46F2-83F9-DEEE2E76778B@mac.com> Message-ID: Yes they spin balanced them. While buying the wire wheels I asked the Dayton salesman if he knew of anyone in my area that would mount and balance them and he recommended I call a particular individual at Discount Tile in Elkhart, IN. I've got 2000+ miles on them and I've been very satisfied with the work. Regards, Al Malin On Mar 1, 2008, at 7:14 AM, rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote: > Al, > Did they spin balance them also? > Mike > > > Al Malin >> Last year Discount Tire mounted new Kumho tires on new Dayton wires >> and they ride nice. >> >> Al Malin >> Tricarb >> >> >> On Feb 29, 2008, at 11:43 PM, rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote: >> >>> Yes Rick a standard spin balancer would be just fine if they >>> mount the >>> wheel using two cones contacting the inner hole in the back and the >>> inner >>> edge of the outer rim. This is for Daytons made after 1990. >>> Mike MacLean From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Sun Mar 2 07:08:23 2008 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 14:08:23 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. In-Reply-To: <20080302085829.12C15187657@autox.team.net> References: <007301c87c41$a2f51bb0$0200a8c0@tm4> <20080302085829.12C15187657@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <+V$o4qJXTryHFwhI@jharper.demon.co.uk> Simon I was based at BMC Service Cowley in the early 1960s. If my memory is correct there was a BMC policy of not continuing stocking parts as follows Internal trim 2 years Body panels 5 or 6 years Unique mechanical parts 10 years However this was not kept to rigidly. In fact it tended to be applied mostly to reordering rather than to scrapping to make space for new stock. If there was stock and still occasionally selling then scrapping did not take place. I believe it was 1962 when I looked up the stock record cards for A-H 100 panel and found nothing worthwhile. Restocking after something like 6 years must have been considered not worthwhile. Possibly external panel could be ordered from Jensen Brothers but there was no evidence of this. Interestingly I was running an A70 Hereford at the time. Most of the wings etc. were still available. I had rusty front wings that needed repairing but then I had a windfall. The stock levels were at a figure that was at least twice that they were ever likely to sell at the rate they were being shipped. I approached the chap responsible for the stock control of these parts and he thanked me for bringing this to his attention and promptly sent half the remaining stock to the Cowley Scrap Stores. I then bought a pair for peanuts. Everybody knew what I was doing and were happy about it. What most people did not know was that I did not work for BMC Service. I was a contractor permanently on site. Those were the days! Regards >When would BMC spare parts from BMC become obsolete? One could argue that >the parts were obsolete before they left the various factories! Particularly >some of the body parts....wings and doors supplied as spares were >usually/often those rejected during the cars' construction. (So I gather.) > >I went up to Warwick (UK) once years ago on some car related mission >(non-Healey). We drove past the Healey show room quite by chance. It was in >the throes of closing down for good. I went, upstairs I think, to what had >been the spares dept and asked "do you have anything left at all?" The >fellow went off to rummage around and came back with a parts book and the >little knob that goes on the end of the slider on the heater controls. I >think he gave them to me and I'd guess that they were the last spares in >stock at Healeys. (They were both right for my BT7). >It was an odd looking place.....I think it had been a cinema. Certainly >looked like one. >That would have been about 35 yrs ago, give or take. > >I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice >from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for >$225 each. Would these be original fenders? > >BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete? > -- John Harper From davzu29 at cox.net Sun Mar 2 08:12:55 2008 From: davzu29 at cox.net (David Z) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 10:12:55 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] wire wheel balance References: <00b501c87c14$acb6a420$5201a8c0@Jim> Message-ID: <001801c87c77$e4d00690$6401a8c0@ORGANIZA79207D> Two years ago, I had a severe rear-end shake at rather high speed. I initially attributed it to a flat tire, but upon slowing down, the shake went away. After much assessment, I phoned Hendrix and after explaining my plight, they said they've "never seen a correctly machined Healey" brake drum and that could be my problem. I ended up sending them my drums and as I recall, they added 2.25 oz to one and 2.75 to the other. The car now rides better than it ever has at any speed, making a huge difference for me. David Z. ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 10:22 PM Subject: [Healeys] wire wheel balance >a while back i posted some info about having cars shake even after >balancing > the wheels and traced it down to rear brake drums that were eccentric or > unbalanced. one drum had about 125 grams taken off one side in order to > balance up. made a hell of a difference by stopping the shaking from the > rear > of the car. healeymanjim From BN1 at pacbell.net Sun Mar 2 09:07:32 2008 From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:07:32 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] gdsaf In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47CAD0C4.7050308@pacbell.net> Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! Bill Barnett Alan Seigrist wrote: > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 2 10:44:09 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 11:44:09 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch Message-ID: Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 Ignition Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. Thanks in advance- Doug Newton From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 2 12:46:58 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 11:46:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <627913.21472.qm@web83313.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Doug Newton ... We have stock of British Car key blanks , call us ... Norman Nock Check our new web site 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 + $7.50 in USA 265 pages Updated Annually British Car Specialists ( established 1957 ) 2060 N Wilson Way .. Stockton CA 95205 Phone # (209) 948-8767 FAX # (209)948-1030 www.britishcarspecialists.com SAMPLE PAGES ON LINE --- Doug Newton wrote: > Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like > the Heritage > Certificate states and was hoping someone could help > with a 100-4 Ignition > Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have > tried Peter Groh at > British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. > > > > Thanks in advance- Doug Newton > _______________________________________________ > h From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sun Mar 2 13:37:32 2008 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 12:37:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <13a80a34e60a35c40a2d620a.20080302123732.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> Doug, Are you sure about that prefix? I am looking for key cylinder FP743 for my BN2 if anyone has one of these. My certificate says FP. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 (with original key and cylinder) Doug Newton > Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage > Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 Ignition > Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at > British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. > > > > Thanks in advance- Doug Newton From alanb at nfahc.co.uk Sun Mar 2 13:55:43 2008 From: alanb at nfahc.co.uk (Alan) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 20:55:43 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch In-Reply-To: <13a80a34e60a35c40a2d620a.20080302123732.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> References: <13a80a34e60a35c40a2d620a.20080302123732.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> Message-ID: <001901c87ca7$c8fbb1a0$6401a8c0@Dell> Guys. The Heritage Certificates are good but not necessarily perfect. They rely on an archivist reading the handwriting of an assembly line worker on the Build Card. The cards were handled in a hostile environment and after a long period of storage transferred to microfiche. Misreading is (in my experience)frequent. I believe key ranges FP and FS were used. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Cheers........... _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 8:38 PM To: Doug Newton Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch Doug, Are you sure about that prefix? I am looking for key cylinder FP743 for my BN2 if anyone has one of these. My certificate says FP. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 (with original key and cylinder) Doug Newton > Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage > Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 Ignition > Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at > British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. > > > > Thanks in advance- Doug Newton From aon.912808691 at aon.at Sun Mar 2 13:59:12 2008 From: aon.912808691 at aon.at (Reinhart Rosner (aon)) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 21:59:12 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch In-Reply-To: <13a80a34e60a35c40a2d620a.20080302123732.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> References: <13a80a34e60a35c40a2d620a.20080302123732.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> Message-ID: It is FA541 for my BN1. Reinhart Rosner 55 AH 100 BN1 Vienna - Austria From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Mar 2 14:04:29 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 16:04:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch References: <13a80a34e60a35c40a2d620a.20080302123732.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> Message-ID: <014b01c87ca9$0243bc90$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Gentlemen, Of the keys I have on record in the Hundred Registry, there are about as many FA keys listed as there are FP keys. Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Doug Newton" Cc: Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch > Doug, > Are you sure about that prefix? I am looking for key cylinder FP743 > for my BN2 if anyone has one of these. My certificate says FP. > Mike MacLean > 56 BN2 > 60 AN5 (with original key and cylinder) > > Doug Newton >> Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage >> Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 >> Ignition >> Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at >> British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. >> >> >> >> Thanks in advance- Doug Newton > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From dwflagg at juno.com Sun Mar 2 14:20:37 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 16:20:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] gdsaf Message-ID: <20080302.162038.2664.0.dwflagg@juno.com> I read the article and thought it was fair and balanced. Mr. Ignatius is asking us to look at the facts and make an informed decision. Reminds me of when Ross Perot ran for president. Everyone loved the message, but overlooked the messenger. The point being that you can not become too focused that you don't see the forest for the trees. I see nothing wrong in Alan offering a link to an excellent article, especially when the upcoming election is one of the most pivotal in recent history. And I don't remember the McCain-Feingold act defining the right place to discuss our future. Doug > Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! > > Bill Barnett > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022 902784.html > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sun Mar 2 14:35:16 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:35:16 +1300 Subject: [Healeys] side shifter In-Reply-To: <010601c87c17$00894fb0$5201a8c0@Jim> Message-ID: <004001c87cad$50915f70$0301010a@compaq> Hi Jim, The syncros on the side shift gearbox are the same design as those of the earlier top shifter and when in good condition should not cause the problems that you describe. Be aware as well that "crashing" of the gears will eventually lead to their jumping out of gear as a result of the damage caused. I would suggest that you check the following when you have the box out to correct the problem. 1. End float of the input and main shafts and the laygear. 2. That the inside of the 3rd synchro ring or the tapered collar on the 3rd gear are not worn so much that there is no clearance between the side of the gear and the ring when the ring is pressed firmly into place. 3. That the ring is not cracked through 4. That the three ears on the ring are not worn appreciably As far as I am aware the sintered steel rings cannot be used on gears designed for brass. I believe that the later gears had a different angle on the syncro face and the face was of a different (probably harder) material which I have seen flake off later gears. Hope that helps. Michael Salter In New Zealand To get out of the Canadian winter Subject: [Healeys] side shifter i have noticed that my bn6 with side shifter seems to shift less smoothly than the bj8. it will grind slightly going from 2nd to 3rd if i do not hesitate slightly when shifting. is this a normal thing or are my synchros getting worn. they looked good when i had the trans apart, but i was not familiar with the brass synchros and may need to replace them. everything else in the trans looked really good and so far no problems other than this one. can you put steel synchros in these older side shifts with no problems? TIA jim _______________________________________________ No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.3/1306 - Release Date: 01/03/2008 5:41 PM From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au Sun Mar 2 14:52:15 2008 From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:52:15 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluids Message-ID: Can anyone on the list advise me if changing from normal dot brake fluid to synthetic, if it is necessary to completely clean the system and replace the rubber cups etc. or is that when changing from synthetic back to a dot fluid John BN1 BT7 From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au Sun Mar 2 15:11:16 2008 From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:11:16 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Workshop manual Message-ID: <88AA699F3B8E4978A6C0F7A1B54CA23E@Johnlaptop> : Re: [Healeys] Workshop manual Bill & others Thanks for that. I will follow it up. The address shown was 1316 Wright St, Ann Arbor I was mainly interested to see if any person on the list was in possession of the car John ----- Original Message ----- From: insptwo at msn.com To: John Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:15 AM Subject: RE: [Healeys] Workshop manual John: Just for the hell of it, I checked the msn white pages and found a listing for John Caulkins, 730 Dornock Dr., Ann Arbor, Mich 48103, phone number (734) 332-1778. You might want to drop him a line and see if that is the person you are looking for. Bill BJ7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - > From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:06:26 +1000 > Subject: [Healeys] Workshop manual > > I recently purchased a workshop manual for Healey 100-6 & 3000 at a swap meet > here in Australia > Inside the cover I found the following > John W Caulkins, Ann Arbor, Michigan > 1964 BJ7- Mk 11 3000 > Engine No 29F/RU/H4626 > Car Serial # HBJ7L/23913 > > Does anyone know of this person or if car still exists > > Thanks > > John Rowe-Qld. Australia > > BN1-BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as insptwo at msn.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From rusd at sitestar.net Sun Mar 2 15:23:26 2008 From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell) Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:23:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluids In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47CB28DE.8030706@sitestar.net> Hi John, All modern brake fluids are synthetic. Do you mean Glycol based vs Silicone fluid. If you mean Silicone - there are many different opinions. These two types are not compatible. Some feel that flushing is all that is necessary, others, complete rubber replacement. Dave Russell John wrote: >Can anyone on the list advise me if changing from normal dot brake fluid to >synthetic, if it is necessary to completely clean the system and replace the >rubber cups etc. or is that when changing from synthetic back to a dot fluid > >John >BN1 BT7 From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au Sun Mar 2 15:25:45 2008 From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John Rowe) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:25:45 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Workshop manual Message-ID: <9B3F43E9FE674E2E99DEACE501D5BA69@Johnlaptop> Bill: No- I'm only fairly new to this- can you advise how to go about this Thanks John ----- Original Message ----- From: insptwo at msn.com To: John Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:18 AM Subject: RE: [Healeys] Workshop manual John: Have you also checked with the person who keeps track of the BJ7's? Bill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au To: insptwo at msn.com Subject: Re: [Healeys] Workshop manual Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:27:25 +1000 Bill: Thanks for that. I will follow it up. The address shown was 1316 Wright St, Ann Arbor I was mainly interested to see if any person on the list was in possession of the car John ----- Original Message ----- From: insptwo at msn.com To: John Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:15 AM Subject: RE: [Healeys] Workshop manual John: Just for the hell of it, I checked the msn white pages and found a listing for John Caulkins, 730 Dornock Dr., Ann Arbor, Mich 48103, phone number (734) 332-1778. You might want to drop him a line and see if that is the person you are looking for. Bill BJ7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:06:26 +1000 > Subject: [Healeys] Workshop manual > > I recently purchased a workshop manual for Healey 100-6 & 3000 at a swap meet > here in Australia > Inside the cover I found the following > John W Caulkins, Ann Arbor, Michigan > 1964 BJ7- Mk 11 3000 > Engine No 29F/RU/H4626 > Car Serial # HBJ7L/23913 > > Does anyone know of this person or if car still exists > > Thanks > > John Rowe-Qld. Australia > > BN1-BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as insptwo at msn.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From Gbouff1 at aol.com Sun Mar 2 15:42:09 2008 From: Gbouff1 at aol.com (Gbouff1 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:42:09 EST Subject: [Healeys] correct paint for air cleaner? Message-ID: Is there a spray can auto paint available that matches the correct color for the air cleaners for a 1960 BN7?? Gary Bouffard Snowy Connecticut (still waiting for global warming) **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au Sun Mar 2 15:44:58 2008 From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John Rowe) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:44:58 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Brake fluids Message-ID: Thanks Dave I should have been more specific I have been using Dot 4 Glycol and replaced the booster with a larger one when I upgraded to BJ8 front brakes A friend is interested in purchasing the smaller one but he runs Silicone fluid. He thought he would have to replace the rubbers etc but I thought a good flushing or clean would suffice John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Russell" To: "John" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:23 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluids > Hi John, > > All modern brake fluids are synthetic. Do you mean Glycol based vs > Silicone fluid. If you mean Silicone - there are many different opinions. > These two types are not compatible. Some feel that flushing is all that is > necessary, others, complete rubber replacement. > > Dave Russell > > John wrote: > >>Can anyone on the list advise me if changing from normal dot brake fluid >>to >>synthetic, if it is necessary to completely clean the system and replace >>the >>rubber cups etc. or is that when changing from synthetic back to a dot >>fluid >> >>John >>BN1 BT7 From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sun Mar 2 15:45:26 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (sbyers) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 14:45:26 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Workshop manual In-Reply-To: <88AA699F3B8E4978A6C0F7A1B54CA23E@Johnlaptop> References: <88AA699F3B8E4978A6C0F7A1B54CA23E@Johnlaptop> Message-ID: <003501c87cb7$1c249cc0$546dd640$@rr.com> This illustrates the value of registries in keeping track of cars as the years go by. Occasionally documents like this workshop manual, Passports to Service, original Driver's Handbooks, etc. turn up and can be reunited with the car if there is some record of it. It has happened several times in the BJ8 world. On the other hand, if the car is not listed in a registry it is unlikely that the documents can ever be returned, no matter how much the owner of the car would like to have them. 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 John Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 2:11 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Workshop manual : Re: [Healeys] Workshop manual Bill & others Thanks for that. I will follow it up. The address shown was 1316 Wright St, Ann Arbor I was mainly interested to see if any person on the list was in possession of the car From BN1 at pacbell.net Sun Mar 2 15:50:31 2008 From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:50:31 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] gdsaf In-Reply-To: <20080302.162038.2664.0.dwflagg@juno.com> References: <20080302.162038.2664.0.dwflagg@juno.com> Message-ID: <47CB2F37.3020900@pacbell.net> I'm so sorry, Doug. When I joined this List, I thought it was a forum about Austin-Healey automobiles. I did not realize that I also had to endure other Listers political views. I know there are several political forums including our own Ed at Just Brits who hosts a Poli Sci Forum. I'm sure that both Alan and your comments would be very welcome there. So why don't both of you take your comments there and let the rest of us enjoy the Healey discussions? If anyone wants to flame me on this, fine. Bill Barnett Douglas W Flagg wrote: > I read the article and thought it was fair and balanced. Mr. Ignatius is > asking us to look at the facts and make an informed decision. Reminds me > of when Ross Perot ran for president. Everyone loved the message, but > overlooked the messenger. The point being that you can not become too > focused that you don't see the forest for the trees. I see nothing wrong > in Alan offering a link to an excellent article, especially when the > upcoming election is one of the most pivotal in recent history. And I > don't remember the McCain-Feingold act defining the right place to > discuss our future. > > Doug > > >> Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! >> >> Bill Barnett >> >> Alan Seigrist wrote: >> > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022 > 902784.html > >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as dwflagg at juno.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun Mar 2 15:55:14 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:55:14 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Brake fluids Message-ID: <20080302225514.ZTZU15841.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> FWIW, I just drained all my DOT4 stuff out as best I could and added the silicone. That has been years ago---10 years or more. no problems so far. tom > > From: Dave Russell > Date: 2008/03/02 Sun PM 05:23:26 EST > To: John > CC: Healey List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake fluids > > Hi John, > > All modern brake fluids are synthetic. Do you mean Glycol based vs > Silicone fluid. If you mean Silicone - there are many different > opinions. These two types are not compatible. Some feel that flushing is > all that is necessary, others, complete rubber replacement. > > Dave Russell > > John wrote: > > >Can anyone on the list advise me if changing from normal dot brake fluid to > >synthetic, if it is necessary to completely clean the system and replace the > >rubber cups etc. or is that when changing from synthetic back to a dot fluid > > > >John > >BN1 BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Mar 2 15:55:48 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 06:55:48 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] gdsaf In-Reply-To: <47CAD0C4.7050308@pacbell.net> References: <47CAD0C4.7050308@pacbell.net> Message-ID: Everyone - I am dreadfully sorry about sending this to the list. It was my intention to email the link to myself, not to the entire list! I know the rules and always seek to respect them, this was an honest mistake. No political view was meant to be expressed, red or blue. Best Regards, Alan On 3/3/08, Mr. Bill wrote: > Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! > > Bill Barnett > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html > > > > > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun Mar 2 15:58:50 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:58:50 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] gdsaf Message-ID: <20080302225850.ZZBN15841.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Happens to all of us from time to time. I konw I shouldn't say this, but I found it informative and I'm not pushing either side. tom > > From: "Alan Seigrist" > Date: 2008/03/02 Sun PM 05:55:48 EST > To: "Mr. Bill" , Healey > Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf > > Everyone - > > I am dreadfully sorry about sending this to the list. It was my > intention to email the link to myself, not to the entire list! > > I know the rules and always seek to respect them, this was an honest > mistake. No political view was meant to be expressed, red or blue. > > Best Regards, > > Alan > > > > On 3/3/08, Mr. Bill wrote: > > Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! > > > > Bill Barnett > > > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > > > > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From s.hutchings at rogers.com Sun Mar 2 15:58:00 2008 From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:58:00 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78 Message-ID: I definately saw original body panels at Sports and Classics in "77, but they were for six cylinder cars. I bought two sets of door hinges in the original BMC boxes. Stephen, BJ8 From BN1 at pacbell.net Sun Mar 2 16:04:09 2008 From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:04:09 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] gdsaf In-Reply-To: References: <47CAD0C4.7050308@pacbell.net> Message-ID: <47CB3269.1030109@pacbell.net> Thanks for the apology, Alan. I was rather surprised to see that from you when you've never done it before. And now back to Healeys! Bill Alan Seigrist wrote: > Everyone - > > I am dreadfully sorry about sending this to the list. It was my > intention to email the link to myself, not to the entire list! > > I know the rules and always seek to respect them, this was an honest > mistake. No political view was meant to be expressed, red or blue. > > Best Regards, > > Alan > > > > On 3/3/08, Mr. Bill wrote: > >> Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! >> >> Bill Barnett >> >> Alan Seigrist wrote: >> >> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html From jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au Sun Mar 2 16:04:52 2008 From: jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au (John Rowe) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:04:52 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] correct paint for air cleaner? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dont go there (GW)- were still waiting for the damage to the ozone layer to come into effect down here in Oz John ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:42 AM Subject: [Healeys] correct paint for air cleaner? > Is there a spray can auto paint available that matches the correct color > for > the air cleaners for a 1960 BN7?? > > Gary Bouffard > Snowy Connecticut (still waiting for global warming) > > > > > > > > **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. > (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ > 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) > _______________________________________________ > 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 jkrowe46 at bigpond.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive From healeyguy at aol.com Sun Mar 2 16:08:05 2008 From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 13:08:05 -1000 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0eccacf9.ef42.4404.a154.18446d0f351e@aol.com> Doug My early BN2 has ignition lock number FA592 from new. I have FA596, FP632, FP705 and FP717 in the parts bin. Almost flipped when I found the FA596 but after rechecking your email realized it was 20 off. Maybe some else will have 576. Aloha Perry In a message dated 03/02/08 07:45:34 Hawaiian Standard Time, dougnewton at sbcglobal.net writes: Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 Ignition Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. Thanks in advance- Doug Newton From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun Mar 2 16:11:38 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 18:11:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] gdsaf Message-ID: <20080302231138.JOZL5911.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Assume you are talking about the link and not the apology?:) > > From: "Mr. Bill" > Date: 2008/03/02 Sun PM 06:04:09 EST > To: Alan Seigrist > CC: Healey > Subject: Re: [Healeys] gdsaf > > Thanks for the apology, Alan. I was rather surprised to see that from > you when you've never done it before. > > And now back to Healeys! > > Bill > > Alan Seigrist wrote: > > Everyone - > > > > I am dreadfully sorry about sending this to the list. It was my > > intention to email the link to myself, not to the entire list! > > > > I know the rules and always seek to respect them, this was an honest > > mistake. No political view was meant to be expressed, red or blue. > > > > Best Regards, > > > > Alan > > > > > > > > On 3/3/08, Mr. Bill wrote: > > > >> Not the right place for such a statement, Alan! > >> > >> Bill Barnett > >> > >> Alan Seigrist wrote: > >> > >> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022902784.html > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Mar 2 18:00:45 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:00:45 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: stephen - rear fenders on the BN2 are the same as the sixes! On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 6:58 AM, Stephen Hutchings wrote: > I definately saw original body panels at Sports and Classics in "77, > but they were for six cylinder cars. I bought two sets of door hinges > in the original BMC boxes. > > Stephen, BJ8 From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net Sun Mar 2 19:14:46 2008 From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 18:14:46 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] correct paint for air cleaner? References: Message-ID: <004001c87cd4$5d709770$6401a8c0@XPS400> I used a "Rust-Oleum" HAMMERED Silver #7213 on my '61BN7. I can't really say it is a perfectly correct color match for the factory finish but I think it looks very close based on photos I have seen of the original finish. Anyway, no one has pointed to my air cleaners and laughed. Ron Fine ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 2:42 PM Subject: [Healeys] correct paint for air cleaner? > Is there a spray can auto paint available that matches the correct color > for > the air cleaners for a 1960 BN7?? From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sun Mar 2 23:31:31 2008 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 22:31:31 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78.. In-Reply-To: <007301c87c41$a2f51bb0$0200a8c0@tm4> References: <007301c87c41$a2f51bb0$0200a8c0@tm4> Message-ID: I would bet that the fenders that Sports and Classics sold were original as I recall the Ed Bussey sold all the left over parts from his SE Florida BMC distributorship around that time and S & C were the buyers. I could be wrong but I think not. Richard of KY/CA 1960 BN7 #440> From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl> To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 09:44:32 +0100> Subject: [Healeys] Fenders for BN2 bought in '78..> > I have a pile of invoices with my BN2 I bought. There is also an invoice> from Sports & Classics (Darien, Connecticut) from '78 for rear fenders for> $225 each. Would these be original fenders?> > BTW, When did the spare parts from BMC became obsolete?> > Thanks, Tadek> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/ From mgcharlie at comcast.net Mon Mar 3 06:36:17 2008 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:36:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch In-Reply-To: <0eccacf9.ef42.4404.a154.18446d0f351e@aol.com> References: <0eccacf9.ef42.4404.a154.18446d0f351e@aol.com> Message-ID: <47CBFED1.4030001@comcast.net> I may be mistaken, but it might work to just get the correct numbered cylinder and install it in any 100-4 ignition switch. This means that you could widen your search to other cars. For instance, my MG TD has an FA series ignition switch key, but I'm sure that the switch is different between the two cars. Charlie Healeyguy wrote: >Doug >My early BN2 has ignition lock number FA592 from new. I have FA596, FP632, FP705 and FP717 in the parts bin. Almost flipped when I found the FA596 but after rechecking your email realized it was 20 off. Maybe some else will have 576. >Aloha >Perry > > > >In a message dated 03/02/08 07:45:34 Hawaiian Standard Time, dougnewton at sbcglobal.net writes: >Good Morning List- I am trying to restore a BN2 like the Heritage >Certificate states and was hoping someone could help with a 100-4 Ignition >Switch number FA576 (with key if possible). I have tried Peter Groh at >British Car Keys, but he can't help with the switch. > > > >Thanks in advance- Doug Newton >_______________________________________________ [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Mon Mar 3 09:42:29 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:42:29 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Trans dowel bolts Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D44C241@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I apparently have missplaced the transmission mounting dowel bolts. I probably put them in a very special safe place. Does someone have the specs for them? Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Mon Mar 3 10:09:49 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:09:49 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 smashed brake line Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D44C246@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I see that previous vibration damper failure has ground down the "brake line from hell" on my BJ8. Who know when this damage would have caused a leak? This line runs from the master cylinder on the left side of the car to the brake light switch on the right side of the car with many bends. Normal line lengths are not long enough (80 inches) so I have to get a 25 foot coil. Just a note that if one has had a damper separation to check their brak line. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From cnaarndt at gmail.com Mon Mar 3 11:13:50 2008 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:13:50 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Contacting M.Moment In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <751d05480803031013m49b190e1m6b089d2e7b7f9131@mail.gmail.com> Hi All, I've given Xavier Roger Moment's contact information. Can anyone help him out with his request for information regarding the hood on his BJ7? Cheers, Curt Arndt Carlsbad, CA '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Xavier Freyche Date: Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 2:42 AM Subject: Contacting M.Moment To: cnaarndt at gmail.com Dear president, I try to contact M.Moment by email concerning an advice and help that I require for the restauration of my Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7. Unfortunately, it seems that my messages can't get M.Moment for an unknown reason. Could you if you please transfer to him the following requirement ? : "I need to gave some "works drafts" or sharp pictures of the *original hood*for an Austin Healey BJ7 of 1962". Sincerely yours, Xavier Freyche Niort (in France) ------------------------------ Windows Live Messenger 2008 vient de sortir, discutez avec vos amis en vidio ! Tilichargez gratuitement Messenger 2008 From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 3 12:11:06 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:11:06 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Trans dowel bolts In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D44C241@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D44C241@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: Ken, we have these available new and in stock David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 3, 2008, at 8:42 AM, Freese, Ken wrote: > I apparently have missplaced the transmission mounting dowel bolts. I > probably put them in a very special safe place. Does someone have the > specs for them? > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon Mar 3 12:59:01 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:59:01 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Contacting M.Moment References: <751d05480803031013m49b190e1m6b089d2e7b7f9131@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <022a01c87d69$06a00e90$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Most likely Xavier is inquiring about how the hood (top assembly) is fitted to a BJ7. I searched the archives but couldn't find a good definitive article. Can anybody else help this person. Looks like the subtleties of the English language may be a problem. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1:13 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Contacting M.Moment > Hi All, > > I've given Xavier Roger Moment's contact information. Can anyone help him > out with his request for information regarding the hood on his BJ7? > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt > Carlsbad, CA > '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Xavier Freyche > Date: Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 2:42 AM > Subject: Contacting M.Moment > To: cnaarndt at gmail.com > > > Dear president, > I try to contact M.Moment by email concerning an advice and help that I > require for the restauration of my Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7. Unfortunately, > it > seems that my messages can't get M.Moment for an unknown reason. Could you > if you please transfer to him the following requirement ? : > > "I need to gave some "works drafts" or sharp pictures of the *original > hood*for an Austin Healey BJ7 of 1962". > > Sincerely yours, > Xavier Freyche > Niort (in France) > > > ------------------------------ > Windows Live Messenger 2008 vient de sortir, discutez avec vos amis en > vidio > ! Tilichargez gratuitement Messenger > 2008 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sbyers at ec.rr.com Mon Mar 3 13:14:37 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:14:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Contacting M.Moment Message-ID: <9280296.1615181204575277944.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web09-z02> I have a BJ7 top installation procedure that was in a box with a new (unused, but probably 40 years old!) top that was given to me. The top came from J.C. Whitney. I'll see if that will do him any good, but he says he is looking for some good photos of an original hood, which I can't provide. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Rich C wrote: > Most likely Xavier is inquiring about how the hood (top assembly) is fitted > to a BJ7. I searched the archives but couldn't find a good definitive > article. Can anybody else help this person. Looks like the subtleties of the > English language may be a problem. > > Rich Chrysler > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" > To: > Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1:13 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Contacting M.Moment > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've given Xavier Roger Moment's contact information. Can anyone help him > > out with his request for information regarding the hood on his BJ7? > > > > Cheers, > > > > Curt Arndt > > Carlsbad, CA > > '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: Xavier Freyche > > Date: Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 2:42 AM > > Subject: Contacting M.Moment > > To: cnaarndt at gmail.com > > > > > > Dear president, > > I try to contact M.Moment by email concerning an advice and help that I > > require for the restauration of my Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7. Unfortunately, > > it > > seems that my messages can't get M.Moment for an unknown reason. Could you > > if you please transfer to him the following requirement ? : > > > > "I need to gave some "works drafts" or sharp pictures of the *original > > hood*for an Austin Healey BJ7 of 1962". > > > > Sincerely yours, > > Xavier Freyche > > Niort (in France) > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Windows Live Messenger 2008 vient de sortir, discutez avec vos amis en > > vidio > > ! Tilichargez gratuitement Messenger > > 2008 > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sbyers at ec.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From peter.svilans at rogers.com Mon Mar 3 14:47:51 2008 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:47:51 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Contacting M. Moment Message-ID: <004f01c87d78$3b2e59a0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Maybe I can help Xavier. I've replied to him in my rusty French, letting him know I have detailed pictures of a factory BJ 7 top. There was a discussion with Richard Bittman on this topic in June last year. Best, Peter From Jwhlyadv at aol.com Mon Mar 3 15:33:52 2008 From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:33:52 EST Subject: [Healeys] Single Barrel Jack Daniels Message-ID: Commemorative Bottles of Single Barrel Jack Daniels Celebrating Back to Jack SEC XXII! Middle TN AHC will be hosting Southeastern Classic XXII, September 18-21, 2008 in the Lynchburg Area. Registration forms will soon be out. Our club is offering Southeastern Classic XXII Commemorative Bottles of bSingle Barrel Jack Danielsb. This is the premium Jack Daniels whiskey, aged in a single barrel and not blended. The bottles will have a medallion celebrating the event and may be signed by the master distiller. The price is only $40 which is significantly less than you would pay at a liquor store. Middle TN Club members and others who purchase the most bottles are being offered the opportunity to join us for lunch and then sample "Jack" until we find our special barrel. We need to sell approximately 240 bottles to make this happen. Think of what a great gift (or even a gift to yourself) a $40.00 bottle of "Single Barrel Jackb could make! As of now, we have 120 bottles sold/reserved. We are almost there! However, remember when they are gone, they are gone. We need to have cash in hand to reserve your bottle(s) by May 31, 2008. Please, help Middle TN AHC make this rare opportunity become a reality. Middle TN AHC looks forward to going back to Jack and as Jimmy Buffett says, bYou had to be thereb. You can forward your order and check made out to Middle TN AHC to address listed below. If you send a email to hold your bottle(s) put in subject line b Jack Orderb. The order form is posted on our SEC XXII web site so you can print it and mail it with your order. Go to _www.seclassic.www_ (http://www.seclassic.com/) Susan Ralph Middle TN AHC 4417 Long Hollow Pike Goodlettsville, TN 37072 _Sralph1 at comcast.Sra_ (mailto:Sralph1 at comcast.net) Cheers and Happy Healeying, The Middle TN AHC Name ____________Name __Name __Name __Nam Address ____________Address _Address _Address _Ad Phone ____________P Email ____________ Email Emai Club Affiliation ____________Club Af ____ Bottles of Single Barrel Jack Daniels @ $40 each Total Due ________ **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Mon Mar 3 15:43:39 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:43:39 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] [semi-OT] Wheels of Britain car show March 3rd 2008 Message-ID: <471534970803031443t6108e350paef13ecac73ab96f@mail.gmail.com> Hey Folks, I had a good time shooting pictures at the Wheels of Britain show here in Phoenix on Sunday. I managed to meet and chat with a number of other Healey drivers and had a great time seeing what my car will eventually look like. Now even SWMBO understands why I love Healeys so much. There were a number of Austin Healeys at the show. Now I have 500+ photos (organised by Marque) at http://www.theymightberacing.com/Shows/WheelsofBritain2008.aspx 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 57healey at gmail.com Mon Mar 3 16:00:16 2008 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:00:16 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Contacting M. Moment In-Reply-To: <004f01c87d78$3b2e59a0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> References: <004f01c87d78$3b2e59a0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Message-ID: <743b1e2f0803031500h7b2f653t8426a9659161fa25@mail.gmail.com> I have a scanned PDF copy of the factory manual in French. It's a very large download, but let me know if he needs it and I will upload it somewhere for him. Patton On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 3:47 PM, Peter Svilans wrote: > Maybe I can help Xavier. I've replied to him in my rusty French, letting > him > know I have detailed pictures of a factory BJ 7 top. There was a > discussion > with Richard Bittman on this topic in June last year. > > Best, > Peter > > -- > Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX > 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." From sbyers at ec.rr.com Mon Mar 3 16:34:44 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (sbyers) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:34:44 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" Message-ID: <002601c87d87$295432e0$7bfc98a0$@rr.com> Hello, Healeyphiles - Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and next to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs in the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car was Personal Export Delivery. Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare Long Wheelbase BJ8s? Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From ynotink at msn.com Mon Mar 3 17:19:43 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:19:43 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Ignition Switch In-Reply-To: <47CBFED1.4030001@comcast.net> Message-ID: Kind of an odd coincidence in my garage; both my 1953 BN1 and my 1957 Series I Land Rover use ignition key core FP650. (This is from the factory.) Makes for a lighter key ring, but a thief would only need one key. You could probably broaden your search for the correct core to include several other marques. Bill Lawrence From Editorgary at aol.com Tue Mar 4 07:19:03 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:19:03 EST Subject: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 129 Message-ID: In a message dated 3/3/08 11:08:06 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > I've given Xavier Roger Moment's contact information. Can anyone help him > out with his request for information regarding the hood on his BJ7? > English "hood" or American "hood?" Cheers Gary ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From gbrierton at hotmail.com Tue Mar 4 12:43:52 2008 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (G. Brierton) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:43:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] test Message-ID: 2:43 From fortee9er at yahoo.com Tue Mar 4 14:20:11 2008 From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 13:20:11 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling Message-ID: <549621.55202.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I am planning on cleaning the carbs on my BJ8 this weekend as per Norman Nock's "Tune Up" instructions in his book. When I lift the piston and let it drop it does not make a clunk sound. I have to move it up and let it drop several times before I get any kind of a clunking sound. At first try the pistons drop slowly. My question is how much oil should I put in and what weight (SAE30 SAE 10w-30???). Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From fortee9er at yahoo.com Tue Mar 4 14:25:32 2008 From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 13:25:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up Message-ID: <960591.14496.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and they are not worn. What could be causing the premature locking of the rear brakes? Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Mar 4 15:38:58 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 06:38:58 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up In-Reply-To: <960591.14496.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <960591.14496.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Jorge - Sounds like they need to be adjusted, just back them off a bit by adjusting the shoes away from the drum. The process is in the shop manual, very simple. Alan On 3/5/08, Jorge Garcia wrote: > The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can > hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at > 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the > neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and > they are not worn. What could be causing the premature > locking of the rear brakes? > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > 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 Tue Mar 4 15:42:33 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 06:42:33 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling In-Reply-To: <549621.55202.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <549621.55202.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Jorge - Oil will not fix this problem, you need to center the jet. Centring the jet takes some time check on you tube there is an instructional video on how to center the jet on SU carbs in there - the principles are the same for all SU carbs. Alan On 3/5/08, Jorge Garcia wrote: > I am planning on cleaning the carbs on my BJ8 this > weekend as per Norman Nock's "Tune Up" instructions in > his book. When I lift the piston and let it drop it > does not make a clunk sound. I have to move it up and > let it drop several times before I get any kind of a > clunking sound. At first try the pistons drop slowly. > My question is how much oil should I put in and what > weight (SAE30 SAE 10w-30???). > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > 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 gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Tue Mar 4 16:21:15 2008 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:21:15 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up In-Reply-To: <960591.14496.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi Jorge, It may be possible you have brake fluid on the shoes. That could cause them to grab. -----Original Message----- The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and they are not worn. What could be causing the premature locking of the rear brakes? Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Mar 4 16:24:06 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:24:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling References: <549621.55202.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <00bc01c87e4e$d78055c0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Jorge, The jet is not centred properly for the needle to be able to fully drop down the middle. It is presently hanging up on one side, the jet being off to one side, and causing a bind. Follow the jet centring instructions in the workshop manuals. It's not difficult. I use 30wt. oil in the damper. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Garcia" To: Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:20 PM Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling >I am planning on cleaning the carbs on my BJ8 this > weekend as per Norman Nock's "Tune Up" instructions in > his book. When I lift the piston and let it drop it > does not make a clunk sound. I have to move it up and > let it drop several times before I get any kind of a > clunking sound. At first try the pistons drop slowly. > My question is how much oil should I put in and what > weight (SAE30 SAE 10w-30???). > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rusd at sitestar.net Tue Mar 4 16:33:49 2008 From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell) Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:33:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling In-Reply-To: References: <549621.55202.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <47CDDC5D.8000504@sitestar.net> I agree with Alan. Oil will not fix the problem. The damper/oil only controls the rate of damper rise not the fall. SAE 20 oil is normally used. The HD8 has a somewhat different main jet assembly which is attached to a diaphragm & must be centered differently than the other carbs. The best instruction for the HD8 is here: http://www.hazelden.ca/austinhealey/ServiceSheetAUC9622B/ServiceSheetAUC9622B_Page5.html Also, a bent damper rod could prevent the piston from dropping quickly. As could interchanging the pistons between carbs. Dave Russell Alan Seigrist wrote: >Jorge - > >Oil will not fix this problem, you need to center the jet. Centring >the jet takes some time check on you tube there is an instructional >video on how to center the jet on SU carbs in there - the principles >are the same for all SU carbs. > >Alan > > >On 3/5/08, Jorge Garcia wrote: > > >>I am planning on cleaning the carbs on my BJ8 this >>weekend as per Norman Nock's "Tune Up" instructions in >>his book. When I lift the piston and let it drop it >>does not make a clunk sound. I have to move it up and >>let it drop several times before I get any kind of a >>clunking sound. At first try the pistons drop slowly. >>My question is how much oil should I put in and what >>weight (SAE30 SAE 10w-30???). >>Thanks >>Jorge Garcia >>1965 BJ8 From ricksnover at earthlink.net Tue Mar 4 17:00:45 2008 From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover) Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:00:45 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Only 4 Weeks Left For Conclave Early Registration Discount Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20080304155534.02a5acb0@popd.ix.netcom.com> Hi All, If you're planning to attend Conclave 2008 "Healeys On The Bay" here in San Diego this summer, be sure to visit http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ and register this month. After March 31st, the registration fee increases by $20 to $149. Hope to see you there, Rick -- Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA Vice President (Membership), Activities Committee Chairman & Webmaster Austin-Healey Club of San Diego http://www.sdhealey.org 1964 Sprite Mk III (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite (vintage racer: VARA http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II "Tri-Carb" (being restored) and 1955 100 (pieces in storage) From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 4 17:13:25 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:13:25 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Parts Needed Message-ID: Good Evening List- Does anyone have a set of BJ8 Front Hubs for Disc Wheels? Thanks- Doug From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Mar 4 17:50:41 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 08:50:41 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Parts Needed In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Doug - Oh boy good luck with that, they are very rare. I actually had a factory set but I sold them to someone on the list about two years ago :(. If I recall correctly, I think someone on the list had actually manufactured a pair from scratch.... Alan On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 8:13 AM, Doug Newton wrote: > Good Evening List- Does anyone have a set of BJ8 Front Hubs for Disc > Wheels? > > > > Thanks- Doug From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Mar 4 17:58:37 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 08:58:37 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Carburetor cleaning and re-oiling In-Reply-To: References: <549621.55202.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Here is the video I was talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxVFCY_1aSA The process for centring the jet on the HD8 carb is totally different, but the general principles are the same. Alan On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 6:42 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Jorge - > > Oil will not fix this problem, you need to center the jet. Centring > the jet takes some time check on you tube there is an instructional > video on how to center the jet on SU carbs in there - the principles > are the same for all SU carbs. > > Alan > > > On 3/5/08, Jorge Garcia wrote: From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Tue Mar 4 21:31:59 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:31:59 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Works Healeys Message-ID: <1204691519.47ce223f0fe2b@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Octane magazine Feb. 08 has an excellant story of the last Healey car, the 1968,'69 SR Coupe and the then modified 1970 XR.37 Roadster version.The construction of a complete replica 1968 version has raised the question of the other 1969 version Coupe constructed with some original spares and parts superseded when the 1968 became the 1969. At the same time the re-constructed 1969 car is advertised 3 pages before the feature article as SR.2 For those of us interested this appears to be recognition that the re-constructed 1969 is NOT the original. The original 1968 chassis became the 1969 chassis which was further modified into the open roadster for 1970 - the LAST WORKS HEALEY Joe ----- End forwarded message ----- From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Tue Mar 4 21:38:24 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:38:24 +1300 Subject: [Healeys] Parts Needed In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <004001c87e7a$c215af10$0301010a@compaq> As I recall these are the same as those used on the MGC. Probably not much more common but that may help. Michael In New Zealand To get away from the Canadian winter. On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 8:13 AM, Doug Newton wrote: > Good Evening List- Does anyone have a set of BJ8 Front Hubs for Disc > Wheels? > > > > Thanks- Doug No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.4/1310 - Release Date: 04/03/2008 8:35 AM From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Tue Mar 4 21:40:58 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:40:58 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Sighting Message-ID: <1204692058.47ce245ad812c@webmail.hotkey.net.au> I have just read an article from an Industrial designers and engineers conference, SolidWorks 2008, in Southern California and in a photo of SolidWorks CEO has in the background a full size image of a two tone 100 with it looks like a bonnet strap fitted. Is this the 'most obsecure' sighting.I am impressed that the Healey still rates in the high-tech world of 3D CAD Joe From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Tue Mar 4 21:52:52 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:52:52 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up In-Reply-To: <960591.14496.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <960591.14496.qm@web54505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1204692772.47ce272462e3b@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Quoting Jorge Garcia : > The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can > hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at > 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the > neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and > they are not worn. What could be causing the premature > locking of the rear brakes? > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > It can sometimes happen that badly adjusted and too loose brake shoe adjustment can cause the leading shoe to lock on a low speeds because the design shoes has a self apply force created by the friction of the shoe against the drum. This is made worse if drums are out of round,shoe linlings are new and not machined to the drum inside radius or shoe/spring assembly does not centralise the shoe. Excessive gaps accentuate this effect Joe > ________________________________________________________________________________ ____ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > 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 sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive From jsoderling at astound.net Tue Mar 4 22:33:12 2008 From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:33:12 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] March 3rd AutoWeek & Healeys Message-ID: <005701c87e82$6792eeb0$21012a45@Soderling> In the March 3rd AutoWeek's 50 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE PASSION section (pages 6 & 7) they give a chronology of the important automotive events of 1988. Included are two Healey related paragraphs as follows: a.. "An Austin-Healey 100S, one of 50 aluminum-bodied cars, sells at the Rick Cole Auction for a world-record price of $125,000. b.. "Rest in peace: Donald Healey; former GM president Pete Estes; ............................................. .....................; Sir Alic Issegonis, creator of the Mini." Vrooom vrooom, John 100 Six - Erika the Red From ah53 at yahoo.com Wed Mar 5 06:36:57 2008 From: ah53 at yahoo.com (jomar healey) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 05:36:57 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <722020.35140.qm@web31501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Jorge When was the last time you changed the rear brake hose? They can swell from the inside and cause the brakes to lock and then only slowly release. Joe BN1 #923 Coronet Cream BN2 100M BJ8 Just a great car Greg Wilkinson wrote: Hi Jorge, It may be possible you have brake fluid on the shoes. That could cause them to grab. -----Original Message----- The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and they are not worn. What could be causing the premature locking of the rear brakes? Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ah53 at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. From michaelgladwin at mac.com Wed Mar 5 09:07:28 2008 From: michaelgladwin at mac.com (Michael Gladwin) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 11:07:28 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Keeping a leaf spring attached to the car. Message-ID: Ma cher automobilist du Grand Eely: Question for the BT7 II brigade. I have just discovered that the chassis cross-member which attaches the RH, forward, rear-spring shackle mounting cross member is rusted through at one spot. The short cross member looks like a replacement because the welding (to quote my old welding instructor) "looks like a heard of nanny goats running across a field". I know Longbridge welding was not exactly aero standard but this looks like MIG welding as opposed to the gas welding that I see elsewhere. The cross member is strange in that it has a quadrant cut-out presumably for an exhaust pipe, the same as the LH side (where there is an exhaust pipe). 1. Do you know if the cut out is original? 2. Rust in one place usually means rust in another but is this a classic rust spot? 3. Has anyone repaired this area in-situ? Note: the rest of the car is very good, with only the paint on the underside panels beginning to flake. Frame paint seems excellent. Thanks in anticipation of your wise council. Mike Gladwin BT7 MkII From dan at warner-associates.com Wed Mar 5 09:47:05 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:47:05 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up In-Reply-To: <1204692772.47ce272462e3b@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Message-ID: <000b01c87ee0$8b6befe0$3500000a@warner.com> I have read most of the responses and do not recall anyone mentioning that the rear wheel brakes are adjusted by turning the square adjustment nut located on the drum. Regards, 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 sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:53 PM To: Jorge Garcia Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear brakes locking up Quoting Jorge Garcia : > The rear brakes on my BJ8 lock rather easily. I can > hear the rear drum brakes squeal and lock up from at > 25-35 mph when I am stopping at a STOP in the > neighborhood. I have checked the rear brake shoes and > they are not worn. What could be causing the premature > locking of the rear brakes? > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > It can sometimes happen that badly adjusted and too loose brake shoe adjustment can cause the leading shoe to lock on a low speeds because the design shoes has a self apply force created by the friction of the shoe against the drum. This is made worse if drums are out of round,shoe linlings are new and not machined to the drum inside radius or shoe/spring assembly does not centralise the shoe. Excessive gaps accentuate this effect Joe > ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > 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 sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed Mar 5 10:15:29 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:15:29 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Keeping a leaf spring attached to the car. References: Message-ID: <002401c87ee4$82e506f0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Michael, 1. First of all the structural item in question is referred to as a rear outrigger. It is not a crossmember. The rear of the leaf spring attaches to a crossmember. Anyway, your rear right outrigger with what looks like a relief for an exhaust system is indeed original. 2. This is not particularly a classic rust spot. I would suggest it may have received some sort of impact at that point, resulting in some sort of poor home repair. Once disturbed and opened up, especially with poor lumpy welding it would soon become a rust prone spot. 3. Depending on the degree of damage and / or rust it may be able to be repaired in situ but either way the rear spring will have to come off, the surrounding interior components will have to be removed to prevent fire, and some careful measurements will have to be maintained. Also note the close proximity of the fuel pump and lines which would be on the right side by the time your Mk 2 was built. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Gladwin" To: "Healey List" Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 11:07 AM Subject: [Healeys] Keeping a leaf spring attached to the car. > Ma cher automobilist du Grand Eely: > > Question for the BT7 II brigade. > > I have just discovered that the chassis cross-member which attaches > the RH, forward, rear-spring shackle mounting cross member is rusted > through at one spot. The short cross member looks like a replacement > because the welding (to quote my old welding instructor) "looks like > a heard of nanny goats running across a field". I know Longbridge > welding was not exactly aero standard but this looks like MIG welding > as opposed to the gas welding that I see elsewhere. > > The cross member is strange in that it has a quadrant cut-out > presumably for an exhaust pipe, the same as the LH side (where there > is an exhaust pipe). 1. Do you know if the cut out is original? 2. > Rust in one place usually means rust in another but is this a classic > rust spot? 3. Has anyone repaired this area in-situ? > Note: the rest of the car is very good, with only the paint on the > underside panels beginning to flake. Frame paint seems excellent. > > Thanks in anticipation of your wise council. > > Mike Gladwin > BT7 MkII > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From michaelgladwin at mac.com Wed Mar 5 10:34:03 2008 From: michaelgladwin at mac.com (Michael Gladwin) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:34:03 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Outrigger Message-ID: <2C290ED7-1C07-44E9-BECB-19F3DFB7174E@mac.com> I apparently don't know my cross member from an outrigger. I've been told that I couldn't tell other body parts from my elbow, so I'm not surprised. Its the RH outrigger of which I speak. Thanks for your patience Mike From fortee9er at yahoo.com Wed Mar 5 15:50:26 2008 From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:50:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Thanks Message-ID: <701236.14716.qm@web54507.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Thank you for all the suggestions you sent with regard to my carburetor and brake question. I think I have enough to keep me buzy for a while. Best Regards Jorge Garcia ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From pennell at cox.net Wed Mar 5 17:41:57 2008 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:41:57 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Parts Needed In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20080305194157.C3OD8.128377.imail@eastrmwml01.mgt.cox.net> Doug, I believe I have a pair I bought for a resto yet to be purchased. Not sure it will ever happen. Contact me if seriously interested. Keith Pennell > Good Evening List- Does anyone have a set of BJ8 Front Hubs for Disc Wheels? > > > > Thanks- Doug From GSFuqua1 at aol.com Wed Mar 5 22:08:36 2008 From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:08:36 EST Subject: [Healeys] Racing Goodies for Sale Message-ID: One of my good friends has decided that Vintage Racing is not his cup of tea so to speak. SO...We have some VERY nice and VERY lightly used goodies for sale. 1 pair of new style mid-height Oakley racing shoes 10.5 size in black. 1 XL G-Force Racing Suit Blue 2 XL Carbon X Oakley underwear (Tops & Bottoms) 1 Oakley Carbon X Balaclava 2 Pair of Carbon X Socks 1 Pair of G-Force Racing Gloves (Large I think) 1 Bell M4 White Helmet in Large (With Hans set up) 1 Hans Sport Device (New Style) 1 Set of G-Force Arm Restraints 1 G-Force Gear Bag All of the above has been used for ONE weekend!! We also have one nicely prepared 72 MG Midget For those who may be interested in any or all of the above please contact me. It is in my shop in Branson, MO. I can send pictures and details. Bill of Sale only. CVAR log books and has passed the CVAR 08 Tech Inspection. Car ran very well at TWS. Former David Littlefield Car. This is the last car built by David McCullough of Ishida Motorsports (DFW) before Pinnacle took over. McCullough has years of experience racing Spridgets, including at the Runoffs in the 70's. The motor was built by Bob Weber of SFD engines-- also a legend in Spridget racing. It was formerly owned by David Mhoon. It is eligible for all CVAR authenticity points, except it currently does not have an alternator. Motor is relatively mildly tuned for reliability. As it is, it is a top-third FP car. Pam's best at TWS with this setup was a 2:09. That used to be good enough to run in the top 4, but the competition has gotten faster. Pam ran about mid-pack in class at the Walter Mitty races at Road Atlanta. The car also has some history-- it ran in the 50th Collier Cup at Watkins Glen. The motor has seen quite a few races, but still has good compression and makes good power. The 2:09 was done in September of last year, so it is no slouch. Eventually it will need a freshening. Price on the car is $9000. Equipment prices are open to reasonable offers. Reasonable being the key word. I can be reached via e-mail at _gsfuqua1 at aol.gsf_ (mailto:gsfuqua1 at aol.com) or on my cell phone 417-593-9503 **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From GSFuqua1 at aol.com Wed Mar 5 22:14:07 2008 From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:14:07 EST Subject: [Healeys] Racing Goodies for Sale, Part 2 Message-ID: Because the original message was too long the following are some of the specs on the car. Please contact me for more details or pictures. One nicely prepared 72 MG Midget It comes equipped with: Safety: Ishida/Pinnacle roll cage, including under-scuttle hoop and door bars. Built-in fire suppression system with nozzles in cockpit and engine bay. Professionally installed Fuel Safe 5 gallon fuel cell. Kirkey seat bolted to the cage. Will accommodate a fairly tall/large driver. Stainless steel brake lines and oil lines. Simpson belts with about 2 years life left. Forged front spindles. Suspension: Shimmed shocks and offset trunnion bushings for about 2 degrees negative camber. Double bearing hubs. Competition axles from Winners Circle. Front sway bar from Winners Circle with well-reinforced mounts. Rear adjustable sway bar from Winners Circle. Panhard bar. Urethane bushings throughout. Removable steering wheel. 450 lb. front springs. 1/2" lowered spring pans. 2" lowered rear springs. KN Minator wheels. Yokohama A032S tires, used, but with a few good races left in them. Engine and transmission: Legal 1275 motor bored .040 over. 1.5 ratio rockers. Rimflo valves. Winner's Circle sump. Lightened flywheel. 1 1/4" carbs. LCB header and custom side exhaust. EGT gauge and sensor setup. O2 Sensor system (not installed). Patented Littlefield quick-release radiator system. Pertronix ignition and Lucas Sport Coil. Magnecor wires. New Borg & Beck clutch and throwout bearing. Gear reduction starter (with Littlefield reliability mod). Quick release clutch slave cylinder. Electronic fuel pump and billet filter. 3/8" fuel line. Engine stabilizer. Stock transmission with reverse lock-out. Half a dozen or so races on rebuild. 3.9 rear end Price on the car is $9000. Equipment prices are open to reasonable offers. Reasonable being the key word. I can be reached via e-mail at _gsfuqua1 at aol.gsf_ (mailto:gsfuqua1 at aol.com) or on my cell phone 417-593-9503 Trades might be considered. Also has a VERY nice 79 MGB for sale. Orange or Vermilion as the British called it. Let me know if you have interest in that. It has just been freshly completed and ready for the season. Price on the MGB is $13500. High I know but you need to see what all it has. Trust me there has been a LOT more spent on the car. Cheers, Gary Fuqua **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Thu Mar 6 05:10:33 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 07:10:33 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" References: <002601c87d87$295432e0$7bfc98a0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <001001c87f83$2bd3e710$0c56e104@markl946cfrd7q> And the answer is? Is this not List Worthy? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "sbyers" To: Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > > Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and next > to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. > > I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs in > the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car > was > Personal Export Delivery. > > > > Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare > Long > Wheelbase BJ8s? > > > > Thanks, > > Steve Byers > > HBJ8L/36666 > > BJ8 Registry > > Havelock, NC USA > _______________________________________________ > 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu Mar 6 05:55:00 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 20:55:00 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" In-Reply-To: <001001c87f83$2bd3e710$0c56e104@markl946cfrd7q> References: <002601c87d87$295432e0$7bfc98a0$@rr.com> <001001c87f83$2bd3e710$0c56e104@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Mark / Steve - I was thinking that it might be for "Light Weight Block" as I know you could special order these from the factory. Maybe its got an alloy block in there? It would sort of make sense with the Personal Export Delivery as it would have likely had to been ordered direct from the factory with an alloy block. Even in the 80's I know AH Spares had a few left over OEM alloy blocks that never got sold, I think they were selling them for about a 1,000 quid back then. If it has an alloy block... boy-o that will be a valuable suprise! Cheers, Alan On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 8:10 PM, Mark and Kathy wrote: > And the answer is? Is this not List Worthy? > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "sbyers" > To: > Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:34 PM > Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > > > > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > > > > > > Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and > next > > to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. > > > > I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs > in > > the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car > > was > > Personal Export Delivery. > > > > > > > > Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare > > Long > > Wheelbase BJ8s? From sbyers at ec.rr.com Thu Mar 6 06:17:12 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 8:17:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" Message-ID: <13372444.567491204809432563.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web19-z02> Well, Mark, until Alan's response I had had only one other reply so here are the possibilities so far: Longbridge Works Birmingham Light Weight Block I was hoping that someone out there might report that they had a similar BMIHT certificate with the LWB notation, but no one has yet. If the car had such an unusual feature as an alloy block, one would think that it would deserve more description on the cert than just LWB, and that the option would be listed in the optional equipment rather than up by the VIN. I'll check with the owner to see if he does, in fact, have an alloy block. If not, and unless we get a definitive answer from someone on the list, the only way I can see to get more clarification is to contact BMIHT. I'll report any interesting developments to the list. Cheers! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Mark and Kathy wrote: > And the answer is? Is this not List Worthy? > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "sbyers" > To: > Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:34 PM > Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > > > > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > > > > > > Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and next > > to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. > > > > I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs in > > the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car > > was > > Personal Export Delivery. > > > > > > > > Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare > > Long > > Wheelbase BJ8s? > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > Steve Byers > > > > HBJ8L/36666 > > > > BJ8 Registry > > > > Havelock, NC USA > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Thu Mar 6 06:57:42 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 8:57:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" Message-ID: <20080306135742.GDOS13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> I keep thinking it is Long Wheel Base. > > From: BJ8 Healeys > Date: 2008/03/06 Thu AM 08:17:12 EST > To: Mark and Kathy > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > > Well, Mark, until Alan's response I had had only one other reply so here are the possibilities so far: > Longbridge Works Birmingham > Light Weight Block > > I was hoping that someone out there might report that they had a similar BMIHT certificate with the LWB notation, but no one has yet. If the car had such an unusual feature as an alloy block, one would think that it would deserve more description on the cert than just LWB, and that the option would be listed in the optional equipment rather than up by the VIN. I'll check with the owner to see if he does, in fact, have an alloy block. If not, and unless we get a definitive answer from someone on the list, the only way I can see to get more clarification is to contact BMIHT. I'll report any interesting developments to the list. > > Cheers! > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > > > > ---- Mark and Kathy wrote: > > And the answer is? Is this not List Worthy? > > > > Mark > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "sbyers" > > To: > > Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:34 PM > > Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > > > > > > > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > > > > > > > > > > Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and next > > > to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. > > > > > > I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs in > > > the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car > > > was > > > Personal Export Delivery. > > > > > > > > > > > > Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare > > > Long > > > Wheelbase BJ8s? > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Steve Byers > > > > > > HBJ8L/36666 > > > > > > BJ8 Registry > > > > > > Havelock, NC USA > > > _______________________________________________ > > > 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Thu Mar 6 07:04:32 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:04:32 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" In-Reply-To: <001001c87f83$2bd3e710$0c56e104@markl946cfrd7q> References: <002601c87d87$295432e0$7bfc98a0$@rr.com> <001001c87f83$2bd3e710$0c56e104@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <20080306140445.5272C1878AC@autox.team.net> In British military we had/have LWB & SWB Land Rovers. Long & Short Wheel Base. SWB were light air portables and were dropped from big choppers or C130s etc. They came down on chutes with such a wallop that their pallets were usually matchwood and they could practically be driven right away. The suspensions and steering suffered something rotten, so only a mug or the very well informed buys an ex army SWB! 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 Mark and Kathy Sent: 06 March 2008 12:11 To: sbyers; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" And the answer is? Is this not List Worthy? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "sbyers" To: Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > > Someone just sent me a copy of the BMIHT certificate for his BJ8, and next > to the usual H-BJ8-L/xxxxx is the notation LWB. > > I have never seen this before, and to make sure I scanned all 599 certs in > the BJ8 registry collection. None of them have it. This particular car > was > Personal Export Delivery. > > > > Anyone have any idea what LWB might mean? Is this one of the very rare > Long > Wheelbase BJ8s? > > > > Thanks, > > Steve Byers > > HBJ8L/36666 > > BJ8 Registry > > Havelock, NC USA > _______________________________________________ > 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive From wsthompson at thicko.com Thu Mar 6 08:23:36 2008 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:23:36 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 1967 Sprite racecar for sale Message-ID: <00a001c87f9e$0e866c30$2b934490$@com> Respond to jporasik at wi.rr.com This is a very clean car, and a very fast car. From: jeffrey.porasik at wachoviasec.com [mailto:jeffrey.porasik at wachoviasec.com] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:18 AM To: wsthompson at thicko.com Subject: Flounder, Thanks for helping me out with selling my car. For Sale: 1967 Austin Healey Sprite vintage race car Well built & sorted, professionally built 1275. .30 over w/roller rockers, Comptune grind head New rings and bearings January 2008 Ribcase tranny w/straight cut gears. New synchros January 2008 Tilton brakes and clutch, Kirkey seat, Peter Caldwell adjustable lever shocks on front. Many other upgrades. Also included is open trailer. Has run with VSCDA,SVRA for past 5 yrs. 1:27 Blackhawk 2:58 Road America Ready for 50th Anniversary Sprite races in 2008 $10,000 (car & trailer) Call Jeff Porasik 262-880-9915 (cell) 262-635-2562 (office) jporasik at wi.rr.com ATTENTION: Please be aware that since the confidentiality of Internet email cannot be guaranteed, do not include private or confidential information such as passwords, account numbers, social security numbers, etc., in emails to us. Additionally, instructions having financial consequences such as trade orders, funds transfer, etc., should not be included in your email communications to us as we cannot act on such instructions received by email. If you do not wish to receive advertising messages from Wachovia, please use the following link to unsubscribe: https://www.wachovia.com/email/unsubscribe Or you may write us at Wachovia Securities 901 East Byrd Street Richmond, VA 23219. For additional information regarding our electronic communication policies please go to http://www.wachoviasec.com/gotoEmailDisclosure Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Wachovia Securities is the trade name used by two separate, registered broker-dealers and nonbank affiliates of Wachovia Corporation providing certain retail securities brokerage services: Wachovia Securities, LLC, Member NYSE/SIPC, and Wachovia Securities Financial Network, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. From alan.bromfield at virgin.net Thu Mar 6 09:58:56 2008 From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net (Alan Bromfield) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:58:56 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Panel switch Message-ID: <000d01c87fab$5eb58a30$6401a8c0@Dell> Team. I have been searching for some time now to find a pull-twist-pull light switch (PPG1) for my BN4. The new ones available are such rubbish! Their action is so stiff and difficult it strains the dash panel and the retaining nut is a piece of knurled aluminium. Anyway, I finally snagged one - NOS - on Ebay, and very nice it is too. Now my question. I believe my Longbridge BN4 would have had a chrome hex nut retaining the switch into the panel and all I can find are the slotted chrome rings. I know I'm being picky, but It is going to smack me in the eye if I don't get it right. Does anyone have such a thing lying around spare? All costs would be covered. If it helps I have 1957 Lucas bits I'm happy to part with for you concours types out there. Here's hoping. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com From mlempert at bellsouth.net Thu Mar 6 12:18:10 2008 From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:18:10 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" References: Message-ID: <016601c87fbe$d17504c0$6001a8c0@DadsPC> Steve: Is it not possible to have the owner measure the wheelbase ? Mike L. > Message: 7 > Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 8:17:12 -0500 > From: BJ8 Healeys > Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > To: Mark and Kathy > Cc: healeys at autox.team.net > Message-ID: > <13372444.567491204809432563.JavaMail.root at cdptpa-web19-z02> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Well, Mark, until Alan's response I had had only one other reply so here > are the possibilities so far: > Longbridge Works Birmingham > Light Weight Block From ampole at hotmail.com Thu Mar 6 12:25:20 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 19:25:20 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" In-Reply-To: <13372444.567491204809432563.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web19-z02> References: <13372444.567491204809432563.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web19-z02> Message-ID: Steve and for the benefit of the list As you know all I could think of was Light weight body (alloy wings?) and Longbridge works Birmingham (press car?). So being inquisitive (bored at work) I rang Richard at the BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without the body/ engine number he couldnt double check but did say it may just be a mistake, he had never come across it before. regards Andy _________________________________________________________________ Who's friends with who and co-starred in what? http://www.searchgamesbox.com/celebrityseparation.shtml From ricksnover at earthlink.net Thu Mar 6 12:33:39 2008 From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover) Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:33:39 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Only 4 Weeks Left For Conclave Early Registration Discount In-Reply-To: <6.2.2.1.2.20080304155534.02a5acb0@popd.ix.netcom.com> References: <6.2.2.1.2.20080304155534.02a5acb0@popd.ix.netcom.com> Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20080306113132.02b3cbe0@popd.ix.netcom.com> I forgot to mention that March 31st is also the deadline to pre-order meet regalia. The day-of selection at the meet will be limitied. At 04:00 PM 3/4/2008, Rick Snover wrote: >If you're planning to attend Conclave 2008 "Healeys On The Bay" here in >San Diego this summer, be sure to visit >http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ and register this month. After March >31st, the registration fee increases by $20 to $149. > >Hope to see you there, >Rick >-- >Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA >Vice President (Membership), Activities Committee Chairman & Webmaster >Austin-Healey Club of San Diego http://www.sdhealey.org >1964 Sprite Mk III (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite (vintage racer: VARA >http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II "Tri-Carb" (being restored) and >1955 100 (pieces in storage) From Editorgary at aol.com Thu Mar 6 12:42:46 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:42:46 EST Subject: [Healeys] race car for sale Message-ID: Really sad that someone went to all this trouble before finding out that wheel-to-wheel racing, even at the vintage level, didn't steam their latti. For those of you who have wondered if you'd enjoy racing, spend some time in the pits with your local vintage racing group, pay the money to take a serious racing course (will be money well spent whether or not you ever race), and borrow/rent a car to go through the novice weekend. Only after that, should you start spending the money to put your own car on the track. For those of you who are looking for a way to get into racing without taking two years and lots of more bucks to build a similar car, this sounds like a great turn-key deal, especially if you're just a little over average size. Pay Fuqua a grand or two to refresh this engine, and you're on the track for less than about $12 grand. Cheers Gary Anderson (vintage racing MGA, and coaching high-performance driving) ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From wilko2 at cox.net Thu Mar 6 13:00:57 2008 From: wilko2 at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 12:00:57 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" In-Reply-To: References: <13372444.567491204809432563.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web19-z02> Message-ID: What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was a typo... Wilko On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote: > Steve and for the benefit of the list > As you know all I could think of was Light weight body (alloy > wings?) and > Longbridge works Birmingham (press car?). So being inquisitive > (bored at work) > I rang Richard at the BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without > the body/ > engine number he couldnt double check but did say it may just be a > mistake, he > had never come across it before. > regards Andy From richchrysler at quickclic.net Thu Mar 6 13:09:26 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 15:09:26 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" References: <13372444.567491204809432563.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web19-z02> Message-ID: <019c01c87fc5$fa755ee0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> That was CKD, which apparently meant Completely Knocked Down. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: "healeylist List" Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" > What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was > a typo... > > > Wilko > > On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote: > >> Steve and for the benefit of the list >> As you know all I could think of was Light weight body (alloy >> wings?) and >> Longbridge works Birmingham (press car?). So being inquisitive >> (bored at work) >> I rang Richard at the BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without >> the body/ >> engine number he couldnt double check but did say it may just be a >> mistake, he >> had never come across it before. >> regards Andy > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Thu Mar 6 19:07:28 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:07:28 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Message-ID: <1204855648.47d0a3609cf82@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Me thinks we may be making this to complicated. I have no real knowledge but what about; LOAD WITHOUT BATTERY as a special delivery requirement? Joe From MBran89793 at aol.com Thu Mar 6 20:28:49 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:28:49 EST Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: Subject: The Irish Doctor >Subject: THE IRISH DOCTOR > >A doctor in Ireland wanted to take off work and go hunting, so >he approached his assistant. > >"Patrick, I am going hunting tomorrow and don't want to close the >clinic. I want you to take care of the clinic and take care of all >me patients". > >"Yes, sir!" answers Patrick. > >The doctor goes hunting and returns the following day and asks: >"So, Patrick, how was your day?" > >Patrick told him that he took care of three patients. > >"The first one had a headache so I gave him TYLENOL." >"Bravo, Mate, and the second one?" asks the doctor. > >"The second one had stomach burning and I gave him MAALOX, sir, " >says Patrick. > >"Bravo, bravo! You're good at this, and what about the third one?" >asks the doctor. > >"Sir, I was sitting here and suddenly the door opens and a woman >enters. Like a flame, she undresses herself, taking off everything >including her bra and her panties and lies down on the table. She >spreads her legs and shouts: > >"HELP ME! ....... For five years I have not seen any man!" > >"Tunderin' Lard Jayzus, Patrick, what did you do?" asks the doctor. > >"I put drops in her eyes." **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From lists at brits-n-pieces.com Fri Mar 7 02:04:45 2008 From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:04:45 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com> Hello, I know the height of the wheel cut-out of the front wings changed between BN1 and BN2, but I don't know the exact change point. Was this identical with the change of the model (BN1 to BN2) or at sometime during the early production of the BN2? And, which model had the higher cut-out? Can somebody please enlighten me? Thanks Eric From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Fri Mar 7 02:24:31 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:24:31 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" In-Reply-To: <019c01c87fc5$fa755ee0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <13372444.567491204809432563.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web19-z02> <019c01c87fc5$fa755ee0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175003E88935@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> I guess it is just a mistake (printing error) in the certificate. I know several certificates with wrong data. I have one for my car showing disk wheels the car never had. I second check in the BMIHT books showed clearly the car was delivered with wire wheels. I have two different certificates for the car now. Josef Eckert Koenigswinter/GERMANY 54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Mar 7 02:40:38 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:40:38 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out In-Reply-To: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com> References: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com> Message-ID: Erik - If I'm not mistaken I think the cut out height changed mid production on the BN1. The cutout originally was lower but was raised after there were some problems with the tyres striking the fenders in a bumpy turn. My early BN1 has small cutouts... I actually prefer it, but it's hardly noticeable to the layman. Alan On 3/7/08, Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) wrote: > Hello, > > I know the height of the wheel cut-out of the front wings changed between > BN1 and BN2, but I don't know the exact change point. Was this identical > with the change of the model (BN1 to BN2) or at sometime during the early > production of the BN2? And, which model had the higher cut-out? > > Can somebody please enlighten me? > > Thanks > > Eric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri Mar 7 04:42:50 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 6:42:50 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] A question about "LWB" Message-ID: <10712470.336401204890170246.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web21-z02> In the BJ8 Registry, I have many examples of certificates with incorrect data -- obvious mistakes on some, and more than one example of certificates obtained for the same car at two different times that do not have identical information. Transcription of the build data from the microfilmed build records to the certificates leaves room for human error, but considering what is being charged for the certs now, one would think that more care would be taken and mistakes would be more infrequent than they are. BMIHT will replace a cert that can be shown to be in error. However, in at least one case I know of, BMIHT refused to correct an obvious error in a body number because the error itself was in the build records. Andy Pole has said he called BMIHT about the LWB on the cert in question, but without the identification of the chassis number Richard Brotherton had no idea what the letters mean. I will forward Andy the number and hopefully he will try again. If BMIHT comes up with an explanation, I'll let the list know. Until then, everything else is just speculation. I was hoping that maybe someone else had a cert with the same letters, but no one has yet said they do. Thanks for all the responses. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com wrote: > I guess it is just a mistake (printing error) in the certificate. I know > several certificates with wrong data. I have one for my car showing disk > wheels the car never had. I second check in the BMIHT books showed > clearly the car was delivered with wire wheels. I have two different > certificates for the car now. > > Josef Eckert > Koenigswinter/GERMANY > 54BN1, 62BT7, 65Sprite From bighealey at charter.net Fri Mar 7 07:38:52 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 06:38:52 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Who makes a bolt in Bugeye rollbar? Message-ID: <000501c88060$f719ad50$1002a8c0@TRACY> WTB: a ready to bolt-in Bugeye rollbar. 59-60 Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org From cnaarndt at gmail.com Fri Mar 7 08:24:35 2008 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 07:24:35 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out In-Reply-To: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com> References: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com> Message-ID: <751d05480803070724x261389c5j67fd8888404b7fb2@mail.gmail.com> Eric & Alan, There were actually 3 different front wheel opening sizes on the 100s. The size of the opening is best measured by the distance from the top of the wing above the highest point of the wheel opening straight down to that opening.. On the earliest 100s, from before body number 900 (body # 883 documented), this distance measures anywhere from 9 3/8 to 9 1/2 inches. These early '53 BN1's have the smallest front wheel openings as Bill Barnett (#663) and Roland Wilhelmy (#724) can attest. BTW, this comes from personal observation on almost a dozen original cars. On the later BN1's and *around the first 600 BN2's* this distance is a consistent 9 inches *+*. On the remaining BN2's the wheel opening was increased substantially and this distance now measures 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 *+* inches. There are even some reports of early BN2's with one small opening wing on one side and a large opening wing on the other, but these are not well documented. This is all well documented in the Concours Guidelines. Cheers, Curt Arndt - AH Concours Committee Carlsbad, CA '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 1:04 AM, Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken) < lists at brits-n-pieces.com> wrote: > Hello, > > I know the height of the wheel cut-out of the front wings changed between > BN1 and BN2, but I don't know the exact change point. Was this identical > with the change of the model (BN1 to BN2) or at sometime during the early > production of the BN2? And, which model had the higher cut-out? > > Can somebody please enlighten me? > > Thanks > > Eric > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Fri Mar 7 09:24:32 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:24:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question Message-ID: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> Hey Folks, So, since I'm still sitting here on my butt unable to spend as much time in the garage as I'd like, I figured I could at least start obtaining the necessary books, service manuals, parts catalogs and the like for my Healey (1960 3000 MKI BT7). Now I worked in libraries for years, and am a great lover of books, so I ave a really bad habit of buying every book I can find. I'd like to ensure that I start with the best, most accurate books possible. In my collection at present are one book that I found in an old bookstore titled "Healey: The Hansome Brute" which was a wonderful read, but not terribly useful fo restoration. I also have an odd little green book titled "Healey 100/6, 3000 1956-68 Autobook" by Kenneth Ball that came with the vehicle. Despite it's small size it has good information and some beautiful exploded diagrams (which I belive is becoming a lost art in automotive literature). I also have a bunch of catalogs from various parts suppliers. So, outside of these, what else should I pick up, and do you have any recommendations on where to obtain them? Without some sage advice I'll end up with every Healey related book ever written. Visiting Wheels of Britain last weekend and seeing those gorgeous Healeys out there has lit a fire under my backside to get out there and get my girl done. Cheers! 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 ahbn6 at optonline.net Fri Mar 7 10:10:30 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:10:30 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question In-Reply-To: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <029801c88076$26b71c90$742555b0$@net> Austin Healey Restoration Guide by Roger Moment and Gary Anderson published by Motorbooks. www.motorbooks.com but available all over. ISBN 0-7603-0673-7 Whatever else you get, also buy Norman Nock's Tech Tips and keep it current. This a compendium of articles that he has published over the years and continues to do so. - I usually order the new pages annually - one of my January chores. www.britishcarspecialists.com Try to find a workshop manual. There are several around -- appear on eBay from time to time and the factory reprint is available from Moss www.mossmotors.com Actually, the various publishers of workshop manuals, Glenns, Haynes, etc. have books that are all basically the same but organized with their own tweaks. Some have information the others do not, some have the same information but different is a few details. All worked together are helpful. These books are out of print and you will have to find them on eBay. The parts catalog from Moss is good in that it generally shows the installation sequence for parts. 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 Jody Kerr Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 11:25 AM To: Healey list Subject: [Healeys] Books Question Hey Folks, So, since I'm still sitting here on my butt unable to spend as much time in the garage as I'd like, I figured I could at least start obtaining the necessary books, service manuals, parts catalogs and the like for my Healey (1960 3000 MKI BT7). Now I worked in libraries for years, and am a great lover of books, so I ave a really bad habit of buying every book I can find. I'd like to ensure that I start with the best, most accurate books possible. In my collection at present are one book that I found in an old bookstore titled "Healey: The Hansome Brute" which was a wonderful read, but not terribly useful fo restoration. I also have an odd little green book titled "Healey 100/6, 3000 1956-68 Autobook" by Kenneth Ball that came with the vehicle. Despite it's small size it has good information and some beautiful exploded diagrams (which I belive is becoming a lost art in automotive literature). I also have a bunch of catalogs from various parts suppliers. From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Fri Mar 7 10:05:18 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:05:18 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question In-Reply-To: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <20080307171612.0956E187643@autox.team.net> If it were me starting again... I'd get a Haynes manual which are still available also a BMC workshop manual and a BMC parts book, both of which are available as (decent enough quality) reprints/copies. Make sure you get the last issue/edition manual appropriate for yr vehicle. You can also get the BMC manual on .pdf which is invaluable as you can print off the section you need, blow up appropriate diagrams etcetc. If you can "kill" the security on the .pdf file you can add colour photos, notes etcetc. I do that to mine and it is becoming a very useful creation. Apart from the above...any books you can find; there's usually a nugget or two in every book. 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 Jody Kerr Sent: 07 March 2008 16:25 To: Healey list Subject: [Healeys] Books Question Hey Folks, So, since I'm still sitting here on my butt unable to spend as much time in the garage as I'd like, I figured I could at least start obtaining the necessary books, service manuals, parts catalogs and the like for my Healey (1960 3000 MKI BT7). Now I worked in libraries for years, and am a great lover of books, so I ave a really bad habit of buying every book I can find. I'd like to ensure that I start with the best, most accurate books possible. In my collection at present are one book that I found in an old bookstore titled "Healey: The Hansome Brute" which was a wonderful read, but not terribly useful fo restoration. I also have an odd little green book titled "Healey 100/6, 3000 1956-68 Autobook" by Kenneth Ball that came with the vehicle. Despite it's small size it has good information and some beautiful exploded diagrams (which I belive is becoming a lost art in automotive literature). I also have a bunch of catalogs from various parts suppliers. So, outside of these, what else should I pick up, and do you have any recommendations on where to obtain them? Without some sage advice I'll end up with every Healey related book ever written. Visiting Wheels of Britain last weekend and seeing those gorgeous Healeys out there has lit a fire under my backside to get out there and get my girl done. Cheers! 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 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive From jackson_krall at yahoo.com Fri Mar 7 10:51:00 2008 From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:51:00 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: Who needs Prozac? Message-ID: <136194.55564.qm@web52409.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Here's a non-prescription stress reliever: http://www.therightfoot.net/mystuff/whatever/swf/bubblewrap.swf ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping From ahbn6 at optonline.net Fri Mar 7 11:01:32 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:01:32 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Books Question Message-ID: <029a01c8807d$473da9f0$d5b8fdd0$@net> Also, I forgot to mention that many of these manuals and books are available on CD. Go to www.lbcarco.com/ and you can find restoration photos of most of the models on my site. 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 Simon Lachlan Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 12:05 PM To: 'Jody Kerr'; 'Healey list' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question If it were me starting again... I'd get a Haynes manual which are still available also a BMC workshop manual and a BMC parts book, both of which are available as (decent enough quality) reprints/copies. Make sure you get the last issue/edition manual appropriate for yr vehicle. You can also get the BMC manual on .pdf which is invaluable as you can print off the section you need, blow up appropriate diagrams etcetc. If you can "kill" the security on the .pdf file you can add colour photos, notes etcetc. I do that to mine and it is becoming a very useful creation. Apart from the above...any books you can find; there's usually a nugget or two in every book. Simon From jstmorris at yahoo.com Fri Mar 7 11:21:39 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:21:39 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: <792454.69943.qm@web30302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Just for a moment, sit back, turn up the volume and watch some interesting racing. The first one is for all the micro car fans and the second is for those who love caravaning. http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=741861767 http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=716123718 --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- All new Yahoo! Mail - --------------------------------- Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane. From glemon at neb.rr.com Fri Mar 7 13:39:49 2008 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (glemon at neb.rr.com) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 14:39:49 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question Message-ID: <29808814.601421204922389893.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web25-z02> Also, Clausager's Original Austin Healey, similar to the Anderson Moment book, but Anderson Moment probably has more useful deatails, and Clausager more nice color pictures, also Geoffrey Healey's book is what I consider a must read for the Healey enthusiast ("The Big Healeys" I think, cant recall the exact name) He was of course there for most of what went on at the factory. Glenn's old Austin and Austin Healey guide can be gotten on E-bay for a few books from time to time, it covers more models so a little more generic, but has some good tips written from the perspective of fixing and diagnosing an old car, rather than servicing a new one, as the factory shop manual is slanted towards. If you want to read contemporary road tests Road & Track on Austin Healey is good, and I think Brooklands books publishes a similar tome with more english road tests in it. Greg Lemon From britcrs at gmail.com Fri Mar 7 13:56:52 2008 From: britcrs at gmail.com (Marvin James) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:56:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer Message-ID: I have 2 gold face tachs. One is identical to the one in my BT7. The other appears identical at first glance but has 2 differences. The number on the face is RN. 2301/01 vs the BT7 RN. 2351/03. A more obvious difference is the redline. 5250 RPM on the BT7 and 4800 RPM on the other one. Any ideas what the application is (was)? Marv J From jstmorris at yahoo.com Fri Mar 7 14:31:56 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:31:56 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <281828.28514.qm@web30305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello Marv; The RN 2301/01 is for a 1957-58 100-6 BN4 / BN6 and the RN 2301/01 is for a 1959-62 BN7 / BT7. I have attached a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey which can also be found at: http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm I originally got the data came from several Smiths catalogues and a BMC Fast Moving Parts catalogue. Hope this helps.. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 Marvin James wrote: << I have 2 gold face tachs. One is identical to the one in my BT7. The other appears identical at first glance but has 2 differences. The number on the face is RN. 2301/01 vs the BT7 RN. 2351/03. A more obvious difference is the redline. 5250 RPM on the BT7 and 4800 RPM on the other one. Any ideas what the application is (was)? >> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of Smiths Parts List-Big Healey.pdf] From kags at shaw.ca Fri Mar 7 15:00:35 2008 From: kags at shaw.ca (Earl Kagna) Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:00:35 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out References: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com> <751d05480803070724x261389c5j67fd8888404b7fb2@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <002901c8809e$ac2f53b0$b3076c18@computer> Curt: There is an early BN1 owned by a friend (and neighbour) that is about to be 'unearthed' from it's storage place - the owner is preparing to begin the project, the new garage is now constructed. I believe that the body number is in the 600's. It will be interesting to see what it has for front wings - we're pretty sure that the car is quite original, but it's pretty deteriorated. As soon as I'm able, I'll get a front wing measurement. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: ; "Alan Seigrist" Cc: Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 7:24 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out Eric & Alan, There were actually 3 different front wheel opening sizes on the 100s. The size of the opening is best measured by the distance from the top of the wing above the highest point of the wheel opening straight down to that opening.. On the earliest 100s, from before body number 900 (body # 883 documented), this distance measures anywhere from 9 3/8 to 9 1/2 inches. These early '53 BN1's have the smallest front wheel openings as Bill Barnett (#663) and Roland Wilhelmy (#724) can attest. BTW, this comes from personal observation on almost a dozen original cars. On the later BN1's and *around the first 600 BN2's* this distance is a consistent 9 inches *+*. On the remaining BN2's the wheel opening was increased substantially and this distance now measures 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 *+* inches. There are even some reports of early BN2's with one small opening wing on one side and a large opening wing on the other, but these are not well documented. This is all well documented in the Concours Guidelines. Cheers, Curt Arndt - AH Concours Committee Carlsbad, CA '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S From dan at warner-associates.com Fri Mar 7 15:52:47 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:52:47 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Message-ID: <004d01c880a5$f68b1b90$3500000a@warner.com> Before I embark on a mission to restore my existing original wire wheels and buy the Dunlop RS5 tires I thought I would ask if anyone has a concours set of 5 they wish to sell at a reasonable price. If so, please contact me off list. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist Work Phone: 952-831-1340 Ext 1 Work E-mail: dan at warner-associates.com From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Mar 7 16:35:57 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:35:57 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out References: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com><751d05480803070724x261389c5j67fd8888404b7fb2@mail.gmail.com> <002901c8809e$ac2f53b0$b3076c18@computer> Message-ID: <006a01c880ab$fe5cb2b0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Anybody wish to check out the wheel arch cutouts on an early BN1, Body 156 built 10 August 53, check out Don Husack's BN1 here: http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/MemberPhotos/Members'%20Pride/index.html Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Earl Kagna" To: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" ; "Healey List" Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out > Curt: > > There is an early BN1 owned by a friend (and neighbour) that is about to > be > 'unearthed' from it's storage place - the owner is preparing to begin the > project, the new garage is now constructed. I believe that the body > number > is in the 600's. It will be interesting to see what it has for front > wings - we're pretty sure that the car is quite original, but it's pretty > deteriorated. As soon as I'm able, I'll get a front wing measurement. > > Earl Kagna > Victoria, B.C. > BT7 tri-carb > BJ8 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" > To: ; "Alan Seigrist" > Cc: > Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 7:24 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] front wing cut-out > > > Eric & Alan, > > There were actually 3 different front wheel opening sizes on the 100s. > The > size of the opening is best measured by the distance from the top of the > wing above the highest point of the wheel opening straight down to that > opening.. > > On the earliest 100s, from before body number 900 (body # 883 documented), > this distance measures anywhere from 9 3/8 to 9 1/2 inches. These early > '53 > BN1's have the smallest front wheel openings as Bill Barnett (#663) and > Roland Wilhelmy (#724) can attest. BTW, this comes from personal > observation on almost a dozen original cars. > > On the later BN1's and *around the first 600 BN2's* this distance is a > consistent 9 inches *+*. > > On the remaining BN2's the wheel opening was increased substantially and > this distance now measures 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 *+* inches. There are even some > reports of early BN2's with one small opening wing on one side and a large > opening wing on the other, but these are not well documented. > > This is all well documented in the Concours Guidelines. > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt - AH Concours Committee > Carlsbad, CA > '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Mar 7 20:47:52 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:47:52 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out In-Reply-To: <751d05480803070724x261389c5j67fd8888404b7fb2@mail.gmail.com> References: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com> <751d05480803070724x261389c5j67fd8888404b7fb2@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Curt / Eric - aha, ok. Well my BN1 is #793 so you can see the ultra low cutout here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Healey.Nut/HealeyNutSCarStuff/photo#5108199445914221410 you can tell it's very low because the top of the cutout is below the swage line if it were to continue past the fender spear. On my BJ8 the cutout is clearly above the swage line's path. Cheers, Alan On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:24 PM, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: > Eric & Alan, > > There were actually 3 different front wheel opening sizes on the 100s. > The size of the opening is best measured by the distance from the top of the > wing above the highest point of the wheel opening straight down to that > opening.. > > On the earliest 100s, from before body number 900 (body # 883 documented), > this distance measures anywhere from 9 3/8 to 9 1/2 inches. These early '53 > BN1's have the smallest front wheel openings as Bill Barnett (#663) and > Roland Wilhelmy (#724) can attest. BTW, this comes from personal > observation on almost a dozen original cars. > > On the later BN1's and *around the first 600 BN2's* this distance is a > consistent 9 inches *+*. > > On the remaining BN2's the wheel opening was increased substantially and > this distance now measures 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 *+* inches. There are even some > reports of early BN2's with one small opening wing on one side and a large > opening wing on the other, but these are not well documented. > > This is all well documented in the Concours Guidelines. > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt - AH Concours Committee > Carlsbad, CA > '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{) '72 RWA Midget, '06 Cooper S From jstmorris at yahoo.com Fri Mar 7 20:49:50 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 22:49:50 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out In-Reply-To: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com> Message-ID: <910950.43826.qm@web30307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello Eric; According to the Austin Service Journal A/421 1961-08-11, "... the 'opening' line of the front wing panel has been altered to give greater clearance to the road wheel [ BN1 9 1/2" ; BN2 9"]. Details of the change are inclued in the attached bulletin. Hope this helps. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada' '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 PS: Rich, I thought you might like a copy. PPS: If anyone else wants a copy, let me know and I will send a batch email late Saturday or Sunday. "Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)" wrote: << Hello, I know the height of the wheel cut-out of the front wings changed between BN1 and BN2, but I don't know the exact change point. Was this identical with the change of the model (BN1 to BN2) or at sometime during the early production of the BN2? And, which model had the higher cut-out? Can somebody please enlighten me? >> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg which had a name of A421 1961-08-11 Front Wings.JPG] From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Mar 7 20:54:28 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:54:28 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 In-Reply-To: <004d01c880a5$f68b1b90$3500000a@warner.com> References: <004d01c880a5$f68b1b90$3500000a@warner.com> Message-ID: Daniel - Whatever you do,don't drive on them if they are over 5-8 years old. Trust me, there have been car guys who restored their cars only to have died on the way to a show because they did this. Best, Alan On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Dan Stromquist wrote: > Before I embark on a mission to restore my existing original wire wheels > and > buy the Dunlop RS5 tires I thought I would ask if anyone has a concours > set > of 5 they wish to sell at a reasonable price. If so, please contact me > off > list. > > Regards, > > > > Daniel A Stromquist From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Mar 7 21:18:40 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 23:18:40 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Message-ID: <20080308041840.LQIM25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Agree. While on this subject, I have a set (4) of Dunlop chrome wires (72 spoke) mounted on Michlin Zx tires (7 years old) with usable tread on them that I need to go to a good home if anyone is interested. $25 each----the kicker---they are in the Pittsburgh Pa area and you would need to PU. tom > > From: "Alan Seigrist" > Date: 2008/03/07 Fri PM 10:54:28 EST > To: "Dan Stromquist" > CC: Healey List Emails > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 > > Daniel - > > Whatever you do,don't drive on them if they are over 5-8 years old. Trust > me, there have been car guys who restored their cars only to have died on > the way to a show because they did this. > > Best, > > Alan > > On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Dan Stromquist > wrote: > > > Before I embark on a mission to restore my existing original wire wheels > > and > > buy the Dunlop RS5 tires I thought I would ask if anyone has a concours > > set > > of 5 they wish to sell at a reasonable price. If so, please contact me > > off > > list. > > > > Regards, > > > > > > > > Daniel A Stromquist > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Mar 7 21:31:12 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 23:31:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 References: <004d01c880a5$f68b1b90$3500000a@warner.com> Message-ID: <008d01c880d5$3da1c360$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> I believe Dan's subject line was wheels, not tires. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Dan Stromquist" Cc: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 10:54 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 > Daniel - > > Whatever you do,don't drive on them if they are over 5-8 years old. Trust > me, there have been car guys who restored their cars only to have died on > the way to a show because they did this. > > Best, > > Alan > > On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Dan Stromquist > wrote: > >> Before I embark on a mission to restore my existing original wire wheels >> and >> buy the Dunlop RS5 tires I thought I would ask if anyone has a concours >> set >> of 5 they wish to sell at a reasonable price. If so, please contact me >> off >> list. >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> Daniel A Stromquist > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healeyguy at aol.com Sat Mar 8 00:10:11 2008 From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 21:10:11 -1000 Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out In-Reply-To: <006a01c880ab$fe5cb2b0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com><751d05480803070724x261389c5j67fd8888404b7fb2@mail.gmail.com>, <002901c8809e$ac2f53b0$b3076c18@computer>, <006a01c880ab$fe5cb2b0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <30450558.22e3.45a6.947d.aed4888c703c@aol.com> Our early BN2, #228086, built 23 August 1955, has original front fenders (wings) and the measurement on both are 7-7/8 inches. Hope that info doesn't require rewriting the Concours Guidelines. One car does not make a rule........ Aloha Perry > > There were actually 3 different front wheel opening sizes on the 100s. > The > size of the opening is best measured by the distance from the top of the > wing above the highest point of the wheel opening straight down to that > opening.. > > On the earliest 100s, from before body number 900 (body # 883 documented), > this distance measures anywhere from 9 3/8 to 9 1/2 inches. These early > '53 > BN1's have the smallest front wheel openings as Bill Barnett (#663) and > Roland Wilhelmy (#724) can attest. BTW, this comes from personal > observation on almost a dozen original cars. > > On the later BN1's and *around the first 600 BN2's* this distance is a > consistent 9 inches *+*. > > On the remaining BN2's the wheel opening was increased substantially and > this distance now measures 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 *+* inches. There are even some > reports of early BN2's with one small opening wing on one side and a large > opening wing on the other, but these are not well documented. > > This is all well documented in the Concours Guidelines. > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt - From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Sat Mar 8 01:04:06 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:04:06 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question In-Reply-To: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <006001c880f2$fcabfd30$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> G'day Jody Interesting question as the answer really lies with what you want out of your association with Healeys and Austin-Healeys. Looking back over 30 years there is the original book "The Austin-Healey" by Donald Healey and Tommy Wisdom. Then came the first of the authoritative tomes "Healeys and Austin-Healeys" by Browning and Needham. In fact if you wanted one book that covered the history of the marques I would recommend "Healeys and Austin-Healeys". If you wanted to know more about Healey History I would recommend all of Geoff Healey's books as well as "My World of Cars" by Donald Healey. Of course you can't go past Bill Emerson's "Healey Book" and I would suggest that anyone who is fair dinkum about the marques must have one on the library shelves. Perhaps generalist information is what you want? Then I would suggest either of the books by Graham Robson, the one you have "Healey - The Handsome Brute" by Chris Harvey or the more recent books by Bill Piggott. If restoration is your bag you already have that covered with the Clausager and certainly the Anderson/Moment book. There are also many specific books on Healeys and Austin-Healeys such as at Le Mans, Liege-Rome-Liege and the Alpine Rally. Plus those by the likes of Marcus Chambers and Stuart Turner who were successive BMC competitions managers. However I will say that these are for those poor tragics amongst us - like me. Of course handbooks, workshop manuals and possibly parts manual are de rigueur. There are also many compilations of road tests by Road & Track, Autocar etc. There is even one just on Healey cars. I could go on about various publications specific to certain aspects of the marque but will finish by saying that just last month I picked up a copy of "Rupert Jones - The memoirs of a Motorsporting Clergyman". Who was Rupert Jones? He was part of the team that took the 100/6 (VOK 490) to Montlhery in France in 1957 before going on to be a navigator in Works Rally 3000s. He eventually retired to tend his flock. So there is plenty to read and you can really get down to the minutia if you wish. It all depends on what you want. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia 1947 Healey Duncan Saloon 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN3/1 From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Sat Mar 8 01:06:25 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:06:25 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question In-Reply-To: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <006101c880f3$4ee9c2d0$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> G'day Jody Interesting question as the answer really lies with what you want out of your association with Healeys and Austin-Healeys. Looking back over 30 years there is the original book "The Austin-Healey" by Donald Healey and Tommy Wisdom. Then came the first of the authoritative tomes "Healeys and Austin-Healeys" by Browning and Needham. In fact if you wanted one book that covered the history of the marques I would recommend "Healeys and Austin-Healeys". If you wanted to know more about Healey History I would recommend all of Geoff Healey's books as well as "My World of Cars" by Donald Healey. Of course you can't go past Bill Emerson's "Healey Book" and I would suggest that anyone who is fair dinkum about the marques must have one on the library shelves. Perhaps generalist information is what you want? Then I would suggest either of the books by Graham Robson, the one you have "Healey - The Handsome Brute" by Chris Harvey or the more recent books by Bill Piggott. If restoration is your bag you already have that covered with the Clausager and certainly the Anderson/Moment book. There are also many specific books on Healeys and Austin-Healeys such as at Le Mans, Liege-Rome-Liege and the Alpine Rally. Plus those by the likes of Marcus Chambers and Stuart Turner who were successive BMC competitions managers. However I will say that these are for those poor tragics amongst us - like me. Of course handbooks, workshop manuals and possibly parts manuals are de rigueur. There are also many compilations of road tests by Road & Track, Autocar etc. There is even one just on Healey cars. I could go on about various publications specific to certain aspects of the marque but will finish by saying that just last month I picked up a copy of "Rupert Jones - The memoirs of a Motorsporting Clergyman". Who was Rupert Jones? He was part of the team that took the 100/6 (VOK 490) to Montlhery in France in 1957 before going on to be a navigator in Works Rally 3000s. He eventually retired to tend his flock. So there is plenty to read and you can really get down to the minutia if you wish. It all depends on what you want. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia 1947 Healey Duncan Saloon 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN3/1 From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Sat Mar 8 01:23:06 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 01:23:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question In-Reply-To: <005f01c880f1$cb936f90$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> <005f01c880f1$cb936f90$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> Message-ID: <471534970803080023p2960d2eeve98ad20b63c0b286@mail.gmail.com> Patrick, Thanks for the wonderful list! You sound like a voracious reader! I've got a fairly big automotive book collection with most of my initial focus on Studebakers and Porsches. While my initial focus is really on the appropriate tools and research necessary to properly restore my current project, I know I'll be on the constant lookout for Healey related literature in the future. The list you've given me will be a great start for my vacation reading. Thanks! Jody From healey.nut at gmail.com Sat Mar 8 03:30:07 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:30:07 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <792454.69943.qm@web30302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <792454.69943.qm@web30302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Imagine being the lap counter on these ... don't know how you'd keep track! Best friday funny in a long time, thanks! On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 2:21 AM, J. Scott Morris wrote: > Just for a moment, sit back, turn up the volume and watch some interesting > racing. The first one is for all the micro car fans and the second is for > those who love caravaning. > > > http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=741861767 > > > http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=716123718 > > --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 > > > > J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives From rchaskell at earthlink.net Sat Mar 8 03:35:21 2008 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:35:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question In-Reply-To: <471534970803080023p2960d2eeve98ad20b63c0b286@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> <005f01c880f1$cb936f90$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> <471534970803080023p2960d2eeve98ad20b63c0b286@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <47D26BE9.8040800@earthlink.net> Here's the list of Healey books I compiled a while ago: http://www.team.net/www/healey/autobila/hly_lit.html . It doesn't include the 2nd edition of Spritely Years or the latest rally car book by Robson. Does anyone remember the 60s band Tom Austin and His Healeys? Bob Jody Kerr wrote: > Patrick, > > Thanks for the wonderful list! You sound like a voracious reader! I've > got a fairly big automotive book collection with most of my initial > focus on Studebakers and Porsches. While my initial focus is really on > the appropriate tools and research necessary to properly restore my > current project, I know I'll be on the constant lookout for Healey > related literature in the future. The list you've given me will be a > great start for my vacation reading. > > Thanks! > Jody > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rchaskell at earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rchaskell at earthlink.net Sat Mar 8 03:47:21 2008 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:47:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question In-Reply-To: <471534970803080023p2960d2eeve98ad20b63c0b286@mail.gmail.com> References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> <005f01c880f1$cb936f90$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> <471534970803080023p2960d2eeve98ad20b63c0b286@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <47D26EB9.2050203@earthlink.net> Here's the list of Healey books I compiled a while ago: http://www.team.net/www/healey/autobila/hly_lit.html . It doesn't include the 2nd edition of Spritely Years or the latest rally car book by Robson. Does anyone remember the 60s band Tom Austin and His Healeys? Bob Jody Kerr wrote: > Patrick, > > Thanks for the wonderful list! You sound like a voracious reader! I've > got a fairly big automotive book collection with most of my initial > focus on Studebakers and Porsches. While my initial focus is really on > the appropriate tools and research necessary to properly restore my > current project, I know I'll be on the constant lookout for Healey > related literature in the future. The list you've given me will be a > great start for my vacation reading. > > Thanks! > Jody From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Sat Mar 8 06:29:57 2008 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 14:29:57 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Belated Friday Funny Message-ID: <4e23c7250803080529h7779f4b3h3dcec31db66a017a@mail.gmail.com> Margaret and Robert are taking a shower. While Margaret is finished and drying herself with Robert still in the shower the doorbell rings. Margaret wraps herself in a towel and opens the door. It's John, their neigbour. He looks at her and says "500 dollars if you drop that towel". Margaret is at first rather upset but than thinks 'what the hell' and drops the towel. John looks at her carefully, hands her 500 dollars and disappears. Back in the bathroom Robert asks "who was that?". Margaret replies "It was John, the neighbour". Asks John "Did he bring back the 500 dollars he borrowed?" Regards, Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Sat Mar 8 08:32:34 2008 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:32:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Jody, One book that I did not see in the replies so far is the Club's "Originality Guide for Restorations and Registry Inspections, Austin Healey 100, 100-six, & 3000 Models". This is an absolutely outstanding resource put together by the best minds on the continent (at least with respect to Healey wisdom). I have most of the books mentioned in the lists provided and have been repairing my 60 BT7 since 1974, but I now never undertake the refurbishment or re-assembly of any component without referring to this manual. After a factory manual and parts list, I would make it my #3 purchase. See the AHCA web site for purchase details http://www.serve.com/AHCA/event_standards_concours.htm For history and a plain good read on Healeys, my favourite is still Browning and Needham's "Healeys and Austin Healeys". cheers, Mirek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Sat Mar 8 08:48:31 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 08:48:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question In-Reply-To: References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <471534970803080748s42c8bbc9r801cbdc9b144bb9@mail.gmail.com> Mirek, I found the concours guide. I think I saw mention when I signed up at Healey.org that they are in the process of revising the guide right now. Jody From rkorn at simnet.is Sat Mar 8 09:18:58 2008 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 16:18:58 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> <471534970803080748s42c8bbc9r801cbdc9b144bb9@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <000701c88138$1d3f52a0$4001a8c0@velad> Jody, The guidelines are ready and available. I got mine last month and it is worth every penny. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" Cc: "Healey list" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 3:48 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question > Mirek, > > I found the concours guide. I think I saw mention when I signed up at > Healey.org that they are in the process of revising the guide right > now. > > Jody > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Sat Mar 8 09:29:45 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 09:29:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question In-Reply-To: <000701c88138$1d3f52a0$4001a8c0@velad> References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> <471534970803080748s42c8bbc9r801cbdc9b144bb9@mail.gmail.com> <000701c88138$1d3f52a0$4001a8c0@velad> Message-ID: <471534970803080829i528fac15h1a1e5622fc4b3456@mail.gmail.com> Richard, Thanks! That's excellent. I'll get one ordered today. She may not wind up being a concours level restoration, but at least with the guide I'll be able to make the appropriate notes on what is or isn't proper. Cheers! Jody On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 9:18 AM, Richard Korn wrote: > Jody, > > The guidelines are ready and available. I got mine last month and it is > worth every penny. > > Richard > BN2 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jody Kerr" > To: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" > Cc: "Healey list" > Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 3:48 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Books Question > > > > > Mirek, > > > > I found the concours guide. I think I saw mention when I signed up at > > Healey.org that they are in the process of revising the guide right > > now. > > > > Jody > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > -- 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 dan at warner-associates.com Sat Mar 8 09:56:34 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:56:34 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 In-Reply-To: <008d01c880d5$3da1c360$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <002501c8813d$5deb50b0$3500000a@warner.com> Thanks Rich. I see old tires available here and there (including Dunlop RS5s) that meet the concours standards but are just not safe due to their age. Now, if I just wanted to get the rating I guess I could buy these, put them on restored wire rims, and trailer my car to events. I don't think that makes sense. Whatever I do it will need to be safe and that eliminates all the older tires-unfortunately. If by chance someone did have a great set of 5 rims with safe tires mounted, I am very interested. I am more likely to buy new tires and mount them. All ideas are welcomed including advice on how to restore old original wires. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler at quickclic.net] Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 10:31 PM To: Alan Seigrist; Dan Stromquist Cc: Healey List Emails Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 I believe Dan's subject line was wheels, not tires. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Dan Stromquist" Cc: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 10:54 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 > Daniel - > > Whatever you do,don't drive on them if they are over 5-8 years old. Trust > me, there have been car guys who restored their cars only to have died on > the way to a show because they did this. > > Best, > > Alan > > On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Dan Stromquist > wrote: > >> Before I embark on a mission to restore my existing original wire wheels >> and >> buy the Dunlop RS5 tires I thought I would ask if anyone has a concours >> set >> of 5 they wish to sell at a reasonable price. If so, please contact me >> off >> list. >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> Daniel A Stromquist > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Mar 8 10:14:41 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:14:41 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Parts Message-ID: <20080308.121442.3316.0.dwflagg@juno.com> Hi Have a new, in the box, Lucas Mazda bulb, BPF No. 172. 6V 36W. Also, have an NOS SU part AUC 8092 that looks as if it is some type of thermal carb item. If you have an interest or know what the applications are, please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Mar 8 10:31:12 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:31:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Unknown Bearing Message-ID: <20080308.123113.3316.1.dwflagg@juno.com> I have a bearing, BMC part number 13H 442. Does anyone know the application? Thanks. Doug From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Mar 8 10:32:45 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:32:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Message-ID: <010c01c88142$6b8dd120$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Hello all, Brand new Dunlop Roadspeed RS5's are quite readily available from Dunlop Vintage Tire in the U.K. I just ordered in a set of 5 for a customer and purchased them through their Canadian agent, Britain West Motorsport, Brantford, Ontario, Canada. c/o David Clubine E-mail Address(es): dclubine at sentex.net They are quite expensive but I suppose it all relates to what you want in a restoration. These tires were the best you could buy in a high performance tire when our cars were new. Technically the RS5 replaced the earlier Roadspeed about 1960. The earlier Roadspeed is not available today as far as I know. I truly wish it was. Other nice points to consider, the car will sit up properly, the tire will fill the wheel arch as originally intended, and ground clearance is improved. Somehow they just look "right" for the car. On the negative side (sort of) the feel of the bias ply tires is totally different to that of a radial. Almost everybody drove on bias plies before the early 70's. How soon we forget. Have some fun and feel how Healeys handled when they were new! Another source in the USA is here: http://www.universaltire.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=24740&category_id=319 Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Thanks Rich. I see old tires available here and there (including Dunlop RS5s) that meet the concours standards but are just not safe due to their age. Now, if I just wanted to get the rating I guess I could buy these, put them on restored wire rims, and trailer my car to events. I don't think that makes sense. Whatever I do it will need to be safe and that eliminates all the older tires-unfortunately. If by chance someone did have a great set of 5 rims with safe tires mounted, I am very interested. I am more likely to buy new tires and mount them. All ideas are welcomed including advice on how to restore old original wires. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Mar 8 10:44:09 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:44:09 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Jet Message-ID: <20080308.124410.3316.2.dwflagg@juno.com> I have, what appears to be, a new jet for a HS2/HS4/HS6 carb. Also, have a SU HIF float AUD 3974, and also 5 boxes of 10 each, Lucas style 50 amp fuses with the paper insert. Have two very nice used oil feed pipes for the 100 cylinder head and a new Waxstat 106 thermostat. Please contact me of the list if you have an interest. Thanks. Doug From dan at warner-associates.com Sat Mar 8 11:02:55 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:02:55 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 In-Reply-To: <010c01c88142$6b8dd120$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <002c01c88146$a2c80350$3500000a@warner.com> All; Universal Tire will sell me those RS5s for $300 each plus shipping. I will still have to restore my original wires and get them mounted, etc. My front spokes are scraping on the calipers but the splines look good. Should I just order new Dunlop 60 spoke wires or restore? It might be the hubs are the problem. Do you know of a spacer between the wheel and the hub I can create more clearance with that is safe? 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 Rich C Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 11:33 AM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Hello all, Brand new Dunlop Roadspeed RS5's are quite readily available from Dunlop Vintage Tire in the U.K. I just ordered in a set of 5 for a customer and purchased them through their Canadian agent, Britain West Motorsport, Brantford, Ontario, Canada. c/o David Clubine E-mail Address(es): dclubine at sentex.net They are quite expensive but I suppose it all relates to what you want in a restoration. These tires were the best you could buy in a high performance tire when our cars were new. Technically the RS5 replaced the earlier Roadspeed about 1960. The earlier Roadspeed is not available today as far as I know. I truly wish it was. Other nice points to consider, the car will sit up properly, the tire will fill the wheel arch as originally intended, and ground clearance is improved. Somehow they just look "right" for the car. On the negative side (sort of) the feel of the bias ply tires is totally different to that of a radial. Almost everybody drove on bias plies before the early 70's. How soon we forget. Have some fun and feel how Healeys handled when they were new! Another source in the USA is here: http://www.universaltire.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=24740&catego ry_id=319 Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Thanks Rich. I see old tires available here and there (including Dunlop RS5s) that meet the concours standards but are just not safe due to their age. Now, if I just wanted to get the rating I guess I could buy these, put them on restored wire rims, and trailer my car to events. I don't think that makes sense. Whatever I do it will need to be safe and that eliminates all the older tires-unfortunately. If by chance someone did have a great set of 5 rims with safe tires mounted, I am very interested. I am more likely to buy new tires and mount them. All ideas are welcomed including advice on how to restore old original wires. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Mar 8 11:23:47 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:23:47 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 References: <002c01c88146$a2c80350$3500000a@warner.com> Message-ID: <013801c88149$8ce3e380$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Dan, New 60 spoke painted Dunlops (today by MWS Motor Wheel Services) would be your best solution. They should be available for much less than it would take to restore old ones. Strange, your clearance problem though. 60 spoke wheels on a caliper equipped Healey should not be a problem, unless your calipers are off something else. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 > All; > Universal Tire will sell me those RS5s for $300 each plus shipping. I > will > still have to restore my original wires and get them mounted, etc. My > front > spokes are scraping on the calipers but the splines look good. Should I > just order new Dunlop 60 spoke wires or restore? It might be the hubs are > the problem. Do you know of a spacer between the wheel and the hub I can > create more clearance with that is safe? > Dan From jstmorris at yahoo.com Sat Mar 8 11:37:37 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:37:37 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] Unknown Bearing In-Reply-To: <20080308.123113.3316.1.dwflagg@juno.com> Message-ID: <325215.75975.qm@web30308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Doug; A quick search of "BMC 13H442" turned up this. In my case, I used Goggle but I'm sure any of the search engines would do the job. Mini Radius Arm Bearing https://secure9.securewebexchange.com/bmc.on.ca/storeFront/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=258 --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Douglas W Flagg wrote: << I have a bearing, BMC part number 13H 442. Does anyone know the application? Thanks. >> Doug Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jstmorris at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Mar 8 11:49:03 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:49:03 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Unknown Bearing Message-ID: <20080308.134904.3316.6.dwflagg@juno.com> If anyone needs this bearing, let me know. It goes to the first reply for shipping costs. Thanks. Doug Doug; A quick search of "BMC 13H442" turned up this. In my case, I used Goggle but I'm sure any of the search engines would do the job. Mini Radius Arm Bearing https://secure9.securewebexchange.com/bmc.on.ca/storeFront/store/comersus _viewItem.asp?idProduct=258 --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Douglas W Flagg wrote: << I have a bearing, BMC part number 13H 442. Does anyone know the application? Thanks. >> Doug _______________________________________________ From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Sat Mar 8 13:55:30 2008 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 15:55:30 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question References: <471534970803070824s24d15884uf7f4cc63d293af19@mail.gmail.com> <471534970803080748s42c8bbc9r801cbdc9b144bb9@mail.gmail.com> <000701c88138$1d3f52a0$4001a8c0@velad> <471534970803080829i528fac15h1a1e5622fc4b3456@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: The guidelines are not just for concours restorations - I simply treat them as a guide to the correct way to assemble, including the correct materials and finish. Mirek From: "Jody Kerr" > She may not wind up being a concours level restoration, but at least > with the guide I'll be able to make the appropriate notes on what is > or isn't proper. From dwhite4949 at wowway.com Sat Mar 8 14:48:34 2008 From: dwhite4949 at wowway.com (Daniel and Diane White) Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:48:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Door shut face finisher pieces resotration Message-ID: <47D309B2.8000900@wowway.com> Hello List, I searched the archives looking for the proper technique to restore my shut face finisher pieces and found a recommendation to use 00 or 000 steel wool then spray them with clear flat or semi gloss lacquer. I wasn't big on using the lacquer spray so here's how I did them. First I removed the areas of paint over spray and bits of factory adhesive from the front side of the pieces using paint stripper. Then rinsed. Then used a medium/fine Scotch Brite pad on the surfaces to clean them. They looked blotchy and now had a real shine to them (not the frosted finish as when new). So then I wet the surface and sprinkled on Comet Non Abrasive Cleanser with Bleach, gave them a good scrubbing, rinsed with warm water and blotted them dry with paper towel. They came out very nice and best of all they have the nice frosted finish I wanted. I don't know why but it works. Hope this helps anyone contemplating redoing these pieces. Regards, Dan '62 BN7 tri-carb From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 8 15:02:45 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 16:02:45 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Voltage Regulator (BN1 & BN2) Message-ID: Good afternoon List- Is there a way to check a 100-4 Voltage Regulator to see if it is working properly if the unit is removed from the car? Thanks- Doug From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sat Mar 8 15:06:51 2008 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 14:06:51 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer In-Reply-To: <281828.28514.qm@web30305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <281828.28514.qm@web30305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Interesting; My 60 BN7 #440 Tach is : RN 2301/ 03. And the redline is 5250 Richard of CA/KY > Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:31:56 -0500> From: jstmorris at yahoo.com> To: britcrs at gmail.com; Healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer> > Hello Marv; The RN 2301/01 is for a 1957-58 100-6 BN4 / BN6 and the RN 2301/01 is for a 1959-62 BN7 / BT7. I have attached a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey which can also be found at: http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm I originally got the data came from several Smiths catalogues and a BMC Fast Moving Parts catalogue. Hope this helps.. _________________________________________________________________ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join From MBran89793 at aol.com Sat Mar 8 15:16:20 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:16:20 EST Subject: [Healeys] Belated Friday Funny Message-ID: Good show I would say. **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From jstmorris at yahoo.com Sat Mar 8 16:18:26 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:18:26 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <758895.68669.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Richard; According to the Smith's catalogue, the RN 2301/03 was for the 100-6 late 1958. Unfortunately, information about the redline was not provided. See http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm for a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey. Richard Collins wrote: << Interesting; My 60 BN7 #440 Tach is : RN 2301/ 03. And the redline is 5250 Richard of CA/KY >> > Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:31:56 -0500 > From: jstmorris at yahoo.com > To: britcrs at gmail.com; Healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer Hello Marv; The RN 2301/01 is for a 1957-58 100-6 BN4 / BN6 and the RN 2301/01 is for a 1959-62 BN7 / BT7. I have attached a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey which can also be found at: http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm I originally got the data came from several Smiths catalogues and a BMC Fast Moving Parts catalogue. Hope this helps.. J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA From Editorgary at aol.com Sat Mar 8 16:18:36 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:18:36 EST Subject: [Healeys] Healey Books Message-ID: For restoration purposes, in addition to the other books mentioned, an absolute essential is the "Service Parts List" (often called the "parts manual") for your model, in an edition released after the build date of your car, so that it will show any parts that were changed from the beginning of production to the point where your car was built. It is very useful to confirm change points, and the diagrams are excellent in the lists for the later models (the early parts lists didn't have diagrams.) These originally were the loose-leaf "catalogs" that were sent to the dealers when each model was introduced, from which they would get the part numbers to order replacement parts. As running changes were made in the model, new or replacement pages were sent out to be inserted in the notebook. If I'm not mistaken, Jerry Wall of the AHCUSA has for sale photocopies of the last version of each parts list, and I recall hearing that someone had put them up on cds or dvds. Cheers Gary Anderson ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From bjcap at optonline.net Sat Mar 8 16:34:12 2008 From: bjcap at optonline.net (Carroll A Phillips) Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:34:12 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Fw: Concours Wheels Wanted BJ8 Message-ID: <003601c88174$ea7a9270$6501a8c0@carrolls> Dan, You may have other than Healey wires with a different offset . Or possibly not properly set up front hubs. Carroll From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Mar 8 17:15:06 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:15:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Another TR Part Message-ID: <20080308.191507.2620.8.dwflagg@juno.com> Have an NOS QH clutch release bearing for the TR4/TR250 '65 - '68 and TR6 '69 - '76. Please contact me off the list if interested. Thanks. Regards, Doug From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Sat Mar 8 17:16:45 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:16:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] race car for sale References: Message-ID: <000601c8817a$de0100a0$bf5ee104@markl946cfrd7q> Where's the original email? I have know idea what your talking about. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] race car for sale > Really sad that someone went to all this trouble before finding out that > wheel-to-wheel racing, even at the vintage level, didn't steam their > latti. > For > those of you who have wondered if you'd enjoy racing, spend some time in > the > pits with your local vintage racing group, pay the money to take a serious > racing > course (will be money well spent whether or not you ever race), and > borrow/rent a car to go through the novice weekend. Only after that, > should > you start > spending the money to put your own car on the track. > > For those of you who are looking for a way to get into racing without > taking > two years and lots of more bucks to build a similar car, this sounds like > a > great turn-key deal, especially if you're just a little over average size. > Pay > Fuqua a grand or two to refresh this engine, and you're on the track for > less > than about $12 grand. > > Cheers > Gary Anderson > (vintage racing MGA, and coaching high-performance driving) > > > ************** > It's > Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. > > (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From dan at warner-associates.com Sat Mar 8 17:34:58 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:34:58 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: 1967 Sprite racecar for sale Message-ID: <004601c8817d$676f1f50$3500000a@warner.com> -----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 Wm. Severin Thompson Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:24 AM To: 'Spridgets'; team-thicko at autox.team.net; 'Healey List'; vintage-race at autox.team.net; british-cars at autox.team.net Cc: jporasik at wi.rr.com Subject: [Healeys] 1967 Sprite racecar for sale Respond to jporasik at wi.rr.com This is a very clean car, and a very fast car. From: jeffrey.porasik at wachoviasec.com [mailto:jeffrey.porasik at wachoviasec.com] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:18 AM To: wsthompson at thicko.com Subject: Flounder, Thanks for helping me out with selling my car. For Sale: 1967 Austin Healey Sprite vintage race car Well built & sorted, professionally built 1275. .30 over w/roller rockers, Comptune grind head New rings and bearings January 2008 Ribcase tranny w/straight cut gears. New synchros January 2008 Tilton brakes and clutch, Kirkey seat, Peter Caldwell adjustable lever shocks on front. Many other upgrades. Also included is open trailer. Has run with VSCDA,SVRA for past 5 yrs. 1:27 Blackhawk 2:58 Road America Ready for 50th Anniversary Sprite races in 2008 $10,000 (car & trailer) Call Jeff Porasik 262-880-9915 (cell) 262-635-2562 (office) jporasik at wi.rr.com ATTENTION: Please be aware that since the confidentiality of Internet email cannot be guaranteed, do not include private or confidential information such as passwords, account numbers, social security numbers, etc., in emails to us. Additionally, instructions having financial consequences such as trade orders, funds transfer, etc., should not be included in your email communications to us as we cannot act on such instructions received by email. If you do not wish to receive advertising messages from Wachovia, please use the following link to unsubscribe: https://www.wachovia.com/email/unsubscribe Or you may write us at Wachovia Securities 901 East Byrd Street Richmond, VA 23219. 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Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Sat Mar 8 17:37:33 2008 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:37:33 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Similar Healey Names Message-ID: <48720d20803081637s44e625fp840e23dd64f36dc3@mail.gmail.com> While we are remembering other applications for the names, remember that there was a British rugby player named Austin Healey! I have his card with his picture and skill rating on it. It is smaller than a US baseball cared, and has a perforated edge where it was torn from something. Jack From dan at warner-associates.com Sat Mar 8 17:37:39 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:37:39 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Racing Goodies for Sale Message-ID: <004701c8817d$c76550a0$3500000a@warner.com> There was also a part 1 to this. Car for sale is listed at the end. -----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 GSFuqua1 at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 11:09 PM To: fot at autox.team.net; triumphs at autox.team.net; 6pack at autox.team.net; tedtsimx at bright.net; healeys at autox.team.net; shop at justbrits.com Subject: [Healeys] Racing Goodies for Sale One of my good friends has decided that Vintage Racing is not his cup of tea so to speak. SO...We have some VERY nice and VERY lightly used goodies for sale. 1 pair of new style mid-height Oakley racing shoes 10.5 size in black. 1 XL G-Force Racing Suit Blue 2 XL Carbon X Oakley underwear (Tops & Bottoms) 1 Oakley Carbon X Balaclava 2 Pair of Carbon X Socks 1 Pair of G-Force Racing Gloves (Large I think) 1 Bell M4 White Helmet in Large (With Hans set up) 1 Hans Sport Device (New Style) 1 Set of G-Force Arm Restraints 1 G-Force Gear Bag All of the above has been used for ONE weekend!! We also have one nicely prepared 72 MG Midget For those who may be interested in any or all of the above please contact me. It is in my shop in Branson, MO. I can send pictures and details. Bill of Sale only. CVAR log books and has passed the CVAR 08 Tech Inspection. Car ran very well at TWS. Former David Littlefield Car. This is the last car built by David McCullough of Ishida Motorsports (DFW) before Pinnacle took over. McCullough has years of experience racing Spridgets, including at the Runoffs in the 70's. The motor was built by Bob Weber of SFD engines-- also a legend in Spridget racing. It was formerly owned by David Mhoon. It is eligible for all CVAR authenticity points, except it currently does not have an alternator. Motor is relatively mildly tuned for reliability. As it is, it is a top-third FP car. Pam's best at TWS with this setup was a 2:09. That used to be good enough to run in the top 4, but the competition has gotten faster. Pam ran about mid-pack in class at the Walter Mitty races at Road Atlanta. The car also has some history-- it ran in the 50th Collier Cup at Watkins Glen. The motor has seen quite a few races, but still has good compression and makes good power. The 2:09 was done in September of last year, so it is no slouch. Eventually it will need a freshening. Price on the car is $9000. Equipment prices are open to reasonable offers. Reasonable being the key word. I can be reached via e-mail at _gsfuqua1 at aol.gsf_ (mailto:gsfuqua1 at aol.com) or on my cell phone 417-593-9503 **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 8 22:01:13 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 21:01:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Voltage Regulator (BN1 & BN2) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <126211.40931.qm@web83312.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Doug ... You would have to spin a generator at 1500 R.P.M to check open circuit voltage , 15.8v to 16.4 v ... you could check the air gaps as shown in the factory service manual and on page 210 in my Tech Talk book ... working principles of the regulator are shown page 121 in my Tech Talk book ... hope this helps ... 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 British Car Specialists ( established 1957 ) 2060 N Wilson Way .. Stockton CA 95205 Phone # (209) 948-8767 FAX # (209)948-1030 www.britishcarspecialists.com SAMPLE PAGES ON LINE --- Doug Newton wrote: > Good afternoon List- Is there a way to check a 100-4 > Voltage Regulator to > see if it is working properly if the unit is removed > from the car? > > Thanks- Doug > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From steveg at abrazosdata.com Sat Mar 8 22:50:20 2008 From: steveg at abrazosdata.com (Steve B. Gerow) Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:50:20 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] clutch staying 'on' followup Message-ID: I had had a situation where my clutch was staying 'on' when the pedal was pressed. I believed my master cylinder was staying slightly depressed and wasn't allowing the slave cylinder to push fluid upstream to the Reservoir on taking my foot off the clutch. This was similar to the situation where posters here said the flex line collapses internally and acts like a one-way valve. Today I removed the rubber cup washer between the mushroom end of the pushrod and the cup end of the piston. This washer is shown on P 48 of the current Moss catalog as #79--the right middle one. It was depressing the pistons enough to block the return port. Clutch works fine now. FYI. Am suspicious here that the rebuild kit is not made quite properly and the rubber washer is too thick--not just sealing around the edge of the mushroom end like it should. A local collector sold a BN1 last year because the brakes kept locking after a lot of troubleshooting--this sounds like possibly the same issue. -- Steve Gerow Pasadena CA 59 BN6 From rusd at sitestar.net Sun Mar 9 00:27:48 2008 From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell) Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:27:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] clutch staying 'on' followup In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47D39174.1010904@sitestar.net> The BN1, BN2 brake master cylinder, though working differently, sometimes has a similar problem. Usually, on these cars, the MC operating rod can be adjusted to allow full piston return & proper bleed back. Sometimes the rubber is too thick to allow full piston return. Depending on the exact parts stack up & sizes, folks sometimes "lengthen" the back relief port to allow the wheel cylinders to properly bleed back when the pedal is released. There could possibly be a similar problem with the later brake & clutch cylinders, as you say. Dave Russell Steve B. Gerow wrote: >I had had a situation where my clutch was staying 'on' when the pedal was >pressed. I believed my master cylinder was staying slightly depressed and >wasn't allowing the slave cylinder to push fluid upstream to the Reservoir >on taking my foot off the clutch. This was similar to the situation where >posters here said the flex line collapses internally and acts like a one-way >valve. > >Today I removed the rubber cup washer between the mushroom end of the >pushrod and the cup end of the piston. This washer is shown on P 48 of the >current Moss catalog as #79--the right middle one. > >It was depressing the pistons enough to block the return port. Clutch works >fine now. FYI. > >Am suspicious here that the rebuild kit is not made quite properly and the >rubber washer is too thick--not just sealing around the edge of the mushroom >end like it should. > >A local collector sold a BN1 last year because the brakes kept locking after >a lot of troubleshooting--this sounds like possibly the same issue. From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Sun Mar 9 03:05:07 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 21:05:07 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Late or Early Friday Funny - OZ WORDS Message-ID: <002601c881cd$0ed63fe0$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> G'day It's Sunday evening and yes I know that I'm late for last Friday's Funnies and way too early for next Friday's. So I though I would break with tradition by throwing in a Sunday night funny. Having to go to work tomorrow, I need something. Perhaps this will help? If not, they are bound to make you think. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia The following are results from an OZ-words Competition where entrants were asked to take an Australian word, alter it by one letter only, and supply a witty definition. Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand entirely: Billabonk: to make passionate love beside a waterhole. Bludgie: a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet. Dodgeridoo: a fake indigenous artefact. Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine. Flatypus: a cat that has been run over by a vehicle. Mateshit: all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn around the floor Shagman: an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in search of sexual activity. Yabble: the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater crustaceans Bushwanker: a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's above average when it comes to handling himself in the scrub. Crackie-daks: 'hipster' tracksuit pants. And for the Kiwi's amongst us: Shornbag: a particularly attractive naked sheep From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Sun Mar 9 04:10:15 2008 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:10:15 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out In-Reply-To: <910950.43826.qm@web30307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <00a001c88032$4a3ab260$deb01720$@com> <910950.43826.qm@web30307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Dear Scott It is interesting to note that BMC did not appear to be very precise themselves when it came to publishing measurement. In Austin Service Journal - Volume 26 BODY 3 - dated August 30 1956 these measurements were given as 9" for BN1 and 7 3/4" for BN2. These earlier measurements were a bit closer to the actual measurements but clearly were just a general indication to bring out the fact that the wings (fenders) were different. Regards >Hello Eric; According to the Austin Service Journal A/421 1961-08-11, >"... the 'opening' line of the front wing panel has been altered to >give greater clearance to the road wheel [ BN1 9 1/2" ; BN2 9"]. >Details of the change are inclued in the attached bulletin. Hope this >helps. > --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada' '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 > PS: Rich, I thought you might like a copy. > PPS: If anyone else wants a copy, let me know and I will send a batch >email late Saturday or Sunday. > >"Brits'n'Pieces (Eric Frenken)" wrote: << Hello, >I know the height of the wheel cut-out of the front wings changed between >BN1 and BN2, but I don't know the exact change point. Was this identical >with the change of the model (BN1 to BN2) or at sometime during the early >production of the BN2? And, which model had the higher cut-out? Can >somebody please enlighten me? >> > > > >J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives > >--------------------------------- >Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada >Messenger for the Web BETA > >[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg which had a >name of A421 1961-08-11 Front Wings.JPG] >_______________________________________________ >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 ah at jharper.demon.co.uk > >http://www.team.net/archive > -- John Harper From pdzwig at summaventures.com Sun Mar 9 08:19:51 2008 From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig) Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:19:51 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" Message-ID: <47D40017.8020203@summaventures.com> PKD for "Partly knocked down"..but rare and I had some recollection that most of those went to Commenwaelth countries/British colonies at the time inc RSA. Peter Dzwig Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote: > What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was a typo... > > > Wilko > > On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote: > >> Steve and for the benefit of the list >> As you know all I could think of was Light weight body (alloy wings?) and >> Longbridge works Birmingham (press car?). So being inquisitive (bored at work) >> I rang Richard at the BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without the body/ >> engine number he couldnt double check but did say it may just be a mistake, he >> had never come across it before. >> regards Andy > _______________________________________________ > 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 pdzwig at summaventures.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From cbaustin at verizon.net Sun Mar 9 08:59:48 2008 From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum) Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:59:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Message-ID: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on how much interest there might be out there for those items. Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, CB From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Mar 9 09:22:13 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:22:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. References: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> Message-ID: <01d501c88201$bc0c4cc0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Speaking of fibreglass I have a set of all four fibreglass fenders and a fibreglass rear shroud all for BN4/BT7 series that came in a package deal that will be going cheap. Anybody going racing? Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charley Braum" To: "Spridgets List" ; "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 11:59 AM Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on > how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, > > CB From jstmorris at yahoo.com Sun Mar 9 10:40:54 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 13:40:54 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] front wing cut-out In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <961341.72405.qm@web30302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello John; You are quite right. Although an official publication from BMC, I certainly would not take it as gospel. We know that what should have happened on the production line and what actually happened tended to be two entirely different stories. What is interesting is that at the bottom of the Austin Service Journal bulletin [A/421 dated August 11, 1961] for the BN1 & BN2 fender opening there is a note that it ... * Cancels article in Volume 26, Body, page 3 (dimensions revised). Was this an indirect admission about their level of precision in publishing measurements ? J Bulletin Date BN1 BN2 August 30, 1956 9 7 > August 11, 1960 9 = 9 For your interest, a copy of A/421 is attached. --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 John Harper wrote: << Dear Scott It is interesting to note that BMC did not appear to be very precise themselves when it came to publishing measurement. In Austin Service Journal - Volume 26 BODY 3 - dated August 30 1956 these measurements were given as 9" for BN1 and 7 3/4" for BN2. These earlier measurements were a bit closer to the actual measurements but clearly were just a general indication to bring out the fact that the wings (fenders) were different. >> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of A421 Front Wings-100.pdf] From sbyers at ec.rr.com Sun Mar 9 11:00:14 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (sbyers) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:00:14 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. In-Reply-To: <01d501c88201$bc0c4cc0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> <01d501c88201$bc0c4cc0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <000001c8820f$6d500460$47f00d20$@rr.com> And I have a set of fiberglass rear fenders and a trunk lid for a BJ8, never used or drilled. 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 Rich C Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:22 AM To: Charley Braum; Spridgets List; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Speaking of fibreglass I have a set of all four fibreglass fenders and a fibreglass rear shroud all for BN4/BT7 series that came in a package deal that will be going cheap. Anybody going racing? Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charley Braum" To: "Spridgets List" ; "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 11:59 AM Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on > how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, > > CB Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers at ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: 2/11/2008 8:16 AM Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: 2/11/2008 8:16 AM From bluechipracing at snet.net Sun Mar 9 11:29:16 2008 From: bluechipracing at snet.net (james smith) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:29:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Message-ID: <765451.84199.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> WRT "anybody going racing?" Many of the Vintage race sanctioning bodys do not allow non-original body materials...i.e Fibreglas panels on Healeys. (fibreglas hardops ok). Jim Smith ----- Original Message ---- From: sbyers To: Rich C ; Charley Braum ; Spridgets List ; Healey List Sent: Sunday, March 9, 2008 2:00:14 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. And I have a set of fiberglass rear fenders and a trunk lid for a BJ8, never used or drilled. 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 Rich C Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:22 AM To: Charley Braum; Spridgets List; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Speaking of fibreglass I have a set of all four fibreglass fenders and a fibreglass rear shroud all for BN4/BT7 series that came in a package deal that will be going cheap. Anybody going racing? Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charley Braum" To: "Spridgets List" ; "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 11:59 AM Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on > how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, > > CB Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers at ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: 2/11/2008 8:16 AM Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: 2/11/2008 8:16 AM -----Inline Attachment Follows----- Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bluechipracing at snet.net http://www.team.net/archive From autofarm at cyg.net Sun Mar 9 11:47:55 2008 From: autofarm at cyg.net (Bob Yule) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:47:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] seat Message-ID: <001801c88216$17d007e0$6400a8c0@OFFICE> We are putting the finishing touches to a Bug-Eye, and one of the items that came with the car was a "baby" seat. We are in the process of re-trimming this seat and not too sure of how it goes. Was wondering if anyone had experience with a similar set up and could point me to pictures, or any information, to help. It fits over the transmission tunnel, with two clamps and is nicely upholstered. The frame is definitely manufactured, not home made. Cheers.......Bob Check out our web site www.autofarm.net From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Sun Mar 9 11:54:44 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:54:44 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" In-Reply-To: <47D40017.8020203@summaventures.com> References: <47D40017.8020203@summaventures.com> Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175003E88AE3@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> BMIHT has no records for PKD Healeys. A friend of mine owns a 100/6 PKD shipped to South Africa. Josef Eckert -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Peter Dzwig [mailto:pdzwig at summaventures.com] Gesendet: Sonntag, 9. Mdrz 2008 16:20 An: Healey Betreff: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" PKD for "Partly knocked down"..but rare and I had some recollection that most of those went to Commenwaelth countries/British colonies at the time inc RSA. Peter Dzwig Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote: > What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was a typo... > > > Wilko > > On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote: > >> Steve and for the benefit of the list >> As you know all I could think of was Light weight body (alloy wings?) and >> Longbridge works Birmingham (press car?). So being inquisitive (bored at work) >> I rang Richard at the BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without the body/ >> engine number he couldnt double check but did say it may just be a mistake, he >> had never come across it before. >> regards Andy > _______________________________________________ > 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 pdzwig at summaventures.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as josef.eckert at t-systems.com http://www.team.net/archive From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sun Mar 9 12:35:35 2008 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:35:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. In-Reply-To: <765451.84199.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <765451.84199.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Interesting re Fiberglass wings...my BN7 which apparently was an old track car years ago here in the NorCal region has fiberglass wings...no roll bar however. Richard of CA/KY 1960 BN7 #440> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:29:16 -0700> From: bluechipracing at snet.net> To: sbyers at ec.rr.com; richchrysler at quickclic.net; cbaustin at verizon.net; spridgets at autox.team.net; healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc.> > WRT "anybody going racing?" > Many of the Vintage race sanctioning bodys do not allow non-original body materials...i.e Fibreglas panels on Healeys. (fibreglas hardops ok). > > _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Sun Mar 9 12:46:43 2008 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:46:43 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Identify a Tachometer In-Reply-To: <758895.68669.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <758895.68669.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Not surprised as my build date was mid 1959 and is one of the first 3000 produced (#440). It is well known that the 100-6 parts carried over into the early 3000 MK1 cars. I recall someoe last year was trying to do an analysis of when the last of the 100-6 parts were finally used up. The 100-6 horn button on some of the early 3000's is also one of the indicators I believe I read last year. Mine has a 100-6 button in the spare part box that came with the car. That's all I can see from digging around mine since I bought it out of an old Los Altos garage a few years ago. Richard of CA/KY 1960 BN7 Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:18:26 -0500From: jstmorris at yahoo.comSubject: RE: [Healeys] Identify a TachometerTo: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com; britcrs at gmail.com; healeys at autox.team.netHi Richard; According to the Smith's catalogue, the RN 2301/03 was for the 100-6 late 1958. Unfortunately, information about the redline was not provided. See http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm for a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey. Richard Collins wrote: << Interesting;My 60 BN7 #440 Tach is : RN 2301/ 03. And the redline is 5250 Richard of CA/KY >>> Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:31:56 -0500> From: jstmorris at yahoo.com> To: britcrs at gmail.com; Healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Identify a TachometerHello Marv; The RN 2301/01 is for a 1957-58 100-6 BN4 / BN6 and the RN 2301/01 is for a 1959-62 BN7 / BT7. I have attached a listing of Smith Instruments for the Big Healey which can also be found at: http://www.ahcso.com/TechTalk/TechTalk.htm I originally got the data came from several Smiths catalogues and a BMC Fast Moving Parts catalogue. Hope this helps..J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 From dwflagg at juno.com Sun Mar 9 12:57:25 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:57:25 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Flasher Warning Light Message-ID: <20080309.155725.4024.1.dwflagg@juno.com> I have an NOS Lucas 38068 flasher warning light assembly for the TR2/TR3 '56 - '60. Please contact me off the list if interested. Thanks. Doug From rjswain at hotmail.com Sun Mar 9 13:57:44 2008 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:57:44 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. In-Reply-To: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> References: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> Message-ID: I don't know if all fiberglass fenders would be the same but here's a note of caution from my experience. My BN4 came with fiberglass front fenders, rocker panels, rear fenders and trunk lid. All the parts look good (not the back sides but the only piece that has both sides visible is the trunk lid and only when it's open), and the fit is good as well. However, because of the thickness of the fiberglass, the door shut faces had been cut down - the rounded edges are gone - in order for the fenders to fit. This was probably true for the hinge pillars as well but mine were so hacked about it's hard to tell. The part of the fiberglass rocker panels that go under the fenders have a greater step in them than the originals, again to compensate for the thickness of the fiberglass fenders. The trunk lid fits well but it didn't have any weatherstripping. I found out why when I installed some. The greater thickness of the fiberglass lid meant that there just isn't enough room for the weatherstripping unless you cut it down. Unless a manufacturer can produce fenders as thin as steel I can't see being able to use fiberglass without some modification to the underlying panels. I could be wrong. With my rebuild (for the second time) I'm replacing as many of the fiberglass panels as I can with steel, as well as the shut pillars and hinge pillars. Cheers Rick ---------------------------------------- > Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:59:48 -0400 > From: cbaustin at verizon.net > To: spridgets at autox.team.net; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, > > CB > _______________________________________________ > 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 rjswain at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Like solving puzzles? Then you'll love Flexicon! Play now! From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun Mar 9 14:29:31 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:29:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Message-ID: <20080309212931.RBWL13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Hey charlie--are they still in business? Every time I go by there the place looks deserted. > > From: "Charley Braum" > Date: 2008/03/09 Sun AM 11:59:48 EDT > To: "Spridgets List" , "Healey List" > > Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, > > CB > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Sun Mar 9 16:05:02 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:05:02 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Healey History Message-ID: <1205103902.47d46d1e1ff19@webmail.hotkey.net.au> Joe Huffaker was a very successful race car builder and preparer, including mkany Healeys. He had a close association with the major west coast distributor Kjell Qvale who later purchased Jensen Motors and installed Donald and Geoff Healey into that company to produce the Jensen Healey. Read about it in the Jan/Feb. 08 issue of Vintage Motorsport Joe From wsthompson at thicko.com Sun Mar 9 16:07:39 2008 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 18:07:39 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] [Spridgets] 'glass' fenders, etc. In-Reply-To: <000201c88241$edd7ff20$6601a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com> References: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> <000201c88241$edd7ff20$6601a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com> Message-ID: <00fe01c8823a$69838480$3c8a8d80$@com> I agree that replicas of the factory offerings would sell far better than the fugly stuff in their current catalog. I found a mint MKII Sprite/MKI Midget factory top on Ebay just a few years ago out of AL, and paid something like $127 plus Greyhound shipping. They are the rarest of the factory Spridget tops, it seems, but they can be found. Occasionally you can also find an Ashley fastback top for a MKII Sprite/MKI Midget. 2 seat BN6/BN7 factory big Healey hardtops are super expensive, super rare. I believe they share the same mold for the fiberglass of the much more common BN4/BT7 hardtop, with differences in the aluminum frame to match the curve of the 2 seater. The reality is ALL factory hardtops, and rare specialty after market hardtop prices are way up. It took the Sprite hardtops a while, but a mint Bugeye hardtop can go for a grand now. A BN6/BN7 2 seater hardtop is north of $4k. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bud Osbourne Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 7:02 PM To: 'Charley Braum'; 'Spridgets List'; 'Healey List' Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'glass' fenders, etc. I'd kinda like to see them offer replicas of the OEM hardtops, for our cars. I've asked them for pricing information on a hardtop for my Mk I Midget, since I figure the odds of finding an original one, at a reasonable price, are slim and nil. I have NO interest in fiberglass body panels for ANY classic Brit car, unless it's a Lotus. Bud Osbourne From pennell at cox.net Sun Mar 9 17:00:53 2008 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:00:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Late or Early Friday Funny - OZ WORDS In-Reply-To: <002601c881cd$0ed63fe0$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> Message-ID: <20080309200053.SE0EF.32777.imail@eastrmwml01.mgt.cox.net> Patrick, Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand partially. Keith Pennell > G'day > > It's Sunday evening and yes I know that I'm late for last Friday's Funnies > and way too early for next Friday's. > > So I though I would break with tradition by throwing in a Sunday night > funny. Having to go to work tomorrow, I need something. Perhaps this will > help? > > If not, they are bound to make you think. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia > > The following are results from an OZ-words Competition where entrants were > asked to take an Australian word, alter it by one letter only, and supply a > witty definition. > > Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand entirely: > > Billabonk: to make passionate love beside a waterhole. > > Bludgie: a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet. > > Dodgeridoo: a fake indigenous artefact. > > Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine. > > Flatypus: a cat that has been run over by a vehicle. > > Mateshit: all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn around > the floor > > Shagman: an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in > search of sexual activity. > > Yabble: the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater > crustaceans > > Bushwanker: a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's above average > when it comes to handling himself in the scrub. > > Crackie-daks: 'hipster' tracksuit pants. > > And for the Kiwi's amongst us: Shornbag: a particularly From pennell at cox.net Sun Mar 9 17:21:58 2008 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:21:58 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] [Spridgets] 'glass' fenders, etc. In-Reply-To: <00fe01c8823a$69838480$3c8a8d80$@com> Message-ID: <20080309202158.LCZBK.32950.imail@eastrmwml01.mgt.cox.net> Speaking of hardtops I have a vintage Parrish hardtop for a BJ8 for sale. In VG condition but needs the seal kit which Smoothline carries. Contact me off list if interested. Keith Pennell > I agree that replicas of the factory offerings would sell far better than > the fugly stuff in their current catalog. > > I found a mint MKII Sprite/MKI Midget factory top on Ebay just a few years > ago out of AL, and paid something like $127 plus Greyhound shipping. They > are the rarest of the factory Spridget tops, it seems, but they can be > found. Occasionally you can also find an Ashley fastback top for a MKII > Sprite/MKI Midget. > > 2 seat BN6/BN7 factory big Healey hardtops are super expensive, super > rare. I believe they share the same mold for the fiberglass of the much more > common BN4/BT7 hardtop, with differences in the aluminum frame to match the > curve of the 2 seater. > > The reality is ALL factory hardtops, and rare specialty after market hardtop > prices are way up. It took the Sprite hardtops a while, but a mint Bugeye > hardtop can go for a grand now. A BN6/BN7 2 seater hardtop is north of $4k. From pennell at cox.net Sun Mar 9 17:25:45 2008 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:25:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. In-Reply-To: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> Message-ID: <20080309202545.OG9BJ.32986.imail@eastrmwml01.mgt.cox.net> Charley et al, I cannot imagine that there would be enough of a market in Big Healeys to make it worth their while. My guess is the numbere of cars out there which will need fenders is way down from say 20 or more years ago. My .02 Keith Pennell > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for input on how > much interest there might be out there for those items. > > Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, From cleona44 at hotmail.com Sun Mar 9 17:32:31 2008 From: cleona44 at hotmail.com (Jim Lesher) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:32:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" In-Reply-To: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175003E88AE3@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> References: <47D40017.8020203@summaventures.com> <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175003E88AE3@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Message-ID: Interesting - According by Emerson's book p133 " The BN6 was also offered for export in the "Completely Knocked Down"(CKD) configuration. In the CKD process, semi-assembled cars were shipped to foreign countries such as South Africa and Cuba, where they were completed in local factories." jim> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:54:44 +0100> From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com> To: Healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB"> > BMIHT has no records for PKD Healeys. A friend of mine owns a 100/6 PKD> shipped to South Africa.> > Josef Eckert> > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----> Von: Peter Dzwig [mailto:pdzwig at summaventures.com]> Gesendet: Sonntag, 9. Mdrz 2008 16:20> An: Healey> Betreff: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB"> > PKD for "Partly knocked down"..but rare and I had some recollection that most> of those went to Commenwaelth countries/British colonies at the time inc RSA.> > Peter Dzwig> > Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:> > What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was a> typo...> >> >> > Wilko> >> > On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote:> >> >> Steve and for the benefit of the list >> As you know all I could think of> was Light weight body (alloy wings?) and >> Longbridge works Birmingham> (press car?). So being inquisitive (bored at work) >> I rang Richard at the> BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without the body/ >> engine number he> couldnt double check but did say it may just be a mistake, he >> had never> come across it before.> >> regards Andy> > _______________________________________________> > 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 pdzwig at summaventures.com > >> http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as josef.eckert at t-systems.com> > http://www.team.net/archive> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as cleona44 at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Sun Mar 9 17:46:10 2008 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:46:10 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" In-Reply-To: References: <47D40017.8020203@summaventures.com><63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175003E88AE3@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F394@itfexch5.central.det.win> G'day It's obvious that LWB stood for "Less Without Body". Quite a few LWB Austin-Healeys were exported to the colonies where they were rebodied as Morris Marshalls, Morris Isis or Austin A90/A95. Is it April 1st yet? Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney< Australia -----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 Jim Lesher Sent: Monday, 10 March 2008 11:33 AM To: josef.eckert at t-systems.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB" Interesting - According by Emerson's book p133 " The BN6 was also offered for export in the "Completely Knocked Down"(CKD) configuration. In the CKD process, semi-assembled cars were shipped to foreign countries such as South Africa and Cuba, where they were completed in local factories." jim> Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:54:44 +0100> From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com> To: Healeys at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB"> > BMIHT has no records for PKD Healeys. A friend of mine owns a 100/6 PKD> shipped to South Africa.> > Josef Eckert> > -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----> Von: Peter Dzwig [mailto:pdzwig at summaventures.com]> Gesendet: Sonntag, 9. Mdrz 2008 16:20> An: Healey> Betreff: Re: [Healeys] a question about "LWB"> > PKD for "Partly knocked down"..but rare and I had some recollection that most> of those went to Commenwaelth countries/British colonies at the time inc RSA.> > Peter Dzwig> > Eric (Rick) Wilkins wrote:> > What was the code for a crated partially assembled car? Maybe this was a> typo...> >> >> > Wilko> >> > On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:25 AM, andy pole wrote:> >> >> Steve and for the benefit of the list >> As you know all I could think of> was Light weight body (alloy wings?) and >> Longbridge works Birmingham> (press car?). So being inquisitive (bored at work) >> I rang Richard at the> BMIHT and he didnt have a clue either, without the body/ >> engine number he> couldnt double check but did say it may just be a mistake, he >> had never> come across it before.> >> regards Andy> > ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Sun Mar 9 17:50:34 2008 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:50:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] window wiper motor Message-ID: <007601c88248$bfd89ec0$0800a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Well, I had fun this weekend. I noted that the window wiper motors that came with the car (yes, two of them) were quite dirty and sounding like they were scratching something on the inside. I tested both of them, one is an earlier model, and one that is for my BJ8. They both ran. I then took apart the BJ8 and cleaned it but it would not run after I put it back together. So I took it apart again and cleaned some more. Took all the old grease out and replaced it. Now it runs! I ran it off a battery charge for 29 min at a 2 amp rate. It shut down at 29 min and was very warm. I was wondering if once it got warm, it started needed more than the 2amps. The book says it takes 2-3.2 amps. I hope not to drive in the rain but I think the wipers should last at least 30-45 minutes just in case. Once it cools a little, the unit starts back up just fine. Jerry BJ8 From cnaarndt at gmail.com Sun Mar 9 19:40:45 2008 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:40:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] seat In-Reply-To: <001801c88216$17d007e0$6400a8c0@OFFICE> References: <001801c88216$17d007e0$6400a8c0@OFFICE> Message-ID: <751d05480803091940uc9798c9mfe5fe78bc355bc20@mail.gmail.com> Bob, There is a photo of the seat in the original Sprite & Midget by Terry Horler. If you don't have the book go to this link and scroll down to see the picture. http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT43&lpg=PT43&dq=original+sprite+%26+midget&source=web&ots=yEr221BmxT&sig=BcxHX7vHUghTqxzz9bJql4AWLzA&hl=en#PPT41,M1 Cheers, Curt Arndt On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Bob Yule wrote: > We are putting the finishing touches to a Bug-Eye, and one of the items > that came with the car was a "baby" seat. We are in the process of > re-trimming this seat and not too sure of how it goes. Was wondering if > anyone had experience with a similar set up and could point me to > pictures, or > any information, to help. It fits over the transmission tunnel, with two > clamps and is nicely upholstered. The frame is definitely manufactured, > not > home made. > Cheers.......Bob > Check out our web site www.autofarm.net > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Mar 9 20:38:45 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 20:38:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Late or Early Friday Funny - OZ WORDS In-Reply-To: <20080309200053.SE0EF.32777.imail@eastrmwml01.mgt.cox.net> References: <002601c881cd$0ed63fe0$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> <20080309200053.SE0EF.32777.imail@eastrmwml01.mgt.cox.net> Message-ID: Isn't there a Pauline Hansen version of this somewhere? On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 5:00 PM, wrote: > Patrick, > > Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand partially. > > Keith Pennell > > > G'day > > > > It's Sunday evening and yes I know that I'm late for last Friday's > Funnies > > and way too early for next Friday's. > > > > So I though I would break with tradition by throwing in a Sunday night > > funny. Having to go to work tomorrow, I need something. Perhaps this > will > > help? > > > > If not, they are bound to make you think. > > > > Hoo Roo > > > > Patrick Quinn > > Sydney, Australia > > > > The following are results from an OZ-words Competition where entrants > were > > asked to take an Australian word, alter it by one letter only, and > supply a > > witty definition. > > > > Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand entirely: > > > > Billabonk: to make passionate love beside a waterhole. > > > > Bludgie: a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet. > > > > Dodgeridoo: a fake indigenous artefact. > > > > Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine. > > > > Flatypus: a cat that has been run over by a vehicle. > > > > Mateshit: all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn > around > > the floor > > > > Shagman: an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in > > search of sexual activity. > > > > Yabble: the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater > > crustaceans > > > > Bushwanker: a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's above > average > > when it comes to handling himself in the scrub. > > > > Crackie-daks: 'hipster' tracksuit pants. > > > > And for the Kiwi's amongst us: Shornbag: a particularly > _______________________________________________ > 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 glemon at neb.rr.com Sun Mar 9 20:49:07 2008 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 22:49:07 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] seat References: <001801c88216$17d007e0$6400a8c0@OFFICE> <751d05480803091940uc9798c9mfe5fe78bc355bc20@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <008a01c88261$b18d86a0$6401a8c0@toshibauser> Curt, thanks for the reference, I told Tadeusz I was sure I had seen a picture of the Big Healey baby seat in a Healey book at one time, but couldn't find it, with your reference I think it was the Horler book on Sprites where I saw the pick, don't have the book handy, but I believe it just looks like a little (ribbed?) tongue sitting on the driveshaft tunnel. Possibly the 100 seat was a similar design?? Like LWB (I'll throw out Lightweight Bonnet made of aluminum to add to the mix) maybe we will never know. Greg Lemon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: "Bob Yule" Cc: "HEALEY LIST" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat > Bob, > > There is a photo of the seat in the original Sprite & Midget by Terry > Horler. If you don't have the book go to this link and scroll down to see > the picture. > > http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT43&lpg=PT43&dq=original+sprite+%26+midget&source=web&ots=yEr221BmxT&sig=BcxHX7vHUghTqxzz9bJql4AWLzA&hl=en#PPT41,M1 > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt > > On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Bob Yule wrote: > >> We are putting the finishing touches to a Bug-Eye, and one of the >> items >> that came with the car was a "baby" seat. We are in the process of >> re-trimming this seat and not too sure of how it goes. Was wondering if >> anyone had experience with a similar set up and could point me to >> pictures, or >> any information, to help. It fits over the transmission tunnel, with two >> clamps and is nicely upholstered. The frame is definitely manufactured, >> not >> home made. >> Cheers.......Bob >> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as glemon at neb.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From cnaarndt at gmail.com Sun Mar 9 21:00:53 2008 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 21:00:53 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] seat In-Reply-To: <008a01c88261$b18d86a0$6401a8c0@toshibauser> References: <001801c88216$17d007e0$6400a8c0@OFFICE> <751d05480803091940uc9798c9mfe5fe78bc355bc20@mail.gmail.com> <008a01c88261$b18d86a0$6401a8c0@toshibauser> Message-ID: <751d05480803092100w6d29c36av87d9a3c18960efc2@mail.gmail.com> Greg, I have seen a photo of the 100 seat and as I recall it's very similar if not identical to the Sprite one in the photo. I'll try to dig up the picture for all to see. Curt On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 8:49 PM, Greg Lemon wrote: > Curt, thanks for the reference, I told Tadeusz I was sure I had seen a > picture of the Big Healey baby seat in a Healey book at one time, but > couldn't find it, with your reference I think it was the Horler book on > Sprites where I saw the pick, don't have the book handy, but I believe it > just looks like a little (ribbed?) tongue sitting on the driveshaft > tunnel. > > Possibly the 100 seat was a similar design?? Like LWB (I'll throw out > Lightweight Bonnet made of aluminum to add to the mix) maybe we will never > know. > > Greg Lemon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" > To: "Bob Yule" > Cc: "HEALEY LIST" > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:40 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat > > > > Bob, > > > > There is a photo of the seat in the original Sprite & Midget by Terry > > Horler. If you don't have the book go to this link and scroll down to > see > > the picture. > > > > > http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT43&lpg=PT43&dq=original+sprite+%26+midget&source=web&ots=yEr221BmxT&sig=BcxHX7vHUghTqxzz9bJql4AWLzA&hl=en#PPT41,M1 > > > > Cheers, > > > > Curt Arndt > > > > On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Bob Yule wrote: > > > >> We are putting the finishing touches to a Bug-Eye, and one of the > >> items > >> that came with the car was a "baby" seat. We are in the process of > >> re-trimming this seat and not too sure of how it goes. Was wondering > if > >> anyone had experience with a similar set up and could point me to > >> pictures, or > >> any information, to help. It fits over the transmission tunnel, with > two > >> clamps and is nicely upholstered. The frame is definitely > manufactured, > >> not > >> home made. > >> Cheers.......Bob > >> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> > >> Healeys at autox.team.net > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > >> You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > >> > >> http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as glemon at neb.rr.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive From jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 9 21:45:06 2008 From: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (john spaur) Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:45:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Late or Early Friday Funny - OZ WORDS In-Reply-To: <20080309200053.SE0EF.32777.imail@eastrmwml01.mgt.cox.net> References: <002601c881cd$0ed63fe0$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> <20080309200053.SE0EF.32777.imail@eastrmwml01.mgt.cox.net> Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.2.20080309214337.02919150@pop.att.yahoo.com> Hello Patrick, We just need to know the original word. I can see that this has the potential to be real funny!. John American - can't you tell??? At 08:00 PM 3/9/2008 -0400, pennell at cox.net wrote: >Patrick, > >Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand partially. > >Keith Pennell > > > G'day > > > > It's Sunday evening and yes I know that I'm late for last Friday's Funnies > > and way too early for next Friday's. > > > > So I though I would break with tradition by throwing in a Sunday night > > funny. Having to go to work tomorrow, I need something. Perhaps this will > > help? > > > > If not, they are bound to make you think. > > > > Hoo Roo > > > > Patrick Quinn > > Sydney, Australia > > > > The following are results from an OZ-words Competition where entrants were > > asked to take an Australian word, alter it by one letter only, and supply a > > witty definition. > > > > Clearly, you need to be an Aussie to understand entirely: > > > > Billabonk: to make passionate love beside a waterhole. > > > > Bludgie: a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet. > > > > Dodgeridoo: a fake indigenous artefact. > > > > Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine. > > > > Flatypus: a cat that has been run over by a vehicle. > > > > Mateshit: all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn around > > the floor > > > > Shagman: an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in > > search of sexual activity. > > > > Yabble: the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater > > crustaceans > > > > Bushwanker: a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's > above average > > when it comes to handling himself in the scrub. > > > > Crackie-daks: 'hipster' tracksuit pants. > > > > And for the Kiwi's amongst us: Shornbag: a particularly >_______________________________________________ >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 jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net > >http://www.team.net/archive From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Sun Mar 9 22:12:01 2008 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:12:01 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Late or Early Friday Funny - OZ WORDS In-Reply-To: <6.2.3.4.2.20080309214337.02919150@pop.att.yahoo.com> References: <002601c881cd$0ed63fe0$4001a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw><20080309200053.SE0EF.32777.imail@eastrmwml01.mgt.cox.net> <6.2.3.4.2.20080309214337.02919150@pop.att.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F3A1@itfexch5.central.det.win> Okay then I'll educate youse lot! Billabonk: to make passionate love beside a waterhole. (Billabong - an oxbow lake or inland waterhole that comes from a change in the course of a river. Bonk - sexual intercourse) Bludgie: a partner who doesn't work, but is kept as a pet. (Bludger - one who shirks work. Budgie - budgeriegar) Dodgeridoo: a fake indigenous artefact. (Dodgy - something that has very dubious origins or has a bad reputation. A didgeridoo - Australian aboriginal musical wind instrument) Fair drinkum: good-quality Aussie wine. (Fair Dinkum - something or one that is straight and true. A good bloke.) Flatypus: a cat that has been run over by a vehicle. (Platypus - An Australian monotreme - egg laying mammal) Mateshit: all your flat mate's belongings, lying strewn around the floor. (Mate - a friend. Shit - well! In this course it means rubbish) Shagman: an unemployed male, roaming the Australian bush in search of sexual activity. (Shag - sexual intercourse. Swagman - An unemployed male of the Depression era with no fixed abode) Yabble: the unintelligible language of Australian freshwater crustaceans. (Yabby - Australian freshwater crayfish. Gabble - Unintelligent talk - usually by young people but sometimes by apparently grown up females.) Bushwanker: a pretentious drongo, who reckons he's above average when it comes to handling himself in the scrub. (Wanker - Someone who has tickets on themselves. Someone who self praises. Bush - anywhere away from population.) Crackie-daks: 'hipster' tracksuit pants. (Tracksuit trousers that hang low so you can see the top of someone's bum. Generally overweight tradespeople who undertake work about the home.) And for the Kiwi's amongst us: Shornbag: a particularly. This should be left to the New Zealanders. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Mon Mar 10 07:39:49 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:39:49 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] British brake line flares Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D44C2CD@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I used a KD double flaring tool to make the single flare needed for the BJ8 brakes. It's functional, but not exactly the same flare angle that the original was. Is there a British style dye out there that will fit the KD tool, or a British flaring kit? Next time, I probably would run the line over to a shop that has the right flaring tool. Ken Frese 65 BJ8 From maxxadams at excite.com Mon Mar 10 08:16:09 2008 From: maxxadams at excite.com (michael adams) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:16:09 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Panel switch Message-ID: <20080310151609.1A3FB8B348@xprdmxin.myway.com> I have used Marine parts to replace chrome nuts for switches. You may want to go to a marine store to find a simple pull switch that has the nut size you are looking for, Cole Hersee Co is one that comes to mind. Some stores even sell these nuts buy themselves. Hope this helps. Max --- On Thu 03/06, Alan Bromfield < alan.bromfield at virgin.net > wrote: From: Alan Bromfield [mailto: alan.bromfield at virgin.net] To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:58:56 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Panel switch Team.I have been searching for some time now to find a pull-twist-pull lightswitch (PPG1) for my BN4. The new ones available are such rubbish! Theiraction is so stiff and difficult it strains the dash panel and the retainingnut is a piece of knurled aluminium. Anyway, I finally snagged one - NOS -on Ebay, and very nice it is too. Now my question. I believe my Longbridge BN4 would have had a chrome hex nutretaining the switch into the panel and all I can find are the slottedchrome rings. I know I'm being picky, but It is going to smack me in the eyeif I don't get it right. Does anyone have such a thing lying around spare?All costs would be covered. If it helps I have 1957 Lucas bits I'm happy topart with for you concours types out there. Here's hoping. _______________________________________________(______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com_______________________________________________Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.htmlHealeys at autox.team.nethttp://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeysYou are subscribed as maxxadams at excite.comhttp://www.team.net/archive The most personalized portal on the Web! From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 10 08:27:56 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:27:56 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. In-Reply-To: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> References: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> Message-ID: <7A544214-0C99-4B68-84DA-C5B8D31EF249@sbcglobal.net> We have a customer that has made some new panels for his Healey out of Carbon Fiber. I think that he was going to make some extras. if you want I can see if he did. I seen photos of the ones he made for his car and they looked great. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 9, 2008, at 8:59 AM, Charley Braum wrote: > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) > regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that > they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for > input on how > much interest there might be out there for those items. From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 10 08:29:26 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:29:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. In-Reply-To: <000001c8820f$6d500460$47f00d20$@rr.com> References: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> <01d501c88201$bc0c4cc0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> <000001c8820f$6d500460$47f00d20$@rr.com> Message-ID: I also have a front shroud fiberglass for a BJ7. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 9, 2008, at 11:00 AM, sbyers wrote: > And I have a set of fiberglass rear fenders and a trunk lid for a > BJ8, never > used or drilled. > > 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 Rich C > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:22 AM > To: Charley Braum; Spridgets List; Healey List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > > Speaking of fibreglass I have a set of all four fibreglass fenders > and a > fibreglass rear shroud all for BN4/BT7 series that came in a > package deal > that will be going cheap. Anybody going racing? > > Rich Chrysler > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charley Braum" > To: "Spridgets List" ; "Healey List" > > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 11:59 AM > Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. > > >> Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) >> regarding >> bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that >> they are >> considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. >> >> Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for >> input on >> how >> much interest there might be out there for those items. >> >> Contact them directly, NFI, etc, etc, >> >> >> CB > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sbyers at ec.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: > 2/11/2008 > 8:16 AM > > > Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1271 - Release Date: > 2/11/2008 > 8:16 AM > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rkorn at simnet.is Mon Mar 10 09:09:20 2008 From: rkorn at simnet.is (Richard Korn) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:09:20 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] seat References: <001801c88216$17d007e0$6400a8c0@OFFICE><751d05480803091940uc9798c9mfe5fe78bc355bc20@mail.gmail.com> <008a01c88261$b18d86a0$6401a8c0@toshibauser> Message-ID: <001701c882c9$198cbbb0$4001a8c0@velad> Greg, Maybe the Light Weight Bonnet was what the child wears when you get the seat as an option. Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" ; "Bob Yule" Cc: "HEALEY LIST" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 3:49 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat > Curt, thanks for the reference, I told Tadeusz I was sure I had seen a > picture of the Big Healey baby seat in a Healey book at one time, but > couldn't find it, with your reference I think it was the Horler book on > Sprites where I saw the pick, don't have the book handy, but I believe it > just looks like a little (ribbed?) tongue sitting on the driveshaft > tunnel. > > Possibly the 100 seat was a similar design?? Like LWB (I'll throw out > Lightweight Bonnet made of aluminum to add to the mix) maybe we will never > know. > > Greg Lemon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" > To: "Bob Yule" > Cc: "HEALEY LIST" > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:40 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] seat > > >> Bob, >> >> There is a photo of the seat in the original Sprite & Midget by Terry >> Horler. If you don't have the book go to this link and scroll down to >> see >> the picture. >> >> http://books.google.com/books?id=t4JHzKS0rcMC&pg=PT43&lpg=PT43&dq=original+sprite+%26+midget&source=web&ots=yEr221BmxT&sig=BcxHX7vHUghTqxzz9bJql4AWLzA&hl=en#PPT41,M1 >> >> Cheers, >> >> Curt Arndt >> >> On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Bob Yule wrote: >> >>> We are putting the finishing touches to a Bug-Eye, and one of the >>> items >>> that came with the car was a "baby" seat. We are in the process of >>> re-trimming this seat and not too sure of how it goes. Was wondering if >>> anyone had experience with a similar set up and could point me to >>> pictures, or >>> any information, to help. It fits over the transmission tunnel, with two >>> clamps and is nicely upholstered. The frame is definitely manufactured, >>> not >>> home made. >>> Cheers.......Bob >>> Check out our web site www.autofarm.net >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> >>> Healeys at autox.team.net >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >>> >>> You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com >>> >>> http://www.team.net/archive >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as glemon at neb.rr.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn at simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Mon Mar 10 09:11:54 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:11:54 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Where to get Healey carpet? In-Reply-To: References: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> <01d501c88201$bc0c4cc0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> <000001c8820f$6d500460$47f00d20$@rr.com> Message-ID: <002301c882c9$75c60c10$61522430$@com> Dear Fellow Healeyoids, I have my 63 BJ7 painted now and I just installed a foil backed heat barrier in the flooring. I have a carpet set that I purchased years ago but it is cheap and I don't like it all that much. Plus it is real stiff and too thin. So, I have the new black carpet set that I could lay over some NICE carpet and trace and cut out the pattern. My question is, where can I get some nice black carpet in a roll for my Healey? I could have someone sew the edges on it if I have to. Thanks in advance! Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 10 09:23:16 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:23:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] What is a CKD Car In-Reply-To: References: <47D40017.8020203@summaventures.com> <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175003E88AE3@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Message-ID: We have restored one of these cars. There were 3 CKD cars built in 57. 2 to Mexico and 1 to Cuba we did one of the 2 CKD cars that was from Mexico it was the original owner restoring it for his grandson. We still have the oe windshield from this car with the Mexico DF sticker on the windshield. There was a plaque on the firewall next to the VIN tag that states ENSAMBLADO EN MEXICO POR WILLYS MECICANA C.A. If you have one of our photo sets of the BN4 you will see this badge on the firewall of that car. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 9, 2008, at 5:32 PM, Jim Lesher wrote: > Interesting - According by Emerson's book p133 > " The BN6 was also offered for export in the "Completely Knocked > Down"(CKD) > configuration. In the CKD process, semi-assembled cars were shipped > to foreign > countries such as South Africa and Cuba, where they were completed > in local > factories." From s.hutchings at rogers.com Mon Mar 10 09:54:46 2008 From: s.hutchings at rogers.com (Stephen Hutchings) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:54:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. Message-ID: Well, since evryone else is getting their plugs in- I've got a BJ8 (double light) fibreglass front shroud for sale.....and a BJ7 or BJ8 single light original which needs work, but is salvageable. Stephen, BJ8 From coll44 at msn.com Mon Mar 10 14:56:20 2008 From: coll44 at msn.com (TERRY COLL) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:56:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8/Bend Pak lift problem Message-ID: All, Wondering if anyone else with a BJ8 and a Bend Pak (model HD-9STB) lift has had problems getting on and off the lift. My left muffler catches by about a half inch when backing out and I'm wondering if the mufflers are too low. Seems like there about a half inch of free play between the exhaust pipe at the back of the muffler and the frame and I'm suspecting that's about right. Terry Coll '64 BJ8 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon Mar 10 17:40:22 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:40:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Message-ID: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Hello all, I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the block from somewhere! I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and can find nothing. Clues anybody?? Rich Chrysler From ahbn6 at optonline.net Mon Mar 10 17:45:45 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:45:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? In-Reply-To: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <007901c88311$3dda0480$b98e0d80$@net> Revenge for losing the Revolutionary War? John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich C Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Hello all, I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the block from somewhere! I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and can find nothing. Clues anybody?? Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Mon Mar 10 17:49:48 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:49:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN4 Panel switch References: <20080310151609.1A3FB8B348@xprdmxin.myway.com> Message-ID: <001b01c88311$e1160ae0$cc54e104@markl946cfrd7q> Hey Max, That is good information for future reference. Not being a boat guy, are you suggesting to go to any place where they sell boats and they should have chrome nuts in some type of a parts department setup? Or would this be a Marine fastener type of business that has a walk in parts counter. There seems to be a lot of marine paraphernalia that can be used in our cars to improve the longevity and or appearance. I prefer to go to the right place and not make too much of an ass of my self. But of course when I pull up in my shinny Healey I don't think that will really be on their minds. Thanks, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "michael adams" To: Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN4 Panel switch >I have used Marine parts to replace chrome nuts for switches. You may want >to go to a marine store to find a simple pull switch that has the nut size >you are looking for, Cole Hersee Co is one that comes to mind. Some stores >even sell these nuts buy themselves. Hope this helps. > > Max From Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au Mon Mar 10 17:54:47 2008 From: Patrick.Quinn at det.nsw.edu.au (Quinn, Patrick) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:54:47 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? In-Reply-To: <007901c88311$3dda0480$b98e0d80$@net> References: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> <007901c88311$3dda0480$b98e0d80$@net> Message-ID: <3CFB7014611C6F418B529D81EC0708C70169F3B0@itfexch5.central.det.win> G'day John I am sorry to say that not many things in the list make me laugh out loud but your response did. Thanks. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----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 John Sims Sent: Tuesday, 11 March 2008 11:46 AM To: 'Rich C'; 'Healeys' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Revenge for losing the Revolutionary War? 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 Rich C Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Hello all, I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the block from somewhere! I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and can find nothing. Clues anybody?? Rich Chrysler ********************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender. ********************************************************************** From healeyrick at yahoo.com Mon Mar 10 17:55:16 2008 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:55:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? In-Reply-To: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <719056.40461.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Oil pressure relief ball? Rich C wrote: Hello all, I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the block from somewhere! I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and can find nothing. Clues anybody?? Rich Chrysler Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Mon Mar 10 17:58:59 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:58:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Doug Flagg References: <20080309.155725.4024.1.dwflagg@juno.com> Message-ID: <002201c88313$19228890$cc54e104@markl946cfrd7q> Doug, I have been reading your "for sale" offers now for about ten years and I just got to ask. Did you hit an "English parts buy out mother load" or what? You seem to have a lot of very unique NOS stuff . Not trying to be nosy but very curious where all your stuff is coming from if you don't mind sharing. Thanks Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas W Flagg" To: Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 3:57 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Flasher Warning Light >I have an NOS Lucas 38068 flasher warning light assembly for the TR2/TR3 > '56 - '60. Please contact me off the list if interested. Thanks. > > Doug > _______________________________________________ > 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Mon Mar 10 18:37:56 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:37:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steel ball?? Message-ID: <040501c88318$881c9f10$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Sorry guys, Below is the original message I sent out asking about the steel ball. I mistyped the size. It's a 1/2" precision steel ball. No, I don't think it's for oil pressure relief. The oil pressure relief valve has a cylindrical shaped body with a chamfered end that beds into a chamfered seat and it's backed up by a spring. John Sims, how did you know I had an ancestor who was an officer in Butler's Rangers? Would that make this .50 calibre? Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > Hello all, > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > engine. > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > machine > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of > the > block from somewhere! > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and > can > find nothing. > > Clues anybody?? > > Rich Chrysler From wsthompson at thicko.com Mon Mar 10 18:43:35 2008 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:43:35 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steel ball?? In-Reply-To: <040501c88318$881c9f10$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <040501c88318$881c9f10$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <02df01c88319$54636400$fd2a2c00$@com> On Sprite motors, I've seen the bullet style relief valve replaced with a steel ball bearing, so, I wouldn't rule that out. -----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 Rich C Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:38 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steel ball?? Sorry guys, Below is the original message I sent out asking about the steel ball. I mistyped the size. It's a 1/2" precision steel ball. No, I don't think it's for oil pressure relief. The oil pressure relief valve has a cylindrical shaped body with a chamfered end that beds into a chamfered seat and it's backed up by a spring. John Sims, how did you know I had an ancestor who was an officer in Butler's Rangers? Would that make this .50 calibre? Rich From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Mon Mar 10 18:48:24 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:48:24 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? In-Reply-To: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <1205200104.47d5e4e84a530@webmail.hotkey.net.au> In Aust. we call this "a big balls up" Maybe used to keep the sludge in the oil sump stirred up and in suspension or more likely it was installed at the first service to piss-off and keep on edge an over complaining owner. Maybe an over rich zinc filled oil that coagulated into a ball? Joe Quoting Rich C : > Hello all, > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > engine. > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > machine > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of > the > block from somewhere! > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and > can > find nothing. > > Clues anybody?? > > Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au > > http://www.team.net/archive From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Mon Mar 10 19:08:27 2008 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:08:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? References: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Obviously some former owner thought his "100" need more balls. Mirek '60 BT7 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > Hello all, > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > engine. > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > machine > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of > the > block from somewhere! > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and > can > find nothing. > > Clues anybody?? > > Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Mon Mar 10 19:10:21 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:10:21 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? In-Reply-To: References: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <471534970803101910k73d9b34eu7e45c08dbdfda31a@mail.gmail.com> Yes, but mind you, they only found one. :) Makes one wonder if there had been a second, and what happened to it. :) On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 7:08 PM, Mirek and Gwen Sharp wrote: > Obviously some former owner thought his "100" need more balls. > > Mirek > '60 BT7 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rich C" > To: "Healeys" > Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > > > > > Hello all, > > > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > > engine. > > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > > machine > > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of > > the > > block from somewhere! > > > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and > > can > > find nothing. > > > > Clues anybody?? > > > > Rich Chrysler > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca > > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- 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 sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 10 19:26:01 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:26:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? In-Reply-To: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <968892.25687.qm@web83302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Rich ... The only time l have known of this is an owner put a ball in the relief valve hole and it went into the oil gallery , when the engine was rebuilt many miles later and the ball found the owner said " So thats why l always had low oil pressure " TRUE STORY .Norman Nock --- Rich C wrote: > Hello all, > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 > BN2 four cylinder engine. > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, > etc. While at the machine > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision > steel ball came out of the > block from somewhere! > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a > listing fo this ball and can > find nothing. > > Clues anybody?? > > Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From williamsantiks at hotmail.com Mon Mar 10 23:02:48 2008 From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg) Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:02:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? In-Reply-To: <007901c88311$3dda0480$b98e0d80$@net> References: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> <007901c88311$3dda0480$b98e0d80$@net> Message-ID: John , That was funny, I almost peed myself. I'm a Yank but I have also a theory that the exported cars were made with harder to reach bolts with between size heads, -William Berg BN1 _________________________________________________________________ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail.-get your "fix". http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Tue Mar 11 01:07:34 2008 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:07:34 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? In-Reply-To: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Rich You don't say if this ball came out of the crankcase or the water jacket area? Perhaps you don't know but if it were oily as opposed to rusty this might give a clue. If it were as large as you say (1/2" diameter) then it is hard to think of how it might have got into the engine at all. For example if it were into the filler cap then it would not have got past the pushrods etc. If it were in the water jacket then it could have been there since manufacture. I have been amazed sometimes as to how much casting sand is left in the bottom of a block after 50+ years. Not only sand but sand supporting wire remains and various other unidentifiable remains that could have been part of the sand casting core. Commenting on other theories; I suspect that even if one tried; a 1/2" diameter ball would not go through a relief valve. My only other thought is could it have come from an oil filter head one way valve and have broken loose? The only thing wrong with this theory is that I still believe that 1/2" diameter would not have got though the oilways. Regards > >I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. >Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine >shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the >block from somewhere! > >I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and can >find nothing. > >Clues anybody?? > >Rich Chrysler -- John Harper From caddi5 at comcast.net Tue Mar 11 02:18:06 2008 From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:18:06 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] patch panels Message-ID: <031120080918.22646.47D64E4E000E9CD5000058762216554886CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> Hello list, Has anyone bought patch panels (fender) from sports and classics,hows the quality,fit? Or who sells the best? thanks Mitch From Awgertoo at aol.com Tue Mar 11 06:29:16 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:29:16 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Message-ID: Knibbling bearing. Best--Michael -------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 3/10/2008 8:44:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, richchrysler at quickclic.net writes: Hello all, I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder engine. Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the machine shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of the block from somewhere! **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 11 06:51:37 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:51:37 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Disc Wheel Hubcaps Message-ID: Good Morning List- Would anyone have a good set (not dented or all scratched up) of Big Healey Disc Wheel Hubcaps? The ones I have are too banged up to salvage and I need a set to have chromed. I know they are available new from VB, but my preference is to go with a good original set if I can. Thanks- Doug From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Tue Mar 11 07:07:25 2008 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:07:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] patch panels In-Reply-To: <031120080918.22646.47D64E4E000E9CD5000058762216554886CA070B0B0E0C@com cast.net> References: <031120080918.22646.47D64E4E000E9CD5000058762216554886CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> Message-ID: <2e7ca7d19a7f26a95b5a.20080311070725.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> I did for my BN2. I needed a lower rear patch for my front right fender. They had the correct panel with the rolled edge and wire inside. I'm a satisfied customer. Nice people to deal with also. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 caddi5 at comcast.net > Hello list, > Has anyone bought patch panels (fender) from sports and classics,hows the > quality,fit? Or who sells the best? thanks Mitch > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rrengineer at dslextreme.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From bbb11489 at azboss.net Tue Mar 11 07:58:12 2008 From: bbb11489 at azboss.net (Russ Staub) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:58:12 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8/Bend Pak lift problem In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47D69E04.3000000@azboss.net> Hi Terry, I also have a Bend Pak 4 poster which my BJ8 cannot negotiate without scraping the muffler. I have two ~6 foot 2"x6"'s which I use whenever entering or leaving the lift with the BJ8. Works just fine. Russ Staub '60 Bugeye '56 BN2 '67 BJ8 '50 Austin Atlantic Mesa, AZ TERRY COLL wrote: >All, > >Wondering if anyone else with a BJ8 and a Bend Pak (model HD-9STB) lift has >had problems getting on and off the lift. From scvc70 at epix.net Tue Mar 11 08:09:45 2008 From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:09:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steel ball?? References: <040501c88318$881c9f10$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <00bc01c8838a$0fa4e750$589925d8@S0026273562> Rich -- I enjoy your postings greatly, and I'll try not to be prejudiced by the fact that one of your ancestors was an officer in the unit that led what we around here still call the "Wyoming Massacre" in 1778. (Why is it that when the Indians win it's always called a massacre?) Sarah Carr BN1 in PA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 9:37 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Steel ball?? > Sorry guys, > > Below is the original message I sent out asking about the steel ball. I > mistyped the size. It's a 1/2" precision steel ball. > > No, I don't think it's for oil pressure relief. The oil pressure relief > valve has a cylindrical shaped body with a chamfered end that beds into a > chamfered seat and it's backed up by a spring. > > John Sims, how did you know I had an ancestor who was an officer in > Butler's > Rangers? Would that make this .50 calibre? > > Rich From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Tue Mar 11 08:58:37 2008 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:58:37 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8/Bend Pak lift problem In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4e23c7250803110858h14491184la315d0aebbc3cc39@mail.gmail.com> Terry, is it a consolation to you when I tell you that I have exactly the same problem on my Dutch manufactured Koni car lift? I extended the ramps with two feet long wooden planks - stupid sight but it helps. Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2008/3/10, TERRY COLL : > > All, > > Wondering if anyone else with a BJ8 and a Bend Pak (model HD-9STB) lift > has > had problems getting on and off the lift. My left muffler catches by > about a > half inch when backing out and I'm wondering if the mufflers are too low. > Seems like there about a half inch of free play between the exhaust pipe > at > the back of the muffler and the frame and I'm suspecting that's about > right. > > Terry Coll '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as j.aeckerlin at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From shop at justbrits.com Tue Mar 11 11:27:51 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:27:51 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8/Bend Pak lift problem References: <47D69E04.3000000@azboss.net> Message-ID: <009201c883a5$9fc0e300$6501a8c0@shop> << I have two ~6 foot 2"x6"'s which I use whenever entering or leaving the lift with the BJ8. Works just fine.>> One of my favourite sayings Russ, is: "timbers are shadetree (& pros) wrenches best friend!!" !! Ed From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 11 10:50:43 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:50:43 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Re-Surfacing a BJ8 Flywheel Message-ID: Hello List- I have a '65 BJ8 and I have some questions regarding the resurfacing the flywheel: 1. I have no idea if my flywheel has been resurfaced before or not, so does anyone know the original thickness of the flywheel in the area to be resurfaced? 2. What is the minimum/safe thickness that is acceptable for use (if my flywheel has been resurfaced)? 3. How can you tell if your flywheel needs resurfacing? 4. Is this a job that most engine machine shops should be able to do? Regards- Doug From jwbn6 at verizon.net Tue Mar 11 11:56:20 2008 From: jwbn6 at verizon.net (jerry wall) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:56:20 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Disc Wheel Hubcaps Message-ID: <9324244.5970291205261780215.JavaMail.root@vms227.mailsrvcs.net> =doug, original is a nebulous term. any "used" ones you would happen to come across will not be any better than "new" ones from VB. bear in mind, very few healeys came with disc wheels. the only reason the hub caps are around as a reproduction item is they are also an Austin item. cheers, jerry==================== From: Doug Newton Date: 2008/03/11 Tue AM 08:51:37 CDT To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Big Healey Disc Wheel Hubcaps Good Morning List- Would anyone have a good set (not dented or all scratched up) of Big Healey Disc Wheel Hubcaps? The ones I have are too banged up to salvage and I need a set to have chromed. I know they are available new from VB, but my preference is to go with a good original set if I can. Thanks- Doug _______________________________________________ t You are subscribed as jwbn6 at verizon.net http://www.team.net/archive JERRY WALL BN6 ROWLETT, TX From rjswain at hotmail.com Tue Mar 11 12:41:35 2008 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:41:35 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing Message-ID: My BN4 came with a wood rimmed wheel - made in France, la Carra I believe. The finish was gone in places so I decided to refinish it. I have stripped off the varnish, or whatever was on it, and am now looking for suggestions on how to proceed and what to use. Any suggestions gratefully accepted. Rick Swain '59 BN4 _________________________________________________________________ Create a handy button so your friends can add U to their buddy list. Try it now! From jimf at frakes-eng.com Tue Mar 11 12:45:55 2008 From: jimf at frakes-eng.com (Frakes, Jim) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:45:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. References: <064101c881fe$9a847f30$6401a8c0@universal1> <7A544214-0C99-4B68-84DA-C5B8D31EF249@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: We have a club member in Central Indiana, David Broyles, who has made carbon fiber fenders for a Big Healey. Not cheap but smooth as a baby's butt. Jim -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+jimf=frakes-eng.com at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+jimf=frakes-eng.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Nock Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 11:28 AM To: Charley Braum Cc: Spridgets List; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'glass' fenders, etc. We have a customer that has made some new panels for his Healey out of Carbon Fiber. I think that he was going to make some extras. if you want I can see if he did. I seen photos of the ones he made for his car and they looked great. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 9, 2008, at 8:59 AM, Charley Braum wrote: > Visited with the folks at Smoothline ( www.smoothline.com ) > regarding > bits and pieces for a hardtop I'm rebuilding; they mentioned that > they are > considering making fiberglass panels for sports cars. > > Here's your chance to weigh in on that - they are asking for > input on how > much interest there might be out there for those items. Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jimf at frakes-eng.com http://www.team.net/archive CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and it may contain information that is privileged or confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient (or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us by telephone at the number listed above or by return e-mail. From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 11 13:57:32 2008 From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:57:32 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Rick, Due to potential UV exposure of the steering wheel, I used spar varnish on my wooden wheel. Ron -----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 Rick Swain Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1:42 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing My BN4 came with a wood rimmed wheel - made in France, la Carra I believe. The finish was gone in places so I decided to refinish it. I have stripped off the varnish, or whatever was on it, and am now looking for suggestions on how to proceed and what to use. Any suggestions gratefully accepted. Rick Swain '59 BN4 From insptwo at msn.com Tue Mar 11 13:19:55 2008 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:19:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BT7 Message-ID: I have received a request for information on a BT7. Do we have a register for the BT7? If so, would you kindly contact me of list. Bill BJ7 From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Tue Mar 11 13:24:38 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:24:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Optima battery repair Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D44C2F3@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I cracked the top negative post of my Optima Red Top to such that I probably on have 1/4 of the cross section left. I thought I could use the side terminal, but apparently they aren't connected which seems strange. Does anyone know what is inside or have a suggestion for a repair? Thanks, Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From pete_groh at yahoo.com Tue Mar 11 13:25:01 2008 From: pete_groh at yahoo.com (Pete Groh) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:25:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Closed shop, British car and parts PA - on view Sat 03/15/08 Message-ID: <996312.66160.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I have exchange e-mail with Chris who has posted information on a closed British car shop. I also talk to Howard by phone who is from the UK by phone today. He adivse me that there are some Jaguar parts in the lot, has a Jag XKE himself. He state some Jag XJ6 parts. He did tell me that other Foreign parts are in the lot. I am also sending Chis a copy of this e-mail. Plan to pass on the information to other British car list on the open house. I plan on going to the shop on Saturday if weather is clear. Will take some more pictures and put in a slide show. Best regards Pete Groh, (KeyGuy) Ellicott City, MD USA Antique British Cars,Parts, Cars, Memorabilia Hot Air Balloons For > > Sale March 15th, 2008 > > 10 AM to 3 PM > > Ragge & Willow > > First and Lincoln Street P.O. Box 370Bovard, Pennsylvania 15619 > We would > like to invite you to an open house to view a liquidation of> antique > British cars, a parts department full of items for antique> cars, > automotive memorabilia, hot air balloons, and other antiques. > > > John Addison had the Pit Stop foreign car repair service for nearly > 30> years in Greensburg , PA 15601 John also maintained Ragge and > Willow> , a hot air balloon> business, doing both private flights and > corporate advertising. > In the last 10 years he moved the business > to Bovard , PA , just> outside Greensburg . > John passed away in > late 2007, and his estate is being evaluated for> future sale in > large lots. > We would like to generate some interest in the cars and > parts, and that> is the purpose for this email. > We would like to > have an open house in March 2008, at which time you> can view all of > the contents of the warehouse and take photographs. We> will then > begin accepting bids for the items. > If you would like to be > included, you can call or email for the time> and date of the open > house.> Thank you for your attention.> Chris Giron ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From fortee9er at yahoo.com Tue Mar 11 13:48:17 2008 From: fortee9er at yahoo.com (Jorge Garcia) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:48:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] carburetor questions Message-ID: <834800.69192.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Does the jet diaphragm on the HD8 carburetor serve the same function as an accelerator pump in a (non SU) regular carburetor? What symptoms would a ruptured diaphragm cause? And please don't say pregnancy. Thanks Jorge Garcia 1965 BJ8 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Tue Mar 11 13:51:57 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:51:57 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] boot lid seal orientation? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001c883b9$bfd7f9d0$3f87ed70$@com> Fellow Healeyites, I'm in the process of assembling my BJ7 after paint and I was wanting to know the orientation of the boot lid seal. One side is slightly thicker than the other. Does the thicker portion of the seal go on the inside of the perimeter of the boot channel or on the outside? Thanks in advance! Randy Healey Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Mar 11 13:58:52 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:58:52 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BT7 References: Message-ID: <007001c883ba$b74f6a90$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Bill, Depending on whether the BT7 in question is an early 3000 BT7 or a Mk 2 BT7, you will see by this page that the contacts are Bill Naretta or Bill Bolton. Check here: http://www.serve.com/AHCA/registries.htm Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "healey help" Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:19 PM Subject: [Healeys] BT7 >I have received a request for information on a BT7. Do we have a register >for > the BT7? If so, would you kindly contact me of list. > Bill > BJ7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 11 14:03:05 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:03:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] carburetor questions In-Reply-To: <834800.69192.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <834800.69192.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: No it is not a pump Gas leaking out the bottom of the carburettor David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 11, 2008, at 1:48 PM, Jorge Garcia wrote: > Does the jet diaphragm on the HD8 carburetor serve the > same function as an accelerator pump in a (non SU) > regular carburetor? What symptoms would a ruptured > diaphragm cause? And please don't say pregnancy. > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 From rusd at sitestar.net Tue Mar 11 14:04:30 2008 From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:04:30 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] boot lid seal orientation? In-Reply-To: <000001c883b9$bfd7f9d0$3f87ed70$@com> References: <000001c883b9$bfd7f9d0$3f87ed70$@com> Message-ID: <47D6F3DE.6010401@sitestar.net> The thin side goes inboard to make room for the flange around the opening. Dave Russell Randy Dickson wrote: >Fellow Healeyites, >I'm in the process of assembling my BJ7 after paint and I was wanting to >know the orientation of the boot lid seal. One side is slightly thicker >than the other. Does the thicker portion of the seal go on the inside of >the perimeter of the boot channel or on the outside? Thanks in advance! > >Randy >Healey Archaeologist >63 BJ7 >66 Cobra replica >06 Mini Cooper S From healey.nut at gmail.com Tue Mar 11 14:27:49 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:27:49 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] carburetor questions In-Reply-To: <834800.69192.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <834800.69192.qm@web54501.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: The jet diaphram has no function except to keep gas leaking from the HD carb ..... soooo ..... a ripped diaphram will usually result in gas leaking from the bottom of your carb! Alan On 3/12/08, Jorge Garcia wrote: > Does the jet diaphragm on the HD8 carburetor serve the > same function as an accelerator pump in a (non SU) > regular carburetor? What symptoms would a ruptured > diaphragm cause? And please don't say pregnancy. > Thanks > Jorge Garcia > 1965 BJ8 > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > _______________________________________________ > 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 healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com Tue Mar 11 15:21:44 2008 From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:21:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Message-ID: <277269.45663.qm@web50010.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Lance Armstrong only has one and he's still going.... I know - TMI ----- Original Message ---- From: Jody Kerr To: Mirek and Gwen Sharp Cc: Healeys Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 7:10:21 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? Yes, but mind you, they only found one. :) Makes one wonder if there had been a second, and what happened to it. :) On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 7:08 PM, Mirek and Gwen Sharp wrote: > Obviously some former owner thought his "100" need more balls. > > Mirek > '60 BT7 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rich C" > To: "Healeys" > Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > > > > > Hello all, > > > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > > engine. > > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > > machine > > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out of > > the > > block from somewhere! > > > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and > > can > > find nothing. > > > > Clues anybody?? > > > > Rich Chrysler > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs From dwflagg at juno.com Tue Mar 11 16:33:46 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:33:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100 Distributor cap Message-ID: <20080311.193347.1768.5.dwflagg@juno.com> I have an NOS (here's one more Mark) 100 distributor cap made by Bremi (West Germany). It is as per original with "REMOVE TO OIL" on the top with the correct "dome". It does not have the wire nuts. If you have an interest, please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug The cupboard is almost bare.... From bj7healey at gto.net Tue Mar 11 16:49:37 2008 From: bj7healey at gto.net (Healey List) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:49:37 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Installing New King Pins References: <001d01c852f0$59e46c70$0800a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: <003501c883d2$92f61230$6500a8c0@bobsus> Hi Everyone I am in the process of installing a new king pin on my BJ7. I Want to know the amount of end clearance that is required. I have measured mine with new king pin and bushings installed and is about 22 thou with a feeler gauge I believe this is to much ??? Does anyone on the list know the amount of clearance that there should be ??? Can I then built up the trust washer with shim stock to take up the end play ?? Bob From richard.ewald at gmail.com Tue Mar 11 17:04:48 2008 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:04:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? In-Reply-To: <277269.45663.qm@web50010.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <277269.45663.qm@web50010.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Did you hear that Lance challenged Chuck Norris to a who has the most balls contest? Chuck won by 5. On Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 3:21 PM, Carlos Cruz wrote: > Lance Armstrong only has one and he's still going.... > > I know - TMI > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Jody Kerr > To: Mirek and Gwen Sharp > Cc: Healeys > Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 7:10:21 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > > Yes, but mind you, they only found one. :) > > Makes one wonder if there had been a second, and what happened to it. :) > > On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 7:08 PM, Mirek and Gwen Sharp > wrote: > > Obviously some former owner thought his "100" need more balls. > > > > Mirek > > '60 BT7 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Rich C" > > To: "Healeys" > > Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 8:40 PM > > Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? > > > > > > > > > Hello all, > > > > > > I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder > > > engine. > > > Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the > > > machine > > > shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/" diameter precision steel ball came out > of > > > the > > > block from somewhere! > > > > > > I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball > and > > > can > > > find nothing. > > > > > > Clues anybody?? > > > > > > Rich Chrysler > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > _______________________________________________ > 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 richard.ewald at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Mar 11 17:22:31 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:22:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Steel ball?? References: <03f001c88310$7d9bff70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <00b301c883d7$29a81df0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Hello all, Once I waded through all the inevitable comments about balls, (some were hilarious) and sifted out some good answers from some learned people, I have come to the conclusion that this mysterious steel ball is not part of this engine. Thanks to all for their answers, opinions, comments, and humour. Rich Chrysler Original note: >>I am going through the complete rebuilding of a '56 BN2 four cylinder >>engine. >>Everything was removed from the block for cleaning, etc. While at the >>machine >>shop undergoing cleaning, a 1/2" diameter precision steel ball came out of >>the >>block from somewhere! >> >>I have searched the manuals and Parts Lists for a listing fo this ball and >>can >>find nothing. >> >>Clues anybody?? >> >>Rich Chrysler From ahbn6 at optonline.net Tue Mar 11 17:25:57 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:25:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healeys on Tv Message-ID: <000301c883d7$a77fff90$f67ffeb0$@net> Anyone catch the Neurbergring races on Treasure HD (channel 724 on my cable system? Features Healeys and others. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com From mlempert at bellsouth.net Tue Mar 11 19:18:54 2008 From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:18:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing Message-ID: <004f01c883e7$6e23e7b0$6001a8c0@DadsPC> Hello Rick. Give it a quick sanding with 400 grit after you're removed all the old finish and grime. Pay attention to the metal as well - inside and outside rim edges - as scratch marks will be very noticeable there. A few wipes with the sandpaper should do it. Tape the spokes with blue painters tape (it removes easily) where they meet the wood. I use a couple of different products, but you can get away with a spar urethane like Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane - High Gloss; it's widely available. Sand lightly in between coats with the 400 paper using long strokes. Three or four coats should do it. Don't put it on too heavily and watch for drips, especially around the spokes. When you're all done, use a sharp razor knife to carefully score around the spoke in the crease where the metal meets the wood. This will allow you to remove the tape without risk of pulling finish with it. You can then clean up any residue on the spokes with mineral spirits using a soft shop towel like the blue paper ones. Good luck. Regards, Mike Lempert http://www.lempertwheels.com My BN4 came with a wood rimmed wheel - made in France, la Carra I believe. The finish was gone in places so I decided to refinish it. I have stripped off the varnish, or whatever was on it, and am now looking for suggestions on how to proceed and what to use. Any suggestions gratefully accepted. Rick Swain '59 BN4 From gbrierton at hotmail.com Tue Mar 11 19:43:06 2008 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (Gary R. Brierton) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:43:06 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing In-Reply-To: <004f01c883e7$6e23e7b0$6001a8c0@DadsPC> References: <004f01c883e7$6e23e7b0$6001a8c0@DadsPC> Message-ID: And if I might digress, here's what is really, really great about the list... Mike Lempert, unquestionably the best at creating and restoring wood-rimmed steering wheels, shares detailed tips about restoring the wheels! Thank you, Mike and thank you, "The List" See you in San Diego, GaryB > From: mlempert at bellsouth.net > To: rjswain at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:18:54 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing > _________________________________________________________________ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Mar 11 20:39:06 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:39:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Sighting Message-ID: <20080312033906.ZLWW25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Years ago, Virginia Commonwealth University was called Richmond Professional Institute. I graduated from there. It was not uncommon to see a Healey or two parked out front of the student center. Well----an RPI reunion is planned and they sent out this nice flyer to advertise it. Right there prominantly displayed on the inner page was what looked like a 100-6 with people from that era (mid 60's) sitting in and on it. Brought back some wonderful memories--even though I didn't have nor could afford a Healey then:) Heck---I may have to go to the reunion because of this picture:) tom From rjswain at hotmail.com Wed Mar 12 04:52:02 2008 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:52:02 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing In-Reply-To: <004f01c883e7$6e23e7b0$6001a8c0@DadsPC> References: <004f01c883e7$6e23e7b0$6001a8c0@DadsPC> Message-ID: Thanks Mike That's exactly the info I needed. If I follow your directions will my wheel look as good as yours do? Rick ---------------------------------------- > From: mlempert at bellsouth.net > Hello Rick. Give it a quick sanding with 400 grit after you're removed all > the old finish and grime. Pay attention to the metal as well - inside and > outside rim edges - as scratch marks will be very noticeable there. A few > wipes with the sandpaper should do it. Tape the spokes with blue painters > tape (it removes easily) where they meet the wood. I use a couple of > different products, but you can get away with a spar urethane like Minwax > Helmsman Spar Urethane - High Gloss; it's widely available. Sand lightly in > between coats with the 400 paper using long strokes. Three or four coats > should do it. Don't put it on too heavily and watch for drips, especially > around the spokes. When you're all done, use a sharp razor knife to > carefully score around the spoke in the crease where the metal meets the > wood. This will allow you to remove the tape without risk of pulling finish > with it. You can then clean up any residue on the spokes with mineral > spirits using a soft shop towel like the blue paper ones. > > Good luck. > > Regards, > Mike Lempert > http://www.lempertwheels.com _________________________________________________________________ Create a handy button so your friends can add U to their buddy list. Try it now! From BN1 at pacbell.net Wed Mar 12 05:29:39 2008 From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:29:39 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Insurance, again. Message-ID: <47D7CCB3.7060402@pacbell.net> I'm really sorry to bomb the List! A couple of months ago when I started the thread about insurance, one individual emailed me privately saying: Not to switch to Hagerty before investigating _____. I've lost that email (and unfortunately many others) and my CRS memory can't recall the company. Could that individual please help this ol' fart out by resending it? Many thanks! Bill Barnett '53 Bn1 #663 From mlempert at bellsouth.net Wed Mar 12 06:35:15 2008 From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:35:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing References: <004f01c883e7$6e23e7b0$6001a8c0@DadsPC> Message-ID: <006d01c88445$e86b86f0$6001a8c0@DadsPC> Maybe the finish will, but you'll still have a Lecarra ;-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Swain" To: "M Lempert" ; "Healey List" Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:52 AM Subject: RE: Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing Thanks Mike That's exactly the info I needed. If I follow your directions will my wheel look as good as yours do? Rick ---------------------------------------- From bbb11489 at azboss.net Wed Mar 12 08:58:26 2008 From: bbb11489 at azboss.net (Russ Staub) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:58:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8/Bend Pak lift problem In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47D7FDA2.80408@azboss.net> Hi Terry, Not sure what you mean by one under the front wheel and one under the back? I line one 2x6 up with each side of the short, steeper entry ramps of the lift itself, then line the BJ8 up with the 2x6's and carefully drive on to the lift. The 2x6's provide a longer, lower sloped entry onto the lift so that the muffler does not come into contact with the lift. Regards, Russ TERRY COLL wrote: > Thanks Russ! And I'm assuming one under the front wheel and one under > the back, correct? I'm probably going to try and rig something > similar to what you have. Will keep you posted on what I do and how > well it works! From maxxadams at excite.com Wed Mar 12 10:46:24 2008 From: maxxadams at excite.com (michael adams) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:46:24 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing Message-ID: <20080312174624.3B6BE8B325@xprdmxin.myway.com> In this case you may want to do what the antique boat guys do to get a good long living finish. The sanding and prep work is about the same but where the boat boat guys go different is that they use Smith's CPES (Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer). This product penetrates the wood and consumes the components that cause rot to begin, this stabilizes your wood. The second thing this product does is make it weather resistant. The third is that is provides the best substrate surface to put a finish on that will last. If you use Varnish or epoxy this prep work makes it last and holds up to rain, UV degradation. Just a thought, I have done a few wheels this way on another project and they have lasted well without color deterioration. I also use this product on my 1957 Chris Craft and it holds up the the beating of weather. Might be overboard for some though. Good luck, Max Hint: if you go this route make sure you sand, stain then seal if you seal before you stain you will have to start over. --- On Tue 03/11, Rick Swain < rjswain at hotmail.com > wrote: From: Rick Swain [mailto: rjswain at hotmail.com] To: healeys at autox.team.net Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:41:35 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing My BN4 came with a wood rimmed wheel - made in France, la Carra I believe. Thefinish was gone in places so I decided to refinish it. I have stripped off thevarnish, or whatever was on it, and am now looking for suggestions on how toproceed and what to use.Any suggestions gratefully accepted.Rick Swain'59 BN4_________________________________________________________________Create a handy button so your friends can add U to their buddy list. Try itnow!_______________________________________________Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.htmlHealeys at autox.team.nethttp://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeysYou are subscribed as maxxadams at excite.comhttp://www.team.net/archive The most personalized portal on the Web! From heard at datatrontech.net Wed Mar 12 13:18:40 2008 From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:18:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Wood rimmed Steering Wheel Refinishing In-Reply-To: <20080312174624.3B6BE8B325@xprdmxin.myway.com> References: <20080312174624.3B6BE8B325@xprdmxin.myway.com> Message-ID: <009d01c8847e$430adbf0$1801010a@xp> << Smith's CPES (Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer)>> Ah..so that is the secret. I always admired old wooden boats but after owning a house with a bunch of mahogany doors, the maintenance looks like a nightmare. Heard Saxon From bluechipracing at snet.net Wed Mar 12 14:08:02 2008 From: bluechipracing at snet.net (james smith) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:08:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] 100 bumpers Message-ID: <597160.25091.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> AH Spares in the UK manufactures Healey 100 bumpers that they claim are good quality. Has anyone on the list had experience with these bumpers? fit, finish, etc. Also, any info on import duties (UK to US) on such items would be appreciated. Jim Smith East Hampton, CT, USA From healeys4me at yahoo.com Wed Mar 12 16:05:18 2008 From: healeys4me at yahoo.com (John McKeever) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:05:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Flywheel improvements Message-ID: <602058.88831.qm@web39711.mail.mud.yahoo.com> IM interested in lightening my flywheel on the BJ8. My local machine shop can do the work, just need to know how much to shave off. Any thoughts and personal experience is welcomed. Thanks John 67 BJ8 Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Mar 12 16:26:10 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:26:10 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Flywheel improvements In-Reply-To: <602058.88831.qm@web39711.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <602058.88831.qm@web39711.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: John - You are much better off sending rour flywheel to bill bolton exchange. A normal mchine shop will not know the exact cutouts to make whereas Bill's already done all of the hard work. His flywheel will be a good three to four pounds lighter than what you shop can do, and he'll turn it around pretty quick. Price is reasonable, you'll just have to suck up the cost of shipping.... Alan On 3/13/08, John McKeever wrote: > IM interested in lightening my flywheel on the BJ8. My local machine shop > can do the work, just need to know how much to shave off. Any thoughts and > personal experience is welcomed. > > Thanks > > John > > 67 BJ8 > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From ghess4 at cox.net Wed Mar 12 18:28:27 2008 From: ghess4 at cox.net (Ghess4) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:28:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey TV Program Message-ID: <1D03AAC1677F442189E2A473AA295DAB@GalePC> My son said that he had watched a great one hour presentation on the History channel about the evolution of the Healey 3000. I have ordered it but have not seen it so can't comment on it's quality. Below is the website for ordering it if you choose. http://store.aetv.com/html/search/cb_search.jhtml?search=healy&itemType=All&x =0&y=0&key=||healy||&_requestid=252775 regards G Hess BJ8 From ghess4 at cox.net Wed Mar 12 19:43:20 2008 From: ghess4 at cox.net (Ghess4) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:43:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Austin Healey 3000 DVD Message-ID: <597BC189352F466FA072A24B9E9B31EB@GalePC> It was suggested that I clean up the URL for getting to the web for ordering the DVD. Here it is. If it doesn't work for you perhaps I can try something else. G. Hess http://tinyurl.com/ysv6qr From mkgoodman at worldnet.att.net Wed Mar 12 19:58:46 2008 From: mkgoodman at worldnet.att.net (Mark Goodman) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:58:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Wrecked Exotics Message-ID: <001401c884b6$288e0710$79aa1530$@att.net> >From David Ward: www.WreckedExotics.com From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Wed Mar 12 21:01:28 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard Hartnett) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:01:28 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Wrecked Exotics In-Reply-To: <001401c884b6$288e0710$79aa1530$@att.net> References: <001401c884b6$288e0710$79aa1530$@att.net> Message-ID: <395E5C5D273A4556A4CDDF26629D3449@LeonardPC> WARNING! McAfee Site Advisor states that feedback from credible users suggests that downloads on this site may contain what some people would consider adware, spyware, or other potentially unwanted programs. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Goodman" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:58 PM Subject: [Healeys] FW: Wrecked Exotics > >From David Ward: > > www.WreckedExotics.com > _______________________________________________ From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Wed Mar 12 21:36:40 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:36:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Books Question Followup Message-ID: <471534970803122136n7906eadeu666090685ce575c2@mail.gmail.com> Hey folks, I'm still making my way through the multitude of recommendations. I did get my first batch of books in the post yesterday from British Specialties. Not only were there books in my cereal box, but a secret toy suprise! A copy of the Open Roads 2002 50th Anniversary DVD of the big meet in Tahoe. Well, that immediately went into the DVD player The film of the cars and Gerry Coker talking was great! Then, I hit the top book in the pile. The Anderson / Moment Restoration Guide. Been reading through that on an off since and am almost done. I've been impressed that they were able to meld simple conversational language with that much detail. For those who were recommending the concours guide. I now have the PDF order form. I only need to locate a printer (I quit using them years ago) and somewhere in the bowels of my desk are those wierd paper things called checks. 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 Warthodson at aol.com Thu Mar 13 06:19:13 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:19:13 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles Message-ID: Is there a correct (original) orientation of the two washer nozzles on a LHD BJ8? I have seen them installed both pointing in, both pointing out & both pointing to the right. Haven't seen them both pointing to the left, yet. Gary Hodson **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From ahbn6 at optonline.net Thu Mar 13 06:22:51 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:22:51 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001f01c8850d$56b30120$04190360$@net> Must be Republicans 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 Warthodson at aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:19 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles Is there a correct (original) orientation of the two washer nozzles on a LHD BJ8? I have seen them installed both pointing in, both pointing out & both pointing to the right. Haven't seen them both pointing to the left, yet. Gary Hodson From richchrysler at quickclic.net Thu Mar 13 06:38:45 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:38:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles References: Message-ID: <020301c8850f$8f5512a0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> The nozzles face outboard. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:19 AM Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles > Is there a correct (original) orientation of the two washer nozzles on a > LHD BJ8? I have seen them installed both pointing in, both pointing out & > both > pointing to the right. Haven't seen them both pointing to the left, yet. > Gary Hodson > > > > **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & > Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Warthodson at aol.com Thu Mar 13 06:52:57 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:52:57 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles Message-ID: Thanks, Rich. I assume that holds true for both LHD & RHD cars. (Just Kidding) Gary In a message dated 3/13/2008 8:41:51 A.M. Central Daylight Time, richchrysler at quickclic.net writes: The nozzles face outboard. **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From mlempert at bellsouth.net Thu Mar 13 10:16:32 2008 From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:16:32 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Address for D. Leonard Message-ID: <017901c8852d$fc53c4f0$6001a8c0@DadsPC> If anyone has a current email address for Dave Leonard, I'd appreciate... Thanks, Mike L. From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Thu Mar 13 11:59:09 2008 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:59:09 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Body Parts Needed Message-ID: <48720d20803131159g7935684k3bf3dac106a70573@mail.gmail.com> MY BT7 needs a left rear fender, and a right front fender. If anyone is within 200 miles of Chicago I could pick them up. HELP! Jack From dwflagg at juno.com Thu Mar 13 17:47:55 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:47:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Leo Rouf Message-ID: <20080313.204756.1028.2.dwflagg@juno.com> Does anyone have a current e-mail address for Leo? Thanks. Doug From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu Mar 13 18:32:36 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:32:36 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Leo Rouf In-Reply-To: <20080313.204756.1028.2.dwflagg@juno.com> References: <20080313.204756.1028.2.dwflagg@juno.com> Message-ID: Try: Leo Ruof lruof at columbus.rr.com 614-261-6252 4511 Rosemont Place Columbus, Ohio 43214 Alan On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 8:47 AM, Douglas W Flagg wrote: > Does anyone have a current e-mail address for Leo? Thanks. > > Doug > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html From dwflagg at juno.com Thu Mar 13 19:13:13 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:13:13 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Leo Message-ID: <20080313.221313.1760.0.dwflagg@juno.com> Many thanks to all who responded with his e-mail address. Doug From caddi5 at comcast.net Fri Mar 14 02:03:41 2008 From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:03:41 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Transmission & O/D Wanted Message-ID: <031420080903.15311.47DA3F6D0004DA1A00003BCF2215575114CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> Hello List, Does anyone in Healeyland have a GOOD 28% side shift transmission w/od that would be correct for a late BN4? near Detriot,Michigan? Also interested in a complete BJ8 engine....lmk thanks Mitch From bighealey at charter.net Fri Mar 14 04:22:07 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:22:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] FF - Bumper Sticker Message-ID: <001301c885c5$a3627790$1002a8c0@TRACY> GOT ROTOR ? Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri Mar 14 04:47:42 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 7:47:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" Message-ID: <13037015.966571205495262975.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> Hello, Healeyphiles - Thanks to UK lister Andy Pole, who contacted Richard Brotherton at BMIHT, we can close the loop on "LWB" and put it to rest -- at least for now. As you will remember from our last exciting episode, the BMIHT certificate for HBJ8L/32453 had the notation LWB just to the right of, and on the same line, as the usual Car/chassis number. I inquired on the list whether anyone knew what this meant, or perhaps also had a certificate with the same notation. No one had any definite knowledge of the meaning or reported a similar notation. Richard Brotherton says that the certificate was issued in 1997 before PCs were used at BMIHT to contain the records database, so he was unable to check the original certificate. However, he did thoroughly examine the build records for the car and could find no such notation, or any indication what it may have meant when the certificate was produced. His opinion was that it was merely a mistake, although I find that a bit hard to accept. Since Anders Clausager signed the certificate, perhaps only he might know for sure. The car is currently advertised for sale in Austria, is said to have had only one owner (not the one named on the cert as the Personal Export Delivery recipient)and has lived in Italy since 1989. Happy Healeying! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Fri Mar 14 05:03:11 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:03:11 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" In-Reply-To: <13037015.966571205495262975.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> References: <13037015.966571205495262975.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175003F23FEF@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Hello Steve and all, that4s what I had always in mind. It is just a mistake in the certificate. Over the past 15 years I have ordered around 50 certificates for friends here in Germany, not only for Austin Healeys also for MGs, Triumphs and Morris Minors. Here the older people are not very skilled in English language, thats why I do this service. What I want to say is, in the about 50 certificates there were more than 5 wrong statements in the certificates, even wrong engine number in one. This is manual work the registrars do and they check in old handwritten books and may check an inquiry for a Landrover together with one for a Healey and perhaps when writing the certificate mixing it up. 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 BJ8 Healeys Gesendet: Freitag, 14. Mdrz 2008 12:48 An: healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" Hello, Healeyphiles - Thanks to UK lister Andy Pole, who contacted Richard Brotherton at BMIHT, we can close the loop on "LWB" and put it to rest -- at least for now. As you will remember from our last exciting episode, the BMIHT certificate for HBJ8L/32453 had the notation LWB just to the right of, and on the same line, as the usual Car/chassis number. I inquired on the list whether anyone knew what this meant, or perhaps also had a certificate with the same notation. No one had any definite knowledge of the meaning or reported a similar notation. Richard Brotherton says that the certificate was issued in 1997 before PCs were used at BMIHT to contain the records database, so he was unable to check the original certificate. However, he did thoroughly examine the build records for the car and could find no such notation, or any indication what it may have meant when the certificate was produced. His opinion was that it was merely a mistake, although I find that a bit hard to accept. Since Anders Clausager signed the certificate, perhaps only he might know for sure. The car is currently advertised for sale in Austria, is said to have had only one owner (not the one named on the cert as the Personal Export Delivery recipient)and has lived in Italy since 1989. Happy Healeying! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as josef.eckert at t-systems.com http://www.team.net/archive From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri Mar 14 05:28:17 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 8:28:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" Message-ID: <20364557.969761205497697879.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> Josef, in the BJ8 Registry I have a total of 600 certificates for BJ8s. In about 6 cases, I have separate certificates for the same car issued to different owners at different times. The certificates have mistakes, inconsistencies, and different data for the same car at a distressing frequency, especially considering what the certificate fee is now. BMIHT will correct a mistake if one can show them that it exists, and as long as the mistake doesn't result from a mistake in the build records. By the way, if you order any certificates for BJ8s I would like to add a copy of them to the registry collection, if possible. Having a large number of them collected together in one place makes possible more significant statistics concerning original manufacture, and comparisons that couldn't otherwise be made. Cheers! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com wrote: > Hello Steve and all, > thatB4s what I had always in mind. It is just a mistake in the certificate. Over the past 15 years I have ordered around 50 certificates for friends here in Germany, not only for Austin Healeys also for MGs, Triumphs and Morris Minors. Here the older people are not very skilled in English language, thats why I do this service. > What I want to say is, in the about 50 certificates there were more than 5 wrong statements in the certificates, even wrong engine number in one. > This is manual work the registrars do and they check in old handwritten books and may check an inquiry for a Landrover together with one for a Healey and perhaps when writing the certificate mixing it up. > > Josef Eckert > Koenigswinter/Germany From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Mar 14 06:40:58 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:40:58 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" In-Reply-To: <13037015.966571205495262975.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> References: <13037015.966571205495262975.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> Message-ID: <47DA806A.5040000@comcast.net> For some reason, my brain keeps telling me it's "Left Wheels Broken." You REALLY thought you could put this to rest, eh, Steve? ;) bs BJ8 Healeys wrote: > Hello, Healeyphiles - > > > Happy Healeying! > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC > _______________________________________________ > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From sbyers at ec.rr.com Fri Mar 14 07:19:44 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:19:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Conversion to LHD Message-ID: <8469055.983101205504389399.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> Hello again, Healeyphiles - Does anyone out there have any information/details about conversion of a BJ8 from right-hand to left-hand drive? Most conversions go in the other direction, of course. I only have a record of one car in the registry that was converted from RHD to LHD. It started out LHD, then went to England and got converted to RHD, then to Belgium and back to LHD, but I'm unable to reach the owner via e-mail to get his knowledge. I know of two cars in the USA at the moment that need to go from RHD to LHD. Thanks for any help! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From alanb at nfahc.co.uk Fri Mar 14 08:41:29 2008 From: alanb at nfahc.co.uk (Alan) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:41:29 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Conversion to LHD In-Reply-To: <8469055.983101205504389399.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> References: <8469055.983101205504389399.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> Message-ID: <00a201c885e9$e395d220$6401a8c0@Dell> Hey Steve. Anything I can help with? I took my LHD BJ8 to RHD (as you probably know - it's in your register). I have some LHD bits available that you are welcome to as well - for example the wooden dash panels and chrome edge strips, also the steering idler. The box is going spare too. There isn't any call for them over here - but it's a bit heavy/bulky to ship. I wrote a brief summary of the job here: http://www.nfahc.co.uk/AnP/AnP4.htm Which will act as a checklist of the things to be considered. Anything else you need expanding on just ask..... Cheers. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8 Healeys Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 2:20 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Conversion to LHD Hello again, Healeyphiles - Does anyone out there have any information/details about conversion of a BJ8 from right-hand to left-hand drive? Most conversions go in the other direction, of course. I only have a record of one car in the registry that was converted from RHD to LHD. It started out LHD, then went to England and got converted to RHD, then to Belgium and back to LHD, but I'm unable to reach the owner via e-mail to get his knowledge. I know of two cars in the USA at the moment that need to go from RHD to LHD. Thanks for any help! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From insptwo at msn.com Fri Mar 14 09:06:27 2008 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:06:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] friday short funny Message-ID: Thought for the day: Does a glass of wine count as one serving of fruit? Bill BJ7 From robertlarson at worldnet.att.net Fri Mar 14 10:57:39 2008 From: robertlarson at worldnet.att.net (Robert Larson) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:57:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] friday short funny In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47DABC93.6030301@worldnet.att.net> Sure it does... And carrot cake counts as a vegetable serving!!! Dieting made easy.... Bob 55BN1 insptwo at msn.com wrote: >Thought for the day: > >Does a glass of wine count as one serving of fruit? > >Bill >BJ7 From BN1 at pacbell.net Fri Mar 14 11:40:52 2008 From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:40:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Conversion to LHD In-Reply-To: <8469055.983101205504389399.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> References: <8469055.983101205504389399.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> Message-ID: <47DAC6B4.6050607@pacbell.net> Hi Steve, I'd contact an old friend of mine, Steve Pike from down under. Please tell him I sent you. I know he's converted many BJ8's to RHD and must have a bunch of LHD parts on the shelf. I'm sure he could also help with any tips about reversing his procedure. He got a '67 from me that had a perfect facia in it. I'm still kicking myself for not having pulled that out first. But that was 30+ years ago when I was young and stupid. Now I'm just old and still stupid, dammit! Try this: http://www.austinhealey.com.au/ But if that doesn't work, I'm sure Hoo Roo or Joe could chime in with a newer URL. HTH, Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 BJ8 Healeys wrote: > Hello again, Healeyphiles - > > Does anyone out there have any information/details about conversion of a BJ8 from right-hand to left-hand drive? > Most conversions go in the other direction, of course. I only have a record of one car in the registry that was converted from RHD to LHD. It started out LHD, then went to England and got converted to RHD, then to Belgium and back to LHD, but I'm unable to reach the owner via e-mail to get his knowledge. > I know of two cars in the USA at the moment that need to go from RHD to LHD. > > Thanks for any help! > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1 at pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com Fri Mar 14 11:55:11 2008 From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:55:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] friday short funny Message-ID: <764846.11006.qm@web50001.mail.re2.yahoo.com> With that logic, reading this list daily would mean getting a healthy dose of nuts! ----- Original Message ---- From: Robert Larson To: insptwo at msn.com; Healey Mail List Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 10:57:39 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] friday short funny Sure it does... And carrot cake counts as a vegetable serving!!! Dieting made easy.... Bob 55BN1 insptwo at msn.com wrote: >Thought for the day: > >Does a glass of wine count as one serving of fruit? > >Bill >BJ7 _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Fri Mar 14 13:41:21 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard Hartnett) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:41:21 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] friday short funny In-Reply-To: <764846.11006.qm@web50001.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <764846.11006.qm@web50001.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <99ADA20A467449E58C80456DFD7E2ECC@LeonardPC> Speaking of food, etc., here are some interesting word definitions: Arbitrator \ar'-bi-tray'-ter\ : A cook that leaves Arby's to work at McDonald's Counterfeiters \kown'-ter-fit'-ers\ : Workers who put together kitchen cabinets Pharmacist \farm'-uh-sist\ : A helper on the farm Selfish \sel'-fish'\ : What the owner of a seafood store does (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 From Healey100M at gmail.com Fri Mar 14 14:51:08 2008 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:51:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio Message-ID: <18E01D93-A0B8-4C10-9866-852B966D7F30@gmail.com> I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with somme kind of AM/ FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? Suggestions? Thanks, Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Mar 14 15:15:40 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:15:40 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio In-Reply-To: <18E01D93-A0B8-4C10-9866-852B966D7F30@gmail.com> References: <18E01D93-A0B8-4C10-9866-852B966D7F30@gmail.com> Message-ID: Randy - Pretty much zero fits into the standard cutout anymore that can do all that. You might be lucky if you find a tape player... MAYBE! On the BCF there is great info on hooking up a handsome set of powered computer speakers (they run on 12 volts) from Creative then just plugging in your ipod into that. Powered speakers open up a huge amount of flexibility, esp. since most things (except car radios) have gotten very small these day. Have a look at the post bottom of the page here: http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/429068 Another very cool set up was one guy on BCF got a nice touch screen Garmin GPS unit that had an MP3 player in it, then he rigged up the speaker unit in a way that when he was in the car he could just pull off the speaker grill and access the Garmin using his fingers while driving, and then put up the grill when parked so no one would know the better. I think this set up was with 12V powered computer speakers too. If you are willing to cut out the radio area (on my BJ8 I have) to fit a standard radio, then there are a million possibilities out there for you... Alan On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 5:51 AM, Randy Hicks wrote: > I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with somme kind of AM/ > FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. > > (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) > > Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in > the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? > > Suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com From bluechipracing at snet.net Fri Mar 14 16:55:07 2008 From: bluechipracing at snet.net (james smith) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:55:07 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio Message-ID: <32830.95915.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> How does one wire the powered computer speakers in a Healey? I would think you need 12V continuous power, and seperately inputs from the radio or MP3 plalyer or whatever. Jim Smith needing tunes in the BN2 ----- Original Message ---- From: Alan Seigrist To: Randy Hicks Cc: Healey List Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:15:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio Randy - Pretty much zero fits into the standard cutout anymore that can do all that. You might be lucky if you find a tape player... MAYBE! On the BCF there is great info on hooking up a handsome set of powered computer speakers (they run on 12 volts) from Creative then just plugging in your ipod into that. Powered speakers open up a huge amount of flexibility, esp. since most things (except car radios) have gotten very small these day. Have a look at the post bottom of the page here: http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/429068 Another very cool set up was one guy on BCF got a nice touch screen Garmin GPS unit that had an MP3 player in it, then he rigged up the speaker unit in a way that when he was in the car he could just pull off the speaker grill and access the Garmin using his fingers while driving, and then put up the grill when parked so no one would know the better. I think this set up was with 12V powered computer speakers too. If you are willing to cut out the radio area (on my BJ8 I have) to fit a standard radio, then there are a million possibilities out there for you... Alan On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 5:51 AM, Randy Hicks wrote: > I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with somme kind of AM/ > FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. > > (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) > > Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in > the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? > > Suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bluechipracing at snet.net http://www.team.net/archive From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Fri Mar 14 19:51:23 2008 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James Shope) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:51:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 radio Message-ID: <007001c88647$74c61e00$5201a8c0@Jim> most of my "touring" out west is done at maximum highway speeds and then some. i have found it impossible to hear anything off the radio even at max volume due to massive wind noise. i alway wear the mickey mouse type headphones tied to a tape/disc recorder as there are few radio stations in the open spaces of nevada. allows me to listen to hank williams and ray price and keeps wind noise way down. i just put it on the seat and can take it with me if i want when i stop somewhere. hjim From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Sat Mar 15 04:21:27 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:21:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles References: Message-ID: <001201c8868e$ccc5eb20$825ae104@markl946cfrd7q> Speaking of windshield washing equipment, I caught myself years ago getting wrapped up in how all the windshield washing equipment was installed etc. Through out the years I can honestly say that with the invention of Rain X and the like, I never have a reason to use those things any more. The only time I use the WW equipment on my cars is to see if it is still operational. And who wants that stream of blue washer fluid streaming down the new paint job of our cars anyway. I even decided to leave the washer bottle out of my Healey and covered up the big hole in the "do dad" tray with carpet. ( Concours people should hit the delete button now) I can actually store things there now. We stop so frequently at the fuel stations to fill up and check fluids on road trips, that wiping off the glass is just routine. Just an observation at how changing times affect changing minds. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:19 AM Subject: [Healeys] Windscreen washer nozzles > Is there a correct (original) orientation of the two washer nozzles on a > LHD BJ8? I have seen them installed both pointing in, both pointing out & > both > pointing to the right. Haven't seen them both pointing to the left, yet. > Gary Hodson From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Sat Mar 15 05:19:52 2008 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:19:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio In-Reply-To: <18E01D93-A0B8-4C10-9866-852B966D7F30@gmail.com> Message-ID: <20080315121953.9E4C922DC17@mpls-qmqp-04.inet.qwest.net> Moss is selling a radio that is very small with adjustable knob shafts. AM FM, mini USB and aux ports on the face. Even has a IR remore. Herbert Miller -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randy Hicks Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 4:51 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with somme kind of AM/ FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? Suggestions? Thanks, Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as hgmiller3 at qwest.net http://www.team.net/archive -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM From phillip.leslie at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 15 06:37:52 2008 From: phillip.leslie at sbcglobal.net (Phillip Leslie) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:37:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter Problem? Message-ID: <250234.84877.qm@web83105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> After making grinding noises from the area of the starter on two attempts to start it, my car suddenly does absolutely nothing when I turn the ignition key to start. No sound of any kind. It had run beautifully just the evening before and I've never had a starter problem. The battery is not the problem, it's new and fully charged. Could this be a solenoid problem? I'd appreciate some opinions before I attempt to trouble shoot the situation. From dan at warner-associates.com Sat Mar 15 06:40:00 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:40:00 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller In-Reply-To: <20080315121953.9E4C922DC17@mpls-qmqp-04.inet.qwest.net> Message-ID: <000801c886a2$11036c00$3500000a@warner.com> Has anyone tried the Moss radio? Does it work with the positive ground? 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 Herbert Miller Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 7:20 AM To: 'Randy Hicks'; 'Healey List' Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio Moss is selling a radio that is very small with adjustable knob shafts. AM FM, mini USB and aux ports on the face. Even has a IR remore. Herbert Miller -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randy Hicks Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 4:51 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with somme kind of AM/ FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? Suggestions? Thanks, Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as hgmiller3 at qwest.net http://www.team.net/archive -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM From bspidell at comcast.net Sat Mar 15 06:45:40 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:45:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter Problem? In-Reply-To: <250234.84877.qm@web83105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <250234.84877.qm@web83105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <47DBD304.2020506@comcast.net> If you have the original style solenoid, you can press the button on the back to send full current to the starter. If pressing the button works, then it's the solenoid actuator, if not, could still be solenoid (bad contacts) or starter. bs Phillip Leslie wrote: > After making grinding noises from the area of the starter on two attempts to start it, my car suddenly does absolutely nothing when I turn the ignition key to start. No sound of any kind. It had run beautifully just the evening before and I've never had a starter problem. The battery is not the problem, it's new and fully charged. Could this be a solenoid problem? I'd appreciate some opinions before I attempt to trouble shoot the situation. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bspidell at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From dan at warner-associates.com Sat Mar 15 06:47:41 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:47:41 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 radio In-Reply-To: <007001c88647$74c61e00$5201a8c0@Jim> Message-ID: <000901c886a3$23d12740$3500000a@warner.com> What? No Waylon Jennings? Just a good old boy -----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 James Shope Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 9:51 PM To: healeys Subject: [Healeys] bj8 radio most of my "touring" out west is done at maximum highway speeds and then some. i have found it impossible to hear anything off the radio even at max volume due to massive wind noise. i alway wear the mickey mouse type headphones tied to a tape/disc recorder as there are few radio stations in the open spaces of nevada. allows me to listen to hank williams and ray price and keeps wind noise way down. i just put it on the seat and can take it with me if i want when i stop somewhere. hjim Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From 3000mk3 at bighealey.org Sat Mar 15 07:08:17 2008 From: 3000mk3 at bighealey.org (Tom Mitchell) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:08:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio In-Reply-To: <20080315121953.9E4C922DC17@mpls-qmqp-04.inet.qwest.net> References: <18E01D93-A0B8-4C10-9866-852B966D7F30@gmail.com> <20080315121953.9E4C922DC17@mpls-qmqp-04.inet.qwest.net> Message-ID: <000f01c886a6$06bcaaa0$1435ffe0$@org> I replaced mine this last summer and only had to do minor modifications. Although that may be, because I was replaced another non original. If I can suggest, one thing I made wanted was to get the highest NON amplified watts out per channel. They'll want to sell a amp, and the smallest one was about one foot by one foot by 2 inches thick, and I did not want an amp if I could help it. I found this Kenwood, its model KDC MP435U, am/fm/cd, USB on the front (which is a nice option), Bluetooth ready, RCA jacks in the back (for your CB?), remote control. I can a use an Ipod or memory stick or small disk drive, almost anything I want in the USB, some radios are limited. It's Sat ready, HD radio ready, although I don't use either, there more and you can see it at the link below. At 70 if I want (I'd rather listen to the engine and wind, yet sometimes...) I can hear it perfectly and it's not even cranked all the way up. I have two speaks up front on both side of the console, and two sitting in the rear. You can see it here http://reviews.cnet.com/car-audio/kenwood-kdc-mp435u-radio/4507-3425_7-32474 212.html?tag=sub Just my ten cents, Tom Mitchell 1965 Austin Healey BJ8 Mark III Ann Arbor, Michigan -----Original Message----- Moss is selling a radio that is very small with adjustable knob shafts. AM FM, mini USB and aux ports on the face. Even has a IR remore. Herbert Miller -----Original Message----- I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with some kind of AM/ FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? Suggestions? Thanks, Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net Sat Mar 15 08:32:14 2008 From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:32:14 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller References: <000801c886a2$11036c00$3500000a@warner.com> Message-ID: <002301c886b1$bf73a660$6401a8c0@XPS400> It is clearly advertised as Negative Ground only. Darn! I am still looking for a good affordable Positive Ground radio for my MGB. Ron > Has anyone tried the Moss radio? Does it work with the positive ground? > Dan From dan at warner-associates.com Sat Mar 15 08:56:58 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:56:58 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller In-Reply-To: <002301c886b1$bf73a660$6401a8c0@XPS400> Message-ID: <002c01c886b5$33528df0$3500000a@warner.com> I noticed on the back of what I think is an original BMC radio on my 64 BJ8 it has a switch for positive or negative ground. I guess technology has left that little option behind. Mono AM is great! Dan -----Original Message----- From: Ron Fine [mailto:RonFineEsq at earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:32 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net; Dan Stromquist Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller It is clearly advertised as Negative Ground only. Darn! I am still looking for a good affordable Positive Ground radio for my MGB. Ron > Has anyone tried the Moss radio? Does it work with the positive ground? > Dan From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Sat Mar 15 09:04:05 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:04:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller In-Reply-To: <002c01c886b5$33528df0$3500000a@warner.com> References: <002301c886b1$bf73a660$6401a8c0@XPS400> <002c01c886b5$33528df0$3500000a@warner.com> Message-ID: <471534970803150904la00ec35kb56f896ff62130f1@mail.gmail.com> My gmail advertised these: http://www.retrosoundusa.com/?gclid=CNzxgNi-j5ICFQgmawodeFiJ-g Thought they were pretty neat. Modern sound, old-ish design style. Jody On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 8:56 AM, Dan Stromquist wrote: > I noticed on the back of what I think is an original BMC radio on my 64 BJ8 > it has a switch for positive or negative ground. I guess technology has > left that little option behind. Mono AM is great! > Dan > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ron Fine [mailto:RonFineEsq at earthlink.net] > Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:32 AM > To: healeys at autox.team.net; Dan Stromquist > Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 RadioHerbert Miller > > It is clearly advertised as Negative Ground only. Darn! I am still looking > > for a good affordable Positive Ground radio for my MGB. > Ron > > > > Has anyone tried the Moss radio? Does it work with the positive ground? > > Dan > _______________________________________________ > 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 jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- 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 healey.nut at gmail.com Sat Mar 15 09:17:16 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:17:16 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter Problem? In-Reply-To: <250234.84877.qm@web83105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <250234.84877.qm@web83105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: turn on the ignition and press the solenoid button. If it turns over then something's wrong in the ignitions circuit. If it doesn't turn over, it could be half a dozen things. On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 9:37 PM, Phillip Leslie < phillip.leslie at sbcglobal.net> wrote: > After making grinding noises from the area of the starter on two attempts > to start it, my car suddenly does absolutely nothing when I turn the > ignition key to start. No sound of any kind. It had run beautifully just the > evening before and I've never had a starter problem. The battery is not the > problem, it's new and fully charged. Could this be a solenoid problem? I'd > appreciate some opinions before I attempt to trouble shoot the situation. > _______________________________________________ > 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 Hartangus at aol.com Sat Mar 15 09:49:27 2008 From: Hartangus at aol.com (Hartangus at aol.com) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:49:27 EDT Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Message-ID: Hi all, the recent chat about nuts and glasses of wine set me to wondering.What do you plant to get next seasons crop of seedless grapes. Regards, Barrie from England From info at atteanlodge.com Sat Mar 15 12:22:10 2008 From: info at atteanlodge.com (mail.maineguide.com) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:22:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] front hubs Message-ID: <000301c886d1$dfcadd00$2f01a8c0@CODY> Members: Can someone tell me if the front hubs on my BJ8 are supposed to be painted? Mine are black and I assume they should be the same as the rears aluminum color. Many thanks. Brad Holden From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Mar 15 13:02:20 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:02:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Mail Not Delivered Message-ID: <20080315.160221.3892.0.dwflagg@juno.com> I am trying to reach to a fellow lister named Scott who was at Trmgafun at arczip.com. It is in reference to an old issue of Carrozzeria magazine. Thanks. Doug From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat Mar 15 14:09:22 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:09:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] front hubs Message-ID: <20080315210922.FZKU13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Probably aftermarket. I bought some recently and thew were black-----and didn't fit! Returned them. > > From: "mail.maineguide.com" > Date: 2008/03/15 Sat PM 03:22:10 EDT > To: "Healey's Mailing List" > Subject: [Healeys] front hubs > > Members: Can someone tell me if the front hubs on my BJ8 are supposed to be > painted? Mine are black and I assume they should be the same as the rears > aluminum color. Many thanks. > > Brad Holden > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From 3000mk3 at bighealey.org Sat Mar 15 14:53:47 2008 From: 3000mk3 at bighealey.org (Tom Mitchell) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:53:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio In-Reply-To: <000f01c886a6$06bcaaa0$1435ffe0$@org> References: <18E01D93-A0B8-4C10-9866-852B966D7F30@gmail.com> <20080315121953.9E4C922DC17@mpls-qmqp-04.inet.qwest.net> <000f01c886a6$06bcaaa0$1435ffe0$@org> Message-ID: <000301c886e7$0f64f0e0$2e2ed2a0$@org> Thanks Ed, I've never done a tinyurl before and now I know how http://tinyurl.com/2syzl9 Tom Mitchell 1965 Austin Healey BJ8 Mark III Ann Arbor, Michigan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+3000mk3=bighealey.org at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+3000mk3=bighealey.org at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom Mitchell Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:08 AM To: 'Herbert Miller'; 'Randy Hicks'; 'Healey List' Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio I replaced mine this last summer and only had to do minor modifications. Although that may be, because I was replaced another non original. If I can suggest, one thing I made wanted was to get the highest NON amplified watts out per channel. They'll want to sell a amp, and the smallest one was about one foot by one foot by 2 inches thick, and I did not want an amp if I could help it. I found this Kenwood, its model KDC MP435U, am/fm/cd, USB on the front (which is a nice option), Bluetooth ready, RCA jacks in the back (for your CB?), remote control. I can a use an Ipod or memory stick or small disk drive, almost anything I want in the USB, some radios are limited. It's Sat ready, HD radio ready, although I don't use either, there more and you can see it at the link below. At 70 if I want (I'd rather listen to the engine and wind, yet sometimes...) I can hear it perfectly and it's not even cranked all the way up. I have two speaks up front on both side of the console, and two sitting in the rear. You can see it here http://reviews.cnet.com/car-audio/kenwood-kdc-mp435u-radio/4507-3425_7-32474 212.html?tag=sub Just my ten cents, Tom Mitchell 1965 Austin Healey BJ8 Mark III Ann Arbor, Michigan -----Original Message----- Moss is selling a radio that is very small with adjustable knob shafts. AM FM, mini USB and aux ports on the face. Even has a IR remote. Herbert Miller -----Original Message----- I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with some kind of AM/ FM - Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer. (I won't be getting rid of the original!) :-) Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in the original console without cutting? or very minor alterations? Suggestions? Thanks, Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MKI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as 3000mk3 at bighealey.org http://www.team.net/archive From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Mar 15 14:55:23 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:55:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Magazines & Memorabilia Message-ID: <20080315.175524.3440.1.dwflagg@juno.com> I have available the following: 1) Automobile, Jan 2002 - The Summer of '55 "Dreaming of an Austin Healey 100" 2) Sport & GT Market, 5 issues from '85, '86, and March '88 which includes "Remembering Donald Healey" 3) Road & Track, Jan '85 - Salon: 1956 Austin-Healey 100/4 -- a car made for driving, then and now 4) Road & Track, April '53 - New Sports Cars Austin Healey 5) Road & Track, March '56 - road tests: Austin-Healey 100M 6) Road & Track, June '47 - official reprint of original issue 7) Sports Cars Illustrated, June '56 - road tests: Austin Healey 100 8) Conclave 90 Commemorative Program 9) Austin-Healeys East/Austin-Healeys West Commemorative Programme, Guest of Honour Mr. Donald M. Healey C.B.E. If you have an interest, please contact me off the list. I have other items to follow. Thanks. Doug From sprite58 at hotmail.com Sat Mar 15 20:46:20 2008 From: sprite58 at hotmail.com (r moses) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:46:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] GAMS .. Give Away Midget Sprite is ready for Sprite Jubilee Message-ID: Here is an update on the Sprite Jubilee give-away car dream. After an all out attempt at preparing a car to give away at Sprite Jubilee the dream has finally come true. With the unrelenting help of Chris Cikovic, Fred Crider, Ed Deaton, Biff Jones, John Plankey GAMS is now queen of the road and looking pretty. We have named her GAMS. She is the SJ08 Give Away Midget Sprite. Kind of like your cute little old grandma. She will be given away at Sprite Jubilee 2008 on May 20th, 2008 the day the Sprite was announced back in 1958 to honor the 50th anniversary of the Sprite. Some lucky SJ08 registrant will drive her home. See all of the SJ08 updates at http://www.austinhealeysprite.org and SJ08 meet details at http://www.austinhealeysprite.org/about.html _________________________________________________________________ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/ From ktaplin at prexar.com Sun Mar 16 02:58:30 2008 From: ktaplin at prexar.com (Ken Taplin) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:58:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Message-ID: <007501c8874c$4ad22750$36876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC> Does anyone know of a source for channel felt for BT7 side curtins? From rchaskell at earthlink.net Sun Mar 16 04:52:03 2008 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 07:52:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) In-Reply-To: <007501c8874c$4ad22750$36876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC> References: <007501c8874c$4ad22750$36876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC> Message-ID: <47DD09E3.4080705@earthlink.net> British Car Specialists for one. Ken Taplin wrote: > Does anyone know of a source for channel felt for BT7 side curtins? From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Mar 16 06:03:19 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:03:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) References: <007501c8874c$4ad22750$36876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC> Message-ID: <033301c88766$1b67a390$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Hi Ken, I always use black dress maker's felt cut into strips about 3/4" wide and carefully glued into the channel. The glue is the old fashioned premium contact cement (the stinky stuff, not the water based green stuff) applied with a small thin brush. The glue only gets applied to the bottom of the channel. I use a small piece of same thickness plexi as original to sort of burnish and press the felt into the channel while the glue is still good and wet, being careful to keep it even as it's pressed into the U shape. Let it set up for an hour or so untill it's well cured, then pop the new panels into place. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Taplin" To: "healeys" Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 5:58 AM Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) > Does anyone know of a source for channel felt for BT7 side curtins? > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From info at atteanlodge.com Sun Mar 16 07:37:35 2008 From: info at atteanlodge.com (mail.maineguide.com) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:37:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings Message-ID: <000e01c88773$48552eb0$2f01a8c0@CODY> I just purchased new bushings for my BJ8 from BCS including the offset upper trunions. To show how brain dead I am I can't figure out which way the offset should go. Many thanks Brad Holden From Jwhlyadv at aol.com Sun Mar 16 07:47:33 2008 From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:47:33 EDT Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) Message-ID: Thanks, Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From Jwhlyadv at aol.com Sun Mar 16 07:58:15 2008 From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:58:15 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Southeastern Classic XXII - Back to Jack 2008 Message-ID: Registration forms for Southeastern Classic XXII - Back to Jack 2008 are now available on the SE web site at _www.seclassic.com_ (http://www.seclassic.com) . Join us in September among the scenic byways of rural Tennessee. Great Food, Great Friends, and Great Cars. Commemorative Bottles of Single Barrel Jack Daniels Celebrating Back to Jack SEC XXII! Middle TN AHC will be hosting Southeastern Classic XXII, September 18-21, 2008 in the Lynchburg Area. Our club is offering Southeastern Classic XXII Commemorative Bottles of bSingle Barrel Jack Danielsb. This is the premium Jack Daniels whiskey, aged in a single barrel and not blended. The bottles will have a medallion celebrating the event and may be signed by the master distiller. The price is only $40. Middle TN Club members and others who purchase the most bottles are being offered the opportunity to join us for lunch and then sample "Jack" until we find our special barrel. We need to sell approximately 240 bottles to make this happen. Think of what a great gift (or even a gift to yourself) a $40.00 bottle of "Single Barrel Jackb could make! As of now, we have 120 bottles sold/reserved. We are almost there! However, remember when they are gone, they are gone. We need to have cash in hand to reserve your bottle(s) by May 31, 2008. Please, help Middle TN AHC make this rare opportunity become a reality. Visit the Back to Jack web page at _www.seclassic.com_ (http://www.seclassic.com) to download an order form. Thanks, Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From tdrech at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 16 08:07:46 2008 From: tdrech at sbcglobal.net (Tom Rech) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:07:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Non-Healey, but workshop related Message-ID: <000001c88777$860bd700$70acfa46@RECH2001> I have an old belt-driven, squirrel-cage blower with attached motor from a 1950's era furnace. I think it would make a great shop/garage air mover. Question: Is it possible to construct a multi-position speed control for this blower? For example, low-high, or low-med-high. The drive motor has the following specs: Two-wire (power and neutral), 1/4 HP, single-phase, 1275 rpm, 115V, 4.6A, 60 Hz, continuous duty, frame 56. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. Thanks. Tom Rech 59 BT7 From prattri at msn.com Sun Mar 16 08:21:42 2008 From: prattri at msn.com (Richard Pratt) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:21:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 1/2 Blower motor case Message-ID: List, I am in need of the half of a blower motor case which is labeled 3/5 directly under the "SMITHS" logo. Anyone with the proper half please contact me off list. Richard 65 BJ8 From tdrech at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 16 09:25:50 2008 From: tdrech at sbcglobal.net (Tom Rech) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:25:50 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Non-Healey, but workshop related Message-ID: <000601c88782$665d7c00$70acfa46@RECH2001> Thanks, Robert. I think that is my solution. Makes a lot of sense. Tom -----Original Message----- From: robert westcott [mailto:55healey at comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 10:35 AM To: Tom Rech Subject: Re: [Healeys] Non-Healey, but workshop related Easiest way to alter the amount of airflow is a sheet metal disk that you attach at one point over the round intake side, just swing it open to allow more air or swing it shut to allow less air. Keep the motor rpm at the same speed. (it's not that fast) Modern electric fan motors can be wired for 2 speeds but have different windings. This motor will probably not be happy on a rheostat. Rob Westcott From dwflagg at juno.com Sun Mar 16 09:57:37 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:57:37 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Carrozeria Message-ID: <20080316.125738.3300.2.dwflagg@juno.com> I have issues 2 - 6 of Carrozeria magazine which was published, beginning in 1990. Issue number four includes an article, by Tom Kovacs, on the restoration of AHS 3608 and one on the English wheel & planishing hammer. Number three includes an article on the restoration of a TR3. Number two includes an article on New England metal crafter Joe Stafford. Number six includes two articles on the Ford GT40, and number five includes an articles on crafting steering wheels of prominence. I would like to offer these a set. If you have an interest, please contact me off the list. Doug From haywoodone at hotmail.com Sun Mar 16 11:32:06 2008 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:32:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings Message-ID: Brad,The upper trunion bushes should go toward the rotor side of the swivel axle. I am forwarding a few pictures to illustrate what I mean. George Haywood'65 bj8> From: info at atteanlodge.com> Subject: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings> > I just purchased new bushings for my BJ8 from BCS including the offset upper > trunions. To show how brain dead I am I can't figure out which way the > offset should go. Many thanks> Brad Holden > _______________________________________________> _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/pjpeg] From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Mar 16 11:53:27 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:53:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings In-Reply-To: <000e01c88773$48552eb0$2f01a8c0@CODY> References: <000e01c88773$48552eb0$2f01a8c0@CODY> Message-ID: <47DD6CA7.7050003@comcast.net> Brad, Depends on whether you want more positive or more negative camber. Hole towards chassis: more positive. Hole away from chassis: more negative. Usually, Healeys have excessive positive camber--at least my BJ8 did--so you'd want to move the offset hole away from the chassis. This pulls the trunnion in, hence more negative (or less positive) camber. bs mail.maineguide.com wrote: > I just purchased new bushings for my BJ8 from BCS including the offset upper > trunions. To show how brain dead I am I can't figure out which way the > offset should go. Many thanks > Brad Holden > _______________________________________________ > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From haywoodone at hotmail.com Sun Mar 16 12:15:38 2008 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:15:38 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings In-Reply-To: <47DD6CA7.7050003@comcast.net> References: <000e01c88773$48552eb0$2f01a8c0@CODY> <47DD6CA7.7050003@comcast.net> Message-ID: Bob, Your a much deeper thinker than I am, I just forwarded Brad pictures of how my bj8 came from the factory. As you say though, if the upper fulcrum pin were inboard in relation to the swivel axle the camber would be changed dramatically, at least an inch at the upper trunion. Do you think that there are front ends out there with that kind of arrangement unless there was prior damage to the suspension or chassis? I may be showing my ignorance again but since I have not been involved with racing, I don't know, there may be a need for that kind of set up. George > Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:53:27 -0700 > From: bspidell at comcast.net > To: info at atteanlodge.com > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings > > Brad, > > Depends on whether you want more positive or more negative camber. > > Hole towards chassis: more positive. > > Hole away from chassis: more negative. > > Usually, Healeys have excessive positive camber--at least my BJ8 did--so > you'd want to move the offset hole away from the chassis. This pulls > the trunnion in, hence more negative (or less positive) camber. > > bs > > > mail.maineguide.com wrote: >> I just purchased new bushings for my BJ8 from BCS including the offset upper >> trunions. To show how brain dead I am I can't figure out which way the >> offset should go. Many thanks >> Brad Holden _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. From bspidell at comcast.net Sun Mar 16 13:34:06 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:34:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings In-Reply-To: References: <000e01c88773$48552eb0$2f01a8c0@CODY> <47DD6CA7.7050003@comcast.net> Message-ID: <47DD843E.4090906@comcast.net> George, My BJ8--which I've owned since it had 64K miles--had some damage (a curb strike, apparently) on one side but not the other, but the camber was 3-4deg positive on both sides. Though nominal is 1deg positive, most unaltered Healeys appear to have at least that much. I used the offset bushings at full offset to pull the camber in close to 1deg. That--and an alignment by a competent shop--made a world of difference in my car's handling. Since there is no camber adjustment for (stock) Healeys--a real shortcoming, unfortunately--I suspect the factory "alignment" was a matter of how well the jig was set up--or how many pints the fitter had at the pub the night before--the day the shock plates were welded in. bs George Haywood wrote: > Bob, > > Your a much deeper thinker than I am, I just forwarded Brad pictures of how my bj8 came from the factory. As you say though, if the upper fulcrum pin were inboard in relation to the swivel axle the camber would be changed dramatically, at least an inch at the upper trunion. Do you think that there are front ends out there with that kind of arrangement unless there was prior damage to the suspension or chassis? I may be showing my ignorance again but since I have not been involved with racing, I don't know, there may be a need for that kind of set up. > > George > > > > > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From robert.w.johnson at charter.net Sun Mar 16 14:06:23 2008 From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:06:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition Message-ID: <006f01c887a9$971f41d0$021919ac@valued28addca9> I am about to install a mechanical brake light switch on my Phase 2 BJ8. Wiring it like the original pressure switch is easy, but I would like to have the brake lights come on when I press the pedal whether the switch is on or not. It has been discussed before, but I am not clever enough to use the old archives to do a useable search. I am going to mount the switch on a bracket attached to the heater box. I believe that I can use either the brown radio or lighter wire from the ignition switch and then run a wire (hopefully green purple) under the hood (American) and replace the single connector going to the rear of the car with a double connector and leave the pressure switch and wiring in place. Will this work? Bob Johnson BJ8 From ahbn6 at optonline.net Sun Mar 16 14:39:29 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:39:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition In-Reply-To: <006f01c887a9$971f41d0$021919ac@valued28addca9> References: <006f01c887a9$971f41d0$021919ac@valued28addca9> Message-ID: <003101c887ae$3713e890$a53bb9b0$@net> Go to Lin Rose's terrific restoration site and look at this first: http://web.mac.com/linwoodrose/My_AH_3000_BT7_/Brakes.html Then go to his site using this URL and go to the Archives. Once there, look at Week ten for photos and a description of his installation. I have the switch that he uses and it is terrific. http://web.mac.com/linwoodrose/My_AH_3000_BT7_/Restoration_Blog/ 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 Johnson Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 5:06 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition I am about to install a mechanical brake light switch on my Phase 2 BJ8. Wiring it like the original pressure switch is easy, but I would like to have the brake lights come on when I press the pedal whether the switch is on or not. It has been discussed before, but I am not clever enough to use the old archives to do a useable search. I am going to mount the switch on a bracket attached to the heater box. I believe that I can use either the brown radio or lighter wire from the ignition switch and then run a wire (hopefully green purple) under the hood (American) and replace the single connector going to the rear of the car with a double connector and leave the pressure switch and wiring in place. Will this work? Bob Johnson BJ8 From haywoodone at hotmail.com Sun Mar 16 14:48:09 2008 From: haywoodone at hotmail.com (George Haywood) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:48:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings Message-ID: Bob, Thanks for explaining. I knew there were no adjustments except toe in on a stock Healey but as I said I'm showing my ignorance again here. I now realize that Brad and you were talking about the upper trunions that are modified for camber adjustment. I thought Brad was asking about which way the stock trunion set on the king pin. The bushings I talked about are the ones that the upper fulcrum pin passes through and I feel they should go outboard. Am I on the right track now? As one famous Saturday Night Live star would say, "Never Mind". George > Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:34:06 -0700 > From: bspidell at comcast.net > To: haywoodone at hotmail.com > CC: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings > > George, > > My BJ8--which I've owned since it had 64K miles--had some damage (a curb > strike, apparently) on one side but not the other, but the camber was > 3-4deg positive on both sides. Though nominal is 1deg positive, most > unaltered Healeys appear to have at least that much. I used the offset > bushings at full offset to pull the camber in close to 1deg. That--and > an alignment by a competent shop--made a world of difference in my car's > handling. > > Since there is no camber adjustment for (stock) Healeys--a real > shortcoming, unfortunately--I suspect the factory "alignment" was a > matter of how well the jig was set up--or how many pints the fitter had > at the pub the night before--the day the shock plates were welded in. > > > bs > > > George Haywood wrote: >> Bob, >> >> Your a much deeper thinker than I am, I just forwarded Brad pictures of how my bj8 came from the factory. As you say though, if the upper fulcrum pin were inboard in relation to the swivel axle the camber would be changed dramatically, at least an inch at the upper trunion. Do you think that there are front ends out there with that kind of arrangement unless there was prior damage to the suspension or chassis? I may be showing my ignorance again but since I have not been involved with racing, I don't know, there may be a need for that kind of set up. >> >> George > _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. From shop at justbrits.com Sun Mar 16 16:39:04 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:39:04 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Final word on "LWB" References: <13037015.966571205495262975.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web27-z02> <47DA806A.5040000@comcast.net> Message-ID: <000f01c887c1$f8eb7ec0$6501a8c0@shop> <> And I am just as I sure that I read somewhere that is actually "Longbridge Wide Body", Bob!?!?!? <> Yeah, right!!!! LOL From prattri at msn.com Sun Mar 16 17:37:54 2008 From: prattri at msn.com (Richard Pratt) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:37:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 1/2 Blower motor case Rev 1 Message-ID: List, Let me try this again. I am in need of the half of a blower motor case which is labeled 2/5 directly under the "SMITHS" logo. If you look at the logo, the outlet is pointing to the right. Anyone with the proper half please contact me off list. Richard 68 BJ8 From robert.w.johnson at charter.net Sun Mar 16 17:50:28 2008 From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:50:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition Message-ID: <001401c887c8$e5d01f10$021919ac@valued28addca9> Thanks Johns and Steve for your info and pics. Reading the wiring diagramfor a Phase 2 BJ8, there is a brown wire from the solenoid to the ignition switch by way of the regulator. Is that wire hot all the time? IOW, can I run from that wire on the ignition to the brake light switch so that the brake lights will come on whether the ignition switch is on or not? Looks like it should. Bob Johnson BJ8 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Mar 16 17:57:32 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:57:32 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition References: <001401c887c8$e5d01f10$021919ac@valued28addca9> Message-ID: <03f201c887c9$e1e29bc0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> A brown wire is direct from battery all the time. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:50 PM Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition > Thanks Johns and Steve for your info and pics. > > > Reading the wiring diagramfor a Phase 2 BJ8, there is a brown wire from > the > solenoid to the ignition switch by way of the regulator. Is that wire hot > all the time? IOW, can I run from that wire on the ignition to the brake > light switch so that the brake lights will come on whether the ignition > switch is on or not? Looks like it should. > > Bob Johnson > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sprite58 at hotmail.com Sun Mar 16 19:29:33 2008 From: sprite58 at hotmail.com (r moses) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:29:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] SPRITE Newsletters Are you in the loop? Message-ID: Maybe some of you would like to be kept in the loop regarding SPRITE Newsletter stuff. It is easy and takes a few moments of your time. Just go to the SPRITE Newsletters page at http://www.austinhealeysprite.org/news.html Fill out and submit the online form to begin receiving the newsletters. SPRITE Newsletters and SPRITE updates are sent out frequently. There are 20 newsletters you can view now at the above website page. More of the newsletters that were mailed since the 1980's will be added after SJ08. Subscribing to the newsletters allows you to see all the pictures that other subscribers are receiving. They usually a PDF of what is in the text section being sent so that it can be viewed the same by everyone the way it was originally produced. Your name and email address is kept private as the email newsletters are sent out as a 'Bcc:.' Since the early 1980's SPRITE Newsletters has never given away or sold subscriber information in our databases. SPRITE Newsletters includes regular updates to: newsletter's Sale Wanted Trade items, Sprite regalia for sale, Global Austin-Healey Sprite Registry GAHSR, a new page of Great Sprite Stuff ! (to begin after SJ08), GiveAway Midget Sprite and of course Sprite Jubilee '08. Thanks for considering being kept in the SPRITE Newsletter loop. Rick Moses _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Sun Mar 16 19:40:22 2008 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James Shope) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:40:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] parts Message-ID: <000801c887d8$3f557530$5201a8c0@Jim> am in the process of getting rid of leftover parts from various cars. somehow i ended up with a new tripod headlight setup for a triumph. moss motor number is 156-870. has bulb with it. if anyone on list is interested contact me off list. healeymanjim From krtaylor at exemail.com.au Sun Mar 16 20:38:28 2008 From: krtaylor at exemail.com.au (Keith Taylor) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:38:28 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Dear GURU....SU fuel pumps Message-ID: <000b01c887e0$5d8d6230$0202a8c0@keith> Q1 What is the coil resistance of a type L pump. My cap is marked 6V but I don't believe it ,no point in cooking a good pump Q2 Two pumps have a 3 1/2" coil body & 1 has a 4" body otherwise identical ...... why is it so ? Keith Taylor Wamberal OZ BN1 BN2 100M if I ever finish them From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Sun Mar 16 20:51:25 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard Hartnett) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:51:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Happy Birthday Message-ID: <249EED4ED48D4A73BA7645BE140E5A95@LeonardPC> HBJ8L39031 turned 41 today. Conceived (built) 10-17 November 1966. Delivered (dispatched) 16 Mar 1967. It was a "home delivery". Complexion blue over white. Adopted from previous parent (owner) in October, 1970. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 From sprite58 at hotmail.com Mon Mar 17 03:08:05 2008 From: sprite58 at hotmail.com (r moses) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:08:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] SPRITE Newsletters Submit Form buttons are not currently working. Message-ID: I am now aware that the Submit Forms buttons on the SPRITE websites www.austinhealeysprite.org http://www.spritejubilee.org and http://www.spritejubilee.com are not working the way they should be working. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!!! This weekend the host for the SPRITE websites upgraded to a new platform. It literally screwed EVERYTHING up about the sites. The sites were worked on most of the day Sunday to make corrections and now I see there are still more problems. Everything will be fixed as quickly as possible until they work the way they were designed. Sorry for the inconvenience. Until the site Submit Forms buttons are fully operational KINDLY just emailing me. Emailing dr.moses at verizon.net is sufficient to get started. I will place your email address into the SPRITE Newsletters loop and you will then receive all the latest newsletters. All of the latest past 20 SPRITE Newsletters links except 50 E 4 01-29-08 seem to be working at http://www.austinhealeysprite.org/news.html. Enjoy! THANKS !!! Keep smiling, Rick _________________________________________________________________ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail.-get your "fix". http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx From rchaskell at earthlink.net Mon Mar 17 03:50:12 2008 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:50:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Dear GURU....SU fuel pumps In-Reply-To: <000b01c887e0$5d8d6230$0202a8c0@keith> References: <000b01c887e0$5d8d6230$0202a8c0@keith> Message-ID: <47DE4CE4.4030700@earthlink.net> Keith, Reciting from the SU literature I have from 1962: It calls for an HP (high pressure) pump for all 100s; spec AUA 50. Quoting here: "The 'L' type pump should be mounted in the region of the engine, at carburetter level. ... The 'HP' type pump, because of it's high delivery pressure, is suitable for mounting over the rear fuel tank... Earlier 'HP' pumps were fitted with a coil housing of about 9/16 inch greater length that 'L' type pumps; on current production the housing length is the same. On later 'HP' type pumps the earthing screw has been reduced in size from 2 B.A. to 4 B.A., thus an 'L' type pump can be identified by the 2 B.A. earthing screw. Additionally, 'L' type pumps are normally fitted with a single-point contact blade. Production of the long-coil housing has ceased but it is still used in reconditioning when a coil, similar to that used in short housing pumps, but wound on the longer core, is used. Long and short versions of the pump are interchangeable, but because the components differ, ..., such pumps carry a prefix to the specification number: AUA50 long housing pump, built with a short-coil housing, becomes AUA 150. The pumps are available in 6-, 12-, or 24-volt. Quote off. You might check with Burlen Fuel Systems in the UK. Bob Keith Taylor wrote: > Q1 What is the coil resistance of a type L pump. My cap is marked 6V but I > don't believe it ,no point in cooking a good pump > Q2 Two pumps have a 3 1/2" coil body & 1 has a 4" body otherwise identical > ...... why is it so ? > > Keith Taylor > Wamberal OZ > BN1 > BN2 > 100M if I ever finish them From amalin at mac.com Mon Mar 17 04:30:40 2008 From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:30:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition In-Reply-To: <006f01c887a9$971f41d0$021919ac@valued28addca9> References: <006f01c887a9$971f41d0$021919ac@valued28addca9> Message-ID: <8A5DB4E2-B5C5-4BEC-94DD-6BE1BAA06BF1@mac.com> The brake light pressure switch was mostly useless so I 1) disconnected the hot pressure switch wire at the fuse block, 2) re- connected it to a new wire going to the new brake pedal switch, 3) connected a return wire back to where the pressure switch wire was connected and 4) to complete the circuit I joined together the two wires at the pressure switch. Al Malin Tricarb On Mar 16, 2008, at 5:06 PM, Bob Johnson wrote: > I am about to install a mechanical brake light switch on my Phase 2 > BJ8. > Wiring it like the original pressure switch is easy, but I would > like to have > the brake lights come on when I press the pedal whether the switch > is on or > not. It has been discussed before, but I am not clever enough to > use the old > archives to do a useable search. I am going to mount the switch on > a bracket > attached to the heater box. I believe that I can use either the > brown radio or > lighter wire from the ignition switch and then run a wire > (hopefully green > purple) under the hood (American) and replace the single connector > going to > the rear of the car with a double connector and leave the pressure > switch and > wiring in place. Will this work? > > Bob Johnson > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as amalin at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Mar 17 05:23:38 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:23:38 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion Message-ID: Hi All - This is not meant to be any sort of slight with Udo Putzke because I know he will fix my problem but... I installed his kit on my BJ8 and the right hand upper link for the front tube shock has completely broken off at the weld from the upper mount for the tube shock - the thing just broke not for any reason other than from normal use in the city here in Hong Kong (a little more bumpy than normal freeway driving). I was wondering if this has happened with anyone else? If so, it now has me thinking if the front kit from Udo is really up to the task? Should I go back to the old lever shock? Udo's kit is beautifully made but the upper link shouldn't break off so easy. I don't want to have to go through the grief of installing it another time only to have the tube shock mount break off again. What are your collective thoughts on this? Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From jarowe at westnet.com.au Mon Mar 17 05:36:07 2008 From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:36:07 +0900 Subject: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion References: Message-ID: <05dc01c8882b$79894670$0200a8c0@DadP4> Hi Alan As an engineer I would have thought that your first reaction would have been to go back to the supplier and ask his opinion rather than broadcast it over the web. Again as an engineer have you thought to analyse the problem and looked at the failure and made you own assessment? In my opinion professional people who use a shotgun approach to solving a problem should take a close internal critique of themselves. Maybe it is just an unscheduled failure that could have happened to anyone or maybe you are just setting up your case for litigation. Just my 2 cents worth from another professional engineer. Regards John Rowe Perth PS. let the flames begin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Healey" Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 9:23 PM Subject: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion > Hi All - > > This is not meant to be any sort of slight with Udo Putzke because I know > he > will fix my problem but... > > I installed his kit on my BJ8 and the right hand upper link for the front > tube shock has completely broken off at the weld from the upper mount for > the tube shock - the thing just broke not for any reason other than from > normal use in the city here in Hong Kong (a little more bumpy than normal > freeway driving). > > I was wondering if this has happened with anyone else? If so, it now has > me > thinking if the front kit from Udo is really up to the task? Should I go > back to the old lever shock? Udo's kit is beautifully made but the upper > link shouldn't break off so easy. I don't want to have to go through the > grief of installing it another time only to have the tube shock mount > break > off again. > > What are your collective thoughts on this? > > Thanks, > > Alan > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com Mon Mar 17 06:59:46 2008 From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:59:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Grease Zerk Confusion - Or, what a gooey mess!! Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603B2A5AE@glitas07.garverinc.local> Hi All, I just started to install all new front suspension parts (from one of the usual big suppliers) on a friend's BN6. The new king pins and the lower trunnion big cup nuts came with new zerks installed. My Plews brand grease gun connector will not work on any of these zerks - it's too loose and the goo squirts out around the connection, even if I shove it on as hard as I can. My gun works just fine on the original zerks on the rest of the car. Soooo, I tried to replace the "new" zerks with the original AH zerks. Well, the threads are different. What do I have here?? Are the new zerks metric or something?? I thought all zerks were created equal once, but maybe that's been changed by outsourcing. How about the connector on my grease gun - are there different styles/sizes nowadays?? Someone out there please help me out. Sheesh..... As always, many thanks, Jack "Dry Joints" Brashear From kentmclean at comcast.net Mon Mar 17 09:32:08 2008 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:32:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Happy Birthday In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47DE9D08.4080100@comcast.net> Leonard Hartnett wrote: > HBJ8L39031 turned 41 today. Conceived (built) 10-17 November 1966. > Delivered (dispatched) 16 Mar 1967. It was a "home delivery". > Complexion blue over white. Adopted from previous parent (owner) > in October, 1970. Congratulations! Since 1970? That's a l-o-n-g time. I bought my 100 in April of '74. One of these days I'll get around to restoring it. As sad as that sounds, at least I still have it. -- Kent McLean, eternal optimist '56 100 BN2 From ricksnover at earthlink.net Mon Mar 17 09:32:57 2008 From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:32:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Only 2 Weeks Left For Conclave Early Registration Discount & Regalia Pre-Order Message-ID: Hi All, If you're planning to attend Conclave 2008 "Healeys On The Bay" here in San Diego this summer, you should try to visit http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ and register this month. After March 31st, the registration fee increases by $20 to $149. March 31st is also the deadline to pre-order meet regalia. The day-of selection at the meet will be limitied. Hope to see you there, Rick -- Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA Vice President (Membership), Activities Committee Chairman & Webmaster Austin-Healey Club of San Diego http://www.sdhealey.org (temporarily down) 1964 Sprite Mk III (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite (vintage racer: VARA http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II "Tri-Carb" (being restored) and 1955 100 (pieces in storage) From GSFuqua1 at aol.com Mon Mar 17 09:35:06 2008 From: GSFuqua1 at aol.com (GSFuqua1 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:35:06 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion Message-ID: No flames here but I have had Udo's kit on my BN2 and have put it through some pretty good paces. No issues. Gary Fuqua Classic Sports Cars Branson, MO **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From m.fawcett at verizon.net Mon Mar 17 11:56:06 2008 From: m.fawcett at verizon.net (Mark Fawcett) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:56:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47DEBEC6.2060601@verizon.net> GSFuqua1 at aol.com wrote: > No flames here but I have had Udo's kit on my BN2 and have put it through > some pretty good paces. No issues. > > Gary Fuqua > Classic Sports Cars > Branson, MO > > I have had his kit intalled for about three years, so far so good. Mark Fawcett 1959 BT7 From dan at warner-associates.com Mon Mar 17 12:56:59 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:56:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Vent window rubber BJ8 Message-ID: <005b01c88869$0fa2f2e0$3500000a@warner.com> List: I am trying to place the vent window glass into the frame which I had rechromed and cannot get the rubber buffer/seal to stay in place whether I put it on the glass first or insert it into the channel first. Is there a glue, oil or glazing product that will hold the rubber in place but not to the point where if it needed to be removed again would not destroy the rubber? Dan From ahbn6 at optonline.net Mon Mar 17 13:17:10 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:17:10 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Brake Fluid Message-ID: <000d01c8886b$e1fc36a0$a5f4a3e0$@net> Problem? Just went to Pep Boys (only place in my area where I can get Castrol DOT 3 4 brake fluid) and now it has a new label. Castrol GTLMA (as before) synthetic brake fluid (this part is new) The label says it exceeds DOT 3 & DOT 4 specs. The label states "You may notice a slight odor and color difference in Gastrol GTLMA due to its new formula." Que pasa? Now my dilemma. I just replaced all brake lines but did not replace the clutch line. I use DOT 3-4 Castrol fluid and that is what remains in the clutch lines. What, if any, problems will I have using the DOT 3-4 SYNTHETIC fluid. Should I flush out the clutch line just for the heck of it?? Not a problem in bleeding as I have Doug Reid's engine compartment bleed extension installed. And, just what does synthetic mean anyway. And how is that different from the regular DOT 3 4 brake fluid which, being a substance not found in nature has probably a "synthetic" all along. I took several chemistry classes in college but since this is the year of my 45th reunion, I have forgotten most of it. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 17 15:47:23 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:47:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] upper trunion bushings In-Reply-To: <000e01c88773$48552eb0$2f01a8c0@CODY> References: <000e01c88773$48552eb0$2f01a8c0@CODY> Message-ID: Brad, the only way to properly set up the upper trunnion is to set it on a alignment rack. So what we do is set the offset in the center of the arc and then take the car to our alignment shop and have the set the camber and toe. You want to set the camber at. Camber left Between 0 and 1/4 degrees neg right Between 0 and 1/4 degrees neg Toe 1/8 toe in David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 16, 2008, at 7:37 AM, mail.maineguide.com wrote: > I just purchased new bushings for my BJ8 from BCS including the > offset upper > trunions. To show how brain dead I am I can't figure out which way the > offset should go. Many thanks > Brad Holden From bjcap at optonline.net Mon Mar 17 16:11:29 2008 From: bjcap at optonline.net (Carroll A Phillips) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:11:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] re vent window Message-ID: <001901c88884$3bb13930$6501a8c0@carrolls> Dan, I use Wurth rubber glue, you can get it thru Wurth in NJ. about $ 15 a small can but very well worth the price. This stuff will hold all rubber seals and vinyls , and can be carefully removed to save rubber. Use it right over paint, no gloss busting or sanding ! I like to use a heat gun after using the brush to glue both sides and heat till glue bubbles, then stick pieces together. Heat gun also softens the materials used and helps place/stretch stubborn old vinyls or creased new seals due to poor packaging ect. Carroll Phillips Top Down Resto From drmasucci at comcast.net Mon Mar 17 16:41:59 2008 From: drmasucci at comcast.net (David Masucci) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:41:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion References: <47DEBEC6.2060601@verizon.net> Message-ID: <002c01c88888$7fe8eb80$6701a8c0@signalfaf714f1> I have had Udo's kit on my BJ8 for a good 5 years. I drive the car hard for a good 6 months per year. If anyone knows what the roads are like in the Townsend/Fitchburg area of Massachusetts, you know my Healey takes a pounding. The Shock kit has held up perfectly. It sounds like you got a defective part. I'm sure he will make good. Dave 64 BJ8 03 Cooper S From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Mar 17 17:17:45 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:17:45 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Brake Fluid In-Reply-To: <000d01c8886b$e1fc36a0$a5f4a3e0$@net> References: <000d01c8886b$e1fc36a0$a5f4a3e0$@net> Message-ID: maybe send an email to Castrol and ask them if the fluids can be mixed. You will get a better answer from them than anyone here... On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 4:17 AM, John Sims wrote: > Problem? > > > > Just went to Pep Boys (only place in my area where I can get Castrol DOT 3 > 4 > brake fluid) and now it has a new label. Castrol GTLMA (as before) > synthetic > brake fluid (this part is new) The label says it exceeds DOT 3 & DOT 4 > specs. The label states "You may notice a slight odor and color difference > in Gastrol GTLMA due to its new formula." Que pasa? > > > > Now my dilemma. I just replaced all brake lines but did not replace the > clutch line. I use DOT 3-4 Castrol fluid and that is what remains in the > clutch lines. What, if any, problems will I have using the DOT 3-4 > SYNTHETIC > fluid. Should I flush out the clutch line just for the heck of it?? Not a > problem in bleeding as I have Doug Reid's engine compartment bleed > extension > installed. > > > > And, just what does synthetic mean anyway. And how is that different from > the regular DOT 3 4 brake fluid which, being a substance not found in > nature > has probably a "synthetic" all along. I took several chemistry classes in > college but since this is the year of my 45th reunion, I have forgotten > most > of it. > > > > John Sims, BN6 > > Aberdeen, NJ > > > > www.healey6.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 healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Mar 17 17:24:36 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:24:36 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Grease Zerk Confusion - Or, what a gooey mess!! In-Reply-To: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603B2A5AE@glitas07.garverinc.local> References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603B2A5AE@glitas07.garverinc.local> Message-ID: Sounds like those are the very special Zerk-hua fitting from the famous Wangzhongshang zerk fitting factory #3 located in beautiful downtown Donguan, Guangzhou, China. Incidentally the factory next door makes the highly touted medical Hespan from discarded pig intestines which has a medical death failure rate of ONLY 20%, not bad and more or less acceptable for a blood volume expander (i.e. saline/plasma). Can you tap out the holes and put in the other fittings? Maybe have a machine shop weld up the holes and tap them if necessary, it won't cost that much to have it done right... Alan On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 9:59 PM, Brashear, Jack, N < JNBrashear at garverengineers.com> wrote: > Hi All, I just started to install all new front suspension parts (from > one of the usual big suppliers) on a friend's BN6. The new king pins > and the lower trunnion big cup nuts came with new zerks installed. My > Plews brand grease gun connector will not work on any of these zerks - > it's too loose and the goo squirts out around the connection, even if I > shove it on as hard as I can. My gun works just fine on the original > zerks on the rest of the car. Soooo, I tried to replace the "new" zerks > with the original AH zerks. Well, the threads are different. What do I > have here?? Are the new zerks metric or something?? I thought all > zerks were created equal once, but maybe that's been changed by > outsourcing. How about the connector on my grease gun - are there > different styles/sizes nowadays?? Someone out there please help me out. > Sheesh..... > > As always, many thanks, > > Jack "Dry Joints" Brashear > _______________________________________________ > 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 rusd at sitestar.net Mon Mar 17 17:27:54 2008 From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:27:54 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Brake Fluid In-Reply-To: <000d01c8886b$e1fc36a0$a5f4a3e0$@net> References: <000d01c8886b$e1fc36a0$a5f4a3e0$@net> Message-ID: <47DF0C8A.5040202@sitestar.net> Castrol GTLMA states on the can that it contains "Alkyl Polyglycol Ether Esters" which by definition IS synthetic. Castrol has stated in the past that although not so stated on the can, GTLMA is a synthetic. Apparently they now feel that there is some advantage to saying so on the can. I think that by now including "synthetic" & stating that & you "may notice a slight difference" are merely an attempt to update their sales pitch. Valvoline "SynPower" also a Dot 3, Dot 4 synthetic is just as good or better than Castrol & a lot easier to find. Regards, Dave Russell John Sims wrote: >Problem? > > > >Just went to Pep Boys (only place in my area where I can get Castrol DOT 3 4 >brake fluid) and now it has a new label. Castrol GTLMA (as before) synthetic >brake fluid (this part is new) The label says it exceeds DOT 3 & DOT 4 >specs. The label states "You may notice a slight odor and color difference >in Gastrol GTLMA due to its new formula." Que pasa? > > >John Sims, BN6 > >Aberdeen, NJ From Awgertoo at aol.com Mon Mar 17 17:42:32 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:42:32 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Brake Fluid Message-ID: Since various lube/transmission/gear oils are billed as "synthetic blends" can we assume that mineral oil and synthetic oil can in fact be mixed with no bad effect and if so why not with hydraulic fluid as well? Best--Michael Oritt ---------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 3/17/2008 8:28:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rusd at sitestar.net writes: Castrol GTLMA states on the can that it contains "Alkyl Polyglycol Ether Esters" which by definition IS synthetic. Castrol has stated in the past that although not so stated on the can, GTLMA is a synthetic. Apparently they now feel that there is some advantage to saying so on the can. I think that by now including "synthetic" & stating that & you "may notice a slight difference" are merely an attempt to update their sales pitch. Valvoline "SynPower" also a Dot 3, Dot 4 synthetic is just as good or better than Castrol & a lot easier to find. Regards, Dave Russell **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) From p_cquinn at tpg.com.au Tue Mar 18 02:45:39 2008 From: p_cquinn at tpg.com.au (Patrick and Caroline Quinn) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:45:39 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Grease Zerk Confusion - Or, what a gooey mess!! In-Reply-To: References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603B2A5AE@glitas07.garverinc.local> Message-ID: <00ca01c888dc$d4652440$4101a8c0@ibm45xm8v45fmw> G'day I was about to wax lyrically about the long lost zerk manufacturer that was ostracized from the British motoring industry and set up in business with Stanley Lucas in Japan. Stanley, the black sheep of the Lucas family set up Stanley Electrical many years ago. Then set up shop in Quondong to produce Zerks. Anyway I decided against it because it's nearly ZZZZZ time and I've been in the garden all day. What the bloody hell is a Zerk? Is it a grease nipple? Should we use the word ni___le? Or perhaps it's not Friday yet. Why am I standing on my head downunder? 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: Tuesday, 18 March 2008 11:25 AM To: Brashear, Jack, N Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Grease Zerk Confusion - Or, what a gooey mess!! Sounds like those are the very special Zerk-hua fitting from the famous Wangzhongshang zerk fitting factory #3 located in beautiful downtown Donguan, Guangzhou, China. Incidentally the factory next door makes the highly touted medical Hespan from discarded pig intestines which has a medical death failure rate of ONLY 20%, not bad and more or less acceptable for a blood volume expander (i.e. saline/plasma). Can you tap out the holes and put in the other fittings? Maybe have a machine shop weld up the holes and tap them if necessary, it won't cost that much to have it done right... Alan On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 9:59 PM, Brashear, Jack, N < JNBrashear at garverengineers.com> wrote: > Hi All, I just started to install all new front suspension parts (from > one of the usual big suppliers) on a friend's BN6. The new king pins > and the lower trunnion big cup nuts came with new zerks installed. My > Plews brand grease gun connector will not work on any of these zerks - > it's too loose and the goo squirts out around the connection, even if I > shove it on as hard as I can. My gun works just fine on the original > zerks on the rest of the car. Soooo, I tried to replace the "new" zerks > with the original AH zerks. Well, the threads are different. What do I > have here?? Are the new zerks metric or something?? I thought all > zerks were created equal once, but maybe that's been changed by > outsourcing. How about the connector on my grease gun - are there > different styles/sizes nowadays?? Someone out there please help me out. > Sheesh..... > > As always, many thanks, > > Jack "Dry Joints" Brashear From healeybn7 at yahoo.com Tue Mar 18 11:41:04 2008 From: healeybn7 at yahoo.com (Dean Caccavo) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:41:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluids - GTLMA In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <657644.15384.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> John, I recently bought a new bottle of GTLMA and had to read the label twice. It is fine. It will still remove paint. I think you are confusing "synthetic" with "silicone". Silicone is what doesn't mix with Dot 3/4. WRT the smell. I couldn't tell the difference. It all smells strange. Dean (HealeyBN7) - new clutch and brake masters! > Just went to Pep Boys (only place in my area where I > can get Castrol DOT 3 4 > brake fluid) and now it has a new label. Castrol > GTLMA (as before) synthetic > brake fluid (this part is new) The label says it > exceeds DOT 3 & DOT 4 > specs. The label states "You may notice a slight > odor and color difference > in Gastrol GTLMA due to its new formula." Que pasa? > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 18 11:47:02 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:47:02 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Torque Values Message-ID: Does anyone know the correct torque settings for the Rear Engine Plate, the Flywheel, and the Pressure Plate on a BJ8? Thanks- Doug From ahbn6 at optonline.net Tue Mar 18 11:57:22 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:57:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data Message-ID: <002d01c88929$e620e8c0$b262ba40$@net> This response from Castrol took all of four hours. Pretty good custumer service! John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com From: Castrol [mailto:Castrol at idea-factor.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 2:28 PM To: ahbn6 at optonline.net Subject: FW: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data Thank you for contacting Castrol North America. Castrol GTLMA now has a higher wet boiling point and the product label has been changed. The product formula has not been changed; Castrol GTLMA has always been a Fully Synthetic Brake Fluid. Please see attached the Product Data sheet for Castrol GTLMA Castrol Consumer Relations _____ From: ahbn6 at optonline.net [mailto:ahbn6 at optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:33 AM To: Castrol at Idea-Factor.com Subject: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data Subject: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data Dear Online Customer Service, DATE: 3/18/2008 10:33:11 AM TITLE: Mr. FIRST NAME: John LAST NAME: Aima EMAIL: ahbn6 at optonline.net CATEGORY: Other(Hydraulics, Transmission Fluids, Greases, etc.) PHONE NUMBER: (732) 583-7623 INQUIRY DETAILS: Re GTLMA Dot 3-4 brake fluid. the new containers have the words "synthetic brake fluid" and "new formula" that did not appear on the containers that I purchased several months ago. Can I mix them? Are they compatible? [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/pdf which had a name of GTLMA Brake Fluid.pdf] From ahbn6 at optonline.net Tue Mar 18 12:00:59 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:00:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluids - GTLMA In-Reply-To: <657644.15384.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <657644.15384.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <003301c8892a$67a99d60$36fcd820$@net> Nope. I know the difference between Synthetic and Silicone. (except aren't they the same on some women?) It was the changed label and the emphasis on the word Synthetic that threw me as that word does not appear on the old label. John -----Original Message----- From: Dean Caccavo [mailto:healeybn7 at yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 2:41 PM To: healey; ahbn6 at optonline.net Subject: Brake Fluids - GTLMA John, I recently bought a new bottle of GTLMA and had to read the label twice. It is fine. It will still remove paint. I think you are confusing "synthetic" with "silicone". Silicone is what doesn't mix with Dot 3/4. WRT the smell. I couldn't tell the difference. It all smells strange. Dean (HealeyBN7) - new clutch and brake masters! From bspidell at comcast.net Tue Mar 18 12:12:09 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:12:09 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] FW: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data Message-ID: <031820081912.26661.47E01409000BDEA100006825221353965304040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Uh, why would the wet boiling point change if the formula hasn't??? bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** > > > > > > > > Thank you for contacting Castrol North America. > > Castrol GTLMA now has a higher wet boiling point and the product label has > been changed. The product formula has not been changed; Castrol GTLMA has > always been a Fully Synthetic Brake Fluid. > > Please see attached the Product Data sheet for Castrol GTLMA > > Castrol Consumer Relations From gvernau at containerhouse.com Tue Mar 18 13:40:13 2008 From: gvernau at containerhouse.com (G Vernau Sr) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:40:13 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Grease Zerk Confusion - Or, what a gooey mess!! Message-ID: <20080318204015.9121E187671@autox.team.net> Before you do anything drastic, there are lots of different types, sizes, and threads for zerks- for starters check page 2132-2134 on mcmaster.com Good luck, George Vernau Sr From Editorgary at aol.com Tue Mar 18 15:21:40 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:21:40 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Synthetic, or other, brake fluid (sort of long). Message-ID: Okay, folks, listen up: Brake fluid is DIFFERENT than lubricating oil -- it is designed to resist compressibility over a wide range of temperatures...that's what it does. Nothing said below about brake fluid should be construed as applying to lubricating oil (engine, tranny, or diff). Now, then... ALL brake fluid is synthetic. It may be made with a glycol base (dot 3, dot4, or dot 5.1) or it may be made with a silicone base (dot 5). Side note; That's "silicone," which is a slippery synthetic fluid, not "silicon," which is sand and is used to make glass and microchips). In order to make the fluids (glycol or silicone) compatible with the seals (pretty much all synthetic rubber these days) so that when they interact the fluid causes the seals to swell slightly and, well, seal, various additives are added. The additives in silicone-based fluids are different from those added to glycol-based fluids. If silicone-based and glycol-based fluids are mixed, the additives cancel one another out (for chemical reasons that I don't understand) and they don't do what they're supposed to do to the seals. Therefore, one should never mix silicone and glycol-based brake fluids -- that is to say, don't use Dot 5 to top up your reservoir if it was originally filled with Dot 5.1 fluid (why they used almost the same numbers is something else I don't understand). But you can use any combination of Dot 3, Dot 4, and Dot 5.1 if you have to. Should you decide to change from glycol-based to silicone-based brake fluid, if you want to be ultracareful, you should change your seals and rinse the lines with alcohol. None of the above, afaik, is open to debate. The only thing that is open to debate is whether to use silicone-based or glycol-based fluid. All I can tell you is that in a survey I did once, every single curator or a major automobile museum I talked to used silicone-based fluid in every car in his or her collection. Also, no racer I've ever talked to ever uses silicone-based fluid in a race car. What is also not open to debate is that if you use glycol-based fluids, you should change the fluid every two or three years. If you use silicone-base fluid, it isn't necessary to change the fluid that often. Cheers gary ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From ahbn6 at optonline.net Tue Mar 18 15:35:56 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:35:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Synthetic, or other, brake fluid (sort of long). In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <003b01c88948$6eb70d40$4c2527c0$@net> Well said and clears up a lot of issues. 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 Editorgary at aol.com Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 6:22 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Synthetic, or other, brake fluid (sort of long). Okay, folks, listen up: Brake fluid is DIFFERENT than lubricating oil -- it is designed to resist compressibility over a wide range of temperatures...that's what it does. Nothing said below about brake fluid should be construed as applying to lubricating oil (engine, tranny, or diff). Now, then... ALL brake fluid is synthetic. It may be made with a glycol base (dot 3, dot4, or dot 5.1) or it may be made with a silicone base (dot 5). Side note; That's "silicone," which is a slippery synthetic fluid, not "silicon," which is sand and is used to make glass and microchips). In order to make the fluids (glycol or silicone) compatible with the seals (pretty much all synthetic rubber these days) so that when they interact the fluid causes the seals to swell slightly and, well, seal, various additives are added. The additives in silicone-based fluids are different from those added to glycol-based fluids. If silicone-based and glycol-based fluids are mixed, the additives cancel one another out (for chemical reasons that I don't understand) and they don't do what they're supposed to do to the seals. Therefore, one should never mix silicone and glycol-based brake fluids -- that is to say, don't use Dot 5 to top up your reservoir if it was originally filled with Dot 5.1 fluid (why they used almost the same numbers is something else I don't understand). But you can use any combination of Dot 3, Dot 4, and Dot 5.1 if you have to. Should you decide to change from glycol-based to silicone-based brake fluid, if you want to be ultracareful, you should change your seals and rinse the lines with alcohol. None of the above, afaik, is open to debate. The only thing that is open to debate is whether to use silicone-based or glycol-based fluid. All I can tell you is that in a survey I did once, every single curator or a major automobile museum I talked to used silicone-based fluid in every car in his or her collection. Also, no racer I've ever talked to ever uses silicone-based fluid in a race car. What is also not open to debate is that if you use glycol-based fluids, you should change the fluid every two or three years. If you use silicone-base fluid, it isn't necessary to change the fluid that often. Cheers gary ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom0 0030000000001) Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at optonline.net http://www.team.net/archive From clocks at midcoast.com Tue Mar 18 17:02:33 2008 From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:02:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] AH Sprite. Message-ID: <000501c88954$881f25e0$0201a8c0@JIM> A guy in my neighborhood wants to sell this 1958 Sprite but he won't take less than $16,000. That sounds quite high to me but I thought I would ask in case I am just cheap. What do you think? Thanks, JL http://www.mmscc.com/mypics/AHSprite1.jpg http://www.mmscc.com/mypics/AHSprite2.jpg James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Tue Mar 18 17:59:57 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:59:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] AH Sprite. References: <000501c88954$881f25e0$0201a8c0@JIM> Message-ID: <005e01c8895c$8e1693e0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> James, It's hard to tell by these two pictures but what I can see right away are the following "discrepancies" which in my mind would take away from the car's value: 1. The seams between the A post and the outer rocker panel and the rear dogleg and outer rocker panel have been filled. 2. The seats though barely visible have some sort of head rests fitted so perhaps the seats themselves are wrong? 3. The front bumper is missing. Not uncommon, but for near top dollar it would be nice if the whole car was there. 4. Have the front horizontal bonnet body seams either side of the grille opening been filled as well? 5. The side sill jacking holes are gone, filled, whatever. In fact I'd say the whole car has that look of a lot of filler on it. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Lea" To: "List Healeys" Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:02 PM Subject: [Healeys] AH Sprite. >A guy in my neighborhood wants to sell this 1958 Sprite but he won't take > less than $16,000. That sounds quite high to me but I thought I would ask > in > case I am just cheap. What do you think? Thanks, JL > > http://www.mmscc.com/mypics/AHSprite1.jpg > > http://www.mmscc.com/mypics/AHSprite2.jpg > > James Lea > PO Box 25 > Rockport Maine 04856 > 1-207-236-3632 > > 1951 Triumph Renown > 1952 MG TD > 1952 Triumph Mayflower > 1958 Rover P4 > 1962 Austin Healey BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From krtaylor at exemail.com.au Tue Mar 18 18:06:03 2008 From: krtaylor at exemail.com.au (Keith Taylor) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:06:03 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] GURU SU fuel pumps BOB...still confused Message-ID: <000a01c8895d$67a9e350$0202a8c0@keith> BOB I am still confused, your info on coil body length clarifies too some extent BUT ........ My original "Service Manual " page C10 quotes :- " L type high pressure pump" ,is the manual wrong ? I am unaware of 100's with the pump placed other than above the fuel tank. My parts list c1956 gives the original pump part No AUA 36 Burlen have no listing but they do list AUC 718 T @ GB 458 pounds *shudder* not an option. MY DILEMMA I have 5 rebuildable pumps ( i need 3 ) if "L" pumps ARE low pressure these are useless BUT one of them came off a car & was well rusted on, It has a casting No SU 4080 ( sacrificial id was a pommie specialty ). CONCLUSION All screw sizes are 4BA... one has single points ..all others have twin points Caps are interchangeable (*# mumble #*) I will trust my GURU & rebuild 3 pumps with 4BA screws ,long coil ,& twin points & file the bloody "6V & L " off the cap NB I am fitting backup pumps . Keith Taylor WAMBERAL OZ BN1 BN2 100M ....if i ever finish them From clocks at midcoast.com Tue Mar 18 18:29:51 2008 From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:29:51 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] AH Sprite. References: <000501c88954$881f25e0$0201a8c0@JIM> <00a201c8895a$55cfe8d0$6401a8c0@universal1> Message-ID: <005101c88960$ba4e52a0$0201a8c0@JIM> Charlie and crew. Yes, Send them on if you like. I guess my questioning his price was not far off. I figured $8,000 to $10,000 but I am not a concours Sprite guy. I raced one for two years in the late sixties but it was so far from original that it hardly resembled this one. I think I will pass. Thanks to all for the advice, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 From shop at justbrits.com Tue Mar 18 19:29:45 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:29:45 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] AH Sprite. References: <000501c88954$881f25e0$0201a8c0@JIM> <005e01c8895c$8e1693e0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <059a01c88969$18f41580$6501a8c0@shop> <> Thats for sure Rich, but I'll add my .02: <<1.>>Agreed. <<2. The seats though barely visible have some sort of head rests fitted so perhaps the seats themselves are wrong?>> Not even "perhaps" gents. They ARE wrong. <<3. The front bumper is missing. Not uncommon, but for near top dollar it would be nice if the whole car was there.>> IMHO, REQUIRED for that kind of $s. <<4. Have the front horizontal bonnet body seams either side of the grille opening been filled as well?>> Looks like it to me also. <<5. The side sill jacking holes are gone, filled, whatever. In fact I'd say the whole car has that look of a lot of filler on it.>> Agreed. 6. For some reason the Hood's rear holddown bar looks wrong. 7. WHAT is that chrome piece at right rear corner of the hood?? 8. Pics sorta depict that the rear beads have been filled also?? 9. The rubber ducky antenna takes at least a grand off the price!!! 10. Wheel wells are NOT body colour!! 11. Although it may be lighting, the paint looks to be Big Healey Metalic Blue?!? 12. Just the appearence that the car is a 9 post WW would add to it's value but I sure would want to see BMIHT Cert. FIRST!! Ed '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD IL plates AH BJ 7 ) Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter - AHCA Member & Tech Contact, AHCUSA Please visit (and contribute to) my site at: www.justbrits.com From jerry.goodman at comcast.net Tue Mar 18 18:39:08 2008 From: jerry.goodman at comcast.net (Jerry Goodman) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:39:08 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] AH Sprite Message-ID: <001001c88962$0673ecc0$6401a8c0@JERRYSCOMP> Looks like all seams on bonnet and rear wings have been removed and filled....I like the rubbbbbber ducky antenna....wheel-wells should be same color as body.....color not original...looks like metalic.... JG From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Tue Mar 18 20:26:40 2008 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James Shope) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:26:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] parts Message-ID: <003701c88971$0c29b9b0$5201a8c0@Jim> have some front end parts i took off a carcass. if anyone needs spindles springs, brake parts, hubs, etc., contact me off list before i clean it all up and put on ebay. hjim From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Wed Mar 19 04:01:38 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:01:38 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion References: <05dc01c8882b$79894670$0200a8c0@DadP4> Message-ID: <001c01c889b0$b2952f70$44378304@markl946cfrd7q> Whoa John, This is a discussion group list. Alan did start off by saying that he was sure that the problem would be taken care of. I didn't read any accusations into that at all. Absolutely nothing wrong with sharing the fact that he was having a problem and wanted to know if anyone else was and to inform others that there could be a problem here. Retailers and manufacturers do put themselves on the line when they advertise and offer their products to the world these days and the WWW certainly is a great media to confirm that they stand behind their products. One has to have a "thicker skin" and credibility these days to go out into the market place with their products. And then there is the " Made in Taiwan" discussion. Just my 2 cents, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rowe" To: "Alan Seigrist" Cc: "Healey List" Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:36 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shock Conversion Kerplosion > Hi Alan > > As an engineer I would have thought that your first reaction would have > been > to go back to the supplier and ask his opinion rather than broadcast it > over > the web. > > Again as an engineer have you thought to analyse the problem and looked at > the failure and made you own assessment? > > In my opinion professional people who use a shotgun approach to solving a > problem should take a close internal critique of themselves. > > Maybe it is just an unscheduled failure that could have happened to anyone > or maybe you are just setting up your case for litigation. > > Just my 2 cents worth from another professional engineer. > > Regards > > John Rowe > Perth > > PS. let the flames begin From robert.w.johnson at charter.net Wed Mar 19 05:14:56 2008 From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:14:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Synthetic, or other, brake fluid (sort of long). References: Message-ID: <003c01c889ba$d8c10570$021919ac@valued28addca9> Silicon, silicone...concours, concourse.... whatever Actually, a very elucidating discussion... Thanks Bob Johnson BJ8 From Warthodson at aol.com Wed Mar 19 05:32:15 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:32:15 EDT Subject: [Healeys] FW: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data Message-ID: And why does the bottle say "New Formula" if the formula didn't change? Gary In a message dated 3/18/2008 2:13:38 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bspidell at comcast.net writes: Uh, why would the wet boiling point change if the formula hasn't??? **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From gvernau at containerhouse.com Wed Mar 19 09:38:53 2008 From: gvernau at containerhouse.com (George Vernau Sr.) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:38:53 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Starter Problem Message-ID: <200803191538.m2JFc26t023385@flpi195.prodigy.net> Hello bspidell, If it's the original starter replace it with a new gear reduction starter whether it needs it or not- no need for the solenoid then and it will amaze you how much faster it spins the engine. About half the size, weight, and cost of an original. Talk to Martin at British Starters. Best regards, George Vernau Sr. gvernau at containerhouse.com 2008-03-19 From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Wed Mar 19 09:26:31 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:26:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Grease Zerk Confusion - Or, what a gooey mess!! References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603B2A5AE@glitas07.garverinc.local> Message-ID: <001801c889dd$ff8abfc0$9b378304@markl946cfrd7q> New and improved zerks, go figure. Jack, a quick trip to your local Auto Zone, Advance auto, Napa should turn up a pack of various size and threaded zerks for cheap. Surely one or two will fit your threads. What a pain in the dry joint! Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brashear, Jack, N" To: Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 9:59 AM Subject: [Healeys] Grease Zerk Confusion - Or, what a gooey mess!! > Hi All, I just started to install all new front suspension parts (from > one of the usual big suppliers) on a friend's BN6. The new king pins > and the lower trunnion big cup nuts came with new zerks installed. My > Plews brand grease gun connector will not work on any of these zerks - > it's too loose and the goo squirts out around the connection, even if I > shove it on as hard as I can. My gun works just fine on the original > zerks on the rest of the car. Soooo, I tried to replace the "new" zerks > with the original AH zerks. Well, the threads are different. What do I > have here?? Are the new zerks metric or something?? I thought all > zerks were created equal once, but maybe that's been changed by > outsourcing. How about the connector on my grease gun - are there > different styles/sizes nowadays?? Someone out there please help me out. > Sheesh..... > > As always, many thanks, > > Jack "Dry Joints" Brashear > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From wsteinman at pogolaw.com Wed Mar 19 11:44:54 2008 From: wsteinman at pogolaw.com (Steinman, Bill) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:44:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for BJ8 Trunk Hinges In-Reply-To: <001801c889dd$ff8abfc0$9b378304@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <6C74404059EB134FBA542DA75DD8488F016A8C21@WDC-EXCH-VS01.US.PGFM.NET> Howdy all! I'm looking for a nice set of hinges for the trunk on my BJ8. Anyone got a reasonably nice pair they'd be willing to part with for a reasonable price? Thanks so much! B. ******************** Bill S. 2005 Lotus Elise 1968 Triumph TR-250 1968 MGC Tourer 1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III 1965 Sunbeam Tiger 1959 Austin Healey 3000 www.TR-250.com Looking for a nice TR6! Tedious but unavoidable disclaimer follows... NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you have received this communication in error, please do not print, copy, retransmit, disseminate, or otherwise use the information. Also, please indicate to the sender that you have received this communication in error, and delete the copy you received. IRS CIRCULAR 230 Disclosure: Under U.S. Treasury regulations, we are required to inform you that any tax advice contained in this e-mail or any attachment hereto is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. Thank you. From mgoode2 at cox.net Wed Mar 19 12:02:22 2008 From: mgoode2 at cox.net (Mike Goode) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:02:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 window frame Message-ID: <007601c889f3$c3a52f20$6601a8c0@cmh.netjets.com> Looking for a right hand door window frame. The angle bracket is gone and without it, the window binds. Always wondered why it was so hard to roll up. Moss and Victoria don't have any that I can see. Used is OK... Also, I am replacing the left glass. Victoria's is half of Moss's price. Anyone use them...glass OK? Thanks, Mike Goode Scottsdale BJ8/40462 From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Wed Mar 19 12:09:48 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:09:48 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery questions! In-Reply-To: <6C74404059EB134FBA542DA75DD8488F016A8C21@WDC-EXCH-VS01.US.PGFM.NET> References: <001801c889dd$ff8abfc0$9b378304@markl946cfrd7q> <6C74404059EB134FBA542DA75DD8488F016A8C21@WDC-EXCH-VS01.US.PGFM.NET> Message-ID: <000901c889f4$ce4b3540$6ae19fc0$@com> Fellow Healeyoids, I have a couple of questions regarding upholstery for my 63 BJ7. How many yards of vinyl do I need to do the entire interior, dashboard, dash top, door panels, foot boxes and fender well areas, etc? The material comes 54 inches wide. I was thinking that 4 yards should do it but I want to order enough. My upholstery person in town says that she can get the material for $19/yard which appears cheap to me. Also, how thick do I want the foam for the dash top? I was thinking 1/4 inch but I don't know. I assume that no foam goes under the rest of the vinyl but it just glues down on top of the pressboard or whatever you call it panels. Thanks! Randy Healey Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed Mar 19 12:47:21 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:47:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 window frame Message-ID: <20080319194721.VIWI25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> I have one. Contact me off line. > > From: "Mike Goode" > Date: 2008/03/19 Wed PM 03:02:22 EDT > To: "Healeys at Autox.Team.Net" > Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 window frame > > Looking for a right hand door window frame. The angle bracket is gone and > without it, the window binds. Always wondered why it was so hard to roll up. > > Moss and Victoria don't have any that I can see. Used is OK... > > Also, I am replacing the left glass. Victoria's is half of Moss's price. > Anyone use them...glass OK? > > Thanks, > > > Mike Goode > Scottsdale > BJ8/40462 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From gbrierton at hotmail.com Wed Mar 19 13:54:25 2008 From: gbrierton at hotmail.com (Gary R. Brierton) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:54:25 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 dash Message-ID: I'm in need of a new or like-new BJ8 walnut dash. Dark, not light in tone. Moss is back ordered to infinity and I understand VickyB's are honey toned. Contact me at gbrierton at hotmail.com GaryB _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan From edic at tampabay.rr.com Wed Mar 19 14:02:02 2008 From: edic at tampabay.rr.com (edic) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:02:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 window frame References: <007601c889f3$c3a52f20$6601a8c0@cmh.netjets.com> Message-ID: <001e01c88a04$7aeec5f0$ccffb848@your55e5f9e3d2> Mike, I just installed one from Victoria British Ltd. in the right side of my BJ8 and it fit fine, just like one of them expensive boys. It was $39.95 in their Winter Special catalog (1 Jan 2008 - 29 Feb 2008) and I couldn't be happier. I had to go to a glass shop to get the right size glazing for the glass (no charge) and I also put in new nylon window runners. This was the first time I have ever replaced any door glass. I decided to drill out the rivets and put the glass in each section of the frame while it was apart and then riveted it back together. I don't know if this is SOP, but it worked for me. Mel Brunet HBJ8L/39749 Land O Lakes, Fl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Goode" To: "Healeys at Autox.Team.Net" Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 3:02 PM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 window frame > Looking for a right hand door window frame. The angle bracket is gone and > without it, the window binds. Always wondered why it was so hard to roll > up. > > Moss and Victoria don't have any that I can see. Used is OK... > > Also, I am replacing the left glass. Victoria's is half of Moss's price. > Anyone use them...glass OK? > > Thanks, > > > Mike Goode > Scottsdale > BJ8/40462 > _______________________________________________ > 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 edic at tampabay.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Wed Mar 19 14:07:05 2008 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:07:05 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 dash In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20080319210706.7DCCA1A9F00@mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net> Gary: Google "Austin Healey Wood" Herb Miller -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary R. Brierton Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 3:54 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Cc: allen at hendrixwirewheel.com Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 dash I'm in need of a new or like-new BJ8 walnut dash. Dark, not light in tone. Moss is back ordered to infinity and I understand VickyB's are honey toned. Contact me at gbrierton at hotmail.com GaryB _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as hgmiller3 at qwest.net http://www.team.net/archive -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM From robert.w.johnson at charter.net Wed Mar 19 14:19:14 2008 From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:19:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Brake Light Switch- not behind ignition Message-ID: <008601c88a06$e2022f50$021919ac@valued28addca9> Just finished up this job. Thanks to Steve B. for the pic and Johns Sims for pointing me to http://web.mac.com/linwoodrose/My_AH_3000_BT7_/Brakes.html, I changed my mounting bracket to a much simpler design. I didn't use the switch that they used, but if I had it to do again, I would use the Watson switch, although I had no problems with my non adjustable switch. Wired it as described below. Now my brake lights come on after about 1 quarter of an inch of travel. Works for me! Bob Johnson BJ8 > On Mar 16, 2008, at 5:06 PM, Bob Johnson wrote: > >> I am about to install a mechanical brake light switch on my Phase 2 >> BJ8. >> Wiring it like the original pressure switch is easy, but I would >> like to have >> the brake lights come on when I press the pedal whether the switch >> is on or >> not. I am going to mount the switch on >> a bracket >> attached to the heater box. I believe that I can use either the >> brown radio or >> lighter wire from the ignition switch and then run a wire >> (hopefully green >> purple) under the hood (American) and replace the single connector >> going to >> the rear of the car with a double connector and leave the pressure >> switch and >> wiring in place. From tomfelts at windstream.net Wed Mar 19 14:33:48 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:33:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 dash Message-ID: <20080319213348.ZCPF13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> I bought a beautiful set from Healey Surgeons. Love it. > > From: "Gary R. Brierton" > Date: 2008/03/19 Wed PM 04:54:25 EDT > To: > CC: allen at hendrixwirewheel.com > Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 dash > > I'm in need of a new or like-new BJ8 walnut dash. Dark, not light in tone. > Moss is back ordered to infinity and I understand VickyB's are honey toned. > Contact me at gbrierton at hotmail.com > GaryB > > _________________________________________________________________ > Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star > power. > http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed Mar 19 15:02:00 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:02:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery questions! References: <001801c889dd$ff8abfc0$9b378304@markl946cfrd7q><6C74404059EB134FBA542DA75DD8488F016A8C21@WDC-EXCH-VS01.US.PGFM.NET> <000901c889f4$ce4b3540$6ae19fc0$@com> Message-ID: <017c01c88a0c$db6eee20$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Hi Randy, As a Healey archaeologist, how much research have you carried out and how accurate do you wish to be? I am quite willing to help you with a lot of carefully researched and known data and photos as long as you are interested in doing the right thing. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Dickson" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 3:09 PM Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery questions! > Fellow Healeyoids, > I have a couple of questions regarding upholstery for my 63 BJ7. How many > yards of vinyl do I need to do the entire interior, dashboard, dash top, > door panels, foot boxes and fender well areas, etc? The material comes 54 > inches wide. I was thinking that 4 yards should do it but I want to order > enough. My upholstery person in town says that she can get the material > for > $19/yard which appears cheap to me. Also, how thick do I want the foam > for > the dash top? I was thinking 1/4 inch but I don't know. I assume that no > foam goes under the rest of the vinyl but it just glues down on top of the > pressboard or whatever you call it panels. Thanks! > > Randy > > Healey Archaeologist > 63 BJ7 > 66 Cobra replica > 06 Mini Cooper S From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Wed Mar 19 15:12:51 2008 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:12:51 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 3000 3rd Brake Light Message-ID: <48720d20803191512q13566091h4fe988d73cf46c35@mail.gmail.com> Somewhere there is an article about using a 3rd brake light from a Chevy Suburban. I thought I had a PDF file, but can't find it. Can anyone point me to it? Moss has one listed in their catalog, but they list it for both the MG and the Healey. Has anyone tried it on a 3000? I bought one from an old Chrysler convertible, but it is designed to point straight back. My experience is that the light has to be pointing slightly up because of the curve of the rear of the 3000 caused the Chrysler light to point down. . Thanks, Jack From ahbn6 at optonline.net Wed Mar 19 15:39:34 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:39:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 3000 3rd Brake Light In-Reply-To: <48720d20803191512q13566091h4fe988d73cf46c35@mail.gmail.com> References: <48720d20803191512q13566091h4fe988d73cf46c35@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <008301c88a12$1b507040$51f150c0$@net> Look on my web site on the Technical page under the sub heading of Safety. There you will find the installation instruction. The light is available from 1A Auto Parts in Pepperell MA Look at: http://www.1aauto.com/1A/TailLights/Chevrolet/BlazerFullSize/1ALTL00343/6607 94 for the light. At $55 it is a steal compared to the price paid several years ago. 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 Jack Feldman Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:13 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] 3000 3rd Brake Light Somewhere there is an article about using a 3rd brake light from a Chevy Suburban. I thought I had a PDF file, but can't find it. Can anyone point me to it? Moss has one listed in their catalog, but they list it for both the MG and the Healey. Has anyone tried it on a 3000? I bought one from an old Chrysler convertible, but it is designed to point straight back. My experience is that the light has to be pointing slightly up because of the curve of the rear of the 3000 caused the Chrysler light to point down. . Thanks, Jack Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at optonline.net http://www.team.net/archive From ahbn6 at optonline.net Wed Mar 19 15:49:55 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:49:55 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 3000 3rd Brake Light In-Reply-To: <008301c88a12$1b507040$51f150c0$@net> References: <48720d20803191512q13566091h4fe988d73cf46c35@mail.gmail.com> <008301c88a12$1b507040$51f150c0$@net> Message-ID: <008401c88a13$8d240960$a76c1c20$@net> I might add that if you order from them, they will probably give you a call asking why you are ordering a GM part for an Austin Healey. After I explained why, they sent me the light which looks terrific. They just wanna be sure that you know what you are ordering. Their web site, etc. will be on my next update sometime tonight. 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 John Sims Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:40 PM To: 'Jack Feldman'; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 3rd Brake Light Look on my web site on the Technical page under the sub heading of Safety. There you will find the installation instruction. The light is available from 1A Auto Parts in Pepperell MA Look at: http://www.1aauto.com/1A/TailLights/Chevrolet/BlazerFullSize/1ALTL00343/6607 94 for the light. At $55 it is a steal compared to the price paid several years ago. 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 Jack Feldman Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:13 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] 3000 3rd Brake Light Somewhere there is an article about using a 3rd brake light from a Chevy Suburban. I thought I had a PDF file, but can't find it. Can anyone point me to it? Moss has one listed in their catalog, but they list it for both the MG and the Healey. Has anyone tried it on a 3000? I bought one from an old Chrysler convertible, but it is designed to point straight back. My experience is that the light has to be pointing slightly up because of the curve of the rear of the 3000 caused the Chrysler light to point down. . Thanks, Jack Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at optonline.net http://www.team.net/archive Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at optonline.net http://www.team.net/archive From ynotink at msn.com Wed Mar 19 17:17:08 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:17:08 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Brake Fluid In-Reply-To: Message-ID: In the past the word synthetic as applied to brake fluids was reserved to silicon (DOT 5) fluid. If this is a new use for the term I predict a lot of confusion. Bill Lawrence >From: Awgertoo at aol.com >To: rusd at sitestar.net, ahbn6 at optonline.net >CC: healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Castrol Brake Fluid >Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:42:32 EDT > >Since various lube/transmission/gear oils are billed as "synthetic >blends" >can we assume that mineral oil and synthetic oil can in fact be mixed with >no >bad effect and if so why not with hydraulic fluid as well? > >Best--Michael Oritt >------------------ From ynotink at msn.com Wed Mar 19 17:28:35 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:28:35 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: We will plant grafts. Very little (if any) fruit is grown from seed. Bill Lawrence >From: Hartangus at aol.com >To: healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: [Healeys] (no subject) >Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:49:27 EDT > >Hi all, > the recent chat about nuts and glasses of wine set me to >wondering.What do you plant to get next > seasons crop of seedless grapes. > Regards, > >Barrie >from England >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as ynotink at msn.com > >http://www.team.net/archive From Editorgary at aol.com Wed Mar 19 17:36:41 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:36:41 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Healey Brake Light Message-ID: In a message dated 3/19/08 5:29:57 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > Moss has one listed in their catalog, but they list it for both the MG and > the Healey. Has anyone tried it on a 3000? > I recently purchased the plastic version from Moss which was about $30 as I remember. It is very cheesy looking, sad to say (I'm going to use it now as a oil pressure warning light on my MG race car; wouldn't have it on my Healey). Couldn't order the chrome one because they were back-ordered indefinitely. I would look elsewhere. Gary ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From jsoderling at astound.net Wed Mar 19 17:48:25 2008 From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:48:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Brake Light References: Message-ID: <00cd01c88a24$1b52dc10$21012a45@Soderling> Gary, Check out my Austin Healey Magazine article on an attractive 3rd brake light on John Sim's web site. http://www.healey6.com/email%20postings/Third%20Brake%20Light.pdf Vrooom vrooom, John ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Brake Light > In a message dated 3/19/08 5:29:57 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > writes: > > >> >> Moss has one listed in their catalog, but they list it for both the MG >> and >> the Healey. Has anyone tried it on a 3000? >> > I recently purchased the plastic version from Moss which was about $30 as > I > remember. It is very cheesy looking, sad to say (I'm going to use it now > as a > oil pressure warning light on my MG race car; wouldn't have it on my > Healey). > Couldn't order the chrome one because they were back-ordered indefinitely. > I would look elsewhere. > Gary > > > > ************** > Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > 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 jsoderling at astound.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From pennell at cox.net Wed Mar 19 18:25:22 2008 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:25:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for BJ8 Trunk Hinges In-Reply-To: <6C74404059EB134FBA542DA75DD8488F016A8C21@WDC-EXCH-VS01.US.PGFM.NET> Message-ID: <20080319212522.VYASX.82865.imail@eastrmwml19.mgt.cox.net> Bill, I believe I have a nice pair I am ready to part with. I will look. If you do not hear back from me by Fri send me a reminder please! Keith Pennell > Howdy all! I'm looking for a nice set of hinges for the trunk on my > BJ8. Anyone got a reasonably nice pair they'd be willing to part with > for a reasonable price? > > Thanks so much! > > B. > > > > > ******************** > > > 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 > www.TR-250.com > > Looking for a nice TR6! > > Tedious but unavoidable disclaimer follows... > > > > > > NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential > information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you have > received this communication in error, please do not print, copy, retransmit, > disseminate, or otherwise use the information. Also, please indicate to the > sender that you have received this communication in error, and delete the copy > you received. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 Disclosure: Under U.S. Treasury regulations, we are required > to inform you that any tax advice contained in this e-mail or any attachment > hereto is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid penalties > imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. > > Thank you. > _______________________________________________ > 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 pennell at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Mar 19 18:44:27 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:44:27 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Brake Light In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The moss chrome one is available in a brushed stainless version from Julianos Hot Rod online . I removed the pedestal and attached it to the aluminum cockpit surround on my BN1. Needless to say it looks pretty much factory and works with the top up (shame on me) or down.... Alan On 3/20/08, Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 3/19/08 5:29:57 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > writes: > > > > > > Moss has one listed in their catalog, but they list it for both the MG and > > the Healey. Has anyone tried it on a 3000? > > > I recently purchased the plastic version from Moss which was about $30 as I > remember. It is very cheesy looking, sad to say (I'm going to use it now as > a > oil pressure warning light on my MG race car; wouldn't have it on my > Healey). > Couldn't order the chrome one because they were back-ordered indefinitely. > I would look elsewhere. > Gary > > > > ************** > Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > 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 wsteinman at pogolaw.com Wed Mar 19 18:51:24 2008 From: wsteinman at pogolaw.com (Steinman, Bill) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:51:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for BJ8 Trunk Hinges References: <20080319212522.VYASX.82865.imail@eastrmwml19.mgt.cox.net> Message-ID: <6C74404059EB134FBA542DA75DD8488F0150E845@WDC-EXCH-VS01.US.PGFM.NET> Thanks Keith! ________________________________ From: pennell at cox.net [mailto:pennell at cox.net] Sent: Wed 3/19/2008 9:25 PM To: Steinman, Bill; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Looking for BJ8 Trunk Hinges Bill, I believe I have a nice pair I am ready to part with. I will look. If you do not hear back from me by Fri send me a reminder please! Keith Pennell > Howdy all! I'm looking for a nice set of hinges for the trunk on my > BJ8. Anyone got a reasonably nice pair they'd be willing to part with > for a reasonable price? > > Thanks so much! > > B. > > > > > ******************** > > > 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 > www.TR-250.com > > Looking for a nice TR6! > > Tedious but unavoidable disclaimer follows... > > > > > > NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential > information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you have > received this communication in error, please do not print, copy, retransmit, > disseminate, or otherwise use the information. Also, please indicate to the > sender that you have received this communication in error, and delete the copy > you received. > > IRS CIRCULAR 230 Disclosure: Under U.S. Treasury regulations, we are required > to inform you that any tax advice contained in this e-mail or any attachment > hereto is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid penalties > imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. > > Thank you. > _______________________________________________ > 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 pennell at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you have received this communication in error, please do not print, copy, retransmit, disseminate, or otherwise use the information. Also, please indicate to the sender that you have received this communication in error, and delete the copy you received. IRS CIRCULAR 230 Disclosure: Under U.S. Treasury regulations, we are required to inform you that any tax advice contained in this e-mail or any attachment hereto is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. Thank you. From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Mar 19 18:56:11 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:56:11 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Brake Light In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The moss chrome one is available in a brushed stainless version from Julianos Hot Rod online . I removed the pedestal and attached it to the aluminum cockpit surround on my BN1. Needless to say it looks pretty much factory and works with the top up (shame on me) or down.... Alan On 3/20/08, Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 3/19/08 5:29:57 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > writes: > > > > > > Moss has one listed in their catalog, but they list it for both the MG and > > the Healey. Has anyone tried it on a 3000? > > > I recently purchased the plastic version from Moss which was about $30 as I > remember. It is very cheesy looking, sad to say (I'm going to use it now as > a > oil pressure warning light on my MG race car; wouldn't have it on my > Healey). > Couldn't order the chrome one because they were back-ordered indefinitely. > I would look elsewhere. > Gary > > > > ************** > Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > 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 hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk Thu Mar 20 01:34:17 2008 From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:34:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] BN2 rear lights and reflectors Message-ID: <250748.25377.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> My BN2 was rebuilt without the rear pods for the reflectors. It's on its way to Scotland from Italy and in two week I will be taking it fir its inspection, which will require it to have rear reflectors (the law came in force around 1954 and my BN2 is 1956). Rather than just fit the pods with the original reflectors, I am investigation various options for reflectors and amber rear direction indicators. There are some rather nice led amber led lamps that can be fitted with an outer reflector ring (www.s-v-c.co.uk, see rear lights) and I'm wondering if these might work. Can some kind person tell me what the largest diameter lamp would be that might fit a BN2 rear pod? In the meantime I will be asking SVC for the dimensions of these new led lamps. Thanks Mike Brooks From qualitas.jack at gmail.com Thu Mar 20 03:51:15 2008 From: qualitas.jack at gmail.com (Jack Feldman) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:51:15 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 3000 3rd Brake Light In-Reply-To: <008401c88a13$8d240960$a76c1c20$@net> References: <48720d20803191512q13566091h4fe988d73cf46c35@mail.gmail.com> <008301c88a12$1b507040$51f150c0$@net> <008401c88a13$8d240960$a76c1c20$@net> Message-ID: <48720d20803200351v325b86b9k302a08aa9f19f976@mail.gmail.com> John, Thank you. Just what I was looking for. You have a great web site. Jack On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 5:49 PM, John Sims wrote: > I might add that if you order from them, they will probably give you a > call > asking why you are ordering a GM part for an Austin Healey. After I > explained why, they sent me the light which looks terrific. They just > wanna > be sure that you know what you are ordering. Their web site, etc. will be > on > my next update sometime tonight. > > 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 > John Sims > Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:40 PM > To: 'Jack Feldman'; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 3rd Brake Light > > Look on my web site on the Technical page under the sub heading of Safety. > There you will find the installation instruction. The light is available > from 1A Auto Parts in Pepperell MA > > Look at: > > > http://www.1aauto.com/1A/TailLights/Chevrolet/BlazerFullSize/1ALTL00343/6607 > 94 > > for the light. At $55 it is a steal compared to the price paid several > years > ago. > > 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 > Jack Feldman > Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 6:13 PM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] 3000 3rd Brake Light > > Somewhere there is an article about using a 3rd brake light from a Chevy > Suburban. I thought I had a PDF file, but can't find it. Can anyone point > me > to it? > > Moss has one listed in their catalog, but they list it for both the MG and > the Healey. Has anyone tried it on a 3000? > > I bought one from an old Chrysler convertible, but it is designed to point > straight back. My experience is that the light has to be pointing slightly > up because of the curve of the rear of the 3000 caused the Chrysler light > to > point down. . > > Thanks, > > Jack > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ahbn6 at optonline.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as ahbn6 at optonline.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From Warthodson at aol.com Thu Mar 20 05:35:19 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:35:19 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Castrol USA - Contact Us Form Data Message-ID: Below is my inquiry & Castrol's reply. Gary Hodson To: warthodson at aol.com Sent: 3/19/2008 10:49:36 A.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: RE: Castrol USA - Contact Us Form Data The new formula Syntec 20W-50 for classic cars is API SM. The statement "Recommended for Classic Cars" should be visible in the middle of the back label. The Zinc levels in the API SM / ILSAC GF-4 viscosity grades are defined by a table of requirements but in basic terms 20W-50 is not held to the same requirements as the lower viscosity grades (5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30); 20W-50 can be higher. Current Syntec 20W-50 (for classic cars) is actually a modern premium quality API SM product that has been Zinc boosted to Zinc levels that are reminiscent of Zinc levels from historic API categories such as SG when flat tappet cams with high spring loads were common in the fleet. The API SM category has the most rigorous passenger car engine oil (PCO) test performance requirements in the history of the API PCO categories. Castrol Consumer Relations -----Original Message----- From: ContactUs at BP.com [mailto:ContactUs at BP.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:43 AM To: Online customer service Subject: Castrol USA - Contact Us Form Data Importance: High Subject: Castrol USA - Contact Us Form Data Dear Online customer service, UNIQUEREFERENCEID : 1436497 DATE : Wed Mar 19 13:14:58 GMT 2008 TITLE : Mr. FIRST NAME : Gary LAST NAME : Hodson EMAIL : warthodson at aol.com ADDRESS : --- CITY : --- STATE : --- COUNTRY : United States of America ZIP CODE : --- LEGAL DISCLAIMER. : YES CATEGORY : For Me SUBCATEGORY : Products PHONE NUMBER : 913-441-8335 CONTACTREASON : Inquiry INQUIRYDETAILS : I understand Castrol is currently recommending Castrol Syntec 20W-50 for classic cars equipped with flat tappet cam engines. You also claim that this oil has the higher levels of ZDDP required by these engines. However, Syntec 20W-50 is API "SM" rated which I understand mandates reduced levels of ZDDP than previous API standards. How do you explain this apparent discrepency? Also, what is the actual percent of ZDDP in API "SM" rated Castrol Syntec 20W-50? CARMAKE : --- CARMODEL : --- CARYEAR : --- WHOCHAGESTHEOIL : --- BUSINESSINVOLVEMENTTYPE : --- **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com Thu Mar 20 06:04:44 2008 From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:04:44 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Brake Light In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603B6877B@glitas07.garverinc.local> My 3rd brake light came off the rear deck of a Jag XJS convertible. Looks great...just like it was made for a Healey. I think the Nock's sell this kit although I'm a DIYer so I made my own. 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 Alan Seigrist Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:56 PM To: Editorgary at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Brake Light The moss chrome one is available in a brushed stainless version from Julianos Hot Rod online . I removed the pedestal and attached it to the aluminum cockpit surround on my BN1. Needless to say it looks pretty much factory and works with the top up (shame on me) or down.... Alan On 3/20/08, Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 3/19/08 5:29:57 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net > writes: > > > > > > Moss has one listed in their catalog, but they list it for both the MG and > > the Healey. Has anyone tried it on a 3000? > > > I recently purchased the plastic version from Moss which was about $30 as I > remember. It is very cheesy looking, sad to say (I'm going to use it now as > a > oil pressure warning light on my MG race car; wouldn't have it on my > Healey). > Couldn't order the chrome one because they were back-ordered indefinitely. > I would look elsewhere. > Gary From bj7healey at gto.net Thu Mar 20 07:32:44 2008 From: bj7healey at gto.net (Rob) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:32:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Brake Light References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603B6877B@glitas07.garverinc.local> Message-ID: <000e01c88a97$4520c750$6500a8c0@acer684c9a655d> I Did Myself and used the light off a Dodge mini Van. I also split the circuit and installed 2 resistors so as to also have turn indicator lamps. Bob 1963 BJ7 Contact me if you want any more details. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brashear, Jack, N" To: "Alan Seigrist" ; ; Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:04 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Brake Light > My 3rd brake light came off the rear deck of a Jag XJS convertible. > Looks great...just like it was made for a Healey. I think the Nock's > sell this kit although I'm a DIYer so I made my own. > 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 Alan Seigrist > Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:56 PM > To: Editorgary at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Brake Light > > The moss chrome one is available in a brushed stainless version from > Julianos Hot Rod online . I removed the pedestal and attached it to > the aluminum cockpit surround on my BN1. Needless to say it looks > pretty much factory and works with the top up (shame on me) or > down.... > > Alan > > > On 3/20/08, Editorgary at aol.com wrote: >> In a message dated 3/19/08 5:29:57 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net >> writes: >> >> >> > >> > Moss has one listed in their catalog, but they list it for both the > MG and >> > the Healey. Has anyone tried it on a 3000? >> > >> I recently purchased the plastic version from Moss which was about $30 > as I >> remember. It is very cheesy looking, sad to say (I'm going to use it > now as >> a >> oil pressure warning light on my MG race car; wouldn't have it on my >> Healey). >> Couldn't order the chrome one because they were back-ordered > indefinitely. >> I would look elsewhere. >> Gary > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bj7healey at gto.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Thu Mar 20 10:40:12 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard Hartnett) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:40:12 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Castrol USA - Contact Us Form Data In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <82D1AC365DAD4C2194C01B496847DD44@LeonardPC> When this discussion first came up, someone commented that they had special ordered some of the Castrol 20-50 for Classic Cars. I think he gave a price per quart but I can not find that e-mail. Was there a shipping charge added to that? My questions are, what is the cost of the new oil (about $5 per quart?). And - would regular Castrol GTX 20-50, which can be purchased for 99 cents per quart on sale, with a $10 bottle of Zinc additive added, produce the same tappet/cam protection results? Seven quarts at $5 = $35 versus seven quarts at $1 = $7 plus $10 Zinc = $17. Just trying to see if it is OK to be frugal (spelled c-h-e-a-p). * * * I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it! * * * (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 From m.brouillette at comcast.net Thu Mar 20 12:14:12 2008 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:14:12 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Castrol USA - Contact Us Form Data Message-ID: <032020081914.11198.47E2B7840003FC3E00002BBE22007348300A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> If anyone hears of a sale for .99 on Castrol 20-50, please let me know. I haven't seen those type of prices for along time... Mike Brouillette 59 BT7 -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Leonard Hartnett" > When this discussion first came up, someone commented that they had special > ordered some of the Castrol 20-50 for Classic Cars. I think he gave a price > per quart but I can not find that e-mail. Was there a shipping charge added > to that? > > My questions are, what is the cost of the new oil (about $5 per quart?). > > And - would regular Castrol GTX 20-50, which can be purchased for 99 cents > per quart on sale, with a $10 bottle of Zinc additive added, produce the > same tappet/cam protection results? > > Seven quarts at $5 = $35 versus seven quarts at $1 = $7 plus $10 Zinc = $17. > > Just trying to see if it is OK to be frugal (spelled c-h-e-a-p). > > * * * > I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it! > * * * > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, California, USA > 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Thu Mar 20 14:06:23 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard Hartnett) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:06:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Castrol USA - Contact Us Form Data In-Reply-To: <032020081914.11198.47E2B7840003FC3E00002BBE22007348300A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> References: <032020081914.11198.47E2B7840003FC3E00002BBE22007348300A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> Message-ID: <68019268B8C34D41BF39EC28DFB049AA@LeonardPC> Mike: I could be a little off on the price. That is what I had been paying up to now. Purchased at Kragen (Checker, Schuck's, Kragen, Murry's), they usually offer a reduced in-store case-lot price plus a mail-in rebate. The per-quart price may be up over $1 now but it still beats $5 per quart. I'll know the next time Kragen does it. Their ad comes with the Sunday paper. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Leonard Hartnett" ; "Healey Mail List" Cc: "Leonard Hartnett" Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 12:14 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: Castrol USA - Contact Us Form Data > If anyone hears of a sale for .99 on Castrol 20-50, please let me know. I > haven't seen those type of prices for along time... > > > Mike Brouillette > 59 BT7 > > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: "Leonard Hartnett" >> When this discussion first came up, someone commented that they had >> special >> ordered some of the Castrol 20-50 for Classic Cars. I think he gave a >> price >> per quart but I can not find that e-mail. Was there a shipping charge >> added >> to that? >> >> My questions are, what is the cost of the new oil (about $5 per quart?). >> >> And - would regular Castrol GTX 20-50, which can be purchased for 99 >> cents >> per quart on sale, with a $10 bottle of Zinc additive added, produce the >> same tappet/cam protection results? >> >> Seven quarts at $5 = $35 versus seven quarts at $1 = $7 plus $10 Zinc = >> $17. >> >> Just trying to see if it is OK to be frugal (spelled c-h-e-a-p). >> >> * * * >> I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it! >> * * * >> >> (The Other) Len >> Vacaville, California, USA >> 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 From bspidell at comcast.net Thu Mar 20 17:03:02 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:03:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Castrol USA - Contact Us Form Data In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47E2FB36.2010400@comcast.net> Just when I thought this made sense ... I re-read it and this can be parsed as "the CURRENT formulation has boosted zinc levels" but the "NEW formula" has "Recommended for Classic Cars" on the label (I'm sure our cams and tappets will be glad to hear that ;) I think "Current" and "new formula" must be the same, but??? Kudos to Castrol for trying (I think). bs Warthodson at aol.com wrote: > > The new formula Syntec 20W-50 for classic cars is API SM. The statement > "Recommended for Classic Cars" should be visible in the middle of the back > label. > > The Zinc levels in the API SM / ILSAC GF-4 viscosity grades are defined by a > table of requirements but in basic terms 20W-50 is not held to the same > requirements as the lower viscosity grades (5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30); > 20W-50 can be higher. > > Current Syntec 20W-50 (for classic cars) is actually a modern premium > quality API SM product that has been Zinc boosted to Zinc levels that are > reminiscent of Zinc levels from historic API categories such as SG when flat > tappet cams with high spring loads were common in the fleet. The API SM > category has the most rigorous passenger car engine oil (PCO) test > performance requirements in the history of the API PCO categories. > > Castrol Consumer Relations > > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From robert.w.johnson at charter.net Thu Mar 20 17:24:46 2008 From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:24:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Who Knew? Message-ID: <00dc01c88ae9$f789b7b0$021919ac@valued28addca9> Having been a car buff since the 50's, I had never heard of changing your brake fluid. That was a surprise when Rich explained it so well 2 days ago. Then, yesterday, my new Family Handyman magazine (I apparently have some people fooled) arrived and in this months Car & Garage section, they reiterate that brake fluid does need to be changed. But the point of the article was that there is now a brake fluid test kit to let you know when you need to change. It looks rather like litmus strips that you stick into the fluid and then compare the strip color to a color chart on the package to tell if it is time to change or not. 25 strips costs $24 at brakebleeder.com. Bob Johnson BJ8 From rusd at sitestar.net Thu Mar 20 19:05:09 2008 From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:05:09 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Who Knew? In-Reply-To: <00dc01c88ae9$f789b7b0$021919ac@valued28addca9> References: <00dc01c88ae9$f789b7b0$021919ac@valued28addca9> Message-ID: <47E317D5.9050509@sitestar.net> Bob, I believe you are talking about "FASCAR". You can read more about it here. http://www.brakestrips.net/tech_myth_stopper.htm http://brakefluidtest.com/news/specialreports/map-standards-and-guideli.shtml Basically it tests for the amount of copper in your brake fluid. Increased copper content in the fluid indicates that the corrosion inhibitors in the fluid are being used up & above a certain level of copper indicates that the inhibitors are nearing the end of their useful life. This is considered a more important test of brake fluid condition than the commonly used moisture level test which shows nothing about how corrosive the fluid may be. I've been using this test method for several years & it appears to correlate well with fluid condition. It also appears to be geared toward selling more frequent brake system flushes & refills. New fluid shows zero copper. Three year old fluid shows moderate copper. The fluid in my truck is 24 years old & shows a very high copper content. I'm just letting it go to see what finally happens. Sales gimmick or important test? - Who really knows? It does appear that loss of corrosion inhibitors (copper in the brake fluid) is more of a problem with ABS systems than with the older systems. Dave Russell Bob Johnson wrote: >Having been a car buff since the 50's, I had never heard of changing your >brake fluid. That was a surprise when Rich explained it so well 2 days ago. >Then, yesterday, my new Family Handyman magazine (I apparently have some >people fooled) arrived and in this months Car & Garage section, they reiterate >that brake fluid does need to be changed. But the point of the article was >that there is now a brake fluid test kit to let you know when you need to >change. It looks rather like litmus strips that you stick into the fluid and >then compare the strip color to a color chart on the package to tell if it is >time to change or not. 25 strips costs $24 at brakebleeder.com. > >Bob Johnson >BJ8 From bspidell at comcast.net Thu Mar 20 19:31:13 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:31:13 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Who Knew? In-Reply-To: <47E317D5.9050509@sitestar.net> References: <00dc01c88ae9$f789b7b0$021919ac@valued28addca9> <47E317D5.9050509@sitestar.net> Message-ID: <47E31DF1.9010100@comcast.net> Guess I'm being nit-picky today, but this page http://brakefluidtest.com/news/specialreports/map-standards-and-guideli.shtml refers to Dot 5.1 as "silicone.'' I don't believe Dot 5.1 BF is silicone (as discussed on a recent thread on this list). It bugs me when when someone trying to sound authoritative gets the facts wrong. Pretty much throws the whole premise in doubt (it's not a simple typo). Otherwise, this could be a useful product. bs Dave Russell wrote: > Bob, > > I believe you are talking about "FASCAR". You can read more about it here. > http://www.brakestrips.net/tech_myth_stopper.htm > http://brakefluidtest.com/news/specialreports/map-standards-and-guideli.shtml > > Basically it tests for the amount of copper in your brake fluid. > Increased copper content in the fluid indicates that the corrosion > inhibitors in the fluid are being used up & above a certain level of > copper indicates that the inhibitors are nearing the end of their useful > life. This is considered a more important test of brake fluid condition > than the commonly used moisture level test which shows nothing about how > corrosive the fluid may be. > > I've been using this test method for several years & it appears to > correlate well with fluid condition. It also appears to be geared toward > selling more frequent brake system flushes & refills. > > New fluid shows zero copper. Three year old fluid shows moderate copper. > The fluid in my truck is 24 years old & shows a very high copper > content. I'm just letting it go to see what finally happens. > > Sales gimmick or important test? - Who really knows? It does appear that > loss of corrosion inhibitors (copper in the brake fluid) is more of a > problem with ABS systems than with the older systems. > > Dave Russell > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From MBran89793 at aol.com Thu Mar 20 19:59:06 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:59:06 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: Dear Abby, I am a 60-year-old woman who is married to a man who acts like he hates me. In public, he pretends he loves me and talks about how wonderful I am. But in private, he shakes his finger in my face and calls me the "B" word. He constantly tells me how ugly I am without make-up. I've tried everything, including a face-lift, botox treatments, and a chin tuck. I even went on a diet and lost 20 pounds. He quit his job a few years ago after having an affair with a woman in his office. He hasn't even looked for another job. We haven't slept together since I confronted him about the affair. He denied it, of course, but everybody knew it. It was humiliating. I believe he is still messing around. While we both want to sell this house, we argue constantly about when to put it on the market. The house we want will be available in a few months. My husband wants to put our house on the market now. I think we should wait a while. He has already started collecting boxes and packing up his stuff. Do you think he is planning to leave me? Signed, Worried in NY Dear Worried in NY: I doubt it. He wants to move back into the White House as much as you do. **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From ahbn6 at optonline.net Thu Mar 20 20:18:02 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:18:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Who Knew? In-Reply-To: <47E31DF1.9010100@comcast.net> References: <00dc01c88ae9$f789b7b0$021919ac@valued28addca9> <47E317D5.9050509@sitestar.net> <47E31DF1.9010100@comcast.net> Message-ID: <003d01c88b02$2c209f30$8461dd90$@net> Not that this is gospel but since I think that I started this thread: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_5.1 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: Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:31 PM Cc: Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Who Knew? Guess I'm being nit-picky today, but this page http://brakefluidtest.com/news/specialreports/map-standards-and-guideli.shtm l refers to Dot 5.1 as "silicone.'' I don't believe Dot 5.1 BF is silicone (as discussed on a recent thread on this list). It bugs me when when someone trying to sound authoritative gets the facts wrong. Pretty much throws the whole premise in doubt (it's not a simple typo). Otherwise, this could be a useful product. From rusd at sitestar.net Thu Mar 20 20:30:38 2008 From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:30:38 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Who Knew? In-Reply-To: <47E31DF1.9010100@comcast.net> References: <00dc01c88ae9$f789b7b0$021919ac@valued28addca9> <47E317D5.9050509@sitestar.net> <47E31DF1.9010100@comcast.net> Message-ID: <47E32BDE.8070902@sitestar.net> Hi Bob, They did get it right earlier in the article. I just replied to Bob Johnson's question. Personally, I don't worry about brake fluid contamination or water content. Never had a problem by not regularly changing fluid. Tried the FASCAR test in several vehicles to see if it does anything. Just a matter of curiosity. But I still don't know. The eight year old fluid in my Toyota, with ABS, still shows a low copper content. As I said, the 24 year old fluid in my truck shows a high copper content. Both still work faultlessly. I am certain that it (FASCAR) IS geared toward selling more brake system flushes which are profitable to commercial shops. Regards, Dave Bob Spidell wrote: >Guess I'm being nit-picky today, but this page > >http://brakefluidtest.com/news/specialreports/map-standards-and-guideli.shtml > >refers to Dot 5.1 as "silicone.'' I don't believe Dot 5.1 BF is silicone >(as discussed on a recent thread on this list). > >It bugs me when when someone trying to sound authoritative gets the >facts wrong. Pretty much throws the whole premise in doubt (it's not a >simple typo). > >Otherwise, this could be a useful product. > > >bs From clocks at midcoast.com Thu Mar 20 20:33:22 2008 From: clocks at midcoast.com (James Lea) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:33:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies References: Message-ID: <00d901c88b04$509744c0$0201a8c0@JIM> Dear worried in NY. I am a seventy one year old man who can't understand why some people still think a stupid mistake made many years ago by a person who is after all a huMAN with all the faults and foibles that most of us have is funny, while those presently in charge of our destiny seem to think it is perfectly alright to lie to us about just about everything in order to make their friends wealthy from the profits of the first preemptive war this country has ever fought. A war that has cost us a trillion dollars, the respect of most of the world and four thousand lives of our finest young men and women. They are both liars but when Clinton lied, nobody died. Signed, Incredulous in Maine From healeymanjim at hansencc.net Thu Mar 20 21:01:32 2008 From: healeymanjim at hansencc.net (James Shope) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:01:32 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Who Knew? References: <00dc01c88ae9$f789b7b0$021919ac@valued28addca9> Message-ID: <001601c88b08$3fe37690$5201a8c0@Jim> bob, since generally the water in the brake fluid would settle out at the lowest points in the system, i.e., the brake cylinders or calipers, would the strips do a good enough job of testing. even in las vegas where we do not have a moisture problem, i still change out fluids every two to three years. healeymanjim > Having been a car buff since the 50's, I had never heard of changing your > brake fluid. That was a surprise when Rich explained it so well 2 days > ago. > Then, yesterday, my new Family Handyman magazine (I apparently have some > people fooled) arrived and in this months Car & Garage section, they > reiterate > that brake fluid does need to be changed. But the point of the article was > that there is now a brake fluid test kit to let you know when you need to > change. It looks rather like litmus strips that you stick into the fluid > and > then compare the strip color to a color chart on the package to tell if it > is > time to change or not. 25 strips costs $24 at brakebleeder.com. > > Bob Johnson > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeymanjim at hansencc.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bspidell at comcast.net Thu Mar 20 21:42:53 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:42:53 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Who Knew? In-Reply-To: <47E32BDE.8070902@sitestar.net> References: <00dc01c88ae9$f789b7b0$021919ac@valued28addca9> <47E317D5.9050509@sitestar.net> <47E31DF1.9010100@comcast.net> <47E32BDE.8070902@sitestar.net> Message-ID: <47E33CCD.3010208@comcast.net> Hi Dave, re: "I am certain that it (FASCAR) IS geared toward selling more brake system flushes which are profitable to commercial shops. " No kidding: http://www.brakestrips.net/copper_to_gold.htm bs Dave Russell wrote: > Hi Bob, > > They did get it right earlier in the article. > > I just replied to Bob Johnson's question. Personally, I don't worry > about brake fluid contamination or water content. Never had a problem > by not regularly changing fluid. Tried the FASCAR test in several > vehicles to see if it does anything. Just a matter of curiosity. But I > still don't know. The eight year old fluid in my Toyota, with ABS, > still shows a low copper content. As I said, the 24 year old fluid in > my truck shows a high copper content. Both still work faultlessly. > > I am certain that it (FASCAR) IS geared toward selling more brake > system flushes which are profitable to commercial shops. > Regards, > Dave > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Mar 21 05:23:28 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 8:23:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: <20080321122328.HVPK13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Hi Jim. I really enjoy your Healey posts and respect you as a fellow Healey person. Just my 2 cents, but this kind of post is one easy way to lose friends. I can read these posts all day on USA Today blogs. Cheers Tom > > From: "James Lea" > Date: 2008/03/20 Thu PM 11:33:22 EDT > To: , , > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies > > Dear worried in NY. > > I am a seventy one year old man who can't understand why some people still > think a stupid mistake made many years ago by a person who is after all a > huMAN with all the faults and foibles that most of us have is funny, while > those presently in charge of our destiny seem to think it is perfectly > alright to lie to us about just about everything in order to make their > friends wealthy from the profits of the first preemptive war this country > has ever fought. A war that has cost us a trillion dollars, the respect of > most of the world and four thousand lives of our finest young men and women. > They are both liars but when Clinton lied, nobody died. > > Signed, > Incredulous in Maine > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rahosmer at citlink.net Fri Mar 21 06:22:05 2008 From: rahosmer at citlink.net (Richard Hosmer) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:22:05 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <20080321122328.HVPK13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Message-ID: Mr. Lea, I'm with Tom on this one. This is the Healey forum - we REALLY don't need to start politics here. For one thing - while we Americans may comprise the majority of the board, we are not the only ones here. Dick Hosmer, 70, disappointed Republican 1962 BT7 tricarb From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 06:37:40 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:37:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47E3BA24.4060006@comcast.net> In Jim's defense, the original "funny" was quite political (and, incidentally, funny). Where's the outrage? I think these responses prove Jim's point. bs Richard Hosmer wrote: > Mr. Lea, > > I'm with Tom on this one. This is the Healey forum - we REALLY don't need to > start politics here. For one thing - while we Americans may comprise the > majority of the board, we are not the only ones here. > > Dick Hosmer, 70, disappointed Republican > 1962 BT7 tricarb > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bspidell at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Mar 21 06:40:07 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 9:40:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: <20080321134007.SPWN25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> OK---it this is so, then show the original and point out the funny part. tom > > From: Bob Spidell > Date: 2008/03/21 Fri AM 09:37:40 EDT > To: Richard Hosmer > CC: tomfelts at windstream.net, James Lea , > MBran89793 at aol.com, WABORJA at aol.com, healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies > > In Jim's defense, the original "funny" was quite political (and, > incidentally, funny). > > Where's the outrage? > > I think these responses prove Jim's point. > > > bs > > > Richard Hosmer wrote: > > Mr. Lea, > > > > I'm with Tom on this one. This is the Healey forum - we REALLY don't need to > > start politics here. For one thing - while we Americans may comprise the > > majority of the board, we are not the only ones here. > > > > Dick Hosmer, 70, disappointed Republican > > 1962 BT7 tricarb > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as bspidell at comcast.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > > > > -- > *************************************************************** > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M > *************************************************************** From frogeye at porterscustom.com Fri Mar 21 06:52:55 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:52:55 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <47E3BA24.4060006@comcast.net> Message-ID: <20080321145218.D1F2918764D@autox.team.net> The "funny" part is that this used to be a really great country, now thanks to political correctness, if anyone says ANYTHING that might offend we all rush to condemn that behavior. I miss my fathers generation (WW2) and really feel badly for the coming generations. Politics IS something we SHOULD discuss in any forum. Getting our opinions from available news organizations is and has been our downfall. WE must return to grassroots opinion and run the slackers out of their cushy DC jobs (vacations) We all already know that the 3 top runners will "Change" nothing. Now, what can we do to change that? ATMO David frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html -----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: Friday, March 21, 2008 7:38 AM To: Richard Hosmer Cc: WABORJA at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In Jim's defense, the original "funny" was quite political (and, incidentally, funny). Where's the outrage? I think these responses prove Jim's point. bs Richard Hosmer wrote: > Mr. Lea, > > I'm with Tom on this one. This is the Healey forum - we REALLY don't need to > start politics here. For one thing - while we Americans may comprise the > majority of the board, we are not the only ones here. > > Dick Hosmer, 70, disappointed Republican > 1962 BT7 tricarb > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bspidell at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye at porterscustom.com http://www.team.net/archive No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1335 - Release Date: 3/19/2008 9:54 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1335 - Release Date: 3/19/2008 9:54 AM From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 07:16:53 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:16:53 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: <47E3C355.7030807@comcast.net> Dave, Exactly. If one slimy politician is fair game, they all are. bs Dave Porter wrote: > The "funny" part is that this used to be a really great country, now thanks > to political correctness, if anyone says ANYTHING that might offend we all > rush to condemn that behavior. > I miss my fathers generation (WW2) and really feel badly for the coming > generations. > Politics IS something we SHOULD discuss in any forum. Getting our opinions > from available news organizations is and has been our downfall. WE must > return to grassroots opinion and run the slackers out of their cushy DC jobs > (vacations) > We all already know that the 3 top runners will "Change" nothing. Now, what > can we do to change that? ATMO > David > > > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Mar 21 07:16:15 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:16:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies References: <20080321145218.D1F2918764D@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <011a01c88b5e$220d1ad0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> I have this Healey hobby interest to escape the everyday world problems. I'm all for light hearted Friday Funnies, but let's leave the U.S. political crap out of our list, especially for the rest of us around the world who do not live in your country. Rich Chrysler From rjswain at hotmail.com Fri Mar 21 07:20:41 2008 From: rjswain at hotmail.com (Rick Swain) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:20:41 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <20080321145218.D1F2918764D@autox.team.net> References: <47E3BA24.4060006@comcast.net> <20080321145218.D1F2918764D@autox.team.net> Message-ID: Strange - politics doesn't seem to come up when the posts are covering Healey stuff. People don't seem to be as passionate, or thin-skinned, about such things as zinc additives or degree of camber. It appears that to some Americans the Friday Funnies aren't. On the other hand maybe you don't have enough outlets for expressing political opinions. I often get a kick out of the initial reactions and counter-reactions. It quickly becomes a bit tiresome but that happens whenever a topic is beat to death. Perhaps I shouldn't be commenting - I'm Canadian. Rick Swain '59 BN4 _________________________________________________________________ This Valentine's Day, get creative and show your sweetheart how much you care with flair! Find fun date ideas here! From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Fri Mar 21 07:28:03 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:28:03 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: References: <47E3BA24.4060006@comcast.net> <20080321145218.D1F2918764D@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <471534970803210728u65b7fde6pe3fcc4a5ab052e71@mail.gmail.com> Hey, watch what you're saying about camber. I hate it when people are negative about camber. I mean, hey, what did camber ever do to you! You should be positive about camber! (grin) On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 7:20 AM, Rick Swain wrote: > Strange - politics doesn't seem to come up when the posts are covering Healey > stuff. People don't seem to be as passionate, or thin-skinned, about such > things as zinc additives or degree of camber. It appears that to some > Americans the Friday Funnies aren't. On the other hand maybe you don't have > enough outlets for expressing political opinions. > > I often get a kick out of the initial reactions and counter-reactions. It > quickly becomes a bit tiresome but that happens whenever a topic is beat to > death. Perhaps I shouldn't be commenting - I'm Canadian. > > Rick Swain > '59 BN4 > > _________________________________________________________________ > This Valentine's Day, get creative and show your sweetheart how much you care > with flair! Find fun date ideas here! > _______________________________________________ > 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 jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- 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 gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Fri Mar 21 07:51:20 2008 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:51:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <011a01c88b5e$220d1ad0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: I agree with you Rich, and I live in the states. One thing I found especially true on the internet is; nobody's opinions are changed. So what's the point? If there was a constructive (and quick) end to the arguments, I'd say great allow them here. I don't think that will ever be the case however. -----Original Message----- I have this Healey hobby interest to escape the everyday world problems. I'm all for light hearted Friday Funnies, but let's leave the U.S. political crap out of our list, especially for the rest of us around the world who do not live in your country. Rich Chrysler From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Fri Mar 21 07:51:20 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:51:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] My Healey blog is set up! In-Reply-To: <471534970803210728u65b7fde6pe3fcc4a5ab052e71@mail.gmail.com> References: <47E3BA24.4060006@comcast.net> <20080321145218.D1F2918764D@autox.team.net> <471534970803210728u65b7fde6pe3fcc4a5ab052e71@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <000001c88b63$06d90c10$148b2430$@com> Fellow Healeyoids, I have been working on my Healey blog this week. I bought my 63 BJ7 just over six years ago and I have 100s of pictures of the rebuilding process with verbal description of the process as well as the frustrations and humiliations. I sure learned a lot about what to do and what not to do. Rebuilding the Healey cost wheel barrows of cash, miles of welding wire, pallets of grinding wheels and barrels of beer to complete. My Healey is almost on the road now. I will be making new posts about putting parts on, installing the new chrome and leather interior soon. Check it out at healeyarchaeology.blogspot.com Sometimes it takes you to a religious website about middle eastern archaeology,...I don't know why, but keep trying. Click on the "search blog" at the top to bring up most of the posts. A few posts near then end you have to click on to open the pics and text. I will start posting pics and histories of my brother's Healey, a few Healeys that I have had over the years and my friend's Healeys. Randy in Wisconsin Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S From ahbn6 at optonline.net Fri Mar 21 07:59:35 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:59:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth Message-ID: <002d01c88b64$2d7d0e60$88772b20$@net> I for one enjoy political sniping, raunchy political jokes and cartoons however, this campaign has EIGHT months to go and it appears that it will be a no holds barred one with innuendos, mud slinging, half truths and everything that I abhor in American politics more so than in any campaign that I can remember over almost 50 years that I have been able to vote. I suggest that if we want to make political comments to each other, we should make them direct and not through the list. We should not strive to have the "last word" on this type of discussion and we should remember that with eight months to go, the bitterness will only grow and grow. In other words, let's keep the list to Healeys or any topic other than politics. Passions are running high now and the campaign has barely started. How much higher will they go over the next few months? Discussions such as this only serve to scare people away from the list. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com From Awgertoo at aol.com Fri Mar 21 08:18:26 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:18:26 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: Yeah and I thought we already decided we can't discuss camber or caster since there is no adjustment for either. We CAN discuss toe-in but we can't discuss things that are not Healey-related. Best--Michael Oritt ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 3/21/2008 10:28:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jodyfkerr at gmail.com writes: Hey, watch what you're saying about camber. I hate it when people are negative about camber. I mean, hey, what did camber ever do to you! You should be positive about camber! **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From ahbn6 at optonline.net Fri Mar 21 08:24:53 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:24:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] My Healey blog is set up! In-Reply-To: <000001c88b63$06d90c10$148b2430$@com> References: <47E3BA24.4060006@comcast.net> <20080321145218.D1F2918764D@autox.team.net> <471534970803210728u65b7fde6pe3fcc4a5ab052e71@mail.gmail.com> <000001c88b63$06d90c10$148b2430$@com> Message-ID: <003301c88b67$b6272450$22756cf0$@net> A link to this site will be on mine later today! John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com My Healey is almost on the road now. I will be making new posts about putting parts on, installing the new chrome and leather interior soon. Check it out at healeyarchaeology.blogspot.com Sometimes it takes you to a religious website about middle eastern archaeology,...I don't know why, but keep trying. Randy in Wisconsin Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S From jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com Fri Mar 21 08:54:20 2008 From: jule_enterprisesah at yahoo.com (Martin Jansen) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:54:20 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] Healey chassis Message-ID: <847754.55558.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello everyone, I understand from my friends that people have lots of questions about the replacement chassis for Austin Healeys so I thought I would join your forum so you can ask me directly, I am the Frameman- Jule Enterprises. I welcome your questions. From williamsantiks at hotmail.com Fri Mar 21 09:01:52 2008 From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:01:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Political Comments In-Reply-To: <20080321122328.HVPK13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> References: <20080321122328.HVPK13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Message-ID: Hey Tom, with respect to Jim . The Friday Funnies which isn't exactly Healey related started with the Political Digs, I believe Jim was returning Fire. Gonna have Friday Funnies, Fine... whatever but they shouldn't be Political. The losing friends threat was a bit much heh? _William _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Hotmail is giving away Zunes. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/ZuneADay/?locale=en-US&ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Mobi le_Zune_V3 From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 09:03:08 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:03:08 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth Message-ID: <032120081603.22139.47E3DC3C00073D200000567B220700320104040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> John, Well said, and I agree completely. This should apply to political statements disguised as jokes as well. bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: John Sims > I for one enjoy political sniping, raunchy political jokes and cartoons > however, this campaign has EIGHT months to go and it appears that it will be > a no holds barred one with innuendos, mud slinging, half truths and > everything that I abhor in American politics more so than in any campaign > that I can remember over almost 50 years that I have been able to vote. > > > > I suggest that if we want to make political comments to each other, we > should make them direct and not through the list. We should not strive to > have the "last word" on this type of discussion and we should remember that > with eight months to go, the bitterness will only grow and grow. > > > > In other words, let's keep the list to Healeys or any topic other than > politics. Passions are running high now and the campaign has barely started. > How much higher will they go over the next few months? Discussions such as > this only serve to scare people away from the list. > > > > John Sims, BN6 > > Aberdeen, NJ From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Fri Mar 21 09:54:57 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:54:57 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <011a01c88b5e$220d1ad0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <20080321145218.D1F2918764D@autox.team.net> <011a01c88b5e$220d1ad0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <20080321175426.3597F18764B@autox.team.net> Absolutely. -----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 Rich C Sent: 21 March 2008 14:16 To: Dave Porter; 'Bob Spidell'; 'Richard Hosmer' Cc: WABORJA at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies I have this Healey hobby interest to escape the everyday world problems. I'm all for light hearted Friday Funnies, but let's leave the U.S. political crap out of our list, especially for the rest of us around the world who do not live in your country. Rich Chrysler From johnfredericks at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 10:18:02 2008 From: johnfredericks at comcast.net (John Fredericks) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:18:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth In-Reply-To: <032120081603.22139.47E3DC3C00073D200000567B220700320104040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: <003401c88b77$8540ba80$6401a8c0@EA5E71A6DE4A4D9> Having followed this list for many years, I have little sympathy for those who now want to keep politics off the list. As with others, I have been offended by the Friday Funnies from time to time, have heard the debate about keeping our focus on Healeys, and the response of those who want Friday Funnies to stay and keep our focus on our common interest - Healeys. Its ironic to see some of you who steadfastly defended Friday Funnies in the past, now offended by political humor and insisting that politics stay off he list. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander my friends. If Friday Funnies are a feature of this list, then everything should be fair game. Alternatively, we should all agree to stick to Healeys. -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+johnfredericks=comcast.net at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+johnfredericks=comcast.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 9:03 AM To: John Sims; Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth John, Well said, and I agree completely. This should apply to political statements disguised as jokes as well. bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: John Sims > I for one enjoy political sniping, raunchy political jokes and > cartoons however, this campaign has EIGHT months to go and it appears > that it will be a no holds barred one with innuendos, mud slinging, > half truths and everything that I abhor in American politics more so > than in any campaign that I can remember over almost 50 years that I > have been able to vote. > > > > I suggest that if we want to make political comments to each other, we > should make them direct and not through the list. We should not strive > to have the "last word" on this type of discussion and we should > remember that with eight months to go, the bitterness will only grow > and grow. > > > > In other words, let's keep the list to Healeys or any topic other than > politics. Passions are running high now and the campaign has barely > started. How much higher will they go over the next few months? > Discussions such as this only serve to scare people away from the > list. > > > > John Sims, BN6 > > Aberdeen, NJ From Awgertoo at aol.com Fri Mar 21 10:36:43 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:36:43 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth Message-ID: Perhaps the operative word here is "Funnies": Some folks have no sense of humor esp. when they are the owners of the ox being gored, so if it's not funny to them then it's just not okay regardless of the day of the week. In any case our experience with on-list jokes about religion, race, politics and maybe even gender has been negative. I know of a couple folks who qujt this list because they took offense at a joke containing religious/racial stereotypes which the poster found humorous. Was it funny--maybe. Was it appropriate--no. I for one can live without reading them here. Best--Michael Oritt ----------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 3/21/2008 1:19:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, johnfredericks at comcast.net writes: Its ironic to see some of you who steadfastly defended Friday Funnies in the past, now offended by political humor and insisting that politics stay off he list. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander my friends. **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From e-wilkins at cox.net Fri Mar 21 10:43:19 2008 From: e-wilkins at cox.net (Eric (Rick) Wilkins) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:43:19 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: That's why "Friday Funnies" is in the subject line. So people know to avoid them. On Mar 21, 2008, at 10:36 AM, Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: > I for one can live without > reading them here. > > Best--Michael Oritt > ----------------------------------------------------------------- From thewalkers at qwest.net Fri Mar 21 10:49:26 2008 From: thewalkers at qwest.net (the walkers) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:49:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth In-Reply-To: <003401c88b77$8540ba80$6401a8c0@EA5E71A6DE4A4D9> References: <003401c88b77$8540ba80$6401a8c0@EA5E71A6DE4A4D9> Message-ID: <47E3F526.9010108@qwest.net> Come on, this is a silly argument. This list is supposed to be a world wide Healey website, not a political or joke forum. There is very little upside to sending in any off-topic stuff that one wants. I know of at least one person that resigned the list (who I enjoyed reading his posts) because of a religious joke. Upside of of topic stuff like the Friday Funnies - zero, downside - we lose people since there is a facet of humor that often requires someone being the butt of the joke. Google "humor", add what kind you want (political, religious, whatever), add "forum" if you want to find a site where you can join in. There are lots and lots of them. Make a group and get all the folks here that want to do this and the rest can keep out. Just get over this, end the Friday Funnies even, just don't get mad and leave. This list is darn valuable as time goes on, there are less and less of us and this has been a great way to communicate. bob walker phoenix, az From ricksnover at earthlink.net Fri Mar 21 10:53:17 2008 From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:53:17 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Yes, the AHC San Diego's web site is down Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20080321103917.02868c00@popd.ix.netcom.com> Hi All, Before any more of you feel compelled to let me know that our web site is down, let me just say that we know about, are embarrassed by, and are working on it. Our domain name (sdhealey.org) registration expired on March 1st, and is controlled by a former member's former web master. The latter is supposed to be working on getting it reactivated and transferring control to us, but it's taking a really long time for some reason. While sdhealey.org is down, I've temporarily copied a few of our web pages (basically just our home page, our Conclave 2008 page and our Activities calendar) to my personal home space at: http://home.earthlink.net/~ricksnover/sdhealey For the latest information and all the forms for Conclave 2008, you should use the official Conclave web site at http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com - Our page just points you there, anyway. I'll post another message to let you know when we have sdhealey.org is back on line. Thanks, to those of you who've reported the situation, for your concern, Rick -- Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA V.P. (Membership), Activities Chairman & Webmaster, Austin-Healey Club of S.D. http://www.sdhealey.org 2nd V.P. (Membership) & Webmaster, S.D. British Car Club Council http://www.sandiegobritishcarday.org 1964 Sprite Mk III AN8 (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite AN5 vintage racer (VARA http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II BT7 (being restored), 1955 100 BN2 (pieces in storage) From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net Fri Mar 21 11:53:44 2008 From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:53:44 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth In-Reply-To: <003401c88b77$8540ba80$6401a8c0@EA5E71A6DE4A4D9> Message-ID: I stopped read the so called Friday funnies soon after I joined this list. Primary because the few Friday funnies I did read were either sexist, racist, or off color at the least. So, naturally I didn't read the Friday funny that all these emails are about But, as a slight tangent, I will add this: At the last meeting of our local Austin Healey club, it was proposed that our club perform a specific jester (for lack of a better word) that some might think constituted a slight political statement. While on the surface the jester seemed innocent enough, a few members spoke up and stated that they felt that this "jester" could easily be the first step down a slippery slope that could lead to other more political "jesters." The club decided to not proceed with the "jester." A few individual members thought they would pursue the "jester" as individuals, rather than as representatives of the club. But, as human nature is, and perhaps losers are, the rumors are that some in our area club want to revisit this "jester". We shall see what develops. I agree in part with the email below; either anything goes or the list should be about the cars we love. As with our local club, I suspect that if anything goes, this list will lose some readers and participants. After all, not everyone is into "humor" at the expense of others. And, like our local club, those that remain will not care about the fact that something other than our common enjoyment of Austin Healeys, drove other people away. Ron Ray -----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 John Fredericks Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 11:18 AM To: 'Bob Spidell'; 'John Sims'; 'Healey List' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth Having followed this list for many years, I have little sympathy for those who now want to keep politics off the list. As with others, I have been offended by the Friday Funnies from time to time, have heard the debate about keeping our focus on Healeys, and the response of those who want Friday Funnies to stay and keep our focus on our common interest - Healeys. Its ironic to see some of you who steadfastly defended Friday Funnies in the past, now offended by political humor and insisting that politics stay off he list. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander my friends. If Friday Funnies are a feature of this list, then everything should be fair game. Alternatively, we should all agree to stick to Healeys. From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 11:48:06 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:48:06 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth Message-ID: <032120081848.28525.47E402E60009671F00006F6D220588601404040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> I'm not offended by political humor of any stripe. In fact, I usually enjoy it. What I read this morning was a right-leaning, mildly amusing political joke, followed by a heartfelt and poignant rejoinder from an opposing view. Then, several people attacked the latter under the guise of "no politics on the List," completely ignoring the original, political joke. So I took a stand. My feeling is we either allow political humor from both sides, or neither. bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "John Fredericks" > Having followed this list for many years, I have little sympathy for those > who now want to keep politics off the list. As with others, I have been > offended by the Friday Funnies from time to time, have heard the debate > about keeping our focus on Healeys, and the response of those who want > Friday Funnies to stay and keep our focus on our common interest - Healeys. > > Its ironic to see some of you who steadfastly defended Friday Funnies in the > past, now offended by political humor and insisting that politics stay off > he list. What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander my friends. > > If Friday Funnies are a feature of this list, then everything should be fair > game. Alternatively, we should all agree to stick to Healeys. > > *************************************************************** > Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net > '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M > *************************************************************** From glembotski at sbcglobal.net Fri Mar 21 11:49:05 2008 From: glembotski at sbcglobal.net (glembotski at sbcglobal.net) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:49:05 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gullwing Motor Cars Message-ID: <002101c88b84$3da07910$210110ac@JOHNNY> I have received an offer for my BJ8 from Gullwing motor cars. Has anyone done or know of anyone who has done business with this company? thanks for your advice. From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Fri Mar 21 12:12:43 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:12:43 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <001c01c88b87$8a72bc00$0200a8c0@tm4> I am not sure if I am allowed to comment this subject being only few months on the list... But I was in fact quite pleased to find the Friday Funnies on the list (I am a member on another list on Volvo 1800, which is dead serious). I am Polish, and as a lot of people around the world I do follow the American politics, although I am far from understanding it in full. I might be subjective, but politics (Polish, American, etc.) _is_ a great subject to tease.. And, yes, I do not mind Polish Jokes as well - I was fed with them for 4 years at an international school in Denmark by American friends, so I do know a few of them. :-) My English teacher (American) loved to tell me of each new one he picked up... And I do agree with Dave Porter.. If I may, I would vote for: - Funnies stick to Friday only with "Friday Funny" subject line, just in case someone wants to avoid them - whatever you send, make sure you would share at a cocktail party at your neighbor or with your wife.. :-) Tadek - am I totally out of the line?... From 1968xke at gmail.com Fri Mar 21 12:17:37 2008 From: 1968xke at gmail.com (Randall Harris) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:17:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gullwing Motor Cars In-Reply-To: <002101c88b84$3da07910$210110ac@JOHNNY> References: <002101c88b84$3da07910$210110ac@JOHNNY> Message-ID: <82e6c8990803211217k5187da90nc329dcf4ca2cb376@mail.gmail.com> I've followed them from time to time. I cannot say how they are as dealer - fair or not. But I have not been impressed by the level of the cars they sell. Their prices seem fair I suppose, given the condition of the cars. Their web site gives little info and the pics are usually poor quality and spare. East coast collector cars, except those that have undergone professional nut and bolt restorations, scare me. Most of their cars currently displayed are in need of restoration or are poor examples. Just my 2 cents... Randy On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:49 AM, wrote: > I have received an offer for my BJ8 from Gullwing motor cars. Has anyone > done > or know of anyone who has done business with this company? thanks for your > advice. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 1968xke at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Mar 21 12:30:48 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:30:48 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Political Comments Message-ID: <20080321193048.ZHJP25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Actually Bill I wasn't talking about Jim specifically WRT losing friends. I was talking in general terms about what a political discussion can lead to. Jim--if you thought that, my apologies. My only point was----there is enough political stuff going on just about everywhere you turn. I come to the list to get away from it----and----as we see, it does noone any good to do it. Regards Tom > > From: William Berg > Date: 2008/03/21 Fri PM 12:01:52 EDT > To: , > Subject: RE: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Political Comments > > > > > Hey Tom, with respect to Jim . > The Friday Funnies which isn't exactly Healey related started with the Political Digs, I believe Jim was returning Fire. > Gonna have Friday Funnies, Fine... whatever but they shouldn't be Political. The losing friends threat was a bit much heh? _William > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live Hotmail is giving away Zunes. > http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/ZuneADay/?locale=en-US&ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Mobile_Zune_V3 From kit at henrymotorsports.com Fri Mar 21 13:12:02 2008 From: kit at henrymotorsports.com (Kit Henry) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:12:02 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Statistics Message-ID: <002e01c88b8f$d3db06b0$030ba8c0@henryfce283bea> Maybe this will help for those of you that take life to seriously as well as jokes and politics. Maybe if we'd all just lighten up a little bit things would be better. Kit Henry Friend Of Bill W's for 16 + years Owner of numerous english gifts from God (Tell me doesn't have a sense of humor) [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/vnd] From varley at cosmos.net.au Fri Mar 21 13:35:30 2008 From: varley at cosmos.net.au (Larry Varley) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:35:30 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: <47E41C12.5070003@cosmos.net.au> I have also enjoyed the friday funnies from time to time, be a shame to see them go. Would it work if we limited to 1 per user per week, and made a rule that there should be no on list response to them? A read them ( or not ) and let it go attitude. Keep smiling Larry Varley Austin Healey 100 Restoration Site http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ From dwflagg at juno.com Fri Mar 21 13:48:00 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:48:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Randy Dickson Message-ID: <20080321.164801.152.1.dwflagg@juno.com> Hey Randy, Can you contact me off the list. Lost your address. Thanks. Doug From dpaye at crocker.com Fri Mar 21 14:07:15 2008 From: dpaye at crocker.com (Donald Paye) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:07:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth In-Reply-To: <002d01c88b64$2d7d0e60$88772b20$@net> References: <002d01c88b64$2d7d0e60$88772b20$@net> Message-ID: <0300736B35584F4182487E2CBEA364D7@DonaldPayePC> Well put. I could not agree more. Thank you. Don Paye BN1,BJ7,Sunbeam Tiger ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Sims" To: "Healey List" Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 10:59 AM Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth >I for one enjoy political sniping, raunchy political jokes and cartoons > however, this campaign has EIGHT months to go and it appears that it will > be > a no holds barred one with innuendos, mud slinging, half truths and > everything that I abhor in American politics more so than in any campaign > that I can remember over almost 50 years that I have been able to vote. > > > > I suggest that if we want to make political comments to each other, we > should make them direct and not through the list. We should not strive to > have the "last word" on this type of discussion and we should remember > that > with eight months to go, the bitterness will only grow and grow. > > > > In other words, let's keep the list to Healeys or any topic other than > politics. Passions are running high now and the campaign has barely > started. > How much higher will they go over the next few months? Discussions such as > this only serve to scare people away from the list. > > > > John Sims, BN6 > > Aberdeen, NJ > > > > www.healey6.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 dpaye at crocker.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From larryrph at sbcglobal.net Fri Mar 21 14:34:45 2008 From: larryrph at sbcglobal.net (Lawrence Wysocki) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:34:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <20080321175426.3597F18764B@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <7344.64541.qm@web83401.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> No Problem- I When I see a "friday Funny" posting I automatically hit the delete button. Larry Wysocki BN 6 From shop at justbrits.com Fri Mar 21 15:40:29 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:40:29 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies References: <47E3BA24.4060006@comcast.net><20080321145218.D1F2918764D@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <002301c88ba4$9087dea0$6501a8c0@shop> Rick, etal: <> Well, there is one more!! I offer (but am NOT on) a strictly political Mail List using EXACTLY the same software Mark has switched to. It is called PolySci_101 !! Haven't yet been asked for a "Higher Level"!! 25 Members (not even a Moderator) with 2 "civilans" and the rest LBCers from all sorts of Marques!! Attachments ALLOWED (and encouraged), language is your own "option"!! To join, just send a mail to: polysci-request at justbrits.com with NO "Subject:" and just the word subscribe in the body. Rest IS automatic (again, same stuff occurs as when you un-sub-sub Healeys). Not a "busy" List. Dec07=0 posts, Jan08=9 posts and Feb=8 posts. None so far this month. Best to all!! Ed Please visit my site at: www.justbrits.com From mgcharlie at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 14:50:35 2008 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:50:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: (SBD News) FW: Help for John Fitch] Message-ID: <47E42DAB.90508@comcast.net> Subject: Help for John Fitch The following email was sent to CT Governor Jodi Rell (I did not mention John's racing activities as they are shown in the attached websites): Dear Governor Rell: A friend of mine and a true patriot, 90 year old John Fitch of Lime Rock, CT, needs assistance. Among events in his life, John was a fighter pilot in WW II and a POW in Germany. He also invented the Fitch Inertial Barrier (the yellow barrels seen prior to bridge abutments and highway exit ramps). His whole life has been dedicated to research in automotive safety. I have included two websites below that explain his situation and hope you can help this fine gentleman. Thank you, http://www.cwnicholls.net/fitch/fitch.html http://www.docrebuild.com/curr-evnt/currentevents-116.html R. Allen Olmstead 29 Sequin Street Newington, CT 06111-3432 ----- I also emailed Senators Dodd and Lieberman; their email addresses can be found on US Senate website with provisions for direct email. John's CT reps are: CT Senator Andrew Roraback and CT Rep Roberta Willis. I would suggest visiting State of CT website for email help. Al No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1337 - Release Date: 3/20/2008 8:10 PM [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From cbaustin at verizon.net Fri Mar 21 14:51:56 2008 From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:51:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey chassis References: <847754.55558.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <010d01c88b9d$c88f9b00$6401a8c0@universal1> So, what do you think about the 'Friday Funnies'??? Regards, C B From mikebn2 at win.net Fri Mar 21 16:07:56 2008 From: mikebn2 at win.net (mike schneider) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:07:56 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <00d901c88b04$509744c0$0201a8c0@JIM> References: <00d901c88b04$509744c0$0201a8c0@JIM> Message-ID: <47E43FCC.2000604@win.net> Yes they did die. Thousands of US people because of Clinton's inaction. The first bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of the US Embassy, the bombing of the USS Cole and on and on. How about WWII? We attacked Germany and Germany never attacked us. That was started by a democrat. FDR. 450,000 US servicemen died. We attacked North Korea. That was started by a democrat. Truman. 55,000 US servicemen died. We attacked North Vietnam. 58,000 US servicemen died. That was started by Kennedy. Democrat. We attacked Bosnia. That was started by a Democrat. Clinton. There were 39 combat killings in January in all of Iraq. There were 35 murders in January in just Detroit!! We have been looking for weapons of mass destruction for less time than it took Hillary Clinton to find the Rose Law Firm files. It took less time for our military to destroy the Medina Republican Guard than it did for Ted Kennedy to call the police after his Oldsmobile sank in the Chappaquiddick River. Are these 'inconvenient truths' also? Mike Schneider Proud to be an American and a veteran and a son of two veterans. James Lea wrote: > Dear worried in NY. > > I am a seventy one year old man who can't understand why some people still > think a stupid mistake made many years ago by a person who is after all a > huMAN with all the faults and foibles that most of us have is funny, while > those presently in charge of our destiny seem to think it is perfectly > alright to lie to us about just about everything in order to make their > friends wealthy from the profits of the first preemptive war this country > has ever fought. A war that has cost us a trillion dollars, the respect of > most of the world and four thousand lives of our finest young men and women. > They are both liars but when Clinton lied, nobody died. > > Signed, > Incredulous in Maine > _______________________________________________ > 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 mikebn2 at win.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mikebn2.vcf] From dht3000 at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 15:28:43 2008 From: dht3000 at comcast.net (dean) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:28:43 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies References: <00d901c88b04$509744c0$0201a8c0@JIM> <47E43FCC.2000604@win.net> Message-ID: <002a01c88ba2$ec051ce0$0201a8c0@yourb27fb1c401> You sure know how to stretch the truth to make it look like every democrat in power did wrong and every republican did everything right. I'm sure there might be a few republicans that have not been completely honest with the public. I think we all know some. If your going to point out all the bad guys then do it. Not just the democrats. : Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies > Yes they did die. Thousands of US people because of Clinton's > inaction. The first bombing of the World Trade Center, the bombing of > the US Embassy, the bombing of the USS Cole and on and on. > > How about WWII? We attacked Germany and Germany never attacked us. > That was started by a democrat. FDR. 450,000 US servicemen died. We > attacked North Korea. That was started by a democrat. Truman. 55,000 > US servicemen died. We attacked North Vietnam. 58,000 US servicemen > died. That was started by Kennedy. Democrat. We attacked Bosnia. > That was started by a Democrat. Clinton. > > There were 39 combat killings in January in all of Iraq. There were 35 > murders in January in just Detroit!! > > We have been looking for weapons of mass destruction for less time than > it took Hillary Clinton to find the Rose Law Firm files. > > It took less time for our military to destroy the Medina Republican > Guard than it did for Ted Kennedy to call the police after his > Oldsmobile sank in the Chappaquiddick River. > > Are these 'inconvenient truths' also? > > Mike Schneider > Proud to be an American and a veteran and a son of two veterans. From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com Fri Mar 21 16:09:20 2008 From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:09:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth Message-ID: <90044.20724.qm@web50005.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Absolutely Bob! I guess I always - well most of the time, unless of course it's Ed (sorry Ed), give the person the benefit of the doubt. In this case one joke begot a rebuttle joke. Funny or not, I give both posters the benefit of attempting humor - not offence. I guess there's just bigger problems in the world to get worked up over this. Life's too short not to laugh. Now that that's off my chest... There was the Presidential candiate, a US Senator, a Rabbi, a Priest and a Lawyer sitting in a bar... Oh, nevermind! Have a great weekend everyone. ----- Original Message ---- From: Bob Spidell To: John Fredericks ; John Sims ; Healey List Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 11:48:06 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth I'm not offended by political humor of any stripe. In fact, I usually enjoy it. What I read this morning was a right-leaning, mildly amusing political joke, followed by a heartfelt and poignant rejoinder from an opposing view. Then, several people attacked the latter under the guise of "no politics on the List," completely ignoring the original, political joke. So I took a stand. My feeling is we either allow political humor from both sides, or neither. bs . ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs From frogeye at porterscustom.com Fri Mar 21 16:42:43 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:42:43 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] more comment Message-ID: <20080322004207.5377B1878E3@autox.team.net> "We must not in the course of public life expect immediate approbation and immediate grateful acknowledgement of our services (Jokes & political opinions). But let us persevere thru abuse and even injury. The internal satisfaction of a good conscience is always present and time will do us justice in the minds of the people, even of those at present the most prejudiced against us." Benjamin Franklin Perhaps not exactly aprapos but close enough for me... As Carlos said, have a great weekend. DP No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1337 - Release Date: 3/20/2008 8:10 PM From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Mar 21 17:05:09 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:05:09 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth Message-ID: <20080322000509.TPEG25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> I know I shouldn't do it, but---if you don't see the difference between your example joke below and the one Jim tried then ---------what can I say. And----tell me, where is the humor in it?? > > From: Carlos Cruz > Date: 2008/03/21 Fri PM 07:09:20 EDT > To: Healey List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth > > Absolutely Bob! I guess I always - well most of the time, unless of course it's Ed (sorry Ed), give the person the benefit of the doubt. In this case one joke begot a rebuttle joke. Funny or not, I give both posters the benefit of attempting humor - not offence. I guess there's just bigger problems in the world to get worked up over this. > > Life's too short not to laugh. > > Now that that's off my chest... > > There was the Presidential candiate, a US Senator, a Rabbi, a Priest and a Lawyer sitting in a bar... Oh, nevermind! > > Have a great weekend everyone. > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Bob Spidell > To: John Fredericks ; John Sims ; Healey List > Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 11:48:06 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth > > I'm not offended by political humor of any stripe. In fact, I usually enjoy it. > > What I read this morning was a right-leaning, mildly amusing political joke, followed by a heartfelt and poignant rejoinder from an opposing view. Then, several people attacked the latter under the guise of "no politics on the List," completely ignoring the original, political joke. So I took a stand. > > My feeling is we either allow political humor from both sides, or neither. > > > bs > > . > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bighealey at charter.net Fri Mar 21 17:28:38 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:28:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Comment Funny Friday THIS Message-ID: <000001c88bb3$acefe970$1002a8c0@TRACY> Pit Hero http://healey.org/content/view/267/1/ Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org From mlempert at bellsouth.net Fri Mar 21 17:30:34 2008 From: mlempert at bellsouth.net (M Lempert) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:30:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies References: Message-ID: <07a901c88bb3$f1d62810$6001a8c0@DadsPC> I once had a Polish guy ask me to make a wheel for his Swedish car using African mahogany. Ha ha hahahahaha. Uh, sorry, it must be dust from that Mexican wood I'm using that's making me a tad silly, but I actually prefer it to those oily Bolivian woods, not to meention those odd Asian varieties. All in all I'd like to stick to good ole American woods, but hey, I don't discriminate. In all seriousness, I wouldn't normally contribute to perpetuating a thread like this, but I've always found this subject fascinating. People have different opinions, values, and sensitivities - mostly because of how, when, or where they grew up; family of origin; or religious teachings. While many people can take things in stride, others just can't. We can prescribe solutions like lighten up, or just delete when you see... but that isn't likely to work well. I learned this lesson well in my past career as a manager of people. Everyone would joke around until someone unknowingly hit upon a sensitivity. I just couldn't allow jokes because you never knew when the line would be crossed in someone's mind. I also learned of another interesting phenomena; when I spoke to people candidly, or even officially, of organizational direction, and that direction changed or didn't materialize, I was sometimes accused of lying. They didn't seem to understand that things could change direction. This brings me to politics. We can see the same things happen, the president couldn't have just been wrong, he had to have lied. But I will say that I'm not so naive as to believe any politicians are entirely honest. This is a great bunch of people. My vote is to keep things focused on our common hobby. In peace, Mike Lempert From rosowski at tampabay.rr.com Fri Mar 21 17:47:01 2008 From: rosowski at tampabay.rr.com (Ron Osowski) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:47:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies References: Message-ID: <030b01c88bb6$3dea8eb0$0301a8c0@ronmt6or4k6l23> I don't feel that as little as a "disappointed Republican" is appropriate for this forum. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Hosmer" To: ; "James Lea" ; ; ; Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 9:22 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies > Mr. Lea, > > I'm with Tom on this one. This is the Healey forum - we REALLY don't need > to > start politics here. For one thing - while we Americans may comprise the > majority of the board, we are not the only ones here. > > Dick Hosmer, 70, disappointed Republican > 1962 BT7 tricarb > _______________________________________________ > 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 rosowski at tampabay.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net Fri Mar 21 19:00:53 2008 From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:00:53 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <47E43FCC.2000604@win.net> Message-ID: actually, Eisenhower was the first to send "advisers" to what was then South Vietnam. Ron Ray ps: I may have forgot to include my name on my earlier post of today. No intent to be anonymous. -----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 mike schneider Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 5:08 PM To: James Lea Cc: WABORJA at aol.com; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies We attacked North Vietnam. 58,000 US servicemen died. That was started by Kennedy. Democrat. Mike Schneider From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Fri Mar 21 18:00:26 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:00:26 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey chassis References: <847754.55558.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <003201c88bb8$366aee80$fd298304@markl946cfrd7q> I wish I knew then what I know now. If you know what I mean. God love ya for what you have created but its too late for me. I have already been through my "Healey Depression" with my frame but I am better now. I can only hope that it goes down the street straight. I will know in a few months. Good Luck with your beautiful product, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martin Jansen" To: Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 11:54 AM Subject: [Healeys] Healey chassis > Hello everyone, I understand from my friends that people have lots of > questions about the replacement chassis for Austin Healeys so I thought I > would join your forum so you can ask me directly, I am the Frameman- Jule > Enterprises. > I welcome your questions. > _______________________________________________ > 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From johnlink1 at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 18:15:31 2008 From: johnlink1 at comcast.net (John Linkosky) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:15:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Mike's Comments on Democrats Message-ID: <018101c88bba$3952ba40$abf82ec0$@net> Yeah Mike, You're absolutely right. We would have won in North Korea if Eisenhower didn't cut and run. Likewise, we were on the verge of victory in Vietnam if Nixon didn't surrender. If George Bush Sr. would have finished the job in 1991, we would have already owned Iraq. Thank goodness Gore wasn't president on September 11. If he were, we probably wouldn't have attacked Iraq. Again, thank the heavens that John Kerry didn't win in 2004 cause if he did we wouldn't be winning the war in Iraq right now. Just ask yourself if winning the war in Iraq was so critical to our national security and our freedom, why didn't this administration commit the manpower necessary for a quick, decisive victory like FDR did in WW II? If defeating Bin Laden and his terrorist group was so important, why did we let him get away at Tora Bora and why did Mr. Bush say he didn't think much about him anymore? Why are we letting our national security rest in the hands of a Pakistani dictator? It must all be Bill Clinton's fault since he was the president on September 11, 2001, right? Oh, I forgot, the president on that day was Mr. Bush. I just hope we invade Iran before this fall so that the November elections can be suspended for national security reasons and the current administration can stay in office. Maybe if that happens they can figure out how to stop a guy on a bicycle from planting a bomb in the middle of times square and then setting it off. If they stayed in office, we would all feel safer! John From pennell at cox.net Fri Mar 21 18:27:06 2008 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:27:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20080321212706.RWZLL.102278.imail@eastrmwml19.mgt.cox.net> Well I shall chime in too - free speech and all that. I enjoy the Friday Funnies and wish to see them continued on the list. However, I see little funny about politics whether with a Democratic or Republican slant. However, IMHO it is this same two party system which is ruining our country. I I find nothing funny about that. Keith Pennell > Dear Abby, > > I am a 60-year-old woman who is married to a man who acts like he hates me. > In public, he pretends he loves me and talks about how wonderful I am. But > in private, he shakes his finger in my face and calls me the "B" word. He > constantly tells me how ugly I am without make-up. I've tried everything, > including a face-lift, botox treatments, and a chin tuck. I even went on a diet > and lost 20 pounds. > > He quit his job a few years ago after having an affair with a woman in his > office. He hasn't even looked for another job. We haven't slept together > since I confronted him about the affair. He denied it, of course, but everybody > knew it. It was humiliating. I believe he is still messing around. > > While we both want to sell this house, we argue constantly about when to put > it on the market. The house we want will be available in a few months. My > husband wants to put our house on the market now. I think we should wait a > while. He has already started collecting boxes and packing up his stuff. Do > you think he is planning to leave me? > > Signed, > Worried in NY > > > Dear Worried in NY: > > I doubt it. He wants to move back into the White House as much as you do. > > > > > > > > > > **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > 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 pennell at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Mar 21 18:36:59 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:36:59 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <47E41C12.5070003@cosmos.net.au> References: <47E41C12.5070003@cosmos.net.au> Message-ID: Larry - One question and one comment on reflection. Question: Would I be allowed an allotment of two funnies per week if the funnies involved the words "Kiwi" and "sheep"? Comment: Apparenty we tried that with "Clinton" and "Bush" and all we got was death and mayhem in the Middle East somehow.... Alan On 3/22/08, Larry Varley wrote: > I have also enjoyed the friday funnies from time to time, be a shame to > see them go. Would it work if we limited to 1 per user per week, and > made a rule that there should be no on list response to them? A read > them ( or not ) and let it go attitude. > Keep smiling > Larry Varley > Austin Healey 100 Restoration Site > http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ > _______________________________________________ > 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 helyjohn at cablespeed.com Fri Mar 21 19:39:59 2008 From: helyjohn at cablespeed.com (John Snyder) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:39:59 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies References: <20080321212706.RWZLL.102278.imail@eastrmwml19.mgt.cox.net> Message-ID: <006101c88bc6$070f2e40$1930eb42@FRED> OK, enough!! My 1959 BN7 #HBN7L-605 goes to the body shop on Monday for a $12,000 paint job. Does anyone give a Red Rat Ass? I doubt it. I sometines laugh at the Friday Funnies, and sometimes am disgusted...that's my problem. Let's move on! John Snyder 1959 BN7 1960 BT7 1961 BN7 MK2 1962 BT7 MK2 From pdeturck at rochester.rr.com Fri Mar 21 18:57:17 2008 From: pdeturck at rochester.rr.com (pdeturck at rochester.rr.com) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:57:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] fire ext + 5 years Message-ID: <7.0.0.16.1.20080321214543.03d87990@rochester.rr.com> Back in November 2003, I inquired of the list as to what they chose as a fire extinguisher for their cars AND how they mounted them. The results were interesting and helped me decide what to keep in my BJ8 and where. The general consensus in 2003 was halon if available and legal. And supplemented with a 10BC-type --- the increased capacity over the halon being an extra safety factor. So - has anything changed significantly in the past 5+ years? Flame away :-) -pd- From insptwo at msn.com Fri Mar 21 19:06:42 2008 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:06:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Ref: Friday funnies Message-ID: One of the reasons that many of us served our country was that all should have the right to express their views, whether I agreed with them or not. You may not agree with someones' views but taking potshots only makes it wrong. We are on this good earth for too short a period to snipe, (plus it is not good for the blood pressure). In a couple of weeks or months, everyone will have forgotten what started this. Unfortunately, the negative snipes will remain with the original person who expressed them! NOW, LETS MOVE ON! Bill BJ7 From 57healey at gmail.com Fri Mar 21 19:12:10 2008 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:12:10 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <006101c88bc6$070f2e40$1930eb42@FRED> References: <20080321212706.RWZLL.102278.imail@eastrmwml19.mgt.cox.net> <006101c88bc6$070f2e40$1930eb42@FRED> Message-ID: <743b1e2f0803211912x32a7e146u83ad76cfcfc7dd60@mail.gmail.com> Back to non political jokes ============================= A family walks into a talent agency. It's a father, mother, son, daughter and dog. The father says to the talent agent, "We have a really amazing act. You should represent us." The agent says, "Sorry, I don't represent family acts. They're a little too cute." The mother says, "Sir, if you just see our act, we know you would want to represent us." The agent says, "OK. OK. I'll take a look." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SECTION EDITED because if told correctly it offends everybody ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For the longest time, the agent just sits in silence. Finally, he manages, "That's a hell of an act. What do you call it?" And the father says, "The Aristocrats!" ---------------------------------- You didn't think I would actually post that joke, did you..... :) -- Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." From ynotink at msn.com Fri Mar 21 19:26:37 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:26:37 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <00d901c88b04$509744c0$0201a8c0@JIM> Message-ID: Again we seem to have strayed into political arguements. While I have no problem indulging in such, I thought they were considered off limits in this venue. Many lies have been told in the past few years, but I think we are in basic disagreement on the source. My opinion of those who continue, against all evidence, to purvey them is not high. If I wanted Vapid Bush bashing on my computer I could go to the pros at Kos or DU. I don't care for the bile or the mis-information. Sorry for the rant, but you started it. Bill Lawrence (Yeah, I'd vote for him again!) >From: "James Lea" >To: , , >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies >Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:33:22 -0400 > >Dear worried in NY. > >I am a seventy one year old man who can't understand why some people still >think a stupid mistake made many years ago by a person who is after all a >huMAN with all the faults and foibles that most of us have is funny, while >those presently in charge of our destiny seem to think it is perfectly >alright to lie to us about just about everything in order to make their >friends wealthy from the profits of the first preemptive war this country >has ever fought. A war that has cost us a trillion dollars, the respect of >most of the world and four thousand lives of our finest young men and >women. >They are both liars but when Clinton lied, nobody died. From insptwo at msn.com Fri Mar 21 19:28:08 2008 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:28:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: BUD THE COWBOY, a friday funny In-Reply-To: <380-22008352122420187@earthlink.net> References: <380-22008352122420187@earthlink.net> Message-ID: A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in California when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him.The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan sunglasses and YSL tie, leans out the window and asks the cowboy, "If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves you have in your herd, Will you give me a calf?"Bud looks at the man, obviously a yuppie, then looks at his peacefully grazing herd and calmly answers, "Sure, Why not?"The yuppie parks his car, whips out his Dell notebook computer, connects it to his Cingular RAZR V3 cell phone, and surfs to a NASA page on the Internet, where he calls up a GPS satellite to get an exact fix on his location which he then feeds to another NASA satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo.The young man then opens th e digital photo in Adobe Photoshop and exports it to an image processing facility in Hamburg , Germany ..Within seconds, he receives an email on his Palm Pilot that the image has been processed and the data stored. He then accesses a MS-SQL database through an ODBC connected Excel spreadsheet with email on his Blackberry and, after a few minutes, receives a response.Finally, he prints out a full-color, 150-page report on his hi-tech, miniaturized HP LaserJet printer and finally turns to the cowboy and says, "You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves.""That's right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves," says Bud.He watches the young man select one of the animals and looks on in amusement as the young man stuffs it into the trunk of his car.Then Bud says to the young man, "Hey, if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?"The young man thinks about it for a second and then says, "Okay, why not?""You're a Congressman for the U.S. Government", says Bud."Wow! That's correct, " says the yuppie, "but how did you guess that?""No guessing required." answered the cowboy. "You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You tried to show me how much smarter than me you are; and you don't know a damn thing about cows...this is a herd of sheep.. . "Now give me back my damn dog!!" From Awgertoo at aol.com Fri Mar 21 19:28:52 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:28:52 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: I have a great joke that is equally offensive to Catholics, Jews and Protestants but since it neglects to offend Muslims, Hindus and so many other religions I won't post it. Contact me privately to read it offlist. Best--Michael Oritt ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 3/21/2008 10:13:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 57healey at gmail.com writes: SECTION EDITED because if told correctly it offends everybody **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From varley at cosmos.net.au Fri Mar 21 19:53:25 2008 From: varley at cosmos.net.au (Larry Varley) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:53:25 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: References: <47E41C12.5070003@cosmos.net.au> Message-ID: <47E474A5.8080001@cosmos.net.au> Alan Naturally there are exceptions to every rule :) Cheers Larry Alan Seigrist wrote: > Larry - > > One question and one comment on reflection. > > Question: > > Would I be allowed an allotment of two funnies per week if the funnies > involved the words "Kiwi" and "sheep"? > > Comment: > > Apparenty we tried that with "Clinton" and "Bush" and all we got was > death and mayhem in the Middle East somehow.... > > Alan > > > On 3/22/08, Larry Varley wrote: > >> I have also enjoyed the friday funnies from time to time, be a shame to >> see them go. Would it work if we limited to 1 per user per week, and >> made a rule that there should be no on list response to them? A read >> them ( or not ) and let it go attitude. >> Keep smiling >> Larry Varley >> Austin Healey 100 Restoration Site >> http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/ >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive From ynotink at msn.com Fri Mar 21 19:58:21 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:58:21 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth In-Reply-To: <032120081848.28525.47E402E60009671F00006F6D220588601404040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: Let me dissent from your comment on one point. I agree that the initial message was a mildly amusing story with a right slant. The rejoinder was not in kind. It was not amusing, it was not even meant to be. It was a pure political attack directly from the DNC handbook with no intellectual input required. I don't mind political humor even when it is aimed at my beliefs, but I can't ignore slander even if it is the conventional wisdom. Bill Lawrence >From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) >To: "John Fredericks" , "'John >Sims'", "'Healey List'" >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth >Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:48:06 +0000 > >I'm not offended by political humor of any stripe. In fact, I usually >enjoy it. > >What I read this morning was a right-leaning, mildly amusing political >joke, followed by a heartfelt and poignant rejoinder from an opposing view. > Then, several people attacked the latter under the guise of "no politics >on the List," completely ignoring the original, political joke. So I took >a stand. > >My feeling is we either allow political humor from both sides, or neither. From ynotink at msn.com Fri Mar 21 20:02:46 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:02:46 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <001c01c88b87$8a72bc00$0200a8c0@tm4> Message-ID: Tadek, I think you understand free speech better than a lot of our politicians. Bill Lawrence >From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz >To: healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies >Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:12:43 +0100 > >I am not sure if I am allowed to comment this subject being only few months >on the list... > >But I was in fact quite pleased to find the Friday Funnies on the list (I >am >a member on another list on Volvo 1800, which is dead serious). >I am Polish, and as a lot of people around the world I do follow the >American politics, although I am far from understanding it in full. I might >be subjective, but politics (Polish, American, etc.) _is_ a great subject >to >tease.. > >And, yes, I do not mind Polish Jokes as well - I was fed with them for 4 >years at an international school in Denmark by American friends, so I do >know a few of them. :-) My English teacher (American) loved to tell me of >each new one he picked up... > >And I do agree with Dave Porter.. > >If I may, I would vote for: >- Funnies stick to Friday only with "Friday Funny" subject line, just in >case someone wants to avoid them >- whatever you send, make sure you would share at a cocktail party at your >neighbor or with your wife.. :-) > >Tadek >- am I totally out of the line?... From pollpete at ix.netcom.com Fri Mar 21 20:40:22 2008 From: pollpete at ix.netcom.com (P.M. Pollock) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:40:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Naval wisdom Message-ID: <47E47FA6.4090308@ix.netcom.com> From Wikipedia: "The wardroom is the officers' mess in a warship. ....It provides a place of recreation as well as being a dining room . .... Wardrooms have rules governing etiquette. Traditionally considered taboo are three topics--politics, religion, and sex ...." IIRC the custom goes back to the 18th Century Royal Navy. A lot of experience behind it. Cheers, Pete Pollock BJ7 N. California From jackson_krall at yahoo.com Fri Mar 21 21:00:25 2008 From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:00:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Where to buy your USA gas. Message-ID: <47443.29006.qm@web52412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Someone sent this to me today, thought I'd pass it on. Hope it doesn't offend anyone Best JK > Market Access Services Corp. > 305-262-6661 Fax: 305-229-5756 > > > The information contained in this document and > supplied in subsequent > documents,presentations and conversations is to be > considered > confidential and proprietary exclusively to Market > Access Services > Corporation and shall not be shared with any > competitor without the > written consent of Market Access Services Corp. > > Subject: Where to buy USA gasoline, PLEASE DON'T > SUPPORT OUR ENEMIES > WHERE TO BUY YOUR USA-GAS, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO > KNOW. READ ON-- > Gas rationing in the 80's worked even though we > grumbled about it . > It might even be good for us! > > The Saudis are boycotting American goods. > > We should return the favor. > > An interesting thought is to boycott their GAS. > Every time you fill up the car, you can avoid > putting more money into > the coffers of Saudi Arabia Just buy from gas > companies that don't > import their oil from the Saudis. > > > Nothing is more frustrating than the feeling that > every time I fill-up > the tank, I am sending my money to people who are > trying to kill me, > my family, and my friends. > > I thought it might be interesting for you to know > which oil companies > are the best to buy gas from and which major > companies import Middle > Eastern oil. > > These companies impor t Middle Eastern oil: > > Shell.......................... 205,742,000 barrels > Chevron/Texaco.........144,332,000 barrels > Exxon /Mobil..............130,082,000 barrels > Marathon/Speedway..117,740,000 barrels > Amoco..........................62,231,000 barrels > > Citgo Gas comes from South America , from a Dictator > who hates Americans. > > Do the math at $30/barrel, these imports amount to > over $18 BILLION! > (Oil is now $90-$95 a barrel) > > Here are some large companies that > DO NOT import Middle Eastern oil: > > Sunoco ............... 0 barrels > Conoco................ 0 barrels > Sinclair................ < I>0 barrels > BP/Phillips.......... 0 barrels > Hess................... 0 barrels > ARC0. .................0 barrels > Also: Pilot, Flying J, Love's, RaceTrac, Valero > > All of this information is available from the > Department of Energy > And each is required to state where they get their > oil and how much > they are im porting. > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1337 - Release Date: 3/20/2008 8:10 PM From richard.ewald at gmail.com Fri Mar 21 21:09:35 2008 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:09:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Where to buy your USA gas. In-Reply-To: <47443.29006.qm@web52412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <47443.29006.qm@web52412.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Snopes is your friend. http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/saudigas.asp For those to lazy to click, the figures are either outdated, or false. > > Subject: Where to buy USA gasoline, PLEASE DON'T > > SUPPORT OUR ENEMIES > > > WHERE TO BUY YOUR USA-GAS, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO > > KNOW. READ ON-- > > Gas rationing in the 80's worked even though we > > grumbled about it . > > It might even be good for us! > ::: snip::: From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Mar 21 21:18:54 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:18:54 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Naval wisdom In-Reply-To: <47E47FA6.4090308@ix.netcom.com> References: <47E47FA6.4090308@ix.netcom.com> Message-ID: Of course in the Soviet wardrooms, it was all politics and no religion. Even the greatest of men, Marshall Zhukov, was robbed of the status befitting his deads when he didn't eschew the obligatory Stalin politic at a dinner in his Dacha. Thank god for our Republic! On 3/22/08, P.M. Pollock wrote: > From Wikipedia: > > "The wardroom is the officers' mess in a warship. ....It provides a > place of recreation as well as being a dining room . .... Wardrooms have > rules governing etiquette. Traditionally considered taboo are three > topics--politics, religion, and sex ...." > > IIRC the custom goes back to the 18th Century Royal Navy. A lot of > experience behind it. > > Cheers, > > Pete Pollock > BJ7 > N. California > _______________________________________________ > 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 Fri Mar 21 22:00:49 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:00:49 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] FW: BUD THE COWBOY, a friday funny In-Reply-To: References: <380-22008352122420187@earthlink.net> Message-ID: FYI - one clarification on this Good Friday Joke - the MS-SQL connected ODBC Excel spreadsheet may exist in theory, but will crash 99% of the time if attempted and more than likely destroy your database in the process, just for the heck of it. Microsoft.... Don't ask how I know. On 3/22/08, insptwo at msn.com wrote: > A cowboy named Bud was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture > in > California when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud > towards > him.The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, RayBan > sunglasses > and YSL tie, leans out the window and asks the cowboy, "If I tell you > exactly > how many cows and calves you have in your herd, Will you give me a > calf?"Bud > looks at the man, obviously a yuppie, then looks at his peacefully grazing > herd and calmly answers, "Sure, Why not?"The yuppie parks his car, whips > out > his Dell notebook computer, connects it to his Cingular RAZR V3 cell phone, > and surfs to a NASA page on the Internet, where he calls up a GPS satellite > to > get an exact fix on his location which he then feeds to another NASA > satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo.The young > man > then opens th e digital photo in Adobe Photoshop and exports it to an image > processing facility in Hamburg , Germany ..Within seconds, he receives an > email on his Palm Pilot that the image has been processed and the data > stored. He then accesses a MS-SQL database through an ODBC connected Excel > spreadsheet with email on his Blackberry and, after a few minutes, receives > a > response.Finally, he prints out a full-color, 150-page report on his > hi-tech, > miniaturized HP LaserJet printer and finally turns to the cowboy and says, > "You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves.""That's right. Well, I guess you > can > take one of my calves," says Bud.He watches the young man select one of the > animals and looks on in amusement as the young man stuffs it into the trunk > of his car.Then Bud says to the young man, "Hey, if I can tell you exactly > what your business is, will you give me back my calf?"The young man thinks > about it for a second and then says, "Okay, why not?""You're a Congressman > for the U.S. Government", says Bud."Wow! That's correct, " says the yuppie, > "but how did you guess that?""No guessing required." answered the cowboy. > "You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for > an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You tried to show me > how much smarter than me you are; and you don't know a damn thing about > cows...this is a herd of sheep.. . "Now give me back my damn dog!!" > _______________________________________________ > 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 bspidell at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 22:22:11 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:22:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <47E43FCC.2000604@win.net> References: <00d901c88b04$509744c0$0201a8c0@JIM> <47E43FCC.2000604@win.net> Message-ID: <47E49783.3010901@comcast.net> Just to get the history straight: Germany declared war on the US immediately after their allies, the Japanese, attacked Pearl Harbor (check your history books). Didn't give FDR much choice, IMO. bs mike schneider wrote: > ... > How about WWII? We attacked Germany and Germany never attacked us. > That was started by a democrat. FDR. 450,000 US servicemen died. > ... > Mike Schneider > Proud to be an American and a veteran and a son of two veterans. > > > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From jackson_krall at yahoo.com Fri Mar 21 22:48:28 2008 From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:48:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Gullwing Motor Cars In-Reply-To: <002101c88b84$3da07910$210110ac@JOHNNY> Message-ID: <155195.17697.qm@web52405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I've never delt with Gullwing other than talking to Peter, the owner, on the phone but I know others that have and I havn't heard any complaints. He's been in business for a long time and deals in volume. We've been seeing his ads for "Sports Cars Wanted Any Condition" in all kinds of auto publications for many years. He's done a lot of exporting. I understand his prices are reasonable and that you can find some very interesting projects there but since I have enough of those I'm trying to stay away from the place. I know a guy who found an XK150 in a vacant lot in the Bronx and sold it to him which reminds me of the XK120 roller I found abandoned in the East Village in the 70's and then there was the Abarth in the West Village in the 80's... ahhh, but I digress... Best JK NYC --- glembotski at sbcglobal.net wrote: > I have received an offer for my BJ8 from Gullwing > motor cars. Has anyone done > or know of anyone who has done business with this > company? thanks for your > advice. > _______________________________________________ > 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 jackson_krall at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From bspidell at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 22:52:45 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:52:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Comment for what it is worth In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47E49EAD.6030402@comcast.net> Bill, Your point is valid, IMO (though a bit hair-splitting). And the counterattack on Jim was right out of the Karl Rove/RNC/Swift Boat handbook. I hope I live long enough to witness the demise of both (DNC/RNC dirty tricks books). I kinda started this thread, so I'll try to put it to bed. With only a couple exceptions, the comments have been heartfelt and considered (and yes, emotional). And the tone has been mostly intelligent and respectful, something you don't see a lot in our daily political discourse. I think we've all agreed to disagree, and concentrate on our common interest: Healeys. History has judged FDR, Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy; someday, the Clintons and Bushes will get their turns. Boy, can't wait until NEXT Friday ;) bs WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote: > Let me dissent from your comment on one point. I agree that the > initial message was a mildly amusing story with a right slant. The > rejoinder was not in kind. It was not amusing, it was not even meant > to be. It was a pure political attack directly from the DNC handbook > with no intellectual input required. I don't mind political humor even > when it is aimed at my beliefs, but I can't ignore slander even if it > is the conventional wisdom. > > Bill Lawrence > > > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From ynotink at msn.com Fri Mar 21 22:57:14 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:57:14 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <47E49783.3010901@comcast.net> Message-ID: I guess the more pertinent question then would be: Since the Japanese attacked us and the Germans declared war on us why did we in turn attack the Solomon Islands and North Africa? They didn't have anything to do with it... >From: Bob Spidell >To: mikebn2 at win.net >CC: WABORJA at aol.com, healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies >Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:22:11 -0700 > >Just to get the history straight: > >Germany declared war on the US immediately after their allies, the >Japanese, attacked Pearl Harbor (check your history books). > >Didn't give FDR much choice, IMO. > > >bs > > >mike schneider wrote: > > ... > > How about WWII? We attacked Germany and Germany never attacked us. > > That was started by a democrat. FDR. 450,000 US servicemen died. > > >... > > Mike Schneider > > Proud to be an American and a veteran and a son of two veterans. > > > > > > >*************************************************************** >Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net >'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M >*************************************************************** >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as ynotink at msn.com > >http://www.team.net/archive From richard.ewald at gmail.com Fri Mar 21 23:06:46 2008 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:06:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: References: <47E49783.3010901@comcast.net> Message-ID: This has got to be a late Friday funny, right? Why did the US attack the Solomons? Gee do you think the fact that they had been occupied by the Imperial Japanese Army had anything to do with it? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Islands_campaign So why did the allies attack North Africa? Gee i don't know any reason other than it was full of German soldiers and tanks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_African_Campaign On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:57 PM, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote: > I guess the more pertinent question then would be: Since the Japanese > attacked us and the Germans declared war on us why did we in turn attack > the > Solomon Islands and North Africa? They didn't have anything to do with > it... From rahosmer at citlink.net Fri Mar 21 23:26:23 2008 From: rahosmer at citlink.net (Richard Hosmer) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:26:23 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: Message-ID: on 3/21/08 9:57 PM, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE at ynotink at msn.com wrote: > I guess the more pertinent question then would be: Since the Japanese > attacked us and the Germans declared war on us why did we in turn attack the > Solomon Islands and North Africa? They didn't have anything to do with it... Well, since we did not attack the indigenous peoples of EITHER of those areas, but ONLY the previous invaders/occupiers of same - who had declared war on us, and even then not until we were able to go on the offensive - the statement is ludicrous, and a bit insulting, since it appears to be nothing more than a deliberately-spun word game intended, not to inform, but simply to antagonize. Dick Hosmer From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Mar 21 23:33:08 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:33:08 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: References: <47E49783.3010901@comcast.net> Message-ID: Richard - I think William's email was a very deft satire of modern "spin" or "swift boating" if you will. I thought it was quite clever actually. Don't read too much into it! Alan On 3/22/08, Richard Ewald wrote: > This has got to be a late Friday funny, right? Why did the US attack the > Solomons? Gee do you think the fact that they had been occupied by the > Imperial Japanese Army had anything to do with it? > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Islands_campaign > So why did the allies attack North Africa? Gee i don't know any reason > other than it was full of German soldiers and tanks. > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_African_Campaign > > > On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 10:57 PM, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE > wrote: > > > I guess the more pertinent question then would be: Since the Japanese > > attacked us and the Germans declared war on us why did we in turn attack > > the > > Solomon Islands and North Africa? They didn't have anything to do with > > it... > _______________________________________________ > 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 ynotink at msn.com Fri Mar 21 23:48:42 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:48:42 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: Message-ID: But the Imperial Japanese Army didn't have anything to do with Pearl Harbor. We should have sent FBI agents to Tokyo and demanded that Yamamoto be handed over. All it takes is a little diplomacy, Right? Then we could have spent years haggling over where and how to try him, whether he had rights under Geneva even though Japan never signed, whether it would damage our national soul or "standing in the world" if we executed him etc. In the end we would have settled on us as the root cause of his rage and acquitted him so he could come back and do it again. We would have paid reparations to...uh...somebody, apologized to the Emperor's mistress and ended up driving Japanese cars....Oh wait! Bill Lawrence >From: "Richard Ewald" >To: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" >CC: bspidell at comcast.net, mikebn2 at win.net, WABORJA at aol.com, >healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies >Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:06:46 -0700 > >This has got to be a late Friday funny, right? Why did the US attack the >Solomons? Gee do you think the fact that they had been occupied by the >Imperial Japanese Army had anything to do with it? >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Islands_campaign >So why did the allies attack North Africa? Gee i don't know any reason >other than it was full of German soldiers and tanks. >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_African_Campaign From jackson_krall at yahoo.com Fri Mar 21 23:56:05 2008 From: jackson_krall at yahoo.com (Jackson Krall) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:56:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <626274.85120.qm@web52408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> > >Just to get the history straight: Yeah! And what about when Reagun nuked Granada!? Blew the poor thing right outa the water, hundreds killed, no oil no loss, and don't forget Panama. Good thing we kidnapped Noriega and put him to work making license plates-sombodys' gotta pay for this mess, and what about "old" Iran?... , Sitting Bull?... anybody keepin score here?... gee, I wonder why they hate us? JK ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs From bspidell at comcast.net Sat Mar 22 06:16:20 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:16:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Brake Fluid Who Knew? In-Reply-To: <47E317D5.9050509@sitestar.net> References: <00dc01c88ae9$f789b7b0$021919ac@valued28addca9> <47E317D5.9050509@sitestar.net> Message-ID: <47E506A4.9090600@comcast.net> I was wondering ... These strips supposedly detect copper levels produced by the degeneration of copper lining in steel brake lines (I had no idea steel brake lines were copper-lined, anybody here know that?). Does this mean the strips are useless for testing fluid in stainless lines which, presumably, don't need or have a copper lining? What about cupro-nickel lines which, presumably, might have a high level of copper almost from the start (this is a SWAG, I have no idea what the chemical stability of this material is--it may be much higher than the copper lining in steel lines)? At the very least, these issues should be addressed by the FASCAR people (along with the PhD dissertation on how well this product works). I can envision the yahoos at my neighborhood quickie oil-change shop pointing out to unsuspecting customers that their brake fluid must be changed immediately, because the copper level isn't high enough (half ;) bs Dave Russell wrote: > Bob, > > I believe you are talking about "FASCAR". You can read more about it here. > http://www.brakestrips.net/tech_myth_stopper.htm > http://brakefluidtest.com/news/specialreports/map-standards-and-guideli.shtml > > Basically it tests for the amount of copper in your brake fluid. > Increased copper content in the fluid indicates that the corrosion > inhibitors in the fluid are being used up & above a certain level of > copper indicates that the inhibitors are nearing the end of their useful > life. This is considered a more important test of brake fluid condition > than the commonly used moisture level test which shows nothing about how > corrosive the fluid may be. > > I've been using this test method for several years & it appears to > correlate well with fluid condition. It also appears to be geared toward > selling more frequent brake system flushes & refills. > > New fluid shows zero copper. Three year old fluid shows moderate copper. > The fluid in my truck is 24 years old & shows a very high copper > content. I'm just letting it go to see what finally happens. > > Sales gimmick or important test? - Who really knows? It does appear that > loss of corrosion inhibitors (copper in the brake fluid) is more of a > problem with ABS systems than with the older systems. > > Dave Russell > > > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From bspidell at comcast.net Sat Mar 22 06:44:27 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:44:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47E50D3B.4050601@comcast.net> At least that would have been greater punishment than GWB has administered to Osama bin Laden. bs WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote: > But the Imperial Japanese Army didn't have anything to do with Pearl > Harbor. We should have sent FBI agents to Tokyo and demanded that > Yamamoto be handed over. All it takes is a little diplomacy, Right? > Then we could have spent years haggling over where and how to try him, > whether he had rights under Geneva even though Japan never signed, > whether it would damage our national soul or "standing in the world" > if we executed him etc. In the end we would have settled on us as the > root cause of his rage and acquitted him so he could come back and do > it again. We would have paid reparations to...uh...somebody, > apologized to the Emperor's mistress and ended up driving Japanese > cars....Oh wait! > > Bill Lawrence > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From alan.bromfield at virgin.net Sat Mar 22 07:31:19 2008 From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net (Alan Bromfield) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:31:19 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Help - Oil smoke in exhaust Message-ID: <004301c88c29$66799150$6401a8c0@Dell> Team. I need some direction from your collective wisdom. A fellow club member with a MkIV Sprite has a recurring problem on his freshly rebuilt engine. Soon after startup if the car is left to idle for about 3 or 4 minutes it starts to smoke, quite badly. After another couple of minutes or so, the smoke clears and from then onwards everything is clean and sweet. We thought it was a matter of rings needing to bed in, so the car has had about 40 - 50 miles of gentle running but it has made no difference. The oil level has been reduced by just over a pint so that it is registering about halfway between min/max on the dipstick (figuring we might be overfull), but it has made no difference. Oil pressure is very good. I guess the clue is that there is highest vacuum (manifold depression) when idling but where can the oil be coming from? If it were valve guides surely it would get worse as the engine gets hotter. If it's oil control rings I figure we would see oil smoke when driving. This is only when idling and only as it starts to warm up. Not when cold (first started) and not when hot (after a drive). It seems to start as the temperature begins to rise on the gauge. If it were dashpot oil it would have all gone by now I would have thought. What else might be the source/cause? We are all flummoxed here. Any ideas? All suggestions gratefully received. Regards _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com From richard.ewald at gmail.com Sat Mar 22 07:50:40 2008 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:50:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Help - Oil smoke in exhaust In-Reply-To: <004301c88c29$66799150$6401a8c0@Dell> References: <004301c88c29$66799150$6401a8c0@Dell> Message-ID: My guess would be valve guides. Clearances change during warm up. You may have a case where when the engine is cold, the oil is too thick to go between the guide and valve stem. After a few minutes the oil thins out, and you get smoke. Then as the engine gets to full warm, the clearances tighten to the point that no more oil. If it were valve guides surely it > would get worse as the engine gets hotter. If it's oil control rings I > figure we would see oil smoke when driving. This is only when idling and > only as it starts to warm up. Not when cold (first started) and not when > hot > (after a drive). It seems to start as the temperature begins to rise on > the > gauge. > > If it were dashpot oil it would have all gone by now I would have thought. > What else might be the source/cause? We are all flummoxed here. > > Any ideas? All suggestions gratefully received. > > Regards > _______________________________________________ > (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) > (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) > (_________________________) > http://www.nfahc.co.uk > http://www.healey-weekend.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 richard.ewald at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From rahosmer at citlink.net Sat Mar 22 08:35:36 2008 From: rahosmer at citlink.net (Richard Hosmer) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:35:36 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Dear Mr. Lawrence, I wish to apologize, abjectly, publicly and profusely, for my comments in response to your sentiments, which I CLEARLY took out of context. I am just SO sick and tired of the Bush-bashing and the totally insufferable "political correctness", that I lashed out without doing adequate research. Richard A. Hosmer From frogeye at porterscustom.com Sat Mar 22 08:54:37 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:54:37 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] general discussion/vote Message-ID: <20080322165401.BFF72187647@autox.team.net> Everyone, Perhaps, just perhaps, since there seems to be a very strong desire by many, including names I've never seen before, I would (and others) propose to have a Monday (or when ever) Politics subject. Having said that, I probably shouldn't suggest this idea as I'm probably on Mark's and others banishment list. These conversations have been really interesting and, for the most part, relatively civil. The notion that people who have many differences, but one common love, can have provocative discussions and at least fall back on one shared interest is intriguing. One aspect of owning Healeys that I've always loved is the variety of people--of all political persuasions and nationalities--who cherish these cars. I think having humor and politics sprinkled in would add a little spice to the List. I think the idea is a good one. I suspect, were we to have a "Monday Politics" day there would be many lively discussions for a few weeks, then everyone having said their piece would quiet down. The key being to keep it limited to a single day.. Dave frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1338 - Release Date: 3/21/2008 5:52 PM From ahbn6 at optonline.net Sat Mar 22 09:16:27 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:16:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] general discussion/vote In-Reply-To: <20080322165401.BFF72187647@autox.team.net> References: <20080322165401.BFF72187647@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <009e01c88c38$14e6daf0$3eb490d0$@net> The best part is that I got over 15 new names to put on my Healey mailing list! This topic brought out some of the lurkers! 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 Dave Porter Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 11:55 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] general discussion/vote Everyone, Perhaps, just perhaps, since there seems to be a very strong desire by many, including names I've never seen before, I would (and others) propose to have a Monday (or when ever) Politics subject. Having said that, I probably shouldn't suggest this idea as I'm probably on Mark's and others banishment list. From dan at warner-associates.com Sat Mar 22 09:32:38 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:32:38 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] 64 BJ8 Starting Message-ID: <000901c88c3a$57649320$3500000a@warner.com> Team: After 20 years and my best attempt at a concours restoration, we are about to fire up the Healey at the shop. All advice is welcome. I'd hate to ruin this thing after all this work. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist From ampole at hotmail.com Sat Mar 22 09:44:20 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:44:20 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Gullwing Motor Cars In-Reply-To: <002101c88b84$3da07910$210110ac@JOHNNY> References: <002101c88b84$3da07910$210110ac@JOHNNY> Message-ID: As an buyer from the uk:I purchased my bj8 restoration from Gullwing in 2002 after looking all over the Uk at many cars that were mis-advertised as something they were definately not or in a far worse condition, for a lot of money. I then (maybe unwisely) looked at cars on the net over in the US and after swapping emails / photos decided to offer Gullwing the advertised price if they would include shipping. Had no problems and shipping agents were good but I did assume that some "typical rust on the floors and rear inner wings" would mean replace floors, inner wings, sills, etc etc. Everyone seems to bend the truth, but the car was as I expected and ended up alot cheaper than buying a Uk car. They seemed helpful but Im glad I wasnt expecting a week long restoration with a little welding and paint. My comments as a buyer not seller! cheers Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get Hotmail on your mobile. Text MSN to 63463 now! http://mobile.uk.msn.com/pc/mail.aspx From frogeye at porterscustom.com Sat Mar 22 09:51:41 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:51:41 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] 64 BJ8 Starting In-Reply-To: <000901c88c3a$57649320$3500000a@warner.com> Message-ID: <20080322175105.E3A68187648@autox.team.net> Make darn sure that the cam and tappets still have a good break-in lube coating on them. Keep the idle at at least 1500-1800 RPM for the first 10-15 minutes. (I'm assuming that these parts are new or never run together before) frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html -----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: Saturday, March 22, 2008 10:33 AM To: Healey List Emails Subject: [Healeys] 64 BJ8 Starting Team: After 20 years and my best attempt at a concours restoration, we are about to fire up the Healey at the shop. All advice is welcome. I'd hate to ruin this thing after all this work. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye at porterscustom.com http://www.team.net/archive No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1338 - Release Date: 3/21/2008 5:52 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1338 - Release Date: 3/21/2008 5:52 PM From ampole at hotmail.com Sat Mar 22 10:12:03 2008 From: ampole at hotmail.com (andy pole) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:12:03 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? Message-ID: Sorry Guys (hate to get drawn into this, but there are people outside the USA!!!) As a UK lister, I joined this list for the amazing informative information it has provided in the restoration of my Bj8, and for that I thank everyone one who has provided help over the years. But since I live in the UK I couldn't give a toss who is running in the US elections (and if I did I wouldnt be posting about it on a British car forum!), and whilst I dont mind the odd friday funny even these are clogging up the list. It seems to me that over 70% of the emails I know get from the list are from funnies/political/or promoting goods or business. It has started to get a pain in tagging all the rubbish and deleting it (and some may say just delete them, but again its not the odd one a day, its the majority) and whilst I admit I do need, and like any help the list provides, I for one are seriously thinking of leaving. If you start a monday political note, someone will always have to have the last word, and it will go on for ever!!! After several years as a UK member of the Uk Austin Healey club (sorry but its proberly another debate) I cancelled my membership after seeing the magazine full of pictures of guys in there 50's having a club lunch, and the same advert from every supplier every month. A few of us members started a letter trying to promote the technical / restoration / and running of a Healey instead of the follow up on the lunches, treasure hunts etc but it fell on deaf 50 year old ears of guys just going on Sunday jaunts. PLEASE DONT GO THE SAME WAY! sorry for the soap box, but my view, just this once lets get back to the healeys Andy _________________________________________________________________ Win 100s of Virgin Experience days with BigSnapSearch.com http://www.bigsnapsearch.com From glemon at neb.rr.com Sat Mar 22 10:30:42 2008 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (Greg Lemon) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:30:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? References: Message-ID: <01e801c88c42$750c4e10$6401a8c0@toshibauser> I agree with Andy--If we start a Monday politics thread it will consume the list or at least a big chunk of it--also whose "monday"? as we go around the globe from Australia and New Zealand to England and Germany to the USA and Canada, not to mention South America you get pretty much a 48 hour "one day a week". We can say that we "should" be able to discuss politics without it consuming the list or offending people, but as the last couple of days show what should be and what is is different, the discussion is consuming the list, which I think most would agree is not the purpose of the list and eventually if not sooner will be counter to the goals of the list. I will add that I was not offended by the original joke, nor would I been had it been of a similar nature poking fun at Reagan or Bush, I am a lawyer and enjoy lawyer jokes, if you can't stand that kind of heat you need to get out of the kitchena. Light political ribbing is inevitable, and seems to work fine on late night TV for example (Leno, Letterman, etc.) but seems to lead to this on the list--right or wrong as the last two days show that is the way it is. Greg Lemon still lurking From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Sat Mar 22 10:37:03 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:37:03 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] John Snyder, Paint job References: <20080321212706.RWZLL.102278.imail@eastrmwml19.mgt.cox.net> <006101c88bc6$070f2e40$1930eb42@FRED> Message-ID: <000601c88c43$69721200$685de104@markl946cfrd7q> Wow, a $12,000. paint job? Are they using a liquid gold base. I am going to be in the market for paint this summer. Please tell me that paint prices haven't gone up with the cost of wheat flour. Why so much John, don't you have any friends in the paint business? ; ) Very curious, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Snyder" To: Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 10:39 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies > OK, enough!! My 1959 BN7 #HBN7L-605 goes to the body shop on Monday for a > $12,000 paint job. Does anyone give a Red Rat Ass? I doubt it. I > sometines laugh at the Friday Funnies, and sometimes am disgusted...that's > my problem. Let's move on! > > John Snyder > 1959 BN7 > 1960 BT7 > 1961 BN7 MK2 > 1962 BT7 MK2 > _______________________________________________ > 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From j.aeckerlin at gmail.com Sat Mar 22 10:47:37 2008 From: j.aeckerlin at gmail.com (Jaap Aeckerlin) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:47:37 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] 64 BJ8 Starting In-Reply-To: <000901c88c3a$57649320$3500000a@warner.com> References: <000901c88c3a$57649320$3500000a@warner.com> Message-ID: <4e23c7250803221047k6220ab14td7bce03e2a1d3c48@mail.gmail.com> Dan, do it in the open air or attach a huge flex tube to your exhaust if you do it inside. You won't believe how much soot is produced in the first few minutes - and I speak from experience. Good luck! Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2008/3/22, Dan Stromquist : > > Team: > > After 20 years and my best attempt at a concours restoration, we are about > to fire up the Healey at the shop. All advice is welcome. I'd hate to > ruin > this thing after all this work. > > Regards, > > > > Daniel A Stromquist > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as j.aeckerlin at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Mar 22 10:55:19 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:55:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? References: Message-ID: <02c701c88c45$e47a1fe0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> As another of the non USA listers I totally agree with Andy. Andy, you are one of the reasons I stay with this list, namely to share, learn, and help inform where possible all the things we run into in restoring our Healeys. If you leave, this list will be one step closer to me leaving too. Come on guys, let's get back to Healey matters......period! Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 1:12 PM Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? > Sorry Guys (hate to get drawn into this, but there are people outside the > USA!!!) > > As a UK lister, I joined this list for the amazing informative information > it > has provided in the restoration of my Bj8, and for that I thank everyone > one > who has provided help over the years. > > But since I live in the UK I couldn't give a toss who is running in the US > elections (and if I did I wouldnt be posting about it on a British car > forum!), and whilst I dont mind the odd friday funny even these are > clogging > up the list. It seems to me that over 70% of the emails I know get from > the > list are from funnies/political/or promoting goods or business. It has > started > to get a pain in tagging all the rubbish and deleting it (and some may > say > just delete them, but again its not the odd one a day, its the majority) > and > whilst I admit I do need, and like any help the list provides, I for one > are > seriously thinking of leaving. > > If you start a monday political note, someone will always have to have the > last word, and it will go on for ever!!! > > After several years as a UK member of the Uk Austin Healey club (sorry but > its > proberly another debate) I cancelled my membership after seeing the > magazine > full of pictures of guys in there 50's having a club lunch, and the same > advert from every supplier every month. A few of us members started a > letter > trying to promote the technical / restoration / and running of a Healey > instead of the follow up on the lunches, treasure hunts etc but it fell on > deaf 50 year old ears of guys just going on Sunday jaunts. > > PLEASE DONT GO THE SAME WAY! > sorry for the soap box, but my view, just this once > lets get back to the healeys > Andy From caddi5 at comcast.net Sat Mar 22 11:02:03 2008 From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:02:03 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] engine parts Message-ID: <032220081802.2057.47E5499B0006B528000008092216525856CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> Hello, Has anyone bought engine parts (pistons ,bearings,valves,etc.) from British Parts Northwest? hows the quality? thanks MS From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sat Mar 22 11:05:35 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:05:35 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] John Snyder, Paint job References: <20080321212706.RWZLL.102278.imail@eastrmwml19.mgt.cox.net><006101c88bc6$070f2e40$1930eb42@FRED> <000601c88c43$69721200$685de104@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <02d001c88c47$541de0b0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> As with a lot of these restorations, there's no such thing as loading up the spray gun and aiming it at the project. That is the final 3% of the cost of the job. It often takes untold hundreds of hours to get the panels to the point where the final colour coat is applied. There is no such thing as "just a paint job" on a Healey. Each panel must be carefully prepared, prime indicator coats applied, more boarding and hand sanding, more indicator coats, and so on. And this is assuming the base metal is in excellent condition with whatever repairs had to be carried out on them. The darker the colour, the more preparation, therefore labour time is needed. I'd guess that probably $1700 or more of the $12,000 will be spent on materials alone, and the rest will be intense labour, likely to the tune of nearly 200 hours and what is the labour rate of the shop? $50.00 per hour would be very cheap, and likely only from the "friend in the paint business". Pretty eye opening, woudn't you say? Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark and Kathy" To: "John Snyder" ; Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 1:37 PM Subject: [Healeys] John Snyder, Paint job > Wow, a $12,000. paint job? Are they using a liquid gold base. > > I am going to be in the market for paint this summer. Please tell me > that > paint > prices haven't gone up with the cost of wheat flour. > > Why so much John, don't you have any friends in the paint business? ; ) > > Very curious, > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Snyder" > To: > Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 10:39 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Friday Funnies > > >> OK, enough!! My 1959 BN7 #HBN7L-605 goes to the body shop on Monday for >> a >> $12,000 paint job. Does anyone give a Red Rat Ass? I doubt it. I >> sometines laugh at the Friday Funnies, and sometimes am >> disgusted...that's >> my problem. Let's move on! >> >> John Snyder >> 1959 BN7 >> 1960 BT7 >> 1961 BN7 MK2 >> 1962 BT7 MK2 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bispmotala at hotmail.com Sat Mar 22 11:08:38 2008 From: bispmotala at hotmail.com (bispmotala) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:08:38 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? In-Reply-To: <02c701c88c45$e47a1fe0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Andy and Rich and certainly a few more. Well said, back to business --to keep those cars running and enjoying that. Sven Sweden -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Fren: healeys-bounces+bispmotala=hotmail.com at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+bispmotala=hotmail.com at autox.team.net] Fvr Rich C Skickat: den 22 mars 2008 18:55 Till: andy pole; healeys at autox.team.net Dmne: Re: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? As another of the non USA listers I totally agree with Andy. Andy, you are one of the reasons I stay with this list, namely to share, learn, and help inform where possible all the things we run into in restoring our Healeys. If you leave, this list will be one step closer to me leaving too. Come on guys, let's get back to Healey matters......period! Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 1:12 PM Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? > Sorry Guys (hate to get drawn into this, but there are people outside the > USA!!!) > > As a UK lister, I joined this list for the amazing informative information > it > has provided in the restoration of my Bj8, and for that I thank everyone > one > who has provided help over the years. > > But since I live in the UK I couldn't give a toss who is running in the US > elections (and if I did I wouldnt be posting about it on a British car > forum!), and whilst I dont mind the odd friday funny even these are > clogging > up the list. It seems to me that over 70% of the emails I know get from > the > list are from funnies/political/or promoting goods or business. It has > started > to get a pain in tagging all the rubbish and deleting it (and some may > say > just delete them, but again its not the odd one a day, its the majority) > and > whilst I admit I do need, and like any help the list provides, I for one > are > seriously thinking of leaving. > > If you start a monday political note, someone will always have to have the > last word, and it will go on for ever!!! > > After several years as a UK member of the Uk Austin Healey club (sorry but > its > proberly another debate) I cancelled my membership after seeing the > magazine > full of pictures of guys in there 50's having a club lunch, and the same > advert from every supplier every month. A few of us members started a > letter > trying to promote the technical / restoration / and running of a Healey > instead of the follow up on the lunches, treasure hunts etc but it fell on > deaf 50 year old ears of guys just going on Sunday jaunts. > > PLEASE DONT GO THE SAME WAY! > sorry for the soap box, but my view, just this once > lets get back to the healeys > Andy Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as bispmotala at hotmail.com http://www.team.net/archive From jstmorris at yahoo.com Sat Mar 22 11:16:50 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:16:50 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? In-Reply-To: <02c701c88c45$e47a1fe0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <417190.37941.qm@web30307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I could not have said it better than Andy and Rich. After only a few of the Friday ???, my "delete" button gets well exercised. Rich C wrote: As another of the non USA listers I totally agree with Andy. Andy, you are one of the reasons I stay with this list, namely to share, learn, and help inform where possible all the things we run into in restoring our Healeys. If you leave, this list will be one step closer to me leaving too.Come on guys, let's get back to Healey matters......period! Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 1:12 PM Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? Sorry Guys (hate to get drawn into this, but there are people outside the USA!!!) As a UK lister, I joined this list for the amazing informative information it has provided in the restoration of my Bj8, and for that I thank everyone one who has provided help over the years. But since I live in the UK I couldn't give a toss who is running in the US elections (and if I did I wouldnt be posting about it on a British car forum!), and whilst I dont mind the odd friday funny even these are clogging up the list. It seems to me that over 70% of the emails I know get from the list are from funnies/political/or promoting goods or business. It has started to get a pain in tagging all the rubbish and deleting it (and some may say just delete them, but again its not the odd one a day, its the majority) and whilst I admit I do need, and like any help the list provides, I for one are seriously thinking of leaving. If you start a monday political note, someone will always have to have the last word, and it will go on for ever!!! After several years as a UK member of the Uk Austin Healey club (sorry but its proberly another debate) I cancelled my membership after seeing the magazine full of pictures of guys in there 50's having a club lunch, and the same advert from every supplier every month. A few of us members started a letter trying to promote the technical / restoration / and running of a Healey instead of the follow up on the lunches, treasure hunts etc but it fell on deaf 50 year old ears of guys just going on Sunday jaunts. PLEASE DONT GO THE SAME WAY! sorry for the soap box, but my view, just this once lets get back to the healeys Andy J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! From caddi5 at comcast.net Sat Mar 22 11:21:20 2008 From: caddi5 at comcast.net (caddi5 at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:21:20 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Matters Message-ID: <032220081821.19423.47E54E20000D083000004BDF2216525856CA070B0B0E0C@comcast.net> I agree with Rich C. lets get back to our Healeys ,it alot more fun (well,most of the time lol). Mitch Simmons 59 BN4 From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat Mar 22 11:37:40 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:37:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] general discussion/vote Message-ID: <20080322183740.GAJR25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> OK---as long as we can have a day to bash gays, another to discuss the illegal immigrant situation, another to bash stupid blond women, another to discuss and bash any religion possible, another, to discuss race --------well--you get the idea. Before this little tirade started, this list was going very well, with topics based on tactful selection and reader consideration. I can go to just about any blog I want to hear people bash Bush and others----I for one am hugely sick of hearing it, and liked the list the way it was. If you want to have other discussion, fine, jjust let me know. FWIW, the E-Type list would have had several listers kicked off their list by now. They have O tolerance for this kind of stuff------------yes--I know--this isn't the E-Type list. Do what you want--just let us know. tom > > From: "Dave Porter" > Date: 2008/03/22 Sat AM 11:54:37 EDT > To: > Subject: [Healeys] general discussion/vote > > Everyone, > Perhaps, just perhaps, since there seems to be a very strong desire by > many, including names I've never seen before, I would (and others) propose > to have a Monday (or when ever) Politics > subject. Having said that, I probably shouldn't suggest this idea as I'm > probably on Mark's and others banishment list. > These conversations have been really interesting and, for the most part, > relatively civil. The notion that people who have many differences, but one > common love, can have provocative discussions and at least fall back on one > shared interest is intriguing. > One aspect of owning Healeys that I've always loved is the variety of > people--of all political persuasions and nationalities--who cherish these > cars. I think having humor and politics sprinkled in would add a little > spice to the List. > I think the idea is a good one. I suspect, were we to have a "Monday > Politics" day there would be many lively discussions for a few weeks, then > everyone having said their piece would quiet down. > The key being to keep it limited to a single day.. > Dave > > > > frogeye at porterscustom.com > > Porter Customs > Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 > 505-352-1378 > 1954 BN2 > Porter Custom Bicycles > www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1338 - Release Date: 3/21/2008 > 5:52 PM _______________________________________________ Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net http://www.team.net/archive From 57healey at gmail.com Sat Mar 22 11:40:52 2008 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:40:52 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Saturday Healey Content Message-ID: <743b1e2f0803221140k3a883813qb0dce5279e926972@mail.gmail.com> We spent the morning working in the yard before taking the girls (2 and 5) to the neighborhood Easter Egg hunt and I realized that today is perfect Healey weather ( 710F Sky's Clear Wind: E at 5 mph and Humidity: 26%). I'm working on the car (at least piddling around) after we get back!!!! Patton -- Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." From bspidell at comcast.net Sat Mar 22 11:47:42 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:47:42 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] general discussion/vote Message-ID: <032220081847.9374.47E5544E0003624A0000249E220588601404040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Actually, the List has been pretty moribund lately. How long can we discuss zinc in oil, anyway (I know, I'm as guilty as anybody ). At least this discussion perked things up a little, for better or worse (people with Healey questions have been getting the usual amount of responses). How about we discuss whether or not Jag owners really are snobs (at least it's LBC related)? Jag Lister: stiff upper lip. Healey Lister: busted upper lip. bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: > OK---as long as we can have a day to bash gays, another to discuss the illegal > immigrant situation, another to bash stupid blond women, another to discuss and > bash any religion possible, another, to discuss race --------well--you get the > idea. > > Before this little tirade started, this list was going very well, with topics > based on tactful selection and reader consideration. > > I can go to just about any blog I want to hear people bash Bush and others----I > for one am hugely sick of hearing it, and liked the list the way it was. If you > want to have other discussion, fine, jjust let me know. > > FWIW, the E-Type list would have had several listers kicked off their list by > now. They have O tolerance for this kind of stuff------------yes--I know--this > isn't the E-Type list. > > Do what you want--just let us know. > > tom From Editorgary at aol.com Sat Mar 22 11:59:52 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:59:52 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Save for next Friday. Message-ID: In a message dated 3/21/08 7:13:49 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > > There was the Presidential candiate, a US Senator, a Rabbi, a Priest and a > Lawyer sitting in a bar... > ...so the bartender said, "Is this some sort of joke?" Cheers gary ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00 030000000001) From stevemickelson at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 22 12:12:40 2008 From: stevemickelson at sbcglobal.net (Steven Mickelson) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:12:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Healey List Turmoil...Humble Opinion Message-ID: <110787.56392.qm@web82504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm O.K. with the handful of "Friday Funnies"...even the few "early" and "late" entries. If, by rare chance, I have a few extra minutes, I (consider the source and) look at a few of them, with an open mind. Some make me laugh, some I forward, some I don't understand, some I remember and tell to others, some offend me and some make me think...about content and/or source. If the last week or so is any indication, having deleted some 100 or so postings, I am not in favor of "Monday Politics"... (...soon to be followed by "Tuesday Gender and Sex", "Wednesday Culinary", "Thursday Beer and Wine", "Saturday Hair Care" and "Sunday Religion"...???) Respectfully submitted. Steve Mickelson BN1L-156610 "Brutus, the Garage King". From alanb at nfahc.co.uk Sat Mar 22 12:13:11 2008 From: alanb at nfahc.co.uk (Alan) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:13:11 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Healey chassis - Welcome aboard. In-Reply-To: <847754.55558.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <847754.55558.qm@web52402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <007c01c88c50$caa3e4b0$6401a8c0@Dell> Hey Martin. Hang in there. This list goes through these little blow-ups and then settles down to the good stuff again where we all try to help each other where we can. Welcome aboard. I'm sure that your specialist knowledge will be a valuable addition to the pool. Please don't take the current climate as typical. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Martin Jansen Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 3:54 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Healey chassis Hello everyone, I understand from my friends that people have lots of questions about the replacement chassis for Austin Healeys so I thought I would join your forum so you can ask me directly, I am the Frameman- Jule Enterprises. I welcome your questions. From Editorgary at aol.com Sat Mar 22 12:23:12 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:23:12 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Let's Keep the Funnies Funny Message-ID: Now that Friday is well and truly over, here's a thought: Let's keep the Friday funnies on our list (I've found many over the years that were funny enough to send on to close friends, who have enjoyed them as well), but let's leave the non-funny, argument-provoking political rejoinders (factual or not) out of the picture. I don't mind if the joke is political, religious, national, racial, anti-lawyer, anti-blonde, or whatever. What I do mind is humorless political or politically-correct argument on this list. So, if you can come up with another joke that has a bias in the other direction, a good Clinton joke to respond to a good Bush joke, or a good Okie joke in response to an Aggie joke, all the better. But don't waste my scrolling time (I get the list in digest form and have to scroll through the junk, rather than being able to simply delete it) by telling me why the lister shouldn't have told the joke in the first place. Thanks Gary ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Sat Mar 22 12:29:27 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:29:27 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Seats.. (in the BN2, not in the White House) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <006301c88c53$0b6ce800$0200a8c0@tm4> Gentleman, I hope I will not be out of the line to ask a question on redoing my seats in the BN2.. Mind you, these seats have nothing to do with politics... :-) I have seats recovered about 20 yeas ago to vinyl, so I do not have the original patterns. I do have the leather (I bought Connolly hide in UK). Can someone help me with pictures with measurements on the seat pattern? I would also like to change the seat foam, and am looking for a supplier of original type of Dunlop style seat bottom foam, preferably in Europe. I do know AH Spares has standard, single layer foam only. Or maybe someone has instructions how to go about doing the Dunlop foam? My upholstery guys are pretty good.. Thanks, Tadek From insptwo at msn.com Sat Mar 22 12:51:18 2008 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:51:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] John Snyder, Paint job In-Reply-To: <02d001c88c47$541de0b0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <20080321212706.RWZLL.102278.imail@eastrmwml19.mgt.cox.net><006101c88bc6$070f2e40$1930eb42@FRED> <000601c88c43$69721200$685de104@markl946cfrd7q> <02d001c88c47$541de0b0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: I have to agree with Rich. Having a son in Atlanta in the restoration business (and he has had several cars go thru the B/J auction), a really good paint job, depending on color, matching etc. and to originality, will cost $10 to $20 thousand in a heart beat! Bill BJ7 > From: richchrysler at quickclic.net> To: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net; helyjohn at cablespeed.com; healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:05:35 -0400> Subject: Re: [Healeys] John Snyder, Paint job> > As with a lot of these restorations, there's no such thing as loading up the > spray gun and aiming it at the project. That is the final 3% of the cost of > the job. It often takes untold hundreds of hours to get the panels to the > point where the final colour coat is applied.> > There is no such thing as "just a paint job" on a Healey. Each panel must be > carefully prepared, prime indicator coats applied, more boarding and hand > sanding, more indicator coats, and so on. And this is assuming the base > metal is in excellent condition with whatever repairs had to be carried out > on them.> > The darker the colour, the more preparation, therefore labour time is > needed.> > I'd guess that probably $1700 or more of the $12,000 will be spent on > materials alone, and the rest will be intense labour, likely to the tune of > nearly 200 hours and what is the labour rate of the shop? $50.00 per hour > would be very cheap, and likely only from the "friend in the paint > business".> > Pretty eye opening, woudn't you say?> > Rich Chrysler> > From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat Mar 22 13:09:46 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:09:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Political Day Proposal Message-ID: <20080322200946.JBYG13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Resent---first was too long. OK---as long as we can have a day to bash gays, another to discuss the illegal immigrant situation, another to bash stupid blond women, another to discuss and bash any religion possible, another, to discuss race --------well--you get the idea. Before this little tirade started, this list was going very well, with topics based on tactful selection and reader consideration. I can go to just about any blog I want to hear people bash Bush and others----I for one am hugely sick of hearing it, and liked the list the way it was. If you want to have other discussion, fine, jjust let me know. FWIW, the E-Type list would have had several listers kicked off their list by now. They have O tolerance for this kind of stuff------------yes--I know--this isn't the E-Type list. Do what you want--just let us know. tom > > From: "Dave Porter" > Date: 2008/03/22 Sat AM 11:54:37 EDT > To: > Subject: [Healeys] general discussion/vote > > Everyone, > Perhaps, just perhaps, since there seems to be a very strong desire by > many, including names I've never seen before, I would (and others) propose > to have a Monday (or when ever) Politics From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net Sat Mar 22 13:33:39 2008 From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:33:39 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 64 BJ8 Starting Message-ID: <004b01c88c5c$03a9d200$6401a8c0@XPS400> When I started up my newly rebuilt BN7 engine I made sure there was oil in all the journals and oil passages and that there was pressure from the oil pump before actually starting the engine. First, I removed the oil filter from a spin on filter adapter and hooked up a hose to the place where the oil from the filter enters the engine. At the other end of the tube (about 24 inches long) I had a large funnel into which I pored oil until it showed up at the rockers. By doing this I know that there was oil in all the channels and spaces inside the engine that needed oil. I then stuck the tube on the other opening where the oil pump would be pushing oil into the filter to fill the oil pump with oil. I then pre filled the oil filter and reinstalled it on the spin on adapter. I removed the spark plugs and ran the starter for 10 or 15 seconds until the oil pressure gage started showing pressure. Only then did I reinstall the plugs and start the engine. It started almost immediately and oil pressure was up within a few seconds. It sure feels great when the engine starts after all that work. Good Luck and congratulations. Ron From shop at justbrits.com Sat Mar 22 14:42:45 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:42:45 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads Message-ID: <004301c88c65$aaaf9b80$6501a8c0@shop> >From MY List and TOO GOOD not to share!! ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ASSI9 Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:39 PM Subject: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads All kinds of gear for gear heads http://www.timadamsphotography.com/tim_adams_motorsports_and_avia108.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ 9issa mailing list 9issa at justbrits.com http://justbrits.com/mailman/listinfo/9issa_justbrits.com From ahbn6 at optonline.net Sat Mar 22 13:56:43 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:56:43 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Let's Keep the Funnies Funny In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00a701c88c5f$3c342050$b49c60f0$@net> Well said, Gary and I agree. Jokes OK. Rancor not OK. 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 Editorgary at aol.com Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 3:23 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Let's Keep the Funnies Funny Now that Friday is well and truly over, here's a thought: Let's keep the Friday funnies on our list (I've found many over the years that were funny enough to send on to close friends, who have enjoyed them as well), but let's leave the non-funny, argument-provoking political rejoinders (factual or not) out of the picture. I don't mind if the joke is political, religious, national, racial, anti-lawyer, anti-blonde, or whatever. What I do mind is humorless political or politically-correct argument on this list. So, if you can come up with another joke that has a bias in the other direction, a good Clinton joke to respond to a good Bush joke, or a good Okie joke in response to an Aggie joke, all the better. But don't waste my scrolling time (I get the list in digest form and have to scroll through the junk, rather than being able to simply delete it) by telling me why the lister shouldn't have told the joke in the first place. Thanks Gary From theswed at hotmail.com Sat Mar 22 14:21:36 2008 From: theswed at hotmail.com (Kenny J) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:21:36 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gear oil Message-ID: I am getting ready to change my gearbox oil. Can someone tell me the oil capacity of my gearbox (w/ overdrive) and rear axle? Thanks. Kenny '61 BT-7 _________________________________________________________________ Watch Cause Effect, a show about real people making a real difference. Learn more. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_watchcause From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Sat Mar 22 14:32:18 2008 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:32:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] side screen curtain Message-ID: Hello all, I am restoring the side screens on my BT7. Any suggestions on how to achieve the original finish on the brackets that attach the screens to the doors? Zinc plating would seem to be too bright, cadmium too soft and dull and they do not look anodized - I can't figure out what it is. Thanks in advance. Mirek 60 BT7 From flyhihealey at hotmail.com Sat Mar 22 15:09:16 2008 From: flyhihealey at hotmail.com (Warren Dietz) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:09:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads In-Reply-To: <004301c88c65$aaaf9b80$6501a8c0@shop> References: <004301c88c65$aaaf9b80$6501a8c0@shop> Message-ID: Thanks for that.. it was a breath of fresh air.....enjoyed!! WD 67 BJ8 > From: shop at justbrits.com > To: Healeys at autox.team.net; Spridgets at autox.team.net; Midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; bugeye at yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:42:45 -0600 > Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads > >>From MY List and TOO GOOD not to share!! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: ASSI9 > Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:39 PM > Subject: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads > > > All kinds of gear for gear heads > > > http://www.timadamsphotography.com/tim_adams_motorsports_and_avia108.htm > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > > > _______________________________________________ > 9issa mailing list > 9issa at justbrits.com > http://justbrits.com/mailman/listinfo/9issa_justbrits.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 flyhihealey at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Hotmail is giving away Zunes. From tomfelts at windstream.net Sat Mar 22 15:18:59 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:18:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads Message-ID: <20080322221859.QNNG13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Excellent! > > From: Warren Dietz > Date: 2008/03/22 Sat PM 06:09:16 EDT > To: Healey List > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads > > Thanks for that.. it was a breath of fresh air.....enjoyed!! > > WD 67 BJ8 > > > > From: shop at justbrits.com > > To: Healeys at autox.team.net; Spridgets at autox.team.net; > Midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; bugeye at yahoogroups.com > > Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:42:45 -0600 > > Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads > > > >>From MY List and TOO GOOD not to share!! > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > > To: ASSI9 > > Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:39 PM > > Subject: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads > > > > > > All kinds of gear for gear heads > > > > > > http://www.timadamsphotography.com/tim_adams_motorsports_and_avia108.htm > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > --- > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 9issa mailing list > > 9issa at justbrits.com > > http://justbrits.com/mailman/listinfo/9issa_justbrits.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 flyhihealey at hotmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live Hotmail is giving away Zunes. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rusd at sitestar.net Sat Mar 22 15:23:57 2008 From: rusd at sitestar.net (Dave Russell) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:23:57 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads In-Reply-To: <004301c88c65$aaaf9b80$6501a8c0@shop> References: <004301c88c65$aaaf9b80$6501a8c0@shop> Message-ID: <47E586FD.2020203@sitestar.net> Hi Ed, Just beautiful, thank you so much! Regards, Dave Russell shop at justbrits.com wrote: >>From MY List and TOO GOOD not to share!! >----- Original Message ----- >From: >To: ASSI9 >Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:39 PM >Subject: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads > > > All kinds of gear for gear heads > > >http://www.timadamsphotography.com/tim_adams_motorsports_and_avia108.htm From pollpete at ix.netcom.com Sat Mar 22 16:06:31 2008 From: pollpete at ix.netcom.com (P.M. Pollock) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:06:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Also for Gearheads In-Reply-To: <004301c88c65$aaaf9b80$6501a8c0@shop> References: <004301c88c65$aaaf9b80$6501a8c0@shop> Message-ID: <47E590F7.5000409@ix.netcom.com> Gearheads of any stripe, especially those who remember American iron of around the '50s, should read *The Night We Buried Road Dog *by Jack Cady. It is a novella -winner of many awards- available in an anthology of his works bearing that name. Cheers, Pete Pollock BJ7 N. California From rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com Sat Mar 22 16:28:45 2008 From: rdickson at midwestarchaeology.com (Randy Dickson) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:28:45 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] All kinds of gear for gear heads In-Reply-To: <20080322221859.QNNG13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> References: <20080322221859.QNNG13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Message-ID: <000001c88c74$79ba5a10$6d2f0e30$@com> AWESOME! I will send this onto my 86 year old mother who drilled manifolds for P-38 Lightnings during the war. It motivates me to try to make it to my step-father's Battle of the Bulge reunion in Des Moines, IA next month as well. It also motivates me to make a trip to Road America just 1 1/2 hours down the road. Randy Healey Archaeologist healeyarchaeology.blogspot.com 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S From Warthodson at aol.com Sat Mar 22 17:06:06 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:06:06 EDT Subject: [Healeys] 64 BJ8 Starting Message-ID: I will also be starting up, for the first time, a '64 BJ8 (Phase I) in a few weeks. Small world. To test the electrics, I plan to temporarily install a small (10 to 15 Amp) fuse in line with the power lead from the battery to the solenoid. I will then turn on the ignition switch. If the fuse does not blow, I will then test each electrical sub circuit, one at a time, such as the horn, lights, turn signal, wiper, etc. If they all pass, I will then crank the engine over with the plugs removed to bring up oil pressure. Lastly, I will reinstall the plugs & fire up the beast. Gary Hodson In a message dated 3/22/2008 11:52:43 A.M. Central Daylight Time, frogeye at porterscustom.com writes: Make darn sure that the cam and tappets still have a good break-in lube coating on them. Keep the idle at at least 1500-1800 RPM for the first 10-15 minutes. (I'm assuming that these parts are new or never run together before) frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html -----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: Saturday, March 22, 2008 10:33 AM To: Healey List Emails Subject: [Healeys] 64 BJ8 Starting Team: After 20 years and my best attempt at a concours restoration, we are about to fire up the Healey at the shop. All advice is welcome. I'd hate to ruin this thing after all this work. Regards, Daniel A Stromquist Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye at porterscustom.com http://www.team.net/archive No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1338 - Release Date: 3/21/2008 5:52 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1338 - Release Date: 3/21/2008 5:52 PM Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as warthodson at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From dwflagg at juno.com Sat Mar 22 17:06:57 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:06:57 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas Catalog Message-ID: <20080322.200657.3304.7.dwflagg@juno.com> I have a near mint condition Lucas Equipment and Spares catalog for B.M.C. -1961 cars and commercial vehicles, which includes the Austin-Healey. Includes pictures (photos), part numbers, and applications. If interested, please contact me off the list. Thanks. Doug From Warthodson at aol.com Sat Mar 22 17:11:53 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:11:53 EDT Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? Message-ID: Austin-Healeys are my refuge from the rest of life's issues. Please, let's focus on what got us together in the first place. Gary Hodson In a message dated 3/22/2008 12:59:25 P.M. Central Daylight Time, richchrysler at quickclic.net writes: Come on guys, let's get back to Healey matters......period! **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From insptwo at msn.com Sat Mar 22 18:02:32 2008 From: insptwo at msn.com (insptwo at msn.com) Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:02:32 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads In-Reply-To: <004301c88c65$aaaf9b80$6501a8c0@shop> References: <004301c88c65$aaaf9b80$6501a8c0@shop> Message-ID: Many thanks for sharing, quite enjoyable to watch. Bill BJ7 > From: shop at justbrits.com> To: Healeys at autox.team.net; Spridgets at autox.team.net; Midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; bugeye at yahoogroups.com> Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:42:45 -0600> Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads> > >From MY List and TOO GOOD not to share!!> ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: ASSI9 > Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:39 PM> Subject: [9issa] All kinds of gear for gear heads> > > All kinds of gear for gear heads> > > http://www.timadamsphotography.com/tim_adams_motorsports_and_avia108.htm> > > From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Sat Mar 22 19:51:09 2008 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:51:09 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] 64 BJ8 Starting In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I have a couple of additional suggestions for starting up fresh engine, that is, one with a freshly reground cam, or new lifters, or both. Breaking in the cam is critical. Plan on having at least two other guys present who are knowledgable about engines. Once the engine is started, you do not want to shut if off. Therefore, one person should be dedicated to taking care of engine timing. Another should be looking for leaks. Make sure there is coolant in the system and if you do this in the summer, have a box fan handy to put in front of the radiator. Once started, get the RPMs up to about 1800 and hold it there steady. Do not rev it up and down. Keep the engine running for at least 20 -25 minutes. Do it outside in the open air. You may have to add some water as air could be trapped in the block before start-up (or that "good" water pump could decide to start leaking). I always start up a fresh motor with carburetors that have been already been on an engine and properly adjusted - the same goes for the distributor. Minimize as many potential problems that you can envision. Good luck & have fun. Richard Mayor _________________________________________________________________ In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ realtime_042008 From ynotink at msn.com Sat Mar 22 23:49:27 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:49:27 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Although I seem to be one of the worst offenders, I have to agree with this request. It's not good for my blood pressure and it's just a short surf to all the political discussion you can stand. Bill Lawrence >From: andy pole >To: >Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? >Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:12:03 +0000 > >Sorry Guys (hate to get drawn into this, but there are people outside the >USA!!!) > >As a UK lister, I joined this list for the amazing informative information >it >has provided in the restoration of my Bj8, and for that I thank everyone >one >who has provided help over the years. > >But since I live in the UK I couldn't give a toss who is running in the US >elections (and if I did I wouldnt be posting about it on a British car >forum!), and whilst I dont mind the odd friday funny even these are >clogging >up the list. It seems to me that over 70% of the emails I know get from the >list are from funnies/political/or promoting goods or business. It has >started >to get a pain in tagging all the rubbish and deleting it (and some may say >just delete them, but again its not the odd one a day, its the majority) >and >whilst I admit I do need, and like any help the list provides, I for one >are >seriously thinking of leaving. > >If you start a monday political note, someone will always have to have the >last word, and it will go on for ever!!! > >After several years as a UK member of the Uk Austin Healey club (sorry but >its >proberly another debate) I cancelled my membership after seeing the >magazine >full of pictures of guys in there 50's having a club lunch, and the same >advert from every supplier every month. A few of us members started a >letter >trying to promote the technical / restoration / and running of a Healey >instead of the follow up on the lunches, treasure hunts etc but it fell on >deaf 50 year old ears of guys just going on Sunday jaunts. > >PLEASE DONT GO THE SAME WAY! >sorry for the soap box, but my view, just this once >lets get back to the healeys >Andy From Editorgary at aol.com Sun Mar 23 10:46:37 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:46:37 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Engine Start-up Message-ID: Just took my new race engine through the start-up/run-in phase. Crucial factors already touched on: b" Proper high-zddp break-in oil in the engine and Molybdenum build grease on the cam. b" Bring up oil pressure by filling oil filter and cranking engine with coil disconnected (I also turn off the fuel pump) until oil pressure is up before actually firing up engine. Then: b" Drive car 500 miles (race car several sessions) then change oil with second fill of break-in oil, change filter, check/reset valves, and retorque engine, then run another 1000 miles or so (or another race weekend) and repeat using regular running oil. b" Should be good to go. Cheers Gary ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00 030000000001) From hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk Sun Mar 23 10:51:36 2008 From: hypercubic at yahoo.co.uk (mike brooks) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:51:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Re - Saturday Healey Content Message-ID: <184159.85619.qm@web34202.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Wow Patton - 710F - I knew Texas was hot but - Wow Mike From: "Patton Dickson" <57healey at gmail.com> Subject: [Healeys] Saturday Healey Content To: "Healey List" Message-ID: <743b1e2f0803221140k3a883813qb0dce5279e926972 at mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 We spent the morning working in the yard before taking the girls (2 and 5) to the neighborhood Easter Egg hunt and I realized that today is perfect Healey weather ( 710F Sky's Clear Wind: E at 5 mph and Humidity: 26%). I'm working on the car (at least piddling around) after we get back!!!! Patton From pollpete at ix.netcom.com Sun Mar 23 11:32:24 2008 From: pollpete at ix.netcom.com (P.M. Pollock) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:32:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Engine Start-up In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47E6A238.80400@ix.netcom.com> Gary, Regarding retorqueing the head: 1. Did you use anti-seize on the nuts upon the initial mounting? 2. Do you back off the nuts some before the retorque? If so, how much? 3. Do you do the retorque on a cold engine, or run it up hot first? 4. Do you do another retorque at 1000 miles? Thanks, Pete Pollock Editorgary at aol.com wrote: > Just took my new race engine through the start-up/run-in phase. > Crucial factors already touched on: > b" Proper high-zddp break-in oil in the engine and Molybdenum build grease on > the cam. > b" Bring up oil pressure by filling oil filter and cranking engine with coil > disconnected (I also turn off the fuel pump) until oil pressure is up before > actually firing up engine. > Then: > b" Drive car 500 miles (race car several sessions) then change oil with > second > fill of break-in oil, change filter, check/reset valves, and retorque engine, > then run another 1000 miles or so (or another race weekend) and repeat using > regular running oil. > b" Should be good to go. > > Cheers > Gary > > > ************** > Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00 > 030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > 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 pollpete at ix.netcom.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > -- IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and destroy this message. From m.brouillette at comcast.net Sun Mar 23 12:48:28 2008 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:48:28 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? Message-ID: <032320081948.28971.47E6B40C000E8F4A0000712B22070009530A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> I'm sorry guys, but I'm thinking of leaving the list cause we are loosing focus on what this list is really about and that's our mutual love of the car Donald Healey brought forth... Some people have decided to use this as a soap box for some cause of theirs or a pulpit on who they want elected to President of the USA. I am a voting American, but I come to this list for AUSTIN HEALEY talk and not politics, opinions or Friday jokes that go long into the week at times. I think it's about time we bring the list back to it's roots and get rid of the rest of this minutia... Mike Brouillette Bedford, NH 59 BT7 From BN1 at pacbell.net Sun Mar 23 12:56:15 2008 From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:56:15 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] general discussion/vote In-Reply-To: <20080322165401.BFF72187647@autox.team.net> References: <20080322165401.BFF72187647@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <47E6B5DF.4010003@pacbell.net> ABSOLUTELY NOT! But then I've already been flamed openly and off-List for my "Keep It Healey" opinion. Bill Barnett Santa Ana, CA '653 BN1 #663 Dave Porter wrote: > Everyone, > Perhaps, just perhaps, since there seems to be a very strong desire by > many, including names I've never seen before, I would (and others) propose > to have a Monday (or when ever) Politics > subject. Having said that, I probably shouldn't suggest this idea as I'm > probably on Mark's and others banishment list. > These conversations have been really interesting and, for the most part, > relatively civil. The notion that people who have many differences, but one > common love, can have provocative discussions and at least fall back on one > shared interest is intriguing. > One aspect of owning Healeys that I've always loved is the variety of > people--of all political persuasions and nationalities--who cherish these > cars. I think having humor and politics sprinkled in would add a little > spice to the List. > I think the idea is a good one. I suspect, were we to have a "Monday > Politics" day there would be many lively discussions for a few weeks, then > everyone having said their piece would quiet down. > The key being to keep it limited to a single day.. > Dave > > > > frogeye at porterscustom.com > > Porter Customs > Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 > 505-352-1378 > 1954 BN2 > Porter Custom Bicycles > www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1338 - Release Date: 3/21/2008 > 5:52 PM > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1 at pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From pollpete at ix.netcom.com Sun Mar 23 13:13:03 2008 From: pollpete at ix.netcom.com (P.M. Pollock) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:13:03 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? In-Reply-To: <032320081948.28971.47E6B40C000E8F4A0000712B22070009530A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> References: <032320081948.28971.47E6B40C000E8F4A0000712B22070009530A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> Message-ID: <47E6B9CF.7070400@ix.netcom.com> Mike, Email lists can be treacherous. Any worth its salt will from time to time have disputes arise, some of which may become quite unpleasant. My theory is that most of the trouble arises from our unconsciously relating to the messages as we would a face to face conversation at home with a friend or neighbor- since we're on our own turf and relaxed, etc.- while we are in fact "conversing" with friends who are actually strangers, and without the crucial element of body language. Given this, the "wardroom" custom of avoiding religion, politics and sex makes a lot of sense to me. I'd urge you and others to hang in there. The last time the List went through something like this was around September of 2000. IMO that instance was much worse than the current - more personal (and not politics/religion). Although at the time it seemed a near thing, the List survived and thrived, with IIRC most (maybe all) of the "hottest collars" still fine contributors. Cheers, Pete Pollock BJ7 N. California m.brouillette at comcast.net wrote: > I'm sorry guys, but I'm thinking of leaving the list cause we are loosing focus on what this list is really about and that's our mutual love of the car Donald Healey brought forth... > > Some people have decided to use this as a soap box for some cause of theirs or a pulpit on who they want elected to President of the USA. > > I am a voting American, but I come to this list for AUSTIN HEALEY talk and not politics, opinions or Friday jokes that go long into the week at times. I think it's about time we bring the list back to it's roots and get rid of the rest of this minutia... > > > Mike Brouillette > Bedford, NH > 59 BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as pollpete at ix.netcom.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > -- IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and destroy this message. From Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com Sun Mar 23 13:28:58 2008 From: Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com (Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:28:58 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? In-Reply-To: <032320081948.28971.47E6B40C000E8F4A0000712B22070009530A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> References: <032320081948.28971.47E6B40C000E8F4A0000712B22070009530A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> Message-ID: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175003F24949@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Dear American friends, I followed the discussion about politics in the Healey forum, but just rushed over the postings and deleted most of them. Please do not take these political issues that serious. I do not mind to read political opinions, even they are contra dictionary to my own one. Here in Europe, I have to say here in Germany, all our politicians are of similar nature. They went into politics, because couldn't get high positions in business. They earn much less money than any management board member of a stock company. So actually quality is not really good whatever party they belong to. And the difference of the program between the political parties is marginal. And my personal opinion: All politicians are controlled by the industry. To be honest, it is no more the politicians who run the world. I think the global business players have taken over the power from the politicians. Here we do not care to much if democrats or conservatives win the election. More important is to have low unemployment rate and the quality of life can be kept. Sorry, this was an (un) political statement from outside. I was born after WW2 and here in Germany a lot has changed. Because of our history lets say we are brainwashed that all people are totally against any military action anywhere. What cannot be solved by diplomacy cannot be solved anyway. Please delete if offended in anyway. 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 m.brouillette at comcast.net Gesendet: Sonntag, 23. Mdrz 2008 20:48 An: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE; ampole at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? I'm sorry guys, but I'm thinking of leaving the list cause we are loosing focus on what this list is really about and that's our mutual love of the car Donald Healey brought forth... Some people have decided to use this as a soap box for some cause of theirs or a pulpit on who they want elected to President of the USA. I am a voting American, but I come to this list for AUSTIN HEALEY talk and not politics, opinions or Friday jokes that go long into the week at times. I think it's about time we bring the list back to it's roots and get rid of the rest of this minutia... Mike Brouillette Bedford, NH 59 BT7 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as josef.eckert at t-systems.com http://www.team.net/archive From Editorgary at aol.com Sun Mar 23 13:40:29 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:40:29 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Engine Start-up Message-ID: In a message dated 3/23/08 11:32:43 AM, pollpete at ix.netcom.com writes: > Gary, > > Regarding retorqueing the head: > 1. Did you use anti-seize on the nuts upon the initial mounting? > 2. Do you back off the nuts some before the retorque? If so, how much? > 3. Do you do the retorque on a cold engine, or run it up hot first? > 4. Do you do another retorque at 1000 miles? > > > > I do not use anti-seize on the head studs, having been told that it alters > the torque readings. > I do back off the nuts a bit when retorquing the head (just enough to slacken them). The retorquing was done on the engine while cold. I do another retorque at 1000 miles (actually in my case, after one weekend of racing), along with the second oil change, and checking the timing. YMMV Cheers gary ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00 030000000001) From scotyp at comcast.net Sun Mar 23 14:10:36 2008 From: scotyp at comcast.net (scotyp at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:10:36 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Barn Find Message-ID: <032320082110.11941.47E6C74C000A145800002EA522007503309F979B010C9C@comcast.net> I hope this link makes it to the list.This is a true "Barn Find'!!Enjoy. http://mailcenter.comcast.net/wmc/v/wm/47E6C6160005919C00006EF322007358349F979B010C9C/TheBarn11.pps?cmd=MimePart&no=2&uid=3016846&sid=c0&format=raw&mimepart=2.2.2.2&content_type=application/vnd.ms-powerpoint&name=TheBarn11%2Epps Scot 66' BJ8 From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Sun Mar 23 14:12:31 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard Hartnett) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:12:31 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? In-Reply-To: <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175003F24949@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> References: <032320081948.28971.47E6B40C000E8F4A0000712B22070009530A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> <63B1A4D5F62C7B458A5B757A5EA8175003F24949@S4DE8PSAANH.t-systems.com> Message-ID: <9C23D2B177D64C338CBA76C7EDDC8AE5@LeonardPC> It's time to close this discussion IMHO. When my own kids or the Scouts in my Boy Scout Troop got into a 'fight', and of course 'the other guy started it', I told them it took two people to have a fight. If one of them walked away, there could be no fight. If no one had responded to the allegedly offensive e-mail, it would have died at that point and we would not have devoted all of this time discussing it and annoying a lot of OTHER people. Some people were offended, some were not. It was a Friday Funny and did not require a response. The proper action would have been the 'delete' key. * * * Don't take life too seriously. No one gets out alive. * * * (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 From scotyp at comcast.net Sun Mar 23 14:24:27 2008 From: scotyp at comcast.net (scotyp at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:24:27 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Barn Find retry Message-ID: <032320082124.27162.47E6CA8A000EFA3200006A1A22058861729F979B010C9C@comcast.net> try this link: TheBarn11.pps Scot 66' BJ8 From frogeye at porterscustom.com Sun Mar 23 14:33:04 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:33:04 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening Message-ID: <20080323223229.2D735187668@autox.team.net> Ok Ok. I knew I'd be vilified for even making the suggestion. It was done at the urging of quite a few, so don't shoot the messenger. I was merely floating the suggestion and willing to take the heat, believe me it's been a lot hotter here before. It's a DEAD ISSUE!!!! ENJOY your day wherever and however!!!! Dave PS Nothing is happening to the list! frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1339 - Release Date: 3/22/2008 4:43 PM From shop at justbrits.com Sun Mar 23 15:52:10 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:52:10 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? Message-ID: <006501c88d38$875f16a0$6501a8c0@shop> Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen!! What has transpired is TYPICAL of the "winter doldrums"!! I am on TEN other Lists and over the years have seen this "winter doldrum" occur (couple years ago on this one) more often than NOT, on all my Lists. The "winter doldrum" that is current here is NOTHING when compared to the Spridgets, MidgetSprite, MGS, and Bugeye Lists. Not even remotely CLOSE!!! Warm weather WILL return, daily use of are cars WILL return & SANITY WILL return!!! Calm down (and don't leave). I would almost think you gents have regressed to snotty nosed teenagers!!! LOL Ed Please visit my sire at: www.justbrits.com PS: Of course I wouldn't mind if I could be 30ish AND know what I know now!! LOL From shop at justbrits.com Sun Mar 23 15:54:36 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:54:36 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? Message-ID: <008901c88d38$de70d280$6501a8c0@shop> Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen!! What has transpired is TYPICAL of the "winter doldrums"!! I am on TEN other Lists and over the years have seen this "winter doldrum" occur (couple years ago on this one) more often than NOT, on all my Lists. The "winter doldrum" that is current here is NOTHING when compared to the Spridgets, MidgetSprite, MGS, and Bugeye Lists. Not even remotely CLOSE!!! Warm weather WILL return, daily use of are cars WILL return & SANITY WILL return!!! Calm down (and don't leave). I would almost think you gents have regressed to snotty nosed teenagers!!! LOL Ed Please visit my sire at: www.justbrits.com PS: Of course I wouldn't mind if I could be 30ish AND know what I know now!! LOL From tomfelts at windstream.net Sun Mar 23 15:33:54 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:33:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? Message-ID: <20080323223354.PATW13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Hey ED-----where is your "sire"?:):):):):) > > From: > Date: 2008/03/23 Sun PM 06:52:10 EDT > To: > Subject: Re: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? > > Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen!! > > What has transpired is TYPICAL of the "winter doldrums"!! I am on TEN other Lists and over the years have seen this "winter doldrum" occur (couple years ago on this one) more often than NOT, on all my Lists. > > The "winter doldrum" that is current here is NOTHING when compared to the Spridgets, MidgetSprite, MGS, and Bugeye Lists. Not even remotely CLOSE!!! > > Warm weather WILL return, daily use of are cars WILL return & SANITY WILL return!!! > > Calm down (and don't leave). I would almost think you gents have regressed to snotty nosed teenagers!!! LOL > > Ed > Please visit my sire at: www.justbrits.com > > PS: Of course I wouldn't mind if I could be 30ish AND know what I know now!! LOL > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Mar 23 15:43:45 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:43:45 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Seats.. (in the BN2, not in the White House) In-Reply-To: <006301c88c53$0b6ce800$0200a8c0@tm4> References: <006301c88c53$0b6ce800$0200a8c0@tm4> Message-ID: Tadek - If I recall most Healey guys that do the BN1/BN2 foam take the foam for the 6-cyl cars and trim it to fit. Also, if you are close to 6 ft tall or more you will need to cut holes in the bottom of the foam so you sit low enough in the car. No patterns are available but if you have the clausager and roger moment books you will have enought picures for your trimmer to copy. Alan On 3/23/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > Gentleman, > > I hope I will not be out of the line to ask a question on redoing my seats > in the BN2.. > > Mind you, these seats have nothing to do with politics... :-) > > I have seats recovered about 20 yeas ago to vinyl, so I do not have the > original patterns. I do have the leather (I bought Connolly hide in UK). Can > someone help me with pictures with measurements on the seat pattern? > > I would also like to change the seat foam, and am looking for a supplier of > original type of Dunlop style seat bottom foam, preferably in Europe. > I do know AH Spares has standard, single layer foam only. > Or maybe someone has instructions how to go about doing the Dunlop foam? My > upholstery guys are pretty good.. > > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From geatros at shaw.ca Sun Mar 23 15:44:09 2008 From: geatros at shaw.ca (Geatros) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:44:09 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100-M Grill Badge Message-ID: Hello Listers, Anyone have a photo of a Factory 100-M Grill Badge with the wire on "M" I could have a look at...... I bought one from Moss and it looks wrong. Cheers Kenny Vancouver BC From tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl Sun Mar 23 15:53:23 2008 From: tadeusz.malkiewicz at plusnet.pl (Tadeusz Malkiewicz) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:53:23 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Seats.. (in the BN2, not in the White House) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <00a501c88d38$b298c320$0200a8c0@tm4> Hmm.. I am over 6ft.. I am roughly 190cm, but on top, I have short legs.. :-) Thanks for the tip Cheers, Tadek -----Original Message----- From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] Sent: 23 marca 2008 23:44 To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seats.. (in the BN2, not in the White House) Tadek - If I recall most Healey guys that do the BN1/BN2 foam take the foam for the 6-cyl cars and trim it to fit. Also, if you are close to 6 ft tall or more you will need to cut holes in the bottom of the foam so you sit low enough in the car. No patterns are available but if you have the clausager and roger moment books you will have enought picures for your trimmer to copy. Alan On 3/23/08, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > Gentleman, > > I hope I will not be out of the line to ask a question on redoing my seats > in the BN2.. > > Mind you, these seats have nothing to do with politics... :-) > > I have seats recovered about 20 yeas ago to vinyl, so I do not have the > original patterns. I do have the leather (I bought Connolly hide in UK). Can > someone help me with pictures with measurements on the seat pattern? > > I would also like to change the seat foam, and am looking for a supplier of > original type of Dunlop style seat bottom foam, preferably in Europe. > I do know AH Spares has standard, single layer foam only. > Or maybe someone has instructions how to go about doing the Dunlop foam? My > upholstery guys are pretty good.. > > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Sun Mar 23 16:10:11 2008 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:10:11 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Hot or Cold? When to re-torque the cyl head nuts Message-ID: If you have a cast iron head, retorque with engine at operating temperature. If you have an aluminum head, allow the engine to cool down first - at least 2 to 3 hours. Richard Mayor _________________________________________________________________ Watch Cause Effect, a show about real people making a real difference. Learn more. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_watchcause From tomleavy at comcast.net Sun Mar 23 17:46:35 2008 From: tomleavy at comcast.net (tomleavy at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:46:35 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? Message-ID: <032420080046.24812.47E6F9EB00054874000060EC220075074497900E0A0403019B@comcast.net> Hi Listers- I acquired a 63 BJ7 last year, and have begun restoration. I was referred toward this list by John Sims, and I am grateful that he took the time to point the way. The "list" has been a splendid source of information in these past few months. Entrepreneurs, gurus, and backyard experts alike, so freely share of themselves in this special place, one can only be left inspired (as I have). Until now, my only participation on the list has been from the viewing stands. I shall continue to view, and on occasion, contribute that which is of mutual interest to the list when the opportunity arises. -- Thomas Leavy 451 Branchport Avenue Oceanport, NJ 07757 (908) 433-9322 From Awgertoo at aol.com Mon Mar 24 07:37:15 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:37:15 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Bushings Message-ID: I know we have kicked around the subject of bushing material before but can we do it again? Of the various materials (rubber, poly and nylon) what are preferences and recommendations for "moving" and "non-moving" joints, and what for road and race and why? Thanks--Michael Oritt **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From robert.w.johnson at charter.net Mon Mar 24 08:13:12 2008 From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:13:12 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Hot or Cold? When to re-torque the cyl head nuts References: Message-ID: <003f01c88dc1$944da460$021919ac@valued28addca9> Hmmm, I think my grandson has a cast iron head, at least it seems that way when you talk to him. But it may just be that he is ALWAYS torqued with no adjustment to back him down;^) Bob Johnson BJ8 > If you have a cast iron head, retorque with engine at operating > temperature. From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 24 09:04:59 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:04:59 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Gear oil In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9A40F04F-C6A8-458E-B695-7F948947B24F@sbcglobal.net> 4 qts capacity. We have been using Red Line MTL and had some great improvments in gear changing and overdrive operation. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 22, 2008, at 2:21 PM, Kenny J wrote: > I am getting ready to change my gearbox oil. Can someone tell me > the oil > capacity of my gearbox (w/ overdrive) and rear axle? Thanks. > > Kenny > '61 BT-7 > _________________________________________________________________ > Watch Cause Effect, a show about real people making a real > difference. > Learn more. > http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_watchcause > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 24 09:08:39 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:08:39 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Disc Wheel Brake Drum Needed Message-ID: Hello- Does anyone have a good Disc Wheel Brake Drum for sale? The casting number on the drum is 1B7490. Thanks- Doug From jstmorris at yahoo.com Mon Mar 24 09:15:36 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:15:36 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] Bushings In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <299202.33326.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello Michael; May I refer you to an article done by Michael Salter. He covered the ground quite well. http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=103 --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 Awgertoo at aol.com wrote: << I know we have kicked around the subject of bushing material before but can we do it again? Of the various materials (rubber, poly and nylon) what are preferences and recommendations for "moving" and "non-moving" joints, and what for road and race and why? >> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/msword which had a name of Bushes-Polyurethane Suspension Bushes by Michael Salter.doc] From peter at nosimport.com Mon Mar 24 14:13:26 2008 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:13:26 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Help - Oil smoke in exhaust In-Reply-To: <004301c88c29$66799150$6401a8c0@Dell> References: <004301c88c29$66799150$6401a8c0@Dell> Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080324160726.03845e98@nosimport.com> Alan, I and a few friends with the same era Spridgets have had the same thing. Start up, drive for (me) exactly 1.65 miles, smoke billows out at that point which is exactly when the temp gauge moves off cold, then it stops exactly .58 miles later. Solution? fergataboutit. Actually, I've come to utilize it as at .75 miles I am turning on to a highway, where people tend to run up my back.... I loose them in a cloud, and off I go! It's not oil smoke either..it's stinkier and black. Honestly, it's been discussed for years, and it happens only on a certain generation of smog stuff.. the earliest. Peter C. ===== At 09:31 AM 3/22/2008, Alan Bromfield wrote: >Team. >I need some direction from your collective wisdom. A fellow club member with >a MkIV Sprite has a recurring problem on his freshly rebuilt engine. > >Soon after startup if the car is left to idle for about 3 or 4 minutes it >starts to smoke, quite badly. After another couple of minutes or so, the >smoke clears and from then onwards everything is clean and sweet. We thought >it was a matter of rings needing to bed in, so the car has had about 40 - 50 >miles of gentle running but it has made no difference. From jstmorris at yahoo.com Mon Mar 24 14:44:30 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:44:30 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] The 100 most beautiful cars Message-ID: <859707.81789.qm@web30306.mail.mud.yahoo.com> What do you think ? Daily Telegraph reader's poll of the 100 most beautiful cars of all time: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2008/03/10/mfcars110.xml Austin Healey is listed at #17 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2008/03/15/mfcars5.xml --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From shop at justbrits.com Mon Mar 24 16:45:36 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:45:36 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] The 100 most beautiful cars Message-ID: <018501c88e09$2906a3d0$6501a8c0@shop> <> What is interesting to me is that the 100 is #44 and a WRONG BJ-8 being #17, Scott. And both beat the MGA!?!? (Sorry, EditorGary). And NO Sprites!!!!!!! But #7 IS a "correct" placement even tho I think it's #1!!! A very heartfelt THANKS for the post tho!!!!! Ed From alanb at nfahc.co.uk Mon Mar 24 16:22:26 2008 From: alanb at nfahc.co.uk (Alan) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:22:26 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Disc Wheel Brake Drum Needed In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002e01c88e05$ed077a10$6401a8c0@Dell> Hey Doug. Front or rear? I've got a pair of fronts you can have for the cost of shipping (from the UK) _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Doug Newton Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 4:09 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Disc Wheel Brake Drum Needed Hello- Does anyone have a good Disc Wheel Brake Drum for sale? The casting number on the drum is 1B7490. Thanks- Doug From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com Mon Mar 24 17:10:35 2008 From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:10:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] The Bank Job Message-ID: <312837.51797.qm@web50008.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Fellow Listers, For those of you that haven't seen the movie yet and love to see some great old cars, you might want to check out the new movie called the Bank Job. I believe it opened last week, or perhaps the week before. Takes place in England during the early 70's. The movie opens with a great set of head lights and a few minutes later you get a good view of a '60 Healey Blue BT7. You might cry at it's treatment - so take a tissue. There are great camios of a Morris Mini, E-Types, Jag sedans, TR-3A, MGAs, Rolls, Bentleys and some funky looking Ford panel trucks. Besides the cars, it was a good movie worth seeing. Enjoy. Cheers, Carlos Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From ynotink at msn.com Mon Mar 24 17:27:35 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:27:35 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? In-Reply-To: <006501c88d38$875f16a0$6501a8c0@shop> Message-ID: Now that you mention it I have been a little snotty nosed lately, but I think it has more to do with Juniper pollen than winter doldrums (cabin fever?). Bill Lawrence >From: >Reply-To: shop at justbrits.com >To: >Subject: Re: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? >Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:52:10 -0600 > >Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen!! > >What has transpired is TYPICAL of the "winter doldrums"!! I am on TEN >other Lists and over the years have seen this "winter doldrum" occur >(couple years ago on this one) more often than NOT, on all my Lists. > >The "winter doldrum" that is current here is NOTHING when compared to the >Spridgets, MidgetSprite, MGS, and Bugeye Lists. Not even remotely >CLOSE!!! > >Warm weather WILL return, daily use of are cars WILL return & SANITY WILL >return!!! > >Calm down (and don't leave). I would almost think you gents have regressed >to snotty nosed teenagers!!! LOL > >Ed >Please visit my sire at: www.justbrits.com > >PS: Of course I wouldn't mind if I could be 30ish AND know what I know >now!! LOL From ynotink at msn.com Mon Mar 24 17:37:20 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:37:20 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Seats.. (in the BN2, not in the White House) In-Reply-To: <00a501c88d38$b298c320$0200a8c0@tm4> Message-ID: The foam they are using now is stiffer than the "Dunlopillo" foams that were original and are harder to sit on. In order to get a more comfortable feel you need to remove some of the foam from the center of the foam to soften it., I saw a pattern for drilling the foam with a hole saw to make it more compliant. I think it was one of Norman Nock's tips. Bill Lawrence >From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz >To: 'Alan Seigrist' , healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seats.. (in the BN2, not in the White House) >Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:53:23 +0100 > >Hmm.. I am over 6ft.. I am roughly 190cm, but on top, I have short legs.. >:-) > > >Thanks for the tip > >Cheers, Tadek > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut at gmail.com] >Sent: 23 marca 2008 23:44 >To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seats.. (in the BN2, not in the White House) > >Tadek - > >If I recall most Healey guys that do the BN1/BN2 foam take the foam >for the 6-cyl cars and trim it to fit. > >Also, if you are close to 6 ft tall or more you will need to cut holes >in the bottom of the foam so you sit low enough in the car. > >No patterns are available but if you have the clausager and roger >moment books you will have enought picures for your trimmer to copy. > >Alan From tdrech at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 24 19:19:18 2008 From: tdrech at sbcglobal.net (Tom Rech) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:19:18 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] general discussion/vote Message-ID: <000001c88e1e$a2107610$b5968e42@RECH2001> I agree with Bill. Keep the politics out of my religion! Tom Rech 59 BT7 ABSOLUTELY NOT! But then I've already been flamed openly and off-List for my "Keep It Healey" opinion. Bill Barnett From gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com Mon Mar 24 20:42:34 2008 From: gregwilkinson at roadrunner.com (Greg Wilkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:42:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] general discussion/vote In-Reply-To: <000001c88e1e$a2107610$b5968e42@RECH2001> Message-ID: One thing I'd like to point out. While we can delete political emails on our own computers, it would be a lot of work for the owner of this email service. The choice would be to delete the non-Healey material, or have to purchase more hard drives for the extra space needed in the archives. Just this one topic generated lots of replies, not all with the same heading. Seems unfair to me. This list was conceived of for Healey talk. My humble opinion, Greg From alanb at nfahc.co.uk Tue Mar 25 00:22:49 2008 From: alanb at nfahc.co.uk (Alan) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:22:49 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Disc Wheel Brake Drum Needed In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <003801c88e49$09576b60$6401a8c0@Dell> Hey Doug. Front or rear? I've got a pair of fronts you can have for the cost of shipping (from the UK) _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Doug Newton Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 4:09 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Disc Wheel Brake Drum Needed Hello- Does anyone have a good Disc Wheel Brake Drum for sale? The casting number on the drum is 1B7490. Thanks- Doug From alan.bromfield at virgin.net Tue Mar 25 00:31:59 2008 From: alan.bromfield at virgin.net (Alan Bromfield) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:31:59 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Help - Oil smoke in exhaust In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080324160726.03845e98@nosimport.com> References: <004301c88c29$66799150$6401a8c0@Dell> <7.0.1.0.2.20080324160726.03845e98@nosimport.com> Message-ID: <003901c88e4a$50f3d3e0$6401a8c0@Dell> Hey Peter. Many thanks for your input. We have discovered that it is definitely something to do with the smog kit. We have had a couple of days of experimentation to try and pin the problem down because it only happens from dead cold moving toward warm-up. The smog kit on this car comprises an oil seperator canister on the timing case that vents through a tube to the crankcase ventilation valve and into the inlet manifold. If the connecting tube (canister to valve) is disconnected, so that the crankcase pressure vents to atmosphere, we get air intake through the ventilation valve. That really screws the carburation so, with a bung in the ventilation valve to stop it drawing air, the smoke problem goes away. It is therefore not valve guides or piston blow-by, but a breathing/pressure problem in the smog arrangements. I can't believe that - "They all do that sir" - as the salesman said to the punter. The trick now is to find which bit isn't behaving. I'll keep you informed if we get any closer to pinning it down. Cheers.......... _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: Peter C [mailto:peter at nosimport.com] Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 9:13 PM To: Alan Bromfield; healeys at autox.team.net Cc: Phil - nfahc Subject: Re: [Healeys] Help - Oil smoke in exhaust Alan, I and a few friends with the same era Spridgets have had the same thing. Start up, drive for (me) exactly 1.65 miles, smoke billows out at that point which is exactly when the temp gauge moves off cold, then it stops exactly .58 miles later. Solution? fergataboutit. Actually, I've come to utilize it as at .75 miles I am turning on to a highway, where people tend to run up my back.... I loose them in a cloud, and off I go! It's not oil smoke either..it's stinkier and black. Honestly, it's been discussed for years, and it happens only on a certain generation of smog stuff.. the earliest. Peter C. From ah3000me at gmail.com Tue Mar 25 03:55:28 2008 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (T W) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:55:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] The 100 most beautiful cars In-Reply-To: <018501c88e09$2906a3d0$6501a8c0@shop> References: <018501c88e09$2906a3d0$6501a8c0@shop> Message-ID: The devil with politics, _this_ is worth arguing about! There are some darn ugly cars in this list. Furthermore, it's Oakland 2, Boston 0 in the bottom of the 2nd. Baseball season has started! And fishing season (open water if you can find it in Maine) starts April 1. Roads are almost passable for our lbc's. So, relax. Have a homebrew, let's skip the politics. - Tom From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 25 07:10:32 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:10:32 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 vs BN2 Front Fenders Message-ID: Good Morning List- I understand that the BN1 Front Fenders are approximately 1 < smaller in wheel well opening than the BN2, but, given that most of our cars are driven on the street (in non high speed turns), isnt it ok to use BN1 Fenders with 60 Spoke Wire Wheels and 185/60 Tires without tire/fender problems? I should also note that I am using Late Model Healey Disc Brakes as well. Please advise your thoughts.. Thanks- Doug From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Tue Mar 25 07:12:20 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:12:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Brake cannister question Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904742@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> In my notes on dissasembly, I recorded that the tube in the cannister was for the brake system. Was I correct? Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From bj7healey at gto.net Tue Mar 25 07:26:43 2008 From: bj7healey at gto.net (Robert) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:26:43 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Brake cannister question In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904742@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904742@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <1206455203.6074.2.camel@robsLinux> Hi Ken The tube is for the Clutch and the outside is for the brake as the brake system requires more fluid the the clutch system therefore the smaller volume which is in the tube is for the clutch system. Bob Slater 1963 BJ7 On Tue, 2008-03-25 at 07:12 -0700, Freese, Ken wrote: > In my notes on dissasembly, I recorded that the tube in the cannister > was for the brake system. Was I correct? > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bj7healey at gto.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From price at advocateadvisors.com Tue Mar 25 07:28:58 2008 From: price at advocateadvisors.com (R. Price Lindsay) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:28:58 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 Message-ID: <8D4333A09700B046A4B0DCDF4A7DE55E8337@SERVER.acrea.local> I have ordered new LongFlo air cleaners for my BJ8 and realize that the connection for the breather hose is not part of the new parts. How do I make this connection from rear air cleaner to the "T" on the valve cover? R. Price Lindsay Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Advocate Commercial Real Estate Advisors 20 W. Kinzie Street, Suite 1310 Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 753-7706 Phone (312) 753-7710 Fax (630) 841-6300 Cell From MBran89793 at aol.com Tue Mar 25 07:49:17 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:49:17 EDT Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Brake cannister question Message-ID: Hi Ken- Unfortunately that is not correct. In the dual supply tank for the brakes & clutch the smaller tube or inner portion is for the clutch. M.S.Brantley, Jr. Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club Membership Chmn. & Delegate **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From cnaarndt at gmail.com Tue Mar 25 07:57:07 2008 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:57:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 vs BN2 Front Fenders In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <751d05480803250757t38798bcanc6f1efb79b88a359@mail.gmail.com> Doug, Actually the BN1 wings are 1 1/4 to almost 1 3/4 inches smaller than the BN2 wings. I'll pass this question off to Bill Barnett since he has personal experience with early BN1 wings and fairly aggressive tires but I believe that he has had few problems. Cheers Curt Arndt On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 7:10 AM, Doug Newton wrote: > Good Morning List- I understand that the BN1 Front Fenders are > approximately > 1 < smaller in wheel well opening than the BN2, but, given that most of > our > cars are driven on the street (in non high speed turns), isn t it ok to > use > BN1 Fenders with 60 Spoke Wire Wheels and 185/60 Tires without tire/fender > problems? I should also note that I am using Late Model Healey Disc Brakes > as well. > > > > Please advise your thoughts .. > > > > Thanks- Doug > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Tue Mar 25 07:59:25 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:59:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Brake cannister question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904745@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> OK, I will fix it. Thanks for the correction. Ken ________________________________ From: MBran89793 at aol.com [mailto:MBran89793 at aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 7:49 AM To: Freese, Ken; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Brake cannister question Hi Ken- Unfortunately that is not correct. In the dual supply tank for the brakes & clutch the smaller tube or inner portion is for the clutch. M.S.Brantley, Jr. Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club Membership Chmn. & Delegate ________________________________ Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home . From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 25 08:02:52 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:02:52 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Brake cannister question In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904742@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904742@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <465E064F-AED1-444B-9577-46F26C03343F@sbcglobal.net> The outer larger section is for the brakes. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 25, 2008, at 7:12 AM, Freese, Ken wrote: > In my notes on dissasembly, I recorded that the tube in the cannister > was for the brake system. Was I correct? > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From glemon at neb.rr.com Tue Mar 25 08:07:59 2008 From: glemon at neb.rr.com (glemon at neb.rr.com) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 9:07:59 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 vs BN2 Front Fenders Message-ID: <23300073.513161206457679247.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web12-z02> Doug, I autocrossed my Healey 100 with 165/80 15s, 60 spoke wire wheels, and front disc brakes from a later Healey, no clearance problems with the earlier smaller radius front fenders. I alsa had a tube shock conversion on the front, don't know it that would make any difference, uses stock bump stops, the 165/80s should have a bigger diameter than the 185/60s you are using so I would think you would be OK on the fender radius, don't know about side clearance, but plenty of 3000 driver's run 185s so that should be alright as well. Nice tire size comparison link here: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html Greg Lemon From bspidell at comcast.net Tue Mar 25 08:14:21 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:14:21 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 Message-ID: <032520081514.20590.47E916CD0006D4D50000506E220076219404040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Hi Price, I bought the LongFlos and faced the same dilemma. As the backing plate is thin sheet steel--albeit chromed--there is no really good, solid way to mount an adapter. Mine came with holes, one 90deg adapter and a plug but the adapter was too small and caused excessive pressure buildup in the crankcase (resulting in a leaky valve cover--pretty much a disaster). Cutting a straight length of steel tubing and carefully welding it to the backing plate--at an angle--might work, but unless you've a TIG it would be ugly. I eventually got a set of K&Ns with short stacks (sorry, these were a one-off and I couldn't get the maker to do a production run). I put a PCV valve between the crankcase, T-fitting and the intake manifold per Norman Nock's instructions. Not only did this solve the crankcase venting problem, but all but eliminated the blue smoke I would get after a long downhill, engine-braked run. bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "R. Price Lindsay" > I have ordered new LongFlo air cleaners for my BJ8 and realize that the > connection for the breather hose is not part of the new parts. How do I > make this connection from rear air cleaner to the "T" on the valve > cover? > > > > R. Price Lindsay > > Executive Vice President & > > Chief Operating Officer > > Advocate Commercial Real Estate Advisors > > 20 W. Kinzie Street, Suite 1310 > > Chicago, IL 60610 > > > > (312) 753-7706 Phone > > (312) 753-7710 Fax > > (630) 841-6300 Cell From cnaarndt at gmail.com Tue Mar 25 08:17:59 2008 From: cnaarndt at gmail.com (Curt/Nancy Arndt) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:17:59 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] The 100 most beautiful cars In-Reply-To: <018501c88e09$2906a3d0$6501a8c0@shop> References: <018501c88e09$2906a3d0$6501a8c0@shop> Message-ID: <751d05480803250817n8e0e9ecxb34bc38a11fea567@mail.gmail.com> Ed, I don't care what they say about you. You sir, have good taste. The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato is the sexiest thing on wheels! (With the possible exception of a properly prepared 100.) Obviously two opinions. Cheers, Curt On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 4:45 PM, wrote: > > > But #7 IS a "correct" placement even tho I think it's #1!!! > > > Ed > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From williamsantiks at hotmail.com Tue Mar 25 08:24:46 2008 From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:24:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Striker Pin for the Bonnet latch In-Reply-To: <9A40F04F-C6A8-458E-B695-7F948947B24F@sbcglobal.net> References: <9A40F04F-C6A8-458E-B695-7F948947B24F@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: OK Gang. I am trying to get the correct alignment for my hood striker pin and the guide plate for the bonnet lock. I have an Aluminum Louvered bonnet and despite assurances that it can be opened from below if it stick or gets hung up.... I am scared to test it the first time. Any advice on preset-up before conducting this test and ultimately dialing in the alignment on this assembly - Almost done ... '54 BN1 William Berg _________________________________________________________________ Test your Star IQ http://club.live.com/red_carpet_reveal.aspx?icid=redcarpet_HMTAGMAR From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Tue Mar 25 11:30:21 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:30:21 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 In-Reply-To: <032520081514.20590.47E916CD0006D4D50000506E220076219404040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> References: <032520081514.20590.47E916CD0006D4D50000506E220076219404040A0B079F9C0D@comcast.net> Message-ID: <20080325193000.8E374187682@autox.team.net> I had the same problem with the K&Ns for my BT7. I cut a hole in the back of the rearmost filter's backplate and made an adaptor from brass plumbing 15mm compression fittings. I think the one I used is the fitting that will go onto/into/through a plastic cold water tank. I can be more explicit if required. Still works after 5 or so yrs and looks prtty good though I say it myself! 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 Bob Spidell Sent: 25 March 2008 15:14 To: R. Price Lindsay; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 Hi Price, I bought the LongFlos and faced the same dilemma. As the backing plate is thin sheet steel--albeit chromed--there is no really good, solid way to mount an adapter. Mine came with holes, one 90deg adapter and a plug but the adapter was too small and caused excessive pressure buildup in the crankcase (resulting in a leaky valve cover--pretty much a disaster). Cutting a straight length of steel tubing and carefully welding it to the backing plate--at an angle--might work, but unless you've a TIG it would be ugly. I eventually got a set of K&Ns with short stacks (sorry, these were a one-off and I couldn't get the maker to do a production run). I put a PCV valve between the crankcase, T-fitting and the intake manifold per Norman Nock's instructions. Not only did this solve the crankcase venting problem, but all but eliminated the blue smoke I would get after a long downhill, engine-braked run. bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "R. Price Lindsay" > I have ordered new LongFlo air cleaners for my BJ8 and realize that the > connection for the breather hose is not part of the new parts. How do I > make this connection from rear air cleaner to the "T" on the valve > cover? > > > > R. Price Lindsay > > Executive Vice President & > > Chief Operating Officer > > Advocate Commercial Real Estate Advisors > > 20 W. Kinzie Street, Suite 1310 > > Chicago, IL 60610 > > > > (312) 753-7706 Phone > > (312) 753-7710 Fax > > (630) 841-6300 Cell Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk http://www.team.net/archive From ricksnover at earthlink.net Tue Mar 25 12:22:16 2008 From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:22:16 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Less than a week left to Pre-Order Conclave Regalia Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20080325122106.02b1b728@popd.ix.netcom.com> Hi All, If you want to shop the full selection of regalia from Conclave 2008 "Healeys On The Bay" here in San Diego this summer, you should try to visit http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ and order it SOON. March 31st is the deadline to pre-order meet regalia. The selection in stock at the meet will be limited. Notes: 1. The Committee has decided to extend the early registration discount to April 30th, but it would still be appreciated if folks would go ahead and register now. 2. Registered Conclave attendees should call the Sheraton to reserve their rooms soon, too, and be sure to mention "Conclave 2008" to get our discounted rates. Hope to see you there, Rick -- Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA Vice President (Membership), Activities Committee Chairman & Webmaster Austin-Healey Club of San Diego http://www.sdhealey.org (Temporarily down, use http://home.earthlink.net/~ricksnover/sdhealey for now.) 1964 Sprite Mk III (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite (vintage racer: VARA http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II "Tri-Carb" (being restored) and 1955 100 (pieces in storage) From shop at justbrits.com Tue Mar 25 14:05:01 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:05:01 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Tue Hysterics = TOO good to wait for Fri!!!!!! Message-ID: <052a01c88ebb$e61fc750$6501a8c0@shop> I just sent this to my local PD and I KNOW you folks will NOT believe!!!!!! ************************************************************************************** BREAKING NEWS IN CHICAGO!! Go to: http://wgntv.trb.com/ and scroll down (currently in top row on right) to this story: "Strange twist in an attempted...." & click on pic then scroll back up!! I will bet you a case of brew that in all the combined years of all HPD employees (sworn AND non-sworn) nobody has heard of one quite THIS dumb, Kevin!!!!!!!!! Might even want to post this on B.B.!!! LMAO!!! From ricphillps at aol.com Tue Mar 25 14:29:32 2008 From: ricphillps at aol.com (ricphillps at aol.com) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:29:32 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Home Auto Lifts - revisited Message-ID: <8CA5CD6733D3654-10D8-17D6@MBLK-M30.sysops.aol.com> Does anyone have an opinion on the Revolution Lift by Rotary vs the Backyard Buddy.? I've narrowed it down to these 2 and wonder if any of you have any experience with either. Thanks From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Tue Mar 25 14:38:27 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:38:27 +1300 Subject: [Healeys] Bushings In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <014301c88ec0$91493c20$0401010a@compaq> Hi Michael, Did you check my blog on that? http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=103 Michael In New Zealand -----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 Awgertoo at aol.com Sent: March 25, 2008 3:37 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Bushings I know we have kicked around the subject of bushing material before but can we do it again? Of the various materials (rubber, poly and nylon) what are preferences and recommendations for "moving" and "non-moving" joints, and what for road and race and why? Thanks--Michael Oritt **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. 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Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.0/1342 - Release Date: 25/03/2008 10:26 AM From BN1 at pacbell.net Tue Mar 25 14:40:20 2008 From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:40:20 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 vs BN2 Front Fenders In-Reply-To: <751d05480803250757t38798bcanc6f1efb79b88a359@mail.gmail.com> References: <751d05480803250757t38798bcanc6f1efb79b88a359@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <47E97144.2040505@pacbell.net> Hi Curt and List, Actually, I have never had a problem even though I have the smallest openings. Just do your research first. I'm running Dunlop 205/65/15's on Dunlop 6" stainless/chrome 72's. They stick outside the openings and with aggressive driving and body roll, you are sure to catch the wing in the tread and tuck it under. I've seen it done on a '62 BT7. (Big openings!) That was my research :-) I ran a 5/8" sway bar without touching, but now have a 7/8". The front stays absolutely flat although I don't slalom or drive balls out much any more. I have way too much invested in the paint job to take a chance. Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: > Doug, > > Actually the BN1 wings are 1 1/4 to almost 1 3/4 inches smaller than the BN2 > wings. > > I'll pass this question off to Bill Barnett since he has personal experience > with early BN1 wings and fairly aggressive tires but I believe that he has > had few problems. > > Cheers > > Curt Arndt > > > > On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 7:10 AM, Doug Newton > wrote: > > >> Good Morning List- I understand that the BN1 Front Fenders are >> approximately >> 1 < smaller in wheel well opening than the BN2, but, given that most of >> our >> cars are driven on the street (in non high speed turns), isn t it ok to >> use >> BN1 Fenders with 60 Spoke Wire Wheels and 185/60 Tires without tire/fender >> problems? I should also note that I am using Late Model Healey Disc Brakes >> as well. >> >> >> >> Please advise your thoughts .. >> >> >> >> Thanks- Doug >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as cnaarndt at gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1 at pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From tomfelts at windstream.net Tue Mar 25 15:01:06 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:01:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Tue Hysterics = TOO good to wait for Fri!!!!!! Message-ID: <20080325220106.JAWE25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> ROFLMAO!!!! Now THAT was funny. > > From: > Date: 2008/03/25 Tue PM 05:05:01 EDT > To: > Subject: [Healeys] Tue Hysterics = TOO good to wait for Fri!!!!!! > > I just sent this to my local PD and I KNOW you folks will NOT believe!!!!!! > ************************************************************************************** > BREAKING NEWS IN CHICAGO!! > > Go to: http://wgntv.trb.com/ > and scroll down (currently in top row on right) to this story: > > "Strange twist in an attempted...." & click on pic then scroll back up!! > > I will bet you a case of brew that in all the combined years of all HPD employees (sworn AND non-sworn) nobody has heard of one quite THIS dumb, Kevin!!!!!!!!! > > Might even want to post this on B.B.!!! LMAO!!! > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu Tue Mar 25 15:53:15 2008 From: hartfiel at alumni.princeton.edu (Michael Hartfield) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:53:15 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] The Bank Job Message-ID: This past week you might have seen the movie, The Wedding Date. It takes place in England and prominently displays a nice BJ8 that seems to run some of the wedding party around. Michael Hartfield BJ8 From larryrph at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 25 16:04:14 2008 From: larryrph at sbcglobal.net (Lawrence Wysocki) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:04:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Fw: How to get rid of a telemarketer ..Not Healey related Message-ID: <315903.99851.qm@web83403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Lawrence Wysocki wrote: Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:10:40 -0700 (PDT) From: Lawrence Wysocki Subject: Fwd: Fw: How to get rid of a telemarketer .. To: Karen Diaz , Alex Gawron , Joe Pruski , John Pruski , Jerry& Elaine volenec , Elaine Wysocki Gmateja at aol.com wrote: From: Gmateja at aol.com Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:35:45 EDT Subject: Fwd: Fw: How to get rid of a telemarketer .. To: tcavazos at ccips.com, CJGRIMM at aol.com, danvm4 at yahoo.com, Doraskileo at aol.com, eminence-front at lycos.com, gosgrl1 at yahoo.com, john at heerhold.com, karinhughes01 at yahoo.com, eillian at ccips.com, Monaleza56 at aol.com, clellish at sbcglobal.net, dvm60 at yahoo.com, debbiemateja at msn.com, claremoberg1 at cox.net, jpm32 at wowway.com, tolita at chemi-con.com, jtr32703 at yahoo.com, aseignemartin at yahoo.com, robertj at isp01.net, rlw1844 at sbcglobal.net, woj121 at comcast.net, larryrph at sbcglobal.net, MZablocki at aol.com --------------------------------- Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. From: "eli" To: "Wayne Glover" , "Steven Bingen" , "steve cooper" , "robert loop" , "Rob Montgomery" , "Phyllis" , "Paul Ungerleider" , "patty leonard" , "Mike Wigley" , "Michael Mirlis" , "marcel rudin" , "gino serricchio" , "Gene Mateja" , "Gary Zimmerman" , "gary \(preferred\) bigel" , "elke beyer" , "doug vogel" , "Dominick \(home\) Bitume" , "dale burns" , "Andrew Robbins" Subject: Fw: How to get rid of a telemarketer .. Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:17:41 -0400 ----- Original Message ----- From: tucker.arthur at comcast.net To: undisclosed-recipients: Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 9:49 PM Subject: How to get rid of a telemarketer .. Subject: How to get rid of a telemarketer .. Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:05:37 +0000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5z4Vs26-TI From ricksnover at earthlink.net Tue Mar 25 16:26:01 2008 From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:26:01 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] AHC San Diego Web Site Is Back On-line! Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20080325162553.0637e1d0@qcmail1.qualcomm.com> Hi All, After a lot of flailing around, our sdhealey.org domain name was reactivated earlier today and the web site appears to be working fine again! Rick -- Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA Vice President (Membership), Activities Committee Chairman & Webmaster Austin-Healey Club of San Diego http://www.sdhealey.org 1964 Sprite Mk III (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite (vintage racer: VARA http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II "Tri-Carb" (being restored) and 1955 100 (pieces in storage) From dwflagg at juno.com Tue Mar 25 16:31:04 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:31:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Triumph Stuff Message-ID: <20080325.193104.3980.0.dwflagg@juno.com> In case any of you out there also have a TR, I have an NOS clutch release bearing (QH) for a TR4/TR250 '65 - '68 or TR6 '69 - '76. Also, have a like new Lucas 54033230/31869A TR4 wiper switch. Please contact me off the list if you are interested. Thanks. Doug From ynotink at msn.com Tue Mar 25 17:37:58 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:37:58 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Fw: How to get rid of a telemarketer ..Not Healeyrelated In-Reply-To: <315903.99851.qm@web83403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: That's more fun than the no call list. Bill Lawrence >From: Lawrence Wysocki >To: Healeys Autox >Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Fw: How to get rid of a telemarketer ..Not >Healeyrelated >Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:04:14 -0700 (PDT) > >Lawrence Wysocki wrote: Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 >07:10:40 -0700 (PDT) >From: Lawrence Wysocki >Subject: Fwd: Fw: How to get rid of a telemarketer .. >To: Karen Diaz , >Alex Gawron , >Joe Pruski , >John Pruski , >Jerry& Elaine volenec , >Elaine Wysocki > > > >Gmateja at aol.com wrote: From: Gmateja at aol.com >Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:35:45 EDT >Subject: Fwd: Fw: How to get rid of a telemarketer .. >To: tcavazos at ccips.com, CJGRIMM at aol.com, danvm4 at yahoo.com, >Doraskileo at aol.com, >eminence-front at lycos.com, gosgrl1 at yahoo.com, john at heerhold.com, >karinhughes01 at yahoo.com, eillian at ccips.com, Monaleza56 at aol.com, >clellish at sbcglobal.net, dvm60 at yahoo.com, debbiemateja at msn.com, >claremoberg1 at cox.net, jpm32 at wowway.com, tolita at chemi-con.com, >jtr32703 at yahoo.com, aseignemartin at yahoo.com, robertj at isp01.net, >rlw1844 at sbcglobal.net, woj121 at comcast.net, larryrph at sbcglobal.net, >MZablocki at aol.com > > > > > > >--------------------------------- > Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. >From: "eli" >To: "Wayne Glover" , >"Steven Bingen" , >"steve cooper" , >"robert loop" , >"Rob Montgomery" , >"Phyllis" , >"Paul Ungerleider" , >"patty leonard" , >"Mike Wigley" , >"Michael Mirlis" , "marcel rudin" , >"gino serricchio" , >"Gene Mateja" , "Gary Zimmerman" , >"gary \(preferred\) bigel" , >"elke beyer" , "doug vogel" , >"Dominick \(home\) Bitume" , >"dale burns" , >"Andrew Robbins" >Subject: Fw: How to get rid of a telemarketer .. >Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:17:41 -0400 > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: tucker.arthur at comcast.net > To: undisclosed-recipients: > Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 9:49 PM > Subject: How to get rid of a telemarketer .. > > > > > > Subject: How to get rid of a telemarketer .. >Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:05:37 +0000 > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5z4Vs26-TI >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as ynotink at msn.com > >http://www.team.net/archive From ynotink at msn.com Tue Mar 25 17:52:23 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:52:23 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] The 100 most beautiful cars In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Point by point: Agreed. the Healeys should have been placed higher and some of the French, Italian and off brand crap should have stayed home. Oakland? Didn't that become part of Pontiac like about 1929? Looks like a good season for fly fishing in the rockies. Extra run-off may keep the streams roily a little later than usual. Been driving #554 most of the winter. Mmmmm, BEER! Bill Lawrence Albuquerque, NM >From: "T W" >To: Healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Healeys] The 100 most beautiful cars >Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:55:28 -0400 > >The devil with politics, _this_ is worth arguing about! There are some >darn ugly cars in this list. > >Furthermore, it's Oakland 2, Boston 0 in the bottom of the 2nd. Baseball >season has started! > >And fishing season (open water if you can find it in Maine) starts April 1. > >Roads are almost passable for our lbc's. > >So, relax. Have a homebrew, let's skip the politics. > >- Tom From BN1 at pacbell.net Tue Mar 25 17:59:46 2008 From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:59:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Is this the 21st-century Spridget - Telegraph Message-ID: <47E9A002.1060707@pacbell.net> Interesting! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2003/03/07/emfsmart08.xml&page=2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com Tue Mar 25 20:21:23 2008 From: gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com (Richard Collins) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:21:23 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Home Auto Lifts - revisited In-Reply-To: <8CA5CD6733D3654-10D8-17D6@MBLK-M30.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CA5CD6733D3654-10D8-17D6@MBLK-M30.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: I have a Revolution and it is great. I assembled it myself with my son's assistance. Both the BN7 and my other cars roll on and off without issue. I bought the caster set with it but rarely use them but they are useful even if seldom used. Construction is sturdy vs some of the China built units I checked out. Richard of CA/KY 1960 BN7 #440 > To: healeys at autox.team.net> Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:29:32 -0400> From: ricphillps at aol.com> Subject: [Healeys] Home Auto Lifts - revisited> > Does anyone have an opinion on the Revolution Lift by Rotary vs the Backyard Buddy.? I've narrowed it down to these 2 and wonder if any of you have any experience with either.> > Thanks> _______________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > Healeys at autox.team.net> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> > You are subscribed as gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> > http://www.team.net/archive _________________________________________________________________ Test your Star IQ http://club.live.com/red_carpet_reveal.aspx?icid=redcarpet_HMTAGMAR From williamsantiks at hotmail.com Wed Mar 26 00:56:48 2008 From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:56:48 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Furlex install & top of door seals Message-ID: First of all Thank you Rich C. for your answer on the striker pin for the bonnet. It seems once you have answered a question no one else chimes in. A compliment to your knowledge on the esoteric Healey stuff. This question is for the furflex dust seal that fits beneath the door panel on the 100-4 doors. Does it extend beyond the vinyl covered door panel at the top and bottom or should it be trimmed to come just as long as the sides of the panel. Also it is glued first to the panel before install to insure a smooth line right?.......... Finally , should it be finished or do we merely see the inner rubber hose poking out of the top. On a seperate topic , do you put the more elaborate top of door seals like a BN2 on BN1's or do you do the more simpler BN1 style Thanks -William '54 BN1 _________________________________________________________________ In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ realtime_042008 From ktaplin at prexar.com Wed Mar 26 03:40:00 2008 From: ktaplin at prexar.com (Ken Taplin) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:40:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] wiring Message-ID: <001a01c88f2d$c38913a0$7f876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC> Finished the wiring on my BT7 and the turn signal indicator light stays on. Did I muddle something or should I suspect the dreaded flasher relay? From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed Mar 26 05:54:41 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:54:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] wiring References: <001a01c88f2d$c38913a0$7f876341@YOUR85A8F7B8EC> Message-ID: <003001c88f40$8f389c70$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Ken, Most likely place to look after the flasher relay (little canister) is the stop-turnsignal override relay (box with 4 terminals down each side). It doesn't need to be dreaded, and usually responds very well to some careful cleaning of the points sets with very fine emery, and checking the point gap settings. It's all described very well in the workshop manual. One the bench its very easy, getting it to the bench and back is the more difficult matter. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Taplin" To: "healeys" Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 6:40 AM Subject: [Healeys] wiring > Finished the wiring on my BT7 and the turn signal indicator light stays > on. > Did I muddle something or should I suspect the dreaded flasher relay? > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Wed Mar 26 06:15:32 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:15:32 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Furlex install & top of door seals References: Message-ID: <004d01c88f43$799a1120$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> William, But were you successful in installing the bonnet lock and adjusting as needed? What method did you use? This door seal subject has already been answered and can be found complete with pictures on John Sims' excellent web site here: http://www.healey6.com/email%20postings/Indoor%20Seals%20and%20Trim.pdf The "top of door" seals you refer to are usually called scuttle seals. Your '54 BN1 should have the much simpler early scuttle seal. The later seals as added to later BN2's is a very complicated arrangement that incorporates stand off brackets and metal locking strips to position and secure the channel type strips. All said and done it is as ineffective as the earlier ones. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: William Berg To: healeys at autox.team.net ; richchrysler at quickclic.net Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 3:56 AM Subject: 100-4 Furlex install & top of door seals First of all Thank you Rich C. for your answer on the striker pin for the bonnet. It seems once you have answered a question no one else chimes in. A compliment to your knowledge on the esoteric Healey stuff. This question is for the furflex dust seal that fits beneath the door panel on the 100-4 doors. Does it extend beyond the vinyl covered door panel at the top and bottom or should it be trimmed to come just as long as the sides of the panel. Also it is glued first to the panel before install to insure a smooth line right?.......... Finally , should it be finished or do we merely see the inner rubber hose poking out of the top. On a seperate topic , do you put the more elaborate top of door seals like a BN2 on BN1's or do you do the more simpler BN1 style Thanks -William '54 BN1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. From awgertoo at aol.com Wed Mar 26 06:34:17 2008 From: awgertoo at aol.com (awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:34:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 Furlex install & top of door seals In-Reply-To: <004d01c88f43$799a1120$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <004d01c88f43$799a1120$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <8CA5D5D394826FF-6C0-3945@FWM-D18.sysops.aol.com> I must disagree with Rich here: I have the later BN-2 type bracket and seal installed on my BN1 and it is very effective in moving?the water?leak from the top of my left thigh to the outside of my left calf. Best--Michael Oritt -----Original Message----- From: Rich C To: William Berg ; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 9:15 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 Furlex install & top of door seals William, But were you successful in installing the bonnet lock and adjusting as needed? What method did you use? This door seal subject has already been answered and can be found complete with pictures on John Sims' excellent web site here: http://www.healey6.com/email%20postings/Indoor%20Seals%20and%20Trim.pdf The "top of door" seals you refer to are usually called scuttle seals. Your '54 BN1 should have the much simpler early scuttle seal. The later seals as added to later BN2's is a very complicated arrangement that incorporates stand off brackets and metal locking strips to position and secure the channel type strips. All said and done it is as ineffective as the earlier ones. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: William Berg To: healeys at autox.team.net ; richchrysler at quickclic.net Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 3:56 AM Subject: 100-4 Furlex install & top of door seals First of all Thank you Rich C. for your answer on the striker pin for the bonnet. It seems once you have answered a question no one else chimes in. A compliment to your knowledge on the esoteric Healey stuff. This question is for the furflex dust seal that fits beneath the door panel on the 100-4 doors. Does it extend beyond the vinyl covered door panel at the top and bottom or should it be trimmed to come just as long as the sides of the panel. Also it is glued first to the panel before install to insure a smooth line right?.......... Finally , should it be finished or do we merely see the inner rubber hose poking out of the top. On a seperate topic , do you put the more elaborate top of door seals like a BN2 on BN1's or do you do the more simpler BN1 style Thanks -William '54 BN1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as awgertoo at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive From westonkeyes at hotmail.com Wed Mar 26 08:21:43 2008 From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:21:43 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New list member here Message-ID: Hello Folks, I normally restore Jags for a living but one of my Jag customers also has an AH 3000 Mark III that has laid fallow (for 10 years) with a restorer who got "burned" out. I inherited the project and feel I know the car better than my wife at the moment. The body work has all been done and painted and the front and rear suspension are rebuilt and installed. The engine has been rebuilt and I just completed the gearbox and overdrive. I am slowly getting the rest of the parts from the original restorer. The problem at the moment is fasteners. Does anyone have a cross reference between the Healey parts manual numbers and what the thread, length, hardness is? Any help with identifying fasteners is appreciated. Many thanks. Wes Keyes York, Maine From bluechipracing at snet.net Wed Mar 26 09:04:03 2008 From: bluechipracing at snet.net (james smith) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:04:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 Message-ID: <611035.98333.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Speaking of LongFlows, does anyone know where I can get replacement foam for them? Jim Smith East Hampton, CT ----- Original Message ---- From: Bob Spidell To: R. Price Lindsay ; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 11:14:21 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 Hi Price, I bought the LongFlos and faced the same dilemma. As the backing plate is thin sheet steel--albeit chromed--there is no really good, solid way to mount an adapter. Mine came with holes, one 90deg adapter and a plug but the adapter was too small and caused excessive pressure buildup in the crankcase (resulting in a leaky valve cover--pretty much a disaster). Cutting a straight length of steel tubing and carefully welding it to the backing plate--at an angle--might work, but unless you've a TIG it would be ugly. I eventually got a set of K&Ns with short stacks (sorry, these were a one-off and I couldn't get the maker to do a production run). I put a PCV valve between the crankcase, T-fitting and the intake manifold per Norman Nock's instructions. Not only did this solve the crankcase venting problem, but all but eliminated the blue smoke I would get after a long downhill, engine-braked run. bs From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Wed Mar 26 09:25:34 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:25:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 In-Reply-To: <611035.98333.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <611035.98333.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904763@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Try Victoria British. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 9:04 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 Speaking of LongFlows, does anyone know where I can get replacement foam for them? Jim Smith East Hampton, CT From westonkeyes at hotmail.com Wed Mar 26 11:44:23 2008 From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:44:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Adjustable steering question Message-ID: Hello Folks, I am restoring a early 1967 AH 3000 Mark III Phase 3 RHD. Was Adjustable steering standard on a right hand drive by this time? I am missing many parts and didn't take it apart originally, so am shooting ion the dark.Thanks. Wes Keyes York, Maine From sbyers at ec.rr.com Wed Mar 26 11:54:24 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:54:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Adjustable steering question Message-ID: <25989752.1654791206557664230.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web22-z02> Hi, Wes - Although most BJ8s had adjustable steering, it wasn't considered "standard" by the factory. It is always listed in the optional equipment on the BMIHT certificates. Evidence indicates the overwhelming majority of cars built for the U.S. market (as most of the cars were) had adjustable steering. Most non-adjustable steering cars that have a record in the BJ8 registry were Home market (RHD) cars or non-North American cars. I have recorded that the car you are working on has the BMIHT certificate available. It will tell you whether the car had adjustable steering or not. Cheers! Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Weston Keyes wrote: > Hello Folks, > > I am restoring a early 1967 AH 3000 Mark III Phase 3 RHD. Was Adjustable > steering standard on a right hand drive by this time? I am missing many parts > and didn't take it apart originally, so am shooting ion the dark.Thanks. > > Wes Keyes > York, Maine From bluechipracing at snet.net Wed Mar 26 12:16:27 2008 From: bluechipracing at snet.net (james smith) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:16:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 Message-ID: <918637.52389.qm@web81301.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks for the info. Looks like Victoria British has the foam elements. I cut a hole in the back plate and soldered a short length of 1/2" copper tubing to the back plate for the vent hose. Jim ----- Original Message ---- From: R. Price Lindsay To: james smith Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:11:27 PM Subject: RE: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 Hopefully from British Specialties. That's where I ordered mine from and they list replacement filters as being available. How did you hook up the vent pipe, if you don't mind me asking? Price Lindsay -----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 james smith Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:04 AM To: Healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] LongFlo Air Cleaners - BJ8 Speaking of LongFlows, does anyone know where I can get replacement foam for them? Jim Smith East Hampton, CT From rchaskell at earthlink.net Wed Mar 26 14:49:20 2008 From: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:49:20 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New list member here In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47EAC4E0.9080008@earthlink.net> Wes, I'm not sure there's one on the web or not. There are three publications that I'm aware of that have a description of the fasteners: 1) Austin Service Journal number 25 2) Austin-Healey Concours Guidelines, available from George Marinos (GMari2 at verizon.net). George is a member of this list. 3) Austin-Healey 100/100-6/3000 Restoration Guide, a book by Anderson and Moment. I'd recommend getting a copy of 2 and 3 - they'll both help you in figuring out what goes where and what it's suppose to look like. Bob Weston Keyes wrote: > Hello Folks, > > The problem at the moment is > fasteners. Does anyone have a cross reference between the Healey parts manual > numbers and what the thread, length, hardness is? Any help with identifying > fasteners is appreciated. Many thanks. > > Wes Keyes > York, Maine From alanb at nfahc.co.uk Wed Mar 26 15:37:12 2008 From: alanb at nfahc.co.uk (Alan) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:37:12 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] New list member here In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004a01c88f91$f030a990$6401a8c0@Dell> Hey Wes. An absolute 'must have' book is the Restoration Guide by Gary Anderson & Roger Moment. Appendix One at the back has the fastener 'decode' information you need. In the short term I can scan the relevant bits and email them to you if you wish. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Weston Keyes Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 3:22 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] New list member here Hello Folks, I normally restore Jags for a living but one of my Jag customers also has an AH 3000 Mark III that has laid fallow (for 10 years) with a restorer who got "burned" out. I inherited the project and feel I know the car better than my wife at the moment. The body work has all been done and painted and the front and rear suspension are rebuilt and installed. The engine has been rebuilt and I just completed the gearbox and overdrive. I am slowly getting the rest of the parts from the original restorer. The problem at the moment is fasteners. Does anyone have a cross reference between the Healey parts manual numbers and what the thread, length, hardness is? Any help with identifying fasteners is appreciated. Many thanks. Wes Keyes York, Maine From jodyfkerr at gmail.com Wed Mar 26 15:39:55 2008 From: jodyfkerr at gmail.com (Jody Kerr) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:39:55 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] New list member here In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <471534970803261539g20baaf74q9e5f8c8d7002529e@mail.gmail.com> Welcome to the group Weston, Is this what you're looking for? http://www.healey6.com/Technical/BMC-boltcodes.xls http://www.healey6.com/Technical/boltcodes2.xls Jim's web site is a good resource/pointer to obtaining information! Jody On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 8:21 AM, Weston Keyes wrote: > Hello Folks, > > I normally restore Jags for a living but one of my Jag customers also has > an AH 3000 Mark III that has laid fallow (for 10 years) with a restorer who > got "burned" out. I inherited the project and feel I know the car better than > my wife at the moment. The body work has all been done and painted and the > front and rear suspension are rebuilt and installed. The engine has been > rebuilt and I just completed the gearbox and overdrive. I am slowly getting > the rest of the parts from the original restorer. The problem at the moment is > fasteners. Does anyone have a cross reference between the Healey parts manual > numbers and what the thread, length, hardness is? Any help with identifying > fasteners is appreciated. Many thanks. > > Wes Keyes > York, Maine > _______________________________________________ > 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 jodyfkerr at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- 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 Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Wed Mar 26 15:48:45 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:48:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Earls Court black pink 100M article Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904774@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Can someone point me to a article in the last few years in a USA club magazine about the black/pink 100M? Thanks, Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Wed Mar 26 18:27:37 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:27:37 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Earls Court black pink 100M article In-Reply-To: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904774@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904774@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: I don't know the article but the car was a BN6, not a 100M On 3/27/08, Freese, Ken wrote: > Can someone point me to a article in the last few years in a USA club > magazine about the black/pink 100M? > Thanks, > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Wed Mar 26 18:41:51 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:41:51 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Oil Additive Question Message-ID: <006001c88fab$ce631a40$a2318304@markl946cfrd7q> I don't recall the well known STP additive being mentioned much on the list when talking about oils and additives. It says on the bottle and paraphrase, " the most anti wear additive of any leading brand" and in very teeny letters it says "ZDDP anti wear additive" Hmmmmm, can it be as simple as adding a bottle of STP to my 20w50 Castrol to help break in my newly rebuilt engine. Any suggestions hear? Not much info on their web sight unfortunately. I have 2 cases of the SM Castrol 20w 50 and would like to use it some how. Mark From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Wed Mar 26 18:52:50 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:52:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Another Oil Observation Message-ID: <006b01c88fad$442a0da0$a2318304@markl946cfrd7q> Auto Zone has plenty of SL 20w50 oil with their name on it. Makes sense cause it didn't sell well compared to the larger names. They told me it is made by Valvoline. I would imagine that their is a lot of house brand oils still left on the selves with the SL rating cause they are slow movers. FWIW, Mark From Healey100M at gmail.com Wed Mar 26 18:57:06 2008 From: Healey100M at gmail.com (Randy Hicks) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:57:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Earls Court black pink 100M article In-Reply-To: References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904774@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <7F65913D-1D35-477D-B7C8-3F2025FCEC4C@gmail.com> It was a 100M. The car is featured in the Austin Healey Magazine, 100M Golden Anniversary issue, Sept./Oct/ 2005. Ken, if you need a copy, contact me off list. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MkI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M at gmail.com On Mar 26, 2008, at 9:27 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > I don't know the article but the car was a BN6, not a 100M > > > On 3/27/08, Freese, Ken wrote: >> Can someone point me to a article in the last few years in a USA club >> magazine about the black/pink 100M? >> Thanks, >> Ken Freese >> 65 BJ8 >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > > > -- > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey100m at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From Jwhlyadv at aol.com Wed Mar 26 19:37:59 2008 From: Jwhlyadv at aol.com (Jwhlyadv at aol.com) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:37:59 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Join us for Springthing May 15-18 Message-ID: Join us for Springthing May 15-18 starting in Louisville, KY. Whether this will be your first SpringThing or youbve lost count, this is truly one you wonb t want to miss. Webve assembled some creative minds from the Bluegrass Club and close neighbors to provide a truly original experience. Come enjoy the entirely new format with special twists on Popularity, the Rally and much more! Youbll have the opportunity to enjoy famous Kentucky backroads, historic Kentucky locations, and decadent Kentucky food and drink. We will begin in Louisville on Thursday night. Come early to enjoy site-seeing opportunities in the big city! See historic homes, come experience the citybs expansive artisan district in historic downtown or just make sure not to miss a minute of the party! A welcome reception will be hosted Thursday evening at our host hotel. On Friday make sure to gas up and pack up! We wonbt be returning to Louisville. From there the trip gets a bit more interesting. Webll see some great sites and give you plenty of time to make the most of your vacation in Bluegrass country! Webll enjoy fantastic driving and touring opportunities. Do a little, do a lot. Drive fast, drive slow. Itbs all your choice! During our day we will have the opportunity to tour the Bourbon Heritage Center at Heaven-Hill Distilleries. We have secured special pricing for the Center, a tour of Heaven-Hill and a tasting, as well as your very own keepsake. Our major banquet will be hosted and sponsored in part by Woodford Reserve Distillery. This is truly an amazing opportunity to see a premium bourbon brand distilled the Kentucky way and experience a buffet full of Kentucky specialties. Your Woodford Reserve tour is included in your Registration fee. Just a little thank you from the Bluegrass Club to you, our guest! Youbve heard of the event, now come experience it for yourself. This wonbt be the one to miss! Visit _www.springthing.info_ (http://www.springthing.info/) for more information and to download a registration form. For more information contact Ben Moore _at future50 at mac.com_ (mailto:atfuture50 at mac.com) (mailto:future50 at mac.com) Thanks, Jim Werner Louisville, KY **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00 030000000001) From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu Mar 27 01:17:12 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:17:12 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Earls Court black pink 100M article In-Reply-To: <7F65913D-1D35-477D-B7C8-3F2025FCEC4C@gmail.com> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904774@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <7F65913D-1D35-477D-B7C8-3F2025FCEC4C@gmail.com> Message-ID: Yer right, sorry. I was thinking of Goldie. On 3/27/08, Randy Hicks wrote: > It was a 100M. The car is featured in the Austin Healey Magazine, > 100M Golden Anniversary issue, Sept./Oct/ 2005. > > Ken, if you need a copy, contact me off list. > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '60 BN7 MkI (For Sale) > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com > > > > On Mar 26, 2008, at 9:27 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > > I don't know the article but the car was a BN6, not a 100M > > > > > > On 3/27/08, Freese, Ken wrote: > >> Can someone point me to a article in the last few years in a USA club > >> magazine about the black/pink 100M? > >> Thanks, > >> Ken Freese > >> 65 BJ8 > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> > >> Healeys at autox.team.net > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > >> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > >> > >> http://www.team.net/archive > >> > > > > > > -- > > Alan > > > > '52 A90 > > '53 BN1 > > '64 BJ8 > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as healey100m at gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Thu Mar 27 02:11:10 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:11:10 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Earls Court black pink 100M article In-Reply-To: <7F65913D-1D35-477D-B7C8-3F2025FCEC4C@gmail.com> References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D904774@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> <7F65913D-1D35-477D-B7C8-3F2025FCEC4C@gmail.com> Message-ID: Yer right, sorry. I was thinking of Goldie. On 3/27/08, Randy Hicks wrote: > It was a 100M. The car is featured in the Austin Healey Magazine, > 100M Golden Anniversary issue, Sept./Oct/ 2005. > > Ken, if you need a copy, contact me off list. > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '60 BN7 MkI (For Sale) > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M at gmail.com > > > > On Mar 26, 2008, at 9:27 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > > I don't know the article but the car was a BN6, not a 100M > > > > > > On 3/27/08, Freese, Ken wrote: > >> Can someone point me to a article in the last few years in a USA club > >> magazine about the black/pink 100M? > >> Thanks, > >> Ken Freese > >> 65 BJ8 > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> > >> Healeys at autox.team.net > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >> > >> You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > >> > >> http://www.team.net/archive > >> > > > > > > -- > > Alan > > > > '52 A90 > > '53 BN1 > > '64 BJ8 > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as healey100m at gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From westonkeyes at hotmail.com Thu Mar 27 03:41:56 2008 From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:41:56 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Oil Additive Question Message-ID: Mark, I'll throw out my advice on break in for what's it's worth. I "studied" (hung around his shop) under a Jaguar guru in New Zealand for 3 months. For breaking in an engine he bought the cheapest oil he could find and as soon as the engine was running he took it out and "drove it like he stole it". Then once the rings had a chance to seat then he put "good" oil in. I have used this theory with 7 engine rebuilds and haven't had a problem. The theory as I understand it is the new cross hatching in the cylinders acts like sandpaper to the rings initially. You don't want to impede that process. I was warned not to idle the car too long initially because you don't want to dull the "sandpaper" before it has done it's work or build up carbon. Good Luck. Wes Keyes York, Maine > > I don't recall the well known STP additive being mentioned much on the list > when talking about oils and additives. > > It says on the bottle and paraphrase, " the most anti wear additive of any > leading brand" and in very teeny letters it says "ZDDP anti wear additive" > > Hmmmmm, can it be as simple as adding a bottle of STP to my 20w50 > Castrol to help break in my newly rebuilt engine. From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Thu Mar 27 04:24:38 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:24:38 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Oil Additive Question References: Message-ID: <000d01c88ffd$2caa1120$2251e104@markl946cfrd7q> I know everyone is burned out on this topic but I just got to get this right the first time cause there ain't no turnin back. Thanks for the input Weston. Sure makes sense in the "oldin days" but with the cut back on the ZDDP now I really don't think cheap oil is the way to go at this time. >From the conversation going on in the list over the last year, it would be the more expensive oils that would be the way to go now. Maybe even getting into the real high price area of the Synthetics. My thoughts are that one bottle of STP could only make the Castrol more effective. Decisions , Decisions ? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Weston Keyes" To: "Ahealey Ahealey" Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:41 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil Additive Question > Mark, > > I'll throw out my advice on break in for what's it's worth. I "studied" > (hung around his shop) under a Jaguar guru in New Zealand for 3 months. > For > breaking in an engine he bought the cheapest oil he could find and as soon > as > the engine was running he took it out and "drove it like he stole it". > Then > once the rings had a chance to seat then he put "good" oil in. I have used > this theory with 7 engine rebuilds and haven't had a problem. The theory > as I > understand it is the new cross hatching in the cylinders acts like > sandpaper > to the rings initially. You don't want to impede that process. I was > warned > not to idle the car too long initially because you don't want to dull the > "sandpaper" before it has done it's work or build up carbon. Good Luck. > > Wes Keyes > York, Maine > > >> >> I don't recall the well known STP additive being mentioned much on the >> list >> when talking about oils and additives. >> >> It says on the bottle and paraphrase, " the most anti wear additive of >> any >> leading brand" and in very teeny letters it says "ZDDP anti wear >> additive" >> >> Hmmmmm, can it be as simple as adding a bottle of STP to my 20w50 >> Castrol to help break in my newly rebuilt engine. > _______________________________________________ > 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From frogeye at porterscustom.com Thu Mar 27 05:29:34 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:29:34 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Oil Additive Question In-Reply-To: <000d01c88ffd$2caa1120$2251e104@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <20080327132903.451E118786E@autox.team.net> The latest Healey marques magazine has all the info one could ever need. frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html -----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 Mark and Kathy Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 5:25 AM To: healeys at Autox.Team.Net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil Additive Question I know everyone is burned out on this topic but I just got to get this right the first time cause there ain't no turnin back. Thanks for the input Weston. Sure makes sense in the "oldin days" but with the cut back on the ZDDP now I really don't think cheap oil is the way to go at this time. >From the conversation going on in the list over the last year, it would be the more expensive oils that would be the way to go now. Maybe even getting into the real high price area of the Synthetics. My thoughts are that one bottle of STP could only make the Castrol more effective. Decisions , Decisions ? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Weston Keyes" To: "Ahealey Ahealey" Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:41 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil Additive Question > Mark, > > I'll throw out my advice on break in for what's it's worth. I "studied" > (hung around his shop) under a Jaguar guru in New Zealand for 3 months. > For > breaking in an engine he bought the cheapest oil he could find and as soon > as > the engine was running he took it out and "drove it like he stole it". > Then > once the rings had a chance to seat then he put "good" oil in. I have used > this theory with 7 engine rebuilds and haven't had a problem. The theory > as I > understand it is the new cross hatching in the cylinders acts like > sandpaper > to the rings initially. You don't want to impede that process. I was > warned > not to idle the car too long initially because you don't want to dull the > "sandpaper" before it has done it's work or build up carbon. Good Luck. > > Wes Keyes > York, Maine > > >> >> I don't recall the well known STP additive being mentioned much on the >> list >> when talking about oils and additives. >> >> It says on the bottle and paraphrase, " the most anti wear additive of >> any >> leading brand" and in very teeny letters it says "ZDDP anti wear >> additive" >> >> Hmmmmm, can it be as simple as adding a bottle of STP to my 20w50 >> Castrol to help break in my newly rebuilt engine. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.0/1344 - Release Date: 3/26/2008 8:52 AM From sbyers at ec.rr.com Thu Mar 27 06:11:24 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 9:11:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Oil Additive Question Message-ID: <6079490.293341206623484833.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web13-z02> I've only scanned over the Healey Marque article briefly, but my impression of its conclusion is that modern oils are fine for our engines as is because oil technology has replaced the ZDDP anti-wear additive with something just as good. It mentioned a flat-tappet Nissan engine used in testing that did just fine on the current oil formulations. That would seem to refute earlier claims on the list that old cams were destroyed quickly by using the modern oil without ZDDP. I don't believe I've ever seen an issue on the list where the more information we have on the subject, the more confusing it becomes. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Dave Porter wrote: > The latest Healey marques magazine has all the info one could ever need. > > frogeye at porterscustom.com From bspidell at comcast.net Thu Mar 27 06:56:35 2008 From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:56:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Oil Additive Question In-Reply-To: <6079490.293341206623484833.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web13-z02> References: <6079490.293341206623484833.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web13-z02> Message-ID: <47EBA793.1090207@comcast.net> Starting to sound like the unleaded gas controversy; no one knew at first and assumed the worst, but it ended up not being as much a problem as originally thought. My take: use SL oil and/or a ZDDP additive until the results are conclusive, which will probably take a few years. bs BJ8 Healeys wrote: > I've only scanned over the Healey Marque article briefly, but my impression of > its conclusion is that modern oils are fine for our engines as is because oil > technology has replaced the ZDDP anti-wear additive with something just as good. > It mentioned a flat-tappet Nissan engine used in testing that did just fine on > the current oil formulations. That would seem to refute earlier claims on the > list that old cams were destroyed quickly by using the modern oil without > ZDDP. > I don't believe I've ever seen an issue on the list where the more information we have on the subject, the more confusing it becomes. > > Steve Byers > HBJ8L/36666 > BJ8 Registry > Havelock, NC USA > > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** From jsoderling at astound.net Thu Mar 27 08:17:30 2008 From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:17:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Third brake light References: <001001c89011$baa4deb0$2fee9c10$@net> Message-ID: <014801c8901d$acd3c470$21012a45@Soderling> John, I'm glad you've located a cheaper source for the GM 3rd brake light. Way to go. I couldn't believe it when I had to pay $112 for mine eight years ago at the Chevy parts department. Your information is one more conformation of the value of the List and your extensive website. Vroooom vrooom, John Erika the Red ----- Original Message ----- From: John Sims To: John Soderling Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:51 AM Subject: Third brake light I am in the process of installing a third brake light following your article. As information, I found mine at a parts store on line for around $50.00. Only problem is that they call you on the fone to ask why you are ordering a GM part for a Healey. A link to their site is on mine. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com From ahbn6 at optonline.net Thu Mar 27 09:28:22 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:28:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Third Brake Light Message-ID: <003601c89027$9389e030$ba9da090$@net> For those of you who are considering the installation of a third brake light as was done by John Sodering as noted in the Technical Articles page on my site, I have found a source for these lights at one half the cost paid for by John. The source is listed on the Important Links section, Parts and Fluids subsection on my sige. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com From m.brouillette at comcast.net Thu Mar 27 09:33:36 2008 From: m.brouillette at comcast.net (m.brouillette at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:33:36 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Third Brake Light Message-ID: <032720081633.10056.47EBCC60000B57EE0000274822007601800A9B9B0A0404079A019D0DD203@comcast.net> I've built a couple of these and the cheapest place to get them is at your local salvage yard. They were on alot of GM SUV and vans. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: John Sims > For those of you who are considering the installation of a third brake light > as was done by John Sodering as noted in the Technical Articles page on my > site, I have found a source for these lights at one half the cost paid for > by John. The source is listed on the Important Links section, Parts and > Fluids subsection on my sige. > > > > John Sims, BN6 > > Aberdeen, NJ > > > > www.healey6.com From bj7healey at gto.net Thu Mar 27 11:27:21 2008 From: bj7healey at gto.net (Rob) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:27:21 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Third brake light References: <001001c89011$baa4deb0$2fee9c10$@net> <014801c8901d$acd3c470$21012a45@Soderling> Message-ID: <001501c89038$3478cf00$6400a8c0@acer684c9a655d> Hi Everyone I got mine at the Junkers for $10 . If you go to this web address you will find out the details of what I did to it. Bob BJ7 http://picasaweb.google.com/robgtonet/BobsCenterMtgBL ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Soderling" To: "Healey List" ; "John Sims" Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:17 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Third brake light > John, > I'm glad you've located a cheaper source for the GM 3rd brake light. Way > to > go. I couldn't believe it when I had to pay $112 for mine eight years ago > at > the Chevy parts department. Your information is one more conformation of > the > value of the List and your extensive website. > Vroooom vrooom, > John > Erika the Red > ----- Original Message ----- > From: John Sims > To: John Soderling > Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:51 AM > Subject: Third brake light > > > I am in the process of installing a third brake light following your > article. As information, I found mine at a parts store on line for around > $50.00. Only problem is that they call you on the fone to ask why you are > ordering a GM part for a Healey. A link to their site is on mine. > > > > John Sims, BN6 > > Aberdeen, NJ > > > > www.healey6.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 bj7healey at gto.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From williamsantiks at hotmail.com Thu Mar 27 11:25:55 2008 From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:25:55 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Stuck hood striker In-Reply-To: <004d01c88f43$799a1120$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <004d01c88f43$799a1120$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Rich. It is still stuck. It looks like I will have to unbolt it from behind the heater. It make take a few times before its right but thats the real reson we grin when we drive these cars , ...All that we have overcome to be on the road , the pride of getting it , eventually, right -William _________________________________________________________________ In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ realtime_042008 From 57healey at gmail.com Thu Mar 27 11:35:33 2008 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:35:33 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] John Fitch needs our help In-Reply-To: <743b1e2f0803270703o176230b2jc395a853e3242123@mail.gmail.com> References: <743b1e2f0803270703o176230b2jc395a853e3242123@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <743b1e2f0803271135y4ecb8a50ra91c6d7379669679@mail.gmail.com> I tried to send this earlier, but it bounced because it was too long. I am including the first part of the article, please check out the link at http://velocetoday.com/news/news_92.php for the whole story Healey content, John was Pierre Levegh's codriver in the 1955 Le Mans accident where their Mercedes hit Lance Macklin's 100S and flew into the crowd. That is just an unfortunate footnote in this man's life. On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 9:03 AM, Patton Dickson <57healey at gmail.com> wrote: > ============ > An American Tragedy? > from http://velocetoday.com/news/news_92.php > > For our readers who may not be familiar with John Fitch, he is one of > America's most successful race drivers. The only American to drive for > the Mercedes Benz team in the 1950s, Fitch also drove for the > Cunningham team at Le Mans, and was victorious at Sebring driving the > C4R in 1953. > > Fitch is one of the true heroes of Tom Brokaw's "The Greatest > Generation", and has always exhibited those qualities of which > Americans can be proud; honest, industrious, loyal, giving, caring, > intelligent and well educated. He has served as a role model and hero > to an entire generation of car enthusiasts. > > Today, John Fitch is in need of help. We earnestly hope that those who > are more fortunate will come to his aid. Please read this release > written by historian and friend Carl Goodwin and contribute to the > fund set up for John Fitch by the by the bank in his home town. (ed.) > > The State Of Connecticut Is Punishing A Ninety-Year-Old WWll Veteran > For Doing The Right Thing -- Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." From dwflagg at juno.com Thu Mar 27 13:54:24 2008 From: dwflagg at juno.com (Douglas W Flagg) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:54:24 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Keith Edwards Message-ID: <20080327.165425.3844.0.dwflagg@juno.com> Does anyone have a current street address and/or e-mail address for Keith Edwards, of Triumph racing and BN1 in the garage fame? Thanks. Doug From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Thu Mar 27 14:43:26 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:43:26 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Front Brake Hub for BN7, BT7, BJ7, and Early BJ8 (26704 and lower) for Disc Wheels and Disc Brakes Message-ID: Hello List- I am trying to help a club member find a part for his Healey; it is Factory Part number BTC101 or BTC102. It is a Disc Wheel/Disc Brake Front Hub to fit a BN7, BT7, BJ7, or early BJ8 (26704 and lower). Can anyone help with one hub? Thanks- Doug No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1346 - Release Date: 3/27/2008 10:03 AM From healeyguy at aol.com Thu Mar 27 15:34:11 2008 From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:34:11 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Stuck hood striker In-Reply-To: References: <004d01c88f43$799a1120$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <8CA5E71CFE4771C-13E4-1F21@WEBMAIL-MA11.sysops.aol.com> William Since you know that you can "pop" the latch from below the car (long arm, flashlight?and long thin screwdriver) I would just close the bonnet and see how it goes. My bonnet required about 5 attempts and subsequent screwdriver insertions to get the adjustment right. Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: William Berg To: Rich C ; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 8:25 am Subject: [Healeys] Stuck hood striker Rich. It is still stuck. It looks like I will have to unbolt it from behind the heater. It make take a few times before its right but thats the real reson we grin when we drive these cars , ...All that we have overcome to be on the road , the pride of getting it , eventually, right -William _________________________________________________________________ In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ realtime_042008 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyguy at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Thu Mar 27 16:41:07 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:41:07 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Stuck hood striker References: <004d01c88f43$799a1120$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <022f01c89064$07827a60$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> William, With the gearbox cover and vertical bulkhead panel removed, you should be able to go straight up with a long thin screwdriver from beneath the latch assembly and fiddle the male striker pin in the sliding latch aperture until the striker pops free. A small mirror will be necessary so you can see what you're doing. I've been there more than once and this always worked. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: William Berg To: Rich C ; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 2:25 PM Subject: Stuck hood striker Rich. It is still stuck. It looks like I will have to unbolt it from behind the heater. It make take a few times before its right but thats the real reson we grin when we drive these cars , ...All that we have overcome to be on the road , the pride of getting it , eventually, right -William ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Thu Mar 27 19:34:22 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:34:22 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: OIL Message-ID: <1206671662.47ec592e21b3e@webmail.hotkey.net.au> First engineering question is, what is it and how do you wish to use it? What condition is it in? Modern highly finished, narrow tolerences in manufacturing, engines have different lubrication requirements to older, heavier and less accurately manufactured engines. Oil still remains the basic ingredient that keeps the moving parts seperated, cooled and washes away the fuel and incomplete combustion residues. Also it removes the metal bits from bearings, rings and other friction surfaces. Newly machined and assembled engine components have a much different lubrication requirement to 'run in ' motors and different again to worn engines with excessive clearances. Running in involves grinding or wearing in of all the 'rough' surfaces of new mating components. Old days practice was a bedding or running in period with one oil and then convert to normal operation temperature, revs and load situation. Engineering finishes are specified as certain textures or roughness and although they may look smooth they are in fact best described as less rough. Racing guys use linishing as bearing surface finishes but textured surfaces for cylinder walls and cast ring faces My advice read the PENRITE OILS webpage as it specifically requests you to nominate you type of Healey before recommending their oil. The design their oils for our style of car Joe ----- End forwarded message ----- From sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au Thu Mar 27 20:03:01 2008 From: sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au (sebring at illawarra.hotkey.net.au) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:03:01 +1100 Subject: [Healeys] More Oil Message-ID: <1206673381.47ec5fe523a5d@webmail.hotkey.net.au> further comment see, Penrite Oils, Veteren and Vintage and Classic range HPR CLASSIC. Look up Tech Notes in particular #7. This discusses rating and Zinc additives. They also have a running in oil. Joe From MBran89793 at aol.com Thu Mar 27 21:18:51 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:18:51 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: (I hope this does not offend anyone.) A few days ago I was having some work done at my local garage. A blonde came in and asked for a seven-hundred-ten. We all looked at each other and another customer asked, 'What is a seven-hundred-ten?' She replied, 'You know, the little piece in the middle of the engine, I have lost it and need a new one..' She replied that she did not know exactly what it was, but this piece had always been there. The mechanic gave her a piece of paper and a pen and asked her to draw what the piece looked like. She drew a circle and in the middle of it wrote 710. He then took her over to another car which had its hood up and asked 'is there a 710 on this car?' She pointed and said, 'Of course, its right there.' If you're not sure what a 710 is Cl ick Here: _http://www.hotautoweb.com/cogifs/710.jpg_ (http://www.hotautoweb.com/cogifs/710.jpg) **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From mayorrichard at hotmail.com Thu Mar 27 22:29:09 2008 From: mayorrichard at hotmail.com (richard mayor) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:29:09 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 front disc wheel hubs Message-ID: Rare as hen's teeth. I have a set for sale. Contact me off list. Richard _________________________________________________________________ Watch Cause Effect, a show about real people making a real difference. Learn more. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_watchcause From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Fri Mar 28 03:24:00 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:24:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 cockpit combings, shift knob and top frame required In-Reply-To: <003501c87cb7$1c249cc0$546dd640$@rr.com> References: <88AA699F3B8E4978A6C0F7A1B54CA23E@Johnlaptop> <003501c87cb7$1c249cc0$546dd640$@rr.com> Message-ID: <000f01c890bd$d73f55d0$6400a8c0@michael> I'm gathering up the parts required to restore my very early BN1. I have just about everything except the above. I'm looking specifically for the front and rear combing sections and an original Bakelite shift knob for a 3 speed gearbox. I don't mind if the top frame is has broke rails, I can repair those. Any help would be appreciated. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Fri Mar 28 04:49:45 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:49:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny..Ths Soldier and The Nun. In-Reply-To: <01e601c86794$b1f71580$0201a8c0@JIM> References: <01e601c86794$b1f71580$0201a8c0@JIM> Message-ID: <003301c890c9$d15b58b0$6400a8c0@michael> A soldier ran up to a nun. Out of breath he asked, 'Please, may I hide under your skirt. I'll explain later.' The nun agreed. A moment later two Military Police ran up and asked, Sister, have you seen a soldier?' The nun replied, 'He went that way.' After the MP's ran off, the soldier crawled out from under her skirt and said, 'I can't thank you enough Sister. You see, I don't want to go to Iraq .' The nun said, 'I understand completely.' The soldier added, 'I hope I'm not rude, but you have a great pair of legs!' The nun replied, 'If you had looked a little higher, you would have seen a great pair of balls....I don't want to go to Iraq either.' From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Mar 28 06:09:26 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 9:09:26 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies Message-ID: <20080328130926.MHWA13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> A 710, according to thios link is "this page cannot be opened" :):) > > From: MBran89793 at aol.com > Date: 2008/03/28 Fri AM 12:18:51 EDT > To: bighealey at charter.net, healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies > > (I hope this does not offend anyone.) > > A few days ago I was having some work done at my local garage. > A blonde came in and asked for a seven-hundred-ten. > We all looked at each other and another customer asked, > 'What is a seven-hundred-ten?' > She replied, 'You know, the little piece in the middle > of the engine, I have lost it and need a new one..' > She replied that she did not know exactly what it was, > but this piece had always been there. > The mechanic gave her a piece of paper and a pen and > asked her to draw what the piece looked like. > She drew a circle and in the middle of it wrote 710. He > then took her over to another car which had its hood up > and asked 'is there a 710 on this car?' > She pointed and said, 'Of course, its right there.' > If you're not sure what a 710 is Cl ick Here: > _http://www.hotautoweb.com/cogifs/710.jpg_ > (http://www.hotautoweb.com/cogifs/710.jpg) > > > > > > > **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Mar 28 06:45:06 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:45:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies: Cliff's Law Message-ID: <031a01c890d9$ee9a6d20$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> In one episode of "Cheers", Cliff is seated at the bar describing the Buffalo Theory to his buddy, Norm. I don't think I've ever heard the concept explained any better than this . . "Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. When the heard is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers." [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of ATT000011.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of imstp_pets_cat_yellow_en.gif] From westonkeyes at hotmail.com Fri Mar 28 07:51:01 2008 From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:51:01 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Plug wire to dizzy cap location Message-ID: Hello Folks, I hate to ask such a mundane question but my parts supplier is off today and can't find this info in the manuals. I don't have the original cap or wires. I now have a new cap and wire set.Which plug wire goes where on the dizzy cap. I have a BN7 motor. I do have the length of the wires from the parts manual and did notice discussion in the archives. Many Thanks WesKeyes From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Fri Mar 28 08:36:56 2008 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:36:56 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Plug wire to dizzy cap location In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20080328153659.9C5E453BE4D@mpls-qmqp-02.inet.qwest.net> Many: Firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4 Roter spins anti-clock wise. Herb Miller -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Weston Keyes Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 9:51 AM To: Ahealey Ahealey Subject: [Healeys] Plug wire to dizzy cap location Hello Folks, I hate to ask such a mundane question but my parts supplier is off today and can't find this info in the manuals. I don't have the original cap or wires. I now have a new cap and wire set.Which plug wire goes where on the dizzy cap. I have a BN7 motor. I do have the length of the wires from the parts manual and did notice discussion in the archives. Many Thanks WesKeyes Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as hgmiller3 at qwest.net http://www.team.net/archive -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Fri Mar 28 08:43:34 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:43:34 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Plug wire to dizzy cap location In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9DB5AFDF-A626-4E95-9024-6BFE856C4CE1@sbcglobal.net> This will depend on where the distributor drive gear was installed. So to be sure, remove the front spark plug and have someone turn the engine over a little at a time while holding your finger on the plug hole. WHen you have pressure your are coming up on number one cylinder firing. Then look at the timing marks and bring the motor up to top dead center. Now look at the distributor and note where the rotor is pointing in relation to the cap and that will be where the number one plug wire goes. Then install wires in counter clockwise direction and the firing order is 1 5 3 6 2 4 While you are at it be sure and check the point gap is should be .015 David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 28, 2008, at 7:51 AM, Weston Keyes wrote: > Hello Folks, > > I hate to ask such a mundane question but my parts supplier > is off today > and can't find this info in the manuals. I don't have the original > cap or > wires. I now have a new cap and wire set.Which plug wire goes where > on the > dizzy cap. I have a BN7 motor. I do have the length of the wires > from the > parts manual and did notice discussion in the archives. > > Many Thanks > WesKeyes > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com Fri Mar 28 08:45:45 2008 From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:45:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny Message-ID: <481687.77274.qm@web50008.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Do you have Guts or 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, the 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 fatty." 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. --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. From healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Fri Mar 28 08:46:00 2008 From: healeydoc at sbcglobal.net (David Nock) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:46:00 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 cockpit combings, shift knob and top frame required In-Reply-To: <000f01c890bd$d73f55d0$6400a8c0@michael> References: <88AA699F3B8E4978A6C0F7A1B54CA23E@Johnlaptop> <003501c87cb7$1c249cc0$546dd640$@rr.com> <000f01c890bd$d73f55d0$6400a8c0@michael> Message-ID: <48E1F34B-EB1F-4906-AF45-8A876674FCCC@sbcglobal.net> Michael , I have a 3 speed oe gear shift knob that is is excellent condition. I assume that the "combing" you are looking for is the cockpit mouldings, We do have some good used ones available as well, I will have to go thru them and see what is there. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . On Mar 28, 2008, at 3:24 AM, Michael Salter wrote: > I'm gathering up the parts required to restore my very early BN1. > I have just about everything except the above. > I'm looking specifically for the front and rear combing sections > and an > original Bakelite shift knob for a 3 speed gearbox. > I don't mind if the top frame is has broke rails, I can repair those. > Any help would be appreciated. > > Michael Salter > 100 (1953) > AHX12 (1953) > Bugeye (1961) > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healeydoc at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From bighealey at charter.net Fri Mar 28 08:46:27 2008 From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:46:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] News Alert for: Austin Healey Message-ID: <000001c890ea$e2feb730$1002a8c0@TRACY> News Alert for: Austin Healey Thruxton takes step back in time This Is Basingstoke - Basingstoke,UK Levett-Prinsep drove his Austin Healey 3000 Mk11 in the Healey Driver International Race - but unfortunately had to retire from the race shortly before the ... BTCC at 50: Rileys at Brands - the Jack and Tommy Show Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom It sounds an unlikely choice, that dumpy Austin, until you realize that it had basically the same 2.6-litre engine as the contemporary Austin-Healey 100-Six ... Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org From alanb at nfahc.co.uk Fri Mar 28 09:04:37 2008 From: alanb at nfahc.co.uk (Alan) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:04:37 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] News Alert for: Austin Healey In-Reply-To: <000001c890ea$e2feb730$1002a8c0@TRACY> References: <000001c890ea$e2feb730$1002a8c0@TRACY> Message-ID: <011a01c890ed$6d6c6b90$6401a8c0@Dell> ....and I was there! It was a freezing cold couple of days with Practice on Sunday between the Sleet, Snow and rain showers, followed by a full day of Classic racing on Monday. Thruxton is always a windy circuit as it sits on the top of the Downs with Salisbury Plain just down the road. There is nothing to get in the way of the wind so it doesn't get slowed down. The temerature hovered around freezing all weekend and wind speed was around 15mph gusting to 20+. You got it - it was COLD. The spectacle of the weekend was Jeremy Welch chasing Bruce Montgomery for the 45minute Healey Driver International race on Monday afternoon. Those guys were flying, gaining almost a full lap on the car running third. The two of them were giving no quarter in cars that were very closely matched. The sight of those Big Healey's being thrown first left and then right through the chicane, drifting all fours wheels out toward the Armco on the exit was too exciting for words. Brilliant! _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 3:46 PM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] News Alert for: Austin Healey News Alert for: Austin Healey Thruxton takes step back in time This Is Basingstoke - Basingstoke,UK Levett-Prinsep drove his Austin Healey 3000 Mk11 in the Healey Driver International Race - but unfortunately had to retire from the race shortly before the ... From healeyguy at aol.com Fri Mar 28 09:06:49 2008 From: healeyguy at aol.com (Healeyguy) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:06:49 -1000 Subject: [Healeys] BN1 cockpit combings, shift knob and top frame required In-Reply-To: <000f01c890bd$d73f55d0$6400a8c0@michael> References: <88AA699F3B8E4978A6C0F7A1B54CA23E@Johnlaptop>, <003501c87cb7$1c249cc0$546dd640$@rr.com>, <000f01c890bd$d73f55d0$6400a8c0@michael> Message-ID: <4648a98f.26e4.41cd.a1a7.e2ca9bcba398@aol.com> Mike I may still have the top frame for a 53 in the garage loft. I''ll check tonight. Aloha Perry. In a message dated 03/28/08 00:26:02 Hawaiian Standard Time, msalter at precisionsportscar.com writes: I'm gathering up the parts required to restore my very early BN1. I have just about everything except the above. I'm looking specifically for the front and rear combing sections and an original Bakelite shift knob for a 3 speed gearbox. I don't mind if the top frame is has broke rails, I can repair those. Any help would be appreciated. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael _______________________________________________ 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 healeyguy at aol.com http://www.team.net/archive From westonkeyes at hotmail.com Fri Mar 28 09:07:31 2008 From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:07:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Spark plug type Message-ID: Hello Folks, Is there general consensus on the best plug to use for a BN7 motor driven in the summer in New England. Thanks Wes Keyes From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net Fri Mar 28 09:11:03 2008 From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:11:03 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] Classic names are part of Tata deal Message-ID: <29041856.1206720663551.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Tony Lewin Automotive News | March 27, 2008 - 6:46 am EST Tata Motors will get the right use three classic British auto-brand names as part of its $2.3 billion deal to buy Jaguar and Land Rover. Included in the deal are the Rover name and the Jaguar-owned names of Daimler and Lanchester. Ford bought the rights to the Rover brand name from BMW in September 2006 for >an undisclosed sum to ensure no other automaker could use it and cause >confusion with the Land Rover brand. > >"We acquired the Rover trademark in the interests of protecting Land Rover," >said Ford of Europe spokesman John Gardiner. "So it's also in the interests of >the new owner of Land Rover to have it." > >BMW obtained ownership of the Rover name when it bought the Rover group in >1994. In 2006, BMW refused a request from China's SAIC to use the Rover brand >name under license. SAIC had bought some assets of the ailing MG Rover group >and now builds cars called Roewes in China. > >Jaguar acquired the rights to sell cars badged as Daimlers in 1960 from the UK >Daimler car company that was founded in 1896 and licensed by Gottlieb Daimler >to use his internal combustion engine. The UK Daimler car company also owned >the Lanchester brand name. > >You may e-mail Tony Lewin at autonews at crain.com > >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >Daimler finally ditches Chrysler following name change > >New brand name is confirmed as Daimler AG > >DaimlerChrysler has expunged the memory of its ill-fated merger with the >American carmaker Chrysler after finally agreeing on a name change. > >Following months of debate, shareholders yesterday approved changing the >manufacturer's name to Daimler AG. > >Despite chief executive Dieter Zetsche's insistence that the company take the >name, shareholders, who had wanted to include Benz in the company's masthead, >were satisfied by a compromise. > >Benz name > >Co-founder of the German company Karl Benz will be honoured by changing the >name of the company's premium division Mercedes Car Group to Mercedes-Benz >Cars and renaming the van unit Mercedes-Benz Vans. > >DaimlerChrysler Bank will also be renamed Mercedes-Benz Bank. > >The changes will see the remaking of corporate material, including letterheads >and websites, and will cost between b,50 - 60m (B#34.6 - 41.5m). > >The decision to use Daimler complies with an agreement struck between the >German manufacturer and Ford in August, which gave DaimlerChrysler permission >to use the Daimler name. > >The Daimler name is currently owned by Jaguar. From jcarl_1998 at yahoo.com Fri Mar 28 10:08:06 2008 From: jcarl_1998 at yahoo.com (jeff hansen) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:08:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Classic names are part of Tata deal In-Reply-To: <29041856.1206720663551.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: <456632.8200.qm@web50503.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I wonder if these marques will go the way of the "new" Healey? Jeff Hansen --- rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net wrote: > Tony Lewin > > Automotive News | March 27, 2008 - 6:46 am EST > Tata Motors will get the right use three classic > British auto-brand names as > part of its $2.3 billion deal to buy Jaguar and Land > Rover. > > Included in the deal are the Rover name and the > Jaguar-owned names of Daimler > and Lanchester. Ford bought the rights to the Rover > brand name from BMW in > September 2006 for > >an undisclosed sum to ensure no other automaker > could use it and cause > >confusion with the Land Rover brand. > > > >"We acquired the Rover trademark in the interests > of protecting Land Rover," > >said Ford of Europe spokesman John Gardiner. "So > it's also in the interests > of > >the new owner of Land Rover to have it." > > > >BMW obtained ownership of the Rover name when it > bought the Rover group in > >1994. In 2006, BMW refused a request from China's > SAIC to use the Rover > brand > >name under license. SAIC had bought some assets of > the ailing MG Rover group > >and now builds cars called Roewes in China. > > > >Jaguar acquired the rights to sell cars badged as > Daimlers in 1960 from the > UK > >Daimler car company that was founded in 1896 and > licensed by Gottlieb > Daimler > >to use his internal combustion engine. The UK > Daimler car company also owned > >the Lanchester brand name. > > > > > >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jcarl_1998 at yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Mar 28 10:33:16 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:33:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected Message-ID: <037801c890f9$ce81d210$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Hello all, I just have to share this with the list. I have been experiencing the pleasure of working on a very special '54 BN1 that has spent almost its entire life in dry storage. To make a long story short, it now has only 4123 original miles. Pictures of this car can be seen here: http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/2008-2-23_Chrysler-Tech-Session/AHCSO%2 0February%20Tech%20Session.pdf These pictures were taken during a tech session I hosted in February for our Southern Ontario Chapter of AHCA. This car is also special in that it is one of only 7 cars factory painted in Gunmetal Grey Metallic with Scarlet trim. The original owner pased away in 2000 and the family finally allowed the car to be sold last October to a local good friend of mine. If I couldn't have the car myself, at least I was able to get it to an excellent home, and I get to maintain it for the new owners. Lucky me. The car has been here for a couple of months now, while we reworked everything that needed attention including cleaning all the fuel system, flushing and renewing all fluids, oils, filter, hydraulics completely rebuilt, cooling system cleaned, new antifreeze mixture, replaced all hoses, fan belt, tires and tubes (took off the original 54 year old Dunlop Roadspeeds) replaced exhaust system, new batteries, and so on. Yesterday I removed the original Champion NA8 plugs and span the engine up on the starter until oil pressure appeared on the gauge. Then the spark plugs were reinstalled, the original plug wires were snapped on, and the points were checked for gap and cleanliness. A good spark snapped away at the Lucas points, being supplied by the original Lucas coil and condensor. I poured about a gallon of fresh fuel into the tank. Now for the moment of truth. Ignition switch on, original (fully cleaned) HP fuel pump ticked up to pressure and held. Pulled choke out and pressed the starter botton. She span over twice and immediately started and settled to a smooth idle of about 1350 RPM with 55 PSI on the oil gauge. A quick check around everywhere and no leaks. Burned of some initial oil smoke which cleared within about 40 seconds. I brought her up to full temperature and shut off cleanly. Radiator overflow spit out a bit to find her level. She was truly happy to be alive, she told me so! Forgive my gushing, I just had to share this. Rich Chrysler From tomfelts at windstream.net Fri Mar 28 10:46:43 2008 From: tomfelts at windstream.net (tomfelts at windstream.net) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:46:43 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected Message-ID: <20080328174643.IRHJ25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Maybe it is just me, but the link wouldn't open for me. > > From: "Rich C" > Date: 2008/03/28 Fri PM 01:33:16 EDT > To: "Healeys" > Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected > > Hello all, > > I just have to share this with the list. > > I have been experiencing the pleasure of working on a very special '54 BN1 > that has spent almost its entire life in dry storage. To make a long story > short, it now has only 4123 original miles. Pictures of this car can be seen > here: > http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/2008-2-23_Chrysler-Tech-Session/AHCSO%2 > 0February%20Tech%20Session.pdf > These pictures were taken during a tech session I hosted in February for our > Southern Ontario Chapter of AHCA. > This car is also special in that it is one of only 7 cars factory painted in > Gunmetal Grey Metallic with Scarlet trim. > The original owner pased away in 2000 and the family finally allowed the car > to be sold last October to a local good friend of mine. If I couldn't have the > car myself, at least I was able to get it to an excellent home, and I get to > maintain it for the new owners. Lucky me. > > The car has been here for a couple of months now, while we reworked everything > that needed attention including cleaning all the fuel system, flushing and > renewing all fluids, oils, filter, hydraulics completely rebuilt, cooling > system cleaned, new antifreeze mixture, replaced all hoses, fan belt, tires > and tubes (took off the original 54 year old Dunlop Roadspeeds) replaced > exhaust system, new batteries, and so on. > > Yesterday I removed the original Champion NA8 plugs and span the engine up on > the starter until oil pressure appeared on the gauge. Then the spark plugs > were reinstalled, the original plug wires were snapped on, and the points were > checked for gap and cleanliness. A good spark snapped away at the Lucas > points, being supplied by the original Lucas coil and condensor. I poured > about a gallon of fresh fuel into the tank. > > Now for the moment of truth. Ignition switch on, original (fully cleaned) HP > fuel pump ticked up to pressure and held. Pulled choke out and pressed the > starter botton. She span over twice and immediately started and settled to a > smooth idle of about 1350 RPM with 55 PSI on the oil gauge. > A quick check around everywhere and no leaks. Burned of some initial oil smoke > which cleared within about 40 seconds. I brought her up to full temperature > and shut off cleanly. Radiator overflow spit out a bit to find her level. > > She was truly happy to be alive, she told me so! > > Forgive my gushing, I just had to share this. > > Rich Chrysler > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From wsthompson at thicko.com Fri Mar 28 10:57:06 2008 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:57:06 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected In-Reply-To: <20080328174643.IRHJ25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> References: <20080328174643.IRHJ25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Message-ID: <002701c890fd$26fab7b0$74f02710$@com> Try this http://tinyurl.com/yvobhb -----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 tomfelts at windstream.net Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 12:47 PM To: Rich C; Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected Maybe it is just me, but the link wouldn't open for me. From healeyguy at aol.com Fri Mar 28 11:08:38 2008 From: healeyguy at aol.com (healeyguy at aol.com) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:08:38 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fwd: Another Healey Ressurected In-Reply-To: <8CA5F15979E199F-94C-1460@webmail-nc11.sysops.aol.com> References: <20080328174643.IRHJ25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> <8CA5F15979E199F-94C-1460@webmail-nc11.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8CA5F15E178EF77-94C-1488@webmail-nc11.sysops.aol.com> FYI -----Original Message----- From: healeyguy at aol.com To: tomfelts at windstream.net Sent: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 8:06 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected You have to copy the rest of the link from the second line. Try: http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/2008-2-23_Chrysler-Tech-Session/AHCSO%20February%20Tech%20Session.pdf Aloha Perry -----Original Message----- From: tomfelts at windstream.net To: Rich C ; Healeys Sent: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 7:46 am Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected Maybe it is just me, but the link wouldn't open for me. From alanb at nfahc.co.uk Fri Mar 28 11:08:48 2008 From: alanb at nfahc.co.uk (Alan) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:08:48 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected In-Reply-To: <037801c890f9$ce81d210$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <037801c890f9$ce81d210$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <011e01c890fe$c9623a90$6401a8c0@Dell> Poetry Rich - pure poetry. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rich C Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 5:33 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected Hello all, I just have to share this with the list. I have been experiencing the pleasure of working on a very special '54 BN1 that has spent almost its entire life in dry storage. To make a long story short, it now has only 4123 original miles. Pictures of this car can be seen here: http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/2008-2-23_Chrysler-Tech-Session/AHCSO% 2 0February%20Tech%20Session.pdf These pictures were taken during a tech session I hosted in February for our Southern Ontario Chapter of AHCA. This car is also special in that it is one of only 7 cars factory painted in Gunmetal Grey Metallic with Scarlet trim. The original owner pased away in 2000 and the family finally allowed the car to be sold last October to a local good friend of mine. If I couldn't have the car myself, at least I was able to get it to an excellent home, and I get to maintain it for the new owners. Lucky me. The car has been here for a couple of months now, while we reworked everything that needed attention including cleaning all the fuel system, flushing and renewing all fluids, oils, filter, hydraulics completely rebuilt, cooling system cleaned, new antifreeze mixture, replaced all hoses, fan belt, tires and tubes (took off the original 54 year old Dunlop Roadspeeds) replaced exhaust system, new batteries, and so on. Yesterday I removed the original Champion NA8 plugs and span the engine up on the starter until oil pressure appeared on the gauge. Then the spark plugs were reinstalled, the original plug wires were snapped on, and the points were checked for gap and cleanliness. A good spark snapped away at the Lucas points, being supplied by the original Lucas coil and condensor. I poured about a gallon of fresh fuel into the tank. Now for the moment of truth. Ignition switch on, original (fully cleaned) HP fuel pump ticked up to pressure and held. Pulled choke out and pressed the starter botton. She span over twice and immediately started and settled to a smooth idle of about 1350 RPM with 55 PSI on the oil gauge. A quick check around everywhere and no leaks. Burned of some initial oil smoke which cleared within about 40 seconds. I brought her up to full temperature and shut off cleanly. Radiator overflow spit out a bit to find her level. She was truly happy to be alive, she told me so! Forgive my gushing, I just had to share this. Rich Chrysler From alanb at nfahc.co.uk Fri Mar 28 11:10:26 2008 From: alanb at nfahc.co.uk (Alan) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:10:26 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected In-Reply-To: <20080328174643.IRHJ25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> References: <20080328174643.IRHJ25765.ispmxmta06-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Message-ID: <011f01c890ff$01160660$6401a8c0@Dell> Try this team: http://tinyurl.com/yvobhb AlanB -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of tomfelts at windstream.net Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 5:47 PM To: Rich C; Healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected Maybe it is just me, but the link wouldn't open for me. > > From: "Rich C" > Date: 2008/03/28 Fri PM 01:33:16 EDT > To: "Healeys" > Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected > > Hello all, > > I just have to share this with the list. > > I have been experiencing the pleasure of working on a very special '54 BN1 > that has spent almost its entire life in dry storage. To make a long story > short, it now has only 4123 original miles. Pictures of this car can be seen > here: > http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/2008-2-23_Chrysler-Tech-Session/AHCSO% 20February%20Tech%20Session.pdf > These pictures were taken during a tech session I hosted in February for our > Southern Ontario Chapter of AHCA. > This car is also special in that it is one of only 7 cars factory painted in > Gunmetal Grey Metallic with Scarlet trim. > The original owner pased away in 2000 and the family finally allowed the car > to be sold last October to a local good friend of mine. If I couldn't have the > car myself, at least I was able to get it to an excellent home, and I get to > maintain it for the new owners. Lucky me. > > The car has been here for a couple of months now, while we reworked everything > that needed attention including cleaning all the fuel system, flushing and > renewing all fluids, oils, filter, hydraulics completely rebuilt, cooling > system cleaned, new antifreeze mixture, replaced all hoses, fan belt, tires > and tubes (took off the original 54 year old Dunlop Roadspeeds) replaced > exhaust system, new batteries, and so on. > > Yesterday I removed the original Champion NA8 plugs and span the engine up on > the starter until oil pressure appeared on the gauge. Then the spark plugs > were reinstalled, the original plug wires were snapped on, and the points were > checked for gap and cleanliness. A good spark snapped away at the Lucas > points, being supplied by the original Lucas coil and condensor. I poured > about a gallon of fresh fuel into the tank. > > Now for the moment of truth. Ignition switch on, original (fully cleaned) HP > fuel pump ticked up to pressure and held. Pulled choke out and pressed the > starter botton. She span over twice and immediately started and settled to a > smooth idle of about 1350 RPM with 55 PSI on the oil gauge. > A quick check around everywhere and no leaks. Burned of some initial oil smoke > which cleared within about 40 seconds. I brought her up to full temperature > and shut off cleanly. Radiator overflow spit out a bit to find her level. > > She was truly happy to be alive, she told me so! > > Forgive my gushing, I just had to share this. > > Rich Chrysler From 57healey at gmail.com Fri Mar 28 11:10:59 2008 From: 57healey at gmail.com (Patton Dickson) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:10:59 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Classic names are part of Tata deal In-Reply-To: <456632.8200.qm@web50503.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <29041856.1206720663551.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net> <456632.8200.qm@web50503.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <743b1e2f0803281110v358512e4jf75378b0ea4fa99d@mail.gmail.com> Is that officially dead? On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 12:08 PM, jeff hansen wrote: > I wonder if these marques will go the way of the "new" > Healey? > > Jeff Hansen -- Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." From davzu29 at cox.net Fri Mar 28 12:00:31 2008 From: davzu29 at cox.net (David Z) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:00:31 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected References: <037801c890f9$ce81d210$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <003701c89105$ff53dfd0$6401a8c0@ORGANIZA79207D> Great pics, Rich! The paint is an interesting color and looks surprisingly good. Just curious, did this resurrection happen on Easter by chance? Thanx for sharing. David Z. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 1:33 PM Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected > Hello all, > > I just have to share this with the list. > > I have been experiencing the pleasure of working on a very special '54 BN1 > that has spent almost its entire life in dry storage. To make a long story > short, it now has only 4123 original miles. Pictures of this car can be > seen > here: > http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/2008-2-23_Chrysler-Tech-Session/AHCSO%2 > 0February%20Tech%20Session.pdf > These pictures were taken during a tech session I hosted in February for > our > Southern Ontario Chapter of AHCA. > This car is also special in that it is one of only 7 cars factory painted > in > Gunmetal Grey Metallic with Scarlet trim. > The original owner pased away in 2000 and the family finally allowed the > car > to be sold last October to a local good friend of mine. If I couldn't have > the > car myself, at least I was able to get it to an excellent home, and I get > to > maintain it for the new owners. Lucky me. > > The car has been here for a couple of months now, while we reworked > everything > that needed attention including cleaning all the fuel system, flushing and > renewing all fluids, oils, filter, hydraulics completely rebuilt, cooling > system cleaned, new antifreeze mixture, replaced all hoses, fan belt, > tires > and tubes (took off the original 54 year old Dunlop Roadspeeds) replaced > exhaust system, new batteries, and so on. > > Yesterday I removed the original Champion NA8 plugs and span the engine up > on > the starter until oil pressure appeared on the gauge. Then the spark plugs > were reinstalled, the original plug wires were snapped on, and the points > were > checked for gap and cleanliness. A good spark snapped away at the Lucas > points, being supplied by the original Lucas coil and condensor. I poured > about a gallon of fresh fuel into the tank. > > Now for the moment of truth. Ignition switch on, original (fully cleaned) > HP > fuel pump ticked up to pressure and held. Pulled choke out and pressed the > starter botton. She span over twice and immediately started and settled to > a > smooth idle of about 1350 RPM with 55 PSI on the oil gauge. > A quick check around everywhere and no leaks. Burned of some initial oil > smoke > which cleared within about 40 seconds. I brought her up to full > temperature > and shut off cleanly. Radiator overflow spit out a bit to find her level. > > She was truly happy to be alive, she told me so! > > Forgive my gushing, I just had to share this. > > Rich Chrysler From fsufan1952 at yahoo.com Fri Mar 28 13:18:11 2008 From: fsufan1952 at yahoo.com (Don Day) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:18:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] bulb houlders Message-ID: <150635.44129.qm@web53804.mail.re2.yahoo.com> HI List does anyone have any past experence with new wiring harness?I bought a new harness from British Wiring in IL.2 years ago.I'm just now puting my 67BJ-8 back together.I'm now doing the dash wiring.I thought I would install new bulbs for all the dash lights into my new wiring harness bulb houlders.I bought new bulbs from moss.the box was from the UK.When I try to screw in the bulbs to the new bulb houlders in the new wiring harness the bulbs just spin.I screw them into the old wiring harness bulb sockets and they screw down tight?Is there a larger base bulb that I can use? Or should I cut off they new harness bulb sockets and solder my old ones on?Any thoughts? Don --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. From healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com Fri Mar 28 13:28:43 2008 From: healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com (Carlos Cruz) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:28:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected In-Reply-To: <037801c890f9$ce81d210$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <675832.2989.qm@web50011.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi Rich, That was one of the best reads on this list in a long time. Thanks for sharing and for your efforts keeping these cars on the road. Congratulations! Cheers, Carlos Rich C wrote: Hello all, I just have to share this with the list. I have been experiencing the pleasure of working on a very special '54 BN1 that has spent almost its entire life in dry storage. To make a long story short, it now has only 4123 original miles. Pictures of this car can be seen here: http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/2008-2-23_Chrysler-Tech-Session/AHCSO%2 0February%20Tech%20Session.pdf These pictures were taken during a tech session I hosted in February for our Southern Ontario Chapter of AHCA. This car is also special in that it is one of only 7 cars factory painted in Gunmetal Grey Metallic with Scarlet trim. The original owner pased away in 2000 and the family finally allowed the car to be sold last October to a local good friend of mine. If I couldn't have the car myself, at least I was able to get it to an excellent home, and I get to maintain it for the new owners. Lucky me. The car has been here for a couple of months now, while we reworked everything that needed attention including cleaning all the fuel system, flushing and renewing all fluids, oils, filter, hydraulics completely rebuilt, cooling system cleaned, new antifreeze mixture, replaced all hoses, fan belt, tires and tubes (took off the original 54 year old Dunlop Roadspeeds) replaced exhaust system, new batteries, and so on. Yesterday I removed the original Champion NA8 plugs and span the engine up on the starter until oil pressure appeared on the gauge. Then the spark plugs were reinstalled, the original plug wires were snapped on, and the points were checked for gap and cleanliness. A good spark snapped away at the Lucas points, being supplied by the original Lucas coil and condensor. I poured about a gallon of fresh fuel into the tank. Now for the moment of truth. Ignition switch on, original (fully cleaned) HP fuel pump ticked up to pressure and held. Pulled choke out and pressed the starter botton. She span over twice and immediately started and settled to a smooth idle of about 1350 RPM with 55 PSI on the oil gauge. A quick check around everywhere and no leaks. Burned of some initial oil smoke which cleared within about 40 seconds. I brought her up to full temperature and shut off cleanly. Radiator overflow spit out a bit to find her level. She was truly happy to be alive, she told me so! Forgive my gushing, I just had to share this. Rich Chrysler Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healey3000bn7 at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. From ATIGHTPROD at aol.com Fri Mar 28 13:47:56 2008 From: ATIGHTPROD at aol.com (ATIGHTPROD at aol.com) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:47:56 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Frosted lens cover Message-ID: This is one of my first times out here and I'm looking for a lens cover. I have a BN1, built 29 October 1953, number 598. The front lenses for the turn signal light should be frosted and not clear from what I understand, I have one frosted, one clear. Does anyone have one frosted one available? Thanks in advance for any response. Steven Kingsbury BN1 **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From mgcharlie at comcast.net Fri Mar 28 13:48:06 2008 From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:48:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] bulb houlders In-Reply-To: <150635.44129.qm@web53804.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <150635.44129.qm@web53804.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <47ED5986.4080305@comcast.net> Don, From what I have gathered the original type bulb holders are no longer avaiable. I bought a Moss harness a couple of years ago and am facing a similar prospect to you as far as which holders to use. The Moss ones used the push in type bulbs and of course there weren't any instructions as to what bulb to use or even what the name of the base is to try to research the type required. You may need to do a combination of finding bulbs that are the correct spec for the holders and reusing some of the old ones. What I found to be most frustrating is that the vendors don't bother to mention that things are different from the original and provide some guidance Perhaps some of the guys working on these things everyday can give us some good information. Charlie Don Day wrote: >HI List does anyone have any past experence with new wiring harness?I bought a new harness from British Wiring in IL.2 years ago.I'm just now puting my 67BJ-8 back together.I'm now doing the dash wiring.I thought I would install new bulbs for all the dash lights into my new wiring harness bulb houlders.I bought new bulbs from moss.the box was from the UK.When I try to screw in the bulbs to the new bulb houlders in the new wiring harness the bulbs just spin.I screw them into the old wiring harness bulb sockets and they screw down tight?Is there a larger base bulb that I can use? Or should I cut off they new harness bulb sockets and solder my old ones on?Any thoughts? > Don > > > >--------------------------------- >Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys at autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as mgcharlie at comcast.net > >http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Fri Mar 28 14:05:38 2008 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:05:38 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in? Message-ID: <001901c89117$799cbe90$0800a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Title of this thread I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in? I have been putting my BJ8 back together and am close to starting on the engine. But before I get it installed I have been trying to get everything in the engine compartment perfect prior to having that 700 lb engine in the way. For those of you that have done this recently, what do you remember? Items done so far: 1. New brake and clutch lines 2. New wiring harness 3 Radiator checked at rad shop. Core is good and no leaks 4. Front and rear suspension and brakes all done. What did you wish you had already done? Jerry BJ8 in progress BN4 From craigsuerice at iquest.net Fri Mar 28 16:07:48 2008 From: craigsuerice at iquest.net (Craig and Sue Rice) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:07:48 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected References: <037801c890f9$ce81d210$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <1afa01c89128$8b861a00$d6632bd1@iquest.net> Rich, You are now the author of a short Austin-Healey romance novel. Every Austin-Healey owner should enjoy an experience like this. Must be damn near orgasmic! Craig Rice BN1 & BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:33 AM Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected > Hello all, > > I just have to share this with the list. > > I have been experiencing the pleasure of working on a very special '54 BN1 > that has spent almost its entire life in dry storage. To make a long story > short, it now has only 4123 original miles. Pictures of this car can be seen > here: > http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/2008-2-23_Chrysler-Tech-Session/AHCSO%2 > 0February%20Tech%20Session.pdf > These pictures were taken during a tech session I hosted in February for our > Southern Ontario Chapter of AHCA. > This car is also special in that it is one of only 7 cars factory painted in > Gunmetal Grey Metallic with Scarlet trim. > The original owner pased away in 2000 and the family finally allowed the car > to be sold last October to a local good friend of mine. If I couldn't have the > car myself, at least I was able to get it to an excellent home, and I get to > maintain it for the new owners. Lucky me. > > The car has been here for a couple of months now, while we reworked everything > that needed attention including cleaning all the fuel system, flushing and > renewing all fluids, oils, filter, hydraulics completely rebuilt, cooling > system cleaned, new antifreeze mixture, replaced all hoses, fan belt, tires > and tubes (took off the original 54 year old Dunlop Roadspeeds) replaced > exhaust system, new batteries, and so on. > > Yesterday I removed the original Champion NA8 plugs and span the engine up on > the starter until oil pressure appeared on the gauge. Then the spark plugs > were reinstalled, the original plug wires were snapped on, and the points were > checked for gap and cleanliness. A good spark snapped away at the Lucas > points, being supplied by the original Lucas coil and condensor. I poured > about a gallon of fresh fuel into the tank. > > Now for the moment of truth. Ignition switch on, original (fully cleaned) HP > fuel pump ticked up to pressure and held. Pulled choke out and pressed the > starter botton. She span over twice and immediately started and settled to a > smooth idle of about 1350 RPM with 55 PSI on the oil gauge. > A quick check around everywhere and no leaks. Burned of some initial oil smoke > which cleared within about 40 seconds. I brought her up to full temperature > and shut off cleanly. Radiator overflow spit out a bit to find her level. > > She was truly happy to be alive, she told me so! > > Forgive my gushing, I just had to share this. > > Rich Chrysler From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Mar 28 14:32:04 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:32:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Frosted lens cover References: Message-ID: <000d01c8911b$2b2070f0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Hi Steven, I'll help you, and I need you to help me. Re the frosted lens....simply remove the lens and have it carefully blasted on the inside surface with soda or fine sand. A local friend who did frosted designs on glass mugs did some for me and it worked perfectly. That's all the originals are. Now, you can help me....I see I do not have you or your car listed on the Hundred Registry. Could you please send me all the numbers of your car; chassis, batch and body, engine, and colours exterior and interior, basically everything stated on the BMIHT certificate so we can enter it on the Hundred Registry. I then also need your personal contact info along with any known history of the car, previous owners, etc. Many thanks Rich Chrysler AHCA Hundred Registrar ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 4:47 PM Subject: [Healeys] Frosted lens cover > This is one of my first times out here and I'm looking for a lens cover. I > have a BN1, built 29 October 1953, number 598. The front lenses for the > turn > signal light should be frosted and not clear from what I understand, I > have one > frosted, one clear. Does anyone have one frosted one available? Thanks in > advance for any response. > > Steven Kingsbury > BN1 > > > > **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Mar 28 14:50:27 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:50:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in? References: <001901c89117$799cbe90$0800a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: <001a01c8911d$bdaefca0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Hi Jerry, To add to your list: 2a. Install wiring harness to back of car that runs vertically down inside of left foot box. (no clearance after installation). 5. Install all white insulation panels (originals were asbestos) 6. Install steering column complete with bulkhead sealing plate and grommet. 7. Install throttle cross shaft and all linkage 8. Preinstall the inlet and exhaust manifolds onto the engine, but not the heat shield or carbs. 9. Assemble the complete gearbox / overdrive assembly to the engine complete with gearbox mounts so it all goes in together. 10. When engine goes into car, leave the left side engine mount off the block until the engine is in the car to a point where (still suspended) you can install the mount beneath the column. 11. Don't bring the beer out until everything is safely in the car, the mounts are all done up completely and the lifting tackle is safely removed. 12. Celebrate another big step done (method of celebration your choice). Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 5:05 PM Subject: [Healeys] I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in? > Title of this thread > > I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in? > > I have been putting my BJ8 back together and am close to starting on the > engine. But before I get it installed I have been trying to get > everything in > the engine compartment perfect prior to having that 700 lb engine in the > way. > For those of you that have done this recently, what do you remember? > > Items done so far: > > 1. New brake and clutch lines > > 2. New wiring harness > > 3 Radiator checked at rad shop. Core is good and no leaks > > 4. Front and rear suspension and brakes all done. > > > > What did you wish you had already done? > > > > Jerry > > BJ8 in progress > > BN4 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From dan at warner-associates.com Fri Mar 28 15:08:46 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:08:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Blinker 64 BJ8 Message-ID: <001f01c89120$4b1ecd70$3500000a@warner.com> List: My shop called and the blinkers do not flash but stay on. They think I butchered the put new blinker guts in the old Lucas canister I salvaged to get a proper restoration. I believe there is a black relay box with points that could be the problem or? Any ideas? Regards, Dan From pennell at cox.net Fri Mar 28 16:01:37 2008 From: pennell at cox.net (pennell at cox.net) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:01:37 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] bulb houlders In-Reply-To: <150635.44129.qm@web53804.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20080328190137.GSOAD.165871.imail@eastrmwml19.mgt.cox.net> Don, I had the same deal several years ago with my BN7 resto. I chose to replace the new sockets with the orig ones. Bulbs fit much better and I thought it was just a good idea to have orig sockets. Keith Pennell > HI List does anyone have any past experence with new wiring harness?I bought a new harness from British Wiring in IL.2 years ago.I'm just now puting my 67BJ-8 back together.I'm now doing the dash wiring.I thought I would install new bulbs for all the dash lights into my new wiring harness bulb houlders.I bought new bulbs from moss.the box was from the UK.When I try to screw in the bulbs to the new bulb houlders in the new wiring harness the bulbs just spin.I screw them into the old wiring harness bulb sockets and they screw down tight?Is there a larger base bulb that I can use? Or should I cut off they new harness bulb sockets and solder my old ones on?Any thoughts? > Don From RonFineEsq at earthlink.net Fri Mar 28 16:12:28 2008 From: RonFineEsq at earthlink.net (Ron Fine) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:12:28 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] bulb houlders References: <150635.44129.qm@web53804.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <00b201c89129$319df020$6401a8c0@XPS400> I had the same problem with my new British Wiring harness and I understand others have also had the same problem. I asked British Wiring and they told me that the tooling for the screw base bulb sockets was worn out and no one wants to make new tooling so they just supply what they can get. I cut off the new ones and reused my old ones. I agree that they should tell you before you purchase the entire new harness thinking everything will be nice and new and work correctly. Ron > HI List does anyone have any past experence with new wiring harness?I > bought a new harness from British Wiring in IL.2 years ago.I'm just now > puting my 67BJ-8 back together.I'm now doing the dash wiring.I thought I > would install new bulbs for all the dash lights into my new wiring harness > bulb houlders.I bought new bulbs from moss.the box was from the UK.When I > try to screw in the bulbs to the new bulb houlders in the new wiring > harness the bulbs just spin.I screw them into the old wiring harness bulb > sockets and they screw down tight?Is there a larger base bulb that I can > use? Or should I cut off they new harness bulb sockets and solder my old > ones on?Any thoughts? > Don From shop at justbrits.com Fri Mar 28 17:27:43 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:27:43 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] bulb houlders Message-ID: <028701c89133$b6849140$6501a8c0@shop> << I bought a Moss harness a couple ...>> Charlie, did you get my note??? Ed Please visit my site at: www.justbrits.com From amalin at mac.com Fri Mar 28 16:41:05 2008 From: amalin at mac.com (Al Malin) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:41:05 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies In-Reply-To: <20080328130926.MHWA13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> References: <20080328130926.MHWA13587.ispmxmta05-srv.windstream.net@webmail-relay.alltel.net> Message-ID: Tom, click on the second link (or clean up the first and use it). Al Malin Tricarb On Mar 28, 2008, at 9:09 AM, tomfelts at windstream.net wrote: > A 710, according to thios link is "this page cannot be opened" > > :):) >> >> From: MBran89793 at aol.com >> Date: 2008/03/28 Fri AM 12:18:51 EDT >> To: bighealey at charter.net, healeys at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funnies >> >> (I hope this does not offend anyone.) >> >> A few days ago I was having some work done at my local garage. >> A blonde came in and asked for a seven-hundred-ten. >> We all looked at each other and another customer asked, >> 'What is a seven-hundred-ten?' >> She replied, 'You know, the little piece in the middle >> of the engine, I have lost it and need a new one..' >> She replied that she did not know exactly what it was, >> but this piece had always been there. >> The mechanic gave her a piece of paper and a pen and >> asked her to draw what the piece looked like. >> She drew a circle and in the middle of it wrote 710. He >> then took her over to another car which had its hood up >> and asked 'is there a 710 on this car?' >> She pointed and said, 'Of course, its right there.' >> If you're not sure what a 710 is Cl ick Here: >> _http://www.hotautoweb.com/cogifs/710.jpg_ >> (http://www.hotautoweb.com/cogifs/710.jpg) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video >> on AOL >> Home. >> (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer? >> video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as tomfelts at windstream.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as amalin at mac.com > > http://www.team.net/archive From grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net Fri Mar 28 18:18:30 2008 From: grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net (Jerry Costanzo) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:18:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in? Message-ID: <003101c8913a$cccf0870$0200a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> > No 2a, 5, 6, 7 are done. I have never tried putting the inlet and > exhaust on prior to having the engine installed. Might be worth trying. > Would you install the engine prior to putting on the front shroud? I am > hoping to set up all the fender bolts so they can be accessed from the > fender side, not the engine side. > > Gearbox is going in with the engine. I have done them separate and that > is no fun. > > 10. sounds good > 11 has beer involved, that does not taste good, but I will substitute. > 12. I can hardly wait. > > Jerry From healey.nut at gmail.com Fri Mar 28 18:22:02 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:22:02 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Blinker 64 BJ8 In-Reply-To: <001f01c89120$4b1ecd70$3500000a@warner.com> References: <001f01c89120$4b1ecd70$3500000a@warner.com> Message-ID: If they replaced the guts of the cannister, they may have grounded the flasher circuit in the process. Take the guts out first and see what happens. On 3/29/08, Dan Stromquist wrote: > List: > > My shop called and the blinkers do not flash but stay on. They think I > butchered the put new blinker guts in the old Lucas canister I salvaged to > get a proper restoration. I believe there is a black relay box with points > that could be the problem or? Any ideas? > > Regards, > > Dan > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From richchrysler at quickclic.net Fri Mar 28 19:54:19 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:54:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in? References: <003101c8913a$cccf0870$0200a8c0@cardinalhealth.net> Message-ID: <009501c89148$2f6c7910$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Jerry, Sounds like you haven't been there before. Some of the fender bolts won't be accessible from the fender side only. There's an inner wheel arch in the way, unless you can hire a fellow with arms and fingers like E.T. Also that would mean installing the clips onto the shroud flange which for most of the length has a J shaped flange running along the bottom edge. Front shroud on or off is optional but easier with it off. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Costanzo" To: Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 9:18 PM Subject: [Healeys] Fw: I wish I would have done this before I put the engine in? >> No 2a, 5, 6, 7 are done. I have never tried putting the inlet and >> exhaust on prior to having the engine installed. Might be worth trying. >> Would you install the engine prior to putting on the front shroud? I >> am >> hoping to set up all the fender bolts so they can be accessed from the >> fender side, not the engine side. >> >> Gearbox is going in with the engine. I have done them separate and that >> is no fun. >> >> 10. sounds good >> 11 has beer involved, that does not taste good, but I will substitute. >> 12. I can hardly wait. >> >> Jerry > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From BN1 at pacbell.net Fri Mar 28 21:54:33 2008 From: BN1 at pacbell.net (Mr. Bill) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:54:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected In-Reply-To: <037801c890f9$ce81d210$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <037801c890f9$ce81d210$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: <47EDCB89.6080800@pacbell.net> Wonderful story and pics, Rich! Would it be possible to share the body number and point out who you are in the photos? Thanks, Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 Rich C wrote: > Hello all, > > I just have to share this with the list. > > I have been experiencing the pleasure of working on a very special '54 BN1 > that has spent almost its entire life in dry storage. To make a long story > short, it now has only 4123 original miles. Pictures of this car can be seen > here: > http://www.ahcso.com/AHCSOPhotoAlbums/2008-2-23_Chrysler-Tech-Session/AHCSO%2 > 0February%20Tech%20Session.pdf > These pictures were taken during a tech session I hosted in February for our > Southern Ontario Chapter of AHCA. > This car is also special in that it is one of only 7 cars factory painted in > Gunmetal Grey Metallic with Scarlet trim. > The original owner pased away in 2000 and the family finally allowed the car > to be sold last October to a local good friend of mine. If I couldn't have the > car myself, at least I was able to get it to an excellent home, and I get to > maintain it for the new owners. Lucky me. > > The car has been here for a couple of months now, while we reworked everything > that needed attention including cleaning all the fuel system, flushing and > renewing all fluids, oils, filter, hydraulics completely rebuilt, cooling > system cleaned, new antifreeze mixture, replaced all hoses, fan belt, tires > and tubes (took off the original 54 year old Dunlop Roadspeeds) replaced > exhaust system, new batteries, and so on. > > Yesterday I removed the original Champion NA8 plugs and span the engine up on > the starter until oil pressure appeared on the gauge. Then the spark plugs > were reinstalled, the original plug wires were snapped on, and the points were > checked for gap and cleanliness. A good spark snapped away at the Lucas > points, being supplied by the original Lucas coil and condensor. I poured > about a gallon of fresh fuel into the tank. > > Now for the moment of truth. Ignition switch on, original (fully cleaned) HP > fuel pump ticked up to pressure and held. Pulled choke out and pressed the > starter botton. She span over twice and immediately started and settled to a > smooth idle of about 1350 RPM with 55 PSI on the oil gauge. > A quick check around everywhere and no leaks. Burned of some initial oil smoke > which cleared within about 40 seconds. I brought her up to full temperature > and shut off cleanly. Radiator overflow spit out a bit to find her level. > > She was truly happy to be alive, she told me so! > > Forgive my gushing, I just had to share this. > > Rich Chrysler From Warthodson at aol.com Sat Mar 29 06:44:51 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:44:51 EDT Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket Message-ID: Several club members are working on restoring their throttle linkages & need to replace some badly worn ball & socket assemblies. Two of them have examined the replacements being sold by Victoria British & have reported that they are very poor quality. I have not seen them myself, but apparently the ball & sockets are a very loose fit, resulting in lots of slop & the "clip" assembly is also not well manufactured. I know, in general, the replacement parts from Burlen are of very good quality but have never purchased the ball & socks from them. Have any of you purchased these from Burlen & what have you thought of the quality? I would be surprised if there were several companies actualling manufacturing these items. Any other thought or suggestions would be welcome. Gary Hodson **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From bj8Healey at msn.com Sat Mar 29 08:23:57 2008 From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:23:57 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] April Healey Marque Message-ID: Morning Folks .. Still winter here in Idaho ... 20's F ... 35 - 50 mph wind with snow .. I was sitting by the fire this morning looking through my April Healey Marque when my eye could not reconcile the BJ7 photo at the center of the magazine and on page 27 ... Is there a special bumper bracket for a BJ7 or is the bumper floating at the front of the car? Seems if there are brackets like on my BJ8 ... they are invisible! pathetically waiting for spring .. or the wind to stop so it is worth skiing (yes David Nock still another 3 glorious weeks of ski season .. 546 inches to date ... with a base of 141 inches ...) Jim Sailer 66 BJ8 From MBran89793 at aol.com Sat Mar 29 08:44:39 2008 From: MBran89793 at aol.com (MBran89793 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:44:39 EDT Subject: [Healeys] April Healey Marque Message-ID: (I was sitting by the fire this morning looking through my April Healey Marque when my eye could not reconcile the BJ7 photo at the center of the magazine and on page 27 ... Is there a special bumper bracket for a BJ7 or is the bumper floating at the front of the car?) Hi Jim- I hope you did find the same picture which is an exploded to two pages on 22-23. The bumper brackets are visible there. M.S.Brantley, Jr. **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Sat Mar 29 08:56:30 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard Hartnett) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:56:30 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] April Healey Marque In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Jim: I just went out and looked at my BJ8. I think the problem for you is the camera angle. It looks like the lens is about level with the top of the fender. If I look at my car from that height, it appears as shown in the photo. Lower your view to bumper height and you see the bends in the bumper bracket. Sorry about your weather conditions. Supposed to be in the 60s here in the San Franacisco Bay Area. About 10 minutes from now, the I am off for Livermore and the Wente Winery for the first driving event of the season for the Golden Gate AH Club. Rained a little yesterday with some drizzle this morning but expect better conditions toward Livermore. Sing along with me: "On the Road Again......" (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Sailer" To: "Healey List" Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 8:23 AM Subject: [Healeys] April Healey Marque > Morning Folks .. Still winter here in Idaho ... 20's F ... 35 - 50 mph > wind > with snow .. I was sitting by the fire this morning looking through my > April > Healey Marque when my eye could not reconcile the BJ7 photo at the center > of > the magazine and on page 27 ... Is there a special bumper bracket for a > BJ7 > or is the bumper floating at the front of the car? Seems if there are > brackets like on my BJ8 ... they are invisible! > > pathetically waiting for spring .. or the wind to stop so it is worth > skiing > (yes David Nock still another 3 glorious weeks of ski season .. 546 inches > to > date ... with a base of 141 inches ...) > > > Jim Sailer > 66 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as thehartnetts at earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From edic at tampabay.rr.com Sat Mar 29 09:02:53 2008 From: edic at tampabay.rr.com (edic) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:02:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Mastic Message-ID: <002d01c891b6$58de2cd0$ccffb848@your55e5f9e3d2> I have finally got my windscreen frame to body seal on the frame and need to know what mastic is used to secure the end flap under the fender. This is my second try as I cut the last seal a little too short. I will be glad when this nightmare is over. Thanks in advance. Mel Brunet HBJ8L/39749 Land O Lakes, Fl From bj8Healey at msn.com Sat Mar 29 09:14:20 2008 From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:14:20 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] April Healey Marque In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I guess my BJ8 must be different or the perspective is .. I can see the bracket within the wheel arch (front of tire).. but then it does not extend forward of the shroud and up to the bumper .. all I see is the front of the shroud? Have I been cooped up too long? From: MBran89793 at aol.com Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 9:44 AM To: bj8Healey at msn.com ; healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] April Healey Marque (I was sitting by the fire this morning looking through my April Healey Marque when my eye could not reconcile the BJ7 photo at the center of the magazine and on page 27 ... Is there a special bumper bracket for a BJ7 or is the bumper floating at the front of the car?) Hi Jim- I hope you did find the same picture which is an exploded to two pages on 22-23. The bumper brackets are visible there. M.S.Brantley, Jr. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 29 10:24:44 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:24:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] hard seat Message-ID: <238477.41378.qm@web83309.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> ref. A/H mag. Sept. / Oct. 2000 page 17 or my Tech Talk book page 17 How to soften new seat foam by Norman Nock From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 29 11:09:37 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:09:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Stuck hood striker In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <876565.15204.qm@web83310.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> To align your hood stricker replace your peg with a bolt of the same length ( cut off bolt head ) align as needed ... Norman Nock --- William Berg wrote: > Rich. It is still stuck. It looks like I will have > to unbolt it from behind > the heater. It make take a few times before its > right but thats > the real reson we grin when we drive these cars , > ...All that we have overcome > to be on the road , the pride of getting it , > eventually, right -William > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live > Messenger. > http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ > realtime_042008 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 29 11:11:41 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:11:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Stuck hood striker In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <925507.79461.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> To align your hood stricker replace your peg with a bolt of the same length ( cut off bolt head ) align as needed ... Norman Nock --- William Berg wrote: > Rich. It is still stuck. It looks like I will have > to unbolt it from behind > the heater. It make take a few times before its > right but thats > the real reson we grin when we drive these cars , > ...All that we have overcome > to be on the road , the pride of getting it , > eventually, right -William > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live > Messenger. > http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ > realtime_042008 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 29 11:38:10 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:38:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20784.38648.qm@web83315.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> We have these ball joints in stock from BURLEN with rods , give me a call on Monday and l will check the fit , we have used them in our service dept. with-out any problems ... Norman Nock British Car Specialists . 2060 N Wilson Way . Stockton. Ca 94205 209-948-8767 FAX 209-948-1030 www.BritishCarSpecialists.com tech. questions David Nock healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Parts inquiry, Sheila Nock-Huggins britishcardoc at sbcglobal.net www.BritishCarSpecialists.com tech. questions David Nock healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Parts inquiry, Sheila Nock-Huggins britishcardoc at sbcglobal.net --- Warthodson at aol.com wrote: > Several club members are working on restoring their > throttle linkages & need > to replace some badly worn ball & socket assemblies. > Two of them have > examined the replacements being sold by Victoria > British & have reported that they > are very poor quality. I have not seen them myself, > but apparently the ball & > sockets are a very loose fit, resulting in lots of > slop & the "clip" > assembly is also not well manufactured. I know, in > general, the replacement parts > from Burlen are of very good quality but have never > purchased the ball & socks > from them. Have any of you purchased these from > Burlen & what have you > thought of the quality? I would be surprised if > there were several companies > actualling manufacturing these items. Any other > thought or suggestions would be > welcome. > Gary Hod From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 29 11:53:02 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:53:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] April Healey Marque In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <50071.5400.qm@web83309.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> JIM ... Check our new web site ... catalog Kilmartin page 24 " ftont license bracket" is this what you want Lake Tahoe California has about 17 ski areas , it is spring skiing now , but we dont have your powder ... Norman Nock British Car Specialists . 2060 N Wilson Way . Stockton. Ca 94205 209-948-8767 FAX 209-948-1030 www.BritishCarSpecialists.com tech. questions David Nock healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Parts inquiry, Sheila Nock-Huggins britishcardoc at sbcglobal.net www.BritishCarSpecialists.com tech. questions David Nock healeydoc at sbcglobal.net Parts inquiry, Sheila Nock-Huggins britishcardoc at sbcglobal.net --- James Sailer wrote: > I > > From: MBran89793 at aol.com > Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 9:44 AM > To: bj8Healey at msn.com ; healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Healeys] April Healey Marque > > > (I was sitting by the fire this morning looking > through my April > Healey Marque when my eye could not reconcile the > BJ7 photo at the center of > the magazine and on page 27 ... Is there a special > bumper bracket for a BJ7 > or is the bumper floating at the front of the car?) > > Hi Jim- > > I hope you did find the same picture which is an > exploded to two pages on > 22-23. The bumper brackets are visible there. > > > M.S.Brantley, Jr. > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > --- > Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video > on AOL Home. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 29 12:03:45 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:03:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Vacation trip Message-ID: <269908.18448.qm@web83306.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Just returned from a 10 day vacation trip to Mexico .. l have just read and answered my e-mails ... thats why they are all together ... took about 4 hours ... Norman Nock From alanb at nfahc.co.uk Sat Mar 29 12:12:19 2008 From: alanb at nfahc.co.uk (Alan) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:12:19 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Stuck hood striker In-Reply-To: <876565.15204.qm@web83310.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <876565.15204.qm@web83310.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <016c01c891d0$d094fff0$6401a8c0@Dell> Of course!! Doh!! _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Norman Nock Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 6:10 PM To: William Berg Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Stuck hood striker To align your hood stricker replace your peg with a bolt of the same length ( cut off bolt head ) align as needed ... Norman Nock --- William Berg wrote: > Rich. It is still stuck. It looks like I will have > to unbolt it from behind > the heater. It make take a few times before its > right but thats > the real reson we grin when we drive these cars , > ...All that we have overcome > to be on the road , the pride of getting it , > eventually, right -William From ynotink at msn.com Sat Mar 29 17:14:30 2008 From: ynotink at msn.com (WILLIAM B LAWRENCE) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:14:30 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] hard seat In-Reply-To: <238477.41378.qm@web83309.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Thanks Norman, I thought it was your tip. I actually used it in 2002. No problems. Bill Lawrence >From: Norman Nock >To: ynotink at msn.com >CC: healeys at autox.team.net >Subject: hard seat >Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:24:44 -0700 (PDT) > >ref. A/H mag. Sept. / Oct. 2000 page 17 or my Tech >Talk book page 17 > > How to soften new seat foam by Norman Nock From shop at justbrits.com Sat Mar 29 18:49:03 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:49:03 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Another Healey Ressurected Message-ID: <00f501c89208$3dce19d0$6501a8c0@shop> <> Can't help with the numbers Bill, but I CAN point out the perp!!!! LOL Pic # 7 - Clock reads 11:05AM(?). The "gent" with his fingers laced as if in prayer?? homage?? and wearing a tired oldL/S red shirt and sporting a "tired" grayish chin/face growth, HE is the quilty person!!! LOL Last Pic - On phone?? Still wearing a tired oldL/S red shirt and sporting a "tired" grayish chin/face growth. Same perp!!! LOL Sorry Rich, could NOT resisit!!! Ed (friend of his for 30ish years!!) Please visit my site at: www.justbrits.com From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Sun Mar 30 04:49:36 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:49:36 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket References: Message-ID: <000801c8925c$390f9c30$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> I had the same trouble with the ones from Moss. After a little bit of field adjusting of the claw clamp thingy I was able to get all but one of my new units to work. The bad one will forever be in the pile or "crap from foreign countries". I am very surprised that no one has come up with a better joint than these. So much depends on the claw clamp integrity that it really spooks me. If one of those decides to give up its holding power I can only imagine what might happen. When I purchased my car one joint was reinforced with bailing wire. Pretty scary. What supplier do you use Norm and David? Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 9:44 AM Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket > Several club members are working on restoring their throttle linkages & > need > to replace some badly worn ball & socket assemblies. Two of them have > examined the replacements being sold by Victoria British & have reported > that they > are very poor quality. I have not seen them myself, but apparently the > ball & > sockets are a very loose fit, resulting in lots of slop & the "clip" > assembly is also not well manufactured. I know, in general, the > replacement parts > from Burlen are of very good quality but have never purchased the ball & > socks > from them. Have any of you purchased these from Burlen & what have you > thought of the quality? I would be surprised if there were several > companies > actualling manufacturing these items. Any other thought or suggestions > would be > welcome. > Gary Hodson > > http://www.team.net/archive From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Sun Mar 30 04:58:15 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:58:15 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Email Question, No Healey Message-ID: <001101c8925d$66939160$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> Some one is sending me spam with my Email address on it. I can't really block it cause that blocks "myself". How does this happen and what recourse do I have. And no, I don't open any of these spam messages except for checking the "properties" to see who is sending them. Thanks, Mark From mgtd51 at comcast.net Sun Mar 30 05:01:40 2008 From: mgtd51 at comcast.net (MGTD51) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:01:40 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket In-Reply-To: <000801c8925c$390f9c30$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000801c8925c$390f9c30$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <47EF8124.8060007@comcast.net> Check out Tom's Import Toys - www.tomsimport.com - they sell quality linkages. Larry Swift Mark and Kathy wrote: > I had the same trouble with the ones from Moss. After a little bit of > field adjusting of the claw clamp thingy I was able to get all but one of my > new units to work. > The bad one will forever be in the pile or "crap from foreign countries". > > I am very surprised that no one has come up with a better joint than these. > So much > depends on the claw clamp integrity that it really spooks me. If one of > those decides to give up its holding power I can only imagine what might > happen. When I purchased my car one joint was reinforced with bailing > wire. Pretty scary. > > What supplier do you use Norm and David? > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 9:44 AM > Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket > > > >> Several club members are working on restoring their throttle linkages & >> need >> to replace some badly worn ball & socket assemblies. Two of them have >> examined the replacements being sold by Victoria British & have reported >> that they >> are very poor quality. I have not seen them myself, but apparently the >> ball & >> sockets are a very loose fit, resulting in lots of slop & the "clip" >> assembly is also not well manufactured. I know, in general, the >> replacement parts >> from Burlen are of very good quality but have never purchased the ball & >> socks >> from them. Have any of you purchased these from Burlen & what have you >> thought of the quality? I would be surprised if there were several >> companies >> actualling manufacturing these items. Any other thought or suggestions >> would be >> welcome. >> Gary Hodson >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtd51 at comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sun Mar 30 06:03:58 2008 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:03:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket In-Reply-To: <000801c8925c$390f9c30$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> References: <000801c8925c$390f9c30$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <2e38a7c62a7e6ca6e1ca.20080330050358.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> Check out Tom's Import Toy Store in Portland, Oregon for linkage parts. Tom is a nice guy to talk to and he has many other interesting parts for Healeys. http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=37&new=1 Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 Mark and Kathy > I had the same trouble with the ones from Moss. After a little bit of > field adjusting of the claw clamp thingy I was able to get all but one of > my > new units to work. > The bad one will forever be in the pile or "crap from foreign countries". > > I am very surprised that no one has come up with a better joint than > these. > So much > depends on the claw clamp integrity that it really spooks me. If one of > those decides to give up its holding power I can only imagine what might > happen. When I purchased my car one joint was reinforced with bailing > wire. Pretty scary. From frogeye at porterscustom.com Sun Mar 30 07:00:59 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:00:59 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] FW: threading Message-ID: <20080330150026.C66A4187677@autox.team.net> In the early T series MG's I had always believed that the engines used either Whitworth or BSF threading, but lo and behold I was checking the sump bolts with my thread gauge and they are Metric 1.50 and 1.75. Does anyone know how this happened on a Brit engine? No prizes for the correct answer, but I would like to know the name of the French company that was involved. Dave frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 3/28/2008 10:58 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 3/28/2008 10:58 AM From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Mar 30 07:03:11 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:03:11 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Email Question, No Healey In-Reply-To: <001101c8925d$66939160$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> References: <001101c8925d$66939160$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: Mark - Switch to Gmail. Best spam filter on the planet. Love it, and it's the best format for the list. Alan On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 7:58 PM, Mark and Kathy wrote: > Some one is sending me spam with my Email address on it. I can't really > block it cause that blocks "myself". How does this happen and what > recourse > do I have. And no, I don't open any of these spam messages > except for checking the "properties" to see who is sending them. > > Thanks, > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Sun Mar 30 07:39:00 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:39:00 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: threading In-Reply-To: <20080330150026.C66A4187677@autox.team.net> References: <20080330150026.C66A4187677@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <008701c89273$cb6a8830$6400a8c0@michael> Hi Dave, That is absolutely true of the XPAG engines. As I recall this was part of an early attempt at universal "metrification" in Britain. Pity it failed. Amazingly, although the U.K. has now largely accepted the metric system they still use MILES!!! and here in Canada, where again the metric system has largely been adopted, the building industry still uses feet and inches. The mind boggles. Of course the U.S. is still adamantly "imperial" together with two other countries in the world Liberia and Myanmar!! Michael Salter 100 (1953) 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 Porter Sent: March 30, 2008 10:01 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] FW: threading In the early T series MG's I had always believed that the engines used either Whitworth or BSF threading, but lo and behold I was checking the sump bolts with my thread gauge and they are Metric 1.50 and 1.75. Does anyone know how this happened on a Brit engine? No prizes for the correct answer, but I would like to know the name of the French company that was involved. 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Sun Mar 30 07:51:14 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:51:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BT7 Rear Seat Question Message-ID: <001a01c89275$91366830$a6338304@markl946cfrd7q> After carefully disassembling , and labeling the "rear seat back" wood pieces on my BT7 I noticed something. The long top wood piece has a non-original twist which is going to make for an interesting reassembling process. One end is in a flat plane and the other end appears to angle upward which would give the attached flat wood piece a bit of an upward angle. Does the flat wood piece that is attached to the top of the "rear seat back" have a slight upward angle to it or is it suppose to be a 90 deg. angle to the seat back. I know these pieces are available to buy but I'd rather save the $200.00 and reuse the old parts. Sorry, this is a bit wordy . Its the best I can do considering I have a common case of "cabin fever". Old Man winter just won't give up his hold, but the basement works very well for interior work. Thanks, Mark From peter.svilans at rogers.com Sun Mar 30 07:54:21 2008 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:54:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Threading Message-ID: <004c01c89275$f04a9df0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Dave: Its an interesting story. Morris, Wolseley and MG engines were all built at the Morris Engines plant. The French Hotchkiss company feared being overrun by the advancing Germans in WW I, and moved their plant to Coventry in England in 1915. William Morris bought the plant in 1923. Being a cheapskate, Morris decided to keep all the French tooling, and never converted over to British Standard. Car restorers have cursed "Morris' Mad Metric" ever since. But it doesn't end there. Old French Metric is different than the modern ISO Standard Metric form. And as a concession to British motorists, Morris decided to use Whitworth hex heads on his French Standard bolts so the Whitworth tool kit wrenches could be used. And it seems there were no standards for this idea either, as an 8mm threaded bolt could have either a 3/16 W or a 1/4 W head, even on the same MG TC engine. All in all, it would have been cheaper in the long run to switch over the French tooling to British in the first place. Britain first made plans to go Metric in 1965, and still hasn't committed to it completely. Best Peter From frogeye at porterscustom.com Sun Mar 30 08:01:23 2008 From: frogeye at porterscustom.com (Dave Porter) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:01:23 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Threading In-Reply-To: <004c01c89275$f04a9df0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Message-ID: <20080330160050.12560187674@autox.team.net> Ah, thanks Peter! frogeye at porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html -----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 Peter Svilans Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 8:54 AM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Threading Dave: Its an interesting story. Morris, Wolseley and MG engines were all built at the Morris Engines plant. The French Hotchkiss company feared being overrun by the advancing Germans in WW I, and moved their plant to Coventry in England in 1915. William Morris bought the plant in 1923. Being a cheapskate, Morris decided to keep all the French tooling, and never converted over to British Standard. Car restorers have cursed "Morris' Mad Metric" ever since. But it doesn't end there. Old French Metric is different than the modern ISO Standard Metric form. And as a concession to British motorists, Morris decided to use Whitworth hex heads on his French Standard bolts so the Whitworth tool kit wrenches could be used. And it seems there were no standards for this idea either, as an 8mm threaded bolt could have either a 3/16 W or a 1/4 W head, even on the same MG TC engine. All in all, it would have been cheaper in the long run to switch over the French tooling to British in the first place. Britain first made plans to go Metric in 1965, and still hasn't committed to it completely. Best Peter Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye at porterscustom.com http://www.team.net/archive No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 3/28/2008 10:58 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 3/28/2008 10:58 AM From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Sun Mar 30 08:01:45 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:01:45 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket References: <000801c8925c$390f9c30$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> <2e38a7c62a7e6ca6e1ca.20080330050358.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> Message-ID: <002601c89276$f9bf01e0$a6338304@markl946cfrd7q> Oh my God. They already exist. I must have been absent the day this originally came to the list. Wish I knew then what I know now. Spose I can always change over, right? Anybody want to buy some cheap, inferior, short lasting, foreign made, carb linkages? I didn't think so. Thanks guys, Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Mark and Kathy" Cc: ; Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:03 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket > Check out Tom's Import Toy Store in Portland, Oregon for linkage parts. > Tom is a nice guy to talk to and he has many other interesting parts for > Healeys. > > http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=37&new=1 > > Mike MacLean > 56 BN2 > 60 AN5 > > > Mark and Kathy >> I had the same trouble with the ones from Moss. After a little bit of >> field adjusting of the claw clamp thingy I was able to get all but one of >> my >> new units to work. >> The bad one will forever be in the pile or "crap from foreign >> countries". >> >> I am very surprised that no one has come up with a better joint than >> these. >> So much >> depends on the claw clamp integrity that it really spooks me. If one of >> those decides to give up its holding power I can only imagine what might >> happen. When I purchased my car one joint was reinforced with bailing >> wire. Pretty scary. From bcrist at club-internet.fr Sun Mar 30 08:17:45 2008 From: bcrist at club-internet.fr (Bernard Cristalli) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:17:45 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Threading In-Reply-To: <004c01c89275$f04a9df0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> References: <004c01c89275$f04a9df0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Message-ID: <47EFAF19.3080601@club-internet.fr> Are you sure of that Peter? Metric system has been used in France from the Revolution. Of course it has been a long way to get rid of all the ancient measures and we still happen to buy a pound of butter instead of 500 grammes, but the official system used in construction and mechanic was metric for a long time at the moment of WWI. Bernard Peter Svilans wrote: > ... > > But it doesn't end there. Old French Metric is different than the modern ISO > Standard Metric form. ... From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net Sun Mar 30 08:21:11 2008 From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:21:11 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [Healeys] Nice 1975 MGB For Sale On Craigslist Message-ID: <18188695.1206890471343.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Dear Readers, In response to my announcement that the Palo Alto All British Car Meet has been moved to the Brisbane, CA, Sierra Point Marina for this year's meet (Sept. 6th & 7th, 2008), I got this email from participant Peter Kepler. This is a very good deal for someone who wants to get into the hobby on a shoestring with a really clean car that is out of CA smog demands - Yes, It has the big ol' rubber baby buggy bumpers but that is good if you live in a city and they are now removable with the new chrome bumper kits (that can be installed by the folks at ON THE ROAD AGAIN in Morgan Hill, CA). Check it out..... Best, Rick Feibusch -----Forwarded Message----- From: Peter Kepler Sent: Mar 29, 2008 11:05 PM To: Richard Feibusch Subject: Re: The 2008 Palo Alto (CA) British Meet Sept 8 & 9 Richard, My 1975 MGB Anniversary with lots of extras is really in very good condition, I must sell for family reasons, I've listed it for under 4K, please pass it along to anyone you know might be appreciated, thank you very much. Enjoyed the Palo Alto show last year. Here is the link https://post.craigslist.org/manage/623699248/yi2r6 Peter Kepler From peter.svilans at rogers.com Sun Mar 30 08:23:47 2008 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:23:47 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BT 7 Rear Seat Question Message-ID: <006901c8927a$0ca144a0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Mark, The rear seat back has a definite lean to it, with the top 'crescent' being horizontal. I put the angle gauge to my original, and it gives an angle of 105 degrees. If the top plywood 'crescent' is warped it can be easily replaced, as all the difficult angle stuff is in the complex milled piece of curved ash which forms the top of the pleated back. Best Peter From simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk Sun Mar 30 08:54:10 2008 From: simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk (Simon Lachlan) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:54:10 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] FW: threading...beat this! In-Reply-To: <008701c89273$cb6a8830$6400a8c0@michael> References: <20080330150026.C66A4187677@autox.team.net> <008701c89273$cb6a8830$6400a8c0@michael> Message-ID: <20080330165341.387F6187867@autox.team.net> According to Saturday's Daily Telegraph's Motoring Section Italy's cars :- "You might not be entirely surprised to learn that Italians used to drive on the right in town and on the left in the country, a potentially comic situation that was only regularised in 1927." I was surprised actually! They accompanied the paragraph with a photo of Benito Mussolini, looking rather spiffy, standing up in a spectacular Right Hand Drive Alfa-Romeo. He's surrounded by Blackshirts and is obviously taking a parade or similar. All rather clownish in appearance, but the Alfa is indeed RHD. Simon. From peter.svilans at rogers.com Sun Mar 30 08:57:59 2008 From: peter.svilans at rogers.com (Peter Svilans) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:57:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Threading Message-ID: <007e01c8927e$d3c38580$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Bernard, I'm aware of the French official adoption of the Metric system in 1799 "For All Men, For All Time". I'm referring to much more specific "commonly used" and "obsolete" applications of Metric, both equally valid. Old French Standard and modern ISO Metric both have a 60 degree thread form, but the pitch is sometimes different. A modern 8mm bolt normally has a pitch of 1.25 mm, while an old French 8mm bolt has a pitch of 1mm.. The majority of bolts used in the XPAG/ XPEG MG engines are 8x1mm but since this is an obsolete type you won't necessarily find them at the local nut & bolt place on this side of the pond when you ask for metric. They CAN be found, but it usually means dealing with a specialist firm like our Spae-Naur company here in Canada. I've run into this problem many times over the years while restoring the old French and German microcars from the forties and fifties for the museum: ( http://www.microcarmuseum.com/tour/messerschmittkr201.html ) Canada's been Metric only since 1972, and the switchover has been been reasonably complete, except for some of us old fogies who continue to use 'miles per gallon' instead of 'litres per 100km'. Best Peter From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Mar 30 08:40:19 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:40:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket References: <000801c8925c$390f9c30$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> <2e38a7c62a7e6ca6e1ca.20080330050358.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> Message-ID: <004b01c8927c$5c34bfe0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> I took a look at Tom's throttle linkage parts and agree that they would do a good job, but for the purist, are not as per the original parts. What I saw pictured look to be 10-32 precision rod ends as used on aircraft and such. The ball and socket are permanently fastened together during manufacture. They are available male x male, male x female, female x male, and female x female. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Mark and Kathy" Cc: ; Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:03 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket > Check out Tom's Import Toy Store in Portland, Oregon for linkage parts. > Tom is a nice guy to talk to and he has many other interesting parts for > Healeys. > > http://www.tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=37&new=1 > > Mike MacLean > 56 BN2 > 60 AN5 From williamsantiks at hotmail.com Sun Mar 30 10:31:08 2008 From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:31:08 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Do it yourself BN1/2 Upholstery! In-Reply-To: <000d01c8911b$2b2070f0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <000d01c8911b$2b2070f0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Hello Gang and Rich, So I am in the process of installing my own interior on my BN1 with a BN2 gearbox. I have the correct(for a BN2) fixed tranny tunnel in place and the correct (for a BN2) tranny tunnel cover. The seats are done with a Moss blue leather kit which was tough to install but i am pleased with the results. I also bought a Moss panel kit years ago and it is going smoothly as well. I know Rich that you are a big fan of Heritage interiors and I bought their carpet kit, the Blue interior backshelf Armacord kit and the Blue Armacord Boot kit. They sent me a list of the pieces and some photos as per the correct install but I am at a loss as per some of the items. 1.)I can't figure out which piece fits over the fixed tranny tunnel cover. There is one piece that is piped except a gap in the middle, it has piping on the sides. It looks like a good fit over the fixed tranny cover but it is too long( it would extend beneath the sets and those ends are piped which doesn't seem right). I know that you have installed some of these kits. 2.)Do you have a guide to what piece goes where. Many are obvious but some are real stumpers. The restoration guide says the the backshelf Armacord should be sewn to the spare wheel cover, Kinda tricky, that one as well. basically any links to better photos than Heritage provided or advise that will help me. I will recontact Heritage on Monday as well to try to get more info. They hold their cards tight it seems. 3.)Also the Bn1 did not have any crip-on furlex like the later Healeys did they?. The door furflex is glued to the panel . Is the inside footwell panel prepared the same way?. Furflex glued before positioning?. Thanks for the photos and tip to John Sims Tech sight for the fold over trick on the Furflex 4.) Is there a source for the correct rivets for the battery panel rivets or does one merely paint the heads black? 5.) On the Aluminum door trim , does the rear section of the horizontal sill panel where it meets the b-post panel have to be bent down slightly to fit usually? 6.) Chronology of the door trim Is it. Glue carpet in place on the sill, Fit Aluminum Trim , then fit outside footwell panel with furflex? 7.) Preferred Glue for the laying the carpet? Sorry to bombard you with questions I, I appreciate the help and hope this serves the list as well -Cheers William Berg, Benicia, CA BN1 almost done. _________________________________________________________________ How well do you know your celebrity gossip? http://originals.msn.com/thebigdebate?ocid=T002MSN03N0707A From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 30 11:37:34 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:37:34 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Automotive Light Bulbs Message-ID: Hello List- I purchased some Notek Lamps to install on the front of my Healey and the guy I purchased them from said that H3 Halogen Bulbs would fit. My question is this, is there a Non-Halogen Bulb that will work as a direct replacement for the H3? Thanks- Doug No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1349 - Release Date: 3/29/2008 5:02 PM From Awgertoo at aol.com Sun Mar 30 12:06:40 2008 From: Awgertoo at aol.com (Awgertoo at aol.com) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:06:40 EDT Subject: [Healeys] FW: threading Message-ID: The only products I can think of that are dispenses by the kilo in the US are marijuana and cocaine, and for whatever reason most school kids do know that there are roughly 28 grams to the ounce. Best--Michael Oritt --------------------------------------------- In a message dated 3/30/2008 10:39:35 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, msalter at precisionsportscar.com writes: Of course the U.S. is still adamantly "imperial" **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From Warthodson at aol.com Sun Mar 30 12:46:41 2008 From: Warthodson at aol.com (Warthodson at aol.com) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:46:41 EDT Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket Message-ID: I have enough servicable parts to assemble 10 good ball & socket joints, but I am missing the little triangular clip pieces. 2 required per joint. Does anyone have (20) of these they will sell? Gary Hodson **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Mar 30 14:13:17 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:13:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Do it yourself BN1/2 Upholstery! Message-ID: <00a701c892aa$e2337d60$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> I answered William in full with pics but it was too much for the list.....sorry Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: William Berg To: richchrysler at quickclic.net ; healeys at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 1:31 PM Subject: Do it yourself BN1/2 Upholstery! Hello Gang and Rich, So I am in the process of installing my own interior on my BN1 with a BN2 gearbox. I have the correct(for a BN2) fixed tranny tunnel in place and the correct (for a BN2) tranny tunnel cover. The seats are done with a Moss blue leather kit which was tough to install but i am pleased with the results. I also bought a Moss panel kit years ago and it is going smoothly as well. I know Rich that you are a big fan of Heritage interiors and I bought their carpet kit, the Blue interior backshelf Armacord kit and the Blue Armacord Boot kit. They sent me a list of the pieces and some photos as per the correct install but I am at a loss as per some of the items. 1.)I can't figure out which piece fits over the fixed tranny tunnel cover. There is one piece that is piped except a gap in the middle, it has piping on the sides. It looks like a good fit over the........... From fsufan1952 at yahoo.com Sun Mar 30 15:19:26 2008 From: fsufan1952 at yahoo.com (Don Day) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:19:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] above glove box nut Message-ID: <393443.19227.qm@web53803.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi List I'm sure I am not the first one with this problem but how ,what is the easy, only way to attach and tighten the washer and nut to the mounting bracket thats attached to the dash above the glove box and mounts to the body?I removed the heater fresh air duct tubing behind the glove box to gain access. Don --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. From healey.nut at gmail.com Sun Mar 30 15:47:08 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:47:08 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] above glove box nut In-Reply-To: <393443.19227.qm@web53803.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <393443.19227.qm@web53803.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Don - This nut is very easy to tighten. There is a small access hole in the top of the glovebox for this. Use your fingers then your spanner - will take you about 30 seconds to tighten it. Alan On 3/31/08, Don Day wrote: > Hi List > I'm sure I am not the first one with this problem but how ,what is the > easy, only way to attach and tighten the washer and nut to the mounting > bracket thats attached to the dash above the glove box and mounts to the > body?I removed the heater fresh air duct tubing behind the glove box to gain > access. > Don > > > --------------------------------- > You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster > Total Access, No Cost. > _______________________________________________ > 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 williamsantiks at hotmail.com Sun Mar 30 16:06:57 2008 From: williamsantiks at hotmail.com (William Berg) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:06:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] More interior questions! In-Reply-To: <009401c892a9$7b9611e0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <000d01c8911b$2b2070f0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> <009401c892a9$7b9611e0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Thanks Rich, I would happily receive as many pictures as you are willing to send on interior trim. I did order Armacord and Carpet for the BN2 interior. It seems that they overlooked that piece, I shall call Duncan tomorrow and request it, That is the one for the tranny tunnel fixed section. There is another piece that I have no Idea where it belongs. It is two pieces of carpet sewn together at an angle with vinyl both inbetween bridging the gap and a piece that continues on its own on top of the middle seem. I shall photo some of these oddball pieces this afternoon and Email you photos. 1.) Is the convertible top bolted through the rear side panels into caged nuts or is there a pre-drilled, tapped plate that I am missing? 2.) Do you have a photo of the blanking plate that bolts to the passenger side foot well where the holes for a right hand drive pedals are. I have the kilmartin replacement box in place with the tapped holes but the did not supply the plate and I have to fabricate a replacement? 3.) The Moss interior kit that I ordered years ago and have used to good effect came with a large roll of extra blue vinyl. Is this what I should use for covering the seat pan lips or edges, How far down does the trim extend and does it go all the way around? 4.) The shelf package is to be trimmed as well. is the underside completely covered or just the front and inner lip before the carpet lay-in? 5.) Is the trim piece around the handbrake base usually hand cut by the restorer as well? I have a good email ISP so generally i can receive a lot of photos at once! Thanks Rich, you, David Nock and so many others have made this restoration so much clearer. I love the passion and the drive that helps keep these gorgeous cars on the road in proper order, not hacked together as many were in the 70's and 80's I have two kids under 2 and I am 43 so this is my last car for a while. thanks for helping me get it right -William Berg '54 BN1 221395 _________________________________________________________________ Watch Cause Effect, a show about real people making a real difference. Learn more. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_watchcause From sjnnock at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 30 17:08:07 2008 From: sjnnock at sbcglobal.net (Norman Nock) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:08:07 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] The Bank Job In-Reply-To: <312837.51797.qm@web50008.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <951749.18677.qm@web83302.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Carlos ... Thank you for telling us about the movie , went to see it today , just like a 007 movie , great plots ... Norman Nock --- Carlos Cruz wrote: > Fellow Listers, > > For those of you that haven't seen the movie yet > and love to see some great old cars, you might want > to check out the new movie called the Bank Job. I > believe it opened last week, or perhaps the week > before. > > Takes place in England during the early 70's. The > movie opens with a great set of head lights and a > few minutes later you get a good view of a '60 > Healey Blue BT7. You might cry at it's treatment - > so take a tissue. There are great camios of a > Morris Mini, E-Types, Jag sedans, TR-3A, MGAs, > Rolls, Bentleys and some funky looking Ford panel > trucks. > > Besides the cars, it was a good movie worth > seeing. Enjoy. > > Cheers, > Carlos > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam > protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock at sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 30 18:31:06 2008 From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:31:06 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] above glove box nut In-Reply-To: <393443.19227.qm@web53803.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Glove Box? Ron Ray BT7 -----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 Don Day Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:19 PM To: healey list Subject: [Healeys] above glove box nut Hi List I'm sure I am not the first one with this problem but how ,what is the easy, only way to attach and tighten the washer and nut to the mounting bracket thats attached to the dash above the glove box and mounts to the body?I removed the heater fresh air duct tubing behind the glove box to gain access. Don From ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 30 18:34:53 2008 From: ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net (Ronald J. Ray) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:34:53 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I would be interested in buying a few of them as well Ron Ray -----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 Warthodson at aol.com Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 1:47 PM To: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket I have enough servicable parts to assemble 10 good ball & socket joints, but I am missing the little triangular clip pieces. 2 required per joint. Does anyone have (20) of these they will sell? Gary Hodson From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Sun Mar 30 18:24:26 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard Hartnett) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:24:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Motor Oil Message-ID: <4D14BDD83E4E4B88B019CDA45821FC68@LeonardPC> As I had mentioned in an earlier e-mail - to some disbelief - regarding adding ZDDP to regular Castrol motor oil, GTX for 99 cents a quart IS still available. If you use regular Castrol GTX oil, today's Kragen ad has Castrol Motor Oil, Coupon Price $2.99, Mail-in Rebate $2.00, Price Per Qt. After Mail-in Rebate 99 cents. Price guaranted March 30 through April 12, 2008. (Excludes Syntec, Synthetic Blend, High Mileage, Start-up oils) If interested, check the stores or ads from Kragen, Schucks, Checker, or Advance auto parts store. No financial interest, etc., etc. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 From shop at justbrits.com Sun Mar 30 20:41:08 2008 From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:41:08 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Email Question, No Healey References: <001101c8925d$66939160$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <003301c892e1$0e711cd0$6501a8c0@shop> <> Nope, Alan!! SpamAssassin is!! << Love it, and it's the best format for the list.>> Sorry, NOPE again!!! I run just shy of 2 dozen mailing Lists and was using the program that Mark recently changed to for almost 4 years prior to his change-over. As such I joined the MM Users Mail List (almost live-time!!) and inorder the WORST problem childs are AOL then Yahoo then Gmail. It IS FLAT due to the FACT that all 3 do NOT conform to the RFC Rules (web mail use rules) and cause MORE problems than "FREE" is worth!! For those of you using 1 of those 3 you will see List Mail that does not look like what you typed and sent. Sometime you will see NO mail at all because MM has "bounced" it OR you!! Sorry! Ed From m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca Sun Mar 30 19:53:29 2008 From: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek and Gwen Sharp) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:53:29 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] OD unit Message-ID: I have a friend on Vancouver Island who needs and O/D unit for a '59 BN4. He said it has a 28% reduction and 7/8" input shaft. I have an extra O/D with the serial number 22/3009/014393. Can anyone let me know if this O/D would fulfil his needs? If not, anyone out there in the northwest have a suitable O/D unit? Cheers, Mirek '60 BT7 From f.ronald.rader at gmail.com Sun Mar 30 20:36:24 2008 From: f.ronald.rader at gmail.com (F. Ronald Rader) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:36:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Email Question, No Healey In-Reply-To: References: <001101c8925d$66939160$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> Message-ID: <5caeedb50803302036k2afe3dcds980e722fe56cdeed@mail.gmail.com> Mark. i agree. i have had it about 6 months. not one piece of spam has gotten thru ands out of thousands of pieces of mail only one legit piece has been caught in the spam filter. ron rader On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 7:03 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Mark - > > Switch to Gmail. Best spam filter on the planet. Love it, and it's the > best format for the list. > > Alan From richchrysler at quickclic.net Sun Mar 30 20:55:04 2008 From: richchrysler at quickclic.net (Rich C) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:55:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] OD unit References: Message-ID: <010d01c892e3$00de0180$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Mirek, These can usually be repaired depending on the problem. These 28% ones aren't throw away units any more! The first 2 digits of the number are the ratio...so you have a 22% from a 3000. He doesn't want that. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" To: "Healey List" Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 10:53 PM Subject: [Healeys] OD unit >I have a friend on Vancouver Island who needs and O/D unit for a '59 BN4. >He > said it has a 28% reduction and 7/8" input shaft. I have an extra O/D > with > the serial number 22/3009/014393. Can anyone let me know if this O/D > would > fulfil his needs? If not, anyone out there in the northwest have a > suitable > O/D unit? > > Cheers, > > Mirek > > '60 BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler at quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From ahbn6 at optonline.net Sun Mar 30 21:22:40 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:22:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Email Question, No Healey In-Reply-To: <5caeedb50803302036k2afe3dcds980e722fe56cdeed@mail.gmail.com> References: <001101c8925d$66939160$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q> <5caeedb50803302036k2afe3dcds980e722fe56cdeed@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <003601c892e6$db907530$92b15f90$@net> I am not so sure that gmail or any other is better. I changed email addresses two years ago from healey6 @ (etc) to this one keeping the same ISP. The old one still gets about 20 spams a day and the new one nothing after all this time. I am careful in giving my email address out and that is the key. When I do give out an email address, I use the old one. If I do not detect any increase in spams on the old address, I will occasionally inform that person (company) of my real address. Even then, I do not always let them know especially if it is someone with whom I do not intend to keep a long term relationship. Kinda like giving a false name at a singles bar when all you want is a one night stand without being stalked. (just watched another episode of Two and a Half Men). 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 F. Ronald Rader Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:36 PM Cc: healeys at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Email Question, No Healey Mark. i agree. i have had it about 6 months. not one piece of spam has gotten thru ands out of thousands of pieces of mail only one legit piece has been caught in the spam filter. ron rader On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 7:03 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > Mark - > > Switch to Gmail. Best spam filter on the planet. Love it, and it's the > best format for the list. > > Alan _______________________________________________ From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Mar 31 02:11:09 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:11:09 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Broken Coil - classic car spring maker? Message-ID: I have a question for the list regarding the Austin Healey of the Cretaceous period - aka my Austin A90 Atlantic Saloon. One of my front springs broke - the suspension is an identical copy of the healey suspension except the spring heights are different. I tried putting on some new heavy duty racing springs for a Healey 100, but the ride height is about 2" too low because the healey is very low slung compared to the A90 (and lighter), so Healey springs are no good, and so far off I can't even put spacers on them to bring up the ride height. No one makes or has springs for the A90.... Do any of you know of any custom spring makers that can make a pair of new springs for me to original spec for the A90 without breaking the bank? I assume a springmaker in the UK or OZ should have the specs on file and can make them new from scratch. Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Mar 31 02:13:55 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:13:55 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Threading In-Reply-To: <004c01c89275$f04a9df0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> References: <004c01c89275$f04a9df0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Message-ID: People also forget that the French were the largest producers of aircraft engines in WWI, and their engines were considered the best technology at the time (such as the Gnome engine). Alan On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 10:54 PM, Peter Svilans wrote: > Dave: > > Its an interesting story. Morris, Wolseley and MG engines were all built > at > the Morris Engines plant. The French Hotchkiss company feared being > overrun > by the advancing Germans in WW I, and moved their plant to Coventry in > England > in 1915. William Morris bought the plant in 1923. > > Being a cheapskate, Morris decided to keep all the French tooling, and > never > converted over to British Standard. Car restorers have cursed "Morris' > Mad > Metric" ever since. > > But it doesn't end there. Old French Metric is different than the modern > ISO > Standard Metric form. And as a concession to British motorists, Morris > decided to use Whitworth hex heads on his French Standard bolts so the > Whitworth tool kit wrenches could be used. And it seems there were no > standards for this idea either, as an 8mm threaded bolt could have either > a > 3/16 W or a 1/4 W head, even on the same MG TC engine. > > All in all, it would have been cheaper in the long run to switch over the > French tooling to British in the first place. > > Britain first made plans to go Metric in 1965, and still hasn't committed > to > it completely. > > Best > Peter > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Mar 31 02:31:54 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:31:54 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Threading In-Reply-To: <004c01c89275$f04a9df0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> References: <004c01c89275$f04a9df0$6500a8c0@9535DEE118EC44B> Message-ID: People also forget that the French were the largest producers of aircraft engines in WWI, and their engines were considered the best technology at the time (the Gnome engine). Alan On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 10:54 PM, Peter Svilans wrote: > Dave: > > Its an interesting story. Morris, Wolseley and MG engines were all built > at > the Morris Engines plant. The French Hotchkiss company feared being > overrun > by the advancing Germans in WW I, and moved their plant to Coventry in > England > in 1915. William Morris bought the plant in 1923. > > Being a cheapskate, Morris decided to keep all the French tooling, and > never > converted over to British Standard. Car restorers have cursed "Morris' > Mad > Metric" ever since. > > But it doesn't end there. Old French Metric is different than the modern > ISO > Standard Metric form. And as a concession to British motorists, Morris > decided to use Whitworth hex heads on his French Standard bolts so the > Whitworth tool kit wrenches could be used. And it seems there were no > standards for this idea either, as an 8mm threaded bolt could have either > a > 3/16 W or a 1/4 W head, even on the same MG TC engine. > > All in all, it would have been cheaper in the long run to switch over the > French tooling to British in the first place. > > Britain first made plans to go Metric in 1965, and still hasn't committed > to > it completely. > > Best > Peter > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Mar 31 02:40:49 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:40:49 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] FW: threading In-Reply-To: <008701c89273$cb6a8830$6400a8c0@michael> References: <20080330150026.C66A4187677@autox.team.net> <008701c89273$cb6a8830$6400a8c0@michael> Message-ID: Hong Kong is still largely imperial / SAE when it comes to construction and fitout..... All bolts you buy in the market are SAE coarse thread, and all discussions with contractors are in feet and inches... Alan On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 10:39 PM, Michael Salter < msalter at precisionsportscar.com> wrote: > Hi Dave, > > That is absolutely true of the XPAG engines. As I recall this was part of > an > early attempt at universal "metrification" in Britain. Pity it failed. > Amazingly, although the U.K. has now largely accepted the metric system > they > still use MILES!!! and here in Canada, where again the metric system has > largely been adopted, the building industry still uses feet and inches. > > The mind boggles. > > Of course the U.S. is still adamantly "imperial" together with two other > countries in the world Liberia and Myanmar!! > > > > Michael Salter > > 100 (1953) > > 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 Porter > Sent: March 30, 2008 10:01 AM > To: healeys at autox.team.net > Subject: [Healeys] FW: threading > > > > In the early T series MG's I had always believed that the engines used > > either Whitworth or BSF threading, but lo and behold I was checking the > sump > > bolts with my thread gauge and they are Metric 1.50 and 1.75. Does anyone > > know how this happened on a Brit engine? > > No prizes for the correct answer, but I would like to know the name of > the > > French company that was involved. > > Dave > > > > frogeye at porterscustom.com > > > > Porter Customs > > Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 > > 505-352-1378 > > 1954 BN2 > > Porter Custom Bicycles > > www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html > _______________________________________________ > 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 Mon Mar 31 02:45:36 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:45:36 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] FW: threading In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You know, even weirder is Taiwan, Korea and Japan still use ancient Imperial Chinese standards to measure area (1 Ping-tw / Tsubo-jp / Pyung-kr = 3.3square meters) when quoting commercial or residential real estate. Even weirder are the Chinese use square meters and Hong Kong uses square feet. So the home country has gone modern but the islands are lost in time.... Cheers, Alan On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 4:06 AM, wrote: > The only products I can think of that are dispenses by the kilo in the US > are marijuana and cocaine, and for whatever reason most school kids do > know > that there are roughly 28 grams to the ounce. > > Best--Michael Oritt > --------------------------------------------- > > > In a message dated 3/30/2008 10:39:35 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > msalter at precisionsportscar.com writes: > > Of course the U.S. is still adamantly "imperial" > > > > > **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > ( > http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001 > ) > _______________________________________________ > 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 bluechipracing at snet.net Mon Mar 31 03:43:03 2008 From: bluechipracing at snet.net (james smith) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:43:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Broken Coil - classic car spring maker? Message-ID: <265791.80897.qm@web81306.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Alan: Try one of the racer suppliers. For instance: http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=186 I Believe, if you know the spring rate, you can select from a large array of springs. $133.00 US / pair. Jim Smith East Hampton, CT ----- Original Message ---- From: Alan Seigrist To: Healey Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 5:11:09 AM Subject: [Healeys] Broken Coil - classic car spring maker? I have a question for the list regarding the Austin Healey of the Cretaceous period - aka my Austin A90 Atlantic Saloon. One of my front springs broke - the suspension is an identical copy of the healey suspension except the spring heights are different. I tried putting on some new heavy duty racing springs for a Healey 100, but the ride height is about 2" too low because the healey is very low slung compared to the A90 (and lighter), so Healey springs are no good, and so far off I can't even put spacers on them to bring up the ride height. No one makes or has springs for the A90.... Do any of you know of any custom spring makers that can make a pair of new springs for me to original spec for the A90 without breaking the bank? I assume a springmaker in the UK or OZ should have the specs on file and can make them new from scratch. Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From ah at jharper.demon.co.uk Mon Mar 31 04:04:29 2008 From: ah at jharper.demon.co.uk (John Harper) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:04:29 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] Broken Coil - classic car spring maker? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <7Qr55jB9UM8HFwBF@jharper.demon.co.uk> Alan Have you looked at 3000 front springs? They are much heavier than the 100. I don't have the spec for these to hand but somebody might have this to hand? What you need to match is Free length 11.13 to 11.43" Coils 8 1/2 Wire diameter 0.621" It is the wire diameter that I would suggest is the most critical. Regards > aka my Austin A90 Atlantic Saloon. > > so Healey springs are no good, and so far off I can't even >put spacers on them to bring up the ride height. > >No one makes or has springs for the A90.... I assume that you have tried the ACCC? > -- John Harper From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Mar 31 04:26:06 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:26:06 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Broken Coil - classic car spring maker? In-Reply-To: <7Qr55jB9UM8HFwBF@jharper.demon.co.uk> References: <7Qr55jB9UM8HFwBF@jharper.demon.co.uk> Message-ID: John - The problem isn't the weight of the car, it's the programmed ride height in the springs. Even with 3000 springs I know the car will ride too low in front.... the ride height on all 3000 springs is 1" shorter than with the A90... Many thanks on the info... it is helpful. Alan On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 7:04 PM, John Harper wrote: > > Alan > > Have you looked at 3000 front springs? They are much heavier than the > 100. > > I don't have the spec for these to hand but somebody might have this to > hand? > > What you need to match is > > Free length 11.13 to 11.43" > Coils 8 1/2 > Wire diameter 0.621" > > It is the wire diameter that I would suggest is the most critical. > > Regards > > > aka my Austin A90 Atlantic Saloon. > > > > so Healey springs are no good, and so far off I can't even > >put spacers on them to bring up the ride height. > > > >No one makes or has springs for the A90.... > > I assume that you have tried the ACCC? > > > > -- > John Harper > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From westonkeyes at hotmail.com Mon Mar 31 05:17:40 2008 From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:17:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New guy again question again Message-ID: Hello Folks, Thanks to all for the excellent help with all my newbie questions. Here's another one: Even though the car I'm restoring is a '67 BJ8 the engine "appears" to be a either from a BJ7 or early BJ8 according to my research with clutch size changes. The owner bought the car in Europe and recalls that the engine was not the original and was possible a factory rebuilt one. I ordered a new clutch cover and disc for a later BJ8 and found out the bolt pattern on the flywheel is larger than bolt pattern on the clutch cover. Can anyone comment on why they switched (to go to a diaphragm type?)and if there is a noticeable advantage to the later type. I could easily have another bolt pattern made on my flywheel. As always, many thanks. You folks are certainly easing my learning curve. Wes Keyes York, Maine From sbyers at ec.rr.com Mon Mar 31 06:12:17 2008 From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 9:12:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New guy again question again Message-ID: <5044925.952481206969137623.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web10-z02> Hi, Wes - I can't comment on the reasons for changes in the clutch, but factory rebuilt engines got a different serial number from what might have been on the original engine that was rebuilt (at least, by the time the BJ8s came along). Original BJ8 engine serial number pattern was 29K/RU/HXXXXX, while factory rebuilt engines got serial numbers that look something like this: 68G259RSXXXXX. Does your engine have a serial number plate on it? Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA ---- Weston Keyes wrote: > Hello Folks, > > Thanks to all for the excellent help with all my newbie questions. > > Here's another one: > > Even though the car I'm restoring is a '67 BJ8 the engine "appears" to be a > either from a BJ7 or early BJ8 according to my research with clutch size > changes. The owner bought the car in Europe and recalls that the engine was > not the original and was possible a factory rebuilt one. I ordered a new > clutch cover and disc for a later BJ8 and found out the bolt pattern on the > flywheel is larger than bolt pattern on the clutch cover. Can anyone comment > on why they switched (to go to a diaphragm type?)and if there is a noticeable > advantage to the later type. I could easily have another bolt pattern made on > my flywheel. > > As always, many thanks. You folks are certainly easing my learning curve. > > Wes Keyes > York, Maine From bj8Healey at msn.com Mon Mar 31 06:14:09 2008 From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:14:09 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Subject: Re: above glove box nut Message-ID: There is a small opening inside the glove box along the front top edge behind the lock striker plate (or thereabouts). I use a small (I think 9/32) box wrench. JIm Sailer 66 BJ8 Hi List I'm sure I am not the first one with this problem but how ,what is the easy, only way to attach and tighten the washer and nut to the mounting bracket thats attached to the dash above the glove box and mounts to the body?I removed the heater fresh air duct tubing behind the glove box to gain access. Don From westonkeyes at hotmail.com Mon Mar 31 07:05:23 2008 From: westonkeyes at hotmail.com (Weston Keyes) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:05:23 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New guy again question again In-Reply-To: <004201c89335$5903a520$0ef58d18@mal71b83fb7a5c> References: <004201c89335$5903a520$0ef58d18@mal71b83fb7a5c> Message-ID: Mal, Thanks for the info. My engine casting number is AEC881. SO my engine is a BJ7 right? And it appears as though my flywheel is correct at least for the engine I have right? Did the factory balance the crank and flywheel as a unit? If balancing is not an issue I can just get the right clutch for the flywheel if there is no big advantage to going with to the later clutch. What do you think? Thanks Wes > From: mbruce6 at cogeco.ca > To: westonkeyes at hotmail.com > Subject: Re: [Healeys] New guy again question again > Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:44:31 -0400 > > Wes, > There is a casting number on the block, left side between the frost plugs. > Should start with AEC for a BJ7 or 68G for a BJ8. A factory rebuilt would > not include a flywheel and clutch, more likely a complete unit was sourced > from another car. Let me know what you find and I may know where you can > find what you need. Cheers > > Mal > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Weston Keyes" > To: > Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 8:17 AM > Subject: [Healeys] New guy again question again > > > > Hello Folks, > > > > Thanks to all for the excellent help with all my newbie questions. > > > > Here's another one: > > > > Even though the car I'm restoring is a '67 BJ8 the engine "appears" to be > > a > > either from a BJ7 or early BJ8 according to my research with clutch size > > changes. The owner bought the car in Europe and recalls that the engine > > was > > not the original and was possible a factory rebuilt one. I ordered a new > > clutch cover and disc for a later BJ8 and found out the bolt pattern on > > the > > flywheel is larger than bolt pattern on the clutch cover. Can anyone > > comment > > on why they switched (to go to a diaphragm type?)and if there is a > > noticeable > > advantage to the later type. I could easily have another bolt pattern > > made on > > my flywheel. > > > > As always, many thanks. You folks are certainly easing my learning curve. > > > > Wes Keyes > > York, Maine > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as mbruce6 at cogeco.ca > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG. > > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1350 - Release Date: 3/30/2008 > > 12:32 PM From dougnewton at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 31 07:45:05 2008 From: dougnewton at sbcglobal.net (Doug Newton) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:45:05 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Flywheel with Alignment Pins Message-ID: Hello List- Anyone out there have a good BJ8 Flywheel with a good Outer Gear and Alignment Pins? Thanks- Doug No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1352 - Release Date: 3/31/2008 10:13 AM From dan at warner-associates.com Mon Mar 31 08:04:24 2008 From: dan at warner-associates.com (Dan Stromquist) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:04:24 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Motor Oil In-Reply-To: <4D14BDD83E4E4B88B019CDA45821FC68@LeonardPC> Message-ID: <000301c89340$820e1490$3500000a@warner.com> How much ZDDP would you add of the GM additive to your oil change? 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 Leonard Hartnett Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 8:24 PM To: Healey Mail List Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Motor Oil As I had mentioned in an earlier e-mail - to some disbelief - regarding adding ZDDP to regular Castrol motor oil, GTX for 99 cents a quart IS still available. If you use regular Castrol GTX oil, today's Kragen ad has Castrol Motor Oil, Coupon Price $2.99, Mail-in Rebate $2.00, Price Per Qt. After Mail-in Rebate 99 cents. Price guaranted March 30 through April 12, 2008. (Excludes Syntec, Synthetic Blend, High Mileage, Start-up oils) If interested, check the stores or ads from Kragen, Schucks, Checker, or Advance auto parts store. No financial interest, etc., etc. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Mon Mar 31 09:47:36 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:47:36 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shelley Jack on eBay In-Reply-To: <5044925.952481206969137623.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web10-z02> References: <5044925.952481206969137623.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web10-z02> Message-ID: <00b801c8934e$edad9f50$6400a8c0@michael> I have an original Shelley jack listed on eBay if anyone is interested. http://tinyurl.com/38pnv5 Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael From robert.w.johnson at charter.net Mon Mar 31 12:13:19 2008 From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:13:19 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator, horn problem Message-ID: <021101c89363$47deac80$021919ac@valued28addca9> A friend of mine has a BJ7. Last week his wife was driving the car when the horn, trafficator assembly less the stator tube fell out of the steering wheel. When I went and looked, everything was OK except that the rest of the assembly had come loose from the tube. On my car , if you loosen the set screws, everything including the tube slides right out. His tube is firmly stuck in the column. How hard should I pull on the tube? What could be holding it? His problem is that the ears on the short piece that connects to the tube have either broken off somewhat or have simply somehow gotten straightened so they no longer hold. Any help would be appreciated. Also, someone sent me pics of this assembly when I took mine apart. If I had those again, it would be helpful. Thanks, Bob Johnson BJ8 From Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com Mon Mar 31 12:19:29 2008 From: Kendall.Freese at Aerojet.com (Freese, Ken) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:19:29 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Stock braided hoses Message-ID: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D9047AE@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> I have a newish Moss oil pressure gage hose that is leaking. The rubber tip on the newish Moss carb hose is completely disintegrated. Who sells the good stuff??? Ken Freese 65 BJ8 From robert.w.johnson at charter.net Mon Mar 31 12:25:11 2008 From: robert.w.johnson at charter.net (Bob Johnson) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:25:11 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Horn, trafficator correction Message-ID: <022001c89364$f047f740$021919ac@valued28addca9> In the previous post I said "stator tube". I meant the short tube, of course. Bob Johnson BJ8 From ahbn6 at optonline.net Mon Mar 31 12:30:22 2008 From: ahbn6 at optonline.net (John Sims) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:30:22 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator, horn problem In-Reply-To: <021101c89363$47deac80$021919ac@valued28addca9> References: <021101c89363$47deac80$021919ac@valued28addca9> Message-ID: <006a01c89365$a98ab940$fca02bc0$@net> Look on my site. 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 Johnson Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 3:13 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator, horn problem A friend of mine has a BJ7. Last week his wife was driving the car when the horn, trafficator assembly less the stator tube fell out of the steering wheel. When I went and looked, everything was OK except that the rest of the assembly had come loose from the tube. On my car , if you loosen the set screws, everything including the tube slides right out. His tube is firmly stuck in the column. How hard should I pull on the tube? What could be holding it? His problem is that the ears on the short piece that connects to the tube have either broken off somewhat or have simply somehow gotten straightened so they no longer hold. Any help would be appreciated. Also, someone sent me pics of this assembly when I took mine apart. If I had those again, it would be helpful. Thanks, Bob Johnson BJ8 Healeys at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6 at optonline.net http://www.team.net/archive From dcongleton at embarqmail.com Mon Mar 31 12:40:59 2008 From: dcongleton at embarqmail.com (Dallas Congleton) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:40:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Stock braided hoses References: <0B88281C9591904D9B35C6EB66E8A80D9047AE@SACMX1.aerojet.gencorp.local> Message-ID: <005101c89367$306c5620$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75> Must be the new oil with no ZDDP :^) DC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freese, Ken" To: Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 3:19 PM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Stock braided hoses >I have a newish Moss oil pressure gage hose that is leaking. > The rubber tip on the newish Moss carb hose is completely disintegrated. > > Who sells the good stuff??? > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ From msalter at precisionsportscar.com Mon Mar 31 12:44:34 2008 From: msalter at precisionsportscar.com (Michael Salter) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:44:34 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator, horn problem In-Reply-To: <021101c89363$47deac80$021919ac@valued28addca9> References: <021101c89363$47deac80$021919ac@valued28addca9> Message-ID: <00d801c89367$a5725ff0$6400a8c0@michael> Hi Bob, Presumably the BJ7 has an adjustable steering wheel. Regardless of whether or not it does you can release the stator tube by loosening the brass nut on the bottom of the steering box. To pull the entire tube and harness out you will need to disconnect the wiring up behind the grille and carefully feed the bullets up through the box. Oil will run out of the steering box (or should) so be ready to catch that. I would suspect that the car has an adjustable wheel and that the short tube has rusted to the long one or been forced down too far. I have encountered a number of these switches where people have bent back and broken the "ears" off. This problem can be corrected with careful application of some spots of weld on the broken ears, but it is tricky to get the head on exactly straight. Michael Salter 100 (1953) 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 Bob Johnson Sent: March 31, 2008 3:13 PM To: Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Trafficator, horn problem A friend of mine has a BJ7. Last week his wife was driving the car when the horn, trafficator assembly less the stator tube fell out of the steering wheel. When I went and looked, everything was OK except that the rest of the assembly had come loose from the tube. On my car , if you loosen the set screws, everything including the tube slides right out. His tube is firmly stuck in the column. How hard should I pull on the tube? What could be holding it? His problem is that the ears on the short piece that connects to the tube have either broken off somewhat or have simply somehow gotten straightened so they no longer hold. Any help would be appreciated. Also, someone sent me pics of this assembly when I took mine apart. If I had those again, it would be helpful. Thanks, Bob Johnson BJ8 From aon.912808691 at aon.at Mon Mar 31 13:07:15 2008 From: aon.912808691 at aon.at (Reinhart Rosner (aon)) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:07:15 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] linkage ball & socket In-Reply-To: <004b01c8927c$5c34bfe0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> References: <000801c8925c$390f9c30$fe368304@markl946cfrd7q><2e38a7c62a7e6ca6e1ca.20080330050358.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com> <004b01c8927c$5c34bfe0$0471a8c0@ophrdc.org> Message-ID: Is there any European supplier of good quality linkage parts? Reinhart Rosner 55 AH 100 BN1 Vienna - Austria From jstmorris at yahoo.com Mon Mar 31 13:23:58 2008 From: jstmorris at yahoo.com (J. Scott Morris) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:23:58 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] FW: threading In-Reply-To: <20080330150026.C66A4187677@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <914439.71768.qm@web30301.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Dave; If you would like a list of all XPAG / XPEG Engine Fasteners, you may wish to check out the following website and page: http://www.mg-tabc.org/t-list-gall-07.htm http://www.mg-tabc.org/techn-up/fasteners.htm Have fun & Enjoy --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 Dave Porter wrote: << In the early T series MG's I had always believed that the engines used either Whitworth or BSF threading, but lo and behold I was checking the sump bolts with my thread gauge and they are Metric 1.50 and 1.75. Does anyone know how this happened on a Brit engine? ...... >> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail From csooch1 at aol.com Mon Mar 31 17:47:59 2008 From: csooch1 at aol.com (Chris Masucci) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:47:59 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Left, right seat covers? Message-ID: Hi folks, Are there differences between left and right front seat covers, or are they the same in the interior kits? This is for my BJ8 and I don't see any difference between the two front seat bottom covers. Cheers, Chris BJ8 VW TDI From Editorgary at aol.com Mon Mar 31 17:55:03 2008 From: Editorgary at aol.com (Editorgary at aol.com) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:55:03 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Springs Message-ID: In a message dated 3/31/08 8:06:14 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.net writes: > No one makes or has springs for the A90.... > > Do any of you know of any custom spring makers that can make a pair of new > springs for me to original spec for the A90 without breaking the bank? I > assume a springmaker in the UK or OZ should have the specs on file and can > make them new from scratch. > Talk to the regular build-it-yourself race car or hot rod guys and ask to see one of their spring catalogs. Once you get outside the vintage car movement, where everything has to come in an old MOWOG box, you'll find that the racing world orders coil springs by dimension and poundage. All you need to know is diameter, height, and pounds -- also they're quite cheap. Cheers gary ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15& ncid=aolhom00030000000001) From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Mar 31 17:57:47 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 08:57:47 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Springs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Gary - at 3.6" ID, std off the shelf springs for your toyo racer won't work... found a guy in the UK that will custom make a set for 45# each (very cheap), still looking elsewhere. Alan On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 9:55 AM, wrote: > In a message dated 3/31/08 8:06:14 AM, healeys-request at autox.team.netwrites: > > > > No one makes or has springs for the A90.... > > > > Do any of you know of any custom spring makers that can make a pair of > new > > springs for me to original spec for the A90 without breaking the bank? > I > > assume a springmaker in the UK or OZ should have the specs on file and > can > > make them new from scratch. > > > > Talk to the regular build-it-yourself race car or hot rod guys and ask to > see > one of their spring catalogs. Once you get outside the vintage car > movement, > where everything has to come in an old MOWOG box, you'll find that the > racing > world orders coil springs by dimension and poundage. All you need to know > is > diameter, height, and pounds -- also they're quite cheap. > Cheers > gary > > > ************** > Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15& > ncid=aolhom00030000000001) > _______________________________________________ > 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 jarowe at westnet.com.au Mon Mar 31 18:08:10 2008 From: jarowe at westnet.com.au (John Rowe) Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:08:10 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Springs References: Message-ID: <049d01c89394$da780240$0200a8c0@DadP4> Austin Healey springs are a standard item for a spring maker in Melbourne. He supplies the Australian AH parts houses. They can make the springs for all AH models. From memory my springs were $70 each. If anyone would like the contact details I can dig it out. cheers from west oz John Rowe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Springs > Gary - > > at 3.6" ID, std off the shelf springs for your toyo racer won't work... > found a guy in the UK that will custom make a set for 45# each (very > cheap), > still looking elsewhere. > > Alan > > On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 9:55 AM, wrote: > >> In a message dated 3/31/08 8:06:14 AM, >> healeys-request at autox.team.netwrites: >> >> >> > No one makes or has springs for the A90.... >> > >> > Do any of you know of any custom spring makers that can make a pair of >> new >> > springs for me to original spec for the A90 without breaking the bank? >> I >> > assume a springmaker in the UK or OZ should have the specs on file and >> can >> > make them new from scratch. >> > >> >> Talk to the regular build-it-yourself race car or hot rod guys and ask to >> see >> one of their spring catalogs. Once you get outside the vintage car >> movement, >> where everything has to come in an old MOWOG box, you'll find that the >> racing >> world orders coil springs by dimension and poundage. All you need to know >> is >> diameter, height, and pounds -- also they're quite cheap. >> Cheers >> gary >> >> > > > -- > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 From healey.nut at gmail.com Mon Mar 31 19:43:21 2008 From: healey.nut at gmail.com (Alan Seigrist) Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:43:21 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Springs In-Reply-To: <049d01c89394$da780240$0200a8c0@DadP4> References: <049d01c89394$da780240$0200a8c0@DadP4> Message-ID: John - Yes, I would like the information. Phone number is fine. Thanks! Alan On 4/1/08, John Rowe wrote: > Austin Healey springs are a standard item for a spring maker in Melbourne. > He supplies the Australian AH parts houses. They can make the springs for > all AH models. From memory my springs were $70 each. > > If anyone would like the contact details I can dig it out. > > > cheers from west oz > > John Rowe > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan Seigrist" > To: > Cc: > Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:57 AM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] Springs > > > > Gary - > > > > at 3.6" ID, std off the shelf springs for your toyo racer won't work... > > found a guy in the UK that will custom make a set for 45# each (very > > cheap), > > still looking elsewhere. > > > > Alan > > > > On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 9:55 AM, wrote: > > > >> In a message dated 3/31/08 8:06:14 AM, > >> healeys-request at autox.team.netwrites: > >> > >> > >> > No one makes or has springs for the A90.... > >> > > >> > Do any of you know of any custom spring makers that can make a pair of > >> new > >> > springs for me to original spec for the A90 without breaking the bank? > >> I > >> > assume a springmaker in the UK or OZ should have the specs on file and > >> can > >> > make them new from scratch. > >> > > >> > >> Talk to the regular build-it-yourself race car or hot rod guys and ask to > >> see > >> one of their spring catalogs. Once you get outside the vintage car > >> movement, > >> where everything has to come in an old MOWOG box, you'll find that the > >> racing > >> world orders coil springs by dimension and poundage. All you need to know > >> is > >> diameter, height, and pounds -- also they're quite cheap. > >> Cheers > >> gary > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > Alan > > > > '52 A90 > > '53 BN1 > > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut at gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 From mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net Mon Mar 31 19:51:36 2008 From: mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net (Mark and Kathy) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:51:36 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Left, right seat covers? References: Message-ID: <001c01c893a3$6419e4b0$d052e104@markl946cfrd7q> There should be a hem or tuck on the front of the bottom seat cover. This should be toward the trany side of the seat. I can pull up a Heritage photo if you need one for reference. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Masucci" To: "'Healey'" Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 8:47 PM Subject: [Healeys] Left, right seat covers? > Hi folks, > > Are there differences between left and right front seat covers, or are > they > the same in the interior kits? This is for my BJ8 and I don't see any > difference between the two front seat bottom covers. > > Cheers, > Chris > BJ8 > VW TDI > _______________________________________________ > 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 mgtrcars at galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From thehartnetts at earthlink.net Mon Mar 31 21:41:22 2008 From: thehartnetts at earthlink.net (Leonard Hartnett) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:41:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Motor Oil In-Reply-To: <000301c89340$820e1490$3500000a@warner.com> References: <000301c89340$820e1490$3500000a@warner.com> Message-ID: <9E64129BD5734E83B5BB5721F9E92BD7@LeonardPC> Dan: I was not referring to the GM product; however, John Snyder says, "...I am using a pint of GM EOS with every oil change. It has a good amount of zinc..." David Navone of Navone Engineering (ZddPlus) stated for our 7 quart oil changes , "The answer depends on your driving conditions and time between oil changes.... With most daily drivers, approximately 50% of the ZDDP molecule depletes after 1000 miles of driving. If you change your oil every 3000 miles, and tend to drive in a sporty manner, I'd recommend two bottles of ZddPlus per oil change (his product that comes in 4 ounce bottles). This will insure an adequate level of ZDDP..". Someone else responded to my request for info but I can not find that e-mail. I do not recall the product name but it came in a 10 ounce bottle and he recommended one bottle. Sorry I can't be of more help. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 8:04 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Castrol Motor Oil > How much ZDDP would you add of the GM additive to your oil change? > 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 Leonard Hartnett > Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 8:24 PM > To: Healey Mail List > Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Motor Oil > > As I had mentioned in an earlier e-mail - to some disbelief - regarding > adding > ZDDP to regular Castrol motor oil, GTX for 99 cents a quart IS still > available. > > If you use regular Castrol GTX oil, today's Kragen ad has Castrol Motor > Oil, > Coupon Price $2.99, Mail-in Rebate $2.00, Price Per Qt. After Mail-in > Rebate > 99 cents. Price guaranted March 30 through April 12, 2008. (Excludes > Syntec, > Synthetic Blend, High Mileage, Start-up oils) > > If interested, check the stores or ads from Kragen, Schucks, Checker, or > Advance auto parts store. > > No financial interest, etc., etc. > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, California, USA > 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as thehartnetts at earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From jsoderling at astound.net Mon Mar 31 21:57:28 2008 From: jsoderling at astound.net (John Soderling) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:57:28 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Motor Oil References: <000301c89340$820e1490$3500000a@warner.com> Message-ID: <007e01c893b4$e32f8dc0$6401a8c0@Soderling> Dan, I add 8 oz. of GM E.O.S. Assembly Lubricant at each oil change. I'm still use SL rated oil. Vrooom vrooom, John 100 Six Erika the Red. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 8:04 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Castrol Motor Oil > How much ZDDP would you add of the GM additive to your oil change? > 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 Leonard Hartnett > Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 8:24 PM > To: Healey Mail List > Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Motor Oil > > As I had mentioned in an earlier e-mail - to some disbelief - regarding > adding > ZDDP to regular Castrol motor oil, GTX for 99 cents a quart IS still > available. > > If you use regular Castrol GTX oil, today's Kragen ad has Castrol Motor > Oil, > Coupon Price $2.99, Mail-in Rebate $2.00, Price Per Qt. After Mail-in > Rebate > 99 cents. Price guaranted March 30 through April 12, 2008. (Excludes > Syntec, > Synthetic Blend, High Mileage, Start-up oils) > > If interested, check the stores or ads from Kragen, Schucks, Checker, or > Advance auto parts store. > > No financial interest, etc., etc. > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, California, USA > 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 > Healeys at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dan at warner-associates.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > 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 jsoderling at astound.net > > http://www.team.net/archive